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The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03
EASTON.

Joseph Hill and wife entertained a party of friends from Long Hill, Thurs day evening, the 26th.
 The Baptist society are expecting to have an oyster supper in their hall, some time in February.
 Miss M. Silliman closed her school. last week, on account of the illness of her mother, who is now improving in health under the care of Dr Hill.
 Rev MT Flint, of the Yale theological school, occupied the Congregational pull pit, Sunday. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance at church was small. e
 The ladies Enterprise society met with Mrs T. W. Turney, Thursday evening, the 26th. Although the attendance was small, the evening passed pleasantly, one of the features of the evening being a grab bag.
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BETHLEHEM.

Dea Harrison and wife have left their farm and gone to Danbury for the win ter to stay with their daughter. Mrs Dr Follinsbee.
 Luther c. Scott has been called to Wa terbury to work up something new in the machinery line, as he is an expert ma chinist upon close work.
 Miss Jennie Scott went to Woodbury to take care of very dear friend that was sick. She has taken the scarlet fe- yer and is sick at her friends house, Dr Karrman attending her. There are quite a number sick with scarlet fever in the upper part of Woodbury and other towns around.
 l noticed a card stuck up on door in Waterbury, "Scarlet fever here" That is just as it should be. Then each house quarantines itself. None dare to enter there to spread the disease, or run risk on their own well being. If all will keep themselves in a healthy state of body and mind, there is little danger of dis ease. Scarlet fever is more to be dread ed than small pox, for that seldom spreads in the country the pure air of these hill tops destroys the germs, but not so wholly with scarlet fever [*
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Fairfield County Chat.
BRIDGEPORT.
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT

Robert Schultz, and old employee of "the greatest on earth while sharpen ing stakes with an ax, the aX slipped and severed three of his toes. When the boot was taken off the toes were left in the boot he was taken to the emergency hospital, where he remained all night. The next day he was removed to a friend : house in East Bridgeport.
 C,Barnum Seeley's elegant yacht, the Atlantic, which has been lying in the Henry street basin, was taken by the tug, Ceres, to New York, last Thursday morning. She immediately was pnt on the dry dock and sailed for Charlestown, sc. She will be met upon her arrival there by the owner and party of friends. They will then start on southern cruise. stopping first at St Thomas and then on down among the West Indies. They will be gone about two months. They will return to Bridgeport in time to have the craft refitted and overhauled to go into commission on May 30
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ALL TIE NEWS INA NUTSHELL.


 Selectman C. II, Mason, who has been under the weather for about a week, is much better and able to be around. The report that Mir and Mrs J. B. Whitehead would move down to the Frost place is incorrect. They will stay on their farm.
 Fred Shea has returned to town. Oscar Swenson has sold his land on the Bee Brook road to Charles G. Co., berg.
 Mir and Mrs T. c. Jordan of Morris have arrived in town. They will remain with their daughter, Mrs F. J. Kilborn as Mir Jordan's health is failing. Later they intend residing in their own, recent ly purchased house, known as the Platt place.
 A Mir Beebe from Cornwall Bridge will start pool room in the tobacco building, this week.
 Henry Foulois is expected home next week.
 William A. and Robert Watts, with their sister, Mrs F. Woodruff and Mrs Charles Prindle, attended the funeral of their grandfather, Mir Stewart at Gosh en, last Saturday.
 The working meeting of the Poquasset club was held at Dr Ford's, Thursday GYenlng.
 Miss Arnold from Brooklyn is board ing at A. G. Bakers.
 Mrs A.G, Gum sailed for Orange City, Florida, on Wednesday.
 Mir Hutchinson went to Brooklyn on Thursday.
 C. T. Woodruff shot a fox, last week Wednesday,, which measured four feet, nine inches, from tip of nose to tail. It had a very large frame.
 Rev Mir Evans preached splend i'd discourse on Sunday. Rev Mir Brecken- ridge will preach, February 5.
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BANTAM.

A BREEZY AND ENTERTAINING LETTER.
 The Union society met at the house of T. J. Loveland, on Wednesday evening, January 25. After the usual work re- treatments were served, and then the young people had an enjoyable time playing gaWes.
 Mrs c. W. Potter is quite sick.
 Mrs l.. M. Dillon is visiting her broth CT, N. B, Prindle's in Shelton.
 The Might cap," supper, which was to have been given February l, has been postponed indefinitely.
 Mrs F. Clark of Danbury has been vis- iting at S. M. Griswold's.
 Mrs F. Landon of Danbury is visiting at William H. Palmer's.
 As the weather was stormy, the ser vices at the Baptist church, Sunday night were combined. Dea Griswold led the young peoples service, after which Rev c. w. Potter gave short talk.
 We are glad to see our little friend Miss Anna Doyle, who was so badly burned several weeks ago, among u; again.
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Danbury.
A BIG SUCCESS.

The fair and festival of the band and Company c. closed with a crowd in at tendance, Tuesday night. It goes on re- cord as one of the most successful local entertainments in the long list of local successes. A large number of prizes were awarded; some of them valuable. Perhaps the most valuable was drawn by r. N. Sunderland, fine parlor set or $1OO in money. He took the money. A gold watch or $50 won by J Gilhul ,wa- perhaps the next in value. A long list of other prizes, more less valuable, were drawn. Christian Quein, war veteran. and an excaptain, received the largest vote as the most popular c. A. R. man, receiving 34S votes. J. Pugsely came next with PTS votes. Clifford Taylor was voted the most popular fireman. It has been an expensive affair to the parties getting it up., They apparantly spared no pains in the matter, and gave good value to patrons. They have saved to themselves several hundred dollars.
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GRANGE INSTALLATION.

The officers of Harmony grange, No. 92, were installed on Jannary PC, by State Lecturer George l.. HOpson, assisted by Deputy J. H. Bfakeman of HOusatOnic grange. The ceremonies were imposing. The tables were then set and all enjoyed the fegst prepared by the sisters and also the after supper speeches. The grange closed at late hour but all voted that they had had good time. The next meeting will be held on Thursday. Feb ruary 9. The subject will be ''Weeds on the farm and in the grange" A good program has been arranged and it is hoped all who can will attend.
 Merwin Johnson and Arthur Wales are home for a week.
 Miss Elma Stevens has spent some days with friends in Bridgeport.
 Samuel Ford has returned home to New Milford.
 Hobart E. Beardsley has bought two pairs of cattle of E. L. Smith.
 The church improvement society of St Peters met at the house of Henry K, Hurd, last Wednesday evening. The so. ciety will meet again, and the annual election of officers will take place at the house of F. W. Wheeler, Thursday even- ing, February ?. All are cordially invit- ed to attend. If stormy, the first fair evening.
 Rev w. c. Lathrop and family return ed from two-week's vacation.
 s. B. Wales has gone to Chicago on business.
 Mrs F. D. Hollister and daughter Jes- sic have spent few days at the home stead.
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SPORT HILL.

The fourth quarterly conference will be held in the conference room of Lees chapel on Saturday evening, February II, at 7.30 o'clock, Rev c. s. Wing pre- siding. On Sabbath morning, February 12, at 10.30 o'clock the presiding elder will preach the sermon.
 A sOciable was announced to be held at the Methodist parsonage, on Tuesday, January 3l.
 An illustrated lecture, entitled ''Amer- ica, or the land in which we live," will be given in temperance hall on Monday evening, February 6, by c. o. Smith. Views of important and representative cities and popular places of resort in the United States, will be presented. The admission will be 15 cents; children un- der l2 years, 10 cents. If stormy, it will be held the first fair evening.
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ROXBURY.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Next Sunday, the subject for the even- ing service will be "Thoughts from the life of Phillips Brooks"
 The recently organized society of Christian Endeavor have just distributed some very neat cards, announcing the topics of their meetings and the leaders for the next six months.
 Sunday before last, Rev Robert M Woods of Hatfield, Mass, occupied the pulpit, in exchange with the pastor,
 The sociable at the home of Mrs My ron Odell was largely attended and prov ed pleasant occasion. The next soci- able will probably be held with Mrs G il- lcttC.
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LYONS PLAIN.
A BREEZY LETTER.

Mrs B. A. Salmon has entertained MT and Mrs Everett Sherwood of Hoyden's Hill, and Mir and Mrs Will Sherwood of Long Island.
 Quite number of the young people attended the surprise at Will Kelley's, Easton, Friday evening. All joined in saying "Had good time." Dancing was enjoyed. Music was furnished by Frank Ferris of Bradleyville.
 Mrs s. W. Treadwell spent Friday and Saturday in Bethel.
 c. Kellogg and sister, also Miss Adele Hamilton, attended party given at the residence of Joseph Bradley in honor of his daughter, Gaila.
 Mrs Maria Banks will care for Elmer D. Treadwell and infant in Bethel.
 Mir and Mrs F., E. Silliman and son, Mir and Mrs Homer 0. Godfrey of
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LONG HILL.
A PLEASING RECEPTION.

The reception given Miss May Wills by M and Mrs l.. N MalIett was enjoyed by about 80 of her friends. Miss Wills was assisted in receiving by Miss Alice Wheeler of Shelton and Miss Edith Tur- ney of Long Hill. They were tastefully and prettily arrayed in becoming cos tunes of white. Every room in the spac- ious residence was thrown open and dec- orated with potted plants. Dancing was the principal diversion, music being fur nished by the Bliss band. Guests were from Bridgeport, Plattsville, Sport Hill, Long Hill and many other places. About midnight an intermission was taken, when a bountiful collation. was served to suit the taste of the most fastidious. Danc- ing was again resumed and continued un- til the small hours. Then bidding Miss Wills a happy good night and hoping that her life might be as cloudless as the beautiful evening, the guests departed, leaving many handsome and useful re- membranes.
 Town Clerk Louis Wakeley has receiv ed another large consignment of leaf to- baccO from Revenue Collector Hawley.
 Mir Bartram of Bridgeport has been appointed administrator on the estate of Charles B. Wheeler and LeGrand 0. Beers and Hobart Wheeler as appraisers.
 Miss Alice Wheeler has visited Miss May Wills.
 Miss Mamie Curr is spending 8 few days with Mrs Henry Jobes.
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THOSE FEMALE WARRIORS.

On Wednesday evening week, at the Red Mems wigwam on Main street there were great transpirings, the ''raising up'' of new officers, or chiefs, of Matoaka council. degree of Pocahontas, which seems to be an adjunct, or annex, to the Paugusset tribe of Red Men, some time located here. A large number it is said :. assembled by invitation, to witness the unique ceremonies. Officials were pres ent from Waterbury, Birmingham, New Haven, etc., to witness the ceremonies or assist. Here follows the names of the characters and officers to which the fair Matoakas, with mingling of braves, were raised: "Prophetess, sleeper of records" Keeper of wampum," first and second ''scout," first and second ''run- ner," first, second, third and fourth warriors, ; guard of wigwam, 3 ''guard of forest,' ''Pocahontas," "Winona," ," "Powhatan," first and second tcouncil- or,' etc., showing, one would think, full and efficient complement of lady off icers, and brave warriors to back them up. Addresses were made by out-of- town visitors and participants, and by local speakers. All this was followed by dancing and goodies.
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RHEUMATISM PREVALENT.
Caused by the Sudden Changes of
 Temperature.
PEOPLE WHO HAVE FOUND RELIEF.

Rheumatism is more prevalent here than ever before.
 When this disease fastens upon an in- dividual with its soreness and pain, swelling the joints, rendering him helpless in his movements. and shattering his use- fulness. he is indeed an object of pity.
 The slight pain in the back. pain or stiff ness of the joints or muscles, is warning indication of an Impoverished condition of the blood, a low state of health, and if not attended to at once, means rheu- matism.
 Rheumatism ,an now be relieved and cured
 Since the introduction of Favorite Rem- edy. by Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. ", there has been fewer sufferers than ever before.a
 Favorite Remedy drives out rheumatic poison from the blood, restores the circu- lation, stren gthens the nerve power.
 The best proof of its value is the good 1t has done.
 II was afflicted with infiammatory rheuma.. tism for fifteen years, writes Mir. P. Tayer, of East Nassau, N. Y. So severe that I was SUD- posed to be a cripple for life. Under phy sicians ite Remedy helped me from the time first used it, and entirely cured me. Have felt no trace Of the disease since, and that was three years ago"
 The beautiful daughter of MT. James Nc Farland, of DeMones, Ia, was help less for months with sciatic rheumatism. After few doses of Dr. Kennedy's Fav- orite Remedy, she began to grow better, appetite impro we'd, slept well, and con- tinuing it's use, was cured.
 II was confined to my bed with rheumatism near my heart, WI ties Mir. c. L. Seaver, of Bir. mngham, Conn, and used Dr. Kennedy s Favor ite Remedy but short while before it drove the rheumatism out of my system MT c. Lansing. of Troy. N. T., had rheumatism so bad that he had to be turned over in bed. After using Dr | Kennedy's FaVorite Remedy but shor while was restored to health.
 What reason then for suffering witt rheumatism or neuralgia. This medicin will help you if given trial.
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GOOD SLIDING IN ORDER.

The school boys have highly enjoyed the coasting down Sport Hill during the cold snap, having some days four ''dou- ble rippers" on the Hill during the in- termission at noon and making the trip down three times, a distance of three fourths of mile. One day, party of boys and girls were out and had one of c. H. Bright's horses to take the sled to the top of the hill for them.
 C.. H. Bright has his steam mill in working order and the steam whistle can be heard for quite distance from the surrounding hills.
 Watson Reynolds spent few days with friends in Bridgeport, last week.
 G. B. Gregory's family are getting along nicely.
 Mrs George Gregory suffered exceed ingly for several days, last week, from a severe attack of quinsy. Through care- ful nursing, it ran it's course after five days, and the patient is doing nicely now We bespeak for her speedy recovery.
 Lorenzo Gregory is as comfortable as can be expected. His appetite is good, but his mind occasionally wanders.
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CRANBERRY PLAINS.

Mir Silas Sherwood has returned to Brooklyn.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Gregory have re- turned from visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs EteneZer Fitch in Weston.
 The 18th wedding anniversary of Mir and Mrs Frank Clark was largely attend ed at their residence on Newtown ave nue on Thursday evening, no friends and relatives being present. A fine collation was served and the company enjoyed the dancing and games until the early hours of the morning. Mir and Mrs Clark re- ceived many handsome and useful pres ents.
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are saving 60 cords of slabs at the silica mill at the Falls into stove wood
 Amos Tyrrell and w. B. Seward are to go to Norwalk soon on business connect ed with the new water power enterprise.
 Miss Mamie Brown, adopted daughter of Daniel T. Brown of Warmers Mills, who has been in hospital in New York is reported to be much better, with fair prospect of getting permanently we'll, of an injury sustained by falling from a hammock, last summer.
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BLAINE AND BROOKS.

Flags here were at half mast for the death of James G. Bliane. His death, though expected, produced profound sensation. All parties now recognize his great good qualities and breadth of statesmanship. It is humiliating fact that men seldom get their full need of praise during their lifetime. It is espec- ially so with great personalities, and most so in political life. Men who ex- hibit great strength like Blaine, Randall, !, Sumner, and others, are attacked unmer- cifully by opponents and killed politically
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experiences as husband and wife, in the undisturbed confidence of each others love. Marriage is not failure. MT Sherwood was ordained to the Baptist ministry in I842. He was pastor of the Park church from 1860 to is7O and was then, as now, greatly beloved by the church and congregation. Few pas tors have made more friends. May their last days be as blessed as thier lives have been usefui.- Richmond County Standard. Rev Mir Sherwood was formly pastor of the Stepney Baptist church.
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TASHUA.

Whoever took the red scarf from Mrs Jane Mallett's, the night of the masquer- ade, will do great favor to return the same to her house, as it was a keepsake and much prized.
 Glad to see the smiling face of Mrs An- drew Patchen again in Stepney.
 Lorenzo Jackson is the happy owner of a pair of guinea pigs.
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THE PEACEABLE CHINAMAN.

There are several Chinamen here They are quiet, peaceable, inoffensive al- ways, if left alone, and not generally bad when leased, not half so retaliative as Americans would be under the same provocation. They are never seen on the streets in boisterous mood, seldom speaking unless spoken to, and not given to drink, unless under cover. The other day a mischievous American boy threw a piece of ice into Chinaman's s laundry and hurt the man severely, ,who was quiet ly minding his own business. Then the boys had a season of laughing while the laundryman hopped around for pain. The Chinaman rushed out and succeeded in catching the young tease and proceed ed to punish him. The boys yelled, crowd gathered, some one gave the Chinaman black eye, when he got a carving knife to defend himself, police man appeared and took him in, while the boy escaped. Such is case of frequent, human experience. But the good judge of the city court, on learning the cir cumstances, discharged the Chinaman The boy will go unspanked.
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It will cost you nothing and will surely do you good if you have cough. cold or any trouble with throat, chest or lungs. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds Is guaranteed to give relief or money win be paid back. Sufferers from la grippe found it just the thing and under its use had n speedy and perfect recovery. Try sam pie bottle at our expense and learn for your self just how good a thing it Is. Trial bottles free at Hawiey's drug store. Large sizes soc and &l.
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HUNTINGTON.
LONG HILL.

Miss Phpbe Beard spent the week at her grandfather's, N. B. Nichols, on White Hills.
 Mrs Edmond Wilkinson has a little daughter.
 Mrs Hine expects brother, sister and her mother from Germany, next month.
 Vacation for the school begins next week.
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GOOD RAILROAD ARRANGEMENTS.

Commencing Sunday, according to the latest New York and New England an- nouncement, express trains, elegant Pull man cars, between Boston and Washing ton, will pass through Danbury, stop ping here about midnight going west, to connect with the Reading and B. and o. systems, and returning, stop here about } a. m., making the most convenient rout to Washington, for Danburians This pleases the travelling public herea- bouts. Going to Philadelphia, Baltimore etc., from this place is not nfrequent. It is hoped it will be permanent ar ranUement
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MONROE.
ST PETERS RE-OPENED.

St Peters church will reopen for di- vine services, on Sunday next, February }, at the usual hour, Il o'clock a. m.- F. W. Wheeler and II. E. Beardsley, Wardens.
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PLATTSVILLE.
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

Arthur Gregory, in unloading poles from a cart in Bridgeport, last week, re- ceived a blow under the chin from one of the sticks which knocked out two of his under teeth and broke the plate of his upper set into small pieces.
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HOYDEN'S HILL.

F. B. Wakeman lies in critical con- dition, being unconcious.
 A social party was given to Miss Ada Jennings on the 25th, 60 or more being present. An enjoyable evening was SppOf
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A MASONIC AFFAIR.

The Knights Templar had company and good time, of course, last week. The grand officers of the state paid the local lodge visit. After business lunch followed when speeches were in order. Visiting officers spoke and were followed by local orators, Rev Mir Vincent, Mir Smith of the public school, o. II. Swift, noted for his humor, and others.
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TRUMBULL.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS.

The entire basement of the Copgrega tional church is undergoing repairs and changes. The new lecture room is com pleted and was used Sunday evening for the first, It is very light and cheerful room and is carpeted and seated with chairs. It meets a long felt want. The work was done by w. N. French.
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NEW PRESTON.

B. F. Taylor arrived home, Friday night, much to the surprise of all. He expects to remain about month, when he will return to his place of business at East Haven, Conn.
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ASPETUCK.

Rev Charles s. Wing will preach in the Center Street Methodist church on Sun day, February l2, at 1.30 p. m. After the discourse he will hold the fourth quar- terlX conference.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAyop WORK

Notwithstanding the storm and bad walking there was a good attendance at the evening service. The consecration meeting was led for the first time by the new president, W. N. French. Nearly every member responded to the roll call Many spoke of the discouragements and small beginnings of the society and what it had accomplished. The society has lived through that reaction which always follows every undertaking. Although it has only begun it's work and has much to do for it's own members, it's future prom ises the rewards of faithful service.
 Miss Dora Brinsmade and friend from Bridgeport has been spending few days with her grandmother, Mrs Dwight Brinsmade.
 The friends of Lester Nichols gave him a surprise party, last Friday evening.
 The weekly calendar of the Congrega- tional church now contains cut of the church building on it's first page, great improvement.
 Next Sunday evening Rev W. F. White will speak on the subject, "Paul alone in Athens" It will be especially helpful to those taking the Chautauqua course.
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Bridgeport, have spent several days the residence of L. Richmond Hoyt.
 Mir and Mrs s. E. Hoyt will spend the week in Bridgeport.
 Miss Nellie Merwin is home.
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BROOKFIELD.

Mrs Eliza Peck and Robert Green at tended the installation services at Sher- man, Wednesday of last week.
 The young ladies reading club met on Tuesday with Miss Niihelmine Skid more.
 few of the young people attended the social dance given at the Grand Cent ral hotel. Newtown, Friday evening, and report an enjoyable time.
 The weekly prayer meeting met on Thursday evening with Mir and Mrs Al mon Taylor.
 Isaac Lockwood is in very poor health.
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Litchfield County News.
WASHINGTON.
AN IMPORTANT CHANGE.

IN MI UNI lNNI NIIANNE.
 James McConaghie, who has been Mrs Welton's hired man for five years, has engaged the farm lying next west of hers of s. II. Clark, administrator on Edward Meloy's estate. The farm comprises some 70 acres and is sold with the stock, possession to be given next April.