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The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

MT and Mrs Cassius s. Cole celebrated the 20th anniversary of their mar riage, Thursday evening. April 20. AL though the weather was stormy quite a number were present. The evening was very pleasantly spent in singing and bountiful supper was served after which all departed feeling that they had had an enjoyable time.
 MT snd Mrs R. J. Watts went to New York on Wednesday night, to stay over Thursday and see the display there this week.
 William Durley, with James Lofiand, his right hand man, and another helper, put in two new sluices on the hill, just below the Episcopal church, where the water was running in the road, Wednes- day. MT Durley is a first-class road builder.
 Paul Gage is wide awake and ready for business at his harness repair room in the Town hall building.
 The third nine of the Depot, made up of boys under l5 years of age, played game of ball with the third nine of the Gunnery. last Saturday. with score of 14 to F in favor of the Depot nine. Don't say we havn't a ball nine.
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Legislative Gossip.
CAPITOL, HARTFORD, April 20
SPECIAL TO THE BEE |

CAPITOL, HARTFORD, April 20. County commissioners for Litchfield county were elected as follows: David k. Soule of New Milford, for four years and Joseph K. Judson and Charles P. Lyman for the term of two years each. The special order of the day was an act concerning the election of county commissioners. The act provided for theiI appointment by the Assembly. Mir Roach of New Britain offered an amend ment, providing for their election by the people with minority representation. rhe amendment was discussed by Messrs Wood, Roach, Gum, Sake and others. The vote was yea and nay. Whole num- Der 222; yes l05, no ll2. The amend ment was consequently lost, the bill was then passed. The commissioners will hereafter be appointed by the Assembly in manner similar to the present way. An appropriation of $3000 has been made to cover the expenses of the state prison investigation committee.
 The House passed resolutions on the death of Henry Bunton of Canaan, a member of the present House and as tribute to his memory, the House then adjourned.
 There was large number of women before the committee on woman suffer age this afternoon. Mrs Hooker deliver ed a long address.
 April 2l. The resolution relating to the Putnam memorial camp at Bedding, was made the order of the day for thursday, the 27th.
 The committee on interpretations re ported favorably the petition of the Fairfield gas and electric company for a charter and also the petition of the Southport water company for an amend ment to it's charter.
 The bill making days labor to con sist of nine hours was rejected.
 April p. An act prohibiting the catching of black bass during the month of June was passed.
 The petition of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company 70 be allowed to change it's name, was rejected, at the request of the stockhold- CTS of the company.
 The bill increasing the license on fe- male dogs from $5 to $l0, was rejected The Wells bill concerning range mOn- uments and buoys for natural oyster beds, and the granting of licenses to | oyster boats to work on the natural beds were passed.
 The House passed bill compelling all persons who sell adulterated butter, or any article resembling butter, to main tain in plain sight, sign, the letters of which must be four inches long and two inches wide, bearing the name of the ar ticle, with the words ''sold here" The same must appear on the delivery wagons.
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BLOOMFIELD.

William Church will remain on the farm he occupied last year.
 Charles Cole has bought the farm be- longing to the late Darius Bristol and he with his family are now living there.
 Theodore Howes has Polander i'll his employ for the summer.
 Samuel Warner, after an absence of a few days has, returned home.
 Adelbert Wildman with his hired men are boarding at Theodore Howe's and will raise tobacco the coming summer.
 Mrs Thompson and Johnnie were in New. Milford, last Friday.
 The editor of the VIEWPOINT BEE called upon some of his correspondents in this town and Lanesville, last week, on Wednesday.
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of her charities and in many home, rich and poor alike, mourn her loss. The fun- eral was held from her late residence, Monday afternoon, when many relatives and friends from out of town were pres ent. Rev Dr Guilbert officiated. The At the request of the family, the service at the house was very simple, but on Sunday the service at Trinity was large ly in memorial of Mrs Perry.
 R. F. Curtis, of Curtis & Curtis, is in Chicago, arranging for an exhibit of their machines for the Worlds fair.
 The J. B. Osborne house has been rented to George Prentiss of New York, who will occupy it the last part of May.
 Miss Kaelic is not to teach in the pub lie school during the summer term. She was engaged for the fall and winter terms, when the school is crowded.
 The hearing before the railroad con- missioners relative to the Carpenter ave- nue crossing will be resumed at Wash ington hall at p. m., to-day.
 Mir and Mrs E. B. Monroe, now of Tar rytown, spent Sunday in town with friends.
 John H. Jennings, of the Farms, has launched his yacht, Natalie, and expects to enter her in the Cedar Point yacht race in May.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
TRUMBULL.

Charles Wheeler of Yale college spent Sunday at home.
 Tait & Son are preparing to build an office south of their manufactory.
 Stephen Parks is building new ice house.
 The Chestnut Hill c. E., society was the occasion of a pleasant gathering at the home of Jason Haines, Monday even- ing. A goodly number of Trumbull people were present. A substantial sum was realized toward the organ fund.
 Quite a number Of Trumbull people went to Nichols to attend the entertain ment given by the village improvement society.
 Rev ". F. White was called to Nich- ols, Wednesday evening, to officiate at the marriage of David E. Plumb to Miss Ermina Nichols.
 John Ward is not we'll
 W.C. Wheeler moved his family to his beautiful new residence on the turnpike on Monday of this week.
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Washington,
THE CAPE-CHURCH WEDDING
A Prominent Society Event. Marriage at the
 Church. Reception.

The Episcopal church was the scene of an unusually pretty wedding on We'd nesday afternoon, at l o'clock, when William H. Church and Mrs Amy c. Cape were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. Preparatory to the event, which has been the social theme for the past week, the chancel of the church had been prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. In the rear were large vases of calla and Easter lilies, while fianked on either side were pOtted plants with their richness of blossom. Gracefully trailing up the pipes of the organ was delicate pink petunia with the fragrant heliatrope and hyacinth at at either side. While these tokens of brightness had been tastefully arranged inside the church by interested tends, outside the sun poured down its mellow rays, making an ideal day for a joyous wedding party.
 The church was we'll filled with invited guests and promptly at l o'clock, to the music of Lohrengrins' wedding march, the bride and groom presented them selves at the altar, preceded by the ush- CTS, Messrs Edward Church, Frank w. Perkins, Thomas Vallette of New York. and Willard Wheeler of Brooklyn. Stephen $. Hatch of South Norwalk pre- sided at the organ.
 They were met at the altar by Rev Dr | Spencer, the brides father, who pro- nounced the words that made them man and wife, using the full Episcopal ser vice. The bride was charming in dress of steele blue bengaliue silk, trimmed with velvet, and carried boquet of lil- | ies of the valley and silver mounted prayer book, the gift of two of her neices. Immediately following the we'd ding ceremony in the church, an inform al reception was held at the brides home. The bride and groom received congratu- lations, standing in front of a bank of tastefully arranged laurel and cut flowers. Dainty and toothsome refresh ments were served to the guests.
 The popularity of the newly welded pair was shown by the many handsome and useful presents. The groom's gift to the bride was silver mounted toilet | set.
 At 2.30, MT and Mrs Church took car riage for New Milford amid shower of rice, old shoes and the good wishes of a large circle of friends, for wedding journey. On their return they will oc- cupy the house now occupied by Mrs Cape and Dr Spencer.
 | MT Church is member of the firm of Church, Ford & Co.,, and son of H. J. Church. The fortunate young lady to pick up the portion of the brides buquet, which she threw at the young ladies when leaving, containing the gold ring, was Miss Mary D. Brown.
 Those present from out-of-town were MT and Mrs Edward Church, MT and Mrs Frank w. Perkins, Mrs Vallette, MT
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.

The storm of last week did great deal of damage in this vicinity. The foun- dation to the bridge over Sasco creek was washed away and gang of men have been at work for several days re- pairing the damage. A part of the wall at Beachside hotel was damaged and con- siderable of the high bank south of the hotel was washed away. The tide in the harbor was very high, covering some of the docks and carrying away small bath houses, etc. The sea wall in front of the George hotel was almost destroyed. At one place the road was washed away. Numerous trees were blown down.
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A MASONIC CELEBRATION.

Eureka lodge, No. 83, F. and A. M., held public reception in their lodge rooms, last Tuesday evening. All who attended were especially invited and were royalty entertained. Addresses were made by various members of the order, among whom was Rev William MOrrall, whose remarks were very inter- estng. Remarks were also made by Rev Henry l.. Slack and Rev Mir Meas el which were full of wit and humor. Mu- sic was furnished by the Eureka orches- tra. A quartet of male voices also helped to entertain those present. A col lation was served in the large banquet hall adjoining the lodge room. All in attendance pronounced the gathering a social success.
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Editorial Ink Lrops.
SPRING IS HERE.

Spring indeed The time is near now, very near, when the fields will come out in spring green and hirt with the sun that has been hattering them. In tact they already are ad- iustlng tender hued flowers in their hats to match their soft complexions. The sun is grathed and gives back smile for smile. The more coy the maid the more easily Is she en- couraged, and the tatterer grows bolder, The sound of the lawn mower will soon be heard In the land, for lawns begin early to shave like ambitious young men; and the Guinea hon in the back yard, apparently turning a creaking grindstone, will mingle her ducot notes with the music of the mower. The wide awake housewife Is now moved to pull tacks and whack carpets, raising cane while maugurating reign of general con- fusion and particular terpor, awakening the sleeping dust of twclve.month and libela- ting disease germs that have long awaited their opportunity. The quaking husband, whose wonted courage now torsakes him, fees to the hills to commune with nature, or hies him to the village store and sits in the ClItlG Ol lllG SOIIoNluS anu SASliuhDSS 9S AA pathy for sympathy or swaps whopper for whopper. Knuwng hunger brakes up the sitting and he sneak home in time, possibly to take n cold lunch in the back yard on the up,turued bottom of the family washtub in the subdued spirit of q tramp who expects to hear disparagmg insinuations, if sharp criti- cisms.
 Soon hereafter farmers will be twning mys- tcrtous lines around their corn planted fields or putting up fcnrfully and wonderfully made scarccrows, tain to irighten away foraging brids that, very like their human contempora ries, think that the world owes them living hence will pull anybodys corn. Crows have traits that seem almost human. Then 1t will be but a span ere having time, and the latter day moving machine, tull of fearful possibili- ties and a mouth full of crockodile dentistry, will put in it's quavering symphony in the sunny meadows, and the pnrti.colored black bird that always delights in having will pipe in a chutty accompaniment in the oriole yer naeular, while the good man of the ancient scythe will stand off idle, with broken nose, and leaning on his "snath" of artistic curves growl at modern innovations, particularly the ugly machine that eats not nor needs bread, but takes bread from hungry mouthst while he at the same time makes up faces a the lucky man who lazily rides the spider legged horse rake. Spring is coming. The thousands of intelligent BEE readers from the hills of Warren to the sea will witness all these transprings within the next 90 days
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In Fairfield County.
SOUTHPORT.

SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. The musical and dramatic entertain ment at Washington hall, on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the young ladies of Trinity, was a great success. The following program was exceeding ly well rendered by the Westport dra- matic club. The players were frequent ly applauded by the large audience pres ent. The program:
 Piano solo, "Air de Ballet" Chamina1e,
 Mir Charming Harris Vocal duet, selected,
 Mrs W. M. Bulkley, MT F. D. Hotchkiss Solo, "Merrily Roam," Miss Gorham
 During first intermission,) Solo, My Ladys Bower," Mrs W. M. Bulkley
 During second intermission,) Duet, "Echoes,"
 Miss Gorham, Miss Lottie Jennings "The Snowball," comedy in three acts.
 CHARACTERS: Felix Featherstone, MT Arthur B. JelIiff Uncle John, Mir Gould B. Jelliff Harry Prendergast, MT Charming Harris Saunders, MT Frederick Gorham Mrs Featherstone, Miss Louise Cable Ethel Granger, Miss Hettie Sherwood Penelope, Miss Nettie Cable After the play, the actors and their friends were given supper in the chap el of Trinity.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
NICHOLS.
NICHOLS-PLUMB.

The people of Nichols witnessed a brilliant wedding on Wednesday even- ing, April 26, the contracting parties be. ing Miss Ermina Nichols and David E. Plumb. The bride marched into the parlor leaning on the arm of the groom. Rev MT White, pastor of the Trumbull Congregational church, performed the ceremony. The bride looked charming in bengaline silk, richly trimmed with brocaded and white lace. She wore or ange blossoms and smilax. In her hand she carr jed a beautiful bouquet of white roses. The groom wore the convention al black suit, with button-hole bouquet of white lilacs. About 50 invitations had been sent out and merry company en- joyed the evening. After the congratu- lations to the bride and groom were over, the company were invited to partake of bounteous collation., consisting of cake, oranges, fruits, etc. A large brides loaf adorned the center of the table, with two white doves perched on flower at the top of it. Shortly after midnight the party dispersed, after wishing the young couple many congratulations. MT and Mrs Plumb will commence house. keeping soon at Mir Plumb's comfortabl ble home. The invitations requested no presents; however, many costly presents were left as mementos of friendship.
 l. D. Smith has just finished a new cis- tern at his house, 13 feet deep and nine feet across it and cemented in fine shape.
 R. B. Brooks is finishing the piazza to his new house, greatly adding to the beauty of his fine residence.
 The village improvement society is blowing and grading the park in front oi the church, making it more attractive.
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The sprightly Berkshire Courier, amodel Of typographical neatness, initiates THE BEE, in printing letter from its state Legislature. That's right neighbor, better late than never. But in the Courier's case. it's readers will en- joy the reports for some time, for Massachu- setts legislators haven't sense enough to shut up shop and go home, but manage to keep up the session till having time, and after. In some things, Massachusetts is way behind the times. Ask those selfrighteous journals, the Springfield Homestead and Springfield Republican, tmcdels in their way) if this isn't an
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
LONG HILL.
DEATH OF F. L. BURTON.


 F. L. Burton, after sickness of four. months with consumption, died at his home, April II, at the age of 51 years and eight months. The funeral was held from his late residence, Monday, at 3. p. m., April r, Rev c. W. Boylston officiating. The remains were laid at rest in Long Hill cemetery The bearers were H s. Wedge, s. ". Burroughs, IT,, John Houselib, William Davis, Judson Beardsley and M 0. Wheeler.
 The entertainment by the school for the village improvement society was a grand success in every way. About $43 was cleared.
 The Methodist society are getting the
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
BUILDING GOSSIP.

The frame work for small building which Frank Cole is having erected on the corner near Stones market has been raised by Frank Agnue, who IS building it. Mr Cole intends to fl" up he first floor of the building for barber shop. The upper portion of the building he will have fitted up for living rooms which he will occupy himself.
 The McGibeny family will appear in Nichols opera house during the first week in May. The family consists of l6 members, all of whom play some kind of an instrument.
 John Carson has moved his family from Bedding to Plumtrees where he will have charge of the lime kiln.
 Henry H. Beard has had the rear of the building,in which George w. Roe's paint store is located, carried up even with the main part of the building so as to furnish better accommodations to the tenants.
 Mrs George H. Bassett of New Milford has been visiting relatives in town.
 Gilbert Brothers are building the new store and house for Thedore Brauneiss on Greenwood avenue.
 Mrs John Collman is confined to her home by an attack of typhoid pneumonia Her condition, while critical at the pre- sent time, remains unchanged. Miss Hattie Lyon, who has been study ing at the Art league in New York dur ing the winter, is at present visiting home in town. | Mrs Eli Judson and children have re- turhed from visit with friends in New 1 Preston.
 Arthur H. Senior is having the recent | additions and alterations to residence at | Depot place painted. Walker Ferry has had the roof of his barn reshingled and other needed repairs made about the place.
 Miss Sarah J. Sirine has returned from Ia visit with friends in New York Brook lyn and Stamford.
 Miss Helen B. Fairchild is visiting rel atives in New York and Brooklyn. 1 Bethel lodge, 3159 Knights. of Honor, confered the degrees upon candidate at regular meeting held last week Friday evening.
 1 Mrs N. E. Middlebrook, teacher of physical culture will hold an entertain ment in Nichols opera house sometime during the second week in May. I William T. Burr will look after the i'm provements of lots in the cemetery dur 1 ing the coming season and any one wish ing any grading or other improvement made about their lots, may, by letting l their wants be known to MT Burr, be sure of it's being we'll done.
 Miss Emma Carley of Plumtrees left town last week for few months visit to Kentucky.
 Samuel Kile is making preparations to build a new house on his lot adjoining his present residence on the east.
 The annual rental of the seats at St Thomas church occurred at the church, last Monday evening, at 7.30. Mrs Hiram Crofut, who has been con fined to the house for the past three months by Illness, is now able to get out of doors.
 Amos Schoonmaker, Jr., and Stephen Crane are contemplating d trip to Cali fornia. They propose going by way of water around Cape Horn. After few months stay on the Pacific coast they
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Specimen Cases.

s. H. Cliffor, New Cassel, Wis, was troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite tell away and lie was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Elites cured him.
 Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H., had 3 running sore on his leg of eight years stand ing. Used three bottles ot Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker Catawba. O., had i've large lever sores on his leg; doctors said he was incurab1e. One bot tie Electric Ritters and one box Bucklen's Ar nica salve cured him entirely. Sold at E. F. HawIey's dralg store.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Those who have travelled through Virginia, West virginia, and other Southern states Ii i've noticed vast sections of the pine forest, which have been ruined by some insect. Two or three years ago, Entomoiogist o. D. Hop kins set himself the task Of finding out what was killing or the pine trees. He succeeded in hunting down the emischietmaker-am minute insect, burrowing In the bark. Then he went over 10 Germany last summer. took 2 scienti-
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
A TENNIS GLIB ORGANIZED.

The Shepaug club, a tennis club or ganized last year, has commenced anoth- ca year with Is members and the follow ing officers to look after its welfare: Walter Noble. president; Miss Ida By lander, vice president; w. T. Kilborn. secretary and treasurer. They are to play on the same grounds they occupied last year, owned by the Echo Farm Co.,, opposite Seeley & Bryan's hardware store.
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The children of a school district in Hunting ton have hit upon happy way to celebrate Arbor day, which by the way comes week from to-day. They propose to clean up their school yard, and improve the same by setting out trees or shrubbery. We would like to see this custom in vogue in every country school district in New England.
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BgInf- gpaRT,
AT SEASIDE PARK,

The terrible destruction to our beauti- of Charles Keith is being rapidly re- placed. Men are at work on the sea wall, others at work on the paths and drives, so that before very warm weather comes, and before out of town people visit The park, very little of the damage will be seen. This work will cut down the appropriation of this year, so that
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Ono has just put law on it's statute books requiring cigarette dealers to take out li cense $lOO tor retailers and $500 for wholesal prs, not bad idea. This causes the Water bury American to ask "What's the matter with requiring every cigarette smoker to take out 0 Iicense2"
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Horsemen will find corner of special in
 crest in TIE BEE for them after this We have engaged one of the leading horsemen of the Housatonic valley to contribute batch of weekly notes. The gentleman in question, Is the owner of valuable breeding and trot ting stock and knows what he is talking about Horsemen are invited to contribute items to this department.
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sTEPNEY.
BArTIsrs TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.


 The Baptist society is preparing to paint the church and parsonage and erect new fence between the two build- ings and make additions to the horse sheds.
 Rev Mr Merwin went to New York on Saturday to remain few days. H. l.. Wheeler of Sandy Hook occupied his pulpit on Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Powell have visited with Mrs Powell's friends in Southington.
 The Baptist Sunday school has voted to observe children's day with appropri- ate exercises in the evening.
 Arthur Curtis, while riding by Mrs Lewis Burkhardt's on his bicycle, last
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RESULT OF THE STORM.

During the severe storm on Thursday last, large evergreen tree on the prem ises of Mrs Samuel Osgood was uproot- ed. A brick was blown from the roof of St Paul's church, which in falling, broke d window in the guild room.
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Through the courtesy of The Weekly Record of New Haven, we present fine cut of new residence to be erected in Bridge port The Record by the way, continues to improve, and easily stands at the head in its line. It must be well nigh indispensable to bnilders.