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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-16

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The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
A SUCCESSFUL LAWN PARTY.

The ladies of the Methodist church had just the right kind of an evening for their lawn party, which took place at the parsonage grounds on Wednesday evening. There was large attendance and the ice cream, cake and lemonade were disposed of rapidly. Tables were tastefully arranged about the front yard, each containing large boquet of flow CTS and waited upon by misses dressed in white. Lanterns were strung about the grounds and furnished ample light. A musical program, with piano music by the Misses Nellie and Emma Gilbert and Miss Clara Belle Smith of Bridgeport, Mir Wllzen with his guitar and harmoni- ca, songs by James Brown, and music by the St Johns orchestra, were pleas. ing features of the evenings entertain ment. A neat sum was added to tho treasury for the benefit of the church Those having charge of the arrange ments were Mrs Ezra Hall, the Misses Gilbert, Mrs Emily Bennett and Mir Clifton Fairchild. It is estimated tha the net receipts will amount to about S33 Thanks are extended to the musician and all the friends who contributed s' generously to Lnake the occasion all tha could be desired.
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MIR MATsoN's BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

James NJ. Mats on celebrated his 9Oth birthday on Saturday, July 20, at his home with Ira Wildman, at Maple Shade farm. Many friends and relatives as- sembled to visit him and the family of Mir Wildman. Among those present were Mir Matson's brother from Wells borough, Penn, aged 70 years; his son from North Adams, Mass; his daugh- ter, Miss Sarah E. Nichols; sons wid- ow, Mrs Edwin Matson, Mir and Mrs Willet Mills, Miss Jennie Wildman and Master Sanford Bartram from Bridge port. Among his neighbors present were Mir and Mrs John B. Peck and Eli Coger. Mir Watson had not seen his brother from Pennsylvania in 40 years. At D. m. all sat down to bountiful supper prepared by Mrs Wildman, and such a supper as only Mrs Wildman could prepare. Its quality was only ex- ceeded by the quantity. One noticeable feature was large cake bearing the date 1903 and 1893, and the name of James NJ. Watson. Mir Matson received several valuable gifts, among them quite sum of money. Several friends living else
 where, who had intended to be present.
 were prevented by sickness, unpleasant I weather and other reasons unknown tc the writer.-[*
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TRINITY PARISH PICNIC.

Arrangements have been made to have picnic for the members of Trinity Sum- day school, and of all the parish and their friends, at Putnam Park on Thurs day, August l7. The plan is for differ ent families and parties to drive over to Putnam Park, starting about S,30 or 9 o'clock. Any of the Sunday school scholars not provided for will be insured a means of transportation by informing their teacher on Sunday, or the rector. Putnam Park is the scene of the winter camp of Gen Putnam in the Revolution ary war. It is improved with pleasant driveways, log cabins, curiosities of his toric interest, rustic gateway, a rock cave, a monument, and other features. The fire places are still seen where the camp fires burned more than a century ago. fishing club has built an attract i've club house near by, overlooking a pretty pond, and this will add to the en- joyment and comfort of the visitors. It is planned to make this general parish picnic for all members of Trinity parish and their friends.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

Mrs George Botsford died, on Wed- nesday, of consumption, after an illness of eight months. She was 2 years old and former resident of this place, being the eldest daughter of David Wheeler of this place, where she died. Her husband, three brothers and one si ter survives her. The funeral took place from her fathers on Satur- day and at St Paul's church, Hunting ton. The pail bearers were her cousins, Fred Wheeler. Charles Biakeman, Fred Beard and Mr Botsford of Seymour. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Mrs Botsford will be great ly mourned and missed by her many friends and relatives. She had been married three short years and was laid away in her bridal robes and looked as l if she were asleep in Jesus. She was a member of the Episcopal church, where
 she was baptized, confirmed, married and buried, MT Buck, the rector of the
 Birmingham Episcopal church, reading l the services. The interment was in the
 new cemetery at Huntington.
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HE WILL LANGUISH IN JAIL.

Charles F. Hanks, a young man of p years of age or whereabouts, was brought before Justice Cavanaugh on Wednes- day afternoon, for a preliminary hearing, on charge that may place him in state prison. He was recently employed by A. G. Baker, the Hawleyville furniture man, but after a few weeks of service, suddenly Slit out" He collected a bill for furniture bought of Mir Baker by Mrs Whaley, and although he had no author ity, presented the lady with his auto graph and skipped out of Hawleyville. He was arrested at New Preston, it is understood, by Deputy Sheriff Glover. He was charged with "willfully, felon- iously, falsely, etc, forging the name of A. c. Baker on receipt" At the hear ing MT Baker testified that the young man had never had any authority to col lect money, and what is more, had never accounted for what he did get. Mrs Whaley also testified. Justice Cavan- augh bound him over to the superior court, under $50 bonds. Young Hanks has a rather "crooked reputation" He seemed to have fondness for spending money, but was evidently not altogeth- CT too particular how he got it.
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Affairs About Town.
DEATH OF MRS SANFORD.

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Sanford, wife of the late Henry Sanford, and daughter of the late Dr Cyrenius H. Booth, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, Au- gust z, after three days of painful suffer- ing from heart disease.
 Mrs Sanford had been in delicate health for some time and had been care fully and tenderly watched over by her family, but the end was a sudden and un- expected blow to them. The 6S years of her life have been passed in her native town, to which she was very much at tached.
 Mrs Sanford was married November Q, lS45, Rev Dr $. s. Stocking, then rector of Trinity and still living at Jamaica, L.. l., performing the ceremony. The we'd ding took place at the residence of her father, Dr c. II. Booth, the present home of Mrs M. c. Hawley, her sister. For 37 years the happy union remained unbrok- en. MT Sanford died November l9, 1882. The deceased was a most devoted wife and mother, kind and hospitable neigh Dor and her genial face, her kindly words, her ready assistance and real generosity will long be missed by the afflicted, the sick and the needy; while the little child ren, whom It was her delight to gather around her and make happy, will remem- Der her pleasant ways as long as they live.
 She leaves two daughters, Annie F.. and Sarah E., and a sister, Mrs Marcus c. Hawley. Her only brother, William E. Booth, young but distinguished physician, died in Newtown, February 10, 1859, aged 37.
 The funeral was attended from her late home in the Street on Thursday after noon at ?. Rev MT Linsley, the rector of Trinity church, ofllciated. The bearers were Messrs Abel Prindle, Philo Clarke, c. E. sherman, Aaron Sanford, pr Mon roe Judson and Philo Nichols.
 The body lay at rest in the north par Tor. Above the mantel the wild clematis vine was suspended in simple style. The floral tributes were profuse, roses pre- dominating, the display being simple and In exceeding good taste. The burial was In the Newtown cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
General News.
IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.

Speaker Brooks of Torrington is in Europe.
 Dr Knight of Lakeville recently cele- brated the completion of a fine barn by giving large dance and supper in it.
 F. NJ. Sheppard, Norwalk's public spirited summer resident, has given lot and S250 for an Episcopal church there.
 ". H. Chapin has been appointed postmaster at Falls Village.
 The annual convention of the Catholic total abstinence union of Connecticut will be held in New Britain, the 29th. This organization is the pioneer of the national organization, and is now fourth in point of membership of nearly 5o0o, a gain of more than 1900 in the year. h New Haven there are more members en- rolled than in any other city in the Unl- ted States, excepting in Philadelphia.
 Passenger trains on the r. R. < N. +. railroad present motly appearance. As an instance train with the engine la beled ssG. d5 H. the baggage car with a dingy title, ssCentral New England X Western followed by a passenger coach with sBoston & Maine, and con cluding with dirty yellow coach witt 1 '.Philadelphia & Reading dimly dis cernibla on it. We wonder what road stranger would think it was by looking at such train.-E Winsted Herald.
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REGISTERED AT THE GRAND CENTRAL.

E. $. Sampson, Waterbury; R. H. St John, William McPhelemy, w. H Leonard, J. S. Bliss, Benjamin Booraem and wife, Eliza Pitcher, Charles Hard wick, Miss N. Light, Danbury; John Kaye, Philadelphia; David Stanford, Elmira, Cal; Lilly D. Frank, Miss Celia Asher, J. II. Lynch, Harry M. Ashar, Mrs l.. P. Veil, children and maid, Louis P. Well, Mrs NJ. Zunder and son, Theo- dore Zunder, NJ. Spier, Charles L. Well, Milton Well, Milton w. Frank, John H. Dillon, New Haven; J. B. Tozier, New York; w. c. Sharpe, Seymour; H. L' Larrabee, Boston; H. c. Hubbell, wife and daughter, Bridgeport; H. Brainard, Hartford; J. l.. Beardsley, Huntington
 s. B. Beardsleys Long Hill; William N Graham, New York; E. B. Presson, Gloucester, Mass; w. s. Clark, Amenia N. r., the Alice Kemp Co.,, of l2 mem bers.
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vote of thanks was extended Mrs Knowi- ton and Mrs Sanford by all, and three cheers for Sunset Hill. Nothing occur red to mar the pleasure of all present, except the loosening of hammock, which happened to one of the ladies, causing fall. However, we anticipate no serious results. For one who is a comparative stranger, to the place and people, but who has enjoyed their gath erings while here, can truly say, ac- cept my sincere thanks for your kind- ness to me, and after leaving you, l shall often think back of you, one and all. Many blessings and happy future is the wish of your friend.-[K
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NOTES FROM ST ROSES.

On Sunday, following the 8 o'clock mass at St Roses, Father Fox will or ganize two temperance societies. The meeting will be held at St Patrick's hall.
 New fences aud other Improvements have been made at St Roses cemetery. Under the watchful eye of Father Fox the cemetery has never looked so we'll as at the present.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Rev Otis Barker of New Haven preach ed to Il large audience at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday morning, and all who heard him were highly pleased with the sermon. A church meeting Is to be held, next Sunday morning, at the close of the morning service, to consider the question of supplying the pulpit after Mir Delzell leaves. There are q large number, 1t Is understood, who are favor able to Mir Barker.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Lake Waramaug, Tuesday, for picnic. Some from New Milford met them there. They put up at the Lakeside house and they report good time. Mrs s. Durgy is entertaining company from out of town.
 Jay c. Lyon and wife spent Sunday at Merwinsville with their daughter, Mrs Spaulding.
 Julia Camp is entertaining cousins from New Milford.
 Mrs Frank Rogers and two daughters spent Sunday with her brother, M. o. Camp.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
THE LADIES' SOCIAL CIRCLE.

A little out of the usual order of the Weekly meetings given by the ladies'
 North Center social circle, was held on Sunset Hill, Wednesday Afternoon. It being the anniversary of the circle, 1t was proposed to celebrate the occasion by having ten under the shade of the trecs which nature has graced that love- " spot with. Through the kindness of Mn Enowiton, and Mrs Sanford, all who were fortunate enough to be pres- ene, pronounced It decided success. The surprise that awaited the ladies, mi rrSNtly appreciated in the way q fShre1' eosy chatra, hammocks, etc. A
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
SHE WILL co TO THE WORLDS FAIR

An out-of-rown depositor of the New town savings bank sent her bank book in great haste to Treasurer Northrop, asking him if he could favor her with check of $40 on it, as she wanted to go to the Worlds fair. She stated she had tried to get S20 rom a city bank, but had failed. She received her money by re- turn mail
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
MIR LEoNARD's GUESTS.

Among those registered at Dicks are the following Arthur K. Allen, Bridge port; J. c. Bloom and wife, Brooklyn Mrs Strickland and Miss Strickland of New Britain; J. l.. Burkhardt, New Haven; r. II. Allen, Edward Hallen, H c. Lemmon and wife, Thomas DeForest Mrs k. Kapral, Miss Maud N. kapral Bridgeport; Mrs Burr uawley, Mrs F J. Hawley, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
ORGANIZING A BAND.

A brass band was organized, on last week Wednesday evening, by l7 of the young men of the Hook. Harry Taylor was chosen president, Charles Orgleman secretary and II. II. Curtis treasurer. Another meeting was held, last night, when the organization was more ful- ly perfe;ted and arrangements made for rehprsale
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

The Danbury Agricultural society ex- pect to designate Wednesday of fair week as Governors Day" Gov Morris and staff willsbe invited to attend. The directors have decided to make Tuesday of fair week "Wheelmen's Day" Prizes to the value of $l ,000 will be given for races.-[D Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
PLATTSVILLE.

Mrs Jennie Willett of Bridgeport has been the guest of Miss. Fannie Bradley, the past week.
 Died, August l, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs August Keuhne, aged seven months.
 Mrs B. A. Willett returned to Bridge port on Saturday, after several weeks stay with her brother, L. N. Reynolds.
 Eugene DeCamp, of New York is mak- ing his usual summer stay at the home of the Windsor's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Secretary J. W. Knowlton has issued to the veterans of the 14th Connecticut Volunteers circular announcement of the 2Sth annual reunion of their associa- tion which will be held at Rockville, September 16.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
Litchfield County News.
JUDD'S BRIDGE
s ACCIDENT TO MIR PECK.

John Peck of New Milford had nar- row escape in lhis place, a few days ago. While riding down steep side hill to
 see his men, who were haying in a field close by, his harness broke, letting the carriage against the horse. Mr Peck had presence of mind enough to rein the horse up to fence until his men could get to him. David Gillette of Ioxbury bonghf { COW and cali of Mrs Georee Lendeseg
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Rev MT Butcher and family, who have been spending the past week with friends in Sandy Hook, returned to Bridgeport on Thursday. He was two minutes late for the first train owing to misunder- standing of the time. The first occasion he was ever late for a train in his life.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
AN ExcELLEHT SHOWING.

Monday, August 7, c. II. Northrop completed his sixth year as treasurer of the Newtown savings bank. During that period the deposits of the bank have increased from $427 1895 to $5S2, ,672, and the assets from s452, 1920 to $6ll, ,24l.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
STEVENSON.

Peter Ritter and family ot Bridgeport visit ed Stiles Loveland, last Sunday. Miss Eddy delivered fine discourse, last
 Sunday. She supplied the place Of Rev MT Dixon. R. s. Hinman and son went to the Chicago fair, last week, and to complete his trip he Washington, D. C.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Brown Dick, the fine young horse owned by I. B. Harris, is now in train ing at Lewis stable, Bridgeport. The first time hitched to sulky he trotted a half mile in 1.20.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Frank McGran, of the firm of Taylor & McGran, entertained his friend, John Cannon of New Haven, by days fish ing for bass at Taunton lake, recently, but the fish wouldn't bite.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

John Kelly of Sandy Hook was off on Wednesday and secured quite a number of hellgamite, or alligators, for the bass fishermen, which he will dispose of at the Sandy Hook grist mill.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Mrs Albert Peck and daughter of Mt Pleasant were in Botsford, Monday, so- lciting refreshments for the 17th regi- ment, who are to meet in Newtown in the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

A meeting of the school board is to be held at the Newtown academy on Satur day, August 26, at 10 a. m., for the ex- animation of teachers, as will be seen by the notice elsewhere.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Mrs J. D. Beach has been visiting her uncle, l.. c. Gilbert, and canvassing New town, taking orders for silverware, cos metics, etc., the past week.
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The friends of the Methodist pastors wife, Mrs Gilbert, will be glad to learn that she is improving from her late ill- nees, which has confined her to her room for more than week.
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Part of the force of carpenters on Castle Ronald have been laid off. They all intend to resume work, however, as soon as the plasterers finish their work.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

George B. Hawley's family of Bridge port will occupy Mrs Emma Beers house during her absence in the month of August. The Misses Hawley arrived, Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Misses Mary and Bridget Hourigan, M. J. Brennan and Annie Kelly are visit ing friends in Newburg and Mattewan, N. '.
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One of George F. Duncombe's horses was taken suddenly ill on Saturday af- ternoon and died about midnight. The horse was apparently we'll in the morn ing.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
SOUTHPORT.

Owing to the late bereavement in the fami- ly of l.. A. Curtis MT Curtis wishesto dispose of his fine pair of carriage horses at reason able figure.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Clarence Beardsley, son of C, F. Beardsley, is enjoying visit among friends in Waltham, Cambridge and Bos- ton, Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

There is horse trot advertised to take place on Conetia Park, Saturday, between local horses. The purses are 50 bushel of oats each race.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11
NEW MILFORD.
AN ALARM OF FIRE,

A AN ALARM OF FIRE.
 An alarm of fire was sounded, We'd nesday morning, but proved to be only a slight blaze in small frame addition in the rear of the house occupied by Charles Neisner on Church street. The fire was caused by the flame from a gasoline stove igniting the wood work, the blaze was put out before the fire de- partment arrived.
 Mrs Andrew Walker and two children have returned from months visit in New Jersey.
 Several fights were started on Rail- road avenue, Saturday night, near Humeston's saloon, but as soon as they became serious, some one would walk off with one of the contestants. Then the crowd would load up'' for another round.
 Mrs H. L. Randall and two youngest children are summering at Woodmont.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

F. W. Bates, the Norwalk monument man, is working on expensive monu- ments, one of which is to ornament the Norwalk cemetery and is to be placed on the Chichester family plot. Another from Italian marble, is to be shipped to Wilson, N. c. This firm have several other large orders to fill and their repu- tation for excellent work is continually growing in all directions.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Constable James Kelly has been ap- pointed an inspector on the work of con structing the new Washington bridge over the Housatonic at Stratford.
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spectator thinks E. M. Botsford has q poor opinion of his horse as runner, if he can't beat Fleet.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

George Mattegat's house on the New town turnpike leoks fine in it's new coa of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

MT Bissell, cigar manufacturer from Suffieid, Conn.,, registered at Taylor's hotel at the Hook, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Miss Florence Sterling of Monroe, with her little Shetland pony team, is the guest of Miss Julia B. Duncombe.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

The ladies of the Congregational church will give 1o-cent supper, next week Friday, the 18th.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Mrs. J. R. Smith and daughter, also Mrs Susan Hall, left Sandy Hook fol Southville, to day (Friday
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Ike Ives and party from Danbury stopped with Landlord Taylor at the Hook, on Tuesday evening.
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Fairfield County News,
NICHOLS.
A CORRECTION.

A compliment to the Nichols Metho- dist church chorus was transformed in last weeks BEE into a severe statement by the printer who left out the words, ''some of, making the item read, "Cir- cumstanees have placed our best music ians upon the sick or retired list" It was written, 'Some of our best music ians'', meaning our gifted but afflicted MT and Mrs N. B. Curtis, although disliked to call their names. Please make this correction as I desire to bear the blame instead of having it fall upon the head of your regular correspondent.-[H H. s.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Misses Susie and Jennie Chambers are taking an outing with the Pratt's, at their summer cottage at Glen Cove.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-11

Tracy Booth of Bridgeport made fly ing trip at E. M. Peck's, this week, to visit his mother.
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Bargains in clothing at Meigs & Co's Bridgeport clothing store.
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Miss Laura Curtis of Curtis Hill, has been at Mill Plain visiting friends for a few days.
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Rev MT Gilbert breaches in the Meth odist church, next Sunday morning and evening.
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Mrs Prindle and sons of New Haven on Mt Pleasant.