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The Newtown bee., 1893-12-15
LYONS PLAIN.

Rev William A. Swan of Bedding Ridge was guest at the rectory, Sunday and Monday of the present week.
 Bishop Williams has licensed John Lobdell as lay preacher under direction of Rev Mir Hamilton of Weston and Eas- ton.
 Miss Fannie Mercy, teacher of Good H ill district, will give in Emmanuel par lors, on Monday evening, December IS, musical and literary entertainment The object is to raise funds towards the purchase of maps and globes for the -choolhouse. Such a worthy motive should call together large audience No doubt it will, as all are interested in the affair. The admission will be 10c |; no reserved seats. The curtain will rise at 30. Should Monday evening prove very stormy, it will be held the nexr night.
 The Advent course of lectures by prom inent visiting clei gymen during the past week has been much appreciated by the many who attended. In next weeks is sue the names of the preachers will be given.
 The church at Xmas tide will present a perfect bower, judging by the quantity of greens that willing workers have pro vided and skill with which the fair one> aided by their gentlemen friends are ar ranging the various emblems and wreaths.
 A certain young gentleman of our town, not to be outdone on this or previ- ous dates by others, betook himself, with fiery steed and cutter, to home of charming young ladies, who with bewil- dering smiles and a yes, seated them selves and away over hill and dale they went for drive and many miles ere home was reached again.
 Our village blacksmith has been more than crowded with work the past weeks. From early dawn to candle light the sound of anvil and the puff of bellows in- dicated blows were being exchanged for cash in shape of genuine silver and Uncle Sam's greenbacks.
 The Lyon's Plains district school clos ed on Saturday last, and the fall term ended on that date. The next term com mences January ?, 1894.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton attended on Monday at Fairfield the annual meeting of the Fairfield county clerical club.
 Miss Jessie Kellogg is visiting her friend, Miss Stella Alphurne of Stamford.
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TRUMBULL.
TIE FAMED TEAK SISTERS COMING.


 The a--famed Peak Sisters" under ne aus pices of the young ladies mission circle, are coming from Alaska to give ,heir enjoyable entertainment in the flown hall, Wednesday evening, Decem- Der 20, at 7.45 p. n., that all who wish may have the opportunity of attending one of the best entertainments of the season. The small sun of l5 cents will be charged fer admission. A good SUD- per will be served at the close. Should Wednesday evening be stormy, the en- rertainment will be given Thursday evening.
 The Congregational Sunday school mas voted to have Christmas entertain ment and tee this year, and every preparation is being made for a pleasant time for old and young.
 Mrs Dwight Brinsmade is visiting friends in the city.
 Mrs Charles Beach passed quietly away at her home, last week Thursday morning, after a short illness. Not long ~nce she was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in her death not many months after that of her husband. The funeral was held from the house, Satur- lay afternoon, Rev MT Boylston officiating. The death Of MT and Mrs Beach removes from us an aged and re- pected couple.
 Rev w. F, White was called to Step- ney, Sunday afternoon, to attend the funeral of George Hubbell.
 Charles Nichols and Rev w. F. White were delegates from the Congregational church to the council of the Fairfield East Consociaton called to meet in the Congregational church in Shelton, Wed nesday, to advise in the IT alter of the installation of Rev L. NJ. Keneston as pastor.
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Fairfield County News.
BEDDING.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.


 December 10, 1863, $. Sanford and Jen- nie o. Miller were married at the home of the brides father, r. H. Miller. Mon day was the 30th anniversary of that happy event. Engrossed by the cares and duties of life, the husband and wife took no heed of the day. Not so, howev- CT, their large circle of friends and neigh bors, who planned a happy surprise, which was most successfully carried out. About o'clock the visitors began to as- semble and soon the spacious parlors were thronged by friends and neighbors, who bro"ght with them bountiful sup ply of provisions. Quite a number of val uable presents were given the host and hostess. Among them were valuable parlor lamp by their children, hand some pin, with pearls, by Mir and Mrs J. l.. Sanford, d pair of silver candlesticks bv their son, Ebert and wife, one dozen nut picks by Aaron Treadwell and wife, n handsome thermometer and calendar by Mir and Mrs T. E. Platt, book by Mr and Mrs George Sherwood, rug by MT and Mrs $. Sanford and others which escap- ed the eye of your reporter. After par taking of generous collation and wish- ing their host and hostess many returns of the happy day, the large company dis perse1, voting the affair decided suc- cess.
 The hired man of z. Read had his hand badly lacerated in cutting machine.
 Rev Dr k. w. Burr of Elizabeth, N. J., was in town, Tuesday, the guest of his brother-in-law, w. H. Hill.
 The colored man who has been sick with tvphcid fever so long and whom Ehe se- lectmen had made arrangements to send back to hia old home in Virginia, died quite unexpectedly in hometown. last week. and was buried In the hometown cemetery. fIia sickness and burial cost the town over $200.
 There will be meeting of the board
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LET'S HAVE A SKATING RINK.

A skating rink is being built near the hat factory of Andrews, Mackenzie & Co.,, on the swamp belonging to George R.. Osborne. Quite a number of young folks and others who are lovers of the skating art have interested themselves in the scheme, and have thrown up breast works around the greater portion of the swamp and expect to flood the same with Eureka water from hydrant in the immediate vicinity. If the scheme can be made to work all right this will be good and safe skating ground, as at no part of it wonld be more than one foot deep or so. For the benefit of the promoters of and participators in the sport, we hope they may make success of it.
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Mrs J: F. Duinkerke and Mrs Beach.

Mrs J. F. Duinkerke and Mrs Beach. Refreshments followed.
 The union service will be held in the Congregational church on Sunday even- ing, December z, when the pastor of the Methodist church will preach the sermon.
 MT Coley and MT Wheeler of Weston were on Sport Hill, Wednesday evening, at the sociable.
 Miss Clara Moore, who has been visit- ing Miss Sherwood, has gone home.
 Miss Mary Beach visited Miss Seeley for a few days.
 Joseph Kirch is very ill indeed. Dr Hill attends him.
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BETHEL.
A HARD TIMES BALI.

''Hard Times Masquerade'' is the very appropriate name that the Eureka Hook and Ladder Co.,, have adopted for the grand ball they propose giving in Nich- ols' opera house on the evening of Fri day, January l9, 1894. The following members of the truck company have been appointed committee of arrange ments M. A. Leppert, Albert Stone, Err nest J. Bell, Frederick H. Lyon and John P. Wixted. The novel feature of this ball will be that all who take part in it, will be expected to make up their own costumes, and of course the more ridiculous the appeara2ce the better. The music for the occasion will be fur nished by the celebrated Eureka or chestra.
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FAIRFIELD.
THE COLUMBIAN ENTERTAIN

THE COLUMBIAN ENTERTAINMENT.
 The Columbian entertainment at the Congregational church, last Friday even ing, was largely attended. Although the speakers disappointed the audience in failing to appear, the time was enjoyably filled with remarks by Mir Child and ,inging by Mrs Bulkley and Mir Hotch- kiss. The gem of the evening was pi- ano dnet by Mrs Hewitt and Miss Smith. A class from the Middle school sang sev- eral pieces. After the musical program a collection of souvenirs of the fair were exhibited and coffee and chocolate were served. Altogether it was was a pleas ant innovation and quite sum was re- alizcd for the church work fund.
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NICHOLS.
THE METHODIST ANNIVERSARY.


 Last Sunday was great day with the MethOdists of this place; in fact with all our villagers. It was the commence ment of series of jubilee services in c0mmemOratiOn of the 45th anniversary of the dedication of the Methodist church. The church was prettily decor aCed with strings of evergreens, hung Castefully about the auditorium, and Rreaths of laurel placed here and there enclosing the dates, lS4S, 1893. This was done by a live and working commit tee of young ladies and gentlemen, mem- bers of the Sunday school. The Kings Daughters society furnished cut flowers for the organ, and stand inside the chan eel. At 10 o'clock the people gathered tn the lecture room for love feast ser vice, and at II o'clock in the auditorium Rev Dr J. B. Merwin preached an inspir- ing gospel sermon from Hebrews 12: 22- 24, to large congregation including visitors from various neighborhoods. The usual Sunday school session, and he Christian Endeavor prayer service were held at their respective hours. At / o'clock the church was again well fill ed for the praise service. The choir charmed the congregation with their an- Chems, until the verdict is they excelled themselves. The following historical papers were read: "History of the church, N. B. Curtis; ''History of che Sunday school" Mrs NJ. A. Nichols :; 'History of the Ladies' aid society,"" Miss Bell Curtis; ''History of the Chris Gian Endeavor society,"" Mrs A. K. Gard ner. Dr Merwin gave few reminiscent ces, and with remarks by the pastor, and The congregation singing "Coronation, !" the services of the day were concluded. The oldest members say that it was a most successful day, the like of which has been seldom if ever witnessed in the history of the church. The jubilee ser vices are continued during the week.
 Our macadamized road, leading from MT Bishops to the Bridgeport line, is finished, and the street is once more opened to the public. The work is we'll done and the street is vastly improved. When the winter is past every citizen ought to push the work forward, so that the entire street to the fork of the road at the park might be treated in like manner.
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WOLF PITS.

Born, November 30, daughter to Mi and Mrs Julius Ferry.
 w. H. Platt has entertained his sister and her daughter from Mill Plain, Dan bury.
 Mir Seeber entertains his nephew from Mt Vernon. N. |.
 William Brown has entertained his mother from New York.
 Edward Mead has had hat shop built. Mir Ferry of Bedding did the work.
 Master Freddie WiIdman had the mis : fortune to mash his hand. It is getting along nicely.
 Ma ster Ollie Wood was pulling turnips two or three weeks ago for w. F. Hoyt. and weighing one of them, it tipped the scales at II pounds and quarter.
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STRATFIELD.

Mrs G. D. Banks and Miss Frances Seeley are to give recital at the Strat- field Baptist church, Monday, Decem- Der IS. If stormy it will be given on the first fair evening. They are to be assisted by talented artists of Bridge port. Those who have not heard Miss Florence Kline sing. will be able to that evening, as she will add to the attraction of the program by her unusually fine singing. As the church is to be beauti- fled by the concert, a full hOuse is de- sired. All who have attended the enter
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STAMFORD.
HELP THE POOR.

There seems to be plenty of opportuni- ties for our well-to-do, charitably- y-dispos- ed citizens to show their good will and assist many of our people, who are suf- fering for want of the necessities of life. A few articles of warm clothing, little wood and coal or a supply of vegetable properly bestowed, may make life seem less like a burden, to some of our fellow tOWnsDeOple.
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A GENUINE SURPRISE PARTY.

large number of the friends and neighbors of MT and Mrs Charles w.. Bolles, conceded scheme among them selves and descended upon the aforesaid Mir and Mrs Bolles at their home, corner of Greenwood and Blackman avenues, last week Friday evening, in manner totally surprising to them. The com. pany showed that they were in for it, by bringing their provender and the Eureka orchestra along with them. The even ing was given up to music, games and dancing, and good time in general The company dispersed at last thinking that perhaps they would like to come again.
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GRANGE OFFICERS.

Housatonic grange elected the follow ing officers at their last meeting: J. E Holmes, master; J. A. Patterson, over seer; $. c. Lewis, lecturer; H. F. Meach- em, steward; J. w. Euerle, ,sassistant steward; Mrs Avery, chaplain; R. W. Curtis, treasurer; Mrs F. E. Blakeman, secretary; F. ES. Avery, gate keeper Alice Wakeley, Ceres; Mrs J. E. Holmes, Pomona; Emma Cook, Flora; Mrs R. w Curtis, l.. A. s.; F. s. Avery, executive committee for three years.
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VARIOUS TOWN MATTERS.

m ittee was appointed to consider the ad- visibility of opening a new highway, on the north of the railroad tracks, from King street to Main; the committee to report at meeting to be held in Janu- ary next. It was voted to purchase a new road machine. It was also voted to accept of the work done on Skidmore hill The matter of purchasing more fire extinguishers was left with the select men.
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killed two that weighed 3Oa and aas pounds. Who beats itP
 s. Stephens had his large bull killed, this week Tuesday. Albert Beers put bullet through it's thick skull and drop ped him.
 E. S. Hinman is under Dr Beardsley's care, but we expect to see him all right in few days.
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STEVENSON.

Help Is on the increase on the line of the Berkshire division. December 10, q daughter was born to MT and Mrs L. Goulett and son to MT and Mrs Lau- renee Taylor at Botsford.
 William Jordan killed spring pig that weighed 326 pounds. Stiles LoveIand
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TIE FAIRFIELD READING ROOM.

the Fairfield reading room will be pro- vided with If sets of games. Periodicals are constantly arriving and when the fur Gture is in place the work of opening will take place. It is hoped the room will be fully equipped by New Years. In order to answer many questions that have arisen if is stated that the room will be open from to and from to 10 every week day. On special occasions it may be open in the morning. The use of the room will be free to all under reason able restrictions. Members will have privileges in voting. The membership fee will be 25 cents.
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TASHUA.

The Coans, with their steam saw mill, are rushing business on the William Nal lett wood tract.
 Parthena Wheeler has visited at F. B. Mallett's.
 Edgar Bradbury of Velvet street. shot a fine fox near Conrad Gohl's.
 Keller & Bowles are very busy butch ering hogs in this vicinity.
 G. L. Sterling and NJ. J. Gieblehouse of New York City, and Mary R. Ster- ling of Bridgeport, have visited at c. D.. Mallett's.
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MISS CLARK-MR WHEELER.

Miss Lizzie Clark and John Peck Wheeler were married at the home of the
 brides parents, MT and Mrs Nathan Clark, on Thursday, December 2, Rev Mir Shackleton of the Methodist church per forming the ceremony. A handsome new house awaits the return of the happy couple from an extended bridal journey
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THOsE What uils those Sou Amer
 FIGH, ING jeans, For the last quarter ot
 SOUTH century there has been rev
 AMERICANS? olutlon Tn one country or an other going on First 1t Is Chili, then Brazil etc, and SO it goes on. And on top of Brazil 's big revolution, Ecuador and Peru are said to be about to engage in war to settle a long standing quarrel The origin Of the trouble was dispute over the boundary line between these countries. which at one time was well nigh settled by treaty which Peru rejected.
 Since this rejection an understanding has been in force which was intended to be bind. on both Peru and Ecudor until new treaty should be drawn, Ecuador charges that Peru has violated the unde rstanding, and has de manded satisfaction which the Peruvians re fuse. Peru has nearly three times tho popula- ton and is wealthier and stronger than her an tagonist. bur Chilli and Bolivia, winch have grievances Of their own against Peru, are said to support Ecuador, as do also Venezuela and Colombia. Peru Is also handicapped by the internal troubles oi a revolutionary character which have disturbed that country for some time, 80 that the odds against Ecuador are not SO great as the superiority Of her antagonist would make them. Not single republic or empire down that way seems to be able to get along without fighting. Perhaps the time will come, when for the sake of peace, those infant kingdoms will be divided up among the great powers of Europe and the United States.
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of education, Saturday evening, at the house of Mrs c. c. Gorham.
 William Stoughton, Jr.,is taking violin lessons of a.professional violinist, Charles Farnham of Waterbury, MT Stoughton is studying to be professional violinist.
 A very nice time WAS enjoyed at the house of Henry Edgerton, December 6. Friends came from far and near Music was fine and was furnished by w. F. Stoughton, violinisU, and Miss Lilly Ran dall, organist.
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STEPNEY.

SAVED THE BUILDINGS FROM BURNING.
 B. Hawley is administrator of the Walter Beardsley estate. On Tuesday the property was appraised, and on that day, just at night, the hired man while doing the work at the barn, fell and dropped lighted lantern into a large quantity of hay, which he had just thrown down into the yard below for IA cows, this hay was quickly burned and other material ignited, so that no doubt the large barn and other buildings, to- gether with the stock, would have been consumed, had it not been for the fortu- nate circumstance that Mir Hawley and the appraisers were yet at the place, and with hard work got the fire under con- trol with but small loss to buildings. It was a very narrow escape, and it is d suggestive warning to do chores earlier if possible,
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CONN.

tainments of Mrs Banks and Miss SeeIev know of their excellence and no pains will be spared to have the recital of December Is as good as those of the past,
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THE Tho meeting oltnc state board of FARMERS agriculture, this year, comes at MEETING Hartford, next week. December 1921. Secretary Gold hHs prepared an inter osting program, and farmers who can spare the time will undoubtedly be benefited by at tending.
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DO The Springfield Republican calls tl

DO The Springfield Republican calls tb, STRIKES big strike on the Lehigh Valley rail-
 PAY? road in Pennsylvania, "Thc stIltcs strt<" on record," and from all reports il seems so The strikers win back so many "I their old places o- hav" Wot been taken n"' Just about tho same ro,o o,oRuitton ats organizc"' bodi"- which they h.uIhctorc pcrhupSalittH more; whit the road has lost hundreds "l thousands of dollars tu su-pe dcd traiu, {, smashcd engines and ca"s and otherwise.
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EAsToN.

Mrs c. F. Downs and children of. Long Hill have spent few days with her
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HOLIDAY
 SELECTIONS.
USEFUL PRESENTS

are always the most appreciat- ed. We can well shout our val ues as being the cream of tn. season, and you will do we'll to make yrur selections without delaying, for the reason we have numerous choice nov lties which are confined to us only, and the prices placed upon them are a sure proof that they will not be our property long. Regardless what department you may choose to visit in our store, you can find something suitable for a choice and appreciative gift. We invite your inspection
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PREPARATIONS The burden oi the theme Of
 FOR our advertisers, this week CHRISTMAS. is along the line Of Christ mas guods. Read the advertisements careful ly. You can gain good suggestions, and Aon't forget to mention TIE BEE when trading.
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HADN'T A parsons children are provcrbnlly
 THE imperfect, hut who ever heard ot HEART their rescmblingpgst Notctnctol
 TO lowing from the Farm Journal "A KILL Cincinnati clergyman thought h"
 'EM would raise his own pork, SO he bought five pigs nud fattcncd them. Now they are fl 70 kill, he says they seem SO much like his own children he hasn't the heart to II them. The pigs are in good luck, but its rath or hard on the children
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in keeping the track clear and cars run ming regularly in bad weather.
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Other city churches might q,
A GOOD

Other city churches might do
 GOOD well to Initiate tho example of SUGGE sTIoN. the Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York city, which hes voted to dis pense with Christmas decorations this year and devote the money usually expended upon them to the relief of the poor. In the cities where the greens have to be purchased, it tsa big item of expense.
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DEATH OF GEORGE HUBBELL.

The funeral of George Hubbell took place on Sunday afternoon. Rev MT White of Trumbull attended, MT Hawley of Bridgeport having charge of the fu- neral services. MT Hubbell was a na- tive of this place, the son of Ezra Hub bell, who lived in Blanket Meadow. He has made it home at his sisters, Mrs FL woods, for many years, working at farming mostly, and for the greater share of his time in the employment of Moses Hull. He was very systematic in his work, doing all his work, as it were by rule.
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Editorial Ink Drops.

BENEFIT NewtOwn is fortunate in having
 OF so compete public library, and PUBLIC 1t seems strange it is not more LIBRARIES generally patronizod. The class of books 1t contains i- varied and excellent, and it is constantly being strengthened.
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SUICIDE According tu the Harttor"
 AID Times the suicide clause in life
 LIFE insurance policies, ia attracting INSUL ANCE more attention on the part oI policy holders and companies than ever be fore. During thc present year, life insurance men say. suicide claim. have been doubIetrc usual number and more than double in amouat, lt is asserted that large policies and iucontrsu.hlc features are powerful stmu lants 0 the crime.
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Bradley Wheeler has visited in Wes- ton, at the home of Henry Wheeler.
 Rev Mir Merwin attended the reunion at Nichols on Sunday, occupying the pulpit in the morning. He was former ly a pastor in that place, proceeding the late Rev Dr Osborne.
 A handsome granite headstone has been erected at the grave of Miranda Hull, furnished by i. Bates of Norwalk.
 Miss Lillie Johnson has visited rela- rives in NewtoWn.
 Mir Hawley has bargained for steam saw mill to be set up in the forest near Orrin Platt's, and the work of felling trees will commence without delay.
 Miss Irene Leavenworth is home from he city.
 Lothian kennels shipped two fine col lies to Indiana and one to Wisconsin, last week.
 Henry Nichols, who received such a severe cut by an ax on Thanksgiving day, is out again, but goes slowly.
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RUM New Milford has n sickcning RESPONSIBLE. sonsation.-lt is alleged that one Michael Henuossy Of Gaylordsville, while intoxicated, pushed his wife into the fire, and death resulted from the injuries she received. IIcm,ssy hns been arrested, and has been bound over to the superior court under 5000 bonds. He IS now in jail at Litchncld.
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CLOAK ROOM.
It OIOIHs, -Ndp hIIIo dHU IUWtIs' gant variety ot CellulOid Toilet Sets
 HANDKERCHIEFS

For Ladies'. Gents anu Children, tine largest stock and lowest prices in the Valley, that's all.
 Halt of our center counter for Dolls, SC pretty that old folks smile well as the child ren