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Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-19
A COLD WAVE.
FrIgid Weather Prevails Over q Large
Territory.

OsKALoosA, To-, Jan. 13.-The
heavy snow storm has caused all
railways to abandon freight trains,
except the Rock Island, and that
has two in the snow drifts impeding
the passenger trains east of here.
The Illinois Central is in a bad
shape, all the trains being several
hours late. The wind blows the
snow into the cuts as fast as it is
shoveled out and unless the weather
clears up the blockade may be total.
T~elegraphic advices from many
points in the state are to the effect
that it is one of the worst billiards
for many years. The thermometer
at Cedar Rapids marks 20 degrees
below and it is growing colder.
FROZEN To DEATH.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 13.-
Neighbors yesterday found Fred
KEEPER dead in his home and his
wife helpless in bed. KEEPER was
old and infirm, and, attacked with
asthma, fell out of bed and froze to
death during the night. His wife
was injured by a fall recently, and
could not help him or rouse the
neighbors.
BLIZZARD IN KANSAS.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Jan. 13.-Re-
ports from all over Kansas are to
the effect that the worst blizzard of
this stormy weather is now raging.
Snow is drifting, and all trains are
late. The thermometer at mid
night last night was 20 degrees be-
low znro haro
Mexico weekly ledger., 1893-01-19

Germany is experiencing an cpl
demic of the foot-and-mouth dis
ease.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
THE HAaRiGAN-CARRoLL WEDDING.

At the marriage of John T.. Carroll and Miss MIry J. Har- ngau, last week, William II. Carroll of Waterbury was best man and Miss Nel- lie Hcdderman of Bridgeport was the brides maid. The presents were as fol- lows: Spring rocker, Y. J. Harrigan :; spring rocker, Mir and Mrs James Me Grath; easy rocker and ceDGer table, John Kelly; two large picture-, T. J, Cavanaugh; picture, Charles C. CaVan- augh; plush rocker, Annie and Maggie Cavanaugh; large rocker, c. A. Haugh; pair of blankets, Mir and Mrs M. J. Houlihan; picture, Johanna Green, Mary Finnell and Mary Lynch; dishes, Mary and Maggie Lynch; toilet set, Maggie and Annie Kelly; rug, Mrs k. N. Betts; large rug, Mag gie Aoulihan; pair of blankets, Nellie Hedderman; parIor lamp, Daniel and Freddie Morgan; smoking table, 5. Wen- gel table covers, Johanna and Bertha shannon; mantel clock, John Hedder- man; feather bed and pillows, Mrs John Harrigan; $20, William II. Carroll; $lO, NJ. J. CarroIl; $20 and tidy, Jennie M. Carroll; $20, Mrs James Carroll; So, Mrs F. J. Gaines, Bridgeport; $5, James Carroll; g., Daniel Harrigan; extension table and quilt, Mrs Michael McMahon and family; extension table and large picture, Michael Foran, Peter McMahon, Henry Meyers, John Honan, John Me Carthy, Thomas Corey, Edward Lines. James Colgan, John Finnell and John shannon; castor, Bessie Dempsey 1; large lamp, Terrill, Betts & Co.,; table cover, Delis and Patrick Mccarthy; easy rock. CT, Dennis Cavanaugh, Jr.; half dozsr wine glasses and napkins, NJ tmie and Lizzie Kane; plush rocker, Leni Cuschel and Martin Wentsch; carpe sweeper, k. J. Quinn and F. Brew; quil and counterpane, Mrs l.. 0'Connell; cen ter table, Frank McGranand Martin Cor bet; one half dozen silver knives, M and Mrs William Mullane; set of dishes Mamie Sullivan; quilt, Ellen Cav anaugh; large picture, John Sheehai and John Quinn; table cloth, Mrs Johl shannon; one half dozen towels, Mir John blake; one-half dozen towels, Mir Thomas Blake; tea kettle, Johanna Flo ran; tea pot, Katie Kelly.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
BoTsFoRD IS SURELY BOOMING.

For many ages past the wise old beads have considered Botsford Depot as dor mant, with likelihood of dropping out of existance. But could they rise to-day and hear the sound of hammer and saw on every hand, they would stare in branch terminated at Bot4ford, making it a Junction and great railroad center. Building lots were then at par. This summer some talk of new depot was rumored and Station Agent A. E. Blake man, realizing the demand there would be for building lots, bought early, be- fore the boom was fully realized. He then erected fine horse barn, now in the hands of Painter George EVeretts
 The cellar has been dug for fine house fucing the track. Mason William Shep- ard is laying up the cellar wall, 22X5O. When finished, F.. J. Botsford has the contract for the wood work. The base ment will be niue-fuOt ceiling with a regular store front appearance and will
 be used for a store and pOstollice. The i'HHN "'lA 'N lIleil'NA " llil b'dIlltNSs 2 bay windows adding to it's beauty. A slate roof will cover the whole, and when finished it will be one of the fines t houses in the vicinity and great addi- ton to the village. But the spirit does not die ont here. Miss $. E. Bray has d force of carpenters from Strattord, under the supervision of Edgar Osborne, who have built an addition, lx29, to the north side of her house, making it light and roOmy. When finished and painted it will add to the comfort of the home. F.. J. BOtsford, not wishing to lie idle while the mason1 were at work. is crt ct ing a horse barn at his own place and will keep horse hereafter for practical purposes, The foundation is hen laid and the frame work put in readiness for a handsome new depot at the junction, just south of the present depot The freight depot will be where the present depot now stands. Building lots are in great demand and yet property holders, owing to the hard times, are keeping the prices in range of all. Who'll be the next? Come early and take your pick.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
HATTERTOWN.

Mrs Caroline Briscoe and Miss Jose phine Briscoe left their summer home il this place, Tuesday, and will spend the winter in Danbury.
 John Stillson is having new roof put on his house. Levi Blackman of Step ney is doing the work.
 Isaac Tnrney is staying with Ralph Benedict for few weeks.
 Mrs Martha Payne has visited her daughter, Mrs William Fischer
 Miss Sophia Booth attended the state Endeavor meeting in Bridgeport, Tues day.
 E. c. Bevans of Bethel is spending a week with C. D. Stilson.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
THE HALLOWEEN RACKET.

The youngsters, and some others who Tuesday night, for racket, scarcely waiting for the shades of night to fall. They took off gates, wherever they could get them. rang door bells, and played other pranks. But their efforts in cer- tain directions were not so happy. They smashed in one of the large display win dOws at the store of R. II. Beers X Co.,, and disturbed q religious service at the Congregational church, by bursting open the door and throwing in a potato, beans, etc. In front of the North Center school building gates were piled mountain high.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
R(bNTFORD.

W. J. Durley of New Haven, with friends, engineers on the New York. New Haven and Hartford main line, has been spending few days with his parents. Mir and Mrs William Durley. They en- ioyed most of the time in hunting, taking home with them fine lot of game. Mir Durley's old friends gave him and his friends hearty welcome and were sorry to see them return to New Haven so soon.
 Dayton Durley has been quite sick with an ahscess under his arm. He is now able to return to school again.
 Dayton Durlev had his friend, ,Clarey ce Camp of New Haven, spending few days with him. They had fine time hunting and nutting.
 The fair and supper held in the Town hall, last week Thursday. under the aus pices of the ladies of the Methodist church was success socially and finan- cially. A fine oyster supper was served and many useful articles were on sale.
 Miss Nellie Bunnell is quite ill at Miss Hattie Fowler's.
 Mrs Adams, who has been away nearly all summer, has returned to Henry Woodruff@s, to board for the winter.
 Mrs Frank kilbourn and son, Harry. are in New Haven visiting for few days
 Gilbert Reed is again back in the tele- graph office at the station.
 Miss Hatch of Norwalk is at the rec. tory during Mrs William Churck's ab. sence. Mrs Church is improving slowly and will be home soon.
 Dr Spencer conducted the Sunday school in the Town hall, last Sunday and gave brief account of his journey 1T Europe.
 The ladies foreign missionary meeting at Mrs Julia Richards, on Wednesday was largely attended.
 The new feed and supply building al the Depot is finished and is ready fol occupancy.
 The Christian Endeavor convention al Bridgeport was attended by few of oul young people.
 Miss Eliza Mitchell expects Mrs Solo mon Warehouse, next week, to remain with her for the winter.
 Miss Evie kingman is in Virginia.
 Mrs Mairs, the last of the city people returned to the city on Thursday.
 Frank Heath is in town.
 Our town people have all returned from the Worlds fair except Mrs Theo dore Bradley.
 GUNNERY NOTES.
 William Bull spent Sunday at his nome in Kent, and Garfield Flathers went to Bridgeport for his Sunday off.
 There was no reception, last Friday evening, and think they may not be helG but once in two weeks.
 The smaller football boys are getting up game of eleven to play the boys o. MT Tafts' school of WateItown.
 Mrs Gum went to Brookfield,.. Tuesday thinking she had track of "Dundreary, but found it was another dog altogether
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
Litchfeld County News.
WARREN.
DEATH OF DAVID STRONG.

David Strong passed away, early We'd nesday morning. The funeral will be held at the church on Friday afternoon.
 5. E. Tanner left, last week, for the exposition.
 Mrs Richards, who went to the Bridge port hospital recently to have her eyes treated for cataract, passed successful operation, though it will be necessary for her to remain there a while longer.
 It is reported that k. w. Carter is building house in Waterbury, expect ing to remove his family tbither in the near future.
 The bride and groom returned, last week Wednesday. and callithump was given in their honor around Homer Sack ett's dwelling, the next evening. Mean while, the birds had flown.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
). B. Burton returned from Chicago,

O. B. Burton returned from Chicago, Tuesday.
 A large member of Trumbull Christian EndeavOrers were in attendance at the state Endeavor conference in Bridge pOrr.
 Miss Mary Eaton and Miss Clara Eaton of Ware, Mass, are stopping with E"v and Mrs W. F. White.
 Mr and Mrs W. 5. Plumb have gone to Providence, R. l., for a short vacation.
 Plumb Brothers are breaking ground for the foundations of a new house to be built at once.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

By invitation Rev H. l.. Wheeler and Mrs Bennett attended the fellow ship meeting at the Congregational church in proved to be one of much interest and Christian fraternity. A bountful col lation was served in the church parish house across the street. The harvest festival decorations were fine and the ar tistic taste displayed in the arrangement by Dea Mitchell and the lettering, "The earth is the Lords and the fullness there of, by young lady, was as complete as anything of the kind we have ever seen. The Holy Spirits influence and it's office work upon the hearts of the children of men were dwelt upon by the different speakers and the teachings of the day will doubtless bring forth fruit to the honor and glory of God
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

George Box has an addition to his family, an infant son.
 Miss Carrie Judson, daughter of the late Roderick B. Judson, has recently taken position in the store of E. F.. PIatt, groceryman, of Waterbury.
 J. D. Dayton returned from the Worlds fair trip to Birmingham, on Wednesday, and proceeded at once to his country seat in this place and on Friday removed his family to the former place, where they spend their winters.
 The Pomona meeting held in Washing ton on Wednesday had several represen- tatives from this place, but from Water bury and Naugatuck the attendance was meagre.
 Ste phen Hayes visited his daughter in South Britain on Saturday and on return ing to his home was accompanied by Mrs Hayes.
 Another son has been added to the family of William Stoughton.
 George R. Baldwin spent Sunday with MT and Mrs H. w. Peck.
 The Hill brothers. Mrs George w.. Percy and MT and Mrs J. E. Allen have returned from their visit to the White City.
 Mrs c. Lyon is being cared for by Mrs Bunnell and on the whole an im- provement in her case is growing more evident.
 MT and Mrs Edgar w. Benedict of Danbury have recently visited the fam lies of George N. and Hirman B. At wood. ....
 Miss Alice E. Bird and Miss Josie Flower are in attendance upon the |. r. s. c. k. convention, which is being held in Bridgeport. Miss Flower will also visit relatives in that place.
 Miss Fannie Brown, for short time a resident, and also teacher while here, is in town for few weeks, visiting.
 Miss Sarah Bradley of South Britain | is guest at Mrs B. T. Lakes. Mrs Anna Ames is quite poorly again. Miss Grace Dowd of Litchtield is a guest of her cousin, Mrs William Foote Mrs James Allen is about leaving for 1 Chicago whither she goes for medical ad- vice.
 Mrs H. M. Garfield of South Britain is under the physicians care. Miss Bertha w. Gregory of Water l bury is guest of Mrs F. P. Hayes. l Miss Jennie L. Scott, after reaching 1 Chica go, was unable to do the fair on ac- count of sickness and repaired to the i house of her friend, Mrs R. Mccormack in Iowa, where she will spend some time. Mrs Henry Glowsky is visiting in New | York.
 Eddie Camp of Newtown was in town I last week.
 William Blakeman, of the firm o1 Blakeman & Page, is disabled with { l lame arm, the result of sprain.
 H. N. Lake has gone to Newtown to stay with his sister for the winter. l The eiggt son was born to Mir and Mir George Box, October 24. They hav' two dauhters besides.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
BETHEL.

William English has been engaged in street.
 Mir and Mrs Frank A. Judd and Mir and Mrs Charles fl. Hart, have returned from visit to the Worlds fair
 EX-Warden Harry $. Glover read ser vice at St Thomas church, last Sunday morning and evening, in the absence of the rector.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
SCHOOL MATTERS.

The board of school visitors met in the postotlice room, Monday evening, and voted to adopt Blaisdell's series of phy- siologies, they being considered by ev- cry member of the board the best of all the books examined. Miss Rose Dillon was granted a certificate to teach the re- mainder of the term in Half Way River district.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

The work of improving the cellar of the Methodist church parsonage has been going on for several days and much hard
 work of carting stone and filling in with sand and gravel has been accomplished
 by volunteer workers. When it is com pleted it is hoped that the cellar will prove to be dry and convenient.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

During the recent Christian Endeavor convention in Bridgeport, the letters C. E. were artistically arranged with gold watches in the show window of Parker & Davis jewelry store 1866 Main street. But all the watches displayed in the win dow were not a circumstance to what they have inside the store. A fine place to select wedding or holiday presents, so large is the variety of goods carried by this firm.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
HURLINGHAM LOWERS HIS RECORD.

Lee NJ. Johnson returned from Pough- keepsie on Tuesday, bringing with him his fine stallion, Birmingham. Just be- fore he was brought home, Hurlingham won race at Poughkeepsie, lowering his own racing record and making the very fast time of 2.19 12.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Thursday of last week. The contracting parties were Cornelius T. McCarty and Miss Sarah Doherty. Daniel McCarty, Jr., of New Milford, John and James Me Carty of Waterbury, brothers of the bridegroom, were present to witness the ceremony. Mir McCarty is we'll liked in the place and everybody wishes him and his long life of unbroken happiness and bliss
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
BISHOP WILLIAMS AT ST JOHNS.

Bish pp Williams will be at It Johns, Sandy Hook, on next Sunday evening at the : o'clock service, at which time he will confirm class. The church has been put in order and the services on Sunday will be the first since the work of decoration was commenced.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
Affairs About Town.
THE PEOPLES CORN ER.
MILLINERY AND CLoAKS.

Just opposite the soldiers monu- ment, at 1885 Main street, Danbury is a large display. It is worth seeing if you are out shopping and comprises a full line of millinery and clOaks in the lead ing styles. Stern & Harris are the firm, and invite a careful inspection and cor dial reception.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
Special Dress Goods Sale

50 pieces striped Boncle Suiting % cts, worth 90 cts.
 50 pieces double width Iridescent suitlngs 25c; good value at 5Oc.
 39 pieces 54-inch Flannel suiting, well worth soc; closing at 29c.
 45 pieces wide vale blue storm Serge, all wool, 39c; same as sold at soc.
 storm Serges and Hop Stockings at all pri ces, from soc up.
 A full line of Dress Flannels in all shades at 25c, 39c and soc.
 54-inch Blue Flannel, all wool, soc; regular 75c quality.
 Our DOC line of Dress Goods is very com plete and the styles and colorings the same you will find in $1 goods,
 In the 46 and 54-inch goods we have the lat est designs and colorings at 75c and $1.
 We invite your inspection to our line ot Serges, Henriettas, Broadcloths, Epengaline e and Diagonals.
 All the latest novelties in Persian Robes.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
HOSIERY.

Ladies' fast black F l % Hose, pair tor 25c Ladies' fast black seamless, ? pairs tor 25c worth double the price.
 p dozen 4thread British hose for Children at 25c; regular soc goods.
 Boys double knee bicycle hose, fast black, 3thread heel and roes, at l9c, cheap at 25c.
 100 dozen Cents Natural gray Cancels Hair half hose, improved round heels, seamless, at 25c; worth DOC
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

nISTRICT OF NEWTOwN, ss. Probate D Court, November l, 1895.
 Estate ot AMOS HARD, late of New. town, in said district, deceased. The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said Estate to this Court tor allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the Sth day of November A. D. 1898, at o'clock in the afternoon at the Probate Office in Newtown be, and the same is, assigned for hearing on | the allowance of said administration account, with said estate, and this Court directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested | publishing this order in some newspaper hay l ing circulation in said District, and by post ! Ing 8 copy on the public sign-post in the Town l of NewtOwn, where the deceased last dwelt. M. J. BRADLEY Judge.
 Attest, II. J. BRADLEY, Jadge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Not the chance of life time exactly but an offer that holds good until No vember |. It is this. If you want to see and possess some really fine portraits of yourself at moderate cost, cut out the special cash photograph ticket printed in this issue and take it over to Blackman's Daubury studio, 242 Main regret it. Give the matter a second thought.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
MISS LINDELL-NIR MOLIN.

A wedding took place at the home of Rev F. Erickson, Saturday, October 2S. Claus Molin and Miss Jennie Lindell from Patterson, N. 1., were the happy pair. They attended the morning service at the Swedish Congregational church and started for their home at p. m., by way of New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

George A. Northrop has put on an ex- tra force of men and is repairing the corner of Trinity church. He has a barn in the works for D. c. Beers. Ed ward Lake, who has been in the employ of Gilbert Brothers of Bethel for a num- Der years, is working for Mir Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Uurle "Gus" Hough, of the Hook, af- ter hearing a few of the sportsmen around Terrill 6G BetUs' store brag of their skill with the gun and rod, borrow ed a gun, stepped into the road and were feeding near by, killing 22 with one shot
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Principal T. J. Corbett closed his de- partment of the Sandy Hook school on Monday afternoon, so that he might at tend the funeral of Miss Lizzie Flood in Danbury. Miss Flood was formerly a pupil of MT Corbett.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Julius Beers brought his fine pair of Clipper, Jr., four-year- colts from the pasture, this week. One weighed 1110 and the other 1l30. They are closely matched and fine lockers.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
DIsTRIcr of VIEWPOINT, ss. PROBATE

DISTRICT of VIEWPOINT, ss. PROBATE U COURT, November l. 18!G}
 Estate of SARAH E. SHERMAN, late of New town in said District.
 Upon the application of the executor of said estate praying this court to appoint trustee to receive the funds Of said estate as per ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown in said district.on the 11th day ot November, 1893, at l o'clock in the after. noon, and that notice be given of the pen; place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same time in some newspaper hay ing a circulation in said district, at least five days before the time for said hearing.
 MICHAEL J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
TRINITY CHURCH TOPICS.

Wednesday was All Saints day and service was held at Trinity church.
 All the exterior wood work on Trinity church will be reprinted. Some repairs are being made by George A, Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Halloween was observed down at the Hook in lively and noisy manner by the boys. Several gates were confiscated, school bells rung, a spindle wagon put up on top of d barn and many other naughty capers too numerous to mention. Sandy Rockers who enjoy a good nights rest are glad it comes but once year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
NOTES FROM ST ROSES 5.

Father Fox was one of the priests who had part in the impressive service at the funeral of Miss Flood, at Danbury on Monday, who was the organist at St Pet CTS church in that city.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Mrs John Y. Lancaster and two child ren, fror Georgetown, are spending the week with A. C. Moore. MT Lancaster was here on Sunday and Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

D. w. Nissan took walk out into his garden plot on Wednesday morning, and picked and ate from his vines delicious ripe strawberry that had escaped the frosts. Mr Kissam and family will re- turn to their Bridgeport home in short time and close Hildene for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Der p, and report very pleasant time. Our florist, James Benedict, furnished flowers for the occasion and they were very nicely arranged by worthy Flora, Miss Hattie Flower. c. N. Flower was elected steward and Mrs $. F. Hayes, Pomona of Excelsior Pomona.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Putnam council, No. 54, K. of C., will hold it's regular meeting, Sunday, No- vember ,, in their hall. All members are requested to he present at this meet ing as business of importance is to be transacted.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

A small party from Bethel wis tied New town, last week Thursday evening. They stopped at Leonard's hotel, where they were served to game supper.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Peter J. Lynch, who has been the right-hand man at Wells shoe store at Sandy Hook, moved his family to Woodbury on Wednesday, where he has opened shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
AT THE NEWToWN PoSToEFICE.

The following letters remained unclaimed in Newtown postoffice on November l, 1893 Peter DykstOn, Mrs ROsanna Barley, Fred FOrdaim, Leroy E. sherman, Ferdinand Weigeld.-[ U. J. Northrop, Postmaster.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

Mrs $. E. Fairchild has not yet recov- cred from her late severe illness. She has the sympathy of many friends who will be glad to see her out again.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

A Taunton correspondent says the blue streak over that district, last week, vas not smoke, but came from under an apple tree where two neighbors were di- vidirg up their corn crop.
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

The theme of Rev MT Barker's sermon at the Congregational church on Sunday morning will be, "In remembrance of me-"
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03

The furniture wagon of A. G. Baker of Hawleyville was seen at Bots ford, this week, with d load of goods for MT Ryan who is furnishing up his house,
The Newtown bee., 1893-11-03
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEME

The milliner from c. Booths, New Milford, will be down next week at E. F. Hawley's store on Tuesday, Novem- Der 7, instead of Thursday, November g..