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The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
REV MIR BARHYpT AT TRINITY.

Key G. w. .Barhydt of St Luke's church, Brooklyn, preached an able and eloquent sermon at Trinity, last Sunday morning, on the subject of "Witnesses unto Christi. , taking for his text Acts |, 8, 'sYe shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samarla, and un- to the uttermost parts of the earth.n The speaker first pictured the temporary sorrow of the first disciples and how it was turned into joy both by their know ledge of the great truths concerning Christ, especially the resurrection and ascension, and also because of the duty laid upon them of bearing witness to their Lord according to His parting com mand. They were to bear witness to a person, not to teach philosophy, or a set of doctrines, or to entertain with com plicated ritual. They were to teach all men of the person of Jesus Christ. Man of himself being unable to know the in- this Gospel of the Incarnate Son of God in order to know God as He is. To ac- quaint oneself with the human life of Jesus is to know of the character of God Himself. This study of the life of Christ is vastly of more importance than any other subject in all literature or any ques- tion that attracts our attention. The duty is laid upon all Christian people to- day of first making themselves familiar with the holy life of Jesus and then be- ing witnesses unto Him among all men, until that last great day when He ..ssshall come again in like manner as He went into Heaven.'
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
LYONS PLAIN.
GORHAM--sALMON

Miss Fannie w., daughter of Mrs Bet sy A. Salmon, was united in holy we'd lock at her home to Dr Frank Gorham. both of the town of Weston, on Wednes- day, June 21, at l2 o'clock noon, their immediate relatives being present. Af- ter the impressive ceremony of the Meth odist Episcopal church, Rev J. F. Duin- kerke officiating, congratulations were given and the marriage dinner most sumptuously served, was partaken of with great appreciation. The bride was handsomely attired in cream-colored silk and lace, cut and made in the highest style of art. The parlors were tastefully adorned with fragrant and beautiful flowers. The happy pair departed amid showers of rice, on their wedding tour to the Catskills, Niagara Falls etc. The hearty we'll wishes of their many friends follow Dr and Mrs Gorham in their newly began journey of life, and trust, as the nuptial knot was tied at the open ing of the summer season, their future may be one perpetual summer of joy and prosperity. Among the presents receiv- ed were: One dozen silver spoons, Mr and Mrs David Salmon large banquet lamp and shade, Miss Edith Salmon !; large velvet rug, Frederick Salmon {; cash So, Mir and Mrs Charles c. Salmon.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
General News.
IN THE STATE AND THE WIDE FIELD.

 Charles W. Emmons, the crazy armor- | CT who barricaded himself in Oliyet | church at Springfield. Mass, last Octo- Der, returned to that city Saturday and | was captured. He will be returned to the Northampton asylum;
 Three hundred people were made sick by eating ice cream at High school re- ception at Rochester, N. H. Many of the prominent people of the place were among the victims and the doctors had more calls than they could attend to.
 A strange tragedy took place at Roch- ester, N. Y., last Friday. A pugilst by the name of Drau killed his child by giv- ing him morphine and then threw him self before a train and was killed. He also tried to drown his wife. This is the story as told by the woman.
 The outlook for the fair is quite pro- missing, in financial way. During the month of May the fair was open 27 days, and the total receipts were $720,009. The expenses were about $G00,00 At pres ent the daily expenses are about $15, ,000, but it is thought that they can be re- duced to about $l2,000.
 It is said that England has lost S130, 100000 by failures of banks in Australia.
 Mir Pulitzer has given $100,000 to Co., lumbia college to aid in the free educa- | tion of poor boys.
 Her Royal Highness, Princess Eulalie, started to return to Spain on Saturday, going on the French liner, La Touraine, by way of Havre.
 The authorities of the Methodist church will close their exhibit at the Worlds fair on Sunday.
 | The annual meeting of the general as- sociation of the Congregational minis 1 ters of Connecticut met at Rockville on Tuesday, June 20. Rev Joel Ives of StratfOrd was the moderator of the meet ing. Rev Dr Palmer of Bridgeport was appointed chairman of the nominating committee. The general conference also met at the same place on Wednesday June 21. Rev Mir White of Trumbul was appointed scribe and Rev MT Child of Fairfield chairman of the important "committee on nominations"
 In the Columbia Cornell freshman boat race at New London on Wednesday, the 2lst, Cornell won the race easily in 1( minutes and eight seconds.
 In the famous Borden case Miss Bor den was declared not guiltyeby the jury after being out one hour and 20 minutes
 On Sunday, the 18th, the many friend: of the late Rev Henry Ward Beecher as sembled at Association hall, Brooklyn to commemorate the 00th anniversary of his birthday. Dr Lyman Abbott de livered an eulogy and MT Beecher's fav orite hymns ,"Love Divine all love eX ceiling" and the "Portugese hymn, were sung. The hall was crowded anC Mrs Beecher had a prominent seat i, the audience.
 Last Monday morning a tenemen house in Fort Scott suddenly collapsed and 75 persons were buried in the ruins It was a four-story brick building, witl stores on the ground floor, which were filled with people at the time of the dis aster.
 There is quite furry in business af fairs at Bridgeport; 400 employees of thu Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, were noti fled to quit work until further orders on last Saturday. It is estimated tha since May l, 5000 people have lost thei positions through failures and dull times
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
In Fairfield County.
STEPNEY.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
 The Baptist Sunday school held it's an- nual election of officers, last Sunday. The following wore elected Superinten- dent, Elburt o. Hull assistant, Charles E. Purdy, secretary, Miss Blanche Pur- dy assistant, Miss Edith Hill; treasurer, Carlos D. Stillson; librarian, Charles F.. Nichols; assistant, Mrs c. D. Stillson :; organist, Mrs Turney Northrop; assis- tant, Miss Blanche Purdy.
 MT and Mrs Charles Banks and child of Bridgeport spent Sunday at Seeley Perry's.
 At the school meeting, Saturday night, George H. Lyon was chairman. Moses Hull was elected committee for the 18th consecutive term and l.. V. Slade, clerk.
 MT Gorelle spent Sunday at the Meth odist parsonage. He was on his way from the Boston Conservatory of Music, to his home at Culpepper Court House, Virginia.
 Miss Lila Moore was given welcome home by number of her young friends, on Friday evening.
 Frank Hubbell, teller at the Peoples savings bank, Bridgeport, is summering with his family at George Burritt's.
 John T. Eastwood was reelected com mittee in the Lower Stepney district; c. N. Edwards, clerk c. E. Purdy, collec- tor and treasurer. Miss Hattie Sniffin, who taught in Upper Stepney, last year, has been engaged as teacher.
 Miss Lillie French is home from her school at Claverack.
 Royal Curtiss is home from his school at Worchester and Arthur Burr from Wilbraham academy.
 MT and Mrs Perry Hubbell spent Sum day with David B. Hubbell.
 Mrs Caroline Dayton has visited friends in New Haven.
 Mrs D. l.. Sturges is confined to the bed with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
VIEWPOINTS NEW POSTMASTER.

The daily papers of last, Friday brought the announcement to the ap- pointment of a successor of Postmaster J. B. Wheeler, in the person of John J. Northrop, son of Ex-Senator Northrop, who will assume his new duties at once, as soon as the necessary formalities are gone through. Mir Northrop is well qualified for the responsible place and the public are assured of courteous and efficient service. Mir Wheeler retires with the best wishes of all, having con- ducted the office to the satisfaction of the many patrons.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
CENTER STREET.

Sunday evening, June 25, was happy one in the history of the community. The Methodist Episcopal church was crowded to it's utmost capacity to attend the child ren day entertainment given by the Sab bath school. The program was entitled "COlumbla defenSes," and was in every respect successfully executed. Under the excellent management of the chorister, William Wakeman, Mrs Fred Wakeman and Miss Allie Foster, the occasion was made one of great interest, enjoyment and profit. The church was handsomely decorated with flags and flowers. Miss Jessie Kellogg represented eColumbia' and her defenders were Messrs Charles Grumman, George Mullen, Harry Muehr, Miss Annie Banks, Mrs Fred Wakeman and Miss Jennie Kelly. The juveniles were represented by Johnnie Fanton. In addition to the regular program, Charles Grumman gave recitation entitled, 70 why should the spirit of mortal be proud 2' which was greatly appreciated. Rev William Cogswell, superintendent of the Sunday school, made a few ppropri- ate remarks. after which the pastor made brief address. All departed to their homes, it is believed, feeling that the spirit of patriotism and piety combined in these exercises had kindled anew these sacred fires within their breasts.
 Edwin Hoyt and daughter from Ridge field spent Sunday with MT and Mrs J. J. Foster.
 Frank Parker has moved from the mill house, to the house owned by s. N. Osborn on the Westport road.
 Charles Abbott, who has been teach ing in Ridgefield, has been home for a few days.
 Jesse Wheeler and family have visited at D. B. Gould's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
BERKSHIRE.

Mrs E. J. Troy is spending few weeks.in Bridgeports
 Jerry Carey entertained guests from Ansonia over Sunday.
 Howard Peck has visited in New Haven and Ansonia for few days.
 Rev Mir Wright held services in the church here, Sunday afternoons ,and will be there the last Sunday of every month during the summer.
 Work in the factory suspends this wee k for two weeks vacation. MT and Mrs s. Curtis give favorable reports of the Worlds fair since their re- | turn.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Thursday, June l5, was mother of 26 children, eight of whom are living.
 The annual school meeting will be held in the school house tonight.
 Linus Ely has purchased wagon.
 MT and Mrs Charles Gregory spent Sunday, June IS, with her mother, Mrs Carrie Buddin in Weston.
 Albert Welnitz spent Wednesday in New York City. A number of boys from this place are working for George A. Sturges in Wes- ton.
 Miss Lottie Adams of Norwalk has been visiting his sister, Mrs H. Pillow. | A D 'aying band from Norwalk con- ducted service at the chapel on Sunday l afternoon.
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again this spring to sell the flint in Lanesville.
 MT Hubbell has returned from work ing on the dam in Easton.
 ". F. Hoyt has bought tract of land of Byron Morgan.
 Rumor has it that ". H. Platt has sold one of his farms.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
EASTON.
THE DUMB BELL DRILL.

The dumb bell drill given by the pu- pills of Miss Silliman's school, last Fri day evening, was quite a success. The children excuted the drill with perfect precision, accompanied by the organ. After the drill the children sang solos, songs, recitations, etc. Taking it all to- gether the children acquitted themselves finely. That the drill might be repeated some time in the near future, was the wish of all present. Nearly $11 was netted from the entertainment.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Mir Johnson has put in good soda foun- tain. The room will be open each after noon and evening after o'clock. Mir Johnson's cream is prime, as the mem- bers of TIE BEE force can testify, who
 were entertained on Monday afternoon.
 Mr Johnson has fitted up attractive rooms and deserves generous patronage.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
CRANBERRY PLAINS.

Charles Futile of New Haven has been visiting his mother, Mrs Susan Tuttie.
 Charles BOuton and family have been visiting friends in Woodbury.
 Miss Annnie Hauxherst has visited her sister, Mrs John Guyer of East Nor walk.
 Mrs William Carver, who died on
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
SPORT HILL.

Though rain fell in the afternoon and the skies were dark and lowering in the evening, pleasant company gathered in the home of Mrs Thomas Marsh on Tues day evening, June 27, to fattend the ice cream and cake social. The hours of the evening sped happily by in innocent amusement and the refreshments were greatly enjoyed. We trust the proceeds were equally satisfactory.
 John Fitch and wife of Weston, visit ed at J. L. Perry's, Sunday.
 John Ellis and family expect to occu- py Edward Hills tenant house.
 Eli Winton's son-in-law, Edward Smith, and grandson, Walter, of Step ney, were with him, Sunday.
 Horace Winton and wife of New Yo ork, visited his father, Charles Winton, re- gently.
 Robert Griswold and family are with Mrs George Freeborn. Daniel Parrack and granddaughter, Miss Anna, are visiting relatives in AL bany, N. 4., this week. William Alderman is very ill with pneumonia, under the care of Dr Reid. | Mrs Daniel Parrack is with her grand daughter, Mrs Lottie Burr of Greenfield Hill.
 John MacNe and son of South Dakota, are expected at Mrs Eliza Silliman's, next month.
 1 W. M. Gallup, the teacher at Staples academy, starts for the Worlds fair, next week. The school closes, to-day, for the summer vacation. l John Peck and friend, Mr Parks ot Birmingham, were at Rev MT Peck's, two days.
 Miss Della Ellis and sister, Rena, are with Mrs Edward Hill. | William Burr and daughter, Miss Alice of Bridgeport, recently visited his daughter, Mrs Henry Osborn.
 MT Johnson of Bridgeport, the new mail contractor, begins to run, this week Saturday, July l. A new stage, well equipped to accommodate the public will be appreciated. | w. H. Grumman, the present mail carrier, intends to continues on the route three days in the week, after his mail contract expires, July l.
 Edward Smith, with his wife and sor of Fairfield, spent Sunday at Eli Win toms.
 Three out of six cows belonging tt Mallett Sanford, recently bitten by dog have died. The dog was killed by Charles | Powell.
 w. H. Gallup attended the commence ment exercises at ! ale on Wednesday,.
 Dea Daniel Parrack, with his grand daughter, Anna, start Tuesday, for wis it of several weeks at Albany, N. Y.,ant possibly as far west as Ohio.
 The state veterinary surgeon visited Monday, Mallett Sanford's farm, ant pronounced the cows deaths due to gen uine case of hydrophobia.
 Nehemiah Candee graduates from ale Wednesday. Soon after he contemplate visit to the Worlds fair.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
THE SANDY HOOK DISTRICT.

The Sandy Hook school district held it's annual meeting on Monday night. The old board was reelected, consisting of Thomas J. Bradley, Sommers D. Cro- fut and Edward Troy, committee; Min ott Augur, treasurer and collector. It is understood that the present corps of teachers will be re-engaged.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Services have been resumed once more in the hat shop at hawleyville. Services are held on Thursday and Sunday even- ings and on Tuesday night Bible read ing at the homes of members. On Tues day night it was held at Amos Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

w. H. Hubbell and daughters, Misses Mamie and Nellie Hubbell and Miss Grace Goodsell were in Hartford, this week, attending the graduating exercises at Trinity college. MT Hubbell's son, Fred, is q member of the graduating class.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 Sunday morning, Rev Mir Aver gave his people very instructive discourse from Gal. 7. Next Sunday he will take for his text the last part of verse 7.
 Rev Mir Aver visits his father this week at Stafford, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

was published, Monday. Fred F. John son is among the six men elected from class of 30 members to the Phi Beta Kappa society. He was also award ed honors in English language and litera- ture, Greek, geology, physics, and He- brew.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
MR JoHHsors ICE CREAM pARLoRs.

will Johnson opened his ice cream parlor in one of E. F. Hawley' buildings, adjoining THE BEE office, on Saturday night, and the patronage was excellent despite the coolness of the evening. The room has been very prettily fixed up.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
Affairs About Town.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS.

A. G. Baker, the Hawleyville furniture man, is booming refrigerators. He has them in prices ranging from SC, up as high as $50.
 Every lady should possess a pair of high shoes for cool and damp days, as we'll as a pair of Oxford ties for hot ones. H. N. Ayres has large variety of both kinds at prices which will dispose of them quickly. Call early, or you may be too late. ''Procrastination is the thief of time. Never put off until to-mor- row what you can do to-day. The sleep ing fox catches no poultry" Take your family to the birthplace of bargains, Bishops block, Bridgeport, and have them properly fitted to popular goods et pleasing prices.
 Pains fireworks are known every where and it is pleasure to recommend the new stock of the Postoffice News Room in the Arcade as having been manufactured by the celebrated firm of James Pain 6 Sons. There are many novelties never before offered in Bridge port, in addition to the usual line always to be seen, so necessary to satisfy old and young on the glorious Fourth. Crackers that are sure to bang the loud- est, and rockets and candles of the most brilliant colors may be depended upon.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

There was an informal gathering at Dicks, last Friday night, of few friends of A. E. Coles and Principal Cliff, to bid them farewell before their journey across the pond. The time was divided between bowling and whist.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Mir and Mrs Healey and their niece, Miss Fitch, who have been guests of E.. H. Pitcher at Hawleyville, returned home this week. MT Pitchers daughter, Miss Belle, returned home with them.
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James Coles was elected committee at the school district meeting at Lands End and Homer Hawley, clerk. The selection of a teacher was left with the commit tee.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

$. A. Blackman is building a cottage at Fairfield beach, 24x30. He expects tc have it ready for occupancy in two weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

MT and Mrs F. w. Wheeler of Monroe and MT and Mrs F. B. Wheeler of Mt Vernon visited Castle Ronald on Satur- day and spent the evening with Z. S.. Peck's at Mile Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Clerks of school districts are reques t. ed to return the names of the committee to the secretary of the school board.
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A silver pin, found, can be had by calling at the posto flee.
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Miss Mamie Murphy of Bridgeport has been visiting at Edgewood, the home of F. Mccarthy.
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l.. c. Morris has fine display of mow- ing machines and hay rakes in front of his store.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30
FAIRFIELD.

Patrick Carroll has frightened his house with fresh coat of red paint, with dark green trimmings, making q neat appearance.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Bank Commissioner Edward k. Doyle was in town on Wednesday and reports the Newtown bank in good condition.
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William Beebe, brakeman on the Shepaug road, passed Sunday at his home at Litchfield.
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Mrs David Nichols and daughter spent Sunday with Mrs Laura Curtiss.
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Miss Ruth Bradley is spending few weeks in Harwinton.
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B. s. Maynard has placed his boats on Taunton pond, for the season, the public will be pleased to learn.
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

P. H. Donovan is now brakeing on the Berkshire division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road
The Newtown bee., 1893-06-30

Jerome Judson and Miss Grace Judson have returned from a visit at New Haven.
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G. w. Stuart and men have been shingling barn for Edward Murray.
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Mrs B. s. Maynard returned, last Fri day, from a visit at New London.
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Mrs William Isbell of Stevenson has been at $. Somers'.
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Freightiug is rather light on the New road now.
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Fred Sanford of Hawleyville, who has been ill with bilious fever, is convales- cent.
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Charles A. Partrick of Hawleyville passed Sunday at Ridgefield.
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS.

Mr Joyce entertains company '. Fl Hurlbnt has opened his mine
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-04-11
M. L. MINER. D. v. s.,
VETERINARY SURGEON, PHYSICIAN

and Dentist.
OFFICE :--Hotel Stables.
= Or OFrrcE Houns :-s-lo a. NJ, l 30
3 80 p. M.
RESIDENCE With Dr. +. T.. Miner,
Beretania Street.
~All calls will receive prompt at
tention. 3303-ly
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-04-11
u The E1nperOr's Navy.

The Emperor of Japan's declara-
tion of his intention to contribute
S300,000 year for six years to
the fund for building men-of-war
seems to have fired the enthusiasm
of the nation. The Japan Gazette
says: Nothing could have more
emphatically demonstrated the inn
pulsiveness of the japanese char
acter than the complete pirouette
which public opinion has per-
formed within the last few days.
Only a week or so ago the whole
country, or we should say that por-
ton of the forty millions suffici-
emily educated to know what was
transpiring and to take any inter-
est in political concerns, stood in
much the same attitude towards
the men-of-war construction esti-
mate as Ajax did towards the light
ming. They would gladly have
devoted their all to seeing the esti-
mates flung into a bottomless pit
and the Government discomfted
thereby. But now, what do we
see? We see members of the OPP
position both within and without
the House, politicians of all shades
and creeds, f1inging their contribu-
tions into the men-of-war pool in
hot haste, and vieing with one an
other to realize the Governments
desires. Whether the monies so
contributed will be devoted to this
purpose or not, the fact that the
public, the Opposition, and they
who had opposed the increase of
the navy on principle, should have
been brought to not only accede to
it but be willing to hasten its oper-
alton by personal sacrifice and at
personal expense, cannot be other
than a most unique triumph for
the Government.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-04-11
The Banana Trade.

The Bluefelds Messenger, pub
lished in Bluefelds, the leading
shipping port of the Central Amer
erican Republic of Nicaragua, gives
shipments of bananas from that
point during 1892, saying: There
has been considerable increase in
the shipments of bananas from
there, and that had the shipping
facilities been larger the movement
would have been even more exten-
sive, as sufficient fruit was avail
able to swell the exports of 2,000.-
600 punches, or practically 100000
punches more than the actual ship
ments. Notwithstanding the draw
backs placed in the way of trade
by insufficient shipping, the ex-
ports for 1892 showed an excess Of
20 per cent, says the Messenger,
over 1891. The total shipments
aggregated 1,4S4,775 punches,
Most of these bananas were shipped
to New Orleans, which, the Plea
yune claims, has become the lead
ing importing point for that fruit
in this country Bradstreet's
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1893-04-11

Ex-Postmaster-General Wanna
makers gold medal for proficiency
in the railroad mail service was
won by a colored man, Edward
Burns, who runs ON the Sacra-
mento and Redding division of the
Southern Pacific. He obtained
100 per cent, making not a single
mistake in the distribution of !.0O3
postal cards, which bore only the
names of the post Offices all over
the Pacific coast and Texas.
Burns speed was fifteen cards a
minute.