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The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
HALLoWED MEMORIES.

The announcement in last weeks BEE of the death of Mrs Jones in Indiana, brought pang of sorrow to her numer- ous friends in Sandy Hook, where she spent the greater part of her life. She was quiet unobtrusive little woman, whose face and form have been missed here during the past three years. A kind and pleasant neighbor, always ready to lend hand to those who needed her care and hospitality, as long as she was able. Another link, which binds Sandy Hook Go the past, is broken and the num- Der left Is almost spent
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367 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT

E. s. Marsh and Mrs May Titus took a days outing down the Sound. They were joined at Norwalk by c. H. Tay. Tor and wife, Miss Minnie Bramble, and Mir and Mrs George Quintard
 Miss Starr of Stamford is visiting heI grandfather, E. o. Hurlbutt.
 Mrs Louis F. Miller returned, Sunday evening, from weeks visit at Westporr
 Edwin Gilbert returned from busi- esss trip Chicago, Tuesday.
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LONG HILL.

Over 50 were at the Sunday school picnic at Meadow Fad, Friday. All had good time. Charles Middlebrook went with his four horse bus and car ried 2S.
 Some who have been camping out at the sea shore came home, Monday, and others will be home, Wednesday.
 Rev MT Gnrney will preach on the subject of temperance, next Sunday morning, at 7 80 in the Methodist church. All are Invited to come ont ana hear
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pR SMITH ENTERrAINs HIS BRETHREN

The Danbury medical society were en- tertained on Wednesday evening by Dr E. M. Smith. There was an informal discussion on current medical topics. Among those present were Dr s. l.. Por- ter of Bridgeport, Dr's Snow, Stratton, Watson, Clark, Brown, ,Brownlee, Ben nett, DeWolfe, Lemmer and Rider of Danbury, Hart of Bethel and Smith of Brookfleld. After the discussion a snrend WAs enjoyed.
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THE BERKSHIRE ROAD.

Work was begun, last week, under the direction of the committee appointed by the special town meeting, on the im- provement on the Berkshire and Sandy Hook road. A conference was held, the first of the week, between the committee and the solectmen, and as a result, work will be resumed next week under the auspices of the selectmen.
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HATTERToMN

Miss Frances Hubbell of Bridgeport is the guest of Mrs Briscoe.
 John E. Parmelee is on the sick list.
 School begins next Tuesday, the 9th.
 Mrs Foote and Mrs Hawkins of Dan- bury spent Sunday at Ralph Benedict's.
 Mrs Charles Milton and children and Miss Linda Thorp of Bridgeport, are vis- iting their brother, Charles Thorp.
 Eugene Northrop has built an addition to his wagon house.
 Last Thursdays storm blew down a large sugar maple in front of the Nor gan place, and a half dozen big trees in French's woods,
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

The item in another column, regarding the postponement of the dance, Monday night, is mistake. The club proposes to give one of their favorite receptions, but will reduce the price of admission, in order to correspond with the general de- pression now prevalent.-[P. fl. McCar- thy, secretary.
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Saturday evening, musical and hop were given by the guests at Rocky Glen, after which. ice cream and cake were served by the hostess, Mrs E. D. Bee man. Among those present were the Misses May and Annie Maltly, Miss Marthena Castle of New Haven, Mir and Mrs Gordon Daines and daughters and MT Edward Freuds of Shelton. Rocky Glen was well filled with guests last week. inc latest arrivals are, Mrs Sarah Marks and daughter of Marion H. Hirschfield of Brooklyn. the Misses Emily and Susie Curtis of Water bury.
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Silk Shirt Waists.
The Copeland Brothers Go.
 BRIDGEPORT,

and resulted in substantial additions to the treasury of both organizations. We do not know when we have attended an amateur theatrical performance that has pleased us more than the rendering of "The Sunflower," by the Daughters of the King and the children they called in to aid them. Everybody was well pleas ed, and many expressed wish to have it repeated.
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EAST KENT.

AN OLD FASHIONED BARN RAISING. Last week an old fashioned barn rais- ing at Henry E. Shove's was attended by many who were stopping at Rocky Glen, which was quite interesting to | those who had never witnessed such an event. After the raising fine collation. was served.
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LANESVILLE.

A COW KILLED BY A FALLING TREE.
 During the terrible gale, Thursday, H. o. Warner was obliged to kill COW that was seriously injured by tree falling on it; another was slightly hurt.
 Henry and Charles Baker visited at Will Hamlin's, recently.
 The wind, Thursday, blew down several large trees in our vicinity.
 c. M. Kirby and wife and Miss Ger trude Russel of New Milford visited here. Friday.
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THE SANDY. HOOK SCHOOL.

Sandy Hook public schools will begin the school year, lS93-4, in two depart ments, primary and intermediate, Tues day, September ,. The senior depart ment will not reopen until the following week September Il.
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Two of the big elm trees in the street were cut down, yesterday, one in front of Selectman Glover's residence and the other in front of George F. Duncombe's. Both os the trees were dead. Dr Jud- son thinks these trees were set out about 65 years ago.
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TO VISIT THE WORLDS FAIR.

Senator Houlihan will leave on Satur- day, for Chicago and attend the World g fair and the Catholic congress, being a delegate to the latter William Me Phelemy of Dtnbury will accompany MT HonlihAn.
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Miss Sheldrake of Hartford has been been visiting Miss Myrtilla Taylor.
 Dr Wakeman, who has been spending 10 days leave of absence at Mrs H. B. Wakeman, returned on Wednesday with his family to Fort Westport, Ken lucky.
 Miss Libbie Burr is visiting relatives on Long Island. MT and Mrs Knight of New York have been guests of Miss Annie Harris.
 Rev B. J. Relyea is preaching evenings at Glenbrook, in addition to usual morn- ing service at Long Ridge.
 Rev MT Jennings preached in the Greens Farms church, Sunday evening Miss Scoville of Brooklyn is visiting l Mrs Albert Relyea. Mrs Thompson, of Rosan lal.s, Wis. returns, Wednesday, after a in0nshs, visi with her father, William Jennings. l The commissioners, appointed by tht state to inspect peach trees, are persist ently condemning many trees in thi section.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
GREENS FARMS.
REk / MIR DAVIES LETTER

Rev Henry Davies is taking trip through France and Italy, before re- turning in September, to Ansonia. A very interesting letter will be found under the title of "Our London letter. in the columns of THE BEE next week.
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George F.. Taylor, II. H. Curtis and Fred l.. Curtis have been enjoying few day's vacation out of town, and during their absence attended the races at Fleet wood. Edward Taylor, Jerome Judson, Charles G. Peck, John H. Blackman, Fl. M. Clark and I. B. Harris also attended the races on Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Putnam council will hold a regular meeting in their rooms on next Sunday afternoon. A large attendance Is re- quested at the meeting.
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A game of ball between hines from Newtown Street and Hanover was play ed on Monday, resulting in a score of , to ? in favor of Newtown. A game be- tween the Mt Pleasant and Newtown hines will be played on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Wesley Anthony has left his position as assistant shipping clerk at the Rubber and, for the present, will go to New Mill ford. It is reported that later he will accept position in Brooklyn.
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Mrs Albert Minton and family from Norwalk, who rented Mrs Marshall Sears house at Huntingtown, have re- turned and Mrs George Lee and children, Mrs Charles Griffin and son, Bruce. and Miss Louise Griffin of New Haven are occupying the house now.
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AT THE RUBBER SHOP

The Rubber factory ran five days last week, and three days this week, and will not start up again until Tuesday, as Monday is legal holiday.
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ABOUT THE STORM.

The storm of last Wednesday did much damage. Many trees were up rooted, fruit trees literally stripped of fruit Salt hay, that was left and cut on the meadows, was foated eff on to other meadows, causing some trouble in knowing the rightful owner.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

When Baby wcs sick, we gave her Castoria.
 When she q Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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Go. The firm will continue to furnish their customers with all goods in their line with the same prompt attention as In tha mast
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

$. F. Bronson, representing the Hart ford Life and Annuity Insurance Co.,, of Hartford stopped with Landlord Fay Tor at the Hook, this week.
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B. Clifton Fairchild has rented place in East Bridgeport. MT and Mrs Fair. child left Sandy Hook, Thursday, tc commence housekeeping there.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Mir and Mrs E. F. Hawley started on carriage drive to New Milford, last Fri day, taking Mrs Hawley's mother, Mrs McMahop, with them. They visited Lake Waramaug.
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Mrs !. Russell Smith of Lake George entertained party on Wednesday, in honor of Mrs Price of Norwalk. Among those present were Mir and Mrs E. F.. Hnwley, Mir and Mrs c. E. Sherman, Mrs Bronson and MT and Mrs Hobart Camp.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

The selectmen of Newtown purpose to call meeting in Newtown of the select men of the neighboring towns to agree on uniform rate for peddlers' licences.
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The funeral of Conrad Derlam, an old resident of the Glen, took place fl om his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Bev William Y. Gilbert officia- ting. The interment was in the Sandy Hook cemetery and attended by large concourse of people.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
KENT.
DEATH OF JOHN STRAIGHT.

John Straight, an old resident of Kent, was buried, last Friday in Merryall cem- etery. Mir Straight was born in Kent Hollow, @ years ago. He was much respected citizen and has held town off
 ces several times. The funeral sermon and services were held at his old home, in the house next to the Congregational parsonage, Rev B. M. Wright officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

nFDDING TAxES-Notice is hereby given k to the taxpayers of the town of Redding that the collector will meet them to receive paid taxes, at the following places On Tues day, September I2, at the store of M1chnel
 At the stoee of Mir Jennings, West Bedding,
 from to D. m. On WednesdAys September
 Csntre from a. m. to I3 m- At the store of Henry Whitehead, Bedding Ridge. from 2 to { p. m. All taxes remaining unpaid win be and costa ot collection HENRY sOsBoRx4 Collector.
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sCHooL AFFAIRs

The annual examination for teachers will be
 held in the Kent Plains school house on Sat
 teachers must be prepared to answer ques- tions in physiology as the new law requires g. Rev W. F. Bielby. who has charge oI this examination, will be assisted by 5 G. Platt, secretary of the board. Three grades ofcerti- ficates are given. Each year the exam1na- tions are made more and more thorough and promotions in the town depend largely on these, seconded of course by arecord of good work during the school year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

The adjourned hearing on the accept auce of the inventory of the late w. J.. Dick will be held on September l, at 10 o'clock,
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Several out-of-town parties wish to obtain board in private families for their boys to attend the Academy here, this winter. Any family who can make provisions for such will please leave word with Rev Mir Linsley,or the princi- pal of the school.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

MT and Mrs H. C.. Clark, who have been spending the months of July and August in the Adirondacks, have return ed to New Haven.
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Both of the stores in the Street will close at noon on Monday, September i, Labor day being legal holiday.
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A NEW RESIDENCE AT BoTsroRD

Agent A. E. Blakeman at Botsford has purchased building lot of John Haugh, just north of George w. Bots- lords, and will soon erect nice resi- dence on it.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Jerome Judson and Frank McGran O the Hook captured two good bass al Taunton lake on Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Rev J.. Beatty Howell, a missionary from Brazil, was the guest over Sunday of his sister, Mrs Reynolds. He return ed on Monday, to Burlington, N. Js ms temporary home.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

William H. Sanford, with the Century Co.,, of New York, returned to the me- tropolis, the first of the week, after a fortnight passed at home.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Rev and Mrs Delzell have been in town, this week, packing up their house hold goods, preparatory to their removal
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Mrs D. G. Beers has returned from a week outing at Kenmbrinkport, on the coast of Maine.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Mir and Mrs NJ. B. Terrill and Mrs Charles Minor of Sandy Hook left on Tuesday for Chicago and the Worlds fair,
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D. G. Beers and his daughters are spending a few days at Watch Hill, R, |.
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Dr and Mrs Richardson have been en toying the sights of the Worlds fair.
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Miss Lang from Waterbury is q guest of R. N. Betts at Sandy Hook, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!

An illustrated pamphlet con taining recent facts in regard to the developments in Lower Cal ifornia, it's fruit and nut culture, irrigation. climate, colonies, wealth, progress, healthfulness and people. together with the opportunities for securing hous- es there on the instalment plan, or safe and profitable investment, free from the uncertainties and unsatisfactory conditions exist ing here, will be sent free on application to the
 ALMOND COLONIES,
 Care M. H. Mallory & Co.,, 47 Lafayette Place, N. Y. City
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Harry c. Beers goes to Chicago, Sep tember z, with Mir Taylor's party.
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In Fairfield County
TRUMBULL.
THE TERRIBLE STORM.

Tuesdays storm nearly finished the destructive work of it's predecessor. Fruit WAS blown from trees and many trees were blown down. Corn was left lying on the ground and gardeners shaye plenty to do to straighten bean poles.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Born, Thursday, August 31, son tc Mir and Mrs James F. Callahan.
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Mrs Patterson of Stratford is visiting her sister, Mrs George Graham of sandy Hook for day or two.
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MT and Mrs Frank Middebrook of Waterbury spent last Saturday with their mother in Sandy Hook.
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Mrs Harry Griffin and granddaughter, Viola, of New Haven, are guests of Mrs John Griffin.
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PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Lottie Waldson has been in town visiting relatives for few days. Mrs J. B. Cornwell and children are in town, boarding at Marshall Gibbs.
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The Lands End school will reopen Tuesday, September5 ,, with Miss Maggie I4. Halpine of Brookfield as teacher. Mlss Halplne has won high standard in her work as teacher. and the patrons of the school may look forward to pro fitable term.
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Mrs Ammon Taylor and daughter of Lacoma, are guests of Mrs Beecher.
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POINTERS FOR HoUSEKEEPERS.

Another lot of those little neck clans just in, 10c can, at E. F. Hawley'S.
 Leggett's whole mixed spices, 10c package are the things for pickles, l5 ot the choicest spices al E. F. Hawley's. Delicious clam chowder 20c can.
 Look at the elegant presents E. F. Hawley is giving away with pound of tea, black or mixed, or baking powder at soc.
 New fall goods, blankets, comic rtables, etc. just in at E. F. Hawley's.
 New stock of Wallace and Douglass can- dIes. Best assortment in town just in at E. F Haw1ey's. Taylor & McGran are showing the finest as. sortment of rocking chairs, in oak and black walnut, ever shown in town, at their Sandy Hook furniture warerooms.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Rev and Mrs Delzell called upon some of their Sandy Hook friends, Wednes- day, on the eve of their departure.
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The ladies' prayer meeting will be held next Tuesday at 3, with Mrs George Ora ham.
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Joseph Lavey and Sidney Kilbride went Wednesday to Passaic, N. Y., in interest of the Rubber Go.
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The Preparatory Departm't.

The Preparatory department, established last year. will be continued. Pupils in the in termediate grades, last year, received instzuc tion from four different teachers. besides oc- casional lessons from the principal. This year they will have at least i've teachers The aim is a thorough drill in all the elementary branches. preparatory to taking the Academ- | ic course. For further information address or call on
 Pennington E.C Clif,B.A.,
 Principal.
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25a35c; celery S1al .5O radishes l5c peas dried $1.75; beans mar ow g 70a2 80, medium g. l0a $225, pea 2.25a2. 30.
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Mrs T. N. Lake and Mrs George Saun ders and family are at Charles Lakes.
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It is further intended, for the coming year, to have special lessons given in Writing by competent teacher, to the boys of all grades with extra lessons in Book keeping and Com mercial arithmetic, to those desiring such.
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NEWTOWN LIST. Pupils from sewtOwn, Conn.,, who have attended Martins 4os Main St Shorthand Bridgeport. Ct. School,
 Typewriters at good salaries: Miss Clara Northrop, Stenographer and Yost Machine opsr-
 ator in the office of Lockwood 6 Beers, at
 torneys, Barnum building, State St, city. Miss Lillie Fairman,
 Stenographsr and Remington Ma chine operator in the office of the Plumb Hardware Co.,, Main St., City. Miss Stella Nichols,
 Stenographer and Caligraph Machine operator in the office of the Lightning Check Punch Co.,, 70 John St., City. Mrs Annie Downs, With Bridgeport Evening Post, Post Building, Cannon St, City. Miss l.. M. 9lackman, l Stenographer and Remington Machine operator in the office of the New York | Betting & Packing O.. Sandy Hook, Ct. All the pupils who have attended Martins | school from Nevtovn, have all obtained good ps- sitions, which is encouraging to all young people and we advise them to ATTEND NO OTHER SCHOOL BUT MARTENS. The fall term will open at the school, Monday. | September 4, and all who wish to make apphea- ton to enter the school. should do so soon. Send for circular and list of graduates.
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A merry party of 10 enjoyed a moon- light tallyho excursion to Bedding Ridge, the other night, to attend festi- val on the reetory lawn there. They were received and served with the deli cacies of the season. They report the moonlight drive home as especially en- joyable.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

The assignment of k. A. Hull IS a per- sooal one, and does not involve in any wuv thc hardware store of F. A. Hull X
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Charles Lake lost a COW, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

S. F. Bronson, general agent of the Hartford Life Insurance Co, is in town .iu the interests of his company assisting the resident agent, r. J. Corbett. The company recently paid a death claim of $1 1000 to Augusta Murray, widow of the late John Murray also $1,000 to the heirs of Miss Bridget Ferrill, formerly of this town. Mrs Murray is now res dent at her parents home in Southbury together with her infant child, who has fully recoxered from it's ailment.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

TAXES--Notice Is hereby given to all per
 J sons liable to pay taxes in the town of due September I, 1S9S, and will be at the fol-
 lowing places to receive the same. On Mon-
 day, September II, at the store of c. R. Evifts,
 in Nichols, from o'clock a.m- to F o'clock m.
 and at the town house from till p- m- On Tue3day, September l2. at the store of stephen G. Nichols from till 10 a. m. and at the store of Austin A. Hall from II G. m- till D. In. All taxes paid on or before September F .lsS5. wm WE'LL, Collector. TIIlnbull, August lss isS
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I1OR SALE-One pair of Black Langshang I Fowls. Address G. .W.NORTHROP,P Pales- tine, Newtown, Conn.
 yXTANTED-A sober, steady Man for general
 w farm work and care of cattle. Address,
 H., Box Il3, P. o. Greenfield HUI, Conn.
 NOR sALE--A new milch Cow and Calt. w. I w. LEWIS, Monroe JTTANTED--A situation as working House w keeper by middle aged American lady I of experience. Address NJ. c. w., box 1l3 Sandy Hook, Conn.
 ashing to do at my home in 1 w Palestine. MRS GEO RGE LAKE, New town. I NOR ALEC One Thorough E5red Cow and Calf t E object to reduce Stock. Adaress 4. 0
 BEACH, Plattsville, Conn.
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MR RoBERTsoS-MI,ss wArsoN.
7ffgFssFTJI ENrERTA TAINMENTs.

SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENTS.
 The entertainments given by the Daughters Of the King, on Wednesday evening and the Mission Circle, Friday evening, were both decided successes
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EoR sALE-Twenty sheep. or would ex M. F. TIl0RPE. stcpnsy- .
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Two BIC CYCLONES


 Two hurricanes within & week is more than the average farmer can view with equanIfnl- ty But alasl Connecticut, ssthe land of steady habits,'' has had to endure it. After the first one our farmers were congratulating them, selves that it was no worse than it was, and thought there was still something left worth living for. But Tuesdays storm gave them the blues in earnest, and they feel like the disconsolate fisherman, as if ssbob, line and sinkers were all gone.'' It is needless to say, corn, tobacco and fruit have suffered severe ly, but there is still a little of each left.
 MIR ROBERTSoN-MISS WATSON. A very pleasant wedding took place. on Wednesday afternoon, at Mrs Wilmington Watson's. Miss Lena M. W atson, her daugh ter, WAS married to James Robertson, 3 mer chant of Ansonia. Theceremony was perform ed by Rev WI. Bielly, rector of the Episco l pal church. After the ceremony 2 bountifu lunch was served. The happy pair had many friends from home and neighboring towns te bid them God speed in the new state thes were entering npon, and they let many .a pean a. l to assist them in making housekeeping 1 1 pleasure. They are to enjoy q trip to Chicag. 1 and the Worlds fair, after which they. vii settle down to practical life and honsekeep l ing in Ansonia
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

Another lot Of those little neck clans in, 10c a can, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

New fall goods, blankets, comic rtables, etc. just in at E. F. Hawley's.
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CSOR SALE-Choice Pea cocks. For price sd I dress or call and see
 w. J. HALL, Milton, Conn. EoR SALE-le fresh Milch Cows,with calves C Inquire of, or address, MORTIMER HUB- BELL < SONS, White Hills. P. O. Address Birmingham, Conn.
 MONROE TAXES-Notice is hereby given to Al the tax x-payers of the town of Monroe that the collector will meet them to receive the taxes on the list of 1892 ot said town of Mon- roe, as follows: will be at Burr Hawley's store from till F. and at stephen French's store from till 4, September IS. At Marshall Beach's store from till l2, and at my house from till f, September le, 1sss. WARREN W. BLISS, Collector Monroe. August g, 1888.