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The Newtown bee., 1894-03-30
Editorial Ink Drops.
A FAMILIAR LETTER.

Under this caption The Editor of THE VIEWPOINT BEE proposes to address his readers from time to time, as the spirit moves, on various subjects, pertinent to the hour, which he modestly trusts may prove beneficial. In other words, he proposes to chat in friendly way through this medium with his 10000 or more readers.
 It has been asserted over and over again that the conservatism, and lack of real Interest in public affairs would even- tually result in the speedy decline of the country towns of New England. And it is right along this line of cultivating a public spirit that the writer proposes to devote his feeble remarks at this time. To begin with l want it understood that l am not one of those who believe that the glorious days of the rural towns ex- ist all in the past, and that they are trav-
 
 year to the demnition-bow-wows.
 do believe that in spite of the fact that many of our towns in Western Con- necticut have lost heavily in population in the last 25 years, there never was a time, when there was so much real inter. est manifested in affairs pertaining to the public good. But there is still room fol Improvement. How is it in Newtown' In Sandy Hook? In Monroe? In Strat ford: In Washington? Does it not seen strange that in q town of $500 population there should not be more than 50 families who would appreciate a good, live Ii brary? Is it not trfle peculiar that in lively village like Sandy Hook, it's resi- dents should be satisfied to walk about ol beautiful mud sidewalks, so nice jus now?
 Now, no man lives to himself, even il temporal, everyday affairs. We ough all to have keen interest in anythin! that tends to build up our town, to i'm prove the village in which we reside Good roads, decent sidewalks, goo schools, etc., are the best advertisement town can have. The Grange has don much to foster the spirit of public in provement in our towns, and for thi reason alone it deserves to prosper.
 Away with the spirit of "Old fogyism, which frowns, and kicks, and stirs up rumpus, when a few dollars are to | spent for the public welfare. The ma who isn't public-splrited enough to adv' cate good roads, good schools, etc., is tc lazy to live and should go out and bur himself from the sight of the world in u cellar of his barn, or in G0.foot vel Let us cultivate public spirit, that woul take real interest in our schools, ot banking institution, our newspaper, o' library, our local stores; in fact anythir that goes to build up and strengthen tl life of the community.
 THE EDITOR OF TIE VIEWPOINT BEE,
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HUNTINGTON.
IN ST pAUL'S PARISH.

The annual meeting of the ladies' so- ciety of St Paul's parish for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business that may come before it will be held at the reetory, Thursday afternoon, April 5. A full attendance is earnestly desir d.
 On the evening of Easter morning the annual meeting of the parish was held. The treasurer's report showed cash balance of three figures in the treasury Last years board of officers was re-elect- ed. Samuel T. Buckingham was re- ceived as a member of the parish. It was decided to share with the Congrega' tional society the expense of the re. building of the division fence between gregational meeting house. This fence was destroyed by the fire which con sumed the former Congregational meet ing house. It would greatly improve the appearance of this locality to relay the tumble down stone wall which front l the rectory grounds.
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George Mckay, who is attending Sel- leck's boarding school in Norwalk, is at home for vacation.
 Royal Sherwood drives a new horse. He is fine animal.
 Attorney aud Mrs George Beers of New Haven spent Easter with Mrs Zal- mon Wakeman.
 The annual meeting of Trinity parish was held on Monday night. The fol- warden, Francis Jelliff; junior warden, Lewis A. Curtis; clerk, E. Livingston Wells; treasurer, Abram B. Sturges ]; vestrymen, Oliver Bulkley, k. F. Curtis, s. c. Sherwood, k. l.. Wells, A. E. Stur- ges, J. H. Sherwood, 0. T. Sherwood, H. N. Wakeman, l.. E. Curtis, A. O. Jen- nings and N. H. Sherwood. The meet ing was we'll attended.
 Prof Stoddard delivered an interesting lecture on ssLight'' at Pequot hall, Mon day evening. Next Monday he will speak on heat.
 Sheriff Pike was kept busy, last week, looking up witnesses in the Sprague case.
 An entirely new library has been pur- chased for Trinity Sunday school.
 Don't forget the lninstrels on April 5, at Washington hall. There has been a great sale of tickets. Friday evening meetings at the Con- gregational church are now held at 8 in stead of 7.30 o'clock.
 John Hansen, who has been visiting his old home in Denmark, has returned. He travelled through England, Scotland and Ireland and greatly enjoyed his trip. Col "A. R. T. Nichols and Major Brad ley are appraisers on the estate of the late Dr Plumley.
 Mrs Caroline E. Keeler died, Monday, at the ros:dence of her daughter, No I,
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SOUTHPORT.

Business is quite lively at the paper mill at present they are running the mill both day and night.
 There was an auction sale at the house of Mrs Burton Hinman, last Monday, G. P. Crane of Woodbury auctioneer. A. F. White visited A. Purdy in Stepney, last Friday. Eddie Booth and family spent last Sunday with G. R. Smith on Hulrs Hill.
 A. B. Hendrix of New Haven visited his kettletown Brook farm, last week. Warren Stowe and son, of Bridgeport, was on Hulrs Hill, last Friday and Sat- urday.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

PERSONAL CHAT.
 H. T. Allen spent Sunday with his sis ter, Mrs George Russell.
 Mrs George Platt has been visiting his sister, Mrs George Beers, in Danpury. Miss Fife Wolcott of Newtown was visiting in town, last week.
 Very enjoyable Easter exercises were held in the Congregational church, last Sunday, and was enjoyed by union con- gregations.
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West s7th street, New York, She was 73 years old. Mrs Keeler had been suf- feler for some time from Bright's disease. The funeral was held in Bridgeport on Wednesday at , ?. III. The interment was in Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs Keeler leaves five children, Walter $. Keeler of Southport, Austin $. keeler, Frederick StJ. keeler, Mrs George Bar tram and Mrs George Inman.
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SOUTHPORT.

THE PEQUOT LIBRARY GROUNDS.
 The grounds of the Pequot library are to be laid out by a landscape gardener from New York. Surveyors have been at work for several days. The grounds are to be graded and several inches ot loam put on. When finished they will be an ornament to the village.
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS.
No school this week.

No school this week.
 The selectman called school meeting, last week, to have the district transfer the school property to the town. The voters did not think it best.
 W. F. Hoyt has been with his brother in Middlebury.
 MT and Mrs Brown have returned home from New York where they were called on account of his mothers sick ness.
 Mrs Seeber's sister, who has been spending the winter with her, has re- turned to her home in Thomaston.
 Miss May Seeber has returned home from visiting her Aunt in Thomaston.
 A family from Danbury have moved into the house where Mr Joyce moved out.
 Julius Ferry entertained company over Sunday.
 Howard Mead was in New York the first of the week on business
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-30

Cough and cold are the 'danger signals which nature has provided to warn the un- fortunate victim that the affection which is now confined to the head and chest may soon reach the lungs To avoid such a call amity take Dr Bulls Cough Syrup when you first catch cold
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-30

WHERE "Where will advertising
 WILL pay? In paper that is in ADVERTISING touch with the people, and
 PAY? reaches the home and fire side" So says that bright and capable advertisers journal, Printers Ink. And it tells the truth. And that's just the kind of paper THE BEE Is.
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SHELTON.

All the churches observed Easter ser vices, last Sabbath, and held Interesting services.
 At the Congregational church, last Sabbath, the pastor, Rev Y. M. Keneston, preached very Interesting and appro-
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Bridgeport, Friday. April 30. 1894.

Bridgeport. Friday. April 30. 1894. New styles are coming faster than the paper can tell about them.
 One very handsome style of Women's button boot, square toe, but not as wide as last season, for $2.50.
 Three new styles for $2, lace, button with pointed or square toes. Some lace boots come to-day the new Blucherette pattern will sell for $3. If the price wa! a dollar more they would sell they are so pretty. 1 JOHN G. ROWLAND.
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LYONS PLAIN.
AT EMMANTEL CHuRCH.


 The Easter services Emmanuel church was largely attended, notwithstanding the storm. The chancel and altar were profusely adorned with potted flowers, tastefully arranged by the young ladies, and the font contained a beautiful col lection of lilies and other choice flowers, an emblem of the occasion. These were the offerings of MT and Mrs Siliman of Bridgeport and Mir and Mrs L. +. Hoyt The choir rendered the musical portion of the service in highly commendatory manner and the rector delivered appro- priate sermons at each service. The annual parish meeting was held at the church, Monday, p. m., at which of ficers for the ensuing year were duly elected and from reports read the parish | is in a flourishing condition. Much to the regret of parents and pu- I pills, IvisCn c. Fanton closes, this week l the winter term of our district school, and, after brief vacation, Committee man White will have another teacher for the spring term.
 | Mrs Phebe A. Fanton is visiting at North Wilton, her daughter, Mrs William Keeler.
 MT and Mrs Frederick Silliman and son of Bridgeport have spent Easter and this | week visiting MT and Mrs l.. R. Hoyt at their pleasant home.
 Miss Nettie Merwin of Norwalk was at home, Easter Sunday.
 | John Kellogg of Grand View has pair of handsome horses, recent purchase from Cole 65 O'Mara of Easton. These dealers have supplied nearly every place here with horses, which first speaks for itself where good horses can be bought. l Dr Riker of Portchester is expected, this week, to visit at the rectory.
 The flag raising, Tuesday, at our dis trict school, was duly celebrated by rec itations and speeches. Old Glory from the elevation of the school grounds can bs seen for miles around.
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SOUTHBURY.

EASTER AT THE METHODIST CHURCH
 Easter Sunday was observed at the Methodist church by concert exercise, consisting of singing and recitations by the members of the Sunday school. A collection was taken for missions. Af- ter this service Young Peoples Society was organized.
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The services at Trinity on Sunday were very interesting. The musical pro- gram was exceedingly we'll rendered. At the early communion service the sing ing was by the Sunday school children. A new set of white silk altar cloths were used for the first time. They were a eel was banked with palms and lilies. At the children's service in the afternoon each child was presented with potted plant. Large Congregations were pres. ent at all the services.
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REDDING.
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH

Rev k. l.. Bray will sever his pastoral relations with the Methodist church in Bedding, at the close of the Conference year. An effort is being made to secure minister for the church here all the time and sever connection with Long Ridge.
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Fairfield County News.
NICHOLS.
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Methodist Sunday school gave a concert in the church on Easter morning The church was beautifully trimmed with flowers. The scholars all took their parts well, especially the infant class.
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FAIRFIELD.
MISS FLINT--MR BLAKE.

The wedding of Miss Lulu Flint to Mir Blake of Avoea, Iowa, ut the home of the bride on Wednesday, was a particu- larly happy affair. The numerous friends of the bride were disappointed
 in not being able to enjoy the pleasures, but as the large and hospitable home was none too large for those who were invited, the list of fortunate ones includ- ed only relatives and most intimate friends. The wedding occurred at l p, m., and was followed by an elegant we'd ding breakfast. The happy pair left or an afternoon train for their future home
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AS TO THE ST MARC.

The St Mare, which has been in state of quietude since Merritt was bounced, is soon to pass into the hands of a mana ger of large New York hotel, who in- tends to run it in first class manner and fill it with number of his New York guests. Manager John Clark's departure will be deeply regretted.
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Friends have been copgratulating F.. B. Wakeley on his fine appearance, the past few days. MT Wakeley returned home, last week, having been pronounce ed perfectly cured of his troubles. Ger tainly appearance indicate a complete recovery and it pleases his host of friends to see him like himself once more. | B. Betts set out two fine shade trees in front of his store, last week. | Rev Mr Child is away on 8 two weeks vacation. He left on Monday, but re- turned to officiate at the wedding on Wednesday.
 Mrs o. B. Jennings and daughters sail for Europe, next month, where the sum- mer will be spent.
 Encouraging reports gre received ot improvement, though slight, in the con ditlon of Maj John E. Morehouse.
 The hearts of base ball cranks sank last Saturday, when they saw the turf O last years grounds being turned by tn, blow. Instead of the ball shall come III the potato vine. Where, oh where, shal we have our games this summer? Lov ball.
 Charles Clucas and family opened u the Manor for Easter week. "Pierre' was up to exercise his goats for a fev days.
 Arthur Brown has leased the home stead opposite the station to New Y or gentleman for the summer.
 The much postponed lecture of Pro
 R. F. NJ. Andrews of Stamford, 0
 Hawaii, will be given at the Town hal on Tuesday evening, April 3. The let ture will be profusely illustrated wit original views and the previous leetur l of Prof Andrews on "The Worlds Fair
 is guarantee that this will be worth a , 1 As FIn de hot r. : benefit of the reading room there shoul be large patronage The academy boys have been enjoyin a twelve days Easter vacation. Dr Donaldson, as health officer, pull - lished tho new health regulations, la week, and they are the topic of discu . sion. this week.
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SMITH, MO Kk1AX & CO.
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN
 STOREY X R0Y'S STOCK ]! WE ARE NOW IN OUR THIRD WEEK OF
 THIS GREAT SALE. And We Are Still Keeping Up The Excitement.
 WE DRAW THE ATTENTION Of Every Good Housewife to the Big Induce ments We are Offering in Domestic Goods. :: TOWELS. :: 50 dozen Regular 1Oc Towels to be sold at 5c. 20 dozen Glass Towels, Sc, worth 12 I-2c. Turkish Towels 12 1-2c, 19 and 25c.
 Worth from 5c to 1Oc more
 :: QUILTS. :: Fine Crochet Quilts 99c, worth S125. A Fine Raised Pattern Quilt Heavy and Quite as
 Pretty as Marseilles, to be Sold at S1.25. Cheap at S150. Our Marseilles Quilt S150, in the S2.50 Quality ! TABLE LINENS . A New Beached Damask at 5oc worth Beached ol Damask from 19c up n SPACE WILL NOT PERMIT Us to tell about bargains these goods you make inspection of stock be O of the great values give you. at STOREY & ROY's STOCK.
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A BOOM IN REAL ESTATE.

The Huntington place, recently owned by o. J. Clark, deceased, is offered for sale by J. l.. Blackman, the administra- tor. There has been quite boom in the real estate market lately.
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Castoria.

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-23
THE BUSTNESs nEVIT4L.
1t Is Not Confined, But IL General. Says
Comptroller Eckels.

CHICAGO, ILL, oct. 22.-Comptrollel
OF the Currency Eckels, who arrived here
Saturday. says the recent marked revival
the great financial centres Of the coun
Try. The Comptroller came on from
Washington 10 address the Bankers C1ut
at Kusley's Saturday evening
The last call for statement from me
national banks was made on OCTOBER
ID" he said. 1T showed an increase In
reserve cities since July 18th OF SSUO,Wt
of loans and discounts. We estimate
that, in addition 10 this, there vas an
increase Of SO 1900 In outside cities. IL
but seemed 10 come from every section
OF the country, indicating a very general
and healthy revival
Compared with the statement OF one
nomenai-more than $i50,o00,Vo. All this
indicates a restoration OF public conn
dence and more liberal investments
Comptroller Eckels returned to Wash
ingtOn to-day. Next week he is coming
home to Illinois to remain until after
CONNELLSV1LLE, PA, oct. 22.-There
was a gain OF nearly two hundred cars IN
the coke output last week; ms IS a
sure sign of the great revival in the iron
and steel industries. The more fuel con-
sumed, the more work Is done In these
mills. All over Western Pennsylvania the
demand for coal and coke is very strong.
At the Mcclure Coke Company once
the manager said a steady improvement
had been noticed the volume OF business
being much greater than few months ago.
Part of this increase he attributed 10 the
reaction setting in after the strike, Dut
the greater percentage was Que 10 the
regafnlng OF confidence by the manu-
fscturers and the general resumption OF
operations in the mills throughout the
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-23
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
TIE CLOSING TI0NS OF
MONEY.
Offerings and Sales at the Kichmond To-
hacoo Erchangs-InternSi Revenue
Coliections-FoPsign Advioes.

NEW YORK, oct. 22.-Dealings at the
Stock Exchange were unusually light.
and neither the bulls nor the bears. eX-
cept in isolated instances, We're ulsposeu
TO do much in the market. The sales
were only 12i.2i2 shares, and IN TINS
measre total American sugar, st. Paul.
Manhattan, Chicago Gas, ana burlington
and Quincy alone inquired for @,5Vo shares.
The market was very irregular IN IT'S
course and trading devoid OF interest
ing feature. American sugar led the
list In point of activity, 0,4OO shares
changing hands at S$snoG1sc' Closing
at Stjlk The stock was strengthened
BY reports that one Of the largest outside
refineries would resume business, which
was considered as indicating turn TOT
the better in the business. racine hali
vas another strong spot anu rOss - U rnI
lSA to 1912 on reports OF a furtner re-
duction in It's floating debt ana OF
close alliance with the Panama Com-
pany. United States Express soId Gown
TO Al, against Ola, the last IepoIleu!
sale at the board on the announcement
that the company had suspended dividend
payments on account Of poor pusliiess
General Electric was ralqed Gown ao4ut
point TO "a at the start, but wheh , the
pressure was removed a rally TO 6i9su
3tas ensued. Manhattan was pressed Tor
sale throughout and fell from lOI 10
lO45s. closing at 1924 bid. the hqnlda-
lions in the stock are sun basea on on
Tumors that the forthcoming quarterly
statement will be very unfavorable'
owing to the surface road competition.
The Changers were steady at one time.
London having bought a line Of 400
shares Of st. Paul, hut in the closing
hour these issues were weaker me
loss OF $50 90 in the September gross
| earnings Of the Northwestern had no
| influence Neither had the announce
ment that the Wabash Company mad
perfected arrangements for the sale OF
| SIS. 100000 new fves, the proceeds TO be
used in retiring Of Z per cent. bonds.
The sterling exchange market was some
what stronger reviving talk Of gold
EXPORTS later I'm the week Stocks. closed
irregular and, in the main. weak. Net
changes show losses Of i to ,? per cent;
outside Of Manhattan, which dropped
2 TO 1913. Pacific Mail gained =, per
cent. and Atchison * per cent, Metro
nolitan Traction. which last sold at 1l6ih.
brought 1Of. and was then offered at
lO5l6 Evansville and Terre Haute sold
no to A. The bond market closed
higher. 81,
Treasury Ralances-Coin. So 400. 900:
currency, S56.AS9ooo.
Money on call easy at | per cent, last
loan at / per cent, and closing offered
AT per cent: prime mercantile paper
atTTih per cent. Sterling exchange hrm
with actual business in bankers bills At
4sG1bd4S7 for sixty days and 4S1l2d4sIT
for demand posted rates. 4S1lhf4SSl2:
commercial bills. 4sIi4dls6. Government
bonds firm State bonds duh. Railroad
bonds higher. Silver at the board was
dull
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-23
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, oct 22-Cotton quiet
| middlng gulf, 6k: middling, rs. Fu.
| lures closed steady; October, 5.47: No
yember, j.1l; December, 40; January
| 90; February, 5.6S; March, 5I5. April
, ISL; May 5SI; June. 593 July, sos,
total sales, 129,3O0 bales; gross receipts,
| a,72l bales; exports TO France, 1891 bales,
| Continent; LOO bales; forwarded, l,j77
oaieisi sales LILO bales, all spinners
Total to-day Net receipts, SG.S9i bales;
| exports 10 Great Britain. IT.. $50 bales
France, l3,242 bales; Continent, 90 36j
| bales; stock, 739,257 bales
I9LaI so FAR this week-Net receipts,
lio.515 bales. exports to Great Britain,
3Gtl bales; France, 25,4Sl bales. Con-
tinent, 319l7 bales
LIVERPOOL, oct 22-l2:30 p. NJ
Cotton demand fair and freely met, with
"a; sales, 5000 bales; American, IL 900
bales; speculation and export, 600 bales
receipts, 15,ooo bales; american. 1920
bales; Futures easy and demand freely
November, 3 SEA; December and Janu-
airy, 3 5-6i; January, 1854; February
and March, 3 7-6fG3 s-6i: March and
April, 3 9-64a3 1864; April and May.
2 1861 June and July. 3 14-6iq3 1854.
Tenders. 100 bales new dockets and 100
bales old dockets.
r. M.-American middling. fair.
. ll-l6; good middling. 3 1872; middling,
7-32 low middling, 3 3-S2; good ordl-
nary, 2 1882: ordinary. 22-32; October.
and November, 3-6i: November and
December. 3 3-64: December and Janu-
airy. 4-6i buyers: February and March.
3 5-Gta3 6-Gt March and April, 3 1919
June z to-6td3 H-A: June and July.
3 1854. BUYERS. Futures closed quiet.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 22.-Cotton flu
lures steady; sales. oa,Ioo bales October
nominal: December, 300: January, b29:
February, 5S5; March. sal: April, 547:
May. 5.53; June, 5.5s; July. 5.6i