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The record-union., 1894-08-10
The speedy shrlocls.

At the San Francisco races yesterday
Shylock, horse bred by J. l.. MeCord
in this county, won a fye-heat trotting
race, taking the last three heats in 2:l55,
2.174. 2:l74. This gives Shylock record
couple of seconds better than he had
hnfnrn
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TWO COUNTIES REPORTS.

They Show a Decrease In Values OF
over $22, 900.
The State Board of Equalization met
yesterday; but very little was done, as Ii
is waiting for the Auditors of the differ
sent counties to send in their reports.
which they are very slow in doing.
The Auditors reports of San Francisco
and San joaquin Counties arrived yester-
day. The following table shows COM
parison between the assessments this
year and last in San Francisco:
1898, 1894.
Real estate. .S193, ,872 ,645 Sl77, ,930.STU
Improvements S2,5S4,775 S3,S7S,7S5
Personal Prop
erty ............. 49.236,625 47,9I5.er4
Money....".,.,...~ l6,950,134 15.383,S9s
Total l.......... -S342, ,643.l79 S325,los, ,S98
This shows falling off for the year OF
Sl7, ,534, PSI. The Assessors report showed
decrease of SIG, 4Sl, ,2SS, and the Au-
ditor's figures show that the County
Board of Equalization cut his assessment
down still lower by more than million
dollars.
San Joaquin's Auditor reports S33, ,5O7,
SIT, against 3S.5S9,7 IA last year, de-
crease of over So, 100000.
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Worden having agreed TO leave the city
and forever remain away.
Chief Drew has forwarded the Syracuse
officials letter to Judge J. W. ARM
strong. senior counsel for the prosecution
in the examination at Woodland.
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Robbed q Chinaman.

Shortly after daylight yesterday morn
ing a Chinaman was knocked down at
Sixteenth and n streets by white man
and robbed OF a silver watch and a small
sum of money.
The footpad was concealed in the
school-yard, and the assault was wit
messed from a residence near by,
TRY McMorry's Teas. They are the
best in the market. 531 " street.
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ANOTHER BLAZE.

grocery store owned by man named
Lash, on the southeast corner OF Twenty
first and NJ streets. was found to be on
fire. The blaze was quickly ex tinguished
after the fire department arrived.
The building. which is owned by d. n
Cress, was slightly damaged, and Lash's
loss to his stock OF groceries is about $50.
The contents of the store were insured
for $1,000. The fire started under the
counter, but its origin is unknown.
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SARsAPARILLA AND IRON. Get it from
the sole agent McMorry, 5Sl M st.
MARRIED ladies' try SECURE. Take no
substitute. See general notice column.
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Cooper Music Company,
Successors to John F. Cooper.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

For month of August we are prepared to
offer special inducements in all lines OF Musi-
yourselves of the opportunity to procure any,
thing you may need in the musical line. Call
and examine goods and get the lowest prices.
COOPER MUSIC COMPANY. Seventh and j
streets, Sacramento. Agents MathuShel and
other Pianos and Organs. Send for catalogue
and price list. Band and orchestra goods a
speciality. G. A. NEALE. THEO. G. EILERS,
Managers.
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TWO FIRES

Stable aud Grocery Store Sustain
Slight Damages.
The alarm of fire from box 26 last ever
ing, was occasioned by the roof of G.
Ehman's barn, at Eleventh and streets,
catching fire from the sparks of an ada
cent smokestack The damage was nom-
inal
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

At their last meeting, the ladies mis- sionary society voted to send $3 as their contribution toward paying the last few hundred dollars on small Congrega- tional church in Weiser, Idaho. Word comes that the money has been received and is most welcome gift. 1t is the only Congregational church in very large county, supporting preaching scr vices at four out stations. A Christian Endeavor society has just been started and this week the church celebrates the first anniversary of it's organization.
 A box of books and papers has also been shipped through the American Board to Rev James II. Pettee, a mission ary under the Board stationed at Okaya- ma, Japan. The sending of the books calls up some old time memories, since many of them were formerly used in the Rock Ledge Sunday school in Sandy Hook, which was discontinued some years ago.
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A COMMUNICATION.

c. NJ. Parker closed his course of in- struction in music with a very enjoyable concert at the Town hall, on Nj onday evening. Beside the solo work, most ad- mirably rendered, the chorus of about 8 voices sang several selections. Dur ing his short stay in Newtown, Mir Parker has done as he agreed to do, has won the esteem of his class, and shown himself the possessor of rare powers as teacher. In view of the cry frequently heard, "Very little musical talent in town," it is to be regretted that so few availed themselves of this opportunity for improvements. Right here, a word about our reception of strangers. The writer has in mind others beside MT Parker who have not met the hearty reception they merited. True, we have so many cheap, vulgar shows that there is tendency to look with suspicion on everything. Let us do something to encourage people of refine ment to visit us. We cannot all afford to seek entertainment in the city. When something good is brought to our door let us patronize it. Above all, let us hope that before the Town hall is rented to any more people, the authorities will see that it is cleansed from top to bot tom.- Pupil.
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\ GRANGE JoTTINGs.

< . 4 l
 Washington Grange spent very pleas ant evening at their regular meeting, Wednesday evening, March 2S, the occas- sion being the third anniversary of it's reorganization. In arranging the pro- gram for the year the worthy lecturer, Miss Ella Thayer, had designated the evening as "Charter Members Night.n At her request, H. O. Averill arranged the program and filled the lectuI ers' chair during the literary exercises which were as follows: Greeting Song" male quartet; reading, E. Q. Whitehead; re- marks, E. Mitchell; song, $. J. Nettle- ton; recitation, Mrs M. E. Kinney; essay, H. o. Averill; a talk, c. G. Fem; more talk, S.fB. Smith; chronicles of Wash- ington Changers, MrsC. c. Ford i; reminis- cences, E. N. Moore; song, s. B. Smith. The chronicles were very interesting and disclosed the facts that this Grange was reorganized three years ago with 36 char ter members. Death has twice. broken our circle, removing Brother Alfred H. Wyant and Sister Phinette H. Mason. The present membership numbers fl2 in good standing. After the lecturers s hour bountiful repast was served by the sisters. Washington Grange has re- ceived an invitation from Morris Grange 10 furnish entertainment during their lecturers hour in the near future. The invitation has beeDaccepted and the date will soon be named.
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Miss Nellie Wakelec of Stratford has visited at Grandson E. Ptrmelec's.
 Miss Lucy Elwood,a ,a rrumbull teacher, spent the Easter vacation with her sis- ter, Mrs Charles ThoTp.
 Jesse Lewis has hired out to Charles K. Beers of Palestine for the summer, and George w. Platt to D. C. Wood on Couche's HUI.
 Charles Patchen and family leave, this week for their new house on Long Hill. Mir Patcheu will work for Wilmot Wheeler. We are sorry to lose this family from out neighborhood, yet all will wish them success in their new home. .-. -.
 Mrs l.. E. SCillson has been suffering with qu'nsy sore throat.
 Mrs John Bates and two daughters Misses Bessie and Maud, of Farmingville l.. L., have been guests of the family o1 Henry E. Morgan. 70. ..... ..u.
 Mrs c. D. Stilson is quite sick with thu grip.
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In Litchfeld County.
WASHINGTON.
VALUABLE OLD BILLS.

Mrs T. c. Jordan has in her possession two valuable pieces of old paper money. One of them reads asfollows, The pos sessor of this bill, shall be paid by the Treasurer of the Colony of Connecticut, One Shilling and Threepence Lawful Money, by the First Day of January, A. D., l7S2, By Order of the Assembly, Dated Hartford, June 19, A. D., 1776." At the top is number, and at the bottom signature of the committee and on the back Is, 3d, is written in each corner and twice near the center, and in the lower center is the name of the printer, with the date 1776 underneath. The other is headed at the top, "The United Colonies, seven dollars,'' and on each end, .'Con- tiuentai Currency" Near the center wthin a circle is view of small vil- lage, with .'Serenabit,'' just over it. Opp posite this, also near che center, is the following, ''Ihis Bill entities the Bearer to receive Seven Spanish milled Dollars, or Silver, according to the Resolutions of the Congress, held at Philadelphia. the 10th of May, l775, VII Dollars. (Sign- ed) Wm Jackson,n and another name which is faded. In the upper left-hand corner is the number 17664 written with pen. On the back there is cut of a leaf with the words, ssSeven Dollars, y the name of the printers and the date. On both bills the letter appears as f.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

E. F. Hawley's display ot wall paper, with borders and ceilings to match, are beautiful Never were as pretty and cheap. Look at his south window and read his new ad this week.
 Always buy the best and that is Belcher X Taylor Iron beam NJ blows. Best and cheap est blow made. Warranted to give satisfac- tion or money refunded by E. F. Hawley.
 E. F. Hawley has received his stock of H. J. Bakers Phosphates this week. They are the best and cheapest, quality considered, on the market. Try them, s-... .....-...--..
 House cleaning time is here and the place to find the tools and material to do it with is at E. F. Hawley's. The L. < NJ. Pure Mixed Paints, Masurys K. R. paste paints, Jewett's white lead. Brushes of all kinds etc.
 Best line of fish tackle is at E. F. Hawley's.
 Pure seed potatoes, early.from D. c. Peck's at F.. F. Hawley's. " '+
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BANTAM.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

Mrs c. ". Clemmons has visited in Bridgewater. ..
 The Clark Goslee farm on Mt Tom has a new tenant, Samuel Weston. Dayton Goslee has taken q farm in Goshen. *.-s ... .5-..- . A three-hour lecture on ''The Worlds fair' was attentively listened to by a large audience at the Town hall, Tues day evening.
 Frank Elmer has visited his home here and preached at the Baptist church, Fri day evening.
 Miss Lena Morehouse entertained Woodbury friends, last week.
 Mrs Mary Cone is now with Mrs Ed ward Crossman. She has been caring for her sister, Mrs Henry Weeks.
 Mrs Frederick Landon has visited her parents i'll WatertoWn.
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AN APRIL FOOL" JOKE

THAT oE COURSE HAPPENED ON MONDAY.
 Boy at the hotel: Shouting out the window), "lmrry hurry Chief of PO- lice Jetl, there is rat in the kitchen"
 JetT with ax in hand and at a two-forty gait, leaves his horses in the yard and rushes up the stairs to dispatch that rat.
 Alas! He finds it was an April fool joke" and he departs, whispering in the same gentle tone that he talks to the horses.
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c. E. Osborne has the sale of New Home sewing machines in the same towns as for the past 12 years, Newtown included, notwithstanding advertise ments to the contrary. Have sold near ly 400 New Homes and refer to every purchaser for quality of the machine. [C. k. Osborne.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
A Startling Fact.
Sixteen Per Cent of Life Insurance Applcan
 Rejected on Account of Diseased Kidneys.

Sixteen Per Cent of Life Insurance Applicant l Rejected on Account of Diseased Kidneys. Dr Lambert, the general medical di | rector of the Equitable Life Insuranc, Company of New ' ork, said:
 'We reject l6 per cent Of the applications made to us tor insurance. have saved the entire expense of this medical department bJ the rejection alone of applicants who had dis l eased kidneys and who died within twoyears after lSrejected them.o This appalling statement should have the attention of our citizens. There is no reason to-day why people should let kidney disease get such a hold on them Nature sends her warning in the slight pain in the back, poor circulation of the blood, sediment in the urine. When any of these symptoms appear Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy should be taken in small doses at once and thus drive the poison out of the blood and re- store the kidneys to healthy action. To our knowledge this is the only medicine that surely cures this almost universal complaint.
 We note the recovery of Mr Oscar Lambert of Jerico, Mo, whose case has been talked of in the papers the world over. s.
 Quoting from his letter to the press, MT Lambert says: @
 ntS5ISILGo ElE1G hISlt found myself in bed with a complicated dis ease of the kidneys. No mortal ever suffered more and lived. My physicians failed to help me. l then used Dr David kennedy's Favor fte Remedy. It relieved my kidneys almost immediately, and in q few weeksI was clear of all pain and entirely cured.
 Mrs A J.F. Manchester of Providence, R. l., writes:
 "I began using Dr Kennedys Fayorite Rem edy tor kidney disease, when doctors failed to relieve me. It drove a bad humor out ot my blood and cured my kidney trouble..'
 Favorite Remedy has had more free advertising in the columns of the daily papers than anything we know of. from the fact that it does as promised-cures disease. ef''s #&=&. -s@@ s45.. '
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
DoDGINGTowN.

Miss Emma l.. Ferry has been visiting her grandparents, Mir and Mrs William Ferry.
 O.. c. Taylor spent one day, last week, in Danbury.
 Mir aud Mrs F. Comstoek spentSunday with their daughter, Mrs A. E. Bevans. Charles Hamlin Is able to be about again.
 Miss M. F. Shepard is able to be about again.
 MT and Mrs |. w. Andrews have moved in to the house of MT Andrews father, where he expects to spend the summer. 4If 4
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

County Commissioner Houlihan was at Stratford on Saturday, when the new Washington bridge was formally accept ed and travel was declared open. After wards the commissioners and invited guests enjoyed a shore dinner. The bridge is a substantial structure, and is thoroughly built. -.5. .,5t
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THE NEwTowN SAVINGS BANK.

Despite the dullness of the times the Newtown savings bank enjoyed an increase of deposits during March of $5400, The earnings foT March were $5200, the largest amount for any March in the history of the bank, It is good institution to invest with.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

closed and locked.
 That the big hole in the Church hill ''slough of despond' has not been filled up yet.
 But the cricket hopes it will be
 Before our city cousins come.
 That if Uncle Joshua from Southbury should smash his wagon and get thrown into the ditch,
 Some dark night,
 It might cost the town $500 or 1000.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
NEW RESIDENCE ON THE BOULEVARD

Hoyt Brothers of Derby have taker the contract for new house Frank Wright will build on the Boulevard The house will be an attractive eight room structure. It will be finished or the interior in natural woods. GrounC will he broken at once.
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WEST CORN W ALL.
PERSONAL NOTES.

Charles Raynor has moved h1s family to Bristol, Ct, where he is employed. s Daniel McNamara has decided to remain with Cochrane Brothers another year.
 Mrs Stewart Long has been in Bridgeport receiving medical treatment.
 number of the young people attended the maple sugar social at T. s. Colds, Monday evening.
 Miss Gertrude House Of Bridgeport has spent few days at Cream Hill farm.
 George w. Cochrane has accepted a position as clerk with c. M. Hall, 4st3slz e
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DEATH OF MRS ELIZA HINCKLEY.

Died, very suddenly, on Saturday morning, March 3l, Mrs Eliza Hinckley, wife of Nathanial iIinckley of B0tsford Depot, Mrs Hinckley was 52 years of age. The funeral services were conduct- ed from the house on Monday afternoon at 2o'cIocil, Rev MT Liusley officiating The intermcnt was in the Botsford ceme- tery.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
BERKSHIRE.

Comb making is nearly finished at Berkshire.
 Travis Kcnworthy has secured a position in New York and will soon move his family there.
 Mrs Charles Hughes, former resident of Zoar, has been calling on old friends and neighbors. t.."
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HOTCHKISSVILLE.
HAZEL PLAIN.

On Tuesday evening, March 20, 50 Or more of the friends and neighbors of F. F. Thomas gave him a surprise on the occasion of his birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and games and all had share ot the well filled table. About I2 o'clock the com. pany left tor their homes wishing MT Thomas many happy birthdays.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

A. r. Clarke returned, the first of last week, from his Southern trip. Mr Clarke
 stopped at St Augustine. Florida, and found the weather exceedingly hot. He stopped at Washington on the way home, and the climate there was delight- ful. wE
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

NJ. F. Collins, present representative in the General Assembly, is interested in the business of insurance in town. Half the employees of the hose room have fallen victim to his persuasiveuess, and hold policies, ranging from a few cents weekly to q round sum.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
NOTES FROM ST ROSES.

Father Cray, who was curate at St Roses during the pastorate of the late Father McCartan, has been appointed to the pastOrate at Cornwall Bridge.
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the encampment which is to be held in Norwich on May 19 and 20.
TRINITY UHURcH AFFAIRS.

The committee on pews will be at the church, next Monday afternoon, April 3, at D. m., to meet those who wish to make arrangements for their sittings for another year.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Ralph Descosse has left Sandy Hook and his position with the Rubber com panv here to accept d position with the rubber company at Passaic, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Electrician Fisk from New York was in town, this week, looking after the new electric light plant at the Rubber shop. During his stay he was a guest at Fay lOT's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

D. NJ. Mitchell has recently erected a steam saw mill in woodland owned by him and is getting out all sorts of lum- Der. The saw mill and parties who are running it for him came from Ansonia.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

MISS DOUGHERTY-MR MEAGHER.
 Miss Margaret E. Dougherty and John H. Meagher of Warren were united in marriage at St Bridget's church by Fath- CT Rigney, March 2S. The church was decorated with flowers and potted plants, The bride and bridesmaid, Miss Kate Dougherty, were dressed in handsome blue. The brides dress was trimmed in point lace, with silk front. The ushers were Thomas Dougherty, brother of the bride, and William F. Lane, of sharon. A reception was held at the home of the bride after the ceremony. The presents were numerous and valuable. MT and Mrs Meagher took the 5.36 p. III. train for bridal trip to New York, amid a shower Of rice and congratulations.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Herman Lang who has been an assist ant foreman in the belt room aI the Rub ter factory in sandy Hook, has given up his position and gone to Passaic, N, J., where he accepts position with the Manhattan rubber company.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mrs Alkaline Middlebrook has returned to her old home in Sandy Hook, and is at present in comfortable health. She sadly misses the society of her old friends and near neighbors, MT and Mrs Fl. l.. Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Botsford shows an incipient s'boom'' in the removal of the plant, patterns, ,etc., of the Wakelee blow concern from Southbury to that place. Howard Botsford Is now at the helm in the uu- dertaking.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

M. c. Bradley has returned from Bridgeport, where he was employed the past year, and is looking after things upon his property in Gas street. He will remain in town during the summer.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
HATrERToWN.
HE SPRING CHANGES.

Austin Merry of Palestine, who wOrk ks Edward Goodsell's fam on shares, has rented and moved into thr Charles M 1r- gan place, owned by II. r. Morgan.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Rev William Y. Gilbert left on We'd nesday for conference. Prayer meeting and sunday school will be held next sunday morning as usual, but on ac- count Of the absence of the pastor there will be no service in tho evening.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The wife of Thomas Harmon, foreman of the calender room at the Rubber, who resides on Pine street, is very sick with chills and fever at her home.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The rehearsal for the musicale will take place on next Tuesday evening at the parlors of the Grand Central hotel. A full attendance is desired.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Miss Lucy May Wright, daughter of home to-day from her school duties at Taunton, Mass and will enjoy 10-day' s vacation with her parents and friends
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

It is reported that Hawleyville young lady will soon start for California and meet her husband to-be half way on the journey.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Liverpool clothing house." with Mor is
 Human as clerk. ' 'S '-'t5 -@
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The appropriation being exhausted, Miss Rose Dillon closed her school in the Half Way River district, last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
Gra1lt7S Fine

Mrs Abijah Patterson has many handsome plants at her home She is very fond ot flowers ana from time to time has gathered large number of handsome plants and most always during the winter season has an abundance Of blossoms.
 . Seymour Patterson, 90 years Of age, has been sufferer with hard cold.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The following list of letters were un- claimed in the Newtown postoffice or April 1: Hugh Higgins, F. T. Kirby
 U. J. Northrop, postmaster.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mrs James Taylor is spending confer. ence week with her daughters, Mrs Ezra Hall and Mrs John R. Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The public school in Berkshire has been undergoing some needed repairs, and the voters are now considering ways and means of payment.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mrs Dickey and family have been yis- itinC in Sandy Hook, but were to leave on Thursday for their future home, Passaic,s N, Y.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Miss Abbie II. Culling of New York and Mss Clara NJ, Heckscher of Brook lyn' are spending n few days at Snake Rock Farm.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
BETHLEHEM.
PERSONAL CHA

Mrs George Hoyt is on the sick list. Mrs NJ. E. Griswold has been quite sick with the humps the last two weeks.
 Mrs Rafus Ames is still very poorly. MT Dunbar is moving into Mrs Dorman's house.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

The public schools at Sandy Hook be- gan the summer term, Monday, with in- creased attendance in the two lower de- partments, the senior department re- maining about the same.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mir Gleason. a travelling salesman for a New Canaan firm, has been in Sandy Hook, this week, and put up with Mine Host Taylor during his stay.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mrs Cornell, who has been quite ill, i; c0nValeS cent.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Miss Jennie Beers, who is teaching in Wallingford, was at home for the Easter recess.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mrs E F Hawley entertained her noCher, Mrs MeMahonof New Milford, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mir and Mrs William F. Brennan of Sandy Hook are the happy parents of a daughter, born on Good Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Lawyer w. J. Beecher has captured the largest trout up to date, weighing a pound and one quarter.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Mir and Mrs Thomas J. Heating have taken up housekeeping at the Glen, in the home of the late Conrad Derlam.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06
A MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY.

Dea and Mrs Baldwin will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their marriage on Monday. April 9, and will receive their friends from 10 a. m. until p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

Miss Jennie E. Shepard visited rela tives in Danbury, last week.
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Mrs Mary K. Hughes, former resi- dent of Newtown, was in town, this week, calling on old friends and neigh bora