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The Newtown bee., 1894-06-22

It was decided to hold an examination for teachers the last Saturday in July. A resolution was introduced by Rev O. o. Wright, and unanimously adopted, that $l0 be appropriated to each school which is entitled to $l0 from the state, and $5 to each school entitled to this amount from the state, in accordance with the provision of Chapter 10 Of the laws relating to schools, concerning libraries and philosophical apparatus.
 It was voted to withhold the appropri- ation of Hanover district till their school building is properly repaired.
 At the annual meeting of the Sandy Hook school district, last Friday night, Thomas J. Bradley, Somers ID. Croff'utt and Edward Troy were reelected as con- mitteemen. It was voted to retain the present efficient board of teachers. A special meeting will be held later on to take action on repairing the school build ing.
 Henry Jordan was elected committed man for the Half Way River district, at it's meeting on Saturday night, and the choice of teacher was left with him.
 Zoar district held its meeting on Sat- urday night and elected these officers Clerk, Patrick Bradley; committeeman, John F. Keating; treasurer, Patrick Keating. Miss Mary A. Bradley was elected as teacher.
 The Walnut sTree Hill school district will have it's school meeting son Monday night.
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SHILOH,

We hate to complain, don't like to ac knowledge that Newtown Gas we'll as some other negligent towns) will allow contractors who pretend" to work roads to leave loose stones as nuisance for months to come. Some towns employ man to rake out the stone. Better ban- ish the present system, or ''banish all but Jack Falstaff.''
 Homer G. Clark had ssset back" Monday morning. While at Stevenson train caused one horse to turn his head toward the wagon and unlocked one trace. Mir Clark jumped out, but not soon enough to catch hold of the lines or brides, the horse so quickly turned back, and then went fl 1ying toward Zoar Bridge. Some men at work on the road gave them free passage. The horses in trying to turn towards Loveland's wedged into the hemlocks and stopped. The wagon kept upright while on this lightning-like jour- ney. The meat was we'll scattered from the hooks, the money box thrown out and no one knows how much was lost. But MT Clark came home little lame in body and mind and guessed the damage ''about dollar!'
 The canker worm singed the apple trees here somewhat, but the trees are not bearing much and will have time to recuperate for apples and worms, next l spring.
 i The hay is fit to cut when June grass and daisies are plenty, but many will wait and exclaim as usual, ssI wish I had begun before.'' Business is brisk over | here nd we wish those tout of work would buy an acre or two of land, cut
 brush, build fences, improve the country and not pray Congress to build poor
 houses furnished with sporterhouse steak and champagne for all out of work, all
 that don't want to work and all that de-
 sire protection from any expense what ever" How happy and lazy we all could
 be if Uncle Sam could lift himself with 1 his own boot straps.
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LYONS PLAIN.

Rev Alexander Hamilton, chaplain of the Sons of the Revolution, and chair man of the committee of three, consist ing of Jessup Wakeman of Southport, MT Vessels of Litchtield and MT Hamil- ton, will go to Danbury on Wednesday,, the 10th. At Taylor's opera house the high school closing exercises will be held. At that time the committee will present c. W. Osmond of Danbury, a silver medal for the best original essay on st'Fhe causes that led to the war of the Revolution," given by the board of managers of the Sons of the Revolution.
 Miss Vesta T. Fanton invited Mrs Phebe 4. Fanton to go to ride with her in new carriage on Sunday evening. a recent purchase from k. N. Sipperly of
 WestporE.
 The entertainment held, last week, was a success both socially and financial ly; $40 was the sum cleared of expenses.
 Many thanks are due Mrs Maureie White and her aids.
 l.. R. Hoyt started for the West on
 Tuesday. He will probably go as far as the "Blue Hills" in Colorado. Miss Bessie Hamilton is visiting her grandparents, Mir and Mrs William Livermore in Stamford. Mrs David W. Sherwood, who died and was buried iE Bridgeport. last week,
 was daughter of the late Handford l Nichols of this place, and aunt of H. H. l Nichols.
 Ambert J. Kellogg, travelling salesman l for the Surence company, spent Sunday l at home.
 Miss Vesta T. Fanton spent Thursday of last week at the residence of her aunts
 Mrs A. M. Bartram, Black Rock. Thursday was the 1l7th anniversary
 1.-the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the emblem of this republic. The
 handsome silk flag belonging to the town vas draped over the doors of Emmanuel l church..
 Clifford Patehen of this place was one I of the contestants at the wheel race on Saturday in Norwalk. He stood 10th and won silver ink stand, this making the second prize he has won in a short time. It is said practice makes perfect. |Clifford rides 10 miles each day, to and from his work in Westport. His bicycle
 weighs 21 pounds.
 I Miss vestie T. Fanton will spend
 Tuesday in Bridgeport.
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GREENS FARMS.

A strawberry and ice cream festival com bined with missionary tea, was held at the church parIors on Wednesday evening at 6.30 An interesting program of music and other literary items was well carried out. The pro, ceeds will be devoted to detray the salary 4o1 women Bible readers supported by the socie ty.
 Miss Susie Barton has been spending a few days with Miss Alice Jennings.
 Mir Sipperly has finished drilling an artesian " ell tor. Mrs k. P. Smith. It is 6l feet deep and furnishes fine supply of water.
 Clifford Elwood rides a new Crescent
 All the crops ot Moses Sherwood sustained heavy damages from the recent hail storm A field of choice strawberries was completely destroyed. Many other farmers are suffering from more or less-damages.
 John Fairchild has the contract for building E. J. Taylor's new greenhouseI
 MT Martin entertained a number from New York on Sunday. Among the guests were Mi Lambert, of Bridgeport, Mir Rindbaugh and Mrs ogden of New York. EEA
 Miss Watkins is spending the summer with Miss Libbie Beers.
 Charles Dobbs and family are spending the summer with Miss Annie Harris.
 Prot A J. Wakeman of Yale sailed for Ger
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day morning. He was healthy, promis- ing boy just coming up into young manhood, and was much respected by all who knew him. A few weeks since he hurt his knee on a nail. Every precau- tion supposed to be necessary for such an injury was taken, and iT was thought that there could be no further trouble. But nerve had been injured and he was soon taken with lock-jaw and was be- yond reach of medical assistance. It was oRly question of time and endur- ance. Conscious almost to the last, he bore his great suffering like little hero, and gave evidence of Christian faith and experience scarcely ever witnessed in one so young. He was a faithful member of the Sunday school and Junior Endeavor society and will be greatly
 missed. The funeral services were held from the house, Thursday at p. III.
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DoDGIEGTowN AND VICINITY.

Mrs J. F. Barnum has entertained friends from Bridgeport.
 The Flat Swamp school district held their school meeting, Wednesday night, June 13. A. G. Nash was appointed committee, $. s. Scudder treasurer, l. B. Goodsell, school clerk. They also voted to repair the school house and other out buildings.
 Miss Susie Andrews spent Sunday with her cousin, N. J. Nash.
 l.. Durant spent two days at Peach Lake in New York state.
 Miss Ball and Miss Whitehead spent a few days at Mrs Barnum's.
 MT and Mrs B. Crane and MT and Mrs I. Andrews and son spent Sunday with their parents, MT and Mrs George Crane
 E. Adams spent Sunday with his moth er in Zoar.
 Miss Nellie Nash is on the sick list.
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All members of the choral association and other singers who are willing to as- sist, are requested to meet at the Acad emy, Tuesday evening, Jane 26, at s o'clock, for the purpose of rehearsing music to be sung at the coming Fourth of July celebration. Those having cop ies of keller's American Hymn and the School Singer please bring them.-[C. $. Platt and William B. Banker, music cOm- mittee.
 The committee of arrangements wish to have good number of mounted men as division of the parade, July 4, and to act as escort for the governor and other guests. Those who can and ~ould like to act as such mounted escort are re- quested to, as soon as convenient, send their names or report in person to W. B. Sniffen, marshall.
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FAIRFIELD.

Several of the cottagers on the beach are trying the breezes for a few days Judge Hall entertained several gentle men friends at his new cottage, this week, among them Rev Mir Fullerton.
 MT Barnum and friends were at his cottage over Sunday.
 Wishing their patrons to have every comfort possible, the Fairfield Beach company have, at an expense Of several thousand dollars. built handsome pavil- ion on .the beach which they intend to open on the 25th, ard on that day they ask an inspection of the same. It is their intention to offer the public advantages not found on any other beach on the sound, reserving no expense to accom- plish the same.
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HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

The strawberry crop is very heavy and of fine quality.
 Miss Susie Beardsley is having handsome new mantle put into the sitting room and IS otherwise decorating her house.
 MT and Mrs Robert Latin are expected al George Bidwell'5 for weeks stay soon.
 Charles DimOn has returned from the South and will remain at his home until fall. His health is quite improved.
 MT and Mrs l. D. Drew drove from this place to their home in Meriden, last Monday
 Miss Lucy Bryantis rustcating at Highland Lawn tor two weeks.
 Rev MT Jones gave good sermon, Sunday from the text, "Be not slothful in business. ..Serving the lord in spirit and in truth" Al though the heat was intense it would be hard to find a cooler spot than the little church on a hot day. ". F. Hilton will be with us agaln, Sunday. and it is thought best to close after the first Sunday in July tor the month to re pair the church and put in the new windows.
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THEY WILL VOTE.

The first women in town to take ad- vantage of the law giving the power to women to vote on school matters, appear ed before Town Clerk Houlihans Monday, and qualified. They register from Pales- tine district and their names are Mrs Jane Botsford, Elsie Pursis Botsford, Novella Thorpe Northrop and Nancy Elosia Goodseil.
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church was prettily decorated by the commit tee ill charge. A large audience was present.
 Ferris Baldwin (colOred) and Mary Nichols (white) were arrested Saturday by Constable Osborne and tried before Justice Blakeman. In default ot 5000 bonds, they were taken to Bridgeport jail to await the action of the criminal court in September.
 Mrs C. M- Abbott has so far recovered, as to be able to visit her sister, Mrs Charles J. Hyatt, of Norwalk.
 School in District No. 10 closes Friday.
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WOLF PITS.
LONG HILL.

THE SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS
 The estimate of.appropriations for the school districts in the town of Trumbull, for the ensuing year, as made at meeting of the joint board Of school visitors and selectmen on June 19, 1894, is as follows ]. Tashua $330, Long Hill $510, Chestnut Hill $355, White Plains $40, Daniels Farms $320, Nichols $455. The ap- preparations are in the aggregate some- what less than for last year, notwith- standing the increased appropriation by the town. This fact is accounted for by the necessary reservation of much larger sum than usual from the available funds, to meet the expense of the joint districts.
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GOOD HILL AND BRADLEYvILLE
DEATH OF SAMUEL LOCKWOOD.

DEATH OF SAMUEL LOCKWOOD.
 Samuel Lockwood died of infiammatOry rheumatism, last week. For the last 10 years he had not been able to leave the house.
 At the annual school meeting, held June l5. E. Fitch was elected committee, Edward c. Jauncey, clerk and collector, and G. w. Brad ley treasurer. School closes this week Wednesday.
 Mrs H. N. Adams has returned from ex- tended visit in New Jersey. Miss M. lice Gn1ick, who has been teach
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EASTON.
SPORT HILL,

 l. Seeley has added an awning to his side porch, the south side of the house. The young ladies are busy at their Columbian drill and are going to give good entertamment.
 l.. Seeley commenced having the 18th and finds his hay heavy.
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A. HI. McM MAHON.
Stoves, Ranges, Plumbing and Hot Wa ter Heating,

ter Heating,
 NEW MILFORD, CONN.
 Estimates furnished and work guaranteed. l may be a little one side, but give me a chance to estimate on your job and you will find me inside with the figures. Best of refer ences can be given on all kinds and classes of work. We need your dollars---you need our goods, and we can give you big values. HOT WATER HEATING is my hobby but at plumb ing l defy competition. A. H. MCMAHON. New Milford, Conn.
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Talk of the Town.
VARIOUS SCHOOL TOPICS.
THE ANIMAL APPROPRIATIONS.

THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS.
 The annual meeting of the board of school visitors and the selectmen for passing upon the appropriations for the several districts was held on Tuesday night at the Brick building. There was full attendance. The appropriations
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Mir and Mrs Howard Hawkins, (nee Agnes Burroughs of Seymour are re- ioicing over the advent of son, born on Monday morning.
 Mrs Ethel Merwin is enjoying visit with friends in Waterbury.
 Miss L0ttie Freeman, of Green street, has learned to ride her new wheel. It is Hartford.
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NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.
 On Monday, two of the telegraph operators. w. J. Harrington and w. E Skalkop, had a very narrow escape from drowning. They were in boat of Nelch's pond and suddenly both men were in the water. Their screams for help were heard by Edward Wilcox. who with his brother Clayton, quickly start ed in his boat for the men. Both men were almost exhausted when taken from the water, one being unconscious They had been in the water over an hour when rescued
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THE BLOOD is the source ol
 health. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla to keepit pure and rich. Be sure to get HOODS sARsAPARILLA.
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George Botsford is making added i'm provements to his already attractive home, by removing the fence in front oi his house.
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5. A. Blackman of Hawleyville has been at Fairfield, this week, getting his cottage in readiness for the summer.
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Cards are out announcing the intended marriage of John T. Sheehan and Miss Annie, daughter of William O'Hayer. The ceremony will occur at St Stephens church, Brookfield, at p. m., Wednes- day, June 27.
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WESTPORT.
ASPETUCK.

Mrs H. B. Bradley and daughter spent Sunday in New Haven.
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The Sunday school Of the Methodist church ing, in obseTvance Of ChiIdlen' s day. The
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Married, on Tuesday, June 19. at Ma maroneck, N. Y., by Rev l.. M. Van Bok- kelen, Mrs Carrie Gately Beers, daugh-
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Fifth Sunday after Trinity 9.30 a. m., Holy Communion; 10.30 8. m., morning prayer; Sunday school after morning service.
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Hobart Fairchild is building new pi house for Mrs George Botsford.
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many on saturday to study and attend lee lures on chemistry at Leipsic. He will be ab sent two months.
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TRUMBULL.

George Booth, son of Isaac Booth, died It his home in White Plains, Tnes-
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MILFORD.

ing the past year in Chatham, NJ, clos ed her school and returned home, Monday
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harIes e. Morris Of New Haven

Miss Jalia Warner takes her milk t6 the creamery at StepneY Depot.
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MT and Mrs Frank Ives and daughter visited in New Milford, last week.
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Rev MT Lutz and Robert Sinclair of Monroe were in town, this week.
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In Fairfield County.
BETHEL.

PLUMTREES CHILDREN HAPPY.
 The Plumtrees Sunday school ice cream and strawberry festival was held in Nell son Taylor's orchard on Thursday even- ing. A good number was present and it was a social and financial success. John Eckart and family furnished the music for the occasion. The cool weather was drawback in some respects. Eating ice cream brought on chill among the chii- dren. Superintendent Stuart Kyle wise ly suggested game of tag to warm up the young blood. The medicine was good and timely and the dose thoroughly taken by the children and young people. Several of the old people thought it would do them good and they seemed to enjoy the run, which afforded much mer- riment for all present. May we so enjoy these social events with our neighbors and friends, children and grandchildren, that our example in life will be for their everlasting good.
 The little berry pickers are reaping quite harvest on Judd Brothers farm. Their fine large strawberries fill basket in few minutes. Fritz Eekert filled 37 baskets before noon at Pc per basket and nicely done.
 H. H. Baird had three moving ma- chimes in his field on trial, the Deering, Buckeye and Mccormick. Each exhibi- tor claims superiority of work. Quite d number of persons were present and a good deal of interest was taken in the matter.
 | R. 5. Foster and wife of Danbury ex- pect to move to this place and make their home with R. D. Hull. Mr Hull has put | in a line of shoes in connection with his harness business.
 l WOLF PITS. l Mrs H. B. Wheeler of Weston has
 been with Mrs Arthur Mead. | W. H.. Platt has sold his colt to a party in Bridgeport.
 l Mrs Seeber of Mt Vernon, N. Y, has been with her son.
 The school closed, this week. Miss
 Whitehead has taught for the last year and taught good school. It is hoped
 that the board will hire her another year.
 MT Hatch and daughter of New Fair. field spent Sunday with w. F. Hoyt. William Wood has been home the last
 week from his work in York State.
 Mrs Hannah has conducted Sunday lschool at her home for three or foul Sundays. Next Sunday they will meet at o'clock
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Seventeen Competitors
Harvest Machine Manufacturers) received 2o
 awards and medals. ofthese
Deering Secured Is,
 MacCOrmick 6.

have said every year that the Dsering stood first this proves 1t. MacCormick is good sec ond and the two make an invincible pair behind whose front fear no rival. They lead on ball bearings have abandoned babbitt bearing and use brass; are the equal of any machinery in ma tsrial etc. The draft is light and the giant cuts run as easily as any ordinary size.
 also sell reapers and binders of both makes and three styles of rakes that will rake any grass, however green.
 Let me furnish and put up for you Myers Hay Fork. You will find them the greatest help you can get in having.
 Don't forget that still sell W Wagons, Carriages, ste, and the best of hand-sewed Leather Harness nd the Deerfsld Steel Harness.
 also have fine line of Farm Tools, Flows, Harrows, five kinds of Walking or Riding Culti- yators, weeders, [save lots of work and don't in. jure the plants at alb, and lots of others that haven't space to mention.
 Keep in your mind the fact that sipperley is the man to call on if you want a good supply of water. Artesian water is purei you know.
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Miss Etta Hull closed her school in Huntingtown, last week, with speaking, recitations, etc.
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FOURTH OF JULY NOTES.

ter of D. c. Gately, to William Samue Johnson.
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spending few days with E. J. Morris of Zoar.
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WALTER A. WOOD MOWI1Ia AN
77'c MACHINE COMPANY.

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retail the Walter Wood machines and carry right stock We sold 40 mowers last and 29 akes We expect contemplating buying machine but the best and will surely buy the 94 catalogue send address and will mail you Full line of repairs hand
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