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The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
AT THE DEPOT POSTOFFICE.

The following are the addresses of two letters remaining unealled for at the Depot office Henry Root, Tadyj Rund- vatyk.
 Wilbur H. Kilbourn was sick, last week, and our postmaster had his hands full
 Several of the young people on Church hill attended the dancing party at Henry Camps in New Milford, on Thursday evening, last week.
 D. J. Wyant had the misfortune to lose valuable colt, last Sunday. While being driven near Richard Meagher's ed then fell to the ground It died soon after.
 While drawing ice from Kilborn's dam, l last week, H. T. Hickox drove onto the | ice near the mill, and as there were | several large cracks in it and it having been melted some by the recent thaw. it did not bear up, and the horses went down. After swimming for some 1( minutes, their heads being kept above water by the aid of ropes, they were hauled out backwards, wagon and all by attaching block and falls to the wagon l and pair of horses to the falls. It was a very close call for the horses, which were chilled through when landed or shore.
 I J. w. Brasie is recovering from al attack of the grip. l Frank c. Cole is in the store again af ter being ill few days.
 s. J. Adams has the grip.
 Miss Laura H. Whitehead is also sicl with the same ailment.
 Mrs Robert Black Is able to sit up i, after severe sickness.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Charles Bloss on Wednesday attended the wedding of his cousin, Ernest Fay Tor. Mir Bloss was the only family rep resentative from this place.
 Abner Allen reached the "Allendale'' farm in Iowa, January 19. Mrs Allen is at sanitarium in Chicago for treat ment.
 Mrs James Allen, who is patient at the same place, is much improved and hopes for permanent cure. James E. Ames is very sick with pneu-
 monia, and is attended by Dr French. There was unanimous vote taken to reject the gift of the late Harmon Bird, who gave in his will the sum of Sl00 provided they never hire minister who wears a moustache. The library association is having live 1 ly debates in connection with the month l ly meetings. Next Saturday evening
 there is to be meeting aside from th' usual meetings.
 Mrs Eleanor Mallory has returned tt
 her home in Bridgewater.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
THE ROAD BLOCKADED.

The snow storm on Monday and Tues day drifted the road badly, especially upon the hill, as the storm came first with a strong easterly wind veering around to the northwest, thus filling many roads full on both sides of the fences. Tuesday night the wind was out with full power, and paths made at sundown were unfindable next morning. But 'Lower street, on Church hill "got there" to the creamery with the milk.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
TOM HAMLET.

Charles Wedge, while ehopping wood on the F. Clark job, cut his foot in the in- step, which will detain him from work few days.
 Joseph Cheney struck broad axe in his knee the same day. Dr Richardson atte nded the wounded men.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Miss Miller of Hopewell Junction, N. r., was the guest of her sister, Mrs Owen Meehan of Hawleyville, last Sun- day, returning home on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The bargain sale of shoes at the store of the late c. F. Wells at Sandy Hook is still in progress, and now is the time tc secure footwear cheap.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
BETHLEHEM.
DEATH OF ROBERT HARVEY.

Robert Harvey of Nonnewaug dis trict, died, January P, age 69. His death was the result of complication of diseases. His widow has been poorly for some time but not considered dan gerous. MT Harvey leaves four sons, one of whom resides in Nome waug, one in Danbury and two are engaged in mer- chantile business in South Woodbury. The funeral service was conducted by Rev J. l.. R. Wychoff.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Martin Wentsch, who has been with Terrill, Betts & Co.,, has gone to Boston to purchase goods for his store, which he intends to open soon.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The Misses Hurley of Sandy Hook. with MT Blake and Mr Madigan, attend ed the funeral of Ex A Iderman Sheehan of Bridgeport, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The big snow storm gave Charles Hawley chance to bring out his new two-seated sleigh. It is daisy.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

MT and Mrs Lawrence Taylor have the sympathy of their many friends, in che loss of their little son, who died on Jan uary 20, aged six weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The choirs from Danbury are expected to attend the sociable at the Town hall, tonight, and will render some finc vocal selections.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
TO CALL REV MIR THRALL.

There is to be a church meeting, this week Thursday afternoon, to be follow ed by an Ecclesiastical meeting to take action upon inviting the Rev $. Brainard Thrall to become pastor.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Mrs George Martin of Bridgeport has been visiting her mother, Mrs James N. Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
DEATH OF MISS BUNNELL,

Miss Nellie Bunnell, who has had heart disease for some time, died on Tuesday, after long months of suffering.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

A dance was held at the home of John Nash on Wednesday night. About 20 couples were present.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The ice .ouse at the Newtown rail road station was filled, last week. with ice brought from Pittsfield. About 600 tons were housed.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Friday, February l, a good time is ex- pected at the Town hall. Girls, do not wait for the boys, All come and enjoy yourselves.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

A party of 2l from Danbury enjoyed supper and dance at Leonard's hotel on Wednesday night.
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Tine Newtown savings bank enjoyed ar increase of deposits during January, ex ceeding $3500.
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Mrs Grove has been suffering with a severe attack of the grip, but is decidedly better.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
HATTERT0WN.

Mr and Mrs J. H. Summers are to spend Sunday with relatives in New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The infant son of Mir and Mrs Charles B. Glover of Hanover has been quite sick.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
STEVENSON.

William O. French is on the sick list; also John Laughlin.
 Mrs Monterey Bryant and two of James
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Thomas Casey, who has been on the sick list for the past week, is able to be at work again.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

A daughter was born to MT and Mrs Clark on Wednesday. Mrs Clark is a daughter of Mrs Patrick Bradley.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Dr Kelly of New York visited at Mis-: Julia A. Murray's, this week.
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DEATH OF MRS CHARLES N. BEACH. sick for long time, died on Sunday, January 2S. The funeral was on We'd nesday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Lawyer Heaiy of Philadelphia called on Miss Helen Gatfney, last Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

broke through the ice and dislocated her ankle. She is unable to be around.
 Miss Minnie Wright has gone to Bristol to live with her uncle and aunt, MT and Mrs W. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

William Stone of Kent was in town last week, the guest of W. H. Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Misses Emma and c. Belle Bloom of Brooklyn are passing few days at Leonard's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

James F. Brennan, president of the C.. T. A. U., of New Haven, visited friends in town, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Remember the sociable in the Town hall, tonight.
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crease. Our superintendent short time ago requested the school to have week. ly paper for the children and that was done the paper is Every Sunday After noon," and the children like it, and re- gently he requested the school to have lesson cards for the small children and ordered collection tor that purpose and a fine collection of cards were obtained through the efforts of our librarian, Mrs George Couch. w. L. Birkins was apt pointed delegate to represent our church at the ordination to take place at Rox- bury, February }.
 Sunday evening Rev MT Evans held union services in our church and quite a fair audience was present, though not as large as it should have been. Mir Evans will continue to hold these meet ngs once month and next time it is hoped that more of our own people will be present.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
. .IsTRIcT OF VIEWPOINT. .ss.P Probate Court
 '

Estate of LEVI B. BOOTH. of New town. in said district, insolvent debtor
 The trustee on said estate having exhibited his administration account to this court tor allowance and prays this court for an order to pay dividends,
 oRDERED-That the 7th day of February, 1894, at two o'clock in the a5ternoon at the Probate office in Newtown be and the same is assigned tor a hearing on said account with said estate and this court directs the Trustee to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this order in some newspaper having 8 circulation in same district, and by posting like notice on the public slgn-post in the town of Newtown. M.J BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

MT and Mrs D. W. McNamara of Dan. bury visited friends in town, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Miss M. c. Joyce of Canaan substitu- ted at the Newtown station during the illness of Miss Hoyt.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

February blanket sale with the D. NJ. Read Co, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Turney French is keeping Joe Buzzer's horse for the winter.
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Miss Ethel Patterson is stay ing witt the family of Samuel Sharp.
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w. E. G-reen-

T OST, SPRAYED, OR STOLEN-From the IL premises ot F. D. Bradley, South Britain A small COW, one broken horn, brindle color Address F. D. BRA DLEY, South Britain, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02
BUSINESS IS BRISK.

bCoA1NE'oo 10 bANiSN" Business in town is quite brisk general ly with increased orders for hats over last Otrk's orders, and the number of shipments made by the different factories gladdened the hearts of the manufactur- CTS. as well as workmen, to say nothing of the eXplessmen. The Bethel Form ing Co. is running on full time and the prospect is bright in all lines.
 Mir and Mrs John P. Coltman were called to Medfield, Mass, Monday, by the death of Mir C0ltman's sister.
 A. W. Twss, the pharmacist, is re- modelling his store.
 Revival meetings in the Methodist and Congregational churches will continue through this week. Regular weekday night service in the Methodist church commence at o'clock. Other evenings 7.3O.
 The Eagle Guard will give closing ball next Monday evening, February 5. Many invitations have been sent out, and delightful entertainment is antic- pated.
 Frederick A. Brown of New York, has been visiting at Joseph Smiths.
 Miss Susie Pugsley and William Tay- Tor of Patterson, N. Y., were the guests of George H. Hawley, last week. Reports received from George $. Fair cbild, formerly Bethel correspondent for THE BEE, are to the effect that his health has been somewhat benefited by a visit to Brooklyn,N Y. He will probably en- ter hospital and receive thorough course of treatment.
 The Pat Rooney musical comedy cOm- pany will visit town, February 10.
 William Beard visited friends in Step- ney, last we k.
 Mrs William A. Gilbert has been out ot town for few days, being called away suddenly by tEe death of her sister in Hoboken, N. J., last Wednesday.
 Drs Frank Benedict of Seymour, and John Benedict of Waterbury, formerly of Bethel, visited their old home Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs Chapman
 The family of Cornelius Mckenzie moved to Washington, D. C., last week MT Mckenzie has opened a hat shop il 1 Washington and expects to make a sue. cess of it in spite of hard times, Wilson bill and other instructions. Frederick Mckenzie has also gone to Washington
 A new dry goods and general supply store has been opened in town. and g complete stock of goods is presented fo the public's inspection. The business. i; under the management of Mrs Hickocl and Mrs Knapp.
 A roll of greenbacks was picked up or the skating rink few days ago, but thi need not suggest to anyone the idea 0 sweeping the rink to look for more jus at present, as it is doubtful whether O not there would be bills enough found tt pay for taking away the snow.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

CONGREGATIONALIsT CALL A PASTOR
 The result of the meeting of the Con- gregational church and society on Mon | day evening was call extended to BeV | Mir Shaw.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Wheeler's family are complaining with
 the grip. Some of the roads in Newtown are im-
 passable on account of the huge drifts from the late storm.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Merchant R. H. Beers has been slight ly indiSposed with cold, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Mrs H. G. Sperry, Jr., of Calhan, Col, is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs John Hatch. Mir Hatch is on the gain, much to the relief of his friends.
 Mrs A. H. Ackley had the misfortune recently to fall and break one of the bones in her wrist and is consequently y laid up, but it $ fortunate that it was no WOrSe.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

RESTRICT of VIEWPOINT, ss. Probate Court, U February l, 1894
 Estate of VIM. STILLSON, late of New town, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator represents the Estate in- solvent, and pray the appointment Of Com missioners thereon.
 ORDERED-That Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of creditors of said Estate be appointed at the Probate Office in Newtown on the 7th day of February, lS94, at o'clock in the afternoon; of which all persons in interest will take notice, and ap pear, ii they see cause, and be heard thereon
 M J. BRADLEY. Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS-Havi been ap
 1N pointed 10 succeed the late George H. Bots
 ford as Tax Collector for the town of Sewtown
 hereby give notice that am prepared to re
 ceive all unpaid Taxes now due and will mee
 all persons at the brick building every Satur
 day from to o'clock D. m- until April l, 1894 to receive the same-
 All Taxes remaining unpaid after that date will positively be collected by law with Charges ROBERT 4. CLARK, Collector. Newtown, January l, 1894. NOTICE-An who are indebted to the estate lN of Chas- F. Wells will please make imme-
 diate payment to the undersigned or 10 Miss Susie F. Carroll, Sandy Hook, Conn.,, who is empowered to receipt for the same. J. E. | MADIGAN, Administrator, 602 \. Main street, Waterbury, Conn.,
 HAY FOR sALE-Apply to CHARLES HAw- u LEY, Sandy Hook, Conn. FoR SALE-Several tons of Hay belonging | | to the estate of the late George H. Bots | ford. Inquire Of MRS GEORGE H. BOTS FORD, Botsford, or D. J. BOTSFORD, Admin | istrator, Trumbull, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Miss Mamie Keane of Danbury spent
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

a few days with her cousin, Miss Mary E. Casey.
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OF BLOOMFIELD s. Probate

NOTICE-An persons indebted to the estate lt of E. Morris Botsford, are requested to set tie their accounts without delay. JEROME
 IIrnSlN Ir,lSt nn
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE-In
 Y Southbury, by order of the court. The
 well known Wakelee Foundry and blow shop
 in Southbury, one half mile from railroad sta- ton, consisting of two dwelling houses, toun-
 dry buildings and blow shops, with barn,
 sheds, and all the appliances tor carrying on the business ot an iron foundry and manufac- turing of blows. Power either from water or steam; the engine nearly new. Said proper ty will be sold as whole, or in parts, to suit customers. Inquire of H. B. South bury, or REUBEN PIERCE, Administrator, South Britain.
 South Britain, January IS, 1891.
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JTOUSE TO RENT-Near wakeley's pond.
 f1 Enquire ot GEORGE s. TURNER, Stepney Depot, Conn.
 ITO RENT-For one to three years-Fine house, | barn and 20 acres of land in Roxbury Cen ter Inquire of DIR PONS, Roxbury. Conn., GOOD DPORKFR-Weighing about 225 pounds, 1 (J for sale next week. C. B. JOHNSON. NOR SALE-A large work Horse. Address II F. D. BRADLEY, South Britain, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

The following are the addresses of two letters remaining unealled for at the Depot office: Henry Root, Tadyj Rund- vatyk.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

Wilbur H. Kilbourn was sick, last week, and our postmaster had his hands full.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

DISTRICT OF BROOkFIELD Probate U Court January Is, 1894.
 Estate ot JAMES BLACKMAS, late of Brookfield, in said district, deceased The Court of Probate for the District ot Brookfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors ot said estate to exhibit their clai ms for settle counts, properly attested within said time, l will be debarred a recovery. All persons in
 debted to said estate are requested to make | immediate payment to JAMES l.. BLACK
 1 MAN, Executor.
The Newtown bee., 1894-02-02

MT and Mrs John r. Coltman were called to Medfield, Mass, Monday, by the death of Mir COltman's sister.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-04-07
LOVES LINK.

A sad procession sought the church at
noon of day,
A weeping girl along the winding summer
way
Followed the slow-borne bier where mute
her lover lay.
Adown that fowered path there came "A
bridal band,
The radiant wife stepped proudly, strong
of heart, and grand
With all the solemn JOY of Loves still
wonderland.
White -garmented, like day dawned clear
with cloudless skiesi
Dark -robed, like night o'ercast that sees
no stars arise!
They met, they paused, they look into
each others eyes.
And then, for swift and sweet is loves
converging tide,
Behold. the fair young wife wept as she
turned aside
The hopeless girl who wept smiled on the
new made bride.
-[Agnes Lee, in Donahoe's Magazine
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-04-07
pired for Compsniorship.

A romantic story comes to us from
the good town of Sidney. 1t says
that an elderly widower called upon
n friend there recently. and, in the
course OF the conversation. confided
10 him that he was very lonely. His
children had grown up and gone. and
he felt the need OF companionship.
The friend was equal 10 the emer-
gency. He told the disconsolate
widower Of an excellent lady,
widow. his wife's sister, who would
be just the person Of all TO cheer up
his home and make life really worth
living. He ended by writing an in
vitation 20 his sister-in-law TO come
and visit at his home. and sent his
friend TO Waterville with IL. They
drove back together. and on the way
entered into marriage engagement.
The wedding is expected soon.-
Augusta Me- Journal.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-04-07
A River at the Bottom, Of His Well.

While digging a well on the farm
of John Walters. near Hartline.
Douglas county, Wash, the work.
men at n depth of seventy-six feet
detected hollow, answering sound
To the blows of the pick. Tapping
the side Of the wall. they broke into
n cavern, with a good-sized stream of
water flowing along its bed. They
entered the space for ten or twelve
feet, but declined to explore the sub
tcrrauean hall any further. The
stream was easily diverted into the
well, and Mr.. Walters will have an in
exhaustible supply of pure running
water. The course Of the stream
was not parallel with the rayine in
which the well was being sunk. but
crossed il at almost right angles. -
Morning oregonian.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-04-07
TIM eucTOo.
Interesting Facts About . Famous
African City.

The famous city of Timbuctoo oc-
cupies a position Of the highest com
mercial importance on the great
northwestern bend Of the Niger in
Africa. 1t stands only few feet
above the level Of the river, and at a
distance Of about six miles from it's
principal branch. 1t is triangular in
shape, from two and half to three
miles in circumference, and at pres
ent without walls. though in former
times il covered much greater area
and was defended by walls. 1t is laid
out mostly in straight, but partly in
winding streets, of hard sand and
gravel, and having sort Of gutter in
the middle.
There are three chief squares,
about thousand clay houses-some
low and unseemly and others rising
to two stories and exhibiting archi-
tectural adornment-and about two
hundred huts of mating. In the
north of the city is the mosque Of
Sankore. an edifice Of great grandeur
and which imparts an imposing char
acter TO the whole district in which
it stands. The other chief buildings
are the Great Mosque, an immense
edifice of stately appearance, and
few smaller ones. The climate is not
considered very healthy.
Timbuctoo is not manufacturing
town, almost the whole life OF the
city being based upon foreign COM
merce. There are three great high
ways for this commerce--dOwn the
river from the southwest, and by two
roads from the north, from Morocco
and from Ghadames respectively. OF
this commerce, gold which arrives
here chiefly in the form of rings, is
the staple and the amount which
the city exports is set down at about
500. 600 yearly. Salt and the kola-
nut. which is used in the place of
coffee are also largely imported and
re-exported. as are also tobacco and
dates. Rice and corn are brought
from Sansanding. English munufac-
lures consisting of red cloth, sashes,
looking-glasses. cutlery and calico
arrive from the north and northwest.
The fixed population Of the town is
only about 1900, but during the
trading season-which lasts from
November TO January, when the nu-
merous caravans come from Morocco
and Ghadames tomeet the merchants
who descend from the Upper Niger
this number is increased b. from
5000 to 10000.