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The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
NEW YORK CITY MERCHANT.
HOW HIS LIFE WAS sAvED.-FRoM THE
 NEW YORK CITY CATHOLIC NEWS,

HOW HIS LIFE WAS SAVED. FROM THE
 NEW YORK CITY CATHOLIC NEWS. ! No one would think to look at Richard
 B. Brown, commission merchant, o1 | No. 306 Washington streer, New York City, that for six weeks he had suffered | in agony in his bed and that physicians had said it was impossible for him to re- gain his health.
 But now he is back in his office, vigor- oas and hearty. He regards Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the savior of his life. Mir Browns story is remarkable.
 s'For several years," said MT Brown to reporter the other day. II suffered from inflammation and Liberation of the bladder, most stubborn disease. My family physician was unable to relieve me. At the advice of friends consulted specialists, and they all failed to do me any good. All this time I was growing worse, and at last I was compelled to take to my bed.
 My mother -in-law had heard of Dr Kennedv's Favorite Remedy. and she asked me to give it q trial had been confined to my bed for five weeks and l admit that I didn't think there was much chance of getting out of it. We'll, tried Favorite Remedy. There seemed to be change that surprised me. In week l was able to get out of bed and go around the house, and in short time recov- cred completely. To-day I'm as we'll as ever and what's better yet feel that l am permanently cured. can work six teen hours day now, and not be broken up bit. To pr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is all the credit due.''
 Favorite Remedy ranks, with the med ical profession, as the most perfect of all blood and nerve medicines. It restores the liver to healthy condition, and cures the worst cases of constipation. It is a certain cure for all diseases pecu- liar to females, and affords great pro- tection from attacks that originates in change of life. It cures scrofula, salt rheum. rheumatism. dyspepsia, all kid ney, bladder and urinary diseases, gray el, diabetes ard Bright's disease.
 In this last disease it has cured where all else failed. Any druggist can sup ply it.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
A POPULAR LECTURE.

Miss Elizabeth U. Yates of Maine will lecture in the Town hall, next Tuesday evening, March 5. The subject of the lecture will be "As It Was" It is of an historical nature, comparing this country 100 years ago with the present time, and Is one of her most popular lectures. There will be but one price of admission, 20 cents. Miss Yates comes here under the auspices of Pohtatuck Grange. She gave two lectures here last winter upon "Fsshionable Thinking and "China and the Chinese" both of which were very interesting. The lecture will commence at 8 o'clock; doors open at 2,
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
In Fairfield County.
BRIDGEPORT.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

I have decided to remove my business from l1S Fairfield avenue to Main street. on or about June 1, and intend to deal only in diamonds, iewelry and watches, and do watch repairing, je~elry repair ing and engraving. l want to sell of everything previous to that time and in order to do so shall offer extraordinary inducements, no one can afford to miss this sale. Discounts from 10 to p per cent will be given. Remember am not going out of business but simply wish to turn my goods into cash and move into a
 better location where I can serve my friends to better advantage with only the finest goods at the right prices.
 have fine stock to select from and nothing will be reserved, all will go re- gardless of cost. Yours Respectfully, [John H. Reid, 11S Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
 GEM RINK AT BRIDGEPORT DESTROYED, A large wooden structure on Lumber street, known as the Gem Rink, was de- stroyed by fire, Tuesday night. The White Lily Circle held a masquerade | ball that evening. Many booths, with their exhibits, had been left in the build K. Tuesday night, while the crowd was gathering for the masquerade, fire started in booth pr0fusely trimmed | with bunting. The persons in the build l ing attempted to put out the flames, but
 the building filled with smoke 80 rapidly that many women escaped to the oper
 air with difficulty. No one was serious lily injured. It is claimed that the fir, !! was caused by an electric light wire
 Loss, $4,000. Rhe Shoninger company piano dealers, and Manwaring dealer il I bicycles, who had property in the booth are the heaviest losers.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
WASHINGTON.

MT Foulois has had fine trade in stoves and heaters during the past fall and winter. He still has good stock on hand, and can accommodate almost any demand in his line. MT Foulois is doing the plumbing on the Church house.
 Washington has lost none of it's popu- larity as resort for city people, judg- ing by the applications already coming in for board.
 F. |. Forbes is building on an addition to his house.
 w. A. Watts has sued MT Wells, the market man, for $100, on account of the bill for putting in the ice.
 MT Neergard, who is staying at Mrs Fannie Rrinsmade's, this winter, has been in New York for few days, this week.
 Edsnn E. Seelev has been on trip to Hartford and Bridgeport, this week. E. E. Seelev expects soon to begin
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
NOTES FROM THE CREAMERY.

The creamery building is nearly roofed and covered. It is to be quite an impos- ing structure and an ornament to our village. The building committee has spared no pains to make it substantial and neat. MT Sage has been busy for nearly week with gang of men and teams putting up ice, and has secured over 160 tons.
 It is expected that the creamery will begin to receive milk on April or little earlier. If your herd is accepted doD't fai, to buy another COW every time you see good one. Rich milkers, especially those coming in during July and August, will pay you well.
 Dea and Mrs Hoytreturned, last week from prolonged sojourn in New Haven Mrs Elizabeth Baldwin of New Haver passed few days here, last week. Miss Bessie Mitchell has visited New Haven friends.
 A whist party took place, Friday even ] ing last, at the home of Mrs s. l.. Pierce 1 Mr and Mrs 0. LeRoy Mitchell charm l lingly entertained the South Britain whis
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
R. H. BEERS & co.

ne shoots to kill. Burglars steer clear of WaterJoWn.
 Dr VarTiell's horse broke away from him, last week, overturned the sleigh, breaking a shaft.
 Madam Barakat gave an interesting tecrure of an hour and half durationat at
 he Methndi~t church. last Sunday even tng. She is an eloquent speaker and many who heard her aid she was the best talker of her sex they ever heard and would like an opportunity Go hear her again.
 The Hospital Aid society, an organiza ion recently sprung into existence, held pleasant entertainBent at the Pythian aall on the evening of Washington's birthday. After the entertainment dancing was the order of the day. The school children of the Center dis rict gave their Washington's birthday entertainment at the Town hall on the evening of February p at 6.30 o'clock. The hall was crowded and standing room only was advertised fully half an hour before starting The children did their parts in a creditable manner and showed the care and training of many | weeks of our able corps of teachers. l The proceeds were used to buy needed appliances for the school. The regular monthly meeting of the ! Watertown fire department will be held at the Town hall, Tuesday evening, l March 5, at o'clock. Each member of the department is earnestly requested to be present.
 ] Last Thursday evening, Columbus
 lodge, No 12, k. of F., worked the first and third rank on two candidates. Last Tuesday evening the Citizens l Ccrnet band gave concert in Wood. bury and scored big success. Last Wednesday being Ash Wednes. day, services were held in the Episcopal and Catholic churches.
 Quite a number of the men of Christ church parish drove to Waterbury. last Sunday afternoon, to hear Father Hunt ington, the eloquent preacher of ths
 order of the Holy Cross, at Trinity church.
 Charles Hudson has been appointed l janitor of Pythian hall.
 MT and Mrs L. A Merwin are quit, sick from ar attack of the grip.
 The Evening Star Society held a so
 ciahle at the parish rooms, last Monda, tevening.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
Litobfeld { ounty News,
WATERFOWL.
DEATH OF SAMUEL L. DAYTON.

Samuel L. Dayten, aged 59 years, died Thursday morning, February 2l. Mr Dayton has been in failing health for number of years. About two months ago he had an attack of kidney trouble. followed by pleurisy, which later devel oped into pneumonia, ending his life. He was received into membership in the Congregational church in 1858, and was made deacon in 1872, which office he held for 20 years. In political life MI Dayton served as town treasurer and on the board of relief. At the time ot his death directer in the Waterbury national bank. He was man whose ssword was as good as his oath" and oi sound judgement. He was universally esteemed and respected and in his death 1 the town mourns the loss of an honest and upright citizen. The funeral was held from his late residence to the Con-
 gregational church, Sunday afternoon al 30 o'clock. Rev Robert Pegrum
 assisted by the Rev I. B Smith, : fficiated
 The pail bearers were Frank 0 Peck | Burton H. Mattoon, Charles B. Mattoor
 James Black, George Harper, and Jame-
 Skilton. Interment in Evergreen Gene | tery.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

at 595 DeKalb avenue, Brooklyn, N. r.,
 Wednesday evening, February 20, when Miss Lottie J., daughter of MT and Mrs Lorenzo B. Sage, was married to Vernon M. Gurnee, Rev Herbert Hutchins per forming the ceremony. The bride was attired in handsome gown of white silk. After the ceremony the wedding guests, numbering about 40, sat down to a we'd ding supper consisting of all the delica- cies of the season. The presents were very numerous and of value. The newly welded couple go to housekeeping at once in house already furnished in Court Place, Brooklyn. Mrs Gurnee, ,uee Miss Lottie Sage, has many friends in Newtown who join in wishing MT and Mrs Gurnee many years of welded life.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
MISS LENN oN-MR COLES.

A wedding ceremony of interest tt
 many Newtown friends was that whicf occurred at the church of the Sacred
 Heart at Bridgeport on last Tuesday
 morning at 10.30 o'clock,s when Miss
 Margaret E daughter of Mrs Bridget
 Lennon, was united in marriage to Joseph Coles, with a nuptial high mass, Rev James c. O'Brien being the celebrant. The church was filled with large as- semblage of relatives and friends. Miss Nellie Lennon, sister of tie bride, was the maid of honor and the best man was James Coles of Danbury, brother of the groom. The ushers were John and Patrick Lennon, two brothers of the bride and Thomas F. Hearn and Thomas F. McGuinness of New Haven. A we'd ding breakfast and reception followed at the home of the brides mother, and MT and Mrs Coles left on the 7 30 train for wedding journey which will include several Southern cities. MT and Mrs Coles were the recipients of many hand- some and valuable wedding gifts. Both MT and Mrs Coles were natives of New to VII and a host of friends here wish them a life of welded happiness. A large number of friends from Newtown were in attendance at the wedding ceremony and reception.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

A concern which has gained the repu tation of being one of the most reliable as we'll as one of the most enterprisipg in this section of the state, is Anderso, 6 Mead, and they conduct the only req estate office in East Bridgeport. Their operations are rapidly extending as our residents become more generally conver- sant with the advantages they have 10 offer. Both gentlemen are thoroughly posted in all pertaining to real estate and insurance matters. They spare no efforts to serve their customers in SD faithful manner that relations are made permanent which would otherwise be quickly dissolved. They make per. l sonal inspection in the care of the es- tates Loan money on improved pro- perty, buy or exchange. They will he pleased to see you at their office, No 277 East Main street, between the hours I s to 5 30 ard to 9 p. m. Telephone call 454-2.
 Miss Mary Taylor, who has been seri ously ill with pneumonia, is convales cent.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
ROXEURY-

w. and H. Bronson have fine line of Roxbury blows and scrapers, as well as the Southbury blows, ready for market. They have about 200 blows in the works, They turn out about five blows per day on an average.
 c. W. Ford has new horse purchased of his brother of Woodbury.
 MT and Mrs Charles Minor are down with the grip.
 A very enjoyable sociable was held at Ray w D. Humphreys, last Wednesday evening.
 F E. Wetmore has sold his oxen to Courtland Cole.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The concert by the Wesleyan boys, last Thursday evening, drew together a large and representative audience at the Town hall. The program presented was especially pleasing, and it was delight ed company that passed out of the Town hall doors at the conclusion of the pro. gram. There were few vacant seats despite the inclement weather.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
THE WHIST CLUB RECEPTION.

There was a delightful closing recep. tion held by members of the whist club, with their friends, at Dicks hotel, last week Friday evening. At the last regu lar meeting of the club it was voted to close the season, before the Lenten sea son should begin, with an informal re- ception at the hotel, and the affair was thoroughly enjoyed by all whose good fortune it was to be in attendance. Principal Cliff and Mrs F. $. Andrews were in charge of the evenings program and arranged an entertainment that was highly pleasing. At the beginning of the evening each gentleman and lady were given piece of paper having number and the gentlemen were put to work to fiud their corresponding number among the ladies present, preparatory to ioining in the grand march, which was led by Arthur s. Hawley and Miss Mabel Cummings, followed by about 30 couple. The large dining room of the hotel was cleared of the tables and at the west side of the room was the piano, around which were gathered the artists of the evening The company were com- fortably seated and MT Cliff acted as mas ter of ceremonies. There were vocal se- lections by Miss Fuller, Miss Tweedy and MT Brown of Danbury, recitations by Miss Frances Seeley of Plattsville, club swinging by Miss Cummings and violin selections by Master Arthur Platt. The soloists sang very sweetly and the song entitled Daddy" by Miss Fuller was especially enjoyed The elocution- ary work or Miss Seeley was exception ally pleasing and she was repeatedly encored, Master Arthur Platt also re- ceived a hearty encore. There were several intermissions during the pro- gram, when there was general ex- changing of partners and during one of the intermissions refreshments of ice cream and cake were served Mir Lins- ley was called on and responded with a few patriotic remarks, drawing lessons from the life of the great general, George Washington. The evenings pro- gram closed with the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner, "America" and, as has always been the custom at the other clubs meetings, "Old Lang Syne." Three rousing cheers were given for George Washington, and Mrs Andrews and Principal Cliff shared in the glory of his birthday by each receiving three cheers for their part in the arranging of the very entertaining evenings pro gram, which was as follows:
 1. T:.e Washington March 2. "Red, White and Blue," solo and chorus. 8. "Wcmen of Mumbl 's Head," recitation by
 Miss Frances Seeley. {. "Mon and Marie," solo by Miss J. Antoi. 6. Violin solo, "waltz Sentimental" Arthur
 Platt. 6. "song of Hybrias the Cretan," bass solo by
 Mir Dicken's. '. "Money Musk" musical recitation by Miss
 Frances Seeley
 Tweedy. g. "Valse Lente by Dolmetsch," piano solo py
 Miss Antoinette Fuller. 10. Fancy Club Swinging Miss Mabel L Cum
 mings. Il. "ships that Pass in the Night" solo by
 Mir Dickens. 12. Daddy" solo by Miss J. Antoinette Full
 Ter IS. "This Little Pig Went to Market" reclta-
 ton by Miss Frances Seeley. A. "Lullaby," solo by Miss Marion Tweedy. Is. Ice Cream and Social. l6. Address on Washington, Rev G. T. Lins-
 lev.
 r. "star spangled Banner"
 Is. "Ameri"a"
 l9. "Auld Lang Syne."
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Committeeman Wlnton has hired a teacher for the Gray's Plain school, a graduate of the state normal school, and highly recommended. Mir Winton, with Mir Beecher, his counsel, appeared before Judge Prentice, this week. who said he would sign the Injunction as soon as court adjourned on Friday, he having heard the Gray's Plain case as magis- trate. Papers will then be served on Messrs Corbett, Brew and Northrop and Miss Ryan.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Ambrose Taylor of Bridgeport has had his choppers getting out ties for two months on piece of land belonging to MT Donohue, disposing of the timber to the New England road.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Newtown relatives have just received the sad intelligence of the death of Miss Anna .Jencks, young miss of 14 sum- mers, daughter of MT and Mrs Dewitt c. Jencks of Colorado Springs, Col, and granddaughter of the late Rev Henry B. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
CASHIER MATTooN ON THE ALERT.

Every since the daring robbery of the
 Thomaston bank, B H. Mattoon, cashier of the Watertown bank, has been taking
 decided steps to protect the property of the bank. Years ago when Mir Mattoon
 was in the sporting arena he was consider ed one of the crack shots, but bushes 8 crowded 30 fast that he had to drop the gun and since that time he has never handled one. The cashier firmly. be- Iieves in the old adage that Its too late to sharpen one's sword when the drum beata to battle'' and Tn order to be pre- pared in case of emergency, he pulled down his old Smith G WessOn, cleaned her up and loaded her. Not being sat i iisfied with this, fearing he might not be
 able to shoot as of old, he put up one
 cent piece on the plastrr wall step ed l back 30 feet and .slet her bang It't needless to say that neat hole now
 takes the place of the cent and the cash
 Ter Ia satisfied still that when he shoot
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The change in the management at the Grand Central hotel will go into effect today, when John Y. Keane becomes as- sociated with County Commissioner Hcul- than in the management of the hotel. MT Keane has been for five years with E. F. Hawley, and will carry with him the best wishes of all in his new position.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Efforts are being made to re-organize the Choral society with rhe object of giv ing cantata later in the season. The eantata, "Rnrh and Boaz.n has been sug gested as suitable selection and the mu >icians in town are being canvass ed as to their willingness to assist, should a cho. ral be given.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Mrs Percy 'Blackman gave whist party, Monday evening The party con sisted of eight tables. The highest num- ber of points made was 55 and the lowest seven. The first ladies' prize was won bv Miss l.. F. Blackman; first gents prize by " B Banker; consolation prizes by Mrs D. F. Richardson and George F TaylOr.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
THE NEWToWE ACADEMY.

The spring term of the academy opens on Monday, March II. There will be no vacation between the winter and spring terms, but weeks holiday will be giv- en at Easter, beginning with Good Friday, April 12. The attendance during the winter term has been good the percent age being above that of last year.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

It is not often that any one branch of business becomes as popular outside of it's own city as Brennan's restaurant, 26 and 2s Cannon street, Bridgeport. New town residents are much pleased at the attention and service given them at this well known establishment.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
Friday. March l, 1895
Friday, March l. 1895. IAe Hoz0laud, Goz0, Sfavk C0nzbaaJn Brzagg6oyt, Go1a1a.

New silks and dress goods are coming every day now. This process will go on till buying time IS over again. Nobody knows when is the best time to see. Now IS the time to see what we have chosen to begin with. Taffetas in
 Changeable Colors,
 In Stripes,
 Chene,
 1 ointille,
 and Powered Effects.
 Gros de Londres
 I ffeta Plisse Damascene Novelties
 Brocaded Taffetas
 Printed Indias &c.
 Crepons in new crinkliugs,
 Crepons of the goat's-hair variety, Lightweight Woolens,
 Modest Tailor Suitings,
 Closely Twilled Woolens,
 Tweeds and Cheviots, ot course, Plain Weaves, of course.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Don't neglect that cough, it leads to cons sumption. Que Minute Cough Cure possesses a double virtue. It cures and cures quickly. k. F. Hawlev Newtown ; $. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The Kickapoo Indian doctor moved his base of supplies from the Street to San. dy Hook on Monday and is now holding forth at Costello's hall for two weeks. He is stopping at Faylor's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Have you seen those pictures B F Hawley is giving away equal to oil paint ings? They are beautiful. Come quick They wont last long.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

D. w. Nissan was in town on Thurs day. Mr Nissan and daughters will spend few weeks at Atlantic City, be- fore returning to reopen their summer home here.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
COL c. H. RUSSELL DEAD.

Col 0. H. Russell, veteran Of the Civil war, died Tuesday night at his resi- dence on Park avenue. He suffered 8 paralytic stroke "a short time ago, since which time he bad rapidly failed. He enlisted as chaplain in Maryland regi-
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
ST JoHN's CHURCH.

Lenten services will be held hereafter, until Holy week, on Wednesdays at S.30 p. m., and Fridays at 7.30, in the church. On Thursday evenings at Berkshire chapel at 2 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

W. H Garfield, wife and little daugh. ter, Lulu. has been very sick the past week. Mr Garfield is litfle better, but Mrs Garfield and little daughter are no better, all having the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The manufacture of rat traps was con- menced at Sandy Hook, this week, in earnest, and the company expect to have them on the market right away.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Mrs O. w. Barker and infant son, and Mrs Barker's mother, Mrs Lloyd, went to Brooklyn, yesterday, to remain till her husbands return.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Master Mechanic Harding of the Rub Der works, from Passaic, N. J., has been in town this week. During his stay he was guest at Taylor's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Attorney Hincks and two friends from Bridgeport drove to NewtOwn on Wash ington's birthday. They took dinner with Landlord Taylor at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Nathan Shepard of the Hook is under the weather, suffering with an attack of grip.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Attend the historical lecture at thf
 Town h-ll. Tuesday evening, March 5 by Miss Elizabeth Yates. The subject
 "As It Was,' will be an interesting one The admission will be 2oc.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

W. H. Hubbell has been unable to at tend to his duties at the depot, this week on account of an attack of grip whicl has kept him in the house.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The children of H. P. Boyson, who are Ill with diphtheria are getting along nice y. They have been inocuIared with an ti-tcxine, we understand.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Mrs B. Peck, MT and Mrs L. C.. Morris and John R. Peck and son attend ed the funeral of Mrs Harley Sanford in Bridgewater on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

During the Lenten season J. H. Black man will keep everything in the fish line. If MT Blackman's team does not pass your door, do not fail to call at New towns Central Market.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Miss M. T. Hotchkiss of Syracuse, N Y., has rented the cnttagA of c. F Beardsley, south of the B ick building and will spend the year here.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The friends of Mrs c. H. Peck will re- gret to learn that she has been a sufferer with inf tmmatory rheumatism during the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

The hearing on the application of MT Costeilo's license will be held on Satur- day at II o'clock at the Town hall.