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The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Congressman J. P. Pigott sent Post master John Cassidy about 500 packages of garden seeds for distribution among his friends.
 Mrs N. W. Mitchell, who has been vis- iting her daughter in Ohio for the past six weeks, returned home, this week.
 The creamery is raised and Mir Sage is filling his ice house with IS inch ice.
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Bake, PHI O., Bangoy, Me.

sickness in several families is now a fact.
 MT Beuer and MT Lyman's hired man have been down with the grip, but are better. Mrs Sturtevant is under Dr Marcy's care. Mrs Hine has had 6 little pull back. A sister of Mrs Joseph
 Breen has died with the pneumonia and Mrs Breen is sick with the same disease.
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of the Village church, returned here after several weeks absence, last Thursday, for the day only. On account of Mrs Balestier's fathers death, he thought it would be March 15 before he and his wife will open their home here again.
 Miss Lucy Noble of Upper Merryall is at present visiting her niece here, Mrs E. H. Beardsley.
 Mir and Mrs Shei man Cogswell were called to New Haven, last week, by the death there of their only grandchild, g daughter of MT and Mrs Leonard Cogs- we'll, an infant five months of age. It's sickness was short, the disease being spinal meningitis. Thus one more home and household is left desolate and long will be the time before the baby fingers will be forgotten.
 Mrs Isaac Smith is slowly convalesc- ing.
 A dance was enjoyed by the younger portion of the Swedish population in this vicinity at John T. Burr's new barn at Lakeside on Tuesday evening of last week.
 Charles Jones is visiting his brother at his school or business college in Stam- ford.
 Mrs George Kienzle and children of New Milford are visiting this week at Thomas Martins.
 Mrs F. J. Hosford is passing 10 days with friends in New Haven.
 l.. A. Tyrrell was injured by horse clippers in the head last week while clip ping a horse for W. B. Johneon of Warren. The horse had to be cast to perform the clipping successfully and on being let up again showed signs of weak ness and so bad did he become, that Veterinary Doctor Todd was called from New Milford and the horse still remains at the stables of Kenney & Hosford, better but with his spine somewhat injur- ed.
 While MT and Mrs J. D. Cramsey are absent in New York City, MT and Mrs Edward Hull will occupy their house here, keeping the house warm, thereby preventing the house plants from freez- ing.
 Granniss & Hosford visited Cornwall, last Saturday, to buy all available fur skins. s
 A large dancing party was enjoyed by many in this vicinity at John Mitchelrs on Friday evening of last week.
 T. c. Black is supplying his patrons by the bushel or load at present with a fine grade of oats, as good as has been seen here the present season.
 Miss Emily Meeker invited her nearest friends to her home on Thursday after noon of last week to celebrate her birth- day and enjoy with her fine tea and games in the evening. All passed off as well as it possibly could, and many kind wishes were left behind with the de- parture of the guests for Miss Meeker's future.
 miS ridhk DioWu Wds sunMOucu IO New York, last week, by the death of a very dear friend, Mrs John Baltimore. The funeral was attended on Thursday
 The New Preston ladies have set the example for the men in a literary line by organizing ladies literary society. The president is Mrs Derrickson of Mar bledale, the vice president, Mrs Corning of the community and the secretary and treasurer Mrs Ida Brown. Last week they met with Mrs Dayton Burnham, the subject for consideration being ssThe Victorian Period" They meet every two weeks. The membership is at pre- sent 35, the attendance varying from 20 to 30.
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THE BEST PRESERVES.

How to be always successful in preserving; how to make the very best jelIies, jams pickles, etc and how, at the same time, to do 1t economically. can be learned from Ayers Preserve Book. The recipes are all practical and never fail. Ayers Preserve Book mailed tree to any address on receipt ot two-cent stamp by J. c Aver Co., Lowe l. Mass.
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listic work for week or two. Mir John- son has labored recently in Groton, Brooklyn and Plainville, with good suc- cess. The meetings will be held every evening. Come and hear him. Invite your neighbors. Get out your big sleigh and get some one started that has not a way to get to church. Bring your Gospel Hymns"
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Keep continually buying 8 l cheap grade of shoes is as short policy as it would be to try to effectually stop a leak in the water pipe with lump sugar. Is impossible to get the shoddy quality ofus. We would not keep that class of goods if they were given to us gratis. Nothing but what will pass 8 rigid examina- tion is allowed in our store--but this high grade class of goods does not mean a high price by any means--as there is no store in existence that sells shoes any cheaper than we do. Just now we are selling winter shoss at a positive sacrifice. If you find anything in this stock--and it is the largest in town--you get it at genuine bargain.
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Cold
 Weather

There are seven million pores in the ordinary sized man, which act as sewers in cleansing the system of impurities. When they become clogged, perspira- ton ceases or is less than nor mai in quantity. Cold weather restricts the amount of perspira- ton, and in natures struggle to free the system of waste matter the Kidneys become overworked. Buker's Kidney Pills counteract the effects of overwork, prevent disease, and cure the Backache incidental to Kidney troubles. When the back aches, try the pills. Druggists sell them for So cents. A book about Back ache and Kidney troubles for the asking.
 BHkey PHI Co Rnnoor M.
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EVANSVILLE.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

PERSONAL BRIEFS.
 News is scarce but snow banks are high.
 Many people have had their apples and potatoes frozen during the late cold spell. Mrs R. A. Garfield has been confined to the house with a severe cold and grip.
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AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.


 The theme of Rev MT Evans' sermon, last Sunday morning, was appropriate for Washington's birthday, and he gave us some good advice as to good citizenship and right living. A union service was held at the church on New Preston Hill in the evening.
 Nelson Taylor had lively runaway on Thursday last. He encountered big snow drift at the head of the lake, was tipped over and the sleigh was some what demolished.
 William Hopkins was injured in one eye last week, by snow ball from a horse shoe whilehe was driving the horse. So serious was the injury, he deemed il best to visit specialist in Bridgeport, who prescribed and 1t is to be hoped Will Ham willentirely recover from the effects of the ball.
 Fl. c. Lennon is again confined to his bed by ilInesa, at George c. Hopkins.
 MT Balestier, who renta the parsonage
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. March 3, Communion Sunday: Subjects for sermons, morning: "Paul's Paradox es;" evening, Drummond's 'Ascent of l man.
 Prayer meeting on Wednesday next at the home of D. c. Garrison. Topic, s.Do all have equal spiritual opportunities. 5 The school at Warner's Mills closed on Friday for vacation, the same teacher to resume again when the time arrives for the spring term to commence. Monroe Castle, Leverett Castle, Charles Thomas and Horace Sauires sold stock to Wilbur Linsley of Wood bury, the two Castles and Horace Squires selling him oxen and MT Thomas fat COW.
 The children of Fred TyrreI are both sick under the care of Dr L. J. Pons. What has become of the robins, blue |jays and chickadees that were out the first of last week, proclaimiDg the ap- proach of spring. The sudden cold the weather took on Thursday night made them think they had done something wrong and they have hidden from view. George E. Barnes has engaged the ser vices of William Spargo for the present week at least. MT Spargo is quarry man, but as he has no work at his trade is anxious to secure any kind of work to keep the wolf from the door.
 James Walsh has had the hard luck to lose one of his fine pair sof horses, it having died the past week with collie. Charles and Nathan Beardsley have been drawing their telegraph poles that they sold and delivered two years ago from Bridgewater line through the town of Roxbury to Woodbury line to the company that failed before the line was completed. They now have sold them again. They were assisted by Ellie Thomas, c. B. Eatman and John Chrigh. They are delivering them to the depot at Southbury.
 John Morris holds watch meeting every night and morning looking for suitable time to commence to draw to market to Waterbury and Naugatuck his large crop of potatoes.
 THE PAINTER HILL DISTRICT.
 Edward Tracy is engaged in the apple trade.
 David Russell has sold his new horse to Seymour Brown.
 MT and Mrs Walter Thomas were at c. K. Hurd's, Sunday.
 Miss Rosa Beegan closed the Hazel Plain school, Friday, and had pleas ant surprise from number of it's patrons.
 There was coasting party on Percy hill, Saturday evening.
 s. R. Percy was threatened with pneu- monia, last week, but speedily recovered under the skillful treatment of Dr Bis sell. The doctor has had several pa tients in the Plain, Mrs Michael German, Mrs William Isbell and George Brown.
 A son came to the home of MT and Mrs William Warner, the 18th.
 George Brown has moved his family to the home of Mrs Browns grandpar- ents, MT and Mrs Nelson Buckingham, and he has resumed work at s. R. Percy's.
 Frank Smith of Woodbridge is visiting at the home of his uncle, F. F. Thomss.
 MT and Mrs Henry Buckingham were in Washington, Sunday.
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Headache is the direct result of indiges- tion and stomach disorders. Remedy these by using DeWitt's Little Early Ris- CTS, and your headache disappears. The Favorite little pills everywhere. K. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

Mrs George E. Mattegat has weaved 1s3 yards of rag carpet, this winter, and has orders for more.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
Rohertson's Shoe Store

putting scale in his meat market. It gives the customer the exact weight and price at one time.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

J. A. Treadwell and son attended the Stratford Grange meeting on February 20.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
STEPNEY AND VICINITY
TASHUA.

Christ church, Tashua, and Easton church expect soon to have settled rec tor.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
RoxBURY.

The principal social event of the past week was the party given by the friends of MT and Mrs Eugene Ward at their home on Friday evening, February 22. Guests to the number of 75 or more were present from New Milford, Bridge water, Danbury and Roxbury. Music was furnished by Northrop's orchestra from Danbury. Dancing was kept up until l2 o'clock when refreshments were served, after which dancing was again in order until the early hours of morning, when all returned to their homes, after cong g-atulating Mr and Mrs Ward on the success of their party.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
ROMFORD.

Another dance. This time at Patricl Shaughnessy's, Monday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
GUNNERY.

The Washington birthday concert at the hall on the Green, given ty the Gun nery force, twas very fine. Such music is seldom heard in town. There was also 8 farce which was very funny and 8 floor full of dancers with very unique costumes, representing many different nationalities. Fine refreshments were served. At the close flash light pie ture was taken of the dancers by Fred Colby.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01
F1NEMPoRTED HOSIERY.

Rare bargains in Ladies' Hosiery. Herms- dorf Black. Guaranteed Stainless. Louis Hermsdorf Dye. 70 Gage, line. all sizes. reen. lar price 25c pair. Special for this week. 200 pairs 5oc
 [. E. DAWSON,
 HoRrz vooDsuax. oors
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Gni;drer. Gry fo. Fltener's Castoria.
CHARLES CRANE, the Bethlehem
 DyY Goods Mar.

Bargains in Cloaks for Ladies. A regular tl0 Cloak for $7.es. The finest quality of Hos iery tor Ladies. a bargain for 9sc. A few more ot those popular fiannels shirts for men at q.
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he NeWtoWn Bee
 FRIDAY, MARCH l, 1895
 CIRCULATION: JANUARY I, 1889, s10 LAST WEEK 3200
h Litchfield County
WASHINGTON.
ITEMS FROZEN UP.

ITEMS FROZEN UP.
 Your correspondent has been com pletely under the influence of the colds, which abound so plentifully on every side, for couple of weeks, and items have chilled and frozen up. It will take as long to dig them out as it does the roads. Who ever knew a winter before without thaw? We shall not have one until Congress dies, and then look out for deluge. This may occur in more senses than one.
 A SLIGHT FIRE AT THE coNGREGAT TIoNAL
 CHURCH. A new furnace has been placed in the church by M. Hitchcock of Woodbury The registers seemed very hot indeed on Saturday night and the Sunday morn- ing service was disturbed by smoke and fire but it was soon extinguished. The fire caught from some of the packing being left in the pipes.
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ROXBURYSTATION

Fifty rooms to let Including nicely located 15-room house, oppo- site Depot, could be used to sdvan- tage for hotel.
 I Ioffsr for lease my store for 8 term of years, one of the best stands in Litchfield County.
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We have reported unusual health but
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-01

THE WRESTLING ENGINES ON THE NEW
 ENGLAND.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1895-07-27

KaloHOn. IDAHO 81 sDAY. JULY y, 1895

let1h4a ever Aaa sAs privilege fseua-
tivo4iness TIE litelo41t1 ptv1s1sor
prepheeisd that sAa would unlse : shin.
in9,paace 1oe herssaf Ia ntesaturA Tbs
pro6eeoorof nnatheunatics shed teazs at
the thoaght ok h1r ahsence from his
elaas, Al for thg xr1a, her fellow
staaents, they each and III regarded
her - : sort of George Eliot snd Maria
AitoAell rolled into one. And, II apite
OF these many fond hopes aad bright
predictions, the girl, imnnediately after
she was graduated, married. Ten years
later her cls1s met for reunion. The
members made It = sort Of experience
meeting. EAeh asooe a1d told what
had happened during the interval since
they had last met. One had won re-
nown in music. smother IL philanthrop-
ic deldA. Another had written her
heart out In verse, and . fourth had be-
come . successful tescher. Atlast It
was the turn Of the girl with > mind.
Everybody held her breath "a she aruse
and began: Girls, /, too, have not been
idle. During al these years / have
won = name like tho rest Of you. am
known In the city where dwell as the
woman who averages nine cooau =
month"
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Notice of Forfeiture.

10 }. 2, FULLY, his heirs snd assigns:
iou are hereby notified that have ex.
pended the sum of one hundred (100) dol
'A'' IN labor and improvements upon the
YOUNG AMERICA
a4oe mining claim, situated in Little Smoky
o,srct, o,, Alturas county, State of Idaho, in
o;Ger os: 70 hold said premises under the pro-
the Ghs Mn;ta OF section 1924 Revised Statutes Of
Soired to hold the same for the year end
,Ix december 81, 1892; that your proper
eMd va 81 tne same is $40, being ons-tenth ;
ss.s ssrs;n II within ninety (90) days from the
dara dce % OF this notice, or within ninety l00)
fYs az after this notice by publication you
1au ~ or refuse to contribute your proportion
~ s,hi; suen expenditure. including costs OF
sS;lH1'Icatlon, w;l1 your interest in said claim
sisn.S % 4Secome the property Of the under
1914. ' '"o p'osls1Ens 1nmn C1 nnnr se1o s1cSIon
First publication JnnA ~ 1fx0
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GEO. J. LEWIS, Agent.
Notice Of Forfeiture.
Te JOHN W. PLATr, his heirs or assigns

Te JOHN W. PLArr, his heirs or assigns:
You are hereby notified that have ex-
pended the sum Of five hundred (5O0) dol
lars in labor and improvements upon the
DEER TRAIL lode mining claim,
situated on the Smoky divide, about twen-
y-two miles from ketchum, in Warm
Springs Creek mining district. Alturas
county; Idaho. as required by section 1924.
Revised Statutes of the United States, be-
Ing the amount required to hold the same
Tor the years ending December 81, 1887, to
December 81, 1891; that your proportion Of
tne same is $3.50. being one-half; and If
!s within ninety (9) days from the service OF
- Mis notice. or within ninety l9) days after
Glis notice by publication you fail or re-
tase to contribute your proportion of such
expenditure as co-Owner, your interest IN
sai9 s claim will become the property Of the
Undersigned under the provisions of said
section 1924, FRANK J. LEMON.
Ae1chum,. Idaho, July 29, 1892.
First publication July 80, 1892.
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A-PRlspsgE1Re4 4 LADDER.


90 - Cainnang Out - 1n1n Wh1a
ue vissteA Bn owssGAsaFG
Warden Patten, Of the Indiana prison
south IT Jedersonville, has on exhibf-
tion one Of the mOot remarkable con
trivances Of = prisoner that ever came
into his collection. It il . ladder made
Of thousands Of small pieces Of twine,
threads, coada sdd rope. such q : con
1vict would secreflys collect through
years Of effort. With tho rope Thomaa
Shepherd used to climb thirty-foot
wall and get ont Of the penitentiary
yard night after night to visit m old
sweetheart. He never attempted t.
escape, and when his ladder waes fc11d
one night he returned before his ab-
senco had been discovered, rang the
bell at tho front gate, and surrendered
himself. On his arm he carried . rub
Der coat, which had been used to con-
ceal his striped shirt. He wore moo
casins over his shoes.
Shepherd told . straightforward
story, 80 far al it went. He had made
tho. ladder, he said. in order that he
might visit woman outside the prison.
He had gone to her house only four
times, he said. The other night, when
he returned, he found his ladder gone
from the wall, and at once he decided
to give himself up. He would not tell
the woman's name, but the prison OF
ficials think they have discovered hel
identity. She went from har home II
Sullivan county, Ind, some years agt
to live in Jefersonville, near her con,
vict lover.
Shepherd said that he wove his lad
der at night. and that It took him
months to finish it. It cQptained
threads strings and bits Of cords o1
every size, length and color. They
were woven, knotted and twisted
slkillfully.
Shepherd was sent to prison to serve
. life sentence in 1875. A new trial
was -secured two years later, and he
was recommitted on the same sentence
on April 10, 1878. He has continually
petitioned for executive clemency, and
two years ago his sentence was com
muted to twenty years. He viii be re
leased, consequently, on April 18, 1898
He was country school-teacber. One
night at an apple pairing he had q
quarrel with q man named Macy
Engle overa girl. Engle had Shepherd
arrested, and one night, before the cas<
was tried, Engle was assassinated
Shepherd was convicted purely on cir
cumstantial evidence, and has alwayl
maintained his innocence.
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he FOLLOWED FuNRALs


ut seemed, however, that thu mare
had mcs haaneeea =. - =.
IN New Albany who had maaia on the
snbiect Of funerals. and made Z point
never to mtss one. The old mares
principal oeeupation for years had been
to follow funexa1 pfocessiepa T. the
cemeterieA One day my wi1e was driv-
hg down the street. when she saddenly
encountered : negro funeral, followed
by Q number Of societies, with al the
par.phernalia of IN imposing .cortege.
1.-THE old marc recognized the process
sion at . glance and calmly turned
into the line Of the parade. In vain
my wife tugged at tho reins and tried
to turn out. The old mare knew her
business, and, With head hung down.
solemnly followed close behind the
moarnarA Occasionally they wenl1
meet IN acquaintance of ours, and they
looked with surprise st the tribute
which my wife was apparently paying
to the deceased, until my wife was
frantic with modification and anger.
Z ssAt eveey eroesing she would appeal
TO bystauders to stop the old mare, but
they didn't seem to understand, until
ct last they passed policeman, who,
In response to my wife's fearful sp-
peals, stopped the old marc and dragged
blr ont Of the procession, much to her
surprise and disgust- OF course. / had
Z good laugh over It, but II was no
laughing matter with my wife, and I
had no peace till sold that old uaare
and got her out Of sight tor rood