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The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The Sandy Hook orchestra went to Roxbury on Tuesday night and assisted in local entertainment there, for the benefit of au addition to the Town house. A social dance followed the entertain ment and the Sandy Hook boys report a delightful time. Among those of the or chestra who went to Roxbury were Messrs Harry Taylor, W. B. Banker, Ho- bart Warner, Charles Gay. Gottlieb Schu macher, Ralph Betts, Howard and Charles Bassett and George Tugnot.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

With their usual enterprise, Warner, Taylor & Curtis of the Hook are this week pushing hammocks, summer lap robes, summer horse blankets, black and colored alpaca coats to keep cool in, root beer extracts and number of other sea- sonable goods to the front. Call and see these goods before purchasing.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Connolly from Baltimore has come on to spend a while with Mrs Emily A. Bennett at Mapleton. She greatly misses the old friends who use to greet her here but have passed on before. She would be pleased to have any of her old friends in Sandy Hook or Newtown call upon her.
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THE SCHOOL MEETINGS.
IN nuNrINaro OWN DISTRICT.

The annual meeting in Huntingtown district was held the 18th, all of the ole officers being reelected as follows Frank E. Gilbert clerk, William Gilbert committee and Jcroma N chols treasurer of thu trust fund. c. D. Stillson has been re-engaged as teacher for the ensu- ing year. Another meeting will be held, Saturday evening, to devise ways and means towards making necessary repai -s on the school buildings.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
DEAFNESS CANNOT RE cUREp.

by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased p7rtion of the ear. There IS only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies Deafness is caused by an in11amed condition of the mucous lin ing ot the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiame you have 8 rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafness is the result and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearin Z will be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inf1amed condition ot the mucous sur lace.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free
 F.J.CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Marcia Taylor, accompanied by Miss Jeannie Banks, took ride to Red ding, one day last week, to call upon friends. It was some IS years since Miss Taylor had been there. They called at a number of places and attended the clos ing exercises of the school.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Frances Hall has a very pretty collection of potted plants that just now seem to be on strife amongst them selves to see which will look the best. One double variegated petunia has 39 full blown flowers on it's stems at this writing,
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Martin Houlihan, son and daugh' ter, Joseph and Lillie, who have been visiting relatives in Danbury, Hawley. vile and Orange, N. J., for the past six weeks, have returned to their home ir Worden, III.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Alfred Osborn's garden does not feel the effect of the drouth this summer. He has about half an acre of peas loaded with pods and blossoms, and about the same quantity of, onions, besides other vegetables; all doing nicely.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
Bridgeport Steamboat Go
STEAMER NUTMEG STATE

Leaves Bridgeport every night (except Sunday 12 o'clock, from foot of South avenue. Leaves New York every day (except Sun day) Il a. m, from Pier 39. East River.
 STEAMER ROSEDALE. Leaves Bridgeport at 7.30 a. m. Returning leaves New York Pier s9, East River. foot of street. East River at 3.l5 D. m. 2.15.
 FARE 30 cents EXCURSION TICKET 75 cents
 Good Until Used.)
 Boat connects with the Berkshire division train leaving Bridgeport at 6.25 on Saturday evenings only. Western and Southern Freight taken from Bridgeport at New York rates, and bills lad. ing given.
 N. E.. WEDGE, F. H. CONNELLY
 Agt. Supt.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

J. A. TenEyck and family, and Mir and Mrs John Rollins of Bridgeport are guests at the Grand Central. Mir and Mrs H. W. Smith of the same city will arrive today. w. l. Culver of St Louis and H. A. Epgham of New York were also at the Central over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
DEATH OF MRS coRsELIA cRoFUrr.

Mrs Gornelia CrofuLt of Taunton dis trict, died on Monday. at the age of 67 years. The funeral was attended on Wednesday, Rev James Taylor ofliciat- ing. She is survived by one son, Sher- man Crofutt, and brother, Charles
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The neighbors turned out, Saturday, to attend the auction sale of farming i'm. plements and household furniture at the homestead of H. H. Fairchild. Every. thing was sold at fair price and all seemed satisfied,
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Lucy May Wright, daughter of Rev O. O. Wright of Sandy Hook, re- turns, this week, from Taunton, Mass, where she has been in attendance at the high school.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

A monstrous cyclone has evidently struck Sandy Hook in the vicinity of Taylor's hotel, for even the popular land lords closest friends have 10 look twice in order to be sure that they are not speaking to the wrong man. The whis- : kers club has lost valuable member.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
HATTERrowN's MEETING.

An unusually large number of voters were out at the school meeting, Satur- day evening, 24 legal voters heinz pres enc. John II. Summers was elected com. mItteeman and Edward Booth clerk for the ensuing year.
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IN ZOAR DISTRICT.

At the annual meeting of Zoar school district, held at the schoolhouse June 15, the following officers were elected Com mitteeman, J. F. Keating; clerk, Patrick Bradley; treasurer, Patrick Heating {; teacher, Mary A. Bradley.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Boys Fourth of July will be here next Thursday, so come quick and buy your firecrackers and fireworks of all kinds at just half price from last year. New stock just in at E. F. Hawleys.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
WALNUT TREE HILL.

At the recent school meeting in Walnut Tree Hill district Simon Corey was chosen committeeman and Michael Donahue clerk and treasurer. It was voted to en- gage Miss Bertha shannon as teacher for another year.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The soda fountain at Smith, Murray & Co.'S, in Bridgeport, is a very popular place. They draw a delicious beverage and great number of people enjoy it daily.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Foxes helped themselves to 20 out of s flock of 32 turkeys belonging to Charles Winton, one night last week, while his dog was securely shut in the barn.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
anairs About Town
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Stern & Harris, of 1s5 Main street, Danbury are headquarters for summer millinery. Hats and sailors, 17c and up. Duck cults, 7sc and up. Shirt waists a speciality.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Warner, Taylor & Curtis are offering all satin and gros grain ribbons as fol- lows: No. at cents yard; No. at 6 cents; No. 9 at s cents; Nos. 6 and P at l5 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

F. N. Banham, cashier of the Bridge. port national bank, enjoyed days trout ing in the Pohtatuck on Wednesday, and stopped with Landlord Taylor while in town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Be tha Shannon closed the Wal nut Tree Hill school, last Friday. Tie scholars, wishing to show their appreci- ation of their teacher, presented her with a handsome writing desk.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
IN HALE WAY RIVER.

The school meeting held, June P, in II alf Way River district elected William Jordan committeeman, treasurer and col lcctor and Charles Sherman clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Frederick Chambers and family and Mrs Dr Richardson attended the enter tainment in Roxbury on Tuesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
MEETING OF THE FAIRFIELD ARCHDEA
 CONRY.

A meeting of the Fairfield archdeacon- " will be held at Trinity church on July Q, with morning and afternoon sessions. This body Is composed of the rector and two lay delegates from each parish.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The society young people are looking forward with great interest to the recer. tion and dance to occur at the Town hall on Wednesday night, July B.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Ex-Sheriff Aaron Sanford did not sell all the grass on the Turner place at auc- tion, last Monday, but will sell it next Monday at 10 o'clock sure.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Rev James Taylor breaches in Sandy Hook next Sunday morning and holds 8 praise service in the evening,to which all are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

A meeting is called for Saturday, July G. at the South Center schoolhouse, tc provide by tax or otherwise, funds to re- pair and re-seat the school house Tax payers will be interested to hear about it
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Huschler from. Brooklyn, who has recently lost her husband is spending some time with Mrs Charles Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
CHURCH AND PERSONAL JorT1Nes.

Mrs Alice Garfield is spending two weeks with her daughter, Mrs John Tomlinson of Huntington.
 Misses Abbie and Susie Mitchell at- tended the commencement exercises at Saxton's River, Vt., and will spend two weeks visiting friends.
 Mrs Charlotte Mitchell, who has been attending school at New Haven, Miss Ruby Pierce at Northfield, Mass, and George H. Hickox of the Sheffield Scinn. tific school, New Haven, are home for the summer.
 Mrs Sarah A. Evarts of Bridgeport has been visiting friends.
 Mrs Nickerson and Lorenzo Nickersor spent Sunday at W. k. Mitehelfs.
 Rev J. D. Smiley exchanged Sunday with Rev W. A. Barrows of Southbury who preached from the text 1.-The Lord is my shepherd"
 The school meeting at the Center, June 25, resulted in Rev J. D. Smiley being committeeman for the coming year.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Martin Wentsch has fine display of russet footwear for the summer and Fourth of July trade, at his Sandy Hook store.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

P. J. Lynch repairs ladi, 8 hand turned shoes and slippers so tbat they are B good as new, at his Guarantee shoe store at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Beautiful line of challies cents yard. Dress lawns 10 cents yard. Duck suit ings 12 l-2 cents yard, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Ann Blackman entertained hel nephew, Francis Barnett, of Canaan, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The leading article in our editorial column, this week, is from the pen of our long time and valued correspondent, E. N HawleV
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

John S. Drew of Sheffield, Mass, spen Sunday, with his parents, Mir and Mr. Frank Drew.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Edward Troy, Jr., has returned to San- fdy Hook from school duties at Wilbra- ham.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

| ola
 Newel.
 week, afte. ing Monday neA
 posed of lady aud ! recognized ability. The. new and first class. The pl. mission are 10 and 20 cents.-T Th.. Syracuse, N. Y, July 10, 1894.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Arthur Sirine and children from Brooklyn are visiting her brother, Ho. bart Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Charles Wixsom of Taunton has open. cd bis home to summer boarders, having .seyeral from Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Birdsey Beardsley was the recipi ent of very handsome gold watch on her birthday, recently, a gift from her husband.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs William H. Glover and Miss Eliza beth Leavenworth are visiting Miss Aldis, at Torrington.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Thieves entered Ira Wildman's hen- nry, one night last week, and took a hen and 16 little chickens.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

N. M. Beach and sons, Herman K. and T. Nelson. of Bridgeport, were among the Sunday guests at Leonard's popular ,hostelry.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Edith Page of Kent has been 8 recent guest of her uncle. E. c. Page o1 Berkshire.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs Edrick Whalley is staying with her son, G. G. Knapp.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

W. B. Sniffen has put in his usual stock of fireworks for the Fourth of July trade at his store at the Hook
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The ladies prayer meeting will be helG next week Tuesday at with Mrs E. A Bennett
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Chauncey of New York is a guest of her sister, Mrs G. T. Linsley.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

W. D. Smith and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, of Bon Air, Va, are wis. ting relatives in town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Mabel k. Morris has been guest this week, of Mrs Schermerhorn.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mrs A. w. Fairchild is visiting her daughter, Mrs Ernest Wilson, in New Haven
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Ruth Bradley returned to Sandy Hook, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Mira s D. E ardsley and Miss Char 1otte E. Beards'ev of Monroe were at Dicks hotel on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The Sautelle &5 Ewers circus appear in Sandy Hook on Tuesday, July 2.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Frank V. McAllister from New York dined at Mapleton on Tuesday, the 18th.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Charles Thomson has been sick and un- der the care of Dr Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

N. Olsen, the Bridgeport jeweler, will sell watches at cost for the next few days.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

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 Patents taken through Mum X Co. receive special notice in the Scientific Americana, and thus are brought widely before the public with- out cost to the inventor. This splendid paper. issued weekly elegantly illustrated, has by the largest circulation Of any scientific work In the world. $3 year. Sample copies sent free.
 Building Edition, monthly, $25O year. Single tifnl plates, @ in co'ors; and phostographa of new latest designs and secure contracts. Address
 MUNN < CO.,. NEW YORK. 361 BROADWAY.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
DIsTRIoT oF BEDDING, ss. Probate Court

HrHEsTNUT sHINGLE FOR SALE-sawed
 U bastard Of the grain. Price S3 per thous-
 and and guarantee measure. c. s. F. E. WETMORE, Judd's Bridge, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Cheney's printed India silks at 3oc continue to lead..the bar gains in silks. We have Che ney's silks at 2o, s and 3oc, but nobody wants the 2o and ,35c any more, the thirty-nine are Cheney's best 100 silks Send for samples.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

W. l.. Allen, Jr., of Brooklyn, has joined his family here, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
Just Over the River.
 SOUTH BRITAIN.
A CHANGE IN BUSINESS.

E. A. Potter succeeds the firm of Pot ter & Roberts, MT Roberts retiring from the firm. MT Potter will collect the claims due the old firm. He will endeav. or to maintain the high standard this store has occupied in the past and will have stock second to none in this sec tion. Mir Potter is one of the young men in business, and Britain people will doubtless sustain him loyalty.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Seh~
 It's a n rich and altoge, you'll find. More l. this seasons patterns the sale. You can guess SOL, thing from that.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Miss Libbe Chambers is in Weedsport N. Y., guest Of friends there.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
and 5.
 sciofula a.

been in the process O.
 past two weeks, at the low. tory, is nearing completion.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Very finest Scotch ging-
 hams, japonettes and other high-class imported fabrics, first 37 I-2c, then 25c, now Ioc
 The variety is large to choose from.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

The new iron smoke stack which has
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

Y. s. Andrews and son, Harry. mad
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

gingham dress
 daring down from 8 els more comfort and ia or Japanese Mating |. T covering we know of not so ety and soft as some, but cool. CT and more refreshing.
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

uSt now when some shoe stocks are out of the season able kinds 1t is we'll to know where there is a liberal assort- ment. So far we have sold hundreds and hundreds of pair of women's oxford ties; but hundreds and hundreds more have taken their places, and the stock still presents an un- broken front. Every sort and kind of material, every shape of toe, every worthy quality. One dollar for neat service able oxfords, I.5o, if you like, 200, three and three fifty for very fine material and finish.
 I2 pieces of linoleum at thir- ty-seven and a half cents a square yard, six patterns to choose from.
 The coolest spot on Bridge ports busiest street is where we are serving ice cream soda at SC a glass-in our front basement. zHe HozVkana-Stayk Com- Main and ho1nH Agents tor
 cannon N|.|, Butterick's s
 streets. Patterns.
 Brzaggport, Comu.
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st. picks, l. | lemonade stra, | White crockery-t | and saucers; tumblers, sI, l tea kettles, saucepans, boilers, | knives and forks, bread and ca. knives. | Hammocks, straw seats, folding camp
 stools, hammers, lanterns and dozens of
 other little things that will contribute to
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
Don't Wa

We have the sl. 34 breast measure to D, der boys, and can fit more. Sale begins Saturday Morning,
The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28

LfOR SALE-1 Adriance Buckeye mower and U a horse rake almost S35; also l top wagon and good work horse cheap. Inquire or DELLA CURTIS, Monroe, Conn.
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.5c.
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F FIXED w. VANVURST, Aspetuck, Conn.
 EARM FOR SALE-The farm of the late U Charles J. Gorham in Bedding, Sanford town district. The place contains 9S acres, very pleasantly situated upon the main roa i is easily cultivated and free from stones The buildings are i'll good repair. This desirable farm will be sold at & price to suit the times to 8 cash customer. H. s. OSBORN, admins tratOr, Bedding Ridge, June 2S.
Evening journal., 1895-10-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
Grand Opera HOUSE.

Milton Aborn and his company sang
The Bohsmian Girl" 10 a fsir-slzsd
audience at the Opera House last night
Miss Louise Moore as Airline was pretty
and attractive and sang we'll, receiving
excellent support Ia Joseph Smith.
Milton Aborn as Devllshoof,, created lots
Of amusement, and was ably seconded in
that line By Ffank Wooley as the
eliminate Florestine The chorus is q
we'll drilled one This afternoon the
company will give Pirates OF Peuzauce'
and this evening '.Boccaclo
1hsre is no red white and blue ism In
Government Acceptance. which Stuart
Robson will present At the Grand Opera
House, on Monday evening, yet there Is
considerable patriotism. IL Is the pa
triotism that is felt. not heard, as the
affairs Of the government figure promi-
nently.
Jolly Nellie MeHenry, In her cyclic
comedy "The Bicycle Girl, is emphati-
eally in II this season. Competent critlcs
say that the organization surpassess that
of any play she has ever had. This
attraction will be seen Of the Grand
Opera Eouse on October 10.
Camille D'Arville Is co ming back tc
play Madeline, or the Magic Kias. II
the pleasing announcement that Manager
Baylis, OF the Grand Opera House informs
his patrons II will be for one night only,
O.tobar 16
Evening journal., 1895-10-09
he TOOK The PLEDGE.
AN OLD MAN WHO MADE A Sue
cE5sFUL PLEA FOR LENiENcY.

A GIass-bIower, who. while Looking for
work, Got Drunk and Was Flned-rwo
Cases Of Alleged Violation OF the License
Laws. oas Of which Goes 20 the Upper
Court aud the Othor Is Dismissed.
Judge I'm too old man to 20 10 all
Give me a chance aud I'll take the
pledge for a year This was the plea
made by Edward Oougherty, an old man.
who was arrested by Officer Davidson.
while helplesIly drunk Judge Ball
decided 10 give him chance and after
conrt he took the pledge
William Murray was arrested By
Ohicsr Kelleher on the railroad very
drunk. He said he was going TO
Baltimore. He was fined 81 or ten days
Felix Henry, OF Pittsburg, who said he
was a glastblower on his wav TO Salem 10
get work. got full aud was found by
officer Palmer at Front and Justison
streets. He owned up very oandidly
that he was drunk and got od with 81
and costs
Daniel Lsary not the famous pedestrian,
was arrested by Special Officer smith
Who caught him drunk aud Begging
around the p w & B depot. Complaint:
had been made TO Smith and be hac
ordered tLeary to 20 away. He didn't an.
got locked up He said.h had been out o
| New Castle over a month and bad beel
working which fact made bis fns s ant
costs
Patrick J. Dillon was charged witt
selling liquor on Sunday on three
charges, AZ No 2l7 East Front street
Walter n Hayes represented Dillon snC
waived a hearing aud gave bonds In $500
for the upper court.
James T. Bell colored, was charged
with telling liquor without a license Al
his restaurant. No. POI West Eight
street John p. Nields represented Bsli
Florence Mills Mary Barrett, OlarI
Backus and James B Dorman. All colored
swore to having drunk beer. sherry win'
and beer, and three OF them to having
paid for It, On the oontrArYl severa
witnesses testihsd that on the date n
question no liquor WAS sold. and evidenc
vas deduced TO show an animus on thi
part OF the defendants witnesses. Bel
also swOre that he never sold a drop o
liquor, never received any money ant
never made a cent profit on liquor whicl
diners sent out for aud drunk on tn
premises
Both Mr. Nelds and City Sollcito
Harman argued the case, after whicl
Judge Ball decided that the evidences wa
not strong enough to hold Bell and h
WAS discharged.
Evening journal., 1895-10-09
QUILLVN THE WILLIAM.

He Went or with $3.50 OF Gormley' =
Money and Left a wife Rnd Eight
Children as Collateral Security.
H,ckessin has = sensation. II Is the
talk Of the villige and is being wired to
all parts Of the country. The hero Is
John Gormley, a merchant, and Frank
Qnillen poses as the william Constable
Joha Creeden Is the sleuth-houni Ia
pursuit Of Quillin and be is hot on the
trail
Gormley keeps q general store out In
the village and does quite business In
caohing the checks Of men employed in
the quarfies near there. His bank OF
deposit is at Kennett Square For sew
eral months Quillen, a middle aged man,
and painter by trade. has bien In the
habit Of driving TO Kenneth In dormley' 3
carriage and drawing money f'r the use
OF the merchant In his own lit e banRiDg
business He WAS ever faithful aud Mr..
Gormley placed implicit confidence In his
integrity.
Yesterday QdIllen went TO Gormley q
store, said mat he desired to 60 to
Kennett, asked the loan OF GoTmley g
horse and carriage. and 80 d that be
would get the customary check cashed
Gormley told him that he die not want
his money then, bat Quillel insisted
upon going and. to save his horse from
taking two trips lie passed the check
over.
Qaillen said coed bye to bis wife and
elgnt children aud drove of lie reached
Kennstt Square, got the chez k for 1856
cashed ana then drove to 'rougbkenua
mon Leaving the horse hitched In tbs
street he purchased a ticket for Phila
delDhia and took the . 80 train, on the
B & o. railroad, for that city.
Last evening Mr. Gormley grew
anxious over Quillsn's non appearance,
and instituted search He found his
check cashsd at Kennett. his horse
hitched at Toughxennanon, aud his
friend aud agent numbered smong the
missing.
This morning Constable Creeder
passed through this city on his way e
Philadelphia. sending messages 20 the
police auth orIties Of other ties as h'
went.