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The Newtown bee., 1895-02-08
1 it.i..ield County NeWs
WATERFOWL.
THE sELEcTMEN WAKE UP.

THE SELECTMEN WAKE UP.
 On the alarm of fire in city the streets are in the possession of the fire depart ment The engine turns out in double quick time, looking neither to the riglt nor to the left, turning out for no one
 The driver gets to the scene of action as quickly as possible. The seemingly onward rush is for purpose. Property
 is in danger and perhaps lives in peril.
 In the same manner the streets of Water town are owned by a department, who
 monopolize the whole street from fence
 to fence, caring for no one, but in the great excitement of their dangerous sport
 rush pell nell into anything and every thing which may come in their way. This is the way Watertown's sliding de partment rules the roost. Pedestrians
 are knocked down, dragged along and
 left cut, bruised and bleeding. Sleighs
 come driving along and by the changing
 of the gopgs, the blowing of horns and shouting and yelling, the spirited steed | makes dash, the driver loses control, | and the occupants are thrown out. In sensible mans mind the question will
 naturally arise, have we any selectmen He will probably come to the conclusion | that at the last town election be voted for such board. But is it's existence 8 reality? Yes there is a board of select 1 men but they seem to lack backbone or | they may perhaps be afraid to injure the | feelings of the advocates of the double ripper. That there is no law on the statute books to stop the nuisance or to | act apart certain streets is all buncom be Let the selectmen set apart street or streets to be used between certain hours | and absolutely prohibited the use of any | other street. See if that wont stop it. Don't try to step the sport, because if | carried on in true sportman style, it is a | good health giving exercise to those who
 are closed up all day iu schools, stores and factories. If certain streets are set apart it will be more satisfactory to all
 and go far toward reducing accidents to
 a minimum. Later: All streets are now
 closed to coasting, starting from Post | office Hill, except Cutler street. Our | town fathers finally woke up to the ne.
 cessity of grapling with the ripper before
 any more accidents occurred.
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PLATTSVILLE.
TO AID IN THE CHURCH WORK.

For long time there has been talk
 of having fund for incidentals in the furnishing of the parsonage of the Meth odist church, subject to the wants of the pastors family residing therein and the
 ladies propose starting series of after by each lady and the hour or two passed together will be productive of pleasure to all. The firsttea will be held at the
 house of Edward Seeley at 2 30, Feb.
 uary 14. If stormy, the 18th, under the auspices of the ladies of the church. All
 are cordially invited to attend. All the ladies sin town, members of the other
 churches as well, are invited, as spirit
 of sociability among all is desired. The dreaded grip has again made it's appearance in town, visiting the families
 of J. w. Sherwood, Eber Gould. Edward
 Jennings and Mrs BeGsey Seeley. Quite an excitement was felt in the
 school at Plattsville when two children
 of the school gave as reason for their
 brothers non appearance that "he was
 sick and broken out and they thought he might have the scarlet fever" The teacher wisely sent them home.
 A number from the Hill braved the snow and cold to attend the last -Stod. dard lecture Monday night. It was ou the famous Passion play of Ober Am-
 mergau and all felt well rewarded fol their long drive.
 A question is being agitated by the 1 members of the musical club of two years ago. what to do with the funds 1T 1 the bank belonging to the club. A meet ing will be called in the near future, and some decision will be taken.
 Don't forget the date of the tea al Edward Seeley's, February IA, at 2.3t and be sure to be there. It is proposed
 to give one once or twice month, iron now on. The ladies who are obliged tt
 come with horses will have them hitcheG and blanketed for them at the time o1 arrival. So don't let the care of thaI prevent you from coming. If stormy | the 14th, it will be on the 18th.
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pieces by lot of worthless CUTS that are no advantage to their owners.
 Saturday Jay Hirman had calf badly bitten by dog, supposed to be thesaame one that killedsMr RusseL's sheep, but was driven eff before the calf was quite killed.
 Rev William Miller visited friends in town, recently.
 Miss Augusta Stiles has returned from New Haven.
 Charles Osborne still uses crutchee, the effects of bis sprained ankle. There is music in the air these days. We infer that about all the schools in this vicinity have enjoyed sleigh rides. Monday William Mulane with his thrt e horses took Bullet Hill school to New town. It is reported that owing to lack orders the paper mill is to suspend oper- ation.
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SC each-High Neck Corset Covers. trimmed worth l5c.
 l7c each, Corset covers, V front and trim. med. the style you are paying 25c tor in mo tt stores.
 33c each, Corset covers, several style for @ selection, one special number trimmed with embroidery and hemstitch ruffie, value soc.
 2Ic per pair, Women's Cotton Drawers with deep hem and tucks, value 29c.
 39c per pair, Women's Cotton Drawers. with deep Hamburg trimming and five tucks, were 59c.
 25c each, Women's Long white skirts with ruffle, Iull size, were 3Sc. 4ao each, Women's long white skirts, with ruffie and Hamburg trimming value 69c. SEC each, Women's White Cambric skirts with lace trimming and insertion, value sl -25 each. 57c each, Women's night Robes with lace yokes and trimming full size, value 79c. s9c each, women's night robes, that were 125, made of fine Cotton and cambric, hand. | somely trimmed 25c each, Children's colored Silk caps, the kinds that have been 50 and 75c. 50c each, Children's corded silk fur trimmed caps, the kinds that were S1. White and Drab corset, 8 75c kind for 50c { pair, exceptional value
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STEVENsON.


 Howard Stevens and wife visited friends in South Britain, last Sunday. Louis Goulett and family visited Miss Pulford in Southbury, last Sunday. Miss Hattie Crofutt of Bridgeport visited at w. s. Bradley's, this week. Mrs Frank Jordan of Rutherford, N. j., visited her grandparents, MT and Mrs Silliman Sherwood, also at William Jordan's.
 The s. s. and s. s. s. club will give an entertainment in Old Mill hall, We'd nesday, February 13. A very interest- ing program has been arranged. The ladies If Old Mill hall club will furnish supper for 25 cents; lunch l5 cents.
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ooNNECIICUTs COMMON SCHOOLS.

Secretary Hine of the State Board of Education Is out with his annual report, and much of 1t Is mighty spicy reading. The Hartford Courant speaks of the in- troduction as "Oue of the most compre- hensive and sensible little essays on edu. cation that was ever printed"
 Mir Hine goes on to say that there are school houses enough for all the chil- dren, but only about half the children oi school age are under continuous instruc- tion and there is great inequality in the length of the school year in different towns. School equipment is meagre, li- braries are sadly lacking. The children are fully capable of learning, as witness the readiness with which they pick up sports.
 = The greatest trouble appears to be, ac- cording to this report, that there are no positive attainments required of the per- son who sets up to teach. profound ignoramus, if endowed with sufficient as- surance, Is in no way excluded from teaching. There Is no organized teach. ing service; the tenure of all teachers de. bends on annual elections and changing boards. The fact that neither adequate knowledge, training, nor certificates are essential has borne its legitimate fruit.
 The report plainly shows that Connec- ticut's machinery of schooling, which costs I,775, ,000 year, doesn't produce results commensurate with the cost. The report urges as a final clincher equality of time for all pupils, qualified and com potent teachers and proper supervision
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BETHLEHEM.
DEATH OF MRS JEANETTE GUILD.

Jennette, widow of the late Clark O. Guild, died at the residence of her son, George c. Guild, on Thursday. January 3S, aged IS years. Her funeral was st. tended at the Episcopal church by Rev J. c. Linsley, Sunday at l.45. The pail bearers were G. c. Smith, D. W. Ames, Daniel Hunt, Jonathan .Wootten, J. E. Allen and Charles Randall.
 The whist party at E. H. Jobnson's last week, was very enjoyable occas ion. We hope to have more like gath eringS in the near future.
 Miss Kate Randall was a guest at c. H. Randall's, over Sunday.
 The school in the Sixth district has had a vacation. Mis- Wheeler was called to her home in Bantam by the sickness of her mother.
 William Johnson has been laid up for 8 few days, but is out again now.
 The auction sale of the personal property of s. l.. Bloss will be held on F riday, February l5, 1895. at 10 a. m.
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH,

Septuagesima, February 10; At 9.30 a. m., Holy Communion; 10 30 Morning prayer, Litany and sermon.
 The second in the series of parish so ciables of Grace church parish, was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of David s. Walker. A genuine cold wave seems to be regularly in order for these occasions. But notwithstanding the severe weather the attendance was very good, and with dancing, whist and va, riety of amusements the evening was well enjoyed by all.
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MONROE,
THE CENTER SCHOOL.

Friday was the last day of the term at the Center school. A good many visi- tors were present. Prizes for spelling, E. Rose Wheeler and Annie Goldsbor- ough, who stood equal. Second class spelling, Birdie Beardsley, Lonnie Mich ols and Harold Peck each received prizes for merits. Edward Kirke received the writing. A handsome ornamental gold comb for the hair was presented to the teacher, Miss Taylor, by the.scholars.
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FAIRFIELD.
HoYDEN's HILL.
Union Business College, Bridgepo

A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by few friends at L. A. Jennings on January 30, being the anniversary of Mrs Jennings birthday. Games and social chat was indulged in,ss ssafter which fine supper wasserved by the hostess.
 Miss Josie Bennett of Brooklyn is at her fathers, William Bennett's.
 c. W. Sherwood of Rockaway Beach, L l., has spent few days with his brother, Everett Sherwood.
 Mir. and Mrs Charles Thomas have gone from the Lobdell place to Califor- nia.
 Union Business College Bridgeport
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 Grange. The lecturers hour will be open to the public.
 Miss Lillie Lewis is having three weeks vacation from school duties.
 Miss Grace Weis of Ridgewood, N. J.. is visiting at pr J. c. Stevens.
 Louis Beardsley has ten pound boy, who arrived about two weeks since. Mrs Jane Sears, who has been away on long visit, has returned home. Mir and Mrs Marshall Beach were sur prised, last Thursday evening by a party of over 20 friends from Shelton. The statement in THE BEE, last week, that the copper works had lost $500 by an accident, is,;we are assured incorrect that $25 will cover the loss. There was another dance at the mill store, Monroe station, on Thursday evening.
 A family named Douglas moved into rooms in the house of l.. D. Sharp, Tues day. It was nice cool time to be nov ing, the thermometer, four degrees be. low at sunrise.
 We understand D. A. Nichols raked ir a pumber of prizes at Madison Square Garden poultry exhibition.
 Howard Wheeler has been in doors fol a week with grip.
 A series of lectures on "The Pilgrim Progress" portrayed by songs and ster. eopticon views, by Rev Samuel Guerney of Long Hill, will be in Cutters Farm sehoolhouse, Friday evenings, February s, l5, P, and March l, commencing at 7.30 o'clock. Only the holders of tickets will be admitted. Tickets can be obtain. ed free of E. G. Beardsley. A collection for MT Guerney will be taken after each lecture.
 On Monday evening, the whist club met at the home of Henry Edwards where all spent very pleasant evening On next Monday evening, the cluE will be the guests of the White Hills 1 club and will meet at George Drew's.
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peafn.ss canno, be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by con . stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an infiamed condition of the mu~ous lining of the eustachian tube When his tube gets in famed you have rumbing sound or imper- feet hearing and when il is entirely closed Deafness is the result, and unless the inf1am- nation can he taken ont and this tube resfof- ed to it's normal condition. hearing will be de- stroyed forever, nlne cases out of every ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an unframed condition Of mucous surfaces
 We will give One Hund ed Dollars tor any case of Deafness (causea by cafarrh) that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
 F J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.. aS-Sold by druggists T5c. /
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Christian, as the jealous worker in our Sunday school and in all affairs of the church.
Last Friday morning the thermometer registered 10 degrees below zero.

Last Friday morning the thermometer registered 10 degrees below zero.
 Frank B. Wood has accepted posi- tion as clerk in Cochrane Brothers store. Their former clerk, Fred Scoville, has re- signed.
 James Cochrane is confined to the house with very hard cold.
 Born, last Tuesday, a son to Mir and Mrs William c. Hart.
 James H. Moses was in New York on business few days, last week.
 MT and Mrs Frank B. Wood returned from their visit in New York, last Thurs day.
 Mrs Edward Sanford of Falls Village spent few days with her daughter, Mrs Ransom F. Smith, last week.
 The whist party'give by Mise Edith G Dean, last Friday evening, was greatly enjoyed by all. The players occupied five tables. Walter Hart and sister, Miss Hattie, secured the first prizes, Charles M. Hall and Mrs James H. Cochrane carried off the booby prizes. Refreshments were served and all had g most excellent time.
 The school taught by Miss Lydia Mer- win closes this week.
 A social under the auspices of the ', P. s. c. E. will be held in the chapel, next Tuesday evening. All are invited to attend. It is hope there will be large attendance to help along the young peo- pie in their undertaking. The proceeds are to go to the church to help pay uI the old debt.
 Huston Cochrane's home is neatly completed. It will be ready to move
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Fairfield County Chat.
sTEPNEY.

 FOR THE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE AND
 MORALITY.
 For some years there has been no vote taken on the license question. When last voted upon, however, it was decided to have no license in the town of Monroe. There being no saloon nearer than Rots- ford Depot, it has been mystery to ac- count for the number of drunken men seen in the vicinity of Stepney. Com plaints were made to Pastor Jones, who however had long made up his mind that something was wrong and determined to stop the illegal sale of liquor if possible. So he commenced vigilant lookout which he continued for couple of weeks and located four places in the vicinity of Stepney where liquor could be purchased by those who wanted it. He had intend ed to continue his silent lookout until he had evidence sufficient to convict the known to the public, last Sabbath, and when he was informed he made known these facts regarding his search from his pulpit on Sunday evening, and called on the citizens of the town of Monroe to as- sist him in his efforts to stamp out this evil from their midst. He thereupon called mass meeting for Tuesday even- ing, February 12. to be held in the Step. ney Baptist church at o'clock, for the purpose of organizing Law and Order League for the town of Monroe. There will be able speakers from out of town tC speak about the work done by the League in other places and it is hoped that Secre tary Thrasher of the New Haven League will be present. To this meeting all law abiding citizens are most earnestly in vited to attend. Let us rally around tht standard of purity, and the enforcement of the law in the cause of right and let u' launch out for better Monroe during the year 1895. Come and lend your aid
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WEST CORNWALL.
DEATH OF DEA PRATT.

Dea Russell R. Pratt died, last Thurs day, at his home in New Milford, after 8 brief illness. The remains were brought hcras Saturday, and laid at rest in sight of the church on the hill, which he 10 much loved and served. Mr Pratt was . former resident of our village and dea- con for upwards of 30 years in the Sec ond Congregational church here in Corn wall. The announcement of his death cast q gloom over our village, as we all remembered him as true and faithful
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A good many parents would say amen to what Rev Mir Nichols said at public meeting in Waterbury, the other day. Perhaps his comments would refer more particularly to the city schools, but as to city or country, he did not come far from hitting the nail on the head. He said:
 Nowadays. II teacher whips a boy. no mat ter how much he deserves 1t, the father gets int, q passion and marches off to lick the teacher. Whom was n boy, if was whipped in school, I Sas careful not to tell of 1t at home. or else my father would interview me in the woocshed It would be better If we had more of it now. Then there wou dn't be SO many insulting remarks on the street. There they stand. these little banty roosters, with high collars around their necks, with chip on their shoulders, and if you knock it oil they run homo and tell pap.
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Union Business College, Bridgeport.

Onlon business ColIcRe, brlQgepOrL.
 The wife of Dr Smith returned home from Philadelphia on Monday night, where she has been for several months for medical treatment. She Is very much improved in health and appear ance. We congratulate the doctor on being able once more to get his family together.
 Fourteen of the young people took 8 sleigh ride to Danbury, last Friday night, making call upon MT a. Mrs Edward Griffin. They were drawn by the four horses of F. H. Beers.
 Mrs Ferris of the Iron Works is under the care of Dr Smith in consequence of an attack of the grip.
 The family of Maj Greenare at their home again at the Iron Works.
 Miss Minnie Somers returned from Boston, last week, where she has been studying at the conservatory of music.
 Charles Stuart will sell his milk to Baker, Gray & Co.,, for the coming sea- son.
 Miss Clara Williams has returned from Hartford, where she has been wis., iting relatives.
 K. c. Smith is slowly improving from an attack of grip and disordered liver.
 The extreme cold of Tuesday evening diminished the attendance at the party at F. H. Beers' somewhat. About 30 were present whose zeal and persever- ance were amply rewarded by their en- ioymeut after getting there, as every thing was made 50 pleasant for their guests by the host and hostess.
 Ezra Stevens has model hennery, l2x20, with veranda, making sunny place for the fowls to mediate and re-
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MIR GUERNEY's DONATION.

not prevent quite good number from attending the donation at the Methodist parsonage, on Tuesday. Besides $55 in money they left many good things which will be useful for the family. MT squinobal took his two horse team and carried those that conld not get there any other way. Many thanks to him for his kindness.
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DEATH OF MISS HATTIE M. HOUSTON.

After long and painful illness, Miss Hattie NJ. Houston passed away Jan 29. The funeral service, which was from her late home in Chestnut Hill, was largely attended. The Rev MT Boylston, rector of Grace church offieiated, and the in terment was in Long Hill cemetery.
 Mrs Alonzo Sherman is quite sick.
 Mrs Hilton has moved to Bridgeport.
 Miss Frank French is visiting at F. s. Shelton's.
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BROOK FIELD.
AT ST PAUL'S.

MT Whitcome in his 18th annual ser mon on Sunday said he had officiated 47 times at St Paups, A times at the Iron Works chapel, 2l times at Southville administered the communion, 14 times at St Paul's, 10 times at chapel, three times at Southville; held 5l weekly services at St Paul's and 39 times at Iron Works baptised nine persons at St Paul's and two at the Iron Works; marr ed two cou ples attended 12 funerals.
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TOILET DEPART
 MENT.

Richard Hudnut's fine perfumes and spec
 ialties will be given special exhibit here to- day.
 The goods are well known and are without doubt the best in the marhet- We have the sole agency tor Bridgeport {. At the same time we are to introduce a special headache powder, called the Anti
 headache. Two thousand (20io) samples will be given free In the basement salesroom where our new , department is being opened, we are going to show some great values. All is not ready yet
 SO we cannot give you a detailed story about 1t, but we invite YOU to look over some of the
 now things which we have ready.
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CONFECTIONERY
 DEPARTMENT,

The day to invest in sweeties. The prices here are surprisingly low on nothing but fresh goods.
 Our saturday Special will be posted on our show window. Watch for it.
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DEATH OF MRS POLLY POWELL.

The funeral of Mrs Polly Powell was held last Saturday. She was widow of the late Captain Powell, and leaves one son, Charles, who with his faithful wife have tenderly cared for her in her declin- ing years. She was woman of most amiable and lovable character.
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Charles Wheeler of Yale was home q short time, last week.
 William Copp has another little son.
 MT Wolcott has entered the employ of Tait &5 Son. ..=
 Although one of the coldest nights of the season, IS were present at the Chautauqua meeting, Monday night. The debate on the question, "Should college football be abolished" was very earnest.
 There will be union meeting of the Junior and Senior Endeavor societies, next Sunday evening. Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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fleet on the possibilities of producing eggs at 40 cents per dozen.
TRUMBULI..

BUSINESS LIVELY WITH TAFT & SONS.
 Tait & Son are running until F o'clock every night. Orders are coming in fast, which seems to indicate more confidence in trade.
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DEATH OF DANIEL FA1RcH1LD

Daniel Fairchild, aged s7 years, died at his winter home in Bridgeport, Janu- ary 2. The funeral services were held from the house, Friday, at ? p. m. The interment was in the family lot at Nichols.
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GLASSWARE.

Spoon Holders,
 Pitchers,
 Butter Dishes,
 Cake Dishes,
 Celery Dishes,
 Fruit Dishes,
 And a thousand and one good things desir- able for the house, at very low prices. Many good things in crockery, which will be offered at little prices, to start this new department with lively selling.
 Come and look it over.
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AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching service at l o'clock, Sunday afternoon. A cordial welcome is ex- tended to all.
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What is

Castoria Pitchers prescription for Infants and Children. neither Opium, Morphine substance. It is harmless substitute for Paregorc, Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years by Millions of Castoria is the Chidrens Panacea the Mothers Friend.
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SOUTHBURY.
KILL THE MISERABLE DOGS.

KILL THE MISERABLE DOGS.
 Dogs bit three sheep Friday and Sat- urday for Henry Russell so they had to be killed. It is 2 cruel piece of business that innocent sheep should be torn to