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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

Pins were invented in the sixteenth
century at Gloucester, England. They
straightway became a popular New
Years present, but later money for their
purchase, called "pin money" was
given instead.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

January is still called by the old Col
tic name-Juis Genver, the cold month
in Cornwall, England. The Saxons
called it Wolf Monat, because the wolves
were unusually ravenous in January. By
the Saxon it was termed Aefer- Yule
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

In the days Of our. European forbears
it was believed that unless misfortune
were courted no one should leave the
house ON New Years day till some one
had entered, and the visitor to bring q
fine brand of good luck should be "a dark
lNaired man.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

Time was when it was considered q
sure sign Of death before the next New
Year to SEQ your own shadow in the
moonlight ON the 1st Of January.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-12-27

Black cats, generally thought to be Of
extremely evil omen by the supersti-
tious, are considered lucky visitors on
New Years day.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
WESTON.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs G. B. Sturges has been spending a
few days in Bethel.
Mrs Charles Gregory of Cranbury has
spent week with her mother, Mrs Budd
The csnsecratiOn meeting of the Nor
field x. p. s. @. E., will be led by the
vice president, Charles Scofield, next
Sunday evening. Topic, obedience to
God, what does it involve? 2"
Messrs Helen and Barbara Hoyt of
Norwalk have been spending few days
with their sister, Miss Elennor Hoyt.
At this writing it is not thought posi-
Bile for Miss Abbey Andrews, who is ill
with pneumonia, to recover.
The Fairfield Southwest Conference
will hold the next meeting at the Nor
field church on Tuesday, November 5.
number of interesting speakers are ex-
pected to be present. The following Ia
dies have been appointed committee On
entertainment: Mrs Lane, Mrs Meeker,
Mrs Ebenezer Fitch, Mrs Vanderbilt
Godfrey and Miss Annie Fitch.
Hervey j. Hamilton has returned 20
New Haven.
Mrs Hawley Williams entertain
friends from Lyons Plains.
Mrs Harriet Godfrey of Cannons has
been the guest of Mrs Ephriam Fitch.
Norman Benedict has been i'll for sew
eral days.
". B. Morehouse has spent few days
in Fairfield.
Mira N. B. johnson visited relatives in
Easton, last week.
Miss Fannie Morey has spent a few
days in Westport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
FAIRFIELD.

MIR CHILD's MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY.
The Sherman parsonage was the scene
OF brilliant assembly, last evening, and
from to Z p. m. its generous proportions
was taxed to accommodate the hosts who
came to do honor to the genial parson
and his wife. The occasion was the
crystal wedding anniversary of Rev and
Mrs F. s.. Child, which took the form of
a general reception to the whole parish
and their host of friends outside. Beside
the general invitation extended over 300
cards had been issued and we're respond
ed TO by many guests from New York,
Brooklyn, Stamford, Greenwich, Nor
walk, Bridgeport and other places. The
host and hostess were assisted in receiv-
ing by several ladies of the parish, dis
tributed through the various rooms. A
bountiful collation. was served in the din
ing room. Flowers and autumn leaves
We're used in profusion in decorating.
The guests left behind them good wishes
and substantial, though fragile tokens of
the occasion.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

One reason why Spain is In hurry to
quell the rebellion in Cuba is that finan-
cially she is nearly busted. 1t appears
her treasury is about empty, and she
must borrow, il the money TO pay her
troops, furnish them transportation, sup
plies and ammunition is to be forthcom-
ing as needed-and borrowing is becom-
ing harder and harder all the time. The
Spanish debt is already larger than that
of any European power, unless it be
Italy, In proportion to the wealth of It's
people and their ability to endure taxa
ton, and lenders are becoming increas-
ingly reluctant to invest in Spanish
bonds. From the standpoint of the Span
iards, 1t would appear the rebellion was
near at end, but the insurgents are active
and determined.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

tions outside of the curb stones have
been removed along the line of the
trolley road.
Samuel s. Dunning has paved and
curbed outside his walk in front Of his
residence on Center street.
The work is progressing slowly on the
trolley ex ension. A few days more and
then We shall probably see fhe electric
ears making regular trips out to Mil
waukee street.
We are panied to hear of the sudden
death OF Mrs Laura Patchen, wife of
Andrew Patchen. She died at the home
Of her sister, Miss Fl. Turney, in Stepney,
Tuesday morning ,aafter three or four
days sickness. The body was brought
to Bethel for interment.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
WASHINGTON.

PROF HOWARD BEERS GIBSON.
Prof Howard Beers Gibson: professor
of chemistry in the Missouri State Uni.
versity, died in Columbia, Saturday
morning. He was for some years en-
gagged IN laboratory work at Wesleyan,
and left Middletown year ago last Au-
gust. He was native of Washington,
Ct.
a cottage prayer meeting was held,
this week, at Rev Mr. Carter'4.
Mr. and Mrs William Tanner of Win
sted, who have visited at Sheriff Strong's
In War; en- have called on friends in town.
The family of Walter Logan have TAX
en- rooms at William Brinsmade's.
Mr. and Mrs Willis, who have visited 10
town, have returned to Rochester.
Henry Fulois, the popular timer and
stove dealer, has had an unusually busy
season. He has completed the work on
The addition to 81. N. Wooafn1Ee house.
II II want of any work u this line, II
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
In Fairfield County,
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.

DEATH OF MRS ANDREW pATCHEN.
A very sad occurrence happened on
Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs H.
Q. Turney at the Depot, where her sis
ter, Mrs Andrew Patchen of Bethel, who
had been visiting her, died after an ill
ness of only few days with typhoid
fever. Mrs Patchen has been in poor
health for some time, but her sudden
death was unexpected and severe
shock to the immediate family and
friends. A husband, one son and a
daughter survive her to mourn the loss
of mother. She was about SO years OF
age. Her remains were taken to Bethel
for irterment.
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ed family monument in the new ,

terry.
Representative George Gable Of B]
field and brother, futile, of Hart
were guests, last week, at Represent
Frank Stoughton's and F. p. Hayes
Miss Nellie Booth of Stratford
guest at John B. Porter's.
Rev Frank B. Adams preached Il
Branch schoolhouse, last Sunday {
noon.
1t may interest his friends here b /
that Arthur 81. Eggleston of New
don is now Yale divinity student.
Leslie Crane of New Haven has !
to California in conten plation.
health calls for change Of climafn
Mr. and Mrs viii Magee of Water
were at Richard Magee's on Sunda
Mrs Sylvapus Todd of New MIlfb
q guest of her daughter, Nrs j
Stoughton.
Mrs Mary Bierce and dauehtcF
been guests for several days a
Watson's.
Carr Watson is visiting with M
in Shelton.
William w. Watson has been -
in Maine with comrades from ShoI[
Catarrh is constitutional dluerr =
cannot be cured by local applIci
Hood's Ssrsaparil,a IL = conofa
remedy; it cures catarrh becauoo
ifies the blood.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

The convention of Christian Workers,
to be held from November TIA, bids fair
to be one Of the most noteworthy meet
ings ever held in New Haven. 1t will
be not tiresome series of long drawn
out speeches, fill Of theories and ideas
which soar so far beyond the ordinary
audience as to make all but the most
earnest and devout Christian heave
sigh Of genuine relief as each speaker
steps down and out. 1t is to be gath.
ering together of brilliant Christian
workers who deal daily with practical
ways and means, and whose aim it is to
help the masses Of humanity In its in
evitable struggle through the world.
The topics upon which they will speak
are live and full OF common interest !;
they are treated In brisk, entertaining,
interesting and convincing way. The
officers Of the association are: Presi-
dent, Rev II. A. Torrey, Chicago; secre-
tary and treasurer, Rev John G. Collins,
New Haven; and associate secretary,
Rev II. w. Pope, New Haven. The
managing committee consists of r. A.
Torrey, chairman, Chicago; John s.
Huyler and G. N. Crittenton, New York;
Rev ID. A. Reed. Springfield. Mass. !:
Miss w. j. Macdonald, Toronto; John
G. Collins, New Haven; Rev b. Fay
Mills, Albany, N. r.; Rev s. p. Hol-
combe, Louisville, KY; John F. Bar
clay, Atlanta, and Mrs J. X. Barney,
Providence. The program arranged is
very interesting, and among the speak
ers are several brilliant women whose
work along Chrlatian lines 4 truly re-
maxkAbls.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
wATERrowN's FIRST SNOW STORM.

| WATERTOWN'S FIRST SNOW STORM.
The first snow of the season in this
locality fell Monday morning. During
the night there was quite heavy frost
and at about $50 a. m. the beautiful
little fakes were toyed around with the
breeze, demonstrating the fact that once
more we were bordering on another
| struggle to keep the cold without and
the heat within.
Mrs George Griswold is quite sick
with typhoid fever.
The theatrical season was opened in
Watertown, last Monday evening, by
the play entitled "Dr Bill" The
house was crowded, many standing.
The acting was below the average.
Prof Hurd, the magician, performed
before. good houses, last Wednesday
and Thursday evenings.
Mr. Atwood has broken ground for a
handsome residence on the corner ad-
jacent to the old cemetery.
A grandchild of Charles Boudot, aged
Is months, died Saturday, October 49,
The funeral was attened from st Johns
church. Monday, at 9.45. The inter-
ment was in Torrington.
Federal lodge, No. IF. & A. M, will
exemplify the first degree, next Monday
evening.
Daniel F. Harmon and Albert s..
Blakeslee commenced assessing, Mon
day.
ssDame Rumor" says that several we'd
dings will materialize in the near future.
At the first meeting of the new board
of education Rev II. N. Cunningham
was chosen chairman.
DR. Dyer of Waterbury was in town,
Monday, assisting DR. Variell with
surgical operation.
The two theatrical troups which Iwere
to play at the new Town hall, one last
week and one this, have cancelled their
one becoming disbanded,
the other taking different route.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

Miss Sadie Mallett of Trumbull and
Fred DoOlittle of New Haven were en-
tanned over Sunday by Miss Kittie Will
son of Stratford.
A new whist club amongst the young.
er members of society is being organized
Henry L. Orters, the well known
Bridgeport elocutionist, will give a read
| ing at Putney chapel, Friday evening,
for benefit of the chapel fund.
| Penelope, the Milkman's Bride'' and
the 'sSmith family entertained large
audience at McNamara's hall, one even
| ing last week.
Miss Van Dyne, of Monroe, is Wis ting
Mrs Allen, on East Broadway.
Mrs &c. Wood is visiting her father
at Hartford.
DR. Lemuel Beardsley has been in New
York on professional business.
James Dolan, one Of the signal tower
men, has been i'll for sometime with mus
cular rheumatism. He is now able to be
out.
Miss Julia Olney and sister have gone
to New York and from there will soon
leave for Europe. The winter will be
spent in Paris.
Miss Helen Sammis, who has been in
Vermont for the past six months, has re-
turned to her home on East Broadway.
DR. N. FL. Whittlesey preached in the
Congregational church, Sunday morning.
Robert Judson is working for the
Oyster Company.
Robert DOrman has gone to South Nor
walk in the employ of an undertaking
firm.
Charles Cannon and sister, of New
Haven, have visited the family of Albert
Wilcoxson on Main street.
Mrs Arthur Wheeler has gone to New
York for a short visit.
Mrs r. w. Bunnell has gone to Mime
apolis, to visit her son, who has been in
business there for few months.
The graded school has closed for two
weeks. on account Of diptheria in the
family of the janitor.
First Selectman Judson has been sick
with the quinsy for the past two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs w. s. Curtis have removed
20 their new home on King street.
The Lundy's Lane Baptist church held
one OF their usual Lyceum meetings on
Sunday last.
A new house on Lundy's Lane is talked
OF. to be erected Ia the early spring.
Nuts OF all kinds are very plentiful.
and the small boy and girl are enjoying
their opportunities TO the utmost.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

Statistics show that immigration is on
the Increase again. There was an in.
crease in September of this year of IL 600
over the number arriving in September,
1894, while for the nine months ending
October l the increase over the same per-
iod of last year was about $4,000, which
will make the increase for the year in the
neighborhood of II, 900.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

THE BEE brings most prompt and sat
sisfactory returns, which shows a good
circulation and that the ''ads'' are read
as carefully as the reading columns"
Thus writes one of The BEES advertis-
ers in an unsolicited letter. Such in
stances go to prove the fact, often reiter-
stands at the head among the advertis-
ing med ums of Western and Southern
Connecticut.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

CHURCH AND PERSONAL MENTION.
Rev and Mrs w. G. Lathrop have Wis
tied at A. W. Humans.
Miss Edith Wheeler visited relatives in
Shelton.
Miss Rose Sinclair attended the State
teachers convention and also visited q
friend at Wesleyan university in Middle
town, last week.
The Willing Workers have presented
two street lamps to the Congregational
church and they will soon be placed in
front of the church.
Mrs Sarah Sinclair spent few days of
last week in Brooklyn.
Mrs Marshall Beach made flying trip
to New York, last week.
On October s James Burr picked q
box OF ripe Strawberries which were pre-
sented to different friends.
Mrs FL. G. Clark of New Haven has
visited Mrs Leroy Sherman for the past
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
Editorial Ink Drops,

In the November number of The For
um, President o. d. Ashley, of the Wa
bash railroad, reviews 1.-THE General Rail-
road Situation in the United States, -" sug
costing remedies for some of the evils
from which our railroads at present are
suffering.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

A special town meeting is called for
Saturday afternoon, to take action in re-
gard to funding. the fl oating debt of the
town. The selectmen promise to present
at that time figures that will open the
eyes of the taxpayers wider than ever.
The present board has already expended
over $4,000 in paying bills contracted last
year. Don't fail to be there!
A dancing class of children is being
formed to meet at Pickett's hall.
The grading of the Osborne Hill road
was completed, this week, and is now
ready for the stone. This will be some
what delayed as the crusher is now get
ting out the stone for the estate" road at
Southport. The water tower is now
towering up about 80 feet and shows
that it will be conspicuous object, stu
ated as it is on the highest point of the
hill.
A.gay party Of young people, consist
ing of Mr. Belts Sabbath school class of
young ladies, with their friends, enjoyed
nutting party on Tuesday with their
teacher.
Peter Peterson is playing with the
Bridgeport High School football team
and was roughly handled at the Water
bury game, last Saturday.
Mrs Herman Hill and sister returned
home, last Saturday, from trip to Den
mark.
Benjamin S. Bulkley and Bacon Wake
man are both excavating cellars for new
houses, soon to be erected.
William r. Jones is receiving congrat-
ulations on the arrival of q brand new
nephew at the home of his brother, Eu-
gene Jones.
Fairfield justice moves slowly, but it
got there on Hoffman g. Ewins, who have
been running the saloon at the end of
Black Rock bridge in such a fragrant
manner all summer. They were arrested
for Sunday selling and convicted by evil
dence OF Law and Order League detec-
tives, with fines of $l5 and costs each.
''The Fairfield is closed tight for the
winter and it's a cold day for many who
were of trusting disposition.
M. Eel. Bracken has returned from at
tending the bottlers' convention, where
he was elected one of the vice presidents
Mrs Smith and family, who have been
occupying the Dea Donaldson place on
Greenfield Hill during the past year, are
now occupying the Clemmons' house at
Mill Plain, lately purchased by Fl. 1.
Flint.
Mrs Edward McKenna returned to her
home on Tuesday from the Bridgeport
hospital, where she has been since frac-
turing her thigh.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

The Country Gentleman, which is a
welcome visitor to our desk from week to
week, doesn't do much Dragging about
itself, but for real merit 1t has few equals
in New England or out. The price is
high, but it gives its readers the moneys
worth every time.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
STAFFORD.
WORSE THAN A RUNAWAY,

A man in the employ of Phillip Lewis
met with serious accident, Saturday
afternoon. While taking load of cab
bages into the barn he managed to fall
off the load, and the wheels of the wagon
passed over him. At the same time one
of the horses began to kick and struck
the unfortunate man several times. DR.
Lewis reports three ribs broken and
serious internal injuries.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
EASTON.
AT CENTER STREET.

Mrs Thomas Foster, who has been
visiting friends in Ithis place, has gone
to Bridgeport to spend a week with her
daughter, Mrs w. Hawley.
William Freedom from New York and
his brother Lewis from Shelton have
been spending few days with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs Edward Freedom.
Mr. and Mrs Wakeman B. W illiams are
rejoicing over new grandson, born to
Mr. and Mrs Charles Mallett of Tashua.
Mrs Marietta Hill from Weston has
has been spending few days with her
cousin, Mrs Eveline Waterman.
Milton Jennings from Southport spent
Sunday with Mrs Charles Jennings at
her home in Easton.
Miss Jessie Kellogg has returned home
after spending week with friends in
Stamford.
S. r. Wells, the live real estate agent
of Bridgeport, has sold 500 barrels of
cider for Charles Sanford.
HHood's pills are purely vegetable and
do not purge. pain or grippe. Sold by al
druggists.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Mr. Harrington from Stonington.
who occupied the pulpit of the Metho-
dist church, last Sunday gave very in
teresting discourse on prayer to a good
audience. He and his son William were
entertained at the parsonage during the
latter part Of last week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

The Connecticut Quarterly is new
magazine which bows to the public favor
and published at Hartford by the Con-
necticut Quarterly Company. 1t splen-
didly Illustrated, and as its name indi-
Gates, deals with historic and local in
terests. At the subscription price, SOC a
year, it ought to have a large circulation.
In the last issue Hon A. H. Byington
has an interesting article on Norwalk.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

Inc last TWO SoGlaDleSs aG MI hleln1s
and Mr. Kohler's, were very pleasant
gatherings; $40 was cleared at the two
| places.
Miss Edith Edwards has visited Mrs
Lavinia Bradley.
| Mr. and Mrs Moses Treadwell of
Lyons Plains have spent short time at
j. A. Treadwell's.
Mrs James Cole of Bridgeport spent
Sunday with Mrs Juliet Mallett.
Mrs Oliver Northrop and daughter,
Miss Edith, have been at G. S. .Mallett's
for few days.
The choir, Sunday, was assisted by Mr.
Clark of Brooklyn with his cornet and
Mrs Whipple sang during the offertory
the solo, NEARER my God to thee" very
sweetly.
Miss Sniffin attended the teachers
convention in New Haven, Friday, CIV
ing the school holiday.
The ladies' society of Christ church
pdl lSh Will give buCA ACAb SoIihblO 6O
Mrs Jane Mallett's, Thursday evening,
October 81. All are invited. A pleas
ing program is promised. There will
be- music for dancing. A tempting sup
per will be served.
Miss Emma Wheeler of Bridgeport is
visiting at D. w. Edwards.
Daniel Edwards is taking vacation in
Vermont, enjoying the hunting.
Miss Irene Gilbert is visiting at L. II.
Edwards.
The Kings Daughters of this place
cordially invite the public to New Eng
land supper given at the Methodist
church parlors, Tuesday evening, No
vember Is. The members of the circle
will be dressed in ancient costumes and
will render a musical program of old
time songs, with rural New England sup
per. Look next week for particulars.
Mrs Henry Davis has returned to
Noroton after four weeks visit at D.
Davis.
L. Wells and son are doing mason work
at Mallett Sanford's. Mr. Wells is Kept
very busy at his trade at present.
Mr. and Mrs Ell. E. Garfield of Bridge
port spent Sunday at Mrs Harriet Can
fields.
Miss Clara Downs of Long Hill is WIS.,
iting her grandmother, Mrs Harriet Can
field.
John Benedict, the stove dealer, suffer-
ed severe chill, last week, which kept
him in the house for few days.
Messrs Beardsley, Hubbell, Leaven-
worth and others have been at work on
the road near George Coley's, removing
the rocks, carting in dirt, etc. The road
in this place was in deplorable condi-
ton before being worked.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

ward Nothnagle, when a good supply
of water will be supplied the fountain,
as pipes have been laid by the COM
mittee, E. C. Smith, Edward NothDa-
gle and N. r. Curtis. The fountain,
has been we'll supplied with water since
the digging of the well.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25
GRANGE NOTES.

l
October % will be husbandman's night
A very interesting program has been ar.
ranged. There will be discussion
among the brothers, aWhat would do
il were woman" At the close an
oyster supper will be served.
B. s. Beach is building new large
horse barn on his new land, bought Of
the estate of Ebert e. Edwards, and will
put up new house, this fall. e. r
Hubbell Is doing the work.
Lovett B. BALE, . year or more since,
purchased an old county home near the
Huntington fair grounds. He has re-
moved the house and buildings thereon
and has fitted up his place with view
to conducting the poultry business in a
thorough manner. He has now a large
number of choice as well az common
fowls with which he expects to supply
not only the market but all persons de-
string the best breeds OF fowls.
Mrs Jesse Chalker has been away for
9 short time visiting friends in New
Milford and elsewhere.
There was runaway near the Cen
ter, Tuesday. No damage has been re-
ported.
Mrs Hawley Of Monroe is spending q
few days with her daughter, Mrs e. r.
Nichols.
Hobart Brinsmade OF st Louis, while
on business trip to New York, spent
the Sabbath with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs Lewis Brinsmade.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-25

1t matters not what article you may
choose from the immense stock of foot
wear at G. II. Bennett & Sons, 367 Main
street, you'll find the prices have been
pared beyond recognition in order to
close out this 100000 stock at once.
Mems Boston rubber boots at 50 so. Lad.
les tailor made gaiterettes 19c, boys and
girls school shoes at soc, ladies' shoes at
75c, mems shoes at 97c, children's shoes
at 1Sc are among the many matchless in
ducements which abound there.