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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

In the territory in which The BEE Cir
culates, dalrying commands the attention
of the farmers to large degree. In this
connection the half dozen or more sue
cessful butter creameries play an impor-
tant part in this problem. Among these
creameries may be mentioned the Clover
farm of Redding, with the Newtown An
mex, Gorham Brothers in Redding, the
Sage creamery at South Britain, the
Marketable and Aspetuck in New Mil
ford, the well known Cornwall on the
Cornwall hills, and others which might
be named. The patrons of creameries
generally are beginning more and more
to appreciate the value of the waste pro.
ducts of the butter factory for feeding
purposes. And the patron who neglects
to work this for all it is worth, is allowing
money to slip through his fingers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

That large tax payer and affable gen.
tleman from the valley Of the Pohtatuck,
whose voice rings out at every special
and annual town meeting, the public
will be quick to catch on to whom we re-
fer, gave an exhibition Of what
at the least might be called spite,
on town meeting day, that is not often
surpassed. Mr. Beecher, on his own mo-
ton, introduced resolution that the
selectmen's report should be printed in
THE BEE, instead of in pamphlet form.
The idea of the mover of the motion, as
set forth In his remarks, was that it
would save the town some $40, and at the
same time spread the report before every
voter. The matter was brought up with
ont the knowledge of THE BEE people,
although ir had been suggested year
previous but no action had been taken.
But Mr. Beecher's excellent motion
seemed to stir up this gentleman, and
by the aid Of his eloquence, the question
was postponed. Physiology teaches,
as of course our eloquent friend is aware,
that sudden or undue excitement may
have bad effect on the human system.
We can only hope for his own sake that
he win exercise more care In this regard
In the future. THE BEE wouldn't advo-
cate change 10 printing the report, II
il didn't carry . considerable saving to
the town and better spreading OF the
report before the people. We pay taxes
here, and it seems as Il we should be
given the benefit Of the doubt. However,
our grief is fast wearing away. We
have only shed few tears, and are a.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

AS has already been intimated in these
columns, the New England has passed
into the hands Of the Consolidated. This
property has been so grossly mis-man-
aged, that the change cannot fail to be of
advantage to the public. In the annual re-
port of the Consolidated this interesting
statement appears In reference to the
New England property:
The New England railroad company at the
of the property formerly known as the New
York and New England. Its lines reach many
POINTS In Southern New England, which are
also served by the roads of this company. At
most of these points separate organizations
are maintained. 1t is apparent that If the
management OF the two properties Is unified
the expenses of each can be diminished ma.
terially by the consolidation, upon equitable
terms, OF agencies, yards and reight houses at
these points, and these customers OF each
company can enjoy the benefits OF the tacili-
ties belonging to both. The properties will
then yield the best results to each corporation
and to the public. Your directors have there
fore, accepted an offer for the delivery, prior
TO the annual meeting, OF q majority OF the
capital stock of the New England railroad
company, and have also purchased 5000, 900 OF
its new per cent mortago bonds. BUTT is not
proposed to make any consolidation with or
lease OF the New England road.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

The Commercial Record of New Haven
that exceptionally bright little journal of
the building trade, gives this interesting
picture of the industrial outlook in Con-
necticut:
The situation throughout the state is also
highly satisfactory. Everywhere we read OF
factories which are being operated night and
day and we know of one large company, far
behind In its orders, that finds 1t impossible
to secure all the help 1t needs. Complaints OF
dun business are few now, compared with
tow months ago and business of all kinds is
getting rapidly back to its normal condition
as before the panic.
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In Litchfeld County.
THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.
WATERFOWL.

THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.
The annual town meeting which al
ways occurs on the afternoon of election
day was called to order at p. m. 81.
D. Taft was chosen chairman. The re-
ports of the various town officers and Of
Chief Wheeler of the fire department
were read and accepted. The sum Of
$500 was recommended for the use of
the schools for the coming year. The
sum of $75 was appropriated to de-
fray the expenses of Memorial day.
The new road opened by j. 81. Taylor
was accepted by the town. The meet
ing adjourned to the second Monday in
February. The vote was as follows:
Town clerk, Burton 81. Nation 2OS,
Harry 81. Heminway los; town treas
Fl. Scoviil 1O6; selectmen, Edison B.
Lockwood r 1913, George Hudson 191,
Charles q. Douglass 106; assessor, AL
bert T. Blakeslee 2l0, Daniel F. Harmon
d 10Y; board of relief, William Fl. Smith
r 210, Howard M. Hickcox 2l2, Wal
lace 81. Atwood d Ito; registrar of
voters, Henry G. Scott 206, Daniel F.
Harmon d 107; auditor, Eugene w.
Wheeler 213, Alfred Fl. Scovill 105
board of education, Emil G. Marggraff
1876, Herbert N. Cunningham d III;
constables, Frank O. Peck 209, Simeon
M. Jones I'll, Eben w. DANES 2l2,
Harry E. Barnes 212, Frederick Gill
lette d los, Thomas 81. Breen los,
Charles F. Kane los, William N. War
ner 100; grand jurors, Emil C. Marg-
graf 206, James g. Skilton r POP,
Joseph W. Atwood 212, George NJ.
Summers los, John d. MCGOWAN d
los, 81. William Warner d los; tax
collector, Emil G. Marggraff 200, Hi
ram Z. Bishop d los; no license 207,
license Ia.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

1t is with much regret that the friends
of good schools learn that Mr. Curtis de-
clines to act as a member of the school
board and that DR. Smith has resigned.
When the time comes, if it ever does,
that the voters of the town think more
of their schools than their politics then
may we expect to see different manage
ment in school matters and better
schools.
e. j. Hal, the well known Sandy Hook
stove man. has contracted to put in the
new furnace at st Paul's rectory. He is
expected to have it set up, next week.
Rev Frank Whitcome and family are
spending few days with Rev and Mrs
e. L. Whitcome.
Miss Florence Kellogg and Mrs Horace
Beers are making a two weeks, visit at
Vineland.
Miss Henrietta Ruggles spent Sunday
with her mother.
Clarence B. Hawley is spending a few
days at home and taking in the Danbury
fair. -..
The wooden cards are out for the fifth
anniversary of the marriage or Mr. and
Mrs f. FL. Beers, October Is.
+. S. Curtis has been putting in new
steam heater of greater power than the
old one. E. j. Hall is doing the work.
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wooDv1LLE.
DEATH OF MRS HARVEY COUCH.

Mrs Harvey Couch passed away, FRI
day morning, after a brief illness. AL
though she had been in poor health for
some time, her death was very un-
expected. 1t has seemed a shock to
everyone and especially the family of
whom she had for over 20 years been a
loving wife, kind mother and dear
neighDor. She has never been known to
speak an unkind word to the children
or grandchildren or neighbors. 1t is
remarkable case but it shows a true
Christian spirit. She had many friends
who will miss the kindness Of one so
faithful ever and always SO patient.
Too much praise cannot be said of her
but she has gone to home that the low
ing Savior has prepared for her. What
is our loss is her gain. The funeral was
largely attended, Sunday at IL q. m.
Rev Charles Dixon ofiiciated and his
remarks were of praise for the departed
as he was so well acquainted with the
dear one gone home, he being pastor
for some time in this place. The casket
was covered with flowers placed by the
friends and neighbors of the departed.
1t seems so hard to part and yet we
know she is only waiting for the ones
that loved her so dear to meet her be-
yond the the river, where parting is no
more. The interment was in Upper
Merryall.
Eddie Tompkins spent Monday last in
Cornwall.
Rev Mr. Jaminson has returned to his
school in New York. He expects to be
with US weekly to preach throughout the
coming winter. He is well liked and
the people are pleased that he is going
to be with them.
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BROOKFIELD.

oBTUsE PEOPLE ARE FORTUNATE.
Obtuse is rather fortunate in being on
the off-apple year. AS the crop last
year was heavy when prices were good,
and having light crop this season when
every scrub is full. Prices where sold
ranges from SOC delivered, the parties
furnishing barrels, to 90c and $1.15,
where the farmers furnish the barrels.
There hardly is need of the haste shown
by some parties in selling, as there are
large sections in the eastern part of state
where there is not more than enough for
the farmers use. When the necessary de.
mands are met from these sections there
will be more decided activity in the
market.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

The city of Danbury has appealed
from the decision rendered by Judge
Wheeler In the sewerage case. This
leaves the farmers along the line of the
Still river and others interested, with ex-
penses to the amount of $4,000 to be met.
A town meeting was held in Brookfield
on Saturday, called by the plaintiffs to
consider the propriety of aiding them in
their struggles with this expensive nui-
sance. The meeting adjourned one week
without taking any decisive action.
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HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
Crochet Quilts, goods heavy Quilts, raised
patterns, price 75c,
Marseilles Nuils, satin finish, very hand
some raised patterns, look to be worth IS
each, but we say $3.50.
Elder down cloth tor House wear or child
ren's Cloaks, colors,
Red,
Blue,
Pink,
and White,
full 45inch, 42c yard.
Fancy Elder downs, for children's Gar
ments, 35c and 45c per yard.
Blankets, white, cotton, tull l04 size price
4Sc per pair.
Blankets. white, cotton, full la sizes, price
75c per pair.
Blankets, white colored Borders. full IL 4
sizes, and part wool, prices $I95, $500, $3.50
$3.50 and $3.50 per pair.
124 Atwood Blankets, with assorted Col
ored Borders, price S495 per pair.
Comforters, extra large size, filled with fine
81 90.
Wrapper Blankets, large ia wool Blank
cts, price 81 80, So 90 s. 90, and $500 each.
Flannels, Red Shaker, part wool, enough
cotton to prevent shrinking, price SOC and
45c per yard.
Flannels, Red Twilled, wool, price zoe, 25c,
30c and 81 1-2c yard.
Flannels, Grey, Wool, Shaker A. width,
prices 35c yard.
Flannels, grey, Twilled, Wool, 27-inch
width, prices 100, 25c and 30c yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

1t is said that the largest black dia-
mond. ever seen was shown the other
daylto the academy of sciences in Paris.
1t was found in July in diamond field in
Brazil. 1t weighs 3073 carats, the largest
carbon of the kind heretofore known
weighing 100 carats; it is as big as a
large pear, and without flaw.
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STAFFORD.
HousAroNrc GRANGE PROUD OF ITS FArH

GRANGE PROUD OF ITS FAIR.
The fair Of Housatonic Grange was a
great success. Many who were at the
Huntington fair pronounced the display
Of fruits and vegetables made by the
Grange as far superior in quality and
qualify to that at Huntington. The fair
is now well inaugurated and each COM
ing year will no doubt see exhibits that
will be even better than this one has
proved to be. The supper furnished the
visitors was worthy of especial note, be-
ing Ear ahead of any thing offered our
citizens on previous occas ions.
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WOODBURY..
HoTcHKIssvILLE.

Henry Hoag Of Sharon has been
spending few days with friends here.
The foot ball game on Saturday, Maui
gatuck viz Hotchkissville was scored in
favor Of our home nine.
Walter Bradley of New Haven spent
Sunday at G.. NJ. Aliens.
=. W. Pond will soon move his fam
The HotchkissvIlle cash store Is
crowded with bargains for fall buyers.
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soon be started in the Valley if suit
able room can be procured.
Charles Prindle and men are putting
on quite an extensive addition to DR.
Ford's house; he also is to build on the
eastern end of the Secombe place an ex-
tension of considerable size, and Mrs
Fannie Brinsmade has engaged him to
extend westward her dining room and
buffers pantry, all of which will make
him busy season of work.
to be at Rev Mr. Carter's on Wednesday
afternoon.
SIWilliam Spaulding moved some of his
household goods and family into the
Beers place, which he lately purchased
of w. H. Buckingham, and the latter
also moved some of his goods to Hotch.
kissville, all on Monday of this week.
Mr. Spaulding, who has formerly rented
farms upon shares, now has place OF
his own to improve and care for.
Miss Sadie Rabbit of Morris is in
town visiting relatives and friends.
The Bethlehem Grange came over,
October 2, to visit the Grange and gave
| most delightful program during the
! lecturers hour. Children's night will
| be observed, October 9.
| Miss Julia Baker has gone to Green
field, Mass, for the winter to attend
| boarding school.
| There was no preaching ut st Johns
church on Sunday morning.
The needle work guild met with
| Mrs Julia Richards on October 5. A
| large number of ladies were present
Many fine garments were sent in. After
those distributed about town, the rest
are to be divided between Hampton and
Miss Russell.
At the Echo Farm buildings they are
| laying fine asphalt floor on the whole
of the north room. Men from Hartford
are doing the work.
While r. S. Barnes and his friend were
out hunting for partridge for supper,
| last Saturday, fine large one flew di-
rectly into the front hall, through the
| large window with smash. When the
| hunters returned they found it still
alive.
A very fine entertainment was given
three evenings, last week, at the Swed-
ish Congregational church. The stere-
opticon views of many parts of Europe
were unusually fine. The lecturer spoke
in Swedish. The proceeds were for the
church.
Henry Warner had an auction of some
household goods on town meeting day.
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Burritt and L. Burritt executive commit

Burritt and T.. Burritt executive commits
tee.
Miss Ethel Curtis is recovering from
the injury she received while playing
lawn tennis.
Mrs jackson and her daughter have
gone to Newport.
The usual patrons of the Sunday troll
ley cars are growing less in number, as
the weather becomes cooler.
Mr. and Mrs A. E. Merrill are rejoicing
in the advent of baby boy.
e. G. Wells has gone to New York for
a short visit.
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Editorial Ink Drops.

An important gathering of Christian
workers of the United States and Canada
will be held in New Haven, November
TIA. Notable speakers will be present,
and inspiring meetings may be expected.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR,

The Fall weather came suddenly. Many
were not prepared. but you don't need to
worry, with such Values to draw from as
these:
at 45c each-Men's Jersey Wool Outing
Shirts, lace fronts, good Value at SSc-
At $l-50 each-Men's Atwood Sweaters,
Collars double and extra long, all colors. &C
tual Value $2.25.
at sl-S5 each-Boys' Sweaters, Atwood.
made same as the Mems, actual Value 81 90.
At 25c each-Men's soc Ties, ur-in-hands,
Tecks and Bows, extra quality of silk.
At 3Sc--Men's Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers, Value 45c.
At 69c-Men's Wool Shirts and Drawers,
Natural and Camels' Hair, direct from our
own Mills.
At a5c-Ladies' fieeced ribbed Vests and
Pants, full size, has no equal for Value :
at 39c-Ladies' heavy Meiino Vests and
Pants, regular soc quality.
Extra Value OF Ladies' fine wool Vests and
Pants. made expressly tor our trade, by our
own mills, at 75c and 81 90.
At l5c. lSc and 25c each Garment-Children's
Merino Vests and Pants, great Value,
At 3Sc each-Misses' wool Vests and Pants.
at soc each-Misses' Jersey Wool Vests and
Pants, in Natural, Gray and White Value 75c.
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WASHINGTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Robert E. Carter returned from
his trip to the Maine woods, where he
was so fortunate as to shoot one of the
largest bucks of the season, last week,
and occupied his pulpit, Sunday, giving
an excellent discourse on the triumph of
humanity exemplified in the life of
Christ from ID, Corinthians 2:l4.
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ready feeling quite "chirk." We hope
our neighbor in the valley is happy, too

The new corrupt practice act, passed
by the last Legislative, requires every
candidate for rational, state, or school
offices, to file sworn statement of ex-
penses with the town clerk. There is
small fine of $1,000 for failure to comply
with the law
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Presiding Elder Beach was at the
Methodist church, last Sunday, and
preached at $50 from the text, "Seek
those things which are above" He dis
coursed at much length upon purity of
heart in very effective manner. The
sacrament was administered.
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THE OLD ADAGE FAILS HERE.

THE OLD ADAGE FAILS HERE.
The adage that ssa shoemakers' wife
and blacksmiths' horse always, want
shoes dosen't apply to painters, as the
residence Of the three WATERFOWL con-
tractors will bear evidence exploding
that statement. The homes Of Alonzo
Seymour, Daniel F. Harmon and w. s.
Barlow are always in good condition.
D. r. Harmon is at present putting a
new coat on his handsome residence.
The Center district school will give an
entertainment in the Town hall on the
evening Of October Il. Prot Hubbard,
the elocutionist, will deliver some of his
famous recitations and readings. The
proceeds will be uaed for school sup
plies.
George Perry is quite sick with scarlet
fever.
Federal lodge. No. II, F. and A. M,
meets every Monday evening, at 7:3O.
Rev Mr. Toles, Of the Methodist church,
who has been sick for the past few
weeks, is so far improved as to be able
to sit up. He expects to go, this week,
to sanatarium at Saratoga Tor short
time.
The body Of Chester Russell, q
former resident Of Waterbury, who was
killed By the switch engine IN the Bridge
port yard came through town, Monday
aftesnoon. The Internent wss ii Ever
green cemetry. Nj RusselI WAS an Odd
Fellow. The members Of that order
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accompanied his remains and their chap
lain conducted the funeral services.
Holy communion at Christ church,
next Sunday morning, at O'Clock. The
hour of Sunday school in Christ church
has been changed from 10 a M, to II m.
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WENT HUNTING ON SUNDAY.

Game Warden McInerny arrested two
sports from Naugatuck on Chestnut Tree
Hill, Sunday, and they were fined about
SIS each, which was paying rather dear
for their sport.
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MONDAYS ELECTION.

The town election passed off quietly
and resulted in the election Of the full
republican ticket. The majority for
license was So, o result somewhat sur
prising to the temperance people.
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REV w, j. JENNINGS.

Rev w. j. Jennings, the former pas
tor of the Congregational church, died
in Bristol at the house of his son on Sat
urday last, and was buried in the ceme-
terry at the Center, Monday afternoon,
by the side of his wife and son, who
died during his pastorate here. The de-
ceased pastor was man highly es-
teemed and greatly beloved, not only by
his own people, but by all the citizens
of the town. He was closely identified
with our common schools and was for
many years acting school visitor and
secretary Of the board. He was, while
strict adherent of his own religious
faith and belonging to the old school of
Congregational clergy, very catholic in
his communication with other churches.
w. B. Whitehead has been appointed
administrator on the estate of his moth
er, Mrs Irene Whitehead.
A small barn belonging to M. j.
Leavenworth was consumed by fire on
Monday night.
The late John Ell. Lee had an insur-
ance of $1,000 on his life in favor of his
wife.
Johnnie Carey, the infant child of J.
Carey, after severe illness, died on
Thursday last, and was buried in New
town on Saturday. Much sympathy is
felt for the bereaved parents at the loss
of their little boy, bright little fe low.
Mr. and Mrs 9. B. Lee Bridgeport, have
been visiting Mrs s. B. Osborne, Mr.
Lees sister.
Fred Nickerson, who has been sick
with typhoid fever, is on the road to re-
covery.
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At the meeting OF the Hook and Lad
der Co., Tuesday evening, D. T. Rhoades,
was elected foreman; William Fryer first
assistant; Alfred Wakelee second as
sistant; 81. Machen treasurer; T.. Ell.
Burritt secretary; Joseph Houghton,
John Moon. Samuel Meachen, Edward
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1895-10-11

Louie N. Morris took spin to Bran
ford, Saturday ,on lis wheel, and returned
Sunday afternoon making the distance of
about rs miles in two and one-half hours
time.
w. Fl. Perry commenced the Chestnut
Hill school for a II weeks term, Tues
day.
An ENJOYABLE time was spent by the
Christian Endeavorers with the Misses
Carrie and Bertha Robinson, last Friday
evening.
Mrs George Hawley Of Red City is hav-
ing her house and barn frightened and
improved by painting, Artist Ben Beach
doing the work.
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interesting sermon in the chapel here,
Sunday afternoon, and good congrega-
ton was out to hear him. Ii IL hoped
the number will continue to increase.
J. N. Ford had . very sick OK. He
has employed the services Of yeterinari-
an Todd OF New Milford and IL IL now
improving.
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Highest Leavcnng owerLaest u. s. Govt Report
RH!a:,l! f BakiRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE

New York and is much improved in
health.
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GREENFlELD HILL.

Miss Nellie 4. Aaurer has been 1pend.
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TRUMBULL.
INSTRUMENTATION

The pulpits of the town of Trumbull
gave no uncertain sound this year on the
license question, but these appeals to the
manhood and integrity of men were fee
BILE in effect as compared to the conduct
and appearance of many men who came
to vote for license. The moral sense or
decency was shocked and grieved by the
intemperance, profanity, and loud talk
that was rampant. Ii anyone had doubt
as to how he should vote he must have
had these cleared up by what his eyes
could see for himself. Trumbull Center
makes no boasts of its goodness, but the
invasion of our quiet, law abiding COM
munity every year by such disorderly
element, is very unpleasant. The town
of Trumbull has in il large per cent of
men Of both parties OF whom any town
might be proud. For sterling character
and intelligence they can scarcely be ex-
celled and how they can endure year
after year a repetition of Mondays con-
duct and disorder must be attributed to
the mysteries and long suffering of poll
tics. It certainly Is a source of satisfac-
ton and congratulation that at the pro-
per time they gave silent estimate Of
the Importance of no license by ma
jority of %. That represents earnest
Christian work, an intelligence and love
of good society that must be respected
aud approved even by many who seek to
degrade men by strong drink.