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The Newtown bee., 1895-06-28
BRIDGEPORT.

ARTHUR s. MIDDLEBROOK AND LAT.
 RENCE NooNAN MEET THEIR DEATH.
 There was shocking grade crossing accident at Bridgeport, Wednesday af- ternoon, when Arthur s. Middlebrook. agent for the Barnum estate, and Lau- renee NoOnan, an assistant of Mr Mid. dlebr0k, met their death. The scene of the dreadful catastrophe was at the Iranlstan avenue crossing. They were driving in business wagon, behind which was hitched hay rake. On the sidetrack adjoining Railroad avenue. on which they drove, stood string of freight cars. which obscured the view of the tracks. The crossing was not made, for when the horse had cleared the westbound track the wagon was struck by the engine of the 2.25 express. eastbound, and by which mere hurled to almost instant death. MT Middlebrook's death has caused sincere sorrow throughout the city. For the past 20 years he was connected with F. T. Bar num and the Barnum estate. For many years member and vestryman of Christ church and for the last two years assistant superintendent of the Sunday school, his death will leave vacancy in that church that will be hard to fill. He was devoted husband and a fond father, his time outside of his business hours being spent in the midst of his family. He was Az years of age and leaves wife and one child, seven year. daughter. MT Middlebrook had frequently contributed to the columns of TIE BEE, and the intelligence of his death was received with sincere regret here. MT NoOnan was 50 years old and leaves widow and four children
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BETHEL.
A COLONY OF SWALLOWS.

A large flock of bank swallows have colonized in high sand bank back of Druggist Twiss' place on Center street. They attract good deal of notice from the public. These busy little birds have excavated numerous little burrows in the sand where they breed in great numbers. The burrow is dug about two feet into the bank and enlarged at the end to about the size of quart measure, where nest of dry grass and feathers is made. The birds lay from four to six pure white eggs. Two broods are usually reared each season. The holes are often dug closely together but one never interferes with the other. These swallows never breed in any other place but in the sand bank, and are often found along the banks of the rivers where suitable loca- ton IS favorable for an excavation, which must be in soft sand that will not easily fall away or cave.
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Litcbfield County News.
WATERTOWN.
THE BROTHERHOOD CONVENTION.

THE BROTHERHOOD CONVENTION.
 The annual convention of the diocesan
 branch of the Brotherhood of St Andrew was held at Christ church, Saturday and Sunday. the 22d and 23d of June. At the evening session of Saturday reports were heard from the secretaries of the arch- deaconries after which an hour of quiet prayer, led by Rev R. H. Gessner of
 West Haven. Sunday morning, 60 men attended Holy Communion at 7.3O. A short business session was convened at $50. William c. Sturges of New Haven
 was elected president. This place has
 been filled by H. H. Heminway for sev- eral years and it was with great reluc- tance that the convention considered the matter of his resignation. At 10. 40 came morning prayer and sermon. The sermon
 was preached by Rev K. H. Gessner of West Haven from the text, 'Go out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come ins'' The conference in the afternoon, which was presided over by H H. Heminway, was very interesting and the several subjects were ably handled The evening service at o'clock was one of the finest services of the day. Ad. dresses were made by Rev O. H. Ra ffer ty of Portland, William c. Sturges ot New Haven and Silas MacBee ,of North Carolina.
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Fairfield County Chat
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.

l REV MIR JONES TO PREACH HIS FAREWELL
 SERMON ON SUNDAY.
 At church meeting held Saturday afternoon, June 22, committee was ap pointed to confer with the pastor, Rev Ii w. Jones, as he had pastorate in view in the near future. It was agreed by mutual consent that he should preach his farewell sermon, next Sunday, June 30 1 Capt Fred Lovejoy and Arthur G. Love. joy had fine luck trouting, last week bringing home GA of the speckled beau. | ties.
 The McTamney place has been sold ito Bridgeport parties, who will move in this week. Wallace Davis has moved into part of the house with Lewis Edwards. Miss Mary Bull of Winsted, Ct., is a guest of Miss Helen Seeley. Arthur J :. Quilter of Waterbury was guest over Sunday.
 At the annual school meeting, Tuesday evening, Edward Corning was elected committee and Zalmon Purdy clerk. Moses Hull, the former committeeman. had held the office about 15 years and has proved an efficient and faithful officer.
 Miss Edna Corning is visiting in Brook lyn.
 MT and Mrs K. Broderick of Bridge port spent Sunday here and are now at Walnut Beach, on the Milford shore.
 MT and Mrs George Coley have visited in Naugatuck with Charles Potter.
 Miss Lillie Johnson has visited in New town.
 Frederick Trimble of Brooklyn has visited Benjamin Corning.
 Miss Grace E. Jennings of Greens Farms is a guest of Mrs David Osborne.
 The theme of Rev MT Jones' farewell sermon for next Sunday afternoon will be "A retrospect of the past.' The ser vice will commence at l o'clock.
 Leslie Purdy has visited Charles Fow- Ter in Danbury. He rode there on his new safety.
 grandmother, Mrs Clark, in Easton. She also recently celebrated her 9th birthday. by entertaining her little friends. They were made happy with toothsome viands of which oranges, bananas, ice cream, etc., formed part.
 c. l.. Smaliey has turned out a new farm wagon for George Mayer of Halter town.
 J. T. Porter is re-silling and otherwise repairing his barn. K. Corning is doing the work.
 k. B. Rockwell is the first in this local. ity to commence having. Mrs Sarah Edwards is visiting relatives in East Village. John Jackson has exchanged his horse for four-year-old colt.
 B. F. Cannon and wife of New Haven have been at William Candee's. Stephen French drives new horse.
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TRuMBuLL.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL ArrAIl

CAUhCH AND PEkSONAL AFFAIRS.
 The storm greatly interfered with the lawn party and musicale given by the Young Ladies' Mission circle at the par. sonage, Tuesday evening. Notwith- standing quite number were present and the following program was rendered Piano duet. ''La Baladine," Misses L1llfe and Nellie Wilson.
 Chorus stThe Reapers."
 Song, "Good Bye Sweet Day. Miss Eaton Piano solo. "In the Chalet," 1" Miss Nichols. "G Restless Sea- violin and piano, Louie Tucker and Mrs White ton
 Piano solo, Aida Fantasie," Miss Tait.
 Song, "In the Chimney Corner" Miss Beach, Chorus, "6erenade.n
 Misses Mary Tait, Alice Benton, Lena Nichols and Jennie Wheeler were present at the graduation exercises at Yale, Tuesday.
 Charles Wheeler, who has just complet- ed his college course at Yale, has ac- cepted . posltion ay teacher in Brook.
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NICHOLS.

Mrs Catherine Ambler has returned from visit in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Charles Fairchild entertaine d Mrs 5. Beardsley and Miss Beardsley of Long Hill, Saturday of last week.
 Miss Inez French is visiting her grand father in Easton.
 Miss F. Lane is attending the com mencement at Yale college.
 A number of our farmers are taking advantage of the dry weather and have commenced having.
 Charles Ambler is under the care of Dr Lewis of Stratford.
 Thaddeus Blood, a resident here. is so- jour aing time with D. B. Curtiss.
 Mrs Stebbins, the wife of former pastor, has visited among friends in Nichols.
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On Friday afternoon as Miss Gala Bradley was descending the hill near H. B. Burr's, her ponysstumbled and fell. throwing her out with great force, but fortunately she escaped with only a few bruises. Miss Bradley has just lately returned from her boarding school in Norwalk. -
 On Children's day the church was crowded to soverfiowing. The platform and pulpit was hand somely decorated with plants and flowers. The exercises were well rendered, which consisted mostly of singing. Baptism was ad- l ministered to little Annie Merwin Gray. An address to the children by the pastor, Rev J. B. Kettle, was listened to atten- lively by all.
 Rev and Mrs J. B. Kettle arrived on Friday and immediately commenced housekeeping at the parsonage. They
 were the recipients of a fine lot of cherries.
 Samuel Gorham is soon to have a fine residence built on the corner, opposite of Willis Bronson's.
 Mrs James R. Howe of Brooklyn spent a few days with her sister, Mrs H. B. Banks, recently.
 c. Kicker and W. Dalling had little law business on Saturday at the Town house.
 Mrs Willis Bronson has boarders.
 A niece and nephew of Mrs Davis from New Jersey has been visiting her.
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MASONIC NOTES.

A special communication of Eureka lodge, F. and A. M., was held on Tues day evening for work in the third degree. Three officers of the grand lodge and a large delegation of members from St Paul's lodge of Litchfield and Rising Sun lodge of Washington Depot; also representatives from Newtown, Bedding, Danbury and Norwalk lodges were pres ent; in all about 150 visitors. At the close of the work refreshments were served. Speeches and social chat took up the time until the small hours of the sight. A special train from Litchfield brought the brethren from along the line of the Shepaug railroad, which returned about l o'clock.
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lyn Latin school, where he will go in the fall.
 The continuous dry weather has wrought great injury to all vegetation. Strawberries are exceedingly small and scarce, and hay is very light. Quite number from Trumbull attend. ed the marriage of Miss Merwin al 1 Poquonnock, Wednesday evening 1 Among these were MT and Mrs W. s
 Plumb, Edith Nichols, Mary Beach ant !, w. N. Brinsmade.
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LONG HILL.

Mir Grenniger has secured miller from New York. He has had l6 years exper- fence in tending roller mill. He com menced work on Tuesday. They are do- ing custom work. with their regular flour. Mrs Samuel Beardslev.s was the first grist brought. Very fine rye mid dlings and bran are for sale at the mill.
 Miss Jennie Shelton is spending few days with friends in Meriden.
 ". F. COan has three machines run
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THE CIRCUS IS COMING.

A grand one ring circus will give two entertainments on the afternoon and evening of July 5. The people of Water town ought to consider how important
 their town is becoming A circus in town. By and by you'll find Forepaugh or Barnum negotiating for place to ex- hibit for the town is fast enlarging. Sev- eral new houses are in process of con- struction and many are contemplating building houses which will materialize soon. Contractor Warner, our local builder, IS full of business but never so full but he can take one more contract.
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TASHUA..

Rev and Mrs Whipple entertained friends from Hartford, last week.
 Mrs J. ". Treadwell attended the Mer- win Case wedding at Poquonnock, June 26.
 The church and cemetery grounds have been put in fine order by Sexton c. K. Gilbert.
 A school meeting was held, Thursday
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LIGHTNING STRIKES.

One of the severest electrical storms in many years passed over this town, last Sunday afternoon. Much rain accom- panied the storm, which brought enioy- ment to many, as the crops were suffer ing much. Martin Dwyer, who was sit ting in the kitchen of the house of Mrs Ellen McCleary on East side, was struck and badly burned by bolt which enter ed 5he door. Several men were in the room, two only being slightly shocked. The bolt struck Dwyer on the leg, pro- ceeding downward and upward. tearing the clothes to shreds and pulling the shoe from the foot. He suffered much pain until Dr French arrived. The pa- tient is doing well and is expected to wholly recover.
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Elmer T. Judd left for Fargo, last Monday, to represent the Cando contin- gent in the State grand lodge, A. F. & A. M.- The Cando Herald, N. D.
 Great improvements are being made on Center street. Rock is taken out and trees cut to widen the street. The trol- ley track has been laid and paved and the poles set. The people along the ex- tension have caught the spirit of improve ment and probably all parties will be pleased when the job is finished and the electric ears are running on regular trips.
 The public schools all close on Friday for the summer vacation.
 Gideon 5. Peck is very i'll with se- were attack of inflammation of the bow els.
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ALL MAsoNs INVITED

Next Sunday being the Sunday after St Johns day, agreeable to custom long ago established by Federal lodge, the l members of the lodge will assemble at | the Masonic club at 10 a. m., whence they will proceed in a body to Christ ! church, where an appropriate sermon will be preached by Rev H. N. Cunning. ham. chaplain. All Masons are cordial ly invited.
 Louis Heminway is home on his vaca- tion.
 Linus Mattoon has graduated from Wilbraham and is now taking vacation before entering on business career.
 Miss Jennie McCleony has gone to Massachusetts on a vacation.
 B. H. Heminway's new house was rais- ed, Monday.
 James Winters and Miss Isabella Mo- Fadden were married at St Johns church, last Wednesday, at a. m., Fath- CT O'Donnell officiating.
 William Thornton and family arrived, last week, and are living in one of James Whites new houses.
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A GOOD INVESTMENT.

The annual meeting of the Pythiar Hall Go. was held at the Pytbian hall, last Tuesday evening. The following board of directors were elected: B. H
 Mattoon, K. W. Wheeler, William H. Beers, R. J. Moore, George l.. Bill, E. C Marggraf, Frank R. White, Charles Hudson, John Evan, George Hudson, H
 M. Wass, l. c. Hotchkiss, J ohm W. Moore and H. H. Bartlett. The directors met immediately after the close of the stock holders meeting and elected B. H. Mat toon president, George Hudson vice pres ident, E. W. Wheeler secretary and Will liam H. Beers treasurer. A semi annual dividend of three per cent was declared.
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A PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZEN.

A. N. Woolson has bought all the property lying east of the railroad and west of French street, known as the old Truman Dayton place, consisting of about 90 acres. Mir Woolson is one of those public spirited men who everyone rejoices to see acquiring more property, as he doesn't always look to his own good but to the comfort of others as we'll. MT Woolson is now negotiating for street through the property run ming east and no doubt soon we will see the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. spanning the railroad with a bridge from Munson street to the new one opened by MT Woolson.
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MONROE.

Ashley Parker of Meriden Ehas visited Marshall Beach.
 Miss Paine of Bridgeport is with Dr J. G. Stevens.
 Miss Gertrude Beardsley has returned home from visit to Long Hill and Bridgeport.
 Henry Plumb has purchased a new Worcester Buckeye mower of F. W. Wheeler, agent.
 The Center school will have a flag raising and entertainment at the school house on Friday.
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DEATH OF ELI s. BARNUM.

Eli 5. Barnum, we'll known citizen and business man, died at his home on Greenwood avenue on Friday. the 21st, aged p years. A wife, two; daughters and one son survive him. The funeral vas attended from his late home on Tuesday It o'clock Rev J. M. Stone, D. D., of Hartford, Gfficiated.
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made criminals by what they read Their natures were perverse by birth and education. The propensity to crime was organic. But who can say the perusal of immoral books was not the direct cause which governed their latent instincts, producing we'll defin- ed aim?''
 The defaulting treasurer of the state of South Dakota, w. w. Taylor, for months fugitive from justice, has at last turned up and voluntarily returns to his home to receive the penalty the court may deal out to him. A number of Connecticut people have cause to re. member this gentleman unpleasantly, as they had invested funds through him. It is rumored that several families near New Preston have lost heavily through Taylor's misfortune, and well known Congregational clergyman in this county was supposed to have lost his little all in the crash. The Spring field Republican has it "that the author ities of South Dakota have entered into an agreement to compound the felony of Taylor, who made off with $345, ,000 of the states funds. Taylor, is to return and 2 ve up the balance he has in hand, about $45,000 and all of his property amounting to much larger sum. His bondsmen will pay over the rest, and Taylor is to be sentenced to two years imprisonment and then after short time is to be pardoned out by the gov ernor." The Republican adds the sar- castle comment, "That this will, indeed, be fine example for state to set in the way of punishing crime."
 As the "Glorious Fourth moves on toward it's second centennial it seems to be passing out of the general observance of the first one hundred years. In the South it has been well nigh unnotced since the war, and now in the North and West the displays of patriotism have fallen to the inheritance of Decoration day and Lincoln's birthday. It is but natural that the more remote history of our nations founding should be over- shadowed those events of the Civil war for which men now living shed their tears or offered their thanksgiving. So long, however, as America remains "the land of the free and the home of the brave" must we cherish the princi- ples and keep warm the remembrance of the forefathers. Decoration day may we'll claim the public observance and the oration, but the Fourth will still be the date for the celebration of historical societies and those lesser but more SC rious and dignified gatherings whose purpose is to recall the past for the good of the present.
 
 Immigration has begun to increase again, after steady decline for two years. In May about 50,000 people came to our shores, against 5000 for the same month one year ago.
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evening, June 20, to consider the advisa
 bility of transferrirg the school proper ty to the town. J. A. TreadWell was ap- pointed committee to makethc transfer.
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STEVENSON.

Mrs Silliman Sherwood is very low, gradually wearing out from the effects of shock four years ago.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
A RUNAWAY AND BROKEN BONES

A RUNAWAY AND BROKEN BONES.
 AS Misses Sarah and Lizzie Banks were out riding on Monday afternoon the horse took fright and ran. throwing the young ladies out near Browns brook. breaking Miss Sarah's leg below the knee. Her sister escaped broken bones, but was severely shaken up. The horse wasn't injured but the carriage was a complete wreck.
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Yes, it's always hot on the Fourth, and with out cool dress you won't enjoy the day. LOOK over our thin fabrics. Inere's something here to please the most iastldlous tastes. Among the greatest price CORDED PIQUE. Some thing like 100 different styles to SC. feet rom, all neat pretty figures, some dark ana some light grounds. all desirable to wear now. The price for these goods has been I5c all me season, but our ever ready way of helplng the manufacturer to unload, where he takes the loss, brings them to you at this phenomenal low price, 10c yard.
 Ribbon Department.
 Fairly alive with Ribbon bargains. All good and wanted colors are here, and the prices are surprising when you think of the great use they are putting these goods to this sea son, never have we known such a demand before. The latest is a black Moire Broche Ribbon, No. p width, at Sc yd.
 Silks.
 This selling of Cheney's printed silks, 2i-in goods, at 3I 12c a yard is creating a great business at this department. More new
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EAsToE.
DEATH OF Mas AMELIA BANKS.


 DEATH OF MRS AMELIA BANKS.
 Mrs Amelia Banks, widow If the late Dea Morris Banks, died at her home Thursday, June 20, age 75 years and 13 days. The funeral swas attended by large concourse of neighbors and rela- tives at her late home on Sunday at 3 p. m. Her pastor, Rev W. NJ. Weeks, conducted the services in an impressive manner. The floral tributes consisted of a handsome pillow of roses, carna- tions, and callas. with the word mother" and wreath of ivy leaves and tea roses. The bearers were Sherwood Ad- ans, Hanford Lyon, ST., Philo Lyon and G. Burr Tucker. She leaves three daughters and one son to mourn the loss of loving mother, one daughter, Mrs Andrew Curtiss, being unable to at tend the funeral owing to her feeble health. Her loss will be felt in the church of, which she has long been consistent member, but we realize our loss is her gain.
 Mrs Harflett Slllfman, M. W. Silliman and daughter, Miss Hattie, of Norwalk, are visiting their friends at Rock House. Frank Mellen of Hartford is the guest of his mother, Mrs Sarah Mellen.
 Miss Maud E. Bowdy of. Danbury is with her aunt, Mrs G. B. Tucker, assist ing in preparations for the entertainment to be given Friday at the schoolhouse. Miss Mary T. Lyon is visiting her aunt, Mrs Frank Lane, at Almom French's. Mrs Clarence Gilbert and little daugh- ter, Jessie, of Danbury, was recent guests of her father, A. Bennett.
 Mrs C.. Burr Tucker recently enter tained Mrs Frank Staples of Sport Hill.
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NEW MILFORD.

Robertson's very large and stylish stock of footwear is attracting pleased customers from all points.
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When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria. When she was Child. she cried for castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
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Beechams s pills for consti- patton 1os and a5e. Get the book at your druggists and 70 by it.
 Annual sales mors than s,oooooo bex.a
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styles coming every day, fresh from the prin. ter's machine. beautiful styles. Hats and Flowers.
 Even the milliners wonder how we sell them so cheap, it's way we have in buying It helps to keep us busv, the bringing of such bargains, and learns the public the place to md them. Any of this great selection of hats and flowers at 25c each.
 Ready-to-wear Departn ent.
 Our buyer of these goods came home Satur- day. bringing express loads of these reafly-ro wear siuffs, and claims he has some great val abont them. Soda Water.
 A cool and refreshing spot of the store and great accomnodation 10 our customers 'Ice cream soda" sold at I0c a glass and if 1s- IS not better than you pay less for we wiil- rs. luna your money as freely as we took it.
 Carpets and Upholstery. Kitchen Depay-- ment in Basement Salesroom- Give Orders Here for Staten Island Dye Works
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ming every day, with number of men to work.
 People are getting their hay. The crop is very light.
 Mrs Tibbals of Milford was in the place, last week.
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Immigration has begun to increase again, after steady decline for two years. In May about 50,000 people came to our shores, against 33,O0O for the same month one year ago.
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TO HELP THE WORTHY CAUSE OF HAMP. TON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
 The Christian Endeavor society dis played the new banner of the Bridge port Union at the service on Sunday evening. It was given into their custody at the last Union meeting.
 Miss Clara Beers of Greens Farms presided at the organ at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday.
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In order that all it's employees may en- joy holiday on the Glorious Fourth THE BEE will appear next week on We'd nesday evening. Will correspondents kindly assist us, sending their contribu- tions as far as possible day earlier than usual?