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The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Before Judge Hitchcock, of the Wood
bury Probate court, there was heard,
last Saturday, the application of Mrs
Addie s. Stoddard, for the removal of
her husband as the legal guardian over
their minor child, a girl of five years, OBJ
the ground of his incorporate and disso-
Lutte habits and cruel and unnatural treat
ment of the child. Judge Hitchcock
granted the application and an appeal
was taken to the next term of the Su-
perior court for Litchfield county.
States Attorney Huntington appeared
for Mrs Stoddard and Beecher & Garfield
for MIR Stoddard
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Mr. and Mrs A. w. Orgelman of the
Hook welcomed new daughter to their
home, last week Thursday, when their
son, Charles Orgleman, brought his bride
home with him from Rhode Island. Mrs
Charles Orgelman was formerly Miss
Isabel Baker of Providence. Before re-
turning to Rhode Island they will visit in
Brooklyn with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Miss Mamie Hubbeil, who Is attending
the State Normal school at New Britain,
is home for the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs j. e. Oliver from Bridgeport and
Mrs s. E. Lawton from New York State
have also been guests of Mr. and Mrs w.
II. Hubbell, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

A. G. Baker, Hawleyvil'e's hustling
furniture man, is now having all of the
plastering removed from the ceiling Of
the original building and having new and
better plaster put on In its place. When
IL was put on originally 1t lacked good
qualities somewhere and ever since has
bothered him quite considerable in fall
Ing of In large chunks, which defect he
IL now at work to remedy. Mr. Baker
wants his building to compare somewhat
favorably with the elegant stock of goods
he Ia carrying.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
TRINITY CHURCH NOTES.

A Thanksgiving service was held in
the church, Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock, with a sermon by Rector Lins-
ley.
The three children OF. Lester Coleman
and the young son of G. B. johnson
were baptized at the services on Sunday
morning.
Rev and Mrs G. Il. Linsley pass
Thanksgiving in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Mr. and Mrs F. B. Hubbell were in
town, last week, called here by the death
of Mr. Hubbell's aunt at Bridgeport. Mr.
Hubbell has changed his place Of bust
ness from PoquoDnock to Windsor, where
he has accepted position with the Eddy
Electrical Co.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

| S. F. Tillson recently had narrow
escape with his cattle. la crossing the
Pohtatuck stream at fording place the
force of the water was more than was an
ticipated and the cart and oxen started
on down stream. David Kane knocked
out the tongue pin just in time to liberaJe
the cattle and save them from drowning,
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Martin Kane Of Sandy Hook, while
drawing bucket of water from his well,
recently, brought up with the water a
good sized salamauder or specie of lizard.
The animal has been enjoying life at
MinoCt Augur's market at the Hook,
where it has been on exhibition In glass
can
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Landlord Taylor reports the hotel trade
booming, for he Gays that so far this
month the patronage at his house has
been larger than for anv north for
year. The genial landlord keeps
weather eye open to the wants OF his
guests.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

James Sexton, Jr., we'll known in and
around Bridgeport for the large number
of monuments he has erected, has just
returned from the quarries at Westerly.
r. L., Quincy, Mass, and Barre and
Montpelier, VT, where he has been ar
ranging for work which is to be ready
for spring delivery. Mr. Sexton has just
erected a very handsome $4,000 monu.
ment in Mountain Grove cemetery, for
Jacob Suffer.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

A fine line of dress goods can be seen
at Warner, Taylor & Curtis at the Hook
and they would call especial attention TO
the new Taffeta lining, of which they
have q good supply.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

There are many good reasons why
you should use One Minute Cough Cure.
There are no reasons why you should
not, If In need OF help. The only harm
less remedy that produces immediate re-
suits. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown;
s. 9. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake
man, B0tsford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Edward Taylor started out for days
sport at hunting, last Friday, but was
forced to abandon his trip on account of
his dogs becoming crippled, and it was
with difficulty that he got it to the wagon
to bring 1t home.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LIBRARY Asso-
CITATION.

The annual meeting of the library as
ISOLATION will be held on Tuesday even
ing at O'Clock prompt. A general at
tendance of those interested in the IL
brary is requested.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Julius Beers has added to his fine fl eek
of fowls, by raising about $50 handsome
Brown Leghorn pullets that are just be-
ginning to appreciate their good care, by
having,
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Prof Cunningham from Danbury viii
ouen dancing school In tho Town hall
81 next Tueedsy evening 1T 8 o'clock.
Patrick Keane, at E. r.. Hawley's store,
llas charge Of the formation o. the class
S3tSI0e4 their intention Of becoming
5whSro. All those who anticipate ~
lnx ~ reQueAted TO he Is the Town
~ reoupt1y Is 8 o'clock on Tuesday
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

The lecture which G. T.. Bolton is to
deliver 1t the Town hall, this (Friday)
ovsuing on 1.-THE Lands Of the MidniRht
Sum-" has been given 200 times. 1t will
IS illustrated BY the stereopticon and
tend. BY al means plan TO be there.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
BERKSHIRE.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Bunnell of Bristol
are Thanksgiving guests at Miss Helen
Beers, this week.
j. Harry Taylor Is having vacation,
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
THE HOWLAND-STARK CO.,
Imported Dress Patterns
marked way down.

All the imported dress patterns in the store and they
marked down quarter third and evena halt Marked
down from so, TO- 1850, IS and 20 to
s, 7.5o 10 and 1850.
You may be here early enough get first choice No
matter Second choice is good enough third fourth
There's alike; and the variety is
large to choose from
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Best crushed oyster shells only IS
cents per 100 pounds. 1t will pay to buy
them to make your hens lay, at E. f.
Hawley's; also Pratt's poultry food.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

nous for it's cures Of rheumatism, lame
back and deep-seated and muscular
pains. For sale by E. #. Hawley, New
town,and Samuel G. Bull, SANDY Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

John Fl. Lillis of Newtown and Miss
Morsitina Mccarthy of this city will be
married at St Peters church, Thanks
giving morning. Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

This is rubber boot and shoe weather.
Read what E, F. Hawley has to say, this
week. Best line, best goods and best
prices in town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Misses Mamie and Florence Warner,
daughters of j. II. Warner of the Hook,
are in Brooklyn passing the Turkey holt
days with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

James Coles of Hawleyville is busy at
the butcheripg business. His neighbors
on all sides have called on him aud there
has been fearful slaughter of the animal
that fills up the pork barrel.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

The county commissioners will visit
Newtown for the purpose OF granting
licenses on Wednesday, December 4.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

As the holidays are approaching you
may be thinking what shall buy for
present. just call on Stern & Harris,
1876 Main street. They will help you
out.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Miss Georgia Winton, the teacher of
Middle Gate school, attended the teach
er's meeting held at the Newtown Acade-
my, Saturday. ..
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Mr. and Mrs w. II. Hoy from Bridge
mort and Mr. and Mrs Il. 8. Judson from
1attewan, N. r., passed Sunday as
eueats Of Mr. and Mrs /. B. Harris, at
Jeanville.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Prof c. S. Platt is having an addition
built to his house. George Northrop is
doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Birdsey Beardsley and family, with Mr.
and Mrs Horace Bradley, are to spend
Thanksgiving with Hobart Bradley in
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Edward Orgelmau of the Hook has
been under the weather and kept in doors
for week past.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

The infant son Of Mr. and Mrs 4
G.. Lake died on Monday. The burial
took place on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

George Mattagatt and son are busy
cutting wood for Burr Hawley & Scr in
Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Mrs II. w. Wright has been in Shelton
caring for her father, who is in poor
health.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Minott Augur has been serving his CUE
toners, this week, with steaks cut from .
pair Of cattle purchased Of 2. N. Beres 5
ford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Merchant K. j. Hall is more than busy,
now days, hustlipg out stoves and get
ting furnaces in tip top shape.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
Sale of Towels.
THE HOWLAND-STARK co.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

some carving and this monument is a
testimonial TO his skill.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
Thomas Lillis was home from Bristol,
: r. L., for the Thanksgiving season.

Mr. and Mrs Minott Augur spent
Thanksgiving in Woodbridge, the guests
of Mrs Augur's mother, Mrs Bennett
Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

E. L. johnson went to Medina, N. Y,
on Monday to attend the funeral of
Miss Merritt.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Dea and Mrs A. @. Moore visited with
StratfoId relatives, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
BANTAM.

The bA-n owned jointly by Samuel
Bennett and Mrs Birge IL undergoing en-
tensive repairs. When fniahed Morey
Brothers Will occupy : portion Of It.
ton to work.
The oyster supper given by the ladies
Of the Episc0pal church IN the hall, FRI
day eveninK, Was I aucceaafOl affsis, net
cling 438. After TIE supper the young
people rem&iued " dance.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Walter French from Bridgeport i;
spending some time with his aunt, Mrs
Henry Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
THE D. M. READ COMPANY.
BRIDGEPORT. CONN.

+ Wool Skirts-all-wool flannel, twilled
and plain weave, plain ruffies, pinhead
ruffies and embroidered rufiies, black,
slate, wine, scarlet, navy and browns
actual value, $500 to $500 each-now
only s2.9s. That price makes Special
Skirt Sale of them.
Plaids, dark plaids-cotton and wool
mixtures-made to sell at zoe. the yard,
are actually selling for Is cents.
Pocketbooks can come this way re-
joicingJackets and Furs are not cost
ing nearly rs much as you fear they will.
Such handsome ones, such good ones,
such stylish ones-the very thought of
them bring warmth. But thinking and
owning are two different things; why
not own one9
Special sales each day in ladies' Mus
lin Underwear-every line; marking
down something every day.
Then we're giving great values in
children's Canton flannel Nightdrawers,
with or without feet. soc. 3 for S1.O0
Ladies' new Plaid Waists-bright
plaids, medium plaids and dark plaids.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Ira Wildman has sold new milch cows
to A. S. Cook of Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
There will be Thanksgiving service
by the Sunday school in the Congrega-
tional church, next Sunday, December /.
An infant son Of George Warner of
Easton was buried here, Friday, Novem-
Der %.
81. p. Downes of New Haven was at
Dea G. A. Hoyt's over Sunday.
Miss Eunice Platt is home for Thanks
giving.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Mrs S. G. Bull has been on the sick
list for few days past.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

} William Ryan Jr., from Sheffield,
!. Mass, was at Botsford over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

You never saw blankets and gloves &c
cheap and SO nice line, as at E. +. Haw.
lev's.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Charles Winton has sold his fine crop
of winter apples for 81 per barrel.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

A. Il. Nettleton will pass Thanksgiv-
ing with q sister in Stamford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Big bargains in fur hats, 25c, Soc and
81, half value, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

Il - t1ntoae Any ordinary eaes nay
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
STORE WHISPERS
BRIDGEPORT.

HEARING.
That throw light on what you're
thinking Of buying good reports of re-
liable doings-newesto offerings. There's
wealth of happiness in hearing Of
pleasing matters at the right moment
before instead of after.
Children's colored Bonnets, marked
down from 81 90 ito 25c.-all through
moving from one part of the store to
another. Pretty little cloth Hats, in
plain and plaids, for 25c. Bengaline
silk Tam o'Shanters, all shades, from
rs and CSC to $1.25 and s1.75.
Now that children's little goods has
been made department by itself it's no
more than fair to expect bigger offer
ings and more interesting assortments
than ever.
Rugs to fit any room, Carpets to fit
many minds-everything in the way of
floor coverings. The very choicest pat
terms and colorings can be had at the
very lowest prices.
Satin stripe Moreen Skirts, in colors-
wine, brown, slate, navy and black, all
wool, wide ruffie, $2.9S.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.

THE MITCHELL SILVER WEDDING.
The home of Mr. and Mrs w. E. Mitch
ell was the scene of a very pleasan.
gathering, Friday evening, November St
1t was the 25th anniversary Of their
marriage, and friends gathered from far
and near to present their congratulations
for the past and good wishes for the
future years. The parlor decorated with
row of potted chTysanthemums (pink,
yellow and Whitley at its further end and
bunch Of huge yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS graced the organ, and the tables
in the sitting rooms. Mrs Mitchell re-
ceived in a green silk gown Of the fash
ion of % years ago. Mrs D. M. Mitchell
also appeared in light green silk with
white trimmings of the same period.
Two small tables received the presents,
which were numerous, pretty and useful.
Among them were noticed handsome
lamp, crumb tray aid knife, one dozen
unique coffee spoons, a small mirror,
one dozen plates, and many other arti-
cles for known and unknown uses. A
bountiful collation. was served. About
1890 and later the happy guests de-
parted, leaving good wishes in their
wake.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

A. M. Briscoe and family Of Sandy
Hook passed Thanksgiving day in Bridge
port with relatives.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29

DEATH OF MISS JANE TREAT.
Miss Jane Treat, who had been i'll, but
was thought to be recovering, died sud-
denly, Wednesday night, and was buried
from the Congregational church, Satur-
day, November %.
The Newtown bee., 1895-11-29
JOHN +. KEANE & co.

In our goods 10 ~ good as gold
mine. They're talking to friends and
neighbors every day from the backs Of
wearera. We are giving what's been
considered SIS so and SIS quality
Ov rcoats for $40. Coming and go
ing by the hundreds. Crowd up to the
front and get one sfnur S16 overcoats
Gain Of 80 per cent ON the iuYastmenf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
CITY UNIVERSITY.

The undergraduate faculty at its meeting last
Thursday decided to do away with the usual spring
vacation Of one week hereafter. giving as holidays
ony Good Friday and the Monday following They
also voted that in future the college year shall be-
gin on the last Wednesday of September. instead Of
the fourth Wednesday heretofore. This viii
postpone the opening OF the college next year for
week and vii! also bring commencement in the
spring Of 1897 a week later than usual
The regular Monday lecture for December was de-
morning by DR. William c. Roberts. formerly pres-
dent OF Lake Forest University who lectured on
THE Ideal Life" as viewed from the ethical stand
point The January lecture will be delivered by DR.;
Eugene Hoffman. dean of the General Theological
Seminary. -,
The fourth lecture in the popular series At Uni
versity Heights by the members or the acuity VIII
room by Professor ID w. Herring, on 'EccentrIc-
ties in Hearing and Seeing.
The University Athletic Association AT It's annual
meeting last Thursday elected the following officers.
subject to the approval of the faculty: Presdent >.
Turney Fetherston 81 vee-president, Albert \.
Anderson, e. secret@ry George Is M RS6f, y
Wightman 81, manager of the track team reporiei
that ARRANGEMENTS in course OF completion
whereby a dual league for track and held events
would be established between the university and the
CITY College The first idea OF the association was
to form league with one of the New-Ens- ANA
colleges. . ., . ,,,,
for series of exhibitions. the first Of which VIII
take place very after the close or the CHRIST
The class Of 81 of the Evening Law School has
Knight first vice president, j. Drake second wee
president, s. Weinberg; secretary {. r. Plante'
treasurer. q. W. Klune; orator. A. *. Fuiton MS
torian j. c. Smith; sergeant-at -arms. r. NJ Lock-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
TEACHERS COLLEGE.

The annual course OF lectures at the Teachers
College. open to the public promises TO be richer
this year than ever before Among those prom
Used for the future is series 10 be given on
Wednesday afternoons at o'clock. beginning in
January on the physics taken up in the second and
third grades OF the public schools Of NewYork City
and similar series of lectures Saturdays at 10
the geography OF the fourth and fifth grades.
These lectures. while especially designed for teach.
ers. are open TO any who care TO attend They VII
be given by Mr.. Woodruff and Mr.. Dodge. OF the
day. December 49, Francis II. Herrick. IN. d.. or
Adelbert College. Cleveland, OHIO. VIII lecture on
Modern Biology. Illustrated by the American Lob
ster." Professor Herricks lecture will be accom-
panied by original drawings, photographs ana IAN
tern slides. Professor Goodyear's lectures on Fri
day evenings the History and Criticism or
Sculpture have been so well attended that they
Will be followed by another series, to be announced
later
lecture by Miss Susan Hayes Ward on LII
erary Diversions and one on An Amslican D., IN
fishing Company, illustrated by lantern slides. MI
Ellsworth's lecture formed part OF The programme
OF an all day meeting Of The Brooks hume on
meeting and conference on the observance OF
Christmas In the kindergarten and followed by a
boX-lunch and discussion Of Christmas songs and
games.
The exhibition of paintings in water color and
oil by VIII S. Robinson vii lremain at the college
December O. bu; the exhibition is open TO the
public.
on December IL Mrs Mary S. Woolman of the
department of domestic science and art, talked to
the Womens Club of the Allen Street Methodist
Episcopal Church. The subject was The Language
of the Room the point being 10 show that ceanli-
play their part among the influences IN the
formation of character. Mrs Woom4n also spoke
last Friday before the Current Events club OF
South Orange. n. j., on "The Evolution OF Fabrics
and Dress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
WHAT THE CONNITTEE MIST DO.

METHODS TO BE FOLLOWED IN LOOKING INTO
THE ACCUSATIONS MADE by LORD DrNRAVEN
The references to Lord Durravens return 10 this
country which have been given TO the press by the
Investigating Committee have provided some SIZE
lights which were not exactly looked for. The pub
lie has been a good deal mislei by statements made
BY persons who supposed TO be fully informed
and who In reality knew nothing more than the re-
por,ers themselves. For instance. a member who
formerly held a high official position in the club
stated for publication that the Royal Yacht Squad
ron would be- exclusively communicated with regard
INK the con uct of Its representative. and that LORD
Dunraven would personally be ignored
/, is therefore. rather surprise for the general
reader 10 ini that the Earl has ever since Noven-
Der g. been invited attend the investigate ana
that there has existed intention 10 ignore his
suggestion The letter Of the committee which sig
nlhel is willingness that he should 80 attend was
emphasized on this point by being couched IN terms
watch indicated it's wish TO delay the investigation
urtu his arrival Both this letter and the long dis
match sent 10 the Royal Yach, Squadron show that
the committee, in conducting an investigation that
will sat sly every flir-minded man on both sides or
the Atlantic" ia mindful Of all possible courteses.
II has already been remarked that personal abuse
bakes nc cakes for either side and after ;he recent
interchange OF journalistic acrditles II Is rather
relief to nnd the whole affair in the hands OF men
VIII, have no private axes to grind and who are de-
termined that every Item of the proceedings shall
be TOO patent for cavil 10 any quarter.
The inquiry iato Lord Dunraven's charges has
never seemed to be Of much International lmpor-
lance until the appointment OF the former Tinted
States Ambassador 0 England Edward J. Phelps
and Captain \. r. Mahan 10 assist the committee
in It's official dulles. The addition Of these men has
given the matter wider aspect. ana win certainly
create a further warranty for good faith In the
m nds OF the English people. or MIR Phepss popu-
larlty In England II is no necessary 10 speak. And
Captain Mahan has hecn so widely entertained and
sought out by English dignaries both collegiate.
political, civic and naval. that he may DE said 10
be almost well known - Mr. Phelps. The adj
mlratlon foT Captain Mahans works the i'm
por:ance of uavies : "a cvlizng influence, which
was manifested by the Emperor OF Germany and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
the WEEK N BALTIMORE SOCIETY.

Baltimore, Dec IA ;SpeciaD.-The week began bril-
lantly with the second of the bachelor cotillons on
Monday evening There We're several dinners before
Carey Those invited Mr. and Mrs. Harry
White. Miss Mary VIM. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas X
Carey Mr.. and Mrs Dallas Dixon and John McKim
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jenks also gave "a dinner on
Monday. Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Linden Melers. who are visiting In Baltimore. Mr.
and Mrs Walter Brooks. IT,. Miss Mabel Bonsal
Miss Amelia de Pau Fowler, and Walter de c. Poult
ney The cotillon at Lehman's Hall was a large one
and was led by William +. Lucas.
On Tuesday afternoon the Misses Kremelberg gave
a large afternoon card party. Among those present
were Mrs William Reed. Mrs G. H. MARITIME Miss
du Barry. Of New-York; Mrs. p. II. Tuck. Mss Sid
ney Price, Mrs Chaplain Pennington. Mrs. Albert
Ritche Miss Bertha Lucas. Mrs. Henry Ward
Mrs George Reuling Mrs George Gibson and Miss
Stokes.
Mrs Dorsey Coae and Miss Eleanor Howison
gave their second "at home on Wednesday after
noon Mrs Frank Redwood, Mrs Darcy Paul. Mrs
Hall Harris Mrs Maurice Bloomfield and Miss GIL
man received with the hostess
A handsome luncheon given Tuesday after
noon by Mrs. Davies Murdoch. Among the guests
were Mrs. Frances ", jerks. Mrs. Lyman Josephs
Mss Fowler Mrs Hall Harris, Mrs Charles X
Lord Mrs. Wilson Patterson, Mrs. Meredith Jen-
kins Mrs Blackwell. Mrs. Edward Jackson ana
on Friday evening the first OF a series OF dances
took place. number OF el-known people were
present Amons he es W Wgre DR. R and Mrs. George
Schaefer Miss Anita Schaefer. Mrs Stewart La
trobe the Misses Latrobe Mr. and Mrs. Walter Du-
ianey,. the Misses DYlaney. Miss Virginia WI
Johnson the Misses Johnson Miss Morrs Miss MAJ
Thompson and Mr.. and Mrs. Tagsart Steele.