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The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
BROOKFIELD.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Levi Warner has returned home after a weeks absence in New Milford.
 Perry Thomas is rapidly recovering from the effects of painful carbuncle on his neck.
 George Wood is assisting Theodore Howes with his farm work.
 Willie Sherman is in the employ of Frederick Foster.
 Miss Mary Foster had her shoulder dislocated by being thrown from her sleigh. Dr A. l., Williams was called and she is gaining some now. Her many friends will be pleased to see her around once more.
 Ezra Somers is sick and confined to his bed. All hope he will soon recover.
 Mrs R. A. Canfield, who has been sick with a severe cold and grip, is now able to be out of doors again.
 Fred Watson of Marbledale has visited friends on Long Meadow Hill.
 A few from this place attended the cattle show in New Milford, last week Wednesday.
 Henry Griffen, young blacksmith from New Milford, is now at work at the Iron Works. Frank Morehouse of Park Lane is also there part of the time.
 Mrs Ruth Druin has visited her mnth- CT. Mrs Lucy Taylor, on Lorg Meadow Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
EAST VILLAGE.

Sunday school next Sunday at 12.3O; preaching at l.30.
 MT and Mrs W. w. Bliss have been spending few days in White Hills.
 Ed Stevens has purchased a span of fine horses.
 We have new conner on Barn Hill, stopping at Mir and Mrs Allie Black mans. He is a bouncing youngster and made his appearance on Tuesday. Feb ruary 26.
 Another one of those socials, yes, ex- actly so. and good one at that. Mr and Mrs Taylor of Monroe station opened their house ou Tuesday evening, March 5, and the East Village Aid society and it's friends took possession. The even ing was one of those of which the poet like to sing; brisk cold with splen- did moon. The tables were elegantly spread and the repast was of the finest. As to the amusement it was superb They kept at it till they almost fell from exhaustion and we only quit then be- cause the clock struck 12. The evening was rounded up with singing such fla vorites as ''Home Sweet Home, |" ssGood Night Ladies'" etc. Many thanks to MT and Mrs Taylor for their hospitality.
 The s. s. and s. s. s. club gave a charming entertainment in the school house on Tuesday, February 26. A large and appreciative audience enjoyed and vigorously applauded the entire pro- gram. The number who participated were MT and Mrs Jay Scott, H. Scott, Mrs Howard Stevens, Miss Rose Dillon, Miss Florence Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08

the widow of the late Edwin Dibble, died on Saturday, March ?, aged 70 years.
 Miss Phoebe Selleck, having resigned her position as teacher of the hometown school, Miss Elizabeth Livingston has been engaged to i'll the vacancy.
 The expenses of opening the roads after the blizzard amounted to $150 and have all been paid. Bedding set good example to adjoining towns in so prompt " and effectually clearing her highways. Every cross road even was opened.
 Our doctors are kept busy visiting the sick, of whom there is an unusual number at present.
 Frank Ferry has opened fish route through Bedding and carries a good quality of sea food. Patronize our own townspeople.
 Unlon business College, Bridgeport.
 We wish to state to our patrons that One Minute Cough cure is safe and re- liable remedy for children troubled with croup, colds, hoarseness and lung trou- bles. It is pleasant to take and quickly cures. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. Q. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
WEST CORNWALL.
A DELIGHTFUL DRIVE WHIST PART


 Miss Laura Hall pleasantly entertain ed the young people of tte village, last Friday evening, by giving drive whist party. The players occupied five tables. The arrangement of the pretty souve- nir's were very attractive, and the games were heartily enjoyed bv all the young people present. The first prizes were awarded to Mrs U. s Powell and Charles M. Hall, consolation prizes to James A CochraHe and Miss Ellen Cochrane. and the boohv prizes were triumpbantly carried off by George Shepard and Mrs James A. Cochrane. The latter plays with an eye for business, 1nd generally wins a prize of some denomination. This time her Lee Hung Chang of 1.-two and half' was ample consolation for her wounded spirits, on the homeward journey.
 Hubert Pratt spent part of last week with friends in New Britain.
 J. G. Pepper of Bridgeport was guest at George Shepard's. one day last week.
 William Hubbard has moved his family to Brookfield.
 Mrs D. W. Stevens of Durham Center is guest at T. W. Deans.
 Charles Smith has been confined to the house several days with the grip.
 George U. Cochrane was in New York, last week, buying spring goods.
 Quite number from here attended the fellowship meeting at Falls Village, last Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
GREENS FARMS.
THE FARMERS CLUB.

The Farmers club met at the resi- dence of Fred Meeker on February 25. N. H. Sherwood read an interesting and instructive paper on "Insects and fungi affecting cultivated crops" It seems absolutely necessary to spray fruit trees and crops in order to have any kind of success. MT Sherwood sprayed onions last year for the lice. It did not kill still made them better. It was decided at this meeting that the best early po- tato was Beauty of Hebron and the best late potato, burbank or White Star. It was voted to meet, March II, at John Sherwood's. The subjects for considera tion will be '.Farmipg in the West,'' opened by George P. Jennings and 'New Farming Tools,'' by J. Frank Elwood.
 Dr Howard Taylor returnes to New York, greatly improved in health.
 Mrs Rhynders died at her home in Greens Farms, on Wednesday, aged 63 years, The remains were taken to Mattewan, N. r., by Undertaken Fable, where the funeral was held.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

MT and Mrs Daniel Hall of EllsWortb were each attacked with pnemonia in the early part of last week. At the present time MT Hall is somewhat better. Mrs Hall died, last Saturday morning, at the age of 76 years. The funeral ser- vices were held, Monday afternoon.
 Funeral services were held, last Thurs day, in St Bridget's church, Rev Father Cray officiating, over the remains of Francis Malquit, 8l, who died at his home on Sharon Mountain.
 Seth Chapman has moved to the Seth StJohn farm in Ellsworth, of which he has charge for the ensuing year.
 In the will of the late Calvin Ticknon of Ellsworth, Miss Sarah Reed and mother are mentioned for liberal sun of money.
 ssJade' May is laying stone founda. tion for new barn which E. Dean will
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
A BAD WRECK

-of the constitution may follow in the track of a disordered system, due to impure blood or inactive liver. Don't run the risk! The proprietors of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery take all the chances. They make straightfor- ward offer to return your money if their remedy fails to benefit or cure in all disorders and affections due to impure blood or inactive liver. The germs of disease circulate through the blood the liver is the filter which permits the germs to enter or not. The liver active, and the blood pure, and you escape disease.
 When you're run down, debili- tated, weak, and your weight below a healthy standard, you regain health, strength, and wholesome flesh, by using the "Discovery." It builds up the body faster than nau- seating Cod liver oils or emulsions.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
NICHOLS.
THE cHAUTAUoUANs ENrHUsE.


 A very interesting meeting of the c. s L. c. was held at the residence of Mrs c. B. Nichols on Tuesday evening" The program was as follows: Piano duet, E sie and Edith Nichols Roll call, Responses from Longfellow. Questions on required reading. Recess for business.
 Short sketch of LongfelIow's early and col lege life, Mrs c. J. Thorp.
 Short sketch of his home life and love for children, Mrs c B. Nichols.
 Solo. N. B. Curtis.
 Reading. .The Wreck Of the Hesperus,' Miss Gertie Peet. Julia Thorpe.
 short sketch of Evangeline. Mrs M. A. Nichols.
 Reading, Selection from Hiawatha, Mrs H. 0. Whitney.
 Piano duet Misses Elsie and Edith Nichols Literary Salad
 A surprise party was given Mrs David Plumb by the members of her Sunday school class on Thursday afternoon. It was an enjoyable occasion.
 Mrs Edmonds is very slowly recover ing from severe attack of pneumonia. @ MT Gilman of Wilbraham is i'll at the parsonage.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08

With commendable enterprise, the committee having in charge the enter tainment course, have engaged David Christie Murray, the celebrated novelist and author, to lecture in Newtown on March 2s. Mir Murray, although as yet unknown to American audiences, enjoys Tn England unique reputation alike as an orator, raconteur, and an elocutionist It will be an event of life time, to hear him, and we doubt not our people will show their appreciation of good thing by crowding the hall. MT Murray ap- pears only in the large cities, but the committee were able to secure him through Maj Pond of New York, who thoroughly appreciates the enterprise of our entertainment committee.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08

Many lessons of national importance are found in labor strikes caused by dis agreements between employers and em- ployed. The recent trolley car strike in Brooklyn, N. Y., was not exceptional in this respect. Some of the lessons it taught-cost in dollars and distress not considered-are graphically pointed out in an article by William Hemstreet, in the March number of Home and Country, Corporal James Tanner, editor. The au. thor-who Is student of cause and ef- fect-does not attempt to put all the blame for the strike-in this he differs from many writers on the subject-on the workingman; and in treating of the causes which led to the tie-up of the roads, due consideration is paid to the share of responsibility for what occurred resting on the railroad management. The latter are severely condemned.
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s4 years and four months, who died at the home of her son, Frank Sherman, at 80 p. m., Saturday, March ?. She had been confined to her bed only three days and death was as going to sleep. She suffered but little pain. She had been 8 member of the Methodist church for over 60 years and was an earnest Christian worker, kind and devoted mother. The funeral was held from her late residence at p. m., Tuesday, March 5, prayers being held at the house. Service was held at the church at 30, Rev MT Cur ney officiating. She leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn her loss, Leroy Sherman, Frank Sherman, Mrs G. F. Hadley and Mrs Granville Dunning. The remains were tenderly borne to their last resting place in the Long Hill ceme. tery, by Frank and George Hadley and Esley and Tracy Cunning, grandsons of the deceased.
 Mrs E. H. Tolles of Waterbury is a guest of Mrs Frank Sherman.
 E. Ryan is on the sick list.
 It is rumored that Mrs Van Horn is soon to move to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Sarah French has gone to Staten Island to attend the funeral of friend.
 Mrs Margaret Radcliffe is staying with her son, Charles.
 Mrs Thorp of Glendale, with her two children. are visiting in town.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
MONROE.
DEATH OF PETER HUBBELL.

Died, suddenly, of pneumonia, on aged "A years. MT Hubbell had been ill with the disease but few days. He has been an invalid for years. He had resided for the past five years with Mrs Ida Hubbell. He leaves two sons, Isaac and James Hubbell and one sister, Mrs Minerva Patterson. The funeral was held Saturday at Mrs Hubbell's, Rev A. Goldsborough officiating. On the cas- ket rested sheaf of wheat, an emblem of the life that had passed away also bouquet of Easter lillies and geraniums. The pail bearers were Messrs Homer Clark, Dwight Burr, Frederick Wheeler and Lewis Gray. The interment was in the little church yard at White Hills.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
LONG HILL.
DEATH OF MRS ELMIRA SHERMAN.

Mrs Elmira sherman, widow of the late Alonzo Sherman, died on Saturday, the 2d. The funeral was held on Tues day at 2.30 p. m., at the Methodist church, of which she had been member for many years. She was member of the old Daniels Farms church, which was vacated and torn down many years ago. veay few of the old landmarks are left. We we'll remember in our boyhood days when we used to attend the old church in the corner without any steeple, with old fashioned high pulpit and very rude benches. There was one center aisle, with the women on the right and men on the left. When we think of Un- cle Johnny Beers and wife (Aunt Polly as we used to call her) to Mir and Mrs sherman, Harvey Hurd and wife and many others that we used to see there, most of them have passed on to the Bet ter Land. The moving time with them has come. Mrs Harvey Hurd and very few others we could mention are left to recall the good old times of that church The old long handle collection box is still in use as relic of the old time church. Many things could be said in this con nection If we had time to recall them.
 ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO MRS sHERMAN's
 MEMORY.
 Again the hand of death claims one of our aged and much loved citizens, Mrs Elmira sherman, at the advanced age of
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08

Father Daiy hit the nail on the head at the hearing on the application of John H. Costello for license, last Saturday, when he said that there were already seven too many saloons at Sandy Hook for the we'll being of the people, and Father Fox should be commended for his action in opposing more. He should not rest here, however, but continue the good work commenced, until the saloons are wiped out entirely, or reduced to at least reasonable number. No charge was made personally against Mir Costel- 10 and he Is doubtless as much entitled to sell rum as the rest; considering his large investment, but two wrongs don't make . right. and the good work should go on until the town Ia freed from the yoke of the rum curse. The decision of the com. mIssioners in this will be watched with interest.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
Fairfield County Chat.
sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF cuRro

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF CURIOS.
 Having few minutes to spare the oth- CT evening, 8 representative of THE BEE called on George s. Turner, who in the last 10 years has got ten together highly interesting collec- tion of curios, many of them being an- cient and of great value. A desk, or an- cient secretary, he values very highly, was formerly owned by Edwin Lewis, long since dead. It is over 100 years old and is in fine order. MT Turner also has some pewter plates, which came from the same place. A wooden bottle, at one time owned by Harvey Cable, deserves especial mention. MT Turner has paint ed it up and regards it as one of the choicest articles in his collection. Mir Turner's collection of ancient firearms is a sight worth seeing. Most prominent is an old musket, carried through the War of 1872 by Jonathan Buckley. It is said to have done service also ill the Rev olutionary army. Another historic relic is an ink we'll. Another formidable look ing weapon was a flint lock pistol, with brass barrel. He also has pair of pis- tols that would frighten burglar to look at them. Then to keep these dangerous weapons company there is a Russian sa- bre, an old fashioned sword. When Mir Turner goes out for aswalk he can take with him his sword cane, if he wants pro- tection. It is an innocent looking walking stick to look at, but is ugly appearing when taken apart. The scribe was shown a snuff box about a century old, pair of wooden shoes of French make, Indian relics, arrow heads, etc. A copy of the Bible, which has been in Mrs Turner's family for six generations was shown the writer. It was rescued from fire, once in it's history. MT Turner has taken an interest in gathering these articles, and is always on the lookout for additions to this collection. There are many we have not enumerated, including cannon balls, ancient foot stoves, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08

The committee on education for the Legislature,o of which Hon M. B. Lacy of Fairfield Is a member, has reported favor ably on bill sweeping in its character. It provides for free text books and other school supplies in every town in Connecticut at the expense of the town, the law to become opera tive, July 1, 1895. No doubt the pur- chase Of school book Is often hardship upon the poor man who has large fam fly of children of school ages. It may be good thing, for where the state fur nishes compulsory free education it ought largely to include text books as well as teachers.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
SHELTON.
THE BOROUGH AND VICINITY.

1aE DOlloC0I1 AIND
 Miss Sara E. Comstock died at the res idence of William A. Fenn, where she was visiting, last Sunday, and was bur- jed in the Birmingham cemetery.
 Robert Pattison has gone to Southbury to work in the new box shop.
 William H. Hall, secretary of the State Sunday School association, was here a short time, last Monday.
 Bruce c. Hatch is lame because his horse stepped on his foot with his sharp cork.
 A small delegation from Lady Wooster council of Danbury visited Lady Sher- man council, last Wednesday evening
 The Shelton praying band have held revival services, this week, at their rooms on Bridge street.
 There was good attendance at the Thursday evening meeting of the Con- gregational church, last week, and the pastor, Rev MT KenestoD, gave a very practical discourse from the text, aYe are his witnesses" The meeting was held at the residence of Mrs Bailey.
 Warden Barlow gave sumptuous din- ner to all the borough officials, last Thursday evening, in the borough office, the caterer being William w. Bemis. There were 16 plates and after dinner speeches were briefly made by all pres- ent and a very pleasant and social time, adjourning about midnight
 An athletic club has fitted up rooms in Williams block, on the same floor with the public library.
 Rev A. J. Park spoke, last Monday af- ternoon, before the graduating class of the public school, upon the principles of the prohibition party. Those of the re- publican party were given a few days ago by Joseph Tomlinson. Horace Wheeler Is to speak for the democratic party and James l.. Glover for the popu- lists. These are not in advocacy of the respective parties but q setting forth of their respective principles for the benefit of the class in political economy.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
BEDDING.
MRS LoRINDA GRUMMAN.


 Mrs Lorinda Grumman died on Wednesday, February 27, at the house of her daughter, Mrs H. B. Jennings, in the S5th year of her age. The funeral services took place at the Center street Methodist church, Easton, of which she had been life long member, on Sunday afternoon. At her special request her old friend and brother in the church, Rev William Cogswell, officiated. He preached the funeral sermon of her hus- band who died about 30 years ago. She and MT Cogswell were among the origi- nal founders of the church of whom only four are now living. She was born in Easton and lived all her life near the spot where she was born. About six years ago she came to live with her daughter Iby whose tender care her last days were made comfortable. She died a triumphant death expressing her will lingness to go. For more than 50 years she lead constant Christian life and her memory is precious. Five children survive her, Austin, William H., and Jeremiah, all of Eaaton, and Mrs Mary K. Whitehead and Cornelia Jennings of Bedding. The pail bearers were George Sherman, .. H. Woodruff, R. Wheeler and E. F. Shaw.
 Phoebe Dibble of West Reddipr.
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FAIRFIELD.
HOYDRN'S HILL.

Mrs Eliza Jennings is with her son, Martin Jennings.
 Miss Josie Wakeman has spent about a week dressmaking at Mrs Elihu Taylor's. ". c. Bulkley is helping l.. A. Jen- Willie Oulihan has left Leroy Clark's. Conrad Miller has lost horse.
 Union Business College Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
BRIDGEPORT.
GREAT REMOVAL SALE.

We understand that the library pro- pose to rent the store now occupied by MT Northrop at 3l John street, over his heads and turn him out. To be prepared as far as possible for such an emergency he will close out his stock at and below cost. Now is the time to beautify your homes. He has good assortment of framed pictures which you can buy at bottom prices. All breakable articles, toys, dolls and in fact his whole stock will be sold at price that will move them. Call at 3l John street when you visit Bridgeport, and secure some of these bargains.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
Editorial Ink Drops.
ONLY A MEMORY.

The approach of the muddy season suggests with painful emphasis the need of good sidewalks and roads. In this re- spect Newtown Street is all right. But what is needed, and needed badly too, is a good walk from the Street to the depot and on to Sandy Hook. How many of our voters know that at special town meeting, on March 13, 1886, vote was passed covering this matter? Here is the vote as taken from the records:
 Voted, That the selectmen ot this town be and are hereby instructed to improve the condition of the highway between Newtown and Sandy Hook, by adding a tar sidewalk Cor plank may be subs ituted where tar is im- practcable,) on the north side of highway, four feet six inches wide, not to exceed in cost 82000
 This is not matter which interests those living in Newtown street and Sandy Hook alone, but residents in all sections or the town. Good roads and good walks help a town. It would help the summer boarding problem, and would be welcomed by the many who daily travel from the station to the two vii. lages.
 How many of our readers are in favor of having a good walk laid from the Street to Sandy Hook? Let us hear from one and all on this question.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
Copeland Bros Old Stand.
March 8. 1895.

India Dimities, price s5c yard.
 French organdies price S7 l sc per yard. Swivel Silk Ginghams 55c yard.
 French Brocade Satines. g % per yard. Fine French Challies price g l-sc yard. Anderson Fine Zephyr Ginghams price 25c S1 lec and 45c per yard
 French Corded Piques, price 45c per yard. The very newest Cotton Fabric, Cotton Plisse," in & handsome selection of choice de- signs, price s5c per yard
 French Percales-oyer two hundred choice patterns for & new selection. price ls i-sc a yard.
 Fine Barnaby Domestic Ginghams. price l2 l-2c per yard.
 Handsome Dimities of domestic make, price ls % per yard
 Jaeonette Duchess. every one 6 beauty, price F l-sc yard.
 foull ind here every desirable thing in Wash goods that is produced
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
W O0L DRESS FABRIC.

Another great bargain to hand to day will be a Wool De Beige in browns and grays. The best goo Is you can ind to wea-. Our price will be e9c per yard last seasons price was 5Oc yard.
 The wool mixtures at g. l-sc are cutting up lively. No such goods in Bridgeport before at this low price.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
AGOLDEN OPPoRTI,NITY.

About two years ago an institute for the scientific treatment of dipsomania and drunkenness was opened in this city Since that time it has cured hundreds of patients from every quarter of the state. That these diseases can be permanently cured, we have demonstrated in so many cases that skepticism cannot exist if one has interest enough to investigate our methods of treatment or interview our patients. An opportunity to receive full course of treatment, board and room is offered for short time at reasona ble rates. Write for particulars.-[U. S. Gold Cure Institute, Box 522, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1895-03-08
TRUMBULL.
AN ENTERTAINMENT AND PINK TEA.

AN ENTERTAINMENT AND PINK TEA.
 The Young Ladies' Mission Circle will give an entertainment and pink tea in the church parlors, Wednesday evening, March 13,. beginning. promptly at 30. Doors will be open at z. The admission will be 15c, and slight charge for re- treatments. Should that evening be stormy it will be held the next evening if pleasant. The entertainment will be something new, based on Tennyson's ssVision of Fair Women"