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The Newtown bee., 1895-02-15
SOUTH BRITAIN.
THE NEW CREAMERY.

The frame was raised, this week, for the new creamery building. Much in- terest is manifested in the new project, which Is sure to be of substantial bene- fit to the town.
 Mrs c. B. Pierce gave very pleasant party, Thursday evening, the 7th. Al though 1t was storming hard there were about so present and after all the teams were put under cover by Messrs Kemp and Bronson the company proceeded to enjoy themselves. The program in- cluded duets by the Misses Ruth and SusIe Mitchell, 0. B. Pierce and Mrs w. H. Wakely and Misses Dora Pierce and Eunice Platt. There was also solo by Mrs ". II. Wakely. After this came the refreshments. Dancing fol- lowed, music being furnished by Mrs Wakely and 0. B. Pierce. But all good things must come to close, so the com pany broke up about l2 30 and all started for home, although the storm had not abated in the least.
 Jay R. Hicox, who has been in New
 
 Haven the last two weeks, arrived home Saturday.
 A. N. Bronson, with two yoke of oxen from K. Pierce's, Chat warm day. Feb ruary 6,) at 10 30 g. m., went to the woods, one and one-half miles away, and got six sticks of timber. One was Az feet long, one 20 and fodr 32 feet. All of them were over 10 inches through at the small end. He cut two of the g foot poles and one 20 foot. The others were cut. He loaded them all alone and got back to the mill at 3 30 p. m. Let's hear from the next one.-[*
 The Wesleyan College Glee and Man dolin club give one of their famous con- certs in the Town hall at Newtown, next Thursday evening, February 2l. No doubt some of our people will improve this rare opportunity of hearing this concert.
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WARREN.
THE SAME BOAT.

We must confess that we are launched in the same boat and under the same skies as other people in Connecticut and elsewhere. We have had our share of the cold. On Wednesday the 9th we chronicled IA degrees below the cipher at 30 and a. m, II degrees at 9 and 6 degrees at 10; Thursday at 6 &. m., 4 degrees, Friday, 4 degrees at and II a. m., with the blizzard. We know nothing of the outside world. We had no mail on Friday. No mail on Satur- day. No mail out on Monday. Wheth- CT we have one in, remains to be seen and settled. The blow is apparently over. The roads not dug out, are full of snow in places from four to eight or 10 feet deep. Each family has been by itself, essentially isolated from the rest of the world. Oxen, horses, spades, sleds and human muscle is in demand
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on to the reins, and help was soon st hand. The cans of bnttermilk were emp tied on to the snow bank.

on to the reins, and help was soon st hand. The cans of buttermilk were emp tied on to the snow bank.
 Coasting on the steep hill in front of Levi Terrill's house is being enjoyed. It is not confined to the boys, however, but gray headed men are renewing their youthful days.
 The Sunday school at the Station clos ed its sessions for the winter about Janu- ary l.. It is hoped the school will be re- sumed on the approach of warm weather. It is reported that Bridgeport parties are talking of buying the Stepney cream cry cream route through Monroe. If the creamery should not sbe sold, and this plan was carried out, it certainly would be advantageous to the cream producers. Cooley cream is in growing demand for ice creams and various kinds of ices. The expectation is to employ local man who would gather the cream one day and con- vey it to Bridgeport the following day. Mir and Mrs Hollister Sage started on Wednesday to visit MT Sage's mother at Long Hill, but when within half mile of their destination were obliged to turn back on account of the snow drifts. Mrs Samuel Powell is in Boston, guest of her brother, MT Hooker. A short time ago one of the handsome pair of horses belonging to A. L. and c. V. Slade was kicked by it's mate and the cap of the joint of one leg broken, beside
 other severe fractures. The horse was
 we'll cared for, but rapidly losing flesh
 aud strength it was decided to kill it this
 week. After it was killed an examina-
 tion was made which showed that no
 treatment would have been of avail. l MT and Mrs Zalmon Purdy returned
 from Brooklyn on Tuesday.
 Newtown is to have real treat il the
 appearance of the Wesleyan College Glee and Mandolin clubs at their Towr
 hall on next week Thursday evening This concert is one of the best and those
 who take the trouble to drive from here
 will be we'll repaid.
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SPECIAL EvANGELIsTIC MEETINGS.

We have to announce this week that commencing about March l, Rev Mir Maxfield and 0. Tabor Thompson, a highly cultivated vocalist of New York city, graduate of the Boston Conserva- tory of Music, will hold series of meet ings in the churches here, continuing two weeks. Rev MT Maxfield is a graduate of Colgate University, very earnest and able preacher, having served as pastor before going into the evangelistic work, the Baptist church at Ilion, N. r., Bay onne City, N. J., and Watertown, N. Y. MT Thompson has many gospel songs of his own composing, both words and mus ic, and is considered the equal of any of the great gospel singers whose names are so well known all over the land. He has given over 10 years service in this branch of christian work. They are at present in Owosso, Mich., and will spend two weeks in New York state before coming here. Their methods are quiet and con- vipcing rather than creating any excite ment and undue emotion, which too often is the case in meetings of this kind.
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M. B. Hawley has every room and hall
 in his pleasant cottage, both floors, pa-
 pered, side walls and ceilings, in very handsome designs and tints. The change
 in the entire house is simply great. The new furnace just placed in the house by John Benedict proved equal to expecta- tions as it was complete master of the ex- treme cold of last week. Rev MT Jones will preach in the Bap- tist church in Easton next Sunday at 1.15 p. m., and Rev MT Weeks will occupy the Baptist pulpit here at o'clock p. m. Mir Weeks has many friends here who will be pleased to hear him. The big Newtown snowdrift interfeTed with the last weeks issue of the familiar BEE in getting to this offic on time, much to the disappointment of It's host of read CTS.
 MT Strong of Pittefield, Mass, was the guest of O. E. Osborne, last week. George E. Mattegat has traded his OK cart with F. J. Squinobal for two-seat- ed sleigh.
 Mrs Agur Beardsley has beautiful Towering maple which has made rapid growth this winter. Mrs c. s. Warner and daughter, Miss Elma of Brooklyn, are guests of Miss M. E. Seeley.
 Mrs Agur Beardsley and Mrs Laura Curtis of Newtown have visited their sis ter, Mrs Amos Candee of Easton. Mrs William Candee is wrestling with the grip.
 Mrs Levi French is visiting her parents.
 Peter A. Agnew of Redd.ng the long time butter maker at the Clover Farm creamery, is prospective purchaser of the Stepney creamery. The patrons are hopeful he may step in and keep the creamery alive, as an institution of this kind is of great value to the community.
 Arthur B. Curtis, son of A. B. Curtis, has taken position in the office of the general superintendent ofthe Pacific Iron Works.
 A. B. Curtis has placed very conven- ient case in his store for holding dried fruits. It keeps them from the dust. The glass covering shows the goods.
 On account of the blockade they were unable to gather the cream at the cream cry for several days.
 Henry Edwards had quite an exciting experience at the creamery, the other day. He was driving his handsome colt, and in turning out of the creamery grounds encountered big fnow drift. Over went the sleigh in twinkling, and Mir Edwards was soon utilizing one sboul- der as sleigh runner. He pluckily held
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We are indebted to Secretary Hine, of the State Board of Education, for copy of his annual report, which THE BEE briefly commented on in our last weeks issue. It is mammoth volume, and packed full of telling facts, some of which have already been brought out in an interesting way by our townsman, Rev o. o. Wright. The maps of the location of the public schools are especial. ly valuable. It is evident that Connecti- cuts board of education are not simply wall flowers, but have set at work in earnest to bring the common schools up to higher standard.
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That was welcome news which flashed over the wire early Tuesday morning, the Gasgogne safe in port. The steamer was eight days over due. Her delay was due to broken piston rod and to the terrific gales which have swept the north Allan. tic for the past week or more and brought disaster to many staunch craft. Cap tain Baudelon and the officers and crew of La Gascogue brought the ship and passengers through the gales and made port without help.
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MONROE.
THE BLOCKADE IN MONROE.

 The blizzard struck this place pretty solid, with the thermometer 13 degrees below zero. Although there is no sleigh ing, there are plenty of snow banks. The road from Stepney to the Center was full, and from the Center to Monroe sta tion, or rather from Fred Sears to the station was nearly solid. A Agoodly num- Der of men with several teams got out on Monday and by going through the lots in different places and cutting through in others, the road is now open for travel. The copper works run day and night. A car load, B tons. of copper is shipped to Ansonia every day.
 An II pound boy arrived at Albert Fohrenback's Monday.
 The Wesleyan College Glee and Man. dolin clubs which appear in the Town hall at NeWtoWn, on next Thursday evening will no doubt induce several of our your people to drive up to hear them. This concert is to be very fine one.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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The study of the death list of a town for a period of five years Or more, is likely to impress us, if we have not been impressed with the fact before, that man is mortal, and that no one has prolonged lease of life. With this in view no man can afford to sin against his body by dissipation of any kind. The man who swims in rum, so to speak, is surely sowing the seeds of dissolution, by weakening his physical powers. We wish every habitue of the grog shop could look at this question from a health standpoint, leaving morals even aside. It is good point for young men to make a note of.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by con- stitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an infiamed condition of the mucous lining or the custodian tube When this tube gets in famed you have a rum bling sound or imper- feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the result. and unless the infiam- nation can be taken out and this tube resfor- ed to it's normal condition, hearing will be de- are caused by cafarrh, which Is nothing but an infamed condition of mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hund ed Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by cafarrh) that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
 J. CHENEY < CO.,. Toledo. O. Rs-Soid by druggists, 75c.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Born, February 8, Lindsley Hallem, of Brooklyn. Mother and son, doing well.
 The old-time sociable which was to have been the 18th, at Mrs Arthur Mer- wins has been postponed on account Of the snow blockades just one week later.
 Samuel Wakeman carried load'of his potatoes to market, but was obliged to dig his way through some snow banks
 Mrs Bradley Merwin, who suffered so many weeks with a broken bone in her foot, has nearly recovered.
 The blizzard was very severe here. On Sunday morning large company of men in Burr's district turned out and dug through Congress street to the church, so the people need not remain home from church. On Monday other roads were opened.
 Fred Burritt got caught in the blizzard down to his fathers and was obliged to remain several Qays.
 Mrs Alden Gould, who has been so low, is little on the gain.
 Miss Sophia Hull, who had an sabscess asfew weeks ago, is now suffering with dropsy.
 Mrs Bradley Merwin spent few days with her friend, Mrs H. B. Banks.
 Fred c. Jennings and Willis Hutchin- son spent Sunday at Port Jefferson re- gently.
 MT and Mrs E. Anbles of Greens Farms visited their sick aunt, Mrs Alden Gould, recently.
 Miss Sarah Hopkins Saturday after noon party, which was to have been held on the 9th, will be on the 17th, and it is hoped every lady will bring her yard of calico.
 Mrs David Crossman was in town, re- gently, visiting relatives.
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AN ENJOYABLE EVENING.


 Pythian hall was filled to it's utmost Tuesday evening, at the mus icale by DeForest Commandry, U. o. c. c. The opening was panic solo by Miss Lena Chapin which was heartily This was followed by recitation by Miss Osgood. "Oh, Rest less Sea" by Mrs Beardslee and Messrs Bailey and Fischer was beautifully rem dered. Paul C.. Schultz then gave in his usual imitable style solo, guitar ac- compartment, entitled .sThe Holy Friar." :" Mrs o. W. Noble then followed by read ing and was encored. The singing of the piece .sCome where the Lilies Bloom" by Mrs E. H. Beardslee. Mrs Thomas Weston, MessIs Bailey and Fischer was fine display of musical talent. Part one was closed by piano solo by Miss Florence Firing. A short recess was then enjoyed both by the en- two of the program was opened by 8 piano solo by Miss Lena Chapin which was followed by R. N. DeLand with solo, banjo accompaniment. MT De Land with his comic songs so captivatet the audience that he was twice encored The violil, flute and piano trio, manip ulated by Messrs c. Bostford, Free Fischer and Mrs W. H. Sparks, wal twice encored and replied to by picol' solos. Paul G. Schultz followed by 1
 
 finished by whistlipg solo, guitar ac compartment. The evening closed b, an adjournment to the banquet roon where the ladies had tsbleful of tempt inc yiands
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

tion performed on one of her legs last June at the Danbury hospital, gains very slowly. She is unable to walk without crutches as yet.
 George Duncan has been quite sick for long time, but is on the gain.
 The Wesleyan College Glee and Man. dolin clubs give concert at the Town hall, Newtowp, on next Thursday even ing. It will be we'll worth drive over to hear these famous clubs.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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of her eyes. At last accounts she was getting on nicely.
 A daughter has appeared in the home of Patrick Finn and we have no doubt that the father and mother are rejoicing over their first born, though it be ''only girl"
 Charles Smith, the depot agent, is cut again after several days sickness.
 Hard cider is reported to be on sale ID too many places in the town. Somebody would do we'll to remember the events of last summer. Kent people will not bear trifling with too much.
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that the Consolidated road will put din- ing cars on all it's lines, which will be for the use of all passengers. The dining cars which are now run on the road are for the exclusive use of passengers who ride in the parlor cars. The depot res- taurants are to be abolished. It is a change we believe the public will appre- ciate
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Fairfield County Chat.
srEpNEY AND VICINITY
THE LAW AND ORDER MEETING.


 On Tuesday evening, according to no- tice given, the Law and Order League of Monroe was organized at the Baptist church. Mr Thrasher, secretary of the State League, of New Haven, was pres ent and gave clear and convincing &C., count of the work, it's needs and results to date, and gave great encouragement as to the future use. It is not to inter- fere in the least with any legitimate busi- ness, which is licensed according to law, but to secure obedience to laws on the statute book by those who persist in file. gal acts. Not to prosecute or persecute any one. It is for the better observance of the law and for good morals and bet ter condition. Rev Messrs Merwin ,Jo ones, Zeiter and Goldsborough, Messrs Edson Hayes, George Lyon, Royal Curtiss, Samuel Powell, E. o. Hull and c. E. Os- borne were appointed as an advisory board. Quite company were present and paid the speaker strict attention. The general feeling of the people is greatly in sympathy in this work, and there is no doubt hut that some of the places so well known for years past as resorts for strong drink will soon be known no more in that capacity. If the laws are just and right it is also fair and proper to see that they are obeyed, and no fair minded person should doubt the acts of those connected in this work. If it is not wrong to ferret out with honor able detectives crimes in general, why should certain few illegal kinds of bus mess, be exempt from this service which can be carried on for years with pos ods?
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DEATH OF MRS JAMES MEACHEN.


 The funeral of Mrs James Meachen was largely attended, at her late home. Rev Mir Shackleford officiated and in. terment was made in the family plot in Union cemetery. Her age was 76 years and six months. Miss Ella Wells has returned from two weeks visit in New York. Quite number of our people went to Milford to attend the lecture given by Rev Dr Maher. .~
 Miss Harriet Thompson's dancing class did not meet, this week, owing to the illness of the instructor.
 Charles Wells has returned from Florida. He reports thousands of bushels of oranges frozen on the ground and many of the trees killed
 Philo Osborne. the veteran liveryman, has lost two horses this winter, and the third is in fair way to follow iD the track of the other two.
 The rainbow valentine tea, given by the guild of Christ church at the rectory attracted large gathering.
 Miss Amy Talbot gave 8 reception at her home on Main street, last Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs William Nash has been sorely afflicted, this winter, with rheumatism.
 The last assembly of the Eagles was largely attended. Sansone's orchestra furnished the music.
 When the weather permits, the Trac- tion company intend to overhaul the sewer accommodations at the railroad bridge, on Main street, to try and ob- viate the trouble there, every time it rains.
 Milkman Sanford reports his thermom- eter as II degrees below zero one morn ing during the cold wave of last week.
 D. 0. Wood is cutting some very large chestnut telephone poles, from the Johnson Woods. They are to be sent into New York state. This is said to be the first lot of timber cut from this tract in the past 50 years.
 Frank Clark, the telegram boy at the station, had both his ears badly frozen, while carrying message to O. s. Hub- bells residence.
 Mrs L. Sherwood of New York, deliv- cred the second of the course of lectures in Town hall, Tuesday evening.
 Station Agent Farley has been trans ferred to the office at Canton, Mass William Steadman is the new agent here.
 Parties from Bridgeport have rented the house on Main street, formerly oc- cupied by Charles Wolf.
 The Housatonic river is thoroughly frozen over and skating is good way up to Derby.
 Miss Allen has returned from visit to friends in New York.
 Miss Jessie Brown entertained a party at whist, Saturday evening.
 The cooler is filled with visitors, every night.
 The sociable to be held at Frank B1ackman's, last week, was postponed, on account of the storm.
 The o U. A. M. give dance in their hall, Friday evening.
 Charles Stagg's hot water heater gave out and flooded his cellar with some two or three hundred gallons of water. Arctic weather prevailed both inside and out of the house. A similar accident happened in Arthur Sammis' house the same day.
 Union Business College, Bridgeport.
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STRATFORD.
THE FIRE LADDIEs WILL DANCE

THE FIRE LADDIEs WILL DANCE.
 The firemen intend giving a ball in Town hall, February 26. The proceeds are to be applied to improvements in the truck room. Our fire company are never found wanting when their services are called for, and it is to be hoped our citi- zens will do all they can to give them a helping hand, in their efforts to make their room comfortable and their truck in order, ready for service. -
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Look out for a fraud who is around to remove cataracts from eyes. He yisits elderly people, representing he was sent by their son or daughter to examine their eyes. He goes through a simple operation and walks off with 80 or $s, as he may be able to collect. He has been working over Ridgefield way and Editor Bross calls him by his right name IA soulless imposter."
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GREENS FARMS.

pr Howard Taylor i. very ill with pneumonia in New York.
 Rev E A. Warfi Id occupied the pull pit on Sunday, during the absence of Rev MT rhomsen in Mount Carm n and Northfield, where he assist at the church services on Sunday.
 Prof A J. Wakeman of New Haven spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs H. B. Wakeman. Owing to the blizzard no Aid society or missionary meetings were held as ap. pointed.
 Union Business College Bridgeport.
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DEATH OF MRS AARON BENNETT.

Amarillo, wife Of Aaron Bennett, died Friday, February 8, and was buried Thursday of this week. She leaves four Mrs Jane Gleason of New York, Mrs Emily DeForest of Milford, Mrs Clarissa Beers aud Mrs Martha Fow- Ter of Bridgeport. One son, Jerome Ben nett, who lives in the West,also survives.
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MISS SEELEY-MR ENSIGN,

The marriage of Miss Hattie E. Seeley and Charles F. Ensign occurred at the home of the brides father, Henry W. Seeley, at 12 o'clock Thursday noon. Rev Mir Chapman of New Hartford Bap- tist church oficiated. A more extended notice will appear in next weeks issue.
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TRUMBULL.
DEA I'll OF MRS SUSAN A. PLUM

DEATH OF MRS SUSAN A. PLUMB.
 Susan A. Plumb, widow of the late Charles E. Plumb, died at her home in Trumbull, Monday afternoon, aged 63 years. The funeral services were held from her late residence on Thursday at ? o'clock p. m., Rev Charles W. Boylston, her pastor. officiating. The interment was in the family lot in Riverside eeme- tery,
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SHELTON.

ADDITIONAL FACTS ABOUT THE ROBBERY.
 The four men were brought before the town court on Monday and placed under bonds of 5000 each. Their names are William McCloskey, William Tarrock, Michael J. Ryan and Edward O'Hara, the latter two from Derby and the for mer of this place. The father of O'Hara gave bonds for his son and the others were taken to Bridgeport jail for safe keeping until Saturday, when the hear ing will occur in the Town hall. A fifth one, who was said to have been engaged in the affair was arrested in Bridgeport, Monday afternoon. A saloon in Derby kept by man by the name of Kendrick is said to be the headquarters of the gang.
 Timothy o. Flaherty. who, while in- toxicated, stabbed his wife, about four weeks ago, was brought before the town court, last Saturday, and partial hear ing was had and adjournment taken until Monday, when, as the wife would not ap- pear against him and the family did not care to have the charge pressed, the pros ecnting attorney by consent of the court,
 withdrew the charge of assault with in- tent 10 kill and he was convicted Of az
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BETHEL.
WOLF PITS

Misses Bessie and May Hoyt have vis- ited the Benedict girls in Palestine.
 D. 0. Wood did not get to Bethel with milk, Saturday, on account of snow banks.
 Mr seeber's baby has been sick.
 Julius Ferry has bought now Of hay of MT Seeber.
 There was no school, last Friday, on account of the storm.
 Miss Lucy Hoyt, who had an opera-
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Elsewhere will be found a list of the new books added to the Newtown li- brary. They have been carefully select ed by Q competent committee. We are glad to see the library strengthened from year to year, and can only wish the funds were available for putting in standard reference works. We hope some of our we'll to do citizens will remember our li- brary in their wills.