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The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
BRIDGEWATER.

A DELIGHTFUL THANKSGIVING REUNION.
 On Thanks giving day there was a pleasant family reunion at the home of Elmer Frost, at which Mrs Sylvia Frost and all her living descendants with one exception were present. The company included Mir and Mrs Beers Frost and daughter Of Brooklyn, N. Y, Mir and Mrs PeDfel1 GIddings and two sons of Danbury, MT and Mrs Henry Frost, two daughters and two sons of Che.hire and MT and Mrs Amos Northrop and two sons of this place. As the various family branches are so scattered it is seldom that they all meet together and it was regretted by all that one of the graud- children, George Frost, who is at collage ID Maine, could not be present and con- plete the circle. As it was, p persons sat down in the diningroom to two tables each well loaded with it's turkey and the other good things always associated with & Thanksgiving feast. At one table were seated Sylvia Frost, aged Stand her five married children with their husbands and wives and at the other table the l grand children held sway and had things their own way. It was noticea ble fact that at the latter table the masculine element greatly predominated, the boys out numbering the girls eight to three and though the majority of the II have ar rived at years of discretion none have yet seen fit to enter into any life partner ship or cucumber themselves with the
 responsibilities and anxieties that these entail; consequently the cares seem to rest lightly upon their shoulders and prehaps this accounts for the celerity with which th2ir plates were emptied. The rising generation did not seem to be a whit behind their elders in their ability in this line, judging from the fierce onslaughts which afterWard resulted in a very collapsed condition of the genus gallopavo when they retired from the table. Some of the party then repaired to the barn where with the aid of pair of scales their avoirdupois was taken and tabulated to become matter of his- toric interest to future generations. In the evening the time passedmerrily with music and games. As there were no less than three friends present with their
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
NEW PRESTON.
THANKSGIVING MEMORIES.

Thanksgiving was observed here by public service at the church. Rev Evan Evans delivered fine and appropriate sermon for the day and our only regret was that there were so few present to hear it.
 J. E. Stillson disposed of about 20 tur- keys at his market and F. J. Hosford al- so sold several with other fowls.
 Eli Judson and family of Bethel enjoy ed the day and the remainder of the week at Edward Hull's.
 George Lyman and son of Warren, with Mrs L. w. Barnes and Hon c. P. Lyman and eldest son of this village, en- joyed Thanksgiving dinner at George s. Lyman's here.
 Messrs George c. and W. L. Hopkins of Lakeside, and their wives, with Frank Humphrey and family of Litchfield, ate Thanksgiving turkey at Dea George G. Humphreys in this village.
 J.B. Wilson and family passed Thanks giving in Bridgeport and remained there till Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
WARREN.

DEATH OF MRS LAURA M. sTURTEYANT'
 Mrs Laura M. Sturtevant, who has been in failing health long time, passed quietly away on Friday afternoon about , D. m, retaining consciousness to the last. She was one of the oldest residents of the town, being 85 She had been member of the Congregational church for 70 years, having united with it in 1926. John Quincy Adams was president of the United States, followed by Andrew Jack son in 1929. She was member of the church the allotted age of man, three score years and 10. Her funeral was on Sunday at 1 D. m, at her late home, J. 5. Comstock's. A large company gathered to it, members of the church, townsmen and relatives from elsewhere. Rev MT Gardner, her pastor, conducted the ser vices and preached sermon from Heb. F :23. "And to the spirits of just men made perfect" Among other hymns, was sung ''The Christians Good Night, 5 by Sarah Douduey, ''Sleep on beloved, sleep and take thy rest,' Hay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast" "We love thee we'll, but Jesus loves thee best.' She was buried here.
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cameras, considerable timo was spent and amusement derlved from the varied arrangement and artistic grouping of the members of the party. Several photo graphs were taken by flash light. In one of these groups the ratio of mascu- line and feminine personages among the grandchildren was the reverse of that heretofore cited whether by mesmeric, hypnotic or cIairvoyant powers, we will not venture to say; it was certainly a grotesqle group. Later, light refce.h- ments were partaken of and speeches called for which ejicited encores and great applause and almost literally brought down the house. We presume there were similar gatherings all over our land at this Thanksgiving season and hope all may have passed ctt'as p'easart- Iy and tuj yably IL this one.
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SOUTHVILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT

Mir and Mrs s. F. Clark spent Thanks giving with their daughter, Mrs ". Roe, in BroOkfeld.
 D R. Barnum entertained friends from Bridgeport and Brookfeld over Thanksgiving.
 Miss Hattie Bristol spent Thanks giving with her arents.
 Mir and Mrs Edwin J. Ford spent last Friday in New Milford.
 Mrs Henry Bristol entertained friends from Dsnbury, Sunday.
 Mrs E. w Smith spent Thanks giving in Berkshire, the guests of her daugh- ter, Mrs Charles Minor.
 Rev E L. Whitcome of Brookfeld held services in the Methodist church, Sunday.
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M. J. GORDON,
BE YOUR OWN JUDGE,

Don't take our word or the word of anyone else.
 Visit our store and see our goods.
 We know we can suit you in our particular line of trade.
 We are Ladies and Gents Furnishers.
 Received this week a beauti- full selection of Cloaks, Capes and Children's .Reefers.
 We sell them low our expens- es are small and we can afford to.
 Agents for the great H. & II. Leather Tipped Corsets. They are the best.
 We also carry a full line of Gents Furnishing Goods.
 Come and see us.
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'.Thr Largest Dry Goods House
 in LitrhGcld County.
c. H. BOOTH

Tbe policy of this store is to gain the friendship and esteem of every patron who enters with in it's doors. Here's 8 fresh list of bright, new merchandise for you to pick from.
 New Dress Goods in d great variety. All the newest
 Ladies Dress Skirts, CoIIar- cites, Lace Curtains, CloakS, Millinery Goods, Mourning out fits on short notice, Fall Carpet ing, Bed ComrortcrS, Lots of Blankets; Floor Oil Cloths and Lnolcums,
 We want your trade and will strive to merit it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
WOODBURY.

DEATH OF Nus MARTHA n>I.NEs uEyEAu.
 Mrs V .r.h Btr1..- U-,y.u. .lfa of Georgl Deveau of Flanders district. dj,d suddrulv, November IT. Mrs Deveau had long illness, la.t year, from which she never fully recovered. Thursday night her hu- band prepared her supper as usual. Suddenly she complained of intense pain, and uas apparently in ir- tcn7c distress. Mr Deveau summoned neighbor and went for a doctor, but no human power could aid her, and she passed away three hours later, She leaves no children. Two br,thers, Y. M. and Frvnk Barnes of Woodbury, and one sitter, Mrs Frederick Smith ot Water bury survive her. He- age wae GI years last July. The funeral was held Satur- day afternoon, Rev J. T. Hargrave ofic- iating.
 HOTCHKIssNILLEA AND VICINITY.
 E.P. CowIes spent Thanksgiving out of town.
 Mrs Harriet ,bcll has returned from Saymcu for a visit among friends here.
 Mir and Mrs George IsbeII spent Thanksgiving with Lawyer Williams of Birmingham.
 A very interesting and important breach Of promise case was tried in the Superior court at Winsted, closing last Tuesday after a five days trial of Intense -arnestness. It was the case of Mary E. Smith of Woodbury against Addison T. Hall of New Haven. The judge charged the jury Tuesday afternoon, and after a three hours consultation they returned a verdict for the plaintiff of $53l0 34 and costs. Counsel for the plaintiff were Will Hams of Derby and Cothren of Wood bury, but on account of lameness from sciatic rheumatism Mir Cothren was un- able to be present at the trial. Hall of Wallingford and Newton of New Haven were counsel for the defendant.
 There were union services at the North church, Thanksgiving day, Rev Mr Wyckoff officiating.
 Miss Almira B. Lewis of New Haver, sister of the late George B Lewis, visited friends here last week.
 John T. Pearce, former publisher of HE NEWTOWN BEE, succeeds MT Sirene as nurse at She don Summers,
 Charles Gordon of Danbury spent Thanksgiving with his parents.
 John Terrll was home from the Yale Art school, over Thanksgiving.
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HOW THANKSGIVING WAS CELEBRATED.
 Thanksgiving passed away with some of the old time customs. Families affili- ated met together as in former years, some going out of town. iThe governors request was carried out by holding public service. The Center school took a brief recess from Wednesday night un- til Monday. The Grange held it's regu- lar meeting on Tuesday evening. The subject of the lecturers hour was "The origin of Thanksgiving and some of it's features in Colonial times." The subject was discussed in various aspects. A poem was read on the "First Thanksgiv- ing in Boston Bay Colony" written by Rev Theron Brown. It was an open meeting with number of sisters present made up largely of the youth of the place. The next regular meeting will be the election of officers for the coming year.
 Thanksgiving day was unusually mild and upon the whole very favorable for corners and goers, as we'll as stayers at home.
 Perry s. Rowland is under the doctors treatment, for blood poisoning resulting from removing a pimple on his hand with 8 brass pin. His hand and arm have been badly swollen. The inflammation has been somewhat arrested.
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IN MASONIC CIRCLES.

Let every member of Rising Sun lodge, F. & A. M., at this place remember that on Friday evening of next week occurs the annual meeting of the lodge, when it is hoped every member who can will be present. For beside the election of off, cers for year ensuing, there will be most important business for the welfare of the lodge transacted and it is truly necessary the attendance should be large. Where measures are adopted which affects all it is obligatory all should know Of the fact and there is no better place to learn than at this meeting. Therefore we respect fully urge good attendance of the mern bershlp.
 W. C. Brinsmade and his sister, Miss
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OAKYILLE AND VICINITY.

Russell Brothers, with their families, spent Thanksgiving with their father in Orange.
 Mr and Mrs Rodgers passed Thanks giving with Mir Rodgers father in Bea- con Falls.
 Mir Beard has begun building a cellar for new house on the lot he bought of Mir Hopkins.
 John Ineson's new house is nearly finished.
 Robert Kellogg of MerwinsvIle was visiting friends in Oakville for few days, recently.
 Prof Elton gives a concert in Coed Templar's hall, Friday evening,
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
In Litohheld County.
WASHINGTON.
A FURTHER WORD FROM A s. B.

A FURTHER WORD FROM S B.
 Editor TIE BEE Most every body that have heard of as expressing an opinion agree that it would be grand good thing to have the creamery whistle blow on ex- act time three times a day for the next 10 or 20 years, and they hope Baldwin will be able to put the thing through, and they guess he will, for when he gets an idea into his head he is pretty persistent and they are not far wrong But it's now 10 days since the suggestion appeared and the only cash that has been handed in is 90 cents from a man living over three miles away Another man has been in and said he would give $l if i WAS to be 'go, '-but is won't be a go if everybody says to himself Its all right but have not got the chang" l want to spare just now and guess they will make it without me" The latest catalogue lists the regulator, Without strikt) at SIG 50, with the usual trade dis counts. That ought to get good time, piece and as there is DO clock at the de- pot it would b. something one could set their timcpicces by. When the whistle blows the housewife can glance at her clock aud know to fractionexactly how many minutes her clock is fast or slow. If you want to maklachc train by com pairing your watch you can know exactly how many minutes you have got to do it in. Sometimes when the wind is in the right direction we can hear the train whistle for Bantam. A person starting for the train a mile or two away hears the train whistle for Bantam, and if he has not the correct time, thinking it is for West Morris or Romford lashes his rcam into sharp pace and comes rush. ing in, his team perhaps in foam, to find he is 10 or lj minutes too sOOD. Or he may want to make a crossing ahead of the train, particularly between NtW Preston and Washington Depot. If his watch is correct he can make an accurate calculation and perhaps avoid a seriou- accident. The writer himself crossed tho track once a quarter of minute ahead of the train at the ''point of rocks" and found mmself face to face with train coming straight at him half dozen rods away. The horse was afraid of the cars and crouched down like a cat, then took a good look over into the river-then at the track by his side and for few sec onds | did not know whether he would pile over into the riv r or wheel and go up onto the track. Before he decided which the engine had passed and seeing the road clear ahead of him, took a few riger-like leaps that nearly raised the wheels of the ground, and the danger was passed. l had no watch. am now probably as little interested personally as most any body, have a regulator and timepieces galore and don't have any trains to make, butII am willing to ''push things as I am now doing, for the good of the public, and hope shall meet with a reudier rcsponse.-[ A. 5. B.s
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

 eye became terribly infamed, and was so swollen that for quite a while I could not see. The doctors said I had Cancer of the most malignant type, and after ex- hausting their efforts without doing me any good, they gave
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ter's talk consequently dealt principally with the negro question. He said n his remarks ''That it was folly to expect race which had only been out of bondage 30 years, to be anywhere near the eivili- zation attained by such a race as the Sax ons. That it took the Saxon race nearly 20OO years to come up to the present standard. MT Hunter told of how it had been proposed by some who were not friendly to the colored race to have the United States charter ships and take them back again to the wilds of Africa, where they came from, but he believed that such 8 course was neither just nor practi- cal, He said he believed the negro prob, lem would adjust itself. Mr Hunter was succeeded by Bishop Wells, who spoke of the Indian problem. He gave a de- scription of his work in the far West which was intensely interesting, as could be seen by the.faces of those.pre eat. Ali
 ter the bishop had concluded his remarks the meeting adjourned to the lower room,
 where 8 collation. was served. At the next Imeeting it is Eexpected that Judge Lynde Harrison of New Haven will be the speaker.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

At the parish room, Wednesday ever~ ing, November IS, the church club held one of their very successful meetings. Rev Lemuel H. Wells, bishop of the dio- cese of Spokane, Washington, and Rev A. B. Hunter of St Augustine's school, Raleigh, N. C., were the guests of the evening. Nearly 70 men of the parish were present, and to them MT Hunter talked interestingly of the school with which he Is connected. The stud nts of this school are all coiored and Mr Hun-
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DEATH OF NELSON TAYLOR.

Nelson Taylor, formerly of Bridgeport, tut who for two years has lived at Mar lin G. Taylor's, was found dead in his bed at Lakeside, last Saturday morning. Heart trouble seems to have been the cause of his decease. MT Taylor was native of this vicinity but passed many years in Bridgeport. His age was 82 years. His remains were conveyed to New Milford on Monday morning of this week, from which place they were borne by rail to Bridgeport for interment. His youngest son, Fred Taylor of New York City came up on Saturday evening to M. G. Taylor's and accompanied the body to Bridgeport.
 School iu Lakeside district closed on Wednesday of last week for an indefinite period.
 Postmaster Brown and wife have for four weeks kept vigils with their dog Phil. AS many as three doctors have
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
Cancer Of the Face.

Mrs. Laura E. Mims. of Smithville, Ga., says: "A small pimplc of strawberry color appeared on my cheek; it soon began to grow rapidly, notwithstand-
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
A SINGULAR ACCIDENT,

Little Edna Bowen, while in the ceme- tery with her sisters, who were putting some flowers on their mothers grave, had the misfortune to be knocked down by a roller which some of the children present had started down hill. The little one had two ribs broken, besides other bruises. At last reports she was doing as well as could be expected.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

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 rian tor many years. Price 20c per Pound or bv Mail 40c Sample mailed on receipt of 10 cents. Follow the directions and you will use no other.
 For sale by pTincIpal wholesale and retail grocers. Send %. stamp tor book on "Diet RetOrm.'
 M. s. AVER, 2O9 6 211 State Street,
 Boston Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

At meeting of the Watertown Grange, held Thursday, November F, it was vot- ed to extend to Father O'Donnell a vote of thanks for the courtesies extended to the Grange on the evening of October 9, by surreDdering the banquet room and those parts which had been previously engaged by St Johns parish during their last fair and festival.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
A DELIGHTFUL THANKSGIVING GATHER,

A DELIGHTFUL THANKSGIVING GATHER,
 ING.
 Among the many happy Thanksgiving reunions in town, this year, there was none more highly enjoyable than the par ty at Franklin HolIister's, the day after Thanksgiving Thanksgiving day the various members of this family go to -heir homes, but the day after the sons and daughters, with their families, re pair to the old homestead. As usual a generous dinner was provided, and enough was left for another spread. A cordial invitation to dine was extended to the representative of this paper, who chanced that way, but he was obliged to decline, as he had already disposed of one dinner. Those present were: Mir and Mrs Franklin HoIlister, Mir and Mrs Charles HOllister,
 Burr Hollister,
 Mir and Mrs Arthur Hollister,
 Robert Hollister,
 Mir and Mrs E. W. Fenn,
 Wilbur and Franklin Fenn,
 Mrs s. 5. LOgan
 Mrs Myra Bacon,
 Mir and Mrs Samuel Hollister,
 Misses Mary and Clara Hollister, Miss Susan Bronson,
 Miss Alice Hills of New Britain.
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It is free from narcotics, perfectly harm less, and yet sOothcs and strengthens. Dr. Miles, through his Ncrvinc is benefactor to thousands" ." A. C. LEHMAN.
 Editor and proprietor of DER LANDsmAN
 Dr. Miles Nervine is sold on guarantee first bottle will benefit or money refunded
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
GUNS
AMMUNITION !

The shooting season is now at hand and with plenty of game for all. We have placed on snle a new and complete line of Guns prices ranging from $7 to $50. Come in and look them over Loaded Shells of every de- scripuon.
 We also sell BaIdwin's Fodder Cutter and A. W. Gray's Horse Power. Call and get prices. There is none better.
 Yours Respectfully
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Mrs Breckenridge, and remain through

Edward Zeiner of Judd's Bridge has sold his tobacco, about ton, to V. B. Sterling of New Milford, Mir Zeiner has been rebuilding his barn. He has put on new siding and roofs and greatly improv- ed the buildings.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

CHURCH CLUB ENJOYS SOME ABLE AD.
 DRESSES.
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 Five years ago became so nervous that mental work was d burden. could not rest at night on account of sleeplessness. My attention was called to Dr. Miles Restora- tive Nervine, and I commenced to use it with the very best effect. Since then have kept bottle in my house and use it whenever my nerves become unstrung, with always the same good results. My son also Dr. Miles take takes , it for nn%rr nSrrons1g5s fIins Nervine success, :. I have roeons les Restores it cures them. All who Health...... 5rou6les ole should lI try it.
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W. c. Brinsmade and bis sister, Miss
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up the case as hopeless. When 1n- formed that my father had died from the same disease, they said must die, as hereditary Cancer was incurable.
 "At this crisis, was advised to try S.S S., and in short while the Cancer began to discharge and continued to do so for three months, then it began to heal. continued the medicine while longer until the Cancer disappeared en- tire1y. This was several years ago and there has been no return of the disease" A Real Blood Remedy.
 Cancer is a blood disease, and only blood remedy will cnre 1t. s. s. $. (eRa9uAt6ed ba7ekp vegetable) is a real blood remedy, and never fails to per n1anent1y cure Cancer, Scrofula, Eczema, Rheumatism or any other disease of the bio i'd. Send for our boo ks on Cancer and Blood Diseases, mailed free to 1m A @ any address.
 Swift Specific
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The Popular Dry Goods HOu'e @
 Of New Milford. ". G. PARTON & CO.,, Successors to Treat & starr)
ELECTION!

 Is over and the verdict is for an Honest D l. lar. Now the question is, the best plan 10 spend the d liar and get an honest value for it, and the nat goes forth at ". c. Barton < Co.'S, the Popular Dry Goods House of New Milford. Our Motto An Honest Dollar and an Honest Y Value for it every time. MILLINERY.
 The ladies of New Milford and the surround ing towns have declared by their pa, ronage that there is one place in this town where they can always find what they want and that IS our Millinery Department. JACKETS AND CAFES.
 We have been busy every minute looking up the best things to be had in the line Of 2 Ods and now we are showing a line OfJaCk- cts and Capes that cannot be equaIled in the HousatOntc Valley
 FOUND AT LAST!
 A 25o shoe for $2 Yes, that is right and also a shoe for a child that won't wet through Also place in New Milford where any lady can get q shoe to ii -any size, any style and any width. Try a pair of those Over Caters nj 25c. We also carry the Goodyear Glove Rubbers in all styles.
 SHRCNK FLASNELS, DRESS GOODS, PAT FERNS. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, CARPETS, RUGS, OIL CLOTHS and LINOLEUMs, and everything iu Dry Goods.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

Miss Almira B. Lewis of New Haver, sister of the late George B Lewis, visited friends here last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
BRAVE SPIRITS BROKEN

How often women wake up in Ghs morning cheerful and happy, deter mined to do so much before the day ends. and vet:- NA
The oasis., 1896-05-02
French Millinery.

Mrs. A. May has received her new stock of spring and summer millinery goods, consisting of pattern hats, ben nets, shapes, flowers, ribbons, laces, etc, imported directly from Paris and san Francisco, also q large assortment of childrens' hats, and, having decided to retire from business, will dispose of everything at cost. All her friends and patrons are invited to call and inspect her goods and prices. In two months everything must be sold.
The oasis., 1896-05-02

NAUGLE. Asst Gen Manager.