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The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
WOODBURY.
A GATHERING OF THE OLD TIME LAW
 YERS SUGGESTED.

A GATHERING OF THE OLD TIME LAW
 YERs SUGGESTED.
 h recent issue of your paper your correspondent mentioned the fact that William Cothren, the historian of An- cient WO0dOury, was now the senior counselor at law residing in Litchfield county. Among others he mailed a copy of the paper to his old friend, Hon John Hooker of Hartford, ex-reporter of the Supreme Court of Errors. In return he received very pleasant note, from which venture to make an extra ct !: "Dear MT Cothren: The newspaper slip is received. l am three years older than you, having been born in 1816. 1 think John T. Waite (now over 80) and are the oldest lawyers in the state. 1 would be glad to learn whether there are any older. l wish we could next summer or fall have gathering of all the lawyers in state over 70, and have shore dinner together. 1 think we could get large table full" This suggestion of MT Hooker struck me very pleasantly, and think that with very little effort on the part of few of the ''old guard' such a meeting could be held, and 1 am very sure that it would be pleasant gather ing. To make such proposition effect ual, of course, some one must begin to bear the burden of correspondence and inquiry. The older lawyers themselves can without much trouble give names. The clerks of the courts could easily aid If the old members of the bar who are 70, or older, the clerks of the Superior courts. or any friend who is willing to do so, will communicate with William Cothren of Woodbury he will act as sec- retary pro tenn in gathering the list of the veteran lawyers of the state, when appropriate action can be taken to carry the plan into effect. It would be a graceful act if the proprietors of our state papers, who see this item, would make some allusion to it and send marked copy of the number containing it to William Cothren.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06

Over last last Sunday we had another taste of high water in the East Aspetuck stream which meanders from Lake Waramaug down through this village to New Milford. So anxious was Frank J. HOsfOTd for the safety of his vehicles and livery carriage house that he re- mained out of bed on Saturday night en- tire. The latter part of the night he called on two or three neightors to as- sist him to guide or restrain, as he thought best, driftwood and small logs which were then passing down the stream. With daylight bridges and mill dams were examined and it was deemed best by a small corps fhelp MT Hosford had there gathered, to secure by ropes the wood frame which holds the flush boards on 0. E. Beeman's stone dam. The structure was thus kept from break tug away and perhaps doing damage be- low. A small building which stood be- low o. E. Beeman's blacksmith shop was set afloat and went to pieces soon on rocks below, All day boards and rubbish foated swiftly down but in no case caused as serious damage as it might have done. The lake is as high as it has been known to be in many years but the ice was of that thickness not easily IoOsened so no trouble was caused by it's breaking up or floating from the lake. Altogether we think this place has again escaped disaster by freshet very greatly.
 0. E. Beeman is again suffering with rheumatic gout. This attack has seemed more serious than any former one, hay, ing affected his hands as well as feet. At present the crisis seems past, the pain having subeided. but his left foot and haud arc badly swollen and he is obliged to sit by the fire for time and be as contented IS he can be under these trying and anl'cting circumstances.
 Mrs LucY Jones is again able to walk out of doors.
 Mrs James D. Cramsey was so serious ly i'll, last week, that her daughter, Mrs iE&OFg| SLlEllQE, was teIegT3phGd for and arrived here on Thursday evening from Passaic, N. T.
 sherman C"gswell intends, this week to ship his 1891 crop of tobacco to the same fl m at Hartford which, last year pu.chased his 1893 crop
 J. B 6tilison passed two days Of las. week in Waterbury.
 Anotber csr load of corn and of oats arrives, this week, for T, c. Black, the m;iior.
 Dear lawson, Mrs Frank s. and Mss H7tr G~own "ece !4s1 week added 70 .i;e icF .i,s hnv.s.
 Mrs E!iz4 Cattle a-a- called, last week. 1@ Wjn*.,d to arrond her sister, Mrs 5r2nr, -Ho i- at present suffering with a Dr"k9a n;p.
 E. Armstrong ;a again .ufrarirg with a t,.il "u bj- I.ocl g":'jch rendered ntu, fast week, u"ii. for work,
 ! Another fine eutertainment took place at Upsoa seminary, last Friday evening
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
PLENTY.

Has nice comfortable sound If you have an Artesi: D Well you real ae what plenty of w means, plel ty to use for the hom t"e lawn, gardon and stockyard. 4 1 such water, ,pu ,e, cold, healthful; )5 fears of typhoid germs trouble the a. using this wa CT If you have not an s4r ,esian Well, let me drill one for you or, at least, write and ask me more about them.
 When there is o1ghing would like to sell you fue Gutter. Wagons, Car riages and hancs wed leather and Steel Harness are in stock all the time A fine assortment you will find them, of well made, stylish, low priced vehi- cles.
 Just come and see what I have to sell. Farming Tools such as Flows, Harrows, Having Tools of all kinds, Stone boat fronts, and lots of little helps," and such things as Paints, Oils, Varnigh, Brushes, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
In Litchfold C0urtv
ROXBURY

DEATH or MASTER SAMUEL THOMAS.
 It is rarely that the death of child is so widely feltas was that of little sammy Thomas, who died last Thursday week. He was taken i'll on Wednesday, but the trouble which at first seemed not serious developed quickly into membraneous croup on Thursday, and he lived but a few hours. The funeral was at the house ou Sunday afternoon, MT Brushea con ducting the service in a singularly i'm prcssive manner. The choir, of which Mrs Thomas is a member, sang as a chant Longfcllow'a poem, "The Reaper and the Flowers, also, "Safe In the Arms of Jeeus," The little white casket was ur- rounded by wealth of flowers, sent and brought by friends and playmates. The burial service was read at the cemetery and howers scattered in the grave. The sympathy of very many is with Mir and Mrs Thomas who have now buried both children.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
BRIDGEPORT.

w. ". Walker & Sons, who have al- ways carried large and fine stock of wall papers, have now opened for the spring trade the largest and most artis- tic stock of wall paper that they have ever shown, composing all the new colors in reds, greens, browns and delft blues that are so fashionable this season. Any body who wishes to paper will do we'll to look through their large stock before buy ing. You will find them always willing to show their goods whether you wish to buy or not. They also keep 8 large stock of paints and if you wish to paint house, enamel chair or touch up 9 picture frame in gold or get anything 8 first class wall paper and paint store keeps you will find it at 800 Main street, Bridgeport.
 Sheriff Hawley has been confined to the house by an aggravated case of sore throat, but hopes to be able to get out in day or 80.
 Edward Skinner has contracted with Warren H. Lamson &, Go, for the build ing of two-family dwelling house on Black Rock avenue. Mrs Catherine Klein has also contracted with this well known firm of home-builders for a dwelling house at the corner of William and Og- den streets.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
KENT.
RESULTS OF THE FREsHET.

The heavy rains of Saturday and Sun day raised the water in all the streams higher than 1t has been for a good many years. The river overflowed it's banks in many places. The roads are washed out in some places so that they are impass- able.
 Rev B. M. Wright had a severe cold and was unable to be out on Sunday evening. The service was conducted by the Y. P. s. 0. E. and was an interesting missionary meeting the topic being ''Side lights on the Eastern question"
 At meeting of the church on Sunday morning a set of resolutions were passed expressing the sorrow of the church at Kent over the news of the death of Rev J. Fl. Vorce, former pastor, and also expressive of the sympathy of the people with Mrs Vorce in her bereavement. Rev Mir Vorce had many warm friends in Kent who mourn his loss.
 Mrs k. Rowland, who has been sick for couple of weeks, is again able to be about the house.
 c. M. Preston, the village schoolmas-
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
BRIDGE W WATER
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs Eleanor Mallory and Miss Edith from Woodbury were in town, last week
 Mrs Hiram Pitcher is with her son or Long Island.
 There are four cases of measles at Ned Aliens and one at Robert Keeler's.
 Miss May Bayette is at E. R. Wooster's, Mrs Charles Treat is sreported better.
 The weather, bad travelling and sick. ness prevented large attendance at the entertainment, last Friday evening. We hope it may be repeated.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
NEW MILFORD.
WHERE BUSINESS IS RUSHING,

WHINE BUSINESS IS NL 5IINIT.
 Business is brisk at the establishment of the Eastern Upholstery Works, where about B hands are employed. They manufacture goods direct for the retail furniture dealers. turning out about lGO different styles of couches and lounges. The concern has magnificent plant, BOXES, and four stories high, They also have numerous sheds for storing lumber, etc., their buildings covering something like three-fourchs of an acre, An indus try of this class js a substantial benefit to the town, and the prosperity that is at- tending shows that the management is in capable hands.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
In Fairfield County.
WESTON.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
 Alta special meeting of N orfield Grange, P. of H., held tonight, eight candidates will be received in the third and fourth degrees. A supper will be served at the close of the exercises.
 Mrs Vanderbilt Godfrey and Mrs Hor- ace Hurlbutt have been on the sick list.
 Miss Kate Smith is the guest of Nor walk friends.
 A large delegation from the Norfield Y. r. s. c. E. attended the Union meet ing in Norwalk on February 26.
 Stephen and George Waterbury have recovered from measles and are again at, tending the Westport high school.
 The Norfeld Aid society held a social on Tuesday evening at the house of Mr> Hawley Williams.
 Miss Ida Coley is the guest of friend> in Brooklyn.
 Miss Annie Fitch visited friend in Nor field last week.
 Miss Eleanor Hoyt spent last week in Norwalk. Arthur c, Bradley and Frank r. Lcue were ordained deacons st the Norfild church on Sunday. The hours of service after April 1 will be preaching at 10 30 a. m., Sunday school at 12 Ill.,, and Y. r. 5. c. k. at 7.30.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
N9Nn0E
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

MT and Mrs Barrie of New York -d son, Harold, were at Horace E, C!a.k's the 22d.
 Mrs J. W. Sears aud children of N " Haven have been at F. D. HolltStcr's.
 F. ". Wheeler is selling working OK T, Harvey Clarke of Milford was in tor, p, Monday week.
 Mrs Sophia Beardsley is at MaDches- ter, assisting in caring for her motber. who is very ill.
 Miss Daisy Seeley of Tasbua is visiting Miss Edith Wheeler.
 Mr and Mrs Stevens of Bridgeport w"re with Dr J G. Stevens, Washing5on's birthday and over Sunday.
 Miss E. Rose Wheeler has visited at J. H. Brewsters s in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
MISS BIsHOT-MR HALL.

Miss Fanu'e Bishop, daughter of Ed ward Bishop, and John W. Hall, were married on Thursday last, Rev ". D. Humphrey officiating. Mrs Buckir gham and Tabor 5. Hall did the hon0rs a~ lady ol honor and best man. The bride worr a gown of changeable siIk. For th, pres cut Mir and Mrs Hail will board at Hox- bury Station.
 HOW WOULD A PERMANENT FERRY DO: The Mill bridge i3 down again. It i- suggested th"t permanent ferry would be q matter If convenience. AT THE CUNGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 Mr Brushva will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
 ! A pleasant occasion Was that at II oclycl, Saturday mvInirZ, wh@n the la funt son Of Mr and Mrs T. E Mower V ., caristeaed at their home by tue ag .d dominic, Rev Austin lsh4m. Mir Mo"e,'s sister, Mrs Prjng!e Mitchell If Rve, Y. ] N., was spolsorfsr little E)beyl Lctf,u~, Lunch va served at,ocwayd.
 Mrs D. C, Garrison eate:raircd i.e f..heT, V. C. futile, ,ud wife Ut }1o. d bay, Ias5 weel.
 M- and Mr. Frank Booth have v;~i.~a relatives in Uniou City the past week.
 Miss Jennie Booth is sick with measlec.
 Robert I, Blades spent few days " si. his family, last week, returning to B..s ton, Sunday.
 C, W. Hodge spent Sunday io Bridge water.
 Much interest is felt in to-" in the meetings that are being held here several nights euch week under the leadership Of George Washington, assisted by otheT4. | Several have come out on the Lords side and we believe more will follow. Mn day evening, February 24, nc was assist ed by a large delegation of mission work CTS from New Milford and the remarks and singing were fine.
 F. J. Castle and Jay Tyrrell have talk en quite an extensive timber job and have already commenced work.
 George E. Pierce had the misfortune to lose one of his oxen one night the past week finding him dead in the morning. The OK had become entangled in the rope with which he was tied.
 John Morris has purchased a separator to use in his dairy saving much labor for his wife in making butter of which she makes quite an amount and finds ready sale for it all.
 Much inquiry is being made as to who composed the number occupying one team on Friday night of last week. One of the number was woman. They were around the CeDter much to the annoy ance of the citizens. They appeared to be somewhat beside themselves for some reason. Such proceedings will be looked into by the authorities if it is continued much longer.
 We are pleased to see our old friend, MT Whitehead, the blacksmith, able to be around again at his trade after 8 severe attack of crick of the back.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
RROOKFIELD.

Mrs Mariette Hamlin has been quite sick and under the care Of Dr Smith but is improving now.
 Mrs Jennie Mangum, who has been caring for the sick in Bethel, has return ed and is now with her mother, Mrs Charles Briggs.
 Mir Clark, the tree agent, was quite successful in town in taking orders for fruit trees.
 Miss Dotlie Gates went to New York City, last week Tuesday.
 Mrs Charles Briggs has been quite poor poorly requiring the services of physi- elan. Her daughter is with her now.
 Mrs Will Parker of Obtuse made calls upon friends on Long Meadow Hill the fore part of last week.
 Mrs Darius Bristol and her little son of
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
NEW PRESTON.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LAKE

Nelson Mead of Greenwich has re- gently divided the bath house on his land at Lakeside with Mrs c. E. Beeman and has erected Mrs Beeman's part on her land near the shore of the lake, talk ing also his part and moving it for 8 small hennery near his summer cottage at Lakeside.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
BETHLEHE EM.

BETHLEHEM VOTES FOR GOOD ROADS.
 At a special town meeting on Monday the town voted to spend $500 to be used with the state and county money for the
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06

At special Grange meeting on Mon day evening 8 plan for cooperation was adopted and the work was started in 8 small way and we hope it will grow. Excelsior Pomona was invited to meet with us the third Wednesday in April.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by Dr. Miles Nervine.

A few years ago, Mr L. w. Gallaher, was an extensive, successful expert manu- facturer of lumber products. Attacked with epilepsy, he was obliged to give up his busi- ness. The attacks came upon him most in opportunely. One time falling from carri- age, at another down stairs, and often in the street. Once he fell down a shaft in the mill, his injuries nearly proving fatal. MT. Gallaher writes from Milwaukee. Feb. 16. 'e5.
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ter, returned to his duties on Monday morning, after an absence of five weeks.
 A company of surveyors who are mak- ing 8 map of the Berkshi, e division of the Consolidated railroad system are quar- tered in town for a week or more.
 Fred Ingraham and wife returned home on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
IANFSETIT,F,

Mr and Mrs Albert Brazee and son. Fred, have been guests of Mir and Mrs George Cummings.
 Mrs William Warner, who has been a great sufferer from consumption, passed away at o'clock, last week Thursday morning. She leaves husband and tW c children and two brothers to mourn her loss.
 Mis- Alice Keeler of Brdgewater, why h2 spent several weeks 1t Mrs Fred War '-,h1s returned home.
 Albeit Smith has visited his parents, Nj and Mrs L.. C. smith.
 Thon&> GleDnon will be Mr Bartram s successor at the mill and >a'T raiIi.
 Hcn~y Warner and tie ot New Pc. rou h4F& uern here. rsrrg CSa~o i, r.p"~t~a a :r.y;ay "~1 t"'J s'".r} nd 5'>.q q"ia g...1.,, -a. .> s;;i;5i>g >au:s no...
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The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TIMES

The subscription price of THE NEW YORK WEEKLY TIMES is ONE DOLLAR a year THE " EEkLY TI3A> is a cspj al news ueneed from the dispatches a"d reports OI the daily edition, besides literary matter, dis. CussiCns upon agricuiturai topics b. pTacti cal farmers, full and accurate market reports of prices tor farm produce, live stock, &c., and 8 carefully prepared W eekly wool maTi CL
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
NONTuNGLLE AND VICINITY.

 The dDna,l1r h'.iG in E;.@ t:al; llu,.. ,.;> wei aCtendsd A'd a pleasant time yraz le p2gJcd.
 George Morthou~e is i9 poor heeish and is stopping fer f." days win hi5 grandparents.
 Rev Mir Smith, the new pastor of the Bantam Baptist church, made calls here, last Friday.
 Relatives from Wallingford made a short visitat Mre Smith Lyons, last week Carr Lyon, Lewis Payne and Mtts Roberts are the new recruits to the sick list.
 Miss Mary Kinney has recovered from the measles. Her brother, Harry, is the next victim.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06

Marbledale were guests of relatives in town, last week.
 William Root is stopping for while at William Church's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
DEATH OF SIMEON sOuLE.

The funeral services of Simeon Soule were attended at the church at North vile, Friday morning. The burial was at MerryaII. MT S0ule had been a cripple all of his life but was an example of un~ tiring industry. He had been out of health for year past, but was present at the Wednesday evening prayer meet ing preceding his death.
 There was a delightful dinner party at the home of Phineas k. Clark on Feb ruary 27, in honor of the 53d anniversary of MT and Mrs E. c. Clark. It was also the anniversary of Mrs Clark's birthday.
 There will be quite few changes on Chestnut Land in April. A, A. Bristol of Nebraska will take possession of the Hall farm, now occupied by John O'Con- nor. MT O'Connor will take the farm of Laurence Camp on shares, and the latter will take the farm of his brother, Henry Camp, who moves to New Milford.
 Miss H, c. Gilbert, the milliner, passed Sunday at Nichols. The first of the week she passed in New York, looking over the styles in spring millinery.
 The supper given recently by the Methodist society at Odd Fellows hall was largely attended by it's members and those of other societies. Thirty members of St Peter's Masonic lodge marched in procession from their lodge room to the above named hall and partook of a fine supper. The ladies who so kindly gave their services are deserving of many thanks and much praise. The whole evening was very pleasantly passed.
 P. III. Squire, the well known horse man, has gone to Canada for carload of horses.
 P. H, Squire's standard bred lilly, Anna C., was the winner at the Catholic fair, as being the most popular horse in New Milford. There was Il horses vot- ed for and Anna c. received 261 votes more than any other horse, receiving in all 7s1 votes and $25 harness and s1O gold piece.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06
Buttons -....---7

So important now for the fin ishing touches of a nice dress The latest novelties can be found here. >% s~ x
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''There are none more miserable than epi- tcptics. For 20 years I suffered with epilep- tic fits, having as high as five in one night. I tried any number of physicians, paying to one alone a fee of S5O0O0 and have done title for years but search for something to rcIp me, and have taken all the leading 'umodics but received no benefit. A year ago ny son, Chas. S. Gallaher, druggist at 191 4Iecd St, Milwaukee, gave me Dr. Miles Restorative Ncrvinc, and I tried it with gratifying results. Have had but two fits since 1 began taking it. am better now in every way than have been in 20 years"
 Dr. Miles Remedies are sold by druggists on positive guarantee that the first bottle will benefit or price refunded Book on the Heart and Nerves free. Address,
 Dr. Miles Medical Co., ElIhart, Ind Dr. Miles Remedies Restore Health.
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improvement of the road between the re- sidence of Joseph Hunt and James Bene- dict in grading the hills.
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A 7 ~~@ @D gzZ ~Azn .es- ~zS ~%S7 --

Our entire assortms msDt of Stoves we will close cut at cost. Best make. and largest variety in the county. Ranges, Wood and CaaI Geek Stoves and Wood and Coal Parlcr Stoves. Correspondence solicited for heating by steam, hot water or hot air. Iron clad milk cans, best made, lowest prices.
 COCHRANE BROS,
 WEST CORNWALL, CONN.
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AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CIIURCH. Mr Brushca will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-06

HOW WOULD A PERMANENT FERRY DOE
 The Mill bridge js down again. It i- suggested th@t permanent ferry would be q matter If convenieuce.
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MT and Mrs Barrie of New York -d son, Harold, were at Horace K, Cla:ks