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The Newtown bee., 1896-02-14
In Fairfiel1 County.
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AN EXCITING TOWN MEETING

AN EXCITING TOWN MEETING.
 One of the larges, and most exciting town meetings in some years was held at the town house, Monday afternoon. At the last annual meeting an appropri- atlon of $500 was voted towards opening new highway from near the foot of Couch Hill to Putnam Park, thus afford ing an easier access Go Bethel. The sum of $500 additional was raised by subscrip- tion. Acting in good faith the select men had the route surveyed, the right of way purchased and contract drawn. At this stage after four months had elapsed and $l00 had been expended some disgruntled individuals went round and secured 20 slgners for q special town meeting to resciud the vote and kill the road. But they reckOned with out their host. The friends of the road rallied to a man and outvOted their op- ponent three to one, but not only that but they secured a further appropriation of $20O. It was an overwelming victory. Operations will begin as soon as the weather will permit and by next July it IA expected to be com pleted.
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In New Haven County
OXFORD
MUCH DAMAGE BY THE STORM.

One of the most severe and destructive storms that has visited this section of the country for at least p years was the rain of the 7th. The streets about the center resembled a raging river. All the cellars on the west side of turnpike were fl l9oded and in some of the houses the water came very near the floors. The streets were badly washed. In some places there was nothing but boulders and cakes of ice, which made travelling almost impossible. Solectman Hughes had his men out early Friday morning and before night the main street through to Seymour was in travelling condition. On Saturday he had gangs at work on the Housatonic river road above Zoar Bridge, on the Bowers hill road near Samuel Hawkins and on the turn pike. The total cost to the town will make bill the taxpayers will not like to contemplate.
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PLATTsVILLE.

Master Robbie Beecher has been i'll with hard cold,
 Mrs Charles c. Tough had the misfor- tune to lose her beautiful fox terrier, Romeo" " by a trolley accident. The 1t. tie fellow was faely educated Tor a dog and would take the letters from the post man and always bring his master the evening paper on his return from bust ness.
 There will be 2 aociable at Bright's
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The Mount Lebanon Shakers recently performed great deed of charity, al- though it was not designed as charity, being nothing more nor less than an ad
 vertising scheme. It however resulted in great good just the same. They gave away 1000 bottles of their digestive cor dial to those suffering from stomach de- engagements. Ii was so effactive in cur ing those who used the remedy that they were loud in their praises of it and in consequence large demand for the cordial was at once created. The drug
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The Springfield Republican compH ments the Cosmopolitan magazine by saying that ''It has distinguished itself by devlsing the worst cover ever issued by an American magazine, and not con tent with this repeats the miracle every month. The February number might on superficial examination be taken for a Salva-cea advertisement, but would ncv- CT, never be suspected of being literary magazine" But the same journal sen, ably adds That fortunately the con tents have not suffered il similar degeu"r atlon." If the matter between the GOV. CTS keep up, the public will forgive the gaudy covers.
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This number of TuE BEE makes the last announcement of the concert by the Wesleyan University Glee and Mandolin Clubs. This concert will be given at the Town hall, next Tuesday evening, Feb ruary IS, at s o'clock, and all the ndica- tions point to the largest audience that has filled this historic structure in many years, if not the largest which has ever gathered within its doors. The advance sale of tickets has been surprisingly large.
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hall, Friday evening, February 21. Music will be furnished by the Four B orchestra with Prof Bright as prompter. The tickets will be 50c, the ladies fur nishing refreshments. The committee of arrangements consists of Charles
 Wade, G. H. Bright and G. T. Bright.
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esp clally on W ash Dresses.
 open tD day u-e q fine selection of the new li en color lacc~. with the edge, in sertion and All over t0 match, beautiful open work pat terms. splendid selection tn choose from, the Trimmings never were prettIer-see them. RIBBONS.
 Another popular trimming this season. will h" Ribbons to Iu4tcl the thIn dresses. all the Fancy Ribbons, figures of Persian and Grecia7 dt signs. elegant combinations of cOiOrs-
 Also satin Riubnns with lrr0cade figures, all widti.7 Ia m tch from the narrow to the wide. CARPETS
 ONr Carpets for spring aCe coming every daN aud pilirg u0 on our 55clves, are an NJ ID ~tart the s'-'Ing. We commence to- daN taking rr,l r. on an all wool Iugrain Car neting the best Hartford Goods, made and lstt for 1c a ward.
 We store them and fay them at your orders
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TRUMBULL..

Miss Wolcott of Long Hill is spending 8 little time with Mr and Mrs Frank Plumb.
 Adam Killing and family are expecting to move to Bridgeport, this week.
 w. s. Plumb continues to improve slowly and to hasten his recovery his physician has advised the spending of a few weeks among North Carolina pines. He and his wife are expecting to leave next week.
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A new store has been opened in Bridge port at All Water street by the Rider & Sherwood Co.,, who will keep g complete line of ship chaudlery, paints, oils, var nishes, etc. The members of the new concern are hustling young business men. Harry Rider is the president and A. Pres ton Sherwood secretary and treasurer. Their store has been all newly fitted up for them and presents an exceedingly at- tractive appearance. By strict attention to business the new firm will merit the appreciation of careful buyers, and read CTS of TEE BEE are cordially invited to give them a call at their ne " store. They ure sole agents for the celebrated J. W. Masury & Soa's railroad paints.
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PERFECT BLOOM OF SPRING ALL
 ABOUND THE NEW DRESS PATTERNS.
SILKS

SILKS
 Such richness in deeign are scldorn seen in stores ill this section. Patterns and color ble to tell you they're here-it's impossible to describe them.
 Persian fgtr and Satin Br0cades with lace effect stripes, the culOrs are simply dream of richness. WASH FABRICS.
 Beauty turks among these elegant printed uOvt ities, never have We seen such cOllec- IIOH betCre.
 The reV Grass Cloths with silk stripes are the latc-t imported g0adS, Inc a'so hrvr theSe little over hot figures which are very handsome.
 Every wash goods idea you can think ot, and many mOr-. LACES
 The Fashion World t-ls of the strong de- uand for Lace TTiunIi gs this coming season
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LONG HILL,
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

MElHODtSI CF1U ttCEt NJ FED.
 An interesting praise service is to be held in the Methodist church on Sunday evening.
 The quarterly conference of the Metho- dist church was held at the home of F. S. Sholtu on Tue day cvc1i0g of thi, ys eek to roa-ider the work of the church pse<iding Elier B4ach wus present at tn: conference.
 The following per~on~ have been ap- printed IS stewards of tue church for th .uiag yrar: Joseph II Williams, Ran som c. Boprs, Charles f Radclitfa, Mr, F. < Shelton, Mrz C. DunDing, Mir G.org- ". Sherman, Mrs Frank Sher man, Mrs Charles Hall, Mrs Bea.h Lyo' and Mrs C. k. RtdcHll.t. Charles F. Radcliffe was appointed recording stew ard and district steward and be is als,. the treasurer of the society. Delegates co the lay electoral conference which meets in connection with the annual con. ference at New Haven next April, fo che purpose of elcctng delegates to th- general conference which will convene d Cleveland, Ohio, next May, are F. s. shelton and C. E. Radcliffe
 The pic-eut pastor was unanimously invited to return for another year.
 A committee consisting of F. S ShrI- ton, C. K. Rldcljlr. and George W. Sher- man was appointed to confer with the bishop iu regard to new preacher in ease rhe invitation given to him to return houId not be accepted.
 The following committees were ap. pointed:
 Committee on Missions: F. S. shelton, Hattie sherman, Mary L. Hall.
 Sunday School: Joseph H. Wiliams, Charles k. Radcliffe, Ransom Beers, Marietta Williams. Amenia Lyon, Frank NJ. Kennedy
 Church Music: Jennie R. Radcliffe, Kate Hurd, Jennie shelton.
 Temperance F. $. Shelton, c K. Rad cliffe, E. o. Beers.
 Church Extension: John J. Radcliffe, George W. Sherman.
 Church Records F. 5. shelton, Lucet- ta A. Sherman.
 Education Georgte $. Dunning, Mary l.. Hall, Sarah Shelton.
 Freedman's Aid Lucetta A. sherman, Jennie k. Radcliffe.
 Tracts; Amenia Lyon, Elizabeth E. Wade.
 Parsonage and Parsonage Furniture Officers of the Ladies' Aid society.
 Estimating Salary: F. 5. Shelton, George s. Dunning, Hattie sherman, Joseph II. Williams, c. E. Radcliffe.
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Following the farmers institute in Newtown, yesterday, detailedroport' which will appear in next weeks issue, the committee on institutes of the Ss1 e Board of Agriculture, consisting of II Il T. s. Gold, F. NJ. Ha tholomew, Nel'is II. Sherwood and W T. Hammond, have arranged for an ins d at Watc'buI y on Thursday, Febru 20, at II a D, The speakers will r E. H. Jenkin Dr W. C. Sturges an r. ,f W. F.. Britton Of the State Experj station. The Board of ARricuItu nder Mir Gold 8 lead, aims to be hel Id to the farmers of the state, and h. institutes are made as practical as pssible.
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A SUDDEN DEATH.

A sad and mysterious death occurred at the Center on Friday last. Miss Hat tie Burgess of New York, who was on vIsit to her sister, Miss Edith, was the victim of malady which bafiied the skill of the Dhyscians. A slight swell- Ings In the throat kept growing till she
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B ,-e purchasing seeds don't fail to consult :he handsome new seed catalogue is7urd by Wheeler & Co.,, of Bridgeport. Send y uF name and have catalogue mailed to your address, it may save you some money on your purchase. This firm deal only in reliable goods.
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tem. c'..~ ! nothing fqual to Hoods ssr>S:.: in. Don't put it off, but take H"e @'- saparilla now. It will do ycu good. Rad th7 testimonials published in behalf of Hord's sarsaparilla, all from good reliable, grateful people. They tell be story.
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Ol Thursday afternoon and evening a Home Missionary rally was held in the Congregational church, 10 of the western Fairfield churches uniting. Rev MT PuddefoOt and Mrs Caswell gave address es at both sessions, those in the evening being Illustrated by a stereopticon. Be- tween sessions a basket lunch was enjoy ed iu the parlors.
 The cantata, ,"Pngrim Fathers, Twill be given ill about a fortnight. The rehear- sals are very satisfactory and show much efficiency.
 Get your tickets for the ball, Fr iday evening.
 Mrs H. s. Glover is fast recovering strength from the operation performed, last week.
 Mrs John Martin, who had improved so as to be out, has suffered relapse, and is now much verse.
 William Murray is recovering slowly from 8 recent attack of the grip. ~s
 The Horticultural society met on Mon- day evening. The United Friends were visited by some of the grand officers at their meeting, last Friday evening.
 Sipperley's men are having hard time in putting down Frederick Sturges' artes- ian well. They have lost two drills thus far and have not been able to recover them.
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gists of this town have little books that tell all about it. Digestive Cordial ere ates an appetite, aids digestion and brings about rapid increase in fl ->h and strength. LaxoI is the name of a paIat- able castor oil. Just the thing for chil dren
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The Connecticut Quarterly, which is now in it's second volume, has made de cldcd hit. It Is devotrd to Connecticut historical matter in the main, with other matter of interest. If i. keeps up the high standard it has established it is bound to be success.
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Wednesday, the l2.h, was Lircoln's birthday, which was observed as a legal holiday in New York, Now Jersey, Hi nois and Washington. The Nutmeg State has it's Lincoln holiday on October
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In l4itcj1f"ld County
WASHINGTON.
A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

A special town meeting has be, n warned for Saturday, 70 rato action vt the New Preston road matter.
 Mr and Mrs E. G. Clark are in Obcr- lin for week or more on a visit to their sons. North Cla K ia a freshman in col lege and Russell Clark in the Academy. They report very pleasant time and think Ooeclin the finest kind of place for boys. It is said that the college now stands highest in the country for moral and religious excellence.
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New spring line of ginghams, cham breys and seersucker8, s and Toe yard just in at E. F. Hawley's.
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BEWARE uF oINTMENTs FOR oAFARRg

BEWARE uF CONTINENTS FOR CATARRg
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY.
 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of swell and completely derange the whole sys. tenn when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable phy. sieians. as the damage they will do in ten fold to the goo you can possibly deserve from them. Halls CatarPh Cure, nnanufactured by F.J. Cheney $ Co, Toledo. O., contains no mercurs, and is taken internal ly, acting dir ectly upon the blood and mHeous surfaces of the system. In bnytng Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine It is taken in formally and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.. J Cheney tS Go Testimo ia1s free. Sold oy druggists, price 75c per bottle.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

THE GREAT 1T ORM OF LAST WEEK.
 The hopes of those who, last Wednes- day, thought at last there v2as sIeighiDg, were dashed by the heavy rain of Thurs day which carried Q if nut only the snow but considerable snfi from h n reads in various places, maAirg t'avcl uapleasant. The PoUperaug rose higher than it has in years, dizlodging the loy bridge on the back >ad to Sou5bbury and under mining the middle p'ee of The main bridge in.o B i.ain street So that the north side fell il g-e2clg weakening the center of the bridge, bu.it hts BOW been secured by supports underneath and is again afe for travel
 The creamery tru3 e"s hava sold their creamery property in S-epnev to a New York gentleman.
 Born, February ,, 8 son to Mir and Mrs Thomas FIemming.
 MT and Mrs s. P. AveriIl are the hap py grandparents of small girl who ar, rived in this world, February 1.
 There was mistake in the date of the colonial tea social notice in last week s BEE. The socialis to be on February 2l, instead of February H. 1 Mrs B, c, Bradley ia sDendino a few days in New York.
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The Misses Nellie Dover, Lulu Minor and Ruth Chatfield of Ansonia have been visiting friends on Chestnut Tree Hill.
 Miss Bessie Cable returned to her home from Bridgeport, last Friday morning.
 We have besn requested to state that there was mistake in regard as to who purchased the wood on the Hawkins tract, last week. It should have been stated that 1t was Clarence K. filling of Waterbury instead of his father, E. ). filling, who made the purchase. His two younger sons, Arthur and Frank B., have also bought tract of ", B. McEwen.
 Each successive snow storm makes an improvement on the sleighipg even the previous one. ca Monday those who tried the slipping got along very well.
 Oae of the most enjoyable and largely gatherings that haa come off in
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AT GRACE CHURCH.

Al GRACE CHI IRCHs
 QuinQuagesima Sunday, February 1G : At 90 a, m , Holy Communion; at 30 Evening Prayer and Sermon. No Sun day school.
 February l9, Ash Wednesday At 10 a. m,, Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon.
 Several from Grace church parish at- tended the meeting of the Junior Auxi- liary at Christ church, Bridgeport, on Saturday, the 8th.
 Rev Mir Boylston read paper before the Fairfield county clerical association at the meeting in St Paul's church, Nor walk, February 10.
 The F. Y. l.. will hold their first grand Leap Year reception in Middlebrook's hall, Long Hill, February r, and extend cordial invitation to all. The ladies in charge have prepared an excellent pro. gram consisting of A dances and promise all who attend an enjoyable time. The grand march is to begin promptly at g. o'clock. Tickets admitting lady and gent oo Cehbs' Au0 supPS1 viii pS S4Jla' If stormy it will be postponed until further notice.
 A whist party was held at the resi- denee of W. A, Gabler, Friday evening, February 7. There being some very good players present, some brilliant playing resulted and Ellison Sanford and Mrs Hattie Latin carried off the honors as champions, and John French and friend carried of the booby prize, ar Sanford introduced the tumble gamen which is played athis home in Nova Sco- tia which afforded great deal of amuse-
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FAIRFIELD.

THE LATE WILLIAM R JONES.
 In the death of William R. J0nes, Fair field loses one of it's most prominent and best known citizens. He occupied place that was unique, living in the old homestead that for over 8 century was the most prominent residence in town. Most of his life was spent here caring for his father, Obadiah W. Jones, who died but 8 few years ago; and of whom he was the eldest son. He seldom went away from the homestead and then only for a walk thro' the village to call on neighbOrs or brief ride to Bridgeport on the trolley. Last summer he made a short visit to his brother in Tarrytown, and was 80 charmed with the place that he made arrangements to spend the win ter there. He abandoned the idea at the last moment, for he could not bear to leave the place where he had spent SO many years Of his life. He was born in
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Albert Fohrenback has bought the property belonging to George BeardEley.
 The special meetings in the church parlors have been very well attended. Next week, they will be held every evening in the church.
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MONROE.
A LEGACY FOR THE CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.

The late Mrs Jane Hawley of Bridge port, formerly of this place, has left a legacy of $500 to the Congregational church.
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Winter goods of all kinds at your own price at K. F. Hawley's.
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Pure naople syrup, quart bottles, only 2jt al E F. Hawley's.
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STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
METHODIST cnrRcn NOTES.


 Presiding Elder Beach visited Stcprey on Tuesday and in the afternoon the quarterly conference was held at the house of Charles E. Wheeler, and the in tcrests of the church talked over. Rev J. B. Merwin who has served the church so acceptably for four years pasf, but who feels that on account of his advanc ed age he should be retired from active service, presented his resignation tn take place on April l, aJ the next anuuaI meeting of the conference. Key NJ Mer- win is remarkable preacher having served the Methodist chulch iu thj, and New York statc for the past oi yearz, and although now S4 years If "Ge. re- tajns in il truly remarkable drgret All of his faculties. His charg 's nav" been among many prominent churches and twice he has been presiding elder, once over district on Long Island and again over portion of New York and Couucr- ticut. He has also been one of thc b0a&g of managers who have the interests If he missionary work of the Methodist church Nt heart. II ia doubtful if there i' another clergyman who has such a long continuous record for service a- Rev Dr Mervin.
 Mrs Levi BIackman has class of young converts that meet at her home on Hhu-,daY evenings f1r Bible study Mis- Geac, Curtis conducts simila class with her class of Sunday school chUlars on Friday evenings.
 MK sMALLEy-MRs sCOFIELD.
 B acksmith C. l.. Smalley aud Mrs Car ric l.. Scohed from New Canaan, a sis ter of GcO;gc Sims, were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage on last Sun day evening, Rev Mr Mcrwin perform ing the ceremony.
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Editorial Ink Drops.

In next weeks issue THE BEE will give it's readers fascinating story entitled, The Mystery Solved" Don't fail to read it.
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stand a waste of from 25 to so per cent, and the dairy business will not. You waste that much butter by pan skimming. Get a SAFETY HAND SEPARATOR and saveit. cisaaIaas. ssnd dsf
 P. N. sHARPLEs, West Chester, Pa.
 Rutland. Vt.
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HITCH YOUR HORSE.

Last Saturday, E. A. Scoville went into the postof1ce leaving his horse in front of the building unhitched. The animal concluded he had been standing there long enough and started for home on his own responsibility. On the cor ner near Mr Hoxsie's the buggy struck the fence and turned completely over, striking on it's wheels again. The result was badly demolished wagon and the privilege of walking home. JuQt as we'll to hitch horse, even if one thinks he will stand all right.
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New York City on March l5, 1927 but most of his life was spent in airfield. He never married. His health was al-
 ways good and death came without a warning. On the evening of the 9th, he retired feeling very well. In letter to his sister written that evening he ex- pressed himself as having never felt bet Ter. At midnight he called his servant, who found him gasping for breath and almost immediately he expired. The probable cause was heart disease. His funeral was largely attended from the Congregational church on Saturday after noon, Rev Mir Child off eiAting. He left two sisters and five brothers.
 THE ELECTION FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE
 A special election for judge of the pro- bate court, will be held on Saturday. Elmore $. Banks, the republican candi- date received the nomination last Satur- day evening at one of the largest eau cuses that party has held. He received 105 votes out of total of ITO. Bacon Wakeman received 50 and Howard N. Waheman l5. On Monday evening the democrats nominated E. l.. Wells.
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TASHUA.

AT CHRIST CHURCH. On Ash Wedesday there will be ser vice in the church at 10 a. m.