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The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

WHAT did you sayp "That Blair has full
w line of drugs-and is selling them
in great quantities"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

Chairman of Publications, Colportage etc.
Mecklecnburg Presbytery.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

delegates to the county and State conven
tions to be held OF Chariotte and Raleigh,
the 18th and 25th, respectively, to vote
tor platform embodying these
principles; and we further instruct said
delegates to vote for no man in these
nominations who is not fully and unequi-
vocally in favor of the principles above
expressed.
J. WATT KIRKPATRICK
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

Clothing all grades commencing with boys suits &c., and
up Boys odd vests at five each Ladies shoes all
kinds to arrive See job counter which ladies'
Misses Youths and Mems shoes from 25c and 49c up Dress
GiDghams at cents q yard THINK OF 1T, 10 yds. of
good dress ginghama for 90 cents.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

TF YOU like to rides. 8. McNirch s. Co can
Acertainly ft you up-traps, buggies and
everything that people ride in.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

you MAY not believe it but the Bee Hive is
L just getting in new goods every day.
Go and see them-then you will know.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11

Q Memorandum Books, Writing Tablets,
12 Lead Pencils, "A Sheets Writing
Paper, "a Envelopes, o Collar Buttons.
2 Balls Sewing Cotton, 200 yards Spool
Cotton, Stove Pelisb, 2 papers Needles
Q Boxes Tacks, Etc.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-06-11
Lockhart Endorsed by The Fourth and
Second Wards-The Townships Heard
From-Free Silver in The Lead

The Democratic primaries were held
here last Friday evening from four TO
eight o'clock at the polling places, to Sc
Iect delegates to the county convention,
to meet here on the 18th instant. The fol.
lowing is the report:
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

Friday last for her home in Goshen, New York.
 T. B. Fairchild has been seriously ill, bat is reported better; la~fact his many friends in town will be glad to know.
 Rev Joel s. Ives is reported as slowly gaining his health. He has as yet not been well enough to return to his home, from Maine, where he was taken sick.
 Rev MT Fullerton, of the Park church, Bridgeport, has oniciated at several of the weddings in the absence of the pastor, Rev Mir Ives.
 $. c. Dickerson is acting grand juror during the illness of T. B. Fairchild.
 The two children of Druggist George K, Wilson are recovering from an at tack of diphtheria.
 Frank Smith, at one time coachmaD for Fred Beach, who was arrested for forgery, has been taken to Bridgeport jail to await trial.
 Mrs s. E J. Hudson, entertained the visiting clergyman at home ca Main street on the occasion of the celebration of the 2O01h anniversary of the birth of Dr Samuel Johnson, her ancestor.
 All owners of bicycles will have to pay t2xas on them this year.
 The very high tides for the past week has made it necessary to use boat at the western end of Washington bridge, to o>rabIish communication with the bridge and the ain land.
 The Salvation army held session in the Mtthcdist church, Monday evening
 Applications fer license to sell liquor have been made to the commissioners for two O. three new localities.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
MIDDLEBURY.
TOWN TOPICS.

There was an error in the report of the names of the directors of the Town li- brary. The list stands as follows: Ar tizan Clark, Rev William Avery, Mrs Eli Bronson, Mrs Judd, F. Abbott chairman, Miss lHine sec! etary, Mrs Chamberlain librarian.
 Mrs Robert Fenn has returned from Milford where she has has been to care for her mother. Those who met Mrs Clark last summer will be pleased to learn that she is able to be about as usual,
 Miss Parke of Watertown spent Sun day with Mrs Pullon. She assisted in the choir and sang in several duetts.
 Mrs Sterry of Watertown is visiting her daughter, Mrs Segur.
 Mrs Sknton is the guest of Mrs Beers.
 Clarence Munson spent Sunday with his parents.
 The Misses White spent Thursday and Friday in New Haven. They attended the teachers convention.
 The schools were closed on Thursday in honor of Lincoln's birthday. There were union services during the Sabbath in the Methodist church, owing to the absence of Rev MT Avery on his vacation.
 In consequence of the rain and threat ening weather, Allison F. Smith did not come to Middlebury on Sunday evening as expected. It was disappointment to the people, who will look for him on the following Sunday Correspondent] As it rained during the afternoon, and the undersigned was suffering from 8 sore throat, he did not deem it wise tc drive to Middlebury. .aHe will endeavoc tc be present on Sunday next, if it does moi rain.-T A. P. Smith.
 Miss Esther Woodford spent last week in Hartford, attended the Sunday schOo convention. She is to go to North field, the coming week, revisiting the school with which a part of her early life was connected.
 Miss Edith Abbott spent Sunday 1T Watertown with Miss Mack.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
In New Haven County
SOUTHBURY.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL MENTION. Rev and Mrs w. H. Barrows have re. turned from their vacation.
 Mrs o. J. Range is visiting her daugh ter in Amherst.
 Miss Fannie Miller is boarding at David Wheeler's.
 Mrs Bennett, Mrs Perry and Miss Hine attended the State convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Meriden.
 Joel Strong entertained his nephew and friend 8 few days, last week.
 Charles Osborne attended the sale of horses at Benham's stables and came home with q new horse; William Morris alsa has new horse.
 There was good attendance at the harvest festival, last Friday evening.
 BULLS HILL DISTRICT.
 George Smith has new yoke of cat. tie.
 Mrs ". E. Curtiss of Ansonia has been
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
SHERMAN.
CHURCH NOTES.

MT Mcknight preached last Sunday about the safety of national governments. It was plain, thoughtful and compre- hensive sermon. His text was "Right- eousness exalteth nation" ''And the result of righteousness shall be peace."
 Miss Ida Garfield is to return to her home near Buffalo this week, Mrs D. B. Mallory accompanying her as far as New York.
 A largely attended prayer meeting was held at Mrs Carrie Rogers on Sunday evening,
 We are sorry to learn that Watson Leach and Miss Grace Durgy are serious ly sick with typhoid fever.
 Dr John N. Woodruff, the republican candidate for state senator, paid visit to Bridgeport friends, the first of the week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
TRUMBULLa.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Edna Brinsmade has been visit ing her cousin, Miss Annie Brinsmade, for few days.
 Chester Brinsmade is building large poultry house. Philo Burr and son of Monroe are doing the work.
 c. N. Brinsmade is treating his house to new coat of paint.
 Miss Nellie Brinsmade has been the guest of Miles Burr.
 Miss Ello. White spent Sunday with Miss Elsie Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

William Holmes of this place and E Mills .Tomlinson of Oronoque took seven first prizes out of a possible eight at a poultry show in Stafford Springs. But one of their best was not returned to them, and was probably appropriated by some one.
 The orphan choir of boys from the Sturgeon home in London, England, were entertained last Monday afternoon, at the residence of Dr Leach. The doctor visited the home when in London, last spring.
 The Borough Board held their month 1 ly session, last Tuesday evening, and quite a number of the citizens residing on the streets where sewers were re- gently constructed were present, and were heard in reference to their respec- tive interests. Several other matters re- ceived the attention of the board,
 The suit that has long been pending between the towns of Huntington and Derby, the former suing the latter for the support of a pauper, has been de- eided in favor f Huntington
 Quite delegation of the U. V. U. and the W. V. R,U. went to Bridgeport, last Thursday, to attend the annual con- vention.
 The Snap shop has shut down for an indefnate period for lack of orders.
 The young people Of the Methodist church have organized a literary so- ciety.
 Rev F. D. Luddington and wife were delegates to the Baptist State conven- tion st New London.
 There were about 300 names put on the list ''To be made vOters' for the November election. On Monday, the 26th, the board for admission of electors meet for the last time.
 The young peoples society of the Methodist church held an apple socia at the residence of Miss Lulu Hine. last Friday evening. Rev G. c. Saver of White Hilll preached for Rev l.. M. Keneston, last Sabbath morning, and Rev W. F. Mark wich of Ansonia in the evening. M Keneston ia still confined to his bed witt illness but hopes ito be able to be ou l soon.
 ' The public schools closed on Frida!
 
 and the teachers went to New Haven t, f attend the teachers convention.
 Although Thursday was holiday tn only signs of it in this vicinity was tn closing of the postofice part Of tn day.
 There were two marriage license 2 granted at the town clerks office, Mon I day, and one marriage. The board of education held 2 meet
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

Chronic constipation is a painful, dis agreeable and life-shortening difficulty. It deranges the system, causes sick headache, bad breath and poisons the blood. It can be readily overcome by DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These little pills are great regulators. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; s. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford ; B. Hawley & Co, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

c. G. Downs and family passed Sun day with Mrs H. E. Garfield in Easton
 Frank Hadley is home from Orange for a two weeks stay.
 Mrs Charles Hall has been passing & few days with Glenbrook friends, this week.
 O. account of the stormy weather the party at 0 born's hall, last week Thur - day evening, was not ,arg ly attended
 Miss Clara Hall has in her possession 8 very neat gold society pin, with the nan e z. <. Powell on the back of it. It was found on Long Hill and the owner can secure ir by calling for it.
 Miss Kate Lynch has her furniture at her fathers home at Zoar and she herself has gone to Bridgeport, for the pre- sent.
 The members of the Bridgeport ora- torio society from Long Hill have re- enlisted for the coming seasons work which will include two or three concerts at the Park City.
 c F. Hadley, the assessor, will be at home for the purpose of receiving tax lists Saturday afternoon and evening, October 24, and all day Saturday, Octo- bcr 3I.
 Tracy Dunning and wife were home over Sunday with their parents, Mir and Mrs Granville Cunning
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
MEMS BOX CALF

Shoes while others charge $4 for them, our price is $50. We could go on and enumerate doz- ems of Shoes and give you prices on them but @ personal inspec- tion is worth more than writ ten description no matter how elaborate.
 No words can show you the quality ofthe stock or their per feet shape. Sowe invite you to call and examine the modern Footwear offered by
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
LESS THAN ONE-l1ALF

The regular p1ice we're selling BLUE and GRANITE WARE, and while the assort- ment lasts you can fit up your kitchen with a full line, at pric- es that will surprise you, a few of which we quote as follows:
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
Successors 10 Hnl < Rogers,

ing on Saturday evening and appointed D. T. B1insm&de president; Horace Wheeler, secretary; F. Darand, E. s, Hawley and Horace Wheeler, school visitors
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

spending week with her father, Erastus Burr.
 Merton Burr has been sick the past week.
 Mrs Jane White of Stepney Depot has been visiting in this place, the past week.
 The speaker at the Sunday morning service from New York was quite inter- ing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
GEELJON.
TIE TOWNS FINANCES.

TIe a5nn4l town business meeting will b" h-,d nox. Monday in the Town hall here at o'clock. Among the tteuas of interest to be acted upon is one to asue bonds to lessen the interest on he indebtedness. The town report is out and shows the principal expendi- tIirPS as fnIInNs
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

The above are only a few of the items of the 2,784 pieces we bought at a special sale and we propose to give our custom CTS the benefit of the whole line.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

WILLIE WILL NOT CLIMB WALNUT TREES
 Willie Gibbons, son of Peter Gibbons, fell out of 8 walnut tree and injured himself considerably, but broke no bones. He is crippled on one foot.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The meetings held, last Saturday even- ing and Sunday afternoon, at which the members of the Meriden praying band assi.ted were very interesting and well attended.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
SUMMER
 COMFORT

is very materially enhanced if one h plenty of water for every use-house, gar den, lawn, stock, and if one can enjoy a ride through our beautiful country, in a comfortable vehicle. ii you are not pos sessed of these blessings, which may be very easily and cheaply obtained, call on me.
 Underground streams of pure water are everywhere, if you only endeaVor to reach them, unfailing, bountiful. A few days work on my part will secure this comfort for you.
 I have fine lot Of 2, and 6 passenger vehicles, stylish, finely finished, cheap, I shall be happy to make them yours.
 also have a fire lot of Harness. Agri- cultural Goods are a part ot my stock.
 Lots of rye bran for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
BUSINESS STARTING UP,

The Derby cotton mills startt up on Monday, as orders have come in that will give them some work.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
E. N. SIPPERLEY.
 sipperley's Mill,
WESTPORT,
mo THE B0ARp oF oOUNTY COMMI .sION.

ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMM SION l FRS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY,
 I hereby apply for 8 license to sell spir1tu" ous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine wine and cider at Grand Central Hotel, Main Street, town of NewtOwn. My place Of business is located within 66 feet m a u1rect line ot a church rdifice or public school house, or the premises peI taining thereto, or any post-offfce or public library.
 Dated at Newtown this 18th day Ot October, A D.. 1896 JOHN F. KEANE, Applicant
 We the undersigned, electors and tax.pay CTS. as defined by law, of the town of New to\in, hereby endorse the application ot the above-named John F keane TOT suchHllcense'
 Dated at Newtown this 18th day of october, zA Charles H. Northrop, Oscar Pitzschler. R. H. Beers, William II Glover, John H. Blackman
 hereby certify that the above-named en dorsers are electors band taX-nay- CTS, as defined by law, of the town ot New Dated at Newtown this 18th day of October, A. i MICHAEL IfSIi J. HoULIHAN, Town Clerk. ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION ! FRS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY. I hereby apply for alicense to sell spiritu ous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine iwine and cider at Botstord, town of ed within 2CO feet in direc line of church edifce or public sehoolhouse. or the premises pertaining thereto or any post-ofhce or pnpIlc
 Dased at Newtown this 18th day of October, PHILIP H. HAUGH, Applicant. l We, the undersigred ed. electors and tax pay. 1 CTS, as defined by law, ot the town of New. l town hereby enporse the application of the 1 above-named Philip H. Haugh for such Ii. 1 cense.
 Dated at-Newtown this 18th day Of October. B Biakeman, E. J Botstord, Henry Bots I ford, Michael Troy Henry c. Beers. 1 I hereby certify that the abOye-named en. l dorsers are electors and taxpayers as de l fined hY law, ot the town of Newborn. Dated at NeWtoWn this 18th day of October l MICHAEL J. HoULIHAE, Town Clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23
WHY !?
LADIES' SHOES

for an example. While others charge you $3 we only ask 2.50 giving you the lions share,
 Come and examine them, you will say the same. It is the same with the
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-23

SUndTies make up total expenditure of $35, ,OO0, the net expenses being about S29, 900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-17
CHAINED TO THE TRACK.
south Carolina shcrin Icvics on u
GrMin to Sccurc a Smnll ucht

Columbia. s, c., November liz. Some
time ago II Fairtiejs farmers horse wns
killed by n train on the Charlotte. Column
hia aud Augusta road, one OF the longest
lines OF tho southern. The man aucd the
company aud obtained judgment for SID
The authorities Of the road were III no
hurry TO settle. and last evening the INIT
ter was put In the hands OF the sheriff.
When the passenger train from this Vity
otrlvod at Winnsboro the county scat,
sheriff Ellison aud Deputy Elliott were on
hand. Wh'lo tho latter presented pistol
al the engineers head the former chained
tn, drivers 10 the track. When the youth
bound New York and Florida vcs,ibulo
mail train came up loaded with pasechrcts
IT could not pass, north bound train
from Columbia wns also stopped. Tho
town authorities started TO arrcst the
sheriff. Tho sheriff, becoming alarmed at
his position, finally removed the chains
for the arrested train to be side TRACKED
Thla the conductor told him he could DO
himselt After blockade OF ak hours the
authorltios paid the clam and the trains
wvfe allowed to proceed. All mail and
passenger connections were missed. Aside
from the probable action Of the postotaoe
department It Is said mat passengers will
sue The company .cr daunAcr. anl the cn-
rncor will bring action against the sheriff
for threatening him with pistol
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-17
TARIFF LEGISLATION.
Republicans VIII Fight Against Any
the Coming ScssiOn


Washington November ia powerful
organization Of financial and Industrial
interests Identified with the republican
party, is said to be at work to prevent, II
possible. the passage of any general tarln
bill at the coming session Of congress,
Their motive in opposing general logsia-
ton is said to have a twofold purpose;
First. the passage without delay OF legisia-
ton which will assuredly provide the treas
ury with all the revenue II needs, go that
there will be no further danger Of u dwind-
ling gold reserve with the financial distrust
which always accompanies that condition
and the avoidance Of any interruption TO
the renewed Industrial and commercial ac-
tivity now said to be apparent and which
n is felt could not fail to he adversely In
flueuccd by any attempt to change the
general tarin schedules. They will also
oppose the passage of the Diugley hill
throurh their representatives by declaring
that the president Will not sign such a
r,oaeure II placed before him.
Then TO secure the needed revenue 1t Is
said the proposition VIII be bobby 40
vnnccd that an additional tax Of a dollar
barrel on beer and small duty on ten
and coffee he added to the present tariH
sched,le II Is expected that the advocates
~ thoe. propositlous will meet with o great
dcal of o9position, but the interests al
ready referred to win insist that this Offers
the slmples< solution OF the problem OF
raising more revenue win the leHst poesl-
Mo disturbance TO busincas. 1t Will also
he sotd that the taxes proposed Will be
only In force for a limited time. and that
vim the revision Of the tariff. at the
aytra session to he called. an entirely new
line OF schedules will Ne adopted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-17
PAN-AMElHICAN CONGRESS.
The Medicos Open Their Sessions In
the city of Mexico.

City OF Mexico, November 16,-The first
session OF the pan-Amercan medical con
gress occurred today The work Of the
congress was divided into sections, those
NEST largely attended being on general
mediclle and therapeutics, gynecology and
general surgery. The inaugural session
took place tonight in the National theator
which was splcndidly decorated ami IL
Illuminated. The best society Of medicos
including many ladies', were present in
boxes, and the display o. iewelry was mag
nficent. Speeches were made by Or. Man
uel Carmen y Vale. president OF the con-
gross, DIR. Liceaga of Mexico and President
piaz. who attended with his cabinet. made
an address of welcome and alluded to this
gathering of American physicians as n
means OF promoting fraterual feeling
among the nations OF this continent The
Mexican government. he said was glad to
lend the congress all the assistance In its
rover, and he hoped the stay of the dele
gates would be pleasant and that they
might carry away with thom as agreeable
souvenirs that he was sure their visit
would leayo horc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-17
THE PHEsIDENT-ELECT.
Talks with Boutclic and IL Present-
cd WIN Two EnHlcn.

Canton, Ohio. November 10 Major Me
Knloy had a great many callers today.
and wan kept busy greeting them. Ills mail
was very heavy. During the morning the
prcsident-eloct received Congressman
Charles A. Boutelc and had long talk
with him. Tho major took some rest before
lunch and was awakened for tho meal at
80
President -cloct Mckinley was the rec
ulsnt today of two handsome specimens Of
the American eagle. They came In large
crate and were sent by the admirers OF
Major Mckinley from Whitowuods, S. y.
Placards on the plate bore the inscrip-
ton: Look out for Mark when he reaches
cut for anything. the tail goes with the
hide"
The birds are named MARK" and Han
ma" respectively. The eagles now adorn
the city park, having been added TO the
collection OF pets in charge Of superin
.,udsut Reed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-17

Theodore Parker.

Theodore Parker.
Why need any star be limned 30 fair'
The moon must walk hut need she walk
In beauty? Why should the form OF the
apple. peach, nut, the blossom Of the In
dian corn, and every little grain. be made
so hnndsoine2 Surely thoy could feed us
Just az well otherwise. Why net OF beast
and bird with such magnifioence. and 30
clo,he the grass OF the field. which IL here
today and tomorrow IL cast into the
oven? Why make the morning aud night
such handsome children. and purple the
nnemone with the charcoal where needless
boys have burned the grass and out OF
battlefields bring such loYeiiness-bcauty
Graded in the bloody arms OF strength
You can read II all A great poet told II
200 years ago. 40 mighty love- Man is
but one world, ana hath another 10 attend
him." and 1t answers to his being more
tondcrly than he thinks, So long as
single star burns In heaven with fire. or
rose on earth filings out her own lowell
ness or the water lily rings beautys sweet
toned bells. nothing shall make me doubt
the infinite loving Kindness Of God. 10
saint and sinner. too.