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The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
THE BUSY SEASON AT uEwrowN HOTELS.
AIT THE GRAND CENTRAL.

MT and Mrs Y. NJ. Drew, Harold E. Drew, Frederick M. Drew, Jr., Helen E' Drew, Ansonia; Joseph B. Morse, W. II. Hackett, Miss VIizzio NJ. Conner, c. 5. Dunbar, F. E. Kimberly, II. D. Butler New Haven; E A. McChntock, Spring field, Mass; George W. Martin, Stanley Martin, Derby; NJ. J. Walsh Philadel- phla; W. r. Clancy, Daniel McNamara, Henry Waters, William English, Joseph Wixstead, F. 1T, Sunderland, Danbury !; W. J. Tanner, C. F. Bushnell and wife, Homer Godfrey and wife, Miss Anna G. Fahey, Miss Evelyn Vessels, Miss M. NJ. Lynch, Miss Helen Hardy, Mrs H. A. Henshaw, Mrs J. A. Ten Eyck, Miss El- sic Henshaw, Master J, A. TenEyck, Mrs w. l.. Ferris, Mrs W c. Bryant, Mrs E scrlbner, P. Morrissey, Mrs r. Morris sey, Mrs E. Morrissey, Miss J. Finlan, Bridgeport; W. F. Henney, Hartford, c. M. Henney, Hartford; w. H. Hook, o. J. Geer, A. B. Durham, seymour.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

NOR sALE-One fine young COW and two q forward springers also two dry COWS tor beet. F. 8. FRIsB BE, Brookheld Center, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The lawn party which was given on Thursday of last week by the ladies of the Congregational church on the pleas ant grounds of l.. c. Morris in Newtown street was well patronized and thorough ly enjoyed. Though threatening cloud came upon the horizon at the time adver- tised for opening the grounds, yet it soon passed away and the evening was all that could be wished for such an af" fair. The lawn looked very pretty awith the small tables spread about and the groups of young and old merrily chat ting. The table laden with homemade candy found especially liberal patron age. A lemonade bower was construct ed at an angle of the house, and the re- freshing draughts from out the not-deep well wet the throats of the thirsty. The total receipts were about $44.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Our popular chief of police, Alfred lief ferson Bgiacoe, was in high feather, the first of the week, over the visit of sis ter, Mrs Georglana Marton of Providence, formerly of Newtown, who was kindly entertained by Mir and Mrs c. Fl. Peck. Chief Briscoe had not seen his sister for 25 years or more, and the visit was nat urasly enjoyed. He took her on a ride to Castle Ronald, and was obllgingly shown through the place by the genial proprie- tor. The visitor to Newtown who sees "JcT' year after year would hardly take him to be man Gs or so, but such Is the case. Long may he live to hold the rib. bons, and to be the obliging friend that he Is of the travelling public.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Lots of New attractions in Fancy Rib- bons for stocks, your kind, your idea of beauty. Popular prices of course.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
TRINITY CHURCH NOTES.

THE ANNUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
 The annual parish picnic of Trinity church and Sunday school will take place at Lakeside on Wednesday, August l9. It is hoped that large number of the parish will be present to enjoy this social gathering and that their friends will join them. There will be the usual means of enjoyment for the children and favorable weather is all that is needed to insure a good time for all.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
DEATH OF MRS WILLIAM GRIFFIN.

Mrs Griffin, wife of William Griffin at the Tunnel, died on Wednesday after noon. She had been an acute sufferer for two years from cancerOus trouble She was about 65 years old and is sur vived by her husband. The funeral will be attended on Friday morning from St Roses church, Father Fox off, fciating. Mir Griffin, who is well ad- vanced in years, will have the sympathy of all who know him.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

J.E. Foster, of that wide-awake Bridge port clothing firm, Foster, Besse & Co.,, is once more at Dicks hotel with Mrs Foster, his children, VIII E. Foster, John E. Foster, IT,, and Miss Mildred Foster ard nurse. Mir Foster is among the year, ly visitors here, enjoying the abounding hospitality he finds at this well known hotel, as well as the good air and charming drives and scenery of old New town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
HoW,s THIsl

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known \. J. Cheney tor the last I5 years, and believe him narfectlv honorable in all business transac- tiona and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. west < Truax, wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
 0.
 walding. Kinnan $ Marvin, Wholesale Drug.
 gfsta. Toledo,0.
 FaIlis Cafarrh Cure is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur taces of the system. Testimonials sent free Prlce 75c per bottle. Sold by all DEaggiass.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
GRANGE NOTES.

Pootatuck Grange is planning pie nic to take place on the banks of the Housatonic river, some time during the latter part of August.
 Pootatuck Grange have shown their interest in the coming agricultural fair by offering money prizes for the best collection of vegetables, and fruit.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Leonard Botsford the popular assist ant of Merchant L. C. Morris, is enjoying a weeks vacation. On Tuesday morn ing, with George Couch, he started on 8 bicycle trip to Shelton, but was doomed to disappointment. His wheel broke down. They took the train for Danbury to get the damage repaired. On Friday morning they propose to make the at- tempt again,
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The ladies of the Congregational church are busy in planning their annn- al supper and sale of fancy and useful articles, to take place at the Town hall, Thursday afternoon and evening, August 20. This supper last year drew together a very large number and was in every way decided success.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The work on the track at the new fair grounds is progressing and 1t looks now as if our local horsemen could be speed ing their trotters around the course in less than q months time. Huge em- bsukments mark the turns at the south end and look like earthworks for a forti- ficatlon from the roadway. A namber of teams are at work on the grounds every day and the work Is being rapidly push ei.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Agent ana Mrs Jesse James have the sympathy of wide circle of friends in the death of their infant son, Birdsey sturges James, aged four months, which occurred on Wednesday. The funeral will take place on Friday at 1 o'clock
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The guests at Dicks hotel are to have clam bake at Taunton lake, some day next week. Messrs Flansburgh and White have volunteered to act as chefs, and are now studying up bills of fare,and getting points on the art of cooking cIams.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Through a little misunderstanding the other day there seemed to be at one time a question as to who would have the grass on what is known as the Hill meadow, near the old Toll house, as two of the heirs had at different times sold the grass to different parties. While one of the parties was getting ready to now the grass, No. had taken possess ion and was already in the field -. that settled all controversy time.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
MIR LEONARD,s GUESTS.

c. E. Moore, A. W. Stillman, H. A. aubbell, J. c. Porter and wife, F. Sher- wood Porter, Mrs A. K. Macomber, Mir and Mrs J. E. Foster and family; J. Frederick White, K. M. Johnston, c. w. Johnston, Sadie H. Johnston, V. w. Smith, Mrs F. II. Lum, Miss Emma Fish, Ansonia; Miss Grace Wilson, Cleveland, O.. D. I. Andrews, Boston; D. L' Hen drickson, Rye, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
AN IMPROMPTU MINSTREL ENTERTAIN
 MENT.

An impromptu but most enjoyable min strel entertainment was held at Dicks hotel, last evening. The entertainment was given under tent at the south of the house, and was a bowling success from start to finish. Among those who participated were Herbert Flansburgh, Frederick White, Bradley c. Rodgers, Vernon Smith, Harris Clark, Bert Driggs, II. c. Reed and "Jesse, the stage driver The program closed with an amusing take-oT op Ward S Volkes' farce, "Percy and Harold"
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Miss Bertha M. Farce of Brooklyn is 8 guest of Miss Abbie Gay.

Mrs Edwards M. Smith entertained the Ladies Whist club, last Friday, July 31. Cool weather, pleasant companions and an interesting game served to make de- lightfuI afternoon for each and all. Mrs Hitch again proved to be the most suc- cessful, winning the same number of points as at the last meeting.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Charles Pourchot, who is out of health and has been at Passaic, N. J., for some time past, is stopping at the home of Birdsey Glover in Hanover. Since his return he has improved in health.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

James Betts, Bertie Driggs, Herman Beach and Louis Brisooe claim to have performed the rather remarkable feat of swimming the length of Taunton lake and back again to their starting point.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Miss Eloise Beers of Mamaroncck, who has been stopping at the home of s. J. Bossford in Palestine, passed week as guest at the home of J. H. Warner at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Storm Serge
 50 inches wide BOG yard. 52 inches wide 75c yard. 54 inches wide $l yard Fine Serge
 46 inches wide 39c q yard AS inches wide 50c yard. 50 inches wide 75c yard. 70 inches wide $i yard. Cheviot
 42 inches wide 39c yard. 52 inches wide $ yard. Henrietta
 36 inches wide 25c a yard. 38 inches wide DOC a yard. 46 inches wide 75c yard. Bri1liantine
 40 inches wide soc yard. 46 inches wide 75c a yard. 4G inches wide 25 a yard. Armure
 n inches wide soc yard. Clay Diagonal
 52 inches wide $l & yard. Mohair Diagonal Cheviot 4S inches wide 59c yard. Flannel
 50inches wide 39c a yard. 50 inches wide 5Oc a yard. Ladies' Cloth
 30 inches wide Sl a yard. 52 inches wide D B yard. 54 inches wide l 50 yard. Venetian Cord
 40 inches wide $1 8 yard. Crepon
 40 to 48 inches wide. 5Oc to l.25 a yard. English Cravanette
 60 inches wide 1.50 yard. Novelty Goods
 Variety of designs 39c to 1.5O 8 yar
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

An adjourned meeting of Putnam No. 5l., will be held Saturday evening, at o'clock. Every member is requested to attend this meeting as business of importance will be transac-
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Mrs Paul B. Warner of Chi 4 Awith relatives in town. MT Warner is expecta ed to arrive from Chicago on Saturday to spend a few days with his parents, Mr and Mrs J. H. Warner.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Leander Baldue of Danbury, who has the contract for the new house of Pat rick Cannon, has rushed the work along and now has the building ready for the plasterers. The house is 20x32.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

This is the kind of weather for root beer. Buy bottle for 1oo, best made. Equal to Williams' or Hires, makes five gallons.-[ -[E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Fresh arrival of Vermont dairy butter, new and sweet in 10 pound tubs, at p. F. Hawley's; alao sage's creamery butter, fresh twice a week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
lFormerly the HonIaaa atark ooa
IVY BLUE.

Still the most popular color for seaside and mountain dress es and probably always will be. We have it in all the favorite cloths:
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The children's entertainment at Dicks hotel, last Saturday evening, was suc- cessful affair. The children entered into their parts with spirit.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

John Cribben has gone to Philadelphia, where he is engaged in putting up belts for the New York Betting and Packing Co.,, ill sugar refining establishment there.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
k. F. Hawley picked ripe tomatoes Tuesday, out of his garden.

The ladies of St Johns parish are planning for a sale of cream and cake at lie residence of Mrs Julia Hawley at Berkshire on Wednesday .evening next. Fvervthlng wIIl be in readiness at {
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
CALCULATIONS
Town TOplcs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS,

M. Stern's special sale of shirt waists An our 75 and aSc shirt waists at 49e 2l per cent discount on all our trimmed hats at M. Stcrn's, ls5 Main street, Dan bury. Leading millinery and cloak house,
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
s'FEISRIS
GOOD SENSE
WAISTS,

Styles for children, misses and young ladies. , styles for ladies. Bicycle waist. Ferris shoulder brace. Take our corsets and waists and you'll find enough and varieties enough, to make a corset store and nothing else.
 Then there's the double We, for infants and children; and equipoise waists.
 Also Hand W, waist for either boys or girls-Open in front with suspender back for boys. Made of single fabric, light weight but durable; also in venti- lating.
 And all sorts of supplies Corset steels white, dra1 and black, for 5c and l0c. Watch spring uncovered steel, 13c. Kid covered steel, Ice. Celluloid steel pro tector, 25c. French bust forms, soc. Empire bustles, 25c.
 Security hose supporter, for babies, children, young ladies and ladies, cotton and silk, all colors. Velvet grip button hose supporter, either black or white, al sizes.
 Now the orders for Dress Skirts are doubling, those that we are making free We don't pretend to promise to a cer tainty at what hour we can deliver them but we'll do it as quickly as we can l More hands are at work making them nimble fingers and minds are as busy a busy can be-you may not have to wal a minute over time.
 Boys linen blouses-closing out ever thing at one price, 75c each; sizes ? T.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Stanley Blackman fell from load of hay in the barn, near Sunset cottage, last week, and injured his back severely, He
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
Remember E. F. HawIey has ice cream soda every Saturday.

St John's church will be closed on Sum- day, no services being held at the church. Rev o. o. Wright, the rector, is absent on his vacation, having left, Monday, to be absent for some days with friends in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

New fresh stock of Wallace's candies assorted chocolates in boxes, fancy crack CTS. ice cold soda water at E F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

c. Tracy Booth, wife and daughter, Hazel, from Bridgeport, have been visit- ing at the home of E. M, Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Big mark down in ladies' shirt waists st less than cost to close out.--[E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

E. F. Haw1ey kindly requests his customer to bring their laundry, Tres- day, and no later than Wednesday, to in-
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Miss Lottie Rufles, daughter of Walter Ruffles of Palestine, is i'll with typhoid fever at the Danbury hospital.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Mir and Mrs George Lee from Shelton have visited at the pleasant home of Mrs J Jhn Griffin.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
sure it's being returned, Saturday. He is the agent for Pembroke Laundry.
AN EXHIBITOR OF ART uEEE1E WORK.

Miss Emma Fish, who is stopping at Dicks hotel, will have 8 sale of art needle work and materials on Friday and Saturday. The ladies are all invited.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Martin Wentsch has 8 new shoemaker at his Sandy Hook store.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The horseless carriage will probably be 8 feature at the local fair, the coming fall.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Mrs David Curtis of New Haven was in town on Tuesday, the guest of Mrs Dr Judson.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Mir and Mrs James BlackmaD were at the old family homestead one day, this week,
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

George Knapp has sold his milk to Bridgeport parties.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
GARD ENGRAVING,

Plate printing, die cutting, illu- 1ninating and stamping. Only the finest materials are used and the work is of the very highest order with absolute correctness in form and style.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
PLEASURE BEACH!
 Friday, August IA.

Train leaves New Milford, sos Tn.; Dan- hurv. 8.20; Brookfeld Junction, $50; Hawley- vile, 8 &; Newtown, SAT. Due Bridgeport 9.25 and Pleasure Beach by steamer Lenoir ats 25' Excursion tickets will be on Sale at stations and at rates ss follows; New Milford and Dsnbury, 95c; Brookf1eld Junction, roc, Flaw 7evviIIe, 6'c; Newtown, 50c. Excursion tickets, the number of which will be st ictly limited, will be good only on the special tram and date as above, and must be purchased be tore taking the cars, or regular fare will be collected. Superior bathing facilities. High tide at 45 D. n. Returning the exeurs1onlsts will leave Pleasure Beach,0y steamer, in sea- son to reach Bridgeport station at 6,25 p m', at which time return train will depart Free Vaudeville performance in New Garden theatre. orchestral concerts in main pavilion 1 c, H. Platt, General Superintendent. 1 George L. Connor, Passenger Traffic Man
 ager.
 CT. Hampstead, General Passenger Agent
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Samuel Tillson has been nursing very sick horse, which he hopes to save.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Miss Elsie Botsford has been engaged teach the Middle Gate school for the ensuing year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

nHERVouS Troubles are due to s impoverished blood. Hoods Sar- saparilla is the One True Blood Purifier and NERVE T0Agcs
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

3, and yea g. Also great values in colored blouses; sizes i, ,, 6, and 8 yeare-one price, 25c.
 Lots of New attractions in Fancy Rib- bons for stocks, your kind, your idea of beauty. Popular prices of course.
 Odds and ends in Dress Trimmings- BARGAINS.
 The Lace Remnant sale is proving very attractive to appreciative buyers. The continual demand for lace, leaves a great many short lengths which are being placed on our remnant table at nominal prices, very low prices.
 The special sale of Dinner Sets will continue all this week we'll give return ing vacationists a chance to buy. Picnic and cottage crockery, plain or decorated. Cheap enough to lose or break and not feel the loss much.
 Dolls and Toys have been coming in lately like holiday times. Dolls never seem to go out of fashion; only they grow prettier. Those that are here now are the newest and prettiest.
 In the SIverware department there's lIoe of Odd Teapots, Sugar Bowls, Pickle Jars, etc. that are selling for 9Sc each.
 And & lot of imported Fruit Knives, 5c each. These are some of the best bar gains ever offered in this department.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
Have You a Good Rye
 Crop?

We make inc flour in the new bolt mill at South Britain. All kinds of grain ground done at short notice. J. A. BAIRD, South Britain. Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

The Consolidated road will give anoth- CT of their popular excursions to Pleasure Beach on August If.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

New stock of and 10o novels of stan dard excellence just in at E. F. Hawley's,
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

is about, but has sufferea from the effects of the fall.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

A euchre party will be held at Dicks hotel on Saturday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07
BARGAINS.

The special sale of Dinner Sets will continue all this week; we'll give return ing vacationists a chance to buy.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

Picnic and cottage crockery, plain or decorated. Cheap enough to lose or break and not feel the loss much.
The Newtown bee., 1896-08-07

NOR SALE-Three work horses, suitable for E farm work, moving machine, etc. chespi also dog cart, wood wagon and second hand top carriage. HORACE WHEELER Shelton. CL.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-30
Forces Behind Silver.

Here is a list of the constituent parts OF the
silver trust which at the present time is back
ing Bryan: The figures are millions,
Hearst estate, California, 70; Fair estate, CAL
so; John Mackay, J. B. Haggin, w. A. Clark,
VIM Stewart, Nevada each 40; Fraucis j. New
lands, Sharon estate, 35; David Moffat, Denver
80; Senator John ]. Jones, Comstock lode, Flood
estate, Denver Silver Smelling Works each 25;
r. c. Chambers. Ontario silver mine, Charles E..
Lane, California, each 20; L. E. Holden, Old
Telegraph mine, Mark Daily, Anacoda each Is;
Butte Silver Smelling Wks IA; S. T., Hauser,
Granite Mountain silver, French Syndicate Old
Telegraph Mine, Utah each 10; Leadvile Silver
Smelling Works, s: Broadwater estate, Helena,
Montana, IS; Senator Henry M. Teller Colorado
Senator Lee Mantle, Montana. each 2; Total.
s547, 600 ,oO0
These are the fellows who are at the bottom
of the scheme to double the price of their Pro-
duct, and give themselves corner" ut the
expense of every body else. This explains why
the Examiner is SO rampant, the Hearst estate
is interested $75,000,000.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-30
Puget Sound Grapes.

Steamer Susie brought to Tacoma
90 baskets of excellent Concord grapes
from Detroit, North bay, where they
were raised by Adam Eckert. Mr..
Eckert expects to pick 1000 baskets OF
the luscious fruit>n his whey Yards this
season. His ranch is on Stretch island.
Last year the vines bore their first crop
yielding 500 boxes. The fruit has the
peculiar sweetness of the eastern Con-
cord grapes and has the advantage of
reaching the home market fresh and
sound.-Ledger.
New Mackintoshes and rubber goods
just the thing for wet weather, at
HUNTER & EATON'S.
w. r. Forrest, candidate for State
land commissioner, has held that posi-
ton for the past four years, and is one
of the best officers the state has ever
had. It's heritage of school and pub
lie lands are under his charge, and the
public interests haye received every
protection at his hands. Personally
Mr.. Forrest is "a good man, in great
contrast to the ranting, irresponsible
sing1e-taxer Bridges, who has few
scruples or the capacity to earn Nv
ing for himself. For example he stat
ed in his speeches that the Fidelity
Loan & Trust Co. of Tacoma, was only
assessed with 100000 of property
The facts are that the Company pays
more than that amount of tax and the
fact was known to the gentleman at
that time, or if it was not it should
have been, for he has stated. that he
had looked the records up.
The Bryan club was glad to drop
the debates, as Kneeland's connection
did.not seem to help matters for them.
They have "a splendid opportunity to
put Merrill against Fisk before big
crowd, and republicans will furnish
the Band, but they are not partial to
debates. or willing to divide time but
prefer to have a little meeting by
themselves.
"Col." Hartman made trip out in
the country last week and the spirits
made him very talkative when he re-
turned He claims to have the Demo
cratic vote bottled, SO to speak. He
thinks by his being on the Peoples
Party ticket they will swallow him
down at one gulp with their eyes shut
Great Scott. what dose for Demo-
Gratis! M
The Northern Pacific Express Co
has added a money division to the
Shelton office and will hereafter issue
money orders in any amount, at all
hours, and at reasonable rates.
L.K. MUNsoN Local Agent.