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The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

A covenant meeting will be held at the church on Saturday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock in preparation for the communion service, which takes place Sunday morn ing.
 The Ladira' Aid society meets on Wed, ne-day of next week, at the church.
 The Baptist Sunday school have just issued neat catalogue of jbe books in their library, The catalogues were from the pro-s of The Bee Publishing Gu.
 Edwards $. Bagrdslcy was at work, Tuesday, on big rock in the road in front of George E.Macgegact's place. 4 good charge of dynamite made the road more comfortable for passers-5y, and inc rock is now out of tight.
 Go5rgc II. Lyon has been putting a brand new coat of paint on NJ. B. flaw l'y's tenement house.
 LYn5on Baard+lcy is having his build ing froshenad up with paint. Homer Iubhcu has been welding the brush.
 Dca and Mrs Burr uswley arc absent an a two weeks vacation which tLey are spending in diving about New York state, visiting friends and enjoyiug3the scenic beauties of the Hudson. J. C. Farnuul, who has recently bought the Charles Purdy place Is having Harry Powell at work on some needed repairs
 Mrs Spencer Nichols and Mir and Mrs Robert Nichols and daughter, Grace, were guests of Selectman Hayes, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Seelcy Perry entertained Mir and Mrs Howard Stevens ofZoar and MT and Mrs Charles Banks and daughter of Bridgeport on Sunday. Rev MT Braman conducts prayer meeting in the Cutters. Farms school house on Wednesday evening of next week at o'clock.
 There will be preaching service in the Lower Stepncy schoolhouse, Sunday evening, at 6 o'clock, Rev Mir Braman is expected to preach.
 George Penhold has returned from the Bridgeport hospital and is doing as nice as could be expected. Mrs Mary Beers tenement house Is oc. cupied, family from Bridgeport moy- ing in.
 Mrs Caroline Dayton passed few days during the past week with Bridge port friends.
 Miss Sarah Rockwell has been a guest of her brother, R. B. Rockwell, during the past week.
 Mraud Mrs Clifford Morgan and daugh ter of Bethel passed Sunday in Bridge port with Dr Celest A. Benedict, stop. ping on their return from the Park City with MT and Mrs John Benedict for 8 short visit.
 Miss Genie Briscoe of Botsford spent Sunday at Daniel Davis'.
 Mir and Mrs Daniel Edwards entertain ed relatives from Bridgeport, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Edward Curtiss and little daughter were guests of MT and Mrs W F. Selleck, Sunday.
 Miss Agnes Edwards returned tc Bridgeport with her cousin, to spend 6 few days.
 Mir and Mrs Levi French welcomed a little daughter to their home, on las Saturday morning. I
 Mir and Mrs William D. Bigelow enter taiDed friends from Bridgeport over Sun. day.
 William J. Candee has been away fol several days buying cattle. He was ex pected home this week.
 Painters D ,wns and Sherman wer, crawling all over the roofs of John Bene, diets house, Tuesday, putting on new coat of paint.
 MT and Mrs Willetts of Danbury pass. cd Sunday with Mir and Mrs A. B. Cur tis.
 Arthur B. Curtis has returned to New York for medical treatment.
 Mrs George s. Turner returned iron
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PLATTSVILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT,

PERSONAL CHAT.
 Mrs George Gregory and Mrs Sher- wood Seeley are on the sick list.
 Miss Edith Sherwood is visiting her cousin, Miss Moore, of Bath.
 Mrs Peabody of New York has been spending the summer with her sister.
 Mra Smith has returned home.
 Cards are out for leap year dance to be given at Osborn's hall, Easton Center, Thursday evening, November 5. Should the weather be stormy it will be held the first fair evening. A jolly time is antici- pated.
 Mrs F. L. Staples recently entertained Mrs Barlow and Mrs Hunt of Bedding. Eli Godfrey of Brooklyn has visit ed his mother.
 Miss Greenbaum spent Sunday at Sylvester Wheeler'e.
 Mir and Mrs Arthur Clark will soon return to Bridgeport whare they will spend the winter.
 MT Lane of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his mother, at 4. H. French's.
 Mrs Marsh has recently visited her sister, Mrs Kent.
 Miss Francis Seeley is visiting in Waterbury.
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TRUMBULL,.

Quite party from Trumbull Grange took charge of lecturers hour in Strat- ford Grange, Saturday evening. While there one of their teams got away, doing no greati damage but causing consider able inconvenience to the owner.
 o. B. Burton left, Wednesday, Un 8 wheel trip to Meriden, His daughter Millie joined him at North Haven, where is a fine bicycle track.
 Four from the Congregational church attended the annual meeting of the Fair field east consociatoin in the Congrega- tional church, Bedding, Tuesday. The meeting was ORe of the first that has ever been held.
 The Young Ladies mission circ le are planning for fair to be duly announced. They usually plan very interesting evening and all will no doubt be looking forward with pleasure to this event.
 MT and Mrs FOth of Springfied spent a few days at the parsonage, last week.
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and will have it

friend of the late William Hrmiltor Gibson tells The Hartford Couraut thi- pretty story "Onc day he WAS taIi, g pictures of water through the trees, and bits of woodland, in company with Glib. son, when the latter suddenly raised hi- hands above his head and pressed bosh wrists together to form A vase-like hollow with his hands. Into this quickly Aut tered down from the trees little bird Mir Gibson then gently drew his hand. down toward hIs face and made caresslng sounds to his little prisoner, who showed no signs of fear. At the same time tiny squirrel crept down the trunk of the tree against which Mir Gibson was leaning and, putting his forepaws on his shoul ders, listened, unafraid, all the while turning his quick little head from side to side, as the artist uttered the half-whis pered, half-whistled murmured sound that was charming the blrd."
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spread prepared for the occasion consist ing of meats of all kinds, great variety of cake, fruits and all the tempting vii ands. The happy couple left amid a shower of rice for the 3,45 train from New Milford, followed by old shoes and boots tied to the carriage, and many hap py expressions for future welded bliss. A number of relatives accompanied them to the depot. They will make an ex- tended trip to points of interest in Massa- chusetts. The presents were beautiful and in prOfusion. On their return they will make their home with the groom's parents, Mir and Mrs M. r. Castle of Roxbury.
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The young peoples club will meet at the home of Miss Florence M. Nichols.
 MT and F. L. Turney, MT and Mrs F. L. Wheeler and Mir and Mrs George 4. Clark of Long Hill, spent last week Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs William B. Nichols.
 Miss Edith c. Nichols is taking vocal lessons of F. W. Howard of Bridgeport,
 Quite number of the friend and par. ishiners of Rev Charles Boylston attend ed the reception given at his residence in Long Hill, Wednesday evening, Octo. Der 2l. All pronounced it delightful as well as a successful affair.
 Mrs Fred Curtis is visiting her parents MT and Mrs Burr Curtis.
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Luddingtonville, N. Y, where she visit ed her mother last week, Saturday night.
 r. J. Ritter moved into the new quart CTS prepared for him with some extra paper and paint, over the depot, on Tuesday.
 Herbert w. Joyce is making extensive repairs on his house, newly siding it and putting in new windows.
 William Osborn is building a new line of stone wall. Favarau &5 Hubbell are doing the work.
 The Kings Daughters have been do ing some local missionary work in help ing the needy that is very much to the credit of the young ladies.
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BEDDING.
THE POLITICAL CAUCUsEs.


 The republican held their caucus for the nomination of candidates for the General Assembly, judge of probate, and five justices of the peace, on Saturday evening, at the Town house. Itgurpass- ed in numbers and interest any gather ing of the kind ever held in Bedding. There were at least 150 present and 120 votes were cast. H. s. Osborne and Nathan Perry were nominated for rep resentatives, E. P. Shaw for judge of probate, J. H. Griffin, J. N. NickersOn, l.. W. Randall, and K. P. Shaw for jus tices. Alter the nominations were com pleted, speeches were called for, and quite 8 number responded, The enthusi- asm reached fever heat, and at late hour the convention adjourned with hearty cheers.
 Last Monday week ago, Constable Bartram made raid on Will Couch's place at midnight, and arrested all the inmates, male and female. This place has bone an unsavory reputation for some time, and the respectable portion of the community have been anxious that something should be done to break it up. The culprits were brought before Justice Nickerson. The women were sent up for 30 days :; the others were discharged.
 On Thursday evening the uniformed Mckinley club of Georgetown gave 8 fine parade on Bedding Ridge 100 strong. Their own band accompanied them. After the march they sat down to fine spread, prepared by the ladies, in the hall, A display of fireworks greeted them on their arrival. After the c0llation there were speeches by Dr Woodruff, the can. didate for senator in the 18th district, Judge k. F. Shaw, Dr Mansfield and others. The hall was crowded, and great enthusiasm prevailed. There will be a final rally of the republicans at the Town house on Friday evening, when Sawyer of Meriden will speak.
 Landlord Cotterell of the Park house will have refreshments on sale at the postolIice, on election day and night. Oysters, clam chowder, cakes, pies and coffee will be furnished to hungry voters,
 On the night of election returns will be received at the creamery till a late hour by telephone from Danbury. The public is cordially invited to be present.
 C. II. Woodruff, W. B. Whitehead, Eugene AdamaA and G. s. Banks have been doing jury duty in Danbury and Bridgeport.
 About 40 new voters have been made.
 James Dargan has opened hat store in Naugatuck.
 Don't forget to make out your lists on or before November l.
 c. H. Woodruff received a severe kick on his arm by his horse, on Friday last.
 Rev ". A. Swan exchanged with Rev R. B. Whipple of Tashua, on Sunday,
 R. A. Lyon of the New Haven Union Is in town.
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WEST CORNWALL.

Charles P. Butler and John Hubbard began painting on Cochrane Brothers store last Monday.
 Rev John PierpOnt and family arrived from New Haven, this week.
 Miss Jessie c, Wheaton, who has been engaged as nurse in Waterbury, returned home, last week.
 Cochrane Brothers, the cattle dealers, have a nice lot of spiDgers for sale.
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Mrs J, ". Gordon wishes to thank all those who so graciOusly furnished lamps, tables and flowers for the musical festi- val, last week, also to Mrs William Wake ley, Misses s. Carroll, K. Campbell, S.. Hall and Mes8rs G. Tugnot, NJ. Kane, C.. B. Pierce, Charles Gay, Jr., Arthur Platt and Prof Platt, all of whom greatly help ed to make the entertainment 8 success. Lastly, the public for the great appreci- ation they showed by attending in such large numbers.
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MONROE.

The fight at the democratic probate convention at Bridgeport is a matter of history. The faction which re-nominat- ed Judge Talmadge feel incensed at the high-handed acti on of the Cullinan fac tion, who voted to increase the size of the Bridgeport delegates, thus practical ly freezing out the country towns. The country delegates are naturally indig- nant at this action.
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Sunday, November l, Festival of All Saints. At 10 30 B. m., Morning Prayer, sermon and Holy Communion. Sunday school after morning service.
 On the evening of the Fist an informal reception was given at the rectory, and attended by 75 of the friends and parish Oners of Rev and Mrs Boylston, quite a number coming from Bridgeport, for the occasion, which all agreed in pron0unc- ing a most enjoyable event, Although not announced as such, yet many of the guests were pleased to consider the affair as a cOmmemoration of the 18th anniyer- sary of the marriage of their host and hostess. to whom they offered their con- gratulations, many handsome and valu- able tokens of their regard. One feature of the evening that was thoroughly en- oyed by all present, was the charming musical program, arranged chiefly through the thoughtful kindness of Prof Elmer s. Joyce, assisted by a number of pupils, and several well known vocalists.
 METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The presiding elder, Rev Dr Beach, will preach in the Methodist church, next Sunday afternoon, at the usual hour. Following'the preaching service the third quarterly conference for the parishes of Long Hill and Stepney will be held.
 The communion service forms part of the worship at the Methodist church, next Sunday.
 Mrs Ralph Keeler of Bridgeport spent one day, last week, with Miss Irene Wakeley.
 Saturday night 8 cooning party went up Stepney way and brought back three coons. The only trouble was they were out most too late, Sunday morning, and were 80 tired it is doubtful if they attend ed church.
 Samuel Seeley, who has been sick, is about again.
 Mrs John Kennedy of Bridgeport pass ed Monday as guest of Station Agent and Mrs Frank Kennedy.
 Charles Hubbard drives a new buggy, recent purchase.
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Miss Minnie Kemp is with her sister, Mrs Julius Ludorf.
 Miss Susie Gilbert is on the sick list again.
 T. A. Bishops father, uncle and two brothers of Long Island spent few days with him, last week.
 J II. Cassidy is paying 30 cents doZ en for eggs and giving ? pounds of su- gar for $l.
 Julian Beardsley caught all l8-pound raccoon, last week Wednesday night, in a tree near his home, which was faith fully guarded by his dog.
 J A. Baird has started a grocery store at city cash prices. Money refunded if not IS represented.
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Our Neighbors.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
THE LITERARY CIRCLE.

THE LITERARY CIRCLE
 The second literary meeting on Mon- day evening was well attended and of much interest. Miss Maria Bradley's reading of Cbaucer's English was fine and the rendition of the selection into modern sense very accurate indeed. Pe- trarch and BaccacciO, contemporaries of the English poet on the continent, were delivered in respect to their life and works and probable influence on Chaucer by Miss Helen Combs and Mir Smiley. Questions and comments followed, seV- eral of the company participating.
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Beginning election week we will have special sa,n of trimmed hats. Our sock is over SUO in number and must be old by Saturday, November :. Every 'ady wishing a styIi-h trimtued hat for !itlle money should call at 4Jl Main street, Bridgeport, before the choice ones are all selected.-CH l.. Harty.
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YOu'l find us very much alive in all that means business, and business tn lat will be your busine5 is what s.e are going to talk right along. Before thIs season Is over this space will be eagerly read by folks who even taEe "nO stock" in advertisements.
 DRESS AND BUSINESS SUITS modelled on the best lines made of the most reputable aud exclusive AMERICA and FOREIGN Fabrics, and put together by the best tailor hand, are the kind of Fall and Winter Clothing we are
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Students of Union Business College, Main and Congress streets, attain the highest development in stenography and bookkeeping. This college secures all the petitions in Bridgeport.
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 All Wool Heavy Rough Cloth Jackets, colors, navy and black, half lined, new sleeves, high collars. Value $8 50. AT $50.
 All Wool Fancy Rough Cloth Jackets, but ton trimmed, full front, high collar. new sleeves. Value $10.5O. AT 81o.
 All Wool Heavy BoucIe Cloth Jackets, half lined, new sleeves, high collar, all black. Value $l8.5O. AT $12.5o.
 All Wool Fancy Boucle Jackets, half lined, new sleeves, high collar, fancy buttons; a very handsome garment. Value $l7. AT $I5.
 All Wool Fancy Boucle Jackets, all lined with fancy tat1eta silks, latest styles. Value $ 950 WARM LIN AND HOSIERY.
 Buy now while prices are made low.
 At soc each-Men's Colo1od Flannel Night Robes, full size; great value.
 At 75c each-Men's Fancy Bosom Shirts, cuffs to match, perfect fitting, goods made to sell at $I.
 At 45c each-Men's Wool Ribbed Shirts and Dt Dtawers, colored, the bargain ot the season At G3c oach-Men's Brown Mixed Wool Shirts and Drawers, our own make; value $I.
 At12 I,2c pair-Men's CamePs Hair Wool Socks
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At the annual meeting of the Newtown savings bank on October 24, the old board of officers was unanimously re- elected. The report of the treasuer showed an increase of over S27, ,000 in deposits during the last year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-30

Students of Union Business College. Main and Congress streets, attain the highest development in stepography and book keeping. This college secures all the positions in Bridgeport.
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ening of last week. Mrs W. H. Phipps of Prospect, one of the vice. presidents of the board, addressed the meeting in 8 most interesting and enjoyable manner A collation., in which the ladies of Brit ain exccll, was sandwiched between the sessiOnss
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 Frank J. Cheney. sworn to before me and subscl libed in my presence this 6th day of December, IA. ID. .IsS6. Seals A. w Gleason,
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Students of Union Business College, Main and Congress streets, attain the highest development in stenography and bookkeeping. This Coiie ge secures all the positions in Bridgrport.
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Town TOplcs.

A complete line of oil cloth rugs and floor oil cloths just in at K. F. Ha wley's.
 E. F. Hawley is selling 3 pounds of best granulated sugar $1; White Loaf flour $4 75 per barrel at the store.
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BLOOMFIELD.
THE GOLDEN WEDDING OFMR AND MRS E.
 c. SMITH.

THE GOLDEN WEDDING OF MIR AND MRS E.
 c. SMITH.
 As a social event of considerable lm- portance to those who took part in it, the golden wedding of MT and Mrs E. c. Smith will stand out conspicuously and claim precedence for the season. It occur ed on Wednesday evening, October 21. It included friends, relatives, neighbors and nearly all the members of the Congrega- tiOnal church. Many came from New York, Brooklyn, Waterbury, Bridgeport and Danbury. The house was filled to it's utmost capacity, over 100 being pre-. sent After the personal congratulations of the individual guests, program which had been prepared under the supervision of II. w. Green, was placed in the hands of E. N. Hawley for execution. It con- sisted of addresses, interspersed with musical selections (mostly vocaD exe- cuted by musicians from the College of Music of New York. number of the members of the Congregational church in the Center gave handsome easy chair which was presented by Mir Curtis. The neighbor5 on Whisconier also gave an easy chair which was presented in due form. Dea Somers emphasized the point of their duties to their church, in both hot and cold, wet and dry weather set ting a worthy example to fair weather Christians of the present day. Rev Mr Francis closed the addresses in a style that was unique as we'll as pleasing At it's close he offered an appropriate prayer and blessing. The program included by all singing 'Auld Lang Syne." Although it had been given out that no presents were expected, yet a large number of very neat and tasty presents were re- ccived, being generally golden. Should the election result in silver currency the happy couple will have a fair stock of gold to start with, as $35, mostly in S. pieces, were left as tokens of esteem and good wishes of their guests. It was brought out in the addresses that for longevity of it's inhabitants Whisconier has but few equals in this part of the country, as it was but five years ago that NIT and Mrs T. $, Taylor celebrated their golden wedding and both were present. The father and mother of MT Smith lived to celebrate their 5O.h anniversary and lived several years after, The father and mother of Mir Taylor lived to celebrate their 5o,h anniversary and lived many years after. All of these lived nearly their whole lives within 10 rods of one another and where they live at present. At the close of the program all were trcatcd to 8 bountful entertainment for the inner man, consisting of sandwiches, cake, coffee, ice cream, etc. This was followed later by number of impromptu -Ougs and just before the neighbors and later guests departed the happy couple were persuaded to sing a humorous piece they used to sing in their earlier days. The plea that they were out of tune would not be received. It was well done and enthusiastically received. Thus clos ed very tittingly one of the pleasantest occasions of the kind in which the writer ever participated. All departed wishing them many happy returns of their ami versary.
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NICHOLS.

METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.
 The harvest concert at the Methodist church, last Sunday night, was as usual decided success. A recitation by ROsalie NichOls, and duet by Ruby and Julia Plumb were especially fine. A collection was taken both morning and evening for the foreign missionary work.
 An entertainment is to be given by the young people of this place, with the help of outside friends, for the repairing of the Methodist church. It is entitled, "Dreams and visions of fair women and brave men," It promises to be a very elaborate affair, and will be given about Thanksgiving time, at Cooks hall.
 Miss Lillie Bennett of Westport is visiting Miss Kate NJ. Nichols.
 Dr House spent Sunday in Milford.
 RevT. N. Laine has visited in Brook lyn.
 Mrs Charles Fairchnd is very sick with neuralgia. pr Lauder attends.
 Miss Grace E. Nichols spent last week with Miss Jessie Tomlinson of Shelton.
 Mrs Addie Wills Is visiting her sister, Mrs ". E Plumb.
 Peter Reitter is moving his goods to Stepney.
 On account of the storm, last Friday night, both Shakeapearian clubs were postponed, until this Friday evening
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New lot Of best caIicoes, fast colors, four and five cents 8 yard. Best outing flAnnels eight cents, at E. F. Hawley's.
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ed the summer in town, leave, this week fGr Hartford.