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The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25
MISS FRANK MIR RAEBE

On November 2G. pretty and attrac- tive wedding was held at the home of the brides brother, John Frank, Jr., in Brooklyn, when Miss Lena, daughter of Mir and Mrs John Frank of HuntipgtOwn was united in marriage to William c. Graebe of Brooklyn. Many friends of both parties were present and at the ap- pointed hour the bridal party approach ed from an adjoining room to the parIor which was tastefully arranged for the occasion. The wedding march was play ed by 8 friend. The bride was neatly at- tired in white brOcaded silk, trimmed with rhine stones. She wore a veil and carried a beautiful bouquet of tea roses. The bridesmaid, Mss Amanda Nelson. wore pink silk and carried bouquet of pink carnations. Adam Archival acted as best man. Following the ceremony congratulations were received after which the friends were Invited to the dining room where a bOuuCfnl collation. was awaiting them. The evening was spent in sCclal eutertainment. The bride was the recipient of many useful and orna- mental presents. As the newly married couple prepared to take their deparE0 re the friends waited on the lower floor nd as the bride passed down the stafrg she scattered her bouquet of roses sy noDe them. An abundance of rice ag oIC shoes was thrown after them. TT e new ly married couple departed for shor trip to Monroe where they wis tied theil fiend, Mrs Andrew Raw. Or their re turn MT and Mrs Graebe will make theil home at IFS 6tanhope ssreet, Brooklyn where their rooms neatly flu cnished ar awaiting them.
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DODGINGT0WN AND VICINITY.

Mrs William Ferry has been spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs Orrin Eamlin of Brookfeld.
 Edward Miller of Bethel has been the guest of his sister. Mrs J. W. Behn.
 Mrs France4' Platt and son of Bedding have been the quests of her parents, Mir and Mrs George Crane.
 I. W. Andrews and George Crane have been in BridgeWater purchasing oxen.
 Miss Edna Wilson has been spending 6 few days with friends in Bethel.
 The school closed, Thursday, for two weeks vacation.
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The c. H. Bennett Shoe Go. have been giving their patrons a very handsome cal endar to remember them by during 1897. The past two weeks have been busy times at their store, and footwear has been moving at rapid rate, keeping all hands busy waiting on customers. The people seem to be fascinated by the figures the firm pnts on it's goods.
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Fannie scudder; librarian, Miss Jennie Brown.
CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN.

WHAT THE HOLIDAY SEASON OF 1896 OF
 FERs IN THE WORLD OF CLoTHIERs.
 NOBBY NOVELTIES AT MEIGs & co.'s.
 Members of the masculine sex from the
 O-year-old in kills to the most imma-
 culate member of swelldom can find any
 thing and everything in wearing apparel
 that they can possibly desire in the big
 store Of Meigs & Co.,, at Bridgeport.
 This years stock is unusually fine and
 includes many appropriate gifts for the holidays. There are sweaters, for in- stance. There is nothing that will please a boy more and you can get them in any sig, even small enough for the little man
 wearing his first pair of pants. Then there are natty caps, tam-O'- -shanters for the youngsters and pull-down golf caps for the boys in knCkerbockers, while over in one case is a beautiful display of great, dashing, silk ties. For gentlemen ghe-e is magnificent display of silk ties in all styles and colors, but running chic fly to the Persian, which are just now the most popular. A pair of gloves is always acceptable to man and many look to Christmas for their silk muftl8rs, both of which are carried in great variety.
 One of the most pleasing features in the store and one that is especially ap- preciated by the men is the line of bath robes, smoking and house coats. Of the latter, exceptionally stylish and pleasing are those of England cut, double and square cut at the bottom, and of a peculiar cloth of various sober coIors externally, but of bright Scotch pIaids inside. You would be almost willing to swear that they are lined, but they are not. In the leather line is great variety of raveling bags, and dress suit cases at almost any price you are inclined to pay and if you are already so loaded with bundles that you can carry lo more you cannot do better than to go town in the basements and select a trunk in which to send them all home. Canes of the latest style are carried in Cock, as are umbrellas with natural wood, horn, ivory and silver mounted handles. Besides these is of course the 'egular stock of clothing and coats and ul- tiers, of which there is no finer line in the .ity.
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FA1R DIRECTORS oReAl grzu.

The directors of the fair had a harmon ious meeting at the Brick bqilding on Saturday night, every mernber being present. These officers ers, elected <: President, Theron E. Platt; seeresarg,P H. Mccarthy; treasurer, Charles G. Peck; secretary of horse department, R. 5. Tomlinson; finance committee, the president, secretary and Edward IT. Ylor marshal, Herbert ". Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

The New York Betting & Packing Go. has an order for the widest elevator belt ever made, 60 inches wide, eight, ply, 250 feet long. They made recently an unus- ually large endless belt which was four feet wide, eight. ply.
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THE EEwTowH AoAnE NY.

The Newtown Academy cloi sed Decem- Der IS, and will reopen, aft CT a two- weeks vacation, on January 4.
 Principal W. H. Hogt left for New York, Monday afternoon, wherr he will pass portion of the vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

To the aged, with theIr poor appetite, feeble circulation, and impoverished blood, Ayers sarsaparilla is boon be- wound price. Its effect is to check the ravsges of time, by inYigoratiug every organ, nerve, and tissue of the body. See Ayers almanac for the new year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

scaly eruptions on the head, chapped hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve. It is at present the article most used for piles, and It all ways cures them. E. F. Hawley, New town; s. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. Bp Blakeman, Botsford; B. Haw'ey & Co.,, SEepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

THE BEE was favored recently by a call from W. H. Dibble, one of Middle bury's leading farmers. MT Dibble was formerly B resident of New Fairfield but some l2 years ago bought productive farm about four miles from the bustling city of Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

About 20 couples attended the social hop at c. L. Jackson's, last Friday even- ing. The New Milford orchestra fur nished the music and good time was anioved by all.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

The Congregational Sunday school elected these ufI1cera on6sanday for the ensuing year: Superintendent M. O. Rodgers; assistant superintendent, A. J. smith, secretary and tre.asurer, Iaiss
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

HalI's hair renewer contains the natu. rai food and color-matter for the hair, and medicinal herbs for the scalp, curing grayness, badness, dandruff, and scalp sores.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Ayers hygienic coffee can be used any time of day or night with benefit. Gro cers sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Mrs F. $. Hazen of Springfield, Mass, who passed some weeks with her daugh- ter, Mrs Allison P. Smith, returned to her home, last week Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

The Sandy Hook bowlers met, last week, and rolled up some large scores. I. P. Blackman broke all previous rec ords by a score of 21O.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

George N. Taylor, the Hawleyville butcher, has been on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Claude Blackman, son of MT aud Mrs s. A. Blackman, is at home from the Philadelphia dental college for the holi day vacation.
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EFsNEELY@p(S.
Xmas Chronicles.

How jolly a big store is |! good it is SO big Saturday was a squcczcr.
 Christina, without the crowd ? Why you wouldn't care to think of it.
 RI&h/ it is "Thc "Gr:'mophonc" is upstairs now.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Mrs E. D. Briscoe has been threatened with pleurisy and confined to the bed un der the doctors care.
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fit by any person, no matter what may be the condition of the hair, and, ine7ery case, it occasions satisfaction and pleas ure, in addition to the benefit which invariably comes from it's use.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

John L. Hughes has just received iron England 8 fine Irish setter dog.
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spectacles, ''butI am 8 surgeon, and that is not where the liver is.'' ''Never you mind where his liver is,'' retorted the other. ''If it was in his big toe or his left ear DeWitt's Little Early Risers would reach it and shake it for him. On that you can bet your gig-lamps." ]" BuIi, Sandy Hook; 4. B. BIskeman a.
 Botsford; B. HaWley < O., Ssepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

MT and Mrs F. B. Drew of Hawleyville pissed 8 few days io New York, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

The whole story of the wonderful cures by Hoods sarsaparilIa-is soon told. It makes the blood rich, pure and nourish-
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

F. B. Drew has fine new sleigh, and is impatiently waiting for snow to try it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25
ST JOHNS CHUR gB

Morning prayer and Holy Communion, without sermon, at 10 45 a. m., on Christ mas day.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Mrs F. s. Andrews passed Sunday at New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Michael White, the efficient clerk at the Grand Central hotel, passed Sunday in New Haven with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

So thorough Is the excellence of Ayers hair vigor that 1t can be used with bene-
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

Hood's pills act harmoniously with Hoods ssrsapari'a. Cures all liver ills. 5 cents,
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

convenience to the farmers of town, as there has been no workman at that in the Center for long time.
 E. N. Tucker and friend from Milford spent Tuesday of last week in town hunting, staying oyer night with John H. Chatfield.
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In New Haven County.
OXFORD.
BRIGHT SCHOLARS, THESE.

The following is the school report of the Center district for last month. Those attaining the highest rank in the different studies were: Reading, Olive GoVin, 98; arithmetic, Julia Lurn, Olive Govin, Edna Hoxle, 1C0; spelling, Olive GOvin, 99; geography, Olive Govin, 99 IA, Julia Lum 99; granImer, Julia Lum, 91s lan- guage, Olive Govin, 50; writing, Edna Hoxsie, Mabel Peck, 100; composition, Pearl Robinson, Julia Lum, 97; physiol- ogy, Pearl Robinson, 97; history, Julia Lum, 89; department, Olive Govin, Mabel Peck 9s. Those not absent dur ing the month were George Edmunds, Daisy Peck, May Beach and Olive Govin. Not tardy Edna Hoxsie, Fred Hoxsie, Daisy Peck, Sadie Peck, Olive Govin' Lawrence Comstock and Henry Mo Carthy. The school closed Friday for two weeks vacation. WILL NCT CONSOLIDATE THE SCHOOL DIs~
 TRTCTs.
 At the special school meeting last Sat urday forenoon it was voted not to unite the schuol districts known as Rock House Hill and Five Mile Hill. Some of those who wore mainly instrumental in having the melting called for that purpose turn ing eq, arely against the move when the meeting was held.
 Miss Bessie Cable visited recently witt
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her cousin, Mrs Julia E. Brooker, in Ansonia
 Thomas sperry and R. B, Hinman are finishing off the cellar wall of the home of Charles Beecher Dn Riggs street.
 Michael Mallory of Derby has opened a harness repair shop in one of the rooms at the Oxford house which will prove
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4 Box PnrLv

ol your own, say at the "llypcrion, D and d new thea tre frock ]
 Would you change places with any woman anywhere that night?
 Charming hnishinys to an evening toilet
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ing. It cures scrofula, catarrh, rheuma- tism.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

'.Exeuse me- observed the man in
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

WHAT THE HOLIDAY SEASON OF 1896 OF FERs IN THE WORLD OF CLOTHIERs. NOBBY NOVELTIES AT MEIGs 5 co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

 AT TT

l mean the drilling of Artesian
 Wells Through the heat of sum-
 mer and the frost of winter, my
 well-drining outfit keeps pound
 ing away The season ot the
 year makes no difference to the
 work in hand. Those who put of
 the drilling of wells until driven
 by the necessities of 8 drought
 are foolish; better be prepared
 Sin times of peace." If your water supply IS not what you wish it were, can help you out of your difficulty cheaply and surely.
 I am still dealing in Wagons, Carriages and Harness and have some of the best goods at very reasonable prices.
 am now able to supply Rye Bran in large quantities, and customers will be sure to find it here when wanting it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

POOR MAN MAY BE AS NEAR THE THRONE OF GOD AS A MILLIONAIRE.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-25

PASSES SUDDENLY AWAY AT THE GRAND
 CENTRAL HOTEL ON FRIDAY MORNING.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-01-08

Twas strange perhapa, yet simple quitA
That no ons knew except BY day
This winsome buy, fur when at night
He weDded home tho weary way,
1t was with fast and puzzling pace
He sped, "a II be ran race
With any who might watch to know
Tho winding alley, wretched stest
To which he always had to 60
To gain his home his poor retreat,
The dratry spot which only he
Gould brsycly gunrd from misery.
Within the low and crumbling walls
To which he nightly went to sleep
His gnyest highest, sweetest calls,
Which told Of love. devotion deep,
VERY: Mother. sister, hero We arc.
How jolly that It isn't far
10 oomel" And, bless his loving henrt,
He'd run above mile. Then they
Who'd listcned for his lively dart
Along the path would quickly say
How glnd they were to have him thu1e
And mono betrayed an aching care.
No wonder Little Jim WAS brave
With two such dear unselfish souls
To volt for him and always save
Some dainty inorsel on the GOALS
To greet him with u hug and kiss
The only things abundant. This
Darkened place, made clean and bright
And fortified ly 1--we and cheer,
Vorchsafed by Jimmie's salary night"
Was rest and peace sweet home and
dear
They three meier mentioned wretchedness
Nor would admit the plain distress.
The mothers face WAS thin and sad
In spite Of patient smiles and sweet,
But otherwise much like tho Lad
Size looked. His honest ways his neat
And curling hair so prone to stray
He haA from her. Her hair, now gray
And thinning. waved In curves above
A whitonsd brow, whereon, engraved
BY patience, which IL born Of love,
We're records OF her trials braved
The gssossness In inns face ASSURED,
Hers had. refined by things endured.
JiIn's sister Was little maid
OF sumrunrs ten and braye as be,
And though you Jaw her dresses frayed
You noticed In her face that she
Was lovelier than princess fair,
Anu anything which she might weaS
Wasneat and clean, though worn and old
And she it WAS who made their lifs
Leg bitter She it WIS who told
The fairy tales II hope. The strife
To keep their home quite fgssh s1d brigh
She half performed each morn and nisak
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LlTTLs JIM. The CARRIER.

He came along one April day
And seemed very part Of spring.
1t must have been his joyous way.
Or else the ewest and hearty ring
OF song and truth within his voice.
At any rate, the Office choice
Eur carrier went ut once to him
AS If the place had waited long
And patiently for Little Jim,
Tho hid whose work and mGrry song
Went hand In hand, whose winning smile
Was waiting for you all the while
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At fnst the lad had found 1t hard
To earn a penny, but tho why
Is rarely 'sAinst persistence barred,

To earn penny, but tho why
| Is Rarely 'sRinst persistence barred,
And Jim waa At 1t every day
His creed was everlasting cheer
| And honesty and nevcr fear.
When. after STRUGGLING here and thets
70 Keep them all alive. the plaza
As carrier cs'ne. the world ecemed fhi..
And Just to SEQ the radiant fsce
Which Jim tcok hop,e would maka 1 min,
Drclsre tint lxsEmily joys were faint,
So there they were. This home which
scanned
So very hwr, black and suuafi
Knew happin,es No one had tlreas nod
How little's Medful, after all,
When chet1fuiness and peace and love
Ar7ayetl Ger misery stand above.
They ut this n'flc4 never knew
Thar Jim wus brother. father. sou.
Nor Of tho things be had to d.,
Nor 81 the many he had do.,e
But oil The time be found some wa;
OF adding to his scsnty pay.
And thus the spring and summer sn,d
Quite happily, and thus the thru
Conteneed With their little, said
That all WIN well, and thankfully
They lived. though lard 1t was to know
Bow far to make each penny 60
| That Jimmie, earnod. It's very s4re
Thac sweet denial formed part
OF each ono's lifc. They could endn,
Tho daily ht,rdships, for tho heart
OF each by growing love sustained.
| 49, ~, - -,
The autumn winds, which, stre,nr End
o.,lA,
Laid bare tho twies upon the II eos
Proclaimed the year was growing odd
And may 1mes chilling brcczs
Through gaping chinks along the vuA
Made cold tho little home, and all
We're made t. SILVER and 70 dread
Tho wintry days Of Ice and snow ".
And Jimmie puzzled In hts head
The way to keep them warm Ia know
And doubled all bis efforts brave
Their hearts from misery 10 saya
December, droary, cold and bleak.
! Found Jimmie much too poorly Glad.
And though Ia dauntless seemed hia oheal
| Grew thin and purple. Gen r5us lad
|
he bore too much, nor ever told
How IKE knifc he fit tho cold,
! Ho overtnxcd himself at last
With extra work, but still denied
His sickness till 1t ca1ue 10 fast
| He barely reached his homo. He siabed
IN anguish then and fell At length.
Frustrated In his mind and stres,vth
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-01-08

Five years before tn. fath,r, strong,
Had shouldored gayly all tho work
And made their lives a simple song
OF peace. But ever dangers Turk
To drag protectors down, and 80
He, big and hearty, had to go.
Twas where they dig the elistening coal
He daily iaborrd, and at last,
With many another gen'r soul,
He fell, a victim to blast,
And from the little home go bright
The tender three came, worlds to fight.
So long az she could stand the strain
The mother tried support to find.
But, far too weak, the daily pain
Was more than she could bear. Hen
mind,
So cheerful once, had filled at length
With clouds, and all her little strength
Exhausted in the struggle soon
Had left them hopeless. Then the boy
Our Little Jim, lively boon
To dear ones precious, loapt with Joy
To fight the battle hard and great
Against the grinding world aud fate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-01-08

Poor boy. tho load that he had borne
O'erthrew him quite. Tho Rentle two
Who nursed BIN feared that eyery NOM
Would sos tho end. What love could do
Unbounded love, thcy did for Jin
And daily saw his light grow tiim.
In Wild despair tho mother won.
To seek doctor, beg his sid,
And one, ns II BY heaven sent
Was glad to come, VIM mors than paid
BY enered prayers To save tho lad
He used the utmost power he had.
When Little Jim his record htoks
And at the Office fAiled to he.
Tho mon looked queer, bat nj ono spoks
At first, because they coulln't res
Just what 1t meant. But when thu "boen'
Said, "Where Is Little Jlmf" the hon
Was personal to every ono,
And all inquired and wor1i led, too.
And though their daily tAsks wore done
They plainly showed their foclinas bloc
No ono had realized the vim
Inspired each hour by Little Tim.
OF course nnother youngstcr emsrt
They had to have without delay,
And got one but In every heart
Tho thought, This new Ono cannot sta,
A minute after Jim comes back"
Was shared by all. No subtle knsck
OF learning fast, no effort Greet
To please displayed by carrier now,
Could change affection scaled BY fate
Or ever Jiinmio's place Undo,
Twas Rle!n that now his biithesome call
Was sadly nihfaeseSe b ono and all.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1896-01-08

Why Little Jim was made his name
Not any one around could tell.
He was little. All the same
The title seemed to 1T him well.
For there were gentleness and grace
And wistfulness within his face;
Likewise tho solid place he had
In every heart by all tho men
Was protector to the lad
The editor within his den
And every other felt that he
Vas watching DER Jim s destiny.
The Ind Sss slender, but it seemed
His supplenssss thereby increased.
His ewes were blue ard Lever beaned
With kindly light T6ssy never ceased
To have look Of candof bold:>~
But way within their depths was Wid
A tale Of sadness, though he tried
To keep them twinkling, merry, bright,
And bravely sought to always hide
WhAte'er distress he knew. And fright
Had never known the time or how
To place It's mark upon his brow.
His lips were cherry red and round,
But gathered for bis whistling oft,
And tuneful was the CHEEKY sound
He made, go sweet and clear and soft.
Bis hearers listened, filled with joy,
And smiling said, "God bless the boyP"
His hair, light brown and all astray,
Curled ever at Its graceful will.
His nose, half plugged, in sauoy way
Provoked your warm affection still,
And scattered freckles growing dim,
Completed Clocks for Little Jim.
Beneath appearances which allowed
Tho youngstcr rather homely, plain,
He had heart which ever flowed
! With gcntleness and never pain
He caused to anything II he
Could help it, and TO always be
| OF some assistance seemed his aim.
Twas Jim to whom the Office cat
| First showed sign Of being tame;
Twas he who made her sleek and fat
| BY giving from his lunch the meat.
| In fact, he saved her from the street.
! OF friends within tho printing "shop"
The editor was first and best.
! The foreman, too, would always stop
To say word. Quoth he, "1'm blessed
| If Little Jim amt just the lad
| OF whom ID like to DO the dad"
Tho pressman, sullen said to be,
Was glad to have tho youngseer near,
And everybody smiled to see
| The strangely lnrge and glistening tear
| That trembled in his saddened eye
He looked ON Jim through years gone by.
! The men who daily at the lease"
Set up the type would always turn
To see the bright and gentle face.
Reporters, young or old and stern,
Could better stories write, said they,
! While cheered by Little Jim each day.
When on his route he made his rounds,
| His friends were counted hundred,
strong,
And many, listening for his sounds
| Looked out to see him romp along.
He never failed, was never late
| With papers at the door or gate.
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