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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
BAPTIST CHURCH ITEMS.

The Ladies Ald society of the Baptist church met at Mrs Stauseback's, Friday afternoon, The Kings Daughters at Mrs Bishops, Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs Abbie o. TolIes of Burton, O., has been the guest of Mrs c. I. Parshley dur ing the past week.
 Lewis Hotchki8s, we are sorry to note, has been closely confined to the house with the rheumatism.
 Mrs Harriet Banker of Goshen is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Fillmore Brown.
 Miss Maud Flynn has so far recovered her health that she is able to resume her studies at school.
 Flora Bell Glover has been ill with pneumonia and will attend school no more this winter.
 Edward Benedict is working at Morey's store as George Mercy is in too poor health to stand the confinement of the store.
 The Crossmans swung "OId Glory" l before their store when the returns of the election came in. It was the ''Old Glory, which back in 1860 Henry Kinney dis played as sign of Bantam's fidelity to the Union. Age had marked it for his own and when the heavy winds of last week struck it, it was reduced to shreds Over 100 Bantamites went to Ltcbfield last Friday to participate in or witness the exultant rejoicings of the sound money forces of that borough. The Mattatuck Drum Corps and the Thomas ton Military band discoursed sweet music, while Joseph Jones of cornhusker fame and lately of New Mexico, entertained the public with political harangue and some remarkable vocalizations. So crowded was the train that we stood up both ways, but all had good time and hope J. Deming Perkins political en- thusiasm will add lustre to our campaigns for years to come. Not content with their paradings in Litchfeld, some of our citizens celebrated McKinley's victory with 8 parade here, Saturday night. It was grand affair.
 Mir and Mrs Richard Johnson, formerly of this place, now Of New I ork, were the guests of Mrs John Coe, last week.
 Some people with keen eye for the absurd and exalted notions of what news ought to be, are sarcastic when the painting of a house is chronicled. Nevertheless, we venture to tell them that Charles Flynn is adding to the at- tractiveness of our main thoroughfare by repairing his house.
 A. B. Elmer of West Hartford was the guest of Edgar Wedge, this week.
 Mrs Herman Terrill was visiting friends in Bethlehem, last week.
 Arthur Parker was over here the first of the week and bagged four partridge and some gray squirrels.
 Miss Lola Dil4on is back from visit to West Hartford
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THE TAYL0R-HAGER MARRIAGE

The marriage of Lewis A. Hager of West Morris and Miss Nellie M. Taylor of Lakeside, eldest daughter of MT and Mrs Marlin G Taylor, took place at the brides parents on Wednesday of this week. It was witnessed by gOodly company of the relatives and friends.
 Miss Lorena Renfrew closed her vaca cation on Monday of last week and re- turned to her duties at Yonkers, N. I.
 Mrs s. c. Goodhue closed her residence at Arrow Point on Thursday of last week for the season and with her retiDue of servants returned to her winter mansion in New York.
 J. B. Wilson passed three days of last week in Easton, Conn.
 MT and Mrs D. Kenney visited friends in Watertown, the latter part of last week.
 Mrs F. J. HosfOrd passed Tuesday and Wednesday of last week ln New York City.
 Mir and Mrs c. W. Picket of New Ha- ven visited her mother, Mrs L. Nj. Sper- ", and other relatives here over last Sun- day.
 On Wednesday of this week Mrs C. P. Lyman, with her two youngest children, attended by Mrs l.. M. Sperry, started for their winter home at Orange City, Florida. We truly hope for the family of Hon c. P. Lyman that the change will be highly beneficial and that they will return here when spring comes again, rosy in health and happy conse- quently in renewed vigor and strength.
 Howard CogsweII is chosen as delegate from church here with Rev E. Evans to attend the ordination exercises at Rox. bury on Friday of this week.
 Fifteen from here attended the iollif cation rally at Litchfeld, last Friday evening.
 On Tuesday evening of this week the houses of sound money democrats and republicans here were illuminated and 8 Mckinley and Hobart parade enjoyed attended by the firing of cannon.
 Charles Brinton of New Milford, witt helper, is putting in a steam heater tc Dea Dayton Burnham's store and Dl Marcy's office above.
 In the congregation at the church here
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ROXBURY.
THE LATE F. A. sQUIRE.

By the death of F. A. Squire on OctO' Der P, aged 52 years (who was laid to rest by the side of an only child,a daugh- ter that preceded him 15 years, aged 12,) Roxbury loses one of it's most highly es- teemed and worthy citizens, He leaves a widow and father who is now 90 years of age; also two brothers, c. T. Squire of Roxbury and F. H. Squire of New Milford, besides a legion of warm friends. He had been a great suff4rer since he was eight years of age with that almost incur able disease, asthma, which finally ter minated in asthmatiC consumption. He as ar u1d attending to the duties of his several offices which this town has hon. ored him with several times, that of town clerk, tax collector and assessor, having been reelected at the last town meeting to all of them. Only three days was he confined to the house and Death came gently, and he was ready and willing to depart to the Better Land when his Mas ter called him. He was a member of the last Legislature, being elected by 8 large majority, running far ahead of the rest of the ticket, as he always did on every occasion, which shows the high appreci alton that his fellow tOwnsmen had for him. The large assemblage that c0ngre gated at his late home to pay their last sad respects to him testify to the esteen
 in which he was held. Rev Austin Ishan 0fTfciatCd
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KENT.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev Dr L. H Cobb, corresponding secretary of the Congregational Church Building society, will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church, next Sun day morning, when he will present the needs of the society and tell the nature of the work 1t is doing. There will be 8 special collection at that time for the society.
 Mrs McDougal, mother of the rector of St Andrews church, met with very serious accident, last Friday evening. In stepping back from 9 trunk which she had been re-arranging, her foot caught and she fell to the floor, dislocating her hip. Dr w. M. Barnum is attending her.
 The new railroad ia practically com. pieted and last Sunday connection was made with the main line. The switch taken out and since then all trains have
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cited by strong southwest wind and rolled up it's waves sonorous, like the sea and lashed the shore along it's banks as if angry at it's presence. The Rlittle steamer Crescent is still afoat at the south end, waiting and ready to be lifted to it's winter position above the ice.
 The farmers have gathered somewhat of their corn into their cribs, and apples by the million are being ground into cider by new min which the postmas- CT has attached to his water power.
 Some changes of families are contem. plated. E. W. Carter and family will soon be settled in their new home in Tor. rington.
 The Center school closed this week and Miss 0. s Nettleton, the teacher will return next week, to finish hel studies at the Norma school, New Bri tain. Without any vacation the schoo here will be continued by Edgar B Wheeler, who has had a large experienc, in teaching.
 The telephone, following the election was busy receiving results until 2 &. m. the next morning. Though it did no change the result, it gave some satisfac tion to know how the thing stood.
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ed that the garnet quarries are likely start soon.
BANTAM.
MIR BENNETT REBUILDs HIS MILL.

It will be good news to the people of Bantam and vicinity that Samuel Ben nett, the miller, is to rebuild his grist mill. The contract has already been let to Bartholomew < Son, and the building is well along toward completion. It will be a structure 23x30, two stories, practi- cally on the old site. MT Bennett will re- tain the storeh0use he erected near the road, so he will have ample space for his business, Mir Bennett began business here in 1885. He has an accommodating and popular assistant in the person of William C. Ferris of Milton.
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In New Haven County.
MIDDLEBURY.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL JoTTNGs

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs. Rev and Mrs Munson visited their old parish in South Britain, this week.
 Mrs George Camp has spent a few days with Mrs Luzerne Camp in Water bury.
 A young ladies' club has come into ex- istence through the efforts of Mrs Emily Fenn. Last week they read Shakespeare "As you like it" and drank chocolate at Miss Esther Woodfords.
 Twenty-one new voters have been made this fall.
 Although a goodIY rumb~r If our cil.z@ns are satisfied wich the result of th3 election, and pleased vi:h th-ir rep }es"ntative, the people have not seen if to demonstrate the fact by a torch light i procession. Many of our people have l been to the adjoining towns to witness their mammoth parad s,
 Clarencr Munson returned with his p}ronts from New Haven and spent Sun dty.
 Work has begun on the north end of tn new road.
 The spenccrs are visiting friend. in various places.
 At the Methodist church. next Sunday evening, the subject will be An evening with six familiar hymns" Readings vii be assigned and the hymns whose history and meaning arc being discussed will bt sung.
 On Wednesday evening the home study class under the auspices of tke Storr' Agricultural college was organized in tn vestry of the Congregational church. W M. Shepardson WAS appointed chairman and Miss Woodford secretary and treas UT CT, Thirity-one members were enrolled Mr Shepardsou was appointed leader 0 ! the gentlcmcus class and Mrs Eli Bror son of the ladies' class. The meeting will occur fortnightly in the seIectmen , room at the Town hall. . Miss Helen Bronson Is visiting he x cousins, the Stones Of Trumbull street ] New Haven.
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M. J. GORDON,
BE YOUR OWN JUDGE.

Don't take our word or the word of anyone else,
 Visit our store and see our goods.
 We know we can suit you in our particular line of trade.
 We are Ladies' and Cents Furnishcrs.
 Received this week d bcauti- full selection of Cloaks, Capes and ChiIdrcn'a .Rcefcrs.
 We sell them low our cxpcns- es are small and we can afford to.
 Agents for the great II, X IL. Leather Tipped Corsets. They are the best.
 We also carry a full line of Gents Furnishing Goods.
 Come and see us.
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IN GRANGE CIRCLES.

1 At the regular meeting of Washington 1 Grange, No. II, hold October 2S, the pat rous brought samples of apples and dis i played them to the delight of all present. There were over SU samples and about 90 different varieties. John HolIistcr brought russcts, some of which were over Fl year old, and labeled them ''l~95-IsoG " The subject of fruits, their cultivation, preservation, harvesting, etc., was dis cusscd
 Leslie Randall, with his extensive iu- provemcurs, is having a veranda 9O feet in length put onto the south end and west -ide of his house.
 Miss Jeanuie Scott of New Haven is with her brother, l.. C. Scott, at the Franklin Titus place.
 Orcstcs IIickox was appointed delegate from the Congregational church to oatlcud with Key Mr Garter, the ordination at EoXbury.
 Mr IIalptn's men, with threshiug ma chine, have been on Church Hill taking the grain out of straw for several of the farmers. Corn picking is nearly com pletcd and is not so good a crop as last years. Most o1 the tobacco hts been stripped and good share sold for 10 to l2 cents in the bundle,
 Mir and Mrs Wallace of Ansona were at Mrs ScccOmb's over Sunday.
 Miss May Hurlbut and Miss Alice Sco- vile of Goshen spent few days last week with their uncle, E. J. Hurlbut.
 About 75 enthusiastic citizens went to Iftchfeld to the great illumination and celebration, last Friday night.
 A good audience came to the Swedish concert at the Congregational church. last Saturday night. 1 Commissioner Peck, of tuberculosis fame, was in town, this week. ! The Gunnery football team played with the Stamford school team, last Saturday, Stamford winning T. to 0. Litchfeld plays their return game on the Creamery grounds on Wednesday afternoon.
 John Coldwater went out cooning and brought in l.2 pound coon, last Sat urday night.
 Arthur Titus and men are painting in New Preston.
 Rev MT Augelrs confirmation class meets at the Town hall on Sunday after moons.
 The Busy Bees met with Mrs Foulois, last Monday.
 Mrs Frank Cole is very ill at present writing.
 The town reception, last Tuesday even ing, at the hall on the Green, to receive the campaign returns, was a most enjoy able affair. Coffee, cake and sandwiches were served for several hours. Speeches, singing, dancing and games were the or. der inside the hall, while Maj kingman's cannon bOomed outside and all cheered for Mckinley.
 The usual Thursday afternoon peayer meeting was held in union, this week, ] with the New Preston people, in their chapel.
 The ladies' foreign missionary thank offering meeting was at the parsonage OD Wednesday afternoon, which was also a roll call of members. !
 A weekly prayer meeting is held at New Preston sStation on Tuesday even- ings.
 Rev George Bennett preached in the Methodist church, last Sunday.
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passed over it. The first regular train on the new road was the Sunday night milk.
 l.. P. Bissell of Flanders, who has been sick for couple of weeks, is improving.
 Rev Howard Mudie went to New Lon- don, this week, as delegate to the State Convention of Christian Endeavor and next Sunday evening he will probably give 8 report of the meeting.
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NEW PRESTON.
AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

The theme of Rev Evan Evans morn ing sermon here, last Sunday, was "Jesus the preacher" in which he presented seV- eral useful rules and system for all Chris tian parents to adopt.
 The weather was so unfavorable for the Christian Endeavor meeting, which had been arranged to take place here on Thursday of last week, that none was held. Therefore the pantrys of all who were to contribute for the dinner were replenished but not depleted by outside
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Our reprcscntatiye-elec is not Dea Secley but the deacon's son.
 Many of the tobacco raisers took ad- vantage of the last Thursdays storm and .ook down and stripped a portion of their crops.
 Alton Wilsey has purchased the whole outfit of team of John Petit, consist ing of horse, spindle and harness, and since has traded the horse with dealer in Woodbury for a fine large bay worker.
 John Mo ris is building him some ad- dicionaI stablng for his stock. Egbert Bradley is doing the carpenter work.
 Our butcher has secured some more of that fine nice young beef he has been dis 5ributing to his customers of late, having purchased another lot of young cattle of Capt Levi Smith.
 The selectmen have filled the vacant offices caused by the death of F. A Squres by appointing E. W. Preston town clerk, D. l.. GilIett assessor and W, B. Hodge collector of taxes.
 Horace Squire went to Milford on Mon day, the 31h, with load of pigs and fat oxen.
 The garnet mine is to start up right away, so reported,
 John A. Morris is putting on quite 8 large addition addition to his barn accom- modaCiOns.
 D. W, Peck has been busy re-shingling his house, to keep out winter wet. MT and Mrs Wesley Rowe, who have been at Stanfordyille, Duchess county | N. r., for some months past, have re turned to the station for the winter.
 Blacksmith Earl Garlick is busy as us ual and at present has several large con tracts on wagons that need overhauling
 Heman Beardsley has started a gooC sized addition to his barn.
 A. c. McGoogin, the photographer al the Falls, has left town on account of poor health and will winter in Brooklyn He may return with the birds in tht spring.
 Charles B. Tyrrell has been making some repairs to his house.
 Perry Smith, wno keeps the store al the Falls, expects a revival of trade with l the better times which seem near al hand. He is prepared to do all kinds o1 cobbler and harness work and old shoes can be made to wear quite a bit longer by leaving them with him for a day ol two.
 T. c. Jones has had quite busy time making cider at the Falls, this fall. He has Ialready amade 15O barrels and ex. pects the number will reach oyer 200 be- fore the season closes. MT Jones antici. pates putting new machinery in the mill for grinding silica, some good stone be- ing found in quarries nearby. With the revival of business RoEbury Falls has promise of it's share for it is also rumor-
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SOUTHBURY

Charles F. Roswell is building an ad- dition to his barn.
 Charles Roswell and son do quiGe a business every fall and winter in furs and skins. They trap themselves and buy several hundred dollars' worth, They represent a leading New York housa.
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''Thc Largest Dry Goods House
 in IitrhIirld Coumty
c. H. BOOTH
Think of the Best V Values You've
 Seen, Then Come Here.

We uu, rrtuug tho lr&iunnl" results of careful lhougn and srIrctuu- in our CLOAK pEl'AETMENr
 Juuty ,Iurkr3s und Cunr4. Many new styles to show you. each thr hc-r of lt4 kind, Astoui-hn.; tnalu uuc mon,y wlu do in this cont matter. IF BLArk SILKS
 Interest yol. Woold like your approval on our Imc well nnught hest wearing qualities tuutn. ITI>9 FLAN\LL SKIRTS.
 New. usrol merit, roD,otIr1ra edge, lac 5Oc.
 WOKsTFID WAISTS.
 In coIor- nnd pln,o, Al 30 To &.5o. LINEN TAULEpAMASK.
 In this stock wee show rnb,o Linens that everyone "ul appreciate. HEREI, A ,NAr.
 Your choice in dozen, extra 5l nnd tl 25 Print House Gowns al Inc. UNDERWEAR RSt'DGE>TIONo.
 A lively 7uhloct just now. Thomanutactur- CTS have given gold value this 7ruaou. ' ur wants can be suppucd here.
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WOODBURY.
AN AUTHORITY ON LOCAL ANCIENT HIS
 TORY.

AN AUTHORITY ON LOCAL ANCIENT HIS
 TORY.
 Historian Cothren having published the History of Ancient W0odbury in 1851, 1900 volumes, is as a consequence obliged to spend a large part of his time in an- swering historic and genealogical in- quirics. Some of much interest come from various parts of our extended coun- try. 4 week or two ago Editor Knox handed him one which he had received from Massachusetts asking about the ParsOn StOddard family on behalf of a great granddaughter of his, who is now living in the 97th year of her age. This survival i8 quite an interesting fact when we consider the dates. Mir Walker was the first minister of the First church, set tied in lG7O. He died January 20, 1GJ", I700 o. s. Just a little later parson Stoddard begun to supply the pulpit, and died in l7G0 in the Glst year of his minis try having been settled inlay. TOP. MT Stoddard had II children. His third child, Eliakin, was born April !, l7O5 He had nine children. His seventh chIld Seth, was born December }, l74h, married Hannah Moves, and had children, Calvin. Jonna, Shelden, William, Moves, Hannah Minerva and Miranda, who married Jabcz D. Hammond, and now l3G years after Mir Stoddards death his great grand daughter is inquiring after his descen. dents. She herself living in her 97th year. Her son-in-law, who wrote the letter, did not state the name of the lady who makes the inquiry.
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KENT.
ON THE MOUNTAIN.

Sherman Rowland of Warren was at Mark Howland's the first of the week.
 John Clark of New Milford was acros s the Mountain buying tobacco on Mon- day.
 Mrs Louise Benedict was quite sick 8 few days, last week, but at present writ ing is much better.
 Miss Hattie Rowland spent Sunday with friends in Brookfeld,
 Emerson Brown, who has been quite sick with malaria, is improving rapidly under the care of Dr Barnum of Kent.
 Charles Chase has recently purchased a horse power for cutting stalks.
 Mir and Mrs Mark Rowland visited at
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METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

On Thursday next, the 10th inst, a donation will be given the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev George Bennett Jr. Proceedings commence in the as- scmbIy room of the Town hall at p, m. A varied and interesting program of ad- dress, music and recitation will be rend. ered the local friends being assisted by several others from a distance. Supper will be served downstairs and ever pre- paratou made for the enjoyment and comfort of visitors. A hearty Invitation is extended to all desiring to be present. ~Homd the evening be very wet and stormy, the gathering will be held the following evening.
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HoTCHKIssv1LLE AND VICINITY.

HOTCHKISSVILLE AND VICINITY.
 Mir and Mrs Pearsau left, last week for their new home in TorriDgtou.
 Mir and Mrs William Cowell are to oc cupv the house belonging to Mrs liar riette Isbell. Mir CoweII has a new studio here and is prepared to do all kinds ot photographic work.
 News was received here, last week, oi the death of Miss Hamilton (nee Kate Pearsau) She had made many friends here, during her visits to her uncle's Albert Pearsall's.
 The young people in Woodbury and vicinity are preparing for a play "The Country Store" followed by farce, 'The Companies Husbands"
 Monday evening, MT and Mrs Smith celebrated their crystal wedding.
 Mrs M. A. Hurd of West Side returned, last week, from visit with friends in Butler, N. J., New York and New Ha. ven.
 Henry G. Rath, professional uphol, sterer, has moved his family here from Brooklyn. He has taken the house in the rear of the Town hall, and has fitted the small shop up for his work. He has had 17 years experience in the business, and samples of his work seen, are evil dence of his skill. He has already had a good run of work and hopes to merit the patronage of the public.
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4 BUSY STORE.

I. is unusual in the-e dull times to find such a rush, but this is tha ease 1t G3 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport. Naturally you ak why is this store buy when others have little to d.: The reason je plain, Mr Northrop carries large line of salable goods and sells for r pular prices. His stock of sheet music, music folios and instruments is the Ia. gcst in the city, and prices the lowest He has just received a large lot of music folios, board covers which are never sold for less than Sl to S2. He offers these for 75c, and makes an extra discount to teachers. lie sells 8 snap sho. camera for $ H. has large assortmInc of photo frames for very low prices, and framed pictures to order in any styles desired. You ran buy at this store as good a fountain pen as is manufactured for $l. He has a new note paper for members of the I. P. S. C. F. with monogram on each sheet. Elegant large dolls with four sets of suits for 25c. He buys, sells and exchanges second hand school books. When you visit Bridgeport give him a call.
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WARREN.
A oUIRT TTME ON ELEnrIoN DAY.

A QUIET TIME ON ELECTION DAY.
 The election favored the republican party, electing the justices nominated at the caucus and also Robert H. Perkins to the legislature. The arrangement was to make no special effort to get men to the polls by both parties. No votes were bought or sold. It was very quiet election and was said to be somewhat after, Eye olden times.'
 The storm of Thursday prevented the Y. F. s. c. E Union meeting at New Preston. Several from here had expect ed to attend.
 Lake Waramaug is filling up and on Friday Of laat week was good deal ex-
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The old lady was right when she said, the child might die if they waited for the<doctor. She saved the little ones fife with a few doses of One Minute Cough cure. She had used it for croup before. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. HawIey & Co.,, Stepneya |"
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last Sunday morning, we noticed Mrs A. G. Caskey of Detroit, Mich.
 Rev N. H. Whittesey of New Haven visited his brother, Robert Whittlesey, in Davis Hollow, last week.
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Soothing, and not irritating, strength ening, and not weakening, small but efective-such are the qualities O. DeWitt's Little Risers, the famous little pills. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; 5. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B, Hawley < Co.,, Stepney.