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The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL AND OTHER NOTES.

PERSONAL. AND OTHER NOTES
 Recently Rev Alexander Hamilton was a'guest of Nr and Mrs William KecIcr at North Wilton Mrs Kcclcr is the daugh- ter of Mrs Phoebe 4. FantoD, and graLd- daughter,of Mrs Nash Crofut. During MT uamiton's visit he was shown many interesting and va}upble hcirlooms, some dating back l35 years, as the home of the keeler family Las been ill the same town for that period. From all omnerce just south of the house an unobstruc,ed view is had of Long Island. The inter veuing country with its plains, valleys and hill tops, many of them crowned with church whose coat If white and towering spjTc, as that at Norfcld, Rcd- ding. Greenfield HID, New Canaan and Norwaik, make a picture well worth 8 drive of some miles to behold. Mrs Fan. 5on and Mrs Crofus are spending a few weeks with Mrs kcelcr, whose hospitabl6 door is always open to welcome friends
 J. B. Coles E Co., ,hc Car9da horse dealers, having sold out their sccouc consignment of horses may soon be cx pccted here with another lot of carriage. saddle and farm horses. 9Il at a=0nahlg prices considering the quality of the ans mals.
 George Brown of Noyfeld has spent several days making garden for T. F Hoyt. He has a new variety of seed which we hope may bring a good crop
 Mrs John Williams and Miss Nellie Merwin were in Norwalk and called on friends there. recently.
 George $, Brown is nov at Naugacuyb following his trade as carpenter.
 Elmer Treadwcll and family of Bethel drove down, Saturday, visiting relatives while here. They returned Sunday ey- ening.
 Theron Brown and Miss Nesta Fanton are often seen olioying spin behind a fast horse. They also drove to an out of-town church. Sunday.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton did not at- tend the May meeting Of the Fairfield county clericus, which was held at St Luke's church at NorOtOD, on Monday. Gardening kept the paraOn at home.
 The children of the Plains district school are rehearsing for an entertain ment which will be given in the church paTlors during the last week in May. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the school.
 H. A. Nichols and son have been ir Bridgeport. With the warm weather it is hoped Mrs Nichols will recover her usual health.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
BLOOMFIELD.
THE FRUIT OUTLOOK.

Notwithstanding the large apple crop i of Inst year there is 8 good blow of apples, with favorable weather so far for a good setting of fruit, but no peach ! blossoms and.aImost none of pears, It is seldom the blow is so light. Cherries were full as usual. Currants are setting we'll. RAspberrics are not far enough advanced to predict yet. Woodchucks are making 8 good show as to numbers and promise as good crop as usual.
 H. ". Andrews is recovering from a severe attack of rheumatism, under the care of DrJ. F. Smith.
 Mrs Henry L. Foote has returned to her home, much improved in health. She has been spending the winter with her sister in Brooklyn.
 ". W. Williams, the only son of the late Dr A. l., Williams, has been very sick with pneumonia. Mrs Sagendorf has been in New York caring for him.
 Clarence Hawley was home from Storrs over Sunday.
 Charles Stuart, L. J. Sturdevant and c. Hatch are on jury duty in Bridgeport.
 Mrs F. N, Hawley moved her family to Newport News, Na., on Thursday.
 Robert Smith is quite poorly, this spring, from his old difficulty. Mrs S.noith i, gICr,I- ro,ov,o-i,,,~ e-r, ,, I,or Ir ness. Her daughter, Miss Henrietta Ruggles is home from school duties on the sick list.
 First SeIectman Northrop is in charge of a gang of men with q road machine, working up the main road from Newtown to Brookfeld.
 The drouth, though not yet as bad as last spring, is causing much anxiety to farmers, as there is not as much grass as year ago. A few light rains at that time caused more growth. Many are out of hay and must turn out though they can hardly see what their stock can find to eat. With milk at one and one- half cents per quart, for the last part of April and no feed, where will be the in- come to meet expenses.
 Miss Caroline Foster has been danger. ously i'll with neumonia, but under the skillful care of Dr Staub of New Milford is improving. Her many friends hope to see her out again soon.
 Mrs Lucia Whitlock of New Milford is staying with Mrs Mariette Hamlin.
 The COW belonging to Mrs R. A Can- field that was so badly bitten by a dog owned by Albert Johnson, has been pur- chased by the owner of the dog.
 Mrs Lucy Thompson, who has been quite i'll, has regained her usual health.
 Miss Carrie Howes has returned from her urcIe's and is now at home.
 Edward Norton is staying at William Church's.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Briggs have visit cd at Seeley Richmond's in New Milford.
 s. B. Warner and sons have worked up the roads in good shape.
 Rev E. L. Whitcome will hold service and Holy Communion in the mission chapel at the Iron Works, Sunday, May IT, at 10.80 a. m.
 Rev Joseph T. Wright of New York will oficiate at St Pauls church at 10 30 3. m., and in the mission chapel at the
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
SHILOH

Although very busy withrUssct apples and charmed with the birds singing and with their beauty, while with me tasting and smelling the apple blossoms, we are pleased to note the great improvement upon the residence If Patrick Lynch, the old Isaac Tomlinson place, where the late Charles Chapman "loved and sung" not like Sappho, perhaps, but inspired by that irresistible passion which won 8 TOmlinsOn for wife. The house was cov- cred with shaved pine shingle and many were now quite good after being on oyer half a century! The house was painted with venetian red, that everlasting paint. With new roofs with cornice and with new red and white trimmings, it is very ''pleasaut to look upon" With the inn proved road here and the renovation of this large mansion, we make this record in THE BEE.
 May, as usual, is as dry as New York City Sunday.
 M. J. Carroll seems to be the fright hand man" in his neighborhood, being busy for any hard work.
 The sad sickness of Miss Alice Sher- man makes us all sad.
 The sad separation of young married couple is among those seemingly una, voidable things that come like earth quakes, for readjustment, we hope.-CG. W. B.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
AN EXCITING ADVENTURE.

One evening of last week Thomas De- laney, the keeper of Putnam Park, met with an exciting adventure. Leaving the house of Town Clerk Nickerson about 9 o'clock he was confronted by two men, one of whom seized his horses head The other jumped in the back of the carriage and struck him 8 blow with 8 club, for tunately, however, not stunning him. He had the presence of mind to whip up his horse, which being a spirited one, soon left the would be robbers out of sight. Taking place in one of the most thick ly settled portion of the town and so ear- ly in the evening, it was celtainly 8 very bold attempt at highway robbery.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

the blacksmith shop of J. NJ. Sullivan, has moved to Long Hill His son will continue the business at the old stand.
 Frank Baldwin, who has worked for Miss J. II. Sanford l9 years, will move to Bethel, where he has obtained situation with Edgar Andrews.
 Bates of Norwalk has placed tomb stones on the grave of Mrs Ircua White head.
 Commissioner Miller was in town, Sun- day.
 Miss Alice Gorham at the Center cele' brated her birthday on the lth by a par ty of her schoolmates and young com panions.
 T. E. Platt is having an addition bull to his house in HopeweU.
 As JcraId Olm stead was out on hi wheel, Inst Friday, one of the pedals broke, throwing him forward. He badly bruised his face and spraincd his wrist
 Col George Dudley, who has 50 kindly served the neighbors as mail carricl has been dangerou.ly sick with fever but ia now hopcd to be out of danger, l Frank Ice raised large barn on hi place last Saturday.
 Mrs AngcIine Gregory of Cannons i a guest of Mrs l.. B. Benedict.
 Mrs Julia JelliH and Miss Lucy Ewing ton of Bethel are guests of FrancisJeIUh
 Miss Lulu Platt of Bethel is guest 0 l Mrs George Platt.
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Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsf0rd; B.. Hawley &5 Co.,, Stepney.
THE BEE BUZZ.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE BEE.

ISIft M! tjlttNE.ol ON i'i-NNF1 UT iiA1 l'AA-l
 picked up Esop's Fables and read as follows: "A lion, heifer, goat, and a sheep once agreed to share whatever each might catch in hunting. A fine fat stag fell into snare set by the goat, who thereupon called the rest together. The lion divided the stag into four parts. Taking the beat piece for himself, he said: This is mine, of course, as am the lion;" taking another portion, he ad- ded, This, too, is mine by right-the right, if you must know, of the strong est" Further, putting aside the third piece, ''That's for the most valiant, said he; ''and as for the remaining part, touch it if you dare"
 I had occasion the other day, to peruse the constitution of Connecticut. It be- gins in this wise: We declare, Sectlon l. That all men, when they form social compact, are equal in rights; and that no man or set of men are entitled to eX- elusive public emOluments or privileges from the community.
 INPCLIUu L- ADat all pUIlbl(dl pOWCL IF inherent in the people, and all free gov ernmonts are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit; and that they have at all times an undeniable and lndefeasable right to alter their form ot government in such manner as they may think cxpedient."
 But suppose that "a set of men" seize upon the government itself, and use the "pubUc cmoIuments" and power of of flee, and the money of the people to kecI themselves in the seat of authority: What will you do about it: Will you be con tent to take what the boss doles out tC you: Or will you assert the inalieuable right of revolution?
 took my Bible to read the lesson anC came upon these words: "These are the things that ye shall do; speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in youI gates; And let none of you imagine evi ] in your hearts against his neighbor; anC love no false oath; for all these are are things that hate, saith the Lord"
 It is funny how one thing makes y0t think of another when you really thinl about i5,-L 0. 0. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Bridgeport last week to see her little boy,.who is very sick at his grandmoth- CTS.
 Ammi Giddings has been summoned Ito Danbury as juror in the Superior court.
 Mrs Benjamin Duel, in tbe northern part of the town. died this week Monday morning, aged ~l.
 F. G. Briggs of Bridgeport was in town the fore part of last week. Miss Athalia Wanzar has been spend. ing few days with Mrs Carrle Rogers.
 Mrs Williams of Gay}ordsvme was in town recently. | Miss Mimic ~;urgos, who has been quite i'll with the measles. is recovering.
 Charles Barlow of Bridgeport spent Saturday and sunday last with his .little son. Kenneth, 1ho has been seriously i'll with pneumonia.
 The private school and also the Center have closed because of the measles.
 Mrs Alice Stevens and little son. Nal lory, of Patterson, are the guests of Charles M4lIory,and will remain in town until the present epidemic of diphtheris, in Patterson eases.
 Mrs Jane Reid of New Haven is stay ing with Mrs Hoyr.
 Rev II. Wooden of Amenia will preach at the Coburn church on sunday next.
 Bccchams pills for constt- patton Io@ and 25*. Get the book at your druggists and go by it,
 Annual HaIes more than e0o-oo0 bo4es
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Iron Works at ?, m. AlI who have wheels are cordially invited to the latter service, as their wheels will be taken care of in the room under the chapel,
 Mir and Mrs W. C. Haighr of Bridge port have been enjoying a two weeks vacation at k. T. Clark pleasant home, before Mir and Mrs Clarks return from their Southern trip. They are now in Ashviue, North Carolina, expecting to return in about two week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
Fairfield County News
BEDDING.

THE UMPAWAUG CHAPEL DEDICATED,
 The Umpawaug union chapel was dedicated on Friday, May s. Rev w. D. Hart, of Wilton, preached very ap- propriate sermon. Rev B., .. Pilsbury made the dedicatory prayer and short addresses were made by Cullen B. Foote of New Haven, president of the Sunday school association of Conn.,, Miss Merrill of the Dwight Place Con- gregati0ral church, of New Haven, and Frank Bailey of Danbury. A letter of congratulations and 8 poem by w. H. Hall of Hartford, were read by Miss Nellie E. Middlebrook. A letter was read by Miss Merrill from Miss Frances Wheeler, of New Haven. The children from the Dwight class church sent a beautiful bouquet of roses iD 8 vase. A paper was read by Francis Jelliff, on "The origin and progression of the so- ciety and Sunday school" Rev Mir Moore of Georgetown, in a jovial man. ner, raised $7215 at the dedicatOry ser vice. The seats were donated by the Methodist church at Reading Center. Miss Eliza Gorham of Westport and s. B. Gorham gave the chairs, two tables, and contribution baskets. Mrs Howard Mckenzie and sister, Mrs Treadwell, of Bethel, sang duet. A male quartet furnished some fine music. There was well filled house to erjoy a very inter- esting program. The chapel will be open every Sunday for the Sunday school services at3.3O p. n. The school numbers 60 and there is still room for more. It is hoped there will be occasion al preaching.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

On Sunday evening next the Epworth League will celebrate the seventh anni- versary of the founding of the order in the United States. It is expected that the exercises, which will consist of reci- tations, addresses and music, will be very interesting. All are invited. The enter tainment will take the place of the regu- lar service in the Methodist church,
 Rev B. c. Pillsbury will exchange with Rev MT Knesalo of Bethel on Sunday, the 17th.
 Charles Nord nan, who has occupied
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

It is claimed by scientific men that large peroentage of the world is wasted effort. If every person took hold ard did his share Of work to the best adyan. tage few hours 3 day would provide everything needful for the comfort and happiness of mankind. David < savard, 429 Main street, Bridgeport, say their
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

One Minute is the standard time, and One Minute Cough Cure is the stardard preparation for every form of cough or cold. It is the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. E. F. HaWloy, Newborn; s. c. Bull, Sandy
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
SHERMAN.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.

MT and Mrs Bull from Elizabath, N. J. have been spending few days at DI WoOdruf's.
 It is definitely stated that Vincent Stuart has sold his blacksmith shop to the present occupant, who intends to bring his brother here to do the neces- sary woodwork.
 MT Tyrrell of Leach Hollow is in very 1t eble health.
 Mrs Jennie Barlow came to town from
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

tailor made clothing is manufactured upon the strictest rules of economy. The most competent talent is employed in the making and only reliable materials are used. The prices are about one half what the custom tailor would be obliged to charge for the same grade of work.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
HAWLEY.
FOR THE LADIES.

Shirt vai~t~ of course. IN- cry Iad> will want one a~ they are all the rage thj~ season,
 This i~ the rIac" to grt them. 2.5r buy Il regular 3} center. Better ones lr to LIS. \ir" line with detachable coII:r~ and ruIl~, Fine lin" of Summer H. dorWrw, never a~ cheap, 5c buy il regular To center, ~o on up to+Nr.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Levi c. Gilbert is building an addition, 16z22, to his house, which will be used for kitchen by his son, Frank, who will go to housekeeping in the near future. Eugene R. Botsford is doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
EDGAR F.
FOR THE MEN.

Nou need a decent IIot. You need il now. Don't spoil N"m credit by Il ~rrdA top piece.
 Look like prosperity if you would have folks think Nou arr prosprrou~. Straw ILll~ uobhl ones, too. MI new and latest shapes 2Ir, lNcup to I.I0.
 You cau't bou them in thr city, you want the latest in NliIl. or Tourist Fur Hats and Golf Gaps. Got 'om at prices that will surprise you.
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Mrs R. DeYoung, Middleburg, Ia,, writes, have used One Minute Cough Cure for six years, both for myself and children, and l consider it the quickest acting and most satisfactory Cough Cure I have ever used. E. F, Hawley New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, StepneY.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Frank Gabler is riding one of those ia. nous Charter Oak bicycles, bought of A. $. HawIey.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Do not buy wheel until you look at the Charter Oak bicycle. Sold on in, stallments.-[ Arthur s. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Walter 5, Bradley of Half Way River district, who has made a weekly trip to Newtown gathering eggs for the Derby market for l5 years, says the price has never ruled as low as this week, when l0c a dozen was paid. Mir Bradley al- ways finds time in his journeyings to pay a weekly visit to his friends in THE BEE office, who have learned to set their clocks by the arrival of the Bradleyville express.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Miss s. A. Camp was obliged to close her school in Sherman on account of the measles.
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John Coles, son of James Coles of Colesdale, has accepted position with large wholesale firm in Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

The time that the tailor puts in, taking measures and drafting pat terms for any well shaped man, is worse than wasted. We have suits of clothes and separate pantaloons that not one tailor in a hundred can equal They are designed by the most artistic draughtsmen, made by jOurneymen tailors from the best materials. We sell them at about one half what your tailor would charge.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

W. Barstow Smith of New York is g guest at Elmshade.
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Miss M. J, Campbell of Bridgeport passed Sunday as the guest of her par ents in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Stop! See those Charter Oak wheels Arthur s. Hawley is selling for only $65
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

A Danbury merchant estimates that the city will save S3OOO because the Bar mum ,v Bailey circus will not exhibit here this season. Danbury News.
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MEMS HOSE.

100 dozen Mems Hose in plain browns, tans, states and black, all sizes, sold everywhere at 17c 8 pair, to be run off at Perry L. Hurd's at l2 1-2c pair.
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Martin Hourigan is again at work at the Hawleyville station.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15

Mrs Anthony McMahon has rented her place in Lake George to family from Carmel, N. '.
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Miss Mary Donovan is spending a few weeks vacation at her home in Lake George.
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Miss Mattie Bradley of Half Way River district is visiting in Huntington.
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REV O. Q. WRIGHT RELIEVES A GOOD TOWN FAIR WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THE CONNU NIIT.
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FIVEGREAT SPECIALS!
 AT PERRY HURD'S 423 Main Street,
423 Main Street,
BRIDGEPORT

For the next few days it will pay to go from far and near after the follow ing wonderful bargains to be found only at Perry L. Hurd's Central Fan cy Dry Goods House in Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-15
LADIES' RIB VESTS.

1 case of 600 Ladies' Ribbed Vests ecru, low neck, short sleeves, regular 25c values, slightly imperfect, to be sold at 15c each.
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Summer Horse Clothing.

Cooling lHantct~ -4N-~ inches, [ color- ii tluCy plttdI ! n to }-5U each. ~tthlc sheets al 13c. 5I and 15 each. Lap Robes in great va rtcty.
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CroQuet Sets.

bnlu -,l hard wood balls, nicely finished, 1 25 per set.
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R. H. BEERS & CO.,.
WELL BOUGHT IS HALF SOLD.

Ladies' IIrun,dorf dye, double sole fast black hose, soll everywhere Tor DC at I9c pair.
 Ladies' finest grade f.s, black hose, high usually s"ld dollar b">. ot De a pair. A spec iHl bargain
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Charles Nord nan, who has occupied
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-13
WHY THE RAY FAILED

THERE is q little hole IN the wall
on Market street, in which an enter
prisIug individual has q Roeutgen
X Raw exhibition. and for . small eonsid-
Grafton gives the visitor an opportunity to
put one OF his hands under the rays of
light and see the formation of the bones
in that member.
'tYou Just place your hand in this posi-
ton" said the manager of the ray to
Snowman and his friends the other evening.
IN q moment the hand Of the Snowman,
whfch IS as large as that OF one of those
prehistoric giants We read about, was
placed in the desired position aud it cast
a shadow over the entire apparatus.
Now look through this SCREEN said the
m anager, and the Snowman looked, saw,
and was convinced, that the bones of his
fingers might at some time be used for
wharf piles.
The friend looked ana exclaimed,
whats that, thigh boneg'
Then the friends turn came, and IS be
approached the apparatus, he extended
mis- arm and made movement as if TO re-
move the glove that covered the hand.
'sNever mind that" said the manager
observing the movement, "a little thing
ike glove does not interfere with the
experiment; it only serves to heighten 1t.
Now, place your hand as your friend did
and Iook-"
The instructions were followed, but the
viewer declared that be was unable to see
any bones in his hand The Snowman
looked and said that 1t was strange that
he could not see snY bones Perhaps"
suggested the young man, Il had better
remove the glove"
The manager would not permit il, but took
= suuint, and remarked an be switched. -
He examined the apparatus, adjusted
some attachment and took another look.
but withdrew with the exclamation, THAT
beats she deck" With & puzzled express
sion he looked around aud then lifted the
Young mans 5 hand TO alter the position in
which it was, and as soon as he did he
dropped as If he had been struck by cleo
tricirv. and as the color rose 30 MS cheeks
he asked IN tone tinged with anger, as
man naturally does when feeling that he
was being made 3 fool of. What in
Jericho is the matter with that hand2 ?"
Nothing" was the reply, TO which was
added, "It's artificial, and I guess that's
why you couIdn't see any bones N it." The
two friends gave q quiet horse laugh and
retired before the manager gave vent TO
his feelings
The San Francisco call., 1896-09-13

experience while hunting on the noun
tainside. had seen fine goat that stood
up as big as two-year-oId steer in q green
mead grazing about The grass plat was
on the edge OF 8 precipice. 1 was too far
away to get q shot at him, and so circled
to reach him
in doing so the cliff came between ne
and the animal, and I climbed around
quietly, gradually working up on the
plateau As I finally neared tae edge I
was enabled TO see not one, but six goats,
and selected the one wanted and blszsd
away As shot piece of stone gave way
under me, and fell headiong. I slid and
fell fully hundred feet, the gun faII1D 2
after me-
The gunstock broke against 8 rock and
landed IN little patch OF brush on the
edge OF q precipice 200 feet down Had
fallen i've feet further 1 would have gone
over and it would have been all day with
me, for certainly would have been killed
As It was I was very much bruised and
bleeding IN the face and hands, having
been cut By the stones.
4 could not get up again TO see If 1 had
killed the goat, but Billy Burton, who was
making q detour not far from me, got up
and there found the goat lying dead.