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Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-28
Holiday. nt Niusidr

WINS1DE, Neb., Dec. 2S.-(Speclal)-
Christmas trees gladdened the hearts of
the children of this place in 1896; one at
the Methodist Episcopal and one at the
Lutheran church. Each was enjoyed by a
large gathering of young and old.
4 crowd Of people attended the masquer-
ade ball given by the Winside orchestra on
Christmas night The costumes were strk-
ing and unique.
Farmers are burning corn instead of coal
here, because the freight out on the one
and in on the other is so great. Nature $
original plans are thus being set aside
through necessity.
A fine specimen of American eagle was
captured by sam stephens, about three
miles north of Winsde Christmas day.
The bird is evidently some ones pet. for it
is very tame and has been on a perch for
a long time as can be seen by its feet. 1t
~ a beautiful and intelligent bird. measur-
ing over seven feet from wing-tip to wing
tip. and shows the exhaustion of a long
flight,
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HOTELS.
BARKER HOTEL.

THIHTEENTH AND JONES STREETS.
40 rooms baths, steam heat and all modern
conyeucnces Rates fl.50 ana $500 per day
Table meNcelled. Special low rates 10 regular
boardera, FRANK HlLDlTCH. Mgr,
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SHELTON.

A man by the name of Charles Whit ney, who has been at work for James Mills on his farm on White Hills, was arrested for intOxication and assault and fined SIP and costs, amounting to $l8.38 Mr Whitney has lectured on temperance and prohibition and also has been ac- tive in evangelistic work in Bridgeport. The prospects were that he would have to go to jail but his friends came to the rescue and paid up for him.
 Mrs Charles Daniels died on Saturday last, being 69 years of age. She had been iUgabout two weeks. The interment was made in Riverside cemetery.
 Last Sunday Dr A. P Foster Of Bos- ton, New England secretary of the Amer ican Sunday School Union, preached in the, Congregational church very able sermon in the morning and in the even ing gave an account of the work of the society.
 Olin Shelton met with sad accident, last Monday, while helping Watson Brothers to move some heavy timbers. One of the timbers fell on him, brushing and breaking four ribs and badly iniuriDg his spine. He is great sufferer but strong hopes are entertained of a recov- arv
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MIDDLEBURY.

THE L0CKWoOD-WHEELER WEDDING
 There was a very pleasant home wed ding at the residence of Mir and Mrs John Lockwood, last Tuesday evening. The wedding march was played by Mis- Sarah Atwood as the bridal party passed through the rooms and took their place In the bay window. The groom, Frank Wheeler of Oxford, and the bride, Miss Etta Nj. Lockwood, were attended by Miss Atwood of Naugatuck, and the brides brother, George Lockwood. The ceremony was performed by Rev W. F Avery. The bride was dressed in a handsome light silk, trimmed with white satin, and carried roses. The brides maid was dressed in white. After the congratulations the party of about so sat down to bountiful wedding supper. The presents, consisting of siIverware, glass, table linen, a large lamp and other things too numerous to mention, were very handsome. MT and Mrs Frank Wheeler go on a trip to points of inter, est In New fork state, and on their re turn go right to housekeeping in Oxford. They have the best wishes of their many friends. American.
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will doubtless be ofso excellenta a charac.
BEDDING.
THE VOTE IN BEDDING.


 The election passed off quietly and resulted in the success of the republicans by 8 majority of IA. H. s Osborne and Nathan Perry were elected representa- tiVes and E. P. Shaw judge of probate Returns were received at the creamery of J. B. Sanford till late hour. The republicans were jubilant and the demo- crats took their defeat good naturedly. Fred Olmstead presided at the telephone and took the returns in good shape. On Saturday the venerable Ephraim Beers had paralytic shock. Being over 90 years of age his recovery is extremely doubtful
 Henry Sanford of Bridgeport visited bis sister, Mss Julia H. Sanford, on Monday.
 On Friday Mir Sawyer of Meriden ad- dressed a republican meeting at the Town hall.
 Hon J, R. Sanford is quite feeble and for the first time in his life failed to vote on election day.
 The will of the late Sylvanus Middle brook was presented Tor probate on Fri day. Two lawyers representing tie heirs were present and asked fof an ad' Iiournment which was .granted. He left his entire estate, with the exception of 8 small legacy, to the Methodist church at Long Ridge. John Todd is the ex' lrcutor
 At the election one family cast fvt votes for Mckinley.
 Cider making goes on briskly at three mills in town. Will Carleton, the well-known autho of Farm Ballads" and other collection of quaint poems, gives a lecture recita , in the Town hall of Newtown next Tues day evening, November 10. It will b an ir rtalectual treat which many of ou pec. will appreciate.
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NICHOLS.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL TOPICS.
 The '. r. s. c. E. of the Methodist church will give soclable at the home of Mir and Mrs Isaac D. Smith, Thursday evening, November 12 The committee are preparing an attractive program. All are cordially invited. The supper will be l5c.
 Rev and Mrs Laine spent the first of the week in Stepney as guests of Rev MT Warriuer.
 Mir and Mrs c. B. Nichols returned on Saturday from a driving trip to Washing ton.
 Miss Josie Tomlinson visited lastweek, at LuCius Nichols.
 Miss Elsie Nichols entertained friends, Friday evening.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
DEATH OF MRS MARY CHARLOTTE DOWNES.

DEATH OF MRS MARY CHARLOTTE DOWNEs.
 Again the hand of death takes from our midst loved and cherished friend in Mrs Mary Charlotte ,Downes, wife of the late Curtiss Downes, whose death preceded her by little over four years. One week ago on Monday morning, she was taken with dysentery and a slight apoplectic stroke which lasted till Mon- day night, November 2, when death claimed its own at the ripe age of 76 years and nine months. The funeral was held from her late residence at l 30 p.m., :, Wednesday, November 4. Rev MT Smiley of1ciated, Rev Mr Pierce lead ing in prayer. MT Smiley spoke tender ly of her Christian attitude and her cheer ful manner and thoughtfulness for others. On the casket lay beautiful bouquet of white and pink carnations, entwined with smilsx. Mrs Downes had been a lifelong member of the Congye- gational church, to which she was great ly devoted. She leaves one sister, Miss
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office corner, preparatory to paving the track at the turn.
 The railroad has been putting in new blanks on the depot bridge.
BETHEL.
ELECTION DAY IN BETHEL.

Election day morning opened bright and clear and was 8 pleasant fall day. The polls opened for voting at the early hour of o'clock. The factories were all closed for the day and business of all kinds nearly suspended. Voters, many of them, cast their ballots at the first hour and then availed themselves of a day of pleasure and sport. A small army of hunters with dog and gun took an early start for the woods and fields in pursuit ot birds and squirrels. which are quite plenty. The vote was:
 Representative, William s. Wortmann r 583 George B, Dickens 22G.
 Judge of Probate, Samuel $. Cunning r 57S, Henry A. Gilbert 229.
 Justices of the Peace, E, k Barnum 307, H. C. Judd 40l, Frederick Judd r 402, H. s. Glover 4O2, Frederick Bene- dict 4O2, Silas H. Hickok r 402, Henry A. Gilbert 233, k. c. Huse d 240, c. H. Gilbert 2l0. Charles J. English d 24l, Jerome R. Morgan I40, F. A. Weed d | 240,
 Republican electors 583, democratic electors 224, national democratic 9, pro- hibtion s.
 Little Mable Ridge, a daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ridge, but II months old, died on Tuesday morning. She went into convulsions and died before medical aid arrived. Mir Ridge had left home early in the morning for a days sport 1T the woods, leaving his family in appar ently good health. He came home late in the afternoon to fad that death hat entered and taken the baby of the fami Iy. Mir and Mrs Ridge have the sympa thy of large circle of friends,
 Mir and Mrs Frank A. Judd left towl on Tuesday morning, enroute for Bostol to spend few days.
 Mir and Mrs W. F. Taylor returned home, last Saturday evening, from thei wedding tour.
 Mir and Mrs A. J, Hallock and Mir ant Mrs J. r. Coltman have returned hom from 8 visit in Boston.
 Mrs Eleanor Sherwood died, Saturda, morning, after few days of illness a her home on Main street, Danbury, age 7J years. The funeral was attended O Monday afternoon from the house, Re Dr Bowdiah officiating. A long line of fire in the woods west c Bethel could be seen, Monday evening The leaves were dry and burned furious ly, doing an immense amount of damag to sprout land.
 Bethel people well remember the dt Gghtful entertainment which Will Carlt toe, the famous poet, gave here. H Ic is to be at the Town hall in New town, next Tue-day evening, Novembt
 10, and many from this place may b glad to find chance to hear him again.
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THAT FAMOUS STALLION.

The stallion, Joint Stock, all that re- mains of him, was sold at public auction at the sign post last week, and brought | the magnificent sum of $22. Within the limit of Watertown there has never been 1 8 horse which caused so much talk. 1 Whether we have heard the last of him is | an open question. The stockholders have not paid for stock subscribed and what is 1 more they say they wont. At last re- ports New York state bank held the notes and was going to bring suit to col feet.
 Mir and Mrs James H. Damery are boarding with Mrs George Wright. They expect to move into the house oc- cupied by Merritt Heminway as soon as Mir Heminway vacates it for his new house.
 The secretary of the endowment rank, Knights of Pythias, received and paid over to Mrs George Hudson check for the full amount of the insurance carried | by her late husband.
 AIanson Warren has been visiting old friends in Watertown during the past week.
 The Watertown Grange has secured the service of Prof A. W. Skilton to instruct class in vocal music during the coming winter. The class will be in the court. room of the Town hall Friday and Satur- day evenings of each week, commencing November 6. Enough names have been secured to make the class success but there is still room for more. The cost is only $l50 for 24 lessons and 5Oc for a book.
 A. B. King is nearly recovered from his late illness.
 Election day dawned bright and clear, The weather during the entire day was all that could be expected and if the vote was not large enough to please the politi can it was not the fault of Old Sol. Very little excitement was manifested by the people and at o'clock when the polls closed there was very few around. And those who were there had voted long before. It has been said by those who are in position to know, that this has been the Quietest campaign in the history of our quiet old town, Usually thele has been campaign speakers, pa. rades and red fire in abundance, This year we only had one campaign orator and then there was very little interest taken in his remarks. Evidently the req son for this was that the people had made up their minds howathe town would go. If this was the reason they were not disappointed aF the republican majority on the national ticket was 288. The re publican representative to the general as sembly had majority of PIP. Further comment so far as Watertown is concern ed seems unnecessary.
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TRUMBULL.

Trumbull Grange will have a young peoples night, November 20. All who are interested in Grange work are cor dially invited to come and enjoy an hours entertainment,
 Several members of Trumbull Grange attended the Pomona Grange meeting at NewtowD, October 28.
 Mrs Eli P Burton is visiting friends in New Milford.
 Mir and Mrs Leonard A. Hawley have issued cards to the marriage of their daughter, Aida Helen, to Gilbert Yale Edwards. It will take place on Novem Der IS, at 45, at the Congregational church.
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ing business. He is erecting an addition to his store, two stories, 24x2G. The work is being done by that first class workman, Henry Adams. Edward Munroe did the mason work.
 Howard W. Hubbell has taken posi- tion with Noble Bennett, having charge of the engine in Mr Benuett's ware house.
 H. A. Hubben has made about l6,000 gallons of cider at his Imill at the head of Railroad street since he began work on August 10, and has about 14,000 bushels yet to grind up. He has had a busy season.
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WASHINGTON.
DEATH OF CHARLES s. ENGLEs.

Charles s. Engles died at his home on the 27th. He had been confined to his room for about six weeks, but had been in feeble state all summer. He was IS years old. Loving hands prepared him for his last resting place and filled the house with flowers and potted plants. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved mother.
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STEVENSON.

Louis Goulett's cousin from Bridge port, a lad of 12 years, was visiting here and enjoyed all the life 8 boy could Suddenly change took place in the form of an accident. As he was riding a horse he fell of and broke his arm twice in two. In the midst of joy reverses come.
 Monday evening of this week, just be- fore the great national election took place, death visited the door at Charles Frencb's house and took a lovely little girl of one year and half to the Bright Home prepared for such. It is a serious blow for the family and they have the heart felt feelings of the community.
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At $5-Beucle Asuakhan Jackets, reeter front, high rolling collar, slashed, nalt lined with satin Rhadame.
 At 8.59-Boucle Coats, tailor made, new rolling collar, sashed, halt lined with satin Rhadame.
 front, high rolling collar, halt lined with sat in Rhadame, edges finished with rows Of stitching.
 At $12-Cheviot Coats, fly fronts, tailor made, inlaid velvet collar, lined with fancy taffeta silk.
 At $I5-Walking Coats, Of Persian etamine, a curly cloth on the order of Persian lamb tnlaid velvet collar, lined throughout with silk. Second tiOOr-frOnt
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THE VOTE IN CONNECTICUT.

Revised returns from every town in the state show that McKinley's plurality is 5LI42. He has llO,32G and Bryan has ,lsl votes, In 1892 CIeveland's plural ity was 5.3G3, so that this years vote in- dicates republican gain of 59 JOS, not exceeded In proportion by any other .tat. in the taiou. Cooke, republican,, for governor, has d mai )rity of l4 4,3lO and d plurality of 52 ,&93 oyer Sargent, silver democrat. B5yau carries but three of the lGS towns in the state Newtowu, New Fairfield and Naugatuck. The 2t senators are aIlrepublicans by pluralitios ranging from 500 to ], LOO. The House will stand 220 republicans to 50 demo, rrats, with two ties, Marlborough and Branford. The republican majority on joint ballot will be 2lI. The pIuralities on congressman are remarkable; Henry, first district, IG Sig; Spcrry, second l3., 532; Russell, third 7,CO9; Hin, fourth I5.u~u
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MCKINLEY. ARepublican Landslide Mckinley Will Have 274 Elec- toral Votes Certainly and
 Possibly More.

Mckinley has swept the country and will be the next President of these Unit ed States. He will receive certainly 274 electoral votes, with three uncertain.
 The states that declared for Mckinley were as follows: The New England states 30, New York 3G, New Jersey 10, Pennsylvania 33, Ohio 23, Wisconsin l2, Town B, Maryland 8, Illinois 2l, Ken lucky I3, West Virginia G, Indiana T., Michigan II, Minneaota 9, Delaware 3, South Dakota 1, Oregon 1, California 9.
 These states went for Bryan: South Carolina 9, Georgia 13, Alabama II, Florida 1, Mississippi 9, Louisiana & Arkansas $, Montana 3, Idaho 3, Colo. rado f, Utah 3, Nevada 3, Texas 15 Tennessee 15, Virginia 12, Nebraska 8 Missouri r, North Carolina II, Kansa: 10, Wyoming 3, Washington f.
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NEW MILFORD.
THE ELECTION IN NEW MILFORD.

THE ELECTION IN NEW MILFORD.
 The election passed eff very quietly but very much interest was shown by all citizens. An enthusiastic crowd met in the town hall in the evening where 8 telephone had been placed to receive the news of the returns, which began to come in about o'clock. It was so one- sided that quiet was impossible and nothing but constant cheering blowing of horns and every noise possible to be made by drum corps, etc, constantly prevailed. Outside of the hall cannons belched forth their salvos. Bonfires wereEkept burning and nothing but hurrah for Mckinley and Hobart was heard until late in the night. Old Glory never looked prettier than on this oc- casion.
 The vote was as follows: Mckinley 723, Bryan 341, Palmer fl.
 Congressman, Hill 719, Houlihan 347.
 Senator 719 1T; 386 d.
 Turney Soule and George H. Jackson, republicans, were elected representa- tives.
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Dr Lyman Abbott, William Hamilton Gibson, C, E. Boton, and now Will Carlcton' Surely Newtown people need not be ashamed of the class of entertain mcnts they have had for the pas. t~o o' three winters. No cities have any better courses. The only reason why such men can be brought here is because nobody tries to make money from the entertain ment5, and because NewtoWners royalty support them. Win Carleton comes to Newtown Tuesday evening of next week. November 10. You are going to hear him, and your friends are going, too. II you do not believe that there will be q large audience, look at the reserved seat charts now displayed at the stores ot Edgar F. Hawley in Newtown Street and of Warner, Taylor & Curtis in Sandy Hook.
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Ladies' Waists.

Long live the Separate Skirts and the Fancy Waists The combination may be disastrous to degree 10 stOrekeGpers, for there's ecOnO my in the combination, but women have the advantage of 8 widely usabIe wardrobe. A few Skirts and a few Waists give opportunity for infinite variety in dress.
 At 1.50-Plaid Waists, lined throughout, with detachable collars. some have detach- able cuffs.
 At I.5O-Flannel Waists, all wool good style.
 Finer Flannel and Serge Waists, g, ? D and 3.95.
 Separate Skirts, 95 to $15.
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CoNGREGAT1oNAL CHURCH NOTES,

Next week Wednesday the Congrega- tional church entertains the other church es in the consolation at a fellowship meeting. In the afternoon the subject, "How shall we save the young men, ,' will be discussed, the principal address being by pr Hall of Greenwich. In the evening the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor will conduct an evan, geiical service. A collation will be serv- ed for the visitors.
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E. W. HarralI Is preparing to put up an S0-fOot flag pole on the Town hall green to celebrate McKinley's victory. Formerly large pole stood there but was removed aboutll5 years ago on &C., count of decay.
 MT and Mrs H. s. Glover entertained a party of nelghbors on election night. An operator received the returns on a private wire put in by the Western Union, dur ing the night. Among those present were Mir and Mrs E. ". HarTal, Mir and Mrs Hugh I. Auchincloss, Miss Jennings, Mir and Mrs Clucas.
 Middle sehoolhouse has received a fresh coat of paint at the hands of George Cav anaugh.
 Robert Dlckie, with force of men, has removed several trees in the street at Mr Harral's residence.
 The Traction company have dumped several loads Of paving stones at the post
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In Litchfeld County.
WATERFOWL.

GETTING THE ELECTION RETURNS IN
 WATERTOWN.
 At one time it looked just as though we were not going to have any election returns this year. Later it looked as though we wete going to have the best facilities for getting returns we ever had. This was how it turned out. A special train ran to Waterbury returning at l a. m. A telephone was put in the Town hall and q private party had returns at F. N. Barton's. So on the whole we are of the opinion that Watertown had as good facilities for getting election returns as any of the neighboring towns.
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MISS EIINr-MR coNovER.

Fairfield friends received a surprise this week, in the announcement of the marriage at Chicago, on October 24, of Miss Carrie Flint to Daniel Conover of that city. Miss Flint has been in the West visiting friends during the summer and was expected to return, this week. She will return, but not alone.
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THE VOTE IN BRmGEroHT.

TIE NOTE IN BNIDGETONT.
 Bridgeport gave Mckinley 725l votes against 4o69 for Bryan. Marigold for senator received GoC7 votes to 5l97 for Walsh. .Tallmadge defeated CuIlinan for judge of probate, in the city receiving 7I90 to 50GO for Culiuan. Somers and Rogers, the republican representatives, were both elected by large majorities.
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RUNAW WAY.

One of Hallet Staub'ss trucking teams created quite 8 racket by running away, Monday, when reaching West street in- stead of taking the road they took fences commencing with the picket fence lin front of Mrs Merritt Beaeh's residence. Then continuing their fright they took the fence in front of the residence of David D. Kyle and from there thence to the fence in front of J. A. Northrop's residence. No one was hurt so far as learned but the wagon and harness was damaged somewhat.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Newtown people are to be congratulat ed on having Will Carlton to entertain them next Tuesday evening, November 10. Many from Brookfleld may not find it too far to go when tha entertainment
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Fairfield County News.
FAIRFIELD.
THE VOTE ON TUESDAY

Mckinley 605, Bryan 285.
 Congressman, Hill COG, Houlihan 2S5.
 Judge of probate, Banks T 595, Sturges d 29G.
 Representative, Howard N. Wakeman 545, Sherwood Banks 5O3, s. c. Brad ley 38G, Henry Horn d BIO.
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MONROE.
THE VOTE IN MONROE.

Mckinley electors lGl, Bryan Gl, Pal, mer l6.
 For congress, Hill 162, Houlihan 58, Seymour II.
 Judge of probate, Tallmadge and n q 2O9, Cullinan 37.
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The Editors Familiar Chat.

In times like these how appropriate are those lines of J. G. Holland, the poet and author. He says: God give Us men: A time like thls demands Strong minds, greut hearts, true faith and
 ready hands; Men whom the lust Of office does not kill; Men whom the spells Of office cannot buy; Men who possoss opinions and will Men who have honor; mon who will not lie Men who can stand before a dcmagogue And scorn hIs trcnchcrous hattcrios without
 WIHkinE-
 Tall men, sun-crowucd, who live above the
 fog
 In public duty and in private thinking.
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H. E. Smith closed out his meat mar ket on Bank street, Saturday evening last. The stand and location is an excel lent one and will be missed by the nu- merous patrons. But this village has had too many markets of the kind to have them all prosper, as those engaged would like to see them. Mir Smith is a genial gentleman and the public will wish him well in his future engage ments.
 The many friends of Royal Bueking ham are pained to learn that he is quite i'll with an attack of pneumonia. At this writing 1t is thought he will pull through in time, although his age may be rather against him.
 Philo Northrop the well known mer- chant of Boardman's Bridge, is arrang- ing to meet the demands Of bis increas.
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HUNTINGTON.

Bishop Williams has ordered that Frederick F. Johnson be ordained to the 0lIlce of deacon. The service will be held in Trinity church at Newt0wn on Wed nesday, Noyembe- II, at n a. m,