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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

THE STORE OF WARNER, TAYLOR & CUR. ITS ENTERED BY THREE BURGLARS. THE ALARM AROUsEs THE vILLAG7, BUT THE THIEVES ESCAPE IN THE DARK NESS. SHOTS EXCHANGED ONE BUR- CHAR CAPTURED THE NEXT MORNING NEAR BRIDGEPORT.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Dr R. 5. Todd of New Milford was in town on Tuesday. He is caring for 8 horse for l.. 5. Mason of Mt Pleasant which has very bad foot. He also re- gently brought horse for Egan Broth CTS of Hawleyvile through a severe at tack of pneumonia.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

A nerve and brain food; Ayers hy. gienic coffee. Grocers sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Mrs Henry Leuri of Danbury has been passing 8 few days with her mother, Mrs J. F. Stuart of West Street.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW.

Beet fine lranu"trI Sugar, 22 lbs Sl. White only at
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

J. L. James has built large black smith shop near his residence at Bots ford, evidently with an eye to business,
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Blackman, the photographer of Dan- bury, has a special November offer for his out-ot-town patrons, as will be seen by consulting his new advertisement. One half dozen cabinet photographs, and one 1Gx2O water color for $5. Sample can be seen at his studio, 242 Main street
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

To cure all old sores, to heal an indo- lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve according to directions. Its magic-lke action will surprise you. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney,
The Press., 1896-10-08

The annual town meeting Monday did not draw out only about two-thirds vote probably on account of the very stormy day. The license vote was a surprise to all, no-license winning by the largest ma- jority for number of years, 67. The majority In this district was 34, and in the first district B. The total majority last year was 27. It Is very evident that large majority of the voters are satisfied to have the present system continued. The republican ticket was elected by an average majority of 169, large republican gain. Last year the vote for auditor was 436 republican, and 333 democratic. Two years ago the same test showed 386 re- pulican, and 36O democratfc M. B. Fisk boiled the largest individual vote, receiv- ing 474, there being but 4 votes cast against him. The democrats did not place any candidate for town clerk and treasurer on their ticket, and MT, Fisk was practically endorsed by nearly a unanimous vote. This is very flattering to MT. Fisk, and shows that his services are very much appreciated. Owing to the very bad weather there was not sin gle vote cast by the women voters for school visitor. The following table shows the vote by districts, the successful can- dtdateS being marked with *
The Press., 1896-10-08
MANSFIELD.
 GurIeyVille. (COrreSpOndence.)

Rev. J. Richardson the Eastford evan gelist has been holding meetings in the Gurleyvill M. E. Church the past week, and is expected to continue them the present week.
 Mrs. Reid and Miss Eddy, the Bible workers, who have been at work at Cur leyville, left last Friday.
 Rev. Henry Conant and wife, who have been the guests at o. H. Conant's, have returned home.
 A. E. Summer, wife and little Elsie, have recently visited Mrs. Summers sister at Westerly, R. I.
 Mrs. Hannah Fisher is on the sick list
 Mrs. A. C. Durham has been spending a few days at Delos Conant's, at Willi- mantle.
 O. s. Chaffee lost one of his best COWS last week. The COW, getting her foot over the chain that she was tied within the standhion, chooked to death.
 It is expected that quite number will take in the Stafford Fair from this place.
 Rev. William H. Gilbert, secretary of the Connecticut Bible Society, preached in the M. E. Church last Sunday from 8 text found in the 4th chapter of St. John, last clause of the Eth verse-"Give me to drink.''
 Miss May Foster, of Boston, Mass. spent Sunday with Miss Lila Simonds. Miss Foster and her brother Harry, who have been visiting friends in this vicinity for several weeks, returned to Boston last Monday
The Press., 1896-10-08
COVENTRY. Gnnkh Na~nnk---

A. s. PARKER, Local Editor and Business Man.
 ager of Coventry Local Register.
 Last Saturday, as Louis Bradbury and Bert Wood were hunting in the woods back of Patrick Sheridans, they found the body of well-dressed man. A hand kerchief was tied over his face, bottle labeled chloroform near by. The man had been dead for some time, but it was surmised that he might be MT. Morrison, who had been missing for some months. A telegram was sent to his relatives. They came Sunday, and identified the clothing as that worn by MT. M. at the time of his disappearance.
 Officers elected at the annual meeting of the w. c. T. U. President, Mrs. A. F. A. Perkins; vice-president, Mrs. Min nie Massey, Mrs. Lydia A. Mason; re- cording secretary, Mrs. Emma Kolb; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Agnes Wood; press superintendent, Mrs. Ellen Topliff superintendent school temperance instruction, Mrs. Lydia A. Mason; superintendent evangelistic work, Mrs. Sarah Wolfe.
 Roella M., only daughter of Arnold and Antoinette Warren, died Friday; burial Sunday in the Nathan Hale ceme- tery, by the side of brother and sister who died twenty years since. Miss War ren was a member of Wangumbaug grange, and at the last annual meeting was elected lecturer, but as she could not attend it's sessions regularly she resigned the office. She was a student at Storrs college in '93 and '94. On entering her examination papers were above the av- craze, and she did excellent work while there. She engaged to teach the last winters term in district 4, and succeeded IS teacher, but was obliged to leave her school before it's close, owing to the sick ness, which, after long months of suffer- ng, proved fatal. She united with the Congregational church before her illness. Rev. B. F. Perkins conducted the funeral services. Members of the grange laid ler to rest by the lakeside, and the many 1or&l offerings were tokens of the real ove of those who assisted in the sad rites when
 ''The day was cold and dark and dreary," with the sure hope that
 Beyond the clouds the sun is shining"
 Friday, Lucian Curtis, his daughter, Mrs. Irwin, and family, left the Louisa Lord house. where they have spent the season.
The Press., 1896-10-08
ELLINGTON,


 Mrs. Law, sister of John Hunter, is again at the Lake / I Quite number attended the faira SOmers from this place last Thursday an agreeing that it was one of the best.
 Mrs. Essex, of Holland, formerly Miss Neff, of Hampton, was recently visitor on "the hill.'
 MT. and Mrs. Hopkins, mentioned last week as guests of MT. Curtis and wife, have secured a house in West Stafford, where they intend spening the winter. MT. and Mrs. W. A. Parish went from here, with their little boy, Raymond Aus tin, to the Springs, where they will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. Hendricks during the fair. Their stay at the Lake was much enjoyed.
 Miss Edith Neff returns from her Hart ford visit in season to attend the fair, &C., companied by her uncle, Henry Lewis. The failure of Alfred Charter, who has been first selectman of Ellington for sev- eral years, to secure a reelection last Monday, leaves this part of the town un- represented in the board. Of the resi- dents at Crystal Lake, Myron H. Dimock was elected assessor, and Lucius A. Aborn school visitor. There was a majority of 34 for license.
The Press., 1896-10-08
SOMERS.

The real estate and personal property ) of the late Charles A. Ladd, consisting ot farm of 70 acres and buildings, wagons, farming tools, etc., will be sold at auction next week Thursday at 10 a. m.
 (Correspondence.)
 The 18th annual fair of the Union Az ricultural Society was held in town last Thursday, and was a fair of which any society could be justly proud. It was estimated that five thousand people were in attendance. The street parade was a prominent feature, while the drum corps rendered martial music in manner char acterist1c of the old-fashioned New Eng land Cattle Show. The exhibits in all departments were unusually fine, and by good judges the fair was declared the best ever held by the society. The com mittee of arrangements are to be con- graduated on their ability and we'll earned success.
 Job Hur1burt, aged 75, lifelong rcsi dent of the town, died last Thursday morning. Funeral was attended Satur- day at p. m. Rev. C. H. Rickctts officiated
 The report of Town Health Officer Dr. A. l.. Hurd, in the annual town report relative to the so-called town hall, is to be commended as a word fitly spoken and should receive the attention and con- sideration of every public spirited citizen.
 Arthur c. Pomeroy holds the ribbons over fine pair of bay horses from Penn sylVan1a which he has recently purchased
 The personal property of the late Job Hurlburt will be sold at auction, Satur- day, at 1 o'clock p. m, at his lat. resi- dence on Jones street.
 Miss Alberta l.. Corbin, of Lawrence. Kansas, graduate of the State Univer- s1ty in that place, class of '94, and teacher there for two years past, has been spending the summer east whither she came in July to attend the summer school at Amherst Mass. She has been visiting the past month at E. F. Ruasell's and vicinity, and now entered Yale Col lege to perfect herself as linguist.
 Professor llsley, who has been sum- mering in town, returned last week to his home in Syracuse, N. Y.
 Mrs. c. H. Tiffany and daughter, of Willimantic, have been guests for few days at Wm. L. Brainerds.
 The annual town meeting Monday re- suited in the election of the following town officers Town clerk, c. s. Fuller, r.; town treasurer, c. $. Fuller, r.; treasu1 CT of town deposit fund, c. s. Fuller, r. selectmen, Henry c. Stimson, r., E. c. Tompkins, r.; B. D. Avery, d.; asses sors, N. A. Patten, r.. Asahel L. Adams r.; A. G. Chapin, d.. board of relief, E. B. Little, Arthur Brainerd James Meacham; constables, Chas. Hubbard, Richard Delaney; collector of town taxes, E. B. Russell; registrar of elec- tors, Amos Pease, Silas H. Perry Audi tors, c. M. Needham, c. J. Stevenson. License, 80; no license, 112.
 The report of the selectmen shows Amount of tax, 12 mills on a dollar amount raised, $642 ,216; expenses, paul pers, $1 ,437.07; schools, $3, ,587. Fl high | ways and bridges, $2, 237. .23; state road, $4, Ill ,45; miscellaneous, ,$1, ,288, ,93 sala ries, $431 loan and interest paid, $1O4.- | 99; balance against the town, $l ,981. .13.
The Press., 1896-10-08
Boys Clothing.

We should have the good will of every boy in town if we had the say of how they should be dressed, and yet, we shouldn't be hard on the pocketbook that the pay would come out of. Good enough school suits at $1.o8 apiece better ones at 2.5o and $50; but good enough a great many people will thing at 1.98.
 At $5--stylish, dressy go-to- meeting suits for boys; the $50 sort are good enough and dressy enough for go-to-meet- ing wear; the suits at 300 are high-toned suits.
 Nobody else tries SO hard to get the pretty sorts of nov city clothing for little fellows that a great many people want. We have sorts that can be found nowhere else around here. We are simply going to keep the trade at home that used to go to New York and Boston for such, where it belongs.
 Balcony.
 FORBES & WALLACE, .. Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 SDrfnQf1eld Mass
The Press., 1896-10-08

W. H. Desper, of Worcester, formerly principal of the borough schools, was in town over Sunday.
 St. Mary's Guild of Grace church have decided to hold their annual fair the first week in December.
 The registrars will be in session at Abel's clothing store next week Thur day from a. m. to 5 p. m. for the purpose of receiving names of voters to be made.
 Frank Carpenter, employed by An drew Whiton, made misstep when con- | ing out of house at Orcuttville, Tues day, and badly hurt his leg near the knee. He was attended by Dr. Nichols.
 Mrs. Sarah Rourke, 20, died Monday evening. She leaves an infant child and husband. The deceased was a daugh- ter of Patrick Murray. The funeral will b9 held from St. Edwards church Thurs day forenoon.
 A. W. Kingsbury has got the monu- ment in position marking the resting place of Phronema Clark. The base is 7 by Al feet, and its weight is 10 tons. It is made of Barre granite, and is one of the prettiest in the cemetery. MT. Kings bury has the contract to erect polished Quincy granite monument in the Catholic cemetery in memory of the late Mrs. Kane.
 One of our townsmen, who has a wide ic o1o with all parts of the United States, re- ceived this week the following letter, which shows the disturbance which Bry- anism creates way down in Texas. The writer is western born and bred gentle man, and hence cannot be charged with being "down easter"
 Saint Jo, Texas, Sept. 29, 1896 Dear Mr.--
 Amid all this fuss about free silver" and the action of the Yale boys the other day, makes my mind turn to you. Some times think Mckinley will sweep the country; and then, from press reports, even in New England, lear I may be mistaken. And will be glad to have your opinion. l am shaping up my little business to meet any emergency, but hope l may not need to do it. have thought Bryan's election meant more misery and bankruptcy in the coming year than all combined influences have accomplished in the past three years. In this 1 may be mistaken, but 1 am honest in my opinion. The cotton crop gives us in Texas rare chance to collect; in fact. by Nov. 1st, expect to hold 663 of deposits in cash and available funds. The sound money ele- ment feel somewhat overwhelmed in Tex as, and we feel we must depend on the east and north largely in this matter.
 The town reports for the past year show a reduction of the town debt from $32,859.17 to $3O,13O.O9. The following is from the report of the treasurer con- pared with last year.
The Press., 1896-10-08
HOLLAND. (COTToSDOndonCo,)

David A. Brown has bought the Joshua Griggs place in Holland Street, and will occupy it as a residence.
 Miss Katharine Agard came home from Mt Holyoke collage last week on account of the burning of the large building, but has returned.
 c. F. Holcomb, of Bridgeport, was in town on Monday.
 Mrs. Maria Agard, who has been very i'll, is slightly improved. She is attended by pr. w. o. Tillotson, of Rockville.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. and Junior c. E. so- cieties held a union service on Sunday evening. Two members of the junior so- ciety graduated into the older society, and an appropriate program was carried out. FLORA.
The Press., 1896-10-08
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

(Matter under this head cents per l1ne.)
 They do say that the Stafford Springs Fair is going to be the best one they ever had for years. Come all, start early, and stop at A. w. Walkers and examine the hest selected stock of Fall and Winter Goods that was ever shown in town.
 A. w. Walker is showing very large assortment of Ladies' Kid Gloves from 75 cts. to $1.50 per pair. We are agents for Wertheimer & Go. Kid Gloves, with the Patented Ideal Fastener. Call and ex- anime them.
 It is surprising what a quantity of those Ladies' Skirts are being sold at A. w. Walkers.
 New line of Ladies' Silk and Woolen Waists at A. w. Walkers. Call and ex- anime.
 New line of Dress Goods received this week at A. L. Towards.
 New line of Felt Sailor and Walking Hats, also Tam O'Shanters in the latest styles, just received at Miss RusselPs.
 Dress goods 17c., former price 25c., at B. l.. Burr's.
 A good line of Ladies' and Children's Fall and Winter Underwear just receiv- ed, also new line of Stamped Goods. Call and examine at A. L. Towards.
 Ladies' and childrens fall and winter garments, latest styles and low prices, at E. l.. Burr's.
 Mrs. T. 0. Lathrop has returned from New York, where she has been attending the fall millinery openings, and is now preparing the latest designs for hat pat rOns.
 -Chas, E. Monroe, expert optician, with Monroe, Carter Co.,, Southbridge will be at E. L. Burr's store Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13 and IA, prepared to correct eye defects. See advertisement.
The Press., 1896-10-08
UNION.

(CoTespondence.) G. A. k. Post, No. "A, will be inspected next Tuesday evening by Comrade A. Adams, of Stafford Springs. All mem- bers are requested to be present that pos sibly can.
 Mashapaug. J. w. Winch has sold fifty barrels of Baldwin apples to go to Liverpool, Eng land. They were sold to R. B. Horton, agent for Boston firm.
 Rock Meadow.
 (Correspondence.) Mrs. Charles Webster and her daughter Marian have been visiting Mrs. W's. parents. MT. and Mrs. Blodgett in Hol- land, Mass.
 Several from here attended the Somers fair last Thursday, and report 1t the best fair they ever attended.
 All those from this vicinity who at- tended the temperance lecture at Stafford Springs. Saturday evening, report it as very interesting and instructive. Mrs. Blodgett, from Holland, is this week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Webster.
The Press., 1896-10-08
WTTTTNGTON
The democratic probate convention for the Holland district will be held at the depot, West Wilmington, Tuesday, De-

The democratic probate convention fo the Holland district will be held at tn depot, West Wilmington, Tuesday, Oc tober 20, at 1 p. m.
 (Correspondence.) 1 All aboard for the fairi
 Grange meeting Friday evening, 9tl inst Subject for lecturers hour, 9Th Political Outlook"-without party bias according to the rules of the order.
 Soldiers headstones have been forward ed and set up at the graves of Francis J Bentley and William Jones.
 That wrought iron stove business k still an interesting matter in this vicinity Many have been put to much inconven. fence and distress in the premises. Look out next time.
 Geo. A. Cosgrove is painting, shin. gling and otherwise repairing his dwelling house.
 In the whooppole item last week the word was cutting, as originally written, not cutting, as it should have been writ ten. The words were "cuting," "whoop- poles" and "acused."
 Charles Robbins and family, of Wood stock, have been visiting at E. A. Morse's.
 Those way-back items from The Press files are interesting reading for it's older readers, and are duly appreciated.
 Seventy-eight voters turned out in the rain at the town meeting on Monday. Tn re were 52 straight republican ballots cast. The result was as follows: Asses sors, E. H. Burdick, F. M Barrett, d.; board of relief, Matthew Burdick, F. w. Pratt, A. J. Rosebrook, d. selectmen, Adoiph Korper, Wm. D. Ruby, L. w. Holt, d.; agent of town deposit fund, Adolph KOrper; town clerk treasurer and treasurer town deposit fund, M. L. Dimock collector, D. c. Dimock :; constablee, Origin Hall, N. D. Royce, d. :; registrar of electors, W. H. Hall, Geo. A. Rounds, d; auditors, c. H. Brown, H. Q. Sparks, d.; grand jurors, w. H. Bracket, David Eldredge, c. B. Marble, W. A. Nichols, d.. H. D. Royce, d., F. R. Mason, d. A 3 per cent. tax was laid, payable on the first Monday of April next. A lively discussion was had over the manner of letting out the highway re- paired. A motion to hire all the roads repaired by contract was lost by one vote. Extracts from report of selectmen and
The Press., 1896-10-08
ASHFORD.

V8O9OHUAN OOINOsPOHIU0lCO'
 Carl Green and wife, nee Jennie Brown, of Stafford, have been stopping at Mrs. Greens former home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Andrew Chapman enter tained their grandson, MT. Taylor, of Staffordville, last week.
 Mrs. Belle Scarborough has shown us apple blossoms and raspberries as fresh as ever in their season the past week, and Miss Gertrude Barlow is picking huckleberries that are hard and good as ever nearly every day.
 Rev. Asa Randlette preached here Sun- day. Rev. George Chappell has returned home, and will preach hereafter.
The Press., 1896-10-08
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 Springfield October, 1896 Jackets and Wraps.

Would you like to see more than a hundred jackets, every one different, ranging from $4'95 to $75 apiece? You can have the pleasure every time you come. About every possibility of jacket comfort and style is here.
 Capes from $2.75 to $25o apiece, and nowhere that you can go in this vicinity are they likely to show anything like the variety we have.
 Main floor of Pynchon street building.
The Press., 1896-10-08
Shoes.


 As good wearing shoes at $2.5o, for women, as we know of-box calf with turned in- visible cork soles regular $3.5o shoes. We shall sell lem at $2.5o as long as we can buy 'em of the makers low enough to let lem go at that. We know of nobody else that sells such shoes at $2.5o a pair.
 Box calf shoes for misses at 1.5o a pair--regular $2 shoes.
 Main floor Pynchon street but1dinp
The Press., 1896-10-08

Have you ever used Thymolic Tooth Powder7 lC VIII change the appearance of your teeth so your friends will not know you We mean for the better of course. Only lOc bottle
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-10-08

When you get good thing-keep it. Cider is good thing, and when you lay in a supply for the Winter, keep it from fermenting by using our Cider Preservative. It will keep it pure and sweet It is perfectly harmless, and a package just the size for one barrel, costs 25 cents.
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-10-08

The body of J. Henry Morrison. who disappeared from the home of his bro- ther on the Hill, June 2Oth last, was found in South Coventry by two hunters on Saturday last. The remains were little else than the skeleton, although there was complete identification by his hat, boots and other clothing. A bottle, that had evidently contained chloroform tin cup and a sponge were discovered near the body. Without doubt he met his death on the evening of the day of his disappearance. Dr. Higgins, the medical examiner, was of the opinion that other poison had been used by the deceased. And so at last great anxiety on the part Of his friends, especially his brother, Sylvester P. Morrison, has been removed. "Henry," as his friends called him, was 8 bright man, and possessed of many good traits of character. His uncommon intelligence was made practical in his vo- cations of inventor and machinist, while his companionship in social way was in- teresting and enter taining Some time ago, at his last residence in Pawtucket. k. l., he suffered shock, and latterly he seemed to give way under his various m1sfortunes. The remains were buried in the family lot in the old cemetery, Monday, and on Sunday morning next, in the Baptist church, a funeral discoorse will be given by the pastor. His wife and his two children, who survive him, are ex- pected to be present.
 (Moose Meadow correspondence1
 Jason Allen is entertaining his son from Hartford.
 Frank Fenton regains health very slowly being still confined to his bed.
 w. O.. Ruby will at once commence operations on the Young's place, the pro- ducts to be cord-wood and railroad ties.
 Two more members were taken into the M. E. church last Sunday. The usual mid-week prayer meeting will be omitted this week.