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The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
GRAY'S PLAIN

A delightful party gotten up by Miss Georgie May Wiuton came off at the res idence of Il. A. Bradley, last Thursday night. The vacant store made room for the "frisky young folks" that never seemed to tire to the notes and calls of George Osborn. How little we @ppreci- ate the inspiriting calls of the master hand, Napoleon could marshall all France upon some battlefield, but George Osborn and "Gcne" Peck can send troops all night long over the springjng floors of hundreds of households By Napoleon who "calIed off we had blood and mis- cry; by George we have the most delight full, the most innocent, the most pleasur- able pastime that ''girls and gboys'' ever devised, Two sets were almost constant Iy in motion until a. n. Oh! Mir Edi- tor; how terrible it seems to stand by and look on to this 'poetry of motion, $ exhuberance of joy, of life. But these youthful demonstrations will end, as with us, some time, H. K. Bradley and wife were up from East Bridgeport and, as usual, made things lively. The table was well filled and was appreciated. The parties who started from Botstord and turned back because of a few drops of rain, should have come on and enjoyed ''the best party of the season." Our friend of 'wild cat fame" was never more bold in saying; "Dance with me this set?' He got there every time and was a guiding light when George gave orders for both rooms, It may be ''yery unwrong" to dance in Lent but as we didn't dance we feel safe as to "Godly censure !"-T Shiloh.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
sarsaparilla cures when all others fail to do any good whatever. +
ID STIMULATE THE CHORAL SOCIETIES


 TO STIMULATE THE CHORAL SOCIETIES The committee on choral societies of the Connecticut Music Teachers associa- tion. of which Rev o. o. Wright is member, has sent out tine following cir cular: DEAR FRIEND; 1t is the duty of the commit tee on choral societies "tO encourage choral work: and to report at each annual meeting on all choral organizations, giving some ac- count of the work done by them during the year"
 Accordingly we wish to enlist your cooper alton along the line ct the following sugges' tions H. 1 1. Every town or village ought to have us singing society , If one town or village has not enough singers to form a chorus, ,Iettwo or more unite and give concerts in the several places.
 3. In the larger towns or cities the Choral Society should be permanent institutloh' H. corporated, self sustaining and possessed ol Dronertv; to be a member of which should DC a mark of distinction.
 f Vocal instruction should be given in all the schools, and the children should be tram . ed in chorus work.
 !. Bv uniting aIl the choirs of the town ol village, a cautata or m orntorio might be glN en for some public benefit.
 G. The Choral Society sometimes grows ou of the singing school, or class in vocal c"l turo, which with the help ol other talent slF9' a concert at the close of dhe term
 !. The professional musician ought to be missionary in musical matters, both for hi own w rk's sake, and for the public good'
 WenIso invite correspondenco,a ,and ask yor 10 report 10 us any choral work of which Yo' may have any knowledge. Faithfully'~Io 0 Wright Sandy Hook, G. F. Prentiss' Win sted, li A. Kies, Norwich, Committee.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
Town T0plcs.
DEATH OF CHARLES sKIDM0RE


 ONE OF THE OLD RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN
 Another link between the present gen. eration and the past has been broken in the passing away of Charles Skidmore, His death occurred on Friday morning, March ?, at the residence of George F. Duncombr, at the age cf S7 years and seven months.
 ! The subject of this sketch was born August II lS0S, in Lake George district. ! lis father was Abel Skidmore, and his mother was known as Aunt" Thayer . Skidmore. His father died at the great age of 92 years. The boyho0d days of Charles Skidmore were passed in Lake George district having instruction in sbook Iearnin'" in the district school. On October lG, 1853, he was united in marriage to Mary Fajrohild. They be- gan housekeeping with MT Skidmore's parents, but later he built what is now known as the Turacr house. Lake George was quite business center in those days and Charles SkidmOre was an active man. He conducted grist, cider and saw mill and later embarked in the comb business. Tn this he wa quite successful. Bennett Bhckmln was i1 his employ for three years and later went into partnership with him. the firm name being Skidmorc X Rlackman Later James Blackman was partner. They manufactured what fs known as ,The bloomer'' comb, which sold for sG d dozen at first, but the price was finally reduced to 82, owing to com u,ctiou. They employed eight hands, three men and five girls. Mir Blackmau says that while he held the position of foreman he received the magnificent sal arv of s2 70 per week and board. The girls were paid Sl 25 per week and board. The combs were sold in New York, Ncssrs SkidmOre X BIackman driving tC NorwaIk from NewtoWu to take the boat owing to competition the business de. clned, and about l~45 it was given up Nr and Mrs Skidmore never had any chil dreu of their own, but on the death fhis brother, Daniel Skjdmore, they took 1T charge his children, Lauren and Sarah , A., anu brought them up.
 The late MT Skidmore was the last sur vivor of d large family, numbering sever boys and four girls. Daniel Skidmor, lived in Taunton or what is known as thu F. Award Camp place, Iera and Bonnet okidmore and Mrs Anuis Skidmore Jack son lived in Bethlehem, Booth Skidmor \ lived in the Street and carried on tn , manufacture of combs, Glover SkidmOr lived at HawlcyvilIe on the place nov owned by James Coles, Mary Ann Skid more Botsford resided in Roxbury, Mari
 Skidmore Lake lived in Lands End, Eu
 nice Ann Skidmorc BIackman in "Th R lcketts" Of John Skidmore not a
 much is known, but he was not as we
 blessed in this worlds goods as his othe brothers. Mir Skidmore's wife died Dc Q ccmbcr 2N 1893.
 The funeral was attended on Sunda from Trinity church, Rev G. T. Linsle
 officiating. The buTfal WAS in Land
 End cemetery. The bearers were Phil
 Nichols, F.. L. Johnson, Bennett BIacl
 man and E. W. FairchiId.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Genuine Italian Nararoni, Ice pkg, was l5c, Lcggelt'~ Best queen olives. foe qt in bulk Hts bargains iii Fur Hats 25c, 5oc md SI, worth duuDIe.
 Sew spring IIut~ and Caps in all the new shapes nt -prclnl cash prices for Easter. Good herring 3o lh, , lbs for '". Best Lemons, ic each. J,wett's White Lead, 53 Er lb. Ma-ury'z ltutlroad past" paint 6c lo Pure Iiuscrd oil, ilr in5 gallon lots. Bcsl Miucr Mem 9', for De. Hs-l ptcl>cl~, 5oc hundred. ,ioud Condru~rd Muk, sc can. SIrIf oil Cloth, nc } d.
 N-w stock Whips, 35r ones be, 5oc ones 23' and 90 on.
 <,.w stock paint ,,nd W. X ". Brushes a -pcrIu prices.
 5oc. huy4 I.auudricd Shirt, white or color rd, sold tor more elsewhere
 Tn, best .5c Working Shirt you ever saw &5c value.
 Sew stock better W WprkiuE shirts, I.nundric, CnIored shirts, OvcraIls. Pants, summer In lrrwcur. >yckwrnr, etc., :u special cash prjc u4
 Best Culicop4 now jo, 'c y't. Good Domestic t,iuI Iutu7, 5c yd. Atlantic A Muslin, Gc y'l.
 Continental ( Muslin tc yd.
 Fruit ut Loom, l2r.
 Dwight Anchor Brand, eNtra quality ~r. A. (. 4. Ticking, h,4t. l2 %.
 A good Il"a,curd Mu~liu5 !c worth Sc. TwIlIrd ToWrlluE Ir yd.
 Linen TuwcNuE 3r yd.
 t,uguuu Aprons be.
 A few oi l0o-r mru'- cul nud kangaro shoes lcr at I.,oand &., worth ! and $5, al- Iadu.-' E. shoes ut 1j,
 Our .,nr curSrt- now l5c,7jr "ur- were &l. All ru1t9oG eood-Gl co-l.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

At a meeting of the directors. of the Newtown Savings bank, held Tuesday, March 3l, it was voted to pay the usual semi annual dividend of two per cent. This will leave the bank 8 surplus after charging off the expenses for the previ- ous six months and deducting one eighth of one per cent of the deposits.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH

The annual missionary concert of the Methodist Sunday school was held, last Sunday evening, and was largely attend ed. The exercises were by the children and brief sermon by the pastor.
 At the quarterly conference of the Methodist church, held last Monday ev- ening, Rev Alfred l.. Hubbard was eX- amined for deacou's orders, as he ha- been preaching in Unionville the past year as q licentiaCe. It is expected that Rev Dr Kidder, who has so faithfully ministercd to the church here the past year, will be returned.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

The establishment of ". E. Halligan is nov prepared to exhibit an elegant SC. lection of trimmed millinery of choice aud exclusive designs, made from the most elegant and carefully selected ma- terials to be procured in the market. This establishment has no special openin 2
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

The services at the church, Sunday morning, will be appropriate tU Easter. Thee will be the usual fl Jrai off 5iug5 and special music is expected. h the evening there will be held special Easter responsive service in the audience room of the church. At the close of the morning service will be taken the an- nual offering to the Fund for Minis ters." Hereafter and until further no- tice the Sunday evening Eudeavor meet ing will begin at o'clock and the even. ing service at 30.
 Rev II. H. Asly ian, of the Senior class in Yale theological seminary, an Arme nian, will speak in the church, Sunday evening, April l2
 There was good attendance at the Chautauqua meeting, Tuesday evening and q pleasant evening was spent with American hum0Jj-ts Hereafter the meetings will be held on Monday even ing, b ginnirg at $ o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Among the Easter novelties in Vessel &5 Co.'s windows is a real curiosity. It is a genuine hens egg, weighing seven and three quarters ounces. It was giv- en to them by Miss Cora Barnum of Hawleyville, one of her hens having laid it.-[ Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Everything for the farm can be found with T. HawIey & Co, of Bridgeport. whose advertisement will be welcomed by the farmers, in thp7 weeks issue. See what they have to cay about farming tools, and call at their store and examine the goods.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Patrick Cannon, who was recently burned out, has decided to rebuild on the old foundations. He has made no plans as yet, but the work will probably be done by contract.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
BOROUGH MATTERS.

A special meeting of the borough board was held on Tuesday evening and it was voted to lay sewers on Cliff and Elm streets. The garbage contract was brought up and there were two bidders, one St50 and the other $30o. No action was taken.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
Fairfield County News.
SHELTON.
AN HONORABLE RECORD.

Alter 23 }r,rs If successful and eff cient service in behalf of the public 1T the coal business, F. C., and NJ. B. Pe' ry retired from business April l, having sold out to John A. Birge of Milford, who will continue at the old stand. In the entire 23 years of business, MT Perry tells us, there has been but two Satur- day nights that the men have not receiV- ed their pay, and that was when he and his brother were both attending funerals in Easton. A remarkable record for { firm of SO long standing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The public schools will reopen again, next Monday, and the board of educa- tion have engaged teacher of drawing, and Miss NJ. A. Tucker of Westville as teacher in Room No. ,, vacated by Miss Slater.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Howard Ea sse' t, who is with the New Haven Chair Co.,, manufaetu CTS of the New Haven bicycle, is at home W 'th his parents, Mir and Mrs A. W. Bassett, f1r a few days sniourn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs Jason RaiDes, who has been sev- eral weeks at the home of her mother in Danbury, has returned.
 w. $. Plumb and wife arrived. Friday. from No7th Carolina MT Plumb is much improved in health and expects to resume his duties it the City saving bank at once.
 Almon Plumb and his sister, Mrs Booth, who have been passing the win ter in Bridgeport, have returned to their home in White Plains. Both have re- covered from their recent severe illness while away. At present Mrs Booth is suffering from a sprained ankle. There are several reasonable rents in this vicinity to be had.
 Eugene Boyd and family have moved to Northern Vermont, where MT Boyd will take charge Of dairy farm for an uncle. We are sorry to lose such desir- able residents from our midst. Mrs o born. who has been quite il! for some time, has found it necessary to go to Bridgeport hospital for treatment. Banford Beach is preparing to occupy his new residence in Daniels Farms, April l. Rumor mas it that Stephen
 Beach will return to the old homestead from New Milford, where he has been
 living for several years. We hope it is true.
 Mrs Samuel Sterling, who has been at the Bridgeport hospital for some time, is improving slowly.
 GreeDf1 i'd Hill Grange visited Trum- bull Grange, Friday night, and furnished a ye y interesting program, according to all reports. A large number were in aG- tendance.
 Sundays rain did not improve the al- ready badly washed roads. By little attention at the proper time and place a great deal of labor might have been saved by turning the water into it's prop CT channel
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

When you sum up the advan- tage8 which we can cfter you in the purchase of Clothing, Hats and Furnishings, it amounts to this.
 We buy our goods for spot cash and save every possible cent of discount which comes from prompt payment. We sell them to you at the smallest margin above the cost because we want your trade. We are agents for some ofthe best manufacturers in the ountry and you can find their goods nowhere else, We guarantee every purchase to be satisfactory, or money refunded Spring goods are ready.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
LATEST IDEAS IN MODERN DENTISTRY.

Important advances have been made in practical dentistry during the past few wears. At the present time any number of teeth may be so decayed and broken away that filling is impossible, and yet if the roots are in sound condition not one need be extracted. Remaining sound teeth may he preserved and all the decayci ones replaced by meahs of a bridge, with artificial teeth that in shade, size, shape and general characteristics accurately match such remaining sound natural teeth. The Boston Dental Co.,, l20 Main street, Bridgeport, make ele- gAnt and perfect titting bridges. They are making speciality of this work, this season. at just One-half former prices and puarantee absolute satisfaction. Call and examIne sample bridge embodying all the latest ideas. They can refer the inquirer to representative citizens Of Bridgeport and surrounding towns as to the excellence and permanence of their work. Fourteen years practical expert ence places them in a prominent position among the fOrelnp3J oPc'aOoi9 OI Ihe uay y in this and all other lines of work. Theil prices for all classes of work are ex trcmcly moderate yet they use only the best and purest materials procurable Filling. extracting and regulating satis
 factorily and painlessly performed by their new painless process. This firm solicit difficult eases of whatever nature Operative and prosthetic specialtie8 art what an enlightened public now demand and by such your work is performed an' warranted at the office of this company Consultation free in all cases.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

John 8. Drew of Bridgeport has been at his home in Hawleyville for the past few days, nursing a severe attack of grip. He was able to assume his duties, Mon- day.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

The price thing nightly when you know the quality all right as it is be when from store.
 gloomy days very god time to visit our store The a5 fractions pleasing with the weather and the prices make them all interesting the magnet that draws the peo- ple Read what CASH will do this week
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
The Latest Markets.
WHOLESALE PRODUCE QUOTA
 TI0NS.
TBY BUCK & DARLING, BRIDGEPORT, PRO
 DUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

Butter, choice creamery print 25c choice creamery tubs 20a23, choice diary l8a21, fair to good 14al8, common 10a12
 factory cheese Tall, dairy 5a8; fresh nearby eggs 14; chickens, alive 1la13
 dressed 12a14; fowls, alive 10al3; hogs d. w., 5 1.2a7; potatoes, 20 bu; onions, red 9Oa$1, yellow, 1.25a1.5O, white, 1.25a 1.50; cabbage 2a5; beets 90a$1 bbl; car rots 90al 25 parsnips 50a2; turnips 12a 20 bu; dried peas 1a1.05; marrow beans I 50aI 65; pea beans 1.404l AS; honey 10 a13; beeswax 29a30; choice Baldwin apples ? 75a3, fair Baldwin 2a2 50, choice greening 243 9, common 1.50a2, evapo- rated 2a7; maple sugar, light l0a12'
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

c. B. Taylor, the popular agent at the Newtown station, has been kept indoors for a week, suffering from the effects of a genuine grip cold.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
rHE rLrMR 11EMoNIAL LInRARY.

Nearly 1000 volumes have been added to the Plumb memorial library and will
 soon be put in circulation. Last week there were over 400 books drawn from
 the library, and the patronage is increas- l ing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

E. H. Dillon & Co.,, the we'll known Bridgeport milliners. make an Easter aE- nouncement, this week, that will be read with interest bv the ladies.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

E. P. Pitchard is at present at work for the Shepaug road, decorating cars in the company's shop at Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs Short of Bethel passed Sunday as the guest of her brother, John H. Black man.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs NJ. c. Rodgers, who has been passing some weeks with sister in Hartford, returns to Newtown to-day. Her son, Bradley Rodgers, who is pass ing his vacation in Springfield, visited his mother at Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Miss Anna NJ. Day of Plainfeld, N. J., spent Sunday in town, the guest of her nephew, Arthur Garlng Day.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Do not despair because you have tried many medicines and have failed to re- ceive benefit. Remember that Hoods
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Deputy Sheriff NJ. c. Rodgers attended the dinner on Thursday evening last rendered by the deputy sherifts to Sheriff Hawley in Bridgeport. The genial sheriff was presented with a handsome badge, and the occasion was in every way an enjoyable one.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Richard Patchen has moved to Water bury, and Robert P. Davis has moved his family into the house with Mrs Jane Summers of Hattertown. George W. Stillson will move into the house vacated by Mir Davis and work for Theron Platt.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriaA
 When she was a Child. she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoril
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Beecham's pills for constl- patton Io@ and 25t. Get the book at your druggists and go by 1t.
 Annualaaiea more than s.OOooOo boxes
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03
Mrs Horace Platt has been very sick with inflammation of the lungs.

The residents of Hanover district are contemp ating sending petition to the selectmen for the bridging of the ford ing place on the road beyond the Housa- tonic track. It is feared some lives may be lost at this point, as in high water there is great danger. Hanover people who are obliged to journey to the Street, have provided themselves with life preservers.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs Mary A. Bronson, widow of the late D. W. Bronson, has taken up her residence in Bridgeport at 63 Harriett street, removing thither, this week Her many friends regret her departure from town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

MT and Mrs Herbert Clark of Meriden
 have been guests of Mrs John Judson.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

A little ill, then little pill. The i'll is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's Lit He Early Risers the little pills that cure great ills. E. F. Hawley, Newtown s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Step nev,
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Hoods pills are the best family cathar- tic and liver medicine. Harmless, reli- able, ure.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Young trout by tke thousaLd have been enjoying a car ride the past week, and have found their way into numerous streams, thanks to the state hatcheres, who have been sending them out this spring, as usual.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs Taylor, wife of Rev James Fay Tor, pastor of the Methodist church, is serio usly i'll.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

These goods possible to obtain for the money dollar invested at our store will prove good investment It will give us pleasure fill your All goods delivered free cept when otherwise specified Respectfully,
 EDGAR F. HAWLEY, NEWTOWN, CONN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Mrs Phio Clark has been spending 5 week with her sister in Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-03

Look for A. s. Hawley's new lad, agent for the cheapest wheel in the mar. ket for the money.
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A New Lif. of Grant.

For upwards of two years the pub
fishers of McClure's magazine have
been quietly gathering material and
pictures for new life of Gen. Grant.
They believe that they have made a
larger collection of portraits of Grant
(many of them rare) and other pic
lures relating to his life, than has ev-
er been made before. This biography
will bring out the real Grant in the
same vivid, thorough, and interest
ing manner as Lincoln is presented in
the Life now running in Mcclure 5.
They have been fortunate in securing
the cooperation of Col. f. d. Grant,
who has most Of his father papers