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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
CIRCULATION:
Local Affairs.
DODGINGTOWN AND VICINITY.

Miss Laura Oliver of Bethel has been been visiting friends here.
 l. c. Taylor of Bridgeport spent Sun day in DodgingtOwn.
 Prof Harris of Hattertown held an en- tertainment in the schoolhouse, which was not largely attended on account of many attending the grand parade in Bethel.
 Mrs J. k. Ferry has been visiting rela- lives in Bethel.
 Miss Elsie Ferry has been spending 8 few days with her cousin in Danbury.
 Mrs Lorenzo Durant has been enter taining relatives from Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
LONG HILL.

GREAT EXCITEMENT ON THE HILL.
 Last Wednesday evening while the boys were having m election fire on the green, quite scene was being enacted not far west of the postotllce. The ladies of tue this section were having 8 little election sport all to themselves An elderly lady and younger one were dressed very funny to say the least. These two set out to make calls, and nearly frightened another lady out of her seven sen4es. The husband of the younger hardly reconized his wife in such a rig. Then came the disrobing of these garments and things seemed quiet for the night. But the neighbors were soon surprised by another visitor dressed like ghostly specter and finally by another dressed as a very aged lady with a squeaky voice and very anxious about her children. This old lady turned out to be man. The neighbors had no more calls from suspicious looking per. sons that night, but have had many a good laugh over the fun and will not soon forget McKinley's election
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
BRIDGEPORT.

Ground has been broken for the new addition to be built on John Reck's house on Oak street. Two large bay windows will be built out in front two stories high, making six large rooms. The new part,
 including ell, will be 16x46, with a large veranda and balcony. The rooms on first floor will be furnished in oak. Also nice oak stair case will De put in which
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
AT THE METH0Drsr CHURCH.

1TGSluIUS LlucI DGdCu gave au luGci- esting discourse at the Methodist church, last Sunday, to a good audience. The quarterly conference for the parishes of Long Hill and Stepney followed the preaching service.
 Miss Eleanor Hoyt and Miss Sarah Mallett were received into full member ship at the Methodist church, last Sun day. This makes 8 total of l7 received into full membership so far this year.
 c. W. Cole is out with a new milk wagon, shipped to him by New Milford parties.
 Frank Hadley returned to Orange, Mass, Tuesday, after having passed two weeks at home.
 Mrs D. Levitt has been with her sister, Mrs F. M. Garfield, at Stepney.
 Edward Kuhue Jof Hartford was in town, Monday night, stopping with his mother, Mrs C. Kuhue.
 Chicken pox is quite the rage among GLG SCHOUl CulluIGu Ou | LG G1ill dLu QutJc number are out of school, while their parents are nursing them for the malady.
 Miss Florence Augevne has been en. tertaining her friends, Miss Alice Wade of Nichols.
 Quite a few of the young people attended the Leap Year dance at Easton, last week, and report royal good time.
 Misses Irene and Eva Wakeley have visited friends on the HlI during the past week.
 Long Hill was well represented along the line of march at the big parade in Bridgeport, Tuesday evening.
 Miss Estella Wakeley met with pain ful accident, while at Tashua. She had been calling on friends and was getting into the carriage to come home when the horse backed, The wagon wheel threw her down and the horse stepped on her ankle.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

A woman is reported to be going around the city selling an article from house to house and acting in a strange much frightened by her actions. They say that she pushed her way into houses without waiting to be given the privilege and evinces 8 great fondness for exam. ming jewelry.-[Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
STEVENSON.

Lewis Goulett's baby has been ser iously sick. It is little better at this writing. Dr Beardsley attends.
 George Sherman is seriously sick yet. de is having 8 silong siege ot it. He was taken down the first week in Octo- Der. He is under the care of Dr Smith.
 Miss Curtiss and Miss Mccormick of New Haven visited at William Jordan's, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
WHITE LOAF FLOUR, S4.15,

Barrel the sorepot you'll be pleased with your pur chase your pleasure will produce profit for your satsfac ton will spread to otl CTS and in little while all of NeWtown will be eating bread cake and biscuit made from White Loaf Flour that's the idea.
 This for this week only. Flour going higher every day worth S550 by the cl have another the when that VII be much higher. Don't this chance got bargain Sugar higher but still gv ing 22 lbs for Sl
 Our B. B Java Coffee 35c lbs the best None Bet ter others sell 38c and 4Oc Our 35c blend Cari col Tea others sell at 38c and 4Oc Our blend Carico Tea others sell for soc and soc lbs Try them and you'll be than pleased at the leading 8tore
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
The Wholesale Produce Quota
 tions.
BY BUCK & DARLING, BRIDGEPORT, PRO,
 DUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

Butter, choice creamery prints 21a22, choice creamery tubs 19a20, choice dairy 16a1s, fair to good 12a15, common sa12 factory cheese 10a10 1-2, dairy 8a10; fresh nearby eggs 2sa30; chickens, alive 9a10, dressed 10a12; fowls, alive 9a10; geese, pair, s1a1.10; ducks, pair, 50a75 pigs, light, 2a6; hogs, q. w., 4a5; baled hay, 75a90 cwt; baled straw, 60a 75 cwt; potatoes 35a38 bu; red onions 40a50 bu, yellow 40.50, white 50a60; ,; cabbage, good, 3a3 1.2 head carrots 50a 75 bbl; parsnips, s1a1.4o; turnips 20a25 bu; celery S1a1 50 dog; dried peas 75a81 bn, marrow beans $1.50a1. .75s pea beans S1 25a1 50 honey I0a15 beeswax 25a30, choice Baldwin apples, 90asI.f0s choice greeninga a0a8l 10; cranberrles s4a5 {; maple syrup 75as1
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Dana's sarsaparilla is not only the best of all remedies for the nerves, liver, kid neys, stomach and blood; but If no ben- eft you, can get your money back. The same guarantee applies to Dana's pills cough syrup and plasters. For sale by Edgar F. HawIey, Newtown, and George W. Hurlburt, ROxbury.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

"Tell them that you saw me" buying the prettiest and most stylish hat at H. l.. Harty's, 49l Main street, Bridgeport, for the least money of any store in town. Alpines are still selling for common wear and this ls the place to buy them.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
TEN CENT SUPPER THIS EVENING

The ladies of the Congregational church are to give a l0-ceut supper in the lower room of the church this (Friday) evening from to g o'clock. The pro- ceeds of this supper are to be applied to an especially worthy object, so that those who attend will have the satisfaction of knowing that, while enjoying pleasant social gathering, they are also contribu- ting to a good cause.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
IF YOU MUST HAVE

new Cooking Stove or Range this year, we have them. We are selling quite number each week It is little early yet but they seem to be moving There must be some secret about it. Wouldn't be surprised fit was price that sells them. We would like to name price to you if you in the market for stove and see what you think aboutit
 Our Heater business this fall looks promising and ifyou intend to put in yon can never do it cheaper than now. We would like to submit figures to you. And if you will drop a card we will call and give you free of charge such advice you may need. We will promise not to talk you to death ev- en if you do not conclude to have one this year.
 Yours respectfully
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
LYONS PLAINS.
EMMANUEL CHURCH NOTES.

| GHt III ANOEIJA NhOhCd NO1Eos
 The Willing Workers society are mak- ing arrangements for a New England supper and literary entertainment which will be given in church parlors, next Fri day evening, November 20. If stormy, Saturday night.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton was present at clericus which met Monday in Christ church, Westport. He, with Miss Ham, ilton, Misses Merwin and George Brown attended the missionary meeting held in the evening at the same church.
 L. R. Hoyt and wife were in Bridge port, Sunday.
 Mrs H. H. Nichols entertained over Sunday her sister and brother of Dan- bury.
 Miss Scudder, the teacher of Forge dis trict was at her home in Norwalk DOT tion of Saturday and Sunday.
 Recently Mrs Phebe A. Fanton, now of North Wilton, was at her old home packing up household goods.
 Henry Gerhardt of Long Hill wheeled over and visited on Sunday at his fath- CTS. He also called on friends.
 Miss Eva Davis has retarned from vis- ting Mrs TuFney Of Easson.
 Mrs Eliza Davis and family spent Mon- day at Rowayton with Mrs Osborne Shepard.
 Mrs Rufus Beers has moved to house on Bradley street. Albert Williams cart. cd the goods.
 Mrs c. B. Kellogg and daughter are with Mrs Livarmore of Stamford.
 Richmond Hoyt wheeled down, satur- day. and called on friends.
 John Kellogg and John MoCullom have
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Iurd, the Bridgeport magician, who appeared with the Clymer Sisters Spec ialty Co.,, at the Sandy Hook Opera House, this week, and was favorably re- cevcd, entertained small party in TIE BEE office on Tuesday with several of his tricks. The clever way he passed coins from one hand to another mystified his auditors, as well as other tricks perform ed. Mir Hurd says he intends to start out d company of his own later in the season. He hasn't quite forgotten his winter bath in a race-way at Washing ton, last season, when he walked into six feet of water, as he was leaving Wood rul17s hotel at Washington Depot on the way to the place of entertainment. When it comes to free baths he thinks Litch- field county takes the cake.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
Fairfield County News
BEDDING.
WEST BEDDING.

Elliott Smith of Bethel preached in our church, Sunday, Rev R. J. Beach be- ing absent and all were much pleased with the sermon.
 Mir and Mrs George Stuart of Newtown spent Sunday at Joseph Stuart's.
 Mrs John Stuart, former resident of Brookield is visiting Mrs George Griffin.
 MT and Mrs k. H. Holmes have been visiting his mother in Massachusetts.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
MISS BENNETT-MR BAssETT.

On Wednesday Benjamin Bassett was united in marriage to Miss Ella May Bennett, daughter of Thomas Bennett ot Valley Forge. Rev Robert Crook 0t Southport performed the ceremony There was a quiet home wedding after which the happy couple departed for their new home in New Haven, where MI Bassett has work. May they live long and prosper.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

will make fine improvement. to the hall. The interior of the old house will be remodeled. New bath rooms and balls will be put in. T. A. Burgess has the contract.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

tional church is slowly improving from his long illness.
 W. l. Barclay is building a house on Huntington avenue. Also P. Vrian Cn Division avenue.
 W. E. Coan has his house on Prospect avenue, nearly completed.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
HERE'S A GIVE-AWAY.

Some cdraIors try toScr how little they can give for your money.
 We are trying to see how much we can giye Why do We take this rour-& For love of humanity Oh mo! Wom built business plans. We arc di@gu@ for ''du~t like the thr rest of you It pay to please you. The more we please you the uor, you buy If Ills. the more we make. If you LllA. IL L.rll.L LlL
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

When man can bny a good, all wool serVlceable overcoat for $8 it Is low enough. Davis & Savard of Bridgeport have a very complete line of clothing, hats and furnishings. They are making a special sale of overcoats and winter suits at popular prices. They are good honest goods, cut right and made well, Clothing is cheap, hats are cheap, every thing is very reasonable in price at the up-tO-date store
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Everything in table silverware at G. W. Fairchild's, the popular jeweler, at 357 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
M ore

Medicinal value in 8 bottle of Hoods Sarsa- parlIa than in any other preparation. More skill is required, more care taken, more expense incurred in its manufacture.
 It costs the proprietor and the dealer More but it costs the consumer Jess, as he gets more doses for his money. More curative power is secured yits peculiar combination, proportion and process, which make it peculiar to itself. ore people are employed and more space 0c- cupied in it's Laboratory than any other. More wonderful cures effected and more tes'
 timonials received than by any other. More sales and more increase year by year
 are reporteu by druggists
 More people ar taking Hoods Sarsaparing
 today than any other, and more art
 taking today than ever before. More and STILL MORE reasons might be
 giYen why you ShOulQ take
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
EASTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 Rev c. C. Merrill preached, Sunday morning, very interesting missionary sermon after which a collection was taken for the American Missionary asso- citation.
 Chairmen of the various committees of the '. P. s. c. E. met in conference, Saturday evening, with the president, Mrs Mary Silliman, to consider plans of work for the coming months. Rev c. C. Merrill will preach in SheI- ton, next Sunday, for his friend Rev Mr kenneston, who is i'll.
 Rev E. P. Aver of Bethlehem is ex- pected to preach at the Congregational church, next Sunday morning, and ad- minister Communion at the close of the service.
 At the annual meeting at Mrs Turney's, Wednesday, the ladies of the Enterprise society appointed for President, Miss l Carrie Seeley; vice president, Miss Maud ] Silliman; treasurer, Miss Porter.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Miss Clara Winton of Gray's Plain dis trict has been the guest, this week, of her aunt, Mrs John H. Blackman.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
BOARD OF EDUCATION RE.oRGANIzE.

BOARD OF EDUCATION RE.ORGANIZE.
 The board of education held their an- nual meeting at the house of Mrs c. c. Gorham on Monday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: W. c. Sanford chairman, Mrs c. c. Gorham secretary, W. c. Sanford, Mrs c. C. Gorham, Rev w. c. Mohr and E. P. Shaw acting visitors.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Lee NJ. Johnson of Great Harrington was warmly greeted by his many friends this week. He came to Newtown to be present at the ordination of his brother
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
CENTER STREET AND y1UINIT,

A bazaar and supper will be giveG by the ladies of the Center Street Methodist church, in the hall on Wednesday even- ing, November IS. If stormy the first fair evening. A short program will be rendered. Admission, including supper, 25c. Children under F years 15e. The proceeds are to be used for the special needs of the chuIch. Mr and Mrs Daniel D. Lyon and little son, Harry, of Bridgeport are visiting Mir Lyons parents, Mir and Mrs Philo Lyon of Rock, House.
 Three hunters from New York state are boarding for week at George J. Banks.
 MT and Mrs c. Burr Tucker attended a surprise party given their niece, Miss Maud E. Bowdy of Danbury, in honor of her Fist birthday, Saturday, Novem- Der 7.
 The cottage prayer meeting will be held, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs Botsford Sherwood and will be conducted by Dea c. 5. Everett.
 Eli Winton is preparing to leave his home for the winter to live with Mrs William Sherman.
 Mrs E. NJ. Turney the past week en- joyed pleasant visit at Mrs George Gregory's in Plattsville.
 Mrs E, M. Turney and daughter spent last week with Weston friends.
 Mrs Frances BunneI of Greenfield visited her sister, Mrs Amelia Wilson, last week. Mrs Wilson is recovering from an operation recently performed by Dr Bacon of New Haven assisted by pr Hill.
 Joseph Jacobs is to have a new barn built this winter. Hugh McCullam will do the carpenter work.
 Mrs 4. T. Turney is visiting in Platts- vile with Mrs George Gregory.
 Rev Barlow Jennings cond ucted ser vice at Christ church, last Sunday.
 Mrs Barsipger and daughter, Hazel. of Staten Island, returned home, this week after a pleasant visit at Mrs Joseph Jacobs and Mrs James Wards.
 The leap year party at s. N. Osborn's hall was quite a success, last Friday evening. Miss Hazel Barsinger gave pretty exhibition of fancy dancing, ac- companied by her mother at the organ.
 George Courtney of New York has visited att. H, Jacobs, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING
AND FURNISHING GOODS
OVERCoA ATS!

Kerseys Mtons Chncas Black Buo and Mixtures Serge Worsted All sizes; regular stout large lot TuCh less than regular Beavers and Chnchas plain fancy ned in all grades confined kinds by the best advantage BOYS Listers The lower In the selec goods they shall conform to the dictates wearing fabrics finish trimming general closely ctnzd We goods thor ough D finish, design and price.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

W. A. Canfeld and family passed Sun day with Merchant and Mrs c. G, Downs, at Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Mrs E. F, Wakeley of Bridgeport was the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs Charles Beardsley of Mile Hill, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

sold their hay to Miss Murray of Green. field Hill. Bradley White is earting it
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13

The Arizona militia last week Ts- eeived their pay for their servicss last winter in protecting the territory fro~ sn invasion of prize fighters. lt vi l be T. m ,nbsred, says the Lordsburg Liberal. tbst under the intrenid l,sd- er.hip of that Napoleon of Arizons. Major H. Allen Lywys, the brave sol- dier boys stood st San Simon ss Hors- titus stood at the bridge. prepared 10 repel invs.ion even at the sIpenss of blood, trs ssure and even of life. Dan Ste watt had his train all loaded with prize nghtsrs and sports ready ts start for Arizona when he heard the pas wac guarded. He asked the rsilrSad agept a, El Paso of what the g6aro consisted. The answer was: 'Ihe Arizona militia, every man sfrsd in the New York Life, and evSfy man prepared to die so @ to avoid paying another years premium, ' yfth Major H. Allen Lywys in Command" "wen, said Stewart. "if L fwysis there run the d--d train Skst." and the fight was pulled of in Mexico.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13
AT MORALES.
The Revolution Still On More
 killed-Troops Arrive.

The following special from Nogales was received today:
 Excitement is Nogs'es is still in- tense. Alter the fish, of yesterday morning there was hut little skirmi-h- ing during the day. The chief of police on the Sonora eide os tue line aud two others were Killed about noon while sndss 'oring to follow ihe Ysquls. A large pose of citiz"n. oi both sides of the lius are after them but no news is heard of them this morning.
 Col. Bacon of Huachucs bosrds d the train las, night with l20 soldiers for Nos.le,. He had k order. to go but he said whenever he fhsS of the lives of American citizens in jsorsldy that was cause enough for him 10 move in that direction. It is useless to say that the vision of people of Nogales was most deligh,fully glad ensd at the sight Of them lss. night.
 The Indians who attack, d the town were followers of the famous Sants Teresa. Having been banished from Mexico. she has sworn revenge sgainst its people. ssversl isquis have been captured and no doubt will be sbo, today. Papers were found on them written by Santa Tsress urging th'". on to the attack. Sao tvid them 10 capture all thc arms and ammunition if possible And repair for the Rio Ysqui and if they were unsuccessful to wait for reinforcemsnts, to not kill any fit could be avoided but to kill il necessary. l. .is presumed of course, she wishes when prepared to begin e revolution in Mexico.
 Great excitement continues. No paper has been isaued for two days on account of the trouble. Mostly al stores are closed as the clerks cannot bs spared from duty outside.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13
Tine Discovery sayed hi. Life,

MT. c. Cailloustte, Druggist, Bes yer svilie, H., says: "To Dr. Kings New Discovery I owe my life, Was taken with La Grippe and tried all the phy- s.cisns. but of no avail and was given up and told could not live. Having Dr. Kings New Discovery in my store I sent for bottle and began its use and from the first dose began to get bet ter, and after using three bottle was up and about again. It is worth .te weight in gold. We won't keep store or house with put it." Get free isll t the Tombstone Drug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13
MEETING LAST NIGHT
Deep Interest in the Cause cf
 Silyer's Manifested.

A rousing oliver meeting was held al the court house last night. The various committees had their reports prepared and submitted to the league which is to bs designated as the Tombstone Bimsssllic League"
 Interest and enthusiasm was not isgging and oae. ae.commendAble feature particularly noticeable was she non. partisan character of its deliberations all com bining their efforts to the great humane cause of silver, and, as the constitution defines its objssts Co be, to mutually improve our minds, to work to the advantage Of each other and our industries. to sssist in the dis tributiOn of information bearing on the subject Of bimetallisn. This l, is proposed to do by the circulation Of literature and ether wsys of distribu- ten. and so ipen,sste . spi,it of pa:ri. otism in the hearts Of all our citizons.
 And moreover the membership ol the lesgue is not te be limited only to male citizens but ladies may alse be- come members and permitted to sn. joy the same privileges as tho men besides showing tbeir patriotism by their presence.
 Alter diseussion last night it wss decided to allow each member to con. tribute sn amount equal to what they are willing to give to the cause, and in lsss than 10 min ates the secrstsry re- ported $ll5 in cash was handed in, making . most brilliant showing and start fer the first attempt of the league. Other money will be received before next meeting an the sun will undoubtedly reach @ very ,nus amount.
 Reading rooms and meeting plaes has already been decided upon and the headquarters of the league is to be m the building next to W. C. Stashle'. otics on Allen street which will be suitably furni.hsd and deitly arranged to make 1t an attractive resort for all
 The meeting adjourned until nsxI Wednesday when is will be called ., the new quarters.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13

We Americans drink a 10, of tea, mostly poor colored and poisoned and adulterated. The Japanese see that we can't afford to keep on drink ing such tea. and they spent hundreds of thousand-dollars at the Worlds Fair showing us that it pays to buy good tea.
 They did show us; it does pay; it is cheaper; it is better; it is everything good.
 Colored tea is poisonous; it is everything bad.
 SeA,llings Best (money. back teal at your grocer's is the best of Japan tea.
 Alsop pure and money, backed: ScAiL Ssx'J Bea flee. baking g-powder, soda, Pices, and hayorinx extracts. 4 StAiLliss S Csn.pan> Sas F'aneises
Tombstone prospector., 1896-08-13

A commercial traveller made the statement in the Willcox HC use the other evening, according to the News, that the only people who had dollar to spend in Los Angeles and st the Pacific resorts nowsdays were Arizona cat,lsmen. California is very dull this summer and were i, not for the aid che receives from Arizona pleas- urs-ssekers business in the golden state would be at a low ebb.