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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
OVER 300 CATTLE TESTED.

At the regular weekly meeting of the state commission on diseases of domestic animals, at the Capitol Saturday, Com missioner Dudley Wells reported having tested II herds, no heads, last week. He condemned three animals, one belong ing to Asa H, Hawley of HawleyVille, and two belonging to B. B. Beach $ Son, of Bridgewater. Commissioner Clifton Peck tested 1G herds, 2o3 heads, last week, and condemned r as follows: Henry C. Hill, Bethlehem, ,; Mrs Alice W. Newton, ); R. c. Benjamin, WOod- bury, /; Edward Higgins, Woodbury, :; Eyre Brothers, of Woodbury, l IF. Holl- ister &5 Son, Washington, ,; James Skill ton, Watertown, l George A. Harper, Washington, l.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Gov Coffin has made acquisition on the governor of New York for the sur- render of Thomas Enright, under arrest at White Plains, N. Y. It is thought Enright had something to do with the robbery at the Hawleyville station in August. Agent James was at White Plains the first of the week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
zHe H0a0lamd Dsy Geods CO.
Formerly the Rowland Stark Co., November I3, l896.

A syndicate of twelve buy. CTS, of which we were one, have just made an operation so big and so marked as tc produce a phenomenal bar gain for you. Over 25,ooc dollars worth of the famous Foster hook gloves, the entire stock of the makers. Every one knows what the Foster hook gloves are; so when we say
 women's $l.oo Foster Kid Gloves at e8, a pair.
 Momen's $l.5o Foster Kid Gloves at SLIP 8 pair.
 Mcn's $I.5o Foster Kid Gloves at 89c B pair. everybody knows what to ex- pect. At any rate the gloves are going two, three four and six pairs at a time. Evidently people think just as we do- such a bargain may not come up again in dozen years.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
DEATH OF FRED B. CLARKE

Fred B. Clarke of Stony Hill, the sol of l.. Beach Clarke, died on Monday, aged 2S years and nine months. The funeral was attended on Wednesday, Rev Dr A. C. Hubbard officiating. He is sur yived by a wife and one child, his father, and a sister, Miss Jennie Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
THE UNCONVENTIONAL CHURCH.
YOU ARE GOING TO THE SUFFER, THIS
 EVENING.

Yor ARE GOING TO THE SUPER, THIS
 EVENING.
 I5 is the tcn-cent supper given by the ladies of the Congregational church ir the lower room of the church from tc & o'clock this (Friday) evening. The room is pleasant, the supper isl good and the social pIcasantries are delight. . full.
 The ladies If the church are to meet in the lower room next Wednesday after noon, November Is, at 3 o'clock for the purpose ofdoing work for the missionary barrel that is soon to be sent away. Itis urgently requested that every one will come who can.
 The prayer meeting is to be held on Friday evening of next week, November 20, at [ 30 o'clock. This change is made necessary for this week only by the pas tors absence on Tuesday at the General Conference in Winsted. He wishes to continue, without interruption, the series of brief lectures on the New Testament books, and November 20 will speak or Hebrews.
 The Thanksgiving service in the church will take place sunday morning, Novem- hcr 22. The sermon and music will be appropriate.
 Rev Mir Barker has agreed, in conncc ton with the pastors from South Britain. to hold weekly services in the school house near Bcnnotts Bridge. He will take charge If his first service this Fri day) evening at 3o o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Merchant E. J. Hall is busy. this week, putting in 8 steam heater for D. M. Mitchell, across the river. Work was commenced on it Monday and soon MT Mitchell's house will be as warm as sum. mer, even if snow does fly thick. Mer- ehant Hall Is doing his usual good work on the heating plant.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
wide circle of friends for a useful life in the Masters service.
Will Carleton Captivates a New
 town Audience.
A LARGE AUDIENCE PRESENT AT THE
 TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY NIGHT.

large and representative audience greeted win Carleton at the Town hall on Tuesday night, and at the conclusion of the recital, everyone would have vot- ed to have had him continue longer, SD pleased were tLey with his readings. It was the opening entertainment in the course under the auspices of the Mems Club and the committee in charge have been warmly gratulated on having secured him. His subject was "The Drama of Human Nature," and for an hour and three quarters he held his audi ence spell-bound. He was introduced by Rev o. W. Barker, chairman of the enter tainment committee. It is safe to say that no entertainer has visited Newtown in recent years, who more thoroughly capturod the hearts of his audience.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
A STRAW RIDE TO BLOOMFIELD.

A straw ride has been arranged by the Merry Eight. The teams will leave the Town hall, Ncwtown, on the evening of November l7, the objective point being the Town hall, Brookhrld, where a dance and reception will follow. Good musie will De provided and good time is ex- pec1ed.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Fine Fencb Felt Hats, 75c, 98c,125.
 Special sale of all silk changeable ribbons 25c and 35c yd.
 Black Ostrich Tips and RIumes from 19c to S3.
 We are the largest exclusive milli- neIy house in this city. Ladies can always frd everything pertaining to Millinery in our store prices guaran- teed to be lower than any other house.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

The Injuries to George Everett, who was burned by the fire that consumed the barn on Botsford Hill, last Saturday night, are more serious than first supp0s- ed. His face, hands and limbs were bad Iy burned, making some painful wounds that require a doctors skill.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

John F. keanP, who has been the pop ular clerk at the Grand Central hotel for two years past, left for Albany on Mon day, where he went to try his hand at travelling for a firm of that city. If he likes the position he will remain away during the coming season at least.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Meigs & Co.,, the hustling Bridgeport clothiers, have a special lad, 7 this week, on overcoats. They invite every reader of THE BEE to visit their store. They have splendid stock and claim to ex- cell in low prices and good quality.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

At Warner, Taylor 6 Curtis store at Sandy Hook you can get some very fine underwear at very reasonable prices. Gents fine white garments at $l.50 each. Extra quality in camel's hair at $l and good heavy merino garments at 50 and 38 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

That are as gorgeous and rich looking as the autumn leaves that are dropping like snowAakes these beautiful days and too choice to burn. Mixtures in the very widest range of weaves and styles that are both quiet and conspicu- ous-such as granites, camel's.hair diag- onals and Irish freize in smooth effects :; and in the semi-rough and chic effects like Scotch goods. French bouc!es and brooches English mutton skin, as we'll as in everything American, almost without number.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Twins, a daughter and son, were born to Mir and Mrs George Buflles on election night. The boy, named after William Mckinley, died on Sunday night. The funeral was attended on Monday, Rev o. ". Barker ctiyiating. The little girl pears the name of Mckinley's wife.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Pretty Photo Frames in abundance. Pound packages of Writing paper, linen finish, 15c. each or two for 25c. Elastic Belts, tan, black and white. all widths, for ?, 5g, Q, . cents and Sl.25.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

NJ. J. FinneIl has moved his barber shop at Sandy Hook from the Corbett building to commodious quarters in J. H. CosCello's building, where he is doing business for friends old and new.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
nLsrRICT oF NEwrowN sg. Probate Court,

DIsTRICT OF NEWTOWN ss. Probate Court, D Nov. 10, 1896.
 Estate of ELON BOOTH, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministratiOn accounts with said estate to this Court tor allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 18th day of New, A. D., 1896, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Pro- bate office in NewtOwn be and the same is as signed for hearing On the allowance of said administration account, with said estate and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at sai time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper published in Fairfield conn ty. and having a circulation in said Dis trict, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of NewtOwn where the deceased last dwelt.
 M. J. BRADLEY, judge.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

The marriage of Peter Lynch and Miss Nellie Kohlar of Long Hill was solemn
 zed at St Roses church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Father Fox offici ating. MT Lynch formerly lived in ZoaI with his parents, but is now a successful blacksmith, running shop at Long Hill where MT and Mrs Lynch will make theil home. They have the best wishes of nu merous friends for happy welded life
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Mr and Mrs Charles A, Ensign and Fred Jones of Tarifgille and MT and Mrs Herbert j. Glover of Mddletown have been guests at E. L. Johnson's, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

This is pickel time and they were never cheaper, soc hundred; mixed pickels and chowchow 19c quart; put up by Heinz & Go. Best in the world, sold only by E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
THE D. M. READ COMPANY.
 BRIDGEPORT. CONN.

moderate prices of sI.25, s1 50 and sI.75 a yard. They're very choice.
 Also two pieces 5G in. Clay Diagonal of unusual value.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
ST JOHN s CHUR Ii

Rev A. B. Hunter of Raleigh, N. C. will be at St Johns church, next Sunday evening, November l5, at o'clock and will make nn address upon his work among the colored people of the South
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

That camel's hair underwear at 25c is going fast, as well as the Sc outing flannels, as they'er about half value, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Gustavus Hough of Sandy Hook ha. been under the weather for week past not able to get around with his usua snrightIiness.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Mrs Frances Hall, colored woman who lived in the old Toll house, died on Monday. She was about 60 years old The funeral was attended on Wednesday, Rev 0. w. Barker officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Judge M. J. Bradley feels so delighted over his recent victory at the last election that he Is going to give his friends a so- cial hop at tho Town hall on Tuesday
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

White loaf flour makes more bread and winter bread, $4.75 barrel this week only at E. F. Hawley's. Best granulated sugar P pounds $1.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

The Fairfield county commissioners will be in session at Ncwtown, Monday, November 30, from l D. m. until 1 D. m., for the purpose of granting licenses.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13
Impressive Services at Trinity
F. F. JOHNSON ORDAINED
 DEACON

BY BISHOP WHITE OF INUIANA.-ELO- QI' ENT SERMON Bl TUE HISHOr.-ARCn- DEACON SHERMAN AND OTHER CLERGY MEN OF THE DIOCESE PRESENT -TIE SERVICE OF CONFu'NAIJUN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Frank Congo has moved into the Bar mum place, Mir Barnum having moved tC NOrwalk.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

For holiday jewelry or fine watch and clock repairing call on John Reid & Go, 40 Main street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

In our offerings of these goods there's variety enough and moderate quantities of each sufficient to enable customers to make somewhat exclusive selections they will not repeat themselves too often. Prices of course according to the grade you choose.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Ladies Jersey underwear, the best 5Oc garment in town, Oxford cut sleeve and perfect fitting, at Warner, Taylor & Cur tis-.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

One of the Fairfield avenue windows contains choice line of Novelty Gown Stuff. that we're selling at 75 cents a yard. You can easily guess they're desirable or we wouldn't put them there
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Charles Lewis has returned to the Soldiers home in NOrOton.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

M. A. Todd of Hartford, who passed the summer here with his family, was iD town yesterday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Mir Pllsbury is doing quite business cider making, having so much to do he works both night and day.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Charles Beers and E. M. Peck have been on jury duty at Bridgeport, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Miss May Wales entertained her sister, Miss Florence Wales of Monroe, Wednes- day.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

The Black Dress Goods department has a special in just three full pieces Of specially fine Camel's-Hair goods at the
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Mrs George Knapp has visited friends in Bethel, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Milan B. Hawley and wife spent part of last week with L c. Gilbert and fam iIN
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Michael Cavanaugh of Hanover has sold his tobacco crop to H. o. Warner of New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Sc; starch SC, and six pounds 25c, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

See that table of worthies right by the Dress Goods department, for g } cents yard. Seeing is believing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

A AUCTION--The household goods ot the late il Frances Hall will be sold at public auc. tion at her late residence on Saturday, No. ve1nber 2I, 1896, at l o'clock p. m. Stove, Sew ing Machine, Tabless Chairs, Kitchen Uten- sils, Dishes, etc. Terms Cash.-[ WM HOMER HUBBELL, H c. CURTIS, ". H. GLOVER, Selectmen of NeWtOWn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Cut Glass was never so cheap as now. We've the biggest assortment and the finest one, anywhere about. Wedding and complimentary gifts can be chosen from our stock that are not only useful but they're ornamental. Quite 8 nice lot of Whist prizes.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

NTOTIGE-An persons having bills or any IN other evidence ofindebtedness against the town of Newtown will please present. them to me at once. WILLIAM HOMER HUBBELL, First selectman.s NeWtoWn, November Il. l296.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

TIRED MOTHERS find help
 in Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives them pure blood, good appetite and new and needed STRENGTH.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Every now and then we get up a whirlwind in dress goods just to make things roar.
 Saturday we have arranged to sell 5000 yards of wool and Worsted fancies, all the latest and most approved colorings, at 58c a yard,
 No use to write for samples, for the goods will be gone be- fore you can get reply.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

Hall Lamp, with large ruby gIo be, 98 cents. Brass Banquet Lamps, 9s cents. Little China Clocks, Dresden decorations IS cents,
 Real China Tra Sets, 5G pieces, very choice. s5 a-.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

We are receiving constant ly new styles of capes, coats and collarettes, including quite a few distinguished things.
 Velour capes, elaborately trimmed with jet and braid, $I2.5O to $50.
 Cloth top coats with rich silk Things. SIS. to $25,
 Neck scarfs with tail trimmings, 50, to $50. Collarettes in all the favorite furs and com binatOns, S7. to $lI0.
 Matalesse cloth capes with satin and squir. rel Things, $I9. to $3O.
 Also quite a variety of cloth at 5. 7.5O and 10.
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God Ial.Ina. B bond TIoe 4ei tapI0ea
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

DIR H. s. NICHOLS.
 DENTIST,
 AT EEwToWN ON SATURDAYS.
 R5 Office at ?. H. Skidmore's Residence. NOTICE-I will be at the Town clerks office " on Saturday afternoon, September l9, from l to D. m., and every Saturday follow ing, until further notice, ROBERT A. CLARK, Collector
 TOR sALE-A new breach loading Baker 4 shot gun. ARTHUR J. SMI 1 II at THE BEE Oflice-
 WATCHES 6 CLOCKS REPAIRED! 1!
 By & Swiss watch maker. Hereafter l
 may be found at the D. Davis House near BOtsfOrd depot, where l shall be pleased to wait on my old customers in a satisfactory manner. Charges
 moderate. HENRI BOURQUENEZ,
 BOtstOTd, Conn.
  THOROUGHBRED-C Chester White BOars, Sir Junus, 692l, Duke Ot Seneca, 1861, for service for the coming fall, at Hillside View Farm. G. ". NORTHROP, Palestine, New town, Conn.
 EGISTERED-Chester White Boar tor ser h vice. HENRY E. FRIsBIE, South Street, Washington Depot, Conn.
 TOR sALE-Fine Plymouth Rock PuIlets 4 MRS EDWARDS, opposite EastOn Centre store, EastOn Conn.
 UOR SALE-.Two fresh cows Holstein and + HolsteIn grade, four and years oJd' s. c. COOK, Nichols Conn. NOR sALE-A good general purpose horse ! GEORGE F. LUNCOMBE, Newtown Conn. TTANTED-A competent woman for house. " work in 8 family of three. References re quired. State wages expected. Address xxx, care BEE Office, Newtown, Ct M7ANTED-A good bright boy from Is to IS " years old to learn the hardware trade D. N. CLARK, Shelton Conn. NOR SALE-At a bargain, one very nice I mule colt months old good sire; also one pair devon steers four years old, very nice. MILES B. BURR, stepney Depot, Conn. NOTICE-Any person wnO claims to have 1N the rec1pe tor the s. c. Nichols CarboHc Ointment is fraud. There is none genuine without the name of $. c. Nichols on every box. If not obtained at your store, it will be sent post paid tor 25cts per box. Address all orders to W N. NoRTHkoP, NeWtoWn Conn l CMITH'S- Headache Powder cure, 25c by l D mail. Sample free. SMITHS Drug Store, Ansonia Cure.
 RE0 REWARD.-I will pay $50 reward for sDSJU the apprehension and conviction Of the person who fired either ot the barns, one in January, 'G3 and the other on November ', '98, on the Nelson Botstord place on Botsford Hill. l 4 Address JOSHIA W. POWELL, St James, L. 1 l., or Aewtown Savings Bank. 1 T7OR SALE-The best SIP harnesses for $9. E Carriage meters which gives the correct number ot miles travelled, for g. 25. Buck lin 1 ed 25c whips tor l5c, New aud second hand carriages, ot all kinds on hand; 20 per cent saved by buying here, MATHEW, Plum l trees District Bethel. ! NTOTIGE-An persons having bills or any 1 lS other evidence of Indebtedness against the town of NewtoTn vi! please present then to First seIeotman. Newtown, November II,
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

FOR sALE-The best SIP harnesses for $9. r Carriage meters which gives the correct number otmiles travelled, tor $2 25. Buck lin
 ed 25c whips tor l5c; New aud second hand saved by buying here. MATHEW. Plum trees District, Bethel.
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asS0 REWARD.-I will pay $50 reward for eDJU the apprehension and conviction Of the person who fired either ot the barns, one in January, 'G3, and the other on November ', '86, on the Nelson Botsford place on BOtstOrd Hill. Address JOSHIA W. POWELL, St James, L. l., or Hewtown Savings Bank.
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NOVELTY.

GOODS
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-13

NGillinerS! !!
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31
TOURIST CAR TO CALIFORNIA.

:
An Upholstered Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Carts run once each week
from St. Paul to San francisco via
the Northern Pacific and Shasta
Route. This car leaves ST. Paul at
Y o'clock P. M. every Wednesday
reaching San Francisco the following
Monday morning. Rates for double
berth from st. Paul md Mime
apolis only 5000. For tickets
and Reservations write to G. A. Skar-
key, Ticket Agent N. p. Ry. Co..
ookston, Mimi. <s1 4.
The Scandia Hotel recently enlarged
and furnished, Is good, clean and
comfortable place to stop at when you
60 to Crookston.
I.. . Il. CHARLES W,EsTERBERd,
Proprietor.
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31
Probate Notice.
First publication Dec. II, 1861

State OF Minnesota. Probate Court
County OF Marshall. ESPECIAL term. Dec ii. 1896.
In THE MATTER or THE ESTATE OF AspEks
EDvART SMITH. deceased;
Letters of administration on the estate of
Anders Edvart Smith, deceased. late Of the
County of Marshall. and State OF Minnesota, be.
ing granted to John e. Smith;
1t Is Ordered. That six months be and the
same is hereby allowed from and after the date
of this order. in which all persons having claims
or demands against the said deceased are re-
Quired to file the same in the Probate Court of
said County. for examination and allowance, or
be forever barred.
1t Ia Further Ordered. That the eleventh day
OF June. 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. at Il Special
term OF said Probate Court to be held at the
Probate Office in the Court House in the City of
Warren. in said County. be and the same hereby
is appointed as the time and place when and
where the said Probate Court will examine and
adjust said claims and demands.
And 1t IL Further Ordered. That notice of
such hearing be given tt, all creditors and per-
sons interested i'll said estate by forthwith pub
fishing this order in each week for threesuc-
cessive weeks in the WARREN SHENF
weekly newspaper printed and published in
said County.
Dated at Warren. Mimi. this eleventh day of
December. A. u. 1896. By the Court.
[sEAL C.S. HULL.
Judge OF Probate
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31

COUNTY division in Polk county is
a very much mixed up affair, and
even a Philadelphia lawyer will have
job to disentangle it. Red Lake
county, with Red Lake Falls as a
county seat, has been proclaimed as
carried and a county organization
effected, but as that contains terri
tory in two other PROPOSED counties,
the courts will be called upon to set
tie the matter.
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31

By the death of Roswell G.. Horr
this country has lost great man and
the Republican party a doughty
champion. AS a member of congress,
and lately as a writer for the New
York Tribune and as a political
speaker, he achieved national repu-
tation. His clear logic and ready
wit made him most effective cam
paigner. During the past political
contest he delivered over ninety
speeches.
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31

The filibustering steamer, Three
Friends, while engaged in the effort
to land supplies for the Cubans, was
attacked by a Spanish coaster, but
a few shots from the deadly Hotch-
kiss of the filibusterer was sufficient to
blow the whole Spanish navy out OF
the water. The spirit Of John Paul
Jones and Oliver Perry is still alive!
Warren sheaf., 1896-12-31

A FINE line of Dolls, Books, and
Christmas Novelties of every Descrip-
tiOn may be found at E. r. Whitney's
Drug Store, all new and fresh, and
they will be sold at hard times prices.
You can not do better than look them
over If you wish to buy anything in
that line,