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The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Rev MT Warriner will preach 8 rous- ing temperance sermon at the Methodist church, next Sunday.
 Green &y Logan of Bridgeport have put one of their Culver Tubular furnaces in the rectory in place of the small one which was greatly out of repair, had never been found adequate to heat the house properly. The new furnace with all the latest Improvements and of about double the capacity of the old one, seems likely to prove very satisfactory.
 Mrs William H. Church'of Washington, and her youngest son, were guests for 8 few days, last week, of Miss E. J. Bur- roughs.
 Mir and Mrs W. B. Davis of Eastor were guests on Sunday, of Merchant and Mrs c. G. Downs.
 If bicycles don't stop cutting up such antics they will become unpopular, at least with the young ladies. A party of four ladies started for Bridgeport, Monday, and on the return trip, when about half way home, one of the bikes refused to go and could not be urged to. A good Samaritan came along with 4 wagon and took the bicycle home, but the young lady had the pleasure, or rather displeasure, of walking.
 Mrs Caroline Gilbert is quite feeble, requiring the doctors care. She is 93 years of age.
 The friends of Blacksmith r. J. Lynch got out, last Thursday night, and gave him 8 grand aerenade in honor of his joining the ranks of the bene3icts. Hc was equal to the emergency and did moi let his friends go home empty.
 Mrs Estele Wakeley is about agair after her recent illness.
 George Laufer had the misfortune tc recently lose a horse, but has replaced it by new one just purchased of Manson & Nichols of Bridgeport. 1 Charles Hall and B. Turney shoulder, ed their guns, Tuesday morning, anC took the train for Newtown where they passed the day hunting with friends 1 there,
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

It Is interesting to note in the way of changes in a great city that the Trinity church corporation of New York has sold to the city St Johns cemetery in Hudson and ClarksOn streets, and that 1t is now well on the way to its new phase Of usefulness as a public park. The time given for the removal of the re mains of those buried there has ended, and only seven permits have been asked and granted; mostly the interments in that acre of ground have been of the poor, and it IS believed that more than 10000 were buried there. In London, where this conversion of old grave.yards into parks has been going on for 20 years or whereabouts, the graVestones remain, and it is odd to see the children playing among them over the grassy mounds i; but the gravestOnes in old St Johns are to De buried beneath the sod.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
In New Haven County.
OXFORD.
IN THE CHURCH AT
 QUAKER's FARMS.

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CHURCH AT
 QUAKER's FARMS.
 Extensive repairs and improvements are being made on the church at Qusker Farms. W. E. Downs is doing what car penter work is to be done and MT Hook CT of Derby the painting. Owing to this fact no service was held there last Sun- day.
 c. 4. Butler remains at home from his duties at Hartford, this week
 The first snow of the season in this To- callty fell, last Friday evening. A brisk squan came, and if the ground had been frozen, there would have been a deecy covering Saturday morning. As it was it did not all melt away, Saturday.
 Mrs L. F. Morris, accompanied by her son, L. N. Morris, are visiting relatives in Branford, this week.
 Peter Denio and family moved frosa the Mrs Warner place, near the hotel, to Waterbury, Monday.
 IL was an item of news to the people of Oxford and generally, to learn that there was three candidates for represel- tative voted for at the last election i7 town. But there is some curiosity f. know who the silver candidate was. sp how many votes he received on the first informal ballot.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
WESTPORT.

E. N SipperIy has finished his con- tract witL the Misses Wakeman of South port, leaving a well of 275 feet of splen- did water, producing 10 gallons per minute. He has the contract for putting up a wind mill with piping for the house and hydraulic on the lawn, and is busy doing the work.
 D. B, Bradley and wife, Charles B. Meeker and wife and Robert Post and wife took the first and second degrees in the Grange last week and on Mond y next they will be initiated in the myster- ies of tLe third and fourth degrees.
 The people are making 8 bee, this week, at Hendricks corner, taking down the hill. They are making 8 better grade.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
WEST BEDDING.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
 The cottage prayer meeting is to be held at H, Bartram's, this week.
 The Epworth League holds business meeting and entertainment at the Metho- dist church, Friday evening.
 The Epworth League at Stars Plain holds 6 sociabIe at John Luts', next Thursday evening.
 Mrs NJ. E. Crofut is visiting Mrs Platt Keeler's at Lyons Plains.
 Edgar Crofut, working atHMt Kisco. N. Y, was home over Sunday.
 Miss Grace Cramer of Kent visited her cousin, Miss Martha Durgy, last week,
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WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

Mrs Thalia Buckingham, who hae been so very il, is at present writing more comfortable.
 Miss Addelle Hill of Morris is visiting among her friends here.
 The dance at the hall was well attend ed and the usual accompaniment of emp. ty bottles was found.
 Preparations are being made fir evan gelistic services to be held in the Echurch here, in the early part of winter.
 Mrs Ramsey returned on Monday evening, from 8 visit to SOmersworth, N. H.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
In Litch6eld County
BANTAM.
VILLAGE AND PERSONAL TOPICS.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL TOPICS. Miss Myra Emmons is back from Wa terbury.
 The new Donkey house is receiving it's first coat of paint.
 c. D. KnbouTn has new wind mill. The old one went in 8 blizzard last March.
 Miss Hattie Ames is so far recovered from her recent illness that she is able to attend school. Mrs Hiram Kilbourn entertained her son, Herbert Kilbourn, of Bristol, last Sunday.
 The grounds in front of J. D. Wheeler's store and market have been graded and provisions made for carrying of the sur face water that used to gather there. Charles Wheeler and family of South ington have moved here for the winter. They will live in part of William Wheeler's house.
 Mrs U.sP. Bartholomew is back from her long sojourn in Attleboro, Mass.
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Mems fleece lined shirts 2Sc, extra value. Mems Cancels Hair and Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers at 45c. value Gjc
 Mems Extra Heavy FlccCeu Shirts and Drawers, DIG each,
 Mems Ribbed shirts and Drawers, 45o each; value 59c.
 Men's Wool Shirts and Drawers. 5oc each vAlue 75c.
 Mems tine quality hrece1 shirts and Draw CTS, DeNt to wool fl not sttel, 13e each value $l.00
 Mcn's Natural Wool and Camer7 Hair Shirts and Ora wers, 75c each value $l.oo. WO0IEN'S UNDERWEAR.
 Womeu's Ribbed Vests and Pants, heeced Womcn's Jersey ribbed Vests ard Ptnts ar extra good quality, 29c each, value 45c.
 WOmen's ribbed Vests and Pants, eHtTs heavy, g. Pc: value soc.
 Womeu's 5ibUcd Vests and Pants, at 5"c real value foe.
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A meeting of the ladies of Trinity par ish was held on Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Peet. Quite number were present, and considerable enthusi- asm was manifested on the subject of making some much needed repairs on Inside of church. It was also decided to hold a series of parish sociables during the fall and winter, the first one to be held at the home Of Mrs Edward
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
FAIRFIELD.
HOYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.

HOYDEN'S HILL AND VICINITY.
 Mir and Mrs Ernest Hall have visited her father, s. H. Wisner.
 F. Mckenzie has completed fine job of painting for E. B. Sherwood, employ ing painter from Bridgeport and Jesse Wheeler as helpers.
 Leroy Clarke has his former man that has been with him for oyer a year.
 Mr Arnold is painting his house,
 Mrs Jennings is visiting at her sons, Martin Jennings.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
HUNTINGTON.
THE CENTER AND VICINITY.

THE CENTER AND VICINITY.
 Paul Rehnberg is expected home, this week.
 Miss Jennie Mae Baldwin is the guest of her cousin, Miss May Bailey.
 Fred Clark of Bridgeport was in town, Sunday, calling on old friends.
 Mrs E. K. Morgan has returned to Bridgeport, after spending several days at Charles Judson's.
 George Benedict has rented the house formally occupied by Mrs Abigail flaw ley, and will move his family there soon.
 Owing to the unpleasantness of Thurs day and Friday evenings the dance to be given at Laborie's hall was indefinitely postponed.
 Miss Lucia Eldred, who has been so very ill, is no betger.S
 The grading for the Lawn cemetery fence has been completed.
 The young people of St .Paul's parish will give supper and dance at Laborie's hall, Thanksgiving evening, Wednesday,, November 26. The energetic and effi- oient committee who have the matter in charge, will spare no pains to have an enjoyable entertainment, and hope for the pleasure of welcoming a large num- Der of their friends to their party, Thanksgiving eve.
 WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
 The first meeting of the reading club of White Hills met at .the home of Mrs Warren c. Hubbell, vice president, on Monday evening. While there were only 8 few of the members present lively interest was displayed by all in the reopening of the work of the club. The next meeting will be held tt the home of the vice president on Tuesday evening, the 22d, and papers will be read by MT Jennings, Miss Smith, MT Sauer, Mrs Surridge; musical selections, recitations, etc., by others. It is hoped that all members will be present.
 A very cujoy aD40 COASOiU Woo SlFSH eU the church on Wednesday evening, by the Y. M. c. A. orchestra of Derby and Miss Packard of Shelton. Those who had the pleasure of hearing the muaic and readings speak in highest terms of it.
 The Thanksgiving meeting of the Y. P. s. 0. K will be held at Mrs Beach SheIton's on Wednesday evening. Miss Shelton, leader. Subject, "Some bless ings often forgotten"
 Rev Mr Sauer will give the story of ,sPigrim's Progress" at the Congrega- tionaI church, Huntington, on Monday evening. The story will be illustrated by many fine views thrown upon the canvas. MT Bartlett will operate the stereopticon.
 The aHive of Bees" had a very pleas ant meeting for sewing and social enter course at the home of Mrs Wakeley On Thursday. The s'Hive of Bees'' is very active at present.
 On Sunday morning the pastor will speak upon '.A cold blooded murder" The prelude to the sermon will be upon .sThe News Letter. At Ghe conclusion of the morning service there will be 2 meeting of Pulpit Committee. All mem-
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
STEVENSON.

Messrs Victor of Derby, Sherwood of East Village and Tsbell all put in Tues day of this week after ally reynard. He proved too sharp for then, as The called for turkey of Howard Stevens the same evening.
 Miss Annie Osborne was a guest at W s. Bradley's, recently.
 Miss Hattie Bradley has visited al George Osborne's in Hammertown.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
HEAVY UNDERWEAR.

Women's W hite and Natural Wool, Jersey Vests and Pants, al 75c each; va ue $lO0. GLOVES.
 \ big purchase Of PiIHe Gloves. the only suitable glove for street wear.
 About five hundred dozen in the lot; we get for our sh2re-pne -halt. 7 The c0Iors are Browns, Re6s and Fans with two clasp aud >tiJctet back Price e5c per pair, worth Sl.25' OIL CLOTHS.
 For floor use-we've always been head Jla, ters on this sl0tt and nany's the yard w Eye ~old. but like many goods Of this nature il takes room Vt want 10 use tor holiday ggodS, so we've made the prices on some ot inc numbers lower than you've ever known them.
 I2c Der yarj IJc per ard 2IC per yard.
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where for the last five months she has been receiving treatment for tumoF She returns, we are glad to note, much improved and on the road to recovery.
 George CIemmons is entertaining hunt, CTS from South Norwalk. They have been here before and may be expected to leave all the game they don't take with them
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

long d,stance, and it looked as if all on fire inside.
 Miss Mabel Van Duyne attended the horse show at Madison Square Garden, New York.S
 Miss Sarah Huntington of Hartford vi.its her sister, Mrs Sophia Beardsley
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have fixed on December and as LIe dates for their Christmas sale.
 A. C. 5anborn of Bridgeport has been entertained at the home of Mir and Mrs Frank II. Beach, this week.
 Ms Peter Agnew has recently return ed from d visit with friends at RoXbury. She brought back with her several fue specimens of the rock and garueCa quAr ried from the Rpxbury mines, which she presented to George $, Turner for his collection. MT Turner has also received a number of nice mineral specimens from other sources.
 The prayer meeting, this (Friday) cv- ening, is to be held wiJh Mrs C. W. Ed wards.
 George Pentield returned to the Bridge DOT: hospital, Monday, to have more of the shot removed from his arm, left in from his recent accident with gun.
 Blacksmith C. l.. smancy has been very busy for two weeks past and now has large amount of work ahead star iug him in the face which he is rushing of as fast as possible.
 C. W. Sims entertained friends from Bridgeport, over Sunday, MT Miller and Mir Gaul.
 Mrs Susan Osborn continues quite ill and Mrs Peet of Long Hii is caring for her, this week.
 Mrs Charles Edwards has paid her daughter Mrs Sherwood Brinsmade of Daniels Farms, visit this week.
 John Benedict, Jr, and family of Bridgeport were with their parents, NJ and Mrs John Benedict, at the Depot, over Sunday.
 Rev J. II. James will speak on temper ance at the Lower Stepney school house at 30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. W. T. Eastwood is nursing a sore hand for which a hawk is responsible. The bird made bad wound with it's claws.
 Money saved by sending your Thanks giving order to W. N. Hurd. Mail or ders will receive prompt attention.
 Rev Mir Warrincr is to have a new barn in which to keep his horse. The old barn, pretty well worn out, i8 being torn down, this week, and a new one ot modern type will be built out of it. George Curtis has charge of the work and is assisted by a corps of volunteer workers, who want the parsonage prop erty put in good shape.
 Leroy sherman is enIarging his ice house, in readiness for harvesting uex; winters crop.
 Mrs Arzelia Clingan is in New Haven. the guest of her sister, Mrs Wakeman.
 Leslie Purdy is in Woodbury, visiting relatives.
 Zalmon Purdy and wife have been the guests of Charles Fowler in Danbury.
 Wesley Sherman of Danbury and Perry Fairchild of Bethel are the guests of Er. nest Sherman.
 MT and Mrs James Ives of New Hart ford are the guests of their daughter Mrs Henry Seeley.
 Miss Emily Seeley is in Ansonia, the guest of Mrs Frank Burr.
 Mrs w. o. Purdy and Mrs Charles Purdy are on the sick list, Tn care of DI Hill.
 The seats for the new Town hall have arrived at the Depot and the rooms will soon be in readiness for entertainments
 Two shipments of "New Home' ma, chimes have lately been received by c. E Osborne.
 Charles Hawley is carting the lumber for the new barn at the Methodist par. sOnage.
 Rev Mir Warriner and wife have been in Bethel, aiding Rev Mir Knesal in extrs services at the Methodist church.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

The demolition of the fl n,g by the wind, which for several year, has graced the liberty pole in the Street on state occas ions, suggests the need of to"n flag Several have suggested starting a sub scriptior paper for this worthy cause, and no doubt it would meet with a hear ty response on all sides. Let "Old Glory" forever wave
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
pTATTSVTT,LE.

The church sociable will be held on Tuesday evening of next week, Novem- Der 24, at the home of Sylvester Wheeler. If stormy it will be held the first fair evening. All are invited to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
MONROE.

AT THE CONGREGATIONALC CHURCH.
 Next Sunday, November p, MT Ham partsoon Hagop Asbiian, an Armenian, will speak morning and evening in the Monroe Congregational church. He will likely speak on ''the Armenian Massacre and it's causes'' and "who the Armenians are.'' Mr Ashjian's own brother, it was reported, was fayed alive.
 MT Parker and family, half brother of Marshall Beach, were with him last week, and Mrs Parker, mother of Mir Beach, is with him now.
 Weir Goldsborough is home, having received an injury at football.
 James c. Johnson's new house has been 2 grand sight, several evenings, being illuminated from top to bottom with gas. The house can be seen for d
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
NEW MILFORD.
TOBACCO SALES.

V. B. Sterling has bought the tobacco crops of Will Wanzer, Merwin Hine, Charles Hatch, Albert Johnson and Thomas Lee, the latter of Long Meadow Hill, BrOOkfield.
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH,

Sunday next before Advent, November P: At 9 30 a. m., Holy Communion, at 1O30, Morning Prayer, Ltany and ser mon. Sunday school after morning ser vice.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Don't fail to read E F. Hawley's "ad'' all about Thanksgiving, this wtek. It will do you good and yous friends ike wise.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Sandy Hook system of burglar alarms seem very desirable, and their record of burglar catching, five out of nine, is q pretty good one. It Is no "s"fc snap to chase burglars in the dark and while there are plenty of hcroe. that think they could do better, this record speaks pretty well for the volunteer Sandy Hook DO lice. By the way, why do they give the Street the go by It must be from fear of our efficient chief of police, Jefferson Briscoe
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

The management of the Wisconsin state fair is out $tO0O because beer VA, sold on the grounds during the fair. The state pays that sum to the fair,pnnually but stIpulatcs that 1t shall be paid only on condition that no beer is sold there. Last year the Milwaukee brewers over bid the state and paid B. GOO for the beer privilege but this year the brewers made no offer, yet beer was sold. When an attempt was made to collect the bonus the law was referred to, and the society is out $I ,ooo. Served 'em right!
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
The Editors Familiar Chat

Next week HE BEE will go to prcs~ on Wednesday night, in order that all its fo'ce of workers may elj' y the Thanks giving holiday. Corrcspondrnts will fa- vor us by spuung their communications us early in the week as possible.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

The first snow of the season fell on Fri day, the 18th. It came furiou.ly, bring ing to mind all the o,d fashioned storms and blIzMrds we ever heard or read of. lt remained on the ground in shadvd lo- calities about |, hours. We hope it will not come to stay till nearer Christmas.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
BROOKFIELD.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW A SUCCESS.
 The Junior Guild feel themselves we'll repaid for their efforts to make the chrysanthemUm show a success, II was something new in ,this town, hence ex- erted unusual interest. The weather al the time (last Friday) could hardly have been more unfavorable, as the snow made it extremely unpleasant, yet the attendance was quite good, about all the hall could comfortably accomodate. A small admission was charged. Ice cream, cake and coffee were for sale. The Grange piano was called into use, adding a very pleasant feature. The quality and variety of the flowers and plants exhibited was a surprise to all. Rev Mir WhtcOmej took the lead in the general exhibit, both as to numbers and excellence of flowers. Any or all of his exhibits were for sale, which added very largely to the profits of the show. A number of small plants were given out do the best they could with and bring to this exhibit the one producing the best results to receive a prize, also the second best a second prize. W. J. Beehler received the first and Miss Lefty Sagindorf the second. The net profits of the affair will be about $35. The affair was so satisfactory that plans are already in progress for one on a more extensive scale another year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
NICHOLS.
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Sunday next before Advent, Novem Der p: At ? p. m., Evening Prayer and sermon,
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GREENFIELD HILL.

DEERFIED AND VICINITY. Miss Clara A. Bradley has spent few days in Black Rock.
 Mrs Clark R. Nichols is in very poor health.
 R. F. Bradley and wife of Southford were guests at their uncle's, Charles Nichols, recently.
 Mrs H. E. Dowd visited in Bridgeport, last week.
 Carpenter Smith is helping Charles Nichols repair his house.
 H. W. Bowen has been entertained at H. E. Dowd's."
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
WASHINGTON.

In spite of the rain sbout D persons were present at the reception given by O. A. Ricknx, last Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev J. II, James will occupy the pull pit of the Methodist church, Sunday morning. His theme will be temper ance.
 The ladies of the Methodist church have fixed on December s and 9 as the dates for their Christmas sale.
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CHURCH INTERESTS. ,r0a " Marwfn 1a1 tha V p z


 George W. Merwln led the Y. P. s, o. E. meeting Sunday evening.
 Prayer meeting as usual Tuesday even. ing at 7.50. Subject "Job's trials and ours"
 Mss Hattie Banks recently entertained friends from Danbury and Black Rock.
 c. E. Kicker entertained friends from Bridgeport, last week.
 The new bell for tue Academy has been ordered and it is expected to arrive in short time.
 Miss Clara Amelia Bradley has been visiting in Black Rock, recently.
 Mrs Hanford, mother Of Mrs J. A.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20

Miss Minnie Curtis of Danbury is vis- ting her aunt, Mrs James Lee.
 A few tobacco sales are reported in the north part of the town, at prices ranging from 10 to 12c., though one crop is reported at B. The feeling of the country towards the tariff question will tend to keep up prices where they are, if not to cause in advance.
 The glades of St Paul's Guild have just shipped missionary box to South port, valued at $42.
 At the meeting of the school board for organization Norman Worden was elec- ted chairman and E. N. Hawley secre- tary and school visitor.
 The pleasant weather of the first of the week was never more thoroughly im- proved by those belated corn pickers, who yet have much to do. They will now be able to get in both corn and stalks in good condition.
 Mrs Andrew Osborne of Brooklyn has been the guest for a few days of her sister in-law, Mrs L. Thompson.
 Dr Homer Jones and bride of New York City spent few days with their parents here, MT and Mrs George Jones.
 Mrs Turney ODell of Washington has been the guest of Mrs R. A. Candeld.
 Mir and Mrs Ezra Thompson attended the funeral of their son-in-law, Freder- ick Clark of Stony Hill, last week We'd nesday.
 Mrs Kate Smith has visited her sister, Mrs Ellen Camp.
 Arthur Mansfield and Benjamin Grif- fin are the jurors chosen for the present court.
 Mrs Carrie Osborn and Mrs Lucy Thompson spent a night with Mrs Arthur Gates in Danbury, last week.
 E, s. O'Dell is doing carpenter work for E Smith in Whisconier district.
 George Wood is in the employ of Theodore Howes.
 About 20 of the friends and relatives of MT and Mrs A. s, Mansfield, gave them a surprise on Tuesday evening of last week. All report a very pleasant time.
 Celery growers who leave their crop out as long as they can were rather hlue after the snow of Friday night. Those who covered it and kept it so, until thawed and thoroughly dried report but little injury. The crop is unusually fine this year.
 Miss Bigelow of North Haven is the guest of Mrs E. L. Whitcome.
The Newtown bee., 1896-11-20
IN METHODIST CIRCLE.

Rev MT Warriner will preach a rous- ing temperance sermon at the Methodist church, next Sunday.