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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
COURT ORDERS.


VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Of HENR1cO COUNTY, IN VACA~
TON, JULY 81. 1886:
Joseph Heppefb
vs.
James IT. Barton and ais.
The object OF the above suit Is 10 en-
force mechanics lien IN favor q Joseph
Heppert for the sum OF N,szloi, Wild
Interest from February 3, 1898. a8slnsL
lots ! and 2 IN block ,, IN carton Sa ana
county. and the improvements thereon,
which IS now owned by w. w. Elicit,
and was conveyed 10 him by said James
II. Barton and wife, whom Joseph hep-
pert contracted for said improvements:
An a1idayit having been made and filed
that the said James III. Barton and Eliza
beth c. Barton are now residents or ne
State OF Virginia, y IS orqeT 5s,u tstl '9s
Barton DO appear here within hlteen Gays
after the due publication OK this order,
and do what IL necessary to protect tneS
'D Tgsfs: a. ' J. q. BRoADDUs. Clerk
c q y to IS sn'' J. i. Bkso4DpUs. Clerk
au 2-Sult ---
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
rASTIRN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, VA, JULY r. 1925. -.
Charies clifford ct ais. vs.. steam 1hs
Ajax
Mortimer Hogan w. steam Tug AJAX
IN ADMIRALTY.
To Whom II May Concern: Take notice,
that Sy Virtue ~ a writ OF attaenmcrt
in each OF the above-norned cases h.ys
attached thu steam tux Ajax, and 90 the
VIII be tried AZ the United States Court
room. at Richmond. Va. when and where
ali persons interested are cited TO appear
and interpose their claims; ,,,rno,,,
United states Marshal
william FIegenhemer, smith. honcuro
a Gordon, Proetors for Libeilants.
81 A.2e,SO.SlAul.2 steodtAvll
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
EAeTTKN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
RICHMOND. VA. JULY n. ~; =, :.
Charles Il. Lawrence VI. S'EaAA Aus ~ -
Lane. Jr.,
Nathan Tyler ct ais. vs.. steam Tug Z. d.
Lane IN ADMIRALTY.
To Whom II May Concern: Take notice.
that BY virtue ~ ,S 3. n T ststss D.sries
Courts Clerks Office. az Richmond, va.
in each OF the above-named suits, have
attached the SAID steam jug z. 3 Lansr
iieoe said cause viii be tried u the United
etefes Courtroom, at Richmond. Va
when and where all persons interested are
cited to appear and ir,erg2ss srsir SlSiiaa-
United States Marshal.
Smith. Gordon Il Moncgre, William
riersnheimer, ProctOrs for Libollants.
~ Is 2ososlAul.2. &seodtAula
vIRcrNIA.-IN THE CIRCUIT cOuRr
or GENRICO COUNTY. JULY 70 l&3:
Rebecca j. Bridges ...s.....s......fiainoxr
VS..
William L. Bridges 49,. Defendant
IN cTfANCERX.
The object OF this suit Is 20 secure an
ahsolute divorce from the defendant, ca
i've grounds OF dessrtion. and an sffidavit
having been made and lied that the de-
fendaiit. william l.. Bridges Is not q res~
ldent az the state 81 Viryini9. 4 r ordefed
that he does appear here within nfteeu
davs after the due publication ~ th.3
order and 10 what Is necessary 10 protect
hi Te .nse''' J. J. 81 BnoApDus. cisrk.
A. u. webb. Attorney. ~ issue
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THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, August l-IottOi.-Dulii
mlddling Gulf. Z ll-l6c.; middling, z 7-l6c.
gross receipts, 400 bales; forwarded, none,
Totals to-day and so far this week; Net
receipts, Sls bales; exporrts-t2 Great ~ is-
tain, 7i2 bales; to the Continent S'lo'
Totals since September Ist: Net receipts
E16l, 626 balesj exports-to Great biitolh,
2.2Sl, 800 bales; 10 France, 1854 bales; TO
the Continent, 1,77S.73o bales.
September. 1927; october, Sc sl; November
1855: December. X.S9; January SH; Feo-
ruary. $3.50; March. 81; April, SLc4; SAFES
The total visible supply Of cotton for
the world, 15s5,6o7 bales, OF when 1871
bales are American, against S,UbNB ana
2, 4e1, SIC bales. respectively, last year he-
celpts Of cotton THIS week At all Interior
plantations. g23 bales. crop in sight,
SIN! SINS review: Cotton declined ~ 6
points rallied, and advanced 10 IL, Ont
reacted. and closed unchanged TO points
higher; August declined l point ana
March 2 points The close was steady,
with sales Of 49,. so bales.
To-day's features; the ChlCniele :
weekly weather report was not SO pulllsn
as had been expected, especially IN re-
gard TO Texas and prices declined here
slightly at the opening
NEW ORLEANS. LA, August Loot
ton-F'utures steady; sales, $3.50 bales;
August, 1914; September, @.C3;, October
800; November. y6Sl; December, so.yi'
January, s6.7o; February, y0.T, March,
WV NAvAIssTORB MARKETS
WILMINGTON, ". c., August l.
Rosn-Firmi strained. a.321s; good
strained, sl.s7Is.
Spirits of Turpentine-Quiet; machine,
HZc.; irregular steady at 2o5.o.
Tar-Steady at 81.
Crude Turpentlne Quiet; hard, $40;
SOFT si65; virgin. si-e5
SAVANNAH. GA, August l.-Turpen-
tine--Firm az q 1-Sc.; sales, 80 casks; re-
ccipts, 81 casks.
R0sin-Firm and unchanged; sales, COCO
barrels; receipts. 1858 barrels.
CHARLESTON. 9. c., August l.-Tur-
pentine-Firm at Hl2c; sales, ncne.
ROsin--Flrm; sales, none; 3 and o, sl25;
D and u, $3.50; +, sls5; G., 40; II, sl45;
/, 81. so; X, slb5: NJ, 1l.G0; ". il.G5; window
glass $40; water-white, $3.50.
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MASONIC NOTICE. - The a.
w stated communication OF RENRICO ~
UNION LODGE. No. 1870, will take place
on MONDAY EVENING, August 80, at
7:45 o'clock at Masonic Hall, on Twenty
firth street. Master MasOns IN good stand
ing are fraternally invited.
BY order Of the w. M.
WILLIAM WILSON,
au 2-1t' Secretary.
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ness being general. September pork closed
i-2c. higher than yesterday. lard lie.
higher, and September ribs &c. higher.
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WE TELL YOU HOW 70 .spEcu-
late safely IN Wheat, Pork. and stocks
send for our book and advice free 70 any
address. CoMACK Is CO.. 70 Broae may'
NeN York. " >-6o-tS
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ST. LOUIS.

ST LOUIS. August 1.-Flour-Dull and
unchanged.
Wheat-Lower; receipts, 9i,lfS bushels;
shipments, $3.50 bushels; August, 53lac.;
September. IS 7-sQ59e.; December, 6l i-ec.
Corn--Lower; August p $780,; septem-
ber y 5-Sc.; December, q l-Sc. DID.
Oats-Steadv and higher; August, 1sc.
bid: September 1Sc. bid; May. 20 s-Sc. bid.
Lard-Prifne steam, s5.02is; cn0lce, s5.l0.
Ofhar articles UNCHANGED
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Cash quotations.. Flour was dull but
steady; prices were unchanged. No. 2
spring wheat. IS to IS BIC; No. 2 red.
CT IL to &c. No. 2 corn. n Is to q 7-Sc.
No. oats. Is lac. Mess FORK, t6.25 10
IS 30. Lard, $50 TO 1922 L. Short-rib
sides. s25 to $3.50: dry-salted shoulders.
800 TO 81; short clear sides, so. Wits
kew 81 %
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


WANTED.
STATE MANAGER FOR CHICAGO
House; staple line; exclusive territory:
large profits Must be financially able 70
carry stock OF goods. Address CHARLES
WRIGHT, 125 Franklin street, Chicago.
DO YOU ePECuLATE2 GUIDE TO
Successful Speculation mailed free.
Wheat, provision, cotton, and stock spec
ulation On limited margin thoroughly ex-
plained. Corresnpndsnce solicited.
WARREN. FORD a. Co,
II Wall straet, New York.
nv 3-su&Thiy.
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MON

We can LEND yOU MONEY ON YOUR
RICHMOND CITY REAL ESTATE. APP
ply 10 7. AZ. WORKMAN q CO.,
Real Estate and Leans
au 2-Su. Tie Th3t
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nfortinoer Hogan W. Steam Tug AJAX.
-A-|' 1885, 81 ATRTrTf 4 gsT

To Whom II May Concern: Take notice,
that by virtue % writ OF attacDmcrt
in each Of the above-n1rned cases n4-ys
attached ths steam luE Ajax, and on th0
ftTH DAY OF AIGD ST, 1896, said cause
viii DO tried AZ the United States Court
room. at Richmond. Va, when and where
Ali persons Interested are cited TO appear
anu ni'e'b''o NJ. HUDGIN.
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CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, o., August 1.-Flour-
Steady; winter patents, sS.i09S3I5; spring
patents, $3.55Qs5.S5
Wheat-Firm; No. red, track, &c; 10
3 red. track, Soc; sample, red. track, t6c.
Corn-Market dull ana easy; mixed ear,
track. 25ll25 1-4c.; No white hold at l'1zc.
Oats-Qulet and steady; No. mixed,
new, track, 2l42llzc.; sample mixed, new,
Pork-Steady: city family, g %; clear
family. $3.50: clear backs, 1875.
Lat4-Higher; kettle, S.5ygSI0; prime
steam. S3.12lz. -,
Bacon-Steady; loose shoulders, a;
short-rib sides, Al2lz; short-clear sides,
A12i5
DRY Sailed Moats-Steady; shoulders,
$50; short-clear sides, s754s3s5.
Butter-Steady; fancy Elgin, 1891 North
western, 12g14c
y.x- of 81 %
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UNION sTOcK-YARDS, ILL. August
1.-Cattle-ReceIpts, go head; market
steady: common TO extra steers, $500
Ne5; stockers and feeders, p69nSl5;
COWS and bulls. sl.25iS3.25; calves, SO 800
Texans, S1.75QS3.l5; western rangers, sz.lVg
$3.50.
Hogs Receipts, 1000 head; marker
steady; heavy packing and shipping lots,
A. eO4s3 Is: common TO choice mixed, 500
$3.50; choice assorted, $3.30uS.5O light,
s3i0933 40; pigs, s2.ecgS3.4O.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head; market
steady: inferior to choice, S2Qf.20; lamDs,
$Qs3S5.
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Richmond, Va, jelly q 1896
IHhVE THIS DAY APPOINTED olllA
N J. KOON my agent u conduct TIE hL-
west Canal street, 70 huy and sell for casa
only. - - .-.~-
~ 25-2w JOSEPH ~. PHANTOM,
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VIRGINIA.: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
of HENR1CO COUNTY, IN VACA~
TON, JULY 81. 1886:
Joseph HeppeIt,
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
E. t. BENHAM WILL SELL 30 HORSES AT
 AUCTION

At his stable, 3O8 North Main Street, Water
 bury, Tuesday, February II. These horses are thoroughly broken and consist of five pairs pairs matched, some excellent family horses, grocery, heavy draft, general purpose horses aud drivers. One pair extra nice draft anC and years, 2S75 pounds; nice brown colt , years, Il5O pounds; sorrel mare, years, $50 pounds pair handsome dark greys, and 6 years, $50 pounds; bay horse, years, 1900 pounds; black horse, years, HOO pounds: seal brown mare, is a dandy. 6 years old, 1900 pound; very nice black mare, with pedigree, years, lOSO pounds, bay horse, years, 1000 pounds; brown mare, 6 years. 1900 pounds i pair sorrel horses, 5 and years, 23OO pounds; | brown horse, years, 1900 pounds; nice coupe horse, has great action; pair bays, years, 225O pounds; bay horse, years, ll50 pounds; brown horse, years, HOO pounds; pair bay geldings, 5 years; brown gelding years, HOG pounds sorrel horse, years, 300 pounds bay horse, five years, 1000 pounds; haysher l 1 200 pounds; bay mare, years, ], 100 pounds
 brown mare, 6 years. l,050 pounds; gray horse, 5 years, 1900 pounds, and several other good ones. These will be sold with full guar antee and two days trial given, and every horse not fully as good as represented, wan
 returned, and I will refund the money. Salt to commence promptly at 10 o'clock. NC
 postponement on account of the weather
 F. E. BENHAM, Waterbury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
50c On Dollar Generally, 25c
 On the 5 tn Some Cases1

For finer goods we have put in the black and blue Kersey Overcoats, made by Rogers, Peet & Co, clay worsted body lining, skiners satin sleeve lining, guaranteed for two years or replaced free of charge if it wears out in that period these Over coats have been sold for S25.00, 27.0O 5000; all are now SIS 50, one uni form price Don't miss these.
 Chi'dren's Overcoats, Reefers and Suits have received the same treat ment. We are determined to sell. If there is any power to sell in low prices these goods will move quickly into the possession of shrewd buyers. Crowd up to the front and sec the Reefers for S2.50 and S3 that 8 day or two ago sold for 3 50 and co Overcoats for S1.50 and S2.5U, worth 800 and 4.50.
 Suits S1.50, 200, 800 and $50. worth twice as ruch. All but the 1.50 suits are strictly all wool. This is the climax of opportunity, Your interest must create 8 desire to see these values We shall bo glad to show them,
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
AOADEMY NOTES,

Miss Mabel l.. Cummings, one of the assistant teachers at the Academy, has resigned and accepted a position as in. structor of gymnastics in the Boston Nor nal School Of Gymnastics. Miss Cum miugs has taught successfully in the Academy for the past two years and her resignation at the present time is accept ed with regret on the part of trustees and patrons. Miss Cummings left for Bos ton, Saturday morning.
 Miss Mary A. Bacon of Newtown i: temporarily filling the vacancy at the Academy, caused by the resignation oi Miss Cummings.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
DEATH OF MISS ISABEL CAMPBELL.

Friends here were pained to learn that on Monday Mir and Mrs Hugh Campbell, formerly of Sandy Hook but now of Bris- tol, R. L., lost their only daughter, Miss IsabeH Campbell, the doctors certificate pronouncing the cause of death as indi- gesCion. Miss Campbell was IS years old. The body was brought here Tues day evening and placed in Taylor & Me- Grams undertaking rooms, the funeral services being held on Wednesday after noon ut l.3O o'clock from St Johns church, Rev 0. 0. Wright officiating. The pail bearers were Hobart Warner, Howell Wright, Howard Bassett and James Betts. The interment was in the Berkshire cemetery. There were a num- Der of handsome floral tributes.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

On Friday of last week Michael Keat- ing, about F years of age, ventured too far out on the thin ice on the Mantle mill pond at the Hook. The ice gave way and he was taking a cold bath in the water when some lads who saw him ran to the rescue. Stephen Keane threw out an oveTcoat and the bather took hold oi it. Harry Orgelman and another lad came to Keane's assistance and taking hold of hands they formed line and he was pulled ashore, not hurt seriously, but somewhat scared.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

Mems and Youths suits, fancy cheviots, cassimeres and worsteds S4.75. Some have sold as high as SEQ; small sizes in greater quantities.
 Mems and Youths suits, in black and fancy Cheviots, single and double breasted, $7 50 These are of SIP, 13 30 and 15 co grades all put in at one price, ST 50.
 S15. 16 50, IS co and 20 co suits made from fancy cheviots, cassimeres and worsteds of the most reliable mills of the country and made this season - all go at S1O and 12.5O.
 The highest grade suits made by Rogers, Peet & Co, S25 %, 28 %, 30 %, now S20 and IS. Only two prices SIS and S20 on these entire linas which comprise about 30 per cent of cur stock; otherwise you would not get chance toget a 5000 suit for 20 co.
 Mems and Youths Overcoats get hardest knocks. A large line of beaver and kersey Overcoats bought to sell for S7.5O, sacrificed at S4 50 Black and blue 10 % and 12 co Overz coats, S7 50. 15 0OOvercoats S10
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
HATTERTOWN.

Mrs Edward Booth is visiting with rel atives in New York.
 Mrs J. W. Penny has spent several days with her son, Dr C. NJ. Penny, in Bridgeport.
 We are glad to report that Miss Matte C. Fischer, who haa been very sick with pneumonia, is improving.
 E. B. Booth passed several days of this week with his uncle, Newell Brinsmad1, in Daniels Farm.
 Mrs G. k. Parmelee was a guest of her sister, Mrs c. Wakeman, in Bridgeport, over Sunday.
 Mrs Harriett Nichols of Trumbul is visiting her sister, Mrs J.. Sti!lson.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

The Whist club of the Street was very pleasantly entertained on Thursday even ing last by MT and Mrs L. c. Morris Ihe fir prizes were taken by Charles F. B"afdsley and Mrs Leonard and the con- .olation by Edgar F. Hawley and Mrs Henry Curtis. ca Tuesday night the cluh were the guests of Dr and Mrs E. M. Smith, and a delightful time was the verdict of all present. The first prizes were won by Mrs c. F. Beardsley and Charles G. Peck and the consolation by F. $. Andrews and Miss Hattie Glover. There were g guests present.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
A FARMER s INSTITUTE.

On invitation of POhtatuck Grange, the Connecticut Board of Agriculture will hold an Institute at NewtOwn, Thursday, February l3, at II a. m. A recess will be taken for dinner at l2 30 p. m. The meet Ing will be held at the Town hall. The Grange will appoint some one to give an opening address. Dr k H. Jenkins, of the State experiment station, will discuss matters pertaining to the dairy, and Dr W, C. Sturgis, or Prof w. k. Brtton, of the station, matter pertaining to fruit culture. An exhibition of DeLaval sep arator may be expected. Aquestion box will be provided for inquiries upon any subject pertaining to rural life.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
LOCAL JUSTICE CASES. .

Emmet Curtis was brought before Justice NJ. J. Bradley or Tuesday charged with non-support of his family. Since last July all that he had furnished his family according to his own testimo- ny, was d few bushels of potatoes, few quarts of milk and few pounds of but ter. The justice found him guilty and committed him to the county jail for 30 days, where he will also work out the costs,
 The case of State against Payne, ,charg ed with assault on Henry Job Crotutt, was also tried before Justice Bradley, who fined the defendant S3 and costs.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

5 s. Scudder has returned from a trip to Michigan. In one of the Michigan cities he knew of farmer who had driv- en m with load of potatoes t) sell. The highest offer the man could get was 7c 8 bu,hel and rather than sell them at this figure he dumped them into the river. The city authorities had him arrested for placing garbage in the river and fined him $5. Miss Susie Scudder, who ac- eonpanied her father, will extend her visit tor several days, not returning home Il later.
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Best potatoes 35 cents; onions 90 cents bushel at E. F. Hawley's.

These are the characteristic marks of & concert by the best of ths college glee clubs. The following notice in the New
 York Sun will show how the concert by the Wesleyan College Glee and Mando- lin Clubs made decided ripple in New York's busy life: "A well-fllled house greeted the Wesleyan College Glee Club1s concert in the Berkeley hyceum last evening. The program of last even fng's concert was made up from many soarces. and it's chief feature was pi
 quaney and dash. In fact the enter tainment was not suffered to lag at any moment. The Glee Club consists of II voices, well blended, and with large repertoire of part songs by Dudley Buck, Kragh. Edess Hawley, Lamothe
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

P. D, Osborn, advertising agent for Lavine and Osborn's Benzine Soap, waf in town ou Wednesday. MT Osborne is remarkable man in that he stands six feet, seven and one-half inches high and weighs 284 pounds. He attributes his excellent condition to the excellencies oi the soaps he represents.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
THE HOWLAND-STARK CO.,,
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

The playing by the Mandolin club was exceptionally fine throughout, and the singing by the Glee club was first class" :" February IS, when the concert is given here, will be red letter day in New towns history. The college boys will bring their rollicking songs and jovial life into the midst of the dull winter time, and all who attend the concert will pleasantly remember them for many days to come.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

The True American, Trenton. N. J., speaks Of the concert given there by the Wesleyan College Glee and Mandolin clubs in these appreciative words Those who were at the Association hall last night to hear the Wesleyan college Glee and Mandolin clubs were more than re- paid for braving the ineaement weather.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

If you buy a reserved seat ticket, there is no danger of its being a loss to you because of any failure on the part of the college boys to appear. The re- served seats go on sale tomorrow (6at- urday) morning with Edgar F. Hawley in the Street and with Warner, Taylor X Curtis in the Hook; 50 cents buys sthe best reserved seat in the house; 35 cents secures general admission.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ. Sterns special offer this week |; The balance of cloaks and capes at greatly reduced prices, ladies' jackets at S2,G9, was $5; lot at $l.5O was 80. An entire new line In muslin underwear gowns 39c up. New line of ladies dress skirts $l up, linen tOrchOn laces 3 and 5c q yard, The balance of our trimmed hats 25 cents on the dollar. Come early and get some of those bargains at NJ. SterR's, the leading cloak and millinery house, 1855 Main street, Danbury, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

The Mis.es Blackman, daughters of J NJ. Backman in the Glen, gave charm ing whist party to 8 circle of their friends, ls7r Saturday evening The first la dies prize was captured by Mrs George F. Taylor and H, Curtis won the first sentlemen's priza. Mrs H. H. Curtis won -econd ladies' prize and George F. Tay' Tor second gentlemen's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Julia McArdle of New Hartford and George B. Ives on Wednesday, February l2. The marriage will take place in the Catholic church at New Hartford. MT Ives is the sou of Charles Ives, who was a former re<ident of Newtown. Mir and Mrs Ives will commence housekeeping at once a1 e Burr street, Bridgeport, as MT Ives is conductor on the Stratford line for the Bridgeport Traction Go.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
DEATH OF PATRICK KEANE.

Patrick keane, one of the old citizens of the town, died on Tuesday night at tue age of S2 years. One son, Patrick Keaue, the well known button manufac- cuTer of Cold Spring, and two daughters, Mrs Dennis Grove and Miss Nora Keane, survive him. Tue funeral will take place to-day (FridavO
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
A TEACHERS MEETING
TO BR HELD AT THE ACADEMY BUILD ING NEXT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

A meeting of the teachers of the town will be held at the Newtown Academy, February II, at p. m. Charles w. Dcane, superintendent of schools in Bridgeport, and M. k. Noyes, principal of the high school In Ridgeheld, will give practical talks upon matters per taining to school work, methods and management. Papers will also be pre- sented by two of our local teachers, Carlos D. Stillson on "School manage mcnt," and Mrs II. <. Pratt on physiolO- gy. Teachers who attend will not be re- quired to make up the time taken from their schools for that purpose. It is hoped there will be as large an attend ance and as much interest as at the meeting of November 23. A cordial in- vitatioa to attend is extended to all who are interested in the welfare of our schools.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07

Landlord Edward Taylor was in Bridgeport on Monday, the guest of Law yer w, H. O'Hara, and took drive after Fleet, who has recently been so serious ly ill. To all appearances the horse is coming cut all right.
The Newtown bee., 1896-02-07
HAPPENINGS AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.

GdUhCh.
 The ladies of the Missionary society will meet in the lower room of the church, next Wednesday afternoon, February l2, at o'clock, to do some special sewing. The Young Ladies Mission Circle holds it's next meeting at the parsonage on Saturday afternoon of next week, February l5, at o'clock. Two or three more meetings will complete the work on hand for the season.
 The fellowship meeting with the Con- gregational churches of this vicinity which was first announced for Tuesday, February Is, has been postponed until Tuesday, February 25. It will be a meeting of interest to everyone, whether immediately connected with the church or not, and the general public are most cordially invited.