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The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
LONG HILL.
A CAPITAL ENTERTAINMENT PROMISE

A CAPITAL ENTERTAINMENT PROMISED.
 Don't forget the entertainment to be given by the children of the North Long Hill school this (Friday) evening, in the Long Hill hall. The program prepared for the occasion is varied with recita. tions, songs, tabIeaux, dialogues, etc.. and cannot fail to be of interest. And beside all this the proceeds go to pur. chase needed supplies for the school, SC every man, woman and child should show public spirit and turn out and help the little folk while they are trying to help themselves. The doors open at ' o'clock. and the entertainment will begin at 7.30 A small admittance fee of 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children will be charged; also 10 cents for supper. Lei the hall be packed to the doors.
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minister the rite of confirmation on Sun day morning, May 3.


 Merchant c. c. Downs and family have been nursing sore eyes, the effncts of a ort of eye dIstemper quite prevalent hereabOuts.
 Mir and Mrs o, B. Burton of TrumbulI .@ere guests of Mrs Harvey Hurd on Sun day.
 Irving Dayton ia finishing up his ve. randa tn hiq hnu7e.
 Charles Hubbard haa traded hie can, Opy top pharton with Derensai Hail for S side bar buggy.
 Frank Sherman has bought a new lum- Der wagon in Bridgeport.
 E. MiddIebrook has bought matched pair of brown draughC horses of II. H Robinson, weighing 290O.
 Mrs Harriet Sears has been a guest oi Mrs Benjamin Turney.
 Mrs c. $. Thompson of Glen Brool has visited her mother, Mrs N4thanie Hall
 Louis NJ. Wakeley has a stylish new horse and buggy purchased of Bridge port parties. Now lets see the boys gt by when Mir Wakely gets out on the road George Hadley and David Hickey wer, in New Haven in attendance at "Tann hauser,' as produced at the Hyperion theatre on Friday evening of last week The Misses Lynch have returned t. housekeeping n Mrs Nichols house.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
Fairfield County Chat.
BLOOMFIELD.
THE GRANGE hhTEKIAINMENI

THE GRANGE ENTERTAINMENT.
 heentertainmcnt given by the Grange last week, was in every respect a success The attendance was all the hall could accommodate, quite number not being able to get seats. The first part consist ed of II Mother Goose Melodies acted by the children of the Grange, the melody being sung by Miss Florence Kellogg to piano accompaniment. As the children all did so well it would not be just to particularize one without mentioning all, so to Illustrate the character of this part of the program your correspondent will. take "Little Bo Peep who lost her sheep and didn't know where to find them, coming on the stage scanning the horizon long and anXiousIy in every direction for the lost sheep, she sat down to rest on some straw and fell asleep, and when she awokc they had gone and left their tails behind them" A small rope being drawn across the front of the stage with x or 10 sheep tails hanging from it. this closed with an immense ahOecontain-
 
 children she did not knoWsWhat to do, ." with all these little ones huddlcd around in all attitudes. Great credit is due to Mrs F. II. Beers, who planned, drilled the children and supervised this part of the entertainment. Samuel sherman ap- pcured at his best in reading the Span ish DnrllO" and was we'll applauded. la the farce "A Mouse Trap, Miss Lefty Sagendorf and II. W. Andrews took their parts well, entering fully into the spirit of it, There was d naturalness about it unusual in amateurs. but which held the audience very closely to the end. In the out of town talent Burtis Gray in the reef tutIon "The flag of Old England" was so spirited that had the audience been English they would have chcercd most mslily Mis- Bates of Dlubury raptivat- cd the audience at first in the recitation ,'lu the mansions in the skies" and ill ',Ihe Trials of un inventors wife" brought down the house; being repeat cdly rucorcd she each time left the audi pnce in still greater euthu9ias m than be, fore until they could hardly bear to see her leave the stage. The only criticism that could be offered Was the Iuck of music during the frrqucut C; arges of dress and scenes. Miss Minnie Nomcrs favored the audience with one piece which Wa- well appIauded hoping more might follow. The net proceeds wer, -uNi,i.,l,t tQ llgyr fine bsl f.ut.n up Ofi rbt piano and leave s. nu hand.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.

METHODIST CHURCH INTERESTS.
 Rev MT Warriner, the successor of Dr Merwin at the Methodist church, preach ed the initial sermon, Sunday afternoon. The church was well filled, beC0kening a hearty welcome to the new pastor, who gave m interesting and instructive dis course, the subject being "A model con gregation." After the service, there be- ing uuite number of the officers of the Long II i'll church present, meeting was held and arrangements completed for the conducting of the Sunday services In the two churches. It was decided almost without dissent to have the morning ser vice held in the Stepuey church at l0.30 o'clock and the afternoon service in Long Hill church at l o'clock, with the eVen- ing services attended by the pastor, al- tCIuating iu either church. This is very happy arrangement, both for the convenience of the SJepncy people Wl' much desne a morning service and fuI the pastor, who otherwise, every other week, would be obliged to make two 'Sahbath day journeys" to Long buj, amounting to nearly 20 miles traVcE somewhat beyond the Scriptural, )WhIch in unpleasant weather would be very far from interesting. As the pastor is to oc cupY the Stepney parsonage and live
 
 have the choice of time of service, there can be no doubt that this church is great ly favored by this union of the two soci- cities.
 A ruLsENrAToN To DEPUTY MARSHALL
 HAYES.
 Last Wednesday evening, April S. about 30 of the gentlemen friends of ou7 worthy and honored towusman, Stephen E. Hayes "urOppr d>in" upon hjm. to re- mind tEo deputy United States marshal that he was 70 years old, and to prove that he was highly cstePn 2d in his ratiyc town. as well 4s throughout the state, All parts of the town were represented 1t was most social gathering and great " enjoyed by the entire company. The men anticipating no early h0meWard movement, had brought with them an abundance of clans in the shell and a quantity of "Piue Points out of in" -bcU. crackers. etc.. beside some very fUp cakes. buildings, pickles and pies. which they undoubtedly smugglrd away from tb"lr wives pAutrleS. Thee with some nUc oranges. confectionery ana ] cigars. arranged upon the tables made All attractive display and gave evidence of a buuntcous feast for ala indicating TO uSt f0r false etiquette p1Ovidmg you were hles-nd with ''rrgulasiou' appetite Aftrr the supper Nr Hayes VAS called into he reception room ard Judge Lrn; in mo-l 1eLci5uus w.ovh, hElnml1a witl htppY points oi wit, 4nd rewpcTF with po,lfc tAcugh'. pG"srn5rd to ou 'ag,H" fluHd in behalf "f lis nan' fir, na7, a zcgy hndsomr and massive oak roll top le>k with all the modern i'm provcmcuts. bring Il very irt and mos appropriate gift. In accepting this pres enr Mir Hayes spoE" very gracefully, tn rti binder beng full 0f return Njt aimc' at some of the points made by the judge Mr Hayes has for several years past he1 tho position of first srleruman. WAS for l years deputy shrrit' of this cou~ty, an
 4 now deputy | nired States uar~hAl,
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
TRUMBULL.
CEESTNLT HILL.

The many friends of Mrs Daniel Ed wards are pleased 10 hear her horse is getting better under the skillful treat ment of Dr Robert Martin of Bridgeport.
 Mrs Mona TurrelI and Mrs Emma Walker took dinner with Mrs A. J. Ed wards, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
A rONEETl slrpEI;.

There will hc a poverty supper at St Iaui'- rcctory ou Friday evening, under the auspices cf the Guild, and the pre- rrods to be devoted to repairing and printing interior of the rrctory. The chief sources of income would seem to be from ,ht fines on such parts of the dress as can be considered orna- mental, The lines range from nue to lo cents. The extras are, flirting 5c, telling secrets 5c, bachbitiug ->. The men have d special set. Parting natr in the middle 5c, creased trousers 2,. button hole be- qurt B., chewing gum 10. The list runs through AIl the probahi!itics that will he likely t) uo judu1g~d in. Tine invitation reads, .'Ne 5o herewith invited to aCteuo a Poverty Social. @uch paItio to be given it. ye spirit rf yc hard times which do now prevail:
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

10 nifty tan Covert Cloth Jackets, bod ln"t, velvet collar, full sleeve and fancy ouI tnr-, eI sizes, g. tO l4. Price for to daI t44s.
 5u. nifty aIl wool black cloth Double Capa with velvet collar. Price for today q .}S.
 WRAPPERS.
 Sk IT full 1Hree.and q ,I1arler yards ~id large ~5rcVc-, trimmed with narrow eilgins au m 5le around ~Louldcr. without an C rrp1I"H the best Wrapper ever shown q 1T price, T each. TOWELS.
 ~ylrc.a al valur7
 Unt nHndrvd dozen bath towels, 5c each.
 4-Nt- all linen hucK towels, lic each. LALE~
 Wri4vc srca-e! about .lu1. one hundre plece- of dun Paint de Irlande lace, goo TJ.l. lf-. rn.ors cream and ecru. and shall mAk a center table ol them today at 5c a yard. erLpN Eo. 4 grra, bargain for today 7hook laeir gloves. rr3, kld, rolor- Tan-, Moie- and Re, regula. $L25Iuallty, price N.'c per pair.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM A SERIOUS AC
 CIDLNT.

Mrs Laura Lewis Lucier had a narrow escape from being burned out of house aud home, last week Her little child beirg alone in the kitchen pushed a chair, over which was hung a bedquilt, against the stove. It caught fire, burned up the chair, 3 sink, aud was spreading when Mrs l.ucier camr in. She seized tn" burniDg things and 4hl owing them out the door. Two men going by as sisted in queuching the flames. Mrs LucjPr's hands were burned some.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
AT THE CREAMERY

Peter A. Agocw made the first butter -inue rc-opening the creamery, last week He is anxious tn push the Stcpney cream cry and make the output of butter a~ large as possible, but in order 10 do thi~ must have cream. He would be pleased 10 have the Stepney farmers who haV- milk or cream to sell 10 call at the cream t.rV.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
GRACE onURcH ArFAIRs.

Second Sunday affer Easter, April l9: At 8.30 a. m, Holy Communion; at 30 p. m. Evening Prayer and sermon. No Sunday school.
 The bishop Of the diocese has made an appointment to visit Grace church to ad-
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Buckley have visited at Elmer Buckley's.
 Mrs Hezekiah Merwin has been quite sick.
 Mir and Mrs George MerWin have visit ed in WestpOrt.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
THE TOBACCO OrTLUOK.

Most of our tobacco growers are pre- paring their beds again. They say there is no money in that or any thing else, but every little helps. Probably the acreage will not ba very materially reduced. There is but Ij.tIc If the '@5 crop on hand the last sales ranging from to 6 cents. There is not as much care given the crop as when bringing 20 50 25 cents, hcHce it is raised cheaper and there is not the anxiety in regard to it, if damaged it is not worse than the potato rot or heavy wind storm to blow off winter apples.
 Died, at Brookheld, April IT, Augeline E.Fcrris, age T years. The funeral will be held on Sunday, at I.30 p m from her late home.
 Rev MT Whitcome's school has opened for the spring term.
 It IS to be hoped that as soon as possi- ble some of the worst places on our most important roads will be placed in tIav- elling condition.
 A republican club was organized, last week, with Sheriff s. E. Hawey as pres dent and A. $. Mans field secretary. Ex- ecutive committee was also chosen. H. Allan Smith and H. W. Andrews were chosen delegates to the state convention.
 Harmon Lockwood, who has been spending the winter in Florida, is ex- pected home this week or next, also Mir and Mrs R. T. Clark, who have been spending the winter in Columbia, s. c.
 It has been decided that the trouble with which Charles Wildman has been suffering for the past four weeks is blood poisoning, caused from a small injury in cutting meat. He is attended by Dr Ben nett of Danbury. With she best of care it will be some time before MT Wildman will De able to use the hand.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
FURNISHINGS.

ME<'S Fl RAISIIl\GS-
 The men are well looked after at this store. Ask yOur wife how she buys her goods; yoJ can buy yours just as cheap pay fancy prices.
 Mems wool Sweaters, all colors, just the thing for wheeling price Sl each.
 Boys of the same, price 75C each
 Mems cOIored Negnge" shirts, tuiI size and well made; price 4~c each.
 Fine selection or the better grades of Mems Negligee Shirts prices 59c, 75c, eIc, ,trc each. WOMEN'S WEAR.
 Women's Jersey Vests loa3ozcn, for to Hay 5c each
 Women'S fine gauge black cotton Hose, HeTm-lOTi dye, al I5r pair.
 Women'7 Muslin Drawers, with tu"ks And hamburg trimming, good muslin, price pc 8 pair
 Women's fine Muslin Drawers, wilt cluster tucks and embroidery trimming, price 3'c a pair. CLOAK DEPT. When you see th" Larneut~ We are to offer to-day yOuII wonder now they are made Al such prices.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, sine gave them Castoria.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

MT and Mrs J. R. Jennings have visit ed at John Wakeman's, hulls' Farms.
 Several from this place attended the sociable at G. B. Kellogg's, Lyons Plains.
 School is closed this week the teacher and scholars having their Easter vaca- tion.
 Mrs k. Sophia Hinman of Berlin, Wis, formerly of Easton, died at her home, last week.
 T. B. Bradley has a new horse.
 Mrs H. K. Elwood and F. B. Banks have visited in New York.
 Mrs c. R, Nichols, who has been kept home for so long, owing to i'll health, is once more able to ride out, wishing her daughter, Sunday, in Cross Highway.
 William k. Nichols has new Ewo- horse farm wagon "The Oweg0."
 Miss Hattie Banks, who has been quite ill, has recovered.
 James Sherwood has erected wagon house, Francis Perry doing the carpenter work.
 Misses Daisy Morehouse and Iva Craft have visited Beatrice Ogden.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Edwards and fam fly spent Sunday at Harry Hulls.
 Mrs William Buckley and Mss Cora
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

Big bargain in fur hats direct from factory 90c and $1, $l,50 and S2 value. These goods are newest spring sty les. Best line Golf caps In town 24c and 4Sc.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
BEDDING.
c0NGEEGArIoNAL CIIrEcn NOTES

CONGHEGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The entertainment at the Congrega- tiOnaI church on Wednesday evening, April 22, will be given by PoWells orrhestra of NOrwalk. A very fine pro- gram has been arranged, including several mandolin solos and some vocal and piano music. Those who enjoyed this orchcs- tra last November will be sure and want to hear it again. It is hoped they will have a good house. The price of tickets has been put so low that all will be able to enjoy the entertainment, l5c for adults and l0c for children. A fine 10 cent sup per will be served after this concert.
 The Chickering grand piano which has just been purchased by the ', r. s. c, E, has arrived and will add greatly to the interest, not only of the Sunday school music but of the Sunday evening service, which is conducted by the Endeavor so- ciety.
 Last Sunday evening Mir Ladd, of the Yale Divinity school, gave a very inter- esting address on life and mission work in Turkey. Having been for some yea s teacher in Robert college, Constant nOple, he had an opportunity to person. ally visit many of the historic places in that country and his address was of in- teTest.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

The Hartford Couraut says: "Wc mo- ticc that the distinguished rector of Grace church, New ! lorL City, the Key Dr Will liam k. Huntington. is not apologizing for the -plforer and scoldjrg the man who showed him up. IIc says 'Thc occasion is a proper one for plain speak ing with respect to the ethics of prcach- ing in general, and have no hesitation in saying that it will, in ny iudgmcnt,b be a sad day for the American pulpit if the practice of borrowing sermons without acknowledgment should ever come to be tolerated here as it is said to be tolerated in the Church of England. In this point the American standard of what is honest and abovcboard s, and long Aas been, ir advance of the English"
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

This is what Ncwspaperdom says about the home paper, and we do not see how it could be more uptly expressed: A home paper is in no sense a child of charity; it earns twice over every do'- lar it receives, and is second 10 no or- tarprisc in contributing to the upbuiIG- of fn town or community. I.- patrons reap far more benefits from it's columns than do the publishers, and in calling for the support of the people of the community in which it is published, it a+ks no more than in aIl fairtr>- be- longs to it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
AamGtauco shall he free tO all Whether NU be great GOT 5WalI-

of the rules anu regulation No. !. lr women mutt wear yc cotton gown or other beti.tiug apparel. No.5. Ye person coming without patch or yc teare on yc garment will be fined 5c. Supper from oatIy candle light till o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

The l.inrolnpaper in the May Mcclure 8 will rntain some very interesting un- published letters and anecdotes, show ing Lincoln's rare tact and sagacjtY as il political manager even as a young man. It will also describe Jiucolu's lfy in Washington a- A member of Congress in l~E l~l9, and reproduce from the news paper in which it wa- reported at the tmc an importan, bu. now unknown speech of Iiurou's IuAdc in New Lug- land in Isis. \ number of rare pictures will appear with the paper.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
N0rEs TN0M ST srErnEN ,.

Mass will be said in St stephen church on Sunday at the usual hour,
 A months mind mass was said at 5. Stephens church on Monday morning a, 20 for the latc Jeremiah Nolan,
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
ST pETER,S CuURCH.

A pair of handsome brass vases for the altar have been presented to St Peters by Misses Gertrude and Agnes BeardsIey in memory of James Walker Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

MeaIIne a0ap ousea ehappea handa.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

rite of confirmation at Christ church on Saturday at ?. m., and also preach sermon.
 William Dunc0mb has lost one of his best cows. One of George Banks Valu- sick only a few hours.
 Mrs Giles from Bridgeport has been visiting some of her old friends, Fred Darrigan is very sick.
 Mrs Stephen Sanford is visiting her aunt, Mrs A. 5. NorthrOp, in NeWtOWn. MT and Mrs George Banks welcome q young son, last week. Mrs Carroll has recently spent few l days with her daughter, Mrs J. COcteT, in Bridgeport.
 1 The Easter egg hunt party, last Satur- 1 day, given by Miss Claire and Master 1 George Swan, was highly enjoyed by the youthful crowd. Hunting for the eggs 1 being over, amusing games followed i with music and dancing. The entertain ment was under the direction of Mi'i l Todd, who is an artist in adapting her l self to entertain the little folk. A bOun tiful supper was provided by Mrs SWaI and all were delighted with the variety of delicacie8 under which the tablt groaned.
 w. c. Sanford has brought water iron a spring back of his house to his barn A. E. Bartram performed the job and dil it in wOrkmanlike manner. At a republican caucus held on Satur day night the following delegates wer elected to the State convention J. W NickersOn, Arthur Todd, c. s. Banks an( William Hazen.
 W. 5. Bassett has built a spring hOus for Mrs 5. B. Osborne, and has put neV sills under her barn.
 John Whitehead has bought ncV horse to match his gray,
 Ebert Sanford and wife have taken u their residence with their father, ]. $ Sanford. Joseph Hawley, who has beel working there, has gone to Bridgeport
 Mrs Charles Larned, swhO went to New I Ork hospital to undergoa surgica operation, is doing we'll, much to tn qualification of her many friends. A barn belonging to Edward Bank was burned to the ground on Frida! night. There was no insurance.
 Dea T. W. Abbott returned on Tues day from his winter eCj0urn at Whit Plains. He will board for the presen with Walter Edmonds.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Burr were tn guests of MT and Mrs J. A. Sherwood ol Sunday, attending the Epworth Leagu meeting in the evening.
 Patrick Sullivan is at Madison Squar Garden with Bailey's circus, of which h is an emplOye.
 Taking advantage of the fine weathe some of our farmers have commenced blowing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
Editorial Ink Drops.

1t is gratifying to note the increase in the local ranks of the bicyclists. Bicy- cIc riding is a health-giving and enjoya, ble exercise, but at the same time we hope they will exercise duc regard for the pedestrian public in the use of the sidewalks. These remarks are cspcc- ially timely in view of the fact that our summer friends will soon be with us.
 A great bridge is to be built over the Tennessee river at Knoxville, which promises to be remarkable structure. 1t is to be entirely of pink marble from near quarries, lGoD feet long, with one arch ot 4lo feet, 4o feet longer than any other arch in the world. At its highest point it is to be I05 feet above the water, and it is to have d roadway 5o feet Wlde
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL RAPIDLY BE COMING THE MECCA OF THE UNITED STATES FOR CONVENTIONS OF ALL KINDS, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC BUsI- NESS, EDUCATIONAL, AND FRATERNAL PREPARATIONS MADE FOR THE COM. ING CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOB cow FIN TIUN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-04-17
BISHOP WILLIAMS AT CHRIST CHrHcu

Bishop Williams will administer the rite of confirmation at Christ church on Saturday at 3 p. m., and also preach 8 sermon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-02-06

The senate committee on commerce
decided to report adversely the free
ship bill and in favor of repeating the
law eXempting certain vessels, princi-
pally German, from tonnage taxes.
At Vermilli;n, S. d., fire in the ma
chine store of e. Smith caused a loss
of $500, covered by insurance. The
building was owned by Bower & Son
and was damaged to the extent OF
81 1900.
Louis 7. Streep, who had accused
Anthony Comstock of blackmail and
who had appealed g sentence for mail
ing green goods letters, was resen-
fenced and sent to New York peni-
Tertiary.
The st. Paul, Of the American line,
grounded off Long Branch in the early
morning while a dense fog prevailed
and a high sea was running The 400
passengers were safely transferred to
tenders.
At Toledo, o., the ice gorge in the
Maumcc river about eight miles above
the city broke and in running out
carried away two spans of the new
bridge in course of construction. Loss
$4,000.
Secretary OF State Palmer left AL
bany, n. Y, for Ohio with Senator
elect Foraker, which verifes the story
Il, To-;
Mckinley in Ohio for the presidential
nomination.
Mr.. Money was elected United States
senator in joint convention of the
Mississippi legislature. He received
lGG votes. Two votes were cast for
Editor Frank Burkitt, populist, candi-
date for governor at the last election
At Little Rock, Col. S. II. Stitt, one
Of the prop"ietors of the Arlington
hotel, and Col. Abner l.. Gaines, Il
guest, became involved in a dispute,
when both drew revolvers Promiscu-
Gus firing ensued in which Abner
Gaines was wounded below the knee
Mrs. Betsey lIollcr Moody, mother of
Dwight Lyman Moody, the evangelist,
died suddenly as the result of a severe
cold which she recently contracted.
She was 81 years old. Her four sons
and two daughters were at her bedside.
She was of puritan ancestry, and her
husband left her with nine children to
support. Fer years she struggled and
toiled, and when Dwight prospercd she
was provided with every comfort.