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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
STOLEN GOODS FOUND.
Two Leavenworth Boys Find Large
Amount of Silverware.

Leavenworth, July 15.-While playing
under a bridge yesterday afternoon,
bic discovery.
In a crevice they saw a narrow box
sticking out and near it others.
Excited as to the result the two boys
clambered up and found p of the boxes
altogether.
Several were empty but in others
they reported having found half doz-
spoons and large silver fruit or berry
spoons, all more or less Oxidized by ex-
posture
The police We're notified and a close
search found other boxes. The prop
erty IS being held for identification.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

remember that the old red handker-
chief campaign was a disastrous one
for the party and the Bandana club
had much to do with the breaking up
of the party in Leavenworth county
The attempt to revive the club under
the old name has been anything but a
success, as many Democratic voters
have a strong feeling against the old
Bandana ring and they are treating the
new organization in an icy manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Rock Islands Like at AGRA.

Phillipsburg. July 15.-The Rock Is
land company put a large dam across
the big draw just west of the town of
Agra, and the big rain on the morning
of the Fourth filed it up so that it has
the appearance of covering about 40
acres of land. The enterprising people
of Agra have boats on the lake already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
jail Birds Egcape at Iawrence

Lawrence, July 15.-F'red and Charles
Roberts, two prisoners confined in the
Douglas county Jail for chicken steal
ing and who We're captured in Topeka
last winter, made their escape yester-
day. They were breaking rock east of
the jail, and they took advantage of a
new guard who had just taken charge
Of the prisoners thus employed and got
away. They went west, and are
thought to be headed for Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

It has been the intention of a delega-
ton of leading Topeka Democrats to
attend the Bryan ratification at Lin
coin The trip was however, aban-
doned on receipt of a dispatch from
Mayor F. A. Graham of Lincoln, who
announces that the ratification will
be held Friday evening of this week,
and that Bryan would reach home at
6 o. m. on that day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
AHot Game at Independence.

independence, July 15.-The home
team won from Coffeyville yesterday
by a score of 6 to 4. Drummy's good
work was largely responsible. The
game was a tie up to the last half of
the ninth inning, when with two men
out and a man on fiBst, Dummy drove
the ball over the center fielder for a
home run. Score by innings:
Independence ........0 0 0 0 2-6
CoffeyviIIe ...........1 0 2 l o.
Observation-Disclosures Drummy
and COnlin; Coffeyville: Refining and
Powers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Atchison District Camp Meeting.

Atchison, July 15.-The Atchison dis
trict camp meeting begins a ten days
session here next Monday The dis
trict comprises IS pastoral charges. all
of which viii be represented: 80 tents
viii be erected in Forest park to be
rented at 81 each for the term. The
meetings will be held in the pavilion
and will be conducted by Rev. Motter,
the presiding elder of this district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
TO CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION
The Colored People of Southern Kan
sas to Have a Two Days Session.

Arkansas City. July 15.-The coIored
people OF Cowley county will celebrate
Arkansas City.
All the coIored people of southern
Kansas viii join the eolored people of
this city and give a celebration that
will be a. credit to them.
On August 4 there viii be a barbecue
free for all. The celebration win be
held in the Riverside park. on +be
morning of the 4th the crowd viii
march to the park from the a. NJ r
church in procession and then the fes
Invites will begin and continue two
5aVS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Galena's Ore Output.

Galena, July 15-The Galena mines
still manage to furnish more ore weekly
than Joplin, Webb City and CarterviIIe
combined, and last week furnished 2
$4,000 of zinc ore and over 500. 600 Of
lead ore which brought S31. 47s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
COLT WAS IN A CYCLONE.
A Young Trotting Horse Injured by a
Storm Becomes a PAGER.

Clay Center, July 15.-One of the
queer results of a cyclone will remain
visible as long as a colt belonging to A.
The colt Is a valuable one and TIio,. r.
the cyclone that tore down Boughen's
barns was being trained on the tracl[
10 develop speed. - a. n
The colt was caught by falling tim
bers and hurt somewhat but soon Re
covered sufficiently to be vyorl-a7
when to the surprise of Mr.. BougbaT7
he refused to trot, but started off nac3
ing and now PAGES faster than he 49,.
fPOtted SFSA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
He Wa Enrared.

eve might hire new clerk, said the
druggist, IF he were a good one. Are you
a graduate III pharmacy
No, - said the man who wanted n job,
II amt a graduate in pharmacy, and I
don't intend to be. I amt looking for q
cheap job But I can draw soda water
with both hands at once and know how to
make IA different siruEs. Cincinnati
ENracr11i1nr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
ABILENE FIREmEN COMING.
Will Contest at the Fall Festival fo1
Prizes.

Abilene, July 15.-The regular meet
ing of the Abilene fire department
was held last evening.
1t was decided to attend the fall fes-
tival at Topeka September % to OctO-
Der 3. and take part in the f1remen's
tourney.
A running team selected from among
the youngest and most active men n
the various companies will try for
prize. Abilene already holds two state
prizes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

Prudent Mamma-Rosa you ought
not to permit that young Spoonamore to
be so attentive TO you. What do you know
of him? He may be a wholly unworthy
young man.
Miss Rosamond-I don't care if he com
mitted the crime of 1873 He always buys
ice cream soda.-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
COLORED PEOPLE SORRY.
They Hold a Memorial Meeting for
Mrs. Stowe at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, July 15.-'The coIored peo-
pie at Union Baptist church held a
large memorial meeting in honor of
wrote "Uncle Toms Cabin here, spent
her early life here and was married
here, her husband being connected with
Lane seminary with her father, Dr.
Beecher. Letters We're read from Judge
Albion w. Tourgee, Bishop Lee, Prof
Peter H. Clark, Senator John Sherman
and others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
a Mldsu.amer Nicht,s Idy1.

The night winds sighed.
She shivered slightly. ''I think, - she
murmured, that I ought to have some
thing around me. -
A strange, sweet thrill shot through the
arm of the manly youth ut her side.
The night wind sighed another batch
New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
10 LOOK AFTER THIEVES.
Anti-Horse Thief Association in Ses-
sion at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, July ia committee of
the anti-hOrse thief association, divis-
ion of Kansas will meet at the Mid
ernoOn for the purpose of fixing the
time and place for the state meeting of
the association.
There will be Is or 20 mem bers of the
committee meet here with J.B. Culbert-
son, the state president. The officials
are anxious to organize an association
here in Hutchinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

''I'm sorry, miss, - said the leading di-
rector of the school in Milkweed township
to the young woman who had applied for
the position of teacher, but your orthog-
raphy amt up to grade. You don't even
seem to know how to spell chimbly. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

Cincinnati, July 15.-The Reds tied
the score in the eighth when Brooklyn
had lead of three runs and then
went out in the ninth, Miller sending
home the winning run with a single.
Attendance, 200. Score:
r. H. E.
Cincinnati 30 0 0 / 0 Is IA 3
Brooklyn 80 0 0 4 0 o. O
Observation-Disclosures Foreman and
Gray; Brooklyn: Daub and Grim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
severaI Wagon Loadg Eigh Poisoned.

Atchison, July 15.-Some one has
poisoned every fish in Merkle's pond.
The fish commenced to die yesterday,
and this morning hundreds of them
We're floating on top of the water dead.
The dead fish will probably make sew
eral wagon loads. They were all Ger
man carp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Abilene Bal Matters.

Abilene, July 15.-Abilene has made
a contract with Augusta. the crack In
dian pitcher who pitched the afternoon
game here on the Fourth, and he ar
rived today to go to work. St. Marys
won here yesterday by a small margin
the score being 4 to 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

action for the campaign agreed upon.
An address to the voters of the state
explaining the action of the delegates,
IS now being prepared by Senator Vi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Great Bend pefeats Hutohingon.

Great Bend, Kan, July 15.-The sec
ond game between Great Bend and
Hutchinson resulted in almost a shut
out for the latter. The score: Great
Bend 9; Hutchinson, l. Kingman
plays here next Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

f'By the way, Jackson, how are you get
ting along with your patent icemaking
machine9''
Jackson-Great. We formed a stock
company, and have already frozen out the
president and ten stockholders. -IowT'
Topics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE

BALTIMORE Il; LOUISVILLE L
Louisville, July 15.-The Colonies
could not hit Hoffer, while the Orioles
pounded both Hill and Cunningham.
Attendance, 1900. Score:
r H E.
Baltimore q L 211O oil Is 2
Louisville II 0 0 O-1 5
atteries-LOuisville Cunningham
and Warner; Baltimore: HOffer and
Clark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Sterling Ships Corn to Mexico.

sterling July 15-Some corn is be-
ing Ing shipped from Sterling into Mexico.
ms qehnand is only for white corn,
ana Inat variety now brings cents
more than the mixed, and the difference
between the Two grades bids fair to in
crease IN the next month or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
MAY BE THE BRYAN CLUB.
There is Move on Foot to Change
the Name of the @Bandann-D

Leavenworth, July 15.-There is
move on foot among the members of
the 'Bandana" club to change its name
TO the Bryan" club. Several members
propose pushing this change at tbs
next meeting.
The members Of the Bandana club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Killed bv the Cars

Wichita, July 15.-Bethel EagIeton.
a young man supposed to be from
woodbury., Tenn, was run over and
instantly killed by the Frisco passen-
ger snort distance south of this place
yesterday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Toneka Defeats Emporia.

Emporia, July 15.-Topeka easily won
from the Maroons, batting Bradford
out of the box in the sixth inning.
EImporia .....O 3 0 0 0 0 2 . Z
Topeka ...-..........3 2 o 0 8 8 is
Batteries-1mporia: Bradford, Ev-
ans and Patterson; Topeka: Ely and
Wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Villas WILL EXPLAIN.
Is Preparing an Address to the Voters
of Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis, July ia meeting Of
the 10 Wisconsin delegates to the Chi
COCA convention who refrained from
voting, will be held in Milwaukee the
latter part of this week and a plan Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
White Defeats Van Heegt in 6 Found

Albany, N. Y, Jply 1.-two thou
sand persons saw Tommy White ofChi-
cagO defeat Johnny Van Heest of Kan
sas City last night in six rounds before
the Capital City Athletic club. They
fought at 125 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
ST Louis s: WASHINGTOON /.

St. Louis, July 15.-The Browns won
another game from the Senators, their
hard hitting being a feature of the
play. Attendance, 1900. Score:
r. n. E.
St. Louis .....O1OO16 COOS IS 2
Washington Il 0 0 0 0 0 o. 2
I3atteries-St. Louis: Breitenstein
and Mcfarland; Washington: Mercer
and Mcclure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

--~-~|@N~<-|N~~-~|7|7-1'
SC a HOODOO BAG" Brings good luck. Any
IA one you tou ch with it is in yeur power.
If YOU want to wear diamonds get a HOodoo
Bag. Mailed. sealed and guaranteed with
valuable present free for 80 cents in stamps
Royal Company, Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
NEW YORK /: CLEVELAND 7.

could not hit Young and the home team
won with ease. The game was dull.
Attendance. 1000. Score
Ri E.
Cleveland 30 ? 0 0 3 1 o - u 0
Observation-Disclosures Young and
thinner; New York: Clarke and Will
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15

Lincoln, Neb, July 15.-The commit
tee in charge of the arrangements for
the reception to VIM. J. Bryan has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
Milwaukee and Return at One Ear

July a. Is and 16 the Santa Fe Route
the home rOad-Will sell tickets to
Milwaukee and return at one fare for
Baptist Young Peoples meeting.
Topeka Council No. 2, K & L. of S.
will give a lawn social at 905 z. Sixth
St, Wednesday evening, July Is. All
sister councils are cordially invited.
Bicycle renting and repairing. Topeka
Cycle Co., 112 West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-15
National League standing.
WESTERN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS 3; GRAND RAPIDS A
Minneapolis, July 15.-ScOre:
r. H E.
Minneapolis % O21o0O % y 4
Grind R'p'ds..1 1 0 o o a 10 1
Batteries-Figgeme and Schriver;
VOTERS and Smink
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CHICAGO 8: PHILADELPHIA 9.

Chicago, July 15.-Stupid base run
ming by the COTS and a little better hit
ting by the Phrlies gave the visitors
the game and sent the locals back to
sixth place. Attendance, 1900. Score:
r. H. 2.
Chicago ......O313O OO1O-8 II 5
Philadelphia % 8 2 0 / 2 0 1-9 Is z
Batteries-Chicago Griffith and
Kittredge; Philadelphia: Taylor and
Clements
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Batteries-Rettger and Spear; Davis.
Damon and Wood.

KANSAS CITY Il; COLUMBUS 70.
Kansas City, July 15.-ScOre:
R. H E.
Kansas City 1 1 8 1 4-14 II 5
Columbus p 8 0 2 0 1-12 IA 3
Ratteries-Bevis and Blanford; Bos-
well and HasSamaer.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
JOHN F. KEANE & CO.,. CLIMAX SALE! $5O OOOO Worth of Mems, Boys and Childrens Clothing Sacrificed to the Benefit
 Of Buyers! The extrem mild winter has affected manufacturers and rsa alike. Unsold stocks abnormaly large pressure for money abnormaly great Hence rifces in value heretofore
 unheard of
50c On Dollar Generally, 25c
 On the $ tn Some Cases!

Mems and Youths' suits, fancy cheviots, cassimeres and worsteds S4.75. Some have sold as high ae S20; small sizes in greater quantities
 Mems and Youths suits, in black and fancy Cheviots, single and double breasted, S7 90 These are of SIP 1S 90 and 15 co grades all put in at one price, S7 50'
 S15. 16 50. 18 % 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 S10 and 12.50.
 The highest grade suits made by Rogers, Peet & Co.,, S25 %, 28 co, 30 0O, now S2O and IS. Only two prices SIS and S2O on these entire lines (which comprise about 30 per csnt of our stock; otherwise you would not gst 8 chance toget 5000 suit for 20 0O.
 Mems and Youths Overcoats get hardest knocks. A large line of beaver and kersey Overcoats bought to sell for S7 50, sacrificed at S4 50 Black and blue 10 % and 12 % Over coats, S7.5O. 15 Overcoats S1O
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17

The Recreation Tourist Co.,, of New Haven, will conduct the second of their series of tours to Washington, D. O., Wednesday, January g. The train leaves Union Depot, New Haven, at 9 35 a. m. These tours are of feur days duration, at the very low rate of SIS from New Haven, covers first class rail- road fares and hotel accommodation and side trip to Mt. Vernon, also dinner at Jersey City going. These tours are con. ducted by member of the firm who en- deavors to make it pleasant for the pat rons. .and many who patronized the tours last season, speak very highly of the ac. commedation furnished. Send to Peck & Bishop, New Haven, or to the local agent Of the Berkshire division.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
THE SEATS GOING FAST.

Forty reserved seats and more for the lecture of Rev Lyman Abbott were sold at the store of R H Beers & Co. alone on Wednesday, the first day that the tickets were offered for sale. From this it can readily be seen that it will not do to delay purchasing your ticket until the night of the lecture, that is, if you wish to have any seat, that will at all satisfy you for hearing and seeing. Every effort will be made by the com- mittee so that the fullest capacity of the hall can be made available, put their advice to you ia, Get your seat early, get 1t early.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17

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.OO, 27.OO 5000; all gre now SIS 50, one uni form price Don't miss these.
 Chi.dren's 0vercoats, Reefers and Suits have received the same treat ment. We are determined to sell. If there is any power to sell in low prices those goods will move quickly into the possession of shrewd buyers. Crowd 'up to the front and sec the Reefers for S2.50 and s that a day or two ago sold for 50 and 4 co Overcoats for S1.50 and S2.5U, worth 300 and 4.50.
 Suits S1.5O, 200, 3.QO and $50, worth twice as Tuch. All but the 1.50 suits are strictly all wool. This is the climax of opportunity. Your interest must create a desire to see these values. We shall be glad to show them.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17

Butter, choice creamery prints 25a27c, choice creamery tubs 22a24, choice dairy 20a22, fair to good Hale, common 7a9 {; factory cheese 1-2a11 1-4c, dairy 7a9 |; fresh nearby eggs 2la23c; chickens alive 9a10c, dressed 11a13; fowls alive 9a10c; geese local pair $1 .25a1 65 ducks pair 75ca$1; calves alive 2a7c, calves d. W. 10a12; lambs d. W. 7 12asc; pigs light 6a6 1-2c; sheep d. W. 6.6 2c; hogs d. W. 4 1-245c; baled hay $18a22 ton; baled straw l6a2O; potatoes 30a32c :; red onions 75caS1 yellow 90ca$1.10, white $1a1.25; cabbage good g 5Oa4; carrots 75caS1; parsnips 50a75c; turnips 15a25c !; celery $1a1 40; dried peas 90cs S1 .O5 bu ; marrow beans $1.60a1.75, pea beans S1.45a1. 55; honey 14a15e; beeswax 30a 32c; choice Baldwin apples $1 75s2 bbl fair $la1 50, choice greenings $l.50a1.75, common 75ca$1; evaporated apples Ga 1-4c; cranberries $sa10.bbl; maple sr- gar 12a12 12e; maple syrup 75a90e gal.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
MISS pRIGes NR WARgER

The marriage of Mss A. Teresa Driggs and Paul B Warner which occurred, las t week Wednes lay evening, at the homo of the brides plrents in Brooklyn, wa s very delightful occasion. PreparatoI v to the event the house was lavishly dec Orated with palms and cut flowers and music was in at endance to enlivcn the hour. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev Mir Rosche, pistOr of St Marks Episcopal church of Brooklyn. The bride was handsomely gOwned in white satin, cut en train, with duchess lace and pearl trimmings. The bridal veil was caught in her hair by diamond pendant and she carried a large bouquet ot bride rOses The bridesmaids were Miss Clara Driggs, sister of the bride, and Miss Florence Warner, sister of the groom. They wore becoming dres- scs of white swiss over pink tafeta and cHrriedhandosme bouquets of pink roses. The best man was George Foster of Chi cagO, and the ushers were Elliott Driggs, brother of the bride, and William Men denhall of Chicago. The presents were very elegant and included many hand some pieces of silver, cut glass and brio
 brac. MT and Mrs Warmers wedding j urpey .ucuded Washington and other points of interest South, after which they will make their home in Chicago, where MT Warner Is In business. J. II Warner and family, Mir and Mrs Georgo IT n aHs N cs Herbert Clark of Meriden and Fred l, Curtis of PAssaic, N. J., were in at- tendance at the wedding festivities.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
GRANGE NOTES !.
PoHrATUCK ORANGE ENJOYING A BOOM
 IN MEMBERSHIP.

POHTATUCK GRANGE ENJOYING A BOOM
 IN MEMBERSHIP.
 At the special meeting, Nj Onday ever ing, three candidates received the fl st and second degrees of the order, Miss Mary Blackman, Harris Nj. Clark and K. Lester Coleman. The meeting was quite largely attended, about 35 patrons being present. The third and fourth degrees will be worked at the next rcgular meet. Ing, Tuesday, January 2l.
 Fairfield County Pomona c auge will meet at the Town hall, Wednesday,, January 22, as announced in last week7' BEE. The session will commence at l 1 q. m., when the installation of the officers elect will take place. A collation will be served at noon in the hall. The after noon session will begin about o'clock. The lecturers program will be an inter- esting one. POhtaUuck Grange extends an invitation to the farmers generally, and others interested, to attend this afternoon session.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
JUDGE DANIEL BLACKMAN.

Judge Daniel Biackman of Chicago, a native of Newtown, died on Saturday in that city, at the age of 74. He was a son of Reuben Blackman of this town, who will be remembered by the older people. Judge Backman was admitted q member of the Fairfield county bar at an early age, and practiced in Danbury for seven years before leaving for the West. He located in Cass county, Michi. gan, and was soon elevated to the high post of circuit judge. He was a man highly esteemed in the profession
 Judge Blackman Is survived by his wife, and sister, Mrs Wheeler Beers of Bridgeport. The latter was present at the funeral. There were also two broth CTS, and a sister, Walter Blackman of Brookfield, Shelton Blackman of New Milford and M Bryant Smith of Brook field, all of whom are now dead. Judge Blackman's only daughter, who was the wife of Rev Dr Hagar, a missionary, died in China last March The funeral was attended yesterday, Rev Mc L'nsley officiating. The pail bearers were F. H. Skidmore, Aaron Sanford, John H
 Blackman and Ex.Senator Houlihan.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17

The musicale at Costello's opera house on the 27th, will be of unusual interest. not only on account of the program on which considerable care has been spent, but from the fact that the net proceeds of the entertainment will be given to the St Mary's Literary and social club. Prof Platt has always been in the habit of giving these musicales to help something of public nature. The program will consist of violin and piano solos, trios for violin, cornet and piano, vocal quartets and orchestral selections.
The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17

Word has been received from Lawyer
 W. H. O'Hara of Bridgeport by friends in town that both of his valuable horses,
 ssFieet,'' recently purchased of Taylor and Tomlinson. and "Maxie B. we c stricken on last week Thursday with the dread malady that has killed such a large number of the horses at Cooks Park City stables. When last heard from both horses were improving and Mr O'Hara entertained hopes of their com- plete recovery. This malady has been unusually severe and seems to be sort