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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-18

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Court of Common Pleas-Criminal side-
 Judge Hotchlkiss.

Judge Hotchlkiss.
 In the common pleas court, criminal side, yesterday afternoon, Thomas Bordsen and John Nelson Of the town of Orange were acquitted on a charge of assault on Gustave Funk, Joseph Files and John Guth on November 7. 1896. The defence claimed that the prosecuting witnesses had attacked the prisoners.
 SAvIN ROCK SALOON MEN FINED. In the common pleas court yesterday the Savin Rock saloon keepers arrested for Sunday selling during the summer, pleaded guilty. Thomas Twitchell, Louis Moegling and Nicholl were fined $50 and costs each. stephen Warner, a bartender, was fined $10 and costs.
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Court of Common Pleas-Civil side-Judge
 Studley.

The suit of Patrick and Catherine Kelley of Wallingford against Robert Neary in the common pleas court, civil side, developed some interesting phases. The suit was brought to recover mon ey alleged to be due plaintiffs for 230 weeks board at $4 per week with in terest. The date of contract alleged was April, 1890 The defendant Weary showed that about thirteen years ago the plaintiffs took him to their house and treated him as their own child. He was sent to school for short time, the Kellys furnishing him with clothes and food in the meantime.
 Neary obtained employment at an early age and for some time earned s per week, which was given to his fos- ter parents When about eighteen years old Neary made a contract with the Kellys to pay them s5 per week board, This he claimed to have paid, and brought evidence to support the de- fence.
 It was brought out by the defence that the suit was not brought until af- ter the defendants brother, who held the Kelly note for $2O0, attempted to collect it. The jury rendered verdict in favor of the defendant to recover costs.
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Probate COurt-Judce Cleayeland.

A mortgage of $500 in favor of Israel Kaufmann, Samuel Berman and Jacob Strauss, was foreclosed yes terday morning against Harris Frank, the Congress avenue grocer, by Lynch & Doroff The three story brick block of MT Frank at the corner of Chapel and Academy streets was attached to cover the claim.
 BIRNBAUM' ASSIGNMENT.
 Samuel Birnbaum, clothier at 26S State street, has made an assignment in the probate court. He names Henry C. Bretzfelder as trustee. Birnbaum has been in business twenty-two years, but he could not weather the present hard times He owes creditors $i,000, and has assets of $300.
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argued In the superior court to-day on the defendants demurrer to the amend ed complaint The demurrer is the same as was filed to the original com plaint few weeks ago.
 A VICTORY FOR THE DEEPEN DANT
 In the case of Stanley Bostford against Frank A. Wallace, which was tried about ten days ago in the superior court and which involved the right to use a certain passa ageway in Walhng- ford, Judge Shumway yesterday morn ing rendered a decision in which he gave victory to the defendant on every point raised.
 The question at issue was that Of whether the defendant had a right to close a certain driveway which the de- fendant had been in the habit of using and which he claimed to have the right to use by virtue of his lease with Wal lace.
 Judge Shumway finds issue for the defendant (Wallace). dissolves the tenn porary injunction brought to restrain him from closing the passageWay and orders that Wallace shall recover costs from the plaintiff (Botsford),
 DEMURRER OVERRULFiD.
 Judge Shumway yesterday oVerruled the defendants demurrer on each ground alleged in the suit of John P. Moran against the New York, New fla- ven and Hartford Railroad company. The plaintiffs brother, Dennis Moran, was run over and killed by the cars at Meriden, October IS. 1895, while trying to apply brake which failed to work. The defendant company alleged that the brake was clogged, condition due to Moran's negligence.
 The plaintiff was represented by ex- | Congressman Pigott.
 SUIT AGAINST THE SECURITY IN SURANCE COMPANY. In the suit Of Charles c. Smith and | others against the Security Insurance company Judge Shumway sustained | the demurrer to the complaint on the ground alleged in the first paragraph. and overruled the demurrer as to the l second and third paragraphs.
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DOUBLE KILLING ON WASHING
 TON AVENUE

The pedestrians along Washington avenue about 5 o'clock last evening witnessed the electrocution of two Eng fish sparrows that had taken refuge in the arc light. The sparrows had gone to roost in the globe before the arc was illumined, When the current was turned on the helpless birds tluttered & short time and then gave up the spirit. Hundreds of helpless watchers saw the execution.
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MAGICIAN HERMANN DEAD.

 A Sudden Attack of Heart Disease
 While Traveling in 8 Private Car.
 Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 7.-Herrmann. the magician, died at Ii o'clock this morning in his private car at Great Valley, six miles this side of Salaman- ca. His car was attached to the Buff falo. Rochester and Pittsburg train No. l. He was on his way to Bradford, Pa. The car was cut off the train at Sala- manca and the body will be forwarded to New York Herman had just com pleted an engagement at the Lyceum. in this city, last night, and had later been entertained at the Genesee Val ley club by a number of his friends. Death was caused by heart disease.
 Buffalo, Dec IA dispatch to the News says that when Hermann was seized with the attack of heart failure the train was held for thirty-f five min utes at Ellicottville, while a village physician, Dr. Johnson, was summon ed. Hermann was dead before the doctor could afford relief The party who were travelling with Hermann, in cluding his wife and assistants, were almost beside themselves with grief The trainmen say that Hermann did not appear to be in ilI-health when he boarded the train this morning at 7:30. He frst complained of not feeling well when the train was passing Ashford. Hermann had been subject to heart trouble of late years. The troupe will accompany the body to New York via the Erie railroad this afternoon.
 New York, Dec. 1T.-AleXander Herr mann. the we'll known prestidigitateur, was born in France about fifty-two years ago, according to the best esti- mates, although many of his most in innate friends declared that it was inn possible to tell, as his own statements about his age varied. It was known. however, that he was twenty-five years younger than his brother Carl, with whom he made his first appearance in this country at the Academy of Music in this city in the winter of 1S6O- '61,
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YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUI
The Roll Increased by Several Members
 Last Evening

Thirty new members were added to the roll of the Young Mems Republican club last evening at the regular meet ing After the business session the club inspected the bowling alley, which was thrown open for the first time.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-22

Mrs George Bassett has three hens that hold the record iu matching chick lens, as far as heard from. Under the three hens she put 42 eggs and on Mon- day of this week was rewarded with 42 bright little chicks.
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LYONS PLAINS.
IMPROVING THE HIGHWAYS.

IMPROVING THE HIGHWAYS.
 A. Bradley & Co. are out with road machine and SeIeclman Smith has men blasting rocks out of the road, When all is completed our turnpike will be more attractive for bicycles and pleasure riding than ever.
 The date of the entertainment to be given by the children of Plains school is Monday, Nay 9. If stormy the first fair evening. The admission will be I0c. Candies, Ice cream and cake will be sold at panic prices. A general invitation is extended to the public.
 Mrs Eli Wakeman of Bridgeport is again with her parents, Capt and Mrs Charles W. Johnson.
 About 100 invitations are out for 8 social hop to be given in the Red Mill 1 Wednesday evening, May 27.
 Letters received from Frank F.. Ferris who is in St Luke's hospital, New York informs us that he is improving anc hopes to be home in about three weeks.
 At this writing George Sherwood is very i'll with prospect of recovery, ii nothing unforeseen occurs.
 Mrs G. B. Kellogg, after an absence O. three weeks, returned home, Saturday and on Sunday Mir and Mrs Kellogg anC Miss Adell Hamilton were guests at tho rcctory.
 Miss Bessie Hamilton is visiting be- grandparents, MT and Mrs Edward Liver more of Stamford.
 Thursday Rev Alexander Hamilton was at Hartford in attendance at a meet ing of the Sons of Revolution.
 Mrs Eddice Wbite of River street wat recent guest of Miss Hamilton at tho recUory.
 Mrs Rachel Bankq, who has spent tho winter with her son-in-law, Bradley White, and family, is now with her daughter, Mrs H. Patchen.
 H. H. Nichols, this week planted abou three acres of White Star potatoes. H. is the last farmer on the street to plan his crop but yet late planting no doubt will prove productive, this season.
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SHERMAN.
CHURCH JOTTINGS.


 Next Sunday Rev Mir Mcknight will preach 8 Memorial day sermon.
 We are glad to report that little Ken meth Barlow, who has been so sick with pneumonia, even going to death's door, is now gradually recovering his health, Arrangements are in progress for a fair and strawberry festival, to be held in the Town hall on the evening of May ?, under the auspices of the Young Ladies Mission Circle. All are most cordially invited to attend and to bring their pocketbooks. The young ladies have prepared an especially fine collec- ton of fancy articles, which will no doubt be well worth inspection if not investment.
 We are sorry to hear that George Durgy has had relapse.
 As yet no new cases of measles have been reported in town, and those who have been i'll with them are doing well at present writing.
 Rev H. Woodin of Amenia preached an interesting sermon at Coburn chapel, Sunday morning.
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COFFEE NEWS.

How does your Coffee suit you? Nothing like good rupo breakfast and nothing difficult to makr especially if you don't have M I kind of coffee, but if you thc cec batcl Java yov always have the best hatS possible to procurr and only the best but th'choapcI at our price" .}5c pound.
 Wru~o sell the Monogram Coffee harr for mor hana year, buying direct, for 3r poumI; prefer t lI it in bulk in- or it be sold cheaper, while the quality remains the ~mr Eyrrvour knows this who have hou2t it of u~; we also sell good coffee, la aa Mocha ~crrin4~, Poe, regular 25ryo anla strictly pure coffee a 23 regular or roIcc also choice Nalicabo coffee at 2Nc
 Nowhere. else can y, get a~ good coffee for the money at
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SOUTRBURY,

CHURCH AND PERSONAL MENTION.
 Rev W. H. Barrows exchanged pulpits With Rev J. D. Smiley of South Britain, last Sunday.
 Somebody made mistake in the ac- count of the birthday party of Mrs Maria Pulford. Mrs PulfoTd did not receive a bullet at the time Danbury was burned in TIT, but it was her father, Col Joel Hinman, who was wounded at Danbury.
 Horatio Allen of Waterbury was in town on Monday looking after his real estate.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at Mrs H. A. Matthews on Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs Elizabeth Shelton has returned from an extended visit with her son in Montana; also friends in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
 Some of our people have commenced hoeing their corn and potatoes.
 The Hotchkissville Cash Store will aid you in heau5ifying your home by pre- senting you with fine framed picture.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-22
THE DEEREIELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
 Miss M. W. Jennings of New Haven has visited at her fathers, J. R Jer- nings'. Elihu Smith and son worked for Charles Nichols for several days, last week.
 Edwin Banks of Bridgeport was the guest of his sister, Miss Mary Banks, Sunday.
 W. N. BRONSON TO SUE THE CITY OF
 BRIDGEPORT, Willis N. Bronson has served notice on the city of Bridgeport that he intends to bring suit to recover damages for the injuries he received in an accident on the night of April g, which he claims was due to the improper location of trolley pole.
 One Of Greenfeld's prosperous farmers ig soon to take unto himself helpmate Herman Perry has been spending a few days in Westport.
 Miss Sadie Banks has been sick wiCh German measles.
 Mrs H. B. Burr has been on the sick list.
 Miss Emeline Hall of Easton was in town, Thursday.
 Mrs Mary I, Fanton of Vyaston haa been the guest of her aunt, Mrs k. T. Burr,
 Arthur Bulkley spent Sunday at home, Little Luella Burr is suffering with whooping cough.
 Jesse Lockwood and wife of Bridge port were at ". T. Bulkley's, Sunday.
 Harry Muerer and Herman Perry each ride new Diamond wheel.
 c. o. Nichols, wife and baby, were guest of their parents, Sunday.
 MT and Mrs George Baldwin of Bridge port were visitors at their farm on Pave ment Hill, Sunday.
 Invitations are out for the, wedding of Miss Clara A. Bradley and Wilbur Jen- niDgs, both of Greenfield, for May 27.
 Col A. K. T. Nichols entertained friends from New York, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs George H. Merwin have spent few days at Mrs Merwin's home, at Pardy, N. '.
 The young peoples whist club met at ''Fhe Eqergreens'', the pleasant home of Miss Gala Bradley last Wednesday even- ing. After 70 hands had been played, refteshme nts were served, after which dancing was esioyed by the merry couples. Miss Helen Bronson and ". Burr Hill secured tho ilrat prizes. Miss
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LitchfieId County News
BETHLEHEM.
CHURCH AFFAIRS.

On Sunday the Congregational and Methodist pastors exchanged pulpits in the morning and together they attended the afternoon service at Nonnewaug.
 The service at No2newaug was led by Mrs Peck, saIvati0nist.
 The following officers were elected at the Congregational church meeting, last Wednesday evening .CIerk and treasur- CT, Rev Charles Aver; deacons, Samuel r. Hayes, Theodore Bird, Nehemiah l.. BIoas.
 Henas F. Canaoe spent Sunday with his parents.
 Miss Jessie Lorcpz of Norwalk is visit ing her sister, Mrs Benedict.
 After several weeks of absence for rest Miss Lucie Aver has returned to her home.
 Mir and Mrs Elmer Doolttle and little daughter of Watertown were in town on Sunday. Mir Doolttle has returned to Watertown, leaving his family for a few days visit.
 Senator and Mrs J. D. Dayton have come up from Derby and taken posses sion of their summer residence,
 John Roots, thinking it is not good for man 10 be alone, has taken to himself wife from ono leland
 MT White, of the Wcckeepeemee dis 5rict, received a severe injury to one of his feet, one day last week, by having a 8 heavily loaded wagon pass over it.
 Homer 5. Johnson of Waterbury was at his fathers, E. H. Johnsons, over Sunday.
 Miss Emily Randall is visiting her grandparents in Southington.
 Miss Gertie Thompson took Miss Run dall's place as organist at the afternoon service in Christ church.
 Alfred Holloway, who has been with J. W. Smith, has left and gone to work for NJ. J. Fogg in Waterbury.
 Herbert HaIIoway of Morris was in town, Sunday.
 The ground is very dry for this season of the year.
 The will of the late Charles Peck has been presented for probate. He leaves all his property to his wife.
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Town TOplcs,
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

One of the town conuadrum8 is this Why don't the proper town officials send in the certificate which the law requires them to make to the comptroller, and draw the state money for our schools :? A prominent citizen asked he about this matter the other day and informed me that he had been told that the chairman of the board had refused to sign inc certificate, and 90 the money could not be drawn. Having had official Knowledge of this matter from the start, through prrsonql conversations and cor rcepoudtnvp with the chairman, 1 take plea. urc in saying that l have before me d letter from him dated March ,, 1896, in which ho states, II signed and handed in the documrnt>" (that is the certificate and ordcr) "last night" That is he handrd them to the secretary of the board to sign and forward to the comp trol.er, He further says: ''l took exccp- tiou to inc two districts in the following lauguogp, a copy Of which l retain" " 'Gray's Plain district sent in an jncOm- plcac report, and did not maintain a school 30 weeks. St2tjetics of pohj&luek district were estimated as no rcturos were sent in. i take exception to the two dislrjcas.-- Ezra l.. johnson, Chair ] mau"
 The School Law, See. IFS, says, "Whea the chool in my school district shall not ha kept according to law, the schoo v;sG"r- of the town to which such dis rrica hclougs shAl, in their certificate ol lerIti.atrs ta thc comptroller fnr rhe y.-., fell. ~l"H, sr.tv such t4cs, etc.
 Th' has at~o .ay-. "If any ~ct 3 v.-l..~ 'au ffauao'caJ'y make or j i" Ii usAi.z 4aq l3@s gceuGcat@, by re+-og of ,h1vh mur.Y -b4u be drawn from ht rroa-ugy o1 .hc -snto. h. shall f5rE@jt e50 to fho ~lutr.
 N,w gues. ag .a. Why dent they seuI Jr that rrsuueAee, already eiGnct by tn" casITman in accordance with th' fact, winch appear Oil the face of thc las report of the Sacr"Eary of the boar.', a: ,nadr. printed aud published in the t'"n anu on fife at ghr state dopartmc"1 O. caucasiou> Why:- 70. .. Wrjgns.
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EAIPERTGMN

Richard Booth has pn9tj.0 in Bridgeport and left for his new tuties, Moud4y morning.
 prof Harris came home from orth- field. l.. l., last Thursdav, sick r'. ma ,tl.u fever. Charlie Morgan vl"c to Northfeld on Saturday to assist! tath- pr.
 Reuben $. E. Lane spent Su>d'Y in inc Park City, the guest of f:hlri $ B. Lane.
 Mis- Emua Mcllen of Duuoury h.-s wis irct be- -i~lvr. Mrs J. II. Summers.
 Eiyhard l'4tchcn anu Miss Mary Patch en of Waterbury were guests of relatives hcIc parG of tbi~ week.
 Mrs Martha Payne, who has spent tho winter with nrr son in Bridgeport,i now ,,itu her daughter, Mrs William Fischer,
 q. orga Ball has returned to Grandson ParmcIcrs..
 Edwin short and Mrs Julia A. Short If Bet. rI were calling OH their relatives and Cricad@ jA this vicinity last Saturday.
 ilram Barlow has set out m orchard If pear and peach trees, this spring.
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on flowers and decorations, Mrs Nicholas Wakelee, Mrs Louise Mcdonald, Mrs George W. Beecher, Miss Nellie Beecher, Miss Helen Blakeman, Miss Florence Wheeler and Miss Ella Wooster.
 Mrs Royal J. Birdseye has been spend, ing few weeks in Shelton. Her daugh ter, Mrs J. A. Wilkinson, kept house for her during her absence.
 Edgar s. Wooster has built lorg line of picket fence in front of his house which is receiving a coat of white paint.
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BEDDING.

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 The Congregational Sunday school was reorganized, last Sunday, and the follow ing officers appointed: J, B, Sanford, ,su-- perintendent; l.. W. Randle, assistant superintendent; Eben Hill, librarian !; Mrs E. T. Field, secretary and treasurer ; Miss M. H, Sanford, pianist. The secre- tary reported quite large gain in mem- bership the past year. The fine grand piano which the Endeavor Society have purchased for the Sunday school and En- deavor meetings will prove 8 great help in the musical department.
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In New Haven County,
OXFORD.

A NEW LANDLORD AT THE OXFORD HO-
 TEL.
 William E. Poppleron, the new, propri~ etor of the Oxford hotel, though he has been in town but short time, has made many friends by his gentlemanly con duct. Mr Poppleton has leased the ho- tel aud is now at work busy as bee painting, papering and repairing from garrett to cellar. New furnishings will be put in and Mir Pop teton will aim to make his hotel one of the best in every particular. He now hopes to have ev- eryahing in readiness for business by
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-22

to Rev and Mrs J. o, Munson, last week Thursday, May /, at the Methodist par sonage.
 A new conner was welcomed at c. F. Trask's, May II, boy.
 The children are getting ready for Children's day. One little boy four years of age has the 23i Psalm by heart. He does not talk very plain but he says he is going to speak it Chlldren's day. D The Hotchkissville Cash Store will aid you in beautifying your home by pre- senting you with a fine framed picture.