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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

The temperance editor of the Atlanta Constitution is placing himself in a con- dition to have the curses of all the total abstinence societies showered upon his head, and more than likely get up newspaper war between his paper and his fellow townsman, Dr. Hawthorne. He says: "Tea and whisky, as proven by statistics. seem to keep growth with each other. Great Britain and the Unit ed States consume four-fifths of the worlds production of tea. The next largest consumer is Russia Strange enough it is that the people of these races are the ones who are pre-eminent- 1y the slaves of strong drink Tea begets a liking for whisky and whisky a liking for tea. The doctors. and preachers have. long been maintaining that tea and in- toXicating drinks wreck the human sys- tenn and would eventually destroy the human race. All of these pleas are met by the unaccountable facts that the very people most addicted to the use of both are the strongest, most active and most energetic in the world, leading in every movement of business, of politics and of literature, and that the nations of Flu rope in which little strong drink is' used are weddings in all these matters of activity and development"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
Crowds Attracted to the Great Sale of the St.
 Pierre Shoe Company Stock.

Since the stock of the St. Pierre Shoe company has been in the hands of an assignee prices have been slashed to pieces. The store Is crowded from early morning until late at night and purchas- CTS seem we'll pleased with the bargains they are getting. These low prices will prevail as long as there is anything to sell. If you want bargains now is your time. Don't croak about hard times, but take advantage of such opportunities and you will soon be happy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Samuel l.. Robertson as candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub ject to the democratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

Going to the pig pen and pouring a bucket of cold slop from barrel into the trough is not economical. The hog must warm the slop after it is swallowed, and this causes loss of animal heat, which is so much fat or weight lost.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Commissioner, Third district, subject to the Jefferson county democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

We are headquarters h California wines,. such as sherry, port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind Give us a trial and be con- vinced. M. 6 A. WISE,
 Cor. Morris ave- and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

There is one thing the Montgomery Advertiser cannot charge against the state executive committee, and that is 1t was afraid of the people. It is an old and true saying that when the people rule the country Is safe.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

Birmingham is always up with the procession. She rubbed right up against New York and the other large cities in asking for chance at those bonds.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

The chief sachem of the Clarke club will doubtless develop tonight. Of course 1t will not be Kid
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

Atlanta, says the Constitution, is suf- fering from judge panic. Some are sick, some are absent, and the others cannot be found There being no statement to the contrary, it is reasonable to suppose that the Georgia colonels are still on
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07


 Statistics are being accumulated for the publication of an encyclopedia of in- formation as to the exact number of sil- yer miners who have become moneyed magnates by silver mining and the exact number of bankers who have become moneyed magnates through the interest bearing loans. Also what aid the gov- ernment has contributed to the making of money kings out of the silver miners and what it has contributed to the mak- ing of money kings out of the bankers.
 Political matters are not taking the entire attention of the people of Ala bama. Business men are hustiing for business; manufacturers are watching carefully their manufactures; iron pro- ducers are keeping a close watchout on their furnaces; coals miners are fgurin8
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
,lose on the heels of their strongest com

close on the heels of their strongest com petitors; farmers are blowing deeper, working harder, economizing more, and doing more practical thinking than ever before Only few politicians and news papers are left to run the affairs of gov ernment of this great state just at this time The politicians seem to be taking a vacation, but the newspapers are strictly in it.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
 The State Herald is authorized to an- nounce the name of Frank P. O'Brien as candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the democratic primary election. l hereby announce myself a candidate TOT the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. B. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

We want the colored people of the state to remember this.-Mobile Regis ter
 And the State Herald wants the white people of the state also to bear it in mind.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-07

! Nervous. tired women with aching heads and weary limbs find relief in Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
For Rent or Sale,

| have five or six desirable Gotta
ges for rent for the season, or all
year, at reasonable figures, furnish
ed or unfinished, at Loch Lynn
Heights and Mt. Lake Park.
Also five or six tons of most ex-
cellent timothy hay, cured and
stored, without drop of rain on
it, in the large barn or the Baker
farm, just back of Loch Lynn
Heights, which l will sell at a rea-
sonable price.
Also 100000 feet of 1 in., II in.
and 2 in. seasoned white oak lum-
ber, on the switch, at Loeb Lynn
Heights, very cheap. Also s or 10
tons bright oat straw.
14-2t j. G. ALDERsoN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
A Handsome Conveyance.

One day last week Messrs. Thos.
Martin & Son received from the
manufactures in Wisconsin an ex-
ceedingly handsome and roomy
conveyance which will be used af-
tel July 1st in making hourly trips
to Mountain Lake Park and for
special picnic parties.
The conveyance has a seating
capacity for twenty passengers and
no doubt the firm will receive from
the public liberal patronage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
The Fourth of July.

The several committees in charge
of the coming celebration on the
4th Of July are meeting with great
success in all their undertakings,
financially and otherwise.
The committee on entertainment
has been assured that three and
probably four bands will be present
on that day and that a monster
street parade will be one Of the main
features Of the days enjoyment.
The hotel keepers will be prepared
to accommodate all who may visit
Oakland on that day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
IheY Have Arrived.

That mammoth stock Of ) and
10 cent goods has arrived, and our
counters are now oyertlowing with
the greatest bargains of the season.
DO not fail to call and examine
them, as we can save You money on
these useful articles.
Green groceries and provisions
are ARRIVING every day, also fresh
fish. Honest goods at honest
prices.
Respectfully,
d. TAsKER & Son.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
Delegates Pass THROUGH.

Last Saturday night, or more
correctly speaking, Sunday morn
ing early, the Maryland deIega-
ton to the st. Louis convention
passed through Oakland or a special
train which was met at the station
here by large crowd Of ladies and
gentlemen. On the train were
Senator-elect Geo. L. Wellington,
Wm' I, Malster, Comptroller
Graham and a large delegation
from the Columbian club Of Balti-
more. The party arrived in st.
Louis Sunday night and are stop
ping at the Aclede hotel, the Mary
land headquarters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
Death OF James Bell

Mr.. James Bell, one of Oakland's
oldest inhabitants, was stricken with
paralysis on last Thursday afternoon
and died Friday evening about six
o'clock. Mr.. Bell was nearly
seventy-five years Of age and fol-
lowed the trade of harness making
until his failing health coupled with
his age, demanded that he cease
work. His funeral took place Sat-
urdaY. The funeral services we're
III charge of Rev. John NJ. Davis
and the interment was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery where his re-
mains were deposited by the side of
his wife. who died several years
ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
The Mountain Chautauuua.

The most superb and sensible
summer resort in America. $500. =
600 expended in Improvements; 200
beautiful cottages; hotel and cot
tage board at from $500 to $1,000
per week-cheaper than staying at
home. The mountain air and noun
tain views are simply indescribable.
Session August 9TH to the 25th.
Three superb entertainments daily.
The best music and the best lectu-
rers which money can pocure. DR..
t. Dewitt Talmage, Gen. John
B. Gordon and Bishop j. II. Vim
cent already secured with1OO others.
DR.. W. l.. Davidson the great
Chautaupua manager, incharge.
SUMNER SCHOoLs.-5O depart
ments of important school work in
charge of leading instructors from
the prominent universities. A
wonderful chance for teachers and
students desiring to make up studies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
For Sale or Rent.

A very desirable property in Oak
land, being the late residence of
Henry j. Mayors. Also for sale the
Oakland Woolen Mills property.
Said property may be obtained cheap
and on easy terms. Apply to j.
G. Renninger, attorney, Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18

Tuition insignificant. Wishes of
students gratitiod. Low rates on
railroads. For full information
and illustrated programs address
A. Il. Sperry, Mountain Lake
Park, Md. 15-2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18

Seventy-fiye years ago was the
year without a summer. Frost
occurred every month in the year
1916. Ice formed a half an inch
thick in May, Snow fell to the
depth Of three inches in New York
and also in Massachusetts, in June.
Ice was formed of the thickness of
common window glass through
out New York on the 5th day of
July. Indian corn was so frozen
that the greater part was cut and
dried for fodder in August and the
farmers supplied themselves from
the corn prodnced in 1915 for the
seeding of the spring of 1SI7.-Ex.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
UnimproVed Land for sale

| am authorized by the owner, to
sell the following Military Lots:
1886, 1437, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1449,
1898, 1862, 1853, lying near Sang
Run-also 1916, 1913, 1862, 1868,
and 1864 near McHenry-and 1859
and 1OG1 about one mile and a half
North Of Deer Park Hotel-also
Lots 1882, 1888, 400 and 3O5.
Also the tract of land on which the
famous eagle Rock" stands.
Terms to suit purchasers. Fred. A.
Ihayer, Attorney. 19-tf,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
ChiIdrens' Day at the Memorial
Church.

Last Sunday evening the children
Of the Presbyterian Sabbath school
celebrated children's day in very
appropriate and entertaining man
ner. The program, which was ar
ranged by Mr.. Scott 7. Jones and
other members Of the school, con-
sisted of recitations, selections and
singing by the children who were
arrayed in very pretty white gowns,
each carrying flowers. The church
was also prettily decorated with
potted plants from Webers' flower
gardens,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18
A Serious Runaway Accident

Mrs. DR., Cady, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, who is for few days at Monte
Vista near Oakland, drove to town
last Friday morning accompanied
by her husband. During their
visit DR.. Cady had occasion to 90
into the depot here and in his alb
sence the horse became frightened
and ran away. In making the
turn out of the depot yard the cart
come in contact with an electric
light pole in front of DR.. McComas'
residence on Liberty street. The
shock was terrific and the lady
was thrown with great force against
the pole. She was carried into DR..
McComas' house and an examina-
ton revealed the fact that no bones
were broken but that she received
some very severe bruises.
The cart was broken into thous-
and pieces but the horse was un-
injured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-06-18

Chiidren's Day at the M. E. Church.
1t is the custom of the Methodist
Episcopal church to hold an annual
festival on the second Sunday in
June called Children's Day. Ac-
cording to this custom st. Paul S
NJ. E. church of Oakland observed
this day on Sunday last, at 7.30
o'clock p. m. The church was pro-
fusely decorated with flowers and
potted plants. A program, "Music,
Birds and Flowers" was carried
out, which consisted of songs, re-
citations, addresses, responsive
readings, etc. About seventy
children took part in the exercises,
each one performing his or her part
well. The house was filled with an
attentive audience, which seemed
pleased with the entertainment.
May the interest IN this festival for
the children never wan throughout
the length and breadth Of Christen
dom.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
BEDDING.
WEST BEDDING.

Miss Ida White was in WateTbury, last week, attending the wedding of her friend, Miss Mollie Williams.
 Mrs Nj. E. Crofut has returned home from a visit at Lyons Plain.
 Edgar Crofut was home over Sun1ay.
 Mir and Mrs Edward Durgy held their 25th wedding anniversary, Friday even- ing. They were the recipients of some very fine presents. There were guests from North WOodbury, Kent, Danbury and Long Ridge. The evening was spent with vocal and instrumental music and games and dancing. The guests were called to sit at a bountiful repast at II o'clock. They returned to their homes wishing that they might be pres ent at the golden wedding of this estimable couple.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
423 Main Street,
BRIDGEPORT

HANDKERCHIEFS in great assort- ment of Linen. Swiss and Silk, plain, drawn work and embroidered, at 12 1-2c, 10c, Sc, Sc, 25c, 38c and soc each,
 MUFFLERS. Mems all silk Muffler8 for the Holidays in Brocade and plain, all c0lors. white and black at 25c,3 38c, 50c, 75c, S1. S1.25 and SI 50 ach
 HOLIDAY GLOVES & KITTENS Childreu's Wool Mittens Sc, 13c, 25c, 38c and soc pair.
 Ladies' 2 Clasp KID GLOVES. S1 pr.
 Mems WOOL GLOVES 25c,a8c soc.
 Mems Fleece Lined KID GL0V ES, 75c and soc
 Ladies' FIeeced Lined KID GLOVES, 75c and S1.
 Boys ScotcbWool Gloves 25c, soc. HOLIDAY APRONS. Lsdie>' White Lawn Aprons in great variety If styles at 19c. 25c 38c. soc and 75c each
 SPECIAL HOLIDAY BARGAINS in Laces, Braid Trimmings, Umbrellas Perfumeries, Toilet Soaps, Hosiery Underwear and Notions.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
SHELTON. .
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The young people of the Congrega- tionaI church gave an entertainment in the church, last Tuesday evening, con- sistipg of music and recitations which was well spoken of.
 At the Congregational church on We'd nesday evening Rev Eugene s. Booth gave very interesting, entertaining and instructive stereopticon lecture on Japan. Most of the pictures were cOlored and showed the scenery, the people in their various occupations, their style of dress, their dwellings and their modes of living,
 Rev L. H, Cobb, D. D., of New York, the secretary of the Congregational Church Building society, occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church last Sabbath. He preached 8 very able and practical discourse in the morning and in the evening spoke upon the work of his society, using illustrative plates. That society has done much for this church in assisting in building their church edifice and parsonage and he is always warmly welcomed here.
 Rev Mir keneston of the Congregations al church, who has been ill so long, is able to walk out and hopes to entirely re- cover soon.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
BETHEL.
WOLF PITS

R.J. Wildman and wife have visited iu New York State av her old home.
 John Carson has moved from the William Wood place to Elmwood.
 G.L. Dickens is working for MT Smith on the Couch place.
 Mir Mason has bought the Eddy farhl. Melville Wood and family have moved in with George Wells to care for his wife. Mrs Bessie Hoyt is on the gain.
 Mir Seibert's mother and sister spent Thanksgiving with him.
 The Christian EndeaYor society ot
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
THE INDEPENDENT f8o Fulton Street, New York City

her studies at Middletown, after a visit to her parents.
 Miss Grace Hawley is again at Win sted, attending to Lthe duties connected with her school.
 Miss Mabel Merrick has visited friends in Derby.
 MT Salmon and wife of Westport spent Sunday with Charles H. Silliman and family.
 Many of our people were in attendance at :the Park City theatre, Bridgeport, Sunday evening, to listen to the exercises in connection with the Elk's Lodge of Sorrow. Mrs Brown was one of the soloists. The attendance was very large.
 Miss Cornelia Burritt, who has been the guest of John W. Thompson, has re- turned to her home in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Important Features.

It has aside from it's literary features spe- cial departments edited by the best writers, thinkers and specialists, some of them of sur passing interest to a comparative few, others important and valuable Intellectually and financially to nearly everybody. These de partments are Science, Music, Fine Arts, San itary, Missions, Religious Intelligence, Btbn cal Research, Sunday School Financial, T., surance, Work Indoors and Outs Puzzles Book Reviews and Literary Notes.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Fairfield County Chat.
EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The members of the Mission Band will meet at the church parlor on Sunday, December l3, at II 8. m , to attend to the annual election of officers. A full at- tendance is earnestly requested, 1 The regular monthly meeting of the sewing society connected with the Mis- sion Band will occur on Tuesday, ,Decem- Der l5, at l O clock p. m., at the hall. A request is here presented to all who are in any way interested to bring to the 1 place of meeting any second hand gar ments, of any size and for either sex, Ali that is required beside is that the gar mcnts be clean and neatly mended and plenty of them. If any desiring to bring such garments do not find it possible to come to the hall that day, their contribu- rions may be left at Mrs Powell's at any time before December 20.
 Rev W. M. Weeks delivered an excep- tionaIly fine discourse, Sunday, in the Baptist church, taking for his text "For be that eatoth and drjnketh, eatcth and drinketh judgement unto himself, if he discern not tie body" Corinthians IL: 20, his theme being "Gospel Commun- ion"
 c. W. Candec and family pent Thanks giving with friends at Lyons Plains.
 Mir and Mrs Hanford Lyon entertained Kepler Nichols and family of Bridgeport for Thanksgiving.
 Mrs Fannie Hall is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs A. J, Sharrott.
 Charles Keller and mother spent Thanksgiving with Bridgeport friends.
 Miss Katie Plumb of Canada is visiting among her Easton friends.
 MT and Mrs $. Silliman are occupying the house formerly owned by their aunt, Miss Clarissa SilIiman.
 James Tyler entcrtains his sister from New Canaan.
 George Fcvrcau and mother have nov ed into 9. Clark house.
 Miss Hazel Sherwood of Redding has visited her grandfather, G. Sherwood.
 Thomas Banks has rented his place to Bridgeport parties.
 A daughter was born to Mir and Mrs Charles MiddlebrOJks, Monday, Novem- ber %U, Tbe mother has been critically i'll with fever, but is cons idercd at pres ent writing better.
 Mrs Philo Lyon has spent several days recently in Bridgeport as the guest of her son, Daniel b. Lyon,
 Mics Evelyn $, Banks, who has been seriously ill with diphtheria, is improv- ing
 Miss Alice Lyon has visited her cous- ins, the Misses Nichols of Bridgeport.
 Mir and Mrs Wilson Ferris spent Sun. day in Wostport AS guests of Mrs Ferris brother, II, B. Bradley.
 W. SiHman, who has spent several months at Maple Cottage, has returned to his home in NOrwalk.
 
 Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Hattie Siniman and John Tyler, which is to take place Wcdnesdayat F m., at Nor walk,
 The board of relief, composed of George J. Banks, Eli Wiuton and George l.. Banks, and the board of assessors, ,con- sistng Of G. Burr Tucker and Joseph B Hill, convened in joint meeting at the town clerks office on Tuesday, December i, at o'clock p. m., and abated poll, out of a total of 93 The law is that not more than one tenth of the taxable polls may be abated after reasonable notice of the time and place of the meeting for that purpose.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
THERE IS NO BETTER.
 TIME

to purchase Footwear than at the present time. An era of prosperity is ahead of us and prices are going to ad- vance Don't wait. Buy now. Come and see the exceptional values we are offering,
 Childs' Patent Tip shoes, sizes g to II, 63c.
 Misses Patent tip shoes, sizes 12 to 9, 69c.
 Youths Fine Dress Shoes, 97c
 Boys Dress and School Shoes 99c.
 Ladies' warm lined Shoes, FOG 85c, .S1, 50.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Fall in Frames

Took 'rm oll. Gave the (ramc-m1hcr less than balI the moncy-cost of the ma/lyIul alone, Shall sell 'cm 10 you same WlN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Sizes of Frames :
s>8 inches 10 11x57 inches

Woods arc oak, white enamel gilt and mahogany (fcw ricI dark wood framcs). WiI frame your pictures while 70, wait. Prices are 25c. to S4. 50 Shall be ol Iu1,aa 'r,. Booth 7 D, m.
 -DaH~ ~I/yr
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
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Every week the notable events occurring the world over are placed clearly before the reader. No one person has time to read all of the current publications, foreign and do- mestic; but every one wants to know the events happening in the whole world, which people think about and talk about. The Sur vey of the World gives each week the gist oi important event for the current week. It is really one of the most valuable and impor tant features of any periodical.
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THE INDEPENDENT for 49 years has been the leading religious-literary newspaper ot the world.
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It provides instruction, entertainment and amusement for all the members of intelli- gent households.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Prang's Studies, G0c.

Exquisite affairs. Such dainty copies, you'd have tc look more than twice to tel. they're not real watcr-colors. ChiIdrcn's golden curls and charming flower studies. Beautifully matted and glass cd in very pretty 9iIt-bordcrcd white frames.
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The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
THE EPISCOPAL SOCIETY.

The ladies of the Episcopal society met with Mrs Robert Gordon in Coram, last Wednesday, going down with teams.
 The ladies connected with the Episco- pal church held a meeting last Thursday evening at the residence of John H. Bar low and formed literary and reading club.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-11
Family Newspaper

worthy the patronage of all thinking, intelli- gent people.
 It's name indicates its character. It is In- depepdent. Religiouslv it is unden0mination- al. Politically, it maintains the honor of the country, the integrity of our currency, the supremacy of law, and the rights of poor and rich alike.