davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

daughter, Miss Evelyn, of Easton, wer
 among the interested visitors at the faI
 yesterday.
 Philo T. Platt's exhibit of plates c
 potatoes was a rouser.
 The trick steers of T. B. Terrill appear
 ed each day of the fair in the enclosure il
 front of the grand stand. Their perform ances were very clever, showing carefu training and pahence.
 A four-in-h hand trap from Nash S Petlers of Danbury, made very stylisl appearance on the grounds Thursday Four coal black horses were hitched onto 1 it.
 Frederick Chambers, who was one ol the judges on cattle, was on hand or Iuesday. He was flying about among the cattlemen, and received cordial greeting from his old friends, including the hattle-scarrcd veterans of Gray's Plan.
 Editor Tucker of the Bridgeport Far mor WAS ut the fair. He is a gentleman and his paper spoke well of us. Even if we do live in the country he thinks we're worth noticing
 Constable Addis, of New Milford, as sisted our local officers in keeping the crowd within the prescribed limits.
 W. k. Stone and Henry W. Post of M3~ eedonia district in Kent, passed two d"}s at the fair they were well pleased with Ne"tuWn's first fair.
 The merry go.round ought to have n~w cover before it comes here next year. It would be bad for wet weather in lt~ present condition.
 A checking department for coats was one of the features of the secretary's office
 W. C. Johnson's eating place was well patronizad. People knew where to go for good goods.
 The hustling secretary of the New Milford fair, J. H. Cochranc, was at the fair on Wednesday.
 Did you see our blue coated ''cop'' parade the street nights during the fair He was handsome, and no other man than Ferris Mead.
 Chief of Police Jefferson Briscoo WAS 'ut several nights swinging the stick, to pru the regular. We ali felt safe. Dr W. C. Vile of Danbury, was an in- crested visitor at the fair. He brought ls family; that's the way to dc it. The butter exhibit from the South Britain creamery attracted considerable 1 'ttention and won for Mir Sage, its pro l 'rietor, much praIse. Mr Sage is all old 1 newspaper man and believes in adver- 1 ising. He makes a fine article in the butter line.
 Frank $. Newton was the starter ip the aces and gave good satisfaction.
 Our own town people were at the fair, -lm0st to a mau-aud women and child en, too-for that matter.
 Henry Moore rode for the track bicycle ccord with pacers during the afternoon md made the time of 2.34.
 Henry Clay Judd, TIE BEES popular Bethel correspondent, attended the New own fair yesterday, with Mr. Judd. He vas well plcased with the fair and did ot forget to call on his friends in THE }EE'S sanctum.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
440 MAIN STREEl,.

Dorch, owned by George E. Bush of Ansonia, second, Ameer, H. A. Ryder of seymour, third, and William G. by George A. Sturges of Weston fourth. Although only two horses were en- tered in the running racesit was very interesting little race, and notwithstand- ing the fact that it was quite late in the afternoon it was watched by a good number of people. With such excellent weather and good attendance Hunting iDgtOn could ask little more for her fair and the sun sank serenely down on one of her most successful fairs in many ypars
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
E. H. DILLON & co. AUTUMN MILLINERY,

Our fall opening was last week and was the greatest success in the his tory of our business and the thousands of ladies who visited our store ex- pressed it that they never saw such beautiful goods and so many exquisite hats under on, roof before, As we are the leaders we will offer many specials this week
 scft Felt AIpines 69c, 75c, 98c, S125 and S1 38. Best shapes Sailor Hats 62c, 75e, 87c, and S1,25. Un-
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
zHe Ho70Iaud Dry GoOds Co.
(Formerly the Hoy and Stark Co)

Charles E. Hustcd & Son
 of Bridgeport, have failed ir business and The Rowland Dry Goods Co. have bought their stock of china, crockery, glassware, siIverware, cutlery, lamps, clocks bric-a-brac and housofurnishing goods of ev- cry description.
 Charles E Hustcd & Son have been in business in Bridgeport for the past three or four years at Io7 State St, It has been said that they have always kept their store filled with goods of a sort to attract the more particular people.
 The Rowland Dry Goods Co. have paid for the stock as much as they dared; but will sell it at such prices as FIusted & Son would have laughted at.
 The sale will begin Satur- day, October 5, at The How land Dry Goods Co.'S store in Bridgeport; and it is the inten- ton of that concern to have a sale that will be the talk of more than Fairfield county.
 25 extra salespeople have been engaged. You can guess something from that,
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
EX-SENATOR HOULIHaN NOMINATED FOR
 CONGRESS-

The democratic congres ionM conven- tiou for the fourth district met at Tor rngton OH September 20. SiNtv-six delegates were in attendance. Homer S. Cummings of Stamford was elected temporary chairm8n- B K. Higgins of WoUdhury and J. A. O'Bcieu of Bridge port were the secretaTlpg. Ex.Spnat0r Michael J. Hnulihan of this town was placed in nomination by Attorney Gun of DauburY, receiving 33 votes to p for W.J. BJhaunon of Stamford. MT Houli
 hans nomination vas made unanimous.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
FAILUaE OF CHARLES E BUSTED & SON OF
 BRIDGEPORT

Charles K. Husted < Son, who havs kept one of the leading crockery and housefurnishing stores of Bridgeport. have failed and The Rowland Drv Goods Company have bought the stock. Tn, striOgency in the money market is said GO be the cause of the failure. It is re ported that commencing Saturday the dry goods company will retail the stock in their own store at such figures as will turn the heads of the most shrewdest shoppers. We would like to be there tC see
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
Town Toplcs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

NJ, storms grand opening, this week of fine millinery, clDuks, capcs and suits. We have the latest and best designs iu hats and millinery goods. Our cloak and capes are the most handsome ever shown n Daubury, at prices to suit every one. Gou are all cordially in vitcd ao inspect,--M. Stern, I85 Main St, Danbury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Lucas County.
 Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner Ot the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City Of Toledo County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of $lO0 for each and ev cry case of CRtarrh that cannot be cured by the Use of Halls CHtaTrh Cure.
 Frank J. Cheney. sworn to before me and subsc. ibed in my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D.18S6 SGAl. 4. ". Gleason,
 Notary Public. Halls Cutarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F.. CHENEY X CO, Toledo, O. E5-S0Id by Druggists 8, 75c.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

While the sale of the above stock is going on The How land Dry Goods Co. will offer extra inducements in all de- partments, such as nobody else will care to match.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

trimmed Felt Hats best shapes 39c Best English Felt Hats 62c. Fine French Felt Hats 89c New violet Burches 5c. Silk R0aes 3 in bunch 19 and 25c.
 We sell Ribbons cheaper than any other house in this city.
 Black Ostrich Fumes 25c, 38c, 48c, and upwards.
 Specials in trimmed Hats from S125 up to S25.OO.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
TRINITY CHU1CH.

The Sunday school, which has had a vacation during September, will resume it's session on Sunday.
 Rev and Mrs Linslcy returned to New town on Tuesday, and were warmly greeted by their parishjOners and neigh bDTg.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

The T. Y. B. c. club were entertained, last week Thursday night, by Harry Mason on Mt Pleasant. The gentlemen's prize was won by Stanley Blackman and the ladies by Miss Laura Mitchell. James Nichols was awarded the consola- lion.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
DEATH OF JOHN CARLSON.

John Carlson, 49 years old, died on Wednesday morning. He had been in failing health for some mouths with g bronchial trouble. A wife, sjx sons and two daughters survive. The funeral will be held on Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

A few of the friends of MT aud Mrs Silas E. Fairehild called upon them, Mon
 day evening, 1t being the 34th anniyer- sary of their marriage, to express their good will and practical sympathy now that he is laid by and unable to attend to
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

A hacking cough is not only annoying to others but is dangerous to the person who has it. One Minute Cough Cure will quickly put an end to it. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; $. C. Bull, Sandy Hook; 4. B. Blakcman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Frederick F. Johnson returns, nex9 week, to the Berkeley Divinity school, Middletown, and continues another year as private secretary to Bishop Williams
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

The best line of ladies and gentlemcn's $ $2 shoes to be found anywhere. Trunks bags, straps, etc. The c. H Bennett Shoe Co.,, 3f7 Main street, Brid ;eport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Fathers O'ConneIl of Bethel, Crowley of New Milford, Kennedy of Danbury and Barry of Norwalk visited Father Fox and Father Smith, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
RESTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss, Probate 4 } CODTt Sept 24, 1896.

DISTRICT OF NEWIDWN, ss, PrObate D Court, Sept "A, 1896.
 Estate ot ANN AMELIA HUDSON late of Newtown in said district, deceased.
 ing that an instrument in writing purporli1g to be the last will and testament of said NN 4 MELIA HUDSON, deceased, may be proved, approved, allowed an admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERFD-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown, in said district, on the 9th day of Oct, A. D. 1896, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given ot the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon ny publishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy tlereofon the public sigsf1 post ill the town ot Newtown in said district Ms J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

A. l.. Peek of Hartford is the guest oi his father, / Peek, and was an inter esCcd spectator at the fair.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

J. T. Lancaster is a guest at A, C.. MOore's in Taunton, this week, and took ia the fair.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

business. The short time spent there up on that occasion will ever be pleasantly remembered.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mr and Mrs Michael H0nan welcomed a sou in Their home on Saturday, the 18th
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Visitors to the big Danbury fair should not fail to visit Danbury's famous cloth ing house of F. E. uarC0cIl X Co.,, cor ner of Main and Liberty street, and make th"ir fall and winter purchases. We carry the largest stock of mems and Doy2' clothing and furnishing goods in this city at their well know reliable 'ur-ha3s of good values and low prices -
 F. l.. HartWelI &5 Ca.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
S0uTHYIL,L.E.

Edwin |. Ford, son of Mr and Mrs J. M Ford, will be married on Tuesday evening. October 13, his bride being Miss Jennie 5 O3eEstadt.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Coed time to paint; never as chea D and the paint to use is Masury's paste or liquid paint. White and all col0rs fully Warran.ed-L E. F. HawIeY.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

At meeting of the directors of the N"wroWn savings bank on Wednesday, the usual semi annual dividend of two per cent WAS dCcl&rfd.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

If you take as much pains in choosing Your Lace Curtains and Portieres as we did Ours, you'll have the incest you ever had provided of course you buy them here.
 Those new Silk Waists mahe 8 really bright spot of what is one of the dark places in the store-about midway on the main floor, right-hand slde as you enter from Main street.
 The newes' and most fashionable styles and fabrics for genteel silk waists that we have seen made up yet.
 Right here we want to ask if you've tried our Teas and C,nics yet: You know we keep them, of course. Try them ~-ce ~y:..! 9uess easily enough ~.h # . mean by t:.-. Youu buy them right along every b.dr does
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
BLOOMFIELD.
JAPANESE FAIR AND MUSICALE.

All are cordially invited to attend Japanese fair and musicale and ice cream sale, to be given at the home of W. C.. daight, Brookfieid Center, this (Friday) evening, October 2.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mrs J. A, 2yrnes and baby, Helen, of Brooklyn speut a week with her sister, Mrs J. A. McGrath.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Annie Casserly of Bridgeport visited Miss Mary Cogan at the parochiaI residence, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mrs Matthew Mulane and baby, of Milford, Mass, has spent few weeks wtth he parents, Nr and Mrs James Coles, at CoIcsdaIe.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Only two days remain to get a barrel If White loaf flour at $4 at store. Best fl 'ur in the world. Money back if not right.- E. Y. EAwleN.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

X democratic rally waa held at CosCelio's Opera House, Sandy Hook, 1uosduy night. State Chairman Ken ncdy of Naug4tuck, was the principal pre}1er, Tx Senator Houljhan, inc dem ocraLic uominoe for Congress in this dis trict, spoke briefly.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

The Hub Clothing Co. of Bridgeport makr an interesting announcement to THE BEES readers, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION-Notice is ot tue town ot Newtown that a Democratic convention will be held at the town hall in said town on Saturday evening, October 3, le96, at ! 50 o'clock, D m., tor the purpose Ot placing ill ! OmnatiOn a candidRte for Pro bate Judge for the district Ot NewuOwn; to place iu nOmiu ation nine candidates for jus lices of the peace, and transactiug any other proper business T EDWARD TROY, Chair man Democ atic Town Committee. Dated at \ NeWtOwn, Ct Sept. 24, 1886
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mir and Mrs Charles B. Hawley spent last week with Mrs John N Hawley. Mrs Julia Einighef Pennsylvania has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs k, K. Smith.
 Among our largest potato growers are H. W. Andrews. D. D. Joyce, H. L. F0oCe and l.. J. Sturdevant. The aver age of these crops are from 300 to 1200 bushels. Most of them are sold in Dan bury, being wholesaled to the consumers in lots of from five to 50 bushels and gen. erally at good prices. So far this sea son they are getting from 35 to 40c.
 A. 5. Mansfield has been building 3 chimney for his new steam engine to run his cider mill Us he requires more power during the press Of business later In the season.
 Early cut tobacco Is now generally -beyond the danger stage of pole sweat in curing, late cut crops are many oi them Of the critical period. The cured crops promise " Ell, and the discouraged growers are hoping little better reInu iteration than for the past three y ar
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mrs c. Fl. Benton and Miss Annie Marshall of Fitchburg are visiting il town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

WARNING-I5 hereby given to the voters " qUali7cd to vote in town meetings, that the annual town meeting will be held in the Town Hall. Monday, Oct. B. lS96 rom iu he forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon for the pulpu 6 of choosing the annual town officers, hearing the reports Ot the stlectmen the town treasurer and agent town deposit fund, to provide the manner of working the highways for he year ensuing or number of years, by contract or otherwise; to lay g tax on the grand list of lS96 to detrav the cur rent expenses Of the ensuing year and doing any other proper business
 SelCCtmen [WILIIAM Nj II GLOVER,
 of THOMAS J. BRA DLEH,
 NGWtOWn HENRY G. CJRTTS,
 Dated at NewtOwn, Ct, Sept g, lS96.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
THE D. M. READ COMPANY
 RRIOGBP0RT. CONN.

4 Skirt Bargain. 4 good Gingham
 Underskirt, with Gin. rufIle. for g cents. This is cheaper than the bare
 material can be bought for-all made
 and ready to wear for g cents. Maybe it is bold statement to make,
 but it is susceptible of proof. You'won't find a nicer, handsomer, more stylish lot of Jackets, Cape8 and Separate Skirts
 than those new ones of ours that are
 just in. Nor you cant find such excel lent qualities and makes at such low prices Such things become so much a
 part of woman's attire, so conspicuously
 so, that 've made a bigger point than ever of having them absolutely correct
 in every little particular, every little de-
 tail,
 Ladies Dressing Sacques, in the al-
 ways popular outing flannel, Most of the colors are in grays, pinks, blues, | Ita0s, greens and Perstans; sI.25, sl.5O
 and s2 00.
 Scotch Plaid Ginghams, in good bright colors-reg.la Clan plaids-for F I-2
 cents a yard.
 Old English Mills and Bond Writing
 Paper, for 1J cents ID. 25c Pocket Books, for I5 cents. Blankets, in extra heavy double bed size-ohoripg them now at s 90, which is an unusually low price. We are Inak- ing big speeialty of all sorts and sizes of blankets this fall.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
MasUry's Railroad Paints.

loo pounds of R. R. Color at Gc a pound, SC Trimmed with gallons Raw Linsced Oil nt 35c gallon, $2 It; makes 10 gallons of strictly pure liquid paint for SIC 8 gallon to the con sumer. Think it over, for the price Of oil is advancing.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
SOUTH BRITAIN .
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NO

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev Mir Freeman of the First church exchanged with Rev J, D. Smiley, giv ing a sermon of much power.
 Mrs ". J. Smith of Bridgeport, who has been seriously i'll for two weeks at the home of William Mitchell, recovered sufficiently to be removed 10 her home on Monday. Mrs Smith was taken ill at Mrs Camps and later was removed to the home of her sister, Mrs Mitchell.
 Miss Emma Sage of Long Hill is visit. ing MT and Mrs H0llister Sage.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
THE HUBBELL,&W COMPANY 362 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn.
THE

 ENOR SALE-A good new mich COW; also one pair DeVCn oxen, good workers, or would exchange oxen for young cattle or cows. Nj. H. THORPE, Stepney, Conn. NTANTED-WOmen and girls to represent
 W us in every town where THE BEE is read. Send i0c for a sample and particulars "H0w to Make Money at Hume." s. W. SMITH & co ,AnsOnia, (Onn.
 fVRH-J. II. Reid's Polish tor Gold, Silver, 1 kiCkle and Brass. Warranted not to in jure the finest article and contains no poison ous acids. J II. REID, 42 Wall St., Bridge port Ct.
 G10 KEWARD-Wul be paid to any person OlO who is selling better carriages for the money, than those I offer; new buggies $50, carriage tops g.. Good second hand vehicles at $S to SIP all kinds in stock at MATHEW $, Bethel Conn
 VHOROT CHI BRED-Ghestcr White BOarz, Sir Junus, G92I, Duke Of seneca, 73Gl, for service for the coming fall, at Hillside View Farm. c. W. NORTHROP, Palestine, New t ,wn, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Lila Warner of Bridgeport ia father, Dea E. l.. Warner of B0tsfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
$500 PEOPLE PRES ENT IN WEDNEN-
 DAY.
A Thousand Come Out in Tho Mist on Tuesday, and Are Gra;iIird by an E\rcp-
 tirnal Exhibition
 OrCattIr.
A GENUINE AGRICULTURAL FAIR AND A SUCCESS IN
 EVERY WAY.

A Clean EAb1bjtton IhAuRs To The Wig.
 Iuncc ot the oncerss
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Claribel Smith from Bridgeport is spending few days the guest of her uncle, Ezra !. Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
TASH HULA.

GHkIsI LHUKUH NUIEs. The subject of horse sheds continues to interest Ehe community, and the pros
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
NO SALE FOR WINTER FRUIT.

Apple picking is now the order of the day. G eat difficulty is experienced in getting barrels. Those who have been quietly gathering up all they could get, are in tuck, while great many are out. The crop is fair but generally little under size, the effects Of allowing so many to remain on the trees. There i as yet no market for winter fruit and very dull for fall varieties
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

The ladies' pravcrmeetiDg will be held next Tuesday at with Mrs Graham.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Ella Beers of Bridgeport has visited relatives in town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Saturday afternoon just before the , o'clock train from New Haven was due, word was sent that there were cattle on rhe track just above the depot. A. B. Blakeman left his store and went as fast as possible to get them from the track but they kept the track until they reach ed Haugh's crossing, Had it 2Ot;been for the promptness of Mir Blakeman, Hobart Fairchild would have 1ad four cows the iceS-ChAC night.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

/llmOu Peck reached home from the West in time to attend the Newt0wn fair.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
THERE'S THIS ADVANTAGE

h buying Silks and Dress Goods here. We cf1er only the reliable qualities in the different grades; indifferent sorts we have no use at all for. Out of all the varieties we offer, and they re a numerous lot, we haven't a single thing that we'd feel ashamed to have you say you bought at Reads, And what is equally as strong, we're only too happy to have you mention the price paid, it's always so reasonable, so honestly cheap.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Florence Perry of Weston has been 8 recent gu"~t of Miss Jennie Banks,
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
@grss

Ehs fas. N ,.
 Gmile %yM E<@gH<S Fr5 ss eAss "
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mrs Lydia Fairchild has been visiting old friends al BOtsfOrd, but left Sunday to visit friends i'll Bethel and Danbury
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Mrs Emily A. Bennett spent most of la week in Bridgeport and Mi ford, re turning home on Friday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Miss Marcia Taylor is slightly improv- ed lD health, btiug able to take 8 short ride one day last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

l.. C. Gilbert has sold a horse 10 Steph- en B. Hayes in Srepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

|. C. Gilbert and wife spent Sunday vi n MT al t Mrs Milan B. Uawley.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

pect now ia that a number will build The rector earnestly de.ires that all who live at any distance may have Cheir owD sheds, and this fall seems to be Ihe pro- per time to engage in this work. The cost of the sheds will be in proportion to the number tbat arc built. The soci- able given by the ladies of the parish will be resumed this year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
EXANDER RANDOLPH

Has removed his bal bar shop to strong's block, NORTH WOODBURY, rear room, up stairs, front and rear entrance.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

TITANTED-A car ot potatoes and car 0f " red apples, to load Monday or Tuesday.
 Enquire price of E. F. Hawley. TURNEI BROTHERS.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

Closing out sale. A rare
 5 chance for lovers 0t pure bred stock. The entire flock ot Shropshire lsheep owned by pr Warner will be sold at a sacCifice. Now is the time to improve your dOcks Will be sold in lots to suit purchaser; ? imported ewes, 15 Am erican bred ewes, l American bred ram, ram lambs, 10 eve lambs Sheep all registered and a pedigree given with each one. Address all communications to L. c. SMITH, Fairfield, Conn. P. 0. Box IT,
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

MT Terrill Is weIl known to the cattle trade, handling good many pairs in tEe rrurac of the year.
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02
Rider r&Sherw00dCo.

All WATER ST, BRIDGEPORT, CT
 Telephone Call, 5462
The Newtown bee., 1896-10-02

25 extra salespeople have been engaged. You can guess something from that,