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The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The lack of system in the business management of our schools is very no- ticeable, and the inequality and injustice are clearly apparent. Why shonld the children of one district have but 30 or 3G weeks of schooling while those of other districts have 40 weeks? 1 have never been able to discover exactly on what principle the appropriations are made for the different districts. Sometimes it ap- pears to be the size of the school, and sometimes the size of the teacher, and sometimes perhaps the location of the schoolhouse. Here is school with an average of l3 for the year, and the teach CTS wages of $24 per month. There is a school with an an average of l7 for the year and the wages $4O 50 per month. Here is school of l2 and the wages $3l per month. There is a school of the same size, but the wages only $25 per month. Some of the best teachers ill the town re- ceive the smallest wages, and some who receive the largest wages give the least equivalent, probably, for the money.
 The average wages of female teachers in this county are $42.56 per month. The average wages for the same in this town $28 92. The average for the same for the whole state $4l IS.
 Now considering the fact that the most essential factor in a good schoOlis a quail flied and faithful teacher, would it not be economy to pay fair wages and insist up- on having trained teachers. or at least experienced and successful teachers Now a small school needs just as good teacher as large and the chil- dren in one district have just the same right to a good teacher as those in anoth- CT district; and one school has just as much right to 40 weeks of schooling as any other, large or small. Why not?
 Then why not reduce the number o1 schools where it can be done without any great disadvantage, and wherever it is necessary to maintain a school support fl as it should be.
 Some towns pay the teachers all alike A good teacher ought to have at least $4t per month; poor teacher ought not tc have any wages until she has learned how to teach. There is probably not : school or department in any school II this town, at present, that could not bt run for s400 per year and in the most eff fcient manner.-[O 0. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
BEDDING.

DEATH OF MRS ELIZABETH WELSH.
 Mrs Elizabeth Welsh, after suffering for long time from liver trouble, being confined for seven months in bed, died last week at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs J. c. Moore, at the age of 59 years. The funeral was held at the resi- dence of J. c. Moore, Father O'Connell of Bethel officiating. The remains were taken to St Michael's cemetery, East Bridgeport for interment.
 Mr and Mrs A. II. Ferry have both been down with the grip.
 George Sherman gave party to 2 few of his gentleman friends, one even- ing last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
Local Affairs.
lsruI>LcoEHEsruNur>cE OF THE BEE.
T 3E BEE BUZZ.

Was it all a dr, am. Mcthought the s'N'on came and said No service to- night" "Why ?" asked. "Is it storming much"
 "No," he replied, but it is dark, and the street ia too dangerous"
 "What, Has not the road been mend ed yeti" exclaimed.
 "Meuded, Why, few loads of stone have been dumped here and there, and if you don't take care you will fall over them and break your neck"
 looked out at the sexton and saw .hat he had a lantern in one hand and a long plank in the other, under his arm.
 "What are you doiog with that plank;" [ asked,
 "Why, carry that to cross the holes and gutters on, he answered.
 ''Is it really 50 bad as that? :" said
 ''IIaycu'tl you seen the men z ing about Uith planks and ladders" he ex. claimed. Why man from /oar was after the doctor the other night and he didn't dare to drive into the village, bu' left his horse in Chicker street, borrow rd lantern and then walked around through Dayton street aud came in by tho back way to save time and avoid dangerous cave ius and washouts."
 "Au right" | -aid, lit is Lent, and we shall have 10 deny ourselves the privilege of going to rhurch, and per haps the street will improve by E4ster,"
 went cut the next morning ard pick cj my way carefully down the street, md as went nloi I fauci'd that heard the people asking one another, "Whrre is Timothy Costello with his hoe and shovel>"- 70. 0. Wright.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
In New Haven County.
 SOUTH BRITAIN,
HULL'S HILL DISTRICT.

HULL's HILL DISTRICT. CD. Johnson has bought COW. Edson Mallory is quite out of health Mrs Mallory is suffering with bad cold. Mrs Granville Warmers cold is much better.
 Charles B. Johnson has bought the Warren Stowe place of Beach Downs. George Norton and J. Wheeler were up holding three services over Sunday. Erastus Burr is improving slowly. E. E. Burr Is also better.
 WE. Curtiss and wife were up Sunday. Mrs Aryilla Stowe is staying at Martin Stoves.
 Erastus Burr is troubled with bad limb.
 Archie Stowe and lady were the guests of Ernest Stowe over Sunday.
 MT Wheeler of Derby conducted the services, Sunday morning.
 WE. Curtlss was at Erastas Burr's Sunday.
 Mrs Edward Curtiss of Ansonia hai
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
In l4itchield County
BRIDGEWATER.

MEASLES SWEEPING THE TOWN.
 New eases of measles develop almost daily. They are having a thorough sweep through the town and will not be needed this way again in some time.
 Mrs c. NJ. Livingston is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Walter Peck, in Lanes vile.
 Mrs Henry Judson is very poorly.
 Hugh Fee is reported better.
 Rev MT Jones was the guest, Sunday, of Joseph Greer.
 MT Orr's father reached his 75th birth day, Sunday, March 15. His sons were home from New Haven, Bridgeport, and Pittsfield, Mass.
 Anton Green has moved into Chauncey Beers' tenant house, and will be his right hand man about the farm for the coming season.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The New Planet Jr. No. 3 Hi
 Dropping Seed Drill.

This Drill will SOW in 8 continuous row, in the ordinary way, with uneq ualled regularity FeatlY in hills, either four, six, eight, twelve or A inches apart. It opens the turrOw, drops in hills or drills, covers, ,rOlls dow and marks he next row, all at one operation. The hop. per holds three quarts. Tre wheel Is l5 inch ts high. Ii is changed in moment from hill dropping to drill work. It has q rubber force iced, soWs equally well neither the hopper is full or contains only paper of seed, and will not inJure delicate seed, uch radish, caD- bage, etc which are 80 often peeled or crush ed by Drills having agitatUrs metal wheels. The blow Is adjustable and opens very mar row turTow, V hich is a great advantage for after cultivation.
 The machine was tested thoroughly by care tul gardeners and nur8eymen during the sea it to give entire satisfaction.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Step

The time for spring painting and gen. eral housekeeping is rapidly approaching and The Rider 6 Sherwood Co. of 444 Water street have made big preparations to cater to that trade. They have just opened up new paint and ship chan dlery store near the depot and have full line of all pertaining to their business. They handle the celebrated Masury paint and railroad colors in all the new shades and styles. They are offering big bar gains and a call on them is sure to bene- fit the buyer. 'It you don't see what you want, ask for it." and you can get it. When in the city Igive them a call. They can interest you.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
Black CrepOnS

No fabric ever won it's way to woman's heart so easily or cIing> there 70 tcnaciousIy as that prime favoritc of fashion crcpon. Wavy and woody and light as thistle down, with the boulflnt effects which give grace to every fold and style to every puff,
 Not l blonde in the city but owes tp her wardrobe a dress of thi, quccnjy ma- tcrial.
 Variety of v.pvc a33rds ,,1oc won. dcriul effect, in these goods aud among thcm a pure French Weed Crcpon with heavy knottcd ridrce upon canvas looking grnuud.
 Fl~hon is in thr very atmo-rh,rr of tll, fabric lnd its value i, SI.5o I'or Hd.
 A -uro,o ot .r,r .m~a,o., runt~ u, I,.. T N...' N tf V .,i ~u. }...
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
THE CHORAL SERVICE.

The second choral service given by the Trinity aud St John's church choirs will be held At St Johu's, next Thursday even- ing, at 7.3O. Rev G. T. Linsley will preach the sermon and the offertory will be taken for a special purpose.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Don't invite disappointment by experi- menting. Depend upon One Minute Cough Cure and you have immediate re- lief. It cures croup. The only harm less remedy that produces immediate re- suits. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley 6 Co.,, Step nav
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

One of the happiest men in town is the
 one whose picture heads tho new ad Of H. N. Ayres, the shoe man, in another column. To judge by the smile that broadens his countenanee one Is led to suppose that he has been to Bridgeport and secured some of the bargains that are being offered 1t 8sI Main street. Hunt
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Truly astonishing Miss Annette N. Moen, Fountain, Minn., says: Ayers cherry peetoral has had a wonderful effect in curing my brothers children of severe and dangerous cold. It was truly wonderful how speedily they ob- tained relief after taking this peepara- tion.'
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Soothing, healing, cleansing, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the enemy to sores, wounds and piles, which it never fails to cure. Stops itching and burning, Cures chapped lips and colL-sores in two or three hours. E. F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, StepneY.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs Smith of Stratford has leased Sun set cottage, and will occupy it in short time, She proposes to open a millinery parlor in the vacant room in Printing House Square, formerly occupied by the ice cream parlor.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
EASTON.
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 The topic for the meeting of the Y. P. S. c. E., next Sunday evening, at the Congregational church will be "Diligent in Business," Prov. 6 Il, Josh. g 5. The service will commence at o'clock.
 Cole < Co.,, of El1ensburg, N. T., are expected with number of good horses, this week, making their headquarters at Henry Osborn's.
 A brother of Joseph Jacobs of New York spent Sunday in town.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

If you want to get nice hobby cane you should call on John Fl. Reid, the jeweler, 42l Wall street, Bridgeport. He has some beauties at 75c to $1.50 each. They are the very latest styles out and should be seen by every gentle man, whether he wishes to buy or not. see his ad in this issue of THE BEE.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Give me liver regulator and I can regulate the world, said genius. The druggist handed him bottle of Dewitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown
 s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake-
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

One Minute Cough Cure touches the right spot. It also touches it at the right time if you take it when you have 8 cough or cold. See the point? Then don't cough. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Step nev
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. No. 2 Seed Drill,

This tool is used the world over and with the exception Of our Hill Dropping Drill is the most perfect drill known. It holds two and one halt quarts and sOWs in an even reg ular stream, whether there is much or little in the hopper. The opening blow, be ng di- rectly between the wheels. follows all irregu larities of the ground, is adjustable. and, once set, opens the turrOW at a unltOrIn depth, and the seeds are deposited in very marrow line. The machine is extremely simple; having no agitatOrs, belts gearing, the seed cannot be injured, even if sprOutcd.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

It not only is so, it must be so. One Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and that's what makes it go. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; 5. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Haw'ay 6 tyo., Steppey.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

The sooner you begin to fight the fire, the more easily it may be extinguished. The sooner you begin taking Ayers sar- saparilla for your blood diseases, the easier will be the cure. In both cases delay is dangerous, if not fatal. Be sure you get Ayers and no other.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

The Howard bicycle is made with the same pains as the Howard watch. Rider, Bryant < Co. of Danbury are the agents for this celebrated wheel. They will be pleased to send catalogue.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. Combined Drill
 and Wheel Hoe.

This is the most popular combined tool known and its friends have been gained by substantial merit. As 8 seed sower it is iden- tical with the No. P anet Jr. Drill, except in size. The hopper holds one quart. Om a drill it is changed to it's other uses by un. screwing but two bolts. Every purchaser Ot this machine will find it Pl excellent seed sOwer; a first-class single wheel hoe; an ex cellent turrOwer; an admirable wheel culti- VatOr; a capital garden rA 7e, rapid and ct ficient wheel garden blow; and that if is with out a equal in variety of tools, easy adjust ment, lightness strength and beauty.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
him up, take a good look at him and if you are not married obey the old adage, "GO thou and do likewise"
AN OLD FOLKS CONCERT.
BY MEMBERS OF roorATUcK GRANGE.

BY MEMBERS OF PooTATUCK GRANGE.
 An old folks concert that was worthy of large audience was given at Poota tuck Grange, Tuesday night, taking the place of the usual lecturers hour. c. w. NOrthrop of Palestine did the honors as leader. The chorus was made of the fol- lowing persons, all of whom appeared in costumes of i've clden time'': Harris Clark, Harry Beers, Mir and Mrs s. J. BOtsford, Mrs Schermerhorn, Mrs Frank Mitchell, Mir and Mrs George w. North rop, Edgar Northrop and Homer Bald win. c. G. Peck did the honors as plan ist. The program presented was as fol lows:
 "MonOrie7 Ot Galiee."
 "SiIver thread among the gold"
 "GrAudma's advice."
 "Dear heart, now we are growing old"
 "Auld Lang Syne."
 "IIomc, Sweet Home"
 It is hoped the program may be repeat ed in the future. The bad travelling of Tuesday prevented large turnout.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

wagon house and shop, 24x30. He is do- ing the work himself.
 H. 0. Loveland is harboring one of those disagreeable colds.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

If you once use "Unique" horse tail holder to keep the tail out of the mud you would not be without one. Twenty cents sent to William E. Hathaway, Bridgeport, will get you one.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
STEVENSON.

Miss Maria Lyon is falling from gen eral breaking up, at the age of 70 years
 William Twist is putting up a new
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

When Baby was sick, we gave her Casboria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gavet them castOria.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

unclassified denominations, and three have no preference, four families were found who were destitute of Bibles, two of these were Protestant and two Roman Catholic.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Out of weakness comes strength when the blood has been purified, enriched and vitalized, the appetite restored and the system built up by Hoods sarsaparilla.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
SILK SALE!
THE TALK OF CONNECTICUT.

Such values were never known to be given before. Another demonstration this week with additional money saving items that will crowd our store to it's very utmost. The bar gains in Silk will never be surpassed in beau ty, quality and lowness of price.
 Read every item in this ad.
 All silk Roman stripe "Gros de LOndre" in pretty colors; l.25 a low price on this fashion able silk but our determination to outdo our selves. Price will be 89c yd.
 Superb showing of changeable Tatteta Silks Never bears repeating. Never sold less than s1. Price 75c yd.
 Black all silk gros grain Brooches in ezquis, ite patterns, at 30. We know these to be in town at g..
 All silk black satin brocades in large and medium figures, beautiful designs, at Sl.75. Don't think of comparing these with any sold elsewhere less than 2.50 to $3
 Most forgot the popular price, extra effort has been made to enrich this pr'ce with special values that will loom dp amazingly when seen. 25 styles to choose from. Every style bargain; in pricing equal quality else where, ask for the l 50 grade. Our price on these all silk Black Brocades $1 yd.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

If you want roses for your yard, this summer, call on Wheeler & Co.,, of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. Single Wheel
 Hoe.

This Wheel Hoe is considerably lighter than the Double, but does almost the same variety ot work; being used mostly between the rows yet it can be used to hoe both sides at once, while plants are small, by placing the wheel to eighteen inches apart can be hood at one passage. Ii is pronounced by practical men to be without an equal in design and finish, perfection of work; and we feel confident that every one who tries this tool will be glad he did so. We also offer the above machine with the hoes only.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Mrs James N. Lake of Bridgeport pass ed a few days as the guest of her son, Charles Lake, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Dandruff is an exudstion from the pores of the skin that spreads and dries, forming seurf and causing hair to fall out. Halls hair renewer cures it.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

Hoods pills cure nausea, sick head ache, indigestion, biliousness. All druggists; 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
A VALUED READER

We opened our subscription book, And asked him his address, And then he w ore q tired look His soul seemcd in distress. "I don't subscribe myself" he said, For justacross the creek, Bill Jones he takes the Banner, An we borrow i, each week."
 Adairsville, Ga Banner.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. Fertilizer Drill.

This is one of the very Iate1t and best addt tions to the Planet Jr. family. The sowing of fertilizers has always been troublesome, b | this new device does it in 1he most perfect manner It iS extremely simple in coustruc ton, holds eight QunTts, and is light, strong and easy running, being free trOm all cOmbi- nation 0t seed sowing anu cuItivating devices guarantee 1t tD give entire satisfaction. It also soWs Pens perfectly.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

MT and Mrs Frank Prokop welcomed 8 new daughter in their home on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
Man Entrance Left Side. Black English Sicilians

Silky and lo.'.. IT,, brilliant as jet, (ashior I,. as chrys- anthcmums, 5 f inch width, made of fine Mohair, anJ without q flaw in warp or wool.
 Regular value $I.oo per yd.-Uo70 G9Co
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
ATTENTION! /!

Now on hand and must be sold to make room for cars to arrive: cars best six bran, cars Best White Bran in bulk, 3 cars fine White Middlings, cars White Clipped Oats, cars c feed or Western Provender. Corn always on hand.
 H. R. STONE, southbury, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Fire Fly Wheel Garden
 Flow.

This tool is invaluable for those who have small gardens. The mOldDOard is tempered and polished steel.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Fire-Fly Single Wheel Hoe,
 Cultivator and Flow.

The popular tool is exactly the same as the Planet JT. Single Wheel Hoe, excepting that if does not have the rakes or leaf litter.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. Grass Edger

The Planet Jr Grass Edger will do either straight or curved work at speed of 8 mile an hour. It shOu'd be the constant companion Of the lawn mower.
 Strawberry growers will find the Grass Edger, with the hoe removed, 8 rapid and perfect tool for cutting of surplus runners.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

been spending a few days with her fath- CT, Erastus Burr. He is some better.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
PLANET, JR. FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS!

describing i;andwe
 ordered Planet standard
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. No. 8 Horse Hoe.

The Planet Jr. No. 8 Horse Hoe. 1 Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known the Planet Jr., for 1t is in use throughout the civilized world. IL IS so strongly built as to withstand incl edible
 strain; yet it is light and easy to handle. For l89G we offer important Improvements f in our No. Planet Jr Horse Hoe and Guilt vatOT, as described below. The Frame is longer than usual, and about one a halt inches higher, and will not clog easily. Has steel dratt hook. ! The Standards are framed up hollow with round thrOats of stiff steel; they polish quick 1 ly and tree themselves readily from Obstruc- tions, and they clasp the frame and strength en it.
 The depth is under perfect control by means
 of new lever wheel, and the new patented depth regulator, which are moved instantly in unison, by a single lever making exact work, steadying the machine and reIieveing the operator.
 The Expander. This is an entirely new pattern, superior to all other forms; exceed | lngly strong, simple, accurate and positive in all positions.
 Handle and Braces. These are also abso- lutely new and the most effective and stirf- est combination known, at once making the tool rIglG and yet allowing every adjustment
 ot handles in height and sidewise.
 Every part is perfected 10 make the tool acceptable to the intelligent farmer; he knows the besti is always the cheapest.
 The Planet Jr. No. 5 Horse Hoe Is made like the popular 1885 pattern. It does not have the improved depth regulator and the eXpander and braces of the No. 5, yet satistrciOn. Has an excellent expander and handles adjustable, both perpendicularly and sideWise.
 Planet Jr. 12~Tooth Harrow.
 This comparatively new tool is carefully made and tnished has high frame and chiselshape teeth an inch wide. It may be set with teeth trailing, by simply changing for '96.
 The foot lever pulverizer is a capital ad- ditlOn. Hand levers regulate both width and depth while in motion. goods on receipt of postal card an make prompt shipments.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20
The Planet Jr. No. 5 Horse Hoe

Is made like the popular 1885 pattern. It does not have the improved depth regulator and the eXpanaer and braces of the No. 8, yet 1t IS strong and servtceaOle and will give full handles adjustable, both perpendcularly and sideWise.
The Newtown bee., 1896-03-20

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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-05-21

A-s.ANs
vegetable and guaranteed perfectly
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est "Baco-Curo" is not a substi-
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CLAYTON. Nevada Co., Ark Jan.
IS, 1895.
Eureka Chemical e Mfg. Co.,
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