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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

McAtee GETS in n Good Nights work.
The corporation lookup and office of the
chief of police on Canal street looked yes
terday morning as if an earthquake had
struck it. During the previous night Off
Ger Stapeton found man named Thomas
McAtee in the railroad yard intoxicated
and locked him up in one of the cells.
About Q o'clock yesterday morning Staple
ton was passing the lookup and discovered
McAtee just climbing over the 10-foot
board fence between the station and Low
ellis building and caught him again. Upon
entering the lookup it was found that the
prisoner had broken through the ceiling
over his cell and had worked his way over
the partition between the overlays, a space
of eight inches in width only; then break
ing through the ceiling of the Office again
had dropped to the floor. He gained the
side yard by breaking a hole in the side of
the building, and was just getting out of the
vicinity when nabbed by Officer Stapleton
He says he had been at work few days
for W. II. Bodine Il Co. and halls from
Boston, of the genus tramp" The debris
in and around the building suggests cy-
clone or an earthquake, and some little eX-
pense will be required to repair the build
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
GRAFTON
A Wedding In wichita, Kansas, OF In
terest TO Grafton People.

tercst to Grafton People
The home of Mrs. NJ. A. Dean in Wich-
tia, Kansas was the scene of a notable
wedding Dec. -, her daughter, Miss Hat
tie Dean, becoming the wife of Clarence
Peabody of Chester.
The rooms were decorated with palms
and cut flowers. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Henry f. Thayer of the
Plymouth Congregational church of Wich-
tia. Miss I,ottie Ellis of Keene, y. H.,
presided at the piano, rendering Mendels-
sohn'S wedding march, and playing softly
during the entire service.
The bride was attred in a dainty gown
of white organdie trimmed with oriental
lace and ribbon and carrying a bouquet Of
Marched Neil roses.
A pretty feature of the ceremony was
the presence of the two little nieces of the
bride, who, robed in pure white bore bou-
quets of pink carnations. There were 80
invited guests.
After the ceremony the guests retired TO
the dining room where an elaborate din
ner was served.
Many beautiful and expensive presents
were received. Nj and Mrs. Peabody
I left on the evening train for a short we'd
| ding trip then returning to Wichita,
where they will spend few days before
/ returning to their Eastern home.
/ Mr.. Peabody is travelling salesman for
| Packers Fertilizing company OF New
/ York city. Mrs. Peabody endeared her
self to all during her stay in Wichita. She
was an active worker in the Christian En-
/ deavor society, being superintendent of the
| junior organization for the past eight
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peabody will be "at
home in Chester after Jan. - next.
W. H. Cambridge is spending one OF the
holiday weeks here.
New books for the town library will be
placed on the shelves for circulation Satur-
day, Jan. l.
There will be Christmas gathering at
J the Baptist church Friday evening and one
at the Congregational chapel Saturday
evening.
The following Question will be discussed
at the lyceum meeting next Monday even.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Christmas at the Churches.

Christmas Trees and Exercises This
EvenInR---Special Services with Nus
ical Features on sunday.
Christmas trees, with appropriate exer-
cises, are to be held this evening at the
Episcopal, Congregational, Methodist and
Baptist churches, and at the Universalist
church tomorrow evening Sunday will
be observed by all the churches with APP
propriate exercises of an interesting ma
ture. In each the Christmas music will be
a leading feature. At Emmanuel church
the holy communion will be celebrated at
7 O'Clock in the morning, Christmas ser
mon at 1890 and children's carol ser
vice at o'clock in the evening. AT the
Congregational church Sunday morning at
1880 the annual Sunday school concert
takes the place of the regular sermon and
the program is an unusually interesting
one this year. In the evening there is to
S5e praise service with special reference
to the Christmas time.
At the Methodist church Sunday the
services will be as usual with the addition
of Christmas music, morning and evening.
At the Baptist church there will be the
regular preaching service at 1890 and in
the evening at 6 o'clock they are to have
special Christmas service under the title OF
"The King of Love" They are to have
double quartet with J. H. Bacon as leader.
The Universalist church will have a ser
mon as usual at 1890 with an excellent
musical program, the choir being under
the leadership of G. B. Wheeler. In the
evening will occur their annual Sunday
school concert, which has come TO be one
of the best of its kind in the village. More
than usual pains has been taken this year
by them.
At St. Charles's church midnight mass
will be celebrated as in former years, the
order of the music for which is of a high
class This church is usually filled to
overlooking at this midnight service, it be-
ing the only one held in the place at that
time The Sunday services will be as
usual.
At St. Peters church Saturday morning
the children's mass will be celebrated at
$3.50, followed at 1920 with high mass
and a sermon with the benedictiOn. Mass
will be said in the church Sunday morn
ing at 1920 with a special Christmas
musical program.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

the woman, saying in substance he would would iniure her. His emotions seemed aroused, and he wept copiouslV. He said that if the bullet found In his wife did fit his revolver, it wouldn't prove any thing, for both of the tramps had revol- vers of the same size. When asked how he knew he stated that he was within 8 few feet of them and could see. Previ- ous to this he had claimed he was two rods away from the tramps. He has m made many other conflicting statements
 On Tuesday morning he was brought before Justice Bradley. Owing to the condition of the woman the case was con. tinued for two weeks. Sheriff Rodgers took him to the Bridgeport jail on the 11.27 train.
 Futile is man apparently about 65 years of age. His shoulders are some. what stopped. ca Tuesday he was at tired in pair of corduroy pants, 8 rusty overcoat and slouch hat. He did not ap- pear to take the situation seriously. Car Ss and is said to be the mother of large number of children. A daughter from Woodbury was with her on Monday.
 Before any move had been made to ar- rest Futile, and before the thing had been talked of, Futile said in the presence of this Woodhury woman: "WelI, it would take more sheriffs than there are in Con- necticut to arrest me.''
 On Tuesday the woman was remoyeo to the Bridgeport hospital.
 On Wednesday Detective Arnold Of Bridgeport had an interview with Mrs Booth at the hospital. She stated that on the day before the shooting she had decided to leave Futile and go to Water bury and live with one of her daughters. Futile became angry when informed of her plan and threatened to shoot her. The next morning she packed her trunk and was preparing to leave when he again drew his revolver. It was about this time that the two tramps appeared. Mrs Booth says they purchased some eggs and left the place half hour be- fore the shooting took place. When they left Futile became violent, when she ran from the house. He followed her and began firing. One of the shots took effect in the head and she fell to the ground. Futile told her she must say the shooting was done by the tramps or he would kill her.
 ho oe +L on the judgment of Sheriff Rodgers, who from the first suspected Futile was the man who committed the crime.
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DON'T GROW OLD.

A woman is as old as she looks'' is an 1 old and true maxim. Bad teeth make her look old whe she's young. There's l no good reason why every woman should not give her teeth just as much atten. tion now 8s she did when girl. In- deed, If she is near or past middle age | they should receive more and closer at tention, because when the vital forces begin to lose their vigor. She needs good teeth at 50 as much as che did when she was 15. IL doesn't pay to take
 chances. Your teeth may be all right.
 Again, they may not, in which case YOU
 may pay dearly for it if you neglect
 them. There's only one safe guard
 that's at all safe consult reliable den
 tist-have him examine your teeth Consult the Boston Dental Go 42O
 Main St., Bridgeport. If your teeth are decayed they will fill them-they will do
 it we'll, too. If they are di4colored they
 will make them white and pearly. If
 they are uneven they will regulate them
 quickly and painlessly. If any are
 missing they will replace them with artificial ones. Your most critical friends will be unable to tell which are
 natural and which are artificial. If you are plain they will make you pretty. If you are actually homely they will make at9ractiVe-slmply by doing the right thing to your teeth. It's easy if you know how. They do know how. They say they do. Thousands of pleased patients say they do. They don't charge each patient enough to run their business a week, either. On the contrary their prices are really low. If you consult them at once they will increase your attractiveness and reduce to a minimum your chances of ever losing your good looks and the consequent appearance of age.-[ Adv.
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calling on Greenfield friends, last Wed. nesday.
 Mrs Eliza Jennings has visited her son, Wilbur, On Burr street.
 w. E. Gardner of Meriden is guest of friends in town.
 Mrs Wiggins is caring for the infant baby of the late Mrs Rufus Wales.
 Miss Murray has retured to Greenfield for the season.
 Pupils of the Center school are enjoy ing weeks vacation.
 Misses Annie Parrack and Nellie Maurer of Easton have visited Mrs Wes- ley Burr.
 Miss Cora Buckley rides a new wheel.
 Mrs Sherwood Banks spent last week with her husband in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

66 CENTS. Youths Spring Heel Lac3 Shoes. Russet or Black, sizes g to 10 1-2 Others charge S1 for one no better. OUR PRICE 66,. Little Cents Heel or Spring Heel. worth SIPS. OUR PRICE S1 40c, 50e, 65c and 75c Child's Dongo- Ia Spring Heels, sizes 5 to 8 Other dealers ask you 10 per cent more for the same quality.
 Soft, flexible and pretty is the Lad ies' Oxford Ties in Chocolates and Kid, with prices from S1 to S2 50.
 S1 50 Mems Satin Calf Shoes, com fort and wear combined. The kind you pay S1 75 to S2 for.
 OUR PRICE S1.5O S1.25 Ladies' Colored Lace Shoes, Heel or Spring Heel, worth S1 75. Take look at them.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

S2.25 Ladies' Kid Button and Lace Shoes, g styles to select from. Soft as silk. Easy and handsome. You can buy poorer ones St other stores and pay S3 for them, Remember our price S2, The best wearing, most com. fortsble and stylish lines of Mems Shoes ever offered, usual price, S2.5O. All we ask for them is S2.
 S1. Boys Satin Calf Lace Shoes. regular price Sl 25. Finer ones SI 25 l 50, S2.
 79s Ladies' Kid Lace Shoes. You pay S1 25 for them in other stores.
 OUR PRICE 79e. coloIed Shoes for all the family with prices below every other dealer in the city Don't waste money when you save 1t by trading at
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GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

The funeral of Mrs Charles Nichols was very largely attended from her late residence, Thursday afternoon, April 8. The floral offerings were very pretty.
 Mrs Elizabeth Beach seems to be on the gain.
 Edgar B. Nichols of Cohoes, N. r., was called home to attend the funeral of his mother. Miss Florence L. Field of Rye N. r., was also present.
 Miss Edith Rockwell, who has been helping at Clark Nichols, has left.
 Mrs Helen A. Smith and grandson of Derby have visited Mrs Clark Nichols.
 Mrs s. M. Blaisdell returned to New Haven, Friday evening.
 Mrs Mary Adams of Weston is caring for her sister.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Risley was held from the home of her son-in.law. Mir Relyea's, Saturday afternoon, Rev J. E. Kettle of Greenfield officiating. The ball bearers were James Jennings, B. F. Burr, T. B. Bradley and Charles The interment at Bridgeport.
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SHELTON.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

Rev c. c. Merrill of Yale Divinity school, New Haven, preached in the Con- gregational church, last Sunday. There was large congregation in the morn ing. The late news from Rev MT keneston is not ESQ encouraging for his speedy restoration.
 At the Methodist church Rev T. F. Chadeayne, local, preached in the ab- sence of Rev E. c. Hoag, who is absent at the conference. It is expected that he will not return here.
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CHURCH NOTES

l
 R. Bradley Jennings led the Y.P. S. c. E., meeting, Sunday evening.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold a fair and cake sale at Hope Chapel on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2l and g, afternoon and evening. for the bene- fit of the minister's fund. All are in :. vited. The Ladies' Uuion met with Mrs D. H. Meeker, last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Rosa shanleY with her husband and infant son of Bridgeport sailed for Ireland, Saturday morning. Mir Shanley is very much out of health. Mrs Shanley was formerly Miss Rosa Burns of this place.
 Il. k. Elwood and family are moving from this place. Greenfield's loss is Southport,s gain.
 k. B Jennings Is administrator on the estate Of the late James Burns.
 5. B. Wakeman of saugatuck was in town, at his brother-in-law's, H. B. Burr's.
 Rufus Wales and children of Bridge port were visitors at Mrs Wiggins', Sun. day.
 Misses Edith and Lottie Burr of Brook lyn are spending few days with their aunts.
 nus 3 I
 Miss Cora Bulkley rides new wheel.
 Miss Annie Staples of Sport Hill was ]
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William Douglass .as purchased one of the pair of Clippers of M. D. Beers.

Thirty years is long time to fight 80 painful trouble as piles, but Jacob Mitchell, of Unionville, Pa, struggled that long before he tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which quickly aud perma- nently cured him. It is equally effective in eczema and all skin affections. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Biakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Unconditional surrender is the only terms those famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers will make with constipation, sick headache and stomach troubles. E. F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A.B, Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & O., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

When the spring time comes, 'sgentle Annie," like all other sensible persons, will cleanse the liver and renovate the system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, famous little pills for the liver and stomachh all the year around. EFF. aawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman; Botsford; B Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
Local Affairs. The Tragedy at Botsford. CAROLINE BOOTH SHOT IN THE
 HEAD.

SUSPICION POINTS STRONGLY TO J. w. FUTILE, THE MAN WITH WHOM SHE LIVED, AS THE ONE WHO COMMITTED THE DEED.-DEPUTY SHERIFF AND MANY CONsTABLEs LEAD A FRUITLESS CHASE AFTER THE TRAMPs.-TUTTLE ARRESTED AND TAKEN TO THE BRIDGE PORT JAIL ON TUESDAY.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
MRS. cRfFFETHs' BABY.
 - WHAT - SMITHS WORM SYRUP DID FOR 1T.

S.W. SMITH & -Gentlemen--T saw your Worm Syrup advertised and with little faith as l had tried so many other kinds and they had done my baby no good, sent for a bottle of it. With only four doses of Smiths. Worm Syrup he. passed six large worms. which send to show them to you, and he is you this hoping 1t will do some other child good. Yours Muiy,
 Mas. H. GR1FFKTHs,
 asGrove Street.
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CASToREA. .'sssIs'' ''i z i''INA2zzz9 -:ss;.,. ;.;:z $

When cold is contracted, cure it at once. One Minute Cough Cure will set you on the road to recovery in minute. It will cure pneumonia, bronchitis, croup and all forms of lung and throat troubles. <. x, Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford 1: B, Hawley < Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
THE WAY DERRY TTOTroR ACTs

The town court had a case on Satur- day. William Hall filled up with Derby intoxicants and then came over here and frightened his family who called for his arrest. He was fined $5 and costs and not having the funds he was escorted by Officer Burgess to Bridgeport, where he will have the pleasure of abiding for awhile in Sheriff Hawley's mansion. He formerly worked here, earned good wages and might have been we'll off if he had not indulged in the intoxicating cup.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
His time to think about buying your Fertilizers We eare the only agents that 
 STOCKBRIDGE BOWKER AND BRADLEY FERTILE #.="E. ZERS

In the towns of Huntington, Shelton and Derby. We have the goods and we want to see you. Wealso have large assort- ment of GRASS & GARDEN SEEDS. A very large assortment of AGRICULTURE AL IMPLEMENTS, too numerous to men, tlon. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, ,and all kinds of HARDWARE at
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Fairfield County News.
EASTON.
CENTER STREET AND VICINITY.

CENTER STREET AND VICINITY. Mrs Georgie Jennings has been spend- ing few days at Sound Beach visiting her aunt, Mrs Amelia Sherman.
 The funeral of Zalmon Sherwood was held, Monday afternoon, at his late resi- dence, Rev J. K. Rollins officiating. The burial was at Oak Lawn. Mrs Mary Wakeman with her cousin. Mrs Perry visited her uncle, Hezekiah Banks of Greenfield Hill, last Tuesday, it beng his 85th birthday.
 The friends of Mrs B. P. Merwin will be glad to zee her out again, after her severe illness from heart failure.
 Mrs David Gould has.visited her sister, Mrs E. Banks, who is very ill. Mir and Mrs J. J. Foster.enjoyed very pleasant visit from Weston relatives. Tue sday, the 18th. Mrs A. B. Wood thas returned home l after spending few weeks with her sister.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS. The few present enjoyed the sociable at the hall, Thursday evening. It has been decided to buy two dozen new chairs for the hall. A large congregation listened to Rev k. r. Ayers interesting sermon, Sunday morning, on making excuses, from the text Luke IA IS.
 A vote of thanks should be given W. M. Gallup for his untiring zeal in clean ing off the church green.
 Mrs Daniel Parrack Is again quite poorly in health.
 Henry Mauer has new horse.
 Quite number of friends from this place, attended the funeral of Mrs Charles Nichols Of Deerfield, Thursday afternoon, April 8.
 Mir Richardson of Iveston, is canvass ing in town for 'Our Grange Homes,'' an interesting agricultural weekly paper.
 Mrs Cyrus Turney has had her house repaired and report says she will not rent it the coming year for the town poor people.
 As Hanford Lyons and family were at church, Sunday, Peter Peterson, a Swede in his employ, was taken insane and assaulted Hanford Lyon, Sr., and on MT Lyons returning he, with assist ance, confined him, and he was taken to Bridgeport by Constable G. Burr Tuck CT and L. Clark and lodged in the station house until further action can be taken.
 The many friends of Maud k. Bowdy will be pleased to learn that she has secured the position of soprano singer in the East Washington Park Methodist church, Bridgeport,f for the coming year.
 Philo Lyon spent Sunday in Bridge port, as the guest of his son, Daniel D. Lyon.
 James Bradley and w. Gray of Vest port were recent guests of Mrs W. Fer ris.
 While Levi French was driving home with his family, Sunday evening, the harness unfortunately broke, frightening the horse and throwing the occupants out, but not seriously injuring any one
 W. M. Gallup enjoyed a pleasant visit from his father for few days the past week.
 A young colt belonging to M. E. Banks of Stratford, died the past week from pneumonia at the barn of William Sherman.
 The Easter festival will be observed with special service, next Sunday at 9 p. m. at Christ church. All are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
Henry N, Ayres,
 381 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT  AND GOOD WEARING

Footwear at prices usually asked for old stock As IS our usual custom at Easter, we shall on saturday, April l7, give to our customers pur chasing to the amount of $1 and over a souvenir. This year it will be an ELEGANT COIN PURSE.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS AT BRIDGE.
 PORT.

BY BUCK < DARLING, BRIDGEPORT, PRO-
 DUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
 Butter, choice creamery prints 2Oa22. choice creamery tubs l8a2O, choice dairy l6alS, fair to good 12al5, common 8a12 |; factory cheese llal2; fresh nearby eggs I2c; chickens, alive l0al2; fowls, alive red onions $3a5, yellow S345, white S2a6: cabbage good 2A4c; carrots 5Oa6Oc bar rel; parSnips, 75 i$l; turnips l5a25c bu i: choice baldwin apples $la2, greenings Sl az maple sugar 9a11c lb; maple syru D 50a75.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
WE ARE HAVING A
SPECIAL SALE OF REM
 NANTS
FANCY SILKS AND
 DRESS GOODS.

The goods are on our center counter all marked in plain figures. Among the silks are 8 number Of pieces con talning enough for a waist, while many of the pieces are just the thing for dress trimming.
 The Dress Goods, and especially the black, have enough in many of the pieces for a waist or skirt, and at the prices we offer them you will find many bargains.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
EP1scoPAL1ANs TO ORGANIZE.

At meeting of the Episcopalians held, last Friday evening in the Town hall, there was good attendance in spite Of the weather. It was decided to es- tablish church here and to commence preaching services on the 25 inst. A number of committees were appointed and the prospects are very favorable. There are over 100 families who are ex- pected to identify themselves with the church, and they have the good wishes of all the churches in the community.
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 pected to identify themselves with the church, and they have the good wishes of all the churches in the community. W. W. and J. F. Bemis are now com fortably located in their new place of l business, 34 Bridge street, over D. N. Clark's handsome store, and are still continuing their old custom of serving the public with 8 good square meal three times day. If you doubt it just give them 8 call.
 James H. Beard has commenced to build house on Cliff street.
 J. H. Spear has taken & clerkship in Sanford's drug store.
 The hearing on the Shelton street rail- way extension was continued last week, Monday and Tuesday, at Bridgeport, and the decision of the judge is awaited with much interest.
 Eulie N. Tolles. who has been South for his health, has returned and was call ing on friends here last week.
 W. s. Wheeler & Co. opened their grocery store on Saturday last.
 Giles Potter of the State board of Edu. cation, was in town, last Wednesday. J. W. Richard, formerly with D. N. Clark, has been engaged as bookkeeper in the office of the Derby Cotton Mills. Rev A. L. Hubbard, who has been pastor of the Methodist church at Water vile, was visiting his parents here last week. He left to attend the conference. l The cook of the filibuster steamer, | Commodore, which was sunk in Cuban 1 waters, was visiting friends here last week and gave graphic description of his experiences.
 The store of Dennis Donovan was bur- zalfzed, last Friday night, the cash drawers opened and the contents, only about two dollars, were stolen.
 The local command, U. ". U., have 'een invited to participate in the cere- monies at the dedication of the tomb of len Grant in New York the P inst. An emery wheel burst in the Bedstead 5o.'s factory, .lasr Thursday, and the mploye running it was slightly. wound d and had 3 narrow escape.
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A vote of thanks should be given W. M. Gallup for his untiring zeal in clean ing off the church green.