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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
WOODBURY..
TOWNSVILLE AND VICINITY.

HUTHkISSVILLE AND NICINIIIs
Mrs A. C. Lake of Bethlehem visited
John Halls, last week.
Our stream is AT full banks and the rain
continues TO fall.a
Horace Allen of New Milford was a
guest of G.. M. Allen, last week.
Mrs B r. Shopp of Washington was
in town on Wednesday.
Henry Ward is at work for Hilton g
Dur e = o -th.
Edward Brown will move from the
Bates place to Edward Seeley's house.
Samuel Gray's horse ran, last Wednes-
DAY evening. damaging the carriage
badly.
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THE NEW OFFICERS OF wEsTPoRr GRANGE

wertport Grange has elected the fol-
10 wing officers: Master, Elbart N. Sip
perley; Overseer, Lewis z. Wakeman ;
lecturer, Mrs Ebert N. Sipperley; chap
lain, Stephen b. Wakeman; treasurer,
Joseph G. Hyatt; secretary, joseph Ad-
ent steward, George FairchIld, Jr.; lady
asslstent steward, Mrs Daniel B. Brad
ley, Jr.; Pomona, Miss Ethel Wakeman
Ceres, Miss Leila Coley; Flora, Miss Ell
sic Sherwood; gate keeper, George Guy
er. At tho next meeting, the 22d, Green
field Hill Grange will furnish the pro-
giam.
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wArERroWN GRANGE HAS A GOOD MEET
INC

A good attendance turned out TO the
Grange meeting, Thursday evening, De-
cember .. The subject OF the lecturers
hour was "Our Grange obligations and
How We Ought to Keep Them" The
subject was discussed at length by the
members. Several rectations, songs,
etc., were given by different members
during the evening and our genial auc
tioneer, Charles Smith, read one of his
origina poems. Altogether it was one
OF the hest meetings which the Grange
has had this season.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

much and was fortunately enough to kill
fox few days ago.
JOHN Stowe and family of Bridgeport
are spending a part of this week at their
home by Zoar Bridge.
| Mrs Mcclure and baby of Shelton are
visiting at her fathers, Patrick Lynch's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

ing the winter with his grandmother
Mrs Julia Wilson. He attends school al
the academy.
Morris L. Wilson of Bridgeport was in
town, Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
Fairfield County Chat.
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

circumstances have made it advisable
to contemplate change in the evening
on which the Christmas entertainment
will be held, and it is thought now that
1t will be held some time during the
week after Christmas.
The meeting at the Judd district
schoolhouse, next week, will be held on
Wednesday evening. The last meeting
held in the district was one of the best
held yet, and considerable interest was
manifested.
The Turney Manufacturing Co. start
ed up the shop on Monday, and the res
idents around the Depot say it sounds
nice to hear the friendly whistle chime
out the time of day once more.
Merchant Stephen French has an ex-
cellent line Of canned goods at his store,
and especially recommends the"Sunbeam
canned corn" which Is delicious and
sweet. He will have nice lot of rails
ms, oranges, mixed nuts, candies, etc.,
for the Christmas trade.
The Lower Stepney Sunday school are
planning for q Christmas concert and
tree to be held at the schoolhouse on
Christmas night. The children are pre-
pairing their parts and as usual the
school will have a joyous gathering.
Blacksmith G. L. Smalley has built
for Charles Hawley substantial cabinet
for his collection OF minerals. Mr. Haw-
ley, in company with Walter Bennett,
visited mines In Bethel on Thursday of
last week In quest OF specimens.
Charles Plude has vacated Andrew B
Curtis tenement house and has moved
Into Albert Bottoms house, with VIII
liam ID. Blgelow.
Mrs Charles Edwards was called to
Barn Hill to the bed side Of her brother,
Allen Blackman, who has been quite
critically Ill.
Mrs William Pen6eld has been at
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
BETHLEHEM GRANGE ELECTS OFFICERS

The following officers were elected at
the Grange meeting, December 6; M,
l.. p. Judd; o., Richard Magee; L., Miss
Lucy Smith; s., Herbert Smith; A. S.,
A. MaRee; G., Dea ). 2. HAYES; r., A.
G. Lake; Sec, Mrs E. X. Hayes; G.. K,
Henry Mohr; c., Hattie Hill; F., Mrs
r. Magee: p, Mrs A. c. Lake; l.. A. s.,
Miss Edna Lake; Ex. Committee, K. W
Renedlrt
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
BROOKFIELD.
THE CURTIS SCHOOL CLOSES FOR THE
HOLIDAYS.
AA . D II " z n
G. Tousey's sh


HOLIDAYS.
The Curtis school closed on Wednes-
day for a three weeks Christmas vaca-
tion. Curtis hall was we'll filled on last
Friday evening by an appreciative audi
eDce to listen to the closing exercises.
which consisted of music, both vocal and
instrumental including the violin and
piano. recitations, plays, ETC., closing
with cantata in character. The pre-
vious good reputation of the school was
well sustain ed in every respect, showing
the same careful training not only of the
mind. but gentlemanly besring. The
| school has been very successful as tt
numbers, every place being full and sew
eral applications that 1t was necessary
to refuse. Almost all of the exercises
had decidedly Christmas flavor, which
added 10 the enthusiasm of the boys
Santa Claus appeared several times, bu
was quite unfortunate in falling of
Brooklyn bridge and losing many of hi
toys.
The school in Long Meadow is temper
arily closed owing to diphtheria.
The funeral of Arthur Curtis, brother
in-law of Mrs James Lee, took place OF
Friday in Danbury. Mr. Curtis has beer
OUT Oh uSalbu lOT over year huu d RTGa
| sufferer. He spent the summer with hi
family at Mrs Lees, the neignbors sym
pathizipg deeply with him in his infrmi
| ties. Mrs Curtis has the deep sympathy
of her many BrookfieId friends.
The ladies of the Congregational church
were to hold Christmas sale on Tues
pay afternoon and evening, the stormy
weather made postponement necessary
Three fine pigs named Bob, Dick anc
| Topsy, raised on "EdgewoOd" farm
weighed when dressed $50 pounds.
John w. Camp and Charles Fl. CAM
are building an addition to their barn.
Miss Julia E. Camp was the guest O
Mr. and Mrs Warren Ell. Lamson on NORTH
avenue, Bridgeport, last week.
| Miss Lillian L. Iamson is ENJOYING
'sEdgewood" farm as the guest of Mis-
| Camp.
Most people living in the south part o
the town will regret to see that the row
of 40 large naples on the east side of tn
road near Frank Keeler's is being reduc
ed by having every other one cut out. [
ia earnestly hoped they will not all b.
cut.
The young people are to hold dane
at the Town hall on Friday night, De
cember II. The committee of arrange
ments are Robert Green, Eugene Lake
John Sagendorf, Robert Hawley, j
Beach Hawley and Herbert Lake.
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Phillips & Wheeler have the contract
to build a strong two-horse farm wagon
for Charles Seeley of Tashua. Tney
have quite rush of work on hand at
present and have extra help. The good
quality of the jobs they are putting out
is their best advertisement.
Charles Hebbard has given up the pc.
sition he held in Bridgeport and at pres
ent is assisting Blacksmith Phillips at
the Depot.
George French who had been i'll with
scarlet few, is getting along nicely.
Mrs E. B. Rowling of Worcester, Mass
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs
Charles G. Downs.
John Skickett, commonly known a.
"Old Jack the Indian" and quite a char.
acter about Long Hill died at the Bridge
port hospital on Friday of last week
He was taken there by Selectman Dun
ming about five weeks ago, that his las
days might be passed amid comforts bic
surroundings, His remains we're brouRh
to the Long Hill cemetery for intermen
| and Rev Mr. B0ylston was present to per
form the burial ceremony, while Gan
Vile Dunpirg Charles Hall, Frank Sher
| man and B. Turney acted as bearers
Much credit ia due Selectman Dunnine
fer the pains he took in making the ole
th@A . Aa5G lays CdSFs as "Cl1 as W tDt
gentlemen who assisted in giving b N {
a acent burial.
Blacksmith Peter Fl. Lynch is driving
q new trotter, recent trade with {
| neighbor.
Granville Dunning captured fox, las
| week, and # ON some ma ks on the ami
| NAL he thinks it is one he has bad Sigh
acquaintance with before.
At Hurd's you will find an ELF CANT lin'
of Christmas candv. as well as all the fix
ms for the Christmas dinner. Pure brok
en- candy at Zoe pound and as much
more expensive candies as you with Il
| paw for.
John Mahonev is able to be out again
after his long continued illness.
Miss Skipp has taken a situation in r
G. Toueey's shop.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

First Selectman Adams is superintend-
ing the erection Of the new iron bridge
with half dozen helpers. Isaac Wells
is doing the mason work.
The ladies of the Methodist church
contemplate giving grand dinner to the
Sunday sch col on Christmas eve. Tur-
key, chicken pie, salads, and all kinds of
fruit will make it a real Christmas feast.
On Sunday evening there will be appro-
pirate exercises by the children.
Miss Emily Hill has returned from
quite long visit to her sister in Birming-
ham.
Miss Molly Ha wiley, who Is attending
a commercial college in New Haven, is
at home on short visit.
FL. s. Shaw and daughter, Clara, spent
Sunday in Bridgeport as guests of his
sisser, Mrs o. c. Banks.
A. J. Sherwood has had an order for
two barrels of apples to 60 to England.
The lower wires of the telegraph pass
ing over the Ridge, have been taken
down. 1t is reported the others will be
removed in the spring and the line dis
continued.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The hour for the Sunday evening SER
vice has been changed from O'Clock to
30. The Thursday evening meeting is
now held at O'Clock instead of 7.30
The Christmas program, to be given
at the hall on Friday night. December
"a, is being prepared. 1t will be an in
teresting evening.
Rev MIR Booth gave a good discourse
to the young people, last Sunday, that
was listened to with much interest.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
DEATH OF HENRY wINsHIP

Henry Winship, who was recently
committedlto the Insane hospital, is dead
The remains were brought to Redding
and Inferred in the Umpawaug cemetery.
J. s. Blackman, who was his conserva-
tor, has been appointed administrators
on his estate.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

present that will you be remembered at least
during cold weather, would be pair of nice Wool
Blankets and for s. 81 so have good ones. We
have others at 75c, s.. 90 and $1.25.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

Toys of all knds-blocks, moving horses, bagatelle
boards toy furniture paints magic lanterns musical tops
accordeons drums-everything.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

Fancy Pillows and head rests, beautiful for home adorn-
ment, at 25c, 35c and Soc Hand painted Pin Cushions
25 and soc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17
WHAT SHALL : GIVE
FOR CHRISTMAS?

This is the question of the day, but visit
will easily and economically answer it.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-12-17

We will put sale Monday Dec 90 all the styles
in mems neckwear pufs, four hands, tecks and bows
in beautiful designs made especially for Holiday Trade
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
LEGIONoF The RED CROSS.
Twelfth Annual session Of the order ue
fE IN This CITY.

| twelfth Annual Session Of the Order HELD
| iu This CITY.
| The 18th annual session OF the
Supreme Council L. o. r. O., con
vened on the second floor Of the Rec
Mems Hall at 10 o. clock on Monday
with about So delegates present Mayor
Jefferis welcomod the members to the
city, after which the delegates went
into executive session. The greater
part Of the morning session was devoted
TO the reading Of reports uf officers.
| Supreme Commanuer Peter b. Ayarsi
report refers, to ths, past year as fairly
successful one, despite the stringency
OF the times. A review of the new
| lodges formed during the past l.
mouths ia given and the attention oil
the members 10 directed to several I'M
portant matters Tor consideration al
| tho present session. =
According to the report of Supreme
Medical Examiner Henry Patterson $40
applications for examination we're re-
ceiyed, of which S37 were examined.
Tho other 80 were for new councils,
which wero never instituted. During
the year there we're 40 deaths.
The finance committee met at the
Clayton House on Saturday night and
audited the accounts of the order.
During the year $40, 900 have been paid
out In benefits, which is at an average
cost Of $3.50 per member Tho mem
bership OF the order at present is 3, 972.
At the afternoon session the reports
OF the various standing and special
committees were read.
The. badge adopted year ago was
submitted as. completed and the com
mittee on supplies was instructed TO
have 1t patented. SIN.
j. ID. Midget, editor of the Red
Cross News, presented to Mr., Sl1anaker,
Philadelphia delegate. 9 handsome
bnuquet on behalf Of the council, which
Mr.. Sloanaker represents. ef-
Thursday morning was devoted
entirely to hearing committee reports
and other routine work. At 1880 a
recess was taken until 2 o'clock.
Afternoon was devoted to consider
ipg routine business and the election
OF officers was the only business of
public Importance transacted. The
election was held at o'clock and re-
suited in the selection Of the following I:
Supreme Commander, Peter b. Ayars
OF this city; Supreme Vics. Com
mander, Harry D. Joyce OF Baltimore !;
Supreme Recorder, John Triebler, Jr..
of Baltimore; Suprsme Treasurer, j.
II. Livingston OF Baltimore: Supreme
Marshal, Samuel ii. Huff of PhiIadel-
phia; Supreme Prelate, Charles @.
Thompson OF Camden, N. j. Supreme
Warden. j. d. Migeot OF Philadelphia;
supreme Sentinel, Samuel Flood OF
Camden, IN. ~; Reading Clerk, L.
Harry Johpsop of this civ. Sunrenne
Medical Examiner. DR., Henry Patter-
son OF this city: Representative 10
National Fraternal Congress, John q.
Treibler. Jr., of Baltimore.
Yestetday morning . session was de-
voted to tho discussion OF the graded
assessment plan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
JOHN G. GRAY TO MAKE A FIGHT.

Gross Disregard of the Law by Commits.
sioner Evans Alleged Deiaware,s Dele.
cation In Congress 10 Present Protes
to the Senate COMMITTEE.
soeciaiCorrespondenceo Gazette and Journal
Washington, April 2S. ---Souie highly
interesting results are expected from
the investigation into the workings oil
the Civil Service law and it's enforce.
ment by the present administration,
which is being made by select Senate
committee, Sinee Mr.. MoKinley's in.
Ruguration, 10 many Democrats whose
official positions are covered by the
Civil Service laws have been discharged
from the government service to make
room for Republicans, that the Senate
felt IT to be its duty to examine the
situation and find some means whereby
violations Of the law could be stopped.
Tho committee has already given
bearings to number of men who wer.
discharged from various departments or
the alleged ground of "ineffici ency,
and the conclusion has about beer
reached that this administration il
manifesting strong partisanship in the
matter OF Its departmental appoint.
ments which 10 directly 10 conflict with
the intent and purpose Of the law.
One of the most fragrant cases of the
kind. which, however, has not yet been
officially brought to the attention OF
the committee is that of John G. Gray
Of Delaware, chief of the Western
division of the pension office, whose
resignation has been called for by Com
missioner Evans. Mr.. Gray ia a Demo.
crat and WAS appointed to Office by
President Cleveland. Under Mr.. cleve-
lands last Civil Service order, MIR. Gray
was taken under tho wing OF the law
and his position was placed out Of
reach of tho spokesman. Mr.. Gray has
discharged the duties OF his office in
diligently and iu manner entirely
satisfactory to his immediate superiors,
but Commissioners Evans has found an
alleged cause which he says justifies
him in making the removal and MIR.
Gray will be Obliged to go. Mr.. Evans
cause consists in the very indefinite
reason known 10 the Civil Service
Commission as for the good of the SER
vice." without any specified charge or
complaint His place is to be filled by
the appointment OF q Republican.
Mr.. Gray has notified the Delaware
Senators and Congressman Handy of
bis dismissal. and it is proposed to in.
duce the investigating committee to
grant him hearing when the entire
subject, including MIR. Evans policy in
general Of Diminishing Democrats in the
Pension Bureau covered by Civil Ser
vice, Will be given an airing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Snow Hill, Nd, April 27.-Thomas
Holloway. a member OF ths Worcester
board of county commissioners, from
Bishopville, to-day made an assignment
of all his property to Col. John Walter
Smith and DIR. George W. Bishop. as
trustees, who gave bond for 1874, 600.
Mr.. Holloway's liabilities are supposed
to be about $40, 900. This estimato in
cludes large amount for which Mr..
Holloway is only security, but for which
his estate is likely TO suffer. The
amount Of the hond indicates assets of
about s12, 600. BY reason OF his surety.
ship and the great depression 10 farm
products Mr.. Holloway has been fnan
cially embarrassed for some time past,
and an effort was made two or three
months ago TO throw hin, into insol
venoy under the act Of 1886, but the
proceeding was dismissed by the circuit
court on the. ground that the alleged
acts of insolvency were committed
prior to the passage OF the act. An
appeal wac noted from this, decision and
the record prepared for transm ission to
this court of appeals, but was ordered
to be hold,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
FIRE AT @ EoRg EroWS.
Barn Owned by CharIes II. j ones Con-
sumed Tuesday,.


sumed Tuesday.
Special Correspondence OF tsaxctte ana journal
Georgetown, April 25.--A barn, to
Charles r. Jones, secretary OF the
Constitutional Convention, was de-
stroyod by fire yesterday.
While at dinner Mr.. Jones heard
flames cracking, and going outdoors
no found the barn enyeloped by lire.
Fortunately the wind, which was blow
ing fnriously, was from the northwest.
Had the wind boon from the south
west the a residences OF Judge Cullen
and Elihu NJ. Lynch doubtless would
have been consumed. Georgetown has
no means for fighting sire except an
old-fashioned hand engine, and on this
occasion it was not on the premises
until about an hour after the danger
had passed.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Half an hour previous 10 the discovery.
when an employe went to feed the
horses, there was no indication OF fire.
Only the horses and one carriage were
saved. A large quantity of corn fodder,
hay. farming implements and harness.
BESIDES tools used by an architect and
carpenter, the last-named articles
stored in house which adioined the
barn, was burned. The loss is $500 I;
the insurance. Sl00.
This fire has revived the talk Of
Georgetown's insbility 10 combat
flames. Had II haan In the built-up
portion OF tns town tbe damage might
have heen greater 2aesihly the town
would have been deafroyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
ru . NEWs Ar nogEn.

MIR. Bradford Was Overwhelmed With Con-
gratuIations-Howt tho appointment Was
Received.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, April THE announcement
of the appointment Of Hon. Il. G..
bradford to the position Of Judge Of
the United States District court was
received by the Democrats and Anti
Addicks men with considerable satis-
faction, and the successful aHpirant
was overwhelmed with congratulations,
1t was some time after the news had
been received in Dover before Mr..
Bradford knew Of bis appointment, he
at the time being busily engaged in
his duties as member OF one of the
most important committees of the
Constitutional Convention. The first
knowledge Mr.. Bradford had was
through loud commotion at the door
leading to the convention hall, and
when 1t was opened large crowd
Hurgsd in and extended congratula-
tions.
When matters had subsidized some
what Mr.. Bradford, in anwser to the
queries OF Representative OF This
Gazette, said: 81 was totally un.
prepared for the announcement, and
did not believe that the President
would take any action in the matter
until his return from the trip to New
York. However, / suppose he was
made acquainted with the, urgent need
OF judge in the United Stntes court
and had sume knowledge of the amount
OF business that has, aecum uated,'
When usked when he would assume
the duties Of the Office, Mr., Bradford
said be could not tell. as the nomi
natlon would necessarily have to be
confirmed by the Senate. II ,hope,',
he said, Ito be able to complete my
Lahore as a member OF the Constitu-
tional Convention before being called
upon to undertake any new business. ~
-. Frank Alice, chairman OF the
Union Republican State committee.
when asked for bis opinion OF the
nomiration, said: "The nomination Of
Mr.. Bradfurd will have no effect upon
the friends of Mr.. Addicks nor upon
the magnificent Republican organi-
2ation ~ Delaware which has been
erected by his exerfions. The appoint.
ment has no political signiticance in
inc lenst We supported Mr.. Ward for,
his Se!i-known and acknowledged
ability and integrity. Otherwise,
have no criticisms to make.''
Ex- United States District Attorney
Beniah Watson declared that Mi
Bradford's appointment was secured
at the personal solicitation, of Henry
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

2. Morse and should not be con.
sidered as fractional victory. He said
further that the Union Republicans
would be accorded the bulk of the
Federal patronage of Delaware, as
p'residant Mckinley was well aware
that the only legitimate Republican
party in the State was that controlled
by the friands of Mr.. Addioks.
Tho Anti-Addicks men arc walking
on their fnces.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
The sohoonor q. ). oripps Llbeled.

Marshal Lannan went to Delaware
City Tuesday afternoon and fpeed
the schooner George S. Cripps, ON a
claim of $500 salvage, made by the
owners of the tug John II. Reese of
Philadelphia. The schooner was caught
in the heavy blow on Monday night and
csreened. Tbs captain Of the schooner,
John II. Seed, sienaled for assistance,
which was rendered by the tug, which
succeeded in righting the vessel and
bringing it into safe harbor, and also
saved the crew.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Delaware City. Apri! 27.-Whils
dumping mud of Alloways creek from
scows owned by the Morris & Cum.
inings Dredging Co. OF Now. York,
which is engaged in deepening the
water at Dan Baker Shoa, Wilson
McCabo of Roxana, employed as a
deck hand on the tug John @. Bradley,
was knocked overheard by the scow
and tug coming together hard and
drowned. Every effort was made by
the crew OF the tug 10 save him. but,
owing to the swift tide and heavy seas,
their efforts were futile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
Postponed UntiI MAY 1eth.

The hearing which was to have taken
day in the Bay State Gas litigation, has
been postponed until May 18th. Should
tho appointment of e. g. Bradford be
confirmed by the Senate il is likely he
will sit in the case, although Judge