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The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Hon D. N. Morgan, Mrs Morgan, and their son, William, and friend drove from MT Morgan's summer home, Bonni- brook, Huntington, to Newtown on Thursday for carriage drive, spending a short time in town. Mir Morgan is re- covering nicely from the recent severe car at Washington.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

The party of 50 Fresh Air children who spent two weeks in Newtown returned to their Brooklyn homes on the 25 train Tuesday afternoon. Most of them carried large bundles, (which contained blackberries, and many other things which their Newtown hostesses had given them as farewell token. A warm at tachment had grown up, in this brief while, between some of the NewtoWn people and the little ones.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Celia Giblin, a student of Union business college, Bridgeport, has been placed by the school as stenographer, with s. E. Vincent. MT Vincent now has six students of this college in his emnlov.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Despite these hot days The c. H. Be2- nett Shoe Co.,, keep foot wear a hustlipg at their popular Bridgeport boot and shoe dispensary. The people have come to learn where to spend their money for foot clothing.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MT and Mrs George B. Ferris of Sugar street are the happy parents of son, born on Tuesday, the 17th. Mother and son are doing nicely under the care of Mrs Jane Mallett of Tashua.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Little Tuesday, the child actress and singer, won great p1aise for her clever work when she appeared in "Beware the Dog" which was presented with 1.-The Gay Parisians" at the Boston Mu- scum, Boston, Mass, two years ago. She will appear in her speciality at the Fresh Air Fund benefit, at the Town hall, Friday evening, August 20.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

It isn't very nice to know that boys will go so far as to destroy school prop erty, but such seems the case in Middle district, where panel has been kicked out of the door, making a bad appear
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

A. R Roswell, student of Union bus mess college, Bridgeport. has been placed by the school as stenographer with the Citizens Gas company. Every graduate this college up to this date has secured deairabIe emDloyment,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

w. H. Sanford, who holds a responsible position in the business department of The Century in New York, is passing his vacation with his parents, Ex-Sheriff and Mrs Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Mrs Otis w. Barker returned on We'd nesday of this week from her trip to Sul- livan county in New York. Her mother, Mrs Lefferts w. Lloyd, of Brooklyn, ac- companied her, and will make a brief stay at the parsonage
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

In order to accommodate the Grand Army men, the New York and New Ha- ven road will run a special train for Buff falo, via Springfield, leaving New Haven August 23, at 7.50 a. m. The round trip rate will hes $9 75,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Julia G. Hummer, night stu ent of Union business college, Bridge port, has accepted a position as stenog- rapher with Dr Dickinson. Competent students of this college always find em- nlOvmens.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

J. l.. Donohue of Flushing, N. r., has just returned home from Newtown: where he spent delightful vacation with his cousin, Miss Nellie Finnell.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

William Seery, a student of Union bus mess college, Bridgeport, has been plac- ed by the school as bookkeeper with the Hubbell & Wade company. This college fills more positions sthan all other schools in this vicinity combined.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

The ladies of the Congregational
 church, very kindly assisted by many of Newtown's summer guests, are to give a pleasant evening at the Town hall next Wednesday, August 20, which promises to be as pretty in it's way and as unique as anything that has ever been given
 here. This will take the place of the lawn party that was announced in last weeks BEE to come on the same date on the grounds of L.. 0. Morris. The hall will be trimmed for the occasion with golden rod, which is now in It's glory, and green boughs, thus to give 1t as nearly as possible lawn effects. Here and there will be hung Chinese lanterns. The entertainment of the evening, which is to begin at s o'clock, consists chieh y of the beautiful poem of Jean Ingelow, ssSongs of Seven,n illustrated by seven tableaux. AS large number of the friends of those interested In the program have kindly consented to take part and IA they win give to these tableaux very careful preparation, It goes without say. ing that the scenes will be attractive
 Miss Grace Clark, between the various tableaux, will read the poem which they Illustrate. During the evening also
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Druggist s. c. Bull has put in new line of writing tablets, just right for sum- mer letter writing in the shade.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Mrs J. E. Cummings and family of Bridgeport have been the guests of her cousin, M. G. Heating of Gas street.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

c. W. Garfield is re-silling his base ment and making other improvements about his place. Charles Winton and Hobart Fairchild have charge of the work.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

New line of golf caps, stiff hats, ladies bicycle hats in newest fall styles, at E F. HaWleY's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

The Ladies' Whist club held it's last two meetings at the residences of Mrs Beecher and Mrs Glover, the latter open ing her house for Mrs Goes entertain ment. The game was played at both places with keen interest, which the in- creasing evenness of the scores is suffic- tent to prove. Mrs Northrop d Mrs Foster were the winners of the day.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Dwight Mckay of Beaver Brook is spending quite part of his vacation with his McArthur cousins in Palestine.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

The many friends of Mrs Patch who are anxious to learn of her condition, are informed that she is very low and liable to pass away at any time. Mrs North rOp, her faithful nurse, went home to New Milford on Monday, returning in the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Ralph G. Betts was home from Dan- bury to pass Tuesday night with his par ents.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MT Vandeberg, horse trainer, Is at Ronald Park with several horses. There are about a dozen steppers at the park at nreapnt.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Full cream cheese, 12c pound, from Newtown creamery; of course it's nice, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Warner, Taylor & Curtis are showing 6 line of ladies' dress goods in henrietta and serge at 50c yard that are worthy of notice.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Augustus Warner and son, Charles, left for their home at Chicago on Tues- day. Mir Warner, ST., has been passing a week with Eastern relatives while his son has been here for some six weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MT and Mrs Matthias Carroll of Zoar are the parents of daughter, born on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

If you want the wearing kind of shoes that don't wear on the pocket book, call and examine Warner, Taylor & Curtis fine line of these goods.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Rollie Botsford of Wallingford is pas sing few days as the guest of his aunt. Mrs Edward Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MT and Mrs Minott Augur were in Woodbridge on Wednesday, attending the wedding of a nephew.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Bertha Morris,a graduate of Mar tins business college, Bridgeport, has ac- cepted position as bookkeeper and sten- ographer with the. Traders Supply Go. of that city,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Harris Clark returned to Cheshire on Monday, where he will continue in the nursery business.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Rev Sylvester Clarke, D. D., preached an able sermon at Trinity on Sunday last, giving a very clear and helpful exposi- ton of the parable of "The Unjust Stew ard"
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Charles T. Conger has built a new horse barn. The neighbors were not aware that Charles could put up build ing in such shane,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Misses Martha k. and Nellie G. Lins- ley have been guests at the rectory.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

A sALMAGUNDI PARTY AT DICKS HOTEL
 An enjoyable salmagundi card party took place, last Saturday evening, at Dicks hotel. Mrs Henry P. Read won the first prize for the ladies and Mrs F. A. Beckley the second. MT DOwnes of Derby carried off the first prize for the gentlemen, while the second fell to Pro- prietor Leonard of Dicks. Refreshments were served
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Supt Sloane of the Rubber has new dog, genuine St Bernard. It takes the place of valued pug dog that recently died.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Patchen of HuntingGown is visit ing Mrs Wilbur French in Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Kate E. Keane visited her cousin, Miss Maggie F. Keane of Monroe, re, gently.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Mrs Susan L. Hall went to Bridgeport on Monday, the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. k. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Mrs M. c. Heating is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

The Misses Peck of Boston have been passing the week at J. H. Warmers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Miss Kate E. Kane of Sandy Hook and Miss Maggie F. Keane of Monroe visited friends in South Norwalk, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

J. H. Costello purchased new horse in Ansonia on Tuesday, black mare seven years old.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Another of the enjoyable society dances took place at the Town hall on Wednesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

James F. Keane of Bridgeport passed Sunday in Norwalk visiting friends and his cousin, P. J. Haugh.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Mrs Sarah Hall went to Waterbury or Monday and is with her sister, Mrs Am prose Wells.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

J. IT. Costello has sold a heavy new team wagon to Charles Gray, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
FREDERICK K CHAMBERS. Execnto

RESTRICT OF NEWTOWN. ss, Probate D Court, Aug. IA, 1897.
 Estate of WILLIAM CRIBBEN, late ot Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon application of Susan Cribben, pray ing that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDEHED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in said Newtown on the 18th day ot Aug, 1897, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and that notice of the pending of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon be given by publish Bee, newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Newtown in said district.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
zHe Hoz0kxuR -D,.y Go0as e
(Formerly the Rowland Stark Co.,

Black satin for shirt waists 75c and ST; 24 inches wide.
 We are doing a quiet but very satisfactory trade in lin ems. blankets, sheets, pillow cases, curtains and housefur- nishing goods, There is no rush, but the sales are way ahead of a year ago. We are doing the trade.
 The silk waists, wrappers, house and street suits adver- tised last week are still in good supply. It is a great good fortune to some of our custom CTS that we had large numbers of these goods to begin with for most everything is worth double the money or more.
 Silk waists 200 and 800; black changeable and fancy silks.
 Wrappers 5oc, 8oc, 1.oo and I.2o; percales, lawns, dimities and organdies; sizes up to 4o in the lot at 89c.
 House suits, I, 1.25 and 2; lawns, dimities and percales.
 18o6 Columbia bicycles at 5000 are hard to keep on hand. Theygo as fast as they come in.
 10 pieces of wide black su- rah silk have just been receiv- ed to sell at 37 1lc a yd. but what is To pieces at such a price? A few dress makers are liable to come in and gobble up the whole lot. The goods 24 inches wide.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
ZHe HoqOlamd Dry Goods CO.
 Brtdgsport, Comns.
HERE THEY 60!

For the next week we are selling Russet Goods at SLAUGHTE PRICES. Now is your chance. Just look at the prices Mems $3 Shoes, now $2.49; 25 now 1.79; $2 now 1.59; 1.75 now 149. Boys $2 now 1,59; 150 now 1.19. Youths 1.5O now 1.19; 1.25 now 99c. Ladies' 2.25 lace now 1.79; $2 now 159. Ladies' $2 Oxtords now 1.59: ,25 now l.09; 125 buck. strap now 99c. Misses 1.25 Lace 1.O3; $1 Oxford, 79c; $1 Lace now 79c.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MT Gray has large wood job on hand that will make the new wagon exceeding ly useful.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

insects of all bugs bugs will and the DEAD STUCK will do it. 2Oc bottle
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
AVERY PRETTY ENTERTAINMENT.

THE BEAUTIFUL POEM OF JEAN INGELow, ''soNas OF SEVEN, TO BE ILLUsTRAT- ED BY TABLEAUx, INrERsPERsED WITH MUSIC AND EXCAVATIONS.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

nISTRICT OFNEWTOWN,s ss, Probate Court, D August IA, 1897.
 Estate ot ANN JOHNSON, late of Newtown, in said district deceased.
 The Court ot Probate for the District of Newtown, hath limited and allowed months from the date hereots for the creditors Of said estate to present their claims tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

We noticed among the large number of teams to meet the excursion train from Bridgeport on Wednesday night, was lsonard's prancing grays, Rob Roy hold iug the ribbons. The dexterous manner in which he guided the fiery beasts in and out among the equipages elicited the ad- miration of the hotel people. He has proved himself to be "whip'' of the old school.
 Proprietor Leonard of Dicks entertain ed his guests at a "Welsh rare bit" party on Tuesday night. Mrs Shelton Cornell did the honors as chef.
 A progressive whist party will take place at Dicks hotel on Saturday even- ing.
 F. A. BeckleY holds an undisputed rec ord for lively work in catching a train. Called at 6.41 a. m., he dressed, ate his breakfast and was on his way to Bridge port at 650. It Is expected his portrait and a sketch of his cohtortions curing the trial will shortly appear in The American Tourist.
 There was some excitement at Dicks hotel, the other morning. There were two guests to be awakened at and z a. m, but by mistake the o'clock man wat aroused at the earlier hour, while the early man slept over. The man who wanted to be called at did not discover the hour till he appeared in the office He recited few lines from Shakespeare by way of easing his mind.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Y NOW SELL-A new style wagon, just out. | The most suitable for all purposes. One or two ats, with or without top. Price only $3s The latest and best carriages tor the
 money. Bargains in second hand vehicles of all kinds. MATHEW, Bethel. Conn.
 A UCTION-A new house, situated in the A village ot Newtown; if not previously day, September f, at 2 D. m. For further par ticulars inquire of GEORGE F. SANFORD, Newtown Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

18o6 Columbia bicycles at 5000 are hard to keep on hand. Theygo as fast as they come in.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

MONROE TAXES-Notic is hereby given to
 Ill all persons liable to pay taxes in the town
 of Monroe that the taxes on the list of 1896 at
 I2 mills on the dollar will be due and pay
 able September IT, 1897 and tor the purpose of
 receiving the same, will be at the following
 named places: At the store of Stephen
 French's, stepney Depot on Friday, septem-
 Der IT, from 30 to 12 and at the store of Burr
 Hawley's. stepney, from l until 4.30 of the same day. At the store of Oscar SherwoOd's, East Village from 10 to 22 and at the store of Marshall Beach, from until 430 on Saturday, September IS. Resp EDWIN c. SHELTON, Collector. Dated at Monroe. Conn, Aug. IT
 HlAX COLLECTORS NOTIC CE-Notice is here l py given to the taxpayers of the town of Trum bull that the taxes on the grand list of 1s96 are due September |, and the collector
 will be at the following places to receive said tax: At the store formerly occupied by w. N.
 Hurd, lower stepney. Wednesday, septenl- Der 8. from 10 to F a. m, at the store of O. q. Downs, Long Hill, from l to D. m. On Thursday, September Ut the store ct Charles l Evetts In Nichols from 3 to 12 8. m, at the l Town Hall Trurnbull rom i.sO to p. m. All who pay thelr taxes on or before Sept. will l have deduction Of per cent; all who ne glect to pay on dates above mentioned will be iebarred the discount and after October
 10 will be charged per cent per month from MM MM October and collected. Y. s. SHELTON,
 Collector. Dated Trumbnlls Aug. IT, 1897y
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

NOTICE-W ishing to reduce my stock of IN native wine will sell 1t at $I per gallon at the w1ne cellar. MRS A. N. HAWLEY, Hawleyyille, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
nIsTRICT OFNEWTOWN, ss, Probate Court.

nIsTRICT oFNEwToWN, ss, Probate Court, U Aug. IT, 1897.
 Newtown, in said district deceased.
 The court of Probate for the district o1 Newtown hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 I iT0N il irais frat
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

EOR SALE-Five- -year-old Bay horse, 1000 II pounds, well broken single or double, not afraid of steem cars and sound. Inquire o1 J. l.. JAMES. 2ntsfnrd Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

WANTED-A good young new milch Jersey w cow Address, stating price, BOX "A, Stepney, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

EOR SALE-One extra good new milch COW, T tour years old. I. B. GOODSELL, New. town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
RESTRICT OFNEWTOWN, ss, Probate Coul

NOR SALE - Chestnut horse, sound and kind I single or double. stylish, lady can drive l6 hands; also well bred white rabbits. Alp ply at THE BEE OFFICE, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

NOR SALE-- Four young cows, A No. l, due E to calve in September; also one 2seatsd wagon, in good order. F. .. PLATTs flaw leyvtlle, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Black satin for shirt waists 75c and $I; 24 inches wide.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

House suits, I, 1.25 and 2; lawns, dimities and percales.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
A. .Asl. .T1NTS! \

WEATHER-For the next 30 days, prob ably warm with occasional showers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

THOR SALE-New milch COWS and springers G M. Fl. THORPE. stepneY, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

lNAETED-A flock of from to IF good
 " young grade Southdown or Shropshire Ewes: also good SOuthdown or Shropshire ram lamb, or one or 3 years old. Address A. c. LAKE, Bethlehem, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
Bicycle, Cheap.

It cost $135.00 and Is & beauty. nearly good 8 new, Columbia Light Roadster ot 1892. You csn work 1t out or buy for $10 or less. SOUTH BRITAIN CREA AMERY.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

have the agency for Fairfield County tor the DeLaval Separators, St Albans Horse Powers, and Moseley & Stoddard Creamery Goods. l shall be glad to correspond with any parties wanting these goods or will call if desired. K. E. E.GOODsELLs New town, Conn.,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

Wrappers 59c, 89c, 1.oo and I.2o; percales, lawns, dimities and organdies; sizes up to 46 in the lot at Soc.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
FARMERS, ATTENTION.

TIOR SALE-A dozen shoats, will be sold
 II cheap; also 25 first-c1ass cows- My farm for sale or rent. H. F. BOYS0Ns Newtown, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
ACKLEY, HATCH &MARSH

DRING-Your Old Gold and Silver to John D Fl. Reid, the Jeweler, 42 Wall St., Bridge port. He will give you cash or goods for It, Look around and see what you nave.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20

At this Season of the year there is
 usually good demand for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-23
NO OPPOSITION TO HANNA.
Both He and Governor Bushnell Will be
 Indorsed by Ohio Republicans.

Toledo, O., June 22-The Ohio repub- lican state convention assembled here to-day. There is no opposition to the indorsement of M. A. Hanna for both the long and the short term as senator,
 and there is no opposition to the renom- ination of Governor Bushnell and other
 state officers who have had only one term. The contest has been on the
 state campaign committee champion ship. Senator Hanna wanted Major
 Charles F. Dick, secretary of the na- tional committee, for this place. Gov- ernor Bushnell and other state officers wanted Chairman Charles F. Kurtz,
 who has managed the past two conn., paigns, retained.
 When MT. Hanna arrived this morn- ing he held a number of conferences with both factions, but at none of these
 could the contestants reach an amica- ble understanding.
 The contending factions carried their claims into the meeting of the delegates | by congressional districts this after noon, and MT. Hanna won more than | two to one He controlled the district meetings and the convention more firm ly than the St. Louis convention. Ma | jor Dick claims the committeeman from | fourteen of the twenty-one congression- al districts. The Kurtz men concede | their defeat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-23
TAINTED IN NEW YORK. GnolI Was Living in This City Under an
 Assumed Name.

Early yesterday morning Captain CowIes of the detective bureau received telegram from Sheriff John H. Jes- sdp of Columbia county, New York, saying that it had been reported to him that a man named I. c. Gnoll, who was wanted in Hudson, N. Y, for grand larceny, was living in this city nuder the name of Benjamin Avinsky. Captain Cowles detailed Detectives Spang and Donnelly to the case. The officers located their man living at 176 Liberty street. He was not there, how ever, when they called at the house. Later the detectives caught him on Cedar street.
 When Gnoll was searched at the po- lice station several letters were found from his wife urging him to leave New Haven as the authorities had discov- cred his whereabouts.
 Gnoll said he would go to New York without 8 requisition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-06-23

your adopted country and the country of your children. No one will throw up his hat higher than an Englishman when the stars and stripes tlutter above him."
 The speaking lasted till late into the night.
 The sailors hornpipe and an Irish jig by Alexander Gillespie added much to the evenings enjoyment.
 The following were the committees in charge:
 Executive committee-James Mus tarde, chairman; Stanhope D. Blogg, secretary; Samuel ripper, treasurer Programme committee-W. c. Mcln- tosh, chairman; John c. Morton, Will liam A. Crute, John A. Cromer. Cater ing committee-Robert Macarthur, chairman; Stanhope D. Blogg, John Vernon, George Wallace. Finance com mittee. John Trace, chairman; James Mustarde, Samuel ripper, William Paterson.