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The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

cept for general mix-up that occurred
at times. The summary:
Wilkes Pointer c H. Nichols. Water.
Higniand Maid. Nj Baldwin, Derby.
Shakespeare, W. Z. Williams, Wash
ington Hollow, asa
William G George A. sturges. West
n T. B., Peter Mains, North Adams, $50
Eddie Foy, S C. Sniften, Danbury. Sos
Time 25 IA, : q l-2. 20.
R S. Tomlinson was starter, Edward
Taylor, R. C. Tousey, L. E. Curtis,
judge. Forsy the won Thursduy's um-
brella race. with Crofut second. Sher-
man CT 'fut won the peg race, with Ed
munds secord
The colt race, the closing race of The
day for local horses of four years was
won by C. G. Peck's Quaker Girl, F. B.
Drew's Victor was second, George F.
Taylor's Hussy third and L. W.
Fairchild's Duke fourth. By
agreement of the drivers the
best two out of three won. The time
was 81, 81 1-2. The fair of 81 closed
its doors after a very fattering three
days run.
SNAP SHOTS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS.
George E. D. Pearce of Bethel. son of
Continued to Page Seven.
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THE FAIR STARTED IN ON TUESDAY.
Such weather, fit for the gods, and no
wonder mortal man could not resist the
temptation to visit the best fair in the
state. 1t was cattle day, mammoth
display of beauties, and that is why we
speak of it as the best fair in the state,
because no fair has had or will have,
this year, such a display of cattle. One
cattle man was overheard to remark in
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01
Baby Carriage Robes.

Single Robes in goatEand sheepskin with
quilted sateen lining.
Pocket robes-Equai tn two single ones-in
goat and sheepskin. beautifully lined.
Unltned Sheepskin Rugs-will make two
baby robes
Carriage Mats in all collars.
Baby Carriage mats OF fine long wool,
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01
Tailor Made Suits
For Women's Wear.

Many OF the newest creations are here.
Refer suits of the new Drap d'Ete cloths,
greenish and brown effects. Most OF them silk
lined. Some silk lined JacketpercaIine lined
skirt and silk dust ruffle.
Prices, $15 to $45.
We Itake your measure and make to order a
talor-madc suit just as you want it. No extra
charge unless over "A bust.
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Women's Fall Jackets.

The Fall assembly tot Coats bristles with
many choice STYLES. Grace end beauty will be
found in every garment. In variety and com
pleteness OF assortment, we. this season, sur
pass all previous efforts and at most moderate
prices.
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

All Cur Mems Negligee Shirts .HlAuu tered
collars, attached and detached. OF madras and
percale cloths. were 81, Sl.35 and 81 81, today
soc tor choice.
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

out for more room and better patronage.
r H. Beers & Co. made large exhibit
ton of paints. Stanley j. Blackman
had candy stand. S. C. Bull had a
case of druggists goods. Brownlow, of
Danbury, exhibited two pianos and Mer-
chant L. G. Morris sold candy. Some of
the local merchants also had stands out
on the grounds. The educational de-
partmant was in charge of Rev o. o.
Wright, and G. E. Osborne of Stepney,
showed a New Home sewing machine.
THE VEGETABLE TENT
was very excellently filled. The fruit
of the orchards were in abundance as
we'll as the fruit of the ground. The dis
play of apples was temptingly nice, E.
f. Northrop and j. r. Peck each had
collections, and pears and grapes cover
ed considerable space. The potato crop
was we'll represented, G. w. Northrop
exhibited a collection of 1877 varieties.
There was quite an exhibit of beets, but
only few Of the pie making pumpkins.
1t must be the price of pumpkin pie will
go up this fall. The floral exhibit was
quite large, Mrs G. N. Shepard being the
largest exhibitor. The case Of cookery
products made watery mouths. There
was generous display of pie and cake,
but the staff of life, bread, was exhibit
ed only in small quantities. Oh! to be
Judge of this class! J. Francis Hall,
e. T. Gilbert and Newton Curtis had
1 80 h1o to
tent. Separators led in the mechanical
exhibits in this tent. r. E, Goodsell
had the DeLaval and was assisted by H.
w. Treat of Bridgewater, in showing up
it's excellences. D. 2. Loverin of Hun
tingtoh had the United States and G. D..
Stevens of West Redding the National.
! G. Ell. French exhibited washer, as did
also G. J. Beck. Eugene Buckley had 8
churn. Hollister Sage had good show
ing of the products of the South Britain
creamery.
THE POULTRY HAD A SEPARATE TENT,
this year, and there was much larger
exhibit than has been made formerly.
Some very pretty birds were noticeable
and several Thanksgiving dinners strut
ted about the cages. Hawley & Lake of
Hawleyville were the largest exhibitors
followed by Judd Bros. of Bethel, Rob-
ert D. Knapp of Danbury and Thomas
Coles of Hawleyville. A large number
of pretty pets were in the tent also, in
Guiding kittens. rabbits, etc. The Mann
bone cutter was very properly on exhibit
ton in this tent. The last tent in the
line was filled with wagons, the exhibi,
tors being D. G. Beers & Co., J. S. May
hew of Bethel, J. Fl. Costello, A. M.
Briscoe & Son and r. Hatch & Son of
New Fairfield. Outside on the grounds
E. G. Platt exhibited Mccormick NOW
er and Walter Glover the Success power
and some farming tools.
Wednesday was fair and nice. A few
stray wind clouds of the early morning
foated away leaving in their wake the
right kind of weather.
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01
WEDNESDAY WAS BANNER DAY

as the gate tickets showed a sale of
about $500 which easily means $500 peo-
pie. Teams were hitched everywhere
and the crowd on the grounds about the
buildings was dense. In the exhibition
building it was a case of packed sardines
all day long. The grand stand was fill
ed to OVERLOOKING on the 25c side, but
some of the reserved seats were not sold.
Over 5000 was received for the sale of
tickets for the stand.
Wednesday was devoted to
horses, but there were few exhibitors
for some reason. Probably because
every one in Newtown has such good
horse that outsiders are afraid to COM
pete. But don't let this scare any one
away next year. Ira M. Booth of Rox-
bury exhibited the only stallion, hand
some four-year old by Haldene, and got
a premium
IN CLASS THIRTY SIX, FOR COLTS
there were several entries. For four
year-olds, E. W. Fairchild took first
money, A. w. Bassett second. James
Miller, L. S. Patterson, E. M. Peck also
exhibited. For three-year-olds, Edward
Taylor took first, George A. Drew second.
James Miller and A. r. Tomlinson also
exhibited. For two-year-olds, J. A.
James first, E. w. Fairchild second. Fl.
F. Moore exhibited. For yearlfngs,
Michael Higgins second. The judges
were Elliott III. Beardsley, L G. Curtis,
r. w. Wheeler.
IN GLASS THIRTY SEVEN, FOR FAMILY
HORSES.
Nash 6 PETERS handsome four in hand
from Danbury took first premium
They were four handsome blacks harness
ed to a stylish trap. In pairs of carriage
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01
Special Sale of Hosiery.

We have put on sale this morning a large
assortment OF manu- tact rers' samples OF im.
ported hose al half price.
These include ladies', gents and children's
hose. and Ia i'll be sold at actually one half
their value.
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The Silk and Dress Goods

Sections are full of interest these autumn
days. The stocks are overlooking with the
choicest weaves of home and foreign pro-
ducts.
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

Judges, s. w. Post, David S. Parsons,
N. w. Kinney.
GLASS TWENTY SIX, MIXED OR NATIVE.
The ribbon winners were for five
years and over, Daniel Lynch first, Isaac
Hawlev second four years, T. B. Ter
rlll first, J. M. Ferris second; three
years, Alonzo Gree, second; two years,
N. p. Beardsley, first James Shannon
second; one year, N. P. Beardsley first
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

The 2.23 class was won in three
straight heats. 1t was uneventfuI ex-
The Newtown bee., 1897-10-01

was also well filled, and. several pieces
were very clever. The merchants who
had space we're: e. J. Hall with an ex-
hibit of stoves. The gold plated 'sRound
OAK stove that was on exhibition st the
Worlds fair, attracted much attention.
Patrick Cannon occupied space with
bees and aparian supplies. His display
was good. Worcester salt gave away
small sample bags OF their goods In In
terest OF the merchants here that sell it,
but people will not buy right away for
most families have q supply to last q
time, thanks to the salt company's gem
erosity. e. r. Hawley sold candy, ETC.,
and the Singer sewing machine showed
what they could do. A. G. Baker, the
HawIeyville furniture man, had fne
display Of furniture In his corner, includ-
ing some very handsome pieces. Wa
ner, Taylor & Curtis showed blankets,
gents furnishings, etc. The phono-
graph vet upi the building but moved
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
The Unitarian Picnic.

Few folks have better times at their
various kinds of functions than do the
Unitarians, and their picnic at Buckeye
Park Monday was no exception. The
big swings, the merry -go.round and
the dancing pavilion were all pressed
into use, and were enjoyed to the
fullest measure. Every body took good
things to eat, and relished it under the
delightful circumstances. Singers
Orchestra enlivened the occasion not a
little, and the ride on the river under
thocare of Capt Steve Davis was one
not soon to be forgotten.
Major Palmer and Pastor Coil stuck
to the merry-go-round, and could
hardly be dragged into other parts OF
the big grounds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

The u & Q. r. handled 500 people
into GAINESVILLE on the Labor Day
excursion.
Born, Monday, Sept. 6, to Mr.. and
Mrs. o. L. Devol, daughter.
There will be social at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Caywood Friday
evening, Sept 10th. Proceeds for the
benefit of the Beech Grove Pres by yterian
church. All are cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tasker B. Bosworth
leave today for New York, Boston and
Portland, On their return, near the
end of September, they will stop at
Glens Falls, N. Y, for Mr.. Bosworth's
mother, who has been undergoing
treatment for her eyes, at the Bemis
Sanitarium.
Balloon ascensions and parachute
leaps every day at the Washington
County Fair,
Miss Louise Jend, daughter of Rev.
II. Jend, left Monday morning for
Detroit, Mich, where she is engaged
as teacher in the public schools.
-Harmar Lodge last night after
adjournment repaired to the Bruins
wick Restaurant, and ate oysters
socially.
Mr.. Louis Suder, wife and children
after a visit of month at Red House
Shoals, w. Va, returned home Satur-
day, and are once more settled on
Orchard street.
Miss Madelaine Quacke bush, who
has been the guest of Mrs. c. R.
Rhodes, left Monday evening for her
home in Washington City.
Peoples Restaurant, Greene street;
open day and night. Everything
clean, fresh and appetizing Give it a
call when you're hungry Sep.6 I'm.
Mrs Sarah Secrest, of Point Pleas
ant, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Evans and her sister, Mrs. Reed, Sixth
street.
--Messrs Ed. Meuser and Louis
| AhtuStl, VI hdSolIlOl' W., anu Ill :. ~
| 4. Goldsmith and children. of Wooster,
o., are visiting their father, Mr.. VIM.
Meuser, Fourth street.
There will be social at Fairview
Heights Chapel Thursday evening OF
this week.
Vehicles will be admitted free and
bicycles checked free at the Fair.
Miss Tude Blake, of Nelsonyille, i!
guest at Mr.. George Wharff's, corner
Fourth and Putnam streets.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Hunting Accident.

Mr.. Henry Bodemar was seriously
wounded Monday by the accidental
discharge of shotgun while he was
out hun ting West of the city. He was
sitting on the ground near the muzzle
of the gun when it exploded and the
entire charge passed into his hip,
making frightful wound. A large
mum Der of the shot were picked out of
The wound Tuesday and the injured
man was resting as comfortably as
could be expected Drs. Waters and
Sloan are attending TO his needs.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Poor Treatment.

Some of the Marietta people who
went up to ZanesYille Monday com
plain of pretty shabby treatment at
the hands of one of the restaurant
keepers The place had been setting
out fair dinners at quarter, and on
this day the proprietor saw fit to jump
the price up hundred per cent. giving
therefor a miserable dinner and poor
service. The treatment didn't take
we'll with number of people down
this way who know fair thing when
they come across is.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
WEDNESDAY,. sept. g. 1897
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Little Town of Cairo, W. VA, Almost
Wiped From the Face of the Earth.

Little TOwn OF cairo, w. NH', AihoS.
Wiped From the Face of the Earth.
About l2 o'clock Monday night fire
broke out in the Cairo Lumber Co. S
planning mill at Cairo, w. Va, and the
flames spread with frightful rapidity.
The citizens formed themselves into a
bucket brigade and worked heroically
TO stay the progress of the conflagar-
alton, but a strong east wind was blow
ing and for five hours the fire hend
reigned supreme. The blaze is sup
posed to have originated from a spark
in the engine room of the planning mill
or from an accumulation Of natural
gas.
The losses as near as can be est!-
mated are as follows:
Cairo Manufacturing Co, 80, 600.
Commercial hotel building and con-
tents. $1,000.
Cairo Times plant, 81 800
Oil Well suppl Co, $4,000
Rev. L. r. Coyle, $1,000.
Misses Lavelle, building and con-
tents, ST. 900.
J. A. Tierney, stock, $1,000.
w. T. Iced, $4,000.
B. & o r. r. Co., $4,000.
II. 5. Wilson, 1900.
Mrs Calvert 5000.
The insurance on the buildings was
very light. Rev. Coyle had none what
ever and the planning mill was insured
for an insignificant amount. The Oil
we'll Supply Co. carried insurance, but
a bic to ascertain. There was also a
small insurance on the Commercial
hotel.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
S25 and Costs,

C. NJ, Darby and Dan Hill each plead
guilty Tuesday morning to violating
the Sunday law regarding the closing
of saloons. The business cost them
S25 and costs apiece.
James Conway, West Side, was also
arrested, charged with the same
offense, but we understand that he will
take his case into Court.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Miss Oldham's Party.

Miss Oldham had a party Monday
evening for number of friends of hers
in honor of Mrs. w. P. Curtis and Miss
Hollister. About thirty-fve people
were present, and enjoyed delightful
evening, the pleasure of which was
enriched by vocal and instrumental
music.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Wheeling Fair,

For the Wheeling Fair the Ohio
River Railroad will sell excursion tick
cts to Wheeling for all regular trains
OF Sept. 6, Z, s, 9 and 10 at one fare for
the round trip, good to return until
Sept. 11th, inclusive. Sept 6, 7, s, .
and 10 Special train will be run leaving
Williamstown at G:25 a. m, returning
leave Wheeling at 500 p. m. Rae for
the round trip on special train will be
sl.65 Tickets good to return only on
Special of above date.
Sept 1st L. 10th.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08


a helpless, fnotherless babe to the care Of
strangers who have no blood interest in its
welfare. Kind as a Sister of Charity or
nurse may be, they cannot replace the low
ing rninistrations of mother. This ever
recurring tragedy could be avoided if wo-
rnen would but learn the vital Importance of
caring for the health and vigor of the deli
cate organs that bear the burdens of inatern-
ity. The woman who neglects weakness and
disease of these organs is untitled for moth
erhood and it only holds out to her the GER
tainty of agonizing pain and possible death.
A sure, safe, and speedy cure for all weak
ness and disease of the organs distinctly
feminine is found in DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription 1t prepares for motherhood
by making these organs strong, healthy and
elastic. II taken during the period preced-
ing motherhood it banshes the usual dis
comforts. 1t irsures healthy baby and
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provides ample nourishment for the new
conner, and shortens the mothers period of
illness and debility. 1t is the best of all
known medicines for women and over oo,co
of them have said so over their signatures.
If you want to know more of it write to its
discoverer, Dr. r. " Pierce, chief consult
ing physician 20 the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N Y.
Agood practical home medical work is the
best friend and adviser a young wife can
have. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is such a book 1t contains 1908
pages and SOC illustrations Several chap
ters are devoted to the reproductive phys
iology of women and facts that every wife
and mother should know. Over a million
women possess copies of it. A new edition
is ready and will be given away absolutely
FREE. If you want a paper-covered copy
send 81 one-cent stamps, to cover the cost
of mailing only, to the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association Buffalo, N. Y. Send
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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Fell off the Porch.

Tuesday morning Mrs. George P.
Slocomb, Sixth street, had the mistor-
tune TO fall off the back porch at her
home. The fall was only IS inches,
but it was such that it rendered Mrs.
Slocomb unconscious for about two
hours. She sustained a severe cut on
the head, and her neck and breast
were pretty badly bruised.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
STANDING OF THE LEAGUE.
Don't Tobacco SplI and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easi-
ly and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full of new life and vigor,
take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 4OO,-
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free.
Ad Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Books. Hooks.

The Marietta Book Store will be
headquarters for city school books as
usual and same prices as last year.
We are not in the combination to ad-
vance prices, but sell school books at
) per cent above cost. We have the
largest stock in the city of school books
and all school supplies. Sept.G.2ts.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08

We are headquarters for the finest Cof-
fees IN to,Cn. Try Our Red Ribbon
brand. 1t aUiU please yOu. Creamery
butter, put 1tp IN pound prints, received
t,Ctce lUeek direct from creamery.
IVHARFF g. THOMAS,
f3S Plttr am st. Up-tO-dute GrOcerS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
nIuskincum county Fair.

The z. & o. offers rate of one fare
to GAINESVILLE account Muskingum
county Fair. Good going Sept. Z, S, 0
and 10 and returning the 11th.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08

FREE Remember the big free show
for one week, all under canvass, on
Government lot, Front street.
Mon.Aug soft.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Typhoid Fever.

At an early hour Tuesday morning
Mrs, Joseph Thomas died of typhoid
fever at her home on Pearl street. She
leaves a husband and five yourg chill
dren.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Case Continued.

The case of G. W. Wright, charged
with practicing medicine contrary to
law, has been continued until Thursday
OF this week.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
DIED Of Consumntion.

Mrs, Caroline Cameron died OF con-
sumption on Sunday at her home on
the VI est Side
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08

In all tile wide
range of human
sorrow there is no
more pitiful trag
edy than that OF
til e de ath of a
mother at child
birth. 1t cuts off
a life just at the
moment when 1t
has achieved ito
grandest duty and
lat the very outset
'of its greatest hap
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
AN AFRICAN POISON STORY.
Strange Phenomenon Witnessed in
the Northeast OF the Dark Continent.

Strange Phenomenon Witnessed in
the Northeast of the Dark Continent.
Charles NJ. Stern, of Chicago, who
lately returned from a journey through
Northeast Africa, told of curious me-
teorological phenomenon which he OBJ
served in the district called Gwallah,
reports the New York Mail and EN-
press. The vegetation in that region
is very luXuriapt," said he, land the
plant life must give off an unusually
large quantity of carbonic acid gas. At
least. that was the conclusion reached
after seeing three natives die and four
or five dogs.
THE moment the animals put their
noses close to the ground they would
fall over and gasp. and die in about five
minutes. The natives who died slept on
the ground instead of in hammocks, as
others did. My theory is that stratum
of the deadly gas covered the ground
for depth of three or four inches, and
any living thing breathing in that area
was asphyXiated.
II could not understand, however,
how the gas was not distributed in
thinner layer, and what kept it in one
place for whole day. Nothing like it
| had ever been known there before. The
deaths of the men and the dogs all oc-
Cured within 24 hours. Then the gas,
if it was really gas, seemed to be dissi-
! pated. 1t was n very strange occur
renee and 1 might have been induced to
make more exhaustive investigation
| if my presence had not excited distrust.
I got away as quickly as possible rather
| than be accused of being the cause of
the sudden deaths. The natives are su-
/ pcrstitious, and attribute most of their
lnisfortunes to witchcraft, so | thought
it the part of wisdom to get away"
The amusement of all classes of hu-
manity, from the little toddler of ten
der years 10 the dignifed head of the
family, has been carefully considered
in making up the program of the cir
Gus performance given by the Great
Wallace Shows which will exhibit in
this city on Wednesday,, Septem Der Sth.
For the little ones there are the antics
of half score of funny clowns, the
laughable monkey races, performing
dogs elephants and other animals,
while the marvellous SO, 600 challenge
acrobatic acts of the world-famous Mel.
son family, the thrilling trapeze per-
formances of the Worntz family, the
graceful trick bicycle riding of the
Martels, the beautiful picture present
ed by the graceful ballet dancers and
other features too numerous mention,
form an afternoon or evening enter
tainment of the highest order for those
of more mature years. The highest
class circus in the world" is the motto
adopted by the Wallace Shows. and
from the exceedingly complimentary
notices extended by newspapers at ev-
erv point visited, the claim seems to
have been fully substantiated
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08

FREE.-Remembe ber the big free show
for one week, all under canvass, on
Government lot, Front street.
Mon. Aug so. IT,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08
Notice OF Appointment.

Estate of Squire D. Riggs, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator of the Estate OF
squire D, Riggs, late Of Washington Coun'
ty. Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 9th day of September. A. D 1897.
Sept. Sth-3ts BENJAMIN f. RIGGS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-09-08

EFD-Full line of Buggies, Surreys and Phae-
tons. Also fancy driving Buggies, Buck
boards, Wagons, etc., for sale at discount for
the next 80 days. +. H. DUrToN & Son,
May 6th'tf. SIS Fourth Street.