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The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
THE RUIN OF JERUSALEM.

AuH NOAC SE JhnOoAbhms
 There is nothing more interesting, looked at even from the standpoint of a story narrated in the Bible than the prediction of Jerusalem's fall and it's accomplishment in fact. How attempts have again and again been made to erect a new temple and these attempts have been frustrated, unmis takably shows the finger of God. This will be the subject of Rev Mir Barker's talk in his series on Prophecy at the prayer meeting service, next Tuesday evening, August 3l.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
From Sire fo Cnn.

As a family medicine Bacon's Celery King tor the nerves passes from sire to son as a leg acy. nyou have Kidney, Liver or Blood dis order get free sample package ot this rome dy. Ii you have Indigestion, Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism, this specific will cure you H S. Comstoek. Warren D. Burn ham, New Preston; Woodbury Drug Co.,, Woodbury; Hotchkissville Cash Store, Hawley, Newtown; E. Hawley & Co.,. Stepney i; ding Ridge; A. B. Blakeman, BotsfOrd; R. Sanford, Oxford, and E. J. Pott r, South Bri
 ian, are sole agents and are distributing samples free. Large packages 5Oc and 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
THE MARR1 AGE OF Ex SENATOR HouI1HAN

Cards are out announcing the date of the marriage of Ex-Senator Michael J. Houlihan and Miss Katharine Agnes, daughter of MT and Mrs Martin Houri- gan, on Wednesday morning, September 8, at II o'clock, at St Roses church. A reception from l2 to 6, will follow at the home of the brides parents. They are to be at home after October at the Grand Central hotel.
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ZHe Hozolaua Da.y Gooas Co
 (Formerly the Rowland Stark Co.)

Would you rather buy your linens, blankets and household supplies at the present low prices, or take your chances of a rising market? You know how wheat has gone up? Wool and cotton are just as staple as wheat; and linens no chance to buy linens by and by at present quotations. The new tariff will not permit it.
 We bought heavily long be- fore the rise, and we propose to sell on the same basis.
 We are opening new dress goods every day now, includ- ing broadcloths, drap detes, muscovettes, prunells, poplins, epinglines, serges, covert cloths diagonals, tweeds, drap d'almas, satin soleils, English and Scotch suitings and nov cities of every description.
 Certain co1ors are SO hand some that they disappear be. fore you are ready to buy.
 Full line of mourning cloths and novelties in black dress goods have also been opened. In writing for samples state about what priced goods you would like to see, and whether plain or fancy.
 1896 Columbias at $50 and 1897 Columbias at 75.oo are hard to keep on hand. The new prices have set the whole bicycle world talking and buy ing.
 Jap silk. fine quality, 23-in wide and a beautiful line of new colors, 3oc a yd. Sam ples sent.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

On the charge of bigamv L. P Payne of Roxbury, formerly of Newtown, was brought before Justice Prindle of Rox- bury, last week Monday. The justice over under $500 bonds for trial in the fall term of the Superior court of Litch- field county. Payne has long borne an unsavory reputation, and was arrested while here for an assault on defense . less old man.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

M. Stern's great clearing sale Is now going on. Linen crash skirts at 75e, white at 4Sc. Millinery, nice trimmed hats for 09c; elegantly trimmed hats, all our $3, $l and $5 hats at $l.95.-[ M. Stern's, the store for bargains, 1s5 Main street, Dan- hurV.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
The Summer Colony.
GUESTS AT THE GRAND CENTRAL.

GUESTS AT THE GRAND CENTRAL.
 George W. Northrop, Mrs J. P. Dunn, Miss Eva French, W. J. Morgan, Bridge port; K. $. Cornell, W. F. Brewer and wife, J. l. Burkhardt, Leo Zander, C.. Luf, New York; Eugene J. Sullivan, Mrs W. Racket, Mrs Havey, New Haven :; Edward Kellogg, New York; W. Nun ger, Ansonia; John M. Sweeney, Nau- gatuck; George D. Andrews, Vernon 1; Harry Woodard, Boston c. W. Downes, wife and child, Derby; c. s. Never and family, Newburgh, N. Y.; D. N. Nor. gan and wife, Washington, D. O.; Miss Emma Green, MOrristOwn, N. J; W. J. Morgan, Bridgeport; Miss Nellie Noo- ney, New York.
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Saturday the hearts of Mrs Julius Rob
 erts and Mrs Polly Whitlock were made glad through the kindness of Mrs Ira Wildman, who went with her horse and two-seated wagon and took the two old ladies for drive into Newtown Street, from there to Sandy Hook, where she treated them to cool drinks, candy, etc
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
The Editors Familiar Chat.

"The Milkweed,' in the September Harper's, is the last unpublished article by the late William Hamilton Gibson, whose work with both pen and brush is
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
ZAe Hoz0land Dry Goods Co.
 Brzagebort, Conn.

so familiar to magazine-readers. It has the delicacy of imagination, and the sympathy with plant and insect that have made the authors articles and books so deservedly popular.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Fishing at Taunton lake has been re- markedly good this season. Hawley Jennings, it ia said, has caught some thing like 200 fine bass. Ex-Senator Houlihan and H. P. Read of Brooklyn, have been quite successful with the rod and line whenever they have visited the lake.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Everybody can have watch now. The Yankee Dollar watch with chain. Warranted for one year, is the hustler sold only by E. F. Hawley. Come in and look st 1t.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Heating SG McNanara have put in fine line of pictures at their new furni- ture ware rooms. They also have some very handsome easy chairs.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs l.. 0. Gilbert has been apparently much better since her return home, until last Sunday, when she had the most severe attack of her old troubles that she has had for long time.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Charles Downs and family, who are summering at Dicks hotel, spent Sum- day at the pleasant home of MT and Mrs Ira Wildman.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

A party from Dicks hotel drove to Lake Kenoshia, Thursday afternoon, in- cludiDg MT and Mrs Johnston and chil- dren, Mrs E. S. Driggs and children, Mrs H. F. Read and the Misses Howes.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Grace Johnson, graduate of Martins Business College. Bridgeport has accepted B position as stenographer and typewriter with the Southport Ma tional bank.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
WATERFOWL.

A new floor has been laid in the quart CTS occupied by Charles Rogers, the shoe man, who Is still on deck and giving his patrons bargains in the shoe line.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Now that the repairs on Trinity church and the decorations are com. pIeted and the new carpet laid full choral service of praise and thanksgiv- ing Is to be held in the church on Sunday evening, September l2. at 30.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

New butter from Vermont, only 18c in 10 pound tubs, st E. F. Hawley's. Rice flakes and shredded whole wheat l2 1-2c package; also cream wheat is delicious. Try it.
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DIsrRIoT OF BEDDING. ss. Probate Court,

DIsTRICT OF BEDDING. ss, Probate Court, D Aug. 24 1897.
 Estate of HENRY BEERS, late ot Redding in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Henry s: Osborne of kedding, administrator praying that all ot the real estate of said deceased be sold as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED--That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office In Red ding, in.said District, on the 30th day of Aug. A. D 1897, at o'clock in the afternoon; and that no ice be given of the pendency ot said application and the time and place ofhearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having a circulation In salo District, and by posting s copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Bedding Ill | said district,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

MT and Mrs Charles c. Read and daughter of Chicago, H. s. and Burton Peck of Waterbury and MT and Mrs F. W. Wheeler of Monroe were guests on Sunday of z. s. Peck at Appledore farm.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

A. W. Patch and family wish to ex- tend their thanks to the neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness rendered during the illness and death of their mother.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Bargains in ladies' oxford ties all the latest styles in black or tan shades. Regular SIPS 3and $1 50 goods. Your pick of the lot for 90c at the Sandy Hook shoe atnre.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
THE
 REDUCTION IN PRICES

Has quickened demand for Printed has become still more interesting by req son of the notice they attract and the fact that the supply can soon become ex- hausted-last of the lots.
 Closing out figures on goods of these sorts never have to struggle for reeogni- tion. Most women like to economize, and they had rather do so on good grades than to repeat an expenditure, because cheaper qualities fail to stand the test. Prices now are only 29, 39, 59, G5 and S5 cents yard.
 Mems goods again. One of the best lines of Collars and Cuffs in the city. Pretty much every style, both in turr- down and standing shapes, that are worn by dressy men. Four-ply Collars, for 9 cents. Cuffs, ? pair for D cents, both plain and link kinds.
 Colored Outing Shirts in all sizes, Percale, laundered, for 50 cents, Chevi ot, same price. Extra fine Madras quail. ty, with white neckband for white collar, $l00; splendidly made and perfect ft- ing.
 Neckwear. String Ties, cents each or 6 for quarter. All-silk String Ties, for 20 cents.
 Among this lot of goods are neat and handsome lines of polka dot and small figure Band Bows, ? for p cents. Also new assortment ot light made-up effects, Teck shape-for 9 cents each.
 Underwear. Bewick Shirts, Drawers to match, for p cents each. Out of a
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Treasurer Charles H. Northrop of the Savings bank has returned from his trip to Maine, having had a most enjoyable outing.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs R. k. Betts and her nlece, Miss Sadie Barnard of SouChbury, are stop ping with Dr R. N. Betts at Sandy Hook,
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

The marriage of Miss Mary A. Lynch and John F. McNamara will occur at St Roses church on W tuesday of next week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Ruth M. Holder of New York, a student of Smith College, is the guest of her former school friend, Miss Todd.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Eva L. French of Bridgeport is assisting in the type-setting in THE BEE during the vacations of several members of the regular force.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Kittie Kelly of Bridgeport, is visiting her aunt, Mrs John Shannon, for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
EASTON.

Miss Wilson of Norwalk is visiting her friend and foImer schoolmate, Mrs J. Tyler of Maple cottage.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Charles Hall and Miss Dayton of Long Hill were guests of Justice Dayton at Sandy Hook on Wednesday,.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Special bargains this week only. Fruit of the loom muslin, Pc, best calicoes, 5c, towelipg, 4c, and lots of others, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Kathryn Beecher of Philadel- phia, who has been visiting Lawyer and Mrs Beecher for some weeks, leaves for 1hatcher's Inn, Darby, Pa., on Satur- day for sojourn of several weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs Leich, wife of Alderman A. H. Leich of Brooklyn, and two children, are guests Of George F. Duncombe.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Misses Jean and Annie Shelton and Miss Gertrude Hawley are guests of Miss Lydia Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs s. NJ. LinsleV of New Haven is the guest of her son, Rev George T. Linsley.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Lucy Wright has returned home after visit of several days with friends at Plainfeld, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
ITANTED-Second-ha hand Davis swing churn " No. or 4. J. B. GOODSELL, Redd1ne Ridge.

RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT. ss, Probate U Court, Aug. g, 1897. -
 Newtown, in said district, deceased: Newfown hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors ot 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 p"' i'AoH SUSAN CRIBBEN, Administratrix..
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs Richard Barrett from Danburv has visited her sister, Mrs William Ryan, at Botsford's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs Cornwall and son, John, of Bridgeport are guests at the home of s P. Glover at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Misses Isabell and ROsaline Ohler of Bethel and Miss GweDdolYn JOnes of Broad Brook are guests at A. C.. Moore's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Nellie Baker and Frank Baker of New York, paid flying visit to Mrs John H. Blackman on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Michael White, clerk at the Grand Central, was called to New Haven. this
 week, by the death of a relative.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

The Royal Worcester corsets can be found at the store of Warner, Taylor &J Curtis at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
AT ST ROSES.

The marriage of Miss Isabell Gaffney to Michael Keane of Waterbury will take place at St Roses church on Saturday morning.
 The fair at St Stephens church, at Stepney closed on Wednesday night. It was very successful.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

rtAX COLLECTORS NoTICE-Notice is here 1 by given to the tax payers Of the town Of NewtoHns that the collector will meet them to receivs the taxes on the list of 1926 of said Town of Newtown as follows: On Tuesday, September :, at the store of Richard Shepard In DodgingtOwn, 10 B. m., Co 12 m,; at Grego- ry's Orchard. to D. n.s at the store in Hnn- tngton, 5 to D. m at Austin B, Blakeman'ss BotsfOrd, 4-30 to 5-So D. m. On Wednesday, September 5, at Terrifl, Belts < Ce.'s, Sandy Hook, 9 a. m, to l2 m; at Town Clerks 0ffice. Newfown, to D. m- All taxes remaining unpaid after October Tth are subject to an ad- dition of per cent per annum, from the time when said taxes become due, and the lawful fees and charges for collection. sm
 ROBERT A. CLARK. Collector
 Naxvfaxuu (so.,O Aucyr1af <. IeqT
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

MT and Mrs Franklin s. Cook of Bridge port are enjoying 8 sojourn at Prof PIatt's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs W. J. Beecher has been i'll for a few days, but it is expected she will soon be about.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs Stotts returned on Saturday from a visit with her sister in Collinsville.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
SPECIAL OFFER.

American Hosiery Co.'s Drawers for children-sizes 2S and 30-for Dc. Reg ular 75c goods closing out at a remark able reduction.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss May Peck spent last week with friends in Cutters Farms, Monroe.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Thomas Crowe has been quite sick at his mothers home In Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Miss Ann Nichols was seriously i'll the first of the week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
HUNTINGTON.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY. Miss Lucy Bryant is in Boston for a two weeks visit.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Druggist Bull has in fine new line of razor strops, goods of excellent quality.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

passing few days in town guests at Taylor's hotel at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

r. ia said that one of the Bridgeport bowlers drank ginger ale all day re- gently. It had the desired effect when he met his friends in the evening on the Dicks hotel bowling alley.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mrs Lake and daughter, HeIen, spent
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

The Misses Brown and Starr of Bridge port are guests at the residence of Mrs William Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Extra quality Vests, for women, at 10 and l2 2c each.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

The friends of Herbert Flansburgh are congratulating him on his engage ment for the dramatic season of '97-'0S, having just signed with James H. Hearne in "ShOre Acres" They will tour the leading American cities and may go to London.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

AJAX COLLECTORS NoTICE-Noliee is here | Oy given to the taxpayers of the town Of Trumbull that the taxes on the grand list of 1s95 are due September l, and the collector
 will be at the following places to receive said tax: At the store formerly occupied by ". x. Hurd, Lower Stepney, Wednesday, septem- Der $. from 10 to I2 A. ml. at the store of c. G. Downs, Long Hill, rom l to D. ID. On Thursday, September at the store of Charles Evetts in Nichols from to F a. m, at the Town Hall, Trumbun from I-S0 to 5 D. m. All who pay thelr taxes on or before Sept will have a deduction of per cents all who ne glect to pay on dates above mentioned will be debaFred the discount and after October 10 will be charged per cent per month from October 6nd collected. Y. s. SHELTON, Collector. Dated Trumbull. Aug. IT, ls95.
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M ems Clothing g :.
1 A ' H V

We have 8 stock of Paints that is larger and more complete than ever be. fore. and the quality of the goods is tine very best that the American market can produce. We keep Devoe's colors in oil and ready mixed and paste paints, At. lantic and Jewett's white lead and lin- seed oil that is as pure as it can be made. No better material can be found any where. If you intend to do any paint ing this spring, let us send to you the material. Our prices are always right.
 THE
 HUBBELL, INVADE COMPANY 362 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

DRING-Your Old Gold ana Silver to John D H. Reid. the Jeweler, z2 Wall St, Bridge. port. He will give you cash or goods for tt, Look around and see what you have.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

Mr Augur ana wlie Of New Haven Are
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dance, under the management of Clarence Beardsley and Bert Driggs will take place Ht the Town hall this (Fri- dqV) evening. Mrs F. A. Beckley of New Haven has kindly agreed to assist the young gentlemen, and q general turn out of the summer guests and Cewnspeo- pie Is invited. The tickets will be 5Oc.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

EDWIN E. SMITH, Watertown, Ct. Dealer in Apiarian Supplies. Send for big
 catalogue
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

NTOTICE-All persons having roads to work IN are hereby notified to have them in shape for inspection before Sept. 10, 1897. bitches and slIifcas cleaned and brush cut.-IW. H. HUBBELL, H. G. CURTIS, W. II. GLOVER, Selectmen ot Newtown.
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AT DICKS.

E mer $. Joyce, Bridgeport; w. J Cain, Miss Gaifney, Waterbury Frank A. lIotchkiss, MillertOn, N. Y.; J. L. Burkhardt, New York; Robert $, Gard ner, Derby; k. NJ. Johnston, Brooklyn l; MT Loudon, Brooklyn.
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HARRY RIDER,
 444WATER ST REEF, ,

Pays special attention to painting and house cleaning supplies and can supply almost any quality considered When in the city call on him and you vii! find an u@p.to,daLe @ @ lii line 70 of goods that doesn't require a fish horn or mar Ret bell to locate them, they are on the chart Water St. A Keep this m nnm9eF 1 Tn yods and you'll make port and save expense every trip.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
FARMERS, ATTENTION.

Ihaye the agency for Fairfield County tor the DeLaval Separators, St Albans Horse Powers, and Moscley S Stoddard Creamery any parties wanting these goods. or will call personally if desired. R. k. .GOoDSELL, New town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27
BUY THE
BUY THE SUCCESS Tread Power !

The most successful, satisfactory, simple, ef They They are made By the Appleton Mig. Co, Batavia Ill. They also make Enslage Gut Wood Saws, weep Powers. the celebrated Goodhue Wind Mills, etc; Also buy Hench Tooth Harrows on wheels, Cultivators, POta- to Digger, Steam Engines, etc. am selling all these implements at rock bottom prices to suit the times l shall be gl@d to correspond with any parties wanting these implements or will caiI personally if desired. WALTER H GLpVER, Agent, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

k Nj. Johnston, of Brooklyn, lively and valued member of the company at Dicks has left his business in the city to pass few days with his family in New
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

VERMONT CATTLE-We will have about V so head Of young cattle Ut our farm two miles south of Shelton on Friday, Aug 27: 16 wear olds, 1 three year olds, F cows dues 10 calves, 2s yearlings. Prices about the same ar lower than last year. The finest and iarg- est lot of cattle shipped in this see son. O. G. BEARD, JR., B. N. BEARD.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

W WEATHEK-For the next 30 days, prob ably warm with occasional showers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

JaIFTEEN DOLLARS-Wnl buy my second E hand top buggy. A wagon pole for three dollars more. O. B. JOHNSON. Newtown-
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R. H. Beers g. Go.

MONROE ETAXES-Notice is hereby given to III all persons liable to pay taxes in the town Of Monroe that the taxes on the list ot 1Ss6 at l2 nlills on the dollar will be due and pay able September T., lS97, and for the purpose of receiving the same, will be at the following named places: At the store of Stephen Frenchs, Stepney Depot on Friday, Septem- Der r, from % to l2 and at the store ot Burr Hawley's, Stepney, rom l until 4-So of the same day. At the store of Oscar Sherwoodfs, East Village from 10 to l2 and at the store Of Marshall Beach, from until A. 30 on Saturday, September IS. Resp EDWIN c. SHELTON, Collector. Dated at Monroe, Conn Aug. r.
The Newtown bee., 1897-08-27

An enj Iyable whist party took place at Dicks motel, last Saturday evening When the game was finished the hOnors were found to be divided as follows {: Ladies' first, Mrs DIwnes; 2d Mrs w. l.. Allen; gentIemen's first, A. r. Clarke {; 2i, c. P. toe; booby prizes, Elmer Joyce and Mrs c II. NorthrOp
 Elmer Joyce, well known Bridge port musician, is passing a few days at Dicks hotel
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I5OR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Two likely r Town Talk colts, years old; one broken partly. DIV WIGHT WILSON, Washington, Ct.
 UANTED-A pair of good young working w oxen. JAMES BURR, Monroe, Conn. NOR SALE-0ne fine new milch Holstein E COW years old with cali. EDWARD E. CTRTISS, Monroe, Conn
 NTOTICE-I will be at NeMtown, August 30, IN with car ot yearlings and calves. J. B. SHAW, Agent.
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T1OR SALE-Two good new milch cows. s. E M. BRIHSMADE, DaEiels' Farm, Trum- bull. Conn.
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On Some Occasions
To Treat Your Guests

To cup of Tea that will delight thel can take some pride in- good honest l our ROSA 0olong, nothing can be No Tea has more admirers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-23
NOTICE.
Growler.

The Board of County Commits.
sioners Of Lincoln county, Idaho,
met as a Board of Equalization on
Monday, July 18th, 1897, and made
such increases and reductions in
the assessment roll of Lincoln coun-
ty, as they considered necessary.
Notice is hereby given that a
meeting of said Board will be held
on Monday, July 26th, 1897, at
10 o'clock a. M, at which time all
parties interested in said changes
in said assessment roll may ap-
pear and protest against the same.
Shoshone, Idaho, July 18th 1897.
A. S. Senter, Clerk.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-07-23

The story is told of a woman
who freely used her tongue to the
scandal of others, and made con-
fession to the priest of what she
had done. He gave her a ripe
thistle top and told her to go out
in various directions and scatter
the seeds one by one. Wondering
at the penance, she obeyed, and
then returned and told her con.
fessor. To her amazement he bade
he go back and gather the scattered
seeds, and when she objected that
it would be impossible, he replied
that it would be still more difficult
to gather up and destroy all evil
which she had circulated
about others. Any thoughtless,
careless child can scatter a handful
of thistle seeds before the wind in
a moment, but the strongest and
wisest man can never gather them
again. The American.