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The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Sanderson's special formula fertilizers
 are becoming more popular each succeed
 ing year with farmers who have used
 them. This in itself is sufficient testi- monial of their value as crop producers.
 As has been well said drawing fertility
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The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
Local Affairs.
"SCIEHTIrIC."

To the Editor of THE NewTowN BEE As layman it would be venturesome to criticise an authority on all religious doctrines but when O. O. w., like Shakspeare's falcon, scars from his ''pride of place." some "mousing ow'' may be permitted to s'hawk" at him. If THE BEE is willing shall risk Che chance of having my feathers all pulled off!
 Scientific farming" like s'scientific preaching, ,''always cheapens the product With corn at 43c per bushel st the Sandy Hook mill and potatoes begging sale at any price; with free seats and trolley cars, we sometimes think that science has set back farmers and the Christian relig- ion. When Bennett Beers of Berkshire used to "pitch the tune" with his tuning fork in Shiloh, Gas Ichabod Crane did in trying to win Katrina we felt more in a devotional mood than when as now the grand organ peals forth the s'Stabat Ma ter" in our carpeted churches. Of course the little foot stove was "way back" scientific invention, but when one could put his big feet close to pair of dainty ones it was as pleasant as a furnace in the basement! When one could sit be- side the loom and enjoy the dexterity of the girl as she threw the shuttle back and forth there was real happiness :; "Our beings end and aim.'' In those rather ant;scientific days, everybody had work, but the more science, the more machinery and, consequently less work for the masses. O. O. W. says: "Men for the time being are displaced by ma- chimes; but the demand for machinery also creates new trades and calls for more workmen." Now, I cannot figure out this. l am not lightning calcula- tor,' and always look at results. We have nearly 8 million and half of rramps, and the more scientific farming and tde more scientific machines we have the more tramps!
 Oh! for the good "old pod Augur days" the old weaving and spinning. when everybody had work and had to work! Scientific" is big word,a sspret ty word," but it has not yet assured us greater happiness.-[ re. W.B.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

F. H. Mitchell, who bought the Charles Beers property on Mile Hill, is making convenient improvements on the interior of the house. The old chimney has been removed and replaced by a smaller one. A bath room with all the modern improvements is being construe- ted by Carpenter Hine of Southbury. Also other rooms are being overhauled. A tank holding 75 barrels in the attic is being lined with copper by E. J. Halls men. Pipes are being laid to convey hot and cold water throughout the house,
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Banker Charles H. Northrop entertain ed the Mems whist club on Saturday evening, regaIing his guests at the con- clusion of the whist playing with an elaborate luncheon. At the conclusion of the seasons playing these were the successful persons: First prize, Messrs Hawley and Nettleton; second prize, Messrs Northrop and Peck; third prize, Messrs Leonard and Mason; consolation prize, Messrs Sloane and Andrews. Town Clerk Wright entertained the club at its final meeting on Tuesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
TEE NEW HAVEN MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

The May festival, under the auspices of the Connecticut Music Teachers Associ- ation, occurs at New Haven on May r, IS and 19. Tickets can be secured till April of Prof c. s. Platt.. The sched- ule of events for this notable festival will be as follows:
 MONDAY, MAY IT. D. m.-Business meeting p m.-Choir and organ concert sp. m.-Promenade concert.
 TUESDAY, MAY Is. ga. m.-Business meeting 10 a. D1. Lecture Il a. h. Miscellaneous concert 2p. m--Song recital. p. m-Chamber concert. D. m.-symphony concert.
 WEDNESDAY, MAYl9. 9.30 &. m.-Compose & concert. Il.oo a. m-Lecture on the work to be per
 formed in the evening. 2p. m.- Piano recital p. m.-Choral concert. D. m.- Grand opera. Wagner's "Loben.
 grin," given by the full Damrosch
 Opera Company, under the direction
 Of Mir Damrosch. One hundred and
 fifty people, including the regular
 orchestra of 40 men.
 MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, Exhibit Of novelties in musical invention in
 Warner Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Philo Nichols of Bridgeport has been visiting friends in town, for few days during the past week. He brought with him.one of the graphophones, ,manu- factured in the Park City and his friends were highly entertained hearing the band play, and listening to comic songs and stump speeches. The machine works charmingly and is certainly one of the wonders of the day.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
THE LOCAL FIRE LADDIEs.

The membership of Newtown Hook & Ladder Co.,, No. l, has been Increased by the mastering in of the following men James Lillis, John W. Webb, William Otto Shepard, Martin Shannon, Michael Shannon, Michael Lynch, Jesse Foley, Michael Finnell, Michael White. Sev- ersl names yet remain to be acted on. The next meeting will occur on March l6. It is proposed to hold another so. ciable after Lent.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Ex-Senator Nj. J. Houlihan accom- panied by his brother, Representative M. F. Houlihan, were in New Haven, last Thursday night, and attended the lecture given by W. J. Bryan, on the money question, at the Hyperion thea tre. There was a large assemblage present 10 greet the speaker. Mir Houli- han was favored with a personal inter view with Mir Bryan.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

hr and Mrs F. s. Andrews entertained the whist club of Newtown Street, last Thursday evening. at it's final meeting for the season. The first prize for the ladies was won by Mrs Herbert Clark, the first prize for the gentlemen by Arthur Net tletop, while the consolation prizes fell to Charles H. Gay and Mrs Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

The blue-bird is hailed as harbinger of Spring. It is also reminder that s blood purifier is needed to prepare the system for the facilitating weather to come. Listen and you will hear the birds singing: aTake Ayers sarsapariIla in March, April, May.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

E. D. Rowland, who has taken posi- tion as assistant to Agent James at the Hawleyville station, has moved his family from New York. He takes the house vacated by s. R. Libby.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

A. L. Hawley's saw mill at Hawley- ville has been crowded with logs, but in the last 10 days he has been rapidly con- verting them into lumber.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Miss Helen Garvin of New Haven. the expert type writer for Judge Cleveland, vas the guest of Eli J. Morris over Sun day and Washington's birthday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Fine shoes at soc a pair is what Henry N. Ayres of Bridgeport is adver- Using, this week. Economically fn- clined people should read his new ad- vertisement.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Mir and Mrs R.. H. Smith were guests of MT and Mrs K. IL. Johnson while in town. They returned to Hartford on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Another of the fine old elms in front of the Beecher residence was removed on Tuesday. Edward Lake was the lord high executioner.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

It has been decided to locate the new chapel at Hawleyville, north of the blacksmith shor, on land of s. A Black man.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Badness is often preceded or accom- panied by grayness of the hair. To pre- vent both badness and grayness. use Halls hair renswer, sn honest remedy.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Mrs Cicero Beardsley has been con- fined to the house for a few days with rheumatism.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

John F. McDermott of Sandy Hook was in New Haven on Washington's birthday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
VIEWPOINT, CONN. FRIDAY, MARCH D. 1897 EIGHT PAGES
A. (. BAKERS AD

Do you want to buy piano? We have good assortment in stock now to select from in all the different styles of wood. Now don't fail to call upon us before you buy. We are willing to stake our reputation on these pianos and in addition to the manufacturers warrant we will personally guarantee every one of the high-grade instruments sold.
 We have a very large and we'll selected stock of goods on hand, suitable for the regular trade.
 Fancy Rockers, Chairs, Tables, Desks, China Closets, Pictures, Bamboo Work, Backing Cabi- nets, Foot Rests, &c.
 Carpets, Rugs and Mattings.
 Remember we deliver goods free of all freight charges any, whe1e within 50 miles of flaw leyville.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Carleton Hubbell passed Sunday with Danbury relatives.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Mrs Benjamin G. Curtis is the guest of her son, Frederick L. Curtis, at Passaic NJ.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Amos Camp of fHawleyville bought sev- eral COWS, last week, at the auction of Hedding & Wildman at Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Wallace Mitchell is detained from school with tonsilitis.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

Dr Paul U. Sunderland of Danbury was in town on Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
NUMBER 10.

ciding what fertilizer you will use this year.
The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05

rheumatism
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
SOUTH NBWFANB.
RS. G. E. Brown is quite i'll.

Mrs. G. E. Brown is quite ill.,
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. L. j. Morse Thursday afternoon, jan
%.
K. NJ. and c. L. Dexter of Philadelphia
are making their father, j. w. Dexter, a
visit.
VIM. Pickering, 81, fell down the cellar
stairs and broke his arm and bruised his
head badly.
j. L. Morse of Philadelphia is here look
ing after his interests. He stays with his
uncle, j. w. Dexter.
Our community was shocked on Sunday
last to learn of the death of Dea James
Charter at Buffalo, y. Y. Mr.. Charter
has resided at this place for many years,
only for two winters past has been with his
daughter, Mrs. Leavitt of Buffalo. The
funeral was held from the Baptist church
on Tuesday afternoon Rev. F. S. Bckford,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hardy of Buffalo, n
Y, officiating. In the death of Dea
Charter the church loses one of its oldest
members, the community man of high
esteem. Mrs. S. w. Sparks entertained
the company from Buffalo, n. Y, and
Brattleboro, Is in number on Tuesday,
they being in attendance at the funeral of
DIT. Cnarter.
One can hardly imagine how surprised
Mrs. G. f. Brown was on Friday evening
when she arrived from an afternoon
visit to find that between 80 and 70 of her
friends had taken possession of her home
and waiting her return. The guests brought
with them many varieties of cake, which,
with coffee, was served about II o'clock
The friends left with Mrs. Brown a fine
purse of money, with which she will pur-
chase an easy chair The occasion of the
event was the 41st birthday anniversary of
Mrs. Brown. AT II O'Clock the younger
members of the company presented the
daughter, Miss Edith, 10 ten cent pieces,
emblematcal of her 10Th birthday anniver-
sary. Mrs. Brown and daughter Edith
express heartfelt thanks for this kindly
remembrance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
WILMINGTON.

The officers of c. b. Lawton post, Grand
Army, were duly installed at the regular
meeting on Saturday last.
Rev. f. A. Taylor of Tufts Divinity
college occupied the Universaist pulpit
last Sunday afternoon very acceptably.
We are glad to learn that Leslie Adams
is gaining in health at Ashville, n. c.,
where he will remain during the winter.
f. E. Wheeler has placed his pool tables
in his new block. The building is nearly
complete and is very fine in every respect.
There was a special meeting of Social
lodge, No. IS, F. and A. NJ, on Tuesday
evening, The first degree was given.
District Deputy Grand Master Young of
Brattleboro was present.
The donation to Rev. j. K. Farrow at
Nottingham on Tuesday evening was well
attended and everyone had a most enioya-
BILE time. About 100 went from this place.
G. d. Spencer very generously furnished
free transportation, paying the expense of
the special train.
The annual village meeting occurred on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 20. These Off
GERS we're electei for the ensuing year:
Trustees, John II. Buell., f. E. Barnard,
Joseph Courtemanche, X. p. Ames, and
" r hO"cS CleIh anu treasurer, Henry
f. Mann; auditors, j, II. Kidder, C. Nj.
Russell, and j. H. Goulding; collector,
Frank G. Smith. 1t was voted to raise 25
cents on dollar of the grand list to defray
expenses of the coming year.
Schiawasche tribe of |. O, r, M. was
duly instituted on Thursday evening of last
week by Benjamin S. Curtis, great sachem
of the great council of Massachusetts,, and
Walter F. Butts, grand chief of records.
Over 20 charter members were present,
These officers were duly elected and in
stalled: Sachem, Walter II. Draper; proph-
ct, Q. NJ. Russell; senior sycamore, j. Fl.
Goulding; junior sycamore, DR.. E. j.
Titus; chief of recc rds, C. c. Barlow
keeper of wampum, D. H. Jones; collec,
tor of wampum, Fl. e. Mann; trustees, L.
K. Swain, one year; A. NJ. Parmelee, two
years; E. E. Wheeler, three years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
WARDSBORO.

The cold weather has cut off the water
supply at some of the houses in our village.
The thermometer stood at AZ above
zero last Monday, and Tuesday at 4 be-
low.
Mrs. Amelia b. Metcalf, a former
teacher of our village school, is visiting
her friends here this week,
Miss Jessie Towards injuries, caused
by the accident spoken of last week,
proved more serious than was at first sup
posed. One eye was badly affected and
has caused her intense suffering. WAare
glad to say her condition is somewhat i'm
proved.
Last week Thursday A. j. Martin receiv-
ed the sad news of the death of his youngest
brother, James O. Martin, who died of con-
sumption Jan. IL, in Lakin, Kansas,
aged 43 years. Mr.. Martins health began
to fail several years ago and his physician
advised him to go West. At first he went
to Colorado Springs, and later to Lakin
Ten years ago he visited the old home
stead in this village, when he was married
to Miss Florence Dolloff of Mt. Vernon.
Besides wife and twin daughters of seven
years of age, he leaves three brothers and
one sister: A. j. Martin of this village, C.
w. Martin of Proctor, Mrs Maria A. Dus-
tin OF Beloit, Wis, and l.. Albert Martin
of Lakin, Kan. The bereayed wife and
fatherless children have the sincere sym
pathy of their relatives and friends here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22

James hobbs, jr,, is visiting his par
ents.
Eight degrees below zero here Tuesday
morning.
DR.. and Mrs. c. b. Doane are with
friends at Bakersfield this week.
Mr.. Bowman of Claremont, N. H., has
been visiting this week at A. l.. Howard's.
Frank Jacobs is spending the week at
his home here. He returns next week to
his work at Boston, Mass.
Rev. James hobbs is at West Towns
bend, Mass, where he spent last week.
He will be back here TO preach Sunday.
George hobbs, who has been here for
some time with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
James hobbs, has returned to his home in
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Maud Howard has spent the last
week here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Howard she returned Wednesday
to her work at Walpole, n. II.
The Loyal Temperance legion met at II.
| o. Emerson's Monday evening. After the
usual program the following officers were
chosen: President, Harold Muzzy; vice
president, Ernest Allen; secretary, John
Wolcott; treasurer, Rol Robinson; editor,
Miss Mabel Sage.
George Clay of Shaker Station, Conn,
an old friend and war comrade of j. c..
Daggett, has just learned of Mr.. Daggett S
location by seeing his name in the papers,
and Mr.. Daggett has received letter from
him. They have been lost to each other
for about 80 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
VERNON.


Miss Bertha Johnson has gone to Spring
field.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. y. Brooks return to
Fitchburg this week.
Rev. A. j. Hough will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at p. NJ.
Mr., and Mrs. Waldo Woodland and son
Leslie from Fairlee, are spending a few
days at j. L. Woodlands.
A very good number came out on Tues
day evening to hear DR.. n. p. Woods
paper on Tuberculosis, its cause and pre-
vention." 1t was one of the opportunities
we cannot afford to miss, for it is of vital
importance to every one to know how to
guard against this giant enemy of nearly
all animal life. The doctor has made a
careful study of this disease and none who
listened to him can fail to be greatly bene.
fitted.
The Vernon hotel, kept by Ralph Cham
berlain, was raided Monday night under a
warrant of search and seizure issued upon
complaint of States Attorney Robb. The
warrant was served by Officer Buemond of
Bellows Falls and Deputy Sheriff Jackson
of Vernon. A keg of beer and a half
dozen bottles of whiskey and bottle of
gin were found. Chamberlain's hearing
was held Tuesday before Justice c. H.
Williams of Bellows Falls. He plead guilty
to eight offences and was fined 500 and
costs, the whole amounting to $134.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
CHESTERFIELD. N. Fl.

One new member was added to the Con.
gregational church last Sunday by baptism
The ten-cent supper held by the ladies'
Congregational society at the home of Mrs.
S. F. Rugg, Thursday evening of last week
proved a financial and social success. A
very enjoyable evening was spent by the
80 or more present.
A stage load of people from our village
was driven to the church festival at Spot
ford Wednesday evening. A bountiful
turkey supper was followed by a musical
and literary program including the follow
ing: A song, "Ben Bolt" beautifully rem.
dered in a rich voice by Miss Amy Kilburn,
and enthusiastically encored; several
pleasing and picturesque tableaux by the
children; the reading of an original poem
OF a humorous character entitled, The
fatal butter knife" by Rev. c. n. Sinnett,
and rectation"Keep me awake, mother"
by Mrs. Hicks. A large number in at
tendance made the affair financial sue
cess. Much credit is due Mrs. Fred Far
well, Mrs. f. 7. Harlow and Miss Winnie
Rice, who had the entertainment in charge,
and TO the supper committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
WILLIAM SVILLE.
We commence our Annual Mark Down Sale
with two special lines Of goods

Fred o. Field of Fair Haven was a re-
cent visitor at George T. Manchester's.
Mrs. Linus Miles of Chicopee Falls,
Mass, has been spending few days with
her grandmother, Mrs. Alanson Miles.
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. II. Elliot, who have
been stopping at f. r. Wizards for sew
eral weeks, returned Saturday to Williams.
town, at which place Mr.. Elliot is engaged
in the granite business.
At the annual parish meeting of the
First Uniyersal!st society of Newfane the
following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Trustees, d. A. Dickinson,
c. X. Stedman, p. p. White, G. b. Will
liams, l.. O. Morse; clerk, c. X. Stedman
treasurer, p. =. White; finance committee,
G. b. Williams, l.. o. Morse.
Ed Weston, formerly of this place, but
now an Iowa farmer in the vicinity of
Charles City, was a this weeks visitor at
George b. Wiliams's. Mr.. Weston says
that corn is worth only II cents per bush
ell in his section, and other produce in
proportion; but that the farmers are fairly
prosperous by means of their stock raising
and dairy interests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
JACKSONVILLE.

Levi Mitchell had one finger crushed
while logging this week.
Tuesday morning was the coolest this
winter, IA degrees below zero.
A. l. Plumb has moved to the Pierce
farm, bought of Bro WINS estate.
c. A. Barker has completed his job of
filling the ice house at the creamery.
John Potter dislocated his knee while
working in the woods for W. A. Brown.
Some tramps spent several days here the
past week, fooling supplemented people.
Sixteen candidates are on the docket for
the third and fourth degrees at the grange
next Tuesday evening, after which a har-
vest supper will be spread.
Arthur M. Hatch has taken the agency
for Quinnepiac fertilizers. The agent, II.
e. Colburn of Rutland, having been here
to make the arrangements.
1t IS supposed that new store will soon
be opened where the meat market now is. If
so, the meat market will go to the shop op-
posite Mrs. Snyder's dwelling in the lower
part of the village.
There was a large gathering at the Uni
versalist dance and festival last Friday
evening. Some 20 couples TOOK supper
and about 90 couples joined in the dance.
Financially it appears to have been sue
cess.
The Masons held their annual meeting
and supper last week Thursday. The Off
GERS for the year are: W. H. Hancock,
master;i S. Murdoch, S. W.; E. A. Tenn
Pile, j. ~; Ezra Stetson, treasurer; E. H.
StetsonI secretary; A. A. Butterfeld, S.
80; q Fl. Waste, j. D.; Eli S. Cook, S.
en-, .ehas. F. Clark, j. s.; George R.
" .,lkner, chaplain; Capt. A. P, Edwards,
h trshal; A. G. Stetson, tyler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-22
GREEN RIVER.

Eight inches of snow fell yesterday morn
ing, making the people rejoice.
The ladies' aid society are preparing for
a fair and festival in the near future.
Skating never was finer and seems to be
enjoyed by the young people these moon
light evenings.
There will be services in the church con-
Quoted by Rev. A. j. Hough, Sunday,
Jan. 81, at 2:30 p. NJ.
Rev. A. j. Hough delivered an able dis
course in the church last Sunday. Not
withstanding the storm the house was well
filled.
As Mrs. w. H. Houghton was returning
from Greenfield, Wednesday, she lost from
her carriage russell leather grip containing
valuables.
The ladies aid society will meet with
Mrs. S. A. Richmond Thursday, Jan. IS,
afternoon and evening All are invited
A supper will be served and good time is
expected.