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The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
SPECIAL.

Ladies' all-wool Combination Suits,
that retail regularly for So 80 each, now
selling here at 81 50-clear saving of 81
on each suit.
Also a small lot of soc Vests for l9c
each. And special values in medium
weight Vests, high neck and short
sleeves, for 10 cents each.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
Tailor-made Suits.

dI1UT maQ0 SulLS.
We have got hold of a bright
New York tailor who is turn
ing out some elegant suits at
moderate prices, say $40 to
5000 each. Some of his work
is here now, 40 or so different
styles, and it is hard to distin-
guish it from the best custom
work costing double the mon
ey.
The jackets are in REFER
front, blouse and tight-htting
styles. The skirts are made
in the best manner and hang
beautifully
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
earn.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on q so cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted syrup OF Tar, If 1t fails to
cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee
q 25eent bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. r. Fl. BEERS q CO., Newtown;
SAMUEL c. BULL, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

f. w, Mitchell of New haven, accom-
panied by hisl friend, Mr. Snavely, also
of New Haven, has been passing the
week with bis father, @. Leroy Mitchell,
across the river, enjoying a few days.
recreation with their guns.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Sheriff Rodgers, assisted by Edward
Lake and Fred Northrop, has been maxi
ing repairs on the recently purchased
residence OF the sheriff In Head Of Mead
ow district. The rapidity with which
the genial sheriff laid the shingles sur
prised even such veteran carpenter as
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

A new toilet room for the convenience
of shoppers, up stairs on the same floor
with Jacket and Fur department Spec.
tally fitted for the accommodation of la
dies and small children.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

A line of Rings, Brooches, Ear Rings,
Stick Pins. Cuff Buttons and Studs that
you very seldom see except in an exclu-
sive jewelry store. Now you can have a
chance to buy at dry goods prices-low-
est prices that are made.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Small pill, safe pill, best pill. DeWitt's
Little Early Rtsers cure biliousness, con-
stipation, sick headache. e F. Hawlev,
Newtown; s. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; A
B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley u
Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Merchant E. j. Hall of Sandy Hook
has been hustling out the stoves at a
rapid pace during the past few weeks.
The Round Oaks seem to be a favorite
with great many and quite plumber
OF houses in this vicinity will try the m
as heaters the coming winter.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

We have just received another new line
Roman stripe Skirt Innings in almost any
combination that you can want. Hard
to get as rule, but just now plentiful.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Henry G. Curtis, Theron K. Platt and
Hobart B. Camp were summoned to
Bridgeport on Monday to see if they were
needed for jury duty. They were all ex-
cused for the present but are likely to be
called later.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Druggist S. c. Bull has been enjoying
a few days with Kent friends, this week.
de took his gun along with him and
was expected home, Wednesday night,
loaded down with game.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Warner, Taylor 6 Curtis have laid in
their usual excellent supply of good
things for the Thanksgiving table. Nice
fresh raisins, grapes, figs, oranges lem
ons, citron, bananas, mixed nuts, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Bradley Rodgers, son of Sheriff Rod
gers, has been suffering with a severe
cold at Dartmouth college, Hanover, N.
r.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Children's School Umbrellas. so cents
each. Ladies' Umbrellas, IS cents, 81
and S1.25. New styles that will be sp-
preciated at those prices.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
The Thanksgiving Eve Sociable
or ST MARY's SOCIAL AND LITERARY
CLUB.


The committee appointed to make ar
engagements for the third annual sociable
of st Msry's S. & l.. club to be held at
Costello's Opera House, Sandy Hook,
Wednesday, November "a, Thanksgiving
evening, have about completed their
work and everything is now In readiness
for the best sociable of the season. st
NJ lry's s. & l.. club have an enviable
reputation OF never doing anything by
halves, as their past entertainments have
proven, and neither time nor money
have been spared In making this the
event of the season. With their usual
generosity the committee in charge have
arranged to give each gentleman who
purchases dance ticket a chance, free,
on fine 1S-pOund turkey, and to each
lady who lends her gracious presence on
that occasion, will be rendered a free
chance on box of half dozen hem
stitched handkerchief. At II o'clock q
light lunch will be served to those who
price. The sociable has been advertised
extensively in surrounding towns and re-
ports have been received by the commit
tee of arrangements that delegations will
attend from Danbury, Bethel, Derby,
Bridgeport, Redding, SOuthford, Step
ney, Brookfield, Woodbury., Southbury
and South Britain. Tickets admitting
gentleman with ladies, so cents. Gal
lery free. Do not forget the date, We'd
nesday, November "a.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Time now for making that Christmas
present E. F. HawleY has Just rece iv-
ed beautiful line of stamped goods and
silks for making same. Twenty five
dozen fancy handkerchiefs, three, five
and Zoe. New Christmas goods coming
in every day. Come early and take
your pick.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
OUR JACKET
AND CAPE
DEPARTMENT

Is the scene of great gayety nowadays;
lots of activity and pleasure in the fitting
and choosing of pretty and stylish gar
ments-lots of satisfaction with the prices
we are selling them for. The entire
stock is made up Of the most charming
effects that we have been able to find
from the whole market over.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Mems storm proof shoes at 81 so are
attracting attention at the Sandy Hook
'hoe store. Mr. Corbett also has a nice
line OF heavy shoes for winter, including
russell shoes and all kinds of heavy win
ter rubber goods.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

I'D ETTER than cure is prevention.
- BY taking Hoods Sarsaparilla you
may keep well, with pure blood, strong
nerves and good APPETITE.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Warner, Taylor & Curtis are offering q
splendid value in mems heavy all-wOo]
suits at So.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
FAR MILL RIVER ENTERPRISE.

Far Mill River Grange has procured q
set of weather signals which will be dis
played daily under the auspices of the
Village Improvement society.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

HARMONY TO VISIT FAB MILL RIVER.
Harmony Grange, Monroe, has accept
ed an Invitation to visit Far Mill River
Grange on November 10.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Mortimer Coleman rode over on his
wheel, Saturday, to vi it his cousin, viii.
lis b. Coleman in South Center.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Minott Augur has constantly on hand
fresh Blue Point and Pelham Bay oyg-
tiers in glass jars at his Sandy Hook
market. They are very fine.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

When we made the price 35c yard for
Atwood Black Moreen it at once became
popular for dress skirt lining as well as
for underskirts.;
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Warner, Taylor & Curtis have just re-
ceived a car of excellent potatoes and
they are selling them in five and 10 bush
ell lots at soc busheI.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Those brooms are selling fast, two for
25c; only few left, at E. F. Hawley's.
Everybody says they are a big bargain.
Underwear, gloves, rubber goods are
selling fast. Prices and quality does
the business,
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Mr. and Mrs Daniel Mack welcomed a
baby girl to their home on Tuesday
morning.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Hoods pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods sarsaparilla. Easy and vel
efficient.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
E. H. DILLON & co.
Fall AHillinerv-

Fall Millinery
We offering this week so doz Felt Alpine 75c
SO doz felt Alpine hats 98c 100 doz felt Alpine hats from ST
to 1913. Every worth much
Stylish trimmed las 198, 2.4S, 800, 400 500
6 90, and 500, 900, 1000
Bargains in ribbons ostrich feathers, etc
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
Tie Hoavland Dry Go0as Co.
Formerly the Rowland Stark Coz
Cloakings.

Nobody in these parts pre-
tends to keep an assortment of
cloakings' We have quite a
variety, including a batch of
prime English golf cloths with
plaid backs.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

DR. Lewis of BROOKLYN has been a guest
at the home of s. P. Glover at Sandy
Hook, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

New outiHg lannels only seven and
eight cents yard. New line just in at
E. F. Hawley's. Also new lot of best
calicos, five cents a yard.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Mrs K Ellery Anderson of New York
has been guest at the rectory during
the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Col l.. r. Copeland at the Town hall,
tonight. Don't miss hearing this talent.
ed lecturer.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Good Times have come TO those whom
Hoods sarsaparilla has cured Of scrofula,
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

They are telling good story about
two boys of - district who went to
market. On their return they drove
home after drinking something stronger
than root beer. They led horse, md
when part way home stopped to give the
horse they were leading rest. When
they started away again by mistake they
led the horse of the man where they
stopped. He demonstrated with them,
and they finally went along with the
right plug.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

SISTERS NIGHT AT MORTIFIED GRANGE.
Friday evening will be ssSisters' Night"
at Norfleld Grange, when an interesting
program is anticipated.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Mrs r. FL. Mitchell ard Mics Laura
have visited In New York and Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
a DELEGATION or Po0TATUcE MEMBERS
VISIT BRnOKFIELD.

About 40 of the patrons of Pootatuck
@ ange, including few of the young
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Herbert Clarke has gone to Buffalo
N. Y, on business trip.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
DR. II. S. NICHOLS,
FARMERS, ATTENTION.

/ have the agency for Fairfield County tor
the DeLaval Separators, St Adams Horse
Powers, and Moseley & Stoddard Creamery
Goods. I shall be glad to correspond with
any parties wanting these goods. or will call
personally if desired. r. E. GOODsELL,N New.
town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

THE WATERTowN GRANGE.
The first and second degrees was con-
ferred by WatertOwn Grange on quite o
large class at their meeting in Town hall,
last evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Sheriff M. C. Rodgers was ip East Or
ange, N. j., yesterday, on legal business.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, weak
nerves, or some other form OF impure
| hfnoH
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

Twill Pay you to Trade at
ZouSton'S,
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

ORDER your Bee Supplies now and get the
better tor you.
EDWIN E. SMITH, Watertown, CT.
John Il. REID-The JeweIer, ~ wan St.,
y Bridgeport, Is closing out some great bar
gains in Clocks. Don't miss this chance to
get good clock below cost.
i ERs FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
hereby apply tor ,i license 1t to sell
Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider At Dicks Hotel
property. Main street, town of Newtown-
Ny place OF business is Tot rot loSated
Church Edifice or Public School house, or the
premises pertaining thereto, or any Postofhee
Date Dated I at New IT. this ssth day of Oct,
ADJ 81. WIN A. LEONARD, Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and taxpay-
town, herby endorse the application OF the
above named VIM A. Leonard tor such IL
Dated at Newtown this 25th day of Oct.
A. D., 1881.
Il. Gay, John B. Peck, S S. Scudder.
hereby certify that the above named en-
dorsers are electors and taxpayers, as defln-
ed by law, OF the Town OF Newtown. 49,.
A. D., 1897. FRANK WRIGHT, Town Clerk.
BARROW COw-For sale or exchange for
u fresh COW. FREDERICK T. ANDREWS.
Taunton District, Newtown.
nIsTRICT OF REDDING. SIS. Probate Court,
~ Nov. 8, 1891,
Estate of WILLIAM H. WISSHIP, OF Red
Redding, in said district, incompetent person.
Upon the application OF James L. Black
man, the CONSERVATION, praying that q hear
ing may be had on the sale of all the real
estate OF said William II. Winship. Also as
tate OF Huldah Winship deceased, as per ap
plication on file more fully appears, Ii is
0RDERED-That said application be heard
and determined at he Probate ONCE In Red
ding, in said District, on the 18th day OF Nov,
A. d. 1897, at IL O'Clock in the forenoon; and
that notice be given of the tendency OF said
application and the time and place ofheaEing
thereon, by publishing the same one time in
4 some newspaper having q circulation in said
District. and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign post in the town OF Redding IN
EDWARD P. SHAW, Judge.
DOR SALE-A few White Plymouth Rock
i IL cockerels. DANIEL CAMP, NeWtown.
| TfOR SALE-BronZe Turkeys. Extra quality,
4 IL weight of gobblers 20 to IS pounds. Also
Plymouth Rock coek ereIs. JOHN II. WHEEL
/ ER, Silver Hill Farm. Easton. Ct
CATTLE NOTICE-We win be at +. ID.
" Clark,s, Milford CT on Thursday, Novem-
Der IL. with car OF mixed cattle, fwo-year-
ollis, one pair four year old steers some fresh
cows and springers. CLARK g. CANDEE.
lmOP BUGGY-Nt arly new for sale cheap Tor
NOR SALE : Fine litter of young pigs MICH
L AEL CALVIN, zoar District. Newtown.
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JOHN =. KEANE & co.
Corner Main and John Streets.
THE CUT OF
THE TROUSERS,

The hang of the coat, the way the vest is finished
every little item counts when buying cloth
ing It is the attention give to all those small matters
that distinguishes garments being in the fashion,
being genteel
We have made gentlemany looking clothing easy to
choose that about all you will have consider is the price,
and that's easier yet-$15 IL. so and 1000 Don't for
moment, because the prices low, think that the
goods not the BEST They good custom
clothes at twice those sums.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

TTANTED AT OMEGA GOOD smart young
Wv man from l6 to is years old with gooo
schoolingiapply In person Saturday or Mon
d References required. B. HAWLEY &
co Stepuey. Conn
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
To Be
Or Not TO Be

The happy owner of one of our smart
Tailor Made Coats, Capes or Suits is
the all absorbing question with the
Women Folks at the present time.
We haYe all sorts, all kinds (''always
the right kind'') a large assortment
and lower prices, quality and makeup
considered, than can be found else
where.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

TOHN II. REID-The Jeweler, AZ Wall ST.,
y Bridgeport, is closing out some great bar.
gains in Clocks. Don't miss this chance to
get good clock below cost.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

ORDER your Bee Supplies now and get the
" Fall and Winter discount. The earlier the
better tor you.
EDWIN E. SMITH, Watertown, ct.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
THE SAME WITH
Boys CLOTHING.

All the little touches of style carefully considered
and yet we sell them-handsome garments-for IS. So
$40 and 80 That's why boys up-to-date these
days. different than the old fashioned way of dressing
them There's nothing like keeping up with the times
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

NOR SALE For want of use bay mare
L years old weight 100, good driver. or
would exchange for cattle MILES B. BURR,
Stepney Depot Co
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

WANTED "a position as bookkeeper or
~ clerk Experience. Address, Xxx, BEE
ONCE. N Wtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

DOR sALE-six good pigs. h. W. WRIGHT,
L Newtown, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

ISoR RENT-The house recently occupied by
T. W. Banker near the Depot, belonging to
the estate of Charles Skidmore. For particu-
lars inquire of P. FL sKIDMoRE, admir-, New
town Street.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

DOAR FOR BERVICE-Terms $1,cash. AMOS
d L. HAWLEY, HawIeyville.
POLAND CHINA Brood SOW wanted. AMOS
L. HAWLEY. HawIeyville.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

NFAN WANTED-To work my farm IN Plum
III trees. 1 will give the right man good
lay. References required. SETH STURGES,
Bethel
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

LSOR SALE-l2 springers due in November
L and December. Also yearling bull and
general purpose horse years old sound and
all right. r. s. FRISBIE, Brookfield Center,
Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12

NOTICE-Bring your apples for cider
IN making. Grinding and saving to order.
All work attended to promptly. The patron
age of the public is solicited. w. e. DUTCH
Err. Sherman, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1897-11-12
ITO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION.
i ERS EOR EAIREIELD COUNTY.

MARROW COw-For sale or exchange for
i fresh COW. FREDERICK z. ANDREWS
Taunton District, Newtown.
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followed quickly by tho broadplde battery
Each gun n fired once, blank charge,
but enough 10 show that the gun Il In
good CIDER ana ready for service,
A suddenly the pondcmonium auhuldeai
confusion Rivpe place 10 silence ana
order, aud not aolnd II heard bu, the
hn,tle.auterns nashlng along the crowd.
cd deck reveal the we'l.diaolplned crew
standing az tholr quarters, every man
equipped with cutlafa and plutol silent
and alert aponReu rammerH supply box.
cs and battlc.aXoH litter the deck, every.
thing h provided and ready ns tor action,
whilp tho captain, accompanied by tho
cNccut,c oftieer tthe nrHl lrutrnanO,
with an orderly bearing u lantern makes
It thorough inspection fQre and trI and
below, Including the powder division,
maaaanrs and shell rooms. TO see that
nothing 10 lacking which would be res
auirvd In real action,
AZ the touch of the drum the shin has
been changed from death-ilko stiffness 10
rcadlnruu for battle, ovvry oftlcer and man
at his station. armod, silent cNpcctant--
and all In lraa than three minutes,
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IN MEMORIAM.

a Brief Sketch OF One OF the Pioneer
Women Of Early Oregon.
Mrs. Mary Ann Adair. widow Of the
late General John Adair. Of Astoria, Or.
died at the home CT her daughter. Mrs
W. T. Welcker, at Berkley. Cal. on the
sth day Of April, Isa8 Size was little
over q years Of age. Mrs. AdaIr, who
was born Mary Ann Dickinson. was the
granddaughter Of Colonel Elliott. who
took the part Of the colonies in their
struggle against the crown, in the war OF
the revolution. Under the administration
I Of General Warrington he was stationed
with the garrison at the falls Of the Ohio.
since known as Louisville, KY Elizabeth
/ Elliott hig daughter, married Samuel
Dickinson. These were the parents Of
Mrs. Adair. who az Mary Ann Dickinson
was married TO John Adalr, January 2.
lsSL Her husband. John AdaIr was the
son OF General John Adair, governor of
Kentucky and United States senator from
tnat state. He, too. had served the col
0nies In their seven years struggle
against Great Britain, and also in 1872
against the British and Indians, rising to
high rank and command
The subject Of this notice. with her
husband and children, came on the Cali
iornia, which was the first American
steamship that ever entered the Golden
Gate. They afterward went, early in 1sis.
to Astoria, Or. They continued through
out life to reside there and were closely
Identified with the interests Of OREGON
Gneral Adalr vase the first United States
collector Of customs on the Northwest
coast having been selected for the pos |
ltion by President Polk Mrs. Adair was |
the mother Of 10 children, the survivors |
OF whom are Mrs Ellen Mendell. the wife
Of Colonel G.. Fl. Mendell, of the United
states engineer corps; Mrs. Katie Welck-
er' wife Of William r. Welcker, Of Bcik-
eley, Cal: Colonel John Adair, OF Clat-
soD county. or. Mrs. Mary Ann Jordan.
Of the United States army; Samuel L.
Adair Of Clatsop county, Or; William
j. Adalr' Of Astoria, or; and Mrs
Laura p Barker, wife Of the Right Rev.
William NJ. Barker. bishop Of Western
She died as she had lived, a faithful
ma devoted Christian woman, and COM
OF the Episcopal church.
her character was placid because Of rs
iepth. The accidents Of life, prosperity,
diversity and misfortune, and she saw
lfe In all its phases. rfppled the surface
ut left the depths unstirred. Tier
'atience was suficient for all trials, her
erenity was never cIouded, her gentle
iess never failed, her faith never, dis 4
rusted' and her charity covered the fall G
ngs Of all No child ever received from q
er rebuke that left sting. No mis- /
enavior gained currency by her report. +
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No reputation suffered AZ her hands The
rNdlcnec II her character was calm,
s,rons, soothing. pceeotul an influence
tor good to an whom II reached; an
education Cor many Tho writer, who
knew her Well Tor mar forty years never
heart u harsh Judgment from her llps,
nor indeed did she appear to think OF
pSSsing Judgment upon others,
Her he for the most part was bounded
by her home IN which she moved The
center Of love and admiration,
she came 10 orcgon at the age OF 81,
with a dock OF young chlldrcn, who woro
dependent upon her for care Of mind and
body some n'ceNed at her hands all
education necessary 10 form accomplish.
cd women In the early days OF oregon
thcp was little opportunity for girls
elsewhere than IN their homes. The best
OF education was loving association with
her
Tho writer has known several men ot
prominence, who, IN their early days,
partook OF the Wnstm,ed hospitality dis
pcns2d at the table OF General Adair
and has hcarl FROM their nps an account
OF the Impressions which Mrs Adalr
made upon them by her sweetness, calm.
ness, power and simplicity, Tho story
was always the same During the prvs.
ent year ths writer received an account.
from gentleman In New York. OF his
association with her n.mlly in the years
OF 1879 and iS5A He described himself
and those who were with him as having
been daaod by tho spectacle % this renn-
ed home IN the mids. OF the rudyness
which aboundcd on the western shore IN
these early days, These Impressions wcre
made upon many men who have repeated
the story OF her patience aud gen,lencss
In many home.
Who can measure the widcneSs and
depth OF the bcnchecnt influence which
this story, read daily hy her nelghhors.
aud reported in many places. has exetted
In forming characters, who, in turn. In
overwhelming circles, have transmitted.
and yet transmit, gentle force through
human lives.
The power Of goodness Is unspeakahle
and unmCasureahle Christianity yet llvcs.