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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

That the variety is large; that the styles
are correct; that the patterns are pretty;
that the quality is good; that the prices
are right; that you will be pleased with
the wall paper you buy at Boards, is the
fact that others are pleased, and the paper
is selling to almost everybody who looks
att. Paper bought at Beard is trimmed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

wanted.-old China, BrIo-a-brac D :,
les, &c. ADDRESS John T'eb1ig, No..
Howard street. Baltimore
Messrs. Davis &jEmmert >re painting
the dwelling-housg of Mr.. ": c. Carroll
occupied by Mr.. s. H. I4ndis
W.T.. 70 t,A ci,arlesroyn Real Estate
Agency A. O. WyrkooN agent box 207'
,if yor want'a dwfiii-s or farm
Mr.. M E. Boltger has several gentle
lens high grhe bicycles that he will
s.ll very low, &sh or payment plan.
,c,ocks call4 for at residence and re-
~ ~ nrne running condition at a
IN n,,Y,-ice \ G. K. Lewis, Jeweler.
M G. Ncoleman has just received a
1000 he celebrated roller and ball
6es-irse Iering Mowers and Binders.
voty Il see the largest stock of car
note tEings. oil cloths, lace curtains
and how shades at Burns & Shugert's:
p- will soon advance on straw
ua.igs. Better buy now, while you
ns, I'd then at the old prices. at The
M Messrt Eagan sold and delivered
70 ,Asrs. BSian &c Miley yesterday two
hoaAful gaers, averaging nearly 1900
t,ote SPhillips have just received q
.ar,aa ojoliver Chilled Flows, atprice:
10 II ii times. Call and get pillow
ha their books.
!. XIV Davis has tastefully arranged
the drybods window of Mr.. S. H
Lands bre, and the improved gas
burner kein shows it off to advantage
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Plain and fancy cakes, such as pound
and fruit cake, angel food, white and yell
low cake in sheets, tea and wine cake,
ginger bread, and a great variety more.
Thankful for past favors and soliciting
continuance of your patronage, 1 am
Yours respectfully,
GUSTAV BROWN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
RuekIen,s Arnica saIye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, chiiblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunped Price IS cents per box
For Sale by Geo. t. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

You should call and see new stock of
furniture at G. E. Hughes, consisting of
chamber suits, dining-room furniture,
fancy tables, parlor furniture, mattresses,
and in fact everything in the furniture
line. Low cash prices. mI6-3t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Ladies are invited to have their sewing
machines overhauled and put in first class
running order by Cooke and Phillips ex-
pert Satisfaction guaranteed, and char
ges moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
OYSTERS
Mar. Q. 1897.

doth in the shell and open) and Fresh Fish
every day. Also Oysters served raw on the
half shell.
A good Tea al cents per Gisss-the ele-
CANT glass included.
Don't fail 10 give him trial.
Jan 5-o7
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Mr.. John T. Colston and other
members of the Baptist congregation
have been at work the past week grading
and otherwise improving the church and
parsonage grounds. The church edifice
will also be painted and penciled, and
other improvements made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Subscribers who will change their resi-
dence the 1st of April will please notify
us at once, so that the SPIRIT OF lIEFFER-
SON may be sent promptly to their new
address
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The dwelling house of Mr.. H. S.
League, at Leetown, occupied by Mr.,
Harvey Wagely, was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning, with most of its con-
tents. A defective fue caused the fire.
The loss was about 5000 partly covered
by insurance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Cooke & Phillips have just received
another large lot of the celebrated Stude-
ebaker wagons. They now have on hand
the largest stock of wagons this side of
the cities. All sizes, at low prices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Died, at the residence of her parents
near Leetown in this county, on Thurs
day, March IS, 1897, of pneumonia Viola
Laura E. Henry, infant daughter of
David A. and Lula Henry, aged 7
months and days. "Of such is the
Kingdom of Heaven -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Go to Birl,itt's Green Grocery for Chin
csc sacred lilies. 10 cents bulb; fresh eel
cry on hand at all times; cut rates on oys-
ter stews or fries every Tuesday night.
Watch our bulletin for bargains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Messrs. Moore & Moore have moved
into their new office, east end of the
Maxwell building, where they have cosy,
inviting quarters, and will be pleased to
see their friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Give Me A Bid.

offer nv services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county and corporation license,
and solicit . share of patronage Having
had considerable experience, guarantee sat
isfactiou. Charges reasonable.
CHARLES RISSLER.
Ian. ;. 1897. Charles Town. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

The old Zach. Locke house, near Rip
pom, belonging to David Slaughter,
colored, was destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day night last. 1t had just been put in
repair, and we understand was not in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
The Baltimore Bargain Hous

The Baltimore Bargain House has
one of the finest and complete line
of spring and summer clothing of
any house in the valley. Goods
have been bought as low IS the cash
could possibly get them and will be
sold on a small margin of profit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

MRS HOPKINS CHILDREN's SUITS
That feeling of complete satisfaction goes
with our suits. Their merit is seen at a
glance The price is an object lesson in
economy. VIM. KAHN, Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Paw your taxes.

Clinton Brown, twelve year old boy,
was committed to jail last week by Justice
Rentch, of Shepherdst..wn, for stealing a
watch from John w. Mitchell.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Messrs. E. H. Mcdonald & Son will
move their. store into the room being
vacated by Mr.. c. D. Eby, in the Hooff.
building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Featherbone corsets, absolutely. I'M
breakable-give the elastic, support de
sired without being harmful or uncom-
Portable at.Burns & Shugert's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

This is the season for paper hanging.
You will, find at G. E. Hughes large
stock of wall paper The new styles are
in and open for your inspection.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

One of the handsomest jobs turned out
in Charles Town lately is an elaborate
cabinet mantel put up at the factory of
VIM. Phillips Sons, for the new dwelling
of Mrs. J. B. Brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Now is the time to sell your Barren
Ewes and Ewes that have lost their
Lambs. c. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
For saIe Rent 3 nj or Ex-

Several town properties in Charles Town,
including desirable Etore-room on waning
ION MANI street for rent sale or VIII ex-
change for land in the country: Apply to
8. s. DALGARS.
June Is, 1851. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Why Do You Suffer

fifth your Eyes, when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENsE,
viii give you relief. We guarantee to fit or
etund the price Large assortment, at
Z. w. BROWNS,
oct. ~. 1871. Optician and Jeweler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

By change in schedule on the Valley
Branch of the D. & o. R. R., trains now
pass Charles Town as follows:
Seuthbound.
GAS a. m.-Mixed.
1I:41 a. m.-Passenger.
s:43p. m--Passenger.
Sis p. m.-Passenger.
Northbound.
Gas a. m.-Passenger.
1928 a. m.-Passenger.
500 p. m.-Mixed.
1928 p. m.-Passenger.
1871 a. m. train stops only at Charles
Town, Winchester and Middletown, and
makes connection through to Lexington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Mems good working pants 7ai cts. at
the Baltimore Bargain House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Pay your taxes
Tinware cheep at Landis's.
r. & H. Corset at Landis's.
For bat cotton go to Landis's.
to Lspdis.s for toilet soaps.
seeds is for sale by B. F. Ramey.
1,a.inens of all prices at Landis's.
Mzof the growing wheat looks we'll
re assortment of percales at Landiss.
layer books and hymnals at DR.. Bish-
Read A. G. wynkoop's real estate col
nm
Go to Landis's for Hamburgs and
ices.
a large stock of White Lily flour at
Landis's.
a large line of ladies shoes. at S. H.
Landis's
Bleached cottons reduced in price at
.,LLandis's
Linen and felt window shades at
y Landis's.
1 Good straw ma.tings 1oc. yard, at
The Hub
Buist's garden seed sold by the quantity
at Landis's.
s9SAShees for men, boys, ladies and girls,
at 9he Hub.
a nice line of books to suit all ages at
pr-lBishop's.
Towels. table linen and bed spreads, at
Palmbaums'.
Gold pens. pencils and toothpicks at
DR.. Bishops.
Ladies' and children's half-handers at
5. H. Landis'
Rambler 1897 bicycle for sale by Mr..
NJ. E. Bolinger.
rI Hdies' slippers at 42c. at Baltimore
4 Bgain House
Sc tax notice of Sheriff Baker. in
amber column.
can-slv money by buying your
shdtI The Hub.
IN. w. Boiling will open the Hotel
p&tan June 20.
wool carpet soc. a yard for two
:. ). at The Hub.
hz's extra spiced pickles 10 cents
a. at Diagrams.
eat reduction IN blankets and COM
fos at Palmbaums'.
FOR Evaporated pears, peaches and
aEbles go 1.9ndis's.
-. p eduction in black and colored dress
GOODS at Palmba1ms'.
For mourning and colored dress goods
90 TO Burns & Shugert.
70 to Landis's for sheeting, ticking,
y hting and cottonades.
- Mr.. Henry DUNN will move this week
into the Pentz building.
A good secondhand bicycle for sale.
= cheap. at the SPIRIT Office.
- zr>good driving horse, by
sea5sS !, Charles Town.
efs:ssnecial low prices in cottons and cam
Sbrics by M Palmbaum & Bro.
New embroideries and torchon laces
received by NJ, Palmbaum & Bro
palnbaums are receiving their spring
stock-9tress goods, silks, laces, &c.
Go 70 Diagrams and buy the patented
uutrnet crater and save the fingers.
Tho Easter window at Mr.. Gustav
Brovl's Confectionery is very attrac-
tive.
Ifou want to save your meat buy the
aeerss meat sack, for sale by S. S.
parn.
lies, cha6ren's and mems shoes, all
Is to suit everybody, at Burns
kayertA
t.class new Twentieth Century
,icv1e lantern for sale cheap. Apply at
he SPIRIT Office.
4 lady desires position as governess
teacher of a small school Inquire at
he sP1Klv Office
1rst zceived a supply of fresh garden
cod also a lot of blue grass seed, at
cS5ke & Phillips.
See advertisement of Rambler 1897
biycles> Mr.. NJ. E. Bolinger sole agent
foIeferson county.
FOR rent-Two dwellings on Main
- rect, s and rooms. and good cellar.
Apply to w. H. Locke.
a SECONDHAND WHEEL -, sALE.-A
seod secondhand = De cheap.
- me- So s1(l..-e. ~
wanted-old China, Brro-a-brac D
les, &c ADDRESS John T5reblie, NJ.
Howard street. Baltimore
Messrs. Davis &tEmmert' >re painting
+-a 5.o,t;a,, -bo,,ss of Mr. W. G. Carroll
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30
Ab00IUteIY Pure

Pay your taxes, and avoid additional.
costs and trouble.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

Cumberland
Hydraulic
Cement,
The best
Garden pillow
On earth,
Single and
Double
Shovel plows
Riding and
Walking
Cultivators,
Haying tools
of all kinds,
a full line of
Gen'l Hard
ware at prices
to suit the
times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

a meeting of the ladies of Charles
Town was held at the home of Col. R.
P. Chew Wednesday afternoon for the
purpose of organizing chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy. The
name given was the Lawson Bolts Chap
ter of the Daughters of the Confederacy
of Charles Town. The chapter is named
for the late Col. Lawson Bolts, of this
place, distinguished commander of the
Second Virginia Regiment of the Stone
wall Brigade. The following were cleo
ted officers: President, Mrs. A. c. Hop
kins; secretary, Mrs. w. w. B. Gallaher
treasurer. Mrs. Logan B. Shut. The
organization was not completed, and the
meeting was adjourned for two weeks. at
which time permanent organization
| will be effected.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-03-30

% CHOICE Dehorned Steers 70 sell.
~ G. T. WALL,
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DIR. Tom1inSOn7S
DENTAL OFFICE,

CORNER OF CHARLES AND Liberty STREETS
CHARLESTOWN.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
The Travellers Guide.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFoRi
RAILROAD.
BERKsHIRR Division.

NEW HAvEN--North, ss5 q. m, 100 p. M.
South, % a. M, 7.A5 y. m.
sHELTON-North. l0.oa q. M, 41A p. IN. SOUTH
1929 q. M, T.19 y. N.
sTEVENsoN-North. 1915 .. M, 436 p. m.
south, 1919 a. M, 7.06 pm.
MoNROE---North. tlO.M Il. mr t4A p. m.
s1stn tl9lG g. M SO p Ica 3D. 1905 AL
$50 p. m. Sunday, $40 a. m. South. 1905
a. M, B55 p. m.
NEwToWN-North,7 .44, 1913 q. M, 1920, ASS
7.03 p. IN. Sunday, SIS q: m: South,
$50, SAT. 957. n.27 a. m..A27 s.l6. 6.46 p. m.
uS SqRf1Ey vi R R 7.sa, 1888 a. m.
south. 6.6i. $50, S4s ll.ls M, l.l9, 500 $50
gdmn;v Sunday. 4 SNl p "a; Mort, INA :, M
a. m. South, 6.42, $50, 9.4O, lilo q. m, $50,
40 $50 p. m. sunday CAB p. m.
BROoKFIELD-North,S sos n.lS a: M. I.20,
6-S3, 1875 p. m. Sunday, SAL. South, 637s.2c,
ll.02 a. M, oil, 6.22 p. M. Sunday 0SI p; m
n. m, $40 p. IN. South, $50. $40 a. M
SOB, 6.l2 p. m. Sunday, north. ts'4I a. m,
NEW MILFoRD-North, s.22, 1925 a. M. EOS,
5lIs, 54s, TAO p. m. SuDday,s.56 a. m: South.
6.2S, 500, s23, l0.4s a. m, So2. 4bO' sos p M
Sunday, $50.
MERw s.S5, IL 80 q. M, 2.sS,
6.07 p. m. Sunday, LOB am: South, lOSo am''
4.26, 6.47 p. IN. Sunday, I.57 p. m.
kENT-North $40, IL ~ u. IN, 327, $50 p. m.
Sunday,9.%4 a. IN. South, 1923 a. m. S.S7, 4,O6,
$50 2. m. Sunday 81 P. IN.
CORNWA ALL BRlDaE-North, S.O5 q. M, 1902,
4A9,6.36, p. IN. Sunday, 939 a. m. South, l0Il
IA. M, 3l6, 343, 6.2J p. IN. Sunday,4.l4 p IN:
VEST RNWALL-North, 9.l4 q. m, II: IL,
4yt2, 6.45 p. m. Sunday PAT a. m. South, zoos
a. M, S.O7. S.26, 5.l6 D. m. Sunday,4 oil p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
sHEPAUG RAILROAD.
NoYeInher 30. 1906

NOVbln Der 81, 1880.
BETHEL-Leave 1888 a. m, OS p. m.
Sunday s12 a. IN. Arrive 9.52 a. M, 4.25,
p. IN. Sunday 6.lO p. IN.
AWLEYVILLE-Nor.h, lilo q. M, b27 p. m.
Sunday. $50 u. m. Leave tor Bethel 9-37 q.
M, Az p. IN. Sunday, 5-b5 p. IN.
HEPAUG-North. HE a. M, 1899 p. m.
Sunday, IS IS AIN. south. t9.23 Ami 3.bS p.
IN. Sunday, 5-36 p. IN.
ROXBURY FALLs-North, I'll 80 q. m, t5.A7
pm. Sunday, 1857 Am. South, t9.l6 am, 10 80
D, IN. Sunday, 1928 p. m.
ROXBURY-North, Ii 35 a. m, 6.5j p. m. Sun
day. $40 a. IN. South. 9O6 a. m, BAL p. m
Sunday, 5.l5 N.
JUDD'S BRIDGE-North, tll44 a. M, 1901 p.
IN. Sunday, 1917 a. M. South, 1900 a. M.
1888 p. IN. Sunday, 1903 p. IN.
WASHINdTON-NoFth, ii .55 a. M, 6.12 p. m
Sunday, g-37 a. m. South, SAS q. m, SOB p
IN. Sunday, 4.6l p.
NEW PRESTON-North, II. so a. M, GIG p m
sunday, 9.43 a. IN. South. S.A a. m, 3.l9 pm
Sunday, 4.3S p. IN.
RoMFOkD-North, l2.0s a. M, 695 pm. Sun
day, 9A q. m. South, 1885 q. m, 1910 p. m.
MoRRis-North. 1918, 1880 p. m. Sun
day. 1902 u. m. South. 1880 a. m, tS.O6 p. m.
Sunday, Ais p. m.
BANTAM-North, 1922, pm 6-39 p. m. Sunday
1920 a. m. South. s.22 a. m, 2.57 p. m. Sun
day, 4.O7 a.. m.
LAKE-North, t12.25 p.m.. te.42 p. m. Sunday
tlO.A n. IN. South, $40 n. M. r. So p m. sun
day, $3.50 p. m.
Lite 1880 p. M, SAT p. m
Sunday, 1890 a. South, B. 10 g.. m, 2.50 p
IN. Sunday, $50 D. m.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
KENT.
TOWN AND Personal BRIEFS.

TOWN AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
George Washington, the colored
preacher, closed his series of meetings in
this place Tuesday evening. He went
from here to East Kent where he will
preach for three evenings.
DR. W. M. Barnum has moved his
mother and grandmother from Macedonia
to the village where they will make
their home with him.
Mrs Sabrs Gilbert, mother of Fred
Gilbert of Macedonia, had a shock Sun
day night and Is lying in very critical
state al this writing.
l.. II. Peters, who has been in poor
health for the past few weeks, Las go
far recovered as to be able to travel and
has gone to Milford to visit his son John.
He thinks the change may benefit him.
Mr. Benson of Good Hill Ia making
some needed repairs on his house and
out buildings.
Randolph Frisbie Is having his house
palAOCu" Al5o MAI CucuCAoL 40 ASNluE
like Improvement made on her barn.
A mission Sunday school will be start.
in the schoolhouse at Flanders, next
Sunday afternoon, at 3 O'Clock.
The farmers have nearly all finished
setting tobacco, the cloudy and rainy
weather of the last few days being CON
siderable help to them in making the
plants to live.
William 81. Peet of Good Hill has CON
structed an effigy in his garden for thu
purpose of soaring the birds from hi
strawberries and the form has SO much
resemblance to man that it will be 1
very courageous bird indeed that dare
to alight within reach of the cudge
which it holds out. And it will b.
strange il some passing neighbor doe
not call out "Good morning, Mr. Peet,
before they discover the deception.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
"New Ravens Popular Store. !"
EVEN
MoINTYRE
& CO..
JUNE
CLOAK
ROOM SALE!

Effect follows cause. Just as
sure as night follows day. The
chilly May has caused many a
manufacturer to lay awake
nights wondering how he should
be enabled to unload his pro-
ducts. We have great pleas
ure in informing you that we
have purchased for cash just
what you want. Here is a par
tial list, rather hap-hazard, of
the Linen Suits: Grass Linen
suits, with broad and narrow
white stripes, Blazer Jackets,
perfect hanging skirt, 5-inch
hem shrunk, at 2.93.
Pure Linen suit Coat effect,
handsomely braided front and
sleeves and skirt, finished equal
to custom work, at 3.9S.
Plain Linen suits, coat style,
fine quality, tape strap seam,
perfect hanging skirt, 5-inch
hem, at $50.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
GETTING IN THE TAXES.

The tax collector reports that nearly
$4,000 was paid to him during the
month of May and June /, which added
to the amount collected in April leaves
about $4,000 only remaining ON the tax
book to collect during the remainder of
the year.
The heavy frame work of the large
building for a tobacco warehouse in
process of building, was raised by a
larger gang of workmen ON Tuesday,
David &. Soule experimenting.
The new side track just built by the
railroad company on the east side of the
main track and commencing at the build
ing owned by L. Soule 6 Co.'s ware
house is now complete and being used
for railroad purposes.
Weather permitting George Fl. Lewis
will move the main portion Of his late
residence on South Main street to the
rear Of lot, the cellar having been built
ready for it last week. After this is
done work will be at once begun on the
erection of new main front for his fu-
ture residence.
The exercises at the Ingleside Girls
school, are the absorbing and chief ex-
element by the scholars and their
friends during the present week which
closes the term.
The improvements on the WeantinGug
hotel are progressing finely and when
wholly complete the building will be the
largest and prettiest in the village.
Carl F. Schoverling has finished 9
fine sidewalk in front of his residence
adding much to looks and value of his
property at the head Of Main street.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-11
WOODBURY..

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO 1. d. ATWOOD.
While exercising trotter at the park,
the other day,I. D. Atwood miraculously
escaped a fatal injury. His horse made
a misstep which turned horse, sulkey,
driver and all a complete somersault. Mr.
Atwood held to the reins and was thrown
their full length, which probably broke
his fall. He escaped with a sprained an
kle and one broken shaft.
Mrs Fred Epson of Hartford is the
guest of Miss Annie Bradley.
E. w. Pond has been in the hospital 10
Atwater, Ca, suffering from carbunele
on his neck.
The Misses Marshall are having built
two-story addition to their house for a
kitchen and bath room. L. j. Allen ia
doing the work.
A 'fy'' ball hit the horse Of young
lady on Saturday, at the ball game, which
caused it to start quite Unexpectedly
However, she was ''equal to the occas
ion, az usual. and the disturbed hearts
of the sterner sex Immediately Gained tt
their usual equilibrium"
Quite number attended the wedding
Of Clifford Thompson, second son of thu
late William and Mary Jane Thompson
of this place. They were married In New
Haven at the fat taken by Mr. Thompson
[ and furnished by the BRIDES parents. Thu
bride was Miss Wadhams of Goshen.
Joseph Atchison's horse, Nottingham
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BANTAM.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL JoTTINGs.
Charles Wheeler of Torrington has
been the guest of his father, William
Wheeler.
Miss Carrie Lester was in New Milford,
last week.
The Gunnery second nine defeated the
Bantam boys, last Saturday, by the
score of 10 to IL.
Harry Kilbourn has left school and
gone to work on the farm.
The last OF the money, raised for the
school library by Mrs Hymns musicale,
has been expended In purchasing some
standard stories for young people.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Robinson, who
have been BOARDING at John Goes since
their marriage, are soon to move into the
house Of J. D. Wheeler.
Henry Crossman has been moving the
remains of the old house and barn Of the
Conkey place on Maple street.
Miss Myra Emmons Is In Waterbury
Mrs George Upham Of Waterbury has
been the guest Of Ira Emmons. George
Upham and Morton Tracy spent day
with him also.
CornelIa Smith and Nellie Doyle d
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HAMMOCKS!
ICE
CREAM
FREEZERS!
ROPE!

for the music furnished by them at the
funeral.
The household goods of the late Mrs
Julia Welton were sold at her late resi-
dence last. Thursday evening. A large
amount of household goods were dis
posed Of, the auction continuing up to
u o'clock and goods were at premium
AS is usual at auctions our genial friend
and poet, Charles Smith, was the auc-
tioneer.
Engineer Thomas Fray has moved in
man.
Charles Rowley and his daughter came
near having bad accident while driving
home from the Union Memorial meeting,
Sunday evening, May 30. When near the
residence of Lucious Woodward and
while going along at fair rate of speed,
the carriage suddenly stopped and the
horse fell in the harness. 1t was found
on investigation that the strap which
holds the breast collar had broken and
let that part of the harness fall on the
horses fore legs causing to fall. Both
shafts of the carriage was broken but nc
other damage was sustained by the &C
cident. After getting new wagon al
Mr. Woodward's, Mr. and Miss kowley
proceeded on their way home.
the following bids have been handed
to the selectmen f,f building the stone
work for the new Frost's bridge: Freder
lex Fitch, 5000; o. T. Hart. $3.50; Bryan
Brothers, $s7s; G. B. Caldwell, $3.50
Robert Ennis, 500; Fl. W. Warner
s597; Z. A. Half, $447. The contract
will in all probability be awarded to MI
Warner, as he Is next to the lowest bid
der. And as Mr. Warner has the welfare
of the town at heart he should be fav
ored with the contract.