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The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
The Home Circle.
SING A SONG.
,cCIaIn Fields in Nashville American.

Rufus McCIaIn Fields in Nashville American If you'll sing a song as you go along, In the face ot the real or the tanci9d wrong In spite of the doubt if you'll fight it out, And show heart that is brave and stout; Ifyou'll laugh at the jeers and refuse the tears YouTl force the eyer.reluctant cheers That the world denies when coward cries, To give to the man who bravely triesi And you'll win success with a little song If you'll sing the song as you go along If you'll sing soDg as you plod along, You'n Ind that the busy rushing throng Will catch the strain of the glad refrain; That the sun will follow the binding rain; That the clouds will fly from the blackened
 sky;
 That the stars will come out by and by; And you'u make new friends, till hope de
 scends From where the acid rainbow bends; And all because of & little song If you'll sing the song as you plod along' If you'll sing a song as you trudge along, You'u see that the singing will make yor
 strong;
 And the heavy load and the rugged road, And the sting and the stripe of the tortuou'
 goad
 Win soar with the note that ycu set atoat; That the beam will change to trihing mote That the world Is bad when you are sad, And bright and beautiful when glad; That all you need Is a little song If you'll sing the song as you trudge along!
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
EASTON,

Dr John MacNie and wife of New York are to spend few weeks with Nil and Mrs Fred Silliman.
 Harry Siglar of Newburgh was enter tained over Sunday at Charles Silliman's
 Mrs John DeWard is visiting for few days with her mother and sisters in East NorWalk.
 Miss Agnes Birdie is to spend the sum. mer with Mrs VanWort, who is in poor health.
 The children at Miss Lewis school named their tree planted Arbor day, Washington elm.
 Frank Wheeler of Long Hill, with his graphophone, pleasantly entertained quite company of young people at Burr Wilson's, Thursday evening.
 Eber Gould fell on the sharp edge of the veranda from the ladder. He struck on his ribs, making them rather sore. Fortunately none were broken.
 F. c. Haeublein has an increasing business at the corner store and welcomes all new customers.E
 Misses Annie Beyer and Bertha Miller
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
Brother Peleg Relates his Ex-
 periences.
WORDS FAIL TO EXPRESS HIS FEELING

WORDS FAIL TO EXPRESS HIS FEELINGS.
 Words fail to portray the changes that have come into our home since the open ing of the breezy, dewy, cloudy, dusty, just little freezy month of May. For the last two days Samanthy Ann has been flat on the floor, and remonstrated grimly when the household pedestrians have fallen over, or stepped on her pros trate form for she has been found in the dark corners of the hall, or just at the bend in the stairways, ostensibly doing something to the floor or carpet or wadding. But l am half inclined to think she enjoyed It, and set herself, like a trap, for some poor, unsuspecting Yio- tim, which was usually Dimpledown or me.
 This housekeeping business is a great thing. I go home to supper in hurry of course and find upon opening the front door suddenly with my latch key, that I have upset stepladder, which had pail of water and a man on it, the latter of whom did not hear me coming, and con- sequently did not move until he had to, which was very suddenly. The water is a total wreck but the pail is still intact and with little carpentsring the ladder is made servieeable again. Then, as don't dare to open any more doors, go through one that Is already open into the back parlor, which is entirely devoid of carpet and furniture. I am immediately upbraided by voice coming from some where, q can't see the owner of it) for stepping on 'sthat nice clean floor which has just been scrubbed up." I beat a hasty retreat and conclude to go up stairs to my room and dress before sup per, as 1 see everybody is busy and no one wants to be bothered with getting anything to supply the inner man. I fall over Samantha Ann as before described, causing her to upset a pan full of tacks, all of which I step on, as I attempt to come down again in my stocking feet, forty seconds later. find to my disgust that wash bowl and bath tub are full of flower pots, bird cages and the like. glance around in dismay and conclude to take my razor into the office and attempt to smooth my ruffled feelings, (interior exterior). But alas I just get the lather generously spread over my face, when the bell rings and a soft voiced young lady swishes to see the Doctor In his of- flee for a few minutes.n l grab my shaving outfit and rush madiy for the bath room only to find 1t shut and bolted. There is not moment to lose. am in plain sight from the entrance hall, and the girl with the soft, cultured voice, I can hear just about to emerge around the corner. become desperate and
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
Fairfield County Chat.
BRIDGEPORT.
MEMORIAL SERVICES AT THE PARK
 THEATRE.

MEMORIAL SERVICES AT THE PARK THEATRE.
 Memorial services were held at the Park City theatre, Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Y. M. 0. A.
 and were largely attended. Occupying
 the main portion of the theatre were the
 G. A. R. posts and members of the Corps who attended in body to listen
 to Hon William Russell of Washington, who delivered the address. Mir Russell
 gave in perfect voice remarks that awere
 greatly appreciated and in his speech he dwelt chiefly upon the late war and in-
 cidents connected herewith and also paid 8 glowing tribute to our old flag. He also gave Connecticut the honor of sending forth to battle some of the most valiant soldiers and to the members of the different regiments stationed in the city who had enlisted for war service, he gave words of praise. At the close MT Russell retired amid rounds of ap- plause. The exercises of the afternoon were presided over by Dr DeVer War ner and the stage was filled with repre- sentative clergymen and singers chosen from the different churches, who ag- sisted in the chorus singing which was very inspiring. Harry Crosley led and
 Mrs Whiting sang the solo, aTenGing
 Tonight in 8 very expressive manner,
 touching the hearts of many of the
 old soldiers who were attentively listen- ing. The Scripture lesson was read by Rev Mr Lannin, prayer by Rev John
 DePeau and the benediction offered by
 Rev Royal Raymond.
 Harry Bray, who has been in the em- ploy of Rowland & Co. for over year, resigned his position last Saturday even ling and on Tuesday left for Allenwood.
 N. J. MT Bray has made many friends in the store and with customers, who
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
WEST BEDDING.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL BRIEFS.
 A cottage prayer meeting was held at Mrs Henry Grifin's, last Thursday evening. E. B. Fields of Bethel was the leader.
 The regular Epworth League meeting was held Tuesday evening. ". s. GTif- fin leader.
 Rev F. c. Sauer rides new Crescent wheel, which he purchased in Danbury
 Mrs H. Fancher and daughter, Alice, of Bethel is visiting her parents, Mir and Mrs James Griffin.
 Miss Julia Barnum of New Haven was home over Sunday.
 Miss Ida White is visiting her aunt ir DanburY.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

"For three years we have never been without Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrb@a Remedy in the house." says A. IF. Patter, with E c. Atkins X lCo., Indianapolis, Ind, ''and my wife would as soon think of being without -four as bottle of this Remedy in the summer season. We have used it with all three of our children and it has never failed to cure-not simply stop pain, but cure absolutely. It is all right, and anyone who tries it will find it so.n For sale by Edgar F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; ". N. Hurd, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

dletown, Monday, the 17th. Her many friends wish that she may be restored to health.
 l.. A. Jennings has recently purchased another horse.
 Master Nat Grey of Bridgeport is visit ing his grandfather, William Bennett.
 Miss Ada Jennings spent Sunday with Miss Lima Bennett.
 Miss Grace Weisner has visited her sis ter, Mrs Ernest Hail, of Jennings Woods.
 Mrs Rufus Jennings and daughter, Miss Helen, have called on friends on the Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS.

MT and Mrs F. E. Silliman spent Sat- urday and Sunday with MT and Mrs l.. R. Hoyt.
 Mir and Mrs Hawley Williams of Wes- ton, spent Sunday with MT and Mrs John Williams.
 Goodwin White spent Sunday at H. H. Nichols.
 MT and Mrs H. Godfrey of Bridge. port visited at L. R. Hoyt's, one day last week.
 A large number of pleasure seekers were in town, last Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs Eli Wakeman spent Sun day at c. W. Johnson's.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
SOUTHBURY.

Miss Mary Monson visited friends in Danbury. recently. Mrs Fuller and daughter, Ida, spent
 Sunday with her daughter, Mrs Timo- thy Reynolds. MT Perry and son took trip to Mil ford, recently. The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Miss Ella Ward. There was 8 good attendance. Mrs DeForest is visiting her daughter Mrs Fred Futile, on Great Hill.
 Mrs Howard Hickox and son visited
 her mother, Mrs Margaret Atwood, re gently.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

W. B. Johnson, Newark, O., says, lone Minute Cough cure saved by only child from dying by croup." It has saved thousands of others suffering from croup, pneumoni bronchitis and other ser- ious throat and lung troubles. E. F.. Hawley, Newtown; S. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. BIakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
IMPROVEMENTS AT UNION CEMETERY.

IMPROVEMENTS AT UNION CEMETERY,
 Union cemetery has never looked in so fine condition as it does at this time. The grass has been moved and all the lots nicely cleaned up, the paths put in order and wide roadway from Main street, with suitable walk at the side, built. A much needed well has been sunk just at the entrance. To one who remembers the condition of the place short 10 years ago, the change is very marked.
 The Loyal Temperance Legion held a very interesting meeting in the lecture room of the Congregational church, one afternoon of last week.
 The Chautauqua Circle met last week with Miss Edith Hendee.
 A needed improvement at the bridge on Main street has been made in the shape of a roof oyer the walks, to pre-. vent the dropping of cinders from pass- ing trains on pedestrians.
 Mrs 8. W. Gaines was called to Penn sylvania, last week, by the death of he r mother.
 Work on the Advent mission chapel is progressing rapidly.
 T. E. Peck has received letter from General Passenger Agent Hampstead, stating that rates to and from the Home Missionary meeting at Saratoga will be 1 one and third of the regular single ticket fare.
 A fair audience greeted the performers in the play entitled "The Last Loaf, which was given in Town hall, last Tues day evening. The house should have been crowded. The object was worthy one and the players we'll up in their parts
 Miss Ida Gorham entertained a large party of her young friends in. Mechanics hall, one evening last week. A colored orchestra from Bridgeport furnished mu eic for dancing. s~ The supper given in the Congregation. al lecture room, last week, netted about 1 SIS, which will be used towards paying the expenses of Delegate Miss c. B. West to the National Convention of Endeavor. CTS, in San Francisco, next July. A delegation of our young people went to Milford, one evening last week, to at tend the concert given by the Yale Glee and Banjo club at the Milford Town hall. A dance wound up very pleasant affair. Miss BerthaiField entertained the o. M. W. club at her residence on King street, last week.
 Miss Peck and Miss Bradley of West. port have visited Miss Bertha Field. Miss Haulenbeck of Newark, N. J. has visited Miss Maria Wilcox. Eugene and William O'Connor were brought before Justice Peck, last week, charged with burning the barn of Jacob Leitze. The accused were discharged by the justice, as there was but slight eyi- dence against them. The trial drew to- gether large number of interested spec tators, as all the parties are well known.
 The next meeting of the Chautauqua circle will be held on the lawn, at the res idence Of George W. Fairchild, June 10. The gentlemen will furnish the ice cream and the ladies the cake. A very enjoy able time is anticipated.
 The Water company have had bad luck
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Terrible accident.-Itis Is terrible acci- dent to be burned or scalded; but the pain and agony and the frightful disfig- urements can be quickly overcome with out leaving scar by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; S. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & O., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Hundreds of thousands have been ir- duced to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by reading what it has done for others, and having tested it's merits for themselves are today in warmest friends. For sale by E. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; W. N. Hurd, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

"They are dandies, ,'' said Thomas Bow CTS of the Crocket, Texas, Enterprise, while writing about DeWitt's Little Ear ly Risers, the famous little pills for sick headache and disorders of the stomach and liver. Edgar F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
STAMFORD.

MEMORIAL DAY OBsERvANCEs.
 There was large attendance at the Memorial day exercises on Sunday after noon. The address was made by Princi. pal Corlew.
 Rev Joel s. Ives preached to the veter- ans and their friends, in the Congrega- tional church, Sunday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Most coughs may be cured in a few hours or at any rate in few days, by the use of Ayers cherry pectorsl. W Hith such a prompt and sure remedy as this st hand there is no need of prolonging the agony for weeks and months. Keep this rem- edy in your house.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Health and happiness are relative con ditions; at any rate, there can be little happiness without health. To give the body it's full measure of strength and en- ergy, the blood should be kept pure and vigorous, by the use of Ayers sarsapa- rilla,
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Not only piles of the very worst kind can be cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruises, boiIs, ulcers and all other skin troubles can be instantly relieved by the same remedy Edgar F. Hswley. New town; 5. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, | StepneY.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
TRUMBULL.

William F. Beach has the good for tune to boast of full blooded twin steer cows,
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Neglect of the hair often destroys its vitality and natural hue. and causes 1t to fall out. Before it is too late, apply Halls hair renewer, sure remedy.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
FAIRFIELD.

HoYDEN's HILL AND v1orNIrY. Mrs Edward Banks was taken to Mid-
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

Hoods pills are the only pills to take with Hoods sarsaparilla, Cure alI liver ills.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04

of Bridgeport were guests, last week, of Mrs F. G. Haeublein, Miss Beyer riding up on her wheel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-06-04
STEVENSON.
THE BODY OF CHARLES NORTON RECOv-
 BRED.

THE BODY OF CHARLES NORTON RECOY-
 BRED.
 The body of Charles Norton, who was drowned near her place in the Housaton- ic river, was found by W. J. Stowe and Joel K. Monger about two miles below the scene of the accident, on Saturday, the 22d.
 The Old Mill Hall club held their quar- terly meeting on Wednesday, May 20. After the election of officers and appoint ment of committees they decided to give 8 dance and strawberry festival at a date to be given later.
 Mrs George Martin is visiting her daughter in Bridgeport.
 Misses Alice and Carrie French of White Hills are visiting their uncle, Will liam o. French. r John H. Johnson has gone to Bridge port to work.
 Howard H. Stevens is doing carpenter work in Orange.
 Ralph Ashman, R. s. Hinman's fore man, is seriously sick with the grip. Dr Beardsley of Derby attends him.
 F. V. Stanley and family are visiting in Bridgeport.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Benquet of the Woodmen.

Hollywood Camp, Woodmen of the World,
ce!elebratei its second anniversary last
Wednesday night By bauqus. at the Sumter
Restaurant, after the regular meeting and
the installation of the new oficers-wbose
names have alerady been published
Consul Commander. E. W. Hcrst, presided
come requested Rev. G. @ Brown, who was
be did, and then Mr. Carpenter and bis ss
every one was atten:ively Waited upon.
The supper was an excellent one and was
served in an easy, quiet style, without delay
or confusion.
Cigars were passed and Mr. Hurst called on
DR.. Brown for speech, TO which be respond
ed in one of his unique talks, in which be
said good many things on several subjects,
bnt particularly about Men, in collective
and ira.ernal way.
Mr. b. G Osteen was the next speaker, aud
talked on the same line as was touched upon
by the preceding speaker, simplifying some
what upon the special work of iraternal Or
ganizatiops in look ing after the general good
of society as opposed to the natural tendency
of human nature toward individual greed
and selishness.
Mr. I G Strauss was next called for and
gave sn interesting talk about the society of
the Woodmap and Holly wood Camp in par.
ticular, from which it was learned that the
membership is now Il and increasing.
Mr. j M. Knight, Mr. r. Jenkips, Mr..
". s. Jones and Mr.. N. G Osteen were called
for and made short talks, expressing their
appreciation of the Woodmen and of their
hospitality.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
DEATHS.

Mr.. San F. Hurst, Sr aged TO years, for
naoy years, resident of Sumter city and
county, died at the residence of his son, Mr..
Sam F. Hurst. ,Fr., iD Camden, S. c., last
Wednesday night. Deceased was born in
Richland District on January 4tb, 1927 He
conducted merchandise busines in this city
for number of years, and also farmed at
Spring Hill, Sumter County, for s. time He
was clever and law-abiding citizen, and
was genenerally liked and respected by all
who knew him. BE leaves a widow and elk
sons to mourn his lose, who have the sym
patty of this community.
Genie Louise, the one-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Fraser, Of Mechanicsville,
died last Friday morning of pneumonia.
Mr. Boyd E. Gregg, died last Friday morn
ing at Packsvil!e, Of pneumonia. He was a
native of this, city and has many friends here.
he was aboat 2s years old, and leaves a
young wife and one child.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
He Should Be Captured

jim Bracey is still roaming a. vii
throughout The section Of country between
Mayesville and the Clarendon line He OBJ.
tains the means Of suslensbce by terrorizinq
the negroes and compelling them TO supp y
him with.food and furnish him shelter Jim
hss never committed any very serious Cfence,
but be is a escaped convict, has on nnme.
rous occasions de6ed he oficers Of law and
has shot al them with intent TO kill. II is
not right to permit any man TO have the
freedom of the country who should be ssrv'
icg a legally imposed sentence on the chain
gang, nor is it right that any man should be
permitted to roam the country, armed TO the
teeth, terrorizing gpe.ceful people, and levy
ing tribute upon them ike the bandits Of
other lands
Jim bracey should be captured and put ou
the chain gaog, where be belongs, before be
commits some serious criGe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

The druggists say that there has been e
great falling eff in the rush Of grippe pres.
criptious withip the last few days, which is q
a reliable indication that the grippe epidemic
has somewhat abated
Births and deaths reported 10 Health Officer
Reardon for past two weeks, ending January
%, are: Births s-Colored-Two males and
two females. Deaths-Whi:e-O male 66
years cid, and two females, one IS years old
acd one 65 Colored-Mal s--One Is days
old, one % years old, aod one months old
The Whole Story of the wonderful cures
~ Hoods Sarsap-riIla is sooa told II
makes the blood rich, pure and nourisbiDg
1t cures scrcfnla, rheumatism.
Hoods Pills aes shsTmoniously with Hoods
Sersaparlla. Cure all liver ills 25 cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is as

why Will you Ouy DltCer nauSeatlng COn1CS
when Groves Tasteless Chilli Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price, 50 cents
If the Atlantic Coaet Line will give re-.
duced rates to Charleston during the grest
naval review and blockade Of :he port, which
will be teld the first and second weeks Of
February, manypeople in this section of the
State will visit the city at that time. Few
have ever seen any of the war ships Of the
Uoited States government, AID all have a
natural curiosity to gee the great naval fight
ing machines 90 which such vast sums of
public money have been expended.
Tobacco planters throughout this section
are prepsricg for the crop of 81. The infe-
rior quality of tobacco produced last season
and tbe low. prices realized has had discour.
aging effect ON many planters, but they hope
for better things this year and with the added
experience of last year to guide them will
very probably make success With the crop
this year
The bazaar for Monaghan Hose Co., No. 2,
had the right Of way last evening. Nr. Siason
announced from the stage Monday night tina,
the curtain for the performance next evening
would not rice until o'clock in order tba,
every body, himself included, might have an
opportunity of attending the bazaar and aid
log the 6remen The bazaar will be sue.
cess in every respect aud the committee Of
arrangements have made every preparation
that will conduce to the pleasure and comfor,
of all who attend the bazaar. Tomorrow
night the Oscar Sisson Repertoire Company
will give Eve per cent of the gross receipts tc
Monaghan Hose Co. The people of Sumter
should do much more in proportion, for they
are the ones who reap the benefits of the fire
department.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

Here is diamond, here piece of charcoal
Both carbon; yet between them stands the
mightiest of magicians-Nature. The food
on your table, and your own body element.
ally the ssme; yet ,tetween The two stauds
the diges,ioo, the a! bitter of growth or de-
cline. life or death
Wec cannot make diamond: we c.nno,
make flesh, blood and bone No. But by
means of The Shaker Digestive Cordial We
cat eoab'e the stomach TO digest food which
would otherwise fermens and poison the
system In all forms Of dyspepsia and Incl.
.ient consumption, with we.kness, loss o'
6ssh, thin blood, nervous prostration the
Cordial is the sncessful remedy. Taken with
food it relieves at once. II nourlsbes, and
assists nature to nourisb A trial bottle
eoough to show lis merit-l0 cents
Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Y. M. G. A. MEETING.
Twentieth Annual State Conyen
ton.

The Twentieth Annual State Convention
of the Young Mems Christian Association oi
South Carolina will be held in Clinton on
February Nth to 18th inclusive. Reduced
rates have been secured from all railroads in
the State, and delegates will be entertained
free of cost while in CLIFTON. All Christian
young men are invited TO attend, whether
members of the Association or not, as are all
Christian ministers of the State.
The people Of Clinton are preparing to en-
tertsin the members of the Association in a
royal manner and the outlook for most
pleasant and profitable meeting is very en-.
couraging.