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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-09
DISBURSEMENTS.
STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND.

Balance on hand December l, 1s96....... ....
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-09
SINKING FUND.
RECEIPTS.

December l. 1885, Balance on hand -:
City collector, collections for December, 1896
City collector, collections for January 1897.
City Collector collections for February, 1897
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-09
WELDING, MARSHALL, BACKUS &
HINES SEWER FUND.
RECEIPTS.

Balance on hand December l, 1896, ............
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
WARREN.
TIE sACKETT GATHERING.


There was notable gathering at J. S.
Comstock's on Thursday afternoon, the
Goth of August. About 40 were present
and nearly all of them were descendants
of the Sacketts. There were nine present
over 20 and one over so. The latter was
born in. October, 1913. But what made it
a matter OF interest, not only to the
particular name of the gathering, but
to all present, was the place itself.
The house, the original house, the main
part was built of stone century ago
this year, by Benjamin Sackett, great
grandfather of j. S. Comstock, on the
mothers side. The great great grand
father being Justus Sackett. The
house was built from stone quarried
on the farm. 1t was very solidly built.
The chimney began at the cellar bottom
with base of heavy stone masonwork
of twelve feet square, and is four feet
square in the finish above the roof. 1t
formerly had four fire places on the
m ain floor, and two in the second story.
The attic is a marvel in itself in the
amount of timber which twas employed
in it's construction. There is a five
sided timber at the east and west side of
the chimney extending from the attic
floor to the roof, into which are dove
tailed fine strong braces, which are also
dovetailed at the other end into timbers
which run to each of the four corners of
the roof. And lest this should not be
sufficient, there are double plates of
timber to which all is made strong.
There are four sides to the roof termi-
mating at the chimney. There are four
places for going around the chimney.
1t has stood 100 years, and with the
care it has had, may safely shelter the
generations that may be born during the
next hundred years. There is piano
in the house from the establishment of
Dubois g. Stodart, 1877 Broadway, N. Y,
which was made before the celebrated
Steinway piano came into existence. 1t
must be at least three fourths of a CEN
fury old, and how much more the de-
ponent saith not. There was a barn
erected of the same material quite near
in soute east direction, which was
struck with lightning in August, 1859,
and destroyed. There were two persons
in it or near it, one in the hay loft the
other milking. One of them was dazed,
further than this. they sustained no
serious injury. We omitted to speak OF
the oven, brick oven, which is large
enough to contain at one time 80 ordi-
nary loaves Of bread, which it would
seem would be sufficient for a common
family, for an entire week. Doubtless
such an oven was adequate to take at
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

Prof Huth and wife left for Bridge
port on Friday.
The plastering has begun on the
Derrickson house.
Farmers have utilized the pleasant
weather to gather in the hay and oats
that had remained unhoused.
Rev George Bennett, Jr., and wife,
were at the parsonage on Saturday. Mr.
Foote brought them up from Woodville
and carried them back. This was Mrs
Benefits first visit TO Warren.
Misses Bertha and Addie, daughters OF
Mr. and Mrs t. G. Wedge, have return.
ed to Southington for the winter.
T. G. Wedge is to remove his mill to
the western part Of the town, ON land oil
T. A. Young. Mr. Wedge is getting out
lumber for the alterations on the house
of Sheriff Minor Strong.
R. G. Curtis of Waverley, Morgan coun
ty, ILL.,, has been visiting his sister, Mrs
Minor Strong and other relatives in town
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
ROXBURY.
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Rev c. E. Ball of Alexandria, Va, and
his family are spending a week in town
among their many friends here. Mar
Ball occupied the pulpit Of Christ church
on Sunday, the rector being absent on
his vacation. The subject which Mr.
Ball took for his sermon was The Cross.
Allen Joyce, the popular merchant at
the Station, has been quite i'll for a num-
Der Of days.
F. E. Mower is having his household
goods moved to Branchville, where he
expects to make his home In the future.
Henry Trowbridge is acting as clerk
in Mr. Joyce's store until Mr. Joyce shall
be able to be around again.
J. Black and family, who have spent
the past two months in their cottage
here, will return to their home in Bridge
port, this week.
Mrs Addie Northrop returned home
last week, after being absent about six
weeks.
Mrs Col Hurlburt entertained her
daughter, Mrs Abner Woodruff of New
Milford, the fore part of this week.
Mr. and Mrs Ira Hamlin spent Sunday
with relatives in New Milford.
It. E. Wetmore and family returned
to the station, last week.
Miss Mamie Wheaton and Miss
Chatain visited friends in Bridgewater
on Monday.
Leroy Warner of Winsted is visiting
his old home and neighbors at the Sta
ton. :
Burton Hodge returned from an ex.
tended visit 60 friends at the shore and
we are glad to report that he is much
improved In health.
Whooping cough ia quite prevalent in
town and some Of the younger children
are very sick.
Mrs Jehiel Beardsley entertained her
mother and sister, last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs John Miner spent last
week at Sayin Rock.
Mrs Samuel Roswell ID quite sick
under the care Of DR. Pons.
Miss Anna Baldwin Of New Haven is
visiting friends In town.
Levi Smith Is having his house newly
covered and otherwise improved.
Bronson Brothers are doing the work.
Mr. and Mrs A. +. Hodge returned
from their outing to Saratoga and
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
WEST MORRIS.
AGENT BURGESS RESIGNS.

AOtN1 hbO1ONSs
". S. Burgess has sent in his resigna-
ton as station and Adams express
agent, also as postmaster. He will move
away from here in the near future.
Mrs G. E. Beeman and two daughters
were the guests of Mrs Lewis Hager,
last week.
W. T. Sanford and daughter and Miss
G. A. Potter of New Haven are guests
at Maple Ridge. Mr. Sanford left for
New York, Monday morning, to take a
position as travelling salesman for large
grocery house in that city. He will
travel through southern and western
Connecticut.
Andrew D. Smith and wife of Litch-
field spent the day with Mrs Smiths
mother, last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Payson and son of
New Haven have returned home.
W. s. Burgess has in his possession
secretary which was sent to his great
grandfather from England long before
railroads were built in Western Connect
lieut.. Ii was landed at Bridgeport and
hauled to South Farms (now Norris by
OK teams. 1t would be quite valuable to
some antiquarian.
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BRIDGEWATER.

THE LAWN FESTIVAL A NOTABLE Sue
CESS.
The lawn entertainment given last
Thursday evening, was decided sue
cess in every respect. The program was
we'll rendered and seemed to be fully ap-
preciated by the audience. There were
some $50 present and eacE and every
one seemed interested, not only in the
music and literary part of the entertain
ment but also in the supper that was
served by the ladies of the committee.
The lawn was beautifully decorated
with bunting and lanterns, making a
picture long to be remembered. The
committee worked hard for success, and
are to be congratulated upon the result.
The proceeds will no doubt be placed
where they will do the most good.
mon, two years and four months old,
died On Saturday.
There will be given on Friday even
ing in the Congregational chapel, mus,
ical and literary entertainment. The
program will be leasing one and al
are invited to ate / and leave Is cents
at the door, which - to be devoted to the
purchase of new song books for use il
the chapel.
DR. and Mrs Staub were driving
through our village on Sunday.
DR. Pons of Roxbury was calling OF
some of his old friends here, last week
Mrs S. hurlburt has resumed to he
home in New Haven.
Miss Grace Pitcher is visiting rela
tives in Danbury.
Miss Daisy Hill is in Woodmont spend
ing portion of her vacation.
Mr. and Mitchell of South Britain wer
guests of Henry Sanford, last week, ant
attended the lawn party.
Mrs John Wooster has returned to he
home in Bridgeport.
| J. B. Pitcher and daughter Beulah ar
in Ashley Falls, Mass, for few days
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

was nearly 33. He had been in very poor
health long time but not confined to the
house. He was highly esteemed.
Mrs Taylor and Miss Carrie of Sharon
spent few days with Mrs Harriet Glib
son, last week.
Mr. Woodruft's concert given in the
church, last Friday evening, was one of
his finest, and was thoroughly appreciat-
ed by all lovers of music.
Saturday evening there was fire built
in the center of the Gunnery ball field,
aud soon large company of lively young
people had gathered around the fire and
proceeded to roast corn. After much fun
and every one had eaten their fill, two
fiddlers started up the music and Virgin
la reel was the result. Fox and geese
was next INDUCED in. After awhile many
were seated around the fire and sang
plantation songs and other songs appro-
pirate for such an occasion.9
The Methodist choir, assisted by Mrs
Bennett, gave pleasing entertainment
here on Thursday evening, entitled 1.-THE
man who spoiled the music"
At the trial on Monday, August 80, at
the Town hall, Pixley was fined $75,
Smith $40 and Hoffman $25.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Margaret A. Logue of Washington to
John J. Eagan of Brooklyn, N. Y. They
are to be married at the Catholic church
at Washington Depot at 10 80 a. M, Sep.
TENDER 16. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev Father T. NJ. Crowley of
New Milford. Miss Nellie M. Logue, sis
ter Of the bride elect, will be bridesmaid
and Joseph J.. Eagan, brother OF the
groom, will act as groomsman.
SeIectman Kilborn is erecting guide
boards at the intersection Of all highways
about town. The traveller will do well to
regard them as warning to keep on the
main road il he wishes to 60 anywhere.
Jay Lyon and James Shaughnessy
came from Bantam Lake with 8 nice
string of fish, recently. They had one
bass that weighed nearly -four. pounds.
Miss Clarice Gillette has returned. after
staying ak weeks with friends In Water
bury.
The Cradle Role Rally win be held on
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

the parsonage lawn, Satu rday afternoon
from to 5.
Miss Smith and Miss Farmer held an
exhibition of China paintings on Tuesday
of this week.
There was very pleasant sing at the
Gunnery, Sunday evening.
Rev Mr. McVickor from Philadelphia
preached at the Episcopal church, Sun
day morning. There was very large
congregation.
About 20 Washington young people at
tended the convention at Bethlehem, Fri-
day.
The ladies' sewing society of the Epis-
copal church meets with Mrs Belden
Brown, Thursday afternoon.
A. L. .Goode, proprietor Of the Sun
flower kennel of Boston terriers, was at
Charles Woodruff's on Monday with the
celebrated Monte, which j. P. Morgan
offered him $500 for at the Madison
Square dog show, last winter. He also
had Buster, who has taken many prize,
and little pup, joey, who may yet equal
Monte's reputation as prize raker.
Mr. and Mrs A. W. Chapman, with Miss
Annie Dempsey of Naugatuck, were at
G. T. Woodruft's over Sunday. Mr. and
Mrs Chapman returned Monday and Miss
Dempsey went to New Milford.
A. C. Titus has been digging ditch
from a spring west OF the house in which
Nelson Richmond lives, and laying 8
three quarter inch lead pipe to his barn
using some 1900 pounds of the metal.
Luther c. Scott from Bridgeport is ex
pected on visit this week to his friends
here.
w. Ell. Spaulding finished, last Satur
day, the haying on the j. c. Lyon estate
Mr. Spaulding, A. G. Titus and Mr. Ir
; win took each a Cwo-horse load Of vaca
ton girls from the Holiday house, tt
} Lake Waramaug on straw ride, last Fri
day.
Joseph West, who has been spending
some ii me in town, left on the Sunda!
evening train.
The ball game at Roxbury resulted il
a score of II to in favor of the Wash
ington's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
WooDVILLE.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev FL. Q, Judd preached an excellent
sermon in the Methodist church, Sunday,
August %. He took for his text, sand
let the beauty of the Lord our God be up
on U.S. part of the 18th verse OF the 9olh
Psalm. There was quite full house.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Rev Mr. Carter preached a very able
discourse, Sunday morning, taking as his
theme the "Song of Songs" The book
was hastily reviewed, being divided into
five parts or scenes, each of which was
briefly explained. He thinks it very
doubtful whether Solomon himself was
the author of the cantata, although one
of the five principal characters of the
book. According to the best theories
there is no real spiritual reference con-
tanned in 1t, but is simply cantata or
oratorio, in which Solomon seeks the love
of the fair Summarizes, who is not won
by his inducements, and still clings to
her lover, the shepherd of the fields.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
GREAT TRIUMPH.

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remedy, Otto's Cure tor Lung and Throat dis
eases. Why will you irritate yonr throat and
lungs with q hacking cough when FL. s. Com
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vile Cash store. T. =. Hawlegs Hewsown; B.
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will furnish You with
a free sample bottle of this guaranteed RENE
dy? It's success is wonderful, as your drug
gist will tell you. Sample Tree. Large bot
Al eH Soc and 25c.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
In Litchfeld County.
WASHINGTON.
MISS DURLEY-MR PARDEE.

MISS DURLEY-MR PARDEE.
A charming wedding took place at the
Methodist church in Woodville, August
II, at 8 p. m. The contracting parties
were Joseph M. Pardee of Waterbury and
Miss Dora G. Durley of Romford. Rev
q. Q. Judd of Huntington, L. / former
ly pastor of the church and an old friend
of the family, performed the ceremony.
AS the bridel party entered the church
to the strains of the wedding march fine
ly rendered by Mrs L. Merriman, they
were preceded by the little flower girls,
Una and Leda Merriman, prettily dressed
in white, who, after the ceremony, pre-
ceded them, strewing flowers from the al
tar to the carriage awaiting the happy
pair. They stood during the ceremony
beneath "a magnificent arch and bell OF
vines and flowers. The church was very
beautifully trimmed with vines and flow
ers by the ladies in compliment to the
bride, and they nevinced an artistic
taste that brought forth expressions Of
admiration from all. The bride looked
very pretty gowned in white organdie
trimmed with silk, lace and ribbons. The
maid of honor, Miss Mamie Shaughnessy
of Orange, looked very nice in a gown o.
white lawn made over pink, trimmed il
pretty lace and pink ribbons. james
Huron Of Waterbury oficiated as bes
man. The bridal party left the church
amidst a shower of rice and good wishe
from all, returning to her parents, M
and Mrs William Durley's, where re
freshments were served to over 80 guests
Among them were Mrs Pardee of Orange
mother of the groom, Mrs j. Fl. Durley
of New Haven and Mrs J. Bedford o.
Newark, N. j., sisters of the groom, Mr.
81. w. Beecher .of Orange, Mrs Wheel
er of Sandy Hook, A. F. Powers of Yves
Morris. The popularity of Mr. and Mr.
Pardee was attested by the generous re
membranes of their many friends boil
here and in Waterbury. The gifts wer
very numerous and costly, and both use
full and ornamental. Mr. and Mrs Parde
left for Waterbury on Monday, Angus
16, where they expect to reside, with bes
wishes of all for their future happines
and prosperity.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
Ausable Chasm, last Saturday, much
pleased with the trip.
NEW PRESTON.
LIVELY AT THE HALL,

Pursuant to our intimations in last
weeks BEE events were lively at the
Hall last weeF. On Wednesday even
ing society shop" took place, attended
mostly by the sumner guests in this
vicinity. On Thursday evening, under
the management of William Bryant of
Brooklyn, N. Y, with the assistance of
40 or more of his city and country
friends here, minstrel and vaudeville
entertainment was enjoyed. On Friday
evening Mrs F. J. Hosford with her
class of SO children repeated the can.
tata "Red Riding Hood" to fair sized
audience and on Saturday evening Prof
A. G. Burnham of Brooklyn, with %
guests now stopping about the flake,
gave variety entertainment of songs,
readings, drills, etc, to good house
We are informed that during the two
first weeks which the new Hall has beer
open for public use, about $500 in tick
cts for the different entertainments have
been sold.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
rertlng Children

Are frequently made so BY worms.
Irritation of the stomach and bow
els. fetid breath, constant thirst,
irregular and greedy appetite are
among the symptoms. Smiths
Worm SYRUP gives Immediate
relief. Sold by all druggists, rs cts.
S. w. Smith & Co., Ansonia, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
Fairfield County Chat.
FAIRFIELD.
HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.

HOYDENS HILL AND VICINITY.
Victor johnson met with quite an III
fortunate accident, shooting his hand
badly while loading cartridges.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur r. Jennings and
infant son have visited his mother and
sister.
A party of about 20 picnicked at Pine
Creek, last Wednesday.
Leroy Clarke has not succeeded in
finding the Italian girl who absconded
with what she could lay her hands on.
Mrs Eliza Jennings has returned home
after visit of several weeks with her
son, Martin Jennings.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
TASHUA.
heavy rains

PLEASANT EVENT IN PROSPECT.
Arrangements ARE being made for
very pleasant afternoon and evening at
the rectory in connection with the lawn
party, September Z. Guests are coming
from Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
All are cordially Invited.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

HYNCLE EZEKIEL oBEAR, assessor and
tax collector, Beverly. Mass. who has
~ passed the SOth life mile stone. says:
"Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine has done q
great deal OF good. Isuffered for years from
sleeplessness and nervous heart trouble.
Would feel weary and used up in the morn
ing, had no ambition and my work seemed a
burden. A friend recommended DIR. Miles
Nervine. and 1 purchased a bottle under
protest as had tried SO many remedies IN
successfully. ] thought it no use But 1t
gave me restful sleep. a good appetite and
restored me to energetic health. 1t is
grand good medicine, and will gladly write
anyone inouiring, full particulars OF my sat
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
HUNTINGTON.
LONG HILL.

Mr. Ding, after a twoweeks' visit at
Century Farm, started Thursday for
China.
Mrs o. G. Beard and Miss Ruth Beard
have gone to the Adirondacks for few
weeks.
Selectman Bennett is breaking his colt
o. G. Beard, Jr., expects two or three
cars of cattle on Thursday.
Misses Hattie and Lucy Beard are ex-
pected home this week.
Miss Florence Wilkinson is home this
week.
The roads are badly washed by the
heavy rains.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
DEATH OF FRANK FARRAND.

The funeral of Frank Farrand was held
at the homestead on Sunday last at 80,
Rev Mr. Carter officiating. Mr. Farrand
was nearly SO. He had been in very poor
health long time but not confined to the
house. He was highly esteemed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

Harvey, New York; Beatrice Arnold,
Edythe Maud Stevens, Brooklyn; W. H.
Jones and wife, Helen c. Jones, Philip
Fl. Jones, Shelton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

- . = = I = -. = : III
isfactOry experience. "
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR MILES MEDICA
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
Rheumatism

Is blood disease and only blood RENE
dy can cure it. So many people make
the mistake of taking remedies which
at best are only tonics and cannot posi-
bly, reach their trouble. Mr.. Asa Smith,
Greeucastle, Indiana, says: "For years
have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tism, which the best physicians were I'M
able to relieve. I took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. 1 gradually grew
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
AYERS PILLS

once all the food necessary for a Thanks
giving dinner, when the children all
came home. So much for this house of
a century old, and now we come to the
close of this August day, under this
roof.
AS evening shadows gathered round,
Seats here and there for all were found.
A blessing sought from him who lives;
In whom each breathes, and moves and
lives.
When, then. began the grand repast,
Concluding with ice cream at last.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

worse until I was I'M
able to take my food
or handle myself in
any way; I was abso-
1utely helpless. Three
bottles of S.S.S. re-
1ieved me so that I
swas soon able to move
my right arm; before
long I could walk
across the room, and
shed one dozen bottles
etely and am as well as
Oh 49,"
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03

Mrs Taylor and Miss Carrie of Sharon
spent q few days with Mrs Harriet Glib
son, last week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-09-03
Mowers.
Horse. Rakes.

We have the Worcester, Royal, Reliable
and Champion, all good rakes. Look them
over and take your choice
The Press., 1897-04-01
ITEMS FROM THE STAFFORI
 NEWS LETTER.

Tt is our intention to print under this head from week to week, items of interest from the old Stafford News Letter.