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The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
DEATH OF MIR DU1sING.

MT Duising, who for some time has been victim of consumption, died at his home last Saturday. Funeral ser vices were conducted from his late home, Tuesday, by the pastor of a German church in Bridgeport.
 Mir Fuller and family from Nichols have moved into the old Elijah Beach place.
 Mrs Judson died at the home of her brother, Dea Lewis Brinsmade's, in Daniel's Farm, Sunday night. Prayers were offered at the house Wednesday noon, and funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Hunting ton at ? p. m., Rev A. J. Park Officiat- ing. Mrs Judson was born in Trumbull, but after her marriage made her home ln Huntington. She has been spening the winter with her daughter in Lockport, N. Y. On her return she was taken ill while visiting her friends and has gradu- ally failed since her return. A few days since her daughter came on from LocK- port and remained with her until the last. Mrs Judson belonged to 8 strong family and was widely known and re- spected for her sterling worth. She will be greatly missed here as we'll as in Huntington.
 The members of the Congregational church wOrshipped in the Town hall, Sunday, and will continue to hold ser vices there as usual at regular hours. There was large attendance Sunday morning. Much enthusiasm is manifest ed in the new church. Letters of sym pathy from many quarters are coming in, together with formal resolutions from churches in the vicinage.
 Rev and Mrs W. White attended the meeting of the Fairfield County Associ- ation of Congreg ational Ministers and The Pastors Wives Club that met in Westport Tuesday,
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BEDDING.
TOWN AND PERSONAL JoTrNGs.

Rev c. A. Luther preached his farewell sermon, Sunday,to large congre gatiOn. He will be the guest of Rev A. F. Pierce of Danbury and accompany him to the ministerial meeting at Southport after which he goes to his new field of labor at Mystic.
 A. M. Warner of Danbury has moved into the Kate Read place and will work her farm on shares.
 Philo Lyon is slowly recovering from his Illness, as is also Miss Lillian Wood ruff.
 Dr Reid and Miss Emma made a trip to New York, returning the next day.
 Melville Gould has out his eign on Highland avenue as veterinary surgeon. All requiring his service will do well to give him trial. Office hours from 4 a.m., to pm.
 Miss Bessie Shaw and Miss Clara Swan gave May day party to their young friends on Monday. There were games, tableaux and fine supper.
 Miss Belle Nickerson has been visiting friends in Brooklyn.
 John Beck has hired the Jonathan Whitehead place.
 The guns of West Point were distinct y heard on Monday, firing in honor of the great victory.
 
 question how far the electric lights of New York were visable the reply was 20 miles. They can be distinctly seen from the Ridge on certains nights, which Is at least 40 miles away.
 There is house in the Hollow which needs the attention of the authorities The neighbOrs are disturbed by the nightly orgies of it's drunken inmates, both male and female. It should be raided at once.
 A large number of Bedding people were in attendance at the Court of Com. mon Pleas in Bridgeport at the trial of Jerry Page,o on Tuesday last.
 Lyman Beers of Weston has hired the farm of D. Sanford of Sanford town for year.
 o. 0. Banks, superintendent of the Cornwall and Paterson Manufa curing Co.,, was in town on Sunday. This com- pany has recently moved into their new factory.
 A. A. Gorham has reshiDgled 8 DOT tion Uf his house.
 Mr and Mrs W. $. Bassett visited Mir Bassett's brother, George, on Sunday. Owing to the dullness of hating in Danbury Ames Merritt will work for his grandfather, Mir Sanford, this summer.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
NEW MILFORD.
A SOCIAL TIME.

Tuesday evening 8 very enjoyable time was had by the Masonic fraternity, St. Peter's lodge,F. & A. M, having extend ed an invitation to Rising Sun lodge of Washington to visit them. The latter responded by about 40 or more of their members. "The members of St Peters also turned out quite numerous" There being 80 many of the order it was deem- ed best to hold the meeting in Odd Eel l)ws' hall, which is the largest fraternal hall in town and very conveniently. ar ranged for secret societies. The work of the evening was the third degree, and was officered and worked by Rising Sun lodge and was well done. The W. M., Fl. o, Averill, proved himself we II vnrsed in the work. This being over ,7refresh- ments were the next thing to be consid- cred and the table far y groared win the good things eedful for the inner man. Satisfaction in this matter having arrived it was followed by toasts and speech making, with occasionally 8 cigar, until the time for the ro0sters 10 crow, which was ? o'clock. All went home well pleased that they went and hoping to see another similar time soon.
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Miss Roberts at Worthwhile and the Randall house at the Lake.
DEATH OF MRS RREoHER moRDHous


 DEATH OF MRS BEEoHER MoREHousE. Serfna, widow of the late Beecber Warehouse, died in Woodbury on Friday, Her remains were brought to New Mil ford on Sunday, in charge of Undertak- CT Linsley and the burial followed in the Central cemetery here on Sunday at 3 p. m., Rev Mir Plumb officiating. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs W, H. Coldpaugh of Woodbury and Mrs Albe r; Way of Unionville; also hv two broth ers, Henry Wright f Goshen and Asa Wright of T4itchfiald.
 Oliver HO7t, the wagon repairer and builder of Boardman, is improving his house by an addition. Marrow Brothers have done the mason work.
 c. H. Osborne, one of the hustlino painters of the town, has his hands fuli as usual. He has painted the houses of Turney Soule and William Clark. and is soon to decorate the Catholic church.
 A very attractive piece of window dec orating is seen in the window of c, H. Booth, one of the popular dry goods men.
 The New Milford steam laundry is | steadily increasing it's business under tbt management of E. J. Andrews. EThs i laundry now employs six hands, and itt work is praised by the increasing number of patrons. MT Andrews has moved his family here from Torringcon and ha taken house on Whittlesey avenue. MT and Mrs Benjamin HauShsalins and daughter visited the first of the weel with Mrs Haughtaling's parents at San 1 ford's.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
THE DEERFTELD DISTRICT


 Mir and Mrs James Dew and son of Shelton, Edwin Banks, Miss Beach and Albert Elwood of Bridgeport were guests at William Relyea's, Sunday.
 Your correspondent is glad to an- nounce that the A. B. Wood place is once more to be occupied. George Dew of Bridgeport has purchased it and is to move before long.
 Frederick l.. Jennings of Southport was the guest at his uncle's, Charles Nichois', Sunday.
 There was no school here, last Friday, Miss Jennings attending the convention at Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs William E. Nichols were guests of their cousin in Weston, Sunday. Mrs D. R. Adams was guest of friends in Bridgeport, last week.
 Frederick Bronson was in town, Satur- day.
 Elliot Latin of Shelton visited friends in Greenfield over Sunday.
 Miss Julia Brown attended the teachers convention held in Bridgeport, last Fri- day.
 Dwight B. Adams had the misfortune to lose pocket book containing about $l30 while going to Bridgeport, last week.
 George Meeker of New York visited his parents here, last week.
 MT and Mrs William R. FitZsimmons, formerly of Greenfield but now of New I ork, were in town calling on friends, last week.
 Henry Horn has several men employ ed in laying out Ithe grounds adjoining the schOolhouse. This work is being done under the direction of the Village Improvement society.
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THE MERRYALL DISTRICT.

Rev G. W. Servis will hold services in the chapel, Sunday, May 8, at D. n.
 Miss Anna K llogg spent 8 few days at her home in MerideB, last week.
 Mss K. Goode has been quite sick in New Milford but Is now better.
 A. H. Bowers, the school teacher, with his scholars celebrated Arbor day by setting out two trees around the new schoOlhouse.a
 Miss Eliza Main has returned home af- ter spending the winter with Mrs I. B. BOstwick.
 Some of our young people attended 8 social gathering at Miss Kate Bowers on Long Mountain, last Friday evening.
 Chickens are quite plenty and hawks ditto.
 Landlord George F. Pixley has just completed another carriage shed and building in the rear of the New England house and adjoining his livery stables. Without any f1attery he has one of the best and most convenient arranged barn stables and other buildings needed for the business in the county. We'll, he has the hotel fixed up as vel, and there is no reason why the wayfaring traveller cannot find home equal to his require meptsa MT Pixley is popular with his patrons.
 AS usual at this season, Marrow Brothers, the masons, are hustling. They are now engaged on the house of
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
Great Sale of Ladies Hose Sur porters.

We have bought out the entire stock of a well known Hose Supporter manufacturers at aoout 50c on the dollar and shall sell the goods to you on this basis.
 Satin Beit Hose Supporters at l2 % & pair ; worth 25c. All sizes, in White, Black, Gold Cardinal, Pink and Light Blue.
 Satteen Belt Hose Supporters, made to sell at 25c pair; our price l5c 8 pair. All sizes and col ITS as above.
 Frtlled Side Elastics, with Satin Bows in all colors, at l9 and 25c 8 palr.
 satin Belt Hose Supporters. A regular soc article for S5c pair. All sizes and colors.
 All Elastic Frilled Side Garters at F l Pc a pair.
 Leather Belts, with jeweled buckles, 75c.
 Metal Gtrdles, gilt, silver and oxidized, at 25c and 4Sc.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
MONROE.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING, NEXT
 THURSDAY.

IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING, NEXT THURSDAY.
 There will be public meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the board of missions of the Episcopal church, in St Peter's church, on Thursday afternoon next, May 12, at 2 o'clock. Arch deacon Sherman of Bridgeport, Rev c. T. Linsley of Newtown and Rev Mir Woodcock of Ansonia will make aderess- es. A cordial: invitation is extended to all who would like to be present.
 The Christian Endeavor ciety of the Congregational church will give an en- tertainment in the church parlors, We'd nesday evening, May Il, Admission free. Supper, 10e. All are cordially invited to attend.
 Mir and Mrs B. Wayland of Bethel are with George Osborne.
 Nathan B. Hinman of Morris is visit ing his sister, Mrs Orrin Platt.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
TRUMBULL.
DOUBLE WEDDING IN rAsgUA.

The home of MT and Mrs Lorenzo MalIett of Tashua was the scene of a very pretty and sensible double wedding when Miss Minnie May Willis and Viii liam Moss Peck of Milford and Miss Annie A. Wills and John B. Reynolds of Bridgeport were united in marriage. Only the immediate friends and relatives of the family were present. These were sufficient to fill the spacious resi- dence. Promptly at 6 D. m, the con- tractiDg parties appeared and were mar ried by Rev W. F, White of Trumbull. After the wedding refreshments were served and then MT and Mrs Peck and MT and Mrs Reynolds left for short wedding trips. The former will return to their new home in Milford and the latter to their new home in Bridgeport. Many valuable presents were rect ived from friends.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

Mrs William Gregory is expected to return to the home of her son, D Dwight, some time this week. Frank Gregory and son, Willie, have been visiting D. w. Gregory.
 Mrs Wolcott though very weak holds her own.
 The work on Miss Roberts, new house has been hindered much by unfavorable weather. The carpenters have the frame all fitted ready for raising. Worthwhile people miss very much our lady friends who were forced 0 leave the Roberts home for time. May they be returned to us 'on is our prayer.
 Rev c, l. Ramsey extended the hand of welcome and fellowship to six people, last Sunday morning immediately be- fore communion service. The paator has pr )mised the children of the Sunday school a chalk talk next Sunday.
 Mrs Richard Stone still abides in the old home.
 Our school children report a strong liking for Miss Madam, the new teach CT.
 Francis Baldwin and Rev c. I. Ram sey were delegates to the Sunday school l day convention in Canaan, last week i Wednesday.
 The war is on! Uncle Sam's war dogs are loose, snd 80 is the housewife with her implements of war i. e. mops, ,broOms and whitewash brushes. Woe to the nation of bull fighters! Woe to the male portions of our homes while this unre- Ienting, oloodless war against dust and | dirt is on!
 MT and Mrs Harry Gillette were in the village recently on brief visit to Starr | Kinney.
 Miller Hendrix reports 8 good buei- ness for his two mills. He is a genial, 1 agreeable man to transact business with, he is known to be prompt and trustwor- thv, and every success is wished him.
 Your correspondent is glad to note the 1 great improvement being made on tbe hill road just south of Francis Baldwin's home. James Sullivan and helpers are | d0iog excellent work.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
TO BUILD A NEW CHURCH.

An adjourned meeting of the Copgre- gational Society was held Monday even ing. It was unanimously voted to build a new church, and to this end O. B. BuI ton, Sterling Booth and k. s, Fairchild were chosen committee on site, and H. l.. Fairchild, Samuel Beach and w. $. Plumb 8 committee on plans. The Society's committee were instructed to prepare subscription papers with refer ence to raising & building fund. The meeting adj burned to meet again in the Town hall, Monday evening at 2 30.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
HnW,S TETS i

We offer $I09 reward tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catalrh Cure
 E J. CHENEY < co, Props, To edo, O
 We the undersigned. have known F. J Che nev for the last16 years. and believe him per fectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any oDliga- tions made by their firm,
 West & Trnax, Wholesale druggists, ,Toledo,O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale drug
 Rists, ToledO,s9.
 Halps Catarrh Cure is taken internally,act ing directly upon the blood and mucouS snr~ iaces of The system. Price T5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
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N: J., has been sick at the home of o. H. 
THE LATE JOHN O BEEBE.

1dE LATE JOHN U BEEBEs
 The peculiarly sad circumstances at- tending the death of John o. Beebe, to- gether with the high esteem in which he was held, brought out & large company at the funeral at his late home, last Sat urday afternoon. The officiating clergy men were Rev William Morrall of the Episcopal church and Rev MT Harris of New York. The bearers were from St Thomas church and the school board, also two honorary bearers: Gideon s. Peck, George A. Shepard, Virgil Dibble, Rev H. l.. Slack, Charles Bailey. K. D. Smith, w. s. Wortman and Andrew J. Hallock. There were many beautiful floral tributes, including a pillow from shopmates and wreath from the schol- ara of the Center school. Mr Beebe's sudden death has certainly had 8 sober ing effect on the community.
 WOULD SMASH THE wHIsKEY BOTTLES.
 The good women Of the W. c. T. U. of this county are to come together in annu- al convention at the Methodist church on Friday. If these excellent ladies had their way, Bethel rum shops would be closed, as we'll as those over in Newtown and Danbury. Pity they haven't the power
 Bishop Tierney of Hartford will visit St Mary's church for confirmation on May IF. The visit of the bishop is al | ways of interest. Bishop TierneY, by the ! way, is doing great work for temper l ance, as all the children are required to take the pledge till they are 2l. The death of Mrs Annie Mcleod oc. cured week ago Wednesday. She waf fl years old and leaves two children.
 Read "What the Owls say" in Lock woods tad"
 George Shell, son of Charles Shell, wa l shot by neighbours boy while handling 8 rife. The bullet entered the thigh. l J. Mavhew has just completed the excavation of a cellar for tobacco anC carriage warehouse. The building vii be 26x26, two stories high, lumber to b. furnished by K. c. Platt of Hawlevville Mr Mayhew has just finishe. packing hi tobacco. The crop, although not large is the finest he ever raised.
 Miss Miutie Edmunds arrived hom, from Saranac, N. Y, last week, whert she has passed the winter for the benefi of her health. She is greatly improves sirce she laft here.
 Mrs Seeley Tas lor's we'll caYed in thi spring. Her son has been there repair ing it, this week.
 There are many kinds of conditio powders. Perhaps they are all good but if you want the best try ours. W guarantee them to, be absolutely pur and the best tonic your horse can take l5c package; two for 25c. Garvin' Drug Store.
 Master Joseph Beyers was struck owe the head by playmate with an air gur and for days could not see out of hi eyes. It is wonder the lad was nc killed. It was the outcome of 8 bnyis
 Iscrap."
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
NICHOLS.
rRrN1rY oHuRcH.

Fourth Sunday after Easter, May sth l: At2. p.m., evening prayer and sermon,
 The ladies of Trinity parish will give an apple blossom tea on Thursday even ing, May 12, at the home of Mrs Nathan s. Warner. A musical program has been arranged by friends from Bridge port, and novel feature of the enter tainment will be & Butterfly dance bv young misses. Supper served at 6 o'clock. If stormy, 1t will be held the next evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Miss Hattie Evitts Is quite miserable.
 Charles E. Booth and sister, who have been quite III, arc both much improved.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
OUR NEIGHBORS.
sGEPNEY AND VICINITY
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The communion service, last Sunday, was quite largely attended. At the re
 quest of Rev MT Holmes the national col Ors were displayed above the pulpit plat form. MT Holmes once fougl under the stars and stripes and now delights to preach the gospel under the same "Old G Ory." At the evening service he paid glowing tribute to the flag The spec ial service of song was very enjoyable,
 By special request Rev Mir Holmes will repeat che sermon he preached two weeks ago, |, xt Sunday. The subject of the sermon Is, "DritJing from the Truth"
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
The Cuban War

Uncertainty tumbug things over so that holders of merhan disc are letting far below their Iprodue uon Inese conditions made the following bargains possible
 The Silk Sale will be equally interesting this week No such
 silks have been offered to the public for money Skirt lengths of fine Dress goodsampe each dress skrt-- $1 AS each, value $2 50 to S4.;
 The sale of housekeeping goods the domestic department should interest housewife at houseceanng Enough to last all the week. Interesting features tore
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The Wholesale Market.
REPORTED BY BUCK < DARLING, BR1Da.

PORT.
 Butter. choice creamery prints 1sa20. choice creamery tubs 17a20, choice dairys17al9 fadr to good I3aI5; common l0aI2; factory cheese Sa 10; dairy Sal0; fresh near by eggs 14al5; chick. enss alive 60ai0 per pair, dressed 10a12 ID; fowls, alive sa10s geese local pair 75a1 25 !; ducks pair 50a 70; calves, Gas "; pigs. light ions, 75 bu, yellow 75; cabbage, good, $1 35 bbl; parsnips 50c bu; turnips 65c bu; celery $1.50 dog; dried peas s II 15 bu; marrow beans, q 85; honey I0aIs; beeswax 26a30; apples. choice baldwins and greenings, $4; maple sugar, l0al2; maple syrup, 75c gal.
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On April 27, q son was born in England to Fred ". Tousey formerly of this place. His many friends here ex- tend to him their hearty congratulations and best wishes.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
SOUTH BRITAIN.

THE TRUMAN PIERCE HOUSE BURNED.
 The house recently occupied by the family of Truman Pierce having been advertised for sale at auction, Monday, April 25, was burned to the ground early Sunday night, the 24th inst. The blinds and sashPs were saved and they, with the woodhouse, were all that was left to tempt the buyers next day. The fire was probably incendiary, as the house had been unoccupied for week.
 Miss Charlotte Mitchell came home, Wednesday, to attend the wedding of a cousin, Miss Mary J. Perry.
 Miss Alice Garfield has returned for the summer.
 The select school closes, Friday, May 6, and the teacher, Miss Coombs, leaves for Providence, R. l., next day. She will be much missed among her friends here.
 B. M. Mitchell of Passaic, N. J., made brief visit home, the first Of the week.
 Mrs c. A. ManVille was so unfortunate as to lose her sorrel colt, Friday morn. ing. It had been sick two or three weeks, but hopes of it's final recovery were entertained until within a day or two of its death.
 Dennis Fenn of Milford spent night with his uncle, Ira Bradley, last week.
 Some of the children were out hanging May baskets, Monday evening.
 Mir and Mrs c. A. Manville have moved into the tenement over George ManYi1le, st the upper end of the street.
 I'd rather be Unread in the flag of truth than be blazoned all over the ban ner Of inti6elity; f0r the one Is predes- tined 10 everlasting honor the other is
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
GREENFIELD HILL.
GRANGE NEWS

On Monday evening, April25, special meeting was held and in spite of the un- pleasant weather about 60 members were present, and enjoyed very interesting program. Mrs Georgia Jennings read a paper on Housekeeping" and Mrs Simon c. Bradley on "Homemaking. ." Music by quartet. A paper by Eva Brotherton ca "What should be our main object and aim in life, and how are the best results to be obtsi ined?'' Music by quartet.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06
LONG HILL.
qRACN cuuRcyFT

GRACE CHURCH. Fourth Sunday after Easter. May Skh; At 0.50 a. m,s Holy Communion; a
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doomed to go down in black oblivion.
 1 Rev Otis J. Range in sermon, April 10.
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l0.30, Morning prayer, litany and ser- mon. Sunday school after morning ser- vice.
 About 20 new volumes have recently been added to the Sunday school library of Grace church.
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Rev Mir Braman will conduct & meet ing at the Judd district school house on Thursday evening, next week.
 The EndeavOr gathering at the Baptist CAurcb, last Friday evening, proved a very enjoyable occasion. The church vas well filled and the program interest ing.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-23
E PUBLICATIONS.
Harper,. rpncaz,ne for MAY.

The leading feature of "Harper's Mag
azine' for May is awakened Russia
the first Of a series of articles treating
Russia as a militant power in the fore
front of modern political and territorial
movements, by Julian Ralph; illustrated
from drawings by T. de Thulstrup n
Carlton T, Chapman, and from engrav-
ings by E.. Schladitz. "The Trans-Isth-
mian Canal Problem with map is by
Colonel William Ludlow. u $. A., chair
man of the first Nicaraguan Commission.
Side Considerations, is a cheerful
and sympathetic account of the less IA
imiliar side of New York life. by r. 5
Martin, illustrated by w. A. Rogers,
"Varalio and the Val Sesia' is an account
or a comparatively unknown Italian
artist considered by high authorities to
be Ranhael's superior, to which is added
a graphic sketch of life IN an unexplored
corner of Italy, 1t is by Edwin Lord
Weeks, and is Illustrated from drawings
by e. +. Weeks and from photographs.
rSome Bywnys of the Brain. Z second pa
per, by Andrew Wilson. M. D., is a scien-
filc explanation of characteristic brain
processes as disclosed by latest investiga-
tions. .JJnirersity Life In the Middle
Ages is by Professor w. T. Hewest, and
Is illustrted by f, ". du Mond and a. B.
Davies after old prints.