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The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21

Newcomb and wife called on them at
their new residence, last Friday evening,
1t being the 25th anniversary Of their
marriage.
Rev E. D. Luddington returned from
his vacation trip, last week, and again oc-
cupied his pulpit, last Sunday.
Peter G. Burke, long time resident
and employed in the Derby paper mills,
died last Friday and the funeral services
took place last Sunday afternoon. The
burial was in the Riverside cemetery,
Rev Y. L. Thompson officiating. At the
grave the funeral rites Of Roger Sherman
council, O. U. A. I'M, of which the de-
ceased was member, were observed
the members of the order being present.
The annual business meeting of the
town will be held On Monday afternoon,
the 10Th inst.
The board for the admission of electors
will meet in the Town hall to-day, (Fri-
day) from until O'Clock and at the
town house in the Center, next Wednes.
day afternoon.
l.. V. B. Hubbard attended the state
encampment OF the U. V. u. at South
Norwalk, last Wednesday.
Gilbert L. Brooks attended the sheriff
convention in Newtown, last Wednesday
Charles G. Burr was presented with q
gold watch chain by the employees of the
Birmingham Corset Co. The company
is moving it's works to Bridgeport and
| rbe factory is to be occupied by A. S.
Blumenthal as silk mill.
The auditors of the town accounts
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finished the examination on Saturday
last and found everything correct.
Peter c. Burke died very suddenly at
his residence, last Friday. The funeral
occurred on Sunday and the interment
was at Riverside.
The members of the U. V. union at
tended the funeral of Joseph Kelly, one
of their comrades, last Wednesday, in
Derby.
There were five deaths in the town in
the month of September, the oldest be-
ing 80 and the youngest 40 years of age.
The selectmen met at tne town clerks
office, last Tuesday evening, to open the
| bids for grading what is called the Doran
hill on the Bridgeport road. There was
only one bid, that of Pagan & Co., of
| Derby. So the selectman re-advertised.
The next day another bid came in, which
had been sent by mail and miscarried.
| The Russell-Tomlinson Electrical Co.
made fine display of their goods, manu-
featured by themselves, at the Danbury
| fair,
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sibility, fell upon the missionary him

sibility, fell upon the missionary him
self.
An interesting incident happened with
a German saloon keeper, whose place
had bad repute. When asked il he
would not help. in building the church,
he said: "Does not the Government
build the churches? '' When told it did
not, he said: "Well, saloons and church
don't 60 very well together. but we
should have churches; they are good
for the women and children, and am
not sure but they are good for the men
also. Yes, I will give $25." He gave
that and $40 more, then offered to treat
US to any peer, wine, or whiskey in the az
loon, especially commencing his Califor-
MIA wines and whistles. We were much
pleased afterwards to know that his ia
vorable opinion of US was greatly increas-
ed by our frank refusal,
The time of my appointment was zap
idly passing away; faith in the church
was not strong; our creditors talked of
selling the building. | was exceeding
ly anxious to have the church's life fully
assured before / left the camp. Ever y
possible avenue of help had been tried,
and still several hundred dollars were
needed. was worn out with extra bur.
dens, ANNOUNCEMENTS gathered thick
and fast on every side. I went to my
room one night with heavy heart, ywor-
red and troubled. l had slept but little
for many nights, for it seemed after all
that the church must be given up to the
mercy of its enemies, the words of the
Master came to me-''Ask, and ye shall
receive" With greater confidence L
again committed myself and my anxieties
to Cpd, slept well, and awoke refreshed
La the morning strong impulse seized
me to call upon one who had recently
returned to the town. He was not
a Christian but had formerly been in
terested in church work, till lack of re-
sponsiveness from the people dis cour-
aged him, and everyone said that he
would do nothing for the church.
| found him delighted to see me. He
was interested in the church building
met. He asked that he might have the
privilege of helping. The result was
that he gave more than $175, which,
with 800 raised at the dedicaGion, and
the help of $500 from our Building So
ciety, enabled us to dedicate in just two
months from the laying Of the corner
stone church costing over 81 800 nearly
free from debt.
One hundred and fifty people gathered
at the last service [ held in the camp
all were delighted with the new church,
and were much interested in the work.
felt with deep sympathy for the
miner and his religious needs, and q
strong confidence in the efficacy Of home
missionary work.
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BRCOKFIELD.

Mr. and Mrs Edward Jones from Bos-
ton were with their parents, last week.
William J. Beehler has just received
large invoice of school books, having
renewed his agency with the publishers.
He can furnish any book needed, that he
has not in stock. Mr. Beehler has no
idea Of leaving town as has been told.
With undertaking and his other offices
he will stay in town. Brookfield's air is
good enough for him.
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no THE BOARD or COUNTY COMMISSION.

no THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
| ERs FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
II hereby apply for license to sell
spirituous and Intoxicating liquor, Ale, Lager
Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider at Grand Cen
trail Hotel. Main street, town OF NeWtoWn.
NV fplace of business is located
within s6s feet in a direct slime OF
Church Edi1ce or Public School house, or the
premises pertaining thereto, or any Postofnee
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at NewtoWn, this 18th day OF Oct,
AID, 1898
MI HOULIHAN, Applicant.
We. the undersigned, electors and taxpay-
ers as defined by law, OF the Town OF n W
town, herby endorse the application Of the
above named NJ. Houlihan for such IL
cenSe.
A. D., 1898
H Beers. VIM. H. Glover Aaron Sanford
Ohas n Northrop, Josiah b Downs.
| hereby certify that the above named en-.
| dorsers are electors and taxpayers, as DEM
! ed by law, of the Town OF NewtOwn.
Dated at NewEown this 18th day OF OCT
Al. D., 1898. M. j.. HOULIHAN. Town Clerk.
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SHELTON.
ARRESTED FOR STEALING APPLES.

ARRESIED FUK oIEALING APFLEos
Five boysor young men were arrested,
last Sunday, and kept in the Lookup until
Monday morning for stealing apples on
the farm of David S. Wheeler in the
French district. They ran when they
we're discovered, entered their wagon
and drove away, but were followed by
Mr. Wheeler's son and others and caught.
Afterward they paid Mr. Wheeler So each,
settled with the officer and the complaint
was withdrawn. Several of their friends
came up from Bridgeport to help them
out of their troubles.
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airfeld County.
EASTON.

DEATH OF howard AND HARRY NC
AULEY.
Mr. and Mrs William McAuley are sad
ly bereaved by the deaths of both their
little ones, Harry, aged two years, who
died October 7, and James Howard, aged
five years, who died October 8. The dis
ease IN both cases was the widely prevail
enr one of dysentcry, which has recently
caused so many deaths in Easton and
adjoining towns. Both were bright, low
able children and will be sadly missed in
their home. The oldest, Howard, al
though only FIVE years of age was reg
ular attendant at school, and was spoken
of as an unusually apt scholar. The in
terments were in the Baptist church
cemetery, the remains being laid side by
side in the family plot. Harry's funeral
was on Sunday the 9th, and Towards on
Tuesday, Rev r. B. Whipple of Christ
church, Tashua, conducting the services.
Mrs McAuley is also bereaved by the
death of her mother, who died Sunday
morning of the same disease. 1t is sell
dom that family is called upon to meet
SO many bereavements in so SD ort a time,
and Mr. and Mrs McAuley have the heart
felt sympathy of the community in their
affection.
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dition to his barn, 2Sx30. Eugene Bots
ford of Newtown and Fred Banks are
doing the work.
Miss Charlotte Todd, who has been at
Miss Julia Ssnford's for some months, is
seriously i'll.
Mrs Harriet Gould is ill with dys-
EMERY.
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REDDING.

Mrs Evelyn Lyons, who is SO years
old, does most of her own work, and has
her faculties we'll preserved.
Mrs John J. Back is visiting her moth
err, Mrs Mill 3r,of Rondout, n. Y.
Mrs Chat les Sanford, who has been
seriously i'll with dysentery, is on the
gain.
Stephen Sanford is building on an ad-
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Tailor-Made Suits.

Black or Navy Blue, BOX or Fly Fronts, %
inch Jackets, skirts bounced. n good. ser.
viceable garment, :and worth GA. For 10 ,9S
We would draw your attention to our High
Grade Suits in the English Cutaway and Light
Fitting Costumes, handsomely finished, made
with silk lined. n percaline lined skirt, plain,
stropped and bounced, some braid trimmed,
$l9 so, $25, s20.5O, $3.50
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21

Warren G. Hubbell left here on the
10 30 train of the Berkshire division with
the body of Mrs Samantha johnson, a
former resident, who recently died in
Seymour, to Mechanicsville.N N. Y, where
heryhus band and son are buried. Mrs
johnson was IS years Of age.
There was slight fire in the drying
room of the Radcliffe Brothers factory,
last Friday evening, which was put out
by the employees, though at one time they
thought they would have to call out the
fire department..
/ Stephen Merritt and wife, who are
professional umbrella members, beggars
and saloon patrons, were arrested, last
Thursday evening, and on Friday ar
ranged before the town court for breach
of the peace, assault and intoxicatiop
and each were fined s. and costs and
given 80 days in jail.
A number of the friends of Thomas e
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Jackets.

We can sell You good Jacket at $475
We can sell you'a Jacket at $s5.
THIS week everybody has the opportunity
OF seeing the handsomest assortment OF Win.
ter lckets ever displayed, unequalled values
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21
Our Coats
Velour Jackets.

At 81 30. &l4 30, 8I7 90 are unavoidable IL
style, tinish, and quality, at the price.
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21

The stylish coat OF the season. better wearing
qualities than cheap iur Jackets,
81 so to $65
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Capes.

Salts Plush Capes. % inches. very fun sweep,
storm collar braided, and Jet Trimmed collar
and front, fur trtmmsd. Sizes 80 to "a, value
~, SAt5.5o
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n11s1NEss IN THE TOWN COURT.

In the town court ON Wednesday,
Michael Reard0n, victim of the saloon
habit. was sentenced to Jail for 30 days
for iutoxieation and go days for non sup
port Of his family.
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21
DEATH OF MRS JOHN WHEELER.

Mrs John Wheeler of Wilson street,
who has been i'll with dysentery, died
last Sunday morning. In her death the
community loses one of its oldest and
most respected members. She leaves to
mourn her loss an invalid husband, a
sister, daughter, Mrs W. McAuley, and
two grandchildren, Daisy and Arthur
Tyrrell of Stepney, children Of her
daughter Virginia, wife Of Levi Tyrrell.
The funeral services were held from her
late residence in Easton, October II
Mrs Bennett, who has been caring for
Mrs John Wheeler, is i'll with the pre-
vailing complaint, dysentery.
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Girls Refers.

Double, breasted Reeters. with cape and
braid trimmed, AT 81 AZ
Handsome Refers in warm cloths, prettilY
trimmed, At $49S
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21

Mrs Mildred Ferris has been on the
sick list for few days.
The number of deaths and amount OF
sickness in town is most alarming. 1t is
many years since such an epidemic has
visited this neighborhood. Most OF the
cases, although not all, are of dysentery
Mr. and Mrs Barkeweed and littli
daughter of Huntington are visiting a
William Dayton's. 500
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New Ravens POPULAR Store"
Even
Mcintyre
\ Co.

Not d day passes here but
something New, Fashionable and
Attractive is exhibited for your
choosing and always at our usu-
ual Little Prices.
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Misses Coats,

sizes II to 49, Ready with very stylish as
sediment in seasonable cloths
The Newtown bee., 1898-10-21

Return Rsilroad Ticket given to pur-
chasers of $40 worth of goods.
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
The Power OF the Press

One of the most remarkable s;lcrrss-
es in the history of advertising is that
of Cascarcts Candy Cathariic, the ga
nous ideal laxative now found in every
home. Absolutely unknown two years
ago, this wonderful preparation achiev-
ed a sale in 1897 of over 3.000.DD0 boxes.
and indications are that over 100000
boxes will be sold in 1898. 1t is a case
of undoubted merit made known to the
world by the use OF printers INK. The
best article in the world viii not sell
unless its virtues are spread broadcast
through the newspapers. No bette. IL
Illustration could be found, on the other
hand Of the success awaiting any one
who has a good preparation and will,
advertise 1t, than Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic. the most perfect preparation
OF the day. ja26lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY 26 1s

SEEK. 1t SENS as If Because the police
commissioners have appointing power
they also nave removing power, and it
would seem that the mayor has appoint
lug power. out no power to remove
however. our object has been accom-
plished, even though ii looks as If Mr.
Jones has been SACRIFICED, and is out of
work; but Mr.. JONES wilH get what is
due him"
Last night at 9,o'clock ex-Patroln1an
Jones reported at4the police Station. at
the hour when the night policemen ere
assigned to their bats fog duty and de-
mondesN of Chief of Police S. ]. fIar-
wood that he assign him to duty Mr.
Jones claimed that he had nor been le-
sally dismissed from the force. Chitf
Harwood toHi the ex-oCticer ne could do
nothing for him and that he must go
to the board OF police commissioners
Mr.. Jones demand-was a forma!ity, and
1t is new understood that his case will
By carried TO the corporation court In
terssting developments ere likely TO fol-
low.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
Conversation Social.

The social committee of the Y. r S.
G. +. of the First Presbyterian church.
Of which Miss Ellen johnson is chair
man, entertained the members of the
society and their friends at an enjoya-
bic conversation social" last night.
The list of subjects included the
Weather." ..Klondike.' The Battle
ships and even the famous Old wy
anoke" was resurrected mot rlsen) to
furnish the basis for a five minutes
conversation. Light refreshments, con-
sisting of cake and jelly, ended this
part of the program.
Then catne a unique game called Tel
egrams." The word 'sCinctnnat;' was
written on the blackboard and the task
was to take each of the ten letters i'll
the word and make it the initia! letter
of each word in a telegram from a lady
living in the country to q friend reSid-
ing i'm the city, which was to convey
the Information that friends were ex-
pected to visit the lady in the country,
and inviting the city lady to go cut
and help entertain them. The result of
some of the efforts to make the dis
patch conform to the iron bound rule
was amusing.
The company then lined up in two
sides and displayed their ability at
passing a bunch of clothes pins from
one end of the room to the other The
young folks then babe each other
good night"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
"The Rising Generation"

Mr.. VIM. Barry Will appear at the
Soldiers Home T'heatr., tomorrow night
in The Rising Genera ton" Mr.. Barry
may be fairy consid aed among the best
of our comedians Indeed. in his p1r-
trayal of the Aaneritan IIGshman, who
retains the warmth. tn eS Wit, tf;:. M tvs
hunor Of his nativs land, impregnnted
by the customs and the peculiar condt-
tons OF America. he is withou, peer.
Mr.. Barry's Irishnan is tile resultant
product of its associations. 1t does not
effect the unna tur1l santime.i. which So
often spoils and discolors rendtions of
such characters. There is no Ginning be-
yord the character. It is tie common
man raised through circumSta gces
above himself; warm hearted hasty OF
temper and not backing in the grussn5ss
which necessarily bs longs TO su h a per
son.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNED.
Nearly One Hundred Carloads OF wheat
Consigned to Newport News DESTROYED

4 large amount of Wheat which was
to have been shipped to Newport News
was burned last night in st. Louis
The following Associated. Press dis
patch gives some Of the i tails of the
fire:
The Union elevator in East ST. Louis.
owned by the Union. elevator Company.
Of st. Louis, Was totally destroyed by
fire tonight. together With nearly 5000.
600 CT grain. mast Of which was corn.
G.Gh ty-tive car loads of 0vh, at consisn
ed to e. B. White & Company Newport
News, w@re also Turned The g'.. 3. &
@. freight house adjoining the elevator
was totally demolished. as wer nulner-
Gus cottages in the vicinity. The loss
will. it is estimated, be hut little saort
Of s. 600 0G0"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATIONS.
Wharton Insurance Bill Endorsed at Last
Nights Meeting.

The Business Mems Association met
IN regular session, in the BraNton
building last night with the following
gentlemen present: J. NJ. Curtis, pres
Ldent: G. A. Ashby, secretary; r. p.
Orr, w. tB. Vest Elias Peyser. A. l..
Powell, J. A. Hirshberg, v. b. Barclay,
Albert Mcmahon and Fred G. Ripper
barely a quorum.
Secretary Ashby read the minutes of
the last meeting, after which President
curtis called for reports of commit
tees.
Col. Huffman reported that the Old
Dominion Steamship Company declined
20 have the Suffolk boat touch at this
port, stating as it's reason that there
was not sufficient business to justify
this step.
President Curtis then stated that his
attention mad been called to the bill now
pending in the Legislature looking to
che exclusion of all insurance trusts
from Virginia, and prohibiting colnpa-
nies from doing business in the State
that allowed their Insurance rates to be
dictated by any such trusts.
This matter was then opened for dis
cussion, Messrs. Peyser, Hirshberg,
Vest. Powell and McMahon advancing
views on the merits of the bill.
From the drift OF the arguments IT
was very evident that the sense of the
association favored endorsement of the
bill.
AT the instance of the association
President Curtis appointed Messrs. Vest,
Orr, HirslIberg and Aslby commit
Tee to draft resolutions to Senator
Barnes and Hon. Thomas Temple Pow
ell. endorsing and urging the passage
of the bill
Secretary Ashby asked for the opn-
ion of the association on the bin to
abolish trading stamps.
Ii was suggested by Mr.. Peyser that
any action on the part of the associa-
'tiun in this respect would be unneces-
sary in View of MIR. Powell's efforts to
secure the passage of the bill.
On motion of Mr.. Vest. it was agreed
10 pay Col. G. NJ. Braxton the sum of
So L month for the use of the room in
which nice tings are held.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
by Justice Brown in the Police Court
yesterday morning:
George Benetson. disorderly; fined 81
and costs: for resisting an officer, fined
$40 and costs.
Charles Johnson (colored), larceny;
six months in Jail and required to fur
nish bond i'm the sum of $500
William delaney, disorderly; fined 81
and costs.
John King. drunk; fined 50 and costs.
George Wynne (cotored, assault;
fined SIS and costs.
J. B. Mcmillan, drunk; fined 81 and
costs.
William Delaney resisting an officer,
fined $40 and costs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
SPoKANE.'S FATAL FIRE.
eight Lives Los; in the Great Easter,
Block ContEt.rat:u

(By Telegraph.)
SiCi>iNNf-. WASH, Jan. 25.-Ei ght
ives and probably nine We're lost last
iSht IN the Great Eastern block fire.
employed as nat trimmer: Maud
Wilson. a sister of Alice, aged 5 years:
Miss Rose Smith, aged 30: Mrs Fl. c.
Davis. an elderly lady. who Eel! in de-
srending from the fifth story. died at
the hospital this morning. w. B. Cor
don. mining engineer and expert; Mrs.
Cora Peters and daughters Elmer and
.tlina aged Q and years respective Nv.
1t IS also thought that Mrs Peters
son Charles, aged II years, perished
nut there are reports THAT he was saved
and taken into the country by relatives
Mrs. Davis was living with Mrs. j. r.
fronGer, her daughter. They had rooms
on the fourth floor and were cut off
from the stairway and fire escape. The
tiremen failed in their efforts to lift lad
Gers to the fifth story. owing ITO "a tan
gle of electric light wires Mr. Prom
ger caught two large wires running up
the outer wall of the building. He
craWlea down these to the fourth story
and managed to catch the top Of the
sWaying ladder He descended to the
ground and was followed back up the
ladder by n fireman carrying a light
adder on his shoulder. This was con-
nected TO the large ladder Mrs. Prom
ser caught it and made it fast to the
other end and she descended in safety.
Meanwhile Mrs. Davies had tried to
follow Mr.. Pronger, but in the dense
smoke she missed the ladder She
aa're down hand under hand until she
reached the second story. There she
lost her hold and fell to the pavement.
She was - years Old
None of the remains of those lost
have been recovered.
The four walls Of rhe brig building re-
main intact, and fire is still raging in
she basement. The local board OF in
Surance agents estimate the total prop
arty loss at $225. 900: insurance, $135. 600
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
Governor BUSHNELL in the City.

Hon. a. f. Bushnell. governor of OHIO,
visited the shipyard yesterday morning.
In view of the fact that the governor Is
one OF the owners Cf larg-v agricultum!
implement ia. tory at Springfield. Ohio,
he took special interest in the mechanic
al equipment of the yard.
Govern0 Bushncll declined to discuss
the recent SENATORIAL fight ard the
pending bub=ry investigation in Ohio.
The governor returned Yesterday aft
ternGon to tbs Chamherln Hotes, at Old
Point, where he has been staying for
several days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-01-26
An Afternoon Wedding.

Miss Lillian Ansle Branch and Mr.
Mills Randolph 'Minton We're married
yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at
the residence of the brides mother, No
la Twenty-.siXth street, Rev Bernard
f. LipScomb. officia ting.
MIR. and Mrs. Minton left Immediate
Iy after the marriage ceremony for
their future home in Isle of Wigh.
county, near Smithfield.