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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13
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GREAT INCREASE In MONEY Or
DERS AT SEATTLE POSTOFFICE.


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OF Seattle the mon of October.
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In this
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Sarah Banks were guests of Mrs Ell. B.
Banks, Thursday.
Mrs G. e. Lover was calling on friends,
Saturday.
Mrs FL. B. Banks has been quite sick.
Mollie 4. Morehouse is on the sick list.
William Baker and family of Bridge.
port were guests of Mr. and Mrs Simon
q. Burr, Sunday.
Mrs Frances Bunnell is having her
house painted. William Hosg is WELD
ing the brush.
Mrs Fl. Burr Ogden entertained Mrs
Charles Gray and daughter, Thursday.
Miss Clara Bradley has spent a few
days with her aunt, Mrs Henry B. Og-
den.
Charles Nichols visited his daughter,
Mrs Edward BrOtherton, Sunday after
noon.
Simon c. Bradley returned from the
South, last Thursday evening.
The Young Peoples Whist Club met
with Miss Jes sica E. Lobdell, last Thurs
day evening, and very pie SAINT even.
log was spent. Mise M. Elva Banks and
and Miss M. Galletta Bradley and Ed.
win Sherwood the consultations.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Raymond and Miss
Ruth Raymond of Black Rock spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
G. E. Richer is moving into the house
recently vacated by George Lang.
The Misses Ada and Amelia Jennings
returned from East Mortified, Mass,
last Friday,
John q. Lobdell lost valuable horse
| last week.
Mrs Clarence H. Bradley rides a new
Craw ford wheel.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
INTERESTING SUNDAY SCHOOL RAIL-,

INTERESTING SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY.
The Sunday school rally on Wednes.
day was interesting aud instructive and
the Sunday schools ought to profit by it.
The speakers were Miss Lucy G.. Stock,
state primary superintendent, on how to
prepare and illustrate the lesson, George
$. DemiDg, secretary of the State
Sunday school association, Rev Albert
Il. Pierce of Danbury on the need of q
good foundation and the nselessness of
work without It. Rev Howard Nude
of New Haven spoke of results in sun
day school work when they may or may
not be expected. Free will offerings for
the association were taken during each
session.
G. M. Beebe has moved into G. w.
MItchelPs farm house.
Mrs j. A. Beard Ia visiting her parents
in Shelton.
Mrs G.. s. Hickox of New Haven was
in town the first OF the week.
Miss Charlotte Mitchell has returned
to New Haven.
Mrs Nickerson OF Bridgeport has
spent several weeks with her daughter,
Mrs w. II. Mitchell.
Born, April Is, a daughter to Mr. and
Mrs s. T.. Pierce.
Miss Ruth Mitchell had small whist
party, last Thursday evening, which,
after refreshments were served, was
entertained BY listening to q gramophone
owned BY III. Ell. Brown or S0uthbury.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Curtis of Bir-
mingham visited w. G.. Curtis, Sunday.
JIG il reported that John W0rGin will
start In the mercantile business. Britain
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AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

The singing school which ia now 8
thing of the past, was favored with a
very pleasant evening for their concert
and in every way it was a success. Net
ting about $40. Prof John r. Latin
merits much praise for the grand work he
has done the past winter, the results of
which are so visible in the Improvement
of all the scholars in correct time, speak
ing Of the words and right tone. When
we realize he had but Is nights for the
school of over 40 members it certainly
speaks highly of him as q teacher. All
the selections sarg by the school were
we'll received and justly so. Stepney
people are greatly Indebted to Prof Ell
mer Joyce and the fine quartet choir OF
the First Baptist church of Bridgeport,
who gave almost a complete concert in
their selection. PrOf Joyce, formerly of
his place, has achi we'd great c.ss in
bis chosen profession, which was really
his by birthright. His piano selections
were PLAYED with great ability and dis
closing the finish expires sion. 1t was a
great treat to his host of friends. Mr.,
Sturdevant, Miss Hallock, Mr. Hard wick
and Mr. Hawley of the quartet each sang
solos with great effect and in a most
pleasing way and each receiving well
merited applause which would not be
Quilted until each had appeared again.
Mrs Sturdevant captured the audience by
her dialect selection which were simply
perfect in eve'y detail. Miss Hallock
has very sweet alto voice, her Lula
by" asolo w8s gem which will linger
with US. The tenor, Mr. Hardwick, has
a rare voice of which ne has fine control
and his solos and parts in the quartet
were rendered with fine effect, so smooth
and pure of tone. George Hawley, the
we'll known basso, who also has been
numbered among the people uf this place,
still holds his own among the singers OF
the flow notes." His selections were
both grandly rendered. He is a great
favorite here and will always be en-
Enthusiastically received. Photographic
the name of the selection recitea by Miss
Iva Sharpe was new to all,:but it will not
be forgotten for many days. Miss
Sharpe has a very pleasing way and
holds the attention of the audience
every moment. 1t was most
pleasing feature of the entertainme, t.
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Aaron Bennett, one of the patriarchs
of the town, passed away at his home at
Stepney Depot on Tuesday Of last week
in his Odd year. Rev Mr. Whipple attend
ed the funeral on Thursday of last week,
and the interment was in the Tashua
cemetery.
Mrs Willetts, who has been with Miss
Sylvlna Banks, has returned to DanburY.
M So Ida Mallett is with Miss Banks for
the present.
Miss Edith Turner pleasantly enter
tanned number of her young friends to
an informal tea party on Wednesday af
ternoon of last week.
Mrs Plume Hawley, who has been
caring for Miss Nichols at Nichols for
some time past, has been enjoying a two
weeks vacation at the home Of her son,
Charles Hawley.
Fred Hawley, Jr., who has been en-
ployed by the Traction Co. ac Bridge.
port, has moved from the Park City to
the home of his father and will assist
with the work at the farm the coming
summer.
George HawleY has been quite i'll.
Mrs Peter Agnew has been afflicted
with one of the bad grip colds.
P. J. Ritter moved, this Neek, from
the Depot TO the French place.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs
John I. Porter has been quite i'll during
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs George S. Coley passed
Sunday very pleasantly with Bethel anG
Danbury friends.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.'
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES


There was large number of ladies of
the church in attendance at the mission
AIRY rally and tea at the parsonage, Thurs
day afternoon. a. .ss:,te. e. ST.
Miss Sterling of Stratford was expect
ed to DC present to make an address but
was unable to come nc the last moment
because OF unexpected duties.
There was fair attendance at Miss
EAtOn's rehearsal at the parsonage, Mon
day evening. There will be one more
meeting OF the chorus, when limited
number Of friends will be invited in,
each member being allowed q certain
number of Invitations. This Is made
necessary because Of insufficient room.
The willing Workers. Missionary
society are to give q red, white and blue
entertainment in the church psrlors
Tuesday evening of this week.
Mrs Jewett Of Park street church, as
sisted the ladies at Bethany Mission IL
organizing Junior Endeavor society
Wednesday afternoon. The society
meets every Wednesday afternoon at thu
close of the public schools. There wert
~ children present at the last meeting
All children in that vicinity are welcome
The grade OF the highway in front o
.. Is. BurtOn's residence has been lower
ed considerably. This has given M
Burton the oppOrtunit y to grade his 10
in front so as to present very neat ap
pearanCe.
The farmers about town have beel
clearing up great deal Of brush ant
trimming up Odd trees so that the land
sCape presents an unusually fine appear
ance. A few years growth of brush ant
weeds make country look desolate.
By the number OF those advertised a
agents for some brand Of fertilizer on
would think this town ought to becom
very productive this season. Almos
every other farmer, as well as place 0
business, lie an agent.
David BOtsfo-d has been building o.
quite an extensive addition to his HON
in Daniels Farm, and has it nearly com
pleted.
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STEPNEY.
A CONCERT BY ST STEPHENS CHOIR

A CONCERl 81 81 6IEPdEN CHOIR.
On Saturday evening the members of
the choir belonging TO st Stephens
church, Stepney, will give concert in
which they will be assisted by the fol-
lowing artists: Miss E Stiles of Lorg
Hill, G. Gabler of New York, James
Kirwin of Bridgeport, John Gabler of
New York, Richard Reilly of Newtown.
Following is the program: Opening ad-
dress, Rev T. B. Smith; instrumental
music, E. Gabler; vocal solo, Rev T. B.
Smith; Let Erin Remember" solo by
James Kirwin; Banks of Wabash =
tenor solo by j. G. Gabler; instrumental
music, Miss E. Stiles; recitation, j. 9
Gabler; instrumental music, E. Gabler
vocal solo, Miss E. Stiles dublin Bay
R. REILLY; solo, baritone, Rev t. B.
Smith injecting of the Waters" James
Kirwin, "Old Glory" j. c. Gabler
Star Spaugle Banner, quartet March,
'El Cal itan, 'E. Gabler. Til ladies and
gentlemen who are members of the choir
are Miss Nellie Fogarty, organist, Mrs
Lynch, Miss Jennie Honan, Miss K, Fin
nell, Nc HOnan and Mr. Lynch. Concert
begins at 730. Tickets 25c.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.

Miss Ethel Wisner celebrated hel
ninth birthday, Wednes day, the 18th
with a small company OF her schoolmates
and friends, and after merry time de-
liClous lunch was served. Several tokens
Of their good wishes were left with Miss
Ethel.
Miss Emma Hillard has come home
from Stratheld and Is again attending
school at Wilson's Mills.
David Clarke, who died suddenly al
his home In Easton, was q brother of LIE
ROY Clarke of this place. He will bC
missed in this vicinity, as a very punctu
al butcher, having run wagon twice 6
week for several years. The funeral was
attended from the Baptist church, Satur
day, the 10th.
The schools have resumed their usual
routine, after pleasant weeks vacation
Married, at the parsonage, April 6,
Milton Hackett and Miss Eva Lover.
They left Immediately for q short wed
ding trip. Mr. and Mrs Hackett will re-
side with the brides parents, this sum-
mer.
AS George King was returning home
from work something gave away and let
the wagon on his horses heels. He soon
showed he was master by throwing his
driver out and clearing himself from the
vehicle. Both Mr. King and his colt es-
capped serious injury.
The funeral OF the late PAMELA Banks,
aged Oh years, was held at the church,
Monday afternoon. Rev j. B. Kettle
OBLIGATED. The interment was at Oak
Lawn cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs Everett Matson and daugh-
ter Of Southport were guests of Mr. and
Mrs Joel Virgins, Sunday.
The Mahony place was sold at auction
Monday. J.. Redley was the purchaser.
The amount paid was $3.50.
Miss Lottie Burr returned to her home.
Saturday, after weeks visit with her
aunt.
Mrs Esther Nichols was on Burr street.
Saturday, calling on friends.
Mira Orvis M. Moore OF Mt Vernon
spent a night, recently, with her old
schoolmate, Mrs Ell. b. Burr.
Mrs Hopkins and daughter spent few
days at Port Jefferson with her daughter.
Miss Grace Gould has been spending a
few days with her cousins, the Misses
Jennings.
Mrs Ct. Arthur Banks OF Southport has
been confined to her bed with heart trou-
BILE.
s. King drives fine new milk wagon
In which be carries his milk to Bridge
port every morning.
Mrs Robert Illman and daughter Of
CRANKY were In town, Good Friday, visit
ing relatives.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Buckley have gone
to their new home In Hoyden'a HILL.
g, Waldman has gone TO New York.
where he expects to spend several weeks.
Mrs George Banks of Qullford and Miss
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
WESTON.
FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.

An appropriation of $3.50 for road re-
pairs in two sections of the town, was
voted at special town meeting held
last Saturday.
Miss Alice Fitch is spending a few
days with Mrs William Fitch in Reddipg
Miss Eleanor HOyt, who spent last
week with friends in Weston, goes to
South Manchester, this week, where she
will spend the next three months.
Peter Smith, who has been suffe ring
with rheumatism, is improving.
Joseph Smith has been quite seriously
i'll.
Miss Minnie Williams has been spend
ing week in Westport.
j. s. Lane has been spending a few
weeks in Chicago.
Mrs Weed and Mrs Gregory of Nor
walk have been guests of their mother,
Mrs Carrie Budd.
A birthday surprise party was rendered
Miss Minnie Williams, by about % young
friends, CD Tuesday evening.
Mrs G. B, Sturges returned from a
weeks visit in New York.
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All the home talent did well and deserve
credit. Miss Vetter sang "Do not walt
the tide" very sweetlg. The bass solo
ny c. E. Osborne, Jr.. was well rendered.
Mr. Powell sang with good effect 1.-THE
Star Spapgted Banner glorious piece,
but not by any means easy on account OF
its compass. Among the audience your
correspondent noticed M Foster of Eos
ter e Besse and Mrs Foster, Mr. aud Mrs
George Hawley. Mis- es Jessie and Jennie
Hawley of B Bridgeport, Mr. and Mrs Hor-
ace Lyon of Stratfield. That the singing
school ia over is regretted by all, but all
hope the coming fall to have our old
leader, Prof Latin, back again and then
advance to higher grade of music.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
BETHEL.
OUR BETHEL FRIENDS IN ENGLAND.


Mrs Fl. L. Shepard rites interesting
" to home friende as follows: 1--WE
nave been rushing around London since
we arrived here, Saturday morning.
We have had delightful weather, and
have enjoyed ourselves Immensely.
will begin where left off, and tell you
something about Cante rbury. We mad
the most delightful morning there you
can Imagine; just an ideal day to see the
picturesque suFrOundings-the ruins and
the lawns about the cathedral. I never
dreamed that Canterbury was 80 lovely
OF course we saw all the interesting
things in the cathedral, which, by the
way is grand, the place where Beckett
was murdered, the site of his shrine, and
the steps worn by the pilgrimR, the old
Norman crypt, etc, etc. Then a nice
old man took us through the old clolsters,
pointed out the door through which
Beckett came from the palace, and where
he met the knight, the night of the muir
der. One can scarcely imagine q
place more fascinating than Canterbury.
We could not bear to come away. We
went to the Houses Of Parliament as soon
as we reached London. The House of
Lords is especially fine, of course. Sat
urday evening we went to the Havmar-
ket theater to hear the "Little Minister"
Sunday, we went to a service at West
Minister in the morning and to one at st
Paul's in the evening. | never realized
before how beautiful Westminster was.
Saw the "Church Parade" in hyde Park.
All the elite promenade there after
church on Sunday. We noticed some of
the most exquisite gowns. There are
some pretty things in London after all.
Monday afternoon we went to Parlia
ment, and eDioyed it, Oh so muchi Saw
all the dignitaries, aud the august speak
er with his wig. Mr. Morley and Mr. Bal
four had a little conversation about
Spain and the United States. s'Question
time" was very interesting and exciting.
One gentleman was forcibly elected be-
cause he kept talking after the speaker
had informed him that his conduct was
most disorderly. Then the sneaker re
quested the Sergeant-at-arms t. rem owe
the gentleman, as his conduct was gross
ly disorderly. The speaker rules with
an iron hand. To-day we went to Hamp-
ton Court, palace built by Wolsey, and
presented to Henry VIII. It was very
interes ting, ard the grounds were eau
tiful. Then we went to Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea. Saw Carly1e's honse, the house
where George Eliot used to live, ETC., etc
We expect to leave here on Thursday.
and am so sorry to think Of going. But
we have seen good deal of London af-
ter all. We are having a good time.
The country is lovely now, full of buds
and promise of sprinS -
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
SOUTHBURY,
TOWN AND Personal JoTrNG

w. c. Sharpe, editor of the Seymour
Record, was in town on Friday and Sat
urday and was guest of Adam Guthrie.
Rev William Gilbert spent Sunday in
SOuthbury.
Il. Perry has returned from a trip to
Milford.
Many of our citizens are contemplating
a trip to Waterbury, April 26 and l27, to
attend the food exhibition and take ad-
vantage of the opportunities offered for
Merchants days.
Edmond AmOler has purchased horse
of Samuel Pierce.
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STEVENSON.
DEATH OF sILLmAN SHERWOOD.

Silliman Sherwood died on Sunday last
at his old home here, aged 76 years. Mr.
Sherwood was born in Easton and moved
here soon after his marriage, 55 years
ago last November. Mrs Sherwood died
three years ago and three sons survive :
Oscar who lives ar East Village, Charles
at the homestead and George in Shelter.
Mrs Walter Bradley has been confined
to her bed as tia result of a fall, last
week. No bones were broken, but she
was badly bruised.
Mrs j. B. Downs was in Forestville
over Sunday, where her sister celebrated
the 50Eh anniversary of her marriage to
J. M. Todd. Friends were present from
New Haven, Hartford and New York, as
well as adjoining towns. A very pleas
ant time was had.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
HULL's HILL AND VICINITY.

A. b. Hendrix Of New Haven and
nephew are catching the speckled beau
ties in Kettletown brook.
Mrs E. Tucker from the Purchase call
ed at Granville Warmers Thursday.
Mrs Albert Olson spent few days in
the Purchase, last week.
Mrs Frank Stowe entertained her
mother, Mrs s. Noe of Bridgeport, the
past week.
A new butcher is calling on us, A.
Beers of East Village.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
The GRANGE.
THE EAsTON GRANGE.

Tuesday evening, April 5, despite the
cold and snow the Grange gave the first
and second degree to a class of four.
The cold weather of April is discourag-
ing to the farmer, who is not Granger.
Their time can be devoted to reading up
on Grange reports and getting ready for
the warm weather when it does come.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
"rHE ULSTER" TO BE REPEATED.


The choir of St Thomas Episcopal
church will repeat the comedy drama,
| 1.-The Ulster" given SO successfully by
| them some time ago It will be present
ed at the Nichols Opera house, Wednes.
day, April u, and will undoubtedly be
success sful. The play ia full of life. with
many comical situations.
The patrons of the Flat Swamp school
district appear TO catch the spirit of the
times. A new flag pole has been erected
on the school ground. Undoubtedly the
American stars and stripes will be un-
furled to the breeze some of these fine
spring days. These are stirring times.
Who Q IN tell the result of this disturb
ance throughout the Ter 9Th and breadth
OF this land. viii the old flag bring
peace and good government to a dowr-
trodden people on neighbf ring leland
Ii so may it be for humanity's sake and
not In spirit OF revenge. The country
is making history for the school children
of to-day. Let the stars and stripes al
WAYS remind them OF the Golden Rule.
Miss Eliza Benedict has been building
neat wire fence opposite her residence
The town should give her vote OF
thanks for setting good example by
moving her line OF fence back, widening
the road.
Johnnie Adams OF Springfield, Mass.
Is visiting his father, Henry Adams OF
L0netown.
improvements have already commence
ed az Putnam Park. The pavilion ia
open for the summer season. Keeper
Delaney Is extending the wall on the
southeast corner. by the main entrance,
There has been large addition Co the
relics during the past winter. which win
be OF interest to visitors during the
coming season.
James Durbin. who for the past year
bss lived IN the cid Adams place Ia Lone
town, y moving, this week, to Danbury
On Lafayette street. Mrs Durbin has
been Ia the Danbury hospital Tor Ihe
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev Mr. Holmes and family are now
pleasantly settled in the Methodist
parsonage here and the tie between the
new pastor and people ia likely to form
O. strong chain, for he has been most
favorabIy received on his short acquain-
lance. There will be the usual preach
ing service on Sunday morning when Mr.
Holmes will take for his subject 'tDrift-
ing from the Truth. The attendance at
church service has been very gratifying
since his arrival.
The usual choir rehearsal will be held
at the home of G. E. Osborn on Satur-
day evening of this week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22

WAS much enjoyed at the Methodist
church, last Sunday. On the coming
sunday there will be the usual afternoon
service, and also a preaching service in
the evening.
Quite number from here attended
the excellent concert given at Stepney
by the singing school on Monday night.
-Four cans of evergreen sweet corn,
fine goods, can be had for 25c at Hurd's
store.
Phillips & Wheeler have been turning
out quite quantity OF fine wagon work
OF late, and their good work, both In
building new work and repairing, Is ap.
preClated. f. $. Shelton has also had
all he could attend to in putting the We
hlcIes In their shining coats for the sum-
mer months.
Mrs Mary A. Porter has returned from
New Jersey to occupy her Long Hill
home during the summer.
Twenty-Five members of the Bridge
port Wheel club took a spin up from the
Park City on Sunday, stopping to rest
for time at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Hall, where they found hospit-
able entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs Peter Lynch drove to
Newtown on Sunday to pass the day
with Mr. Lynch's parents in Zoar
Miss Belle Case rides a handsome new
Heating bicycle.
Charles Hall entertained Joe Smith of
Bridgeport at day on the brooks, re-
Gently, and as IL was not a day when the
speckled beauties were fasting they cap
tured quite basket full, well pleased
with their days sporl.
Miss Jennie Burkhardt of Shelton Is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs William Gabler.
The genial smithy, Peter Fl. Lynch, no
longer drives his horse with silver name
and tail, for it has gone to ZOar to work
on his fathers farm for the summer.
Work at the mines has been resumed,
this week, and quite bit of activity is
manifested just at present. 1t has been
very quiet about the new buildings for
two or three weeks past.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

An Endeavor fellowship meeting is
appointed for the Baptist church for
Friday evening of next week. The
young people will have charge Of the
meeting and the subject is 1.-The Deepen
ing Of the Spiritual Life" A large at
| tendance is looked for.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22

A dance is to be given by members of
Pootatuck Grange at Town hall this
(Friday) evening.
AS there was no meeting of the Grange
last Tuesday evening on account of the
storm, there will be special meeting
next Tuesday evening, April 26. If de-
cidely stormy the meeting will be held,
Wednesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1898-04-22
The Wholesale Market.
REPORTED BY BUCK 6 DARLING, BRIDGE
pApT

Butter, choice creamery prints 20a22, choice
creamery tubs I9a20, choice dairy 17al9 fair to
good l2a16. common sa12; factory cheese sa1O
fresh nearby eggs 12a13; chickens, alive salO.
ducks. Coca 81 pr; calves 7a9 d W; pigs, light,
4a& IL; potatoes, 85a95c bu; onions, red 65a75,
yellow 7OaS0, white 80a90; cabbage, 21O Dbl
nips, 40a65; celery. 81 rs dog bchs; dried peas,
ld5 bu; marrow beans, $l.65 bu; pea beans
1.3S bu; honey 1Oal2c; beeswax 25a30; choice
baldwin apples, probably '$4a4.50; choice
greetings. $4a4 so; maple sugar, l0al2c maple
SYrun. 6Oa7Oc gal.