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The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
BETHEL.
A PLEASANT EVENING AT THE METHODIST
PARSONAGE.

The regular meeting of the Current
Events club met with Mrs Knesal Oh
Monday evening. AS this was the las
time Mrs Knesal would probably enter
tain the club, the members varied the
usual program in that they invited the
gentlemen to meet with them, which
was a surprise to the hostess and host as
we'll. An interesting program had been
arranged, The president, Mrs Fl. a.
Tay lor, called the meeting to order with
Mt Vernon, which was used for the first
time. After few explanatory remarks
as to the club and its work, Mrs Fl. L.
Slack was called to read a paper on
Fame. After reading this very interest
ing parer it took the regular course and
was discussed IN very pleasing manner.
Several other papers were read. Among
them was one by Mrs George e. Beard
and one also by Miss Emma McGregor,
The paper of the evening was held in
| reserve to the last, and was by Mrs Med
bury on 1.-THE Currency Question" In
terspersed with the papers read was a
mCst pleasing program, consisting of
selections by quartet composed of r.
P. Smith, L. s, Smith, Fl. Fl. Woodman
and George E. Beard, a recitation by
Mis- L. S. Smith of one of Eugene Fields
gems, "Seeing Things" also a recita.
tion by Miss Julia Richmond, rendered
in pleasing manner as were also solos
bv Miss Anna Smith, Mrs w. Swift and
Miss Cuddy, sister of the hostess.
Mrs Arthur G. Levi. who was killed
last night in the Holland House, New
York, was the wife of the Junior member
of the firm of Baird & Levi, hat manu-.
facturers, who carried on business in
Bethel few years ago, and were sue
ceeded by Baird, Untiedt & Penfield.
Mr. Levi is well known to members OF
the hat trade.-[Danbury News.
M. A. Leppert is on duty at his barber
shop again, and Mrs Leppert is aow un-
der the doctors care.
e. B. Hoyt of Middlebury has visited
among old friends, the past week.
Jeweler F. A. Pickett has moved from
II. E. Hoyt's store to Mrs Van Riper'e
store.
George w. Wheeler, who was serious.
~ injured by fall from building
which he was painting, has so far re.
covered as to be able to sit up little.
Rev Fl. L. Slack preached at the Frat
church, Danbury, Sunday morning, In
exchange with Rev DR. Pierce.
Barber Louis Ohlweiler has been inn.
proving the interior of his Fountain
Place barber shop, giving him more room
for the furnishing goods department..
Rev Alexander Hamilton of Norwalk
preached at st Thomas church, Sunday,
Miss L. B. Frink Of Cornwall Bridge
Is the guest Of her brother, r. B. Friuk.
The veteran halter, John Mcdowell,
PISSED his 9lst birthday on Tuesday.
Rev A. T. Leonard, Of India, spoke In
the Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday,
both morning and evening, on mission
airy work in bis native country.
Miss Alice Peck gave pleasant BIRTH
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
In Litchfield Couoty.
WAITE RTOWN.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs MASQUERADE BALL.
Last Friday evening, Columbia lodge,
No. II, z. of P, gave their first annual
mas querade ball. About 45 couples were
in the grand march, all in costumes.
This was Watertown's first ma sked b8l',
The costumes, which were mostly of the
grotesque style, and the antics of the
masqueraders furnished amusement for
about 100 people who had gathered on
the stage to watch them. About II &c
there was a general unmasking, and
those who had not provided themselves
with costumes entered into the dance
which was kept up until 2 O'Clock. Al
voted the Knights first mas querade s
decided success.
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OXFORD.
AT ct PETER IL.

The HI " communion ID TO be celehrat.
ed In Sr Peters church. next Sunday
morning at 8 O'clock, when the recently
confirmed class OF nine will 20 forward
fer che dlst time. Lectures In the church
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
THE EXPENSE OF LIGHTING THE sTEETs

THE EXPENSE OF LIGHTING THE STEETS
Tuesday evening, Februar5 8, the Cit
liens club held their regular monthly
meeting. The president, Fl. D. Taft,
occupied the chair. Some slight altera-
tions were made in the bylaws. W. j.
Munson was the only member of the
Fire district lines committee present.
An opinion from Waterbury electrician
was read in regard to lighting the streets
in the Center. He suggested placing
lights as follows: One near Pythian
hall, Brick store, Methodist church, c.
S. Hickox' residence, the corner at S. A.
Hurd's, and W. j. Woods, John Kultz'a
and Grammar Percy's residences, max
ing eight in all. The expense of each to
be $50, or $640 per year for the eight.
Nothing definite was done in regard to
the matter.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

The large warehouse of II. Schoverling
6 Co., has been decorated on the out
side with some very large and handsome
Inscriptions. The artist was Frank 81.
Pickett, and his work has been much ad-
mired.
The people of this vicinity will not
have better chance to have their eyes
properly fitted to glasses than by calling
at the parlors of the New England house,
New Milford, on Wednesday of each
week. Mr. Todd, of the firm of Reid &
Todd, has studied under the best re-
fractionist in the country and will be
glad to see any one, having trouble with
their glasses. Call between am, ar d
3 pm, on Wednesdays.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
ROXBU RY.

Sheldon L. Rice has leased black
smith shop of Sidney Winters and is pre-
pared TO shoe horses. Special attention
paid to lameness.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
TASHUA.

AN ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
A play entitled 1.-THE Danger Signal"
will be given in the parish hall of Christ
church on Monday evening, February 81,
with the following cast:
Enfield, John Eastwood
DeValerian, George Mahoney
Charles Norman, Harry Sweezy
Chester Norman, Bert Blackwood
Peter Bullock, p. r. Bradley
Persimmon, (coloreo) win Blackwood
Pat Malloney, George Clark
Stella, Miss Edith Sherwood
Miss Angle, Mrs John Patt erson
Mother Foresight, Mrs George Clark
Norah, Mrs John Eastwood
The curtain will rise promptly st 8
O'Clock. If stormy, the entertainment
will be held the first fair evening.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
LYTCHFIELD.

Seth Pratt wiz shave load of horses
on the 18th.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
NE w MILFORD,
GAINESVILLE AND VICINITY.

Frances J. Dickie has recently COM
business college in Dsnbury, receiving
the diploma of the college for her fideli-
ty to her studies.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

Mrs. Hawley Williams of Weston, and
contemplates visiting friends In Port
Chester.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
BANTAM.

METHODIsTs HAVE a HAT sOCIABLE.
The ladies of the Methodist church
held hat sociable at George Clemmons',
last Saturday night. Some very unique
styles of trimming hats were devised and
Partisan styles would look tame beside
them.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

Mr. and Mrs Eugene Small are rejoic
ing over the birth of daughter.
Mrs Fred Clark has ZEN seriously ill,
but is slowly recovering.
The Lend-a-Hand club held the last So
ciable of the season at the Parish House.
A good!y company were present as usu-
al. The organ fund has been materially
swelled by these pleasant gatherings.
The school enjoyed sleigh ride after
school, one day last week. Both rooms
went, especially the smaller one, for it
was a great treat to the youngsters.
They returned before dark reporting an
enjoyable time and no accidents.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18

Bodv Brussels Carpets al 81 a yard still denes
competition, and we're taking orders every
day on them. This is the last mou'h we can
make this offer, as the price on these goods
will surely take another jump March l. Re
member we make them and lay them when
you are ready. it's simply to do twice the
amount OF business In this short month of Feb
ruary.
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
sElEoTmAN HARPER's TIMELY All

SELECTMAN HARPER's TIMELY AID.
During the late snow which drifted
considerably on Candee Hill, our genial
first selectman, George A. Harper, had
to lend his assistance in getting teams
pulled out of the drifts. One of the
worst cases was that of the Standard Oil
Co.'s tank which stuck fast, although it
had four powerful horses hauling on it,
Selectman Harper's span added to the
four, succeeded in getting it out finally.
Later in the same day Curtis B. Atwood 8
team turned over with g. load of hay.
Selectman Harper again lent his assist
ance and brought the load back into
position and Mr. Atwood went on his
way rejoicing.
Mitchell 6 Averill of South Britain,
who have been at work with gang of
IS men and 30 horses saving ties for the
Consolidated road, have completed their
lahors and started for home, where they
have four more jobs which will keep
them at work until July. While here
they have delivered over 5000 ties and
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-18
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% twenty-five per cent. q
. off from Sleigh-Bell and .
- Hub Runner prices that !
q were low to start with, :
"a ought to entit1e those J
= bells and runners to a po-
sition way up toward J
the top of the ssBargain !
- column. -
p If low prices will !
p move them, none of these
. bells or runners will be =
% in our way next summer. :
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The age-herald., 1898-01-27

yer, president of the Alabama Agricultural Society of his appointment as a member Of the executive committee from this con- gressional district. Judge Mitchell Is largely interested in farming in this coun- ty, and he has furnished President Culver with the names of several of the most prominent farmers in the county, who are to be asked to help organize local so- ciety. The organization is to be solely for the interests of the farmers, and are expected to be instrumental in bringing about more extensive interchange of ideas among the farming class, thus bene- fitting all who are in the society. The or ganization is to be free from all political or other influences
The age-herald., 1898-01-27

rant charging him with seduction. He was arrested, and after considering a while, de- cided to accept the lesser evil rather than ianguish in jail. All parties come from re- speetable families. Portwood is well thought of in New Decatur.
 Through the influence and missionary work of President H. B. Scott of the New Decatur Commercial club a large number Of western people are now prospecting in this neighborhood for homes. c. H. Brill of Illinois has just purchased a quarter section of land six miles south of Decatur and will move here immediately. M. ". Hills of Indiana is also negotiating through MT Scott for a large body of land west of here.
 Nearly every day some new move is made in the .Wright-Gordon bribery and perjury cases growing out of the burning of barn. The latest move was the re- lease today by order of the county court of Ed Gordon, brother of the detective, AL bert Gordon, on the hearing of habeas cor pus proceedings instituted by Attorney w. w. Callahan. Mercer, the other alleged perjured witness, is still in jail. Albert Gordon, the alleged detective, made his bond of s1, 800.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
Governor Returns.

Gov. Johnston returned from Selma this morning and today appointed Mir F. M. Kirkpatrick a member of the board of revenue of Dallas county. MT. Kirk patrick was strongly indorsed for the place and being a man of extraordinary business qualities, the appointment will meet the approval of all Dallas county democrats.
 The following additional appointments were made by the governor today
 A. A. Hardage, notary public, beat g. Madison county.
 Key Murphee, notary public Troy.
 Richard Chitwood, justice of the peace, beat ', DeKalb county.
 Theodore Pruden, member of the board of revenue of Barbour county, vice c. s. McDonald resigned.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27

CoNDITIoNs--In order to compete for this prize, you must send $2.Oo to THE AGE-HERALD for three months subscrip- ton to the Daily and Sunday issues, or for one years subscription to the SUNDAY GE-HERALD alone.
 If you are already subscriber, send $2 to have your subscription extended three months.
 You may send your answers with your subscription or later at your option. How ever, in sending your subscription write that you desire to be recorded to enter the s.Twenty Question Contest" and coupon of permission to file your answers will be sent you, which coupon must be attached to your answers when sent in.
 The contest will be decided by three eminently competent and impartial judges who will award the prizes, and the names of the winners will be published.
 Tho judges are: J. H. Phillips, Superin- tcndent Birmingham Public Schools; w. PC. Harding, Second Vice First National Bank; A. Latady, Attorney-atLaw
The age-herald., 1898-01-27

The appropriation Is by the legislature and for the public good. We are of opinion this objection is not well taken.
 For the other reasons stated. the demur- Ter to the petition was properly sustained.
 Orders Granted.
 The following orders were granted by the supreme court today:
 John Hertzler, Jr., vs. James R. Stevens, from Madison chancery court; argued and submitted
 Moore. Kirkland X Go. vs A. B. Byrd ct. als.. fnom Dale circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 Otto Palm ct al. vs. Decatur Mineral and Land company ct al., from Morgan chancery court; submitted on briefs.
 c. w. Adkins vs. J. H. Myers & Co.,, from Jackson circuit court: submitted on briefs. Farmers Savings Building and Loan as- sociation vs. Kent X Sabotka, from Mor- gan chancery court; submitted on briefs. Jasper Smith vs.. Court of County Com missioners, etc., from Marshall circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 Thurman Farm Improvement company vs. Thomas H. Long, from Marshall circuit court submitted on briefs.
 LOulSVllle ana NaSnVllHe RdllrOau cOi- pany vs. Salle NJ. Bouldln. adndnistra- trix etc., from Morgan circuit court; con- tinued by consent
 w. J. Walling ct als., Morgan Coun- ty, from Morgan circuit court; continued by appellant.
 Anna L. Hamaker vs Joshua Coons, from Madison circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 Ned Orr vs H. A. Sparkman from Nor gan circuit court; submitted on briefs on motion, etc.
 R. L. Stephenson vs. James F. Allison, ct al, from Morgan chancery court; sub mitted on briefs.
 James T. Chadwick vs. w. w. Russell, from Marshall circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 J. L. Jackson vs. W. L. Singleton, from briefs.
 T. H. Norton vs J. c. Kump ct als., from Lawrence circuit court; submitted on briefs.
 John H. Russell ct als vs. John H. Da- Vis, administrator, from Limestone cham esry court; submitted on briefs.
 M. P. James vs. Lem and John Wears, from Bridgeport city court submitted on briefs.
 Bogart ct al., from Jackson chancery court; submitted on briefs
 Malinda J. Jones vs. o. F. Davis ct al, from Morgan chancery court submitted on briefs.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
JEkklNS-SCHUESSLER.
The Browning Social Event of the Season at
 Lafayette.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Lafayette. Ala, Jan. 2s.-The social event of the season of this section took place today in the nuptials of Rev. George L. Jenkins of the Methodist conference, sta- tioned at Bessemer, and Miss Myrtis Schuessler, the beautiful daughter of MT. Lewis S. Schuessler of Lafayette, at the Methodist church here at S:30 o'clock, fol- lowed by brilliant reception at the home of the brides parents, the ceremony being performed by Dr. E. E. Hoss, the dis tinguished editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate.
 The church decorations were the most elaborate and beautiful ever seen in this section, and would do credit to any me- tropoitan decorator. The array of bridal presents was not less in harmony with the wealth and standing of the contracting par ties being both numerous and handsome. The participants in the impressive cere- mony, beside the bride and groom, were Lewis Schuessler, who gave the bride away; best man, Dr. G. c. Chapman of Birningham maid of honor, Miss Mamie Cleghorn of Summerville, Ga. Male at- etndants, Frank R. Schuessler, brother of the bride; Vim. E. Whitney and s. c. Holmes, Letohatchie Ala, and J. P. Bull lock of Montgomery. The lady attendants were Miss Gertrude Eberhart and Miss Al sine Schutze of Columbus, Ga.; Miss Julia Harris, of Gainesville, Ga. and Miss Katie Roemer of Montgomery The ushers were Armstead Brown of this city, Dr. Vim. A. Adams and B. c. Jones of Bessemer, Ala, and Wm c. Dean of Lafayette.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
CllY OF SELMA
Will Provide Pest House-Executiye Commit
 tee Meeting Residence Burned.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-ierald.
 Selma Jan. 26.-Selma and Dallas coun- ty have determined to provide a perma- nent pesthouse and camp of detention, and committees have been appointed from the board of revenue and the city council for that purpose. The one case of smallpox here is nearly well and no other case has as yet developed. Every precaution is be- ing taken to keep down spread of the disease.
 The county executive committee is called to meet in this city on Friday next, and many important matters will come up. Among them providing for direct vote of the democrats of the county as to who is their choice for solicitor of the Fourth judicial circuit. Another is to arrange so the voters can say whether or not they want new court house.
 This morning at o'clock an alarm of fire was sent in from box 13, and as the department quickly responded, they found the home of MT. M. L. Worrel, corner of Selma and Pelham streets, one mass of tary of the Selma Water company. Mrs Worrel and children were in Mobile, and the first MT. Worrel knew of the fire was when he was awakened to find the entire building, from end to end afire. There was $1, ,0OO insurance on the home, and the same amount carried on the household effects. all of which were total loss.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
NEWS OF THE STATE.

All the gold mines near Alexander City are doing well.
 The people of Piedmont have begun gar den making.
 The farmers of Coosa county are pre- pairing to SOW oats.
 Each of the churches at Centre has pur- chased new organ.
 The Rev. E. T. Smythe, of Anniston, has married 1924 couples.
 The Methodists of Centreville have de- cided to build a parsonage.
 The Coosa County Advocate reappears the Goodwater Advocate.
 Centreville has a commercial club, or ganzed under the laws of Alabama. Aaron West, a prominent citizen of Pick ems county, is dead. He was 76 years old. w. N. Harris & Son, of Pinckard, made an assignment last week to Chas. Roeh- leg
 Eight families of Western people have located in Bibb county, and more are coming.
 w. c. Thomas, of Gold Hill, Lee county, lost his house by fire last week. Not fully insured
 Jackson Phillips is dead at the age of 80. He was a greatly esteemed citizen of Etowah county.
 Ozark's city council imposed a tax of $50 on the sale of cigarettes, and no dealer took out license.
 Opelika and Auburn are soon to be con- nected by dummy line. The equipment is to be first-class
 The village Improvement Society of Flor ence has planted fifty-four trees on the south side of Tennessee street.
 Ten thousand feet of lumber were acci- dentally destroyed by fire at Carpenter & Coxs mill, seven miles from Hamilton.
 Thorsby people are making hot beds for seed potatoes. These early potatoes are intended for the Birmingham market.
 A heavy storm occurred last Wednesday fourteen miles from Selma Trees were blown down and much damage done to fences and cabins.
 The court house contractors at Luverne, Messrs. Arnold & Hugger, made an as- signment. The court house is completed, and the county officers occupy it.
 T. w. Whitaker, the night watchman in the Memphis and Charleston yard, at Tus- cumbia, was run over by the switch en- zine last week, and killed. He left a wife and five children.
 J. W. Ferguson and his daughter, says the Guntersville Democrat, drove from Aurora to Guntersville. In his coat pock- ct he had at Aurora $1 350 in greenbacks When he arrived in Guntersville the roll of money was missing, and is still miss ing.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
Specimens of Alabama Gold.

Anniston, Jan. 26.-Deputy United States Marshal Burgess finds plenty of opportu- mites to pick mp other things quite as ini teresting as moonshners and more profit able. Today MT. Burges was exhibiting some speciments of Alabama gold that he found on a recent trip. One of the speci- mems was a nugget of virgin gold the size of walnut, as pretty and as yellow as any found in the Klondyke. He also has several fine samples of gold-bearing quartz. MT. Burgess doesn't say exactly where he found the gold, but he admits that it is native product and says he knows of 500 acres of land that should produce an abundance of the same kind.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
Final Settlement Notice.
.olO FIRST AVENUE,

Agnes Scott ct al. vs. Bertha C. Morris Administratrix-In the Chancery Court of Jefferson county, Alabama. Final Settlement of InSolyent Estate of
 B. c. Scott, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Bertha c. Morris as administratrix of the estate of E. C. Scott, deceased, has been ordered by the Chancery Court of Jefferson county. and make settlement of her administration of said estate and that Thursday, the 24th day of February, 1898, has been appointed for such settlement, upon which day the Register will audit her account as admin istratriy.
 This the 2fth day of January, 1898.
 CI1AS. A. SENN, l-27- tn. oaw-3w Register.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
Miss John Honored in Selma.
special to The Age-Herald.

SpeciaI 10 The Age- HeraId.
 Selma, Jan. 26.-Last evening at the cosy home of Mrs. Lucy Partridge, on Mabry street, a delightful dining was given in honor of Miss Estelle John of Birming- ham, who is the guest of Miss Partridge. Delicious viands served in courses were partaken of, and those fortunate enough to have been bdden thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Those present were Misses Els teIle John, Olive Hooper, Mary Craig, Lucy Partridge, Edith Hooper, Mrs. Anna Beard, Messrs. F. L. Davidson, Pettus Lapsey, J. T. Mangum, Cad Jones, H. H. Hudson, Dan Partridge.
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
MEANNESS," l REKlN."
Some Very Gay Young Men Proved Terrors to
 Telephone Line.
Snecial to The Age-Herald.

Mountainboro, Jan. 26.-For weeks past the Alabama and Georgia telephone line passing through here has been cut by un- known parties, wires beat in two by rocks and poles torn up.
 The matter was turned over to Deputy Sheriff Joel Noel and he has been watch ing the line at different points. Last night Joe Chavies and Cisero Bruster, two young men, came up within a few feet of where the deputy sheriff was standing and soon had the pole down and the wire in two. They were arrested and carried to jail at Gadsden this morning. Someone asked them what they meant by such work; they replied "Meanness, l relxin."
The age-herald., 1898-01-27
Have You Thought Of ~H~OId M6XiCO !?

All of the novelty of a trip to the Old World; something new at every turn. The City of Mexico is now recognized winter resort. The average temperature during the winter months is 57 degrees Fahrenheit Historic points of interest hundreds of years old, on every hand Modern hotels and fresh. bracing at- mosphere. See Monterey and Topo Chico Hot Springs, Saltillo and San Luis Potosi. en route. We give. you two dollars for one when you cross the border, and you can pay your expenses in Mexican money Cheaper than staying at home. Those having eye to business will find good opportunities for Investments. The Mexican National railroad, Laredo Route" is the shortest and quicketst, pass ing through the most nportant cities and the grandest scenery in the world. Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars on all through trains. Ask for tickets, tourist guides and time- tables via the Laredo Route.'
 For further details address W. F. EATON General Eastern Agent, 353 Broadway, New York City. w. E. THURBER, General Western Agent, 23O Quincy Building, Chicago III. J. J. GRIFFIN, General Southern Agent. Kimball House, Atlanta. Ga FRANK l.. MOE, Commercial Agent, 40S Hauser Building, St. Louis, Mo. A. l.. ROBY, Commercial Agent, 7OS Con- mon Street, New Orleans, La. c. w. FISH, Commercial Agent, Laredo, Tex.
 E. MUENZENBERGER, Commercial Agt., San Antonio Tex, and
 W. B. RYAN, General Passenger Agent. Colonia, Mexico City;
 r Assistant General Passenger Agent, Mexico City.
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