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Special to the Evening NEWS.

Special to the Evening NEWS.
LATER-NEw YoIK, Jan. 16.-Captain
Sumner in charge OF the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. declares the explosion on the u
8. Cruiser Maine at Havana. could not
have been accidental. Naval tender Mas
grove and dispatch boat Fern OF the
navy have been sent TO Havana.
Later reports say one half OF the
crew OF the Maine we're killed
outright. Sharks deyouring many
OF the floating bodies and it ia
feared that but few bodies i'll be re-
covered. Opinion expressed that torpedo
was exploded under the bow of the Maine
The Central Cable Co. report to Postal
Telegraph 20. that it's cable to Cuba has
been cut, where or why ia not known.
and as this is the only cable directly con.
nee ing the Island with the States. COM
munlcation by wire is closed for the time
being.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
STEPNEY.

tss Emily Seeley has visited in An
sonia. with her sister, Mrs Frank Burr.
Miss Lille johnson has been the guest
of Miss Agnes Edwards. T.
Mrs William Beard of Bethel has been
visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs
Janette johnson, who Is quite feeble and
under the care Of Mrs Emma Leaven-
worth.
Miss Grace E. Jennings of Green's
Farms, is spending part of the winter
with her aunt, Mrs David Osborn.
Mrs Kasson, who has been for nearly
ten years unable to walk, is now in
Bridgeport under treatment by Prof De-
Mork, who has accomplished such mark.
ed cures for a number of people In this
vicinity who have suffered from very
complexed troubles. :
Owing to the snow blockade the fall
term of our schools will be shortened one
week. giving Is weeks for the fall term
and 81 for the spring term with q short
inter mission at Easter.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
TWO POINTED QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

What is the use of making a better
article than your competitor if you can
not get beLter price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better,
81 that while our profits may be smaller
on d single sale they will be much great
in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make Is the best?.
Ii both articles are brought prominent
ly before the public both are certain to
be tried and the public will very quickly
pass Judgment Oh them and use only the
better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
" it'll some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are certain
TO return To tie one remedy that they
know to be reliable, and for coughs,
colds and Group there ia nothing equal tn
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. For sale
by r. FL. Beers 81 Co., New
town; Warner, Taylor & Curtis,
Sandy hook; A. 3. Blake man, Bots
ford; w. IL. Hurd, Loug Hill; A. B.
Fancher, Hawleyville, and tess it foy
yourself.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR CHRISTMAS.

The Sunday Magazine, which will
come to the readers of The New York
Sunday Press this week, is full of bi light
Christmas features. There arr four un-
usually interesting Christmas stories !:
1.-The Governors Christmas Dinner"
"Christmas In the Klondyke, "''A Christ
mas Comedy" which is amusing as we'll
as entertaining, and s'An Understudy's
Chance" Christmas story of stage folk.
Then there are some Christmas rhymes,
bright and diverting, humorous draw
ing, "Santa Claus in Suburbville," and
page of original Christmas humor. Al
though the brightest kind Of reading
matter Ia furnished. and artists of proved
ability supply the Illustrations for this
publication, yet readers OF The New York
Sunday Press receive It absolutely free
of cost. See that your newsdealer does
not omit It from your Sunday Press.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
EASTON.

Mr. Kalpan has sold his interest in
what is known as the Thorpe farmlto his
cousin of New York and with his family
has removed to New Rochelle, N. Y,
where he will try mercantile business.
Garfield Tucker is with his brother,
Joseph Tucker, at Wakeman Bradley's.
The scholars of Rock House are pre-
pairing for the usual Christmas entertain
ment. Pa
James Turney of Manchester, N, H.,
has spent several days recently with his
niece, Mrs John Tyler, at Maple Cottage.
Henry Wakeman's three children have
been suffering from humps.
Mrs W. M. Weeks has added two more
pupils to her class of music scholarsiand
decided to remain here for the winter.
One is fortunate to secure so competent
teacher.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
OXFORD.
TOWN AND PERSONAL JoTTINGs

TOWN AND PERSONAL JOTT1NGS.
Mrs Roy Osborne of Youngstown, O.,
Is visiting at the home of T. S. Osborn.
Miss Lizzie Brops on is making brief
visit with Mrs w. w. Hughes.
The Christmas festival and tree of the
Congregational Sunday school, will be
held in the church, Christmas evening.
Sherman Sanford is convalescing nice.
~, from his last severe Illness.
T. 8. Osborne, who has lately newly
stocked the store, formerly occupied by
the late G. a. Butler, with line OF high
grade groceries, will no doubt receive 8
liberal share Of the patronage OF the pub
lie. He will from time to time add arti
cles that the trade calls for.
The administration of the estate OF the
late c. 81. Butler sold on Saturday week.
at auction, the motley collection of left
overs in the store.
This climate is becoming very inhospi
table. Snow storms followed by gales
Of wind, are becoming too frequent fol-
comfort, and makes the discontented
sigh for more genial cline.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
SOUTHPORT.
TIE DAv1s-sHEPHERD WEDDING.

The DAplS-SdEPdEhD WEDDING.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss Alice NJ. Davis, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs William Davis OF this place, and
Willis A. Shepherd, agent at the station
and formerly of Keosaqua, Iowa. The
ceremony is to take place at the home of
the BRIDES parents, Wednesday, Decem
Der 2lst, at II O'Clock. They are to COM
mence housekeeping at once in the house
belonging to Mrs Ida Wooster.
Mrs L. q. Buckingham is out Of town
visiting friends.
1t is expected the new feed store will
be built, this spring.
1t really seems good to hear the paper.
mill whistle also the steam saw mill.
1t reminds one that business ia thriving
In old Southford.
Henry Jackson is busy slaughteripg
the 1at pokers in this vicinity, and he il
q very good man for the business.
Farmers are busy getting up Their
woodpiles and disposipg Of their produce.
Merry. merry, Christmas to the editor
of THE NEwTOwN BEE, and family.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
BRAVE MEN FALL

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles, as well as women, and all feel
the results in loss of appetite, poisons in
the blood, baekache, nervousness, head
ache and tired, listless, rundown feeling.
But there's no need to feel like that.
Listen to j. w. Gardner, IdavIlle, Iud.
He says: Electric Bltters are just the
thing for man when he is all run down
and don't care whether he lives or dies.
It did more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything I could
take. can now eat ANYTHING and have
a ne W lease on life.'' Only so cents, at
r. Ell Beers q Co., Newtown; s. G. Bull
q Co., Sandy Hook; A. w. Twiss,
Bethel; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station
w. A. Watts, Washington ;Depot, drug
stores. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t ia certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors of DIR
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing 1t has absolutely cured thou
sands of hopeless cases. Asthma, bron-
chitis, Eoarseness and all diseases of the
throat, chest and lungs are surely cured
by it. Cali on r. 81. Beers & Co.,
Newtown; s. 9. BUD 2 Co., sandy
Hook; A. w. Twiss, Bethel Allen Joy ce
RoxbuIy Station; w. A. Watts, Wash
ington Depot, druggists, and get free
trial bottle. Regular size sos and OIL.
Every bottle guaranteed or price refund
ed
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
QUAKER FARMS.
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev E. T. Matthisen of Ansonia
preached at Christ church, last Sunday.
and administered the holy Communion
There is some talk Of Christ church
Sunday school and the Mission Sunday
school unitir G in a Christmas tree and
festival.
Rstchering SCENE TO be the order of
the dav. George Thrall has butchered
40 far II hogs and three head of cattle.
Charles Hawkins and c. B. johnson
have been spending same time In New
Haven, having been summoned siurors
In the Common Pleas court, criminal side.
81. B. Brewer spent last Sunday with
friends in Ans0nia.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
WORKING NIGHT AID DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR Kings New
Life pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
globule of health, that changes weak
ness into strength, listessness into en-
ergy, brain-fag into mental power.
They're wonderful In building up the
health. Only Csc per box. Sold by r..
q Beers & Co., Newtown; S. C.. Bull &
Co.. Sandy Hook; A. w. Twiss, Bethel !;
Allen joyce, Roxbury Station; W. A.
Watts, Washington Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
STEVENSON.

Fred Isbell filled his ice house, last
week.
r. S. Human had his ice house filed,
last week.
Several OF the young men of Gray's
Plain and Stevenson are letting their
boards ow; some have been laughed
out of it. Let the good work 60 on, for
all expect an old-fashioned winter.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
BROOKFIELD.

Herbert Kellogg is home from school
for the Christmas vacation.
Thomas Troy of Obsuse is in poor
health. W
Miss Lille Ward is in Meriden and
Wallingford, visiting friends.
Edward Hall, who has been In the
Danbury hospital for treatment, came
home, last week.
Miss Mildred Smith, who is at school
at Nortbfield, Mass, is home for the
Christmas vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

The Sandy Hook Wooden Co., at the
Mantle Mills, Sandy Hook, have for sale
a lot of homespuns suitable for ladies'
coats, in black, dark red and natural
homespun. They also have some cloths
suitable for dress skirtings and a. lot of
remnants suitable for horse blankets.
The above will be sold at a bargain at
the mill in lots to suit the purchaser.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
NEW FAIRFIELD.

A. n. Bodies, the well known New
Preston monument man, has erec'ed .
monument in the Quaker cemetery to the
memory of the late Gilbert Jennings.
A Christian Endeav0r sociable was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Boerum, Friday evening, December IL,
at Z 80.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
New HavenCo.
SoUTHBURY.

THE STREET AND VICINITY.
George Smith of Milford has visited
his brother, Curtiss Smith.
Burr Tuttle and family visited friends
on Great Hill, last Saturday.
Mrs Mary Stone entertained the Ladies'
Aid society on Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Lamphier has visited Mrs
Lamphier's parents.
McLane & Sullivan are butchering at
their place and are now prepared to fur
customers.
George w. Daskam, the capable black
smith at Tuttie's, has been laid up for a
few weeks with pleurisy.
Mr. and Mrs Willis Barto have had an
addition to their family, 10-pound boy,
born December IL.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
RED HOT FROM THE GUN

Was the ball that hit-G4 b. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil war. It
caused horrible ulcersfthat no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen's
Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts,
bruises, burns, boile, felone, corns. skin
eruptions. Best pile cure on earth 25cts
q box Gu guaranteed. Sold bv r. Fl,
Beers 81 Co., Newtown; s. g. Bull q CO.,
Sandy Hook; Al. w. Twiss, Bethel ;
Alien JOvce, R,xbnry SFn;s w. "A.
Watts, Washington Depot, W v y !. 4sts.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Riser will remove the
trouble and cure sick headache, bilious
ness. inactive liver and clear the com.
plexion. Snail, sugar coated, don't
grippe or cause nausea. Edgar F. Raw-
ley, Newtown; s. G. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B.
Hawley & Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

A cough is not like fever. 1t does
not have co run certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One
Minute cough cure, the best remedy for
all ages and for the most severe cases.
We recommend it because it's good. K.
f. Hawley, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford ;
B. Ha wiley g Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
SOUTH BRITAIN.

william Fowler drives new horse,
furnished by his son In New Haven.
Mrs Frederick Gray has some fine
flowers. Among her finest plants is
Gala lily. which has been in constant
blossom forsa year.
Arthur Mitchell and Bert Bradley
butchered SIX porkers Tor william Fow-
Ter Of Georges Hill, last week.
Business at the South Britain mill OF
Joel Besrtisis brisk. Now is the time to
bring IN the loga, which will receive
prompt attention.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

The sooner cough or cold IL cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hacking
cough is distressing. One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures It. Why suffer when
such cough cure is within reach? It ie
pleasant to the taste. E. r. Hawley,
Newtown; s. G. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford
B. Hawley & Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
MRS HENRY ]. WHEELER

LINGEkING ILLNESS.
Mrs Mary Rowell, wife of Henry j.
Wheeler, died at her home, l02 Maple
street, shortly after o'clock, December
Is, after u lingering illness. TIE funer-
al services were held, Thursday after.
noon,at 2 o'clock from. her late residence,
Rev DIR Cooper officiating. The inter-
ment was in the family lot at Fairview.
Mrs Mary X. Wheeler was born in New
town, and was just completing her 80 h
year when that grim destroyer, consump-
tion, brought to close a lite that al
though Swallowed bv sickness, was ever
devoted TO the welfare of home and fam
lily. About year ago Mrs Wheeler suf-
fered fro II a severe attack of pneumonia
that eventually developed intu the mala-
dY that caused des h. A Mary Rowell,
daughter of Dea and Mrs Ro veil of New
town, she was married in 1868 to henry
J. Wheeler, and since 1869 mas resided
In New Britain. Notwithstanding her
feeble heslth, Mrs Wheeler's energy
was manifested in the devotion to her
family, by whom she will be sorely
missed. AS member of the South
Congregational church, she ever as
sumed a deep interest in all it's activi
ties and was a devout Christian woman.
Besides husband, she is survived by
two sons and a daughter. Herbert a.
is travelling salesman for the Union
Mfg. Co. Her daughter, jennie R., is q
teacher in the North west school In Hart.
ford, while Ernest B., her youngest son,
is member of the New Britain big b
school. By all who knew Mrs Wheeler
the announcement Of her death will be
received with sorrow, and che family
left to mourn her loss have the sympa-
thy of the community in their great af-
6iction.-l New Britain Herald Mrs
Wheeler was born on what use to be
known "a Sherman street in Zoar, No.
vember 10, 1913. Her father, Dea Row
ell If the Baptist church there, died
when che was a year and half old.
She was married TO H. j. Wheeler by
Rev DR. Marble, December 20, 1868, in
the same house where she was burn.
The first year of their married life was
spent in Hanover on the Amos Terrill
farm, after which they moved to Bristol
aud in few months to New Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Many a household Ia saddened by death
because of the failure to keep on hand a
safe and absolutely certain cure for Group
such as One Minute Cough Cure. See
that your little ones are protected against
emergency. Edgar r. Hawley, New
town; s. =. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook !;
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
& Co., Stepney. -
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

When You ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept acounterfeit or
imitation There are more cases Of piles
being cured by this, than all others
combined. e. T. HawleY, Newtown; s.
@. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook; A. B.
Brakeman. Botsford; B. Hawiey y Co.,
Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Overcome evil with good. Overcome
your coughs and colds with One Minute
Cough Cure. It 10 so good children cry
monia, grippe and all throat and lung
diseases e. F.. Hawley, NewtOwn; s. g.
Bull 81 Co., Sandy Hook; A. b. Blake-
man, Botsford; B. HawleY y Co., Step
ney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
HULL'S HILL AND VICINITY.

HULL HILL AND VICINITY.
Charles B. johnson is serving In New
Haven on the Jury.
Choppers are at work on the piece of
timber bought of Mrs Gearge Stoddard.
George Norton has gone to Shelton to
work In the foundry.
Several of the roads are blockaded
with snow yet.
Hobart Booth has the boss porkers, this
year; one weighs over 400, the other over
$50 pounds.
A. Smith returned to g. B. Johns on's
after spending few weeks in New
Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Chamberlain,s Collie, Cholera and Diar-l
-rhoea Remedy can always be depende d
upon and is pleasant and safe to take
Sold by r. "a. Beers & Co., NewtOwn !;
Warner. Taylor & Curtis, Sandy Hook; ;
a. B. Blakeman, Botsford; W. b. Hurd.
Long Hill; A. B. Fancher, Hawley-
vile.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Soothing. healing, cleansing, De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve is the implacable enc
my of sores, burns and wounds. 1t never
fails to cure piles. You may rely upon 1t.
e. r. Hawley, Newtown; S. @. Bull &
Co., Sandy Hook A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford; B. Hawley q Co., Stepney
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
A CARD.

We, the undersigned. do HEREBY agree to re-
fund the money on 80 cent bottle of Greene's
Warranted Syrup OF Tar, III it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee q Is cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money refund
ed. r. I'll. BEERS CO., Newtown.
s. G. BULL & CO, Sandy HOOK.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
HUNTINGDON.
THE LATE EDWIN A. BOOTH.

Edwin A. Booth, who died on Decem-
Der 8, was As years and six months old.
He is survived by wife and three chill
dren, Bertha f., Waldo E and Floyd
B., also a sister, Mrs Royal Birdsey, and
mother, Mrs Julia F cid. He was Ill on
lv q week, suffering with pneumonia.
Rev Mr. Kennerson Of Shelton Off1ciated,
and he was buried in the new Lawn GEM
etery. Mr. Booth was about to build q
new house on White Hills, having the
lumber on the ground. He was born in
White Hills and had always lived in
Huntington. Mrs Booth desires to thank
the friends and neighbors for their kind
ness to her during the sickness and death
of her husband.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Late to bed and early to rise, prepares
1 man for his home Ia the skies. But
early to bed 2pd Lutte Early Riser, the
pill That maKes life longer and better and
wiser. Edgar r. HaHley, New
town: s. g. Bull q Co., Sandy
Hook; a. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B
Hawley q CO.. atepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
Useful Christmas
Presents F!

Our assortment of Holiday Goods is now COM
plete and we show splendid lines of Neckwear,
Mufflers, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs with and
without Initials, Umbrellas Dress Suit Cases,
Fancy Arm Bands and Suspenders, Sweaters, Car
digan Jackets, Cloth, Plush and Fur Caps, Fur
Gloves, ETC., at our usual popular prices.
Mems Suits and Overcoats at greatly reduced
prices. Children Suits, Top Coats and Refers
in very large variety.
Do your Christmas shopping in our store and
save money.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
KENT.
CHURCH NOTES.

p Z
Stoyan Krstoff Vatralsky, native OF
Bulgaria, occupied the puplit Of the Con-
gregational church, last Sunday evening,
and gave verv interesting lecture on
the subject, aBulgaria and Her Relig-
ion.
The installation services for Rev b. r..
Job at the Congregational church has
been arranged for December %.
Mrs Ann Judd had a bad fall one day,
last week, which dislocated her hip and
at the present writing she is In very
critical condition.
Last Thuraday, David Templeton was
thrown from. wagon by the horses TAX
| ing fright and running away. Inc
wagon went over his foot bruising II
badly and he was also injured about the
head by falling on the frozen ground.
The thermometer registered three DE.
grees below zero, Wednesday morning
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

The Taunton school, under the direc-
tion Of It's enterprising teacher, Miss
kathryn T. HouIihan, will give an en-.
l0c admission will be charged. The pro.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

ously i'll, is on the gain. Mrs George M.
CrofuJt lie caring for her.
Miss Luella Eldred has been quite ill
for two weeks with pneumonia.
Miss Fannie Quick has been ill with a
hard cold, threatened with pneumonia.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Miss May Grant Of Bridgeport ts the
guest Of Mrs a. s. Smith.
Mrs Julius Field, mother Of Mrs Roy
al Birdsey, is quite seriously Ill. Dr.
Sharpe OF Shelton attends her.
Mrs Fred Dale is i'll with nervous pros
tratiOn.
MRS Philip Jones, who has been seri-
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

Have Your buttons sewed en- strong 90
they won't be dying around the hall
January 8.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
TASHUA.
CHRIST CHURCH

The annual Christmas eve festival will
be observed in this church, Saturday
evening, December "a, at 7.15. There
will be choral even song and Christmas
sermon, followed by carols and Christ
mas tree. The church will be tastefully
and appropriately decorated for the &C.
casion. All are cordially invited.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23
GREENFIELD HILL.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.


The regular meeting of the Greenfield
Hill Grange was held at the Grange hall,
Tuesday evening, December Sand an ex.
ceedingly pleasant evening was spent.
The program for the evening was in
charge OF Miss Lizzie C. Banks and con-
sisting of q patriotic song by Miss Bes-
ale Archibald; paper entitled "Round
about the state." by Simeon Pease; reci-
tation 1.-The Hornet that took the Cake"
by w. Burr Hill Instrumental music by
J. Arthur Pease, violin, Raymond Mat.
son, banjo and B. +. Pease, violoncello;
Miss Lewis then read paper in which
she made numerous excellent hits on va
rious members and treated plenty of
amusement; reading, "Too late for the
TraiD," by Raymond Matson; paper,
entitled, 1.-THE Farmer as a Financier,"
by |. G. Fanton. The program was con-
cluded with instrumental music ny the
orchestra. j. 81. Brakeman was present
and inspected the Grange, and found it
in good condition. Remarks were made
on the condition and work Of the Grange.
The Ladies' Union met with Mrs
Wells, last week.
Miss Anna M. Banks was q recent
guest of Mrs w. J. Sherwood OF West
port.
Frederic Bronson and family have re-
turned to New York for the winter,
Mr. Barkentine and family have gone
to New York for the winter.
About $40 has been handed to the
treasurer of the library for the purchase
of new books.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

The fair which was held, last week, in
Eastwood's hall, Stepney, for the benefit
of Christ church, Tashua, is to be repeat
ed at some future date, when the chill
dren will give the flag drill they have
been practicip1.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

MrsF. Nj. Platt and Mrs F. G. Stotts
visited Mrs Platt's sister at New. Milford,
one day, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-12-23

ceeds are to 60 toward purchasing sup
plies to be used In the school work.