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The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

In recent mathematical competition in which 672 problems were given to solve, Patrick Collins of rhis town an- swered all but four of them correctly thereby winning prize, two handsome volumes of Universal knowledge.o MT Collins is to be commended on his pluck and perseverance.
 Dr E. Q. French and family and Miss Abbie Sperry left here for Jacksonville, Florids, last week. Dr French has made himself new home and will reside there permanently. Miss Sperry will possi bly return here in spring.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
FINE WATERFOWL HONEY.

A party of ladies and gentlemen from Water bury and Watertown gathered st the residence of Charles B. Mattoon We'd nesday evening, October 26, on invita- tion of Sherman A. Case, the noted bee hunter of.Waterbury. It seems from the story told, that last summer MT Case and his friend, Hollis B. Bagg of Waterf 0 wn
 went out for ramble to discover if possi- ble one or more bee trees. Their labors were rewarded, for west of Lake Winne. maug, after lining number of beer, they succeeded in finding their retreat in a large, hollow tree, close to the lake. A few days after the find MT Bagg in- formed the American reporter, who, on a former occasion, had accompanied them on similar trip. During the sum- mer both gentlemen occasionally visited the tree to convince themselves that the bees were still here, and had not been disturbed. MT Case, who is ever ready to talk on bees, and all that pertains to them, had told many of his friends about the tree, and on another occasion while visiting Watertown. discovered another tree in the northwestern part of the town. After all preparations had been completed to Mir Case's satisfaction Tues day evening was set down to cut the tree and harvest the honey. MT Case had all this tine supposed that the tree in question was on the land of Charles R. Mattonn, and not caring to give 8 more acurate description of the same, fearing that some one else might sscatch on,n he informed Mir Mattoor, wEo was only too glad to be one ofthe party. But on close inspection 1t was discovered that the tree was on little strip Of land which was owned by Jared Sherry, and that that gentleman would have to be reckoned with, as it was always custom.
 arY to ask permission t0 cut another mans trees. Mr Sperry consented after
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
WATERTOWN.
ST JOHNS FAIR A SUCCESS.

The St Johns fair, which closed last Tuesday evening, proved 8 decided suc- sess and although your correspon- dent has not been informed ln regard to the net receipts, still he is confident that they will amount to good snug sum. The hall was hand somely decorated and spacious stage erected for the entertainment which was put on each evening under the skilful direction of Joseph Darling of Water bury. The star attraction of the fair was Miss Francis McConville of New Haven, the eminent reader who appear ed three times, the last time being the re- quest of the patrons of the fair. Her masterpiece was "HoW salvation won lhe wilI," and also bhe ''Echc," by Ten nyson, was enthusiastically received. Good delt gation were present from Wa Lerbury Wednesday evening, the Water bury clergy being well represented. Annually the people of Waterbury ta ke advantage of the occasion to run up to WatertoWn and see their friends and now the trains are arranged 80 that they can do this conveniently. The follow jug is g list If the committees, under th4 abe direction Of Father O'Donnel, whO aad the fair in charge, a. Of them being more or less responsible fur the success of he project:
 Ticket ottice, Thomas Shields, George McNullY.
 Door, Patrick Dunigan, John Purdy, John Duherty.
 Floor, Charles Missell, Jobn DunigaD, 7, Patrick Collins, Bert Flynn, Eugene K,elJy, Joseph Collins, James Planning, Michael McFadden, Earnest Thereaul, |, William Minnehau.
 Soda counter, John Minnehan, Daniel Rouse, Charles Kane, Henry St George, William Tanning, John Kennedy.
 Fancy table, Maggie Cunning, Mrs K Brpphil, Katie Kieltv, Mary Kane, Annie Hope, Aadie Mlsgell, Kate Murtha, Annie Meehan.
 Ice cream table, Mrs E. McGowan, Mrs Henry St George, Mrs Russell Hard the Misses Annie Kane, Sarah Doherty, Sophia Doherty, Nellie Murphy, Martha O'Donnell, Mary Mayse, Nellie Downey, Annie Quinn, Clara Murphy, Agnes Geoghegan.
 Supper table, Wednesday evening, Mrs Rose Missell, Mrs John Doherty, Mrs James Gamble, Miss Han0ra Downey, ing, Mrs Thomas Shieide, Mrs John Pur- dy, Mrs Peter Ward, Martha T. McNul. tY, Mrs T, s. Kelly; Friday evening, Mrs Edward Quinn, Mrs J. Minnhan, Sr., Mrs John HoIIeran, Mrs Silas Marshall, Mrs Frank Broder1ck; Saturday evening, Mrs Michael Dunn, Mrs John McGowar, Mrs R. Deland, Mrs Charles Kane, Mrs Tt om- as Fitzpatrick, Mrs Thomas Shields, Mrs K. Quinn, Mrs J. Dohersy; Monday even. 1T g, Mrs R, Missell, Mrs Patrick Duni. gan, Mrs John Colgan, Mrs George De- marest, Mrs James Dunigan, Mrs John Minnehan, Jr.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
LEFT IN SOLITUDE FOR THE WINTER.

John T, Burr and family closed their cottage ,Grey R ok, at L. Reside, on We'd Hesday of last week, so the last remain irg cottage atout the lake, whose win ter homes are elsewhere, have gone and all there is for us to do till next spring is to look each other in the face about the store tove, zee which can tell the big gest story, strip tobacco and make gos- sip. A country village left to itself is truly at times monotonous and every en- tertafnment and dance is hailed with de- light to jar us out of this she Il of same ness and nauseating repetition.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

looking at the tree, but claimed half of 1 the honey. This delicate matter being l arranged to the satisfaction of all, tbs final preparations were made, and it wa, decided to leave MT Mattoon's residence at 7. D m, and cut the tree at 7.30. The Watertown party was just on the ground consisting of Selectmen George Harper H. H. Bartlett, Miss F. Bartlett, Herman Marggraff, Miss Bartlett and E. c. Mar ggraff They had fairly reached the ground when Mir Bartlett who was in the secret, showed them the tree, which was close to the road. The bees, whether by reason of its being warm night or be- cause they had premonition of what was coming, were in large numbers around the opening, ready to defend the citadel to the last. Soon lights were seen coming through the bushes in every direction, and within 15 minutes after the arrival of the Watertown party, H. B. Heminway, George Pritchard, John L. Scott, Harry E. Scott, Hollis B. Bagg, all of Watertown, were on the ground, followed closely by the Waterbury party consisting of Mr and Mrs R. R Stannard MT and Mrs M. J Fogg, MT and Mrs H. B. Platt. MT and Mrs Robert Lewis and Mir and Mrs Sherman A. Case. Besides this, Henry Platt, Benjamin Carpenter and Jared Sperry and lady made their
 
 him all the paraphernalia necessary o cut the tree and harvest the honey. Af ter cracking number of veteran jokes, MT Case, assisted by Mr Bagg, began to cut the tree. They had hardly done go when one of the ladies uttered piercing scream that could be heard quite 8 ways. l Nothing more than sting. Soon there came another. But in the meantime punk and sulphur had done the work. and aside from few bees that crawled on the outside of the tree, no further casualties were reported. MT Sperry had brought large auger with him and bored two holes in~the trunk of the tree. On pulling out the auger it was found covered with delicious honey. A large hole had been cut in the tree in the mean time, and soon was revealed magnifi- cent sheets 0t honey from 20 to 25 inche in length and from to 10 inches wide. Some of the honey was dark, but mos { of it was as white as STOW. Mir Case claimed the first, and cutting off 8 slice about eight inches long, five inches wide and two in thickness, gulped 1t down as if 1t was so much water. The rest of the crowd had in the meantime gotten theil pails, ard one slice after another as il was taken from the inner recess of the tree made it's way into them. AS the crowd stood around the tree watching the operation of robbiug the busy beet of their accumulated treasure, they presented a picture that mary an artist never thought of in his widest dreams About 50 pounds of honey were taken and divided among the crowd, Messri Sperry and Case getting the lsrges shares. Fresh biscuit had been provid ed and the Waterbury party returned ft Charles B Matte on's residence, where royal meal of honey aud biscuit await ed them. The other bee tree will be GU next Friday evening, the weather per mitting.-[ Waterbury American.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
THE GOOD ROADS WORK.

A. Bre zo7 & Sons of Middletown have been awarded the contract for the state road at Q 4assapaug and the Abbott Brothers' Io., of Waterbury that for the Main street. WoOdbury has at last fall en in line with the progressive towns of the state and taken advantage of the state appropriations for good roads.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
Spanish Infamy.

After reading of the terrible crimes and cru elites that have been inflicted upon the sub jects of the crown of Spain, dow through the Dark Ages to these enlightened times, we are forced to exclaim with the poet
 "Was there ever anything lower
 Than these Spanish intamies,
 Except the prices of grain and teed at the Washington Feed S Supply Co.'S p
 WASHINGTON DEPOT, CONN.
 ss-Agents for American Field Fencing.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
Bottom Prices.

We mako all purchases in this department direct from the manufacturer, tor spot cash, and we can save you money on anything in this line. We have just unpacked over 5000 pounds of
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
he cheerfully does with the same zeal as If he were pastor under salary.
WOODBURY.
RECOGNIZING FAITHFUL WORK

RECOGNIZING FAITHFUL WORK.
 At sthe recent republican convention convened for the purpose of choosing a nominee for the judge of probste, Wood bury district, Hon James Huntington was the unanimous choice. This is as it should be and the republican party has acted wisely and well politically Go rec ognize the intensive worth of thepresent incumbent of the office and show it's ap- preciaton of the ork which has been done So finely for 70 many years by Judge Huntington. Our tffice has 8 reputation reaching far for it's careful records and rare appeals to higher gu. thorty. Quite number of other pro- bate distrlcCs of the state have for years been independent of politics in the choice of judge and this is the intent'o of state the constitution,
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
Horse Blankets

and you will find them here in all styles, In both stable and square. heavy, medium, and light weights, and all sizes, and what Is more to the point, you will find our
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
HORSE GOODs !

We wish to call your attention to the fac that you will find everything in this line at our store. You will find here the largest stock, tho best assortment and
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
WORK BEGUN ON THE NEW SCHOOL
BUILDING.

Contractor k. H. Baldwin has been hustling work on the new school build ing. The cellar walls are nearly con- pleted already. Now that the work has begun the chronic grumbler will proba- ply be around croakiDg.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
THE TOWN POOR WILL NOT sTARvE.

THE TOWN POOR WILL NOT STARFE.
 Our town farm has pl lOduced over l75 bushels of potatoes, 50 barrels of apl j. |, some extra fiae cabDnges and l lenty of garden truck for the inmates.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
Price Lower

than any other store in this vicinity. We shall bN pleRsed to show you the goods and prove the statement. Remember that when in want of anything in the way of
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Fielda and Hanson's NIInstrels.

The patrons Of high-class minstrelsy
will have an opportunity of witnessing
q fine performance at the opera house
Friday night by the Fields and Han
sons Celebrated Minstrels, company
that is indeed colossal not alone in
numbers, but in talent as we'll. This
organization has been known to the
public for several years and has never
failed to keep good faith with the pub,
lie as of yore. The company has been
thoroughly reorganized for this seasons
work and includes in its membership
artists of well-knOwn reputation, head
ed by the worlds known favOrites
Fields and Hanson, who stand in the
highest rank as musical c0mmedians
The acts are new and original with this
company. Please bear in mind this
coterie of artists appear here for one
might only. Secure your seats at once
and avoid the rush at the door.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
AKNOLD'S FUN MAKERS.
Tho company Opens Its Engagement to
"Sanding Room Only"

Last night Arnold's Fun Makers
opened their weeks engagement at the
opera house. Though ladies were ud-
mittcd free the house was SO large us to
break all previous records here for re-
pertoirc companies. The rs. II. o."
sign was necessarily out II short time
after the doors were opened.
Mr.. Arnold's company, which has
been very recently reorsanizcd, pre-
sentcd the successful English comedy
in five acts. "Thc Schoolmustcr's Pu-
pill" or "Thc Little Duchess" The
audience seemed we'll pleased with the
performance. The banjo spccaltcs OF
Joe Nanc we're excellent and merited
several cncores. The same thing is
true of the clever specially act Of Rica
and Walters, introduced between the
third and fourth acts. They are Il
good team. The VIOLA of Miss Ethel
Evans as the Liltie Duchess, Miss
Kathleen Dcws as the Duchess Of Arch
and and Mr. II. w. Poe us John Aims
worth was highly commended The
State, 18th.
This excellent company will appear
at the opera house in Newbcrry next
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, the Goth, 9th and 2Sth.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
THE INAUGURATION.
Tho New Couucil 1akos tho O.th of Otfice
ana s'tttcs Down to work-Fx. Mayor
Evans can. 81 by tho Police Force
Sp' eches and q rgratuiatio Ions.

The recently elected city council
took the oath Of ollicc yesterday morn
Ing at 10 O'clock at the council cham
hers. and the mayor and aldermen have
assumed their respective duties.
The retiring council met and received
the members of the new council and
remained prescott during the inaugura.
ton. The oaths were administered by
| Clerk of Court n. j. Gibson.
The members Of the police force were
present, and just before the ouths were
administered Hon. g.. l.. Bleusc arose
and IN II very complimentary manner
presented The retiring mayor, on the
| part OF the policemen, Il handsome and
valuable walking cane. MIR. Blease
| spoke very llatteringly Of Mayor Evans
past career aud administration as the
chief executive Of the city of Newberry,
stating that the many permanent inn
provcmcnts in the city would stand rs
lasting monument to his wise and
entcrprisiug administration.
Mr.. Evans responded in u happy
manner, and in extending his thanks to
the officers for the handsome token of
their esteem, paid u glowing tribute to
the police force of Ncwbcrry, whom he
said had no supcriOrs in all the broad
land.
Chef Hunter thanked the mayor for
the many kindnesscs shown him and
his men during the past three years,
and assured him that their relations
had ever been pleasant.
Immediately after the inauguration
EN-Mayor Evans arose and addressing
Mayor Mayer, said that it WAS u pleas
ure for him to turn the affairs of the
city of Ncwberry over TO his successor
and council u body of mcn whom he
knew would protect every interest ana
welfare Of the city. He stated that he
turned the city over in good condition
the streets the best in the history Of
the town, and while it was true that
money had been spent, it had been
spent as he and his council thought
best-on lasting and permanent i'm
provemcnts.
Alderman Epting arose and in few
well chosen words endorsed all that
the mayor had said concerning the eff
cheney Of the police force, and extended
his congratulations to the new council
Mayor Mayer thanked the retiring
mayor and aldermen for their kind
words aud congratulations and an
nounced that the new council was
ready for business, and went immcdi-
atcly into session.
According to notice elsewhere, the
election for subordinate officers will
be held on Monday, January End.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
DEATHS.

Mrs. Lucy G. Longshorc was born
February 10, 1861 and died vt home
November II, 1898.
Thomas Brown Leitzsey, the 4-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. b. Leitzsey,
died at their home on Wednesday
evening Of this week. "Sufcr the
little children to come unto me and
forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom of heaven" The parents have
our sympathy in this their sad hour of
af1l ion.
Her last suifcrings were intense and
were borne with Christian submission.
Her disconsolatc husband and five
children arc left on these mortal shores
to mourn their loss. From the time of
h1r youth she was Christian and
loved her church to the end of her life.
Some of her children preceded her to
the grave and by their dust sho sweet
ly sleeps at Trinity, awaiting the resur
rection morning. A good woman has
gone to her reward.
D. TILT.ER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23

Th ere is no need for anybody to send
printing away from Newberry to have
it done. The Herald and News is pre-
pared to do first class work as cheap as
any printing house. Briefs. minutes,
or any class Of commercial printing on
good. paper as cheap as anyone We
deliver promptly and at figures that
knock competition square in the head.
The fact is-very few people send away
from home to get their printing for
they have learned that The Herald and
Ncws Office is prepared To do it just as
cheap and more promptly than they can
have it done elsewhere.
We arc just fin shing up our third set
of minntcs since The middle Of NOVem-
Der. The minutes OF the Associate Re
formed Synod containing 1873 pages and
20C0 copies were printed in just two
| weeks. In two weeks more we had
finished tho minutes of the Lutheran
Synod of South Carolina containing g.
pages and 1000 copies. This week wt
| have printed the minutes Of the Luth
theran Synod Of Georgia. In addition
to this we have printed several briefs
during this time and two issues Of th'
Stylus, and just thousands OF envelopes
bill heads, dodgers and so on. We ar,
now ready for the next job Of minutes
or book or anything else.
| The fact ia the people of Ncwbcrr
have been very kind to us in the way @
keeping our job Office busy but then W
| print it so cheap is to their interest t
do 1t and we try to be courteous an
polite to everybody
Whenever YOU want any job printin
done consult The Herald and News bt
fore you award your contract.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
IN that the Town Council will hold
an election on Monday January 2nd,
1899, at 7 O'Clock p. m, for the follow
ing officers:
Clerk and Treasurer at IL salary of
$50 per month.
Chief of Police at a salary Of $50 per
month.
Three Policemen at $35 per month
each.
One Street Ovcrsccr at salary of
$50 per month.
Lampiighter and Janitor at IL salary
of $50 per month.
Applications must be in hand writing
OF applicant, except that OF Lamplight-
cr and JanitOr, and handed to the Clerk
of the Town Council before the hour OF
meeting. H"r any further information
apply to Jerk and Treasurer.
G.. A. BOW NJ AN,
G. C& I. II. G.. N.
Dec %, 1895
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Discovered by Il " oman.

Another great discovery has been
maGo, aud that too, hy a lady in tiI y
country. "Disease fastened its clutch, \
un II her and for seven years she with
stood ile srVerest t. ts, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
r-med imminent. For three months
she coughed inrpssa',ty, aud could not
sleep. She finally discovered IA way to
tcnverv, hy pure :nsirg Of us n hnttle
of Dr.. Kings New ID s,,very for c. t.
sumption, and WAS 40 nrch relieved
on taking frat d' g, that she slept all
night; aud with tw" bottles has hrt n
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs
Luther LutZ Thus wrli"s w. g.. Han
nick e. Co., of Shelhy, N. &. Trial
bottles lrpe at R,herisnn & Gi!ders'
and Pelhnm's Drug Store.
Regular size soc and 90. Every bot
Tie guaranteed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Adv. +, iSctl Letters.

List of letters remaining in this
Office for week ending December II,
1898:
B-Sclda Brown. Mrs. Aggic Bon.
C-Joscphinc Cuson, Jacob Clark,
Anna Cumic.
D. Lucindic Dawncl, Geo Dickcrt.
G-Jancs |. Graham.
H-l}cssic Hampton, J. G. IIoliiicld,
Walters Ucn,s, Jaky Horton, Fannie
Harris.
J-lsaac Johnson, Nora Jones.
K-Hcnry Kings.
M-Ligc Martin, !. G.. Monahan,
Fed Mccoy.
N-G. S. Nolund.
O-p. b. Odcll.
BINARY l.. Rickard.
S-p. 9. Sorcbcc, Cornilius Sims,
J. O. Sullivan, Sadie Swaztbcrg, Sale
Simpson.
T-Major lowell.
VT. G. e. G.. Williams. Miss I.uc
Williams, E,tlie Wilson, Mary &. VIII
liams, Centre Walker, Samuel Will
liams.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised.
w. Y. FAIR, pOs,master,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Excelsior Etchtngs.
The weather continues cold.

The weather continues cold.
Our school full and moving on nicely
Prof. r.. G.. Counts attended the
teachers meeting held in Newbcrry
last Saturday.
Uncle George Wheeler, of Pros
perity, visited Prof. J. S. Whcclers
family here last week.
Miss May Lee Barre, of Prosperity,
visited the Misses Mates of this section
last week.
We attended scrviccs ot Rachman
chapel church last Sunday and heard
an interesting sermon delivered by
Rev. c.. =. BooZcr.
Misses Sallic Cook and Alma Hart
man spent Friday night with Miss
Bessie Counts.
Mr.. McCorlcy wife and child, of
Saluda county, visited Mr.. d. b.
Cooks family last week.
Our people arc all enjoying pudding
and sausage
vo wish Tho uorald and Ncws tvnos
on1 ro,dcrs q nloos,nt Christmas and q
honnv row vcar.
C,.a .o hod ,no r,oos,ro of roo,ira
! .,,oo, ~ ,S,,o,m Co.., ,.,u. ooo
o,
our peo' 10 "re a''' '"ro"s' "'''
'ho'r "orN NO" anu sc'''"E !" s""i'o ~
e"J'S '"o o"r''''.'"S so''o"
We spent Saturday night with Mr.
Il. }. Wicker's kind family. Mr.
Wicker and brother showed us two
o. the fAcst hogs OF their own raising
that We have scen this season.
Rev. S II. Hallman, D. d., of Pros,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Notice Of Final Settlement and DjSCharL, G,

NIOTICE i HEREBY GIVEN
~ that we will make settlement on
the estate of Mrs. Saliic Wcrts, &C.
ceased, in the Prob tc Court for New
berry County, S. & , on Monday the
10Th January, a. ID. 1909, at II ocloc':
in the forenoon, and will Immediately
thereafter apply for letters dismsso' y
as Executor of said estate.
All persons holding claims against
the said estate will present the sane
duly attcstcd, and those indebted TO
the said estate viii make payment on
or before that date.
JACOB l.. WEISTS,
DAVID B. WEl{TS,
Dec. l"th, 1898. Executors
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23
Telephone Subscribrrs.

After the first Of January, 1899, the
charges for telephones will be as fol
lows:
Residence phones 81 SO each per
month.
Business phones So 90 each per month.
Residence phones for all out Of town
connections $l.75 each per month.
Business phones for all out of town
connections 81 25 each per month.
Rate for non-subscribers for cacl
five minutes talk for any out Of town
connection will be Is cents.
Subscribers who do not desire out OF
town rate will please notify me. In
the absence of notice will presume the
out of town rate is desired and will be
charged at that rate.
st l.. w. FLOYD.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-23

~ 72fInter Tourists Rates via South. rn Rail
~ way.
u The Southern Railway placed on
sale November 1st round trip tourist
tickets to all important winter resorts
in Georgia and Florida. Also to Mas
son and Cuban points. These tickets
will be on sale until April 30th, final
limit returning May 3lst. For further
information apply to any Southern
Railway agent, or
j. B. HEYWARD,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Augusta, Ga.