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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
OXFORD.
A BAD CUT WITH AN AXE

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On Monday while chopping in the
woods win Bishop had the misfortune
to badly cut his foot by the axe catching
on small limb. DR. Barnes was called
and afound the cut was to the bone, max
ing wound that will keep him from
work number of weeks.
On Friday last as George L. Miro, the
mail carrier aud stage driver, was on
his way home to Southford, he saw
dense smoke and volumes of fire coming
from the chimney of the house of Mrs
Delaney, but little below Southford. As
the roof was dry and a strong wfrd
blowing, there was danger of the house
burning, While q young man named
O'Brien had gone for ladder Mr. Minor
with snow balls kept the masses OF burr
ipg SCOT from starting breeze. &c took
about 40 or so pals Of water and lively
work to saye the housa.
Il. s. Osborne went to youngstown.
o, on Thursday Of last week TO atterd
the funeral of his only brother, Ray 8.
Osborne, who died there suddenly on
Tuesday evening last week. The de-
ceased was IAN employee at the postcff1c
in that city, position he had held for
IA years. He and his brother were both
members OF the 20thz regiment, Connects
cut Volunteers, Company B, and served
together during the late war, or until
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
In New Haven County.
MIDDLEBURY,

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Mr. Avery returned on Fridsy from q
short visit in Massachusetts. He was
accompanied by his old family friends,
Mr. and Mrs Mahlon Sheldon of South
ampton. Their presence and hearty
fellowship added interest to q delightful
Christian Endeavor meeting. The topic
was "Gettirg close to Christi with Miss
Gussie Camp as leader.
The Sunday following, the pastor gave
US comprehensive sermon dealing with
the questions and necessities of the
times from the text, Pray for the peace
Of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that
love thee" a patriotic and an all
around missionary sermon.
The Middlebury Christian Endeavor
society will give an entertainment in the
church vestry on the evening of March
8. Admission, adults 15c; children 10
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
THE MILK MARKET.

All those in town selling milk to Hem
mingway of New Haven were notified
Tint theic milk was not wanted any
longer, SO they have changed to James
Lee, who Lbsorbs all the supernuous milk
HELPING THE STARVING CUBANs.
Mr. Cur is hopes to be able to send the
la.s lnsta ment of the Cuban Relief con-
trioutlout on Saturday. Any who con
template giving who have not done so,
wculd diminish the trouble and care of
this work by sending their contributions
to Mr. Gu tis as promptly as convenient.
A. Il. Taylor and Howard Andrews
are acting as jurors in criminal term of
tho cour. of Common Pleas at Bridge
pert.
Miss Snsie WhItcome is with her pa
rents at the reetory.
A. S. Mansfield has begun saving the
logs recently brought to his mill during
the shedding time.
Miss Carrie Foster does not show
mnch Improvement, being quite an inva.
lid.
Long Meadow school house is the only
public school in town which complies
with the law in having flag, and float
1t 20 the breeze.
There are several east and west roads
which are hardly passable from the
effects Of the heavy SHOWS.
Patrick Collins has bought one Of the
htrses of Joseph Cox of Hawleyville,
who is selling out in order to try a new
venture.
Herbert Kellogg returned to Cheshire,
lset week, after full recovery from the
measles.
There is a second case of diphtheria in
Whisconior in the same family as the
first case 1t does not promise to be 3
serious c. So.
Miss Sadie Kellogg has returned from
visit with friends in Brooklyn.
ID. L. Pierce of Canaan has visited his
daughter, Mrs c. L. Vroman, this week.
1t is reported that Thomas Lee has
purchased of Marion Buckley of New
Milford the old hotel property at the
Iron Works and will erect hotel and
cater to the public.
Clark Joyce has returned to his duties
In HackettstOwn, N. J., after a weeks
visit with his parents.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
NEW FAIRFIELD.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
The Methodist church held last week
their quarterly conference. 1t was
unanimo usly voted that Rev Mr. Tuner
clife be called for another year. The
work done by the pastor of the Metho-
dist church was an eloquent testimony
to the necessity of his remaining
The people and pastor each deserve to be
congratulated.
The Connecticut State Board of Edu-
cation will hold public meeting after
noon and evening of March 8, in the
Congregational church. Some excellent
addresses by prominent speakers will be
given.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
given.

WHITE HILLS AND VICINITY.
Mrs George Drew spent last week in
New York.
Mrs Charlotte Hupbell, who had q
cancer removed last week, is much i'm.
proved.
Prescott Barrett is spending a few
days out Of town.
Miss Katie Bassett is home for a few
days with her father, Henry Bassett.
David Bassett has moved from FL. B.
Bassett's, where he has been passing the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs Turney French expect to
move to her fathers house, this week.
Turney French is to run James N
Wanzer's farm with his SOD, Charles
Wanzer, this week.
Fred Bassett Is with his brother.
Henry Bassett. He ia soon to visit OK
ford.
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Fairfield County News.
BROOKFIELD.
THE LOCAL TOBACCO MARKET.

THE LOCAL TOBACCO MARKET.
u. D. Joyce has force of men pack
ing the 10 tons of tobacco which he pur-
chs sed of The following parties john A
morris, George r. Crofut, Charles
Thomas, John Wachowiak and Henry
Burritt of Boxbury; Sylvester Bradley
and l.. W Smith of Danbury; Winthrop
Benedict of Bethel; Henry Supple, Mat
The " Rstcnfo Patrick Barrett, William
}. Covill, Charles W. Cole and William
ScHmans of Brookheld; Asa II. Hawley
OF NewtOwn and two crops of New Fair
de'd parties. He has paid from 4c TO &c.
The sorters are c. W. Cole, F. K. Cros-
by, e. X. Smith, Louis Cole, Christian
McGlnness and Royal Allen. Charles L.
Jackson Is assistant superintendent and
general overseer. Mr. Knapp bought for
Schwartz 6 Haviland of Norwalk for 20
years previous to 1892, but this is the
drst crop he has handled since that date.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

deceased was made sick by exposure and
sleeping on the sbare ground. His age
was So years.
Miss Mabel Phelps of Ansonia visited
with her friend, Miss Fannie Davis, on
Chestnut Tree Hill, "a few days last week.
Mrs O. D. Warner of Berlin Is visiting
with her sister, Mrs r. S. Osborn, in the
Center.
Miss Lizzie Bronson, who is q first
class trained nurse, is taking care of R
B. Limburner, who has been quite feeble
from severe cold for two weeks. He
was much better the fore part of the
week.
Walter AndT ews, who few months age
entered the employ of the James SwaI
Bit Co., in Seymour is suffering from &
very serious swelling on his right arm
A boil or swelling came on his wrist
He opened 1t swith the shank of a rusty
file. In few days it began to swell anG
but for prompt and skilIful work b.
would have lest the arm. 1t is sill ba(
enough.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
WEsTPORT.

Lewis Wakemap, william j. Wood and
e. N. Sipperley and their wives went to
Oronoque, last FRIDAY, and were right
royalty entertained at f. E. Blakeman's.
1t was reunion of visitors to the last
meeting of the National Grange.
e. N Sipperley is corresponding with
Hartford parties who have In view the
purchase of an electric motor or gasoline
engine. Sipperlev sells the goods.
Fillow & Banks have purchased of E.
N. Sipperley covered delivery wagon
1t is equipped with an oil stove to pro
tecL plants and flow. RS from frost Will.
being delivered to the station for ship
ment.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

daily invited to Come and join in sing
ing the familiar hymns.
A petition Is in circulation for an ap-
preparation for the betterment Of some
of the highways with view to obtain
State aid.
whitehead q Co. have filed their ice
house with good quality of ice.
1t has been proposed to change the ser
vices at the Methodist church from morn
ing to afternoon. The matter will be
voted on next Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
TRUMBULL.

Town Clerk O. B. Burton attended the
annual meeting and banquet OF the Town
Clerks Association Of Connecticut at the
Allyn house, Hartford, February l6. AT
ter the election OF officers, the County
health officers, whu were the guests Of
the Association, gave the members the
benefit Of their observations and expert
ence relating to the registration OF vital
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
STEVENSON.
oARD.

There stands not more than 100 rods
five houses, and no truer hearts beat to
to carry out the Golden Rule than those
in times OF trouble. And my friends are
not all confined to those. True friend
ship cannot be bought with money, and
from the hand that man loves the most
on this earth was prepared and brought
for my wants, and to restore me to
health again. Thanks TO all.-TW. S.
Bradley
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

What pleasure is there in life with 8
headache, constipation and biliousness
Thousands experience them who would
become perfectly healthy by using De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; S.
G. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake
man, Botsford; B. Hawley & Co., Step
ney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Mrs 81. G. QuIntard and children re-
turned to Bridgeport, last week. Mrs.
Quintard is much improved In health.
Mrs G. A. Bradley ia able to be ouI
again after being confined to the house
for nearly two months.
Charles Stillson's little girl has been
quite ILL.,
Albert Ell. Rice and Miss Mary Ober-
stadt were united in marriage by Rev j.
D. Smiley nc the Congregational par on.
age, Tuesday evening, March l.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
HISTORY,

The treaty of peace was signed at
Paris, February 10, 1868, which ended
the French war.
Articles of peace were signed at Paris,
January 20, 1888, which ended the Rev
dictionary war.
The treaty of peace was signed at
Client in Belgium, December "a, 1914.
The news reached America, February IL,
1915. Had it come a little sooner it
would have saved the British the disas-
trous repulse at New Orleans. On the
18Th of February the treaty was ratified
by the United States Senate and peace
was proclaimed with great rejoicings in
the land.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

BURGLARS MAKE h TWELVE-CENT HAUL.
Last week Friday night burglars en-
tered the Bethel postoftice, blew open
the safe, and got u cents for their trou
BILE. Mr. Porter, the postmaster, has
kept nothing of value in the safe since
the robbery, last fall. There were four
large envelopes filled with the monthly
reports, in the safe, which the thieves
carried away, probably thinking that
they had made rich haul of poste ge
stamps. Mail matter in the boxes was
was not disturbed. The safe door, which
was torn off, struck the floor six feet
away and nearly severed a floor board,
and then bounded four feet further r, pass
ing near the stove in its fight. 2, j
Garvin, who keeps the drug store adjoin-
ing and sleeps over the postofice, was
awakened by the nose, and gave the
alarm to the neighborhood. The tools
used to break open the safe belonged to
a carpenter in Danbury, where they bad
been stolen. There was no clue to the
burglars.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

the spring. Mr. Booth employs his spare
time in improving HE buildings and adj
ding to his accommodations as time per-
mits.
W. G. Bulkley will move to the old
homestead on Greenfield Hill, this spring.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
STEPNEY.
1.-THE JOLLY FARMERS"

Don't forget that the date for the pre-
sentation of tine jolly Farmers" is
March 10. Admission, zoe for adults
and 10c for children. The committee on
cream and cake are Mrs Lucy Sherman
and Mrs Carrie Elwen. If stormy the
first fair evening.
A general rehearsal for the cantata
will be held Friday night at 7.30 at the
church, conducted BY the leader, Prof
Latin.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Compound Syrup of White Pine Tar
and Wild Cherry will be found very help
full in coughs, colds, etc, and can be had
at the drug store of s. G. Bull G Co., at
Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
REDDING.
CONVICTED OF ILL TREATING HIS DA1

CONVICTED OF ILL TREATING HIS DAUGH.
TER.
On Monday Jerry Page OF West Red
ding was tried before Justice Niekerson
for cruel treatment of his 16 year-old
daughter. Lawyer Granville Whittlesey
appeared for the state and Fred Cole for
the prisoner. The trial excited great in
terest and the Town hall was crowded
with witnesses and spectators. 1t was
proved that he was accustomed TO beat
the girl with strap q horse whip and on
one occasion with an umbrella. He was
found guilty and sentenced to the work
house for 60 days. Measures will be
taken to remove the daughter from his
conErol and place her in some good place.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO ME WHITEHEAD.
Ga Wednesday last William B. White
head, while carrying two pals OF milk,
stepped on q piece OF Ice covered by
light snow and fell heavily, breaking the
socket OF bis hip. DIR Hart of Bethel and
DIR Smith Of Redding were summoned
and set the fractured limb. He is as
comfortable as can be expected, though
suffering great pain at times.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
There viii be praise service at the
Con regational church, Sunday evening,
March 6. The program will be sure TO
give pleasant evening, and all are cor
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
BADLY SCALDED,

Jesse Bailey acalded one leg very bad
ly below the knee, by stepping into a
pail of boiling water, one day last week.
At last accounts it was doing as well as
could be expected, but must be very
painful and hard for the little fellow.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
SOUTHBURY.

L. e. Dawson, the hustlirg merchant
OF North Woodbury., advertises a big
sale of wall paper, this week, which he
desires every householder in South bury,
Bethlehem and neighboring towns to
inspect.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
HATING Is LIVELY.

The hating industry is pretty lively.
Samples Of the new Dunlap hat were put
on the market, this week. The new
forming factory was heated up for work
on Thursday in the picking and blowing
department, where the fur is prepared
for the former. This department will
commence work on Monday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
SOUTH BRITAIN.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.


Rev j. Il. Roberts, for 20 years mis-
sionary in China, spoke in the Copgrega-
tional church, last Sunday, February 27,
telling something Of his experiences and
OF the general progress of missions
among the Chinese. The degradation
and superstition of the people are ex-
treme, but they are slowly coming to the
light. Mr. Roberts starts on his return
to China the 18th of this month.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Time to think about your bicycle for
the coming season. You can afford to
buy one this year. All the popular
makes at popular prices, $25, $35 and
$50, at e. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
TOO MUCH PETTY THIEVING

There has been considerable petty
thieving in the town, the past week.
Mrs Clarinda Bennett had two valuable
chickens taken from her coop in Plum
trees. Crofut's restaurant near the de-
pot was broken into, last Saturday night,
and few eatables taken.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

new fresh stock of handsome Swall
papers can be seen at Warner, Taylor &
Curtis. They are also showing some
handsome patterns in ingram carpeting
for the floor, prices ranging from 35 to 60
cents yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
TOBACCO ALL PICKED UP.

1t Is believed there is not crop of IN
sold tobacco in town except that of Jay
Potter, who will afsort and pack his
crops. He packed his last years crop
and sold is for zoe per pound, In the sum-
mer. Not everyone can be as successful
IA that
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
SOUTHPORT.
MORE THIEVES.

Curtis Smith loaded a large wagon
with hay for market, leaving it under
the paper mill shed. On returning the
next morning he was surprised to find
that some low-lived person had stolen
his whiff1 9trees and evener. A bicycle
has also been stolen In S9uthford, few
weeks since; taken from the woodshed,
the owner forgetting to take it in the
house just for that night only. Surely
there should be something done about 1t
and the thieves brought to justice.
Master George WYlie has been pre-
sented, by his parents, with very fine
Turkish tubophone.
Listen to the chimes of the merry,
merry wedding bells soon!
Franklin Nichols is improving as fas,
as it is possible for him.
D. B. Wheeler's family are nicely set
tied in their new home.
Some of the farmers in this place are
talking of rentiaa their farms and NOV.
ing into the center of some place, 80 az
to live easier.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
EAsTON.

Don't forget the entertainment by the
primary department. Of Flat Rock dir
rrict. It will be held at Orange hall on
the evening OF the OH and will be for II .
benefit OF the library.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

At the grocery store of Belts, at Sandy
Hook, can be found all the choice new
goods.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

New invoice of those Yankee dollar
watches; also Ingersoll's stem winder
watches, 81 90, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

When you call on L, G. Morris to look
at wheels, don't forget that he sells the
purest, freshest and best of groceries.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
WOLF PITS.

Mr. Seeber has been on the sick list,
Frank Mckay, who has been working
in New Preston, is with w. T. Hoyt.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Monday, March z, will take place one
of F. E. Benham's popular horse lies at
his stables, 308 North Main street, Wa
terbury. See advertisement.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Choice flower, garden and field seeds
can be found at Wheeler's new store,
Wheeler's corner, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

IL you want to see the best looking
strongest and prettiest wheel, just look
at the Thomas. For sale by L. G. Morris.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
NO DOUBT ABOUT SPRING IN sErHEr

NO DOUBT ABOUT SPRING IN BETHEL.
The blue birds have returned from
their southern migration. Wild geese
are making northern flight. A few
snow banks on the north side of the
fences and hills is all that is left to
remind us of winter. There is very little
frost left in the ground. Gardeners are
preparing and sowing their seed beds
under glass, for early plants.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Ambrose Wells of Waterbury was the
guest of S. f. Tillson at Sandy Hook on
Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

You can buy Schumacher's best pat
emit four-no better made-at So, at E
r. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
PLATTSVTLLE,

@, Z. Booth Is getting out the frame
for new poultry house, TO be erected In
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Fish, smoked and sailed herring
mackerel, lobster, salmon, Goldfish, sar.
dimes, ETC., for Lent at Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
THE LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET.

Good potatoes are selling readily for
81 per bushel. Apples are very scarce.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. ESQ
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

Mrs N. W. Mitchell returned, last Fri
day, from two months visit with her
daughter in Ohio.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
WOODBURY..

Mrs Frank Thompson of Weekeepeo.
NEE district has been i'll with the grip.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

statistics, etc. All town clerks that in
tend to keep slopg with the times and
profit By the experience of others should
Join this Association.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

I'M. V. B. Durham attended the re-
union of the 22nd regiment in Boston,
last week.
The Ladies' Union meets this week
with Mrs Charles Gray.
Religious services will be held at
Wilson's Mills schoolhouse, Thursday
evening of this week. Rev Mr. Curtis of
Flat Rock will have charge of the meet
ing assisted by Rev J. B. Kettle of
Greenfield Hill.
In spite of the unpleasant weather, last
tuesday evening, about 40 attended the
the Lady Washington reception given
by the young ladies of the parish. The
handsome sum of $50 above all expenses
was realized from the entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Craft of Black
Rock were in town, Sunday.
First Selectman Bradley attended the
dog show in New York, last week.
William Relyea killed a three-foot
striped snake February %. He era wled
out early.
Mrs H. b. Burr has as fine a Gala as
one often sees. 1t has five nice buds and
blossoms now.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04

To.CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money it it fails to cure.
Csc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
The Merry Spring Time Approaches
and the Store is Alive With
New Things For
Spring Wear.

The new Wash Fabrics are taking the eye
OF every lady visitor to our store these DAVIS.
and they are a beautiful sight, the pretty or
candies, ginghams, dimities. lawns and per-
Gales, also many new printed fabrics which
you must see to appreciate.
The new Silks are especially pretty and
must be seen early as the selection now is at
its best and you all know the best always goes
firstI
The elegant selection OF Wool Fabrics
should command your inspection right away,
great many novelties here now can't be
duplicated.
Another and most important part of the
trade this year will be the ladies' Tailor Made
Suits. They are so beautifully made, with all
| the new trimmings, and made to meet the la
test style, it will be a question whether you
will not be tempted to buy a ready made suit
if you never did before.
The line of Spring Jackets are also ready
for your inspection. The stylfs are differen:
| from last year; shorter and more like a jack.
| ct you would wear with a tailor made suit
| and we predict that more suits will be sold
| and fewer Jackets, but we leave that to you
The styles for spring are here waiting for you
and we've never had better line to choose
from. Prices as usual-always right.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-04
HoYDENs HILL AND VICINITY.

HOYDEN s HILL AND VICINITY.
A little daughter was welcomed to the
home of Mr. and Mis- Ernest Hall OF
Jennings Woods. Thursday, the oath
Mother and child are doing nicely.
Miss Susie johnson, who has been Wis
itlng friends here for a month, has re.
turned to her home at Rutherford, N. J.
Mrs Ella Hillard and daughter are Wis.
ling at Mrs Wilson's of Stratfield.
Mrs f Jennings has returned to her
sons, Martin Jennings.
Mrs S. Wisner is still at her daugh-
ter's.