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The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
SPECIAL BARGAINS

In all departments are now being offered
by the Northrop Publishing Co., 63 Fair
field avenue, Bridgeport. They are SELL
ing Csc Gems from the Operas for sc, 81
to 81 Vocal Scores of Operas for Zoe, 25c
folios for 10c; SOC folios for 25c, 81 fol-
los and instruction books for SOC. IAN as
sortment of sheet music for 5, 10, 10, 20
and 25c a copy. "'Twas in Havana
Bay" and "Our Naval Heroes March,
for 25c each, and 10 copies of music free
with each copy; 20 and % pictures in
six inch bronze and gilt frames for 99c.
Other bargains too numerous to mention
call and see for yourselves. A complete
snap shot or time camera outfit $3.50.
1t is handsomely finished in leather with
black rubber trimmings, achromatic lens,
universal focus, time and instantaneous
exposures. It consists of six dry plates,
one bottle of developer, box of fixing
salts, six pieces of printiDg-out paper,
printing frame, six card mounts and rub
| Der developing trays, all for 81. so. School
| commences next month. Remember thai
| they buy and sell second hand schoo
| books at GO Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Several physicians treated me, bot no
permanent benefit was derived.
Four times Twas stricken with nervous
prostration twice with gastritis.
These attacks would throw me into
spasns.
II could eat neither meat or vegetables.
my bare feet touched the floor was
( Immediately seized with cramps.
was used up, helpless, hopeless.
commenced to take DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. One box was
consumed and ] felt no better. This dis
coaraged me.
"My wife urged me to try the pills
some more, feeling that my life depended
~ Upon the result.
continued to take them.
Since then, and 1t has been several
months, l have enjoyed life.
Have preached all Summer and held
revival meetings for fifteen weeks.
have had no muscular exercise fol
years, bot recently, have done considerable
hard work In my garden, my muscles
standing this test remarkably well.
Every Sabbath ! preach three times
and now think I am good for anotheI
twenty years, If the Lord wi11s.o
. To add weight to his words, Rev. Nc.
Cready made affidavit before I'D. Brookes
Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peop1.
exert powerful influence In restoring
wasted nerve power and In purifying anc
enriching the blood. Druggists considel
them the most effective remedy which
they dispense.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

A curious plan for elevating Georgia
morals has been formulated by we'll
known itizeE of Atlanta. He proposes
that each county shall decide by vote on
January l of each year who the worst
man in the county is, and that the man
receiving the highest number of votes
shall on the ensuing February be hang
ed. 1t Is claimed for the plan that it
would induce bad men to emigrate, ard
that the complimentary vote" received
by those who had just begun to be bad,
but were To- generally recognized as
such, would tend to create desire with
in them to be enrolled among the we'll
behaved.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
MRS ELIZABETH BAKER SERIOUSLY IN
JURED.
FALLS DOWN A STAIRWAY AND BREAKS
BOTH ARMS.

FALLS DOWN A STAIRWAY AND BREAKS
BOTH ARMS.
MIS- Elizabeth Baker, n other Of AL
pheus Il. Baker, was found, Saturday
morning, on the hallway of her home at
Hawleyville in her night clothing in an
insensible condition. The right arm be-
low the elbow was found to be broken,
and the left wrist was fractured. She
also sustained hard cut over one eye.
It is believed she arose about 8 am, TO
get match, and started for and adioin-
ing room. She missed her way, and fell
down the stairs with the above results.
Mr. Baker, who was at Washington, was
notified by telephone, and with Dr. Ford.
his brother-in~law, took the first train to
Hawle willie. DR. E. M. Smith had
already been summoned and made her as
comfortable as possible. Although the
shock to her system was severe for
lady 80 years old cher birthday was on
Sunday it IL believed she will rally ano
survive. Mrs Baker is most estimable
woman, quiet in demeanor. but highly
esteemed both in Hawleyville and Wash
iuGtOn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive has the
largest sale of any salve in the world.
This fact and it's merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it. Look
out for the man who attempts to deceive
you when you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, the great pile cure. E. f.
Hawley, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford !;
B. Ha wiley 6 Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

the late far as quite favorable in pc
cuniaiy point Of view.
Thomas Fl. Newcomb has moved into
his very palaCial residence on Howe
avenue. IL Is one of the finest dwellings
in South End.
The Beardsey Building Co. have the
contract for building house for Mrs
Ann Riley on Oak street. 1t is to be a
three family structure.
The Caucuses for the nomination of
candidates for the coming town election
are to be held thi, (Friday )evening. The
democratic at the Town hall, here, and
che republican at the Town house at the
Center.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
dist church held their annual meeting
last week, and elected as officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs william FL. Evans; secretary,
Mrs s. Miller; treasurer, Mrs M. E
Fucker.
G. K. Lewis, who has been an efficient
| superintendent of the Methodist Sunday
| school, having declined reelection, pre-
| sented the school with handsome oak
table and set of singing books.
There was large exodus to the Hunt
ington fair, last Thursday. 1t was a
pleasant day and large number of
teams passed tn ough here from other
places.
Rev G.. L. Thompson and wife were
called away by the death of her mother
at MiddletOwn.
is to be voted on at the town meeting,
next Monday.
There were several cases before the
Town court, last Saturday civil and Grim
inal. Some we're heard and others ad.
iJurned.
Shelton division, S. of T., have elected
Ulcers for the next quarter: W. P.
Mr. Murger; w. A., Mrs E. D. Clarke
K. s., J TomlinsOn; A. r. S., Mrs w
a. Main; F. s., Mrs l.. E, Mcfarland
t., Mrsi Mary <. Tucker; Chaplain, Mr'
s. r. MalletCe; c., Mas Nellie Hayes
A. c., Charles Weed; 1. s., Mrs Borden
o. s., Miss NJ. Minnigan.
The Methodist Sunday have elected
for their officers: Superintendent, Johl
A. Coe; assistant superintendent, An
drew Dean secretary, Ebenezer Richie
treasurer, Arthur Ell. Beardsley; librari
an, Frank Munson.
Miss Lilly Belle Martin and Royal S
Leavitt were married on last Wednesda,
afterno on at the home of the bride b.
Rev r. ID. Ludington. The young cOupl
will reside in Hartford, the home of tn
groom
1hS Hhss meeSlhk VI INC Uemocrd6i
party was held at Clark's hall, last Wee
nesdav evening, there being IA present
After. voting to exclude the reporter the
lsppointed another committee to pc fec
= arrangements for organization.
Rev Y. A. Wales has recovered from
severe attack Of cold aud neuralgia.
J. A. Burke and wife have gone t
Colorado, for the benefit of the health c
Mr. Burke.
: The Congregation church workers bel
a 81 experience meeting, last Tuesda
: evening, and had pleasant social tim,
Each lady who contributed $1 told ho'
they earned IL.
George Reebe and wife, who hay
long resided here, have moved TO Mort
Branford. Mrs Beebe will be much mi
sed by the Baptist church, where she hs
been an earnest worker.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
TRUMBULL.

TIE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
William Burns & Sons Of Bridgep ort
have the contract for the mason work on
the new Congregational church. He has
tue men on the job. The stone comes
from Mr. Ivers' quarry in North Bridge
port. Joseph Nortbrop of Bridgeport is
Ghe architect. Fairfield e Ray of New
Haven have the contract for the carpen-
ter work, and will hustle the business.
Mr. Ray will personally superintend the
II ork.
William w. Sperry, father of Mrs D.
M. Fuller, died in Bridgeport on Monday,
September %, of pneumonia. he was
60 years old. The funeral @was held on
Wednesday, the interment being at Lake
view cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

For broken surfaces, sores, insectshites
burns, skin diseases and especially ilet
there ia one reliable remedy, DEWITT
Witch Hazel Salve. When you call fol
DeWitt's don't accept counterfeits OF
frauds. You will not be disappointed with
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Edgar +
Hawley, Newtown; S. @. Bull & Co.
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford; B. Hawley & Co.. Stepney
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
WESTON.

Miss Jennie Nichols has'returned from
a visit in Reddipg.
Miss Parker, who has been spending
two weeks with J. S. Lane, returnedto
New York, last week. Mrs Lane and
Miss Florence Lane are spending this
week in Quaker Hill, N. Y.
Miss IDA L, Ccley, has been entertain.
ing Miss Lueila Van Hoosear.
Samuel Waterbury has been quite Ill
for several days, and attended by d.
Mansfield.
Mrs Morris Perry is entertaining MI
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
DoDGrNGTowN AND VICINITY.

Mrs J. P. Barnum is entertaining a
niece from Chicsg
Mr. and Mrs Andrew Falls are enter
tanning their daughter, Miss Nora Falls
of Bridgeport.
Mr.. and Mrs e. G. Revaps of Bethel
passed Sunday the guests Of Mr. Bsvans'
parents.
Miss Lottie Behn has been visiting rel
atives in Bethel.
Mr. and Mrs PC. Durant and Miss
Hazel have been the rse ent guests of Nh
Do ant parents, Mr. and Mrs LofeDz7
Durant.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Truth wears we'll. People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bow
els, curing constipation and sick head
ache. They don't grippe. Edgar F. Haw-
lev, Newtown; S. =. Bull g Co.,
Sandy Hook A. B. Brakeman, Botsford ;
B. Hawley g Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
MILLINERY,

The announcement of Mrs George
Durham, 437 Main street and So Fair
field avenue, stating the special opening
days October and 6, will be of interest
to ladies of Newtown and other towns.
At the present time she is showing all
the novelties in Alpines, Golf and Cycle
selected trimmings, for custom work.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris.
ers are pleasant, easy, thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick head
ache just as sure as you take them. E. F.
Hawley, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman. Bots
ford; B. Hawley & Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
The Home Circle.
THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN "

One of the most interesting things in
connection with the naval battles of this
war, and one of the things that has caus-
ed the most comment here and in Eu
rope, is the fact of the superior mark
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
NAPOLEON WON BATTLES.

Napoleon won battles because he
never waited for the enemy, he got there
first. Business success is won in the
same way" say Davis & Ssvsrd. 1--WE
don't wait for other stores to get the
new creations in clothing and furnish
ing goods, we get them ourselves"
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
The annual Christian Eudeavor col

The annual Christian Eudeavor con-
vention is to be held st Waterbury, Oc-
tober and 5. Addresses are to be made
by Rev w. G. Fennell and Rev Asher
Anderson, D. D., of Meriden, Rev j. w.
Cooper, D. D., of New Britain, Rev
Franklin McKeever of New London and
Rev F. W. Hannah of Waterbury. A.
P. Smith has been elected delegate
from the Newtown society.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

and Mrs Charles Andrews and Mrs
Adele Andrews of New Rochelle.
George Waterbury has accepted a po-
sition in Sta mford meat market.
Miss Minnie Williams has returned
from a weeks visit in Lyons Plain.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself tan
best reputation of any preparation useo
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. E. +. Rsw-
ley, Newtown; S. c. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; b.
Hawley & Co., Stepnev.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
THE BLAKEMAN-LUM WEDDING.

A very pretty and quiet home wedding
occurred at the home Of James Fl. Blake
man on Thursday, September Is. The
contracting parties were Miss + o~ence
VI BlAk man and Viii lam B, Lum Of
Shell o.. at 3 30 the bridal party ap-
oeared ard marched to corner If the
front parIur where FRev X Jpn BOwles Of
be Epis CUpal CLui CHI stood il a beauJl.
full aich of olden rod and ferris, theae
Two wild bt q Ities being used for deco at
ing the rooms without any other flo~ ers.
The ceremony over Mr. ana Mrs Lum re-
Geived the congratulations of the guests,
who were the immediate relatives If both
oarties. After rartaking OF a SUMPTION.
FeOdiDg rrpast the-bridai p8ir left, with
4n old shoe End a shower Of paper snips,
for n short tip in Northern Connecticut,
A feature uf the event was its simplicity,
he brides gown beng simple, yet
nrettv, and neither bride nor groom being
attended by anyone. On their return
they will commence ousekeeping in
heir new TO ne near the Shelton reseI-
voir.
A. Fl. Bodies UI New Preston has
erected a monument in the cemetery at
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

When vou go to B4idaenert call at
Griesinger & Co.'s. No. I23 Fairfield av-
enue, and look at their line OF millinery.
It is 5here you will see only the latest
and most fashionable. They will be
pleased to show you every attention.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Of DanburY doing the work. S. B. Gill
bert is attending to the cleaning. The
committee having the work in charge
consists nt F. A Boerum, George New
ins, Alexander Bush, G. B. Hatch and
!. L. HaIch.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Ifyouh have any disease due to impure
or Impoverished blood, like scrofula, salt
rheum, dyspepsia, or catarrb, you should
take Hoods sarsaparilla and be promptly
cured, =7~~"
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Col and Mrs r. w. Know1ton, who
have been spending few weeks at G.. r.
Beardsley's, returned TO Bridgeport for
he winter on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

would be plea sed to c . at the Dan
bury fair and have you see the National
separators.- TG. D. Stevens, Agent.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
NEW FAIRFIELD.

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CHURCH.
The Congregational church IS having q
general overhauling. The interior is be-
Ing handsomely painted, William Orser
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

/ would be pleased to G y at the Dan
bury fair and have you see the National
separators.-EG. D. Stevens, Agent.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Hoods pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure Indigestion, biliousness'
25c
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
A Minister'S
Trials.

TITS 'aarrotf5e from minister is greatest S,aAs
to those aohose nerves are msrHne, health shattered
orr otherz04se allIng. II IS particularly a1brQbrzate in
- this age ofactaze, nervous endless labor.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

They have an extra fine line of walking
} hats. Call and see them.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
NEW CREATIONS IN
DRAPERIE5

In every possible color, design. size and quail
ity. Oriental, Persian, Egyptian and Domes-
tic Portleres We guarantee liberal saving
ON every one.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
CREATIONS IN BUREAU
SCARFS.

The newest novelty in Irish Point with l ,
yard length. Positively worth SOC
SALE Of CENTS
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
SHELTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.

At the Congregational church, last
Sunday evening, the subject was temper
ance. Rev F. A. Wal 8 spoke briefly
upon the work he bad been engaged in
At Pound Ridge, N. y, and Rev L. M.
KenestOr, the pastor, gave stereopti-
con lecture on the parable of the sower
illustrated by several views and making
he application to the subject. There
vas good attendance.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

A. Fl. Bodies Of New Preston has
erected monument in the cemetery at
White Hills Tor John w. Dams.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

Secretary Palmer reports the result oil
the late far as quite favorable in pc.
cuniaI y point Of view.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
EW EN-
McINTYRF
& GO.
Your Personal Interest
Is Here Next
Week.

Our counters are now laden
with the choicest goods which
art, ingenuity and skill can pro-
duce. The newest creations ap-
pear here first and then-else-
where
To demonstrate these facts
that quality, Quantity and low
prices are here Blended. we
have made the following Aston
ishing values.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
Shoes.

Our greatest ambition is to you better trade than
store town. large assortment of School Shoes at Prices
Down To The Lowest Point named for Honest Goods
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30

HUNTINGTON FAIR FINANCIALLY SUCCESS
Full.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
New Fall FanCies in Prints.

Very attractive cacoes with bright coored lowered and fig
ured designs dark blue green black brown and red grounds
SC and &c I'd.
The Newtown bee., 1898-09-30
New Outings

In light and dark stripes just the thing for chdrens mig
gowns ladies neggee robes>and other fine line sale
I6c, Sc and l0c yard.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09
BONES or c COMMITTEES.


The central committee is exceedingly
pleased with the progress that has been
made by the several subcommittee in
preparing for the approaching conven-
tlon. Especially excellent has been the
showing Of the finance committee.
which this week raised the last dollar Of
the 81, 200 fund that has been estimated
to be necessary to defray the conven-
tion expenses. The committees final
report Will be made next Monday even
ing. 3, Z
The decoration committee will meet
church. This committee has met with
flattering encouragement. and. it is
thought every business house in the
city will decorate in honor of the visit
Ing Bpworthians. The decorations will
include several arches erected across
the principal streets. The committee
has arranged for q supply Of Epworth
flags, They are OF a red field. the Ep-
worth cross in the center and q white
stripe running diagonally. through the
field This flag will divide honors with
the Stars ard Stripes. The committee
has received generous donations Of
bunting from business men OF the city.
The. entertainment committee faced q
task few weeks ago that would have
discouraged young men and women
possessed Of less enthusiasm and Stick
at-it-iveness" than they have. The
providing Of homes for 1000 young men
and women-the, number of delegates
and visiting friends expected--was in
deed an undertaking requiring courage
and hard work. This committee has
this week completed its work, and has
done magnificently, quarters in hotels
and homes having been arranged for
1000 visitors. n =, : y. I'll
This evening at the ChaRine street
church, South Side, the first rehearsal
OF the convention chorus will be held
under the direction OF Mr.. Harry Bell
Nearly one hundred voices will figure In
the chorus. which is to furnish the con-
vention music. Prof. ]. NJ. Black, OF
WillIamsport, Pa, Is expected here in
few days, and will assume the dlrec-
ton Of the chorus, assisted by Mr.. Bell.
The convention committees have Just
received a. supply, Of the new Epworth
Jague song book. just from the press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09
UNCLE SANS NAVY.

TnteIIICencern Portfolio No. IL noat In.
tsresting so Far lasued-The Gunboat
"Vylleeling', Is In This Number.
The patriotic excitement with which
the nation is imbued is distinctly mani
tested by the extraordinary success Of
s"Uncle Sans Navy" Strong In the
right, fraternal In spirit, invincible in
righteous purpose, q reunited country
Is moving forward with resistless
might to punish Spain for her cruelty.
her oppressions, her insults and her:
monstrous crimes OF assassination, tor
ture and starvation. America stands
before the world. as the champion of
humanity, OF civilization, Of the rights
OF the weak as against the strong, OF
those cursed by merclless tyranny as
against oppressors- 5-
=, In the ten numbers of"Unclei Sums
Navy. which have already appeared!
the naval strength OF this country is;
pictured with ylyldness and exactness
10 the eyeyot the beholder. Number
eleven in the series, one OF the most In
teresting OF the lot, is now ready.
1.-THE following views are shown:s Adj
IllTtll btNcS oii'SS III 80
.pla; portraits OF Sampson and Schlev;
the gunboat Wilmington; the cruiser
Topeka; the composite gunboat Wheel
ing; the composite gunboat Marietta;
the composite gunboat Vicksbnrs;; a
sugar factory In Manila; Rosario street.
Manila; an nrIstocratlc bungalow, Ma
Mia; 2pop5 deckG OF the New Orleans;
ships company of, the Baltimore; milf
Etary mast and search light; view OF
Pensacola shipyard: ships compangsof
the 1lcarsarge; general muster on the,
quarter deck. 5ts
VI, This portfolio admirably supplements,
the preceding ones. the whole series
being an unrlvalcd presentation of a
modern navy, showing the formidable
exteriors, giving Interesting gllnpses OF
the interiors concealed within the
threatening hulls and illustrating ,Ethe:
Intricate process OF modern gun qnd
arlnor imnklng. Copies OF thej preccd.5
ing numbers of the series OF portfolios
are still to be had. y Z; a ,,s IL
Everybody should secure No. II as
t'.'our II own" the composite Gunboat
wheeling" Is portrayed.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09

THE Cuban question and political Is.
sues sink into insignidcance with the
man who suffers from piles. What he
most desires. isgrelief. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cures piles. Charles
r. Goetze. Market and Twelfth streets:
Chatham Sinclair, Forty-sixth and ia.
con streets; A. Z. Scheehle, No. GOT Main
street: Exleys Bros, Penn and Zane
streets: Bowie & Co.. Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09

Mt DO Chuntnl Golden Jubilee and Conn,
w .fi3 menosm ent. y
Juno q, s and Especial train viii leave
lbs o. station for Mt. Dc Chnntal5 Mt
015 a. M md 7:15 p M Returning 5af-:
ter exercises * Z. Y n ~, 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09

The preparations for the Interstate
convention Of the Epworth League OF
the Fourth general conference district
comprising the District OF Columbia
and the states Of Pennsylvania, Mary
land and West Virginia, 10 be held in
this city June IS to % Inclusive. are
rapidly nearing thei. completion, and
the 1ntelllgcncer Is viking to risk the
prediction that the visiting Bpworth-
lans Will concede without q murmpr
that they have been entertained with
the characteristic Virginia hospitality.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-09
ITHEEPWO.RTHlANSI
Preparing for the Coming ruter-
state Convention Here. 4
mi. ENTIRElCyARANTEEE FUND

OF THE $1,000 HAS BEEN RAISED
BY THE IS p ylERAb LOCAL
LEAGUES "A PosroFF1cE, PAR.
Gel ROOM AND OTHER BUILD,
ISGs TO BE Directed AT THE
EpWoRTH PARK Il FIRST RE-
/, HEARsAt, OF THE CHORUS OF
100 VOICES 10 BE HELD TO-
! NIGHT. 3.