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The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Ep1soN,s LATEST PRODUCTION.

The home phonograph is the best talk.
ing and singing machine that you ever
heard. 1t is perfect wonder. When
you visit Bridgeport call at SO Fairfield
avenue and ask Mr. Northrop To let you
hear it and you will be we'll repaid for
your trouble, even if you do not wish to
purchase. 1t costs only So more than
The cheapest one, and will last lifetime.
They also have the low priced ones and
records of all kinds. They carry the
largest line of sheet music, folios and H.
struction books in the city, and their pri-
ces are the lowest. Ii you wish to buy a
piano for cash you can save 800 or more
by buying Of them. They are headquar-
ters for pictures and frames. You will
End there unframed pictures from five
cents to $40. If you have any pictures
to frame take them there when you frat
reach the city and you can have tn EN- to
take home with you at night. They do
first-class work for popular prices.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
THE REeAT1ouAL CHURCH.

"The Lords Prayer is the subject of
the Sunday school lesson that will be
taken up at the prayer meeting service,
next Tuesday evening, January 25. An
informal talk is given by the pastor upon
lesson, and all are free to ask questions.
The idea is to get hold of the salient
truths in each lesson and put it in It's
proper place in the ministry of Jesus.
All those interested are most cordially
INVITED to attend these meetings.
The January missionary meeting will
be held in the church, Sunday evening,
January 80, at Z 30 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

A GENT WANTED Tor q good selling ar1AAe,
n several needed in every houss IN An.sri-
ca great chance tor wide awake men. En-,
close &c stamp Tor further particulars. THE
HOLMES BAssETT co.. 70 North Main ST.
Waterbury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
ENGINEER DIES At HIS POST.
EXPRESS TRAIN DASHEs ALONG WITH DEAL
MAN AT THE THROTTLE

A. special dispatch from PhiIadelphfa, Pa
details an account of the death of Jeremiah
O'Brien engineer on the north bouad Ches
peake and Ohio express, due at Wilmington,
Del, at 10. 40 O'CLOCK last Friday morning The
unfortunate man was stricken with heart dis
ease and died with his hand on the throttle OF
MS engine between Prince and Newark sta
nons. The train was moving at the rate OF sc
miles an hour at the time. 1t is customary
tor the train to slow up for the water tower
when nearing Newark, and its failure to do
this convinced fireman Bray that something
was wrong He removed the dead man Is hand
from the lever and b. ought the train to q
standst1ll. The dispatch does not say wheth
or the deceased was subject TO attacks OF
heart trouble, but upon consulting DIR Frank.
liz Miles, the celebrated expert in diseases 81
the heart and nerves, it is learned that death
never occurs from heart disease at the first
attack, PremonitorY symptoms, although
sometimes not recognized, are always pres
emit; and by proper care and treatment the at
ficted persons can be greatly relieved and
In most instances entirely cured OF that dread
malady. DR. Miles New Heart Cure is most
efficient medicine in all affections of the
heart, whether functional or organic. while ii
Is ct the same time O. remarkable invigoratol
of the digest i've organism and q powerful
blood tonic.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Edward Murphy, of the Glen, who has
been faithful employee at the Rubber
shop for 80 years past, is going to break
up his home here and will visit his son,
Thomas, at Williams Bridge, N. Y, and
will probably make his future home
there. Mr. Murphy is going to sell his
household effects at his home in the Glen
to-day, (Friday,) Saturday and Monday
His friends will have a chance to give
him farewell call that will be beneficial
IL they 80 desire.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Roy Platt came near having serious
accident last week at Patterson Brothers,
Park Row, New York, where he is work
ing. In jumping down from a counter
his ear caught in a suspended hook.
The cOnst quence was an unpleasant ex-
perience at the hospital, where nine
stitches were taken in the wound. He
was off duty for one week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Miss Nellie Gallagher of Berkshire has
been critically i'll during the past week.

j. Fl. Costello has rented Mrs w. j.
Dicks place, on the road to the Depot,
and has been moving in and taking pos
SET sion, this week. Mr. Costello ia to
have charge of the new Dicks hotel sta
bles, and it is quite probable that he will
not rebuild at Sandy Hook very soon in
consequence of his new duties.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The ladies' prayer meeting will be
held next Tuesday with Mrs Croffutt at
3 O'Clock.
G. r. Wilson has been appointed to
lead the meeting in the church, next
Sunday evening commencing at z o'clock
A cordial invitation is extended to all in
terested. These meetings have proven
very profitable and interesting.
Rev James Taylor breaches in the
morning.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Tie HovAand Dry Goods Co
Formerly the Rowland Stark Coz

This is the month of great
sales, in muslin underwear, ir
Swiss embroideries, in cottons
and linens, in house furnishing
goods, in silks, in dress goods,
in Jackets, capes and furs, and
in shoes.
These sales mean much to
the economical buyer. 1t is
those who take advantage of
them who eventually become
owners of corner lots.
In order that people from a
distance may attend these
sales we pay return railroad
fares on all purchases amount
ing to $40 and over.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

MOTICE-W hereas my wife, Lottie Reardon,
cause or provocasion. refuse TO pay any bills
contracted by her and forbid any one trusting
her on my account. DENNIS REARDON. PAS.
petucix. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

This week exceptional sale
of Rich Furs-hnest of Alas.
ka seal skin jackets, Persian
lamb and Krimmer capes,elec.
trio seal and mink collarettes,
etc.
Finest Alaska seal skin
coats, xxx quality-couldn't
be finer IF you paid 400. or
5000 inches long 175.; 80
inches long Zoo.
Persian lamb and dark mink
capes, 80 inches long, full
sweeps, S.; worth $50.
Electric seal jacket, 2 7 inches
long, 19,; worth 35.
Electric seal collarettes trim
med with long tabs and mar
ten tails, 17.5o and s.; worth
IS. and SO.
Popular priced furs at a cor
responding reduction from US
ual prices.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
The Wholesale Quotations.
10y BUCK & DARLING. BRIDGEPORT

Butter, choice creamery print 23e25, choice
creamery tubs 20a23, choice dairy 1920; fair to
good, 1ba15 common butter sa12; factory
cheese, sa1O; fresh nearby eggs 2sa25; chick
ems, alive 9a10; chickens, d1 essed sail; fowls,
alive salO; hogs, d W. 4a6; potatoes 7Oa90;
ontonss yellow 75a$1, white $1a1,6O; cabbage
2a4; red cabbage 4a8; beets $la1.5O; carrots
81 80; parsnips $1a1.5O; parsnips $1aI.50;
turnips 35a40 bu; celery ?5a1.50 dog; dried
peas 9Oall0; marrow beans 1.25a1 60; pea
beans $1a130; honey 1Oa12; apples, choice
baldwin $3R5 90, fair baldwin $1a2. 90. choice
greening apples $sa4OO; common apples sla
$500; cranberries, $5as,Oo; light maple sugar
10a12 dark 10a12; maple syrup, 70a90 gal.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Mems Cancels hair Shirss, for 90 cents
can't be beat. Extra fine quality, Shirts
and Drawers, for zoe each.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The Pattern department, down stairs,
offers a bargain in Waist Forms, in ssizes
36 and 3s. Regular 81 one for 75e.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The rush still continues at my store for
the great bargains am Offering in rub
bers, Atlantic A muslin Sc, best shirt
ing calcoes 4c; Lenox soap 4c bar, 8 for
%; iu fact the store is full of bargains.
-IE. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
FRFF TEA SET:

and exquisite ARABIAN PERFUME
friends, at 10 cents each; when sold,
express charges) and we will send you a
tea set of IS pieces for your trouble, ful
express ofics and address, Arabian PERI
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
THE D. NJ. READ COMPANY,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Special sale of Children's Colored
Dresses, cambria, lawn, lappet, percale
and linen, for %, so and rs cents, 81,
81 % and SI.49.
Aso Short White Skirts, with deep
hem and tucks, for % cents. And an
other line, ith five tucks and. Hamburg,
| for % cents.
Babies Outing Flannel Night Gowns,
for 80 and 40 cents. {
Boys Kilt Suits, in pique and linen
cute little things-from $l.25 to 81 40
| Sailor collars and sill the latest pret.i-
meas.
The Pattern department, down stairs,
offers bargain in Waist Forms, In ssizes
36 and 3s. Regular 81 one 5 for zoe.
Special sale of Children's Aprons, all
in small sizes, for 15c and 25c each; were
formerly 29c and soc. Quite a mark
down.
Corsets-specisl sale Of fine goods that
have been put into one special lot to sell
at specially low price. Odds and ends
sale.
Also Children's Corded Waists for Is
cents each.
Specials in Lace Curtains-don't let the
chance go By. We have had rash ever
since the first announcement Of this BALE.
Prices have been reduced and we are
having before inventory" sale in Ia
BILE Linens and ToweliDes Those who
can make use of short lengths or odd
quantities will save quite a snug sum il
they buy at this special sale. It's the
cleanup Of choice assortment.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Michael Foley of the Hook has been
wondering why he has been afflicted with
so much jaw, but come to fiud out it was
only an attack of humps. He is at pres
ens stodping with his brother-in-law, NJ.
Corners, nureing his affiiction.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

It 10 easy to catch a cold and just az
easy to get rid of it il You commence
carly to take One Minute Cough Cure.
It cures coughs, colds. brone hits, pneu-
monia and all throat and lung troubles.
IL is pleasant to take, safe TO use and
sure to cure. e. f. Hawley, New
town; .. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; w. n.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The Firemen are arranging for grand
concert and ball to be held at the Town
hall on Friday evening, january Is, and
are planning for good time. The COM
mittee of arrangements consists of James
j. Lillis, Michael F. Shannon, Patrick r.
Mcmahon, John j. Finnell and Michael
j. Ryan. First-class music will be pro
vided, and if the weather is favorable a
large attendance may be expected.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Miss Jessie Warner of Vicksburg,
Mise, who came on to attend the wed
ding of her brother, last week, is remain
ing in town for visit at the home of j.
a. Warner.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Jerome Judson as trustee advertises to
close out the balance of the Terril, Belts
& Co. stock at very low figures. Pur-
chasers for the next few days can have
bargains.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Have just received direct from one of
the largest factories in the country, the
best line shoes ever shown in town.
Prices are right and quality, too. Take
look at them.-TE. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Warner, Taylor & Curtis are making
great reductions on horse blankets and
fur robes In order to reduce their stock,
Some genuine bargains at the store.
Cali and get particulars.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

NOTICE TO FARMERS-Theh highest market
~ price paid For calves, poultry and porK.
Calves received every Tuesday, A. G. BEN.
TOS, New Milford, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Town Topics.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

Meet me under the arch at Stern's new
store, 29l Main St. We have removed
to our new store and will sell all our
cloaks and millinery at SOC ON dollar in
order to close out all winter goods to
make room for our grand spring open
ing of millinery and cloaks.-M. Stern,
29l Main street, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

E. F. Hawley's great sale of Atlantic
A muslin at &c yd; American shifting
calicoes AZ, and ginghams is drawing
su CHI crowds to his store that he has de-
cided to continue the sale another week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
HATTERT0WN.

Miss Nette M. Benedict has visited hel
sister, Mrs John Loucks, in Danbury.
Randolph Bates of Ridgefield has beer
the guest Of j. W. Penny.
G. B. Parmelee mourns the loss of his
house dog, which he thinks some one
poisoned.
o. <. Morgan has purchased and is
placing in his mill 24-horse power boil
er and engine. He has Carpenter Per-
kins busy getting his mill in readiness
for custom work.
Henry Penny has gone to Ridgefeld
where he expects to remain for the pres
Gnt.
There was social dance at Robert
no 10
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Mrs M. B. Ford, Ruddelrs, ILL.,, suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles. Edgar r.
aawley, Newtown; S. G. Bull, Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman; Botsford; B.
aawley & Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Now Is the time to get values In mems
and boys leather boots at the Sandy
Hook shoe store, az Mr. Corbett wants to
close them out.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Lovett's Boston Stars will be at the
Town hall on next Monday evening, Jan
uary "a. All who enjoy a musical and
elocutionary fes st should not miss the
opportunity offered to hear these artists.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

A. M. Whitlock, while trimming apple
treeS for Mrs Lyons, fell to the ground
with the ladder, which slipped while he
was on it. He escaped with some bruis-
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The following crops of tobacco have
been sold in Hanover at reported prices
Charles Nelson, &c; Thomas Costello,
&c; Michael Cavanaugh, Sc; Michael
I. Bradley, 6 lac.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Trinity church is to be favored with a
visit from Rt. Rev w. FL. Hare, d. D.,
bishop Of South Dakota. A special ser
vice will be held on Friday evening, Jan
uary Is, at 100, when he will speak upon
the great subject of missions and espec-
tally of his own work In South Dakota
He is widely known throughout the
country because of his great success
in evangelizing the Indians. There is no
higher authority on Indian affairs than
Bishop Hare. 1t is hoped that there will
be largo congregation to listen to him,
and not only members of Trinity parish
but all others who are interested in the
cause Of Christian missions. The fact
that the rector spent some time before
his ordination in working under Bishop
Hare's direction in South Dakota, adds
interest to the occasion.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Charles Couch, the well known New
Milford cattle buyer, has been in town,
this week, stopping sc the Grand Cen
trail.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you wantl E. r. Hawley,
Newtown; S. G. Bull, Sandy Hook; 4.
B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley &
Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
SPECIAL
COTTON CLOTH
SALE.

Very heavy brown sheetiug, fer sc g
yard. Fine yard ide bleached muslin
for and cents a ysri-regular value
8 and 10 cents. Selling f, the price ii
costs to manufacture.
Sheets, sze S1x90, at AZ cents each
Pillow cases, good quality, at 9 cents
each; next to the best that are made.
Anyone who wants to save money bv
buying cotton at retail at the same price
we pay at wholesale, can buy all they
want if they do so rightIaway; one yard,
ten yards or one hundred ards-mskes
no difference to US, the more the merrier.
1t is JUS Def: re inventory now, goods
are cheap.
The special selling of muslin Under
wear still continues without abatement.
The values given have never been match
ed in this city before and buyers have
found it cut.
Silk Waists, closing out every fancy
effect in the store. Some of them have
been as high SIS st 90 each, but they are
going now at 81 SO esch-one of the big
gest opportunitie that we have ever Of
fered.
Csc Rubber Combs for 1Oc each; IOc
and l5c ones for &c seach. 25c Carriers
for 19c. Brooks Spool Cotton, &c.
Mems Cancels hair Shirss, for SO cents
can't be beat. Extra fine quality, Shirts
and Drawers, for 79c each.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Henry Lang, who has been at Jersey
City for some time past, mas returned to
Sandy Hook ana taken a position with
the Rubber shop here.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
JOHN e. KEANE & co.
Corner Main and John Streets.
THE ONLY CLOTHING
IN TOWN ~.

That resembles that made by custom tailors
good tailor sometimes catch the knack and the inspa
ton which give superior look to mans clothing outfit
But you have to pay extra for it, Our goods all
up ready to be fitted ready to put right and you
want to- No waiting, suspense, bother, and for a
third or less than you have suit made to order for
That's why it pays to buy here.
Mems Suits for S. 6.95, 1000, 1916 and 1913
Boys Suits for 81 49, 23, 387 and 4,l2. Boys Reef
ers for $780, $50, 800, 1853 and 475
We made big find when across that lot of Men
Working Trousers that selling from so to S. co.
Good looking and good strong garments that will stand
hard knocks like IRON One of those chances that
buyer only by accident-good luck accident.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

young folks appeared to enjoy thena-
selves. The grand march was led by Mr.
Glover and his daughter, Mrs G. B. Gloy-
or
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

MRS Aaron Sanford is visiting in New
York, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The 1898 Eagle bicycle can be seen
now at e. F. Hawley's, $50 and 500
Best in the world.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Harry Taylor of Derby has been pass.
ing few days as guest at the home OF
his uncle, Ammon Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Mr. and Mrs Michael Kilbride are the
happy pal ents of daughter, born ON
Wednesday, the 12.b.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

DR. Bristol of Danbury was at Taylor's
hotel stables on Tuesday, looking after
some horse teeth.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

SeIectman William Fl. Glover gave
dance az the Town hall, last Friday ev-
enIng, In honor OF bis recent election.
The attendance was fairly good and the
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

A party will take place on Saturday
evening at Michael Keating's in Pales-
tine district.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Mrs A. III. Whitlock of Walnut Tree
Hill, who has been i'll with the grip, is
improving.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

New goods at the new store. Call at
Belts new grocery and get all that is
new, prices included.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Frederick Shepard, the newsboy of the
Street, is enjoying a time with the
humps.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Mr. and Mrs NJ. y. Houlihap, who have
been III with colds, are about again.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

The latest news from Jonesville, Mich,
is to the effect that bouncing young
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

For fine teas and coffees call on Warner
Taylor & Curtis, at the Hook. Some ex
ira fine blends at right prices.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

W. A. Shepard Of Southford passed
Sunday at Mrs Baldwin's in Hanover
district.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
NOTICE !!

The balance of stock of the es-
tate of Terrill, Belts & Co. will
be sold at very low figures.
There is in stock Mems, Boys
and Girls Hats and Caps, which
will be sold from 10 to IS cts.
Young Men and Boys Coats,
Vests and Pants from SOC up.
Also Lamps, Crockery, Hard
ware, ETC., which will be sold
for considerable less than cost.
Amy person wishing to procure
bargains on any goods we have
for sale, would do we'll to call
soon. JEROME JUDSON,
Trustee.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

A nice new line of toilet articles at the
drug store of s. G. Bull g. Co.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
mo- YOTT WANr A RARGAIN-I Inc read this

WOODLAND ron sALE-Nine acres in Up.
w per stepney. Enquire OF II. V. DIBBLE,
Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Edward Killblide has recently enter
tained his daughter for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Messrs Will Burns and Michael Lynch
of the Depot are i'll with the mumps.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

dauG hrer arrived to gladden. the home
of Mr. aud Mrs Samuel c. Bull, January
10. 1898.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

A. G. Baker is attending the furniture
exposition in New York, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Notice.

desire 10 call the attention of the public to
tho tact that have purchased my brothers
interest in the business heretofore conducted
by us, near tue reservoir In Enston, under the
fifm name OF Wheeler Brothers; and that
branches and with improved facilities for
wagon building and repairing, painting, horse
shoeing, etc. And especially thst have the
best of facilities for saving 10 order and Rrn
pre- AIRED TO make contracts for drawing logs
to the mill and doing other heavy team woIk
in connection with said business.
Ellis f. Wheeler,
Easton, Conn.
p. o. Address !Plsttsville, Ct
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

TIA Y COLLECTORS NOTICE-Notice Is here
l. by given that will be at the Town Clerks
office every Saturday afternoon nom TO
O'Clock, until further notice, TO receive taxes.
ROBERT a. CLARK, Collector.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21
Bishop Hare at Trinity.

WILL BE In NEwTOwN ON FRIDAY EVEN
ING.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

There was a social dance at Rober
Davis, last Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Babies Outing Flannel Night Gowns,
for 80 and 40 cents. G
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

Boys Kilt Suits, in pique and linen
cute little things-fron $l.25 to 81 40
Sailor collars and sll the latest pretti-
meas.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

L dandy; pair fine Devon Steers 2, coming
s. well mated. weight about 1000; pair 3-year
mated stays; pair good we'll mated steers. l
year old, coming2 2. COCHRANE BROS, West
Cornwall. ct.
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

DOR sALE-One orsboth OF my two brow,
Il horses. Sound, kind and good drivers or
workers, single or double. Now you have
an ideasI ont mean business, You Just come
around and make me anywhere tnear reas
enable offer and viii surprise You. G. r
DUNCOMB BE, Newtown, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1898-01-21

CTRAYED-From Ira Wildman's, last week
- yellow Scotch Collie. I'll months old. A
liberal reward Will be offered tor Its return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

knew what piece of dangerous mischief
their little captive might turn his willing
hand to next, and. as a consequences, when
the anchor watch sung out his first alarm
not many seconds elapsed before every
hand aboard was on deck. The yacht was
well supplied with revolvers and cutlass es
and half a minute sufficed 10 get these up
from below and distributed. so iha, WHEN
the Rifiians attempted to Doar,i the de-
lenders were quite ready To do them hattie.
be this how 1t may. however. there is
no doubt as to which side got the first
advantage. The yachts low :oreboard
made but small obstacle to climber
from the large boats alongside, and neither
the deckhands nor the stokehold crew
were any of them trained fighting men.
In their prentice hand the kicking revolv-
ers threw high and were only useful as
knuckle busters, and till they nad thrown
them down and got their cutlasses into
play they did hardly any execrrina To
speak about. The Riff men, on III. other
hand. had been bred and born i'm che atmos-
phere OF sktrmish and made ground stead
lily.
At an early point of the scufiia .'att.
Kettle came on deck with a cigar in his