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The Newtown bee., 1898-02-04
THE BIG STORM IN BETHEL.

Mondays snow storm beats the record
of any storm since the blizzard, March
ID, 1888. Where the snow is level it ID
about two feet deep, which lays hight
and ia easily broken through. The troll
ley car has been all day trying so clear
the track from the railroad crossing out
to the end Of the line. The workmen are
having hard time to keep the track
clear. Passing teams crowd the snow
back onto the track about 80 fast as il IL
cleared of. Outside people have pretty
tough time getting Into town. They get
here just the same in some way.
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vicinity. The mails were from q hall
hour TO one hour late. Tuesday the
stage routes experienced rough times
and finally got through nearly on time
excepting the mail carrier from Warren.
He is PROBABLY showed under. At any
rate he had not arrived late on Wednes.
day.
The receipts at the New Milford post,
office for the month of January, 1898,
we're the largest in the records of the
Office. This shows better timesl
Rev 81. L. Everest, principal of the
Recuory School, New Milford, together
with three teachers, Miss Leigh, little
Miss Ruth and l6 scholars, were enter.
tanned st F. A. Peck's, Bridgewster,
Saturday evening, January 90. Your
correspondent wishes to congratulate
Mr. Everest on the good behavior of his
fine boys. One seldom, IL ever. sees l6
more manly little fellows. Their hosts
hope to see them sgain in the near future.
An interesting court trisl will take
place at the Y. M. c. A this Friday
evening, February 4, beginning at s
O'Clock. A leading citizen has been ac-
cused of stealing chickens at or near
Culvert City aud will be the distinguish
ed prisoner on the occasion. Able coun-
sci win appear for both the prisoner and
the state. Only members of the Y. NJ.
G. A, will be admitted as spectators at
the trial.
In the suit of Silss Vincent against NJ.
Mcnamara, judgement was rendered for
the defendant in the Superior court. VIM
cent has taken an appeal Co the Supreme
cou {. The case is the outcome of a re-
plevin suit against Ex Deputy Sheriff
Collins, Vincent securing judgement
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BAPTIST CHURCH AFFAIRS


The covenant meeting, preparatory to
the Communion service, next Sunday,
will be held at the Baptist church on
Saturday afternoon of this week, at l 80
o'clock.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
church society will be held after the
covenant meeting, on Saturday after
noon, at 2 30 o'clock. Reports, election
Of officers and other proper business will
cOme before the meeting and good at
tendance Is desired.
This village received her full share of
the blizzard and snow. The school.
we're not In session on Tuesday, but
Wednesday found teacher and scholar.
at their places.
Mrs Warmer, Miss Edna Warmer
and Miss Beth Vetter are in New York
for few days.
Edward Nichols Of Danbur7 has been
the guess of L. o. O.borne. Mr. Nichols
has been tor q good many years promi
nent engineer of the New England raj
road.
A part of the milk dealers failed to put
Ia an appearance on Tuesday, much to thu
disapOintment of the Bridgeport parties.
who had struggled through the deep
Stow 80 many miles.
Mr. and Mrs William Baird of Bethei
have been the guests of g. B. Wheeler.
One day last week, BENJAMIN Corning,
while in Bridgeport, hitched his horse
NEAR the Methodist church, Fairfie!d
avenue, and thief by the name Of Healy
took new blanket which cost 81 so
Although the thief was caught and
sentenced by the court the blanket has
not yet been recovered.
Mr. and Mrs Oskes from Yo-k State
have been guests of Mrs Oakes' sister.
Mira Charles HawIey, for few days.
Miss BERTHE Bennett of Bridgeport has
been passing few days with her sister,
Mrs p. J. Ritter, at the Depot.
The prayer meeting was omitted at
Lower Stepney, this week Tuesday
evening, on account OF the deep snow and
bad travelling.
Robert Lewis has recovered and is
again attending the Newtown academy.
Rev and Mrs Braman were guests of
Rev and Mrs Lutz at Monroe, part of
last week.
There was no singing school, Monday
night, on account of the storm, but it will
be resumed as usual next Monday night.
The Turney Manufacturing Co. clos ID
down for a day or two because of the
bad travelling.
George Burritt remains about the same,
gradually growing weaker.
Misses Irene and Lizzie Hubben of
Waterbury are spending q week with
their mother, Mrs Merwin Hubbell.
Harvey Lyon OF Easton visited his
nephew, G. Fl. Lyon, Sunday.
s. v. Nichols from Bridgeport is spend
ing few days with Lenluel Osborne.
Mrs Andrew Leavenworth is spending
a few days with Mrs Sarah Leayenworth
Of Blanket Meadow.
Mrs L. G. Gilbert was with her aaugb
ter, Mrs Milon b. Hawley, last week.
Homer Hubbell of Waterbury is spend.
ing few days with his father, Adelbert
Mr. and Mrs E. S. Beardaley spent Sun
lay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Leander Wheeler of huntington.
Miss Emma Leavenworth of Blanket
Meadow is on the sick list.
MIS- ID. a. Nichols OF Monroe was the
suest of her mother, Mrs E. BeardsIey,
Thursday.
Mrs Lemuel Osborne's brother, Ed
ward Nichols Of Hopewell junction, has
listed her.
MIS- A. Leavenworth has returned to
Ter home, having been away several
weeks, caring for the sick.
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sTEPNEY AND VICINITY.
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.
The Sacrament of the Lords supper
will be observed at the Methodist church
On Sunday.
The sociable that was to have been
held at Edward Corning's on Tuesday
evening of this week was postponed one
week on account of the severe snow
storm.
The cantata, 1.-The jolly Farmer
being prepared by the young people will
be postponed a public appearance until
some time about March /, to secure a
good moon. Rehearsal7 sre In progress.
che next one being held at the Methods
parsonage on Saturday evening of thi
week. Fuller particulars will apes
later.
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home Of Mr. and Mrs Nothnagle. A good
supper will be served and some new and
interesting features I'm the way of enter
tainment are promised. AS Ia well
known there is no admission charge at
these gatherings and all are cordially
welcomed. If stormy Tuesday evening
the sociable will be on Wedne sday.
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MONROE.
THE RECITAL BIZ MISS VALE,

i
The recital given by Mrs Clar,
Vaughan Wales fully met the expecta
tions raised by her reputation as read
er and was success IN every particular
Mrs Wales ia an artist In her line ane
interprsts her selections with intelli
gence and fascination SAT the photo.
grapher J" New England gossip" with
other humorous numbers presenting
poor human narure's foibles, were per
fectiy given and thoroughly erioyed
The dramatic story by Gilbert Parker.
entitled THE going OF the White Swan;
was so charmingly and wildly por-
tTayed that it still fingers 10 ones mem
ory like the vision OF beautiful picture.
The large audience present was credit
TO Monroe.
The Bible club meets this Frids '
evening.
The Agassiz Association will hold its
regular meeting next Monday evening,
February Z.
X. w. Wheeler, who has been es s.
after oxen, has on had i've yoke.
Misses Lillian and Jessie Wheeler are
spending week with Mrs W.. Smith
OF Angonia.
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DEATH OF AMOS S. sonooNmAkER.

DEATH OF AMOS s. SCHOOHMAKER, :
Amos =. SchUoumaker, one OF the beat
lSn"wn residents in the town, died at biz
iome on Golden Hill, Thuraday evening
,ast week. He was stricken with death
1t moments warning. II came sudden
y 10 hls family and friends. Mr. SchOon
baker, for one of his limited means, has
leen one Of the most charitable pers ols
q che place, and 1t Is universally said
hat he has been a very useful man In
3 ickness aud In death. None lent a help
lg hand more Willingly, and without
cJG'pensstlOn. Mr. Schoonmaker learned
he hat makers trade, and had worked
Il the trade off and on since young
Gan. He was Of an ingenius turn of
ntnd, TOOK up the dentist business many
TesTs ago, and has worked aC that trade
noce or less since. The deceased YVES
20 years, eight months, and two dals
. id. His wife died about two years agb
= h. surviving children are four sons and
bree daughters. The funeral services
gere held at the house on Sunday after
loon. Rev Il. L. SLACK officIated. The
choir sang an appropriate hymn. A
wreath Of evergreen and beautiful flow.
crs decorated the casket. The pail bear.
ors we're David Bennett, Nathan Gilbert,
Samuel Kyle, John Gilbert, William
dcNaw and Amidee OLIVE. The inter
Inent WAS in the family plot in Sourb
treet cemetery. The funeral was largely
attended by sympathizing neighbors ard
friends from Danbury and Bethel.
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THE pEERFrELp n1srRrnr.

Mrs Fred Barber and son, who live
near Bridgepors, have been guests of her
sister, Mrs William Relyea.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas 3. Bradley visited
their aunt, Mrs Fl. M. Bartram, at Black
Rock one day last week.
Mrs G. r. Nichols was so poorly, Ia st
week, that Mrs Brotherton came back
home again.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
DONATION FOR REV OTIS RANGE.

DONAIION FOK REV OTIS RANGE.
The donation given Rev Otis j. Range
and Mrs Range, last week, was a pleas
ant success socially and Financially and
proves that that there is in the town q
volume of broad-minded Christianity
which recognizes devout man ana
honest preacher regardless of denomina-
tiOnal preferences. The Congregations
parish house, the scene nf the event, wa,
crowded to it's utmost limit, and 20 ID
cheer abounded. Besides a woodhouse
full OF fuel and a wagon load of eatable.
g. purse of 900 or more was raised.
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DEATH OF GEORGE BELTS.

George Belts died, Sunday morning,
at his home on East street, aged GA years.
The funeral services were held at his late
residence, on Tuesday forenoon. Rev
William Morrell offlelated, The remains
were taken to Wilton on the noon train
for interment. The deceased was a ma
tive of that town. Mr. Belts had been a
resident of Bethel for over Is years, and
was hat finisher by trade. He had
been in poor health, unable to do much
labor, for several years. A wife, three
sor S and two daughters survive him.
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DAYS With her sister-in~law in Norw ak.
Rev Edwin Tasker, who has visited
bis brother-in-law, J. s. Lane, returned
to New Hampshire, last week.
Miss Florence Perry OF Valley Forge
and Mrs Miller of Redding have been
guests of Mrs Hawley Williams.
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NICHOLS.
TRINITY CHURCH.

Septuagesima Sunday, February /:
At pm, Evening Prayer and sermon.
The ladies' of Trinity parish are to
give another OF their enjoyable sociables
on Tuesday evening, February 8, al the
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In Lifchfeld County.
NEW MILFORD
NEW MILFoRD's EFFICIENT POSTMASTER
BRIDGEPORT.

NEW MILFORD EFFICIENT POSTMASTER
George w. Anthony, New Milford IS
efficient pc master, is constantly on the
alert to please the patrons of the office
The following letter, which appeared ir
The Gaz'tte, last week, illustrates this
point. The letter follows:
George W. Anthony, Postms ster, New
Milford, Conn, Dear Sir: Reply ing t.
your favor Yesterday, L would cay that
mail arriving from New Milford at 9. 40
a. M, is delivered at 10 45 a. NJ; 1215l
a., delivered at 1, Is p. No.; . 20 p. M, i.
delivered at 7.30 or 8 next mcraipg;7 As
p. M, the same. La saying, sis deliver
3D." L mean carrier leaves the postC file,
1t that hour, of course it is somewhat j.
ter when the party receives the lette
from the ca Tiers hands. Regarding th
case you cite of letter leaving New
dilford at 10 As and not being delivered
in Bridgeport until the following day,
would say that as long as the law is as IL
il, this may happen any time. The car
riers are allowed eight bours in which tC
work, and the objectionable sin consists
in not ringing up the clock on which thei1
time is kept within the time limit. If
carrier cannot dt liver the letters he BIS
aud retura to The office inside of eigh,
hourP, he must bring back the letters.
This is probably what happened in tn.
case yen mention, and is something thei
we cannot avoid until we have eitbe,
more carriers or the car-iers are allowed
more time to work. Fo rhe week end
ing January s We had l551 pieces of first
class mail r4,uvned, so you see we have
quite chance for such thirgs to occur
L. ought to be rsmedied, but we are pow
lass here. Very respectfully,-TW. q.
Aarigolj, Postmaster.
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for 81 damage ard cnsts Not satisfied
with this he sued McNamsrs for further
damage, with the result as first stated.
Ex-Judge McMahnn appeared for Mr.
hcNsmara and wsl b & Purdy for Mr.
Vincent.
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Chestnut Ridge, has been confined TO his
bed few days. He was threatened with
pneumonia, but was reported better on
Tuesday.
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EASTON
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.


A musical and literary entertainment
will be given under the auspices of the
X. b. l.. s., at the Baptist hall, on Wed.
nesdav evening, February 8, beginning
at 30 p. m. The cantata, which was
postponed from last month, will form q
considerable part Of the program, which
will also include music, recitations, tab.
leaux and farce entitled bridget Nc
Carthy at the Photographers" Reheay-
sails are in progress nearly every evenir Q
and it ID expected that the program viii
De more than usually interesting. With
the enlarged seating capacity of the hall
aid the new arrangements for ventilation
all should be able to fully eri ~ the pro.
gram. Be sure to be there early if Won
want the best seats. The admission. 10.
Guiding the usual excellent supper, will
be only l5c; children Zoe. If stormy
the first fair evening.
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Mrs Julia Judd, an aged lady liv-
ing on Chcs nut street, has been quite
ill, the past week. There appears to be
marked impr ovement in her condition.
DIR Sophia Penfield of Danbury has given
medical treatment. Miss Lillian Manly
has been her efficient nurse.
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LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Septuagesima SUNDAY, February 6
AT 10: 30 am Morning Prayer, sermon
and Holy Communion. Sunday school
after morning service.
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her school duties again, this week. the
achool having been closed two weeks on
account OF the mumps.
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THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.


The public installation of the officer.
# the Knights of H1nor in their lotss
loom at Odd Fellows hall, last Friday
evening, was very pleasant and CT.
able affair. There was large audience
present, including the members with
their wives and daughters and Invited
frienda. The staff of state grand
officers were present and went through
the installing services in fine style, after
which the crowd were entertained with
games and dancing. The New Milford
orchestra furnished the music. Re.
freshmehts were served at 1l.30 O'Clock
and the evenings entertainment closed
at O'Clock With "a good night and we
nave had good timen!
It is rumored that B. D. Kane has
rented the store on Bank street, now
occupied by Ailis 8 Co., and will move
from Rumiston's block April 1, 1898.
Noble Bennett has purchased the
store now occupied by David A. Bald
win aud Nj. w. Hill on Bank atreet but
it is understood that the latter will re-
main as tenant and that no change will
be made excepting the title of owner
ship from Mr. Baldwin to Mr. Bennett.
Wednesday evening the Grand Army
veterans of Upton Post, No IA, celebrated
with camp fire and appropriate exei-
cises the event of the occupation of their
new hall in Memorial building. A good
time WIS had. Many ladies were present,
adding their assistance in making the
event one TO be well remembered by the
old veterans and their friends.
The storm of last Mondav and Tues.
day wss quite sssere in and around this
The Newtown bee., 1898-02-04

The worlds problem-.How to save
honey.' See Psga 8 New Haven San-
dav Rsgi-tss; Psge J.urnsl and Coo
rieri Page 4 Palladium; slast page EF~E-
Ing Leader.
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LYONS PLAINS.
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT,


One of the most enjoyable entertain
ments ever given in this modest hamlet,
was attended by about 100 people at the
patl)rs of Emmanuel church, Thursday
evening, under the auspices OF the La
diss' Aid society, assisted by the Junior
Auxiliary. The program consisted OF
music, recitations, dialogues, and hoop
drill by eight little girls. It all passed
off very smoothly and was credit to all
who participated. A fne supper was
served by pretty waiter girls. Over $50
was real zed.
LECTURE BY ARCHDEACON SHERMAN.
On Thursday evening, February 10,
there will be supper in the church par
lors, and lecture by Rev Henry Sher-
man of Bridgeport, the archdeacon, on
his trip abroad. This should call out q
large audience, as it is highly spoken OF
by those who have heard it, and will be
treat for the people in this out-of-the-
way place.
Mr. aud Mrs Eugene Jennings of Dan
bury visited Alfred Fitch Of Bradleyville,
last week.
A number from here attended the
Grange meeting, last Friday evening, al
| Norfield.
Mr. and Mrs L. r. Hoyt spent somt
time in Bridgeport, last week.
Rev Alexander Hamilton of Norwala
was in town. sst week, calling on friends
and rel ,tives.
Master Fred Silliman of Bridgeport il
visiting his uncle, L. R. Hoyt.
Miss Minnie Williams and Miss Flor
ence P,r,y spent Sunday with John viii
liams and family,
Darwin Henderson, Ia home from Eas
D.ugI, 3. He will spend several day.
mere.
The ccldest weather of the year hai
truck us. Sunday morning the ther
mOmeter was eight below zero and die
not 60 above 16 during the day. Ia thi
aight ic began to snow, keeping it up al
day Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Tread we'll drove
down from Bethel, last Wednesday, t.
Bradleyvile in a sleigh, and report TIT
eleighing fine.
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AsPETUoK AND VICINITY

Inc entertainment at Merwin's he Ii on
Thursday evening last was q great SUI
prise as we'll as pleasing one, as it had
been reported, (and falsely,) that it was
fake show. The audience was rather
small, but those present pronounced it
6he best moral show ever in town and
hope that it will be repeated In the near
future. IL so, the Mess rs Scott Il, Mans
field and Troupe will be assured OF full
house.
G. B. Wakeman purchased cow at the
auction at Jonathan Banks, last Thurs
day.
A.Perry Meeker has sold co to ohm
Candee of Eaatop, and has purchased a
heifer of Mr. Candee.
Charles H. Downs of Georgetown, for.
tnerly OF this place, is moving to Fair
t1eld woods.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Sunday morning Rev E. P. Aver
preached a mos helpful sermon from the
text, Mark 10 40, his subject being Ser
vice.
Next Sunday, February 6, the service
at the Congregational church will be de-
voted to young men and the evening ser
vice will consider the work Of the Y. MI.
G. A.
Mrs Wells of the Center has been quite
sick the past week.
Mr. and Mrs Edison Turney were in
town on Sunday.
Mrs j. B. Ward have returned from a
visit in Bridgeport and New York.
z, G. Mcclellan is working at the mine
at Long Hi.
The people of the Center have been
pleased to welcome the renewed visits of
Mr. Taylor, the clam peddler, who has
again taken up bis route.
The estate of the late Eli Winton and
wife, which was appraised last Friday
amounted to about $1,000.
M J. L Perry, though still seriously
i'll, is slowly improving.
Mrs r. E. Silliman has returned from
visit in Bridgeport.
Mrs Ciarissa Sanford has returned
home from Tashua, where she has been
Keeping house for her nephew, Orville
Aallett, during his wife's absence from
home.
Miss Florence B. Candee is taking pi-
ano lessons of Prof G j. Banks.
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WOLF PITS.

George Dickens and s. B. Knowles
have been working In NewtOwn on the
new hotel.
William Moffatt is sick with typhoid
fever at his sisters, s Gilbtrt's.
william Brown has entertained his
mother from New York City.
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BUsINEss pIOKINa MP.

Business is picking up in every shop.
The meat and grocery men are all doing
better trade. There ID large increase
IN the pay roll Of the town, which puts a
vast amount Of money In circulation ev-
cry week.
Our Wild Cherry Compound never fails
to cure the most severe cases OF coughs
and colds. Ask your neighbors about it.
II II don't cure you come and get your
raoney.--[GarvIn's Drug Store.
The milk peddlers earned all they got
for their milk on Tuesday. It was late
Ia the day before all OF their customers
were served. The snow plows were out
early breaking paths for workmen to get
- the factories. Every one Ia anxious
e get an early start In the morning.
Frederick Judd, an old resident or
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w EsTON

PERSONAL JoTTINGs.
Mrs Dennis Chase has spent few
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All sizes Ct Glass LAMPS.
Prices loo, IL Lac, CSC. s3c and SIC each.
ge Galvanized OIL Can, price 2ac esch
Bread and Cake Boxes, japanned and mark
ed. price &c Oh
Jardinieres. all colors Price lOc each.
Large six qnsr Pudding Pan, Of gray enam-
ell ware, price I9c each.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-06-09
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

Congressman Elijah A. Morse
died at his home in Boston Sunday.
Bob Fitzsimmons and kid" Mccoy
are to fight for the pugilistic champion
ship.
Labrador Is blockaded by Ice, and
the inhabitants have been reduced to
abject misery.
william F. Harrity has been ousted
from the Democratic national commit
tee. and James NJ. Guffey succeeds him.
Two war balloons from France are
en- route from Jersey City to Tampa,
for the use OF the Cuban Invading army
There is already talk OF promoting
Lieutenant Hobson from the staff to a
line officer, from which ne may rise Ia
admiral
The national senate voted for amend
ments TO the war revenue bill providing
for a bond issue and to coin the silver
bullion In the treasury.
Negro excursionists from Quincy
Ills. and Hannibal. NO.. killed City
Marshal Mclean, of Clarksville, Mo
Curtis and Sam Young, negroes, were
lynched.
william Street, a negro who attempt
ed a felonious assault on Mrs. Par
rish. a white woman, at Devline, La,
was tied to n stake and burned to death
by mob.
The schooner Jane Gray. en- route for
Kotzebue sound from Seattle. with q
party OF gold seekers. foundered on
May 70 near Cape Flattery. Thirty
four were drowned.
Revolutionists went to Monte Cristo
Ssnto Domingo. in an effort to over
throw President Herreaux. They were
put to fight. and 26 who were captured
have since been executed.