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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
BICYCLE RIDING ON THE SIDEWALKS A
DEAD LETTER
WOLF PITS AND VICINITY.

William Fry's baby has been quite
sick.
Ben Baasett Of Reddng is putting a
new coat OF paint on Mrs Morgan's fence
Miss Laura Oliver of New Milford has
been the guest OF Miss Lucy Smith.
Joseph Seeber has been in Mt Vernon,
N. Y, visiting his mother.
Andrew Taylor is at present boarding
In Bethel and his things are being dis
posed Of.
Mr. and Mrs John Carney haye been
visiting in NOrwalk.
Workmen on the telegraph line have
put down several new poles along Maple
street. The new poles carry the wires
above the shade trees to save cutting
back the trees, which have become III
shaped from topping cfT limbs here ard
and there to avoid contact with wires.
Mrs w. Scott Wardell, son and daugh.
ter, Windheld S. and Merriam, of Orange,
N. j., who have made few days visit
with Miss Henrietta Shepard on Maple
street, returned home on Monday. Mrs
Wardell, formerly Miss Sally Scholes of
Philadelphia, on former visits to Bethel
had become familiar with the hills, rocks
and fields, also places of business and
people. 1t being her first experience in
country life, she became greatly interest
ed In the place, therefore her desire to
visit Bethel once more lin company with
her children.
Rev DR. Adams and his wife are spend
Ing the warm weather at home at the
parsonage on Center street. Mrs Adams
is quite poorly and is confined to her
room. DIR Adams has erected a tent In
the rear of the house. A few articles of
furniture makes the place home like and
pleasant where the breezy cool north
winds may be enjoyed fully as well az
at some far away public resort. DR.
Adams Is highly thought OF by his PEG.
pie and the general public.
Clifford Hubbard has been confined to
house with typhoid malaria, the past
two weeks. He was reported better on
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Hubbard are enter
tanning New York friends at their home
in Grassy Plain district.
a. DIT Barber writes; lowing to the severe
Illness OF my wife have been kept mere long
CIR than had expected. I now hope To Be
nome next Tuesday or Wednesday morning"
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
CHURCH NOTES.

A large number OF visitors and dele.
gates attended the Christian Endeavor
Convention held in the Congregational
church on Wednesday OF this week.
The Wide Awake Mission band held a
Missionary service in the Congregational
church on Sunday evening. The chill
dren gave recitatons and songs. Great
credit 10 due Miss Maria Bradley, who
prepared the program and trained the
children.
a.. N. Platt ID assisting Mr. Cassidy In
che store.
kzMiss Neil jackson liz the guest OF Miss
Snsie Mitchell.
Miss Jane Summers has returned TO
her home In Bridgeport.
Miss Lucy Munson Ia spending her va
cation at her brothers., A. ID. MunaOn's.
Miss Bertha Harrison Ia spending the
week With Miss Charlotte Mitchell.
Mrs ID, Nj, Mitchell has been enter.
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STEVENSON.
THE WEEKS NEWS OFFERING.

Rev z. B. Prindle and family of White
Hills are visiting at Walter s. Bradlev's.
Edward N. French liz at Sheffield,
Mass, as operator at the station there.
Mrs r. A. Isbell visited a part of last
week with friends in Middletown.
Miss Rose Dillon has been spending q
week with her sister in Meriden and her
niece, Rose Lodge, returned home with
her for visit.
Miss Mary nj. Lynch ia home from
Bridgeport spending her vacation Of two
weeks.
Mrs George Smith has been very sick
but is now recovering under the care Of
DR. Shepherd of Southbury.
Miss Minerva Patterson has been stay
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

Baptist church, next Sunday, August 27.
The Sunday school will picnic at
Beardsley Park, August 30.
Mrs Walter Kinney, Willie and Miss
Kinney of Hartford are guests of Mrs L.
B. Hayes.
Mr. f'rimble of Brooklyn is visiting his
aunt, Mrs Edward Corning.
G. G. Sherman of New Haven was the
guest Of her sister, Mrs G. e. Osborne,
this week.
Coley Field and family are camping
out for week or more at Green's Mills
by the shore.
Mics Clarice Clingham, the talented
authoress, SO well known among Va, was
married, last week, at Denver, to Col
John Klinkinbeard, leading merchant
at Medicine Bow, wyoming. This place
ia over mile above the sea l'vel.
Rev and Mrs Braman returned from
their vacation outing on Tuesday evening.
Mis- Bessie Hayes has returned from
her outing at the shore.
Mr. and Mrs Kennedy and Mr. and
Mrs Wade of Bridgeport have been en-
tertained at the home of L. o. Osborne.
Miss Laura Booth of Bridgeport is
guest of Mrs George Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Miller and Mr. and
Mrs William Miller of Bethel were call
ing upon old friends in this vicinity, last
Sunday.
s. W. Smith. wife and daughter of
Ansonia have been the guests Of Miss
Emily Seeley.
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SPANS GREATgsT NEED.

Mr. &. p. Olivia. OF Barcelona, Spain,
spends his wintera at Aiken, sc. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the
back OF his head. On using Electric Bit
tiers, Americas areatest B sood and Nerve
Remedy. all pain soon lefs him. He says
this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that it cures
liver and kidney trouble, purifies the
blood, { mes up the stomach, Strengthens
the nerve, puts vim, vigor and n life
into everv muscle, nerve and organ Of the
body III weak, tired or ailing you need
1t. Every bottle guaranteed, only so
cents Sold By a. Ell. Beers 81 Co., New
town 8. g. Bull q Co., Sandy Hook; "A.
w. Twiss Bethel; Allen joy &c, Roxbnry
Station wv, A. VISITS, Wasningtg q Depot,
druggists,
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ANARRoW ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada K.
Hart of Groton S. d. "Was taken with
q bad cold which settled on my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated In
Consumption. Four doctors gave me up,
saying could live but short time. L
gave myself up to my Savior, determined
il could not atay with my friends on
earth, l would meet my absent ones
above. NV husband was advised to get
DR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tiop, Coughs, Colds. l gave it a trial,
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God, l am saved and now
a we'll and healthy woman" Trial bot
ties free at r. FL. Beers & Co., Newtown {;
s. G. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook; A. W.
Twiss, Bethel; Allen joyce, Roxburv
Station W. A. Watts, Washington Depot,
Drug stores. Regular size 50cIand 81 90.
Guaranteed or price refunded.
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things to M Gurgerson's.
The many friends Of Burton Lewis will
be pleased to hea he Ia able to be out
again.
Miss Mary Downs OF Merlden has been
spending few days with her brother, c.
G. Downs.
A daughtt was bur- to Mr. and Mrs p.
J. Brennan, the 10Th. Mother and daugh-
ter are doing nicely.
Miss Coleman and Sophia Beehler sr3
spending their vacation at the Mountains.
The Misses DlngleY have been ente T.
tanning friends from Bridgeport and Dan
bury.
There are several papers remaining IN
the pOstofliCe addressed to Jesse bearing,
also letters for j. w. MslIett, Thoma
@. Atkins and Mrs Beatrice Man.
The two nieCes OF Mrs Edward Sher-
man have gone to their home in New
York.
Mrs Eastman is entertaining Miss Vail
and Mas Thompson fr m New York.
Mrs John Gabler entertained compa.
ny over Sunday.
Another car load Of corn has come tC
the mill.
Mrs d. French made short stay at
her home, Monday, while on her way
rom Bethel TO New Haven, after attend
Miss Jennie Shelton Ia in New Haven
after attending a sick case in Shelton fol
over week,
Quite a number are spending some
time at the shore.
Mrs LeaVitt is home again.
l.. Wake'e is on the sick list, unde
the doctors care.
j. J. Mack, the new proprietor Of tht
PeQuonnock -four and feed mill, is tt
handle coal this fall to accOmm odate
people in Long Hill and vicinity. You
can buy at the car or he will deliver al
your house. Leave your order and II
will be Tr IMPLY attended TOO.
The class reciting tn M III. sBurrouGhJ
will resume their work on Septembtr IL
The musical entertainment that was tt
be given by the "KenwoOde club" on
Tuesday evening, August 20, is post pom.
ed on account OF a misunderstanding
with the Mandolin club relative to the
date. Watch next weeks BEE Tor full
Ir1pr9m,
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CANNON,
THE LOCAL news BUDGET,

THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.
Angelina Cole is visiting relatives in
Saratoga.
G. T. Newbury was in town over Sun
day.
Jesse Williams of South Norwalk
spent Sunday with his parents in this
place.
Mr. Murphy of New York spent Sun
day with his family here.
Miss Hattie Holmes Of Westport is Wis
iting friends here.
Mr. Bailey of Wilbraham was a guest
at Rev J. Brien's, Sunday.
Mrs B. @. Lewis of New York is visit
ing her sister, Mrs r. L. Gilbert.
Mrs J. A. Godfrey has spent few
DAYS In New York, recently.
Rufus Staples, who has been working
in Ridgefield, has returned and is stop.
ping with his sister, Mrs w. B. Belts.
w. B. Hurlbutt, Jr., the local coal
dealer, has received a supply of coal
which he is now delivering.
S. j. Miller is having some improve
ments made about bis residence.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
A FRIGHTFUL BtUNDER

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the beet in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felo az, Corns,
all Skin Eruptinns. Best pile cure or
earth. Only 25;cta. box. Cure. guar
anteed. Sold by r. Fl. Beers &
Co., Newtown; s. G. Bull & Co.. Sandy
Hook; A. W. Twiss, Bethel; Allen Joyce,
Roxburv Station; w. A. Watts, Wash
fngton Depot, drug stores.
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Town TOPICS.
TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.

The Sunday school festival held on
Wednesday was very enjoyable affair
fer II who attended, n spite of the rain
II first part of the time was spent un-
de the trees on the church grounds but
adjournment was soon m de to the Parish
room. The children made the time pr IS
quickly with games and other pleas 8
and bountiful refreshments were sery ed
to II. The gathering lasted from $50 to
B O'Clock.
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CHURCH NOTES.

day, August 10, and realized $40 for the
! organist fund.
The Sunday school will hold it's annual
picnic some time next week.
Arthur Merwin Is sick, and under the
physicians care.
Mr. Sturges ia poorly.
Rev j. Kettle reports q pleasant and
profitable time attending the summer
conference at Mortified, Mass.
Clark Hill will give report Of the
G. e. convention held at Detroit, at the
fret meeting of the society in September.
Mrs Emeline Raymond has two
young ladies from Bridgeport 0arding
there for their vacation.
Mrs Marietta Smith is entertain ing
her niece from Danbur7, Miss Sa die
Selleck.
Mr. and Mrs James Dew aud son OF
Stratford were at William Relyea's, Sun
day.
Mrs David Booth has entertained com
pany from Stratford.
Mrs Mary Hull is at her daughters in
Plattsville, Mrs Frank Edwards, helping
care for her grandchild, Clarence, who is
very ill with typhoid fever.
Mrs Ell. B. Ogden has her two nephews
with her, this week.
Mrs Elmer Buckley, who has been seriously
II Is steadily improving under the care OF
Benjamin Middlebrooks raised his large
barn and onion house with the assistance of
the nefghbors. last Saturday afternoon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
NEW FAIRFIELD.
TIE SCHOOLS REaIN.

The school of the Great Meadow dis
trict has opened, with Miss Carrie Schoen
of Danbury rs teacher.
Mr. Iogee has taken q position with D.
j. Gerow, as farmer.
All OF the farmers, except q few lag
CARDS, are through with their having.
Lewis Reach drives to DaHbury, dis
fance Of eight miles, every day, TO work
in the silver plating factory.
The Gun club is making preparations
to have big picnic and clam bake soon.
Harry Treadwell OF Hartford ID spend
ing his vacation at the home of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs J. j. TTeadwell.
There was thunder shower on Mem
day evening. Not much rain fell, but It
was the first we have had in long time.
Russell Hatch 10 putting new foun-
dation under his mill.
D. 81. Disbrow Ia making some altera-
tions and renovating the inside Of his
house.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
INTERESTING FACTS.

The great sale of the Hutchinson &
Smith bankrupt stock Of shoes, oxro, d
ties and slippers now going on at the G.
FL. Be nnett Shoe Co. of Bridgeport hs 8
created no little excitement. Call and
examine the goods
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

taining her sister and niece, Mrs Charles
Lennon and little daughter, of Ken
lucky.
j. lei. Cassidy Ia having an addition
built on his house. Arson Ward 10 do
ing the work.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
Our NEIGHBORS.
Long HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTICES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTICES.
"The New Woman" will be the subject
of the Rev Mr. uGrnsey's strmon to
young ladies, Iext Sunday evening, at
100 o'clock. Morning sermon at l0.45 {;
topic, Negative and Positive CT ristian-
ity." Christian Erdeav, meeting at
O.45. A special Invitation extended to
young men to lin the pastors Bible
class for young men, which meets at II
o'clock. Strangers are cordially invited
to all the sErViCea.
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MARKETABLE.
A CARD OF THANKS.

Mr. and Mrs Eric Nelson wish to ex-
press their most grateful thanks to their
neighb re- and friends for their sympa-
thy and assistance at the time their home
was DESTROYED bv fire.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
COMMISSIONERS REFUSE SHANNON A Ii
CENSE.

The county commissioners have refus
ed the application of Michael Shsnnr n
for license to sell beer in the building
on the road below the NeWtoWn depot.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
BRANCHVILLE.
PERSONAL.

William Jones and family of Brooklyn,
". Y. are visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs D. Olmstead, at Nod.
Mrs Nett,e Beers has several city
boarders. ..
Harry Edwards was in town oyer Sum-
6aU.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
KENT
DEATH OF DEA s. @. CONN.


Dea Samuel G. Com. aged 90 years.
died at his home in the village, Thur
day, August II, and was buried In the
Congregational cemetery on Saturday.
His nnlv near relative living is sister,
MR. Giddings, residing In st Louis, Mich.
MIR Conn was born in New Preston, but
came TO Kent when young man. He
has followed various forms OF business
since he came here, being for number
OF years carpenter, wagon maker and
cabinet maker. He also made coffins
and acted as undertaken for several years.
At one time he kept the hotel near the
depot and furnished dinners for the pas.
sengers on the cars, the trains stopping
there at noon. Later he kept the drug
store where G. s. Smith now dispenses
drugs and medicines. He became a
member OF the Congregational church in 1881
worker In all the activities of the church
For more sthan 80 years he has been deacon
beside holding other offices in both church
and society from me to time.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
BETHEL.
HAT FACTORIES BUSY.

The hat factories all have busy look,
more OF the appearance OF old time pros
perity. The new Dunlap style of hat
will probably be put on the market, next
week, what the style will be is hard 10
tell. IL the hat takes we'll, September
will undoubtedly be a busy monte.
Pay days will put in circulation q large
amount OF money, which cheers up aud
makes the town lively.
BICYCLE RIDING ON THE SIDEWALKS A
DEAD LETTER.
The bicycle law in regard to lights has
been pretty generally observed in the
borough. The borough bylaw in refer
enCe to riding on the sidewalks is almost
q dead letter. Outside the Main street
mischlevous locking Young girls 20 at a
clipping rate Of speed down the side
walks and look as mnch as to say:
"Catch me before you arrest me" and
they are all out of sight before one can
count his fingers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

just received large order of mems l.
ebrated Douglass shoes. Prices, S2.25 to
So. Also fine line of mems dre's and
working shoes. latest fall styles. Prices
from 81 .25 to 81, at Corbett's Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

ing with Mrs Julia Loveland for week
or two.
Walter Aldrich dispozes of large guam
titles OF blackberries in Derby, this sea-
son,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
GTORGE

DEA GILnERT's GENEROUS GIFT.
Last Wednesday was day OF which
aa0rgelpWn and the Gongrag aslena
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
PUBLIC SPIRITED PEOPLE.

On Thursday, the 18th, the peonle inter ested
in the Good Hin Gem etery met together and
afternoon they formed an association to look
after the grounds and to take charge OF the
money which Mrs Annie Peet has collected
for permanent fund. The officers elected
were: Jesse st John, president; Frank s. Peet,
vice president; Annie Peet, secretary and
treasurer; L. s Northrop and Albert Roberts,
advisory committee. The fund now is abou
$500 and the association would like $1oO more
Mr. and Mrs Rowe of New Haven are visit
ing at Frank Peet's on Good Hill.
Miss Clara Taylor of Sharon gave an inter.
esting illustrated address On the subject OF
the Tenth Legion at the Congregational
church. last Sunday eYaninp
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday evening, August q, Rev L
III. Lounsburv, pastor of the North Main
street Methodist church of Bridgeport,
will preach.
Mrs Edward Kilbride and daughter,
Helen, Mr. and NJ rs Hcr IN and daughter,
Mildred, Miss Ne lie Koran and Misses
Mary and Lizzie Corbett of Bridgeport
are guests of Mrs James Corbett Of
Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

L Gilbert, with Isaac Bramer tromiBridge-
port, are buying car of cattle to ship to Bos
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

Ribbons
Never such value in Pibbons in the history
OF our bust ess.
Doubletaced satin Ribbons, width No co.
colors like these:
Pink,
Blue.
Cream,
Cardinal,
Reseda,
Cerise
and others. price CSC yard. value soc yart
Black v. lvet Ribbons, cotton back. a good
quality.
Special prices on narrow widths, by the
piece OF ten yards, lie. 2lc, Ssc ard Soc the
piece
Taffeta silk Ribbons
White,
Pink,
Blue.
Cardinal.
Brown,
and ether good colors. price IL &c a,d.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
SANFORD.

DOING AWAY WITH GRADE CROSSINGS.
The railroad company has begun 'wor
on the Improvement north of the sta sior,
which will do away with two grade
crossings.
Mrs Benjamin PICKED visited friends
here, last week.
The postmaster and his wife spent
Sunday in Danbury.
James Burr is improving in health.
D. W. Vaughan has finished the out
side painting on the Dewsnap upper
farm barn.
George Brown has taken a position
with nj. Fl. Dewsnap.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
A HOUSE BURNED.

The house, known as the Ryan place
near the mill, was bur led, Tuesday night.
1t caught fire in the attic; insured for
5000. Everything in the house was
saved. The family have gone with their
things to Mr. Gurgerson's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
STEPNEY.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Services will be held as usual at the
Baptist church, next Sunday, August 27.
The Sunday school will picnic at
Beardsley Park, August 80.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

value e5c yard.
English Square Ties. for gentlemen or la
dies, price CSC each. value SOC.
Cotton Laces. two to tour inches wide sale
price &c a yard
Wash Lsces. two to four inches wide. price
SC yard. value IL Ia and l5c yard.
Women's Calico Wrappers. A 7sc wrapper
for 40 each
sale of Dolls a jointed doll. price sc
each.
Cotton Blankets, 'Ox4 size. at 4sc each.
Sheets me- de from nlea he'd cotton fuIl size,
price 4Oc and 4-c each
Prov Gases. 4sc az" loo CHI
Linen To wells, price SC lOc and ~ - zach
Bath Towels price SC. lOc and Il &c ch
With all of the above bar gains We ark our
inspection OF the new goods that are coming
along daily
| Wool DIR. 40 Goods.
TIL" Coli Plaids
| Tsff-ta silks
| Some very cho ce things TOR wais's are
| ready for tall wear
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

Mr. and Mrs Michael Culhane are the happy
parents OF a son, born on Sunday morning.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

A. j. Mclean has painted the house of G. B
Sherman, and has done first class job.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25
The Warm Weather

Brings many bargains, especially at this time
when manufacturers are cosing their season
and SIMMER goods go at ride lous pric~ S to end
the eason.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

Taylor, Curtis & Co. are Offering nice values
in boys school suits. Boys waists 25c; short
pants. SOC.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

DrJ W. Gordon has gone to the seashore to
get few days of much needed rest.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

II you are looking for a bargain in footwear,
call at the mid summer sale OF ladies' gents
and children's tan:shoes and Oxford Ties at
Corbett's store. Prices way down while they
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-08-25

John FL. Costello has been quite seriously
ill., suffering with a stomach trouble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-08
hEALDTON HAPPENINGS.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Healdton, |. T., Aug. 5.-The
past week has been dry and hot.
j. G. Gray is fast getting well.
There is considerable sickness
scattered around, but none of a
serious nature.
j. II. Womble and family aud
DR.. Gordon are having an outing
on Blue.
DIR. Benson of Dixie was here
yesterday.
G.. Greenway and family are back
from a leave of absence visiting
friends,
Mr.. Goodrich and family, Mrs.
Roe and Joe COllum are all visiting
in the Center vicinity.
Henry Marr, on pleasure bent,
is at Sulphur Springs.
Wallace Marr is confined to his
bed quite sick.
There will be a birthday party
at j. w. Orme's this evening
H. C.. Simrell, Worshipful Mas
ter of our Masonic lodge, left to-
day for WynnewOod to attend the
grand lodge. j. B. Watson will
also attend.
j. B. Fulton of Hewitt purchased
the Maxwell cattle ard moved them
yesterday.
Threshing is under full headway.
Oats are making a fine yield.
Our town is filled with covered
wagons going in every direction.
When Ardmore gets her cross
road it may be that Healdton will
have aspirations.
Reports from the Fox picnic are
meager. but show that whisky was
plenty and fights abounded. Clay
Stinnett, the man killed there, was
the mail contractor on the route to
this place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-08
rlade 1oonshine Whisky .

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. T.
United States revenue officers last
night raided two illicit distilleries
operated within three miles of
Chickamauga park. Both establish
ments did a landoff1ce business last
year in supplying whisky to soldiers
at Chickamauga park and defied ar
rest, the soldiers aiding the moon
sinners in keeping the officers of
the track. Both stills were in active
operation when raided' Nearlyl2, 400
gallons of beer and thirty gallons of
low wine were found and destroyed.