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The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
EASTON.
ASPETUCK.

John 81. Ogden is on the sick list.
Miss Peart Wood attended the funeral
Of her cousin, Mrs Charles Meeker OF
Southport, on Wednesday.
Wilbur Sturges, while attempting to
take teakettle full of hot water from
the stove, Monday morning, overturned
it on his g,scalding it so badly as to be
confined to the house.
J. Ell. Hill and G. w. Wakeman made
up their minds to go ducking, lone day last
week. They loaded about so shells
apiece and started in an open wagon for
Fairfield about noon. At 2 O'Clock II
commenced to rain and about O'Clock
Hill and Wakeman showed up at the mill
q Disguised and very wet pair. They did
not see single duck.
The Misses Bradlav are to build them o
barn this fall. 20x30. W. A. Wakemar
and William Van Worse are laying the
foundations.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
DOES YOUR HAIR COME
OUT?
Does your head itch?
Is your head full of dandruff?
DnAA NDIIr hair fnfl hnrnh2

Does your head itch?
Is your head full of dandruff?
Does your hair feel harsh2
These are symptoms OF a scalp trouble and
indicate that disease germs are at work, and
IL allowed TO remain unmolested eventually
produce badness, which is practically incur.
able.
The disease germs work at the roots OF the
hair, destrOyingsita lite, vitality and Iustra.
and at length cause 1t to fall OUT
The presence OF dandruff Ia an annoyance to
person, and IL has an unsightly appearance,
and IL dangerous, from the fact that it indt-
Gates disease.
For treatment we would suggest that Won
try Barnum's 9lycero Quinine Hair Tonic.
IL has stood the test of several years' use, and
we honestly recommend It as the best tonic
for the hair and scalp on the marke ct. 1t kills
the disease germs and thus removes tho direct
cause. re stimulates the hair follides 70 heal
thy action and prevents dandruff It is not q
dye and can be- applied without affecting in
the least the natural color OF the hair.
A tow applications make the hair soft and
the scalp clean and healthy.
Price only 81 cents per bottle.
Manufactured and sold only at The Barnum
Pharmacy, A.. L.. Dickinson. Prop. corner
Main and White streets, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
REDDINa.
A SOCIAL EVENT.

Miss Belle Niekerson entertained most
pleasantly party or her friends on Tues
day evening of last week. Invitations
had been issued for large company but
owing to the severe storm Only about
twenty were present. Halloween games
OF all kinds and descriptions were in
dulged in, not the least fun by any means
OF which was the bobbing for apples.
Also much merriment was caused by the
running of two sack-races, the particf-
pants OF the frat being two of Reddfng's
most dignified young ladies. Music and
an elaborate supper were also enjoyable
features Of the evening. The guests took
their departure about l o'c lock, thanking
their fair hostess for the most successful
Halloween party ever given in town.
Aaron and Ebert Sanford have been
buying apples fer parties In Iowa. One
car load was shipped from Bethel last
week.
The Misses Sarah and Olivia Sanford
have been guests of Miss Susie Mitchell
In South Britain.
DIR Smiths mother attended the Mis-
Eionary convention, held in Syracuse, N.
Y, last week.
Harry French OF Nichols has been the
guest OF his friend, Ernest Sanford.
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before the program, Mr. Hawley has
promised to be present in the afternoon
and Will play so that all who wish can
nave an opportunity to hear him. Ad-
mission, including supper, 25c. II
stormy, Thursday.
The piano for the Village Improvement
Society has been purchased and put In
the hall.
Mrs Sarah Jane Green is spending sew
eral weeks in Bridgeport.
Harry Peet was injured quite badly In
collision while driving in Derby recent
ly.
Rev Mr. Light spent Sunday at the
home of Henry Wells.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Quick have moved
into part of William Ufford's house.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
of st Psul's church will be with Mrs
Paul Loverin.
A. S. Smith started on Tuesday for a
yisit Of several weeks with friends in the
West.
Miss Frances Marks has returned after
spending some time in Bridgeport.
Charles Willard of Bridgeport spent
Sunday with his mother.
Miss Bertha Booth, who has been In
New York for several weeks, has return
ed to her home here.
| Harold Foote Of New Haven was guest
at E. 8. Hawley's on Sunday.
| Rev Mr. Light Of New Haven occupied
the pulpit in the Congregational church
on Sunday morning.
The st Paufs Society are anticipating
the giving of an operetta some time in
December.
The Ladies' Aid of st Paul's church
met with Mrs Theadore Hubbell, last
| week.
During the absence of A. S. Smith the
mail route will be under the charge Of
Lewis Thompson.
AlbaI Crandall and family expect tC
move into Bonnibrook for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Botsford have q new
baby.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10

To Secretary Hine Of the State Board
of Education we are indebted for a set of
cards, which have been sent out to all
the school boards in the state. The
state board Of education, In accordance
with the requirements Of law passed at
the last session of the General Assembly,
has issued test cards for the detection Of
defects in the eyesight of pupils of the
public schools throughout the state. The
sets are three in number, prepared under
he supervision of DR. s. 3. st John of
Hartford, and are accompanied by blank
forms for reports. The cards in each
set are three in number. Three OF them
are each about 24x8 inches in size. One
contains seven rows Of the capital letter
K in various positions and graduating in
Size from three inch letter at the top to
one about three times the height of reg
ular newspaper capital. The other is
contains numerals. The third is smaller
and carries wide measure paragraph
printed in pearl type, which is very small.
The state board has sent to the board OF
education a sufficient number of these
sets OF cards to supply each school room.
The tests will be made immediately. It
is understood that the teachers in each
room are to make these tests. The charts
are to be hung in the school rooms when
not in use, and there will be chart for
every room. In case any defect ia detect
ed report will be sent to the pupils
parents, describing the extent of the de-
feet and advising that the subject be
taken to a physician for treatment, and g
decision as to whether the child should
continue to attend school. A report will
be made also in each case to the state
board Of health. There is also form
of general report showing the result of
the examinations in each room. It ap-
pears to US a. very sensible and prac-
tical move on the part OF the State Board,
and ought to be product i've of good re.
Rults
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TRUMBULL.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOT

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
The usual services were held In the
Congregational church, Sunday morning
and evening. The pastor, Rev w. T.
White. took for his sermon in the morn
ing Broken Body" 1st Cor. IL: "a. At
the close was the Lords Supper. In the
evening he spoke on "Christisn Citizen
ship"
Nelson French has found his pig, which
went away couple of weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Davis Is spending
few days with Mrs Davis parents, Mr.
and Mrs James Vans.
S. L. Thomas spent few days, last
week, with friends in New jersey.
Joseph G. Hawley is laying fine Lin"
OF fence for Nelson French.
Mrs E. T. Nichols spent Sunday with
Mrs Holmes of Stratferd.
Mrs Andrew Nichols still remains very
low. No hopes of her recovery.
Quite a number from Bethany were
over to the Sunday evening meeting.
Rev and Mrs White spent day in New
York, last week.
Mrs Mary Booth is visiting friends in
Bridgeport.
Miss Eloise White has returned to her
school in Springfield.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Mrs D. M. Mitchell and Miss Charlotte
Mitchell spent a few days in New York,
recently.
Miss Mabel N. Bradley has had to give
up her school duties for few. weeks on
account of poor health.
Mr. and Mrs D. 81. Judson returned to
New Haven on Tuesday of this week.
Buy your bakery goods of r. r. Beers
of Woodbury.. His wagon passes through
South Britain.
The ladies whist club held its first
monthly meeting at Mrs A. D Munson's
on October 81. Miss Edith Mitchell II gave
Halloween party to some of her young
friends the same evening. The outdoor
decorations were illuminated New Eng
land pumpkins.
Misses Sarah and Olivia Sanford Of
Redding and Miss Daisy Osborne Of
Southbury were guests Of Miss Susie
Mitchell over Sunday.
Miss r. V. Daniels entertained num-
Der of young people with whist, Tuesday
evening. The prize winners were Charles
Warner of New Milford and Mrs A. D.
Munson, first i R. G. Mitchell and Mrs
@. B. Pierce, consolation.
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see the greater part Of the crop off the
farmers hands.
Quite q number Of the young;peopie OF
this town attended the dance given in the
new tobacco warehouse of Mr. Sterling,
New Milford, last week. They report a
fine time, select company, good music
and all the other accessories necessary
for enjoyment.
The ladies OF st PauPs Guild held a
business meeting at the home of Mrs
James Lee on Wednesday afternoon.
A number of those who attended the
dancing school, last winter, are aRitat'
ing the question of starting another class
this winter. In connection with this
they held dance In the Town hal
on Wednesday evening, November 8.
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HUNTINGDON.
HARVEST SUPPER.

Wednesday, November Is, the ladies
will serve one OF their finest suppers in
the Congregational church parl ,rs, be-
ginning at 4 o'clock. Let everybody
come and eat with them instead of getting
supper at home ON that day. At 30
O'Clock E Ross Hawlev, o~ganist of the
Congregational church, New Milford,
will give an organ recital consulting OF
several selections from the best COM
poserg and will. also accompany the
cher in 8 short p ogram OF sacred music.
For che benefit OF those who will be
obliged TO have supper early and 60 home
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ENSON.
LOCAL TOPICS.

LOCAL IU1IC5.
The surveyors finished their work at
the Jackson place, last week, and now
it remains to be seen whether the dam
will ever be built, and where.
John Pope of Oxford has steam saw
mill at work get'iD out ties bought of
William Curtiss and w. 81. Plumb.
Rev N. B. Prindls has discontinued
services at the Riverside church for the
present.
Miss Matte Bradley is visiting Miss
Jennie Banks at Botsford.
Jerome Munson of Ram6en is visitin z
at Munson Clark's.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10

HOW GREAT THE CHANGES IN A LIFE
TIMEl
Between 90 and 60 years ago before
hard coal came into general use, wood
was the staple article for fuel. Large
tracts of wood land were cut over to sup
ply the large demand for charcoal and
flrewOod in the manufacturing centers
of New England. The hat industry of
DanburY. which was then scattered over
the town in nearly every school district,
used large quantities of wood for heat
ing the kettles for sizing the hats and
charcoal for finishing and other purposes.
Bethel, then school district of the old
town, was supplied with wood from the
hill and swamp land south and east of
the village. The farmers were then the
woodland owners. Wood was the money
crop that put the hard dollars into the
farmers pocket and enabled them to pay
off the mortgages and other debts.
Woodland for sale became scarce and
high. A piece Of timber was considered
a valuable legacy to hand down to the ris-
ing generation. Our grandparents, many
OF them, sat by little fire on G. hearth
kept bls zing from the understandable
wood stumps and brush, which gave
light and heat, and in very cold weather
served to toast their bodies on one side
while the opposite side was freezing.
Still they enjoyed their comforts and did
not complain. The old people made
themselves more miserable by borrowing
trouble about how their children would
keep warm when the wood was all used
up. Few of these old people lived to see
the great problem solved; they little
dreamed that their anxious troubles
about fuel and timber would so soon be
changed. To-day, woodland four or FIVE
+
the taxes. Sixty years ago landed es-
tates were divided so as to give each heir
share in woodland. This property
once considered so valuable to hand
down to posterity, is now considered
more of q burden than valuable legacy.
How great the changes in ones lifetime
FRET not thyself about tomorrow"
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HoW'S THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
HAIRS Catarrh cure.
F.J. CHENEY h Co Toledo, 0.
We the undersiRn cd have known j Che
ney for the last l8 years, and believe him per.
fectly honorable In all business transactions
ttons made by their" firm.
West 4 Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio
wAlding. Kinnan Il Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gigts, Toledo, o
Halls CaterTh Cure ia Ia ken internally, act,
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free
HAIRS Family Pills are the best.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
CAPTURING POULTRY THIEVES.

L. Perry who has been losing fowls
every night for some time, decided to lie
in walt for tn thief, land succeeded In cap
turing large eagle owl measuring four
feet from tip to tip. The same day Mr.
Perry and G. Burr Tucker shot another
enemy of the poultry In the shape of a
large red fox.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10

DIR II. Fl. baden, Summit, Ala, says,
81 think Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is splen-
did medicine. prescribe it, and my con.
fdence in 1t grows with Continued use.'
Ii digests kwhat you eat land quickly
cures dyspepsia and Indigestion. r. Fl.
Beers & Co., Newtown; s. G. Bull &C.,,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botstord
B.Hawiev q o.. Stepnev.
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A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.

There is to be unique entertainment
by home talent at Nicnols' Opera House
on November II. The Bethel correspond
emit of the Evening News in speaking of
it says: 1.-THE entertainment to be given
by the Young Peoples Single Blessed
ness Debating society, with remode lscope
(whatever that is) will no doubt be well
patronized. 1t is sort of old maids af-
fair, so we are told, and all will want to
go and and see Just what they can do in
the way of entertaining an audience
Perhaps the most entertaining and inter
esting theme they could give an audience
would be an illustrated lecture on "how
to make marriage success" or "the
proper method of bringinglup children. >
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was observed at the Congregational
church, Sunday moraiDg.
Sunday evening the Endeavoy society
held its monthly long service. sp. cial
music was furnished by Mrs and Miss
r. e. SillIman, Mrs @. r. Silliman, Mrs
J. J. Ward and Rev E. P. Aver. The
meeting was led by the pastor.
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nis fine pair OF horses TO r. Med Of
Bethel.
Miss Alice Lyon Ia the happy possess
or OF new upright piano.
Mrs Han1oTd Lyon, Mise Alice and
mastef howard, have recently visited
Mrs Lyons parents 10 Bridgeport.
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A grand social under the auspices OF
the ladies and gentlemen of st Joseph'E
church, will take place Wednesday even
ing, November Is, at the Club house
Tickets, including supper, 75c.
Mr. and Mrs Eli Stevens are to spend
the winter in western New York.
Major Green and family are TO go in 8
few days to their New York home, for
the winter.
George Lothian makes frequent bust
ness trips to Bridgeport disposing Of the
products of his cigar factory.
A large force OF men are at work fol
the Lime Co., erecting new buildings and
kiln at the new quarry. G. K. VrOmar
is now the sole owner of the whole prop.
erty.
Several farmers have delivered their
tobacco to New Milford. Will an Ham.
lin delivered the first crop to William
Schoverling.
There is ew god crops of tobacco
still unsold in this town.
A. Hoyt discovered bee tree near his
home and secured large quantity OF
honey.
DR. Todd of New Milford is here fire..
gu ntly on professional business.
Valley Patch Ia in New York, this
week, on business.
Mrs Cotton entertained several guests,
this week. Mrs Cotton expects to 60 &c
Bridgeport some time this month for the
winter.
Several lawyers were in town, this
week, in consultation on an important
case.
Howard Keelar had the misfortune to
again upset his heel which was 80 severe
ly injured from fall, last fp ing. He
is able to be around with care.
The Village Improvement society hold
chrysanthemum chow and festival at
the house OF Mrs Sagendorf ON Thurs.
day evening, when ice cream and cake
and lots of good things were FIR sale.
Apple shipments are now the order OF
the day. This week vii most probably
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
TASHUA.

There was a very pleasant gathering,
last Monday, at the home of Florence
Sweezy. A large party from Long Hill
were present and all had very enjoya.
BILE time.
Mrs J. G. Sweezy of Brooklyn is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs I. Blackwood.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10

is making number OF repairs about the
place and is to open q barber shop in the
store for the accommodation Of the peo-
pie in Plattsville.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
HUNTERS HAVING LOTS OF FUN.

John Evans is making pretty lively
times for the foxes on Shelter Rock and
vicinity. John has pack of four famous
fox hounds which make music these
frosty mornings on the hills. On Tues
day the hunters brought in the pelt of
one young fox to reward them for long
tramp.
The game bird hunters were out In
large force. On last Saturday morning
twelve young men with dogs and guns
went up Plumtrees road at early dawn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
PLATTsVILLE.

Mr. Harvat, who has recently bought
Of George H. Bright hls. store and place,
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
FUNERAL OF MISS MARY ANDREWS.

The funerel Of Miss Mary Andrews
took place on Saturday at p. m., at the
the house of Fl. w. Andrews. She had
been in failing health for several morths
The immediate cause being a parslytic
stroke, from which she partially recover.
ed. She was the daughter of Ethel An.
drews and had always lived in her ia.
theirs homestead until she was unable to
care for herself, when che lived with her
nephew, 81. w. Andrews, where she
died. One brother, Charles, survives
her, now living in Florida. Rev MI
Wbitcome conducted the service. The
inte rment was in the Central cemetery.
The pail bearers were D. FL. Meeker.
Charles Stuart, Stanley Terrill and E N.
Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
GRANGE AFFAIRS.

The next regular meeting Of the
Grange will be held Tuesday evening,
November IA. The third and fourth de-
grees will be worked on a class of can
didates. The program will be in charge
of Pomona.
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e. nj. Peck has harvested a fine crop
Of corn, this fall, about 800 bushels in al.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
IN LITERARY CIRCLES.

The Current Events club met with Mrs
William A. Gilbert, Henry street. Sub.
ject, liking Noanett." A very interest
ing program was given. Mrs st John
presented the Current Events. Mias
Martha Judd gave lengthy review of
the book "King Noanett." Mrs William
A. Gilbert gave a short sketch of Eng
lish history contemporary with the book.
Miss III. w. Shepard gave the history OF
the settlement of Virginia. Mrs Starr
gave a sketch OF the life Of John Elliott
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r. II. Beers & Co.
Newtown, November TO- 1899.
WARM BED BLANKETS.

Although Blankets have advanced per year
cost will sell just received which bought
the rise at old prices Now is the time supply your
White Fleece Blankets size 10 A. beautiful borders good
at 100 for 85c pair Same quality above, size la ST
Gray Feced Blankets extra large ze fancy border good
quality at 81 20 per pair
White Blankets size ia three quarters wool good
weight, 2 so, 8 90, $50 apr.
NEW OUTING FLANNELS
We have doubtless both the largest and best stock of
goods in town. larger than had before and of
selling There three qualities nearly so diff
ferent patterns, &c, Sc and 10c yard
new lot Of iii cloth squares pretty patterns good quail
y and durable. Oil Cloth varies in quality and its hard tel
the best by looking at it. Soc 75c and Is for patterns I'M
squares
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November Values

Have commenced to show themselves sections of the
Todays list good and every should read
carefully.
Winter goods the subject all interested in
Warm underwear bedding curtains raperies and
housekeeping goods of every sort
Warm jackets and capes tailor made suits silk waists house
sscque fannelee wrappers Our of the
warm keeping garments for louse and street wear
Warm blankets and comorter ready sheets and pillow
cases.
French flannel for waists ederdown for infants
cotton flannel forwarm pretty for
robes and warm gowns for winter
ior women and Wmen
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Walnuts and chestnuts are still very
plenty in the woods. It's seldom q SPUR
rel is seen gathering nuts of any variety
this fall.
W. Brown, who has run a fruit and
vegetable wagon through town for some
time past, has opened a market ct the
old Cole & Green stand on Depot Place
VIII j. Nichols Ia very i'll with typhoid
fever.
Charles Baily, who has been sick and
confined to the house for some time, Ia
able to be out again.
Frank Williams of Naugatuck was in
town over Sunday.
A large elm tree in front of Nichols
Opera House has been cut down.
Frederick Warner has been appointed
by the Probate Court, CONSERVATION over
the property of William Kyle.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10
A REAL EsTArE TRANsFER.

The Judd & Dunning Hat Company
have purchased the hat factory OF Smith
q Son on Maple street. The new firm
will probably occupy. the factory befor'
many days.
The Newtown bee., 1899-11-10

BETHEL.

HOW GREAT THE CHANGES IN A LIFE
TIMEl