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The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
MARKETABLE.
A NEW KLoNDIKE IN SIGHT.

Stopping one day not long ago in the
general store Of Representative Tomlin-
son, representative OF The BEE met
that genial gentleman, Joe Watson, who
asked the scribe IL he had heard of the
latest sensation. The scribe replied that
he had not, whereupon Mr. Watson in his
inimitable manner proceeded to give an
outline OF the luck of one of ita citizens,
selectman E.O. Sperry, who had acquired
a. large real estate holding In Bromica, also
known as East Kent, not far from which
is located the famous Spectacle lakes,
noted for their isolation, their scenic
beauty, and from the great fab taken
from these waters. Mr. Watson advised
the scribe to call on Mr. Sperry himself,
who might be found deep in the mys-
teries of the tobacco business. So bid
ding the gentleman good day the scribe
j9urneyed across the lots to the ware.
house. Here he found the selectman
hard at work, but who was only glad to
stop and dilate on the possibilities of his
newly acquired possessions in the swilde
of Bromica." 1t appears not long ago
the farm in Bromica on which resides
Rev Elijah Frye, Methodist preacher,
postmaster and farmer, was advertised
for sale at auction. Not wishing to be
known personally at that time In the
tran section, Selectman Sperry dispatched
an envoy TO bid off the property. The
h;adirn WIG q mot uarv Srfritol Co. auaItw
the 60-acre farm was knocked down to
bis envoy at $3.50. That the full value
of the property was not ppreciated was
shown that on the farm is United
States government building, is within a
two-minute walk OF church, school and
store. On the farm are two valuable
cranberry marshes, and deposit of some
very wonderful material, which Is likely
to make Mr. Sperry millionaire. When
the worthy people Of Bromica heard that
Mr. Sperry bad bought the farm they
were greatly alarmed, for fear their be-
loved pastor should be thrown ont OF his
home where ne had so long resided. But
Mr. Sperry quieted their fears by giving
the Rev Elijah q so year lease. AS be
Ia man So or 10 years old 1t is quite
probable he will have comfortable
home al long as be lives. But TO returr
to the examination Of Mr. sperry's prop
erty. 1t appears that he has frontage
on the lake Of bali mile and controls
the outflow t. the lake. This would bs
OF great commercial value should Nes
Y rk fizs acquire Lske Waramaug ane
ta~ts dssise 81 pecr fha Spectacle
lakes as feeders. Bus the Wild beauE,
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BANTAM.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JoTTINGs.
No services in the Episcopal church
Ash Wednesday or on Sunday, owing to
the sickness of the rector, Rev Hiram
Stone.
Charles Flynn is out again, after being
laid mp two weeks with the grip.
Auson G. Wedge of Plymouth Hill was
in town, last week, the guest of his. broth
er, Edgar f. Wedge.
Fidelity Circle of Kings Daughters
met, last Friday evening, with the leader,
Mrs e. p. Wedge, for work.
The Kings Daughters will hold a So
cable at Dea Judson Baldwin's on Fri
day evening OF the preaent week.
Mr. and Mrs William Wheeler will cell
citrate their golden wedding ON Saturday
evening next. February 25.
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KENT.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Conundrnm supper held at the
church parlors, last Friday night, was
very much enjoyed by those present, but
owing to bad travelling, was not as well
attended as such affairs are usually.
The funeral OF the little son of Lyman
Darling WAS held at the Congregational
church, Monday afternoon. The bul ia1
was in the Episcopal cameterv.
A meetirg of milk men was held In the
Town hall, Monday afternoon, at 3
O'Clock. Mr. Sseley Of Roxbury was ex-
pecfed 10 address the meeting eut be
failed 70 arrive 10 time for the meeting
hut passed through on later train, and
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as such things sometimes happen when
new firms start up.
WOODBURY..
GEORGE WELLS RETIREs FROM BUSINESS
ON ACCOUNT OF III. HEAITH

GEORGE WELLS RETIREs FROM BUSINESS
ON ACCOUNT OF ILL HEALTH. !.
1t has been reported around sown that
george Wells, who has for IL wears
Kept store located on the north road to
west Side, was intending to give up bust
ness, this spring, so your correspondent
started TO find what were the circumstan-
Cess Mr Wells said that he had been in
poor health for some time and that he
was, for that reason, intending to give
up all except the grocery part of his
store and would give it all up If he could
lind purchaser for the property, az he
wished to retire from active business for
a while at any rate. He would like par
ticularly to sell the homestead with the
store and the lot now used for baseball
Held. This is very promising spot for
store such as Mr. Wells has been keen.
ing, and it seems as if such an opportuni-
Sy would not wait long for customer.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
ROXBURY.
VILLAGE AND PERSONAL JoTTINes,

AAAA"H AMI KEhcONAL JOTTIN0S,
Mr. Sterling from New Milford, the
representative Of Suffer Brothers, tobac-
co dealers of Chicago, was In town on
Saturday last and purchased several
crops, price from to &c.
Oh myl what travelling the thaw has
made, both for footmen and teams!
One often reads Of green goods swim
dles, also recently OF an extensive soap
swindle In the eastern part OF the state.
But the wet goods swindle that victim
lied about 80 Of our best ladies and gen
tlemen of about So each was the most
fictitious transaction ever experienced
here. After receiving the money In ad-
vance the goods were never produced to
the subscribers, although there was
plenty in sight and the effects plainly
seen. The benefit from their investment
was simply nothing.
Our esteemed friend and townsmau, g,
w. Merwin, is very i'll at his home in the
center with pneumonia. All are anxious
about him as he has been in poor health
for some years. His daughter and her
husband from Waterbury are with him
at this writing.
A young son OF John Clarity had the
misfortune, last Saturday evening, to
cut Off some Of his fingers while running
q feed cutter.
Mrs G. T. Nicholson, who had another
slight shock, thereby losing the use OF
her hands and arms and neck, has regain
ed the use of neck and hands so as to be
able to feed herself again. She had
shock four months ag', losing the use of
lower limbs. go lie unable to walk. She
has been q great sufferer many years
with almost all kinds Of affections, but
sne never complains. It doesn't seem
possible that any one could endure what
she has been through.
Sergeant Nicholson ia advertising his
success as houeekeeper and pastry
conk, as he is both at this writing, having
no help. He showed some of his skill
at pastry cooking to your correspondent
and it was what any one might be proud
of.
Mr. Booth has started out his meat cart,
sleigh, selling both beef and pork, so
it looks as IL the new firm meant business.
The social hop at the palatial home of
Mr. and Mrs William Harrison on Para
disc avenue on Friday evening, the 10th,
was an occasion long to be remembered
by all who partook Of it's pleasure. The
reception room was handsomely deco
rated With eVergreens and potted plants,
and as the invitation was to every body,
none can feel slighted il they were not
there. Although the night was bitter
cold, the warm welcome that was extend
ed to all soon drove all thoughts Of the
cold from the guests minds. The music
by home talent was greatly appreciated,
and none have been heard to express
word OF regret for being there. None
but those who have been entertained by
Mr. and Mrs Harrison can realize what
they missed by not being there.
The new teacher at the Booth school
gives entire satisfaction to scholars and
trustees.
| Marrir g Gasfle did 70. commence their
tie drawing, last week, as they had some
other business to attend to, and the
| weather was rather cold.
With three hutchering firms here In
Towns and All running meat carts, the
Inhabitants aught TO BIS well supplied,
AID reap the benefit Of very low prices,
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

was seen by some OF the milk men at the
station.
A Colonial supper was held at the
Town hall on the evening Of the 22d for
the benefit of the Good Hill cemetery
fund.
The tobacco shop is running again,
this week. 1t has been closed awhile on
account Of the big storm and the intense
cold.
Some Of the farmers lost their winter
supply of vegetables by their cellars
freezing.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

Dea Couch is very much improved, so
also is Mrs Soule. Your correspondent
hopes soon to be able to write that all
our sick ones have fully recovered. Mrs
Dewitt Ford is sick at present writing.
DIR Kneeland, Of the N. e. s. league,
delivered stirring address in the church,
last Sunday evening, to very sppreci-
alive congregation on the subject, THE
Foes of the Sabbath"
The Y. P. S. G. e. sociable at Dea
Camps in Kent Hollow, next Tuesday
cvening. II stormy it viii be postponed
70 Thursday evening of the same week.
An Offering will be made for the society.
AL, are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

IL you have cough, throat irritation,
weak lungs, pain In the chest, difficult
breathing, Group or hoarseness, let MS
suggest One Minute Cough Cure. Always
reliable and safe. Il. Fl. Beers & Co.,
Newtown IS. C. Bull g. Co., Sandy Hook /;
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
& Co., Stepney.
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a REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH

REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
John O'Conner, q worthy and respect
ed farmer OF Second Hill, tells a story
OF exposure and escape from death.
which would be hard to believe by any
who ventnred out in the awful storm Of
last week, Monday. 1t can be verified,
however. 1t appears that last week,
Monday afternoon, Charles Lockwood. a
neighbor of Mr. O'Conpor, started for
Merritt Chapin's, neighbor, after milk.
He became confused, lost his way In the
storm and wandered into the woods
His family supposed he had staid at
Chapin's all night, but in the morning
finding this was not SO, started to look
for him. They returned after fruitless
search. Tuesday afternoon, Mr. O'Con
nor started to fodder some cattle at
distant barn. While struggling through
the snow waist deep he saw a dark OBJ
lect moving in an adj lining rye lot. He
also saw some bright object giis ening in
the sun, which proved to be Lockwood's
milk pail. After hard struggle he
reached the object and found Lockwood
on ms hands and knees crawling In the
snow. He was stupcfed with the cold.
OConnor fastened to L ckwood's house,
secured help and the man was brought
home and PVT to bed. IL the morning he
awoEe and went about his duties none
the worse for his exposure save frozen
thumb. How he existed through that
awful night without freezing to death is
not known. He is unable to give an
account Of his wanderings, but thinks he
spent most of the time in the woods.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
Pc RSONAL CHAT.

Pc RSONAL CHAT.
c. S. Mallett, who has been confined
to the house with grip for two weeks, ID
able to be out again.
The blizzard, last week, prevented
Miss Wooster from returning to her
school duties here.
Mrs M. E. Clark expects to spend
some time with her daughter, Mrs
been very sick.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
BETHEL.

A. B. Lockwood, the genial shoe man,
has been having a siege with the grip.
Miss Mary Chinn, daughter Of John
Chinn, is quite seriously i'll.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
DEATH OF WILLIAM Q. MALLErr.

This funeral OF William o. Mallettt of
New Milford, who died at the "Home for
Tncurablesn in Fordham, New ork City,
vas held at the Methodist church in this
place, Saturday az p. m, Rev Mr. Ser
viss cfficiating. The deceased leaves .
wife and six children. The intermen,
was In the Pickett district cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

Ladies' calfskin and Vici Kid walking
shoes, So and 81 grades reduced to 81 90.
All kinds of shoes, boots and rubber
boots for farm wear at Hubben Brothers
Derby Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
HUNTINGTON.

Mrs Edwards S. Beardsley of Stepney
passed the blizzard week with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs L. j. Wheeler.
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Litchfield County.
NEW MILFORD.
AT BUNzL, GREEN 6 cos

AT BUNZL, GREEN & cos
Business is now in full blast at the
warehouse of Bunzl, Green & Co., where
force OF 80 assOrters are at work. This
drm have bought their tobacco largely
IN Onondago and Wayne counties, N. Y,
And in Hartford county, Ct, although
hey have bought considerable tobscco
in other sections. William Green Ia now
IN the road buying crops, and they have
enough bought to keep their assorters at
work till May l or later. Mr. Green Is
INNING double. deck force of assorters,
upstairs and down. The work is under
the supervision now OF his son, Sherman
Green, who has lately returned from a
trip In New York state. Mr. Green es-
corted reporter of THE BEE through
che establishment, the other day, and In
he big cellar was $4,000 or more In
tobacco waiting to be assorted. Mr.
Green is veteran In the tobacco busi-
ness, having been engaged In 1t for 40
years, the last 80 years with the same
drm. Their New York headquarters are
At l26 Water street, aud they have ware.
houses in various states where tobacco
is largely grown. Mr. Green speaks
highly OF the weed grown in New York
safe, this last year, and has bought
largely of It.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
COttOnS.

So inch Bleached Cotton,
worth Sc, for SIC yd.
So inch Bleached Imperial
Cotton, worth &C., for SC a
yd.
SO inch BIeached Langdon
Cotton, worth &C., for SC yd.
SO inch BIeached Langdon
Cotton, worth Sc. for &c I'd.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
New SILK Skirts
FOR Spring..

Springs newest novelties
in Taffcta Silk Underskirts,
find first showing hire this
week, They are in very
handsome colorings in Roman
stripes and other designs.
They are full size. velvetcen
bound and have two and
three corded rufles, price
$3,o8. They are Of the quail
ty which cause that fascinat-
ing frou frou so dear TO the
heart of woman.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
Special
Black
Dress Goods
Selling.

The sale of Gold Medal
Black Dress Goods started
with the week. Fresh from
the auction rooms they make
one of the finest showings Of
Back Goods there has been
for some time.
The lit'Icnnss of the prices
make them very interesting.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

AS the rain falls upon Just and unjust
alike, SO the blizzard of last week block
AIDED US, as we'll as the rest of the state
and country. No mail arrived for two
days, and travel was pretty much sus-
pended, but as soon as the wind stopped
blowing, a large gang of shovelers were
out, and the main roads were speedily
opened,
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
TASHUA.
AT CHRIST CHURCH.

Lenten service Wednesday, March l.
2 p. m. Sermon by Rev Allen Beeman,
rec tor of st Paul's church, Fairfield.
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AT srERL1Na's WAREHOUSE.

AT the tobacco warehouse of v. B.
Sterling, the sorting of tobacco is going
on with the customary rush. The men
are still asserting the spotted leaf, and
will be at work at this till March I5 or
later. Mr. Sterling is still buying, and
and has received the following crops
since our issue OF two weeks ago:
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24
MORRIS.

CAME NEAR BURNING THE STORE.
Henry Alvord, head clerk at Skjlton's,
went to the store on Sunday morning
about 7, for medicine for some grip
afflicted members of the family. AS he
opened the door sitting blast of smoke
almost suffocated him, and he saw tiny
flames bursting out on the floor around
the stove. He did some busy work for a
few minutes, but was just in time to pre-
vent any serious damage. Some one the
previous evening had probably thrown q
cigar stump into the sawdust-filled spit
toon, which had smouldered through the
night, and had just begun to get ready
for business. A hole about two feet
square was burned through the double
floor. A building on the same site, oc-
cupied by g. Ell. Page 6 Son, was burned
year and half ago and another occu-
pied by D. B. Randall was destroyed by
fire about 20 years ago.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

Mr. and Mrs John Hoyt apent Sunday
p Danburv, attending the funeral OF Nj
Hoyt'a cousin, Alfred Il. Mabie, OF that
place.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

Good Shepherd lodge NO, ked the
luiriatory degsee, Thursday evening,
p hr~ss > 90
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

Several important land transfers have
been made recently. Miss Eta Bacon
mas bought the North Main street place
OF Mrs Jane Clark, which has been for
sale the last month or two.
The Newtown bee., 1899-02-24

Sse rf ls \ Nan Benriat III irs
in Il u sEs rsrovsl nf m
hugs banks Of snow from Bank street,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-23
NEWS NOTES OFYESTERDAY
A Collection of the Small Events of
Each Passing DaN.

There were four cases in Police
Court yesterday morning.
The Council Committee ON Claims
will meet this evening at four o'clock.
-Conterno's Band arrived yesterday
morning over the B. G 0. from New
York.
One deed of trust was admitted to
record in Clerk Robertson's Office yes
terday.
-"Citizen" will have to send his
name for publication before MS letter
can be published.
La Belle tin mills Nos. 8. 9'and 10,
were off a while yesterday, allowing
change to be made in the rolls.
The police made FIVE arrests yes
terday, three disorderlies. one drunk
and John Clenco, for resisting an Of
flcsr.
The directors of the Day Nursery
will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock
for the transaction of some important
business.
Contractor Charles Eisenachs will
shortly commence work OH a fine new
residence on the National road for
Harry Jones.
james Smith. one of the Mia CARA
flremen, was working in the stable OF
the engine house yesterday at noon,
when one of the horses stepped on his
right foot, injuring it painfully.
Mabel Terry, colored, swore out a
peace warrant and warrant charging
profanity before Justice HabcriieM yes
terday, against Maggie Miller. Botn
eases were settled amicably out Of
court.
Harry Halter wishes it known that
statement appearing in the evening
paper to the effect that he is a candi-
date for the position of superintendent
at the gas works is utterly false. He
also wishes TO know the reason for such
a publication.
Subscribers to the Register resid-
ing between Twentieth and Twenty
fourth streets will confer a favor to
the management by promptly reporting
any irregularity in receiving their pa
per. On account of sickness, a change
has been made on that route.
Ed Radcliffe, a well known butcher
of the city, has resigned his place with
w. NJ. Rohrig, to accept a better posi-
ton with NJ. Duga, at Bellaire. Mr.
Radcliffe is an expert with clcaver and
knife, and is one of the best hustIers
among the young men of that occupa-
ton in the city.
The lie Belle Athletic Association
will meet at the Pythian Castle to-mor-
row afternoon forThe purpose of organ
iZing football team for the coming
season. The organization possesses
some excellent material for such a
team, as number of the members
have had experience on the gridiron in
former years.
Martin Vented, Of the Island. a
conductor on the Wheeling Railway
line, met with a slight accident while
making a run through Upper BeEwood
yesterday afternoon. He was stand
ing on the running hoard of mis- car,
when his head came ii colsac- with a
pole in front Of the Harmon. House.
AS a result he sustained 4 painful eilt
over his left eye. which required medi-
cal attendance.
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day from Charleston. His party Sc
sured the appointment OF the judgeship
for Judge Thayer Melvin, and it was
presented to him at Wheeling last even
ing.
j. N. Gamer was at Wheeling On bu-
siness yesterday.
G. F. Gray is home from a business
trip to Ravenswood.
]. B. Hicks was at New Martinsville
on business yesterday.
Mrs. Esther Nuss and daughter, of
Benwood, were in the city yesterday.
Mrs. May Carpenter and husband
have taken rooms at the Nevaro Hotel.
A special session Of the County Court
will be held next Tuesday for the
transaction of important business.
Mrs. L. F. Martin entertained a num-
Der cf invited guests at her home at
Glendale last evening. Several ladies
from outside the city were present.
Nearly everybody who attended the
Jaektown fair have returned home. The
fair is reported to have drawn large
crowds.
II. F. Day, the well known contrae-
tor of Bellaire, was in the city yester-
day.
Edward Carr. an old veteran whose
home is in Franklin district, was here
yesterday
John Staggers, of Pennsylvania, who
has been working on the foundation Of
the Gehring building, has completed
his work and returned 70 his home.
The metal ceiling for the new Fran
els building is being placed in position.
The merry-go-round located on
Fourth street. not doing a very heavy
business at present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-23

second sso game in the eighth Attendance
G 9Ssto1 3 3 3 : 8 8 8 3 9 9s = =
Earned runs, ch'cago-1. Batteries, Mich
ols and Bergen: Garvln and Donahoe I'm
pires. O'Day and Mcdonald. Time, LA.
Second game: /,
G eSS.9e . ...:.2 9 Z ~ q 5 (
Earned runs Boston A. Chicago g. Bat
teries, Wills and sullivan Taylor, ~, Io W.
hue and Chance. Umpires, Day anu Nc
Donald. Time, 2:04.
PHILADELPHIA. September 22aP ,s,la
delphiaN and CINCINNATI played q douD, ,sd
header to-day and spit even. The second
game was called at the end OF the nftn M
ming on account OF darkness Lauder was
the second game and was compelled. to re-
tire. Attendance, SAC; Scores:
f finGiGnati ~ ] ! Z e e Z /
Hawley and PETIT; Bernhard and Daugo
lass. Earned runs, Cincinnati 4. Time,s 2
hours. Umpires, swartwood and Hunt.
Second game:
Cincinnati psiGaaaSah,. ........"... "a 2 ?
Frisk and ana Peitz; ORTIZ and Mcfarland.
Time, Lao. Umnires, swartwood and Hunt
BROOKLYN. September 22-Tle first
game between St. LOUIS and Brooklyn was
called of to-day. owing 70 wet groun y,
The second was Played in Sc minutes. both
pitchers doing remarkable work. consider
Ing the condition of the field. Dunn had
far the better of it. shutting out the st
Louis men with only two hits. Only one
of the visitors reached second base. The
series between the two clubs ended to 4
IN favor OF Brooklyn. Scora: :
Brock "a .....I 0 0 Q ~ 5 1
Earned runs Brooklyn !. Time, 1:26. At
tendance $500 Batteries. Young and
O'ConBor; Dunn and Farrell. Umpires, La
than ard Connolly.
WASHINGTON. September 22.-Louis-
Vile took the fifth successive game from
the Senators on the home grounds. The
Senators played in extremely poor form.
Magee was wild and Wayhing took his
place at the beginning of the fourth in
ming. He was hit hard. Attendance. 70l
Wash.t'n 10 o 0 o ON 4
Louisville 81 / 2 @-17 is 2
Magee. weighing and Pow ers: Woods and
thinner. Earned runs. Washington 8;
Louisville 3. Time 1:59. Umpires, Snyder
and DWyer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-23
AMATEUR NOTES.

The following lineup viii play this after
noon at Bridgeport: Oscar Gardners, Dean.
SIS; Young lib; Fox. 2b: Miiwood, 5b; Buck
ley, IT, chapline. IF: Wood, CT; Halter, p;
Love, c. Belmonts. BrightsNss; Dukes, c;
Deiters, %; James. IF H. Dukes, IT, Fra
der, CT: Worth. 1b: Clegg. p; Pusiyy, 3b.
The Red Oaks would like to hear from
any team ir the city under is for game
Sunday, September 81 Answer through
the REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-23
MARIETTA RACES.

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA, o., September 22.-The
Washington county fair and races are
enjoying an unprecedented attendance,
and will continue over Saturday, one
day having been lost on account of
rain. To-day's races resulted as fol-
lows:
2:20 trot-Billy Brighton, first; Han
irinda, second; Lee Wilkes, third.
2:40 pace--Ida X, first; Santa Fe,
second;S Rosetta, third; Kid Murphy,
fourth
2:15 pace and trot-Bourbon R., first;
Alice NJ, second; Col. Day, third; Star
tie Wilkes, fourth.
2:1S trot-Royal Wood, first; Spring
Lock, second; Corie McGregor, third;
Summit. Chief fourth.
2:2O pace-Whirlwind, first; George
Hoof, second; Britton, third.
Eat good Sausage Try them from