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The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BRCOKFIELD.
DEATH OF MRS CHARLES E. BEERS.

| DEATH OF MRS CHARLES E. BEERS.
| Emma. wife of Charles E. Beers, for
sometime sufferer from complication
of diseases, ending with Bright's disease.
| passed to her eternal rest on Monday
| night, March 20, at 40 years of age. She
will not only be missed by large circle
Of friends, but leaves bereaved husband
and five children. One brother, John
Thornhill, and two sisters, Miss Ophelia
Thornhill and Mrs George w. Stuart of
Newtown, survive her. The funeral was
held at 2 p. a., Thursday, from her late
residence, Rev Mr. Whitcome officiating
John Barrett spent Sunday with his
parents.
Mrs G. B. Cummings spent last week
at Bulls Bridge.
F. A. Bennett, an old resident of this
town, is in feeble health.
What came near, beiDgia stabbing affair
occurred, recently. Several boys play
ing "hoodIum'' in one of our stores. the
clerk attempted to eject them. One of
the boys made vicious lunge with a
knife and stabbed the clerk in the thigh,
who was lame for several DAYS, though
not seriously. Tt was narrow escape
and we hope it will serve as warning
to our boys.
Mrs G. B. Cummings is visiting in
Bridgeport, this week.
Thomas Lee expects to have the hotel
open for business about May 1.
A car of seed oats was unloaded at the
mill, this week.
John L. Grischord, son-in-law of Mrs
Lucy TAYLOR, died in New York. Mrs
William Settler attended the funeral.
Ray Bunnell has resigned his position
with DR. J. T. Smith and has taken posi-.
ton with Hendricks WildmanI
Mrs James Lee has returned home af
ter few days. visit in New York and
Brooklyn.
Edward Warner and wife have return
ed home after few days visit with his
mother.
M. e. Kane and jeremiah Carey took
the third degree in the Knights of
Columbus, last Friday evening.
A number Of young people attended a
sociable ivy Newtown, last Friday even
ing. They reported an enjoyable time.
Maurice O'Donnell has bis new Spauld-
ing wheels. He has several already
sold.
Hamilton Handrickson has the finest
poultry in town. He takes great inter-
est in poultry.
Robert T. Clarke is now improving
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
GEORGETOWN.
ENTERTAINER FAILED TO APPEAR,

haNN Ah1h4AANEh FAlLEO ~ AE6hAhs
A large audience gathered at the
Methodist church on Monday evening to
listen to vocal and instrumental con,
cert by Fred A. Heath, a blind musician.
All returned home disappointed, how
ever, as Mr. Heath failed to meet his en-
gagement.
Jonath4n Belts is suffering from an a.
tqck OF rheumatism. His broth er, who
mas been i'll for long time, is slowly i'm
proving.
w. r. Fryer, who was injured at the
factory last week, is still confined to his
house.
S. S. Jennings is on the sick list.
A very enjoyable sociable was held at
the residence of Mrs Mary Crosby on
Thursday evening last, ana the Leagues
treasury was the gamer by . substan-
tial amount.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE.

Saturday change took place In the
personnel Of one of the best known busi-
ness houses on Main street. Frank e.
Beach, who for the past seven years has
been secretary of the Sterling Bros Co.,
purchased the interest held by John II.
Sterling, president of the concern, and
will hereafter be the sole proprietor of
of the business. MIR Sterling has, been
at the head of the Sterling Bros. Co. for
the past Is years, being formerly asso-
ciated in the house furnishing business
with hissbrother. They succeeded Ster-
ling & Peck house which was estab-
lished in 1886. Il is still considered one
OF the Target and most up to-date hon les
in the state. Mr. Beach is enterprising
and energetic. He proposes to keep up
ard add 90 the reputation of the house
fer fair dealing and the latest ideas.
Mr. Sterling will devote himself to real
estate.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
The Wheels for 1899.

we have received now our opening stock of
Bicycles tor the season of 49, and they are the
best value we've ever been able to offer
Wheels that you only need to inspect to see
CYCLES manufs ctured by the Day Cycle Co..
build a strictly high grade wheel at a popular
price.
They have procured the best of mechanical
workmen. and will turn out a strictly up to
date wheel. Wehave a complete line ofthese
models Tor both ladies and nts.
Models Nos. I6 and II, made from nickel
steel tubing, has two piece crank hanger, full
surocket, your choice OF gear and many other
good features. These models we shall sell al
$24 so.
Models Nos. % and "a. made from nickel
| steel tubirg, one-piece crank hanger, full
/ flush joints. internal expander combined.
large sprocket; the lines in this wheel are
elegant. We cannot explain it to you with
| printers ink. We ask you to look these
| wheels over and see what they are. We shall
| sell them strictly on their merits and give the
usual guarantee with every wheel sold. The
price OF models % and "a is $3.50.
Before you purchase e wheel it will pay
you to visit this department.
Prof Matzow, whose paintings are the talk
| OF Bridgeport, will be with us another week
| Watch him at work in our show window
With ore dollar purchase you get coupon
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
SOUTH BRITAIN.

The Ladies' Missionary society of the
Congrega ionaI church held their
monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon
of this week in the parish house.
Miss Maria Bradley has returned f'o n
her trip to New Haven.
j. L Mitchell was at home over Sun
dav.
The select school closes, next week,
for two weeks vacation.
Mr. and Mrs Fl. s. Draper have return
ed to their home in Brooklyn.
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OUR NEIGHBoRs.
STEPNEY.
DEATH OF MRS HANFoRD JOHNSON.

DEATH OF MRS HANFORD JOHNSON.
Mrs Hanford Johnson, who has been
confined to her bed since Thanksgiving
day, died on Wednesday, aged SO years.
Mrs johnson was the daughter of Chand-
Ter and Any Hemingway. Chandler
was formerly of New Haven and
came of a family of considerable ability.
OF this family there were six children !:
Curtiss, prominent wool merchant of
Chicago; Maria, who married Sterling
French; Harriet, married Allen Platt !;
Hannah, married George Edwards and
Mary, married John Burritt. Curtiss is
the only surviving member of the family
and is now living at Benton Harbor,
Michigan. Mrs johnson was twice mar
ried. Her first husband was a0yt French,
brother of Sterling. Her second hus-
band, HanfOrd> Johnson, was for many
years in the tailoring business. They
had one daughter, who died in childhood.
Mr. johnson died over 10 years ago.
Throughout her long life she has been a
good friend to the poor and. afflicted.
The funeral was held at the house, Sat
urday afternoon, March Is. Rev Mr.
Holmes had the service in charge. She
had been for many years member of
the Methodist church and greatly inter
ested in its future, leaving to this society
q substantial bequest.
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AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Preaching Sunday morning by Rev 81.
Young peoples meeting in the Baptist
church at O'Clock. Subject, "True
penitence." Leader, Mrs F. z. Braman,
Prayer meetings for next week as fol-
lows: Tuesday evening at Lower Step
uey schoolhouse; Wednesday evening
at the church; Thursday evening at
Judd district schoolh0use.
Mrs Fowler has removed her house
hold goods from her cottage to the home
of C.. B. Wheeler. Mrs Orville Booth
and daughter are soon to occupy the
place vacated.
William Beard of Bethel was appoint.
ed executor by the will OF the late Mrs
Hanford Johnson. After numerous gifts
to her relatives, the Methodist church be-
comes residuary legatee.
William Lewis offers his farm for sale
in this issue of The BEE. Mr. Lewis is
well known as a busy and careful man,
through long life in this vicinity, and
whoever may purchase this home will
find chat it has not been neglect ed in the
years gone by.
Selectman B. II. Sherman is one OF
the accepted Jurors on the Nancy Gull
ford trial.
Mr. and Mrs Carlos Warner OF Brook
Ign, N. Y, have been the guests of Miss
Emily Seeley.
Charles Bottom has visited friends
about his old home.
Mrs John Porter has returned from q
visit in Bethel.
Mr. Metcalf has set up his steam saw
mill IN the timber tract owned by B.
Hawley, near the homestead of the late
Orrin Platt,
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BETHEL.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Methodist church will hold its an
nual social meeting in the church, We'd
needay evening, March %.
Rev DR. B. NJ. Adams addressed the
meeting in the Congregational church,
Tuesday evening.
Miss Benedict of the Second Baptist
church, Danbury, led the Christian En-
deavor meeting in the Congregational
church, last Sunday evening.
The children Of the Congregational
Sunday school are preparing to give an
entertainment soon after Easter. The
proceeds to be devoted to the Library
fund.
Miss Mary Crofut entertained her
Sunday school class at her home on Elm
street, last Saturday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
MIDDLEBURY.
TOWN AND PERSONAL JoTTINas.

The Congregational society are pre-
pairing TO paint their church edifice.
Mrs Heman Abbott and Miss Edytha
ere soon to go to Philadelphia to be
present at the graduation OF Edmund
james Abbott, and the social functions
connected with the event. They will
visit Washington before returning home.
DIR Abbott will enter upon his profession
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

The Judiciary committee reported uu-
favorably on the petition of Ridgefeld
man for divorce on the ground of insani-
ty. The committee did not regard in
sanity a good ground for divorce and the
bill was rejected. This Is as it should be.
Shame on the man who would ask for
divorce from his wife on ground of insan-
ity.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
Editorial Notes.

Edward s. Lowell received a telegram
from E. G. Seeley, last week, stating
that the deal between the Five States
Milk Producers Association and the
New York syndicate had been consum-
mated. The farmers are all hopeful it
will go through all right, as the milk
business has been at low ebb for three
years.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
MONPOE.

The Christian Endes vor society will
hold an apron and necktie social at II g
Monroe Congregational church parlors,
Monday evening, March ~. All are cor
daily invited to be present.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
LONG HILL.
A SOCIAL EVENT.


At the home Of Mr. and Mrs Peter
Lynch, last Friday evening, was a joy
Gus gathering, it being the celebration
of ST Patrick's night. Music and dane
ing were the chief features of the even
ing. Mrs William Gabler and Miss May
Skiff sang number of selections accom-
panied by Miss Jennie Med maid on the
organ. At midnight the guests partook
of bountiful supper which was served
in delightful manner after which they
all departed for their respective homes,
thanking Mr. and Mrs Lynch for their
generous hospitality. Among those
Gabler, Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Turney,
Mr. and Mrs David Leavitt, Mr. and Mrs
Charles Downes, Mr. and Mrs Patrick
Brennan, Mr. and Mrs James Kelley, Mrs
Percy Jennipga, Mrs Clarke, Misses May
Skipp, Matte Skipp, Elsie Garfield, Ka-
tie Kohler, Maggie Kohler, Erma Judd,
Sadie Craft, Erma Gsbler, Lillian Lea
witt, Marguerite F. Kohler, Ada Jen-
nings, Louie Jennings, Messrs John
Kelley, Leo Gabler, Fred Kohler, Patrick
Kohier, Daniel Mahoney, Thomas Koh.
Ter, Harry Jennirg', all of Long Hill;
Misses Jennie Mcdonald, Nellie Green,
Isabella Mcdonald, Messrs James Nc
Donald, M. j. Sullivan, John McDon-
Bridgeport; Misses Maggie Critic,
Mamie Heating, Mamie Grove, and
Michael Heating Of Newtown; Bernard
Heaney and Fred Prevo of Easton.
CHILDREN HAVE DELIGHTFUL TIME
On Saturday, the 18th, the home of M
and Mrs G. E. Dunning was the scene Of
much pleasure and happiness, when the
members Of the Epworth Junior League
came in response to invitations given out
by its superintendent, Mrs G. E. Dun
ming, to attend a party, from 4 until 8
o'clock. In spite of the pouring rain "a
children were present to answer to the
roll call, and as the older ones looked up
on their bright and smiling faces, as they
we're engaged in the different games that
were provided for their amusement, they
could hardly refrain from wishing they
were young again. Mr. and Mrs Dunuirg
were as happy and enjoyed it as we'll as
the children. Supper was served at
O'Clock. Mrs Esley Dunning played
march upon the piano, by which the chill |
dren marched two by two to the table, |
which was well filed with the good |
things to eat. In the evening the ranks |
were increased by the members or her |
Sunday school class of young ladies. |
There were present also Mr. and Mrs e. |
w AAA sous AhSbSE
man Dunning, and Mr. and Mrs T. T. |
Dunnipg. Recitations and music were
listened to with delight.
The Junior League meets on Sunday
afternoon at 4.30. Leader for the next
Mabelle Cole,
Mr. and Mrs e. w. Dunning and son,
Mr. and Mrs L. F. Dunning, were guests
lf their parents on Sunday.
The Bible reading class met with Mrs
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

In another column will be found the
announcement Of that popular Bridge
port millinery house, E, 81. Dillon & Co.
Their store is most attractive place for
the ladies to visit.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

First class seed potatoes are advertised
for sale, by that expert potato grower
and farmer, Theron e. Platt of Stone
EDGE farm
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

GET YOUR LITTLE TAX CHECK READY.
The town tax book, which is about
ready, will be put into the collector
hands, April l. The amount of tax to be
collected this year is $40 100 06. Last
wears record showed $19. ll5 %, a falling
off, this year, of 1916. MA. Banks will
be rHady to receive all taxes due, April
l, 1899.
Thursday, April 6, is the date for the
opening of st Mary's fair which is to con-
tipue for nine weeks.
Mrs Leroy Stones brother. Charles
Rodemeyer of Canaan, who has been Wis
ting her, has returned home.
Ex-Postmaster G. J. Porter will make
his future home with his son in STRAIT.
ford.
George Plstt of Bridgeport was the
guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs William
Plat, recently.
The friends of Mrs Frank Agnew will
be glad to learn she is improving after
successful operation for appendicitis.
p. S. Garvin's sister, Miss Ella Garvin,
has returned to her home in Stamford.
Frank Parsons returned to his work in
Waterbury, last Monday. Mr. and Mrs
Parsons, during their little sons Illness,
have been with Mrs Parsons parents.
Mr. and Mrs Frank A. Jndd on Milwau-
kee street.
Mrs Styles Smith ia acting nurse for
Mrs Bennett Short and infant son at
their home with Dea Samuel Kyle on
Elm street.
The school boys anticipate weeks
pleasure during the short vacation. The
trout law goes off, April l. which gives
them chance to enjoy day or two With
hook and line. The school boys are
nowadays very conscientious about
keeping the law. They will observe the
Sabbath dav and not fish on Sunday.
They say 1--WE always throw back into
the brook all little trout and only catch
q few nice ones each day. We don't want
to be called trout hog"
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BUSINESS RESUMED AT PLUMTREEs LIME
KILN.

The Plumtrees lime kiln, which sus-
pended work, last fall, has been lately
transferred to Bridgeport parties. The
new firm are making preparations to re-
sumo work in the kiln the fore part of
April. A large gang of wood choppers
are at work putting up cord wood for
burning lime the next season. The kiln
will probably consume between 500 and
600 cords of wood. 1t is understood that
= large amount OF lime stone will have to
be quarried and burned to supply the
demands of the company.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
your paper, | am" etc.

The committee on education in the
Legislature, on Wednesday of this week,
reported unfavorably on the bill pro-
viding that children between IA and l6
years of age, who cannot read or write
shall attend school during regular SEES
sions. After It's rejection, it was re-
considered and tabled. A bill, providing
that school teachers having state GER
tificate shall receive So per week in addi-
tion to what is paid them by the town,
was also rejected by tbe,same committee.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

1t is with satisfaction and thanksgiving
we are able to announce the favorable
progress toward recovery OF Arthur j.,
Smith, business manager of The BEE.
His condition has very materially i'm
proved over a week ago, and his phys-
clan and friends are pleased with the way
he is mending. An esteemed and long
time correspondent, f. n. Hawley,
writes us as follows, which is but one of
the many kindly and helpful letters we
have received since Mr. Smiths serious
condition was made public; 81 was
very glad to hear of the favorable re-
ports from your brother. You could not
afford to lose one so much allied to the
interest OF your paper. The aid he could
render you in so many ways could not be
made good. With kindest and best wish
es for your brothers recovery and your
continued successful work as shown by
your paper, am, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
OUR DRAPERY DEPT.

Has just received Special Bargain in Ernbroid
cred Musins.
Over hundred pieces of Embroidered Mus
lin, goods that were made to sell from Is to zoe
a yard; you get your selection of six different
patterns at loo yard
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

The Junior League meets on Sunday
afternoon at 40. Leader for the next
meeting, Mabelle Cole,
Mr. and Mrs e. w. Dunning and son,
Mr. and Mrs L. F. Dunning, were guests
Of their parents on Sunday.
The Bible reading class met with Mrs
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

and on presentation at the rear OF The store
ano paying small cost for the frame you re.
ceive a painting free. Positively no paint
ipgs given without the frame.
Silk Sale.
4 busy section OF our store these days a. The
silk Department Interesting news Tor To-
davis trading is a special lot OF India FouIards
"A inch Twilled FoulArds. price today, Soc q
yard.
. inch Printed japanese IndiAs today, 5se a
yard.
24-inch Cheney Bros Foulards, TO dRr, Sc a
yard.
Choose a Foulard SILK Waist to day. The
sbove prices can't remain long.
The Enamel Ware Sale
Was success Saturday. notwithstanding
the bad weather. The public always attend
our Enamel Ware sal :. They are sure OF
bargains. More6wil be here to-day as they
hear of the special low prices.
Preserve Kett es al p, p, and 3sc each
! Tipped Sauce Pans Al IS, lg and 25c each
| Convex Cook Pots at sc each.
Straight Cook Pots at Is and sc each
| II Of. Bread Raiser, price &c.
Tea Kettles al % and 59c each.
| Chamber Pals al 4sc.
| Coffee Pots at l9 and CSC
| And as mary more useful housekeeping
things at equally low prices.
Look over the sections OF labor saving AZ.
ucles at l, ,, s, and Sc each.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Works. last Tuesday evening. Quite a
number were there, considering tine bad
weather. These meetings are very Inter-
esting, and we wish others would ioin us,
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

are all out on our floors rea-
dy to be shown and exam
ined. We will not infringe
upon much of your time in
showing them, if you will
give us a call.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-29

Edward Kelley, who for the past
Is month, has been IN the employ Of
the Missouri Pacific Railway CON-
pany as depot night baggage and
express man has resigned his posi-
ton and accepted q more remupera-
tive one with the Rich Hill Coal
Company. Mr.. Kelly is a young
man of excellent business ability
and has by honest sffort secured for
himself a position of trust Rich
Hill Tribune.
Ed is a son OF city marshal Kelly
Of this city, is a graduate of the
Butler public schools, is an indus
trious, honorable young man and
the TINES notes with much pleasure
his promotion to a position of trust
by the Rich Hill Coal company. For
young nsn Of Eds habits there are
Away lucrative positions waiting.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-29
A Clever Trick.

II certainly looks ike it, but there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try IL who has lame back and
weak kidneys, malaria or nervous
troubles We mean he can cure
himself right away by taking Electric
Btters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as a stimulant to
liver and kidneys, is q blood purifier
and nerve tonic 1t cures constipa-
ton. headache. fAinting spells, sleep
lessness and melancholy 1t is purely
vegetable, q mild laxative, and re-
stores the system TO its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are a miracle
worker Every bottle guaranteed.
Only soc bottle at II. L. fuckers
Drug Store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-29
The Flower Parade.

This will be one of the leading
attractions in Butler on the morning
OF the Fourth. This parade will take
place at 10 o'clock in the morning,
and as the country people will GER
tainly want to see this beautiful
exhibition the committee OF arrange.
ments ask the TINES to make this
announcement and request all to be
in Butler at that hour, 10 o'clock.
Now, if you want to see something
pretty, be in on time.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-29
Death of G., f, Porter.

Mr.. @. F. Porter, one Of Buffers
most valued citizens, died at his
home on south High street, early
Tuesday morning of complication
of diseases. The funeral services,
under the auspices of the Masonic
order, were conducted from the
family residence yesterday at 2
o'clock p. m, when the body was
laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
Rev. Jones, pastor of the Ohio
street II. E. church. was present
and offered spiritual consolation TO
the bereaved family.
The members Of the 6. a. r post
were also PRESENT. and while they
did not take part in the ceremonies
in an official way they were grieved
at the loss of brother and comrade
and extended their sympathy to the
afflicted family By attending the OBJ
sequies.
The deceased was about % yesrs
of age and as a citizen and neighbor
was held in high regard
! Last summer he suffered severely
from a sunstroke from the effects OF
which he never fully recovered, and
it is though. this was the primary
cause of MS death. lie had been
sick for the pas: @o2tn ard part
OF the tine Pad lost bis reason Not
berg sbla 10 take DoTrisEment ID
gradually failed IL strength until the
end came