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The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

bers. 1t being "Sisters' Night" AL the
exercises were conducted by them and
all officers chairs occupied by them in
the following order: Master, Mrs John
jackson; oVerseer, Mrs M. B. Hill lect-
urer, Mrs T. w. Treadwell; steward,
Edith Jackson; assistant steward, Mrs
Ida Gregory chaplain, Mrs James Smith :;
secretary, Annie E. Fitch; treasurer,
Emma Grumman; gate keeper, Mrs
Amelia Fitch; Pomona, Minnie Williams :;
Flora, Mrs Celia Rowland; Ceres, Mrs
Anna Hurldutt; lady assistant, Mrs M.
<. Godfrey. The program consisted
of very fnelvocal and instrumental mu-
sic, beautiful tableaux, recitations aud
readings. comic and serious, and drama
in four acts. The literary exercises we're
opened by little three years. old Doris
Godfrey, which elected storms of ap-
plause.
The worthy brothers of Norfield will
compete in similar entertainment on
the evening of March a, the losing side
to furnish supper on the evening of
April Ia. The judges in this novel con-
test have been chosen from Greenfield
Hill and Westport Oranges, Mr. and Mrs
B. F. Pease and Mr. and Mrs l. G. Fan
ton from the former and Mr. and Mrs
| William Wood from the latter. A spe-
cial meeting will also be held on Friday
evening of this week at which time IA
candidates will be initiated in the first
and second degrees.
Mrs Abbe7J. Williams and family have
moved into Hawley Williams vacant
house.
Mrs Isaac Sterling, formerly of this
place, is dangerously i'll at her home in
Shelton.
Friends from Westport and Southport
have visited Mrs D. Il. Morehouse.
William Barrett, who has been i'll with
blood pois onirg, is better.
i5turges Andrews still continues seri-
| oualy i'll.
Mr. and Mrs John Fitch have visited
| Easton friends.
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HATTERTOWE.

Prof James Harris and daughter, Miss
Sarah, left Tuesday for Long Island.
They expect to be absent several weeks.
Robert Davis and family and Mrs
Jane Summers, who have resided in
Hopewell, the past year, will return to
their place in this village, APRIL.
George w. Turney will sell his person
al property at auction, next Thursday,
the 3O:h.
The men engaged in lauling the big
telegraph poles furnished by the Messrs
Parmelee to Botsford station, are stop
ping with David Parmelee.
One Of the telegraph men has been
LAID up for week on account of beir g
severely kicked by one of his horses.
Mrs Edward Booth returned, Satur-
day, from a two weeks visit with rela
tives in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The meat carts of Blackman of New
town and Gilbert & Sos of Hunting
town are at Pratt's shop, being repaired
and put in order for their summers run.
Mr. and Mrs Neal Gilbert expect tc
move to HuntiDgtown, April l.
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in town for short visit with relatives.
The Thursday night social club post
pnned their regular meeting, last week.
to attend the lecture in the Town hall,
given by Rev Harvey Burnes of Bridge
port.
Miss Alice Palmer has recovered from
an illness extending over several weeks.
George w. Carey, J. William Euerle
and George MPachen are the music COM
mittee of the Methodist church for the
coming year. A portion of the Miriam
Wheeler Memorial fund will be available
this year for the payment of the choir. 70
The w. T. M. s. of the Congregational
CT urch met last week with Mrs Talbot
at her resider ce on Main street.
Painters and paper hangers are I'M
usually busy this spring.
Miss Jennie Booth has returned from
a trip South.
Mr. and Mrs Stiles Judson, Jr., are en-
j0yipg trip South.
Mr. and Mrs Porter of Derby have Wis
tied friends iu town.
Mrs Wilbur Andrews is visiting rela-
tives in New Haven.
Charles Curtis ia again able TO attend
to his work at J P. Beardsley's, after
several DAYS Illness.
Mrs Reed and Mrs Bailey, who have
Deen occupying the Claudius Curtis place
on East Broadway, have removed to
Stratford avenue.
Rev George Wallace of Bridgeport
conducted the Sunday afternoon service
at the Adventist Mission chapel.
The snow has about all gone and the
roads are in fearful condition with the
mud. The severe rain of Sunday last,
flooded all the low places in town, but
at the same time did good service iD
bringing the frost out.
The last sepni-monthly meeting of
Azalia Chapter, o. E S , was a particu-
larly interesting one. The chairman of
the social committee reported that the
social whist party, recently given, netted
the organization over $50 An interest
ing paper relating to the early days of
the order was read. A collation. was
served at the close of the exercises.
The market gardeners are receiving
large quantities of fertilizers, by rail.
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DoDGINGToWN AND VICINITY.

Miss Della Fauls and Miss Brennan of
Danhury are the guests of Miss Fauls'
parents, Mr. and Mrs Andrew Fauls.
l. w. Andrews Of E'mwood has rented
the farm owned by l. G. Taylor of
Bridgeport and expects to move his fam
lily about April l.
Miss Sally Beardsley is very sick at
the present writing.
Mr. and Mrs z. e. Durant and daugh-
ter, Miss Hszel, Of Bethel, have. been the
RECEIPT guests of Mr. Durant's parents.
The Flat Swamp school closes, Friday,
March "a, for weeks vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
NEW NOVELS AT POPULAR PRICES.

In these days, the popular paper cover
novel is an essential feature to the book
trade. Never In the history of book
making has such value been offered as
the "Sweeth' art Series" which are sold
by the Postoffice News Store, in the Ar
cade, Bridgeport. They are all by we'll
known and popular authors. A large,
thick paper book, illustrated cover, pub,
)isher's price, Csc; their price, Zoe.
New titles are constantly beir added.
Other important novels which are now in
paper editions are Hall Gains "The
Christian; also special paper edition of
Anthony Hopes "Phroso," author Of
prisoner of Zsnda," which the publish
ers sell at soc; their price, SOC.
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PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH NOTES.

AS it was stormy, last Sunday, next
Sunday will be devoted to the missiona-
~ cause at Lees chapel. In the morn
ing the pastor will preach aHmissionarv
sermon. As the stormy weather has
prevented the taking of the usual amount
of collections in the Sunday school the
superintendent requests that each schol-
ar bring an amount equal to what they
would have given had the weather been
pleasant.
arv concert. A thorough preparation
has been made for this concert. Singing
and recitatiops make the program verv
interesting one. A collection will be
taken. Come and bring your friends.
If again stormy the following Sunday
will be given to the missionary cause.
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Fairfield County.
NICHOLS.
CHURCH NOTES.

Next Sundsy evening is the regular
monthly cnneecration meeting of the Y.
P. S G. (. The topic will be True
Penitence," 2 Cor. 7: Ill, and will be
led by the president, Miss Sarah Hawley.
All members are requested to attend.
cantata entertainment given by
Bridgeport people was held in the Meth
odist church on Tuesday evening, March
l6. Supper was served In the church
parlors. All report pleasant time.
The regular Christian Endeavor bust.
ness needing was held on Monday even
ing at the home of the president, Miss
Sa ali L. Hawley.
Rev @. II. DOupe preached in Trinity
church, Sunday, March II.
Miss Florence Beach of Bridgeport
has visited her frieEd, Miss Edith
Nichols.
Miss Rosalie Nichols spent last Sun
dav with relatives in Milford.
viii Baldwin of New Haven spent
three days in town, last week.
The friends of William B. Nichols are
glad to hear that he is again at his bust.
ness in Bridgeport, after being laid up
nine weeks with broken limb.
Mr. Burt has purchased q COW.
The Annual Easter concert will be
given at the Methodist church on Easter
Sunday, in the evening, at O'Clock
Recitations by the children and singing
by the Sunday school will be the order
OF the program.
Miss Bessie E. Reed has been in
Bridgeport for the past two or three
weeks.
Charles W. Fairchild and Frederick E
| Plumb were expected home from Storr'i
college, the Oath, for their Easter vaca
| ton.
Mrs Richard Amber has visited IL
Huntington.
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EASTON.
GRANGE AFFAIRS.

Although the roads were in fearful
condition, there was a good attendance at
the meeting of the Grange, March IA.
La addition to fine program, Bother
and Sister Seeley contributed freezer
OF cream which all present pronounced
excellent. At the next meeting, March
28, the subject will be schools. Several
papers will be read and each member
will be expected to relate some anecdote
from his or her school life.
At the next regular m 9eting Of the
Grange, held March %, the subject of it's
removal to Easton Center will be dis
cussed ard voted upon. All those inter
ested are asked to attend. 1t would
seem as if more central place of meet
ing would be more desirable to meet the
growing need Of the Garage.
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REDDING.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The monthly business meeting and So
clal of the Epworth League society WAS
held at the home of its president. William
Duncomb, on Tuesday evening Of last
week. Refreshments were served and
quite little sum realized from g sale of
home made candies. During the evening
Mrs Albert Bartram gave q pleasing
recitation which was enjoyed by all pres.
emit.
M. S. briggs of Brooklyn was in-town
over Sunday.
Miss Jessie O. Sanford has closed her
school for a two weaks' vacation.
George Banks OF East0E was in town.
last week. ard repaired and tuned the
pianos OF j. B. Sanford and ". r. Ran
dali.
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BoYpEN's H1LL AND VICINITY.

William Wilson cut his thumb quite
badly while using buzz saw.
George Lover Is building an addition
on his house.
The children of E. B Sherwood are
still poorly.
Fritz and Edwin Peterson have been on
the sick list.
Miss Grace Wianer has returned from
d rronth's Wait at Rutherford, N. j.
Mrs Winser and Mrs Leffert were call
ing on friends, last week.
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BROOKFIELD.
FACTS AS TO TIE PEACH TREES.

The sensational reports in regard to the
prospective peach crop has led the writer
TO make an examination Of his own trees.
Twenty five trees on the highest point in
Whisconier showed practically all the
buds alive. a like number lower down
near a small stream showed three fourths
uniDjured without any apparent injury to
the trees. At this elevation, the lowest
the thermometer reached was only nine
below zero; where lower points were
reached the damage would be greater.
All the buds aye now quite backward for
the season, which means less probability
Of damage from late frosts.
Charles Stuart and Newman Worden
were among the extra jurors called from
this town on the special panel for the
Superior court which met in Bridgeport
ou Tuesday.
FL. w. Andrews. who devotes the
bury market, bought separator, last
season, which he how runs by sheep
power, which gives good satisfaction.
Mr. WhitcOme announced, last Sunday,
that Bishop Bre wster would visit st
Paul's on Saturday, May 6, in the after
noon.
Miss Julia n. Hawley's condition con-
tipues to improve. Her doctors now
think she has reached the convalescent
stu ge.
F. Il. Beers has returned from the
West.
1t is reported that Sheriff Hawlev will
run his farm himself, hiring man by
the month.
The deep mud and washed roads make
travelling dread rather than pleasure.
Some roads will need as early repairs as
possible in order to save expensive work
later.
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STRATFORD.
THE LATE WILLIAM sTEDMAN

Rev William e. Jeffries conducted the
services at the funeral of the late Will
liam Steadman, the trolley car conduc
tor who was killed on his car during the
thunder storm Of last Sunday. Mr. Stead
man was very we'll known in town, hav-
ing been agent at the railroad station for
some time before taking position as
conductor on the trolley line. He board
ed with Mrs Wheeler on Main street, and
the funeral was held at her house. The
pail bearers were selected from the sew
eral organizations of which the deceased
was member, and from his brother
EMPLOYEES OF the Traction company.
OronCque lodge took charge of the ser
vices az the grave. and interment was
made in Union cemetery. Mr. Steadman
was 81 years of age.
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Baird, Untiedt s. Per ii Id Co., Bethel,
January l, 1889, capital SIS, 900, real es-
tate none, personal estate $37 ,453, debts
$28 ,304, credits $40 373.
CHAM Brewer Printing Co.,
Bridgeport, January l, 1899, capital
SIS, 900, real estate none, personal estate
$3.50, debts $3Ol5, credits 5000.
Daubury Medical Printing Co., Janu-
ary l, 1899, capital 500, 900, real estate
$l5, 900, personal estate $50, 900, debts
$l4, l7S, credits $l2,616.
Fairfield Rubber Co., Jal usry l, 1899,
capital S35 900, real estate 500 900, per-
sonal estate 49, 900, debts $40. 600, cred
its $25, 900
New Milford Hat Co., January /, 1899,
capital $l5, 900, real estate $50, 900, per
sonal estate $23 JOG, debts $59, $50, cred
its 500 ,20S.
B. d. Pierce, Jr., Co., B idgeport, jan
uary l, 1899, capital $27, 600, real estate
$500, personal estate $4,000, debts
$ll, 900, credits $l2, 900.
Post Publishing Co., Bridgeport, JAN
uary l, 1885, capital $40 900, real estate
SAL, $50, personal estate $40 837, debts
$l3 1854, credits $l4. 697.
A. II. Senior Corset Co., Bethel, Janu-
airy l, 1899, capital $4,000, real estate
none, personal estate $l6,432, debts
$4287, credits $4205.
Shelton Tin & Plumbing Co., January
/, 1899, capital 5000, real estate --,
personal estate $4,000, debts $3.50, credits
$1,000.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BIsMARCK'S IRON NERVE

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomita BILE will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. If
you want these qualities and the success
they bring, use Dr.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only 25c at r. e. Beers & Co.,
Newtown; S. C. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. w. Twiss, Bethel; Allen Joyce,
Roxburv Station; w. A. Watts, Wash
ington Depot, druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

FIR frost bites, burns, indolent sores,
eczema, ekin disease, and especially Piles,
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stands first
and best. Look out for dishonest people
It's their endorsement of good article
Worthless goods are not initiated. Get
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. r. H. Beers
& Co, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford B. Hawley & Co.. Stepney.
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S. G. Bull returned on Monday to
Jonesville, Mich. A number Of friends
gathered at the station to bid him good
by. We all dislike to have this type of
Nutmeg citizens transplanted to the
West, but in years gone by Connecticut
has sent out hundreds of the best, who
are now the foremost men of the West.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

There was large attendance, consid-
ering the weather, at the Methodist
church, Sunday evening, at the temper
ance rally. Addresses were made by
men prominent in temperance work, and
much enthusiasm was manifested by
those present.
Matilda L., widow of the late Henry
Evans, died at her home on Main street,
last week on MONDAY, after a long i'll
ness, at the age of II years. The re-
mains were taken to Greenwood GENE
terv, Brooklyn, for interment. A broth
err, one son and two daughters of the
family are left.
The N. E O. P. held meeting Thurs
day evening.
Contractor Emmett Beardsley is build
| il a cellar in Milford.
The Down Town euchre club were en-
tercained, last Thursday evening, by Mr.
and Mrs Henry Meacben at their resi-
dence on Elm street. All the members
were present and general good time en-
| dyed, especially the consideration Of a
bountiful collation..
| The lecture in the Town hall, last
week. under the auspices of the Y. 2. s.
| G. E by Rev Harvey Burnes of Bridg
port, was very much enj lyed by the
audience. Rev Mr. Burnes is pleasing
speaker and tells in an entertaining
manner some of his personal reco' objections
of the Civil war, in which he was an &C
tive participant, and is in receipt of 8
pension from the government for wounds
received during his term OF service.
The ladies of the Congregations
church served hash supper in the lee
ture room, Thursday evening, which
was we'll patroniZed.
Rev Mr. Sherman OF st Paurs church
Bridgeport. preached in Christ church
last week Sunday morning, in exchange
with Rev Mr. Cornwall.
Clinton Beebe, who has resided il
town for the paat Is wears, has removed
to Lawrence with his family. Thel
many friends will wish them success il
their new home.
Fred Brakeman of New York has beef
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

That old and reliable Bridgeport hard
ware house, T. Hawley & Co., make an
announcement to the readers of The
BEE, this week. The spring season sug-
gests innumerable articles on their
shelves that the farmers want, and the
prices are kept down to the lowesr, living
rotch. They ask for an inspection of
prices.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Prof Matz1w, whose paintings are the
talk OF Bridgeport, will be with Smith,
Murray q Co., another week. Watch
him at work in their show window. With
81 purchase you get coupon and on
presentation at the rear OF the store and
paying small cost FOR the frame you
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

"Give me liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said genius. The
druggist handed him bottle of DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little pills.
r. Fl. Beers & Co., Newtown; S. c. Bull
& Co, Sandy Hook A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford; B. Ha wiley & Co., Stepney. y
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

That desirable and attractive house,
Sunset cottage, is ffered for rent after
May 1t has been occupied by Messrs
Fl. M, and A. P. Smith the past year
who have rented Mrs Barnett's place.
1t Ia IN oct attractive place as a summer
home for a city family, or for permanent
residence,
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Automatic chewing gum machines
have been placed in all the station build
ings, near the ticket Offices on the Berk-
shire and Danbury divisions. For an
investment of cent the small boy can
now crafty his taste for gum.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Mr. Joslin, one Of the men connected
with the telephone company's force of
workers, has rented one Of r. FL. Beers
tenements on West street, and has his
wife and child with him.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
There's Ample
Protection

In the guarantee that goes with
all the Carpets we sell. We
guarantee TO furnish the very la
test and best styles at prices
which afford us a very small,
uniform margin of profit. We
guarantee everything just as
represented in every respect.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

The sale Of G. N. Clark's vegetable
liver pills are increasing at rapid rate.
Any one troubled with bilious or dyspep-
tic ailments will do we'll to try them.
Sold by druggists,
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receive painting free. Positively no
paintings given without the frame. He
has a crowd on the sidewalk all the time
he is at work, and it is interesting to
watch him.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
PEOPLES STORE.

Thy have cherished it Satisfied GUS
toners are our best advertisers and we
have at all times kept our promises
with Reliable and Extraordinary Bar
gains,
You will find, this season here Boots
and Shoes, Pianos, Teas and CofFses.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
WESTON.
N GRANGE CIRCLES.

Nearly 100 patrons of huabandry from
this town and neighboring Oranges
assembled at Norfield Grange hall on
Friday evening, March 10, and enjoyed
the program prepared By the lady meme
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The Ladies' Sewing society met at the
ball, March 16, and all report very
pleasant afternoon. The next meeting
will be held ON Wednesday, March 20,
at l pm, or if stormy the first fair day.
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STEVENSON.

HIs HORSE LEFT HIM ON SHORT NOTICE.
A horse belor glng TO Mr. Brinamade
of Shelton started to run away about q
mile above Zoar Bridge, Monday after
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS.

Arrangements are being made for
quite large number of concrete walks
Cu be laid about town, as soon as the
spring opens. 1t looks as if we should
be pretty well provided for, in the wav
of walks, before another winter; con-
ramation to be devoutly hoped for.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
Tie ARCADE.

The Cloak Department has rearly
doubled its selling space. The Millin-
cry also added extra rooms, with a
thousand other useful betterments, all
advantageous and aids Ito your shop
ping tour, So that the beginning of
another season we are better prepared
tn meet your wants, and intend TO
make this season the greatest Of the
Decade.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
CANNON.
A PUBLIC HALL TO BE BUILT.


The stock company formed in this
place will be known as the Cannon Real
Estate Co., and their first business will
be to erect hall on the property south
of c. T. Gregory's store, owned by Mrs
s. ]. Miller, who kindly gave it for this
purpose. 1t is hoped this work will con-
tinue and build up the place.
One of the plays given in the benefit
entertainment, February %, entitled
From Punkin Ridge" was given in
Westport, Wednesday evening, for the
benefit of the Grange in that place.
There is to be a Mother Goose enter
tainment in Gregory's hall for the benefit
of Zion Hill Methodist church.
Mrs r. L. Gilbert visited her sister in
Bethel, last Friday.
DIR A. M. Hurlbutt and children of
Stamford spent Sunday at L. r. Hurl-
butts.
Fred Sturges, who has been book
keeper for Fl IN in Briar Cliff Manor, n.
Y, returned home, Saturday, and has
accepted position with the Gilbert &
Bennett Manufacturing Co., in George
town.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.

There was no service at the Congrega-
tional church, last Sunday. The contin-
uation of stormy Sundays is most dis
couraging to pastor and people.
Next Sunday evening the Endeavor
society will hold it's monthly consecra-
ton meeting. All members that can
possibly do so are asked to be present.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Schools closed, Friday, for two weeks
vacation. Miss James of the Center is
visiting her parents.
Mrs r. E. Beach has had another re-
lapse and her condition is very serious
DR. Garlick of Bridgeport has been in
consultation with Dr. Hill.
Hanford Lyon has bought cow OF
Patrick Mcdonald of Reddir e. b.
Frank Brown of New Haven, who has
been staying with Jason Candee, has
gone on trip to Colorado, hoping tc
benefit bis health.
Schools closed in town, last week, fol
two weeks vacation.
| Mrs Bennett of Taahua. who has beer
caring for Mrs F. r. Beach, has returned
to her home in Tashua. Miss Nellie
Perry of Fairfield Woods is caring fol
Mrs Beach.
The macadam road ia somewhat injur
ed by the frost and will receive the ear
ly attention of the selectmen. The roads il
the country are an index to the enter
prise and thrift of the farmers livipi
thereto. The men who are looking TO
farms never drive very far out on ba
road to get a location.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

John Troy has been spending a few
days with his brother. Jerry Troy.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Our genial friend, e. X SiIliman of
Bridgeport, was in town on Tuesday and
called at THE BEE office.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
AFFAIRS.
Corporation Returns

MADE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE
FROM THE NEW HAVEN COMMERCIAL
RECORD.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

John W. Sherwood is moving, this
week, to the house near his fathers.
Mrs Charles French spent few days,
last week, with friends in New Haven.
Charles Booth is visiting at W. O.
Frnnahta
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

Henry Curtis is painting and improv-
ing the interior of his store.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24

noon, and went to Derby at very live
IL rate, conse quentlY Mr. Brinsmade
went home on the train instead of drlv-
ing.
The Newtown bee., 1899-03-24
BERKSHIRE.

Miss Hurd Of New Haven is a guest at
Mrs Samuel Curtis.
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Baird, Untiedt & PERI Id Co., Bethel,
January l, 1889, capital SIS, 900, real es-
tate none personal estate $37 ,453, debts
S19 3O1 crpClits $40 1873.