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The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
NORTHYIIIE AND VICINITY

Inc Chflstlan EDde8VOr society have
elected the following officers for the en-
suing six months: Miss Olive Camp,
president; D. w. Gregory, vice preai
dent; Mrs Gregory, secretary; Miss Bes.
sic Baldwin, treasurer.
Action in regard to church sheds was
postponed fer another week. Lee Stone
and Levi Camp were appointed a commit
tee on location.
Carr Gro sman is recovering from his
severe cold and is able to be out.
DIR Couch is still in a very feeble con,
dition. A trained nurse is in attendance
aud Mr. and Mrs Hino arr also with him
Eddie Kinney received a ducking while
skating at the mill dam.
Ernest Rantz OF Orange, N. j., has
been visiting bis brother, Frank A. Rantz
of South Nam street, for the past week.
X. TFenhaus, the Bank street baker,
has opened lunch room at his place of
business in connection with the bakery.
Mrs George M. Sunderland and her
sister, Miss Lillian Miner of Danbury,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs j w. Hoyt,
the first OF the week.
George Pixey's handsome trotter is
exercised every day about the village,
and is mighty pretty piece of horse
flesh.
j. Stuart Halpine delivered to Vincent
Sterling his big crop IF tobacco, this
week, some seven tons all told. This II
probably the largest crop grown by one
individual in this section. Mr. Sterling
expects to buy more tobacco three or
four weeks hence, but will finish assert
ing the spotted leaf before buying any
mere.
Harmon Bronson of New Haven was
in town, Monday.
The Center school children are to give
an entertainment on Wednesday the 25th,
in Roger Sherman hall. Every effort is
being made by the children to make this
first-class entertainment. It is hoped
that the townspe ople will show their ap
probation by being present in large num-
bers. The program will consist of doll
and fl g drill, solos, duets, choruses, also
comedy entitled, "The Counting of
Mother Goose"
e. j. Andrews, of the New Milford
laundry, severed his connection with the
same last week and has moved his fam
| lily back to Terrington. Mr. Andrews
has made host of friends during his
stay with us who very much regret his
departure. His place is to be taken by
Albert Piper, who formerly worked there.
Owing to number OF new lines being
added, some of the old telephone sub
scribers are trying to become reconeiled
to new calls.
J. E st9valy, of a. Schoverlipg &
Co.'S, II ycking up, preparatory to NOV
ing to Philadelphia, where he will open
a branch Of the business.
Robert Duncan and family are moving
from South Main street to the rooms
recently vacated by e. ). Andrews, on
Whittlesey avenue.
The Bank street photographer, w. Ell
Fuller, may well feel proud Of bis newly
fitted up studio. His acetyline gas fix.
lures makes il possible TO take IS perfect
a photograph, on dark day as one with
sunshine.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
STRATFORD.

DEATH OF MRS MARY ELIZABETH GILBERT
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Gilbert died Al
her home on Parrot street, last weel
Tuesday. at the age of A years. For 8
long time she had been ill with Bright's
disease. Her husband and mother, who
survives her, will have the sympathy OF
the legion of friends Mrs Gilbert has
made, during her 16 years residence in
this place.
Several members of Housatonic Grange
we're present at session of the State
Grange,h held in Waterbury, last week.
DR. Adams is again able to be out sf
ter three weeks siege of the grip.
Howard Judson and Edwin Spsll are
taxing of taking trip to Porto Rico.
MRS Samuel Patterson has returned
from visit to New Jersey.
Mr. and Mrs Strickland of Elm street
have been in Stoneham, Mass, for a few
days, attending the funeral OF mem.
Der of their family.
Mrs Russell of Main street had a bad
fall few nights SIN e and was badly
shaken up, but fortunately no bones
were broken.
The members of the Stove club present
ed +. P. Beardsley with a very hand
some gold chain and charm, last Sarur-
day evening. The presentation speech
was made by Prof Corlew in his usual
happy manner. The recipient of the
gift was taken by surprise, but respond
ed in fitting terms. The charm has "F.
Grub 1855 RF5ahYee6e other.
The L. T. M. s. met, last week, with
Mrs DR. William B. Cogswell.
Henry Lewis lost a valuable OK, last
week. from collie, caused by eating cab
bages.
A Bible reading was held, last Friday
evening, at the home of Mrs Sherwood
on Main street.
The w. G. T. o., met, last week, with
Mrs Andrews on Main street.
Work at Bedells ship yard ia rushing,
add extra men have been put on.
A delegation from the N. E. o. P.
lodge of Bridgeport, last week, Tuesday
evening.
Postmaster Dickinson has received his
appointment and assumed his duties.
George r. Freyer will be glad to see
all his old friends at his new place of
business, with Wilson & Rushing,
Bridgeport.
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SANFORD.
CAME NEAR BEING RTTRNED ONT.

CAME NEAR BEING BURNED OUT.
The sooG IN the chimney at Charles
BroDson's house took fire and burned
for two Ot'three days. At last the chin
ney got so hot that the paint came off the
walls and one could hold a match on it
and it would take fi-a.
Mrs Berjsmin Pickett has moved the
remainder of her household goods to
Dsnbury where she will make her home
with her daughter, Mrs Thomas Ferry.
Sanford's genial postmaster has just
put in II additional lock boxes which
adds to the appearance of the Office, be-
aides being great convenience TO the
public.
Smith Beers has visited Umpawaug
Lake, so the cutting of the Crystal Lake
Ice will soon begin.
Another familiar land mark gone, Hull
Keeler's old cider brandy distillery hav-
ing collapsed.
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REDDING.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Mr. Evans exchanged pulpits with Rev
Mr. Robinson of Lisbon, Conn.,, on SUM-
day. Owing to the prevailing illness in
the community there was not the usual
attendance.
On SUNDAY evening, January %, there
will be vesper service instead of the
usual endeavor meeting. The service
will be an interesting one, the theme be-
irg San evening with hymn authors"
the choir will be assisted by Mr. Hill of
Norwslk, who will render self >tious on
the cornet and will also assist with the
hymns. The little boys, whose singing
always is so much enjoyed, will also help
make the evening one greatly to be en-
dyed. Service begins at 7.30.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
WOODBURY..
THE sILAs BOOTH HOUSE BURNED.

Fire, last week Friday morning, de.
stroyed the Silas Booth place, two and
half story house located about half
mile south Of Lake Quassapang, on the
south road TO Woodbury. from the lake.
The place was owned bv Homer Atwood
and occupied by the Italians who are
workir & on the road Improvement there.
Loss, $500 1t is not known how the
fire originated, whether from q fire left
by the Italians when they went away to
work or from some tramps who were
seen to come out shortly before the fire
started. The insurance on the place had
been allowed to lapse by the owner less
than two weeks before the fire.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
YERMoNT.s NEW SENATOR.

Gov Edward C. Smith Ct Vermont has
Jonathan Ross of st Johns
bury United States Senator, to succeed
the late Justin S. Morrill,, Benjamin z.
'-ifeld OF. Montpelier, after careful con-
sideratism, having declined the appoint
ment. Jonathan Ross lie Chief Judge Of
the Supreme Court of Vermont.
REPRESENTATIVE DNGLET OF MAISE
DEAD.
Representative Nelson Diagley OF
Maine, leader of the Republican party In
the House of Representatives at Wash
ington, and Chairman of the Committee
on Ways and Means, passed away st
Washington on Friday night OF last
week. The immediate cause of death
was heart failure, followed upon an at
tack of pneumonia, from which he had
suffered the past fortnight. He had the
esteem and confidence Of all members Of
the House of Representatives irrespec-
tive Of party and will be missed.
HON JOSEPH r. HAwLEY REFLECTED
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
On Tuesday Hon Joseph &. Hawley
received the votes In the state Legisls-
ture which send him back to Washington
for six years longer. Last week, after
warm fight, he won out in the republican
caucus over Morgan g. Bulkley and
States Attorney Fessenden and received
n NJ
the democratic nominee, who wrs placed
In the field against Senator Hawley. but
as the Legislature is mostly one way,
this year, it was merely complimentary
matter. Senator Hawley received Us
votes to Mr. Morgan 81.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
1atEgM'MALLN@.
The States
Greatest
Shirt Sale.

Our Yearly Shirt Sale is on.
The monster stocks that have
been gathered for this sale
are only limited at by the
quantities in the window dis
plays. We have these shirts
made to our order and con-
tain comfort points no other
shirts have, they have improve
ments that years of shirt sales
have taught us to put there
Trey are satisfaction-giving
shirts,
We have va quantities of
all sizes and seven styles of
white shirts-quantities that
have brought the cost of pro-
duction down to the minimum.
They are here at lower sale
prices than the ''little fellows"
could buy their limited guam
titles for.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
Iaring the past few days with neuralgia

during the past few days with neuralgia
u ilis face.
Mrs Michel Connery returned from q
weeks visit with her sister. Mrs A a.
Herdman, of New York.
DR. q P. Mans field, the genial village
ply stefan, Is as busy as ever. He Is
on the 60 from early until late, making
four trips to Weston in one day during
the pact week.
A. Il. Davis is able to resume duties at
the factory after an illness of six or
eight days.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
News inaNutshell.

DEPEw NOMINATED FOR SENATOR.
Hon Chauncey M. Depew Of New York,
known every where as the great railway
manager and orator, received the unani-
NOUS nomination of the joint republican
caucus held in Albany, last week, to rep
resent the great Empire state In the Uni
ted States Senate.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
LYONS PLAIN.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

Mr. and Mrs Morris White of Westport
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Freadwen Of Bethel
visited relatives here on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Z. e. Hayt returned home.
Tnursday, after visit of several days in
Bridgepors.
a 10.pound daughter arrived st the
home of Mr. and Mrs Frank Banks, last
Friday. Allare doirg well.
Hiram McCnnkey is under the doctor's
care suffering from the grip.
Mrs James Smith is out after severe
attack of the grip.
The residence Of Morris White is beira
repaired preparatory 10 e. Q. Sweet
moving In.
Mrs John Williams and Miss Nellie
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

Merwin visited Mrs Daniel Brown, last
week. Mrs Browns quite ill.
Letters received from Mr. and Mrs
Homer @. Godfrey OF Bridgeport, who
are taking trip through the West an
nounce their safe arrival in st Louis, On
their return they intend stopping for
some time In Chicago and at Niagara
Falls. They will be absent from home
mont tn or more.
Mrs Eunice Merwin is visiting her
brother in Southport, who is quite i'll.
Mr. and MIS- r. E. Silliman and son
spent Sunday at L. r. Hoyt's.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

citation was organized, last Thursday ev-
ening, with DR. a. MI. Pratt as president.
Saturday afternoon will witness the
advent of the first Is cent lunch under
The auspices OF the LADIES' Benevolent
society. As 1t is Intended that these
lunches are to be permanent thing, it is
hoped that people will turn out well this
time so as to make 1t success.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

on the subject, 'Finn MacCeol and the
Colleen Bawn."
Court Pomeraug, A. o. F., will give a
mas querade ball in the Town hall, Fri
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Matthews celebra-
ted the 50sh anniversary of their wedding
oy inviting large number of guests
from this vicinity to their house, Tues.
day afternoon and evening.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
Oh, the Pain Of
Rheumatism

rheumatism often causes the most I'm.
tense suffering. Many have for wears
yaInIy sought relief from this disablna
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever: Rheumatism is blood disease,
ana SWift,s Specific ia the only cure. be.
cause 10 is the only remedy which can
reacn such deep-seated diseases.
= lew years ago was taken with anfiaYnma-
sory rheumatism, which became 40 INTENSE
shat was for weeks unable "a xva1t trsaS
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
BETHLEHEM.
SILVER WEDDING Anniversary OF ME-
AND MRS FRANK sTOUGHToN.

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF MIR
AND MRS FRANK sIOUGHToN.
A large concourse of people assem-
oled at Frank Stoughton's on Friday ev-
ening to assist in the celebration of their
silver wedding. Distant relatives sent
articles of beauty and value and those
nearer home contributed several substan-
tial articles in the line of silver and three
nice chairs, also several silver dollars
were found among the various gifts.
The very unpleasant weather psevented
many from attending this social event.
Many of the adjoining towns were rep
resented.
Mr. ard Mrs Edward Byers of Water
bury spent Sunday at Carr Watson's.
Miss Della Allen is visiting her mother,
Mrs Gilbert Allen.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
WEST REDDING.
FINE POULTRY.

~ FINE POULTRY.
r. Fl. Holmes of this place has been
winning good many prizes on his
White Wyandottes and s. G. w. Leg.
horns, this season, showing them at New
town, Danbury, Milford, Mass, New
Haven, and Lenox. Mass, winning In
all 10 first prizes. eight second, ak third,
two fourth, one fifth and seven special
prizes. His winning at Lenox, last week,
being on Wyandottes first on cock, first
m cockerel, first on hen, first on pullet.
and on Leghorns. second on cockerel,
third on pullet. Mr. Holmes is always
glad to show visitors his birds every day
except Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
DEATH OF JOHN Adds, SIR.

The funeral of John Adds, ST., who
was much respected by all who knew
him, took place on Wednesday. The late
Mr. Adds was seized with the grip a
short time ago, which developed into
pneumonia, that with other ailments,
caused his death. Judge of Probate
John Adds IL a son of the deceased.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
ANOTHER NEW WAR SHIP.

The United States cruiser Albsny,s sis
ter ship of the New Orleans, which WAS
purchased unfinished from the Brazilian
Government shortly before the outbreak
of the Spsnish-American war, was
launched on Saturday, January IA, from
Armstrong; yard at Newcastle, Eng
land.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
AMONG THE HORsEMEN

Frank EVitts, the genial tobacco buyer,
is seen frequently on the street with his
handsome new trotter, bought of Bridge
of New Haven not long ago. The horse
is handsome brown gelding, with fine
style, and can draw a buggy just bit
faster, 1t is said, than anything owned
About town
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

lingering Illness. Everything possible
was done to try and save the child. The
best of medical advice, also the services
of trained nurse, but in vain. The
funeral was held Monday, Rev Mr. John.
son officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
CHURCH NOTES.

The cottage PRAYER meeting will be
held at Mr. Bartram's. this week.
Miss Mamie Crofut has returned home
after weeks visit with Miss George
Gray of Sherman.
Arthur Stuart Is around again after
q long illness. q.
Mrs Ell. M. Madden of Danbury was
the guest of Miss Martha Durgy. last
week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
rHE LARGEST SCHOONER AFLoAr.

THE LARGEST SCHOONER AFLOAIs
The John B. Prescott, five masted
schooner $40 feet long and capable of
carrying 1890 tons, was launched at
Camden, Me-. last week. 1t is the lar
gest craft of its kind sfioat and win
spread 10000 yards Of canvass when ur-
der full call.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
A LOCAL HUsTLING AND SUCCESSFUL
FIRM

FIRM.
The firm of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh,
whose lad" appears in The BEE from
week to week, have been branching out
and now have a department store as
complete as any country village could
have. Formerly their specialrles were
coal and feed, then was added grocery
department, boots and shoes, and lastly
meat department. In the spring they
car in horses, and thus keep business
moving. The members of the firm are
young men, Messrs James Marsh, w. B..
Hatch and George E. Ackley, and they
have as assistants In the various depart
ments, A. S. Greene, C. G. Gresham,
George Pulver, Stephen O'Dell and Will
liam Phelps. Their meat market has
proved a success the man in charge be-
ing Carr Croesman, young man who
has had active experience. The men,
bers Of the firm have many friends and
aim to make every Gust omer Satisfied
Their large trade seems to prove that
they succeed to remarkable degree.
May they go on and prosper!
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
MORRIS.

Rev G. R. Croft gives the next enter
tainment in the course. Monday. Janua-
~ %. His subject ia "Peculiar Peo-
ple." He is witty and entertaining
speaker.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
AMBAssADoR TO ENGLAND.

As was anticipated, Joseph 81. Choate
of New York has been appointed AM
bassador Extraordinary and Plenipoten-
tiary of the United States to Great
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
rRIrLErs GET POPULAR NAMES.

Triplet boys born TO Mrs Giuseppe
LaSalle of New York, last week Wednes-
day, have been cbristened Dewey, Samp-
son and SchIey respectively.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat.
ment faithfully. but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my CON.
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
l suffered agony. I tried
many patent medicines.
but none relieved me.
Upon the q d vic Q of q
frfanx Aaasll
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
COnncCtiCut'S
Greatest
Furniture
Sale.

Here's money-saving
chance for furniture wanters.
Two floors of finest furni-
ture at prices one-third and
more below regular value
makes this a time of all
times to furnish that spare
room that you have been
thinking about so long.
We pay return fares to all
towns within thirty miles on
all purchaser of $40 or over.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

Mis- Charles Sterling, who has been
taking care of Mrs L ,ckwood, who was
so badly burned last Friday night, met
with bad accident, Monday. While
coming from Mrs Lock woods room, sun
posing she was going iato another room,
opened the stair door instead, and fell
the whole length of the stairs.
CHARLES Lindbl'm spent few days
out of town, last week.
w. b. Hurlbutt is very sick with grip
Most of the sick persons named, last
week, are able to be out again.
r. W. Abbott has accepted a position
In Benjamin Browns hat shop in Brook
lyn, N. Y.
w. 81. Alice, Jr., and j. P. Alice of
Brooklyn are visiting at L. r. Hurlbutt's.
S. j. Miller and w. B. Hurlbutt, Jr,,
are busy laying up their supply of ice.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

Mr. Choate as Ambassador ia received
with approval.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20
CANNON.
a SAD ACCIDENT.

A very sad affair happened 10 the home
OF William Lock9o id liz Weston, last
Friday night. His mother. an old lady,
went Go retire with lighted lamp in her
nand, cropped it. breaking it and setting
herself on fire. Miss e ners IN, a Young
lady who boards at Mr. Lockwood,s,
threw pailof water upon Mrs Lock-
wood with no effect. By this time MI
lockwood arrived at the scene and with
presence Of mind wrapped a blanket
around hls mother smotheripg the fl ZINES
out not uBtii the old lady was nearly
burned to death. DIR Mansfield Of
Georgetown was at o. ce sent for and ar
rived ab ut half hour after. He cut
the buraed fl lash from Mrs Lockwood,s
face and arms and dressed the wounds
20 mage Der as comfortable az possible.
MRS L1ckwood's daughter, who lives
with her. vas very ill at the time, but
stood the shock remarkably well. Mrs
Lockwood died on Tuesday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

3. Q. 8. Before. allowing me to take it. how.
lyzed the remedy, and pronounced it free Of
potash or mercury. l felt SO much better after
taxing two bottles, that I continued the rem.
coy, ana In two months was cured com pletely
Ihe cure was permanent, for have never since
nad touch OF Rheumatism though many
Times exposed to damp and cold weather
ELEANOR M. TIPPELL.
s71 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism,
Throw aside your oils and linfments. as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury. will add to your disable
ity and completely destroy your diges-
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

AT II. O. WARMERS TOBACCO WARE
HOUSE.
The Newtown bee., 1899-01-20

The Bank street photographer, w. Ell
Fuller, may well feel proud OF his newly
fitted up studio. His acetyIine gas fix
lures makes it possible TO take IS perfect
a photograph, on dark day as one with
sunshine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-07

He points 10 previous trust legislation
and its Effectiveness and also calls at
tention to the legislation enacted by the
various states in the following words:
The state legislation to which President
Cleveland looked for relief from the evils
of trusts has failed to accomplish fully
that object. THIS is probably due to "a
great extent to the fact that different
states take different views as to the prop
er way TO discriminate between evil and
injurious combinations and those associa-
tions which are beneficial and necessary to
the business prosperity of the country
The great diversity of treatment in differ
ent states arising from this cause and the
intimate relations of all parts of the coun-
try to each other without regarding state
lines in the conduct of business have made
the enforcement Of state laws difficult.
1t lis apparent that uniformity CT legisla-
ton upon this subject in the several states
is much 10 be desired 1t is 70 be hoped that
such uniformity, founded in wise and just
discrimination between what is Injurious
and what is useful and necessary in bust
ness operations, may be obtained and that
means may be found fer the congress
within the limitations of lis CONSTITUTIONS
power, SO to supplement- an effective code
Of state legislation to .~sLe a complete
system or laws throughout he United
States adequate to compel general OBJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-07

Legislation is asked for Alaska which will
provide more courts for that territory, and
also permit the organization of municipal
governments and says:
The whole vast area OF Alaska COM
prises but one judicial district, with one
Judge. one marshal and one. district at
torney, yet the civil and criminal business
has more than doubled within the past
year. and is many times greater both in
volume and Importance than it was in
1884 The duties of the judge require him
20 travel thousands of miles to discharge
his judicial duties at the various places
designated for that purpose. The terri
tory should be divided into at least two
districts and an additional Judge. district
attorney, marshal and other appropriat e
officers be provided.
There is practically no organized form
Of government in tie territory There is
70 authority. excepl in congress, TO pass
any law, no matter how local or trivial,
ard the difficulty Of conveying 10 the
congress an adequate conception ard I'M
derstanding of the various needs of the
people in the different communities is
easily understood l see no reason why
more complete form of territorial or
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-17

Manila, Feb. 15.-It is learned from
good authority that Aguinaldo is do
ing everything i'll his power to give
heart to his disorganzed and dispirit-
army. 1t is apparent that his vanity
ana his desire to retain mis- authority
VIII lead him to commit another blum
der and again pit his army against the
Americans if he can instil enough
courage in his men to get them to face
the Yankees. Aguinaldo knows that
MS capture is sought by the Ameri-
cans ana he is constantly taking ex-
traordihary precautions to keep from
railing into our hands, which would
mean the bursting of the bubble of
self government he has blown for his
own ends. He has turned over the
active command of the army to Gen.
Luna, who was formerly Secretary
OF War in the Filipino Cabinet, and
will himself keep well out of the reach
of the Americans.