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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

/ Benjamin Nichols has as fine piece Of
sweet corn as can be fo7nd in these parts.
II makes ones mouth feel queer to see
such toothsome things, when they be-
long to ene's neighbor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Russell w. Stone, with J. L. Hughes,
brought to this office, recently, three
pieces Of crockery that he confiscated
from q plantation IS miles above New
Orleans in 1868 This crockerY is English
iron ware and has been in use every day
since 1t was captured. 1t Is SILL In per.
feet condition and Mr. Stone Is quite
proud Of his possession.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06
Suits for Men
OfUnusual Value.

a, When quote our lines of fancy worsted suits
at $40, $3.50, $13 SO and SIS, you fail to grasp
their real worth-come to the Library Corner and
judge for yourself. All the seasons best patterns
in grays, in bright plaids and handsome stripes
Our blue serge suits at $40 and $15 match in
quality those have sold at those prices for the
past 10 years. We never have found any to excel
these at the price. Most stores selling the same
suits are asking $12 so and $18, account of the
advance in wooden fabrics, but we have not advano-
ed the price cent. We guarantee every suit for
color and wear. We have black and blue serge
suits at $18 SO that equal to the very best tai
lor made in quality, finish, fit and sts le
Among our finest suits are the fine cheviot suits
at $3.50, $22 so and $27, appreciated by
ofgood taste, as sales this season show
We well equipped to fit out man or boy to
suits, hats, furnishings end the like.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

During the shower Of last week Thurs
day night, lightning struck the chimney
on Frank Wright's residence. damaging
It enough 90 that It viii have to be re-
built from the roof. The lightning also
tore up the slate roof somewhat. the to-
tai damage being about $25. Outaide Of
. bad fright tho occupants Of the house
suffered no II juries.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

p. G. Rearidon has accepted q position
with the n. r, N. H. 4 81. railroad as
telegraph operator at Hobart station on
the Highland division.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Lightning struck tree In front OF
James Coles, last week Thursday. TIL
down the tree, turned the steps about
and shattered some Of the posts to the
fence.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

ing near and was knocked down by the
shock. The shanty was set on fire. Mr.
Rearidon quickly came to and with few
pals of water the fire was put cut with
out very much damage.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

The e. G. Platt Co. of Hawleyville
have bad tremendous sale for the Nc
Cormick mower, having sold all but
three machines in consignment Of six
car loads.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Rev and Mrs H. Dewitt williams,
Misses Eleanor and Katherine Williams
OF South Britain, and Miss NJ. E. Jones
of Hartford spent the day. last week Fri
day with Mr. and Mrs H. NJ. Smith.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mr. and Mrs John w. Webb and child
OF Bridgeport have been passing few
days with Mr. and Mrs George Drew.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mr. and Mrs A. J. Smith passed Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs F. B. Hubbell at West.
port.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06
Town TOPICS.
A Newtown Boy Promoted
FRANKLIN 8. HoYT, SON OF REV J. P.
HOYT, THE FORTUNATE MAN.

| Franklin S. Hoyt has been ordered
transferred from the principalshlp OF
dwight school to the Winchester district.
He succeeds George B. Hurd, who has
been dropped from the list. Mr. Hoyt
will receive 90 900 year salary, which
la 5000 less than Mr. Hurd was receiving.
As principal of the Dwight school, Mr
Hoyt received $1, 700. No successor to
Mr. Hoyt as principal Of the Dwight
school was named at the meeting. The
school OF which he is now principal ID
one Of the model schools conducted by
the State Board of Education as an ad-
junct to the State Normal school. Mr.
Hoyt is paid, in part, by the State Board
OF Education. Owing to this an agree
ment with the State board is necessary
in the appointment of successor to Mr.
Hoyt, and little time will be needed for
conference with the State authorities be.
fore the position can be filled.-[New
Haven Palladium.
@g~Mr Hoyt was for two years prin.
cipal OF the Center school in New Milford,
where he achieved notable success. He
is the son OF Rsv James P. Hoyt of
Cheshire.
Closing Exercises of the Gray's|
Plain School.
CHILDREN ACQUIT THEMSELVES WITH
GREAT CREDIT.
The closing exercises of the school in
Gray's Plain occurred Friday after
noon, June %. The children spoke well, |
and the program which they rendered
is here given
Modest Little Dandelion," recitation
by Arietta Latin and Julia Ryan.
''The Birds Concert" recitation bV
Mabel CLARK.
"Helping Mamma" recitation by
Arietta Latin.
1.-THE Three Ants" recitation by Lena |
Page.
lone Penny" recitation by Charlie
Donlan.
'The Day That Never Comes" reci-
tation by Julia Ryan.
"The Miller Of Dee," recitation by Jes-
sic Botsford.
''A Dear Little Goose" recitation by
Mabel Clark.
"A Notifying Mistake" recitation by
Lena Page.
"Destiny," reading by Julia Hayes.
"Discontent," reading by Charlie DON
ian. ~. =s-.-es~ - s-~e- t
"Contentment," recitation by Arietta
Latin.
'Four sunbesms." reading by Ella
Downes.
"a Secret" recitation by Mabel Clark.
At the close of the program the orator
OF the day, Clayton K. Blakeslee Of
Stratford, in few well-chosen words,
told the children how much he enjoyed
hearing them speak. The children then
were each presented with gift and
box Of candy; and soon after the COM
pany dispersed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

The shanty at the Tunnel Was struck
By lightning in the hard shower Of last
Thursday afternoon. Daniel Rearidon,
who ID in care Of the Tunnel, was stand
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Minnie Barrett and mother from DAN
bury spent Sunday with friends at Bots
ford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Patrick T. Bradley OF Jersey City
passing week with his mother.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mrand Mrs c. b. Gay spent the Fourth
In New Haven. Sd
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mrs Austin W. Ferry Of Long Hill Wis
tied friends In town, recently.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mrs e. II. Peck has been quite success-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

street, New York, Is home for the sum-
mer. Miss Kelly has responsible pest
tion in dreasmaking ests blishment
the re,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Mrs Turney has recently entertained q
lady boarder from New York.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

Miss Beatrice Kelly Of ae6 West 54th
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

ful in poultry raising SO far this summer.
having between 80 to 80 as fine, healthy
looking turkeys, as one could ever wish
to see.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-07-06

CHILDREN ACQUIT THEMSELVES WITH
GREAT CREDIT.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-05-17

rebuilt at once and it is probable that
the new building will be of brick
and much larger than the one destroy
ed by the flames.
It seems miraculous that some one
was not INJURED at the FIRE, but the
only accident reported is a slight in
jury to Fred Anderson, who was knock
ed off the roof while assisting the fire.
men in handling a hose. People
supposed that the boy was seriously
injured and he was taken to the dye
room, but he revived at once and went
on with the work. He was slightly
bruised.
The men at the hosiery works are
warm III their praise of the Kenosha
fremen and desire in this manner to
express some thanks to them for their
heroic work. The men at the factory
also did noble work.
A call at the factory this morning
found the wheels turning as usual,
with no visible effects of the fire. The
ruins of the warehouse were being torn
away to make room for the new build
ing which will be erected at once.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-05-17
LOCAL NOTES

The temperature is on the rise again
with prospects of more warm weather.
Officer Orth found Waukegan man
giving a concert of his own on the
night. He was arrested on a charge
Of intoxication.
Judge Fish, this afternoon, granted
divorce to Mrs. Lena Epson from her
husband, Willis A. Epson. The plant
if was allowed to take her maiden
name Lena A. Quick.
Ernest Cassidy, of this city, has been
added to the-regu1ar force of operators
for the Postal system. At present he
has charge of an office in one of the
large Milwaukee buildings.
The divorce case of Henry A. Tour
te1otte VS.. Rachel E. Tourte1otte had
preliminary hearing before Court Com
missioner Slater today. The defend
ant was allowed 500 for attorneys
fees.
Fred Shatswe11, Waukegan letter
carrier, came to this city to arrange
for bringing their de1egatesl here on
Memorial day. Carrier Hoffman, of
Racine, was also here for the same
purpose.
The old Somers ditch case between
Bernard Ok and Nicholas gShack-
muth, superintendent of the highway,
had an inning before Judge Fish in
the Circuit court today. The case is
still on trial.
The report that fireman Henry Iser-
mann was badly injured at the fire
Tuesday is without foundation. Fire
man Steinbach was slightly injured by
a heavy timber falling on one of his
feet, but he was able to be about this
morning.
The suit of John P. Ho1zmer VS..
Adam Roders, ct al, for the foreclosure
of a mortgage, was disposed of in the
Circuit Court this morning when
Judge Fish rendered a judgment in
favor of the plaintiff. The defendant
did not appear.
The officers of the Milwaukee elect
ric street railway and lighting com
pany were in Kenosha today looking
over the proposed route that has been
selected to be incorporated in an ordi-
nance for franchise to be presented
to the Common Council in the near
future. None of the officials were
talking for publication.
The Prairie Avenue Whist club was
pleasantly entertained Tuesday even
ing by Mesdames F. w. Bowen and
Justine Swift, at the residence of Mrs.
Swift, on Park place. The evening
was spent playing whist, the prizes
being won by Mrs. G. P. Barnes and
Mr.. Bradbury. The consolation hon
ors were awarded to Mrs. Harry Skin
kle and Mr.. Sturgis.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1900-05-17
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens FoOt-Ease. 1t cools the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen,
sweating feet, ingrowing nails, blisters and
callous spots Relieves corns and bunions of
all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for csc. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27
VACANT LOTS:

A: .21O-Lots 21O, 2l2. PA. 216 Lincoln St.
IN Hornes add. to Topeka, being corner
Of Lincoln and 18th SITS, large frame barn
IN the rear No other improvements.
corner of 5th and Quincy SITS. described
as follows: The west y feet of the south
y 1eeI of lot 40 and the west y feet OF
lots 142 and IA Quincy st.
c. 201-No. 1906 n. Jefferson ST., N To-
peka, being vacant lot 252 and the south
half of 254 Jefferson ST. north, in Lock-
hard's add to Topeka.
Q. 199-Lot 302 Kansas, ave, between 9th
land hotel.
c. 121-A tract of land on Buchanan St
between 9Th and 10th sts.. being a part
OF section 80, town II, range Is, being 1920
chanan to Lincoln. One of the most de-
sirable building lots in the city.
A 19-Lots SO and Il Curran's subdivi-
sion, part of the northwest of 33-11-16 east.
c. H6-Lots 80 and 101 HARRISON st. The
best Inoccupied residence lots in the CITY,.
c. 3I-7 lots in Fairchild's End addition
to n. Topeka, joining the u p. Ry. on
the east and just north of the junction
station.
c. 316-2 vacant lots. being lots 2s9 and
271 Kellam ave, J. w. Norris addition.
We have sold large number of prop
ertles during the past year, but have been
receiving others until our list is really
larger and more complete than ever be-
fore.
The above properties are in our hands
Tor rental and for sale. In most instances
the owners have come into title through
foreclosure of mortgages. They are east =
willing to make some sacrifices in order
to close them out We prefer cash all
ways. but payments can be arranged If
desired Shall be very glad to show the
buy either for their own use or fol. in
Vestment will call and US.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27
BUSINESS PROPERTIES:

3. 217-NO. 116 Kansas ave. north. one
story brick, situated on lot IS. North Kan
3. i6l-No 500 Kansas ave. an elegant
story brick, fitted for residence or for
business, on Bt 50 Kansas ave. city of
B. 64-Nos. 1o7. los, Ill. us 115 and III
Sth ave east, known as the Capital block,
being a story stone building with plate
East Eighth ave. in the city of Topeka.
A. 451-NVesL so IT of lots ia and 1l6
Quincy St., Topeka. Small one story brick
B. 1iS-No. 212 Kansas ave. north. be-
tween Crane St and bridge. located on
lot 50 Kansas ave, north, story base
ment brick and stone building.
B. Pho. 629 Quincy ST. located on lot
900 Quincy St, a > story basement brick
and stone building, a cool location Tor
B. i27-Lots 121 and 1913 on jackson st
b. 51-Lots 152. i54 and 156 Quincy St.
between 9th and 9Th SITS, a large livery
barn, brick and stone, extending from the
street to the alley. One of the most de-
sirable locations in the city.
A. 373-No. $40 Jackson St, in the city of
Topeka. a large elegant story business
house 3QXl50 with lumber shed adjoining,
covering he remainder of the entire lot.
it. in Shorey. n. Topeka, story frame
business building.
c. 402-No. I2l1 Kansas ave. , story
brick store about 2Ox40. located on south
half lot 405 and north IL IT. of lot 40s
Record % A-NO. All Kansas ave. being
lot 125. , story brick and stone 100 it in
depth, with grade for residence on west
side at cash price $1,000, or SO, 500. Rents
for $50 per month.
g. S49-No. 30l Kansas ave, being lot %
Kansas ave, two story brick with base
ment, 100 #. in depth, new and in excel
g. 4e5|south Is it. lot 2ss and all lot 24o
on Jackson st. in the city of Topeka,
brick and stone building 40xI1O #. deep,
metal roof, story business building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27
FOR sALE-REAr. EsTArE.


Record 7.-26 acres in the north part of
the southwest quarter of 2-12-15, gen
orally known as the Oakley tract, being
three-qqarters Of a mile from the Wash
burn college buildings on Euclid ave-. ood
house, barn, outbuldings, all under culti-
walton; an orchards hedged and cross
hedSed, the most charming suburban resi-
dence around the city of Topeka
G 3slLl.ot 0. Mulyane's- subdivision of
the northwest of 34-11-16, 5 acres, i room
house, one-half mile east of starch fac
tory.
c. S70--12 acres in the northeast of West
End subdivision on West 9th st. Send
an offer.
Record 21-Northwest fractional quarter
of 26-ll-l6 except u acres, about miles
east or poStoffce. All first class bottom
land, all under cultivation. orchard. all
FENCED, l12 story 10 room cottage, good or
cellent shape.
Record q A--South half lot in Hill
yers subdivision of the south part of
kaW reserve No 6, acres, 8 room house,
C. 272-Norta half section z, township 10,
range It, 800 acres. in Shawnee county,
Kansas. good buildings, barn, about 200
acres under cultivation, 40 acres of clover.
within ~ miles of Pauline and or 8
miles from Topeka, first class in all re-
spects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27
FoR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
BY W. c. STEPHENSON & co.

2 lots east front, on Jefferson, near 9Th,
large 6 room house, Wen and cistern,
coa4 shed and outbuiidlngs- PRICE, s., 200;
$500 to $500 cash, balance monthly pay
3 lots on Harrison, rooms residence.
steam heat, city and cistern water, sewer
connection, large barn. Price, s., 500; 500
to $500 cash.. balance monthly payments
? lots. 5 room house, on Harrison, near
18th, city and cistern water Price 81 ,450;
$500 to $500 cash, balance time to suit at
2 lots on the corner of 'sth and Madison.
gas and fixtures, paved cellar, sewer con-
nection. Price s., $50. VIII take a cot
tage on west side as part payment or
will take y or vacant lots and mort
gage back for the difference.
lots. on Clay, near 4th, room cot
tage. wen and cistern water, good 2-story
barn, excellent forest trees, viii offer for
a few days at $1,000; $50 to $500 cash,
~ lots on Fillmore, near 4th, 5 room
cottage, modernly constructed, nice elm
shade trees. Price $500; $500 to $500 cash,
balance TO suit purchaser
lots east front, on Lane, near 10th.
room house. Well and clstern, cellar, good
barn. excellent shade trees Price, $l,25o;
This is a bargain.
lots on Harrison, only one block from
state, house, 8 room cottage, gas. gas fix
lures. bath and water closet, sewer con-
nection, barn. Price, $500; $500 to 81. $50
cash, balance in payments. This is a.
story room house on Topeka ave be-
tween Bird and 4th, cellar, city and els
tern water, good barn, all in good condi-
ton. sewer and paving paid FOR. Price
81. 100: $500 cash, balance in payments.
lots, Z room house, on the corner on
Topeka avenue. Have been holding for
s., Geo; 81, 500 takes it now.
An room residence on Van Buren,, 2
manteIs and CRATES, paved cellar front
and back stair, gas and fixtures BATH
sewer connection, paving and sewer paid
Price &. 500; $500 to 81 900 cash.
IL lots, east front, on Jefferson, be-
tween fifth and 9Th, $3.50. Good location for
shop man.
5 room house on Madison, near 5th, east
front, front hall and stair, good barn, city
and ciStern water. Price 81, $50; $3.50 cash.
balance time to suit.
MONEY TO aLOAN-On first real estate
mortgages.
Houses and farms to rent
Fire insurance written at the lowest
rates.
For further particulars call on
w. c. STEPHENSON & CO.,
600 Kansas avenue lover Rigby's.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27

room house, on Madison St. between
Eighth and Eleventh streets; sewer sew con
balance to suit 81, 10000.
Sixth and Eighth avenues, well cistern
and cellar, all in good condition. $4,000
5 room house on Chandler, barn, out
buildings. grape arbor, good repair well
and cistern, brick walks. $4,000 cash,
balance monthly, $S50.OO.
Z room house. hall. closets, pantry, out
buildings, good condition, 81, i5OOO
On West Fifth street
room house and barn, buggy shed,
room house, yard. well and cistern.
4 room house. cistern and well, $500
On Buchanan-New Z room house, lots.
cellar, cistern. CRATES and everything in
on Buchanan street. between Eighth
and Ninth-9 room house. closets, pantry
electric lights, everything modern. SO, $50.
front, room house. city water, hot and
So, 900
On Van Buren, street
215 blocks from state house, room cot
tage, lots, hot and cold water, bath, all
modern, in fine shape, S225o.00.
SMALL TRACTS.
10 acres. l mile east of Kansas avenue.
400 fruit trees, 400 grape vines, house and
10 acres, x mile west of washburn
plums. This is worth $1,000 can sell this
week for $s50O0.
u acres IA miles north Reform school,
fine fruit land. 100000.
81 acres, room house, cellar, well,
good barn, 2 acres pasture, acres in
fruit of all kinds; a very desirable prop
erty. 100000.
10 acres, j miles of North Topeka. fine
land for fruit or garden. $4,000 cash, bal
ance 8 per cent-S750.00.
So acres, foot of Central avenue, all
fenced: a bargain. 81 .S5O00
On Tyler street. between Tenth and
TWelfth-Fine room house, closets. cell
lar, cistern, city water. sewer connection,
good barn. east front. &, $50. 90.
We have fine cottage, rooms, blocks
state house. hot and cold water. bath, all
modern. ? lots. in good condition, 2 blocks
from state house VIII exchange for a
larger house further out-Potwin pre-
FARMS FOR SALE
The largest list of good farms for sale
in Shawnee county, terms to suit the
81 acres 4 miles west of city, acres
orchard, 30 acres in cultivation; no build
5S5 acres. miles east of city, ? houses,
! barn, orchard, 800 acre bottom, 200 acres
240 acres Il miles southwest of city,
good house, barn, cribs, IS acres orchard,
$50 in cultivation, fine water
90 acres miles west of Reform school,
room house. cellar, well. barn, 2 acres
orchard Il acre vineyard
100 acres miles south, near Pauline,
fenced and mostly in blue grass; no
buildings.
20 acres miles west, near Menoken, 4
room house. good barn, young orchard,
so acres bottom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-27
FARMS AND
SUBURBAN PROPERTIES

B. 19S-A tract Of &c acres on the Grant
vile road, about one mile northeast of n.
Topeka, part of kaw reserve No. 6.
described by metes and bounds, all in cul-
tlXation, a small house.
B: l9S-Also a u acre tract, all in culti-
walton, near the above
B. 411-Lot g. Hilyers subdivision of
Kaw reserve No 6, containing acres.
more or less, all under cultivation, no
c. 275-Lots and 10. HilIyer's subdivis-
ion of the south part of Kaw reserve No.
o, except one acre in a square form in the
southwest corner of the southwest quar-
ter Of lot 9, being II acres of land. small
buildings.
Record 8 As acres, the south So acres
Of the east half of the southeast Of 29-11-
10 west 9Th St. No buildings.