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The Newtown bee., 1900-11-30
THE coNNoRs-MoNYHAN WEDDING.

THE CONNORs-MONYHAN WEDDING.
 A very pretty wedding took place on Thanksgiving morning from the Church of St Francis Xavier, the interested par tif being Miss Catharine Belle Connors and William Francis Monyhan. The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock, the church being filled with the friends of the happy couple. The bride was be- comingly gowned in travelling dress of light gray, with yellow trimmipgs. She also wore hat to match and carried white roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Julia Hanrahan and the best man Charles Connors, . brother of the bride. A re- ceptlon followed at the rome of the brides father, Thomas Connors, on Grove street. The happy couple left on the 3. Az p. m. train south for a wedding trip. On their return they will begin housekeeping on Grove street.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-30
F., initiated one candidate on Monday
ARRIVALS AT THE NEW ENGLAND HOUSE

night.
 ARRIVALS AT THE NEW ENGLAND HOUSE
 F. H. Watson, c. B. Dryden, ". Ter hume, l.. A. Bronson, Louis P. Sutton, W. H. Scarks, 8. Fl. Johnson, M. E. Weed, K. J. Richmond, W. s. Morton, Miss Wakefield, E. B. Totten, Mr and Mrs K. s. T T~eedy, D. G. Stiles, Andrew Johnson, J. o. Cowl, New York. F. B. Wheeler, J. Fl. Lynch, Frank Marsh, M. H. Dsyer, Noah Phelps, Sam. uel Reed, William Scott, Edward Moore, D. J. Bowling, George R. Stone. H. L.. Hayden, New Haven.
 Pinkham, F. J. Mallory, Boston, Mass. A. 0. Mitsler, Pawtucket, R. I. c. W. Scott, Green field, Mass. Dr Edwards N. Smith, Newtown.
 H. K. Smith, Sufield.
 Thomas P. Bristol, John s. Thornhill, Brookaeld. J. T. Robertson, Manchester:>
 Fl. B. Goodenough, New Britain.
 M. Bamberger, Philadelphia, Pa.
 G. c. W. Gregory, Richmond, Va.
 W. P. Hanlon, Norwalk.
 w. H. Snyder, Buffalo, N. Y. B. R. Franklin, George D. Chapin, Springfield, Mass. W. D. Colepaugh, Binghamton, N. Y
 Dr w. M. Barnum, Earle Eaton, H. Fl. spooner. J. L. Burkhardt, Kent. E. F. Jennison, Hartford. JIG. Beers, Stamford. MT and Mrs Frederick Carlson, Wash. ington.
 L. w. Goldsmith, Louisville, Ky. W. A. Reid, George H. Aiken, Charles Lenihan, W. J. Tanner, George c. Stev- ems, DanburY. MT and Mrs A. H. Nutting, Brooklyn, NY. B. c. Norris, Miss Norris, New Preston. c. NJ. Fillmore, New Bedford. aAYLoRDsv1LLE. William E. Disbrow of Bridgeport has been visiting his brother, H. s. Disbrow. Dr K. Gaylord of Now Haven has been spending few days with E. H. Austin and doing little shooting. George Karcher, who has been spepd- ing few weeks at La Grsngeville, N. r., is back again. Emory Thorpe, while chopping, nearly cut his great toe off.
 Rev M. M. Curtis, who has been i'll for some time, died on Wednesday of last week. The funeral services were held at the church on Friday and the inter. ment was at Modena, N. Y. Mr Curtis had been in the active ministry nearly half . century. The Ladfes' Benevolent society he Id
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-30

uates and members of the Ingleside school. gave a reception. The Taglia Trio of Bridgeport furnished music for the occasion.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-30

their last afternoon sociable on Friday of last week at the home of Mrs Edmond Hatch and prepared their annual barrel of clothing for the Five Points 4ission in New York.
The times., 1900-12-21
NEW TELEPHONE METHODS.
Division of the City Into Districts
Causes Some Confusion.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company is having troubles of its own.
Following the method adopted in other
large cities, it has divided the city into
exchange districts, and has opened one
new exchange on Capitol Hill transferring
thereto the lines of all subscribers east
of Seventh Street, and is about to open
another in Georgetown. This, it is said
because of the duplication of numbers,
necessitates the prefixing of the word
Main" and East" to the numbers con-
nected with the present exchanges, and
viii require the addition of the word
West to the Georgetown exchange num-
bers. Telephone users not being accus-
toned TO the use of prefxes in calling for
numbers. some confusion has resulted
which has been helped along by the un-
familiarity of the operators with the
working of the recently established trunk
ing system between the two exchanges.
The general manager of the telephone
company believes, however, that these diff
ficulties will disappear and that the opera
tors will be greatly aided IL telephone
users will take the precaution, when call
ing for numbers, to designate the ex-
change. as indicated by the prefixes, in
every instance; for example, Main, t00,"
or East, 500" and he expresses the hope
that the company's subscribers will bear
with the few present inconvenience in
consideration of the up-to-date and more
efficient service TO come. The new ex-
change at 43 B Street northeast is said 10
be the latest thing in telephone construc-
iion, and capable of the best results from
q telephone standpoint
The times., 1900-12-21
WORK AMONG THE POOR.
The Annual Report of the Associated
Charities.

The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities of the District of Columbia was
held last night in the lecture hall OF the
Columbian University. In the absence OF
the president, DR.. B. l.. Whitman, VINO
has removed to Philadelphia. Judge A. b.
Hagner presided. After few introduc-
tory remarks by the presiding officer'
Rev. DR.. Bradford offered prayer. The
secretary. George T. Wilson read his an
nual report, which showed that during
the past year S,S19 applications were re-
ceived for relief The number of applica-
tions made for free medical treatment
was O. 422 Deducting this from the total
number of applications, there are 6.39I
applications coming in the general class
that is popularity known as applications
for relief. These 6,397 applications rep
resent 1,S4S separate and distinct iami-
lies. 7S7 being white families. 1,lOb col
ored families, and mixed families. The
total number of persons represented in
The times., 1900-12-21
KNEW HIS BUSINESS.
Knew Something Besides What He
Rcnd in Books.

The wise. up to- date modern doctor is
| no longer tied down to the hard and fast
| rules of what his medical books say he
shall use and what he may withhold in
treating his patient.
| The successful doctor nowadays is the
one who is quick to avail himself of any
remedy, new or old, which holds out a
| chance of cure. no matter whether it is
| Allopathic. Homeopathic, or neither one.
DR.. Jennison, in an interesting article on
| Indigestion and dyspepsia. says: Nine
tenths of all people, who apply to me for
advice and treatment think they have this
ailment or that ailment. but l find on
close examination that their whole trouble
arises from poor digestion.
They have little appetite, and if they
do have an appetite the food they eat does
them no good. Why? Because it is but
half digested, causing thin blood, weak
! nerves. sleeplessness aching bones. pains
| in chest. formation of gases. belching, etc.
| They tell me they believe they have con-
sumption. or heart disease. rheumatism,
nervous prostration, in fact, most every
disease but the right one.
In reality the whole trouble is in the
stomach and nowhere else. Now what l
do with such people? l don't feed them on
pre-digested foods like babies, nor "stom-
ach bitters" nor patent nostrums, which |
know nothing about. No honorable ply
sician Will prescribe remedy unless he
knows what IL contains and its probable
effects.
For all such patients have but one pre-
scription. l advise them TO go to the near
est drug store and get a 50-cent box of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. l use them
with remarkable success in all cases of in
digestion and stomach trouble because /
know what Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets con-
sist of and what they will do. They con-
tain the vegetable essences, diastase and
Government test pepsin. which are the
things every weak stomach lacks to re-
store natural digestive vigor, and if I had
dyspepsia myself it is the one remedy
should take.
When a patient comes to me complain
ing OF dull headaches sour stomach, bad
taste, nervousness. belching of gas. or
heart trouble, which is generally caused
from Indigestion, l tell him TO take one or
two OF Stuart's Tablets after each meal
and as often during the day as he has any
trouble, and | feel confident / have given
that Patient the best advice | could give"
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are large,
pleasant tasting loZenges. containing dias-
tase and pepsin combined with fruit and
vegetable essences. They are not cathartic
anu do not act on any particular organ
like ordinary drugs, but simply act en-
tirely ON the food eaten. They are a nat
ural digestive. pure and simple
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists at 80 cents per package through
cut the United States, Canada, and Great
Britain.
The times., 1900-12-21
FAVOR THE BOND ISSUE.
Twelve Citizens Associations Repre-.
scented at Last Nights Meeting.

The bond issue movement was last
night formally approved by representa-
tives OF twelve cftizens', associations OF
the District of Columbia at a meeting in
the Office of Leo Simmons in the Kei-
logg Building. A special COM
mittee viii draft bill, which will be
presented in the House of Representa-
tiyes as soon as possible. The bond is
sue movement provides for the payment
OF the sum required for the immediate
completion of all necessary public i'm
provements in the District of Columbia
by the issuance of bonds, one-half of
which shall be paid by the Government
of the United States and one-half by the
citizens of the District
The resolution adopted last night set
forth the necessity for public improve
ments including water supply. street ex-
tension, and sewerage system. Consider
able discussion was caused by the omis-
sion of a clause calling attention to the
necessity for the reclamation of the Ana
costa flats. The omission was made be-
cause it was expected that the re-
clamation of the fats and the improve
ment of the river would be effected by an
appropriation in the River and Harbor
bill. The money appropriated in accord
ance with the provisions of the proposed
bill will be divided among the various
sections of the city according to their
assessed value and population.
A draft of the proposed bill is being
made by special committee consisting
OF A. f. Keenan,. L. P. Shoemaker. Will
ton ]. Lambert, T. J. Blagden, and C. C.
Lancaster.
The times., 1900-12-21
IRELAND's CUBAN MISSION
The Archbishop to Investigate
Church Matters in the Island.

DULUTH. Mimi, Dec. 2o.-Archbishop
Ireland, of st. Paul, is to make a trip
to Cuba shortly after the first of the year
by commission from the President. and will
investigate certain matters there with ref
erence to the interest OF the Catholic
Church in the island. and will make sug-
gestions to the President with reference
thereto. Bishop McGoldrick, of Duluth,
has been invited by the Archbishop to
accompany him.
The mission of the Archbishop is said
to be to investigate questions in dispute
respecting the allotment of church
property in the island. 1t is surmised
that the President believes the selec-
tion of one of their own chruchmen for
the mission will convince the members
of the church in the island of the fair
ness of the intentions of the Government
in its treatment of them, and the Presi-
dent at the same time has confidence in
the fairness of the distinguished Ameri-
can prelate
The times., 1900-12-21
AWFUL TORTURE INFLICTED.
Facts Regarding the Death of an
Aged German Winemaker.

READING. Pa, Dec. 20.-Investigation
by the coroner today developed the fact
that Charles Rocket aged "A. German
winemaker Of Lahigh Mountain, met with
frightful death at the hands of unknown
robbers. He was a bachelor and lived
alone. 1t was suspected that he had a
lot of money in his mountain rathskeller.
Masked burglars broke into his house
after he had gone to bed and demanded
his money. He protested he had none.
They then held him down in his bed and
began torturing him. First they blistered
his feet with lighted candles. Next they
beat him. Then they tore strips from the
blanket on which he lay and jammed them
into his mouth to stifle his cries Not
succeeding one of the burglars seized
wine bottle and smashed him over his
mouth with 1t to stop his shrieks. The
autopsy today showed that his lungs had
completely collapsed and death resulted
from the treatment he received
After the murder they ransacked the
house. held wine orgie over the body.
dragged it out of bed onto the floor, and
secured about 800 and a gold watch and
escaped in a wagon. The tracks were seen
next morning when the murder was dis
covered. Tramps are suspected.
The times., 1900-12-21
A CORPSE IN THE GRAIN.
A Negroes Body Found i'm n Car of
Corn.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 2O.-when the
grain inspectors were examining forty
cars OF corn which arrived at Stuyvesant
docks in this city this morning they found
the body Of a dead negro in the grain.
The man was well dressed and evidently
well-to-do. An examination by the coroner
disclosed the fact that the man had been
murdered and robbed outside the car. and
probably in the suburbs of the city or
just outside the city limits The car had
been broken open by the robbers and the
dead body thrown in it. apparently for
the purpose of concealing it. The negro
had been dead only few hours when his
body was found. II could not be identi-
fed
The times., 1900-12-21
BOUGHT BY A SYNDICATE.
Nirginia's Natural bridge Sold for
the Sum of $4,000.

LEXINGTON, Va, Dec. 20-The Ma
tural Bridge property. including over
400 acres OF land, has been sold for $50 900
of which 100000 was paid in cash. The
deed was entered on record last night
in the county clerks Office OF Rockbridge.
The purchasers are syndicate of Rich
mond and Northern capitalists with X.
F. Brooke, of Richmond, as president
Charles II. Paxton, of Rockbridge, was
instrumental in making the sale.
The property formerly belonged to the
late Col. Henry C. Parsons. 1t is said
the new company will Immediately be or
ganized in Richmond. Mrs. Parsons, who
has managed the property since her hus-
bands death, will reside at her country
home. two miles north of the Natural
Bridge.
The times., 1900-12-21
A BRUTAL MURDER IN CUBA.
A storeIseeper Near Santiago Robbed
and Beaten to Death.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec 20.-The
third murder within three weeks has oc-
CURED at Cubitas, near this city. The
body of a storekeeper there was discov-
cred this morning with the head horri-
bly, battered with some blunt weapon.
The store had been robbed. The police
say that the murderer lived in the city
as the deed was not committed with a
machete, which is the weapon universally
employed by eountrymen.
The times., 1900-12-21
Samuel FriedIander & Co.,
4l6 Seventh Street-4i6

these families is s.7Ss. 2.s7s being white
persons. and 1910 colored persons. Dur
ing the previous year the number of fami-
lies making application to the society was
2,425, falling on of 625 in the number of
families making application for relief
During the year 2.224 Investigations were
made by the agents. exclusive of investi-
cations of applicants for free treatment
at the dispensaries. Material relief was
procured for a total number of !, ,40S fam
The times., 1900-12-21
Bill. Approved by the President.

The President has approved Senate bill
5076. providing for the appointment of an
additional Judge in the northern judicial
district of Ohio. and also House bill S4S7,
being an act for the relief of Col. Charles
B. Dougherty and other members of the
Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Infantry.
The times., 1900-12-21

was then speaking Of the duty of Con-
gress.
81 think he meant the duty of the ma
tion,'' said Mr.. Aldrich.
In reply to a question from Justice
Harlan. Mr.. Aldrich said a treaty could
not override the Constitution.
The times., 1900-12-21
A Change of Rank.

(FrOm the Richmond Dispatch)
81 understand that you had the good fortune
to reit your house TO Sergeant Trainer for the
season"
''Yes-that is. he a sergeant at the time.
He has been promoted since, however"
''Promoted?''
''Yes: he's a lefttenant now"
The times., 1900-12-21
THE RACING CALENDAR.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2o.-The following are
the entries for tomorrow's races:
First race-For three-yearolds and upward;
selling; one mile.-Rodd, Miss Loretta, Banrica.
Domadge, Oiekma, 90; advertisement, Eschscholt-
za, 1O2; Dan Cupid, Uhers, Jack Martin. Mtt
Boykin. los.
Second ace-For wo.yelr-ods; six furlongs.-
Algie NJ, Lamina lO2; Fleetwing, Hand Squeeze,
iOj: Bonyeness 10; Coggswell IlS.
Third race-For three-y -year-olds and upward;
selling; one and onc-eghth miles.-lndian, %;
Dick Furber, Hoods Brigade. 100; Phidias, l0l
Banquo II, lOi; False Lead lO6; Joe Shelby, 100.
Fourth race-For all sges; handicap; one mile.
-Zack Phelps. Acushla 30; Ida Lcdford, Fake,
9S; Althea. 80; Glen Lake, lOl; Chorus Boy, lO2;
Moroni. los.
Fifth race-For three-ycar- and upward;
selling; seven furongs. -Reducer, Duchess OF
York, Sister yox 05; Neloce. Henry of franstnar,
9s Egalte 100; Emigre, lol; Judge Magee,
Zanetto Jim Gore II. Island Prince, l03.
Sixth race--For eeycar-olds and upward;
selling; six furlongs Crystalline Frank ireland,
Iris. Pell Nell II, 100; Dousterswivel, 1885, Mr..
Brookwood. Brightie B., Gray John, La Princessa,
Midsummer. l05; Scriyener IL; Dave Waldo. 122.
The times., 1900-12-21
New OrIcan, Selections.

First race-Mitt Boykin, Uhlers. Dan Cupid.
Second race-Coggswell, Algic NJ. Bonyerness.
Third raee-Hood's Brigade, Phidas False
Lead
Fourth race-Ida Ledford, Chorus Boy, Moroni.
Fifth race-Jim Gore, Henry OF Frantsnar. SIS
ter Fox.
Sixth race-,lidsummer, Scrivener, La Prin-
cessa.
The times., 1900-12-21

Ladies' Hemstitched all-linen Ini-
tial Handkerchiefs in pretty
box box; worth ST. Bargain Friday 75c
800 dozen Ladies' Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs; regular Scent quality. &c
Bargain Friday Price,.
Ladies' Val lace edge and embroid-
cred sheer lawn Handkerchiefs:
worth II 1-2c. Bargain Friday &C
Price.
The times., 1900-12-21
Upholstery Bargains.

Nottingham Lace Curtains, three
yards long. taped edges. and beautiful
patterns. Worth s1-50- Bargain QQC
Friday. ..-.-.-.....-....-.S So
Beautiful Chenille Portieres. with
deep tassel fringe. new designs and
shades. Worth s.. Bargain 81 az
The times., 1900-12-21
Holiday Kid GIove Offer.

Ladies' Glace Kid Gloves. made
from soft selected skins. with the
popular 2-clasp fastenings, stylish
shades and newest stitching5.
Actual value s1.25. Bargain Fri S0C
day. VI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-12
Morgan.

Glenn Merritt visited in this vicinity
Sunday and Monday.
J. w. Osborn and family visited at
Bert McClaren's Sunday.
Mrs. o. W.,Peck returned to her home
near Allerton Saturday.
j. w. Osborn and daughter Maude
were Leon visitors Saturday.
The bugs are damaging the potatoe
crop IN this vicinity.
@. B. Bledsoe returned to Weldon
Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Dale and daughter Nellie
were Leon visitors Saturday.
Roy Horney and wife. Of near Weldon
visited over Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
j. Smith.
II Mrs. Swank returned Friday to his
home IN Appanoose county.
Miss Julia Evans visited her friend
Miss Nellie Dale Thursday.
There was an ice cream supper at
Mrs. Jane Cozad's Friday evening in
honor of Mrs. Swank.
Mike Griffin bought 40 acres of land
from Mrs. Addie Ryan.
Marion Evans and family visited at
B. smallwood's Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-12
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. b. Cargile, OF
Washita, I. T. He writes: -Four bot.
ties of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer of scrofula, which had caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give nc
help; but her cure is complete and he,
health is excellent" This shows what
thousands have ed,-that Electric
Bitters is the best blood purifier known
It's the supreme remedy for eczema
letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and
running sores. 1t stimulates kidneys
liver and bowels, expels, poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the strength. Onl,
SO cents. Sold by L. Van Werden
druggist. Guaranteed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-12
MATRIMONIAL.
lsKtpMohE- wokDEN,

AT the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. d. Worden, near Wei
don, Iowa, on Wednesday evening,
June ~, Mr.. Isaac N. Skidmore and
Miss Bessie A. Worden, were Joined in
wedlock.
Both parties are we'll known and
highly esteemed in the community
The groom is prominent business
man in Van Vert and holds the conf
dence of all for business integrity and
christian character.
+ The bride is an excellent and accom-
plished young lady Of real talent and
Christian worth, who will be eninently
worthy of the beautiful home into which
she comes.
All friends join in we'll wishes anc
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-12
slial.,.l.
Aid Items Of Interest
as Reported by our
Correspondents.
TOO LATE FOR LAST WEEK.
Crown.
-

Getting dry, needing rain and hot
weather Is common these days.
Mrs. Preston died Saturday about five
p. m. The funeral was preached at the
house, by Rev. w. HI. Ilsley, Of Leon,
Monday afternoon and the remains in.
TERED in the Leon cemetery. A mum.
Der of friends were present and the
funeral possession being oyer half
mile long. Our sympathy goes out
to the bereaved family which is
without wife or mother.
H. 8. Miller shipped car of hogs one
day last week. H. S. is going to buy
and ship stock this summer and we are
glad to see him in the business again
and hope he will be as successful in the
future as he was in the past.
We again hear the hum of the binde,
and mower reminding us Of anothe,
harvest.
Rev. N. Flora filed Mrs. Flora's ap
pointment at the Chapel Sunday.
Mofrie Gardner and family, of Leon
visited at II. L. Pease's Sunday.
Sam Grayson and family, of Leon
visited at Milton Monroe's Sunday.
The creamery man from Leon was GU
our way Monday on some special bust
ness.
Frank Goodson has new McCormicl
binder. Col Frank that's the way t,
save the grain.
Grandma Johnson went to Humesto,
Monday to visit few weeks with rela
tives and friends.
Ere this is read the Fourth will b
past for the year 1900 and we hop
everybody will be glad they went /,
Leon to celebrate where nothing of tn,
kind is ever done by halves and wher
they always welcome and make every
one happy who come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-12
Davis City.

Mrs. j. h. Harmon left last Thursday
for visit with her children at Cedar
Rapids and Chicago. She expects to
to remain until October.
Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. May Turner,
Of Eden township, we're calling on Davis
City friends Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. flowbridge, of
Ottumwa, came in Tuesday for short
visit with Davis City friends.
Mrs. I. Shriner left last Tuesday for
short visit at her old home in Ne
braska.
Miss B Scott, of Ottumwa, is visiting
her grandpa Wheeler and other Davis
friends.
Quite drove of western horses were
offered for sale here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Weller have been
enjoying visit from his sister and her
husband of Kansas last week.
Miss Clara Tilse returned from three
months stay in Wathena, Kansas, Sat
urday where she. has been assisting her
grandma in a millinery store.
Great preparations are being made to
make q complete success Of our Log
Rolling the 4th and 9Th.
The new M. E. church is assuming
wonderful dimensions and is advancing
rapidly toward completion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Miller, nee Maud
Topliff, started Monday for Battle
Greek, Mich, where he has work in the
sanitarium.
MI. SWitzer and daughter Pearl re-
tnrned from Grant City, Mo-, last Thurs
day where they have been teaching 4
classin vocal music for the past month.
They have re-organized the class with
many new members and will commence
teaching second term Immediately
after the Fourth.
Mesdames Bowman and Turner, Of
Eden township, were trading with our
merchants Saturday.
Mr.. Hougas and son with their fam.
lies, of Lamont, were visiting at the
home Of H. Ewing Sunday.
Mrs. s. E. Adams is entertaining her
two granddaughter from Ottumwa this
week.
Nearly all the local workers Of the
bridge gang haye been discharged.
Several from here went to Lamont to
the races Tuesday.
News is scarce owing to the prepara-
tons of individuaissfor the Fourth