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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

"a grey groundwork g. The combination IN
this girls suit Her flannel skirt matches
che grey green stripes OF her skirt. her
coat nccords In tone with the broad dark
green bands. and upon her shoulders a
collar 81 green silk turns back. edged
with q firm OF clear crimson silk and
prettily embroidered IN knots and wheels
% the same bright color
The French Length skirt.
Smaller eirls. as IS heatting. lean 70
more independent and strictly juvenile
ideas In dress than their longer skirted
sisters. but plaid wolls and full skirts
have with them almost as far-reaching
influence. There is a sensible tendency 10
cut lite girls skirts 10 the French length
for juveniles. thGt o.. just below the knee.
ana in cold weather to protect the shapely
legs with extra heavy hose The very
young women in tho accompanying sketch
give an excellent impression ~ the sim
pllcity that g. sure to prevail IN the ward
robe Of six and nine years OLD. The child
in the blue and red plaid suit boasts only
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

sweet sixteen are such modIsh creatures
these days so thoroughly au couIaut with
the fashion tina; the mothers are obliged
90 look alive or like as not the short
sklrted autocrats win turn TIE purchases
back on the parental hands Most 81 the
discreet mammas invite their small daush-
tiers ont on these shopping excursions and
permit the precoc.ous feminine eye and
taste 10 develop ali lts native born talent
for color and form.
sweet sixteen Indorses PInids.
This autumn the school glris to use their
own expression are rather gone ON"
paids and th.y Ike the r.cky tinted
Scotch cloths g. 800 more thau three colors
OF most T -rls whose skirts reach
their shoe have adopted skirts of
plata wool s. Is waists OF solid color. nud
in iuvenic lraies thcfe ls demand FOR
hoeros ana Eion waists
What the smart Junior class students
are wearing b. pretty clearly demonstrate
cd IN the group az slim young ladies car
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

rying shining faces 20 the opening oxer-
cises The ono 10 the lot wears skirt
Of Croftcr's cloth. smoke grey iu tone.
striped 10 lines of brown. but a brown
OF 70 warm a tone that 50 Is nearly red.
ana o. supposed 20 resemble the dry
brackcn or fern OF a Ss.sseh moor. The
waist is grey VITA -1nE ana collar and
belt Of brown. edged with bands OF grey
stitched Ia brown. The front OF the waist
Sc vest Of grey corded silk. repeatedly
stitched IN brown. and che hat Il a felt
% dry bracken color. adorned with a big
gilt buckle. q crown band OF brown vel
vet and two artificial long plumes made
Of short. curly grey ibis feathers fixed
20 spiner like those OF ostrich pumcs.
This Girl wears grey CATERS over her
black enamel leather walking shoes. .
fashion that seems confined just now TO
school girls. but none the less does q
promise TO become a widespread habit
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

hot irons For dark. thin frocks or black
lace use. In place OF the gum. stn.e beer
Dusty. rusty black hce mey be dipped in
a. iaved but not squeezed. shaken out.
and clapped and pulled until almost dry.
Press with warm. but not hot irons. and
hang to air for twelve hours. The beer
restores the color and gives just the right
stiffness for lace. SILK may be sponged
with A. but should be sponged afterward
with clear water. and smoothsd by rolling
Up when almost airy 81 place OF ironing
Either undiluted beer or pressing with
irons makes Il hard and pspery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

trees. and then the stately blue hills d.
the Berkshire region.
While her work is on not even a ,,,t,
dare tap az the door. unless 90 a-.r. /,
telegram or announce luncheon avn xxx,
the dogs are allowed 10 roam ir aHi o.,.
az will or lie sleeping beside th. v-s.-..
chair. All this summer Mrs. Wharton f..
worked with undated vigor ans q ~ =
OF her industry IL given by ne faet tr..
at one time no less than Eve maesz.r.
on the newstands contained very arsbeI
stories or articles from her nm otf.
her first novel was airing a.. rel ana IN.
cloth coat IN the book dealer uirf.,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

der the chalk fnc and an two llttle cheese
cloth h8gs loosely. with q. Lay ono bag
upon the board. stretch tho grease spot.
right side down. over 81 aud cover the
spot with the second bag. patting IL out
nat The chalk ought 20 be only a quar-
ter % an inch thick Set heavy hot iron
upon TOP OF the upper bag and leave II
there for several minutes-of course. TAX
ing care that lt does not scorch the un-
covered silk Remove The iron and the
chalk bags. then n the spot has not who'll
ly disappeared. shake % the bags. so as
TO bring fresh chalk 60 the surface. ana
repeat the whole process until the last
fpock Of grease has vanished.
For SCOT smrars and the marks Of dust.
uc up e handful Of absorbent cotton IN "a
cheese cloth square. and dip he swab 80
formed 10 powdered corn starch or French
chalk then rub in over the whole surface
~ the garment making long. steady
strokes. always in one direction Never
mind tho white streaks lefi-a good shak-
INK will end them. ~ the swab gets dirty
throw away the cloth and put on another.
Mixing little orrls root IN powder
through the chalk gives delicate fresh
noes 60 the garment. In folds OF gathers
where the swab can not go, sprinkle the
powder thicky. and brush or half an hour
latter. Ice cream stains. which are trouble
alcohol through from the wrong side. bat
commonly leave a mark Many times
this mark will vanish Il IL is covered with
the powdered chalk ana left 70 he a day
81 two. In taking spots out Of cloth. al
Nays rub with the nap never across or
against %.
Ugly stains.
Keep grass stains wet with alcohol for
half an hour by pouring on a very little
AZ time before attempting 10 wash them
out They are harder to zee rid Of than
Ink stains. and once through the wash.
or half cleaned. are indeilble. After soak
ing with the alcohol wash them very
quickly. using soft tepld water. witch
white soap and q small stiff brisued brush.
First wet the brush and rub ~ back and
forth with a sort OF scooping motion. then
rinse che hrFfles well. and rub on a little
soap. Brush hard for q minute. then turn
'he stain wrong side ~. and brush. using
clear water piensifully. but keeping the
stain pressed down In the folded cloth, 30
the water Will not spread.
when wine or ink Is spilled. never try
10 sop Il up with a dry cloth: use one
wrung ont hard instead. A dry cloth
Will smear and spread Il. the wet ono soak
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

Fruit stains OF every sort will do no
harm 20 things washable II they are wet
through and through with alcohol before
going In the wash. Very big stains. as
those OF wine upon table linen will come
out ~ they are first wet with cold water
and then have a stream or boiling water
poured through them Tor two or three
IN nutts stains upou silk or stun. or
fancy frock beyond laundry possibll-
tics. may be got rid OF thus: Fo1
cheese doth square thickly and lay It
smooth uTon the hoard over that
stretch the stained stun smoothly right
side down. n ihsre Is lining. rio ~
as 20 get at the under side hut first
brush not only the stain. hut the who
garment thoroughly - as 20 remove all
The invisible dust and prevent the cleans
ing from leaving an ugly circle. worse
than the spot Itself Pour little alco-
hol through the spot and dab the place
hard with soft. clean rag shift the spot
over a fresh place on the cheese cloth aud
pour on more alcohol. using just enough
20 DIRE nch the spot Itself without spread
ing. DO this two or three dimes then
look on the right SIDE
An ac'd stein has most likely taken out
the colcr Most times IL may be brought
back by sponEing the right side very
]
Is well to try the ammonia first on a
scrap Of the stun. as Il may change the
unspottei surface. ana thus do more
harm than god. Greens in wash stun
may b. renewed with weak alum water.
hut here. a. with tie ammonia. try IL
nrst upon a scrap.
Cleaning Wool.
Greasy and rcsinous spots. ns those Of
machine oil. wagon grease tar. pine and
cedar resins. ought TO be also cleaned
right side down on the folded cloth. Wet
them frst with the alcohol. next very
plentifuIly with turhentinc ana last q
an with benzine. Between each wet
ting shift the epots over a clean place
Pour everything IN very small but
steady stream. 30 it shall so right through
the spot. but not much outside e. After
wetting rub hard a minute with a soft
rag When the cloth underneath shows
white. turn the spot over aud wipe the
right side quickly with clean rag wet
In alcohol Dry quickly. iu the sun II
possible. let the garment air for Elk hours
then cover the spots upon the wrong
side with a damp. not wet. cloth. and
press with q very hot iron. II the spots
want stiffenlng dip a tooth brush tightly
In the gum arabic. hold Il six inches
above the wrong side OF the cloth. and
pass the anger across Il. so az TO spatter
the gum In fne spray where II will do
most good. then let the garment lie a
few minutes before ironing.
spots In SIX.
Grease spots. pure and simple. upon del
icately colored silks are best treated with
either French chalk or corn starch. Pow
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16
lad WAYS
I'D PILL

And the sufferer r. soon relieved Of oil
these unpleasant symptoms. ana restored
60 health.
Purely vegetable. mild and reliable. oct
withous pain or gripping. cause perfect
digestion. complete absorption and health
fui regularity. For the cure OF all d.sor-
ders OF the Stomach. Bowels. Kdnc-s
Bladder. Nervous Diseases. PILES. Sick
Headache
AND ALL DISORDERS OF THE LIVER
Price. 3 cents per box. sold by oil
druggists, or Bent by mail on receipt OF
price.
RADwAY a CO.. IS Elm street, y. Y.
De sure to get "Radway'A"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16
Sick Headache

Il caused by torpid liver and imperfect
digestion. and IS generally accompanied
with constipation. The cause is quickly
removed BY a dose OF
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16
An Open Letter
Jasper Springs,
(near) Savannah, Ga"
sept. :, 1850

Columbia Drug Company,
Savannah, Cal
GentIemen-I have been suffering
with ChiIIs and Fever for more than
three months. Have been under
treatment of several doctors. tried
several so-caIIcd chill Tonnes. none
Of which benefited me. At last
tired one bottle of your smiths chin
and Fever Tonic. and within three
days felt much better, and after
using the second bottle J am glad 20
say am entirely cured. write %"
so that You may be able 90 inform
others who may suffer and assure
them OF n cure. Very truly yours
CsiRned) HENRY TOET'rEh.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

season for Cleansing Clothes Injured
by Hard summer Wear.
To war successfully with spots and
stains one needs simple armament and
little knowledge.
This is some part OF the knowledge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

THUNDERBoLT AND ISLE or HOPE
Commencing at 800 p. m car leaves
Thunderbolt every hour for Isle q HOPE
until 500 p. m.
Commencing az 80 p. m. car leave.
Isle OF Hope every hour for Thunder.
holt until $50 p. m.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

icately colored silks are best treated with
either French chalk or corn starch. Pow
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16
Ii! OF 4 RT AND C5S m
SUNDAY SCHEDULE.

For Isle OF Hope. Thunderbon W,efv,--
cry. Cattle Park and West Erl
Subject 10 change without notice
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The funeral of Ex-Selectman Timothy
Costello, held from his late residence on
B0tsford Hill, Saturday morning, was
one of the largest ever held in town. St
Roses church was filed to owe, f wing
with sorrowing friends during the cele-
bration of his requiem, which was ffered
by Father Smith at IL O'Clock. All day
Friday aud up to the hour set for the
funeral, hundreds of his townspeople
called to express their sympathy and
view the rename Of one whom they all
respected in life. Mr. Costello was q
representative Irishman. He came to
America In l949, and three years after
ward married Miss Ellen Mccarthy.
Fourteen children blessed their union.
nine OF whom are living, besides ID
grandchildren. For several years he was
sc ction foreman on the old Housatonic
railroad, resigning the position to man.
age the farm which he bought 80 years
ago and on which he lived up to the time
Of his DEATH, He was the first repr SEN
tative Irishman on the board Of select
men, being elected on the democratic
ticket, first with Aaron Sanford and after
ward with the late William L. Terrill
and W. 81. Glover, serving eight years in
all. For more than three years he served
the town in the capacity of road inepec.
tor, and In every position Of trust be was
regarded al an honest, upright official.
The pail bearers were old friends and
neighbora: John Leavey, John Brew,
Patrick Kelley, Thomas Griffin, William
Shea and John F.nnell. W. j. Brew had
charge Of the funeral arrangements. The
interment was In St Roee's cemetery 10
the Glen.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

no The Board OF County Commissioners tor
i Fairfield County:
hereby apply Ior a license to sell spiritu.
Gus and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer,
of Sewtown.
My place of business is not located within
200 feet in q direct line of q church edif1ce or
public school house, or the premises pertain.
ing thereto. or any Postoface, Public Library
or Cemetery
4 D. 1900. VIM Leonard, Applicant.
We. the Undersigned. electors and taxpay.
ers as dedned by law OF the town OF NewtOwn,
hereby endorse the application of the above
named VIM A Leonard for such licensed
Dated at Newtown this 18th day OF October.
A D., 1900.
Abel Clarke, Charles H Gay. John u
Hughes, Levi Gilbert, John r Sheehau
hereby certify that the above-named en-.
dOrsers are electors and taxpayers, as defined
by law. of the town of Newtown.
Dated at Newtown this 18th day of October,
A, d 1907. M. j. Houlihan, Town Clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19
MONROE.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.


Easton Grange met with Harmony
q. snge, Thursday evening. The State
Master, Mr. Patterson, and the State Lee
>urer, Mr. Hopson, we're preaent. The
program rendered by Harmony Grange
vas as follows:
Reading, Alexander Sinclair.
Mandolin and piano duet, Rev and Mra
Carl Stackman.
1.-THE Last Hymn" Mrs George Ben.
oett.
Paper, 1.-THE Advantages Of Labor, ~
Lillian L. Wheeler.
Solo, Robert Sinclair.
Reading, Jay Frere.
Solo, Mrs Stackmsn.
Reading, Howard Wheeler.
Talk BY State Master Patterson.
Remarks bv State Lecturer Hopson of
HousatoDic Grange.
Harvest Sorg.
Song bp MALI qusrtet.
Represer tatives from Pootatuck and
Farmill River Granges we're p, eaer+.
After the program upper was serv d
Rev Alfred Goldspurough starts, this
week, for Baltimore, Md, to attend the
dedication of church built as q memo
rial to his father, who was rector there
for many years.
Miss Agnes Smith raturned home to
Yonkere, Wedresdav.s
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Mrs Turney, the superintendent of a
Deaconess' home in Philadelphia, was q
guest at Mapleton on Tuesday of this
week and spent the night, returning to
Bridgeport, Wednesday morning. She is
q refined aud intelligent Christian lady
and has been the means of accomplishing
much good. She was the drst deaconesp
who went out from Connecticut and has
been at the head of the deaconess' work
in Philadelphia for many years. Her
health now demands change, and she
has asked for rest, and her request has
been granted. She conducted the meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon and her &C.
count of the experiences of the deacon
ess' work in Philadelphia was intensely
interesting.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19
lists Of all persons liable to pay taxes Il
NeWtown.
QUICK AND SUMMARY JUS TIcE.
ACTED IN HASTE AND WILL REPENT AT
LEISURE.

Edward A. Bevans Of Hattertown
wanted to take drive on October 8, and
not having team Of his own hired rig
Of Archibald G. Macarthur and took Z
drive to Westport, where he sold the
whole outfit to John N. Pitts for e37. He
then proceeded to have good time,
blowing In his money. When his funds
we're gone he came back to Newtown
with Sheriff Rodgers, who had been look
ing for him, on his heels. Mr. Macarthur
frat traced the horse TO Westport, and
called on Mr. Pitts, who refused to give
the horse up. But when he appeared
later. with Sheriff Rodgers Pitts changed
bis mind, and is out the horse and his
$37. On Monday Bevans was taken be.
fore Justice Dayton on the charge Of
horse stealing and bound over to the
criminal term of the Superior court,
which came In the next day at Bridge
port, and on Wednesday was sent to the
States prison for two years. He leaves
q wife and several children behind him
who are in dire straights.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

ITO THE Board of County Commissioners o.
L Fairfield County:
hereby apply for a license to sell spiritu-
ous and Intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer.
Rhine wine. and cider. at TaylOr's Hotel, San
dy HOOK, Tow. LOT Newtown
My place OF business Is not located within
200 feet in a direct line OF q church edidce or
public schoOl-house, or the premises pertain.
ing thereto. or any post-of1ce, public library
cemetery.
Dated at Newtown, this 18th day OF october.
A. D. 1900 Edward Taylor, Applicant
We. the undersigned. electors and taxpay-
town, hereby endorse the application OF the
above named e Inward Taylor tor such license.
Dated at Newtown, this 18th day OF OCTOBER
A. D. 1900.
Minott Augnr. A M Briscoe, Hobart 81 Cur
tbs. Hobart Warner. James Broadhead
II hereby certify that the above named en-.
dorsers are electors and taxpayers as defined
by law, OF the own of Newtown.
Dated at Newtown, this 18th day ottOctober,
A. D. 1900 M. j. Houlihan, Town Clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

mo THE Board Of County Commissioners OF
l. Fairfield County:
hereby apply for a license to sell sptritu-
ous and intoxicating liquors. ale. lager beer,
Rhine wine, and cider, At Newtown, Sandy
Hook Street, Town OF Newtown.
NY place OF business Is not located within
900 feet in q direct line of q church elifce or
public school-house or the rremiaas pertain
ing thereto. Or any post-ofdce. public library.
or cemetery.
Dated at Newtowp, this 18th day of October,
A.O 1900. Edward Trov, Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and taxpay
ers. as defined bv law, OF the Town OF New
above named Edward Trov tor ssuch license.
Dated at Newtown. this 10Th day of October,
A ID 1900.
Martin Ryan. Thomas J Br dley. Martin
Kelly. Andrew J Hull. Thomas j Cnrbett
thereby certify that the above PANIED en-
dorsers are electors and taxpayers as defined
BY Law. OF the Town ct Neutovn.
Dated at Newtown, this 10Th day OF October.
A. d 1874 N. = H0niihAn. Town Clerk
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The con>nittee uf local citizens, con-
a,sting Elk senator N. J. Houiihan and
4e" ~. r. favlor, appointed to wait mp.
on Genera Manager McClym"uds of the
local Rubber wo1 .s, went tn New York,
recently, to find out II the Rubber Goods
Manufacturing Co. would entertain any
proposition which might be made relative
TO the retention OF the industry. Mr. Nc.
Clymonds ssid he fully understond the
situation and regretted very much that
che change was necessary. but that 1t
was = matter which h&d been considered
ca, efully bv the board of directors, and
cher decision to remove the business
from the local pls Mt would not be chang
ed as 1t was purely business propaet-
ton and matter of economy by consol-
idstin9 and bringing the two forces
uuder one head. Mr. McCfymopds said
there was no i'll feeling on the part of the
directors toward the town or the en-
ploves. he intimated they were trying
to sell the plant and induce eome other
concern to occupy it, and also stated
further that they would he glad to lease
the property, with possibly certain re-
to any reliable person or cor
DOrAtiOn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Edward s. Lowell was suddenly called
by t. legram to attend the funeral of his
uncle. A. G. Cartwright Of Clarence, La.
Mr. Cartwright was one Of the earliest
settlers Of Clarence, being prominently
connected with the business men of the
county, he beng mayor Of the city four
times. He was also county supervisor
for long time. Mr. Lowell left Thurs.
dsy nght, accompanied by William Cart
wright of West Cornwall, returning
Wednesday night via Lake Shore route.
They stopped over at Chicago six hours
to visit the stock yards and Swift's
slaughter houses, the magnitude OF
which can hardly be imagined by an
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19
BARGAINS FOR EVERYONE.

Don't forget to stop at the store Of the
G. 81. Bennett Shoe Co., Bridgeport, and
look over the wonderful bargains they
have on sale. They have bought in sew
eral bargain lots and together with the
bankrupt sale in progress, the public are
reaping the benefit of some unexcelled
This firm quotes few Of their
prices In their advertisement In this pa
per and 1t will give you an idea Of the
bargains that are In store for you when
you come to Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

the PIC fits could not be aecertaiped, but
the leeult " III be very tjefactcry. The
surplus will be used to reduce the de BIT
and some for permanent Improvements.
W. A. Leonard ard K. II. Be ers were ap-
pointed auditors to xa mine the secretary
and treasure RS accounta
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The Microbipe Medicine Go. have been
playing to good houses at the Town hall,
this week, and have given very pleasing
performances. They will be here to-.
night Friday )aud also on Saturday even
ing. Madam La Rose, the mind reader,
has proved q drawing card, answering
questions that surprise dsthe crowd. Fri
day evening there will be free perform
ance and on Saturday evening Madame
La Rose will introduce spiritualism ard
Mr. Ramsey his popular ventriloqui.t
feature.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19
HATTERTOWN.

David Fairchild, while visiting 1T John
Summers', bagged two coons. He caught
them mapping" ia q tree.
Mrs John Summers 10 visiting In Hart
ford and Springfield.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

John F. Med for many years
the fficient foreman of the Dutch rubber
shop, 10 to leave town shortly to take q
responsible position at Cleveland, o. His
departure will be regretted.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The dance of Court Sandy Hook, F. OF
in honor of the departing Foresrers, was
very pleasant affair, and was largely
attended. Visiting brothers and lady
friends from iDanbury and Bethel were
present. The degree team under Capt
William Egan did some remarkably fine
work. Music for the dancing was fur.
nished by Peck, Gallagher. and Pierce. 1t
was a noteworthy occasion and real sor.
row was expressed that it was likely to
be the last time they would be present at
similar event IN Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Attorney and Mrs w. J. Beecher and
daughters, Misses Florence and Marie,
and Mrs s. c. Glover, visited Curtis
Glover, the son Of Mrs Glover, at the
Cheshire Military Academy at Cheshire
on Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Ex-Selectman w. n. Glover fell and
broke one arm near the shoulder on Tues.
day night. DR. Smith set the dislocated
member.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19
AT BETS.

Parties desiring ounces for canning
can eecure them at Belts.
Cream Of Wheat, Shredded Wheat Bis
cults, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Miss Jennie Clark returned to Brooklyn
on Tuesday, after several weeks passed
at Tag lor's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The Fair directors met at the Town
Clerks flee, Monday night, to hear the
and expenditures Of the far. AZ the
bills were not all In the exact amount of
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

w A. Leonard "A F. Clarke and w. c.
Hubbard have gone to Old Point Comfort,
Va, for an outing, going by the Old
Dominion line,
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

It you want the dollars to 60 long
way visit the store of Taylor, Curtis &
Co., particularly in the line of mems and
children's suits and overcoats, outing
flannel, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

The Microbine Medicine Co. at the
Town hall tonight and Saturday even
ing.
The Newtown bee., 1900-10-19

Hiram lodge, F. & A. NJ, will hold a
special communication, Wednesday even
ing, October 81.