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The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

FLECTORs' 'MTETTNG-Warning is hereby G given to the Electors of the town of New town that an electors n eeting will be held in 7 sa1d toWn @ on Tuesday: November 6. 1900 The poiis will be open for the reception ot ballots at the following places, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the after. noon: First district at the Town hall; Second of electtng the following officers: Six presi, dential electors, governor, lieutenant goyer nor secretary of state, treasurer, comptroller ana an attorney general, @ member of con gress for the Fourth Congressional district, a senator for the Fifteenth 1enatorial district, 6 two Representatives for the next General Xs sembly and IT Justices of the Peace. At tests M Houl1han. Town Clerk. Dated ct Newtown. Ct., October 22, 1900
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
MONROE.
DEATH OF MERWIN BEARDsLEY.

DEATH OF MERWlN bEAhD6LA1s
 Merwin Beardsley died, Sunday. at IA o'clock, at the home of his daughter. Mrs Dan. 1ol Shelton Of White Hills, aged 64 years. The funeral was attended Wednesday afternoon Rt o'clock from his old home. Roy Royal Raymond conducted the service, assisted by Rev A. J. smith of New Haven. The burial was in the East Village cemetery. Mr BeaEds- ley is survived by 8 wife and two daughters Mrs Daniel shelton or White Hills and Mrs William Nettleton of Shelton: One sister also survives him, Mrs Sarah White ot. Seymour.
 THE EAST VILLAGE METHODIST CHURCH.
 The East .village church: which has been undergoing extensive repairs, was re-openeds last Sunday, October 2S. Rev Dr Pullman, presiding cider ot this district. was present in the afternoon, preaching very eloquent ser. mon. A duet was sung by the Misses Bliss In the evening there were brief addresses by Rev MT Stackman of Monroe. Rev Mir Graham of Sing Sing. r.: Rev pr Pullma1 & ana d. Rev man sang 8 solo and the Misses Bliss render. ed g duet. The seating capacity was taxed both afternoon and evening and the services enjoyed by all. The church wes beautifully decorated with ptnks, ferns and chrysanthe. mumS.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
HoWland!'s

There's as good tailoring in our $1o suits for women as we ever saw at the price. Natty, tasteful and good-ftting won- drously good moneys worths.
 Blue or black zibeline-fnish- ed camers hair or gray home pun,jackets fashionably-short (some faced with satin) skirts made with five or seven gores and proper flare. $1o.
 Good looking well-wearing jackets for $5.
 Cheviots, kerseys or mel tons, oxford black or tan, some lined with silk, have box fronts and fitted backs.
 Stylish and cut on same lines as more expensive coats. $5.
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way for whom 1t was not intended: The cottage being small Neighbor Thomas Glennon opened . special room across the way, co that dancing and other amuse. ments were enjoyed. The grateful ap- preciation of MT and Mrs Gardner for the kindness shown them by this visit and the many prest nts they have received is extended to all whose good will made the occasion one long to be rem embered.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

THE CONsECRATION MEETING.
 Next Sunday evening, November 4. the Chris tian Endeavor society will hold its monthly cOnsecratton meeting in the lower room of the church at 630 o'clock. This is the last roll call meeting before the semi. annual election of officers. and it 1s asked tfRt the members zee that their dues to the srciety are fully paid. Let us also keep our aim in mtnds "A response tor every name at our roll call meet. inge."
 The pastor will preach next Sunday morn ing patriotic sermon suggested by the ap- prOach of tho national election. The Communion service will be held the first Sunday in December instead of on No vember 4.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

We are having a sale of enamelware at half or less than half of our regular prices.
 Goods are makers seconds subject to little hurts. Scars are often hard to find and in any case do not injure service. But this is how they cut into prices:
 Berlin sauce pans, regularly 4sc. 2lc Double b. Hers. milk or rice, regularly COG ; 93c
 IA at milk or preserving pails. regularly $l; 26c.
 Cofiee boilers. 1 6, 8 and F at sizes, regular. ly tOc to 4l; 19c
 IA at bread raiser, footed and with lid. reg. larly el.26; BOG
 3qt butter kettles, oval, regularly COG; PUG Batter buckets. handy for mixing gr1ddle cakes; regularly COG; 19c
 Round dinner kettles, with cup, regularly 7Fc; q6c
 Individual cake plates. Pc each Sauce pans, with side handle. regularly sc; /; l6c
 Mountain cake pans. regularly 12c; tc Pudding pans. regularly 1sc; l0c Tea and coffee pots, assorted sizes, 1sc Lipped sauce pans and kettles, small. 6c Tea kettles, smsll. Toe
 Milk kettles, q. lOc, at l5c
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NEW MILFORD.
LANESVILLE.

The occupation of the Franklin cot tage in this village by W. W. Gardner and his bride was made the occasion of
 . delightful surpriee by visit from 50 or more of the brides friends and shop mates. They came in two large caIry- alls from New Milford and Brookft Id, and the ride was made merry with song and jest which also pleased many by the
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
DAIR working oxen for sale seven years ! o!d' Edwards Beardsley. stepney, Ct

tE0T0Rs, ssxan tRs+ NC NOTICE Notice 1s hereby 0i tne town of Newtown will hold . session ct the Town Clerks office in said town on Fri oay, October l9, 1900, from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon, and at Grand Army Hall, Sandy Hook. on Mon day. Octoher 22, 1900. from o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock in tue afternoOn. At the Town Ger k's office on Friday, October 26, l9Uo, rom g o'clock in the forenoon until s 0.c10ck m the evening. when the Board will quan1canons of any person upon the list to be admitted do not mature upon that day and do not mature after or upon election day. The Board will sit Oa Monday. Novem- Der 6, 1900, from o'clock in the forenoon un. Ill o'clock in the afternoon. or until such persons are admitted.
 LEVI c. MORRIS,
 THOS. J. BRADLEY.
 M. J HOULIHAN. Town Clerk
 Dated at Newtown, Conn.,, October g. 1900. A UcTION. will offer at public auction on q saturday. November 5, 190o,at o'clocE, p tate of the late William H. Beers. Said prop erty consists of about 100 acFes of land divid d1nto meadow, pasture and woodland, with large house and barn in good condition. Part of the said estate subject to dover right. In Der, be known ss Hopewen woodland. .consastioR of six or eight acres of young Chestnut tim Der nearly ready for ties. Said property is located in Hopeweu district m the southern part of Newtown. I will offer together or separately Sale to take place on the prem ises-[John Northrop, administrator, New. town. Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
STEVENsON.

LIVELY BUDGET OF LOCALS.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Jordan are visiting at William Jordan's.
 The presiding elder. Dr Pullman. preached at the church, last Sunday.
 The church will soon be shingled and other wise improved.
 Mrs Augusta Bennett of Bridgeport has re gently visited her brother, Stiles 1oveland. Mrs Howard Stevens and two children are at C.E. Bradley's for @ few days. MT Stevens has purchased farm in Orange and their household goods are being moved there from Middlebury, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Samuel Barr, farmer of Southbury, was married on Wednesday at the Con- gregational parsonage by Rev Otis ". Barker to Miss Etta M. Beardsley, of Newtown. Mics Beardsley has been for some time an interested supporter of the Sunday school and prayer meetings that have been held in the schoolhouse st Bennett's Bridge, and is in every way an estimable lady. The groom Is an attend. ant at the South Britain Congregational church. Ar and Mrs Barr drove away, after the ceremony, to MT Barr's home. where they will spend quiet life on the farm.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Agent Wadhams of the State Board of Edu. cation was in town, Wednesday and Thurs. day. and prosecuted William Raff1es for fail. ing to send one ot his children to school. He was taken before Justice Bradley and fined 41 and costs. They propose to make further prosecutions, and 1t Is therefore for the inter- est-of all parents to send their children to school. The school laws are now more stringent than ever, aud Mir Wadhams iD- tends to prosecute all failing to comply with fh a law.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
AT BETS.

Betts sells the Rslston Health Club breakfast food.
 Rock salt for pork at Betts'.
 Shredded biscuit and all the standard cereal foods.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co. of Still River is having two large sign boaras erected near the Hawleyville sta tion to advertise the Breinig lithoRen painta.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

MT Russell, the new purchaser of George Knapp's place, Is having his buildings heightened with new coat of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Rev J. P. Hoyt attended the Bridge port Pastors Association, last Tuesday, by invitation, and delivered the lecture preparatory to the Lords Supper at the ParR street church on Wednesday even- ing. He has supplied the pulpits of the South and Vest End Congregational churches.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Superintendent c. R. Cushman of Pas. saic, N. J., is in town for sojourn of 10 days, experimenting the removal of some machinery. The Dutch rubber shop bas been closed down, but work at the No. mill may be continued for 60 days in some departments.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Among those mentioned" for the democratic nomination for representative in Newtown are said to be Edward Tay. Tor, Frank Drew, Carl Kelly, Simon Corey and William J. Brew. The caucus will be held on Saturday evening at the Town hall.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Hiram lodge, F. & A. M., worked the fellow craft degree on one candidate, Wednesday nig6t. Next week Wednes- day night the third degree will be work ed and the district deputy Is expected to be pre- sent.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

4 caucus of the citizs party is called for Saturday evening of this week at Attorney W. J. Beecher's office at 6 30 o'clock, for the purpose of nominating candidates for representatives and doing any other proper business.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Hermitage coffee, clear and sparkling, makes . capital drink and is enjoyed fully as we'll as coffee of . higher price. Fay Tor, Curtis G Co. sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
FOR SALE.

My place in Newtown located in Hunt ingtown di.trict containing 50 acres, we'll di vided, lots of fruit. plenty of water. Good house. new barn. Must be seen to be appre- ctate6. For further particulars see NEwTOwN BEE of Oct. 19. 1900. JEBOME NICHOLS, Stepney Depot, Ct
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Case, formerly of Sandy Hook. is visiting her daughter, Miss'FrAncis Case, at J. l.. James,.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

For the last two weeks GeorgesA. Nor throp has been hustling buyiness at his cider mill at the head of the Street. The press has . capacity of 75 barrels per day. The mill is run two and three days . week, Charles K. Blakeman having 1t iu charge.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Ladies, warm felt lined shoes in lace or button, complete line. Prices very low. Just the thing for winter wear, at Corbetr's Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

J. A. Northrop & Sons of New Milford are to place one of their Unique house heating boilers in the house of K. O. Piatt of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Taylor, Curtis 6 Co. invite parents to look over their line of children's, boys' and mems overcoats, which they are sell ing at very low figures.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The Clay Valley Fox & Coon Club have again reorganizsd with that crack marks man, P. F. Keating as president. The initiation of James Callahan of the Sandy Hook Fishing Club, under the supervi- slon of James O'Connell and Patrick F. Heating, is the only report of candidates made thus far. MT Callahan, in com pany with the above parties, started af- ter coons, one day last week, and return ed with 13 gray squirrels, four rabbits, one partridge and 8 woodchuck. Can any of THE BEES readers beat this for a days sport. John J. Keating, former president of the club, took down two beautiful red foxes the same day.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

To knock out cold in short order try Cascara Bromide of Quinine tablets. 8. c. Bull 6 Co. sell 1t.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Hon Samuel Sherman of Brookield was 8 caller at THE BEE office on Wed. needAY,
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

John K. Capewell of Woodbury, with his horse, "John Bascomb," and Alfred Briscoe with "Village Boy" were in San dy Hook on Tuesday, showing up the
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

MT and Mrs Howard Bassett are spend ing few days with MT and Mrs Charles Winton.
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as to get caught between the plate and belt and had his left leg cut and knee severely bruised. Dr Gordon was called and attended to his Injuries.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The steamer Robert Dollar has arriv. ed at Seattle from Cape Nome, and 1t is supposed Messrs Orgelmau and Tugnoe were on this boat.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Don't forget to remember that you have an engagement for the 8Gh of Mo- vember at Glover's hall. The hour is 7.45 D. m. Admission 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Great inducements in mems and boys kip and grain boots. Beats rubber all hollow, and prices lower, at Corbett'' Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The Misses Margaret McGrath of Dan bury and Miss Katie Dudley of Bedding have been visiting Mir and Mrs Matthew Dudley, Jr., for the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Be like the moon, let even your last quarter benefit mankind, and attend the entertainment at Glover's hall. Novem- ber 8.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Kill two birds with one stone. Come to tue musicale on the 8;h at 0lover's hall and help along a good cause.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The Coon club is once more showing signs of life, M. A Corbett having been duly initiated after A long and weary tramp. MT Corbett gives promise of be-
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mems and boys rubber and felt boots also ladies', misses' and children's rub bers ard arctics st lowest prices at Cor bett's Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

A delegation of members from Echo lodge Daughters of Rebecca, visited MT and Mrs E. r. NoFthrop. Wednesday night, and ( most enjoyable evening was passed.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

W. B. Glover was in Washington De pot on Tuesday, to set up power whic his father has sold A. A. Calhoun.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Perhaps Capt John Smith was liar, but if you wish to know how Orpheus used his Tyre, go to the musicale on the Ssh of November.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Messrs Charles Winton and Hobart Fairchild finished, this week, putting on new roofs for C. s. Curtis, using in all over 15 900 shingles.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

R. H. Beers & Co sell the paint that wears twice as long as lead and oil Devoe lead and zinc, ground by machin- cry.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Rev and Mrs George T. Linsley returned cordially greeted by their many friends.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Miss Belle Gilbert has recently pur- chased stoYe of John Benedict.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The ladies' prayer meeting will be hele next week Tuesday at Mrs Detcher's.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Thomas Keane, ST., employed in the local Rubber shops, was 80 unfortunase
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

E. c. Platt & Co.,, the we'll known Hawleyville lumber firm, have taken the agency for the Colonial Paint Co. of BOOntOu, N. J.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Susan Brothwell of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs A. w. Bassett.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs R. K. Betts paid . short visit to New Haven, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Daisy Barrows, who has been keeping house for Henry Johnson the past year. has gone to Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Tho public generally are invited to at.. tend donation visit at the Aethodist parse nage on Friday evening, November II. These annual visits have been made very pleasant and profitable in the past and 1t Is cal nestlv desired that all will make . special effort to be present at the parsonage, next week Friday evt n!ng.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Cicero Beardsley has moved into the old BeardueY homestead.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Taylor, Curtis & Co. offer line of oil cloths, oil cloth patterns and linoleums. Outing flannel and Daisy cloth at 8 bar gain.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Saturday night, democratic caucus at Town hall at 7.45 o'clock.
 Saturday night, republican caucus at at Town hall aG o'clock.
 Saturday night, citizsns' caucus at the flee of Attorney w. J. Beecher, at 6 30 o'clock
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

l.. c. Gilbert & Sons have bought ox- en of Wilbur French at Stepney Depot.
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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
January 1, 1901.

UdHudry I, 19O1, We have large stock of Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing and Furnishings to close ont at of it's value before that date tThe Great CT New York Clothing Co, BOP Main St, Derby, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Oharles 1eardsley shot IF gray squirrels. one day. last week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Cicero Beardsley is carting his apples to Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Edwin Booth of Half Way River has . place for sale and makes a very attrac-
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COMING POLITICAL CAUCUSES

TO NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVES AMI
 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
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TO REV J; L. GUERNSEY.

tive offer, as will be noted in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Henry Johnson is now able to be out again
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TASHUA.

NUGGETS OF NEWS. Miss Hattie snit1n is visiting at Mrs M. E. Clark's.
 Mrs Edwards has spent . few days at Mrs Winnie Bradley's, recently. The adtes' Guild held the first meeting of the season at the rectory last week Thursday afternoon. There was large gathering. The next meeting will be ct Ms Mary E. Clark's, this week Thursday afternoon. MT and Mrs Charles s. 4allett attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs Williams, of Ea ston on Tuesday.&
 NICHOLS. In the Methodist church, next Sunday at 10 30 m. the Lords Supper will be admin. istered by the pastor. At 7.80 p. m., preach ing by the pastor.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

no The Board of County Commissioners pf Fairfield County: hereby apply for a h. uors, ale, lager beer. rhine wine and cider at Cerron's Building. Sandy Hook Street. town of NewtoWn
 Ny place of business IS not located within 200 feet in direct line of Q church edihce or public schoolhouse, or the premises pertain ing thereto. or any postoface, public Library or cemetery
 Dated at Newtown this 18th day of Oct, D 1900 Michael J Quealey, Applicant
 We. the undersigned, electors and taxpsy- CTS, as defined by law. of the town Of New. town. hereby endorse the application of the above named Michael J Quealey for such H. cense
 Dated at Newtown this 18th day of Oct, A D 1900
 William Kubv. John lynch, James Purtll, Patrick Talty, Patrich .eane
 I hereby certifyt .J the above named en; dorsers are electc.s 8 and taxpayers as defined by law, of the town of Newtown
 Dated at Newtown this 18th day of Oct. A D 1900 M J Houihan, Town Clerk
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

s. J. PARKER, Trumbull, Conn. can please you on Coffee. buy from four an opportunity to get the very best. Full stock of fresh groceries always on hand. Give us c call. We guarantee satisfactton.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

IORSE. harness and buggy for sale cheap, or u will loan horse for the winter for it's keep.
 ne. Address, Horse, care BEE Pub. Co.,, New
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

D. riage Establishment, SOUTHBURY, CT
 Horse shoeing on natural principlesi more
 Erk ka1a ada speed obtained by PsopsSr sa9eng ng tice. All work warranted to give the best of satisfaction or money refunded.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

A COMPETENT woman would like 8 situ-
 h ation to do housework in @ small, good 4 mertcan family. Good cook. Inquire THE BEE Cfflce, NewtOwn, Ct.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-12-15
MEN
FOR HAWAII
An Ideal Land For the
Negroes.
COOK IS ENTHUSIASTIC
Returns 10 the States to Tell His
People Of the Delights Of
the Islands.

nEV. JOHN HENRY COOK. one 81
K of the best-known negroes az
Mississippi. who has been in HO-
nolulu for the past few weeks investi-
eating the labor conditions in these ISL
ands. returned 10 the Coast yesterday
afternoon on the Zealandia with j. T..
Collins who went TO the States several
months ago in the interest Of various
sugar plantations in the Kohala district
on the Island OF Hawaii.
II will be remembered that Mr.. Col
lins went to the states TO endeavor 10
bring about the immigration OF negroes
To- these Islands fr,m the Southern
states
AFR. Collins was not able To persuade
any negroes To come back here with
him but he aroused such interest
among the colored men OF louisiana ira
the Hawaiian islands that they select
ed Rev John Henry Cook TO come TO
this country and look into the labor
situation and report TO them.
For the past few weeks Mr.. Cook has
sven n great deal OF the life on the su-
gar plantations. has made himself thor
oJghly familiar with all the conditions,
wages. work. hours. homes, climate.
cost ~ living. surroundings. and So
forth. and II now In position TO cor
rectly inform others % his race as TO
the exact prospects.
COOK ~ enthusiastic over the matter
himself. and believes that the negroes
will come here In large numbers after
reports have been sent home from the
FIRST lot which is TO come out here
Cook said In an interview with an Ad-
vertiscr reporter yesterday afternoon.
Il am going home 10 tell my people
what "A glorious land this Is IL Is an
ideal country for the people Of my race
end believe that eventually the plan
tations Of these Islands will be worked
by negroes from the Southern States.
"One man came over from the states
with me. He brought his family with
him and has since secured work on a
plantation In the Kohala district. Ha-
wall BE II more ehan satisfied with
the prevailing conditions and has writ
ten back home telling HE people all
about the country lie is enthusiastic
over the change in his affairs. You see.
a man can secure good steady work on
a sugar plantation here, have n house
to live In. good wages. better by far
then he could ordinarily depend upon
ne year round In louisiana. a climate
suited To him and work that j. In no
way diflcuit for him 90 perform.
n will tell the colored people when
go back that they should certainly
move 90 the Hawaiian Islands. Many
% them suffer very hard times In tho
part 81 the country from which I come
and would greatly benefit themselves
bv moving out here. Work r. never
steady In the south for the negroes.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-12-15
SHERIFFS SALE.

In pursuance Of an execution issued
out OF the Second District Court OF Ho-
nolulu. Island Of oahu. Territory OF
Hawaii, on the 9Th day Of December, \.
u. 1900, in re matter Of Gus Schuman
vs.. Quong Fook Tai. ] have levied upon
the personal property of said defend
ant. Quong Fook Tai. on this 10th day
OF December, A. II. 1900. and shall ex-
pose said property for sale at public
auction 20 the highest bidder At the
police station. Kalakaua Hale. In Ho-
nolulu aforesaid. on the 18th day OF
January. a. n. 1901. unless the judg-
ment. amounting 90 two hundred and
eighty-three 5-1O0 dollars. interest.
costs and my expense are previously
paid. said property levied upon being
One unfinished carriage.
one unfinished dump cart.
one dump cart complete.
CHAS. F. CHILLING WORTH.
Deputy Sheriff. Territory OF Hawaii.
Honolulu, oahu. December 10th. A. u.
1900. 5722