davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
MONROE.
DEATH OF MERw1N BEARDsLEY.

DAAId Oc HEIR W IN oGAhOoAG1s
 Merwin Beardsley died. Sunday. at IF o'clocs, at the home of his daughter. Mrs Dan tel Shelton of White Hills. aged GA years The funeral was attended Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from his old home. Rev Royal Raymond conducted the service, assisted by Rev A.J Smith of New Haven. The burial was in the East Village cemetery MT Boards. ley is survived by 8 wife and two daughters, Mrs Dapiel Shelton or White Hills and Mrs William Nettleton of Shelton. One sister also survives him, Mrs Sarah White of Seymour
 THE EAST VILLAGE METHODIST CHURCH
 The East .villsge church. which has been undergoing extensive repairs. was re-opened last Sunday, October 2s. Rev Dr Pullman. presiding elder of 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 brtef addresses by Rev MT Stackman ot Monroe, Rev Mir Graham cf Sing Sing. N Y. Rev Dr Pullman and Rev Royal Raymond, the pastor. Mrs Carl Stack man sang . solo and the Misses Bliss rende . ed duet. The seating capacity was taxed both afternoon and evening and the services erj ,yed by all. The church was beautitullv decorated with pinks, ferns and chrysanthe- nuns.
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 Hers. milk or rice, regularly COG; 2Sc
 IA qs milk or preserving pails. regularly 4l; 25c.
 Coffee boilers. 4 6. 8 and IF at sizes. regular ly roc to 4l; l9c
 lA at bread raiser, footed and with lid. reg. larly Sl.25; b0c
 Sat butter kettles, oval. regularly COG; 25c Batter buckets. handy tor mixing griddle cakes; regul arly COG; l9c
 Rou"d dinner kettles. with cup. regularly 7'c; ?6c
 Individual cake plates. % each Sauce pans, with eide handle. regularly 3'c; l6c
 Mountain cake pans, regularly 12c; Dc Puddir g pans. regula ly Sc; lOc |. Tea and coffee pots. assorted s'zss. 1sc Ltpped sauce pans and kettles, small. 5c Tea kettles. smell, '0c
 Milk kettles. q. lOc, qt l5c
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

way for whom it was not intended. The cottage being email NeiGhbor Thomas Glennon opened a special room across the way, 60 that dsnc' ng and other amuse- ments were enjoyed The grateful ap- preciation of Mr and Mrs Gardner for the kindness show n them by this visit and the many pres. nts they have received Is extended to all whose good will made the occasion one long to be remembered.
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 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 l3 gray equlrrels, four rabbits, one partridge ana woodchuck. Can any of THE BEES readers beat this for days sport. John J. Keating, a former president of the club, took down two beautiful red foxes the same day.
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 1t the farK street church Un Wednesday even- ing. He has supplied the pulpits of the South and West End Congregational churches.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

For the last two weeks George A. Nor throp has been hustling business It hia 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

ELECTORS MvETING-Warning Is hereby town that an electors II eeting will be held in sald to VII on Tuesday. November 6. 1900 The pois ppt VIII pc open for the reception of ballots aI tne following places, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the after. noon First district at the Town hall; Second oistr1ct at Grand Army Hall for the purpose of electing the following officers: Six presi dential electors, governor. lieutenant goYer ncr' secretary ot state, treasurer, comptroller gress for the Fourtb Congressional district, a senator for the Fifteenth Senatorial district, a two Representatives for the next General As sembly and IF Justices of the Peace. At- test. J Houl1han, Town Clerk. Dated at Newtown, Ct. October 22 1900
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
NEW MILFORD.
LANEsVILLE.

The occupation of the Franklin cot tage in tbis village by w. W. Gardner
 and his bride was made the occasion of delightful surprise by visit from 50 or more of the brides friends and shop mates. They came in two large carry and the ride was made merry with song and jest which also pleased many by the
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

Among those mentioned" for the democratic nomination for representative in Newtown are said to be Edward Fay 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
STEVENsON.

LIVELY BUDGET OF LOCALS.
 MT and Mrs Frank Jordan are visiting at William JOrdan's.
 Ire presiding elder, pr Pullman, preached at the church, last Sunday.
 The church will soon be sh1ngled and other wise improved.
 Mrs ugusta Bennett of Bridgeport has re gently visited her brother, Stiles 1oveland. Mrs Howard Stevens and two children are at C.E. Bradley's for 8 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

Saturday night, democratic caucus at Town nall at 7 45 o'clock.
 Saturday nignt, republican caucus at at Town hall 8. o'clock.
 Saturday night, citizans' caucus at the flee of Attorney W. J. Beecher, at R 2Q l HIIck.
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 beF 8.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Hiram lodge, F. 6 A. M., worked the fellow craft degree on one candidate, Wednesday night. Next week Wednes- day night the third degree will be work ed and che district deputy is expected to be ore sent.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Superintendent c. R. Cushman of Pas. saic, N. J., is in town for 8 sojourn of 10 days, ys,superintending 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 iD some departments.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
THE coNsEcRArIoN MEETING.

THE CONSECRATION MEETING.
 Next Sunday evening, November 4. the Chris tian Endeavor society will hold it1 monthly consecratton meeting in the lower room q the church at 30 o O'ciock. This is the last roll cell meeting before the semi. annual election of officer g. and it is asked tfat the members zee that their dues to the ~ciety are fully paid. Let us also keep our aim m mi d, ". response for every name at our roll call meet inge."
 The pastor will preach next Sunday morn ing patriotic sermon suggested by the ap. proach of the national election.
 The Communion Bervioe will be held the first Sunday in December instead of on Mo- vember 4.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

The Coon club is once more showing signs of life, M. A Corbett having been duly initiated after 6 long and weary tramp. MT Corbett gives promise of be- ing competent and popular member.
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 l5 900 shingles.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mems and boys rubber and felt boots /; also ladies', misses and children's rub bers and srctics at lowest prices at Cor. bett's Shoe atOre.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Agent W adhams of the State Board of Edu cation was in town, Wednesday and Thurs day. and prosecuted William Ruffles for fail. ing to send one of his children to school. He was taken before Justice Bradley and fined e1 and costs. They propose to make further pros secutions, and it 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 MT Wadhams in- tends to prosecute all failing to comply with tn 6 law.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

J. A. Northrop & Sons of New Milford are to place one or their Unique house heating boilers in the house of K. c. Platt of HawleyvilIe.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
AT BETS.

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

W. B. Glover was in Washington De- pot on Tuesday, to set up power which
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Hon Samuel Sherman of Brookfield was caller at THE BEE office on We'd nesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

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

Hermitage coffse, clear and sparkling, makes capital drink and Is er joYed fully as we'll as ccffse of 2 higher price. Fay Tor, Curtis G Co. sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

Before purchasing underwear you are invited to look over the Buffalo Health goods sold by Taylor, Curtis & Co.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

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

My place in Newtown located in Hunt ingtOwn di.trict containing 50 acres. well di vided, lots oi fruit. plenty of water. Good use, new barn Must be seen to be appre- eiated. For further particulars see NEwTowN BEE of Oct. l9 1900 JEBOME NICHOLS,
 Stepney Depot, Ct
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

Taylor, Curtis & 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

MT and Mrs Howard Bassett are spend ing a few days with MT and Mrs Charles Winton.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

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

John K. Cspewell of Woodbury, with his horse, "John Bascomb," and Alfred
 Briscoe with ''Village Boy" were in San
 my Inertia M of their % resnective % s horsass. "p '''
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 BOontOn, N. J.
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's Shoe store.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Don't forget to remember that you have an engagement for the 8sh of Mo- vember at Gloyer's hall. The hour is 7,45 D. m. Admission 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

as to get caught between the plate and belt and had his left leg cut and knee severely bruised. Dr Gordon wa called and attended to his injuries.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Kill two birds with one stone. Come to tue musicale on the 8ih at Glover's hall and help alopg a good cause.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

Connor Hough of Bridgeport passed Sunday with relatives on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Cisero Beardsley has moved into the >ld Beard1eY homestead.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

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

A TRENTON. FARMERs,-l would live call A the attention of farmers and all those who are in want of Horse Powers thassI am now selling the best horseipoWers in this country These powers ara made in New York sState and Vermont, less than three hundred tmiles f.o% h hers that t iess sgat sao ID dence. These powers have6 inch track wheels (others have only inch) Why do you send horse power when you can get . better one made nearer home and just as cheap. I am DO novice in regard to Horse Powers as we have used them on this farm for fifty years. Send me 8 postal If you are thinking of pur- chasing power and will call on you. l.. N. Mallett, Long Hill, Ct
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 Raven, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Mrs Daisy Barrows, who has been keeping house for Henry Johnson tho past year. has gone to Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
DAI9 working oxen tor sale seven vear cd. EdWards 5 BeardsIev Stannev Cf

ELEtTORS' NOTICE Notice is hereby s1Ven that the Se1ectmen and Town Clerk OI , tne town of NewtOwn will hold @ session ct tne Iown Clerks office in said town on Fri. gay, Octoher l9. 19CO, from o'clock in the ds det, Srand nn1 Army Hall: Sandy Hook, on Mon forenoon until o'clock in the afternoon. AZ the Town lelk k. ohi @ on Friday. October 28 IyO0 rom o'clock in the forenoon until g 9 CLOCK Tn the evening, when the Board will nnaiiy adjourn unless 1t appears that the S%uan1cauo1s % of any person upon the list to and do not mature after or upon elec' ion day. The Board will sit on Monday. Novem. per o. 1900s from o'clock in the fort3noon uc Ill o'clock in the afternoon. or until such persons are admitted.
 LEVI c. MORRIS.
 THOS. J. BRADLEY,
 JOHN F. HOULIHAN
 Selectmen of Newtown M. HOULIHAN. Town Clerk Oateo aI NewtoWn, Conn.,, October g. 1900. A Ue TON I will offer at public auction on A oatucdays November :, 1901, ,at O'clOce, D m all 0f the real estate belonging to tho es- tate or the late William H. Beers. Said prop cry consists of about 100 acres of land divid eo Into meadow, pasture and woodland. with large house and barn in good condition Part Of the said estate subject to dover right. In addition will offer young and healthv tim Der, known as Hopewen woodland consisting of SIX or eight acres of young Chestnut tim. per nearly ready for ties. said property is located in Hopewen district m the southern part of Newtown. I will offer together or ises- John J Northrop, administrator, New. town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Edwin Booth of Half Way River has 6 place for sale and makes very attrac-
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

E. s. Lowell was in West Cornwall on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

l.. c. Gilbert 6 Sons have bought OK en of Wilbur French at Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

J. A. Northrop of New Milford was in town on Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

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

tive tlfsr, as will be noted in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
COMING POLITICAL CAUCUsES

TO NOMINATE REPRESENTATIVES AND
 JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Charles Beardsley shot 12 gray squirrels, ono day. last week.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Cicero Beardsley is carting his apples t. Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
DONATION TO REV U; L. GUERNSEY

The public generally are invited to at. tend donaticn visit at the Methodist parse nage on Friday evening, November Il. rheee annual visits have been made very pleasant and profitable in the past and 1t is cal nestlv desired that all will make special effort 10 be preae mt at the parsonage, next week Friday evt n'ng.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

Frederick Chambers of Waterbury was in own on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
January 1, 1901.

UdHudTy I, 1yO1.
 We have large stock of Mems, Youths and Bo vs' Clothing and Furnishings to close out at of it's value before that date The Great CT New York Clothing Co, 802 Main St, Derby, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
TAsHUA.

NUGGETS OF NEWS. Miss Hattie snif1n 1s visiting at Mrs M Clark's. Winnie Bradley's, recently. The adies' Guild held the frst meeting oi the season at the rectory .last week Thursday afternoon. There was Q large gathering. The next meeting will be at Mrs Mary E. Clark's this week Thursday af ;ernoon.
 MT and Mrs Charles 8. Nallett attended the funeral ot her mother, Mrs Williams. of Easton on Tuesday.A
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
NICHOLS.

In the Methodist church, next Sunday at 10 90 m, the Lords Supper will be admin istered by the pastor. At 7.30 p. m., preach. ing by the pastor.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

NvEs EXAMINED FREE of charge Reid A E Todd, Opticians. lO64 Main St.. Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.,, NEW YORK
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02
WANTED.

WANTED.
 Highest oash,price paid for fresh eggs Ad press or call on B. 0. Hatch | Son. Shelton, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1900-11-02

HORSE, harness and buggy for sale cheap, or u will loan horse for the winter for it's keep fog. Address, Horse, care BEE Pub .Oo., New
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

but exquisitely pretty. The library is
a charming little apartment furnished
in red, and the color scheme was further
carried out with the quantities of bitter
sweet festooning the curtains and pic
lures, and the bookcases surmOunted
with luxuriant ferns Fruit punch was
served in the library during the after
noon by Miss Lucy Knowles and Miss
Florence VanTassel. On one of the wallis
was a boxers suit which attracted much
attention.
Green and white prevailed in the din
ing room; the entire surface of the
square table in the center of the room
was covered with an exquisite Batten-
burg cloth, over green silk and with
smaller piece of Battenburg in the CEN
ter. On this was a high cutglass vase
filed with large fluffy white chrySan-
themums sent from Indianapolis by Mrs
Branstrup The buffet and china cab
fnets were topped with foliage and beau
tiful ferns. Salads, sandwiches. pickles.
olives, coffee and honbons were served.
The receiving party stood in the par
Tor and it, as well as the sitting room
was simply decorated with cut flowers
and foliage. Miss Name Mouldy met
the guests at the door and showed them
to the pretty little dressing rooms up
stairs
]. L. Penney of Hutchinson; she wore
handsome black silk gTenadine with q
front of irridescent passementerie and
finished with ruff1eS of tulle. Mrs Will
marth was in black satin with garniture
of white silk applique Mrs. Sargent
wore a black satin costume with front
of hehotrope silk, and trimmings Of jet;
at the throat was chou OF point lace.
With a black skirt Mrs. Evarts wore a
pretty violet silk waist with a front of
violet velvet; she wore a bunch Of vio-
let's at her left shoulder and in her hair
Mrs Fox wore a pretty evening waist
of pale yellow silk: below the yoke was
a fan cream lace headed with a fold of
yellow velvet which ended in a pretty
bow at the left shoulder
The assisting aides were: Mrs D. NJ.
Fisk. Mrs. c. J. Drew. Mrs. A. L. viii
liams, Mrs. John Sargent, AIRS. William
Wadsworth, Mrs.John Ripley, Mrs. Wal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS
W. z. Morgan is in Kansas city.

W z. Morgan is in Kansas City.
Harry Mcdonald is in Kansas City
Thanksgiving Day IS just one week on
H NJ. Hadley is I'll at his home, GA
Clay street
The first snow didn't last long enough
to suit the gunners-
There will be two matinees Saturday
and a football game
It is about time for the first of the
high school class parties.
Candidates are already training for the
county primaries in the spring
The third annual song recital was given
at Washburn college last night
Anti-prohfbitionists are already looking
for holes in the new city liquor law
W A Seller IS slowly recovering from
a, four months siege Of typhoid fever
The English Lutheran church gave q
very successful supper and fair last night
The Republican F1ambeau club met last
night and talked Of the trip to Washing
ton
The rummage sale stu continues to hold
out at the corner Of Eighth and Kansas
avenues
Street car conductors have again be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-22

gun to call the streets as the car passes
them at night.
The Washburn second football eleven
goes to Ottawa Saturday to play the OF
taWa second eleven.
Housemovers had no great difficulty in
ORA wing small barn through the Audi
torium-under the arohway, Of course.
Those who don't know exactly where
ing dinners are ready to receive bids"
The city council will have a special
meeting tomorrow night to consider bids
for improvements at the city electric light
Kansas millers want the milling-in-tran-
suit against the Santa Re to get II al
lowed again
trict court for stabbing Casper Jacobs.
by the jury.
The football game Saturday between
Washburn and the Emporia State Normal
team will undoubtedly be a hard fought
game, and exciting.
Chief Wilmarth Is looking for horses for
the fire department He needs some horses
any suitable for the service. -'- ''''N
Since the State Normal team from En-
poria has shut out the K ~ team IS TO
have to play ball Saturday 70 win the
game.
VIII play q game with an eleven composed
of alumni on Thanksgiving to take the
place Of the fourth game called for by the
Santa Fe Office young men are obtain
ing passes and making other arrange
ments necessary to permit them to witness
the interstate football game at Kansas
City next Thursday
Clerks IN the cashiers department OF the
Santa Fe offices are much exercised over
one of their number having appeared with
a new hat when they knew he voted for
the losing candidates.
The aspirants for the nag offered for
the largest increase in the Republican
vote this year are now ouarreiling over
the Interpretation OF the conditions made
by the donor. T. W. Harrison.
Kansas City Times: f. L. VANDERBILT
Topeka correspondent for the Star, has
purchased from f. r. Stinson and wife
50-fo0t lot on Garden avenue near Wal
rond, for cash consideration OF S4.750
Deputy Judge Advocate General J. w.