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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
BRANcHv1L1E.
THE STATION AND VICINITY.

THE STATION AND VICINITY.
Mrs G. Godfrey and Miss Mamie
Lewis are spending a few pleasant
days with Mrs F. S. Morehouse.
Horace Kinzer spent week with
his folks in Lancaster, Pa.
Oliver Lent and wife have moved
into the old homestead.
Daniel Benedict of Whipstick has
moved into the John Welsh place near
the station.
Benjamin Gilbert was the loser of
about $1,000 worth of machinery by the
fire in the soap works.
Elmer Fillow is victim Of the
measles.
Edward Parkerton has been confin-
ed to his bed for several weeks with
pleurisy but is slightly better at this
writing.
George Bailey's family, which has
been quarantined for a number of
weeks on account of scarlet fever, are
now all able to be out.
G. W. Godfrey has seven young
horses in his stables, this spring. Mr.
Godfrey makes speciality of breaking
colts. He has been at it since he was
IL years old and thoroughly under
stands the breaking and training of
horses.
Mrs Michael Costello is to build her
house on Peaceable street, this spring,
to replace the one burned about
year ago.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
SHELTON.

TID1NGs FROM LIVELY BOROUGH.
The trolley people and the selectmen
recently met to talk over the improve
ment of the highway where the recent
washout occurred. The trolley people
wish to cut off a portion of the large
rock on the westerly side of the road
and wish the town to bear portion Of
the expense. The selectmen offered
to appropriate $500 towards it, but the
trolley agents thought it ought to be
$1,000. The selectmen did not feel
authorized to go beyond their offer but
would if desired call town meeting
to vote on the large appropriation.
Otto Beescheck was knocked down,
last Saturday night, by stranger for
the purpose Of robbery, but Mr. Bees
check rallied and so pounded and ad-
ministered severe blows upon the fell
low that he ran away.
Judge Curtis took trip to Hartford
yesterday to attend the hearing on the
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
WEST REDDING.
CHUBCH JOTTINGs

CHUBCH JOTTINGs.
Mr. Amery was entertained at Uriah
Gritfin's, over Sunday.
Harry Stevens on Umpawaug Hill
met with serious accident on Satur.
day last. cutting his thumb off close
to his hand.
Mrs j. J.. Crauniss of Danbury has
bought the Frank Foster place and
will Immediately take possession.
On account Of the continued wet
weather farmers are complaining Of a
late spring. The village blacksmith,
Jerry Page, is rushed with work as the
farmers are getting their tools ready
for the summer.
William Helm and Charles Chiches-
ter Of Danbury were the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs Theodore Carter, over Sunday.
There was an auction held last We'd
nesday, at the late home of David
Beardsley after which, on Saturday,
his widow and granddaughter went to
Claverack, N. Y, to make it their
home with her son.
There seems to be quite a demand
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
WESTON.
MRS HARRIET GODFREY.

l VINO AAANh1H44 OODFhG1s
The funeral of Mrs Harriet Godfrey
formerly of this place, was held from
the home Of her daughter, Mrs
William Hurlbutt of Cannon on Sun.
day at 2 p. M, Rev L. w. Holmes con.
Quoting the service. The palllbearers
were Stanton Coley, James O'Donnell,
John Stommel, and Edward Olmstead.
Mrs Godfrey was II years of age, and
for several months had been in failing
health, the direct cause of her death,
being a stroke of paralysis on Thurs
day.
Miss Lizzie Adams has returned from
weeks visit in Ridgefeld
The Matinee whist club met last
week with Mrs w. P. Lockwood. The
next meeting will be with Mrs Horace
Hurlbutt.
Mrs B. F. Root has teen spending
several days with George Berrell.
Miss Edna Meeker has new bicycle.
Orlando Andrews, who has been SER
iously i'll with grip, is still confined to
his room. His little daughter, Alice.
has also been quite i'll.
Nortield Grange holds it's regular
semi-monthly meeting on Friday even
ing. There promises to be an attrac-
tive program.
Mrs Charles Scofield who has been a
sufferer from grip, is about again.
Her little daughter, Grace, who has
has also been i'll, is better.
Mrs B. A. Dikeman, who suffered a
relapse, last week, is now better.
Mrs M. B. Hill is the guest of Bridge
port friends.
Miss Irene Perry has entertained
friends from Ridgefeld.
Mrs Ida Ayers has visited Mrs Ches-
ter Coley of Wilton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
PLATTSVILLE,

HOYDEN 8 HILL AND VICINITY.
Miss Irene Wakeleyof Chestnut Hill
is at Miss Ada Jennings.
Mrs Albert Buckley and little daugh-
ter, were guests Of Mrs William Buck
ley part last week.
Miss Jessie Lobdell attended the
Barrmore- Banks wedding, last We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs Wisner is still caring for her
mother at Jerome Johnson's. A sister
is expected from New York to care for
her.
Jennings and Sherwood have sown
large piece of oats on the late Jen-
nings farm.
The late freshet has caused still
greater damages in these parts.
The funeral of w. G. Buckley was
well attended from here.
PLEASED over REV MR. BLYTRE's
RETURN.
The Methodist church was not
opened, last Sunday morning or even
ing, on account of the rain. The
society is very glad that the Rev J. j.
Blythe is to return here for another
year.
Part of the dam at Plattsville gave
away on Sunday and at one time the
water was within two inches of the
bridge.
Fred Seeley is out again after having
been confined to the house a number
Of weeks with pneumonia.
A. J. Clark is in Brooklyn having a
change and rest asIhe is out of health
Mr. and Mrs A. J. Clark and Mr. an6
Mrs G. B. Beers attended the Sanford
and Sanford wedding at Reddine
Ridge, last Wednesday.
Henry Beers and Mr. Garfield Of
Bridgeport were in town, last week.
Mr. and Mrs E. G. Jennings attended
the Banks and Baramore wedding al
Bridgeport, last Wednesday.
| Miss Caroline Wakeman is staying al
her place for while.
William Jennings has moved int
the Thomas France place.
The heavy rains are making tn,
farmers very late with their sprin,
work.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
Il TESTIMONIAL FROM OLD ENGLAND

81 consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world fol
bronchitis" says Mr. William Savory
of Warrington, England. cit has
saved my wife's life, she having been a
martyr to bronchitis for over six years,
being most of the time confined to her
bed. She is now quite well.'' 1t is a
great pleasure to the manufacturers
OF Chamberlain Cough Remedy to he
able to publish testimonials of this
character. They show that great
good is being done, pain and suffering
relieved and valuable lives restored to
health and happiness by this remedy.
Sold by R. H. Beers & Co., Newtown:
Taylor, Curtis & Co., Sandy Hook; w.
N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Fancher,
Hawleyville; A. B. Brakeman, Bots
ford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

tanned guests from Norwalk, last Sun
day.
Henry Nichols is again busy at hat
ting in Danbury.
Mrs H. J. White, who has been Wis
iting relatives here for three weeks,
left on Saturday for Norwalk, where
she will stay some time with her son,
thence to her home in Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs Frederick Silliman OF
Bridgeport spent Saturday night and
Sunday at L. r. Hoyt's.
Ella Barrett spent several days re-
Gently with Minnie Lyon.
Miss Marguerite Ludford attended
the FOresters' ball at Westport, last
Friday evening.
Fred Davis returned, Monday from
visit out OF town.
Mrs Hiram McConkey is not as well.
She has bad attack of malaria.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
ROXBURY.

Ellie Thomas holds the reins ovel
as tinea driving horse as there is ir
the village.
Henry Garlick is driving team fol
Emerson Potter.
w. b. Mansfield has hired out tC
Charles Curtis in Woodbury..
Ellie Thomas left for the North
Monday, for carload of cattle.
The entire family of Harvey Thorn
as is laid up with the grip. Miss
Wheaton is caring for them.
Mr. and Mrs Charles DAILY from Dan
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH JOTTINGS.

| OhUnCf1
All meetings were omitted at the
Congregational church, last Sunday
on account of the storm. The PeQuOn.
mock quite filled the valley in places
running we'll up to the pIanKIng Of the
bridge at the Center and crossing the
highway.at the White Plains bridge
George Sherwood is seen out in new
runabout with up to date improve.
mentS.
Pastor Thomas has recently added a
new Concord buggy, one of Peck &
Lines best, to his facilities for getting
around among his Pensioners. This
with his new dun colored horse, makes
very nice turnout.
Edward Ward is wearing the belt
for the largest trout of the season. 1t
is suspected that Ed had been winter
ing this particular trout in his well
and getting him in condition to meas
ure. At all events it was a good
healthy bit of trout, he had to show
his friends, measuring something over
IL inches.
Miss Ella Emerson of Norwalk was
a recent visitor at the Congregational
parsonage.
Leonard Hawley is hustling around
among his many friends getting in
some good work for the Hoyt nursery
OF New Canaan, and incidentally turn
ing an honest penny for himself.
Pasture is already good and the hay
crop is promising, the meadows rarely
looking better at this season.
Trumbull Grange is experiencing
quite revival of interest having re-
Gently initiated dozen or more men,
bers. State Lecturer Hopson of Strait
ford, is expected to be present at the
meeting on the 26th and teach the
novitiates how to drive the goat.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

trolley road duplication between Derby
and New Haven.
After partial hearing, last Monday,
Aronovitz, who was charged with
cruelty beating and treating his horse.
pleaded guilty and his lawyers fees
having taken all his money the Court
gave him few weeks in which to pay
the COSTS
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
LITCHFIELD COUNTY
WOODBURY..
DEATH OF LEVI HOTCHKIss,

LIZA II UT LIZ L 1o4S IN n
Saturday evening, April 20, Levi
Hotchkiss, aged 81, died of Bright's
disease at the home of his sister, Mrs
Hammond of Seymour. For many
years he had resided in this village
with his aged mother. He leaves his
mother, five married sisters and one
brother, H. A. Hotchkiss of this place.
A sad circumstance connected with
this death is that Mr. Hotchkiss was
very anxious to return home and was
preparing to do 50 on Saturday morn
ing. He had put on his overcoat, the
carriage was at the door and Mrs Ham
mond had taken out the valise when
her attention was attracted by a noise.
Returning, she found her brother had
fallen to the floor and he died in five
minutes after. The funeral was at 2
O'Clock, Tuesday, at his sisters, Mrs
James B. DeForest, of Woodbury., Rev
J. L. R. Wyckoff officiating.
HOTCHKIssvILLE AND VICINITY.
Miss Jennie Senior of Waterbury
spent few days with her uncle, Alon-
70 Senior, at George Camps, last week
H. A. Hotchkiss has built a new
woodhouse.
Thursday, April Is, Miss Lena
Traverse and Norman Roswell were
married by Rev Mr. Sheffield, rector of
the Episcopal church, Woodbury..
c. R. Hurd's woodpile is being saw
ed up by steam power, Foster OF Wa
tertown having the contract.
G. P. Leavenworth has been dehorn-
ing cattle for Roxbury parties.
Miss Julia Percy recently visited in
Waterbury.
Thomas Madin was recently in OK
ford.
- Richard McGum works for F. H.
Leavenworth.
Miss Sarah Beardsley has returned
from Kingston, N. Y, and visited rel
atives here, last week.
The selectmen are doing good job
in draining the pond hole near G. H.
Drakeley's.
George Knox's little son, Percell,
has been taken to the Waterbury hos
pital.
Will Buckingham is working for Mr.
Higgins for the summer.
Peter Cunningham was sick several
days and it was only by chance pass
er-by that he was able to send for DR.
Smith. In company with the doctor
Mrs Smith carried him some delicacies
and made him as comfortable as pos
Sible.
Mrs Thomas Madin has been quite
i'll again.
Miss Julia Clarity is teaching the
Painter Hill school.
Miss Ruth Hartman of North Wood
bury is assisting her grandmother,
Mrs Charles Hurd.
Henry Booth and wife have been out
of town for few days.
Will Allen and family moved, Fri
day, into his mothers house on the
corner.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
BRIDGEWATER.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

| LOCAL JOTTINGs.
Mrs 0. A. Goldsmith of New Mil
ford spent Tuesday in town, the guest
of Mrs J. A. Greer.
Mr. and Mrs F. A. Youngs of New.
town were in town on Tuesday of this
week.
Mrs Andrew Roberts Of New Mil.
ford was the guest of Mrs Eli Robe rts.
few days this week.
William Manion of South Norwalk
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mrs Wesley Hull, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs J. A. Greer, a
few days this week, has returned to
her home in New Britain.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
LYONS PLAINS.
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

NUGGETS OF NEWS.
MIR and Mrs Elmer Treadweu and
two daughter of Bethel spent several
days with relatives here, last week.
Master Fred Silliman returned to his
home in Bridgeport on Monday, after
visit with L. r. Hoyt.
Thomas Treadwell had the misfor-
tune, last week, to lose one of his
horses. The other one is still very
sick, but he has hope of saving it.
William White and son of Norwalk
called on relatives here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Phillip Gerhardt enter
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

You cannot enjoy perfect health,
rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, if your
liver is sluggish ~and your bowels
clogged. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
cleanse the whole system. They never
grippe. r. II. Beers & Co., Newtown:
5. G. Bull & Co., Sandy Hook; A.
b. Brakeman, Botsford; B. Hawley
y Co., Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Haw-
leyville; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds and
chaffing quickly heal by the use of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
initiated. Be sure you get DeWitt's.
Il. II. Beers & Co., Newtown; S. G.
Bull & Co., Sandy Hook; A. E.
Brakeman, Botsforu; B. Hawley & Co,
Stepney; A. B. Fancher, Hawleyville;
w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

"A free round trip ticket from Hart
ford to the Pan-American Exposition
at Buffalo, is offered by the Connecti-
cut Magazine to persons sending in
eighteen (ls) yearly subscriptions to
the magazine. All inquiries should be
addressed to The Connecticut Maya
zine, Hartford, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
WATERFOWL.
4UERNsEYTOWN.

GUERNsEYTOWN.
Miss Trip has returned to her
school after two weeks vacation.
About 25 of our young people gave
Harry Hartwell surprise party, Fri
day, the 10th, the occasion being his
2lst birthday. A very enjoyable even
Ing was spent playing games, listening
to Rotations and graphophone
which entertained the company while
refreshments were being served.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
CORBETTS SHOE SDORE
SANDY HOOK. CONN.
Fall and Winter Campaien.

To the general public: We have-a largo a.,
Sortment Of the best Boots, Shoes and Rub
new goods. II in need Of anything In this lin1
please give us call. Our prices are as low
considering quality, as any place on earth, ha6l
Grades. Boys and Girls school shoes Q specl !
atty. Making and repairing while you watt
W. C. CoRsHrr, Prom.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
1000

FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
EASTON.
THE EASTON NEWS BUDGET.
There was no service at the Con-
gregational church. Sunday, owing to
the storm.
Miss Aida Wemmerus, who has been
at H. c. McCollam's, returned to
Bridgeport, this week.
Miss May Freeborne is visiting her
brother at Shelton.
David Spencer from New Haven is
with his aunt, Mrs J. M. Edwards.
Mrs Mary Spencer sat her sisters.
w. A. Sherman is quite sick.
w. M. Weeks is staying in Bridge
port for time.
Myrtle Booth is staying at H. c..
McCollam's.
William Moore Of New York spent
few days with his sister, Mrs H. c..
Mcclellan, recently.
E. Lyon, who occupied the house
owned by G. J. Banks of Bridgeport,
has moved to Stratford.
Charles Perry of Bridgeport was a
recent guest Of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs I. Perry.
Mrs Broket of Glenbrook has recent
ly visited at I. Perry's.
w. B. Bradley is building a house
on his land, bought of Mrs Perry, for
"Fritz" or John Rowland.
Mrs w. M. Weeks was recent guest
at the home of her friend, Mrs G. Burr
Tucker. Mrs Weeks was also enter
tanned some days the past week by
Mrs Hartford Lyon.
DR. Coborn of Norwalk spent Tues
day as guest of G. Burr Tucker.
G. Van Volkenburg has unfortun-
ately lost another valuable COW, acct
dentally.
Mrs Wakeman Bradley is spending
a week visiting friends on Long Island.
Philo Lyon is doing jury duty in
Danbury.
G. Burr Tucker has among his varied
collection of antique furniture what is
known as a thousand legged table,
which is very rare.
DR. Richardson and Jay Lyford of
Bridgeport spent Friday as guests of
G.. Burr Tucker.
| AsPETUCK AND VICINITY.
Eli Wakeman of Bridgeport is for
the present with his brother, William
Wakeman.
Wakeman brothers have bought a
quantity of cider for their still, Of G.
J. Bradley of Weston.
Mrs Mary F. Rowell has sold her
team of work horses to parties in
Bridgeport.
Stephen Wheeler has an acre of
potatoes planted. B. P. Merwin has
his oats in.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

bury are at Eugene Wards, for a few
days.
Reuben S. Edwards visited his Sis
ter, Mrs George Garlick, in Southford,
last week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

for grain in this section, this spring.
as ]. L. Blackman, the miller, has had
several carloads already and has to
send for more to supply his customers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-04-26

Two Sizes, CSC. and Soc.
There 10 only one Pain-Kller, Perry Davis
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-09-20
E| "mass meeting
de San Juan

Ell interior del Teatro de San Juan estaba
deccrado aver con exquisite gusto artistico
Los palcos altos bajos ostentaban colga-
duras negras con nca1es blancos.
El retrato de Nc Ktnley s descubrfa
bre un caballete en- ell fondo del escenaro con
la bandera de los Estados Unidos derredor.
Dsbajo de dicho retrato habfan dos coro-
mas: una de los obreros de San Juan otra
del gobierno.
Una matrona sentada con Ia insignia ma
cional y crespones de luto, era Ia representa-
ci6n de Ia patria adolorida.
Ell primero en- legar al Coliseo fu6 ell con-
sejero del executive don Andres Crosas; des-
puAs ell honorable obispo Monsef1or Blepk, en-
com mpaffa del Padre Hernandez; Ia comtsi6n
del Partido federal, compuesta de los sefsres
Acuha, Camuf1as Dfaz Navarro; representa-
ci6n de los consulados etc., etc.
FL secrstario mister Nc Leary ss present6
en- trsje de ofcina-dril crudo.-Los demas de
negro.
La concurrencia fue extraordinaria. To-
das las lunetas las ocupaban los hombras, y los
palcos elegantes damas de Ia sociedad capita
ieha.
Antes de dar principle al acto Sc repartio
el programa con ma fotografa muy perfecta
de Ia ilustre vfctima de Czolgosz.
Ocupando Ia mesa Egozcue, Crosas Ros
di6 eomienzo el 7neeting.
La banda del Battalion puertorriqueYo no
tom6 parte en- Ia ceremonial como estaba anun-
cisdo prevismente.
Ei obispo metodista, doctor Dress enten6
una pIegaria correcto espsfiol, pidiendo
u
Entonces Egozcue declare alberta Ia asamblea
dando posesi6n de la presidencia de la mesa
que Ia dirigfa, q don Andres Crosas. Ell dis
curso de Egozcus, en- lnges, fue lefdo tambien
en- castelano.
Al presentar varfas resoluciones Ia con-
curfencia Egozcue hizose muy patriots.
Siguio en- ell uso de Ia paabra ell doctor
Brumbaugh, considerable Mac Kinley como
primer magistrate de Ia naci6n.
Sc expreso en- ingles.
TOGO su turno al abogado Mannel z. Ro-
ssy. Debfa dssarroliar esta tests: <Mac kinley
como poftico.e Por estar enfermo lego Ell
doctor Hos una carta suscrita por aquel.
Ei turno de Acufia, por ndisposici6n de
este, lc consume ell elocuente orador Diaz Ma
varro.
Al levantarss ell elocuente orsdor Sc OBJ
servo en- ell audtero IN murmullo de assntf-
mento.
Diaz Navarro con su oratoria conmovio
profundamente al pdblico que le tributaba
aplausos enthusiasts, suspendidos por 10 natu-
raleza de a reunion.
Comenz6 e afamado hablista excecrando
ell anarqulsmo hacienda historic de sus de-
sastrozos resutados
Coment6 la exclamation de Nc Ktnley
presencia de su agresor.
Present6 al malogrado presidente como sa-
bio economists. Fue de opinion que Mr. Roose-
yelt seguirfa ell camino de progreso de triunfo
que traz6 antecesor, puso t6rmino 50
discurso dando un adios Nc kinley soil
citando preces para su alma
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-09-20
The Puerto Rico Herald"

Ioterasa ntfsimo es ell n6mero 10 de esta e.
vista que ACADIA de llegar 4 nuestra redacclon.
Por ell siguiente sumarfo podrAn ]u1gAr
nuestros lectores.
GRABADos-Don Luis Gauter.- Chales
Morales, Ponce.-Prssidente Mac. kinisy.-
Vice Pr esidente Roosevelt - Miss RosalinA
Brau.-Alumnos puertorriqHenos Gel Coiegio
de Carisle.-Miss Ana Maria Hernanoes
Evaristo Izcoa Diaz-Presidto de Valladoiid@
Felix J. Serralles.-Leon Czogosz, anarquista
agresor de Mac Kinley.
TEXTo = En- inges J Rural district IN
Puerto Rico.-Sr Barbosa, answer.-An 1lus-
trions victim.-From Puerto Rico. Its polltl-
cal parties.
En- espanol; Biograffa de don
Luis Gautier.-La situacion de Puerto RICO
America latina-Campos de Puerto Rico.-
Traslado de Observation-Disclosures Izcoa Diaz.
Los grabados de este ndmero.-Una victima
ilustre.-Un snicidio.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-09-20
s E VENDE

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