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The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04
Beautiful Stone. Church.
Hon Edwin Gilbert's Gift to the Con-
gregationalists of Georgetown.
The Dedication Services Held on Last Week Thurs
day. IA Handsome Building of Branchville Gran
ite, Completely Equipped for Services. --Dedica-
ton Sermon by Rev G. A. Northrop.

law, and truth, undefiled by debt, un-
stained byisacrilege, and ever gaining
such measures of success, as worthy
effort rightly directed shall deserve.
Wherefore, in token of these things,
and to the end that they may be car
ried out and forever perpetuated, Now
therefore know all men that for, and
in the name and place of and in behalf
of Edwin Gilbert and Elizabeth his
wife, both here present, and in the
presence of God and Of this crowd of
Witnesses, that as their attorney, do
present unto you, the Board of Trus-
tees of the First Congrega tiOnal
church of Georgetown, in the state of
Conn ecticut, these keys of this church
in token of their surrender and of your
right to the possession thereof, and do
here and now give and grant unto you
this deed of the same with the curti-
lege thereof and all its appurtenances
to have and to hold unto you and your
successors forever. And further, do l
assure you, that fund has been set
aside for the due support and main
tenance thereof. And in conclusion,
the donors pray that long after they
shall have entered into their rest, this
church shall minister to the wants of
this community in which they have
lived so long, and to the good of those
who dwell therein whom they have
loved so well.
After the presentation the hymn,
80 where are Kings and Empires
now," was sung by the congregation.
Owing to the illness of Maj David H..
Miller, who was expected to accept the
gift for the Congregational society,
Rev Mr. Sanborn, pastor of the church,
made the speech Of acceptance:
''This beautiful building and it's con-
tents has been given in TRUST to the
ecclesiastical society of this church,
and has been accepted by the same,
and will under the laws of the state
have legal control of the property.
But this building with all its furnish
ings has been given for the use of the
church. 1t is with great difficulty
that we come to realize. that this
beautiful edifice with all it contains is
really ours. 1t seems like dream. l
am reminded of the Apostle John in
describing part of his vision, land l
John, saw the holy city, the new Jeru-
salem, coming down out of Heaven
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Swedish Congregational church of
Georgetown, pronounced the bene-

Swedish Congregational church of
Georgetown, pronounced the bene-
diction.
The church was filled at the evening
service and the music of the evening
was exceptionally fine. The order OF
service was as follows:
Organ, prelude.
Song, quartet, 80 That had wings
like dove"
Singing, congregation, Jerusalem
the Golden.'', ~ ':>
Scripture reading, Rev Mr. Strong.
Solo, "The Prodigal Son." Mrs Whit
ney. $780,.
Prayer, Rev Mr. Countryman.
l. Anthem, choir. =.
Address, Rev Mr. White of Crescent
City, Florida. IT,:
Address, Herbert Ogden, Esq, OF
New York City.
Solo, Mrs Sims, 80 Jesus Thou art
Standing"
Address, Rev S. H. Lee.
Address, Rey Mr. Countryman.
Singing, quartet.
Address, Rev Mr. Northrop.
Address, Rev Mr. Strong"
Solo, "Gates of Paradise" Mr. Force.
Address, Rev Mr. Thompson.
Hymn, "Savior Breathe an Evening
Blessing
Singing, Quartet. "
Benediction, Rev R. J. Beach.
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The Georgetown Congregational Church.

prepared as bride adorned for her
husband.' 1t almost seems as il some
night while we were sleeping, God let
this church down from Heaven and
placed it on this beautiful spot in
our midst. Ten months ago the soil
here was undisturbed. September %
Of last year the first stone of the foun-
dation was laid. October rs a large
assembly participated in the ceremony
Of laying the corner stone and now
eight months later, here is completed
building, thoroughly and beautifully
equipped. TO Dea and Mrs Gilbert
the praise is due. God put it into
their hearts to build this church. They
feel as though their money is conse-
Grated to God and belongs to God, and
they have sought to use portion of it
for God in this way. believe the say
ing of David has been almost literally
true of Dea Gilbert, 81 will not give
sleep to mine eyes nor slumber to mine
eyelids until find out place for the
Lord, habitation for the mighty God
of Jacob" He has laid awake nights
thinking about it since the beginning
of it's construction; with all his many
other large bushes interests, this has
been chief in his thoughts. The church
would be greatly Indebted to Dea Gil
bert if he had given any one of the
beautiful things included in the gift,
the organ, the BELL the furniture, but
he has given all. We may say truly of
Dea Gilbert, ''He is worthy for he
loveth our people, and hath built US
synagogue" England had her ''grand
old man." (Gladstone). Georgetown
has her grand old man" and he is the
one who has given us this church. We
thank you Dea and Mrs Gilbert more
than tongue can tell for this beautiful
gift. You have sought to build it to
the glory of God. And as you have
erected this building to the glory of
God, So we, the members of the church
and congregation, want to use it to the
glory Of God. And we pray that now
in this present time, and for many
years to come, it may be the means OF
great blessing and of salvation to the
people here
The act of dedication was in the
form of responses by pastor and peo-
pie, as follows:
Pastor. TO the glory of God, our
Father. by whose favor we have built
this house, to the honor Of Jesus, the
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04
much study in the preparation of tn
same.

same.
Mrs Emma Hall and son arrived
from Washington the last Of June At
Dea Burnham's for the summer.
The condition of Thomas C. Black
remains about the same.
Stephen L. Wright is again able to
walk about the village and is regain.
ing strength as fast as possible.
Rev Henry Epson passed last week
and the week previous in visiting diff
ferent cities In this state. He attend
ed the late annual meeting of the
Army and Navy Club at New London
and passed Sunday, June p, in New
Haven, remaining there during Yale
commencement exercises of last week.
Mrs C. N. Beeman and daughter
moved to their new home on South
street, last Saturday. 49, 4-.
Miss Myra Cable has again opened
her ice cream parl0rs for the summer
and we have already heard the quality
of the cream, this season, most highly
extolled, in fact called the best that
can be made.
A. M. Morgan has commenced tho
erection of the hall at Marketable and
under his direction the building will
soon be enclosed and made ready for
public use.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04

EN- system CT landed tenur ', fl to-day
the possession of a house, and it's keys,
with free ingress thereto and egress
thereerom form notice to all the
world Of the right to the possession
thereof and of an estate therein. You
are about to hear and see to-day this
church dedicated to the service of AL
mighty God, and it is but meet and
right that before so doing the owner
ship shall pass from private hands I'M
to you as the stewards Of a sacred
trust and these symbols are now about
to be delivered to you for that purpose,
and for the donor l wish to say, First:
That it come to you clear of debt, and
all manner of liens and encumbrances
of every nature and kind; and for him
1 charge you, that as you receive, so
do you transmit to your successors, un-
hampered by debt, mortgaged or
pledged to no man, but free to work
out its destiny along the line of an
eternal, inscrutable, ever present and
Divine Will, unfettered and unin-
fluenced by any mercenary considera-
tions whatever. Second: That he has
reared this edifice in the firm belief
that the Church..which it enshrines was
in it's origin, in advance of it's age. was
an organized protest against religious
bigOtry and ecclesiastical superstition,
and stood then and stands now for free
thought and free speech. There fore
does he hope and pray that you hold it
true to it's traditions; and that it shall
keep pace with the modern world about
it; welcome every fresh advance
in science, art, philosophy, morals and
religion, that it may. be the center of
the social, intellectual, and religious
life of this village, be in the forefront
in every good word and work, and for
ever remain an uplifting influence in
this community. Third: That it rep
resents some Of the fruits of a lifetime
of TOLL struggle, self-denial and
achievement on his part, and he asks
you to take up the burden where he
now lays it down. He asks you that on
your part it shall also represent toll,
struggle, self-denial and achievement
for yourselves, your village and your
Divine master, in whose name, and for
whose service it is reared. He desires
that you may ever be faithful to the
trust in you reposed, and that you
hand it down to your children, and
your children's children and SO on for
ever; Gods temple, witness OF His
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04

Thursday, June 26, was day long to
be remembered by the people of
Georgetown and vicinity. 1t was a
day given up wholly to the dedication
of the new church. the gift OF Dea and
Mrs Edwin Gilbert. AS weapproached
the church our attention was imme-
diately drawn to the mOdesty, the
beauty and the perfection of the struc-
ture. The grounds have already been
graded and the beautiful flower bed in
the front is only small idea of the
beauty that is found within the church.
AS we entered the church the strains
of music brought forth from the grand
organ greeted us. The choir platform
was filled with young ladies and the
pulpit platform seated many divines.
The services were opened at 1870 a.
m. by an organ prelude, E. j.. Sims
serving as organist. The '"Te Deum'
by the choir, and the "Doxology" by
the congregation, were sung with a
spirit that showed their heart was in
the service.
Rev Andrew w. Gerrie, pastor of the
Congregational church in Ridgefield,
following with the "Invocation. The
'Gloria Patri" by the choir and Scrip
ture reading by Rev George D. Egbert,
pastor the Congregational church, Nor
walk, were followed by Herbert Ogden
of New Y ork, who presented the church
in the name Of Dea Edwin Gilbert. He
said:
Mr. Chairman and gentlemen Of the
Board of Trustees: Owing to the sim
gular modesty of the giver of the
church, and his preference that his
acts rather than his lips should speak
for him, l, as his friend and counsel,
have been requested to stand here in
his place, but still he through me is
now addressing you. In olden times
under the ancient common law, our
English ancestors when they wished to
sell or give away piece of land, were
won't to do as follows: The donor took
the dOnee TO the land in the presence
of witnesses, and with him made pub
lie entry thereon, and then placed in
his hands stone or clod of earth, or
something that was upon the property,
as a token and symbol Of ownership
and dominion. 1t was quaint old
custom now for hundreds of years dis
used, called "Making livery in Seizin. "
1t still has its counterpart in our mod
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04
VILLAGE JOTTINGS.

Mr. and Mrs John Williams gave a
surprise to their son. Frank J. Will
liams, one day last week. There we're
guests from New York, Ridgefield and
Georgetown. All sat down to a sump-
tuous dinner prepared by the host and
hostess, after which very pleasant So
cial time was enjoyed.
Mrs Mary E. Crosby was on the sick
list, last week.
Extra copies of TIE BEE with full
account of the dedication of the new
at the grocery store of Mr. Patterson. .
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04

THE NEW CHURCH.

| The new church is of granite, 40x5o
feet with wing 30x3O feetand tower
so feet high, also porte-cochere. The
vestibule is roomy, being II feet
square, the floor being tierazza. On
the wall is bronze tablet containing
the names of the original members of
the society and for-whom the church
stands as memorial. The names on
the tablet are: Sturges Bennett, Benja-
min Gilbert, Matthew Gregory, Eben-
ezer Hill, David Nichols, Isaac Osborne
and John O. St John. The audience
room is 4Ox5O feet and the wing 80 feet
SOU Ire, both opening from the vestibule
and opening into each other by double
folding doors. The audience and lee
ture rooms are completed and cushion
ed in red. The walls are tinted in the
softest of green tints, very pleasing to
the eye and the wood work is of ash,
all combining to make the room har-
monious and restful to the eye. The
organ is not only beautiful in appear
ance but its tone is sweet and melodi-
Gus. 1t is from the factory of Hutch
ings & Votey of Boston, and is placed
in an alcove built expressly for it, and
is separated from the audience by an
ornamented railing over which is the
motto, The Lord isiin his holy tenn
pie" In the basement is situated the
dining room and kitchen, both COM
modious and convenient. The kitchen
is fitted up with steel range, hot water
boiler, sink, china closet and all
necessary accoutrements for getting up
suppers and festivals, There is a gas
machine in the basement with capa-
city Of 100 lights for FIVE hours. The
church is model one and complete in
every way and as some one was heard
to remark: "Dea Gilbert had not for
gotten anything.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative ,Bromo- Quinine Tab.
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature 'is'on5each box. 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1902-07-04

Notwithstanding the storm of last
Sunday, a fair sized congregation was
at the church in the morning and Rev
A. H. Post preached one of the best
sermons heard from him here, from
the text, 'sChoose We this day whom We
will serve" The thoughts or ideas in
the sermon were grand and showed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
COLONEL E. (. BULLOCK
HANDSOME LIFE SIZE PORTRAIT
 IS RECEIVED.
Another Valued Addition to Gallery of Department of Archives and History-Editor and
 Statesman.

The State Department of Archives and History yesterday received handsome life size bust portrait in oil of Colonel Edward Courtenay Bullock, a distinguish ed citizen of Alabama for whom Bullock County was named.
 The portrait Is surrounded by mas sive oval-shaped gold frame. It repre- sents Colonel Bullock in the prime of manhood and was painted by Fry, an artist who resided in Huntsville and whose excellent work Is well known to older Alaba mians. The work was done by Fry in 1857 when Colonel Bullock was a member of the State Senate.
 Two daughters of Colonel Bullock. Miss F. NJ. Bullock of Montgomery and Mrs. Sallie B. Moulthrop of Eufaula and his grandson. F.. C.. Bullock of Eufaula, presented the portrait to the department and it is highly prized by Director Thom- as NJ. Owen.
 Colonel Edward Courtenay Bullock was born in Charleston S. C.. December z 1892 and was the son of William Bowen Bullock. merchant of Charleston. and Eliza Greer, daughter of Edward Court enay of that city. He was graduated at Harvard College in 1S42. and the following year he settled in Eufaula. He was ad- mitted to the bar in 1s45. and for several years he was the partner of Hon. James l.. Pugh. For many years he edited the Spirit of the South which he founded, published at Eufaula. In 1857 he was chosen ito a four year term in the Ala bama State Senate from Barbour County.
 Governor A. B. Moore, in December, 1880. sent him as a special commissioner to Florida to urge prompt action on the part of that State in behalf of the South ern cause. He was next appointed by Governor Moore chairman of the com mittee of citizens to meet and welcome President-elect Davis as he entered the State on his way to Montgomery to take the oath of office. Repairing to West Point, Ga, he performed this distin guished duty in a manner becoming the occasion. Resigning his seat in the Sen ate, he enrolled as a private in the Flu faula Rifles uAder Captain AlpheuS Baker After service in ranks and vari- ous capacities, unsolicited he received d commission as Colonel of the 18th Regi- ment, Alabama Infantry. dated Septem- Der f. 1861 He at once assumed command but was soon afterward prostrated by typhoid fever complicated with pneumo- mia. From this attack he died December 2. 1861
 General Alpheus Baker said of him: "He was the best organized man l ever knew. His temper and taste were per feet His whole nature was genial. re- fined and gentle. His mind was remark able for its activity and brilliancy. His personal integrity, and devotion to prin- ciple duty and truth were very striking. He was fine lawyer, and an able advo- cate; and his high personal character. honorable nature and irresistible wit and eloquence made him a lawyer and states man of high promise as any man who ever lived in Alabama"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

world Is quite so niggardly as our own. He has been going the round of the London res taurants. and has encountered in the manage ment of them a spirit which distresses him There Is, to begin with" he says, "a charge of from 2d to Sd. for guarding your hat and coat in the cloakrooIn. and tip in addition Is expected. You want to wash your hands another 2d. or another Sd. and another tip You take up the menu, and behold, there Is an intimation that charge of 3d. each per. son will be made under the guise of table money. This charge varies according to the nature Of the place-3d. is the lowest Sd perhaps the average; at a great many restau. rants 1t is ls., and in at least two that have visited Is. 6d. The only difference is thai in the lower priced restaurants it is called table money and in the higher priced one: placed under the captivating heading of cou vert. To my mind. an entrance free frankl, demanded at the door. would be much less of of dinner to pay for the trouble and ex pense of cleaning up the cutlery you have used"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

Foreigner-What do you mean when you speak of oleomargarine statesmen?"
 Native-Thats a term We apply to the Imitation article. in the ray. When a played-out old goat goes into politics we call him renovated butter.-Chcago Tribune
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Real Estate Auction Sale

Real Estate Auction Sale.
 March O. 902-The Beauvoir Club building and adjoining property. all known as the Murphy" estate. measuring about 2l5 feet the north side of Bibb Street. from N. Court to Coosa Street, the part of lot being about 240 feet by about 5 Court and io op Coosa Street; the streets and sidewalks adjoining all paved, the same costing a pile of money, but paid for The residence used now by the Beauvoir Club is of brick and stone, colonial style. two stories with basement and outhouses. 23 in all. and in perfect modern shape. Just the place for a modern hotel only minutes walk to depot. postoffice or any business DOT ton of the city The fine brick livery stable on one corner Is quite a convenience and profit able; highest bidder gets the property. Titles perfect. Reason for selling, the heirs want a division. For further information call on or write us. Also We will sell at same time and place the May residence No los rooms. servant rooms. stable, etc; modern in every particular: most desirable and comfortable home; titles perfect; terms easy: all this property must and will be sold
 Chandler & Douglass. Agents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
FOR RENT.

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 FOR RENT-Brick building Lee St. suit able for factory or shop purposes. with nice office in front Apply at SIS <, Perry.
 FOR RENTAL Chisholm. Ala. a 5-room house with pantry; can let land with it if desired. Call at Crewsens, Chisholm, Ala
 TYPEWRiTERS sold rented ani repaired machines kept in good condition while tented Pennington Standard leads. Terry q DaNant. iNOt Moses Building. If TYPEWRITERS for rent and sale. agents for inc smith Premier. the worlds standard type. writer; call and the latest model Hay goods Book Store. Eu-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

Phone 324, Morris & Stuckey, for Lenten specialties, smoked Fish and delicious Jersey Butter,f 25c fb We always keep nice fat Oysters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

He formed the purpose dire A suicide to be. His pistol. though, missed fire And. therefore. so did he
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Musical Tea.

The Willing Circle of the First Presby- terian Church will entertain at tea Thursday. 18th. from to Il at Mir J. A. Kirkpatrick 12l So Court St. Refresh- ments, 25cts -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
AT MtDONALD'S.
Monday, Tuesday, Tuesday Matinee
 "Reaping the Harvest"

The Mobile Register says: 'Reaping the Harvest Is a good play, was well put on and gave perfect satisfaction, not a weak spot in the cast and applause was liberal" Reserved seats now on sale.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Tips in London Restaurants.

London Chronicle.
 An American who, in the classical language of his country, is at present located in Lon don, wants to know whether any city in the
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HELP WANTED.

MANTED-Men and monkeys, too. if they can sell dry chemical fire exunguishers; salary and commission: see? Do business. chicago Fire Appliance Company, Hoiyoke' Mass
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

We offer a frst-class. up-to-date Z-story dwelling, 3 bedrooms all the conveniences' large barn and out buildings. on 8 good lot, in delightful ncishborhood, for S3.2so. hai' cash.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
PERSONAL.

I WILL have on display March I4 and Js the latest Spring hats:' will be pleased to have my friends and public in general call and examine. Mrs. J. A. Freeman 502 Columbus Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

sI.Ioo. half cash, will buy the beautiful To on north side Washington Street. next corner of Union. This lot should easily brin i.5o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

If you have s5. GOO to invest. we have al investment as good as a Government oont that will pay you twice as we'll The interes is absolutely guaranteed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

PRETTY. honorable girl, with fortune in own name desires marriage Lock Box 627. Chi S-eo D
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

S2.25o tone-third cash) will buy the best bai gain ever offered In first-class. ciose-ir negro property. This is a I2 per cent. nei investment. ] he property is So located that 1t rents itself. No trouble about securing the best tenants Titles guaranteed. 1T yot
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
FOR SALE.

F. NJ. Kohn ( Son. - Real Estate Fire and Life Insurance Agents 26h Commerce St.
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FIRE INSURANCE

sAFFoLp writes fire insurance. Basement Moses Building. eu'It
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middle aged, wants sincere, honest home-loy- ing wife. Address Mir. C., 95 Fifth Avenue
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

We the Montgomery agents for the New York Life Insurance Company. the best com pany in the world. and we want>to write every friend of ours a policy in this old line com ance can be written at, policy in this com pany is like the money fn your pocket
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

IMMENSELY wealthy handsome and intel ligent lady wants immediately good, capable husband Address P. o. Drawer l5S Chicago
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

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For Rent-A beautiful home on Jef Davis Avenue at S2o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

If you need fire, life or accident insurance why not place it in good companies. witf agents who will appreciate your patronage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
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MEDICAL.

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