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Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
Won The Prize.

The beautiful silk skirt offered by C.. A. Lindstrom to the most popular lady on Douglas Island was won by Mrs. John Brevig, who had 427 votes to her credit when the returns were all in. Others who received large votes are as follows: Tecla Brevig, 196, Anna Hain, 199; Elizabeth McKanna, 1SS; Ida Olson, I'll; Edna Carpenter, 152; Mil dred Powell, 244; Olga Sandman, 364; Annie Museth, 252; Bessie Johnson, l25.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

The South going passengers on the steamship Dolphin were as follows: MT. M. Reilly, Mrs. Nora Reilly, MT. A, Waltersdorph, Mrs. A. Waltersdorph, John Morrow, N. Anderson, Chas. Mick.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
Good for Douglas.

Postmaster R. R. Hubbard informs us that on Jan. 1st, 1902, the Douglas postofice will step up into the rank of a third class office. This is one of the indications of good healthy town, and that's what Douglas is, you bet.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
Notice!

Positively no bills against the Christ mas Tree Fund will be paid, that are not presented before Friday evening, 7:3O D. m. Committees meet at the NJ. E. Church at that time.
 c. M. JOHNSON,
 Sec'y. & Treas.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
Notice!

I desire to sell my house, lot and furniture, where I now live.
 GEO. w. HARVEY.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
The Douglas Island News.
THELoCaLFIELD-

GsarFer, yes uuse-AJd6s wRilss ge rnaSr OIcE tfnse, is still a-ftSins$ And this same flower which smiles today Tomorrow will Be dying.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

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Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

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Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01


 wooden underwear is at P. F. Fox's- ! X whiakey without a heartaehe, IS the Phil Sheridan Rye. at MiIants Piase-
 John Feusi has two practical men in his employ, a tianer and plumber. Elder c. \. RepIOgfe of the Friends Church has resigned on account of Ill health
 slr. and Mrs. Neh Guttredge have moved to the corner of Third and E streets.
 Mr. John Williams left last week for Olympia, Wash, to be gone couple of months.
 H,R. Shepard and wife were over from Juneau Christmas night attend ing the K, P. ball \ purse of s31 was made up for An drew Paul, who had his leg broken by fall fortnight ago. The largest assortment of holiday goods ever brought to Alaska now on sale at the Treadwell Store.
 Frank J. Pearce, who is now book keeper at B. M. Behrends' store, spent bis Christmas holiday on Douglas Is- land. A series of union meetings will be held in this city, beginning next Mon- day evening at the Congregational Church.
 Private Christmas trees were enjoyed by the little folks at the homes of Messrs. Early, Fox, Bach, Brevig, Hopp, Raymond and Wortman.
 Mrs. J. J. Penglase made short call at the News office Monday. She tells us that her brother Dan Cashen will re- turn to Douglas in the spring.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Hilts entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Hall, Mir. and Mrs. T.F. Burns, Miss Bertha Nelson, Dr. J. Heubner and Mir. z. R. Cheney.
 The Ladies League of the Congrega- tional Church will meet Thursday at ? p. m. in the parsonage in the rear of church-A large attendance is desired. A grand social dance will be given at Onmau's Hall, under the auspices of Douglas Aerie, No. IT, F. o. E., on Thursday evening, Jan. 9th. It will be hummer.
 Mr.H.G. Slater returned just before Christmas from the Sound, where he has been to purchase machinery for the Natatorium and also for the Green & Slater saw mill.
 The new Douglas dray arrived in town last week and Mir. Ed. Storseth, who will be in charge, will be ready for business in few days. His headquar- ters are near the Natatorium.
 A letter from L. S. Keeton, formerly a resident of Douglas, out who is now located in Seattle, states that his little Alaska girl has been quite sick with the measles but is recovering.
 Whoever has the honor to be the AL aska correspondent for the New York Mining and Engineering Journal, is cap able of more blunders than that excel lent publication usually contains.
 The News is the recipient of g lengthy communication from the Ma tional Irrigation Association, of Chicago. If there is any one thing that Alaskans are not interested in it is irrigation.
 A recent communication from Gov ernor John G. Brady brings the intelli- Gence that Messrs. Frank Bach, P. H. Fox, W. c. Boyd, V. L. Holt, c. A. Hopp and c. N. Replogle are appointed as suitable and proper persons to repre- sent this community in the matter of the Mckinley National Memorial.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

On Monday afternoon, Dec. 3oth, Harry Gilbert, amalgamator at the Mexican mill was tightening nut on a cam shaft when the wrench slipped and he fell into the pulley that truns the battery adjoining the one he was re- pairing. He was caught by the belt and whirled through the opening to the battery floor, distance of 15 feet be- low. where his associates found him bruised and battered, but luckily no bones were broken. His escape form death was remarkable.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01
lggbaf 24 GOQn$ lAylll DO.

Recent rehearsaIs of the "24 coons" give promise of a good time at their minstrel performance on January Il. Many members of the chorus have splendid voices and it is the united singing of good male voices that assures the success of a minstrel chorus.
 A leading feature of the first part of the show will be several ballads sung by professional people. One of these is Mir. Rudyard Kipling's celebrated military ballad, "On the Road to Man daIay." Kipling's "Mandalay" has been recited and sung all over the world, from the ice bound fields of Norway to the tropics of the South. The opening chorus of the first part has been se- Iected from the repetoire of "Hi Hen rvs" famous minstrel show. It is ringing negro melody, sublime, by reason of it's simplicity.
 Some of the "turns" in the olio of specialties will be surprise to most folks. A genuine "Sheeney Cake Walk" is one of the new things, and the sTroubles of Ole Yonson," the ter rible Swede, will be a breezy number. A genuine old-time cake walk by four couples, all "colored" people, will be one of the specialties. This cake walk will be introduced on this occasion by eight prominent young people-four young ladies and four young gentle men. They are practicing every day many of the latest "cake walk" steps have been mastered with ease. All of the lady dancers will be gowned in the most approved cake-walk style-plenty of colors.
 The Juneau Symphony Orchestra has been secured for this event. The show will be followed by dance.
 The sale of proscenium boxes and re- served seats began today at 9 a. m., at Elliott & Smiths drug store. At the time of going to press, three of the six boxes had been purchased at $lO each Reserved seats are selling at 75 cents. General admission 50 cents.
Douglas Island news., 1902-01-01

Red Top at OAlmanrs.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

IS a handbau court and a basketball fs.
Most Of the work done is class work, thls
evenings a week being devoted 10 gens-
classes, while special classes meet in the attg,
Moons \ busy scene is presented when IL
floor Is filed with athletes engaged IN varg1
forms of the development of muscle and I.
promotion Of health. Here a minister may K
seen taking Il preliminary warming up on Il.
running track, tE--e o. physician is al wc4
with chest weights i'm one part of the f00r
group is discussing the next same of bassz-
ball. I'm another -E--e Is q ea,yaeight se=As
to reduce his excessive avJirJurois Of na2I
500 pounds. and near 10y a sic -!er youth s
doing his best 70 increase his weight and 4
out his la-k frame. As most of the meniss
are actively engaged in business hours. rs
find yhe.r only opportunity 10 enjoy and pr-
by the privileges of the Eyu-as-um in -s
tween dinner and bedtime.
The aoor below the syu--as un proper is 4
voted 10 the loo IocSers The swimming I'll
and the fourteen shower baths while in >
basement beneath are the bowling alleys. Il
is another scene of busy activity. especil|
at night. as the alleys have q deservedIy h
reputation y reason OF the condition in Wit
they are l-.ltaiued. With scores Of pla!1
engaged in r.anjag UP their scores and mAl
spectators e.: ,Iy watching the play the aI'''
are the centre z much interest
One OF Il. special features Of
Young Mems Christian Association gym%
sium is the swimming tank. which
supplied not with the city water, which IS II
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05
FOR PHYSICAL WELLBEING.
FACILITIES FOR PROMOTING HEALTH
AND SECURING RECREATION AT
BROOKLYN Y. NJ. c. A
GYMNASIUM.

One OF the distinctive features OF the work
of the Brooklyn Young Mems Christian AS
Sociation is the admirable gymnasium which
forms part Of the central building at Bond
and Fulton SITS When the funds were pro-
sidcd from the large estate OF Frederick Mar
quand for the construction OF this edifce at
the time regarded the best equipped in
she country, 1t wisely decided TO do as
much for physical wellbeing for moral and
spiritual welfare. The maXims Of the gospel of
health "A sound mind in Il sound body" and
"C!eauliness Is next TO godliness," were borne
in mind as well as the Decalogue and the Golden
Rule.
70 secure the desired end the fund provided by
the trustees of the Marquand estate, which with
the amount raised for endowment reached near
ly half million dollars, expended so as to
gIl, aiequate room for the fine gymnasium hall
with its accompanying swimming tanks and
FhoNer baths and the other needed accessories
While these facilities deemed ample six
teen years ago, the capacity of the gymnasium
is not now equal to the demands upon it. and
we're it not that the branches also provide. for
fhysicaI exercise and recreation the need of en-
la 5cIuent would be imperative. AS it is some
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

OF the evening classes fill every foot of room in
the gymnasium hail. and there has to be a wait
ing list OF applicants Men Of all ages make
use OF tn" facilities of the gymnasium
The Young Mems Christian Association gym
nasium occupies an almost separate building
nom the main structure with a frontage of
sixty feet in Hanover Place but the exte-
rl"r Is seldom seen by members. as all enter
the gymnasium from the Offices Of the cen
New-York tribune., 1902-01-05

trail building and gain admittance 20 T., floor
by passing through the locker and DRESSING,
rooms. There is gallery at one end to
which SPECTATORS If the performances On the
floor are admitted fyo!n the class room portion
OF the ediiice- The gymnasium floor IS gG 10y II
feet. and the ceiling is II feet high El.ht feet
above the floor is the running track OF twenty
two laps to the mile. All the apparatus that can
be used effectively is provided and there
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
LITCHFIELD COUNTY
MARBLEDLLE.
AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE.

AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE.
 Miss Bryant, who returned last week from Martha's Vineyard, had quite an experience during the last heavy rain storm. She was alone on the lake, in their launch, when the storm broke and immediately headed for shore, but fearing she would be drenched before that haven could be reached, hastily lay down in the bottom of the small craft covering herself completely with an old sail cloth. In the meantime the plight of the distressed damSel had been observed from the Luzerne dock by Theodore Bente, who seeing her disappear from view so suddenly feared she had fallen overheard and was about to make gallant plunge to her rescue, ! when the nearer approach of the boat revealed a movement under the sail, ! which by this time was leaking out l rageously and in another moment Miss Bryant, like a modern Aphrodite, stood revealed: quite safe, and looking more than ever like duck. The hospitable doors of the Lucerne were at once thrown open, and under the kind min istrations of Madame Bente, Miss Bryant's watery damages were re- paired, and she soon returned in triumph and dry clothes to her anxious family.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
CORNWALL BRIDGE.
THE LOCAL NEWS.

The lecture in the A. o. U. w. hall by Hon Volney B. Cushing of Maine, last Friday evening, was fairly well attended.
 We are much pleased to welcome Dl and Mrs Ryder from Waterville tc this place.
 MT and Mrs J. T. Comstock visited over Sunday with friends in TOrring- ton.
 A pleasing feature of the week was an entertainment at the church, MOn- day evening, under the auspices of the w. c. T. U. and Loyal Temper ance Union. The singing and the part given by the children was partic- ularly interesting.
 MT and Mrs Wright returned to their home in Hotchkissville, after visiting Mrs Wright's parents, Rev and Mrs Crane.
 N. Dunbar lost a valuable horse, last week.
 MT and Mrs Robert Marvin of Wa
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

Mrs Clark has joined Minor More house and wife at their cottage on Spectacle Lake.
 Mrs James A. Sperry has been spend ing a few days in town.
 There is talk in the village of an "Old Folks Concert" on big scale, to take place before very long in the cele. brated hall.
 Miss Helen Campbell of Philadelphia is visiting Mrs Bryant. Much sincere regret is felt by all at the recent death of Miss Campbell's mother, who for several summers had added a sweet and charming personality to our little circle of summer residents.
 Mrs Emily Denslow has returned from weeks sojourn in Brooklyn and vicinity.
 John Toohy and Tom Ockford have left for boarding school, the former go ing to the Gunnery. George Ockford will, later, attend the newly founded "Weantinaug."
 MT and Mrs Murphy who have been boarding at Mrs Toohy's, have moved to w. O. Corning's.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
KENT.
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.

BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.
 The tobacco warehouse of Luther Eaton was opened, Monday, and a number of hands are employed in as- sorting and re-packing a portion of last winters packing, which was found when sampled to be slightly damaged.
 At the auction, last Saturday, Lew is Ives was the purchaser of the house and lot owned by Mrs James Morrison, the price being S14OO.
 Tomorrow, Saturday, the 27th, is the auction at Mrs R. G. Fuller's.
 Bishop Brewster was at St Andrews Episcopal church, last Sunday even- ing, at which time class of nine were presented for confirmation.
 Next Sunday evening at the mis- sionary meeting of the Y. P. S. c. E., Rev H. K. Job will give short illus trated lecture with pictures copied from some of the old masters, and ap- propriate to the subject. There will also be some extra musical features during the service. Service commenc. es at 7.15 in the lecture room.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
BULLS BRIDGE.
WORK ON THE NEW DAM.

Our pleasant hamlet will soon be the scene of activity and business. The work on the proposed dam and canal, so long the theme of public con: verSatiOn, is to begin at once. Several arrived on Sunday from Pennsylvania Work on the Italian quarters is being pushed and several hundred Italians are expected immediately. Also more teams from Pennsylvania are daily ex' pected.
 Mrs Eliza Thayer, who has been quite sick, is slowly improving. Mrs Albro Thayer has been caring for her.
 MT and Mrs Charles Velie and Miss Minnie Velie of Pawling, N. Y., were at George Stones on Sunday.
 Miss Lottie Evans of Sherman and w. H. Irish of Westwood, N. Y., spent Monday evening with Cora Evans at A. D. Mallory's.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
TO MY FRIENDS.

did for me. I was troubled with my stomach for several months. Upon being Advised to use Kodol. l did so, and words cannot tell the good it has done me. A neighbor had dyspepsia so that he had tried most everything. I told him to use Kodol. Words of gratitude have come to me from him because I recommended iJ.''-George w. Fry, Viola, Iowa. Health and strength of mind and body, depend on the stomach, and normal activity of the digestive organs. kodol, the great reconstruct troubles, indigestion, dyspepsia. Kod- ol digests any good food you eat. Take dose after meals. s. J. Parks, Trum- bull; A. B. Blakeman, Rotsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
A NECESSARY PRECAUTION.

Don't neglect a cold. It is worse than unpleasant. It is dangerous. By cure it at once. Allays inflammation, clears the head, soothes and strength ems the mucous membrane. Cures coughs, croup, throat and lung trou- bles. Absolutely safe. Acts immedi- ate]y. Children like it. s. J. Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford: B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
PARSONS NOBLE ACT.

"I want all the world to know," writes Rev c. J. Budlong, of Ashaway, R. l., "what thoroughly good and re- liable medicine I found in Electric Bitters. They cured me of jaundice and liver troubles that had caused me great suffering for many years. For a genuine, all-around cure they excel anything ever saw" Electric Bitters are the surprise of all for their won- derful work in liver, kidney and stom- ach troubles. Don't fail to try them. Only soc. Satisfaction is guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; Taylor, Cur tis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; drug stores.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
ills SIGHT THREATENED.

:'While picnicking last month my H. year-old boy was poisoned by some weed or plant," says w. H. Dibble, Of Sioux City, la. "He rubbed the poison off bis hands into his eyes and for awhile we were afraid he would lose his sight. Finally neighbor recom- mended DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The first application helped him and in few days he was as well as ever" For skin diseases, cuts burns, scalds, wounds, insect bites. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles at once. Beware of commercials, s. J. Parks, Trumbull: W. N. Hurd
 Long Hill; B. Hawley & Co.,, Step ney; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford:
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
NEGLECT MEANS DANGER.

Don't neglect biliousness and consti- patton. Your health will suffer per manently if you do. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure such cases. M. E. Smith, Butternut, Mich., says: "De- Witt's Little Early Risers are the most satisfactory pills I ever took. Never grippe or cause nausea. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull SJ Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake man, Botsford: B. Hawley & Co.,. Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
WASHINGTON.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Curtis Woodruff and wife of Wash ington, D. C., are visiting at Arthur WOOdruff's.
 Frank Woodruff and wife attended Horatio Smiths golden wedding at HOtchkissville on Saturday last.
 Henry HickOx, who has been stop ping at Clarence Nettleton's for some time past, left for the city on Monday.
 MT Van Sinderen closes Glenholm, this week. He has lately erected a flag pole, which is an addition to his attractive grounds.
 Mrs Valiant has her son and family from Boston visiting her for a few days.
 T. D. Connerty and Miss Margaret Connerty returned on Monday from a visit in Derby, Shelton and Ansonia.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
VIEWPOINT FAIR.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.

The free distribution of documents on agricultural, humane, school, and other subjects has become an estab- lished feature of the fair; and will be continued this season, at the same stand, in the Main building, near the this department is to extend the light of knowledge by means of the printed page. Please call in the afternoon, either day of the fair, and find some thing to take home.-[O. o. Wright, Superintendent.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
DOD0INdTOWN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

PERSONAL CHAT.
 Miss Mabel Whitehead has been vis- iting relatives in Danbury.
 Andrew James has been the recent guest of friends here.
 MT and Mrs John Donovan have re- turned from visit in New York. MT and Mrs George Quick and daughter of Easton passed Sunday, the guests of Mrs Quick's sister, Mrs B. B. Ferry.
 Mrs William Leonard and son have been the recent guests of Mrs Orpha J. Ferry.
 Jesse Sherwood has been seriously indisposed. He is now slowly recover ing.
 Adam Schnabel captured three fine raccOons, one morning last week. Master Walter Behn is attending the Newtown High school.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
BRIDGEWATER.
PERSONAL MENTION,

George F. Lyon, who has been with his sister, Miss s. E. Lyon, several weeks. has returned to Danbury.
 Mrs c. A. J. Queckberner has re- turned from the Adirondacks and is with her mother at their home in the village.
 Bridgewater was we'll represented at the New Milford fair last week.
 MT and Mrs J. B. Pitcher are in New York City.
 H. W. Treat, Arthur Sturdevant and Willis Frost supply the village with peaches.
 Mrs Warehouse, Mrs Horace Hills mother, is reported seriously ill.
 Henry c. Sanford left, Monday, to continue his studies at Yale.
 St Marks church has been closed for two weeks.
 s. P. Treats youngest son, who has been seriously ill, is reported better.
 Miss Marjorie Burgess entertained her young friends, last Saturday after noon.
 The industry which attracted the most attention in the village, last week, was the digging of much needed we'll on the schoolhouse grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
H. G. CURTIS, Treasurer.

drainage tract in the human system is damned up, decomposition ensues and poisonous gases and liquids are carried all through the system. The result is liability to almost any ail- ment that human beings afe heir to. You can easily avoid all this trouble and keep your system in healthy con- dition by using G. N. Clarke's vegeta- ble liver pills. Take them occasional. ly and you will always feel we'll and look the pictNre of health. See adv.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

Miss Lucy Wright returned to Bos- ton, Mass, Wednesday, to resume her position in the office of the Associated Charities,
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

Mrs Allison P. Smith was taken to Dr A. J. Given's sana torium in Stam- ford, Tuesday, Dr A. L. Schuyler, the nurse, Miss Frances Flagg, and MT Smith accompanying her. She stood the journey we'll and it is believed will make speedy convalescence.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

Watermelons and fruit often cause sudden cramps which inflict intense suffering Just one small dose of Ra- mons Relief will stop all the pain. It does not matter whether for children or grown folk, the result is just the same. Be sure you have bottle in the house. H. B. Mott, Newtown; s. e. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; S. J. Parks, Trumbull; B. A. Honan, Gaylordsville; w. B. Hawley, Sherman.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

The old copper factory at Monroe has been dismantled. The wood work was bought by Charles Blakeman and the iron by Col Rodgers of Bridgeport. Josiah Tilson has had the contract for carting the iron.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

H. M. Smith of THE BEE is in re- ceipt of handsome basket of peaches from the orchard of Walter Dickinson of South Britain. The fruit was su- perior to anything we have seen this
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

terbury have been visiting at their old home here.
 K. K. Kimberly of Torrington was in town, last week.
 Invitations are out for two wed dings to take place in the near future, the contracting parties being Miss Minnie ConnOr and Clark Skin and Miss Lulu Page and Ransom Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
CIRCULATION
Ten Pages.
LOCAL AFFAIRS. HANDSOME NEW QUARTERS

FOR TWO OLD-ESTABLlSHED SIOtES.
 The drug business of s. c. Bull & Co.,, now owned by R. G. Betts, was moved, yesterday, to the Betts block. The drug business will occupy the west half of this large and commodious store, and has been filled up in very tasteful and attractive manner. It has been decorated in white, green and gold. Everything will be convenient, both for the proprietor and the public. MT Betts has arranged for a closed booth for the telephone, insuring pri- vacy for those who desire it. The grO- cery business of Dr Betts will occupy the east side and rear of the store. The new arrangement will be very convenient and desirable for father and son, and they are to be congratu- lated on their attractive new business home. Druggist Betts has a host ot friends, and his estimable father as well.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26

The genial and affab]e gentleman.
 Samuel c. Bull, of Jonesville, Mich., has been at Sandy Hook, this week, the guest of Dr and Mrs BettS. He has received cordial greeting on all sides.
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-26
STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS
 OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure. no pay. Price p cents,