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Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
MRS, HOWARD WILKINSON
GETS ABSOLUTE DIVORCE
KENT COUNTY COURT RESTORES HER
NAME TO NELLIE A. PACKARD.
Sequel to the Celebrated Dover EOpement
ase-PrOceedings of the Court Which
Closed on Friday at Dover.

I he session of courts closed last Fri
day and though it looked at one time
as if Sheriff Reedy would have some
thing to do in the hanging business
and three murderers escaped the
gallows and there was not even pris-
oner sentenced to the pillory or whip
ping post. The escape of the three
men has been attributed to two
causes-the remarkably clever de-
fence set up by Lawyer Frank H.
Davis, who figured as counsel in all
three cases, and of Henry Ridgely,
Jr., and Thomas G. Frame, Jr., his
associates in two of them; and of the
weakening of the States evidence.
The jury in the Frank Brown, known
as "Ginger Brown" case after being
out for two days appeared and in
quired of the court if all agreement
was reached on manslaughter the
court would impose the full penalty of
the law. Chief Justice Lore replied
that he could not accept such a YER
dict, but the court could be relied
upon to do full justice. The jury re-
tired and returned a verdict of man
slaughter, with the recommendation
that the extreme penalty of the law be
imposed. The verdict was accepted,
and Brown was sentenced to five
years, fine of $4,000, and severely
lectured.
DEGREES OF DIVORCE.
DEGREES of absolute divorce was
granted by the Superior Court in the
following cases: Mary NJ. Abercrombie
from Alexander Abercrombie; Nellie
A. Wilkinson from Howard NJ. Will
kinson, and restoring the name of the
applicant to Nellie A. Packard.
The Superior Court decided the fol- |
lowidg cases:
Joseph P. Tucker, VS.. Lewis NJ.
Price, peremptory rule. Judgement |
for the defendant and costs.
Ida Attix VS.. Frank Reedy, sheriff
OF Kent county, peremptory rule.
Judgement for defendent $50.
John R. Stinson VS.. Willard G.
Pierce, sci. fai. under merchandise
lien law. judgement for plaintiff
s55. SO.
Peter L. L.Lofand vs. Isabel Matthews,
of S. Matthews. Judge
ment or plaintiff below for $3.50.
Elmer H. Walker VS.. John Taylor,
summons in covenant. Judgement
,or plaintiff 1915.
John d. Hawkins VS.. S. W. Hall.
rule. Referred to referees
~ prOthonotary.
Erasmus M. Davis VS.. William H.
hurley, peremptory rule, appeal.
Judgement for Hurley, d. b. for
1858.
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styIes 10 Furs.

Buyers who cannot afford Russian
saole' make an excellent choice in de-
cloing on Hudson Bay Sable or Mink
Out those who can afford a present az
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26

The river Tiber is to be dredged by
company Of scientists where it passes
through the city of Rome. For tbou-
sands OF years votive offerings have
accumulated in its bed and a great
number of ancient works Of art. be.
sides vast treasures of gold, silver and
precious stones are known to rest
under its waters. One of the relics Of
the psst that is to be searched for il
the golden candlestick Of the Jews.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26

The Kaiser has written another play
1t deals with the transcendent glory
OF the House of Hohenzollern, and a
soothsayer of the play, which refers to
the year 1875, is made to predict the
elimination of Germany's glory in
William himself. Hoch der Kaiser
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26

King Edward and Kaiser Wilhelm
have been hobnobbing at Sandring.
ham; meanwhile the newspapers of
their respective countries are hanmer-
ing away at each other in a very
beliieose manner. The peace of the
world, however. is maintained bv the
commercial necessities of the times.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
Rusbx;lla Trd

-, Rushville. Ind.
Messrs. Ely Bros;-I have been great
sufferer from catarrh and hay fever and
trled rsee many things, but found no permanent
rehet until found It in Ely's Cream Balm
about eight years ago, and we have '1a..r baa,,
astfriends ever SINCE. (Rey. )R. NJ. .BESrr,Ty
Messrs. Ely Bros.-Find a,,,,o... =.
cents. for which pllase send r ue.ossa oO
Balm. find your dsmedv ~. ~ yyIr Sream
.aasss. II. 11 l1Anent elue for cold Ia the hea1
eHs"' ~ sesi- aours truly, DELL NJ Pc 49,
$eit. sAEr. Arizona Gold Mis- 4 @|n'
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
LATEST FASHIONS IN NEW YORK.
Lucy Carter Tells Of the Up-tO- date Fashions
For the Dressy Women to Wear.


Chiffon, lace, crepe de chine or soft
finished satin, are used preferably for
bridal gowns, the last named fabric
perceptibly different from the thick.
stately material of former days. Both
chiffon and lace appear in garniture
and prestige attached to the exquisite
passementeries noticeable. Yokes add
their special charm and large col
lars In fine workmanship, may almost
conceal the corsage they adorn. Trains
are still round and vary in length ac-
cording to Individual taste. Wells are
Of tulle or lace and the former are rs
ually worn over the face until after the
ceremony. Orange bud and blossoms
white hyacinths, white roses or a new
flower resembling white jasmine and
called Star of Bethlehem, are fashion
able. 1t often happens that Science is
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
M. EDWARD N. BOYD

begs to announce the arrival of
the Fall and Winter Suits, Over
coats, ETC., and will be glad to
show them to his friends and
patrons.
The styles (this Falls New
York and London) excite the
warmest admiration and the gar
ments have all the snap" and
"go" which has made our Cloth
ing the vogue, and they cost you
not one penny more than you pay
for most of the usual ready-made.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
Grand Masters Report.

In his report, Grand Master w. NJ.
G. Hearn of Laurel, said in part:
Brethren: come to the time when
according to our laws 1 surrender to
you with pleasure the most honorable
position to which you elected me one
year ago. Those of my brethren who
were present on that occasion will re-
member with what timldity and fear l
entered upon the duties of the office:
but while feeling deeply my own in
ability of two things, I felt perfectly
certain of the loyalty and love 1 per-
sonally had for our beloved order and
the help I would derive if needed from
those that have passed on before me.
The work has been arduous and exact
ing at times, yet truly 1 have enjoyed
it to the full.
" The great destroyer of man, Death
has been in our midst this Grand Lod-
ge year, and many who we're wont to
be with us have joined that Grand
Lodge above where our Heavenly
Father, who has so abundantly blessed
our beloved order and bestowed upon
us his choicest gifts, eternally. Breth
rem, let US always remember with
thankfulness and humility that we
have been spared, and that now is a
good time to make new resolves that
we will more fully promulgate the
grand teachings and principles of our
order, so that our Heavenly Father
will remember at the last day that we
have done what we could for humanity.
Brethren, in reviewing the work of
the past year the growing death list
should. forcibly remind us that our
ranks are being sadly thinned. Are
we doing our whole duty as Odd Eel
lows to fill and replenish this depletion
by death and suspension? 1t seems to
me we are in need of an old d-fashioned
revival in Odd Fellowship, which shall
create determination, that the cause
we all love so well, shall be more fully
and freely advanced in this jurisdic-
tion."
The report of Grand Secretary Isasc
W. Hallam showed the following statis-
tics:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS reported last
year, 2,5O7; initiated, ISL; admitted bv
card, 6; reinstated, z; total, 2,671.
Withdrawn by card, II; suspended.
l39; died, "a; total, 1s4. Present mem.
oership, 2,4s7; loss in membership. 20:
number of lodges, "a.
Relief-Relieved, 351; weeks sick |
hess, $3.50: brothers buried, 3s; broth
'rs' wives buried, Is; paid for relief
80, 6-7S; burial, males, So, $40. so; |
burial, females, $500; widowed families
'll6.33; outside charitable purposes.
'l24.2S; donations, 1904. %; total for
elief, 4,572.O9; for other purposes.
'12, 1888; amount disbursed. SOC. .ss5.
2; receipts, S2s, ,s41.9s.
Funds invested and otherwise-Per-
onal property, $19, 154 38; real estate
i66, S49. 70; stocks, $3s, 159. SO; bonds
2, "a; notes, So, ,S4s. 26; mortgages
1850; temporary loan, $50; amount !
-ue for benefits paid members of
ther lodges, $1295 cash in bank
a, 4,5n.42; in savings fund, Ss,314. .e3:
officers hands, S3,sOs.74; total
cts, sl56, LOG. 20; liabilities, s12, ,Oe7.-
3; net assets, $144, O89.4
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
The Soft Gray

of chinchilla finds delightful express
sion in long, stole collars and mufis to
match, but indeed the same can be said
of many other furs, such as the fox
furs, lynx, marten, ettar, mink or even
squirrel, that suddenly has been sprung
upon the public as wearable. Its pop
ularity however, is not likely to be
lasting. In view of some loose con-
tours in jackets or three quarter coats,
it is so made up and appears in com-
binations and muffs as we'll.
Persian Lamb Jackets
are in high esteem and with or without
minks revers, are being rapidly sold to
city bellies. They are fitted at the back
with loose fronts and form a most
judicious selection. Other elegant
jackets are in broadtall or seal and in
length, garments on this order run
from those quite short, to three quar-
ter coats, Collars have stole front
ends; long, fiat boas are in correspond
ing styles and in muffs, there is a not
iceable change to fiat styles.
LUCY CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26
The Hand Made Of Beauty.

and especially is this the case respect-
ing new velyeteens, which by reason
OF improvements in manufacture. are
invested with attributes hitherto
thought peculiar to velvet. Soft, high
finish, durability in color and texture
as well, are very noticeable and cause
unwonted demand. Thus no little i'm
petus is given the general call for vel
vet proper and in both gowns and ont
door garments, elegant examples are
trimmed with fur passementerie, lace.
Jet, spangles or bands of cloth to cor.
respond in hue, while fancy buttons
contribute their individual finish
Some handsome velvet gowns are so
made by season Of yokes, as to be suit-
ably worn either at dinners, receptiops
or rendered low neck by removing tbe
yoke, form exceptionally attractive
gowns for evening. In making up vel
veteen or velvet dresses, heavy eras.
cloth and other interlinings have given
way to featherbone. because of its nm
douhted superiority. Long coats ~
cloaks in velvet are reckoned verv
choice for evening or carriage wear and
snort velvet jackets trimmed with let
are Jaunty beyond compare.
Smyrna times., 1902-11-26

The Pennsylvania r. r. corporation
may not have soul, but it has good
blinking apparatus.
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before them, who are willing to sacri
flee their time and pleasure for others
to make them happy, who endeavor
faithfully to initiate their Lord and
Master and 60 about doing good, such
a church will grow and prosper and
it's pastors heart be filled with joy and
gladness.
Henry NJ. Smith set forth in an in
teresting manner the work Of the
Gospel wagon, and of the expense re-
sulting from maintaining it. Miss
Anna Hamburger reported for the
Christian Endeavor society, which
raised $lO4 during the year. Mrs L.
9. Morris read a paper prepared by
Miss Minnie R. Thicket on the rally
prayer meetings. Carleton Smith gave
a good paper setting forth the work
and needs Of the Sunday school libra
ry.
The work of the Ladies' Missionary
society was Interestingly set forth by
Mrs Arthur J. Smith. They raised
$3.50 during the year and expended
S60.75 in missionary work. The meet
ing had fitting close in heart to
heart address by the pastor, Rev Mr.
Barker, and thus one of the pleasant
est meetings in the history of the
church came to an end.
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ciety in painting the church.

Arthur T. Nettleton was asked to
say something on church service and
spoke in substance as follows:
1t is said that Edward Bellamy by
his Looking Backward made fortune
while Lots wife only made her salt.
1t appears from the following reports
received that while we have not made
a fortune we have made more than our
salt. General Prosperity has not passed
by on the other side but has bestowed
upon us a fair share Of material bless
ings. 1t is certainly a source of grati-
fication that our church has grown
and is growing. This growth is large
ly due to our pastor. He is tireless
and ceaseless and for small man
covers good deal of ground. Our
efficient superintendent of Sunday
school, the teachers and others are also
entitled to their share of praise and
for the increased attendance at all of
our services. There is more room at
top and we still have vacant pews
which we should like filed. They are
offered free and yet there are no
takers. The only free thing in New
town not taken. The field is limited
and with a population decreasing it is
difficult to gain new recruits. In the
past summer months our friends from
the city helped and inspired us by their
presence and participation in our work,
and the attendance then was large.
On some Sundays the ushers had to
make close calculations to seat every
one so that not single word from the
the pews are free, and yet owing to
custom certain pewS are reserved. L
think there should be a full under
standing at the beginning of the sum-
mer season that If our pews are free
the ushers should have the right to fill
them at any time. 1t certainly should
be clearly understood that if a member
did not arrive before the bell ceased
tolling his.pew could be filled. 1 be-
lieve in extending hearty welcome to
our summer visitors and to all Strang-
ers within our gates. In so doing we
upbuild our church and make our serv-
ices more attractive. 1t is a good
thing for the country people to brush
up against our city cousins and get
the cobwebs knocked off. A person
standing at the door watching the
people as they come in and as they &C
out gains a fair knowledge of the
warmth or coldness, as it is called, O.
the church. The church whose mem
bers show by their cordial greeting t.
all-the rich and the poor-who re
spond as far as they can to the worl
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MASONIC BENEFIT PLANS.
CIRCULAR LETTERS TO GET THE OPIN
IONS OF PRESENT MEMBERS.

CIRCULAR LETTERS TO GET THE OP1N-
IONS OF PRESENT MEMBERS.
Robert L. Chase, temporary re-
ceiver for the Masonic Mutual Bene-
fit Association, will send circular
letter soon to all members of the asso-
citation, asking for an opinion concern
ing the future of the organization.
The letter will include a question
blank to be returned to the Office. The
questions will be: "Do you desire to
have the association live? and will you
do your part on any basis that may be
agreed upon by the majority?" The
answers returned by the present mem
bers of the association will form the
basis of any action to be taken later.
If large part of the membership de-
sires to continue the association, a
meeting will be held to determine the
necessary0steps.-[New Haven Regis
ter.
So far as known the only local Ma
son insured in the defunct Masonic
Benefit is that well known war vet
eran, Daniel Camp, who is member
of lodge in Naugatuck. Mr. Camp
paid in large sum of money and his
loss is to be regretted.
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George Rufles, Jr., the only son of
Dea George Ruffles, has been sufferer
with a carbuncle on the back of his
neck, near the ear.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

J. A. Northrop of New Milford wa.
in town on Friday last.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

A note of encouragement was mani
tested in all the reports given at the
annual meeting of the Congregational
church, held on Friday night last in
the lecture room of the church. A
large number were present despite the
severity of the weather, and good
interest was manifested. The election
of officers resulted as follows:
Clerk and treasurer, George F. Dun
combe.
Deacon for term of four years, Alli-
son P. Smith.
Members of church committee, Mrs
w. M. Reynolds, Mrs G. B. Taylor, G.
B. Taylor, A. T. Nettleton.
Chorister, Curtis P. Morris.
Superintendent of Sunday School,
Allison P. Smith.
While the church election was in
progress the annual meeting of the
ecclesiastical society was held. Fl. M.
Smith was chosen chairman, and the
officers elected were:
Clerk, John J. Northrop.
Society committee, G. B. Taylor, w.
M. Reynolds, Arthur T. Nettleton.
Treasurer, Levi c. Morris.
Auditor, Allison P. Smith.
1t was voted to pay the organist
salary of $50.
Rev o. w. Barker, the pastor, pre-
sided and introduced the speakers
during the presentation of the reports.
George F. Duncombe, the clerk, gave
the following interesting statistics:
The past year has been financially
the most successful year since 1897.
The money taken in on communion
and missionary Sundays has amounted
to $117.82, which has been disbursed
to the six societies, leaving a balance
on hand Of two cents, to be carried
forward. Eight members have SUBJ
scribed 81 each to the Congregational
Home Missionary society, and SO has
been sent by the Christian Endeavor
society. OF the 63 subscriptions sent
to the Congregational Work at 1Oc
each, only 26 were paid in. During
the year the Pastor has attended 10
funerals, only two being members Of
the church. There has been six bap-
tisms. five adults and one infant;
IL have been added to the church,
three males and nine females, making
a total membership of 152, 40 males
and 1O3 females. Twenty-seven of
these were nonresident members jan
uary 1, 1901. The pastor is grieved to
know there has been only four mar
riages during the entire year, and yet
he feels encouraged as he announces
that he has received the largest mar
riage fee this year Of any time during
bis pastorate.
The report received with the most
favor was that of Levi G. Morris, the
capable and popular treasurer Of the
ecclesiastical society, which was in
substance as follows:
To cash received from interest on
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

George Beardsley of Benefits
Bridge has fine new one-horse Sue
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

cess tread power and cutter, also an
Appleton saw table, all recently pur-
Chased of w. b. Glover of NewtOwn.
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CALL AT
Blanchar S.

u Fairfield Avenue, Bridsport,
For the best Csc Dinner in BridgepoFt,
Meals at al hour.
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Our January Mark=Down Sale!
Wonderful Bargains in Mems and Bows
Clothing!

Ne Year of sasonabe wearables
1902 h January sale annual
OF
cne than boreal
label avs
are
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IN MASONIC CIRCLES.

At the regular communication of
Hiram lodge, No. 1S, F. & A. NJ, next
week Wednesday night, the E. A.
degree will be exemplified.
G. w. Cogswell, the market and
groceryman, of Elizabeth street,
Derby, make a speciality of home
dressed poultry and beef. They buy
from all the farmers for miles around.
Drop him card if you have any beef
and poultry for sale.
Miss Anna Bradley and Patrick
Bradley of Shelton were guests during
the holidays of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs James Bradley, Sr:
The January meeting of the Mems
club will be held on the 22d, Rev o.
w. Barker being the host. The sub
ject of the evening will be sympo-
sium on the oil industry in charge of
John J. NOrthrOp.
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Mems OVerCOats.

We've led the town on Overcoats
this season; we'll keep the lead now
in the season of lowered prices.
Why are prices lowered? Mid-season
takes the edge off demand and so
lessons worth to you and to us.
Your pick of Chester6e1ds, Yokes
and regulation styles.
$40 Coats reduced to s7.75
$12 Coats reduced to 9.75
$15 Coats reduced to Ills
$18-$20 Coats reduced to 1475
$25-$28 Coats reduced to 1875
$50 Coats, reduced to 2475
Young Mems OvercOats.
All join the January movement
worthy coats, stylish and handsome,
full of good service.
$3.50 Coats, reduced to 1915
$40 Coats reduced to IT'S
$12-$15 Coats reduced to 9.75
Boys OvercOats.
Splendid garments built with the
extra care bestowed on all our boys
wearab1es.
IS Coats reduced to $3.7s
$6-S7 Coats reduced to S4.7
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Charles Kemp of Pootatuck has
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Miss Susan J. Scudder gave an ex-
cellent review of the missionary meet
ings of the year, and Miss Effie VOL
colt reported for the periodical table.
The work of the Sunday school was
presented by Superintendent A. P.
Smith, who stated that the school had
raised Sl17.39, $50 of which was ex-
pended for missionary work. The
school has a membership Of about $50.
The work accomplished by the ener-
getic women of the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. was told of by Mrs w. NJ. Rey-
nolds. The ladies raised S228.09, and
had $103.39 on hand January l. They
propose to assist the ecclesiastical So
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been quite sick for number of days,
but is now on the gain. DR. A. l..
Schuyler is attending him.
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The popular Broadway merchant
took some valuable papers, one day
last week, for one of his costumers to
carry to Newtown Street but for some
unacc ountable reason he left them
half way beside the road.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

DR. Edwards NJ. Smith of Bridge
port was in town on Saturday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Motormen and Conduct
tors Overcoats
and Caps.
The Overcoats were made spec
tally for us to retail at special price
extra weight and absolutely fade
thoroughly good coats as many
will testify who are now wearing
them.
$14 Coats reduced to Sl1.75
Pull-down visor caps, winter weight
and specially good for motormen
and drivers use, 48c and 79c
Heavy buckskin and hOrsehide gloves,
made for the use OF mOtOrmen and
drivers, and great value at 81,
Reduced to 79c
Wool and leather heavy gloves,
25c and SOC
Extra heavy fleeced Underwear,
SOC garment
Special in Boys Pants.
A lot of boys short pants made
up from remnants of all-wool Dub
lin twist, the cloth that gives double
wear.
Special at 4sc
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TOWN TOPICS.'
THE ANNUAL rIEETlN0.

A NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT MANI
FEsTED IN ALL THE REPORTS AT THE
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGRE-
eAT1oNAL CHURCH, FRIDAY EVENING
LAST.
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bonds, $4,000
To cash received Miss Sophia Hammond, 500
To cash received Danbury Bank. 5467
To cash received Easter Offering, 12152
To cash received interest on mortgage, 1900
To cash received Sunday school, $500
To cash received Mrs Emily Northrop, 500
To cash received interest from New
town Savings Bank, 1000
To cash received Mrs Birdseye, $500
To cash received Mrs q. w. Northrop, 500
To cash received Mrs 81. w. Wright, 500
To cash received Mrs I. B. Harris, $500
To cash received Mrs Il. O. Plumb, -, 1000
To cash received Envelopes, 72870
To cash received Miscellaneous Collec-
tions, 1909
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Boys and Children's s Suits
Trousers.

Guaranteed trousers from buttons
down; strictly a1l-wool; in gray and
brown mixtures,
Special at $3.50
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Mems Fancy Suits.

You know what these are-fancy
cassimeres, cheviots and worsteds,
and the famous "Yale" suits in fan
cy goods. All lines combined give
you wide choice and the certainty
of perfect fit in what you want.
Prices suffer this way:
$40 Suits reduced to 7.75
S12 Suits reduced to 1915
$15 Suits reduced to Ills
$3.50 Suits reduced tol 14.75
$25 Suits reduced to S19.75
Boys and Children's Suits
Russian blouse and sailor blouse
suits, little vestee suits and 2-piece
and 3-piece suits-all lines broadly
reduced. 1t will pay you to bring
your boy right away.
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Mrs Philo Clarke visited, last week,
with Waterbury friends.