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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
STEPNEY.
REV F. P. BRAMAN RESIGNS.

new Es DINA MAN nG010N0.
Rev F. P. Braman, for six years the
esteemed pastor of the Baptist church
at Stepney Center, surprised his con-
gregatioa on Sunday by reading his
resignation. Mr. Bramans term of
service has been longer then any pas
tor who has recently served the
church. He has been very earnest in
his work, and man who has labored
hard for the spiritual upbuilding of:the
church. He has been active in prayer
meeting work, holding meetings week
ly in outside districts. There will be
many who will regret to have him
leave.
Arson Trimble, who has been the
guest of Mrs Birdsey Sherman, has re-
turned to his home in Brooklyn.
Don't discard your Wakeley plows
for the necessary parts can be obtain
ed at the store OF Merchant Stephen
French.
Messrs Stephen French and A. B.
Curtis were in Bridgeport, Monday
night, attending session of Lafayette
consistory and witnessing the exem-
plitication Of the 18th degree. On
Tuesday night these same gentlemen
were in the Park City and attended
the conyocation of Pyramid Temple of
the Mystic Shrine.
Washington lodge, F. g. A. NJ,
worked the third degree, Monday
night, April 20, on one candidate. On
the 23d the first degree was worked
on one candidate.
Look up the advertisement of A. w.
Daniels Of East Orange, for board, on
Page 9.
Mrs Esther Hawley of Nichols was
the guest on Tuesday Of Mrs Charles
Hawley.
T. A. Timberlake, agent at Long
Hill, has teHdered his resignation, to
take effect the first OF the month. He
will leave soon for Virginia.
COley Fields and Charles Mallett
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be observed next Sunday morning,
May 4. A class of five young men will
be received into the church at this
time.
Next Sunday evening, May 4. comes
the May conservation meeting in the
Christian Endeavor society. Subject,
'"The Necessity OF Prayer" Mat. 26:
36-46: The topic card suggests the
reading of a hymn or prayer.
A committee of three has been ap-
pointed in the Endeavor society to
nominate officers for the coming six
months, and the semi-annual meeting
is to be- held in May.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
OUR NEIGHBORS
BETHEL.
MISS GREEN-MR ROBINSON.

MISS GREEN-MR ROBINSON.
The marriage Of Helen Gertrude,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs Ebert Green,
to Walter II. Robinson of Bridgeport
was solemnized Tuesday afternoon at
4 O'Clock at St Thomas (Episcopal)
church. Rev william Morrall offici-
ated. The church was prettily decor
ated with palms and laurel, pink mag
nolia blossoms and pink and white rib
bons. The bride was handsomely
attired in a gown Of palette de sole
trimmed with pearls and applique lace
entrain, with veil. She carried
shower bouquet Of roses and lilies-of-
the-valley. The honor maid was Miss
Edith Green, sister OF the bride. She
wore handsome dress OF white silk
grenadine over white taffeta, and car
ried pink roses. The bridesmaids, who
we're Miss Mary Robinson and Miss
Frances Wheeler, were attired in pink
figured mousseline de sole over pink
taffeta and carried pink roses. The
best man was Will Robinson, brother
of the groom, and the ushers we're Ar
thur Durham and Edgar Dibble. Rol
lin $. Cobb OF New York City presided
at the organ. After the ceremony
reception was held at the home of tn
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs Robin
son left on the 6.45 train for thei
wedding Ctour. They will reside IL
Rockville, Conn. They were the re
cipients of many handsome gifts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
CHARTS FOR BIRD STUDY IN THE
SCHOOLS.

Two sets Of beautifully colored bird
charts, loaned by the Audubon Society
of Connecticut, through the Connecti-
cut Public Library Committee, have
been placed in schools in this town,
the use ofthe four charts being divided
between the junior department., Sandy
Hook, junior department of Newtown
Academy, the Huntingtown and Mid
die Gate districts, for the season.
Perhaps the teachers of other schools
in NewtOwn might have charts sent
to them by applying to Hon c. D.
Hine, Hartford. The object of the
society is to interest children in the
study of birds, and the charts are sent
free of expense to the schools.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
Half Sick

If you feel run down, are
easily tired, if your nerves
are weak and your blood is
thin, then begin to take the
good old standard family
medicine, Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. A splendid tonic.
81, All druesist~ &c. AVER co.. Lowell Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
LONG HILL.
HAPPY CHILDREN, THESE!

Saturday afternoon, April 26, Mrs
Violet Tousey gave delightful party
in honor of her little sons birthday
Seventeen little ones were present
The children's happy faces as they
gathered around the table, which was
prettily decorated with pink and white
and loaded with delicacies, made q
lovely picture which will long be re-
membered by the older ones present
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
NEW PRESTON.
VILLAGE CHURCH JOT"TINGs.


Rev William T. Hill of New Haven
occupied the pulpit here, last Sunday
. morning and evening. This is his
second visit and while he is not can.
didate seeking parish it is pleasure
occasionally to hear such a man, who
has no personal motive in expOundinp
the gospel to his hearers in his. best
manner. Next Sunday, being commu.
MON Sunday, Rev II. E. Davies of New
Haven or some ordained pastor will &C.
cupy the pulpit and administer the
sacrament. .:.
Mrs Thomas Martin with her eldest
and youngest son is stopping in Wa
terbury.
Mrs A. e. Corning is passing short
time att H. Marcy's in Litchfield.
F. P. Bolles and Mr. Donlan of
Bridgeport passed last Sunday at the
Noble Bolles homestead. Mr. Bolles
still continues to receive many orders
in this vicinity for monumental work
and also lettering in the different
cemeteries.
1t is said that the "Pinafore" troupe
netted 5000 in the three nights per-
Torrance and in New Milford, last
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
DEATH OF MRS JDLIA JUDD.

Mrs Julia Judd, widow Of Fairchilt
Judd, died dt her home on Chestnut
street, Thursday morning, aged abou
80 years. For few years past Mr.
Judd has been in feeble health an,
during the last four months failet
rapidly.
Repairs are being made upon tn
residence Of Thomas Kyle of Green
wood avenue.
Howard II. Woodman, delegate t,
Unconstitutional convention, received
CONSTITUTIONS Oak" to be planted
in commemoration of the Constitution
al convention being held this year. The
trees were shipped to delegates through
an arrangement made by the Connec
ticut delegation in Congress, coming
through the United States depart
ment Of agriculture.
Frederick Richmond, who with his
family has resided in New York City
for the past few years, will return to
Bethel soon, and will occupy his resi-
ucllCc I'll CcIlJ cI SCTccU.
Allen Barnum and George Bolles are
home from the Philadelphia Dental
college, having completed the winter
course Of study.
Theodore Ferry has moved his family
into the house known as, the Rufus
Short residence on High street.
Howard S. Judd has rented the lower
floor OF the Nathan Seeley place and
will move there May1.
Miss Jennie Mansfield is visiting
friends in New Jersey.
Rev George Edmond Soper of the
First Congregational church, Danbury,
preached in exchange with Rev II. l..
Slack Sunday morning.
The Junior League of the Methodist
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
WOODBURY.,

F. S. Sanford, the bicycle expert,
has opened a shop for the sale of new
and second hand wheels in the build
ing next to the residence of J. H.
Cowles. He will pay particular at
tention to repair work and those in
need of work in his line will doubtless
do we'll to call upon him.
S. f. Brown has decided not to ad-
vertise his stallion for service, this
season, as he intends putting him on
him mark.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
Bridgeport, HOS MainSt.

can think that the world is under YOU,
thumb; but perhaps this same weather
clerk might rise to say that he was
still in the saddle. Anyway it wa.
fortunate that the rain held off Ions
enough to allow the people to reacf
home and not to have their. FELLOWSHIP,
ardOr wet down.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Mrs Oscar Dikeman and Miss Mil
dred of New York are visiting at Mrs
Dikeman'S on Mt Pleasant.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Mr. and NJ RS J. T: Sheehan and chill.
dren drove to Danbury, Tuesday,
remain for some days as the guests OF
her sister, Mrs MahOney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
EASTON

Will the parties who mailed the let
ter signed e., addressed Postmaster,
Long Hill, communicate with him on
the subject in Observation-Disclosures
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

r, H. Beers & Co. are Offering some
choice Monroe county seed potatoes,
reliable stock and true to name, at
81. so per bushel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Horses for sale at the RidgewoOd
farm. See adv.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

WOhler & Burwell are doing paper
ing and painting at Taylor's hotel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

R. H. Beers & Co. sell parts for
Wakelee, Oliver, National and Gale
plOwS; also extra parts for cultivatorS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Charles Hawley announces that he
will deliver ice about town after May l,
to any who may desire it.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

For an inyigorating spring tonic, S.
Z. Bull y Go. recommend their prep
aration of beef, iron and wine.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

David G. Peck entertained the Mems
club for its April meeting, which was
held last evening, ON the first day of
May. The subject was J. G.. Holland,
in charge of A. P. Smith, and those
who took part were: Daniel G. Beers,
-. L. johnson, Prof G. S. Platt, P. H.
Mccarthy, Rev O. w. Barker and DR.
A. L. Schuyler.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Mrs James O'Brien Of Bridgeport is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Wax
ter Bradley.
Extensive repairs are being made on
Zoar Bridge.
The station building is receiving a
much needed coat of paint. Two men
from Ansonia. are doing the work.
E. N. Shepard is visiting his sister,
Mrs G. E. Bradley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02

Harry Curtis has resigned his posi-
ton with the Eagle Spoon Co., at
North Haven,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
These Special Values
This Week.:
Panama SuitingS.

This seasons most popular dress fabric all
wool. 4s inches wide, value LIS. Sale price 81
yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
STEVENSON.

GETTING READY FOR THE RAILROAD
IMPROVEMENTS.
Contractor Foley, with gang of
men, has arrived to begin the stone
work at the big trestle. At present
they are removing the machinery, ETC.,
from the cars and getting all in readi-
ness for this extensive piece of work.
The stone used will be taken from a
quarry onJ. b. Downs land.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
DEATH OF MISS HENRIETTA NORTHROP.

DEATH OF MISS HENRIETTA NOKTHKOP.
Word was received here, Monday, of
the death of Miss Henrietta Northrop
OF New Haven, a former resident of
Bethel. The funeral services were
held at"her late home in New Haven,
Wednesday afternoon, and the remains
were brought here and taken to the
Elmwood cemetery for burial. The de.
ceased leaves one sister, Mrs Sarah
Curtis, and brother, Thomas North
rop, both of New Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
Dress Goods.

Dress Goods.
No better time than the present to supply
your wants in Wool Dress Fabrics. Special
weaves and colorings were never better
These Special Values
This Week:
All-Wool Serges and Barathea Armures. full
| assortment OF Spring and Summer colorings.
value Csc yd. Sale price SOC.
Elegant assortment OF Crepe GRANTEES.
Whipcords and fancy weaves. 10 to 4S inches
wide, and every thread wool, value &c to 81.
Sale price Coca yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
TRINITY PARISH.

nHV NH 0cONdE III OFFlClATE NEXT
SUNDAY.
Rev J. H. George, the rector elect,
will otficiate at Trinity church. next
Sunday, and it is expected there will
be a large turnout of his people to
greet him as he enters upon his work.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-02
THE LATE MRS oRR1N BENEDICT.

THE LATE MRS ORR1N BENEDICT.
The funeral OF Mrs Orrin Benedict,
who died quite suddenly on Wednesday
morning last, was held from the house
Of her daughter, Mrs Theodore Ferry.
Saturday afternoon at 80 O'Clock. Rev
william Morrall was the officiating
clergyman. In the death of Mrs Bene-
dict; Bethel has lost one who was dear
ly loved and held in high esteem by a
large circle Of friends. Mrs Benedict
was a member of St Thomas (Episco
pal) church and an ever faithful, earn
est Christian. Her husband, who was
one of Bethel's most prominent and
respected citizens, died about year
ago. They had passed their Goth wed.
ding anniversary few months before
his death. Mrs Benedict was about
80 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-07

spending the past six months in the far West for his health and was request ed by the Grand Chancellor to tell something of Pythianism in that section of the country. MT. Smith told of the growth of the order in Colorado. Utah. New Mexico. Arizona and California and dwelt particularly on the preparations which San Francisco is making to entertain the In August. The California Knights are preparing to spend more than s50.000 In the entertainment of visiting Pythians and Mir. Smith predicted that this will be tho largest Py.hian gathering i: the his- tory of the order
 The report of the Committee on Fra ternal Correspondence which MT. Smith presented was in the nature of a review Of the progress of the order in every Grand Division in the Tinted States and Canada. It sets forth the fact that the order Is growing rapidly both in member ship and financial strength. The total membership. according to last years reg port Is placed at 5l5.603 a gain of 22.So2; gain of 13S; total limitations. 52. 113: total suspensions. 32 477; total amount paid out for relief purposes. si iS7,01
 Sanitarium Proposal Repealed.
 Hon. J. B. Graham of Talladega. Chair. man of the Judiciary Committee present Ssnitarium proposition, which was adopt ed at the session of the Grand Lodge year ago. The repeal measure was adopt ed by a vote of l10 to II.
 The resolution adopted d year ago pro vided for the levying of per capita tax of $1 to be paid during a period of five years to aid fin building and equpping d Pythian Sanitarium at Hot Springs. Ark, the same to become operative when grand domains representing total membership of 25O, 000 had subscribed to it.
 The Ways and Means Committee. through it's Chairman, II. NJ. Beck of Birmingham. reported on the cXpendit- urcs oS the Grand Lodge during the last year and made certain recommendations, all of which were concurred in.
 The report of the Committee on Distri- button of which A. Steinhart of Green vile. is Chairman. came next. 1t related to the distribution of the grand officers reports among the appropriate commit tees.
 The roll was called for the reception of resolutions and number of them were received and referred Nearly all of them related to proposed changes in the Grand Statutes.
 A Committee on Necvology was named with Past Grand Chancellor Jesse B. Wadsworth of Blocton, as Chairman.
 The Grand Lodge then adjourned until 9 o'clock this morning It will probably conclude it's labors today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-07
MAKING BASEBALLS.
Description of the Process Which is Said to Take About Six Weeks.
Commercial Tribune.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
 The opening of the baseball season calls attention to the fact. not generally known that Cincinnati supplies practically the entire Middle West with baseballs and that something like 125 people earn a liv- Ing in the baseball factories of the city.
 The process of making balls on whole- sale plan is a rather interesting one, con sumin~ in single season something iike S,oeO skins. The scrapings from the shoe factories of which the raw" balls are acre area, and from this material the balls are shaped by hand. According to quality. the ball is bound by few or. several dozen rounds of cord. The raw balls are placed in automatic moids, snap ing the ball. and at the same time press ing ou. all the moisture. to the tune of 300 gross day. One employe will shape as many as 4.OO0 of the ''raw" balls in a single working day.
 ed and allowed to dry for period of from three to four weeks, when their weight is reduced to perhaps five ounces. Something like 200 of these twine-bound leather balls can be found in the bins at all times. .+
 In tho meantime the skin covers for the balls have been seasoned and dressed on the floor below. and, as last stage In the process rubbed back and forth against an upright blade. to take out all kinks in the skins and asa whiten them. The covers are cut from the skins by hand and scwed around the balls by ~o- mon. Each woman is expected to finish fifteen dezen balls daily. From every skir from fifteen to thirty pairs of covers are obtained.
 About twenty. eight varieties of balls are now turned out Within the last five years the baseball trade in Cincinnati is said to have exactly quadrupled itself.
 In addition to baSeballs the local facto- ries turn out a considerable number of footballs. The skins for these are cut ac- covding to pattern and sewed by ma work of girls. Each ball passes through seven pairs of hands in the course of manufacture. while the boxing gloves. also Cincinnati product. pass through about forty. An average of l50 pairs of gloves is the daily output.
 Some 35.000 hats are made in Cincinnati every year. All but the cheapest grade. which is of poplar. are cut from ash tim ber of varying sorts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-07
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe- vile, N. O., May 6-15, 1909;
 One Fare for Round Trip.

For the above occasion. the SoutherH Railway will sell tickets to Asheville and return at one fare for the round tSp- Tickets to be sold May 9th to 10th. inciG- sive. with final limit for return passage May 21st. Extension of limit until June 2nd may be obta'red by depositing tickets with joint agent on or before May 18th and payment of fee Of 60 cents. Through cars and sleepers on all trains to Spar tanburg. where elt SC connections are made for Asheville; also will run through sleeping cars Montgomery to Asheville. leaving Montgomery 6:S0 D. m.. May 7th. arriving Asheville May sth, 11:00 a. m. For further information. call on or ad- dress Jno. Metcalfe.
 rre T. P. A.. Montgomery Ala.
 w IT. Taylor,
 A. G. P. A., Atlanta, Ga. adv-9t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-07
A Bottle of Stuart's Gin and Buchu
 FREE
Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles,
 Brights Disease, Rheumatism, lE.c.

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 $ Death soon follows from diseased kidneys unless a cure is made by taking the old. re- liable Stuart's Gin and Buchu The follow ing symptoms indicate the approach of Bright g disease or diabetes and Kidney trouble: I1urfy or dark circles under the eyes; sallow Yellow complexion; dull, heavy headaches; dizzy tired feeling; faint spells; pain or dull ache dark in color or offensive: painful scalding sensation in passing urine: obliged to go often durin the day night. There is a cure in Stuart's Gin and Buchu. It is the one remedy vou can rely It will correct all these symptoms and permanently cure even BrIght's X disease after all other treatments fail Stu- arts Gin and Buchu will neutralize the urinh and cause it to flow in a perfectly natural manner. thus carrying out of the Kidneys ali the impurities which are the direct cause of much i'll health. high grade kidney cure The most perfect made. Stuart's Gin and Bu chu thoroughly tested for past twenty years It gives life, power and vigor to the kidneys thus making the blood red and no,irishing It will cure the worst form of Rheumatism Try this grand old remedy. Druggists or by express prepaid. Sl. It cures where all else fails. To prove 1t cures We have set aside 5000 bottles to give away 10 sufferers sample bottle of Stuarts Gin and Buchu sent free by writing Stuart Drug Co. Atlanta Ga Don't hesitate to write for bottle as there are no conditions. A request on postal card will do So write now while you think of it.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-07
Pythian Temple Suggested.

In his report Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Donohoo urged the necessity of the same to be erected by the corporation of thesGrand Lodge and the subordinate lodges and the temple to be the home of the Grand Lodge when completed.
 The members of the Grand Lodge were delighted with the showing made for the order by the grand officers. and at a little after F o'clock took a recess for dinner in good humor.
 The Afternoon Session.
 At the afternoon session. which conven- ed at 2:30 o'clock, a number of represen- tatives who had not arrived in time for the morning session, received the Grand Lodge rank.
 Following this came the election of of- Grand Chancellor, Walter C: Black of Troy. MT. Black has been Grand Vice Chancellor for the past year.
 Grand Vice Chancellor. J. B. Ellis or Orrvile. MT. Ellis has filled the office of Grand Prelate for the past twelve months
 Grand Prelate. F. P. Nichols of Roa- noke. MT. Nichols has occupied the posi- ton of Grand Master at Arms during the past term.
 Grand Master of Excheouer. Rev. J. M Dannelfy of Dothan. re-electd for the fourth year.
 Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. John H. Donahoo of Talladega. reelected.
 Grand observation-disclosures F.. Knight of Greensboro. MT. Knight was promoted from the office of Grand Inner Guard.
 Grand Inner Guard--Judge B. c. Jones of Bessemer. Judge Jones has held the position of Grand Outer Guard for the past year.
 All these officers were elected by ac- clamation.
 Contest for Outer Guard.
 A lively contest occurred over the office of Grand Outer Guard. There were four candidates-Jacob D. Bloch of Mobile, II. M. Beck of Birmingham; w. D. Gum of Brookside, and Dr. W. C. Wheeler of Huntsville There was no election on the first ballot but on the second ballot MT. Bloch was the successful candidate.
 On motion of Mir. Beck the election of MT. Bloch was then made unanimous.
 H. Cronheim of Atlanta, Ga, editor of