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OXFORD.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
Mrs w. B. Davis, who has been
quite sick with rheumatism for some
time, is better and able to be around.
The many friends of Miss Bertha
Robinson will be sorry to learn that
she is critically ill at her sisters home
in Shelton. A short time before
Christmas she had hemorrhage of
the lungs caused by strain. At first
she seemed to be getting better, but
the past week she has been growing
weaker. Her mother has gone to as
sist in caring for her.
r. J. Sanford has been having a
steam heater put in his house.
John Pierce of Southbury has been
saving up woodpiles around here with
his steam saw mill. Among those who
had their woodpiles cut in stove
lengths are Mrs G. Meyers, Walter
Stafford and L. A. Nichols.
Edmund Waters has moved to
Bridgeport.
Clarence Thayer, S. P. Sanford. S.
E. Hubbell and L. III. Armstrong have
been filling their ice houses with ice
about eight inches thick.
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tional bank, held on Tuesday, January
IA. the following directors and officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Isaac B. Bristol, Charles H. Sanford,
Cyrus A. Todd, Henry S. Mygatt, H.
Leroy Randall, Charles N. Hatch,
David L. Smith, J. Butler Merwin,
Seymour s. Green.
The officers organized with these Of
fcerS:
President, I. B. Bristol.
Cashier, H. S. Mygatt.
Teller, E. j. Sturges.
Clerk, r. E. Murphy.
Clerk, w. B. Bull.
Few of the national bank men of the
state are more favorably known than
Cashier Mygatt, and the directorate,
as will be noted, contains the names
of many of the strongest men, tinan-
cially and otherwise, in this section.
H. A. Baldwin is little better at
this writing.
Tailor Pqchel is rejoicing over the
birth OF a daughter into his family.
Carr Crossman is back from Florida
and has resumed his position with
Ackley, Hatch & Marsh.
The fish market on Railroad street
is closed and will be reopened as boot
and shoe repairing establishment.
Scarlet fever has broken out in
Humiston's block on Railroad street,
and every precaution is being taken to
prevent it's spreading.
The installation of officers Of Wara-
maug lodge, No. 6, A. O. U. NJ, took
place Tuesday evening, in Schoverllng
hall, by District Deputy Langheimer
and assistants from Bridgeport. as fol-
lows: P. NJ. w., R. L. Hunt; NJ. w., c.
b. Logan; foreman, J: Goebel: over
seer, L. f. Cornell; guide, A. w. Pr
per; fnancier, H. G. Harris; receiver,
9. D. Riddiford; recorder, George A.
Lathrop; inside W., c. Glover: outside
w., D. Miller.
The annual meeting and luncheon of
the Ingleide League was held at the
Manhattan hotel, Friday, January 3,
at IL o'clock. Election of officers and
other business was transacted and the
project of building bungalow or chap
ter house in New Milford was thorough
ly discussed and made the object for
work. During the luncheon short re-
citations were given by Miss Calvin
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LONG HILL.
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.


Parlor Rock Council, 6s, o. U. A. M.
dances at Hadley's hall, Thursday
next evening. The invitations have
been sent out and those who have been
lucky enough to receive one should not
miss the chance of attending for it
probably will be the last of the season,
as Lent starts earlier this year than
usual. The committee is not leaving
a stone unturned to make this dance
the best ever given by the order. Mu-
sic will be furnished.by Speidel's orches-
ira of Bridgeport. Prompting by
Prof G. II. Heipinschlocher.
Prof f. A. Rexford of Erastmas Hall
High school, Brooklyn, N. Y, visited
his aunt, Mrs Holly, at James Balls
over Sunday,
Rev S. H. Bray is to help Mr. Gurn-
sey, a former pastor, in Darirn, the fol-
lowing two weeks in holding extra
meetings in his church. The services
will be held as usual in the hall. Praise
service at 1870; Sunday school at IL:
service in the evening at p. m. con-
Quoted by Mr. Haven, the superintend-
emit.
Mr. Cowles has bought COW of MI
Ritter of Stepney.
Mrs Martin of Bridgeport visited at
Charles Cowles', Tuesday.
William Mallett and John Treadwell
with their dogs are having fine sport
fox hunting. Thus far they have kill
ed five foxes. The neighbors occasion
ally turn out and assist in the hunt.
Mrs Nathaniel Hall is confined to
her bed with severe cold.
Arthur Partridge has accepted po-
SitiOn in Bridgeport,
W. n. Hurd, the grocer, carries full
line of cereals; also all kinds Of flours
for making pancakes, and syrups Of all
kinds to put on them. A breakfast in
winter without these necessities is a
failure.
About 20 friends of MISS May Nal.
let, gathered at her home in Tashua,
last Tuesday evening, and gave her a
pleasant surprise. The evening was
spent in playing games, ETC., and a
bOuntiful spread was afterwards served
F. S. Shelton was bitten quite badly
on the f1eshy part of his leg by dog,
this week. He has been confined to
the house as result.
Mr. and Mrs William Mallett of fash.
ia welcomed new daughter at their
home Monday, January 6.
The TaShua whist club meets this
week with Mr. and Mrs Frank Wheeler
in Long Hill.
Harry Sweezy has the cellar for his
new house ready. 1t is located oppo
site the home OF his father.
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REDDING.
DEATH OF DANIEL SANFORD

DEATH OF DANIEL SANFORD.
Daniel Sanford, one of the oldest and
best known citizens, died at his resi-
dence on Redding Ridge, Monday at
p. m. He had been in feeble health
for some time and died more from
the inhmities of age than any particu-
lar disease. He was born March 5, 1917,
the son of Aaron and Fanny Sanford.
Few men of Redding have had more
active or useful life. Like most coun-
try boys, he labored on his fathers
farm when a boy. When about Is,
evincing a desire for liberal educa-
cation, his father sent him to the
White Plains Academy, then taught
noted educators of his day. After
awhile he became an assistant teacher
and subsequently entered Wesleyan
university. Here, owing to ill health,
he only remained two years, but re-
ceived some years after his degree of
A. NJ. Soon after leaving college he
spent a winter in Washington, D. @.
His "reminiscences of the notable men
of tina day afforded him the keenest
delight to relate. Henry Clay, Daniel
Webster, John Quincy Adams and
John A. Calhoun were then in Con-
gress and he frequently heard them
school on the Ridge, which from small
beginnings, became a large and success
full institution. The scholars were
mostly from New York and Brooklyn.
Many of them became prominent in
professional and business life. After
Is years of teaching he retired and de-
voted his attention to his farm, which,
with his accustomed energy, he made
one of the richest and most productive
in Redding: Mr. Sanford was twice
married. His first wife was Miss An
ME Maria Ames and his second Miss
Helen E. Sammis, who died some years
ago. He is survived by three children,
D. S. Sanford, principal of the Brook
line High school, Miss J. Belle San
ford, Mrs Mary A. Merritt of Danbury,
the child of his first wife. He is sur
vived by four brothers and a sister,
Henry Sanford, ex-president of the
Adams Express Co., Aaron Sanford, of
the NewtOWn Savings bank, Jessie L.,
John S. and Julia H. Sanford, all of
Redding. He was man of great en-
ergy and perseverance and generally
accomplished what he set out to do.
A member of the Methodist church
from his youth up, he was liberal in
his views and delighted in listening to
good sermons wherever they were
preached. He once represented Red
ding in the General Assembly. Though
in feeble health for many years, by his
temperate habits he prolonged his life
to limit to which few attain. Had
he lived to March he would have
been IS.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
ITEMS OF LOCAL NOTE.

ITEMS OF LOCAL NOTE.
J. A. Beard spent Sunday in Shelton
With his mother.
Mr. and Mrs S. w. Post are in Ka
tonah, N. Y, and expect to remain
two or three weeks.
Mrs o. J. Range attended the funer-
al of nephew in Meriden, last week.
Mrs Harlow Stahl and son Of Belle
view, O., have visited Mr. and Mrs N.
w. Mitchell.
Mrs Dewitt Williams and Miss Flea
nor spent few days in Hartford, re-
Gently.
D. H. Garfield of Bridgewater was
in town, Wednesday,, looking for a
good pair of young working oxen.
Mr. Sage has begun his ice harvest
and few enterprising individuals have
their ice houses filed but most Of tue
ice crop is yet to come.
News came last week of the sudden
death of e. L. Human of Columbus, O.,
native of South Britain and related
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MRS SAMUEL BANKS GORHAM.

On Sunday night, Mrs Gorham, wife
of the late Samuel Banks Gorham, of
Redding Center, entered into her
eternal rest. She was rs years old, and
had been an invalid for year, being
confined to her bed during the last four
months, suffering excruciating pain
night and day for this latter period.
The funeral took place Thursday at
lo'clock, and the interment was at
UmpaWaug. Her pastor, Rev Edward
R. Evans, assisted by Rev William D.
Hart, of Wilton, an old friend of the
family, Otficiated at the service. The
deceased leaves two married sons, AL
bert and Everett GOrham, with their
families to mourn her departure, as
we'll as large circle of relatives and
friends. Mrs Gorham was woman
plofc',ndly respected by all who knew
her for the beaHtK-and strength of her
Christian charactef; far the exception
al domestic traits that rendered her
home most attractive to all wh0eAter-
ed it, and for those amiable, winsome
qualities that made her a beloved
friend and neighbor. The fortitude
and accomplishing spirit manifested
during her very painful illness were
marvel to those who called upon her,
her only plant being that she could
not attend divine service on the Lords
Day. AS she approached the end, her
faith seemed to burn brighter, and at
evening time it was light for her.
Through sheer exhaustion she fell
under the ills of this life, but arose be-
You'd the Veil, strong in the vigOr of
the Life Eternal,
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LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL CHAT.


Mrs Brady of Wilton is with her
daughter, Mrs Thomas TreadWell,
where she intends to remain through
the winter.
Mrs Charles Perry visited his sister
last week.
William Davis of Bridgeport spent
Sunday with his mother.
Mrs William Barrett is with her Sis
ter in Nortield who is quite ill.
Mr. and Mrs James Smith attended
the funeral Of his sister at Garrison,
N. Y, last week.
Mrs Lydia Grey is entertaining her
neice and family from Port jefferson.
There will be services in Emanuel
church every Sunday at 2.3O p. m. un-
til Easter, Rev G. T. Coerr officiating.
The funeral service of Edward Tread
we'll was held at his late residence on
Sunday afternoon, Rev Alexander
Hamilton of Norwdlk officiating.
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MIDDLEBURY.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.


The annual church meeting was
held Wednesday, January 8, with a
good attendance of members and Of
other Christian people who customari-
ly worship with the church. The reci-
tation of the Apostles Greed in the
worship on the Sabbath was adopted.
Provision was made for meeting all
the current expenses of the Sunday
school, that the contributions Of the
school may be given hereafter to be-
nevolent objects exclusively. Letters
were read from IL members not pres
emit. Dea Robert M. Fem was elect
ed superintendent Of the Sunday
school. A committee was appointed
to arrange in connection with the
brothers and sisters Of the Methodist
church for the resumption Of the Sun
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MONROE.
SAMUEL B. HURD INJURED.

SAMUEL B. HURD INJURED.
Samuel B. Hurd met with an acct
dent on Saturday. He was driving out
from the pond with a load ice the
wheel struck stone, throwing him off
the seat; he struck on his head, cutting
it and bruising him severely. He how
ever managed to rise and drive his load
to the house of Albert Wheeler, where
his wound was washed and he was car
ed for till he could be removed to his
own home. DR. Wales attended him.
At present writing he is doing well
and expects to be around in a few days.
Albert Fohrenbach, Jr., is building
a hennery to replace the one lately dis
troyed by fire.
Merwin Johnson is to build an ice
house.
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OUR NEIGHBORS.
BETHEL.
BETTER TIMES IN PROSPECT.

BETTER TIMES IN PROSPECT.
Saturdays special town meeting was
largely attended, A. T. Noxon in the
chair. First Selectman Bailey, who Is
the president of the Board OF Trade,
explained the business for which the
meeting was called. Edgar T. An
drews and F. T. Benedict also follow
ed in few remarks. A vote was pass
ed to appropriate the sum of 1925 to
part pay for bringing a new industry
into town and also to abate the taxes
for three years on two new hat facto-
ries located here. 1t Is also expected
that the borough will abate water
rents. Gilbert Brothers have rented
their large factory and planning mill
to the Ellis Wood Working Company
Of Orangeburgh, N. Y. This company
are moving their plant to Bethel land
expect to bring with them several
families, employees Of the firm.
The large dwelling house, formerly
the property of the late Orrin Bene
dict and also the large corset factory
adjoining have been sold to a Joint
stock company for the manufacture Of
silk goods.
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GEORGETOWN.

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
Mrs Herbert Bennett has purchased
a fine new piano.
Mrs Floyd Bouton and Mrs John
Holman we're the guest Of Mrs U. o.
Mohr in New York, last week.
Mrs Leroy Osborne has been enter
tanning friends from New Haven.
Miss Annie Hammell of New York
has been spending some time with Mrs
Andrew O'Neil.
Mr. and Mrs Michael Martin have re-
turned home fran a visit with friends
in Torrington.
Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Comstock Of
Bethel were in town, last week.
Mr. and Mrs Ellsworth Bennett en-
tertained a party of friends at whist,
one evening last week.
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Bennett enter
tanned his sisters of Bethel, last week.
Howard Castle visited his uncle,
George Bedient, at the Norwalk hospi-
tai, Sunday.
Miss Emma Olmstead is stopping
with her sister, Mrs S. S. Jennings,
assisting in caring for Mrs Jennings
two children, who are recovering from
an attack of diphtheria.
Edgar Williams Of Bethel visited
friends in town Friday and Saturday
A party of friends surprised Her
bert Bennett at his home on Portland
avenue, Friday evening, the occasion
being the 9th anniversary of his BIRTH
Mr. and Mrs Frank Bouton spent &
a part of last week with his father, F.
B. Bouton.
Mrs Hubert Taylor gave whist par
ty at her residence on Church street
Friday evening. There were five ia
bles. The first prizes were won by Mis-
Haines and Mr. Kinzer. The consola
tion prizes by Miss Elsie Bennett ant
Frank O'Neil.
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THE NEWTOWN BEE, FRIDAY, JANUARY y, 1902.

mer residence. A Mrs Wells, also of
New York, has bought the Couch
place and will build handsome house
there next spring. Mr. Hobson, a
brother-in-law of Fred briggs, has
purchased the old Hiram Bradley
place in the Hollow. He will fit it up
as summer residence. Rumors Of
other purchases are prevalent. There
is no reason, when the beauties Of Red
ding become better known by city peo-
pie, why itshould not become a second
RidQetield,
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sOUTHBURY.

BARN BURNED AT THE OAK TREE
HOUSE.
The horse barn belonging to the
Oak Tree house was DESTROYED by fire
on Thursday morning. The fire was
discovered about I. 80 and those present
turned their attention towards saving
the horses, carriages and other proper
ty which was mostly removed. After
help arrived efforts were made TO save
the building but it was found to be
useless. BY persistent work and the
wind being favorable the other build
ings were saved. The property was
insured. The origin of the
fire is unknown but is supposed it might
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-17
HUGH GlLDEA.

Hugh Gildea, an aged man, who has
resided in Stony Hill district for
many years, died at his home, Satur-
day, last week, after short illness.
The funeral service was held on Tues
day morning at $50 from st Mary's
church. The interment was in the
old Catholic cemetery, Danbury.
The Ladies' Sewing chapter Of St
Thomas church will meet in the
church, Friday afternoon.
The annual meeting of the board Of
trade for the election of officers will
be held in the Town hall, Friday even
ing, at 7.30.
George A. Shepard & Sons horse
took French leave of its owner and
ran to the barn. There were several
hair breadth escapes but no damage
on the street.
Chauncey Donald, who has built
over the old elevator and feed mill, is
now prepared to grind feed. He has
also new shingle mill of the latest
pattern in--arder for custom work.
Farmers who have timber suitable for
shingles will avail themselves Of the
opportunity to get them sawed. Old
chestnut or white wood will make
very good covering for barns and out
buildings.
oh pf -
the day. last Saturday, on the ice skat-
ing. The water has set back near Ivy
Island and has frozen which makes a
very good skating pond.
The Wildman Ice Co., in Plumtrees
have filled their houses with very
clear ice about 10 inches in thickness.
Mr. and Mrs George Hawley of
Bridgeport have been visiting in town,
the past week.
All of the teachers of the Center
schools, with the exception Of the
High school teacher, together with
the teachers from the outside districts
attended the lectures at the Reddine
Congregational church, by Secretary
Charles D. Hine on reorganization OF
Country Schools" and Arthur B. Nor
rNl, Principal Of the New Haven State
Normal, on Language"
An anniversary surprise was given
Mr. and Mrs Henry Anderson of South
street at the Opera house, Tuesday
evening. Cutie NV Oarhnry reo
pie were present. Dancing was in
dulged in until late hour.
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SILK DEPT.

SILK DEPT.
New Wash Silks in all the
latest colorings; large assort-
ment to choose from. Sale
price 45c yard.
BLACK SILKS.
10 inch Black Taffeta Silk,
value SOC yard; sale price 45c
yard.
10 inch Black Satin Duchess,
value 85c yard; sale price &c.
20 and % inch Black Silk
Brocades and fancy stripes, val
ne 81 and $1.25 I'D; sale price
85c.
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Mr. Hayes is reported as getting bet
ter.
William Doran has returned from
the Waterbury hospital where he has
been sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs Meyers is quite sick at her home
on the Waterbury road.
Mr. and Mrs John Amber of Water
bury spent Sunday with his parents on
West street.
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TOWN TOPICS.
BIG CLEARANCE SALE IN DERBY,

BIG CLEARANCE SALE IN DERBY.
On another page will be found the
Page advertisement of Andrew J.
Haire, the hustling Derby dry goods
dealer, who advertises great clearance
sale. Mr. HARE means business and
the figures quoted will doubtless bring
good numbers from The BEES terri
tory. He invites you to give his adv
a careful reading and then visit his
store. Tell him you saw it in The
BEE.
William G. johnson S large ice house
in South Center has been filled with r.
inch ice, this week, thus giving assur-
ance to his old customers of a full sup
ply of ice for the coming season. Al
though he is in far-Off California, he
made no mistake in intrusting the
work to his old helpers, for no men ever
did better service, and they all seemed
for man who was 5000 miles away
they would do their level best, and they
did. BirdSey BeardSley has had the
work in charge.
JOhnSOn'S ice house at the, so called,
Foundry pond, will be filled the early
part of next week, weather permitting.
G. B. johnson is improving slowly,
although yet unable to get out of doors.
H. s. Mason of Bridgeport was in
town the first Of the week.
At the session of the Hawleyville
whist club, Tuesday night, the result
of the playing was as follows: Miss
Cornelia Morehouse, first ladies',
syrup pitcher; F. B. Lake, gentle
mems prize, silk muffler; Mrs A. G.
Baker, consolation, small lantern.
Five pound tub of fancy creamery
butter, $1.35 tub at R. H. Beers &
Co.. s.
Sweet Florida oranges, 25c per dozen,
R. H. Beers & Co. 5:
Big bargain in ladies SOC fleeced I'M
derwear at 35c. r. H. Beers &. Co.'s.
r. H. Beers is distributing some of
the pretty Hoods Sarsaparilla calen-
dars.
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A BARN BURNED,

A barn in Easton belonging to Mrs
E. w. Rowing of River Side hotel,
Milford, was totally consumed by fire
on Tuesday morning last, together
with quantity of hay, reaper and
fire was of incendiary origin.
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SALE OF FINE
EMBROIDERIES.

At Prices About Half Their
Usual Value.
Two hundred thousand yards
Embroideries, Cambria, Neip-
sock and Swiss crisp, beal
full and perfect.
Edgings, Insertions. Bead
ings and Flouncings, fast edges
wide margins, cut out ready for
use in sets and odd widths.
NainsoOk and Swiss Embroia-
cry Flouncings, hemstitched
and scalloped edges.
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DRY GOODS NEWS.
Smith, Murray & Co.
Successors w. B. Hall & Co.
January II, 1902.
Continuation of the
January Sale.

Dress Goods Department.
New striped AIbatross Waistings, all good COL
ors, value 75c yd sale price 60c yd.
38-inch all-wool Flannes, for fancy Waists, val
ue soc yd; sale price soc yard.
54-inch all wool Venetians, full line of colors, in
Guiding Black, value ST. yard; sale price 6oc yard.
French Trcot Waistings, all the shades;
sale price 25c yard.