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GREAT BUTTER COWS.

J. X. Robinson has in his dairy -four
Jersey cows. In three milkings, this
week, they made IL pounds of butter
besides taking out nine quarts of milk
for family use. Mr. Robinson is Justly
proud of this record.
G. F: Monroe, the blacksmith on
Cross Highway, has just completed :,
new coal wagon for Conrad Bucking-
ham Of Southport and has the con
tract for two new business wagons,
one for Fred Meeker and the other for
E. G. Birge & Son OF Green's Farms.
George Lover has recently purchased
tract of eight acres of land adjoin-
ing his farm, of Buckley & Banks.
Mr. and Mrs Henry L. Burr, Mrs Lew
is Burr and Mrs Rufus Wales spent
last Sunday in Weston, the guest of
Mrs Morris Andrews.
Mr. and Mrs Henry L. Burr moved
into their new home, last Tuesday.
Mrs Fl. r: Dowd, who has been quite
poorly, in now much improved.
George Merwin is painting the house
owned by his mother.
Although late in the season Mrs
Lewis Burr has some beautiful flowers
in her window.
Willie, son Of Mr. and Mrs Fred Fish
er, died at the home of his parents last
Monday, May IL, aged years. He
had scarlet fever and liver trouble.
Mrs Campbell is having a new barn
built on her place by Lewis Hillyer,
who now occupies the place. The barn
is 38x28 with l6 feet posts.
John Keller has recently sold tract
of 40 acres of land to Andrew Hidu Op-
pOsite Mr. Hidu's home.
Mrs John Ferris is quite i'll at her
home.
J. X. Robinson received, this week,
a carload Of sheep from the west. Hav-
ing more than he wants he offers some
OF them for sale. Notice his adver-
tisement in another column.
The young daughter Of Miss Mary
O'DOnnell died Sunday, May 4.
Frank L. Sherwood is having his
lawn newly graded and seeded.
Leroy Patrick and family visited
friends in Ridgetield this week.
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MONROE.

Do not forget Madam farley and her
famous collection of wax works, includ-
ing Ophelia. Cinderella, Jack Spratt
and wife, Dancer, Giggler, the Dear
Departed Husband and more than 20
other interesting and amusing charac-
tiers. They will be exhibited at the
Town hall on Wednesday evening, May
81. Admission 25c. The performance
will begin at O'Clock.
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STEPNEY.
MRS NATHAN SHERWOOD.


Mrs Nathan Sherwood Of Bridge
port was buried in the. cemetery in
this village on Thursday. Her
ter of Squire Tyrrell, who married
Sarah Fairchild. One sister, Eliza,
married Lorenzo Leavenworth, father
of the late Mark Leavenworth. One
brother, the late George Tyrrell, mar
ried Nancy Burritt, who lives on the
old homestead, and one brother died
while in early life. Mrs Sherwood was
quite an old lady, having reached the
advanced age of SO years, retaining,
until short time OF her death, vigOr
of mind and attending to her property
interests, of which she was we'll pos
SeSSed.
Miss Hattie French is in Bridgeport,
guest of Mrs Horace Lyon.
Miss Sophia Booth has been the
guest of Richard Booth ip Newtown.
Nearly 60 persons attended the serv-
ice at the Methodist church on Sum-
day evening. This is very encouraging
to minister and it is hoped that they
may be there often.
Craft s. Lyons are decorat ting the in
terror of Edwards S. Beardsley's home.
Edwards S. Beardsley has taken the
agency for the Adriance:B Buckeye farm
and harvesting machinery. Mr.
Beardsley will be pleased to show ma
chinery to any wOuld-be-purchaSerS or
will call and see them if they will drop
him card.
Mrs Henry Seeley of Pepper street
is suffering with rheumatism.
w. B. Mead is improving his house
with new coat of paint.
| George E. Mattegat has recently
sold one of his horses to Bridgeport
parties.
Mr. and Mrs E. J. Hawley of Bridge.
port were guests over Sunday of MI
and Mrs Burr Hawley.
There will be preaching service at
the Baptist church, next Sunday even
ing, at O'Clock.
| Rev F. P. Braman will conduct
prayer meetings at the Lower Stepney
schOolhouse, Tuesday evening, at 7.3(
and the church, Wednesday evening
at 7.3O.
Mr. and Mrs Theodore Wiedman OF
Newark, n. j., are guests of Mrs Eliz
fabeth Penny.
Mrs A. Hoyt of Newtown is spend
ing few days with her daughter
Mrs c. w. Edwards.
A. 3. Curtis, Chester Terrill, George
Lyons, Thomas Clark, Jr., c. H. Haw
ley, c.. w. Edwards and E. G. Sterns
attended the trial of Nicholas Lacey
at Bridgeport, last Wednesday. Lacey
is the man who was accused of trims
A. B. Curtis mill.
George E. Mattegat has recently
purchased new cow OF Joseph Pheul.
pin of Botsford.
Andrew L. Burr and Homer E.
Clark are serving on the jury ir
Bridgeport, this week, in the civil side
of the Court of Common Pleas.
Stephen French, the merchant at
the Depot, has just received new in.
voice of ladies' and gents dress anG
work shoes in the latest spring styles
which he is selling at popular prices.
G. F. Shindle Of Tamaqua, Penn.
was guest, the past week, of G. H
HaWley.
Levi P. HubbelI has caught the
largest trout of the season. 1t weigh
ed one pound and nine ounces.
G. H. HaWley is having large her
house built. E. r. Hubbe]l is doing
the work.
Miss G.. L. Worthington of Bridge
port spent Sunday with Mrs G. H
Hawley.
Whit-Sunday, May 18, choral even
song at Christ church, Tashua, at p
M, and infant baptism.
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PLATTSVILLE,
CHURCH NOTES.


Rev H. Hofstad preached very in
teresting sermon, last Sunday morn
ing, from the text Ruth l: 1917.
The Union service will be held next
Sunday evening at the West Side Meth
odist church. Sermon by Rev E. P.
Aver.
The new library at Lees chapel is
now ready for use and there have been
some very interesting books added to
the library.
At business meeting Of the League,
last Sunday night, after the service, the
following were appointed as delegates
to the annual convention to be held in
South Norwalk, May Is: Rev II. Hof-
stad, Mrs W. Disbrow, Charles Sher-
wood, Miss Edith Sherwood and George
Beers.
Mrs J.. N. Sherwood is confined to
the house, having been hurt quite seri-
Ously by a fall from the doorstep.
Mr. and Mrs Emory Sanford OF Red
ding were on the Hill calling on friends,
Sunday.
Mrs Will Hall is with her friend, Mrs
Freeborn of Shelton, for visit.
Mrs L. A. Beers entertained Mrs
Gregory and daughter, last week.
Mrs James Marsh, Mr. Burgess and
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A TRAIN DERAILED.

A TRAIN DERAILED,
The afternoon freight train was de-
rallied at West Redding station on Mon
day last, delaying trains until 10 p. m.
Charles Todd of Redding had horse
taken very sick with collie on Tuesday
while waiting for train at the West
Redding station.
Miss Elsie Bennett, Mrs Charles Bar
rett and sister Lulu spent Sunday with
Miss Maud Bronson.
Mrs William F. Wildman of Brook
held spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs
S. A. Barnum.
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WEST REDDINa.
CHURCH NOTES,

A number of delegates from the Ed.
worth League Of Long Ridge Meth.
odist church will attend the conyen.
ton held at South Norwalk, Friday OF
this week.
Mr. Underwood of New York has pnr.
chased the farm formerly known as the
Barlow place of J. L. sBlackman and
has taken immediate possession,
Ihei Ladies' Aid society OF the Long
Ridge church held sociable on Thurs,
day evening which was a success in
every way.
The Epworth League meeting was
held as usual on Tuesday evening, MI
Sayers being the leader.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
BETHEL,


THE LATE GEORGE c. CARPENTER.
The remains of George G. Carpenter,
who died quite suddenly in Newark,
Saturday, and taken to the residence
Of John H. Baird of Center street. Mr.
Carpenter was a native of Danbury,
where he had many friends and &C
quaintances. A few years ago he went
to South NOrwalk and had since lived
in that city. He leaves two brothers
and two sisters: Mrs John H. Baird Of
Bethel, John H. and Miss Carrie Car
Penter of Orange, n. j., and Charles of
Brooklyn, N: Y. The funeral services
were held from the house of his sister,
Mrs John Baird, Sunday afternoon.
Rev H. L. Slack Officlated.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
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. B.
Smith, Butternut, Mich, says: "De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the
most satisfactory pills 1 ever took.
Never grippe or cause nausea. r.
II. Beers & Co., Newtown; S. G.
Bull & Co., Sandy Hook; A. B. Blake
man, BOtSfOrd: B. Hawley s. Co..
Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

Ten dollars worth of paint judic-
iouSly distributed adds $500 to the sell
ing and $500 to the living in value OF a
$1,000 house. 1t pays to have your
house painted with the best paint, it
w. MaSury & Sons Railroad paint has
been used for years and stood the test
better than any other paint in the
market and is the only paint that will
hold its color near the salt water.
This paint is for home use, does not
crack, blister or peal off when properly
applied. Gives handsome, glossy
surface, flows smoothly, will dry quick
ly and is in all colors ready for use. 1t
covers more service, wears longer and
looks better than any other paint.
Harry Rider, 612 Water street, Bridge
port, is the agent for these paints.
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SOUTHBURY.

HULL's HILL AND VICINITY
George w. Treat of Asbury Park, N.
J., was the guest at Granville Warmers
for few days, last week.
Mrs Phebe Treat went with her
brother, G. w. Treat, to Bethel, Mon
day where she is to make her home for
the present.
Mrs Patterson died very suddenly,
last Thursday. She was buried on Sat
urday in Quaker's Farms.
Mrs Charles Hankey is expecting to
go tOSouth NOrwalk the coming week
to visit her sister.
Harry Brown was in Hartford, Sat-
urday, attending the annual meeting
of the Sons of the American RevOlu-
tiOn.
Miss Burnice Burr is a guest at B. NJ.
Tuttle's.
Nellie Warner is working for Mrs
Carter.
b. S. Hickok is putting up piazza
for Mrs Emeline Brown.
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TASHUA.

Mrs John Patterson has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs John Peck, of
Danbury. She also went to New Ha-
ven, accompanied by her sister, Miss
Florence Burton,
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
ORALLY" MEETING FOR MAY,

ORALLY" MEETING FOR MAY.
The May 'rally" prayer meeting is
to be held Friday evening, May %, at
7.30 O'Clock. Subject, ''The God-like
elements in herOism," Gen. %: SIG.
Leader, r. D. Smith. These meetings
have become known as special
feature of the life of this church.
AS in former years on the Sunday
preceding Memorial day, SO this year
the day concentrating the heroric
deeds of the Boys in Blue will be duly
kept in the Congregational church.
This year the service comes ON Sunday
morning, May Is, at IL O'Clock. The
church interior is to be decorated with
flags and bunting; and the music and
sermon will all speak the honor of the
flag we love. Rev Mr. Barker, the pas
tor, asks as personal favor that every
veteran who reads this notice will
kindly take pains to pass on the
word to every soldier whom he
any adjoining town. The encamp-
ment at Washington, this summer,
will be great gathering of veterans,
but how many will be missed from the
ranks of year'ago!
MIS- ~. w. Barker ana MISS susan j.
Scudder attended on Tuesday the an
nual meeting of the New Haven Branch
Of the Woman's board of Missions at
the Dwight Place church in New Ha-
ven, representing the Newtown Con-
gregatiOnal church. Mrs Barker was a
member of this church nine years ago,
and had the pleasure greeting many
old friends in the Fairbank Mission
circle and other departments in the
work of that wide-awake church.
The semi-annual business meeting,
first announced for May 20, by reason
Of the Endeavorers going to Bethel on
that evening will be postponed to
Tuesday evening, May q, at 7.3O
O'Clock. New officers are then to be
chosen and the reports will show what
progress has been made along the
whole line.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
OUR NEIGHBORS-
GREENFIELD HILL.
THE DEEKFIELD DISTRICT.

THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.
Mrs May B. arks..of Camden, N. j.,
is spending some time with relatives
in this place.
Miss Anna L. Burr, after spending
nearly two weeks with relatives left,
Saturday, for visit Gin Rye, N.
r., this week, for a few days.
Miss Elsie Sherwood has entertained
her cousin, Miss Nichols.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

Town Cleak Houlihan reports PIT
dogs registered up to yesterday. There
are still a large number of delinquents.
1t would be advisable for all to regis
ter at once and save call from the
constable. The names will be pub
liShed soon.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday evening services at the
churches now commence at I 80 o'clock,
and the week day prayer services at
7.45.
Last Sunday was ''promotion day"
at the Methodist Sunday school. Sew
eral years ago the school was graded
and since that time it has been custom
airy once year to promote the scho-
lars In the primary, intermediate and
Junior grades. There was short pro-
gram given by the members of these
classes, consisting of songs and.recita-
lions. AT the close of the exercises
they were presented with diplomas by
the assistant teacher of the class, Miss
Eva Mckenzie.
Inc Mission Circle of the Congrega-
tional church will meet with Mrs
George w. Roe, Friday afternoon.
The Christian Endeavor society of
NewtOwn will hold a union meeting
with the Christian EndeavOr society
OF this place in the lecture room Of the
church, next Tuesday evening.
DEATH OF WILLIAM MCNAw.
William McNaw, we'll known citi-
zen Of Bethel, died at his home on
Wooster street, last Friday Mr. Nc
Nav had been ill for some time with
stomach trouble. He was &c years of
age and for many years worked in the
factory of Cole & Amber. His wife
died several years ago and at the time
OF his death his two nieces, the Misses
Mary and Georgia McGregor, resided
with him. The funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at his late resi-
dence. Rev II. L. Slack otficiated.
David Squires Of Norwalk is spend
ing a few days in town.
M. Allen Gaming of the Philadelphia
Dental college, has been visiting his
classmate, George w. Bolles, of this
place.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Robinson of
Rockville, Conn.,, have been visiting
Mrs Robinson's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Ebert Green.
Edward French and Herbert Webb
rode to New Milford, Sunday, on.their
wheels.
The ladies of Putnum Circle, Com
paniOnS of the Forest, are arranging to
May %. About two hundred invita-
tinns have been issued.
Gilbert johnson of Grassy Plain
street is making repairs and improve
n entS on his residence
A. the Bethel teachers attended the
teachers convention held in South
Norwalk, last Friday.
Mrs Lois Crofut died at the home of
her brother, George H. Hoyt, Thurs
day. The deceased was % years of age
She was member of the Methodist
church. The funeral services were
held at the home of George H. Crofut.
Rev DIR B. F. Adams Officiated.
Mr. and Mrs James Ford of Fairfield
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
STOPS THE COUGH AND WORKS
OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price rs cents.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

Henry G. Reid, the Bridgeport jew
eler, will have popular 25c sale on
Saturday, and among the bargains
will be charms, lockets, bracelets and
many very valuable articles.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

%. but an engagement on that night
for several at the members make this
change necessary.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

McMahOnS great lire sale. COmmenc-
ing, Saturday, May II. The entire
stock which was slightly damaged by
water must be sold at once at one
quarter its value. Mems, boys and
children's suits, under shirts. collars,
neckwear, hats and caps. Everything
in the store must 90. The chance OF
lifetime. At the old stand on Bank
street.
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Dress Goods Section.

This is one of the busiest corners of the store.
Not often you enjoy the satisfaction of max
ing selections from such a complete up-to-
date stock. These are samples.
36-inch colored Cashmeres, in all the latest
shades-25c a yard.
White Mohair Brilliantines, suitable for
shirt waists. Soc, &c and Sl.00 yard.
3S-inch all-wool Albatross all the wanted
shades, SOC yard.
3S-inch Whipcords. up-to-date colors, SOC
yard.
w. F.. Reads Lansdownes In black and col
ors, including evening shades, ~ inches wide,
81 Is yard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

Miss Katherine Sumner of Coney
Island is visiting at Mrs Henry Bots
fOrd'S, this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
Mems Medium Weight
Underwear.

Shirts and Drawers, exceptional qualities.
SOC and 75c each.
Summer weight Balbriggan Shirts and
Drawers, double-seated Drawers, 37hc and SOC
each. Summer weight Jersey rib long and
short sleeves, sec each.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

"A valuable mare IN Ule pasture lou
on property of G. G. Peck, broke leg,
yesterday.
L. F. Curtis old established drug
store in the Park City maintains its
strong hold on the public. Mr. Curtis
invites the country people especially
to make his store headquarters when
wanting drugs and druggists sundries
Merchant Mott has some exception
ally fine values now in shoes for ladies
and gentlemen. His shoe department
is proving very popular.
Kan-a-Wakut remedy for rheuma-
tlSm, remarkable remedy, having
the backing Of some first class testi-
mOnialS as advertised in The BEE,
this week.: In subsequent issues we
shall present some of these. Mer-
chant Il. II. Beers sells it.
When in Shelton do not fail to visit
the store of D. N. Clark, the hardware
man. He always has something to in
tereSt you.
When your harnesses need mending
bring them to the Sandy Hook Shoe
Store. We do all kinds of boot, shoe
and harness repairing at low prices
Full stock of boots and shoes always
on hand. Come and see us. We can
fit you.-[The Sandy Hook Shoe Store,
w. Z. COrbett, proprietor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

Ross Diamond of Albany. n. Y, is
visiting at Leonard Kindle,s.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16

A valuable mare in the pasture lot
on property of G. G. Peck, broke leg,
yesterday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-05-16
NEW FAIRFIELD

The frame for the large stock barn
Of ID. II. DiSbrOw & Son was raised,
Thursday afternoon.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

"LET US THEN BE up AND DOING. -
THE LITERARY CIRCLE PASSES A
PLEASANT EVENING WITH LONGFEL-
LOW, AND VOTES TO. GO ON UNTIL
HOT WEATHER CALLS A HALT.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-09
ONLY A MASK.

Many are not being benefited by the
summer vacation as they should be.
Now, Notwithstanding much outdoor
life. they are little If any stronger
than they We're. The tan on their
faces Is darker and makes them look
healthier, but 1t is only II mask. They
are still nervous, easily tired, upset
by trifles, and they do not eat nor
sleep well, What they need is what
tones the nerves, perfects digestion,
creates appetite, and makes sleep re-
frcshing, and that is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Pupils and teachers general
ly will find the chief purpose of the
vacation best subserved by this great
medicine which, as we know, "bulds
up the whole system"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-09
SHE DID NOT
KISS CARS HAND
Miss Barton Was Given More
Honor by the Potentate.

New York, Aug, o Miss Clara Bar
ton, president of the American Red
Gross society, arrived Wednesday
from Hamburg aboard the
Hamburg American liner Penn
sylynnia. She attended the
conference In Europe of the lnterna-
tlonal Red Cross association, at which
representatives of most of the nations
appeared.
Miss Barton says that her journey
through Russia impressed her tre-
mendously. The Czar put the imperial
trains nt her disposal When she was
presented to him she bent to kiss his
hand, intending TO follow the custom
of the country. He drew back, say
Ing, mot you, Miss Barton" and shook
her own hand heartily,
Miss Barton says she believes tho
Czar Is earnest In desiring universal
pence. She was decorated by him
with the highest order bestowed on
one not of royal blood.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-09
SWEET BREATH.
When Coffee Is Left Off.

A test WAS made to find If Just the
leaving Off of coffee alone would pro.
duce an equal condition OF health as
when coffee Is left off and Postum
Food Coffee used In Its place.
A man from Clinton, Wis, made the
experiment, lie says: 'About n year
ago left off drinking coffee and tea
and began to use Postum. For several
years previous my system had been
in wretched condition. | always had
q thlckly fured, bilious tongue and
foul breath, often accompanied with
severe headaches. | was troubled all
The time with chronic constipation, 40
that l was morose in disposition and
almost discouraged.
At the end of the first week after
making the change from coffee to
Postum / witnessed marvellous
change In myself. My once coated
tongue cleared off, my appetite in.
creased, breath became sweet aud the
headaches ceased entirely. one thing
wish to state emphatically, you have
IN Postum n virgin remedy for constl-
patton, for certainly had about the
worst ease ever known among mortals
and ! am completely cured of IT, /
feel in every way like II new person,
During the last summer / concluded
that would experiment TO see If the
Postum kept me in good shape or
whether ! had gotten well from Just
leaving off coffee. SO | quit Postum
Tor quite time and drank cocoa AID
water found out before two weeks
were past that something was wrong
and ! began to get costiye as Of old,
ii was evident the liver was not work
Ing properly, 30 became convinced
II was not the ayoidance Of coffee
alone that cured me, but the great
value came trop The regular use OF
. 4. ~ ~ Isl
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-09
To My Friends.

1t is with .oy that /: tell what KodoJ
dlo for me. | was troubled with ny
stomach for sevS"Nl J. onths. UpoG
be ig advised to use Fcdol, did SO,
and words cannot tell the good 1t has
done for me. A ncighbor had dyspep-
s,n so that he, had tried almost eyclv.
thing, | told him to use Kodol Words
Of gratitude have come to me frcm
him because recommended it.--Geo,
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
reconstructiye tonic, cures all stom-
ach and bowel troubles, indigestion,
dyspepsia, Kodol digests any good
food you eat Take dose after meals.