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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Misses Margaret and Nellie BARLEY
of Dalton, Mass, and Daniel J. Bren.
nan Of East Hartford were New Years
guests of Miss Kathryn A. Brennan.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mary HaZen Fairchild and Mrs A.
w. Fairchild returned, last week, from
a holiday visit at Mrs Ernest F. Will
sons. New Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

A gentleman is stopping at Ebert
Wilson's and will hold gospel meetings
in the homes opened to him. The first
meeting was held Tuesday evening at
Ebert Wilson'S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
PLATTSVILLE.

HOYDEN'S HILL AND VICINITY.
Mrs Eliza Jennings is slowly imprOv-
ing.
Miss Josie Bennett of Brooklyn has
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Do not forget we carry mems duck
rolled edge felt boots, the best make
on the market SANDY Hook Shoe
Store, w. @. COrbett, proprietor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Bradley of
Half Way River kindly entertained
The BEES representative to dinner,
last Monday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

John p. Halpin of the Park City was
guest over New Years at his aunt's,
Mrs John Bailey's, and also passed a
few days with his cousin, Mrs Edward
Costello, Of Bethel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mrs Horace W. Bradley has been
laid up with sever cold, this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

The Saturday night whist club
which is comprised of friends from
Botsford and Monroe, were handsome
ly entertained at the pleasant home of
Miss Bes sic Hayes in Stepney, last
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

port, guests of Mrs S. H. Smith.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mrs Patrick J. Brennan and children
of Long Hill are visiting at Patrick
Brennan'S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

The members of Pootatuck Grange
held lively session at the regular
meeting, Tuesday evening. The State
Grange Overseer, Hon l. G. FantOn,
was present for the annual inspection
of the Grange. He thoroughly in
spected the books and work of the
Grange and pronounced them to be in
good condition. The resignation of
Brother j. J. Northrop, as overseer,
was filled by electing Charles G.. Peck.
Miss S. B. Minor was elected treasurer,
John J. Northrop secretary, A. W.
BaSSett chaplain, and Charles NJ.
Beresford as lecturer.
The next meeting, January 81, will
be for the installation of the new Of
ticers. 1t will be public, with COLA
ton. State Overseer FantOn has con-
sented to do the work and it certainly
will be done in an efficient manner.
Secretary John J. Northrop will
represent POOtatuck Grange at the
annual session of the State Grange in
Hartford, next week. He was chosen
as the delegate last Tuesday, the
master-elect being unable to attend.
The young men of the Grange have
decided to have dance in the Town
hall on Thursday evening, January %.
Good music will be had and it is ex.
pected to make it the special event of
the season. The committee Of arrange
ments consists of Edgar F. Northrop,
Charles G. Peck, James b. Nichols and
F. A. Blackman. Keep your date fol
| that evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Eugene Peck from the Park City wal
Sunday guest at his fathers, e. M
Peck'S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mrs NJ. B. Hawley, with Miss Bessie
Hayes of Stepney, were guests, one day
last week, of friends in HuntingtOwn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
COUNTRY CLUB EVENT.

On account of the severe storm,
Thursday evening, December %, the
regular meeting of the Country club
was postponed until Saturday evening,
when the program which had been pre-
pared was carried out. Two Christ
mas trees, were loaded with presents.
Each member received an appropriate
gift with the usual box of candy and
orange. After the presents were dis
tributed, refreshments were served.
The rooms were then cleared and
dancing was INDUCED in until IL
O'Clock. The music was furnished by
Simon c. Bradley, William Fallon and
Mrs Clarence H. Bradley. The COM
for the success of the entertainment.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

L. G. Gilbert & Sons, with theil
men, commence, this week, to till thei1
ice house.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Attention is called to the special
bargains offered, this week, at the
store of Merchant H. E. Mott.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mr. and Mrs G.. S. Russell spent Sun.
day with friends in Woodbury..
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

A lady from Brooklyn has spent a
few days at H. E. DOwd's.
Serene King has been quite sick.
Mrs Samuel T. Buckley and son have
been at her old home, recently.
Mrs Wilbur Jennings and son and
Miss Alice Nichols were dinner guests
of Miss L. A. Dowd, last Thursday
Miss Charlotte Bradley has visited
Miss Mollie Morehouse.
Louis Odds Of New York spent New
Years day with his parents in Green
field.
Mrs Bradley of New Haven has been
secured to teach the intermediate de-
partment at the Academy, in the place
of Mrs G. l. ParShley.
Mrs Brown of Purdy, n. V, isIspend-
ing the winter with her daughter, Mrs
George Fl. Merwin.
Miss Inez Hull and Miss Clutter left,
Wednesday, for home in Mortified.
John G. Lobdell has been doing jury
duty in Bridgeport the past week.
Miss Lura Banks of Norwalk spent
New Years day with Ter sister, Mrs
John LObdell.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

William Thicket is building a new
hen house, 16x30 feet, to be used as a
brOOding house when completed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

@. S. Curtiss is suffering with his ole
trouble, lame back.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
BOTSFORD.

REV o. o. WRIGHT's LECTURE.
Rev o. O. Wright will deliver his
lecture on "a Model Town." in the
hall at Botsford, next Tuesday (l4th)
evening at 100.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

ley of Shelton have been passing some
time in town at the home of James
Bradley, ST., of Sandy Hook. Mr.
Bradley returned to Shelton on Mon
day.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
The Muslin Underwear Sale

Is superb in its breadth and scope. We've known
nothing like it in our business history. Each selling
daycreates a new record.
only from stock of TRUE Muslin
Undew with from the lowest price up made
for Every kind of Underwear here the
stngy unsubstantial snowy kind
That kind you'll find at Gamble-Desmond's.
Corset Covers from Sets to $26o Night 79cs s.
Chemises, to $325 Drawers, 2lcts to 1926
White Petticoats, 3oc to $3.50
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

frankie Elliott, son of John Elliot
of Taunton, is quite indisposed, suffer
ing from severe cold.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
APLEASANT SURPRISE.

Tuesday evening company of young
people, rs in number, gave Clarence
Andrews pleasant surprise by call
ing at his home and spending the even
ing in games, concluding the entertain
pleasant hours were spent and all re-
turned to their homes hoping for an
ca ly opportunity to repeat the expert
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Charles Briscoe had a busy force at
work, Wednesday, filling his ice house.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
MRS CONRAD MILLER, SIR.


The burial of Mrs Conrad Miller, ST.,
of:Fairtield, was at the East Side Gem
etery, December 81. Rev J. J. Blythe
of the Methodist church otficiated.
One day last week, Miss Emily Marsh
found three hounds, tired out with the
chase, sleeping in her hen house. By
the names on their collars she found
they belonged in Westport. A letter
to the owner soon brought him in
search of his property, which he was
very glad to recover, as his liberllity
showed.
Several of the young people of the
neighborhood spent Friday evening
very enjOyably at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs John Sherwood.
In the account of the Christmas ex-
ercises at the Adams school, in last
weeks edition of THE BEE, your cor
respondent omitted very important
item. Merchant F. G. Haeublein pre-
sented to the school large box of
candy, sufficient to give each scholar
liberal quantity. Good for Mr.
Haeublein!
Mrs Charles Booth of Trumbull, who
died last week, was we'll known ia this
vicinity before her marriage. She was
Miss A ugusta Hall, daughterOf the late
l. llliJ anu DCIlCL lld1I. WV 1h .
G. w. Brakeman of Easton, and two
brothers, Henry Hall of Easton, and
Edison Hall of Milford survive her.
RoDert Stevens of Clinton has visit
ed at the Baptist parsonage.
Robert Sherman returned, las week,
to his duties at the Normal ScEOJ in
New Haven.
Mrs Louise B. Turney returned from
visit in Shelton, last week.
The next Grange meeting will be
held January IA and the retiring Off
GERS will give their reports.
Schools opened, Monday, after the
Christmas vacation.
Mr. and Mrs John p. Fitch were at
j. l.. Perry's recently.
c. C. Wells, the carrier on Route No.
10, was agreeably surprised New Years
morning by gift of $40 from his
friends along the route. Mr. Wells
wishes publicly to thank his many
friends for their kind and generous re-
membrance. There is no doubt but
Mr. Wells is the most popular carrier
in this section.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

T. J. Corbett's horse has been very
sick with spinal trouble. DR. r. S. Todd
of New Milford has been attending the
horse and it is now gaining.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
SANDY HOOK.
REV o. w. BARKER's LECTURE.

Rev 0. w. Barker will give his lee
ture on sour First Emigrant," in
Glover's hall, Tuesday evening, JAN
uary 21, mot the 18th as misprinted in
previous notice., at 7.45.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

P. F. Bradley and Miss Anna Brad
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was observed at the Congregational
church: Sunday morning.
An. unusually good program was
rendered at the song service in the
evening. 1t was made up of anthems,
male quartet, solo by Mrs Joseph
Hill and duet by Rev and Mrs Aver.
A special Christmas service was used.
The following officers were elected for
the next six months:
President, John Mellen.
Vice-president, Mrs Hattie Osborne.
Recording secretary, Miss Louise
Turney.
Corresponding secretary, Mrs Hattie
Mellen.
Treasurer, H. w. Osborn.
Chairman of lookout committee, Mrs
Hattie Mellen.
Chairman of prayer meeting COM
,mittee, S. b. Turney.
Chairman Of social committee, Mrs
Edith Osborne.
Chairman of flower committee. Mrs
J. M. Edwards.
Chairman of music committee, Rev
E. P. Aver.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Those energetic farmers, Messrs J. B.
Fairchild and A. G. Moore, have filled
their ice houses with fine quality eight
and nine inch ice.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Charles Bedat has the contract for
getting about 400 ties for w. G. Peck.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Mrs G. Sturges of Taunton was the
guest on Tuesday of Mrs Annie Stur-
geS of PlumtreeS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

Edward Ives is afflicted, this winter
with the muscular rheuma tiSm.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

The regular monthly covenant meet
ing and communion service were held
last Sunday as usual. Two new men,
bers received the hand of fellowship
from the pastor.
At the Sunday school the former Of
fcers Of the school were all reelected
for the ensuing year.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
BISHOP BREWSTER AT ST PAUL'S.

BISHOP BREWb TEH Al 81 TAU Z %
1t is now expected Bishop Brewster
will be at St Paul's on Saturday.
February l, for a confirmation service;
also to commemorate the close of the
25th year of Mr. WhitcOme's rectOrate.
Further notice of the service will be
given next week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
Ten Pages.

STATE OvERsEER INSPECTS POOTATUCK
GRANGE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

The burial of Mrs Conrad Miller, ST.,
Of:Fairtield, was at the East Side Gem
etery, December 81. Rev J. j. Blythe
of the Methodist church otficiated.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23
HIs pillow Of ston,

Bishop Taylor of the Methodist
church, who died on May 18 at PaIo
Alto. Cal, had for over half century
slept with his head plllowed upon
a stone. He generally carried the
stone In satchel and always laid
his head upon IL at night wherever he
was. A Baltimore clergyman tays
that on one occasion the bishop Wis
tied him when the temperature was
far below zero. and that the bishop
slept In the room with all the win
dows thrown up and with his head Oh
the stone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23
ARTICLE Xxx.
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER.
IA-l.DlsIaDL A AtrInN


Section l. The municipal corporation
known as the city OF Denver and ali
municipal corpora tons and that part OF
as the County OF Arapahoe in the State
OF Colorado. included within the exte-
ver as The same shall be bounded when
this amendment takes effect. are hereby
consolidated and are hereby declared to
be a single body polite and corporate
by the name of the city and County of
Denver" BY that name said corporation
shall have perpetual succession. and shall
own. possess and hold all property. real
and personal. theretofore, owned; pos
ver and by such included municipal cor
porations. and also all property. real and
held by the said county of Arapahoe. and
shall assume. manage and dispose Of all
trusts in any way connected Herewith. .
shall succeed to all the rights and liza
bilities I'd shall acquire all benefits. and
tiaas tians AMI indebteaness OF said city Of
Denver and of said included municipal
corporations and OF the county OF Arapa-
hoe; by that name may sue and defend
plead and be impleaded. in all courts and
places and in all matters and proceed
1ngs; may have and use common seal
and alter the same at pleasure. may pur-
chase receive. hold and enjoy. or sell
and dispose OF. real and personal prop
erty; may receive beqnests. gifts. and do
nations OF all kinds of property. in fee
simple, or in trust for public. charitable
acts necessary to carry out the purposes
OF such gifts. bequests ana donations.
erwise dispose OF the same In accordance
with the terms OF the gift. bequest or
trust; shall have the power. within or
without its territorial limits to construct,
condemn and purchase. purchase. acquire.
lease add to- maintain. conduct and op-
crate water works. light plantA> power
plants, transportation systems. heating
works or ways local in use and extent.
in whole or In part, and everything re-
ouired therefor. for the use of said city
and county and the inhabitants thereof.
and any such systems plants or works
or ways, or any contracts In relation or
connection with either. that may exist
and which said city and county may de-
sire to purchase In whole or In part the
same or any part thereof may be pur-
chased by said city and county which
may enforce such purchase by proceed
ings at law as in taking land for public
use by right of eminent domain, and
shall have the power to Issue bonds upon
the vote OF the taXpaying electors. at any
special or general election. In any amount
ers or purposes. as may by the charter
be provided.
The general annexation and consolida-
tion statutes OF the state shall apply to
the city and county of Denver to the
same extent and In the same manner
that they would apply to the city OF
Denver II 1t were not merged. as In this
amendment provided. into the city and
county Of Denver. Any contiguous town.
city or territory hereafter annexed TO or
consolidated with the city and county Of
Denver. under any OF the laws of this
state. in whatsoever county the same
may he at the time. shall be detached per
q municipal and territorial part OF the
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23
E...t,ons In ireland.

return has been issued showing
the number OF evictions that have
taken place in Ireland since the list
oil May. 1879. and how the farms have
since been occupied. The estates
dealt with are seventeen in number,
and include the Clanricarde. Ponson-
by, Lansdowne, Masserene and Olp-
hert properties. The important fact
disclosed IS that out OF total num-
Der OF 144s evicted farms referred to Ia
the return, only is were lying derelict
on the LIST OF February last On the
Clanricardo estate. where the total
number Of evicted farms was 252, 10
are still lying derellct. One.half OF
the cyicted farms on Lord Clanri-
carde's property have been let TO new
tenants, ane 96 have been re-let 20 old
tenants. Out of the total 144S farms
enumerated in the returns, 675 have
been re-let to old tenants. while 339
have been let TO new tenants, and 1928
have been purchased by old tenants
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that at
the general election to be held on the
fourth day OF November. A. d. 1902. there
Will be submitted to the qualified electors
of the state OF Colorado the question OF
amendinr. the constitution OF said state
ton Is found In Senate Bill No n np-
proved April p. 1901. which IL. In words
and figures. following. viz:
AN ACT
To submit TO the qualified electors Of the
SECTION 9 one q OF kreie seaen VII e
Colorado.
Be II Enacted by the General Assembly
OF the State Of Colorado:
Section l. That there shall be submit
ted 10 the qualified electors of the state
Of Colorado. nt the next general election
FOR members Of the General Assembly.
for their approval or rejection. the fol-
lowing amendments TO the constitution
ratified by a majority Of those voting
thereon. shall be valid as a part OF the
constitution. namely: Section one "a OF
Article seven OVID OF the constitution
OF the state Of Colorado shall be amended
so as to read as follows.
Section J. Every person over the age
of tweniy-one years. possessing the fol-
lowing Qualifications shall be entitled 10
a citizen Of the United States, and shall
have resided In the state twelve months
which he offers to vote. and In the ccun-
~. city. town. wnrd or precinct. such
time as may be prescribed by law.
Sec. 2 Each eiector voting at said
election and der,rous of voting for or
against said amendment. shall deposit in
the ballot box his ticket on which shall
be printed the words For the Amend
ment Concerning Qualification OF Voters
TO Section one ID OF Article Seven
WID" and Against the Amendment
Concerning Qualification OF Voters 10
Section one ID OF Article Seven (NID''
and shall indicate his or her choice by
placing a cross opposite one or the other
OF said groups OF words
Sec. g. The votes cast for the adoption
or rejection Of said amendment shall be
canvassed and the result determined by
the laws OF the state for the canvass OF
votes for representatives in Congress-
Approved April 2. 1901.
In testimony whereof. l have hereunto
set my hand and nfiixed the great seal
Of the state of Colorado nt the city OF
Denver. this Is day OF September. A d.
1902.
DAVID A. MILLS
(Seal) Secretary of State
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23
PROPOSED
Constitutional Amendments
PROPOSED

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that at
the general election TO be held on the
will be submitted TO the quaiified electors
OF the state Of Colorado the question OF
smmeendlng the constitution Of said state.
The authority for submitting such cues
ton Is found IN Senate Bill No. l. ap-
proved March q. 1901. which is. IN words
and ngures. following. viz:
AN ACT
To submit to the qualified electors OF the
state Of Colorado. amendments to Ar
ueie Of the constitution OF Colo
Be Il Enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Colorado:
Section l. There shall be submitted to
irado at the next general election for
members OF the General Assembly. for
amendments to the constitution of the
state OF Colorado. which. when ratified by
= majority OF those voting thereon, shall
Sec, . Section of Article X OF the
constitution OF the state Of Colorado
shall be amended SO as to read as fol-
Sec. ., Once in four years. but not Of
state may. by vote at any general cleo
u9n. exempt or refuse to exempt from
School road and md oiSer RSP local i''i purposes. w
any or al personal property and i'm
OF any rights of way. franchises in pub
lie ways. or land. exclusive OF the i'm
led; Provided. however. That such aues-
uon be submitted to the votera by virtue
land sworn to by not less than one hum
ldred resident taxpayers of such county.
,corder, not less than thirty nor more
than ninety days before the day OF cleo
Sec. 3. Section II Of Article X of the
constitution OF the state OF Colorado
shall be amended so as to read as fol-
Sec. II. The rate OF taxation on prop
erty FOR state purposes shall never eN-
tlon; but ths provisions OF this section
shall not apply to rights OF way iran,
cash value OF which may be taxed at
such additional rate. not exceeding two
mills on each dollar of assessed valua-
tien, as shall be provided by law. after
exempting all personal property and i'm
provements thereon from such additional
Sec. l. Each elector voting at said
election and desirous OF voting for or
whole, shall prepare and deposit his bnl-
lot whereon shall be printed the words
Against Ausirnids'an Tax system" and
shall indicate his choice by placing a
rop 9apSea one or he either so oT yosS
as Aforesaid may express his approval
or rejection OF any one or more OF said
amendments by similarly designating
any amendment so approved or rejected
by number in the order in which II ap-
pears in this act The official ballot shall
be 81 prepared MS to afford the electors
Abe opportunity to express their choice
as herein provided.
Sec. s. The votes cast for the adoption
or rejection of said amendments. or ell
ther or any OF them shall be canvassed.
and the result determined In the manner
provided by the laws OF the state for the
canvass of votes for representatives, In
Congress.
Approved March 2ist. A. d. 1901.
In testimony whereof. | have. hereunto
set my hand and affixed the great seal
of the state Of Colorado. at the city Of
Denver, this IS day of September. A
ID. 1902
DAVID A. MILLS.
(Seai) Secretary OF State.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-10-23
fseai)
TRIED TO SOFTEN THE BLOW.
But Its Effect on the "old Man" Was
Great, Nevertheless.


Great, Nevertheless.
The cashier of certain firm had
absconded and the staff of clerks
were deciding on fit and proper per-
son to acqualnt tho head OF the firm
of the fact on his arrival
Ultimately the matter was left in
the hands OF the head clerk, possibly
because none Of the others cared to
undertake the responsibility.
There had been a dog.hght In the
street, and a small crowd was Just dis
porsing as the chlefs carriage dashed
up.
WHAT'S that crowd after. Jorlslns?"
demanded the head Of the firm.
The chief clerk thought he recog-
nized a chance OF breaking the news
gently. and seized IT,
'The vacancy. sir" he replied.
Vacancy? What vacancy?"
cashier. sir"
but we want no cashier. Jorlslns."
beg pardon. sir. but we've u va
cancy for onel"
"Jorklns. are you mad?"
mo, sir. That is, sir. don't know.
sir. Fact is, slr-all the cash is gone
and--and--"
"well7"
The cashiers gone with 1t. slri"
From the way the old mar took It
the clerk thought he might just as
well have bIurted It out at the start.