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The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

EVEN FEBRUARY WEATHER JOINS IN
 THE GOOD WORK OF MAKING THE
 VALENTINE SALE AND SUPPER OF
 THE CONGREGATIONAL ENDEAVOR-
 FRS A NOTABLE SUCCESS.
 To make February weather behave itself in becoming manner and act just as demurely and Sedately as if it were always in the habit of doing that very thing is an achievement worthy of being placed beside the blowing up of Cervera' $ fleet; but that is what the weather did last Saturday, February '. The man that runs the weather side of the government and gets up a blizzard spectacular performance as easily as the small boy arrangeS a show of his cats, knew that the interior of the Congrega- tional church had to be decorated, and that the EndeavOrerS were determined to do something big, so he just suc- cumbed to the inevitable and behaved himself like an ordinary citizen. A mild temperature, a bright sun, bril- liant moonlight and hard roads; well, that is combination that is hard to beat. And that is the main point of the story: this combination could not be beaten. It rose like full tide and swept out all previous records. $S7.77, gross receipts, S75.O0 net receipts; for the modest little affair that we had in mind when we planned the Valentine sale that is doing tolerably well, and you will excuse us if, writing so soon after it is over, we do feel little puffed up. The ball was set rolling at 3 o'clock, and at that hour the children began to swarm in. They came like bees, they came like the plaques of Egypt, thick and fast; only we like to be plagued in this way. That was the pleasantest part of the. party, the so- cial part. We don't care anything about the money that was made, you know; we just arranged the whole thing to get the people together. And they all came together: all faiths, all ranks; and is it not d good thing that we have something once in a while that breaks down our middle walls of partition? The vestry of the Congregational church was tastefully decorated, the bowers for the sale of valentines and candy festooned with colored papers, giving the appearance of life and brightness. Miss Jessie M. Taylor, Miss Mabel E. Morris, Miss Julia B. Duncombe, Miss Mabel l.. Taylor and Miss Elsie Moore acted as the money. changers by exchanging the peoples money for candy, cake and love (the ldSU WOlt lS lllCdllU Uo SA plC UIIC oCf' era hundred hand painted and bought en valentines that found their way in
 to large envelopes and later into Uncle
 Sam's mail-bag). The heart seemed tt
 prevail in the design of the valentines
 though the souvenir valentine posta
 cards went like hot cakes. Miss Flea
 nor Northrop, Miss Lillian Mott, Nils!
 Loretta Houlihan and bevy of othe
 misses served as waitresses. The sup
 per table, filled promptly at o'clock
 was filled again and again even to tn,
 sixth time. It is safe to say that Sucl
 a turnout has not occurred in the win
 ter time at any church gathering il
 years. Now, in dot1ing our cap to sa
 '.Thank you" to all who in any wis
 contributed to this success, we mak
 our bow modestly and gratefully to yo'
 each and every one.--[Christian En 1 dcavOrerS.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
DE WITS WITCH HAZEL SALVE

The only positive cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, cuts and burns bruises, eczema and all abrasions of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch Hazel Salve that is made from the pure unadulterated witch haZel-all others are counter feits. DeWitts Witch Hazel salve is made to re-counterfeits are made to sell. s. J. Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Blakeman, BotSford; B. Hawley X Co.,, Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Betts x Betts, Sandy Hook; M. Beach, Monroe, w. J. Beehler, Brooktield, R.. H. Beers X Co.,, Newtown.
 Foley's Honey and Tar is best for croup and whooping cough, contains no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful mothers keep it in the house. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown: Betts X Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, BotSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
TRAGEDY AVERTED.


 ''Just in the nick of time our little boy was saved" writes Mrs w. Watkins of Pleasant City, o. "Pneumonia had played sad havoc with him and terri ble cough set in besides. Doctors treated him, but he grew worse every day. At length we tried Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption, and our darling was saved. He is now and well. Everybody ought to know it's the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases. Guaranteed by R. H: Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Fay Hawley, Sherman; A. W. Twiss, Bethel; w. N. Noble and Albert Evitts, New Milford; Connery Bros., George town; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; George D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall, druggists. Price soc and Sl. Trial bottles frees
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
F., E.;-B.

We heard man say the other morn ing that the abbreviation for February "FreeZe everybody" and that man looked frozen in his ul- ster. It was apparent that he needed the kind of warmth that stays, the warmth that reaches from head to foot, all over the body. We could have told him from personal knowledge that Hoods Sarsaparilla gives permanent warmth, it invigorates the blood and speeds it along through artery and vein, and really fits men and women, boys and girls, to enjoy cold weather and resist the attacks of disease. It gives the right kind of warmth, stim- ulates and strengthens at the same time, and all it's benefits are lasting. There may be suggestion in this for you.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
THE NEW YORK TRI-WEEKLY TRl-
 BUNE.

For those who want to get the New York news and news of things the world over and don't want to spend the money or time in buying and read ing d metropolitan paper seven days in the week The Fri Weekly Tribune fills the bill. It is issued on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week, and contains the essence of The Daily Tribune for the whole week. To those who are interested in good roads or in the League of American Wheelmen it is especially valuable. Price, $1.5O a year. For free sample copy send a postal card to The New York Tribune, New York.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
OUR READERS CAN MAKE A1ONEY

Distributing the products of large manufacturing company in their own town, whose goods have had steady sale for 25 years wholly by local agents (men and wOmen) who earn from $500 to S12O0 year each, many of them having been with the company from it's start. It requires no capital. For full particulars send a Self-addressed stamped envelope to-day to A. Lea Wade, General Agent, (F-62) Roxbury, Mass
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
IF YOU DON'T LIKE MUSIC

} ou can avoid it. If you hate company you can manage to be alone. But
 what are you to do if, after taking a
 few mouthfuls of food, you experience such keen distress you wish you had gone empty and hungry? Why, use
 pr David Kennedy's new medicine, Cal-cura Solvent, and cure the dyspep-
 sia. Write to the Cal-cua Co.,, Rond- out, N. Y., for details and free sam Dle bOttle
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
SOMETHING THAT WILL DO YOU
 GOOD.

We know of no way in which we can be of more service to our readers than to tell them of something that will be we consider one of the very best reme
 dies on the market for coughs, colds, and that alarming complaint, croup. We refer to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We have used it with such good results in our family so long that it has become household necessity. By it's prompt use we haven't any doubt but that it has time and again prevented croup. The testimony is given upon our own experience, and we suggest that our readers, especially those who have small children, always against croup.-Camden(S. C.)Messen-
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Our neighbor, George W. Stuart, thinks THE BEE misrepresented him at the Beach Memorial Library, Sat- urday night. Ins lead of saying: '"There are 19 widows in town,'' etc., MT Stuart said in substances: "There are many ladies who have to pay their share of the tax and they have no rep resentation in laying the tax. A tax without representation was always considered wrong. Once wrong it was always wrong." THE BEE had no in tention of misrepresenting MT Stuart, the editor writing up report after ward from memory.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

ger. For sale by R. H. Beers & O., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; The B. c. Platti Co.,, Hawleyville; A. B. Blakeman, BOtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

When P. F. Keating came in to his house from the barn, after milking, Friday, he found the hired man and his own pocketbook missing. It con- tained something over $22. MT Keat- ing got Constable Tilson started after the man, who had not been located at last accounts. As THE BEE under stands it. the man had been in MT Keating'S employ but few days.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
PNEUr1ONlA AND LA GRIPPE.

Coughs cured quickly by Fo!ey's Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. Sold by R. II. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Miss Josephine Glover of New Or leans, La., "a niece of w. H. Glover, ,and we'll known here, is to be married Feb ruary 16 to Elliott Driggs, Jr., of Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. B. w. Groves sig na ture is on each box. 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Rev J. P. Hoyt has recently sent to THE BEE office an interesting little pamphlet describing the beauties of St Petersburg, Fla, and filled with
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mrs Lizzie Northrop is in Tashua, the guest of her brother, Charles Nal lett.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Eli Smith of Southville is visiting his daughter, Mrs c. B. Minor.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

BrOoktield have been visiting at the home of MT ana Mrs G. R. Wilson.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mir and Mrs s. J. Botsford of New Haven receivedIa call from c. M. Beres- ford of New town, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Martin Kelley of Bridgeport visited his father, Patrick Kelley, on Mile Hill, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a soc bottle of Greene S Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee 25c bottle to prove satisfactory or money refund od.
 R. H. BEERS x Co.,, Newtown.
 BETTs & BETS, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Miss Edith Northrop of Palestine has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Lauren Skidmore
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Camp, Isaac Hawley and Will Hawley. Lunch was served and general good time was enjoyed by all.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

A social and musical society has been formed in Dodgingtown, consisting of about 50 members. There is band of stringed instruments consisting of eight pieces, under the leadership of George B. Stillson. The evenings are made interesting and instructive by speaking and reading of choice selec- tiOns by different members and the rendering of the latest music by the band.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
A SUCCESS ALL AROUND.

EVEN FEBRUARY WEATHER JOINS IN THE GOOD WORK OF MAKING THE VALENTINE SALE AND SUPPER OF THE CONGREGATIONAL ENDEAVOR. FRS NOTABLE SUCCESS.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mrs James Edwards, Jr., and Miss May Edwards of Shelton were guests, last week, of Mrs A. Beardsley in Zoar.
 John Lynch was laid up few days, the past week, with the grip.
 Patrick Grove, manager of Keane's button factory, has has had steam whfstte placed on the factory.
 Mrs C. R. Wilson is entertaining Miss Cernelia Esenhoss of Brooktield.
 Mrs S1fliman of Bridgeport is visit ing her sister, Mrs A. B. Botsford, at BotsfordRspot.
 Mrs Harley T. Proctor of New York is visiting her mother, Mrs Aaron San ford.
 Carpenter Edward BotsfOrd was en- gagged, last week, in< tearing out the side wooden benches: in the galleries in the Congregational church. Floor ing will be put in and the space used for Sunday school classes. These benches were placed in the galleries in Rev Mir MOOre's time, Otis & Gil lette doing the carpenter work.
 The Hawleyville whist club held a meeting Tuesday evening, February 3. The prizes were given to Mrs Amos
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

WRITES FROM THE WILDS OF WISCON- SIN, WHERE MISSIONARY WORK IS NEEDED.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mrs James Edwards, Jr., and Miss May Edwards of Shelton were guests, last week, of Mrs A. Beardsley in Zoar.
The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13

Mrs Harley T. Proctor of New York is visiting her mother, Mrs Aaron San fOrd
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
ooLLIDED WITH NEGROES.
Dr. F. D. Dale and John w. House of Augusta Seriously Hurt While
 Speeding Fast Horse.

Augusta, Ark, Oct. 12.-While Dr. F. D. Dale and John w. House were speeding fast horse just outside of the city last evening, they collided with a wagon full of negroes return ing home, throwing them out and wrecking the buggy. Both are in a semi conscious condition, although but slight bruises are to be found on their persons. Dr. Rodgers of Mem phis has been 'phoned to attend Dr. Dale.
 The note was negotiated May 5, 1902, due nine months from date, or on February 3, 1903, but is alleged to be unpaid. It drew interest at 10 per cent. The suit was filed August Il in Justice Blackwood's court and after several postponements was tried last month and judgment given for the plaintiff for the amount of the note, with interest and costs, total of about $6O. Now the case will be tried before Judge Winfield in the second division of the circuit court.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
WINCHELL WILL
 SUCCEED GOODNOW.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Charles A. Good now will sever his connection with the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad as general manager at the end of the present month. Though his resignation was forecasted several weeks ago it was not formally pre- scented until yesterday.
 Fourth Vice. President John F. Stevens, who recently came to the Rock Island from the Great Northern, will have charge of operations and construction, and it has been officially announced that B. L. Win chell, now vice president and general manager of the St. Louis & San Fran cisco, is to be third vice-president of the Rock Island, and will be given supreme charge of the traffic affairs of all the lines of the system. Mr. Winchell, it is said, will move from St. Louis to Chicago, on November 1. It is also stated that MT. Goodnow's position as general manager will not be filled after his retirement
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
HELLO BILL" BOOKED
 BY BOTH HOUSES.

There is liable to be fun in this city when the show of "Hello Bill" comes here tomorrow, says the Pine Bluff Graphic, as both Manager Philpot of the Elks theater and Manager Hol- land of the Pine Bluff opera house claim that they have booked the per- formance. MT. Holland says the show is certainly going to be put on at the "rubber top," while Manager Philpot is equally certain that it will appear at the Elks. The manager of the show will have lively time choosing be- tween the two houses.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
BENEFIT FOR POISON WIDOW
Advance Sale Nets a Thousand Dol lars For Fund To Assist In Prose-
 cution of Doctor Parchman.

Fort Smith, Oct. 9.-Dr. Parchman of Van Buren, who shot and killed Actor Chas. Tolson, in that city, on Sunday morning last, was in Fort Smith this evening in consultation with Col. Oscar L. Miles, counsel for the Iron Mountain Railroad, and one of the most noted criminal lawyers in the state.
 Mrs. Tolson will be in Little Rock on Sunday in response to telephone message, with view of securing the services of some Little Rock attorney. The Eagles of this city will employ an attorney to aid in the prosecution of Dr. Parchman.
 A benefit will be given Mrs. Tolson at the opera house tomorrow. It will net her $1 ,000, as every seat has been sold and hundreds of tickets are being bought without intention on the part of the buyers of using them. The benefit is being managed by the Eagles, aided by the Knights of Pyth- ias, Elks and Masons, acting indi- vidually..
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
REV. W. B. KICKS
 CALLED TO LOUISVILLE.
Arkansas Pastor Receives Gall tc Large Church-Resigns Pulpit
 at Helena.

Helena, Oct. 9.-Rev. w. B. Kicks, for the past four years the pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, has received a call to the pastor ate of the Chestnut street Methodist church at Louisville, Ky, one of the largest congregations in that city. He has accepted the call and will be transferred to that conference in a short time.
 He goes to Louisville to assume his new duties November l, and will be succeeded here by Rev. G. H. Hen derson, formerly of St. Louis. MT Kicks has been stationed here for foul years, and would necessarily have been compelled to leave at the expi- ration sf the present conference year December 1.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
GERILvN NVWONAL
 SECURES JUDGMENT.
Verdict'' Against Arkansas Southern Railroad for Value of Cotton Rep resented by Bills of Lading- Echo of Alphin- Lake
 Affair.
Affair.

Fl Dorado, Oct. 12.-In the case of the German National bank of Little Rock against the Arkansas Southern railroad the jury this morning re- turned verdict in favor of the bank The amount involved was $39,000. This was a suit in connection with the Alphin- Lake failure for cotton shipped from points south of here to this place.
 The bank sued for the actual value of cotton represented by Arkansas Southern bills of lading upon which the bank advanced money. It was contended that when the cotton reached Fl Dorado it was delivered by the Arkansas Southern to the com press and shipped out later on the Iron Mountain, leaving no cotton to surrender when the bills of lading were presented. AS the owner and holder of the bills of lading, the bank presented them to the Arkansas Southern and it is alleged the cotton was not there, so the bank brought suit. Radcliffe & Fletcher of Little Rock, and H. P. Smead of Camden represented the bank and Rose, Hem ingway & Rose of Little Rock and T.. J. Gaughan of Camden appeared for the railroad.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
ARLINGTON HOTEL
 DESTROYED BY FIRE.
We'll Known Batesville Hostelry Burned To The Ground Early Monday Morning But No
 Lives Were Lost.

At two o'clock Monday morning, fire was discovered in the kitchen of the Arlington Hotel at Batesville and the alarm promptly given, for the lives of thirty inmates were endan- gered within the next few minutes. Before the fire company arrived the flames had reached the lower hallway and then with a sweep climbed the stairway to the third floor.
 Only a few minutes had elapsed from the time the alarm was given until the building was almost a mass of flames. D. D. Dudley, represent ing the Hughes Vinegar Com pany of Louisville, Kentucky, was one of the first to hear the alarm, which was given by little girl. A dozen buckets of water would have quenched the flames then. Mir. Dud- ley ran to the third floor, leaving all his personal effects, which were burned. Many doors had to broken down in order to awaken the heavy sleepers.
 When descending Mir. Dudley found Proprietor Alexander's wife trying to save an old mirror that had been ir the family for many years. Just then the heat overcame her and she tainted but the brave travelling man carried her in Lis arms to safety.
 Many of the lodgers on the third floor could not reach the ground by the hallway in flames and were taken from the building by ladders, which were run up to the second story porch. The Batesville people joined the firemen in the work of rescue and it is thought that not a life was lost.
 The building, stone edifice, was a total loss, together with the furnish ings, on which there was $500 insu- rance. The insurance on the building is not known.
 There have been a number of incen- diary fires at Batesville in the past few weeks and this may have been the origin of the last.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
just twelve years and one day later than that of her husband.

just twelve years and one day later than that of her husband.
 The funeral services were held at the residence at three o'clock in the afternoon, conducted in the absence of the rector of St. Pquls parish, by Rev. R. w. Rhames of Batesville, the remains being laid to rest in Walnut Grove cemetery.
 The maiden name of the deceased was Elizabeth Standford and the place of her nativity was Jeffersonville, Ind, though much of her life had been spent in this state.
 The deceased leaves two sons, Frank Hite, travelling out of St. Louis, and Charles R. Hite of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. w. B. Egan of Newport, and Miss Dutie Hite of Stuttgart, who has been wait ing upon her bedside.
 Mrs. Hite has been subject to paralytic strokes for several years, but HI OH hOA w dc confident of the hope beyond the grave, when clothed with immortality her spirit might take flight for that Heaven in which mortal sorrows are unknown.
 The deceased was very loyal mem- Der of the Episcopal church, but in her last years, was unable to take an active interest i'll many church and charitable duties, to which a generous heart called her. It was then, how ever, that the light of her example shone all the more brightly to the small home circle and intimate friends with whom she came in contact. The beauty of the sunset often surpasses the splendor of the noon day sun.
 Those who mourn must find solace in the thought that the departed one has been called home from a life of suffering to one of reward and joy. They have also the sympathy of a people whose hearts are easily touch ed and which goes out to them in their grief.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
CHURCH DECLINES
 PASTORS RESIGNATION.

Pine Bluff, Ark, Oct. 12.-At a called meeting of the Presbyterian Church the resignation of Rev. J. L. Caldwell as pastor of the church was not accepted. When the matter was brought up lengthy discussion en- sued as to whether the ballot on the resignation should be secret or open. Prominent members of the church were divided on the question, but a motion that the ballot be taken on a rising vote prevailed, and there was not vote to accept the resignation. Rev. Caldwell will remain as pastor of the church.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
BATESVILLE PIONEER DEAD.


 Batesville, Oct. 12.-James Perrin, pioneer of North Arkansas, died Sunday morning of paralysis and was buried that afternoon at 3:30. MT. Perrin was born at Lexington, Ky, December 2, 1842, and moved to Batesville in 1852. He served through the civil war on the Confederate side. He was member of the Presbyterian church and also a Mason of high standing and by them he was attend ed to his last resting place. By his death Batesville mourns the loss of one of the oldest and best citizens. He leaves a widow and four children, all of them grown.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-10-16
OFFICE5. IS AND DELEGATES.
Chosen By Lucien o. Cause Chapter Of United Daughters Of Confed-
 eracy Saturday Afternoon.

A called meeting of L, 0. Cause Chapter, U. D. 0. was held on Satur- day afternoon, the 10th inst. at the residence of Mrs. s. R. Phillips for the purpose of electing officers, for the coming year and the selection of delegates to the Hot Springs and Charleston conventions. Consider able business was transacted, and the election resulted as follows:
 President-Mrs. S. R. Phillips.
 First Vice. President-Mrs. o. D. Watson.
 Second Vice. -President-M P. V. Ferguson.
 Secretary-Mrs. c. R. Hite.
 Treasurer-Miss Lou Minor.
 Historian-Mrs R. M. Johnson. The delegates to the Hot Springs convention were:
 Mesdames R. M. Johnson, o. D. Watson and R. M. Laird, with Mes danes Peyton V, Ferguson, c. R. A1AOC obho <A' |s AAOt1bllQ3 Delegates to the Charleston con- vention were:
 Mesdames c. H. Wilmans, R. M. Johnson and Miss Lou Minor. Mrs. Wilmans, was authorized to appoint her own proxy in case she cannot attend.
 The delegates to the Hot Springs convention were instructed to favor several amendments to the national constitution and to vote as a unit. The president appointed MT. Peyton V. Ferguson, as reporter and the chapter adjourned to meet again on the last Wednesday in November the place of which will be made known later.
 MRS. PEYToN V. FERGUSON,
 Reporter.