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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30

EXCURSION RATES FAST VIA
GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
Chicago and return, sT1.G0.
st, Louis and return, $67 $50
Peoria and return 1926
st. Paul and return 500.
Minneapolis and return 500.
Duluth and return SEQ.
Dates of sale-June and and "a to
80.
July IS and 16 and August 25 to 26.
Tickets good 80 days.
For full information call on or ad-
dress, II. Dickson, city ticket agent, 1922
Third street Portland. Ore.
y A. I. CRAIG
General Passenger Agent,
Portland, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30
BEST ls.cENT MEAL.

You will always find the best lie
meal In the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant. No ei2 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30

1bc wash shirts. ages 3 10 years. for
abc at \. nanzinger q Co.'S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30
JAPANESE GOODS.

New stock OF fancy goods just arrlv.
ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Cali and scc
the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30

Fancy, ripe Bartlett pears 20 cents
per dozen at johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30
COAL.

1Sc wash shirts for s5c at Danxlngers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-30

Stein. Block suits a, pansinger's.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

buying obsolete patterns and styles
in stationery. Modern progress has
made it possible for users of writing
and note paper to secure splendid
styles and quality at very normal sums
In fact, styles of the latest patterns
are to be found in stationery, selling as
low as 10 cents per box. Many of the
artistic crea tions are obtainable at 25
cents box, and ranging from that to
SO cents you can secure in quire boxes,
with envelopes to match, some of the
very best productions of the market in
quality, shape and style. 1t is salts
faction, when you send a note, wheth-
er it be of regret, coincidence or recog-
milton of an Invita- iOn, to feel that the
quality and style conforms to prevail
ing fashions. At Jackson's Book
Shop, 900 Main street, Bridgeport, for
81 years have been selling stationery
and at this time you will find repre-
sentative assortments from the lead
ing paper makers Of the country, such
as Cranes, Hurlburt, Hurd and Whit
ing's. Engraving of visiting cards,
stamping of address and monogram
dies receive careful and prompt atten-
tion. If in need, would suggest that
you call at the old st established sta
tionery house in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
MONROE.
A DASTARDLY ASSAULT,

Monroe's peaceful quiet has once
more been seriously disturbed. Ar
thur Curtis of Elm street is milk
man and delivers his milk in the even
ing. Last Saturday night, while he
was away, a masked man entered the
house, gagged and chloroformed his
wife and rifled his house, making away
with bread, meat, grey squirrel and
about s.. 80, which was in Mrs Curtis
purse. Mrs Curtis screamed for help,
but her cries were unheard. Besides
her little children there was one other
occupant of the house, an infirm negro,
who was probably asleep as it was to-
wards 10 O'Clock. He heard a. slight
disturbance but did not think any,
thing out of the ordinary was trans
piring, as with children in house there
is apt to be some noise. Mrs Curtis was
not seriously injured, being out of
doors next morning, but of course she
suffers from fright and shock. 1t is
hoped that immediate steps will be
taken to capture and punish the per-
petrator of the deed. Some petty
thieving has taken place previous to
this, in the town, but nothing of such
dastardly character has happened be-
fore
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
A WEDDING RECEPTION.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Bronson gave
their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs George
Bronson, a reception upon their re-
turn from their wedding trip, last
Wednesday evening. About As were
present. The bride and groom receiv-
ed many useful presents.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Todd were en-
joying driving trip through the
country.
The Junior Epworth League realiz-
ed $40 last Thursday evening, to swell
their bank account. Well done, Jun
iors. Try again.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Bennett were
made happy by the arrival of twins,
last Thursday.
Mr. Nettleton of Bridgeport, with his
lumber inspectors, was working at
Redding Station for two or three days,
last week.
Rev j. L. Clymer and wife we're en-
tertained at Charles Bronson's, over
Sunday.
Miss Elsie Bennett of Branchville
has been spending few days with
Miss Maud Bronson.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Long
Ridge Methodist church will hold g
thank offering social in the parlors Of
the church on the evening of Novem
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. KodOl Dys
pepsia Cure supplies the natural juic' s
of digestion and does the work of the
stomach, relaxing the nervous tension,
while the inflamed muscles of that o.
gan are allowed to rest and heal. 10
dol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you
eat and enables the stomach and oil
gestive organs. to transform all 1000
into rich, red blood. Sold by S. J..
Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Brakeman,
Botsford; b. Hawley & Co., Stepney;
W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Belts & Belts,
Sandy Hook; NJ. Beach, Monroe; w: j.
Beehler. Brookfeld; r. Fl. Beers Y Co.,
NewtOwn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Time to think about felt boots to
keep your feet warm during the win
ter. We have just received a complete
line which includes the rolled edge and
snag proof. Prices 50, 1925, $3.50 and
So; also complete stock of all kinds
of rubber footwear.-[Sandy Hook
Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

On Bagburn Hill, near Stevenson,
there are in five houses, near neigh
bors, six persons whose united ages are
500 years, and in one-half mile further
south there are two more persons,
average age 80 years; eight persons
within one and a half miles, average
50 years and four months. H. E.
Plumb, Stevenson. H.. -.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
Ten Pages.
TOWN TOPICS.
MISS SARAH SKIDMORE.
HER DEATH OCCURS IN EAsTON.
1900

Miss Sarah Skidmore of Newtown,
who has been boarding with Mrs J. H.
Wheeler since April, 1900, died on Sun
day, November 1, at about IL p. m.
Miss Skidmore has been confined to
her bed since February, 1902. Mrs
Wheeler has been her faithful and al
most constant caretaker through her
long illness, only occasionally leaving
her with a friend for short time.
Miss Skidmore had been great suf-
ferer from heart trouble, which was
the primary cause of her death. The
funeral services were held at the home
of her brother, Lauren Skidmore, Rev
J. Fl. George officiating. The inter-
ment was in the cemetery at Hawley-
Vile. H.s .ss
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

al of his uncle, Mr. Bradley, in Ches-
hire, last week.
J. H. Brewster of Shelton has been
in town on hunting expedition.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Stevens are now
housekeeping on Barn Hill.
1t is said that. the "hOrSe diStem-
per" is very prevalent. There are
number of victims in this vicinity.
Charles Parker and wife, who have
been at Marshall Beach'S number Of
weeks, have returned home.
Albert Fohrenbach, Jr., has ex-
changed his prize pony for other prop
erty.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

CrOIuU were married IN brewster, IN.
Y, Monday, October 26. After short
wedding trip they came to Redding,
where they will make their home with
Mr. Ludway's father, Thomas R. Lud-
way.
The Catholic church is being newly
shingled and new steeple, 81 feet
high, is being built. H. @. McCOllum
has the contract for the work.
Fl. c. McCollum is remodeling and
repairing the Lucinda Burr place for
Miss Janette L. Glider of New York,
who purchased it last spring. Miss
Glider will occupy it for summer
home.
B. F. Bassett picked some wild VIC
let's near his home, Friday, October 80
A. H. Ferry is building an addition
on to his barn for COW stable.
Philo Lyons is doing the grading
about Mr. Hoggson's place.
Mrs J. A. S. Burr is making an ex
tended visit with friends in Black
Rock.
Henry Platt, who was quite i'll, last
week, is now able to be out.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Bennett of West
Redding welcomed twins at their home,
Wednesday, October %, a boy and a
girl.
Keeper Delaney is busy these days,
overseeing the grading of the picnic
way, at Putnam Park.
Mrs E. B. Peck, and her son, Carlos
G. Peck, have been visiting at
"Wiantenuck," tne home of Mr. and
Mrs Lester @. Peek, Redding Ridge.
Miss Jessie Bassett of New Haven
was recent guest Of Mr. and Mrs B.
f. BasSett.
B. F. Bassett and Henry F. Shaw
have just completed the contract of
painting the Episcopal church.
Mr. and Mrs E. j. Miller, who were
married in Washington, D. G., last
week, will make their home here in
the Miller place after their wedding
trip.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Schmidt well
coined daughter at their home, Wed
neSday, October %.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
REDDING.
CHRIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev W. H. Jepson, the new pastor
at Christ Church, wishes to announce
that there will be preaching services
every Sunday morning, at 1870, with
the exception of the third Sunday in
the month, when the service will be
at O'Clock in the afternoon. The
Holy communion will be celebrated
the first Sunday of every month, at the
morning service. Mr. Jepson is form
ing Bible class which will meet at
the rectory every Wednesday evening,
at 7.3O, for Bible study. A cordial in
vitation is extended to any to join this
class.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Among those who attended the fu-
neral of the late John Farrell, on Thurs
day last, were Jesse Dimmick and 3.
B. Sturges of Scranton, Pa; R. S.
Coleman of Washington; A. Davie, J.
O'Keiffe, T. McKienan, Antonio
Bonigh, George G. Goebel, William
Bourois, L. Bonigh and Patrick Lee,
all of New Haven. They were enter
tanned at dinner at the Grand Central
hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
father, R. S. Warner, of Botsford Hill
returned to Bridgeport, last Monday.

Thomas Casey, who has been living
in one of the Fabric Fire Hose Co. S
houses in the Glen, has moved across
the street into 1. ?. Blackman's tene-
ment house, formerly occupied by
Michael Mcnamara.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs James Bedient of Wilton visited
her parents, Mr. and Mrs William G..
Hard in Berkshire, last week, and al
so spent few days on Mt Pleasant,
Camp.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
WEST REDDING.
ON THE HONOR ROLL.

ON THE HONOR ROLL.
Report for the month of October of
the Umpawaug school: Average at
tendance Of pupils 23.l; whole number
of pupils enrolled 20; names of pupils
who have not been tardy or absent
during the month: George Page,
Mary Rider, Mabel Rider, Matti e
Light, Ethel Light, Emma Bronson,
Florence Platt, Gertie Babcock, Clara
Platt, Eben Hill, Clair Hill, Eugene
Studley, Nile Curtiss, Joseph Clinton
Meeker.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

On Monday, F. W. Wheeler auctioned
off the household effects, farm.products,
stock, tools, ETC., of Louis Bregand on
the Mrs Daniel Lynch place, near San
DIV Hook
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
RECEPTION TO REV MIR MOSES.

The people of the Congregational
church gave an informal reception to
their new pastor, Rev Albert Moses.
and wife of Illinois, in the parlors of
the church, last Friday evening. The
occasion proved a very pleasant one,
their being a good number present.
The parlors were prettily decorated
with autumn leaves. Refreshments
were served. Mr. Moses has moved
his goods into the parsonage but will
not occupy it this winter, but will
make his home in New Haven, where
he is taking a course of study at Yale
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

The two large vulcanizers, which
weigh several tons each, for the upper
rubber shop arrived, Monday. John
Keane of Zoar moved them from the
depot to the shop.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

J. A. Blackman will go to New Mil
ford, Saturday, to attend the golden
wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs
Stanley Warner, to be held at the res
idence of Attorney J. F. Adds.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

George A. Everett of Berkshire has
two spring porkers which are prize
winners. 1t is estimated that they
will weigh about 400 pounds each.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs George Rikeman, Mrs Edwards
Sandys and daughter, Eva, all of
Bridgeport, have been spending few
days, this week, on Mt Pleasant, the
guests of Capt and Mrs A. w. Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

F. w. Wheeler was at Cedar Beach,
on Saturday last attending a business
meeting of the COttagers' association
Mrs E. B. Hyde and two children of
Brooklyn are visiting her sister, Mrs
E. L. Sears.
Mrs Julia Wertz Of Fairfield is with
Mrs B. S. Hurd.
The Stepney telephones are to be
taken off the l4l4 wire and added to
the trunk line in the near future.
A dance given by a Bridgeport soci-
ETY. was held at the Town hall, on Sat-
urday evening.
! Henry J. Smith, Sr., of Ansonia, was
in town on Sunday.
| The Misses Downes Of Milford have
recently been guests of Mrs BasSett in
the Center. 1t is said they are desir-
Gus of teaching a dancing school here
this winter, if pupils can be obtained.
Marshall Beach attended the funer-
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Several of Miss Clara Young's
schoolmates from Dodgingtown gave
her pleasant surprise, last Saturday
evening,
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

The annex is being raised up about
two feet and a new foundation put I'M
der. George A. Northrop did the
work of raising the building.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
A MASQUERADE PARTY.
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE FINE TIN

YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE FINE TIME.
The masquerade party at the Town
hall, last week Friday night, was an
enjoyable affair. George A. Bentley
of Bridgeport furnished excellent mu-
sic. The stage was decorated with au-
tumn leaves and -o'-lanterns A
good number of spectators crowded in
to the galleries. Among those in Co.'S
tune were the following: 49,
Clown, John Cornwall.
Jester, Harley Peck.
Florodora Girls: Mabel Taylor, J ulia
Duncombe, Ethel Peck.
French doll, Mabel n orthrop.
Goddess of Liberty, Eleanor North
rop.
Gypsy, Eva Blackman.
Old Fashiohened Girl: Florence
Warner, Pearl Parsons, Anna M. Belts.
Queen of the Night, May Hoyt.
Student, Loretta Houlihan.
Country Maiden, S. Z. Goodwin.
Jew, John G. Beers.
Painter, Birdseye Parsons.
Pirate, Birdsey Sniffen.
Brakeman, Clarence Naramore.
Tramp, Will Curtis.
Old Fashioned Girl, Bertha George.
Little Red Riding Hood, Anna
Hamburger.
Butchers: Ernest Sanford, James
Nichols.
Two Little Maids from School: Lau-
ra Mitchell, Mary Hawley.
Colored Gentleman, H. B. Warner.
Clown, r. G.. Belts.
Old Fashioned Woman, Wallace
Mitchell.
Colonial Gentleman, Cecil Wright.
Domino, Maggie Brown.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs William Shea of Berkshire
picked large ripe strawberry from
her garden, Wednesday, October %.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Ruffels & Nichols are painting Mrs
P. Callahan's tenement house. 4 r.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs L. S. Mason of Clinton was the
guest, Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs Marcus
Camp on Mt Pleasant.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Paul Morrow has been laid up sever
al days by straining himself while at
work at the steam saw mill.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs Jerome Platt of Dodgingtown
has been visiting friendsin Bridgeport
for week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

'They never quite leave us. our friends who
have passed
Through the shadows of death to the sun
light above,
A thousand sweet memories are holding them
fast
To the places they blessed with their presence
and love-"
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Harry Mason spent Sunday in town
with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Edward Hook Of BotSford Hill is
having a new chimney built on his
house.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Ezra Young of Dodgingtown has
moved into William TerrilI's house.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

George Everett of Berkshire feels
very proud of his spring porkers and
we'll he may, as he has two as fine as
any you will find in town.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Rev J. H. George, who was confined
to the house by illness for several days,
last week, was able to officiate as usua
at Trinity church, Sunday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

The Southbury selectmen are erect
ing substantial railing, just across
the Housatonic river bridge at Sandy
Hook, between the highway and the
steep bank leading to the river. 1t
was a needed Improvement.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

James F. Brennan has erected a sub
stantial wire fence along the highway
east of his residence.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
AT ST PETERS,,

Arthur Selbie of Ansonla, a member
of Emmanuel church choir, who spent
Sunday with his friend, Zachariah
Hazard, sang at St Peters, on Sun
day. His services were much appre
ciated.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

William H. Sanford of New York
passed Sunday with his mother, Mrs
Aaron Sanford
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Mrs J. A. Blackman is now able to
be about the house some, and is con-
valescing slowly from her recent ILL.,
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Miss Lila Warner, who has been en-
joying a two weeks vacation with her
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Der 5. Tie public arescordially invited
to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

Thomas Riley of Bridgeport, who
has been passing week at Patrick
Gaffney's on Mile Hill, returned to
the city, Monday. He has been maxi
ing-quite number of improvements
about his property at the Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

It is piece Of history that the pick
ing up of pin in the street of London
led directly to the establishing of a
young man in business, who became
one of the foremost merchants of
England, or more plainly spoken,
"Tritles make perfection, but perfec-
ton is no trifle." At the present time,
users Of stationery have no excuse for
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06

II You Want the best and cheapest and cas-
lest running Horse Power you ever used. try
the keystone; also Keystone Cutters and
WOOD saws The Page Fence stops and holds
everything from chicken to a buffalo; I am
agent for It. Enquire Of 9. e. Oonkrite,
GaylOrdSville, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-11-06
MISS CROFUT-MR LUDWAY.

Thomas Ludway and Miss Mamie
Crofut were married in Brewster, N.
Y, Monday, October 26. After short
wedding trip they came to Redding,
where they will make their home with
Mr. Ludway's father, Thomas r. Lud-
way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-23

claim to be a greater wheat market
than Minneapolis with her twenty
two flour mills. Later came the an
nouncement that wheat must decline,
this following close upon a long con-
Trajectory article to the effect that the
coterie Of millers interested in De-
cember would not settle with the
shorts for less than 81 a bushel. In
this article also something is said
Of yield of 100000 bushels for
Minnesota, North and South Dakota.
The crowd on change has followed
these stories, wondering from day to
day what folly would next appear in
print.
This morning the crowd was said
to have impaired to the reporter. the
startling information that one Of the
big milling companies intended to
pull out Of Minneapolis, that being
unable to get wheat enough on this
side and being handicapped by the
tariff the company had arranged to
sell out It's Minneapolis properties and
build an. immense plant in Winnipeg
and this story is expected to appear
in due course. #s@-:. .~..>f - h.
Meanwhile the "No. 4 wheat" story
has been taken up in good faith by
another local paper, and No.
wheat" bids fair to be standing
Joke in grain trade circles for some
time to come. . .ssss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-23
mo. 4" WHEAT JOSH
Joke on Change May Lead to Rep.
rimand for the Perpe-
-. traitors. r..
A Green Reporter the Victim The
Story Attains Wide Cir
c1llation.

- mo. 4 wheat" the kind the millers
are now using for mixing purposes, is
the latest joke at the Chamber of
Commerce. Quite recently there was
much interest shown in sample Of
tmacaroni flax which some way was
brought on Change" It has long been
the custom to startle the new member
of the chamber with a cablegram
from Argentine by way Of London,
telling OF the fearful ravages of the
lizard that ~ eats the. wheat in the
provinces Of Santa Fe and CordoVa.
Many new messenger boy has been
sent out for the Skinner or the
"stone stretcher,% but all these joshes
have now given way to the joke Of the
mo. 4 wheat" which according to a
story in morning paper is being
used by. Minneapolis millers in the
proportion of about three parts Of
mo. a. to one part of No. /. 5E
Meanwhile the crowd Of inveterate
jokers who have been dealing out
.'hot air. to a new reporter for a
morning. paper are in danger of a
reprimand from the directors, for
much Of the information given out in
the spirit of fun has been accepted
in absolute good faith and has APP
peared in print.
The discovery by the reporter
that Minneapolis is the greatest bar
ley market in the country stirred UP
Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee pa
pers have pointed out that in MilWau-
kee or vicinity there are six distil-
lleries, thirteen mailing firms and nine
big breweries, and that the claim was
much the same as tho Duluth should
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-23
AIMS AGE FOUND
To Save Public Loss of Gray Matter
Journal Solves Vexing
Problem.
The Question of the Famous Sisters
y 49,. 49,,
Simple One After II G
). ..''.,
AL. = ri. =,

Merely because it is being heralded
as an extremely difficult problem. a
lot of people are vexing their prans
over the RESPECTIVE ages OF the Famous
sisters Mary and Ann. ,---
AS a matter of fact, the sisters nave
never worried over the problem and
there is small necessity for other peo-
pie to bother about 1t. IL
The problem is thus stated:
Mary is "a years old. -
She is twice as old as Ann was when
Mary was as old as Ann is now. >
How old is Ann? 80 =, ? -
! The proposition is susceptible of
demonstration by several methods, but
algebra affords as clear a solution as
any. It is here given in order to pre-
vent u n a readers from becom-
ing entangled in useless1y prolonged
and vexatiOus discussions
Let x equal AIMS age.
The difference between the ages OF
the two girls is a constant quantity.
The difference is now represented by
the expression "24 minus x"
But Mary is now twice as old as Ann
was when Mary was as old as Ann is
now. -
That is, Ann was - years old when
Mary was x years old. SO that the
difference in their ages at that time
would be represented by the expression
* minus ~" - go.
Equating these two expressions we
have:
"a minus equals minus H.. -.
| Solving this by. the Well-knOWr
method, it is found that 2x equals sc
or equals Is, which is AIMS age
Thus when Mary was 10, Ann was IL
| or Just half as old as Mary Is now.