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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Mr. and Mrs J. A. Morris, who have
been passing two weeks with Mr. and
Mrs Fl. H. Peck, returned to BRIDGE
port, Friday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Henry Wheeler and Miss Jennie
Wheeler of New Britain spent Satur
day and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs H
G.. Clark.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Misses Mabel Morris, Elsie Moore
and Julia Duncombe have passed ;
few days with the Misses Taylor a.
Fairfield beach,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

The selectmen will open bids on Fri
day on the proposed State road work
on the DepOt-Sandy Hook read.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Miss Edna Hemmin gson returned
Sunday, from an extended visit ir
Washington and Hawleyvle.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31
WHY NOT THE SCRIBES REST?

WHY NOT THE sCR1BES Resi-:
1t seems at times that our local
newspapers might take vacation
through July and August. We like to
find the shade and read news, but it is
another matter to sit with the Their
mometer high and the beads of pers-
piration rolling down the face, at
tempt to conjure up anything which
any friend of this place will care to
peruse moment. ltseems impossible
We don't feel like it. We see others
riding and rowing, resting and recu-
perating. Why not the newspaper
workers.
Mr. Young and family of Jewett City,
with automobile, are visiting for few
days at John II. Burr's.
The family of Frank Cable and Mrs
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Miss Louise Ross, daughter of Rev
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31
HUSTLING, SUCCESSFUL FARMERS.

HUsTLING, SUCCESSFUL FARMERS.
! II any one wishes to see the cleanest
and most thrifty kept farm in this
section, let him visit that of Robert
, j. Murphy, situated little way back
from the highway leading to our rail-
road station, but will repay any one
to look at who desires to see what pa
thence and perseverance will do to
land no better fitted by nature to be
most productive than his neighbors,
but by patient and increasing toll and
and pillow and bush hook in proper sea-
estate in 20 years that it's valuation by
town assessor has we'll nigh doubled.
1t pays to be attached to your life call
ing and no one of our acquaintance
has demonstrated that fact more than
J. the three farmers above mentioned.
We'might also in that same locality
and along the same line of improve
ment, mention Herman Hoffman, who
has SO nicely improved his residence
and barns and lawn and home acre
age since taking possession of
near his home circular silO OF the
most improved pattern. Mr. Hoffman
has one of the most desirable locations
on the main highway leading from
this village to Woodville and he has
the enviab BILE talent of making the
same most attractive and pleasing to
the eye OF all visitors and enjoys show
ing his satisfaction thoroughly with
all callers. No better or more agree
able man at all times to meet than he
is for a social chat and few men
are better informed and can converse
more fluently on the current events of
the day and age. 1t is a sincere pleas
ure to greet and have him greet you
in his most cordial manner and he is
always pleased to show his friends the
numerous Improvements he has made
| to his home and farm in general dur
ing his 20 years stay thereon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Minott Augur and Philo Nichols
passed Sunday with their families at
Fairfield Beach.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31
CHURCH FAIR AND ENTERTAINMENT.

A church fair and entertainment
will take place in the church parlOrs
here on Wednesday afternoon and
evening of next week, conducted by
several ladies of the parish. There
has been vast amount of work done
the past week by these ladies to make
this fair a grand success and we hope
all their anticipations will be fully
realized in heavy receipts for their la
bor If the weather is favorable we
predict good number of patrons and
the musical entertainment prepared
for the evening we are informed, ex-
GELS all former effertS in that direction.
The fair and sale commence at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon and the mu
steal in the church at in the evening:
Everybody is invited to come and see
what the fair sex can do for the inter-
estS of the Ecclesiastical society. AL
though the fund raised from this fair
will not belong at all to the society,
still it strengthens the financial ele-
ment of the church and when expend-
ed, as in the past, will be for the best
interest Of all connected with the So
ciety. Supper will be served from to
8 n. M
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

John w. Ray, the genial stage
driver, passed Tuesday in the Park
City.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

The July issue of the telephone
directory is being distributed among
the local subscribers, this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Selectman and Mrs L. G. Morris pass.
ed Wednesday at Fairfield beach,
guests of G. B. Taylor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Mr. and Mrs Albert Platt are guest
of her sister, Mrs Hyla Stiler.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Furman Campbell of West Haven is
visiting his grandmother, Mrs Robert
1. Robinson, who is boarding at Mrs
Hamburper'S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Robert I. Robinson of West Haver
was visiting in town Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-07-31

Miss Carrie Osborne of Derby was
the guest, last week, of Mrs Alfred Os
borne.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
For the Teeth.

About once week put a few drops
Of tincture Of myrrh in the water with
which you brush your teeth. lit helps
to sweeten the breath. A good denti-
frice il made Of fine chalk. three drains:
Spanish soap, one dram; Florentine or
ris root, one dram: carbonate Of soda
one-half dram. Shave The soap very
dine. It Is a good plan to keep small
piece Of white CASTLE soap on the toilet
table and rub the toothbrush over it
when brushing the teeth. Used once a
day il cleanses teeth and gums A good
tooth wash for occasional use is made
BY dissolving two ounces Of powdered
borax In three pints of boiling water.
As the solution cools mix with It one
tablespoonful Of spirits 81 carnphor
and one teaspoonful OF tincture OF
myrrh. Keep hi well stopped bottle
and for use mix abant two tablespoon,
fuls with sill Of lukewarm water.
Use this once week instead OF the
tincture of myrrh.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
PRETTY MANTEL SCHEME.

drapery must be repeated in the MAJ
terial covering the mantelpiece, as two
colors would have patchy effect
Choose as background something that
will show up with your little bits Of
pottery and pictures and vet will not
clash with the room. should suggest
warm rose pink, not too pink. how
ever, with stencil design in green,
All the frames should be stained green;
also the bracket, which gives a quaint
touch.
The pottery rail will not be found an
expensive item. ! think 1t can be
bought by the foot ready made and aft
erward nailed to piece of wood the
required width of the shelf and fixed
to the wall with the usual small iron
supports. The rail must be stained
green and the drapery fixed under,
care, however. being taken not to let
the rod or nails show.
This decoration would also look
charming in blue. the woodwork stain
ed brown, or equally pretty in lemon
yellow, with dull black frames and
rail Home Notes
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
About Home Tones.

"You can tell the atmosphere of a
home, the general character of the fam
lily as a whole, as inevitably from the
manners and personality Of the maid
who opens the door for you as from the
furnishings of the domicile itself" said
an observant householder the other
day Both unconsciously reflect the
dominant tone in the domestic MENACE
would rather do without a maid and
compass my own work with the help
Of an errand runner than have a loud
voiced, Ill hammered person about my
apartment. / would as soon hang an
advertising chrome in my hall or drape
my windows with red bunting This
may be an extreme view, but the fact
remains that too little attention is paid
to this important detail of the home.
A guest is often seriously Inconvenience
ed by thoughtless, discourteous maid,
and nothing adds more to the comfort
Of an entire household than gentle
woman, whatever her color or class
as servitor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
NEW SHORT STORIES
al whistler Joke.

a Philadelphia artist. returned from
abroad, tells this story Of the late
James MacNeill Whistler:
A group of American and English
artists were discussing the manifold
PROJECTIONS of the late Lord Leighton,
president Of the Royal academy.
Exquisite musician played the viO-
lin like professional" said one.
"One Of the best dressed men in Lon
DON" said another
Danced divinely,' remarked the
third.
Ever read his essaysT asked a
fourth. ''In my opinion they're the
best of the kind ever written
Whistler, who had remained silent,
tapped the last speaker on the Shout
der.
Painted. too. didn't he?" he said. -
Philadelphia Ledger.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
EQR YOUNG ~
FOLKS
A FLOATING LIGHT.
How 10 Make Might Lamp Ont Of
q Horse Chestnut.

How 10 Make a Might Lamp Ont OF
"a Horse Chestnut.
Boys and girls make many uses Of
the handsome, big eyed, brown horse
chestnut, which falls from its shell at
frost time, but it has never occurred to
them. perhaps, that it may be turned
into a really good night light Or, II
that seems too serious a purpose for
them to have III mind in following the
directions here given, let them call 1t a
floating lamp and show it to their
friends as a curiosity.
Here is the way to make 1t: Select
nut that il not perfectly round, for you
want it to float steadily, and a perfect
Iy round nut cannot be depended on to
do that. Having found one Of some
what uneven shape, make holes all
over it with the point of a needle and
then lay it in lamp oil and let it re-
main there soaking for ten or twelve
hours
When you take it out of the oil put it
in a tumbler nearly full of water and
note what part of it remains above the
water. make q marx Will y pm Vu the
highest point and, taking It out of the
water. bore a hole at that point about
one-eighth of an inch in diameter and
well down into the nut, but be careful
that you do not go entirely through.
Twist some cotton thread to make a
wick and insert 1t in the hole, and then
you are ready to light your little lamp.
Having placed the nut back In the
water, touch a lighted match to the
wick, and you will get flame that
will burn for eight or ten hours. 1t
may be used as a night light because
it makes a comparatively weak illu-
mination, as night light is intended
to do, and yet it will give light enough
to answer all practical purposes
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26

on an average d pine tree viii yeild
turpentine for about five years. and
after that time Il is cut down and sent
TO the sawmiIl, the previous boxing
for turpentine In no wise injuring its
value for lumber.
The Russians are awakening to thu
fact that less reckless decreasing
has becomes absolutely necessary. Their
forest resources are not only less than
those of Sweden, but even less than
those Of Austria Hungary and OF the
United States.
There il tree which grows IN
Sumatra, Algeria and China which is
known as the vegetable tallow tree.
From its fruit large quantities OF oil
and fall0w are extracted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
EyaslinE the Rules.

Canon Cattley. who died recently at
Gloucester, England, used to tell a
story of how on one of his visits to
Gloucester Mr.. Gladstone kept a rule
of the cathedral in the letter while
breaking it in the spirit. Mr.. Gladstone
was conducted over the building by a
verger named Cross, man Of unusual
culture. whose account of the features
Of interest was more intelligent than
such expositions usually are. The
statesman. highly pleased. rendered a
tip of half sovereign. The man re-
spectfully declined the gift as against
the rules. Mr.. Gladstone dropped the
piece Of gold on the floor. .Therer' he
said. 1.-THE rules will not prevent you
from picking 1t up" And they didn't.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
A soar Hubble Party.

Did you ever give soap bubble par
ty for your little friends? 1t is very
amusing, and this is how you set about
it,
Have five rings, made Of cardboard
and wound round with tissue paper
of bright colors, in doorway, sus-
pended in a row by strings.
Each ring should measure about sew
en- to nine inches across, but they need
not all be the same size.
Have ready some bowls Of strong
soapsuds In which a teaspoonful OF
glycerin has been dissolved and as
many clay pipes as will be needed for
yourself and your guests.
The players take turns In blowing
their bubbles through tie rags, and
the one who succeeds III getting the
most through without breaking them il
declared the winner and sains Il prize
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
whats In = Manner

The late "Bifr' Hall. who was for
time previous to his death police
magistrate In Chicago, had man be-
fore him on one occasion when a song
now not altogether forgotten was de-
cidedly popular.
What il your name?'' demanded the
magistrate.
George Banks
What's your businesss'
I'm railroad brakeman. =
What roadg'
THE Wabash"
Here's where yet even. remarked
the genial "Biff II viii fine Banks
BIZ the Wabash $5.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26

Culpeper courtesy, after greeting the
boy.
MY sister" replied the boy, with q
twinkling eye.
which one is your sisterY
Both u.s. said the boy.
Both are said the major reprov-
ingly, as his manner is at such times.
The boy shook his head.
"Oh. yes,' insisted the major. Both
are your sisters; each is your sister"
NO. insisted the boy. Both is my
sister"
How do you make that out. STRIP
said the major, with dignity.
sEach is my half sister. and two
halves make one. don't they ?''
Whereupon they all ran away, and
the major stood rubbing his chin in
much perplexity Detroit Free Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
How 10 smell FFas.

Richardson is in the primary depart
ment this year, having graduated him
self from the kindergarten which he
thought "all nonsense land convulses
us with his learning. The very first
day he announced that he had learned
to spell hat. When asked to do 50 he
said, lea "Oh. nor | exclaimed.
Hat. but he shook his head gravely.
They don't spell il that way now.
Perhaps they did when you were a
little girl Why. didn't teacher draw a
picture Of hat and tell the class to
say, 4 see d hatg'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
al Game az skin.

Did you ever try throwing cards in q
hatg 1T Is great fun. Take an old high
hat place it on the floor, then let the
players in turn stand at q distance
from it, say ten or twelve feet. Use
an ordinary pack Of cards and toss
them one BY one In the hat as far as
possible A prize to him who gets in
the greatest number adds to the in
terest
After little practice It IS remark
able how skiIlfnl one may become.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
Poor Advice.

One Of the best stories told of the late
Sir Andrew Clark ID the following:
At dinner party one night he no.
ticed that the lady sitting next to him
at table passed dish. to which he
helped himself plentifully.
He asked il she did not like it. as it
was excellent She replied:
sOh. yes, like it. but my physician
forbids me to eat it,
STUFF and nonsenser' said Sir An
drew. 'sIt could not hurt any one.
Who is your physician
To which the lady. whom the med
ical magnate had forgotten. answered,
with a demure twinkle in her eye:
eSir Andrew Clarkw London Spare
Moments.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26

The Guide Well, here we are on the
peak hit last.
The TourisfOh, guide. do you mean
to say we can set no higher2 Don't say
that ! can ascend no further.
The Guide Well, you can climb up
this alpenstoek II you want to. IT'S sev.
"a feet long Chicago Tribune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
MANTEL ADoRNM { Mt.
Owfxfnaa ana Artistic scheme Easily
Carried Enfo Eject.

Manteipiece adornment is always
more Or less difficult matter, and
since one is apt to get a little tired
nowadays of the ordinary overmanteI
the following suggestions for change
may be of use. ais they are distinctly
original and artistic:
The sketch shows the wall draped
with art canvas, which can be either
tackled on the wall direct or else hung
from rod, Personally prefer the
rod, as 1t allows the drapery being
shaken easily The color Of the wall
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
Two Halves Make one.

Major Stofer of Washington. Virgin
ian, journalist and raconteur, Is very
fond of children, and recently at Cape
May he made friends with bright
boy OF about ten years. One day when
the boy Joined the major on the beach
he had with him two little girls.
And who are the pretty little
misses?" inquired the major. with true
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
a Quaint Little Maid.

This picture shows how the baby
girls of long ago were dressed. Can
you imagine this small, dignified per-
son running or jumping or indulging
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
Her Preferences IN Games.

Does your daughter play Mozartg
inquired the young man with gold
glasses,
II think she does, answered Mrs.
Cunarox afrably ssBut think she pre-
fers whist. Washington Star.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
PRINCESS ISABELLA.

In any childish games? She was
royal baby, being the Princess Isabella,
daughter of Philip w Of Spain. Are
you not glad that the little girls of to-
day are not dressed up in that funny,
stiff old style?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26
The COURIER Blamhs.

Any blank, any form, WILDE supplied
on three days notice, accuracy, work
manshlp and price guaranteed 10 be
satisfactory In every case. The follow
ing blanks are kept constantly In
stock and may be obtained at any time
al our office at the price named:
Price per dozen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1903-11-26

uN Three MMyS MUtAEMs H@&MKMGJs WUEAT
manshlp and price guaranteed 70 be
satisfactory In every case. The follow
Ing blanks are kept constantly In
stock and may be- obtained at any time
al our office at the price named:
Price per dozen.
Afiidayit Of Publication. .......ss q. 20
Bill Of sale. - rs
Chattel Mortgage, il copying ink 80
Chattei Mortgage, double form,
perforated ................ so
Chattel Mortgage and Note, short
form, bound with stub, 200 In
bOOk....,....s...... ........ rs
Chattel Mortgage, Discharge Of. 10
Deed. Bond for ................... rs
Deed, Quit Claim. /. ........... 80
Deed. Warranty ........ .. 30
Deed, Special Warranty $500. 80
Lease. Cash .........- 80
Lease, Farm on Shares. ...s. 80
Lien. Mechanics ....s........ rs
Lien, Discharge OF Mechanics S.. Is
Marriage License and Certificate so
Mortgage, Real estate. $1,000. .35
Mortgage. Insurance Clause. .... .35
Mortgage, with Power Of Sale... .35
Mortgage, with Coupon Notes.. so
Mortgage, Discharge Of. -. IS. 20
Mortgage, Assignment OF Real
estate ..s....s........s... ~
Notice 10 Creditors. .......... %
Notice to Clean Up tfor city
marshal) ............. ..... rs
Notes, Promissory. Pads Of So. .25
Protest, Notice Of .......... rs
Register Of Deeds Certificate Of
Copies .......'s..s......... ID
Receipts, pad Of SO. ...... . rs
School Warrants. 100 Ia book
with stub. ..........s....s.... 10
Summons-rel f-complaint
served ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
JUSTICES COURT,
Complaint. Examination. ........ rs
Execution. ................... 20
Notice TO Tenant to Quit. ....... %
Quarterly Report. ............. 80
Subpoena, Civil Action. .. 20
Subpoena, Criminal ..... -. 20
Summons, General ......... 20
Summons, Money Demand ....... 30
Summons, Relief. ......... 30
Transcript Of Docket. .......... 80
Warrant Of Arrest. ........... .3s
LIQUOR LICENSE BLANKS.
Application for Permit. ..... .35
Application and Petition for
License, City....:........ .35
Bond Observation-Disclosures. .35
Receipt and Permit, Treasurer's. 30
Treasurer's Monthly Report to
Auditor. ................... 30
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-11-12

inee. Lows defeat by Tammany in
New York city was not unexpected.
Greater New York is naturally so
strongly Democratic that nothing but
the most Supplying revelations OF
rottenness can swing it away from
Tammany's grasp. The very reforms
that Low inaugurated alienated
enough Of his former supporters to
compass his defeat. The huge mass
of New York citizenship is not easily
moved by appeals to virtue, and pre-
fers lenient administration of certain
state laws that can never be enforced
to the letter in that great city for any
length oftime. Lows personality was
not attractive, and Fusion did not find
in him a strong standard bearer. Tam
many can now probably maintain con-
troll as long as it does measurably well.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1903-11-12

frequently results. Indeed. In Mrs. Van
Alstyne's case, the attending physician
despaired OF saving her and il was only bv
the use OF DIR. Williams Pink Pills for psia
People that she was restored to health
She says:
II grew very thin and had absoluteiy M
color. ] was subject to headaches ana
dizzy spells and finally my condition be.
came so bad that could not 20 out m
doors at all. / suffered with severe Mains
in my back and limbs, my heart became
weak aud was subject TO fits OF meisn-
cholia during which ] would sit for hours
and cry because thought was going y
die.
"Four Of our best doctors attended me
al different times and one OF them did not
think that ] would live through the sum
mer. About this time 4 friend 81 Ours
persuaded my aunt 10 get some Of DR.. Wu.
liams Pink Pills for me and she did. 1
felt better when ! had taken only half
box and, Of course, ! felt encouraged 10
continue the treatment, and kept On im
proving until ! was entirely we'll / haze
recommended DIT. Williams Pink pills for
Pale People 10 several others and am eIsd
10 do so Tor / believe that ] would have
died II had not used themr
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale peope
may be had at all druggists, or direct by
mail on receipt Of price, fifty cents box;
six boxes for two dollars and half, from
the Or. Williams Medicine Co, Scheme.
tady, n. Y.