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The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

he would be glad to have them call and see him.
 c. H. Perkins found an old colonial coin of the date of TIT in his DO tato field, last year.
 Miss Ada Jennings of Hoyden's Hill has been guest of Miss l.. Bennett. The funeral of Mrs l.. Edwards, who died in Bridge port hospital, was held from the home of her sister, Mrs Ben nett Seeley, last Saturday afternoon. The burial was in the cemetery at the 1 Baptist church
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
LONG HILL.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

AOCAA hATTnN1N0os
 Miss Amy Coles, who is attending school at Jamaica, Long Island, will spend the Easter vacation with her parents, MT and Mrs G. W. Coles.
 Miss Edna French gave a party to her young friends on the occasion of her birthday which was greatly enjoy ed by those present. The time was pleasantly spent in playing whist. A dainty luncheon was served during the evening.
 The ladies' whist club meets with Mrs G. w. Coles on Saturday after noon, of this week.
 Mrs Sarah French is caring for a sick lady in Newtown.
 Miss Florence Angevine, who has been i'll for three weeks, is steadily inn
 Miss Edith Clarke of Huntington is the guest of her aunt, Mrs B. M. Beardsley.
 Mrs Nestor Wedge of Fairholt has recently entertained her sister, Miss Bogart, of Bridgeport.
 The afternoon whist club met with Mrs Watson, last week. Mrs F. L.. Turney had the highest score of any, one present.
 Lenten services are held in Grace \IPlOSOP0AJ SAuASAA oA NSAhSoANJ ternOons at o'clock.
 Mrs Robert Staines entertained Mrs HOlbrook and little niece, Hazel Nich- ols, of Bridgeport, last Wednesday.
 The Ladies' whist met at the home of Mrs Watson. Saturday afternoon. Mrs G. P. Thompson, of GlenbrOOk, visited her mother, Mrs N. Hall, last week.
 Charles Green recently purchased a horse of MT Morrissey of Bridgeport.
 Miss Ada Jennings has been on the sick list.
 T. M. Palmer of Bridgeport called on old friends in this place, Monday.
 MT and Mrs Edson Hawley of Dan bury visited friends in town, Wednes- day.
 Invitations are out for birthday party to be given little Miss Emma Gabler, Thursday, March "A, from 3 to p. m.
 George B. Hubbard of Bridgeport as sisted by his niece, Miss Laura Hib- bard, one day last week captured a German carp, which weighed over 20 pounds. The first was three and one half foot long and measured IS inches around it. The freShet of last week washed away the dam at the old mill at the depot and the fish was caught in one of the pools below. Step into w. N. Hurd'S store and see the new bread makers he is selling They are great labor saving machines If you once use one you will never be without it. MT Hurd gives you the privilege of taking one home and try ing it before you hnv. CHRIST CHURCH. Serv1ce on Good Friday at 10 30. Preparations are being made for the Easter festival. The interior of Christ ch11 rch will he ma6o heaufiful 2S al
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

mings and neckwear, the seasons pret- tieSt weayes in dress stuffs, etc., will all add their individual charms to the occasion. The first day, Wednesday, will be mainly day of exhibition. The following days special price inducements will be arranged, Satur- day, in particular, being made the "red-letter" day of this Exposition week. This is most cOmmendable move on the part-of the New Haven merchants and one certain to meet the hearty approval of the purchasing pub lie at large. It was planned especially for the accommodation of the Out-Of
 town trade and will enable all visitors to make a most enjoyable, as we'll as highly proftab ble trip to Connecticut $ metropolis. The usual return railroad fares will be allowed; also the free de- livery of all purchases of $1 or over.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

Dear Madam:-I have opened cor set parlor at Room No. 107, in the Meigs building, corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, and I extend to you hearty welcome to visit me there. Here you will find an up-to-date assortment of the most de- sirable corsets made, and.you will find me better prepared than ever before to meet the requirements of my GUS toners. Very truly yours. Helen Mac Mahon, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
BETHEL.
bE HE'LL. ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING.

ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING.
 The Bethel Cemetery association held their annual meeting, Tuesday evening, March g, in Masonic hall, to hear the official reports and elect off ent. The list of officers elected is as follows: President, Philo Gilbert; vice president, Edwin Short; secretary William A. Gilbert; trustees, Edwir Short, George s. Durant, Henry A Gilbert, Philo Gilbert, Henry c. Judd pr Alvin B. Barber: auditors, Phil( Gilbert, Lucien F. Judd; superintend ent and treasurer, Henry A. Gilbert assistant superintendent, Granville A Durant,
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

John F. Keating returned, Monday evening, from a few days visit with relatives in the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
Wash Goods Dept.

Black Sateen Petticoats, made of fine quality Mercerized Sateen, trimmed with tucked ruffles. Value s225. Special at sl.95.
 Black Petticoats made of Colonial Cloth, trimmed with fancy plaited flounce. A very stylish model. $2.25 and s2.5O each.
 Left Aisle, Center.) Muslin Underwear. We have just received an elegent line of Corset covers, and .invite your inspection of our large and complete assortment.
 Plain Cambric Covers, square neck, lOc each.
 Plain muslin covers, high neck, fitted, 15c each. Plain French Covers, suitable for trimming, 15c and 25c each. Covers, Hamburg or lace trimmed in French or fitted styles, l5c, l9c, 25c, soc, 75c each. Covers for slender figures, hem stitched, ruffle trimmed, soc each. Gowns.
 Made of fine quality Cambric or Mus ] lin, lace and Hamburg trimmed, co, SIPS, s1.5O, s1.75 each. Walking Skirts.
 New line of Skirts, Hamburg and lace trimmed. Specially attractive is one with deep flounce and insertion of Hamburg trimming. S2.50 each.
 Fine Skirts with lace and insertion trimming, 75c to $500 each.
 Short Skirts with plain ruffle, 25c, 39c, soc.
 Hamburg or lace trimmed, soc, 75c, $1. .OO each.
 (Right Aisle.)
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
CHRIST CHURCH.

Serv1ce on Good Friday at 10 30. Preparations are being made for the Easter festival. The interior of Christ
 church will be made beautiful as al-
 ways on this occasion. Service at 1O.3O.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

An oyster supper will be given in the Methodist church parlor, Wednesday evening, the 30th. There will also be sale of fancy articles, and the assured ly pleasing program will be rendered. As this is the last social of this con- ference year, the committee hope for a good attendance and pleasant time Any articles donated for the sale table may be left with Miss Carrie Osborne or Miss Mabel Hayes. Should it be stormy Wednesday evening, the social will be postponed until the first pleas ant evening.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
OUR NEI0HBORS.
STEPNEr.

MR DIKEMAN's RETURN REQUESTED.
 Just before the close of the service, Sunday morning, at the Methodist church, Daniel Edwards requested all the congregation who desired Rev MT Dikeman to remain as the pastor for the coming year, to rise. If he had given notice that the church was on lire, the whole audience would not have been upon their feet in less time than at~this opportunity given to show their appreciation and friendship for MT Dikeman. That he will remain at Stepney another year, his fourth year among us, is now a settled matter.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
FREDERICK SHERMAN.

Frederick Sherman, long-ttme cit izen of the town, committed suicide by hanging, soon after midnight, Sun day. He had been in poor health. About Il p. m., he asked for some rice and piece of dried bread, and in some way managed to smuggle into bed the knife used in cutting the bread. About 2 .. m., he was missed from his room and on searching he was found stran- gled in the orchard, having thrown the rope over 8 small pear tree. He put on his felt boots on leaving the house. His age was 83 years. He is survived by four sons, Charles, Wilson, George and Henry Sherman, and one daughter, Mrs Middlebrooks. The fu- neral took place, on Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
GEORGE MATTEGAT.

George Mattegat, an energetic and hard working farmer of Upper Step ney, died on Tuesday, aged 55 years. He Is survived by his wife, two sons, Emil W. and Otto 0. MatteRat, and Miss Emma M. MatteRat, One dauQh- ter is deceased, Mrs E. J. Squinobal. Three grandchildren also survive him. The funeral occurred on Thursday. Funeral Directors Prindle & Morris had tho arrangements in charge.
 MiRR Guaaie Reitter has returned
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25
PetticOatS.

New Spring line now ready.
 You are sure to find the correct styles at proper prices.
 Black Sun Glass Petticoats, trimmed with plain and plaited ruffles. Value $1.25. Special at $1.0O.
 Black Sateen Petticoats, made with narrow ruffles also dust ruffles. Special at $1.OO.
 Black Sateen Petticoats, excellent quality, trimmed with ruffleS and cords. Value S1.5O. Special at SIPS.
 Black Sateen Petticoats, made hem. stitched and tucked flounce. Value $2. O.. Special at $1.75.
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

Miss Gussie Reitter has returned
The Newtown bee., 1904-03-25

2,5OO yards of Linen Finish Gingham plain and stripes, all colors. Worth 15c yard.
 Dimities and Lawns, light and dark ground work, with neat and pretty colored dots and figured. lOc and l24c yd.
 Mercerized Ginghams, silk effects in large variety of colors. 19c a yard.
 Mottled Suitings, all color, a pretty fabric for Shirt Waist Suits. l9c and 25c a yard.
 Silk Checks, fine lustrous finish, a suitable fabric for fancy Waists. 25c a yard.
 Grey mixed suitings with dash of contrasting color. A pretty fabric for Shirt Waist Suits. 25c a yard.
 Fil de Soie, Mercerized Brilliants, Champagne dots, beautiful assortment of the latest designs and colorings. Your choice 25c yard. The new Crepe Jacqueline, floral effects, in pink, blue, lilac and green on white ground. Very, choice. soc yard. Left Aisle.)
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02
SATURDAY,

There is no question that the State
Is in condition Of prosperity and
progress to which it has been
steadily tending ever since It's af-
fairs were restored TO the control
of Its own people, aud all the pro-
mise of the early future is that
this progress will go forward at a
constantly accelerating rate until
Louisiana shall become one of the
richest, most highly developed
and commanding commonwealth
in the Union, made so by the labor,
the intelligence, The virtue and
high character of It's people in con-
junction with the unexampled gifts
of situation, climate, fertility and
productive capacity, conferred on
it BY an all-bountitul providence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02
CURED OF CHRONIC DlARRn0EA AFTER TEN
YEARS Or SUFFERING.

Il wish to cay few words in praise Of
CLamberlain's Collie, Cholera aud Diar-
rnoea Remedy" says Mrs. Mattie B1rye,
OF Martin svilIe, Va. Il suffere.l from
chronic iiHrrhoea fJr ten ye,rs an DUR
ing that time tried various medicines
without obtaining any perman ent reli. +.
Last summer one Of NV children was
taken with cholera morbus. AMI pro
cured bottle OF this rem edy. Only two
dosea were required to give her entire
relief. l then decided to try tue iuedi-
cine r,yself. aud did not use al bf one
bottle b.fore was well and q have
never eince been tr. ubiel with that
complaint. One cannot say too. much
in favor of that wonderful medicine. :,
This remedy is for sale By J. :. Claaverie,
druggist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

Most of The world famous beau
ties reached their zenith at forty.
Helen of Troy was first heard Of
at that age. Cleopatra was con-
siderably more than thirty when
she first met Antony. Aspasia was
tweniy-three when she married
Pericles and was still a brilliant
figure twenty years after. Anne
OF Austria was thirty eight WREN
pronounced the most beautiful
woman in Euf5Pe. Catherine of
Russia ascended the throne at
thirty-th,ee and re'gned thirty
five years. Mile. Recamier was
at her zenith at forty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02
SAFE. GUARD the CHILDREN.

Notwithstanding all that is done by
boards of health and charitably inclice ed
persons. the death rate arlong small
children : very high during the hot
weather Of the summer months III the
large cities There is not probably one
case Of bowel complaint in hundred,
however, that could no. be cured by the
timely uso Of Clamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrl.oea Remedy. Mr..
Fr.hk Riggs, Of Frankiinville n. T.. in
spealing Of this re.,edy ssil: II have
found it expedient to have supply Of
Ghamberlnii,' = Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rbcea Remsdv on hand It has been a
family safeguard and while especially
beneficial 20 children, II Is equally Root
in adult cases. recommend it cheeifnlly
and without reservation" For sale oy
by ]. $. Claverie, druggist.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

There are 5,OOO,OOO acres less Of
wheat growing this year than last,
Under the most favorable condi-
tiou, our crop of winter wheat will
not be over 325. 200, 600 bushels,
or 100, 900, 900 bushels less than
were harvested in 1901. Russia
and Japan will make great de-
IDands upon our cereals and the
chance for expectation generally is
even better than usual, all of which
will still further enhance prices at
home and make our bread-stuffs
dearer aud at a time. too. when the
middle class and poor all over the
country already feel the eflecl of
high prices.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

One thousand one-thousand. dol
lar school houses built where so
sadly needed throughout rnral
Louisiana will speedily transform
the state from the position OF the
most illl.erate TO one of the most
enlightened in the union. "rls a
consummation devoutly to be wlsh-
ed.'' Let as have that million,
good Messrs. Lawmakers Lake
Charles Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

An act to carry into effect the
proposed amendment to the Con.
stitutlon providing for the issue Of
81, 100000 of the bonds of the
State OF Louisiana for tho promo
ton Of public education. and pro.
vlding for the sale of bonds and
the expenditure of proceeds, passed
the House.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

In the Louisiana Senate there
are f"rty-uhe members, of whom
twenty served in the last Leg's.
Iatur.. Several others were in the
House during the last Legislature,
viii several served in either tue
Senate or the House several terms
ago. OF the forty-one members
in the upper house, seven are fAom
New Orleans. In the House uf Rep
resen,atives there are ll5 members.
of whom thirty lone served II the
ast Legislature. OF .Aese, twenty
four are from New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

One person was killed and three
injured by gasoline explosion at
Kansas City. The grocer put gaso'
line in a vinegar Jug.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02
WHAT ARE THEY?

Chambe'lain's s'or' CT ard Liver
rullets. 4 new remedy for st. mlch
trouble, b,I.onsnoss, AMI constipation,
and !. good one. Price Is cents. For
snle 10y J. ) C'nyeric, ,lrugs;st,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-07-02

Licking postage stamps has cost
Miss Myra SiIvernale, assistant
postmaster at Norfolk, Conn.,, part
of her tongue. A few weeks ago
Miss SylvernaIe's tongue began To
ewell and PHYSICIANS diagnosed tue
trouble as blood poisoning, due TO
the muciiage on the stamps. She
went 10 the Hartford Hospital.
where an operation for the Removal
uf nearly half Ut her tongue was
performed The young Woman is
expected tu recOvcf. Dut there will
always ne sH impeachment IN her
speech
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
GRAFTON MAKES APPOINTMENT.
w. r. Green Will Be Assistant to City
Assessor.

H. NJ Grafton, the new city assessor
made his first appointment yesterday
when he employed W. F. Green, TO as
sist him in the assessment Of the city
for 1904.
II was rumored on the street yester-
dav that Mr.. Green was employed to sue
ceed Douglas Caldwell, an employe or
that office. and that Mr.. Caldwell was
talking of beginning some action TO en-
Join the new city assessor.
When questioned last night regarding
the rumor Mr. Grafton said:
Mr.. Caldwell was employed as Mr.
Jackman's assistant and 1 did not dis
charge him neither did 1 employ him
II took the Office Of city assessor on
March l. and on that day Mr. Jackman
paid Mr.. Caldwell what was due him
and said that that would finish up. Mr.
Caldwell did not ask me for any posi-
ton at that time and l did not employ
him
1T viii be necessary for me to employ
several men to assist in taking this years
assessment of the city. but these appoint
ments will not be made until the latter
part Of the week. At present the only
persons / have employed are Mr.. Jack
man and Mr.. Green.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
CURES WHILE you SLEEP.
Hyomei Guaranteed to Cure Catarrh ol
Money Refunded by Leading
Wichita Druggists.

IN addition 70 breathing Hyomei three
or four times day through the inhaler
that comes with every outfit. it is We'll
g. the treatment Il catarrh or catarrh Al
colds 20 moisten a piece Of flannel with
a few drops q Hyomei. and pin it 70
the night clothes risht under the chia-
In this way. Hyomei viii be breathcd
the whole night long. curing while you
sleep In most cases il VIII break uP
o cold over night
The complete Eyomei outht. consisting
OF a pockeI inhaler. medicine drop
per. and a bo,il- Of Hyomei costs hut
one dollar The inhaler viii last a life
time. ana Il more Hyomei is needed, ex-
tra bottles can b. obtained for nifty ut7.
II Is the most economical OF All RENE
dies Tor the cure of caJarrh and the
only one that follows natural method
fn treating diseases Of the respiratory
organs Physicians advise a change of
climate for the cure CT cstsrrh With
Hyomei. chanse Of climate il gained
while at home Its healing ba]samS I'M
pregnate the air YOU breathe. and their
health-giving ard germ-deStroying pow
ers so 10 the most remote air cells OF the
respiratory organs
You take no risk in buying HyomeL
Heading Wichita druggists have 50 much
confidence ii its power - kiil cstsrrA.
erippe. and catarrhal colds, that they
eel it under Their persocaI guarantee
% refund the money il it fails TO cure
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03

the woman who took her away, he has
heard nothing more.
From Mr.. Byxbe's letter it appears that
he, with brother and this sister. were
sent to the Orphans Home in Denver
shortly after which the alleged woman
spoken Of took his sister and brought
her to Wichita. He seems TO be very
anxious TO locate her and for anyone
who should know anything about the case
he gives his address as Fred B. Byxbe.
care of Greenville Bond company, 624
White avenue, Greenwich, III.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
STOCK TOTALLY RUINED
FIRE AT STORE OF J. A. sAMsER-
GER LAST NIGHT.
Origin of Blaze Unknown-Was Dis
covered by Passing Policeman.

At Il O'Clock last night the store room
occupied by A. Bamberger's new and sec
ond hand clothing store. at 32s North
Main street. was damaged by fire to the
extent Of over $500.
officer Thompson when passing the
store noticed the fire and called the de-
partment. The blaze had gained great
hesdway before the department was call
ed. but was soon under their control.
That portion of the stock not damaged
by the fire was ruined by water and
chemicals.
The fire originated in the rear OF the
store. but the cause is unknown. It could
not be learned last night whether the
stock was insured or not.
The IRE department arrived on the
scene in a very short Time after the
alarm was turned in although it was the
sixth ran made by them after o'clock
Ia 81 night
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
ELoPlNG COUPLE MARRIED.
L. A. Cav and Ethel Hewlett Were
Wed Here

L. \. Cav. Of Wiudsod. No. and Miss
Ethel Hewlett. OF Glenrose, Tex. We're
married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
i'm the parlors OF the Baltimore hotel.
The wedding Is the result OF a roman
tic elopement. The bride was living at
the home OF an aunt near Wmdsod. Mo.
who did not approve Of the young ladies'
choice. and refused n give her consent
II was therefore arranged between the
youns people and Tuesday night she left
her autns home in the country. after
taking the precauuop 20 cut the tele-
phone wire. she joined the gentleman CT
her choice and they were soon On their
way 70 Kansas.
Arrived in the city al 5 o'clock they
made their way to the Baltimore hotel,
ordered breakfast. sent for Rev 9. W.
CASSIDY. - the Baptist church ard were
married al 10 O'Clock in the parlors az the
hotel.
In the afternoon they left f-- EIlir-
wood Kan. where they vii make their
home.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
WOULD LOCATE SISTER.
Illinois Man Asks Eagle to Assist in
Search

The Eagle is IN receipt of letter to a
Fred 3. Byxbe. Of Groenville. Illinois. in
ouiring for his sister. who. he clo.us.
was brought from Denver O.th1n's
Home to Wichita by some strange w' ;,l.n
In the letter the writer fails to give n
definite description Of his siS,"- ard
only states that her name was Lille
EgEstone. He also fails TO explain why
his sisters name should be different from
hios own
Air Byxbe says he wrote the chief Of
pelice OF Wichita about the matter some
time ago and after replying To an answer
asking for a description OF his sister and
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-03
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