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The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06

We have received so pleasant and de- lightful a personal note from our friend, E. l.. Johnson, without his con- sent we share it with our readers:
 Redlands, Cal,
 April 29, 1904.
 My Dear MT Smith: There is noth- ing special to write of personal char acter, but like to keep in touch with some of the individual life back in the East. We do not tire of this beautiful climate and all else here that helps to make our stay so perfectly delightful. It is an ideal climate, and morally, so- cially and religiously 1t is the cleanest place l ever was in. We will probably stay here through May. Now that Fred has left for the East, it seems lonely to us, but if we do not get sick, either of us, we will get along in some it the best way we can. My powers of endurance have strengthened greatly since I left home. When I reached here, and for six weeks after, could not walk over half mile without ut ter exhaustion. Now, I can go into the mountains and lie out on the ground, with ice freezing close by me, and get good nights sleep, and be ready for next days. racket with any of them. Mrs Johnson and myself ex- pect to go to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, next week, if weather and other things permit. We will proba. bly, be home some time in June if all goes we'll, stopping several times on the way this side of the Rockies. Our itinerary for the home trip is not yet complete. hope THE BEE force keeps we'll. I would like to be remembered to them. Yours sincerely,-[E L..
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SAVE ON YOUR SPRING SUIT.

Do you want to save about half on a good spring suit? Or on good hat? Or on furnishings or on clothes for the boy? It is possible to do this at e23 Main street, Bridgeport, at the auc- tion and clearance sale of high grade clothing, which Daniel P. Keane is selling at the best price for you-your own. There's a lot of finely tailored spring suits-regular s15 garments which are now marked ,S7.25. Sub stantial reductions in mems trousers; s2.50, S3 and $5 garments are now priced at $1, S2 and $3. These are only two examples of the money saving powers of this clearance sale-many other chances just like them. Come in to-day? 923 Main street, Ed. Does old stand, Bridgeport, Conn.,, Daniel
 P. Keane, auctioneer. -
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FLOWERS FOR THE PULPIT.

THOSE WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROVIDING OF BLOSSOMS FOR THE PULPIT OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, THIS sUAMER.-CUT THIS OUT.
 The following persons from the membership of the Gongregational church have been selected to provide flowers for the various Sundays throughout the season. Only one name is mentioned for 8 Sunday; but that name is taken as representative of the entire family, and it is expect ed that all the members of the family will be willing to "lend 8 hand. !" Will those whose names here appear kindly cut out this list for reference? :? May 8, Mrs F. J. Gale. May IS, Miss Ethel M. Peck.
 May P, Miss Julia B: Duncombe. May 29, Mrs w. F. Hayes.
 June 5, Mrs H. w. Wright.
 June F, Miss Jessie M. Taylor.
 June l9, Mrs l.. o. Morris.
 June 26, Mrs Otis w. Barker.
 July 3, Mrs I. B. Goodsell.
 July 10, Miss s. J. Scudder.
 July r, Mrs ". A. Garfield. July "A, Mrs w. M. Reynolds.
 July 31, Miss Jennie Ruffles.
 August !, Miss En1ie L. Wolcott. August IA, Mrs Hubert c. Smith. August 21, Mrs Henry M. Smith. August 28, Mrs Arthur J. Smith. September 4, Mrs H. w. Wheeler. September II, Mrs w. H. Hubbell. September IS, Miss Elsie M. Moore. September 25, Mrs R. D. Smith.
 October 2, Mrs s. F. H. Hewitt.
 October g, Miss Maud Elliott and Miss Flossie Beckwith.
 October 16, Miss Flora Lowell.
 October g, Mrs l.. w. Lloyd.
 October 30, Mrs John B. Peck.
 November 6, Miss Hattie N. North rop.
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A WONDERFUL INVENTION.

It is interesting to note that for tunes are frequently made by the in- ventiOn of articles of minor impor- tance. Many of the most popular de- vices are those designed to benefit the people and meet popular conditions, and one of the most interesting >of these that has ever been invented is the Dr White Electric comb, patented January l, 1899. These wonderful combs positively cure dandruff, hair failing out, sick and nervous head. aches, and when used with Dr Whites Electric hair brush are positively guar. anteed to make straight hair curly in 25 days time. Thousands of these electric combs have been sold in vsri' ous cities of the Union, and the de
 mand is constantly increasing. Oul agents are rapidly becoming rich sell. ing these combs. They positively sell
 on sight. Send for sample. Meni size 35c; ladies' 50c-(half price while we are introducing them). The Dl White Electric Comb Co.,, Decatur, III
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nATTRRTOWN.
JOHN B. NICHOLS.

John B. Nichols died Friday morn- ing, April %. He had been in poor health for number of years, but was able to be around up to within few days of his death. He leaves a son, Henry, of Stamford, g daughter, Mrs Penny, and a granddaughter, Miss Irene Payne of Hartford. Two broth. CTS, Jerome Nichols of Stepney and Henry E. Nichols of Oxford, Mich., survive him. He was blacksmith by trade, like his father before him, and carried on the business until his health failed. He was quiet, unassumine man and a kind and obliging neighbor The funeral was held Sunday, Rev O. w. Barker officiating. The interment was in the HuntingtOwn cemetery.
 Henry Penny is having some repair. and improvements made to his house Carpenters Northrop and Perkins art doing the work.
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Saved By AWarn-
 ing.
ALARMED BY NUf1BNESS, PAIN
 AND LOSS OF VITALITY,
MRS PEMBER ESCAPES SHOCK AND IS CURED OF RHEUMATISM AND DEBILI- TY BY DIR WILLIAMS PINK PILLS.

MRS PEMBER ESCAPES SHOCK AND IS
 CURED OF RHEUMATIsM AND DEBuLI-
 TY BY DIR WILLIAMS PINK PILLS.
 A few years ago the happiness of Mrs Lucretia A. Pember, of No. 58 Lebanon avenue, Willimantic, Conn.,, was disturbed by constant fear of 8 paralytic shock. An annoying numb ness had appeared from time to time in her left arm and this, in connection with 3 generally facilitated state, she regarded as sign of danger. It caus- ed her great anxiety and finally led relieved not only from the dread of shock but also from other serious in- references with her health. She gives the following detailed account of her experience:
 "For several years was subject to numbnesS in my left arm. It did not stay there all the time, but would go and come again. Sometimes there would be sharp pain. Every time it came 1t suggested 8 paralytic stroke and alarmed me greatly.
 'This was not all, for l had rheuma- tism in my left knee which was swol- to be laid up in bed for long time. ~oA~AASANS lacked vitality. . The doctors gave me but little re- lief, and that little lasted only for 8 short time. So, when 8 relative told me about Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, I was quite ready to give them good trial.
 ''TheY certainly did wonders for me. They drove away the numbneSs from my arm and delivered me from the l fear of shock that am sure VIC uld have had if it had not been for them. They also cured my rheumatism and debility. still take them in small doses as general tonic and cannot recommend them too strongly"
 Dr Williams Pink Pills have effect ed many remarkable cures in cases o1 l partial paralysis, and even such as are suddenly stricken should not despair Those who, like Mrs Pember, recognize the approach of the disease may us<
 them with the utmost hopefulness
 D. Williams Pills make new blood
 sound health follows. Fhey are sold
 by all druggists throughout the world
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teachers and others in nature and country life will be held July to 29, 1904. Instruction by specialists will be provided in ornithology and ento- mology; in botany, Horticulture, land scape gardening and forestry; and in fruit and vegetable growing, sanitary, dairying, poultry culture and other farm operations. Fred Mutchler, who in the last Summer school so success fully treated the subject of methods of teaching nature study,and who recent ly has accepted the new professorship at Storrs in biology and nature-study pedagogy, has leave of absence for 1904. His subject, however, will not be neglected. Dr c. F. Hodge of fClark University, author of "Nature Study and Life," who last year had two ex- ercises, will the coming season have 20, or more. Dr M. A. Bigelow of Teach ers' College, Columbia U university, who has general charge of the nature study work in both the Teachers College and in it's schools, will lecture on the following subjects: Agricultural Nature Study in City ~SchooI," and "Nature Study and Its Relations in the Elementary School Curriculum. '' There will be lectures, also, by PfiA- cipals Merrill, Phenix and White of our State Normal Training schools. The College faculty thus will be ably assisted. The first application for ad- mission came from a teacher present last summer, and was placed on file early in January. Everything points to a most profitable and enjoyable session. The new Summer school booklets will be ready for distribution early in May. Copies will be sent to all who request them. Tuition and room-rent will be free. Board will be furnished at S4 a week.
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TOWN TOPICS.

ENDEAvoR BUSINESS MEET
 INa.s
 The semi-annual business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society is to take place next Monday evening, May g, at 7.45 o'clock in the prayer meeting room of the church. Officers for the ensuing year are then to be chosen and reports from the various committees be heard. Readings, music and re- treatments will follow the business meeting, and it is planned to make it very pleasant gathering. All the young people of the church are cor dially invited, whether they are mem- bers of the society or not.
 THE PRAYER MEETING THIS EVENING.
 The service of prayer will be held this evening at the home of Mrs John B. Peck. Subject, ..sChrist's Teaching in the Sermon on the Mount," Mat. 5: 1925. How are Christ's disciples the light of the world and how can they be said to be the salt of the earth? d. f~.s.- Rev Otis W. Barker will speak next Sunday morning, May 8, on ''The Full. ness of the Trees,'' the subject being suggested by Arbor day, which was ap. pointed by Gov Abiram Chamberlain to be observed by the school children on Friday, May 6. All the members of the congregation are cordially invited to attend g "house-warming" at the new home o1 MT and Mrs o. B. Taylor on Wednes day evening, May 25. There is room enough in this big house for all, and il is asked that all make their plans te come. ....>. .~~
 The annual meeting of the New Ha ven Branch of the Woman's Board oI Missions is to be held in the First Congregational church of Middletown on Tuesday, May 10. Rev and Mn Edward s. Hume of Bombay, India and Miss Alice s. Brown of Boston Mass, are to be the speakers. Report' from all the various parts of the worl are to be given at the morning service Half-rate certificates areofurnished a1 the meeting for the return railroad trip. A large delegation of ladie! went from the church, last year, t. Waterbury, and it is hoped the churcl will be represented this year. Thes' annual meetings are always uplifting and give much stimulus for good work
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Word was received from Danbury authorities, last Thursday, that par ties were wanted by them for burglary, giving a description of two fellows sus- pected. Deputy Sheriff Johnson start ed out and captured two young men at Hawleyvil]e, and when searched three new razors were found in their pockets
 They were taken to Danbury and upon
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BETHEL.
MISS MARTHA A. EVANS.

MISS MARTHA A. EVANS.
 Seldom has there assembled so large gathering of sorrowing friends as met on Sunday in the Congregational church, to pay their last respects to one who, by the earnest faith and pur- pose as we'll as by her unfailing sym pathy and cheer, had endeared herself to young and old. The presence of 8 great many children and young people was noticeable, every available seat being taken and the aisles were filled with people standing. Miss Evans will be peculiarly missed in the Sun day school, ..tor.there ever since theDage of IF, she had been the loved leader of the children. Especially in later years she had been at the head of every fes- tai occasion, aiding so efficiently with the flower decorations and drilling the children in their Christmas and Chil- dren's day exercises. Tears gathered in many eyes as the loved form was borne up the aisle near the choir cham eel, where Miss Evans also had helped sing the praises of her God. Very tm- pressively throughout the simple ser vice, Miss Anna Smith, the former or ganist, played softly those hymns Of Christian faith such as "Lead Kindly Light" "Nearer My God to Thee" My Jesus as Thou wilt" and others. At the altar and about the casket were heaped the beautiful, silent trib- ute from many hearts in the purity and sweetness of Easter lilies, roses and carnations, while the choir rail- ing was appropriately draped in black and lavender. Comforting and help full were the promises from Gods word, read by the pastor, Rev H. l.. Slack, as was also the extract from Whittier which was read:
 'The voices of that hearth arc still;
 Look where we may the wide earth OCT Those lighted faces smile no more.
 We tread the paths their feet have worn. We sit beneath their orchard trees,
 We hear. like them, the hum of bees
 And rustic of the bladed corn.
 We turn the pages that they read,
 Their written words we finger OCT.
 But in the sun they cast no shade,
 No voice is heard. no sign is made.
 No step Is on tho conscious floor.
 Yet lea will dream, and faith will trust, Siace He Who knows our needs is just, That somehow, somewhere. meet we must"
 The four brothers, Messrs John, Da- vid, Howard and Archie Evans, acted as pallbearers and so amid loving, friends and hv tender hands Or1r sister vos Ia "a to rest beside her parents in the Gen. ter cemetery. Heaven is richer since this brave, unselflsh soul has entered in. And we are richer for having had the privilege of calling our sister. Friend [**
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B. N. Sheppard comes to town in of Washington, D. O., to look up cer- tain points in the history of the Prin- dle and Kimberly families. MT Shep- pard is a grandson of Newtown, and spent many days of his youth here, doing-the town historically and other wise, and, being possessed of a reten- tive memory, is able, phonograph-like, to recall the traditions and incidents he has heard. The family history and plant-life of the vicinity are to him as a lesson we'll cOnned.
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SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE
 CURED.

Twas troubled with a distress in my stomach, sour stomach and vomiting spells, and can truthfullY say that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me.-Mrs T. V. Will Hams, Lainsburg, Mich. These pilfs are guaranteed to cure every case of sale by R. Fl. Beers & O., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Ernest Flaw: ley, LHawleyville; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; D. s. Mead, Rranchville.
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Antonio Caesario has bought the property and business at~55 Lock street, conducted by Mrs M. F. Kill bride for the past three and one-half years. This has been an old establish ed business stand and it was with much regret that Mrs Kilbride's pa- irons learned that she was to resign her business and hope she may resume later -[Newark Evening News.
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Town Clerk Houlihan says fully 100 dogs in town are not registered as yet. 1t behooves their owners to bestir themselves as the dog agent will soon be on the road with his gun.
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GRANGE TOPICS.
TUESDAY EVENINGS PROGRAM AT
 POOTATUCK GRANGE.

Pootatuck Grange enjoyed a pleas ant program for the lecturers hour, and piano duets by Miss Goodwin and Miss Mabel Taylor, and readings by H. M. Smith and Miss Eleanore Nor throp, and an interesting talk by M. A. Todd on "Agriculture in the h. dian Territory" Refreshments were served following the program. Two applications for membership were re- ceiVed.
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Mrs Alonzo Cree and Mrs Ferris Mead attended the W. 0. T. U. service held in the Brooktield church on We'd nesday. Miss May B. Lord, who is holding meetings in. Great Plain, was one of the speakers,
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Henry Hall is passing week at his home at Ogdensburg, N. Y. Rev J. H. George accompanied him as far as New York City on Tuesday.
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MrElsenboss and Miss Hall of Brook field were guests, Sunday, at the home of Charles B. Beers.
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If you see good crop growing, rest assured it is being raised on Sander sons fertilizer. l.. c. Morris is the agent for Newtown.
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The friends of Mrs Hobart Camp are glad to .know that she is about again after the serious fall she sus- tained a week or more Isince. It will
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P. F. Heating and Michael White were in New London, Monday and Tuesday, attending the state council of the Knights of Columbus.
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MT and Mrs Edward French of Beth-
 el were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs George French in Huntingtown.
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Notice 0. E. Osborne's advertise
 ment in another column in regard to pianos and sewing machines.
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Mrs Jesse James of Huntingtown is quite poorly.
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Miss Mary Bacon has-heen p aasing a
 few days in New Haven.
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be some time before she recovers the free use of her injured arm.

MT Alexander of New York, who has bought the Jennings place in Taunton, came on Saturday with his family and household goods.
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An auction will be held at the late LucyA. Beardsley house in Dodging- town, Newtown, on May ', when the household furniture, farm and farm ing tools will be disposed of.
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MT and Mrs w. H. Hoy of the Park City have been passing a few days with MT and Mrs l. B. Harris.
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Clarence Beardsley of New Haver passed Sunday with his parents, MI and Mrs c. F. Beardsley.
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The Connecticut Agricultural Col lege third annual Summer school for
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Mrs w. M. Barnum of Kent has beer visiting in town.
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W. M. Reynolds passed Wednesday and Thursday in New Rochelle and New York City.
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Mrs Lauren Skidmore, who has beer on the sick list for few days, is con valeScent. Dr Gale attended her.
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NEW FAIRFIELD.
WEDDING BELLS.

WEDDxN0 bElkSs
 The marriage of Miss Hannah Rene dict to John Rowley took place at the brides home, on Thursday afternoon. Only the near relatives were present. The ceremony was performed by Jus tlce J. J. Treadwell. The friends o1 the groom who were musically inclined gave them a serenade in the evening.
 The orange shortcake festival which was held at the Town hall on Friday evening, for the benefit of the piano fund, was we'll attended and about sl5 was added to the fund.
 William H. Stevens will sell his stock and farming utensils at public auction on Friday at o'clock, p. m. MT Stevens will move to Danbury.
 I. s. Knapp is finishing the state road contract, which he commenced last fall.
 There was a white frost on the low grounds on Tuesday morning.
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Mrs Lucy A. Baldwin of the Park City has been passing some days with her son, George A. NOrthrOp. :.
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Henry B. .SQuires and Otto Ander- son of New Milford were in town, Wednesday, stopping at the Grand Central hotel.
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John Elliott of Taunton has been i'll with pneumonia.
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Wall Papers!
 Wall Papers !

Wall Papers will be sold during the next days Ut very low prices. Gall, look at our large stock and get prices before you buy. Our dis counts will astonlsh you. They must go to make place for new goods. w. w. WALKER & &SON,
 800 Main St., Bridgeport. Ct
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Pl1klOy House,

Pi1klOy House,
 HAwLEYvILLE, NEwTOwN, Or, Nov open for guests the year round. Thank nG old patrons for past favors we invite all ocome and sec us. Transient boarders care- ully attendedto.
 Nr and Mrs A. K. Pixley, Props,
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NOTICEI.

Beginning Aug. l, all work done at my shop must be paid for within 30 days. All accounts must be settled Aug. 1, 1903 ., B. M. Futile,
 S0uthbury, Conn.
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P. H. DIXON, naesas,.nD Ssss.
WILLIAM WELLINGTON.

Best place to get your horseshoeing and blacksmithing done. Also all kinds of wagon and carriage building and repairing. For sale, . number of oecond-hand carriages and Wag- on0 in good repair.
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THOSE WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROVIDING OF BLOSSOMS FOR THE
 PULPIT OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, THIS sUAMER.-CUT THIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-16
Riding an Avalanche.
From the London Mail.

Seven Alpine tourists. representing five
different nationalities, namely, two Eng
lishmen a German count and his valet a
young Russian lady, a Dutchman and a
Swiss guide, have just had an extraordi-
nary escape from destruction by an ava
lanche. The party started from Arosa to
ascend the Aroser Weisshorn on ski. When
about 700 feet from the summit, which is
S,T1O feet above the sea level, the steepness
of the ascent and the hardness of the snow
necessitated the removal of the ski and
the party proceeded on foot. When near
ing the top an immense avalanche sudden
~ rushed down the mountain side Most
of the party at once sat down to receive
the impact on their backs. and some sue
ceeded in riding the waves of snow with
tolerable success for some distance. Then
came series of somersaults Five of the
party were involved in the avalanch and
four were swept down to the bottom of the
slope, a distance of about 100 feet, arriving
in all manner of attitudes The German
count collided with rock and was cut
about the face; tie Dutchman finished up
in standing posture buried In snow to his
chin. The Rnssisp lady was the first to
extricate hebsef. land behaved throughout
with remarkAb)ai pluck and endurau nee.
Wonderful t6sre1ate, no bones were broken.
and all esc4peu with few bruises and
scratches, and reached Arosa In safety.
Had not thesski been taken off before the
accident serious results must almost GER
tainly have sxsued.