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The Newtown bee., 1904-04-29
IA Terrific Blow,
FILLED LIKE AN OK AND DIZZY AND SLEEPLESS FOR WEEKS.

ROUGH EXPERIENCE OF E. c. F. WARD,
 OF GERARD, KANSAS, A VETERAN OF
 co. H, 54TH INDIANA.
 A reporter who was seeking for MT Ward to get his confirmation of a statement that had been made con- corning him by a fellow-townsman, found stalwart carpenter engaged io putting new window frame in an old MT Ward, the big workman turned and revealed face ruddy with health and full of strength and good nature. Then he dropped nimbly to seat on the window bench, and said:
 "Yes; owe my recovery to Dr Will liams' Pink Pills and am always glad to tell the story for the sake of others. In fact, l think there are only two kinds of medicine worth buying-at least, only two kinds that ever did me any good-and one of them is Dr Will liams' Pink Pills for Pale People. "YOu see, 1t was this way: I was at been struck on my head by a sudden blow. My heart seemed to stop and the doctor said it missed every other beat. I went through the battle of Richmond, Kentucky, but I never had been through any thing like this be- fore. l thought surely was going to pass in my checks this time
 "A fter that 1 had very trying dizzy spells. had to give up work alto f gether and spend every other day in bed. For two months did not leave the house. The doctor could not set me on my feet again. 1 could not con- centrate my eyes on any object; was in 8 state of extreme nervousness all the time. Iwould lie awake at night from nine o'clock until daylight. My circulation was bad and my feet al- l ways cold. The doctor admitted that his medicine was not doing me a bit of good.
 Then decided to try Dr Williams Pink Pills, about which had read in an advertisement. After three or four days use I realized that they were helping me. 1 began to take them in January, 1893. By the middle of Feb ruarY was out and in March resum- ed work as usual. kept on taking 1 the pills for about a year. In fact, even yet, whenever feel particularly worn out, take box and then quit sleep without difficulty, my dizziness has never returned, and my feet are always warm when they should be. You may say that think Dr Williams Pink Pills can't be beat for nervous ness and difficulties of the blood. " They are sold by all druggists through out the world.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.

INSURANCE MEN STRIKE TOWN.
 Insurance men still hold the fort, StillSon in the lead. A new recruit in the person of a gentleman blythe name of Hall. Last fall it was all dams. They damned everything where wa. ter ever did run and as the old saying has it, one extreme follows another and this time insurance men in the bunch.
 The church going people had the pleasure of listening to a very inter esting sermon from the new pastor Rev George Eastland, last Sunday His text was John 12: 26.
 Mrs Russell Bierce of Waterbury spent several days with Miss Flora Wedge and called on other friends, last week.
 A blind man, with one leg, from out of town, stopped off the train, Satur. day night, and entertained those who cared to listen with songs accompani ed with guitar, in very creditable manner, at Odell's store. A collection of upwards of S3 was given him in ap preciation of the treat which he gave them and the sympathy which he aroused in them through his misfor. tune.
 Charles Delebar is driving a new horse from Pratt's stable, at Litch field. Boys, you'd better turn out now
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WOODBUR<.
HOTCHKISSVILLE.

Mrs Buffers has been on the sick list.
 William Marsh has purchased new piano for his daughter.
 Thomas AldingtOn'S $ chimney caught fire, last Thursday forenoon, but was extinguished before any damage was done.
 Some child set fire to the knoll back of Perry Betts' house, last Friday af- ternoOn, and the flames spread until within close proximity of the house, when several of the shopmen went out with Rex fire extinguishers and put it out.
 MT Jackson has been ill with pleuri. Sy.
 Arthur Burns won the fine cup and saucer by guessing nearest to the num- Der of beans in can at the SOciable, last week. The Russell family have moved out of town and MT and Mrs Frost have moved into the house vacated by them. Arthur Parkins has been building an addition to his barn. Theodore Warmers daughter, Mrs Clark of Stratford, has been visiting him. There was a dance at William Tray ers', last Thursday evening. Mrs James Murray of Walden, N. Y., has been visiting at Thomas Greens.
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NEW MILFORD.

THE GENUINE TRUTH FROM MERRY ALL.
 The blow has started now in good earnest. One man said he began plOw- ing, last week, and the second day found his blow frozen into the furrow and the ground frozen so hard he had to leave 1t and do something else. The marriage of Miss Ella Belle Sterling and Edward Roswell Hawley of Huntington will occur on Wednes- day, May II, at o'clock, at the First Congregational church, New Milford. Miss Sterling is I the daughter of MT is the well-known musician and organ ist.
 Daniel Miller, who has been confined l to his house with a severe attack of rheumatism, is able to get around again. the town contemplate going to Seattle, Wash., in the near future. l There was quite crowd at the de- pot, Friday night, to see Thomas Young, the popular landlord of Young's hotel, and "DOc" Murray start for Europe.
 | 4WCuUy pCOpAC WOA0 COuAI lAcU 0U OU Johns church, Sunday, and 16 at All Saints, on the occasion of the visits of Bishop Brewster.
 Myron Whitlock passed Sunday in Pittstield, Mass.
 This weeks BEE has an attractive announcement of facts in regard to spring and summer styles in men 6 clothing and furnishings at the store of Duncan & Garfield. In mems busi- ness and every day suits they have some surprising values. Their stock is one of the most complete in their line hereabouts and they invite exam nation. Every patron is assured cour. teous treatment and prompt waiting upon.
 P. M. Cassedy sells the famous Laughlin fountain pen for 91.
 Have you tried the Palmer perfumes! Druggist Albert Evitts has . fine line of these superior goods. In his adv he .has 8 word about beef, iron anG wine, the reliable spring tonic.
 Fine confections and smokers' per lquisites at CassedyS.
 The temperance billiard parlors O
 A. w. Dayton are equipped with mod
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to woodland of Mrs Northrop. It soon got under way and it was evident that Farmer Daly's land was doomed to be burned over. But the timely assist ance of the section men and nearly all the men who are living around the station and vicinity got the fire under control about o'clock. So it looked then that after burning over about two. thirds of the farmers woods, that 1t was over. But about 9O'clOck it start ed up again, probably from some sparks that the wind had carried from some burning stumps, and it was after mid night before the families that are liv- ing by the cobble thought it safe to retire. It was the worst fire that got into the cobble in 9 years.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 The ladies of the Congregational church will give supper in the Town hall, on Saturday evening of this week. Supper will be served from until o'clock. Everybody cordially invited.
 Turney Soule and Mrs Joseph Net. tleton were guests, one day last week, of Mrs Henry Fairchild.
 William Retallic, who has been liv- ing in New Milford for the winter, has moved back to Roxbury into Mrs J. A. Blacks house. MT Retallic is working for the Mine Hill Quarry Co.
 Mrs Nellie Mo Mfr visited friends in Bridgeport, last week.
 William Spargo, who recently under. went a successful operation, is now rapidly improving.
 Mrs HI. A. Fairchild and daughter, who have been spending the winter in Bethel with Mrs Frederick Judd, have returned and opened their house here.
 H. w. Trowbridge spent last Tues d ay in New York.
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BRIDGEWATER.
TOWN POLITICS.


 At the democratic caucus held, last Saturday evening, Amos Northrop and John H. Randall were elected dele gates to the state democratic conven- tion to be held in Hartford, May and G.
 The republicans held a caucus at the Town hall on Thursday to elect delegates to the state convention to be held in New Haven the second week in May; also elected town commit tee.
 Don't forget the Grange entertain ment in the Town hall this evening, April 29. The program will consist of some interesting vocal and instrument tai music, and three farces which will be enjoyed by those in attendance. The tickets will be sold at the door at 25c each.
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and Robert D. Strong for town com mittee.
 At the democratic caucus William Forrestelle and Joseph Breen were chosen as delegates, William Torres telle as town committee.
 Miss Mildred Perkins returned home, Tuesday, from a four weeks visit in Bristol and New Britain.
 Frank Wix has purchased a fancy pair of black steers of A. 2. Ohmen Frank is proud of his team and takes DO dust from anyone with blow ol harrow.
 Richard Barrett has moved iron the Gritman place to the Hazen place in the east part of the town.
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list and is under the care of Dr Rich ardsOn.
 William Monroe is on the sick list.
 George Derby has rented Jay Bulls tenement house, and will take posses sion the first of May. A number of Italians who are set ting telephone poles are occupying the Shelton Brown place. George Rowland is visiting at Jay Bulls. Rev MT Fletcher will preach at the chapel, Sunday, at 2.3o o'clock. arrived from Sears, Roebuck & Co. s, last week.
 Editha Atwood has gone to Water bury where she has a position ir Platt's shop.
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BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN
 FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED.

oAA&AAAH A~As
 We are called to mourn the death of an aged friend and neighbor, Mrs Au- gustine Peck. She was not only kind friend but noble woman. Many can speak of her kindness of charity. Her the needy. Having no children of her own she was always doing for the motherless ones. In years past she has taken to her home five motherlesS girls to care for and love, trying to teach them to be careful and good. Yet not one of the five was near her side to aid her in her declining years. Over five years ago her dear husband was called away by death, thus leaving her entirely alone at the time. Yet she was not friendlesS. A dear sister, Mrs B. Crane, took her to her home and cared for her until thefollowing spring, whensshe returned back with her to her former home, expecting to stay with her only few months. Mrs Peck's health was not good, also her Crane, could not leave her to the care of strangers, for she needed very care full attention. Therefore she felt it her duty to remain with her, and faith fully has she done it, giving up her own home and the society of her chi]- dren and her friends, and even Gods open fresh air, to be ever near the lonely sister. have assisted in the labors of their home and I have seen the devotion of a sisters love. Mrs Peck became very feeble and helpless and needed great deal of care. Each day bending o'er her was the faithful sister, coming to her at every call, doing for her all that mortal could do to make her cOmfOrta- ble. Oh! how sweet in the days to come will her thoughts be to her of the kindness that she has shown to the will be a blessing to her. AS we speak kindly of the dead, let us not forget tae living. A word of praise is due. 1t will soothe the mourners heart and tighten the burden of grief.- IA Friend, Maria H. Richards.
 THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF MY FRIEND MRs AUGUSTINE PECK.
 She has passed away from earthly ties, Our aged friend and sister dear. With harvest ripe and cross laid by,
 We miss her feeble, trembling frame, We hear no more the moan of pain; Sweet thoughts attend us as we mourn. Our loss is her eternal gain.
 She was faithful in her duties here While reason held its throne,
 But memory faded like dream, And Christ he called her home.
 She has gone to join her loved ones there, Methinks I hear her Lord delare, "Welcome. faithful and we'll dOne." Oh! happy home Oh! heavenly land, Where dwell our loved and blest. | If we obey Gods just commands We, too, shall gain that peaceful rest, | IA Loving Friend, Mrs Maria H. Richards
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Ten Pages.
LITCHFlELD COUNTY
WASHINGTON.

TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PLATT.
 Leslie's Monthly Magazine pays this tribute to Senator Platt of Connecti- cut:
 Results count and, measured by that test, the student of legislation will find but little in the record of legislation in the last few years to be placed to the credit of the men who are most prominent in reports of con- gressional activity. Since the enact- ment of the Dingley tariff and the gold standard currency act there has not been much legislation of nation wide import, yet that which has been passed, when reduced to the analysis of investigation, bears the indelible imprint of members of the congress who are practically unknown to the general public, honest, careful, hard working men W ho are content to solve problems by industry, leaving sprea d eagle efforts on the floor, and the pub lication, for home consumption, of speeches in the Congressional Record to members who like that sort of thing. AS an illustration, if inter- views were wired from Washington with Senator Platt of New York, and Senator Platt of Connecticut, on mat ters of national interest, or predicting results in legislative or political con tests, the average newspaper, west of the Ohio river at least, would display the interview with the New York sen ator and it's editor would probably wonder who this man Platt or Con- necticut, was. Senator Platt of New York is in the lime-light, yet there are pages in the senate better inform ed than he on matters of national leg islative importance, while the senate does not contain the superior, if it does the peer, in understanding, ap- preciatton and keen knowledge of na- tional affairs of Senator Orville H.. Platt of Connecticut. The Cuban government owes it's stability and it's promising guarantee of future success to the measure framed by Senator Platt of Connecticut, and passed large ly through his efforts when the way was paved for the establishment of the Cuban republic. Plaut of New York is consulted on matters of cold party politics and nothing else. Platt of Connecticut is an influence felt in all legislation relating to finance, ju- dietary, Indian affairs and all big questions demanding wisdom and hard work in their solution"
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WARREN.
M RS A. T. PECK.

On Saturday, April 23, one of our oldest and most respected women pass ed away, Mrs Lucia Badger Coleman Peck, widow of the late A. T. Peck. It is not known the exact date of her birth, but the church records show that she was baptized August 10, 1877, and it is supposed she was born the preceding May. Mrs Peck joined the church here in 1881, so she has been a member B years, and attended very regularly until the last few years. Mrs Peck comes from one of the oldest and staunchest families. She was born at the old Coleman homestead, (now own ed by Mrs Meigher,) and spent her girlhood there. She taught school in the town for number of years and there are now few living who attend ed at that time. Mrs Peck's mother was Carter, making her related to many of our old settlers. One sister survives her, Mrs Elizabeth Crane of New York, and several nieces and nephews at Dover, N. Y., children of her late brother, Frederick. The fu- neral was held at the house, Tuesday, at p. m., Rev Henry Upson of New Prest on conducted the service.
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KENT.
JOHN RORABACK.

JOHN RORABACK.
 John Roraback of Kent Furnace died at his home Friday morning, April 22, aged 70 years. MT Roraback had worked at wagon and sleigh mak- ing for a good many years and was an ingenious mechanic. He was well known in Milton and Washington where he had carried on the wagon business. He has lived in Kent for about 20 years, first in Flanders and afterwards in the village, where he built home about 10 years ago. He leaves wife who has the sympathy
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MORRIS.

LAKESIDE AND VICINITY. Mrs Henry Curtiss of Platt's Mills is spending a week at Joseph Curtin's,- . caring for MT Curtin who is very fee ble.
 John Botelle and Bertie Stoddard of Oakville spent Sunday here.
 George Stoddard, ST., is on the sick
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of their many friends in her bereave.

of their many friends in her bereave. ment.
 Luman P. Bissell of Flanders, 90 years old, is in poor health and under the care of the doctor.
 B. G. Pratt of Kent, who migrates between here and Orange City, Fla, is on his way home, bringing with him (according to report), bride, as a surprise to his many friends.
 Ralph w. Bull, who has been spend ing the winter in Watkins and Buffa- 10, N. Y., returned home, Monday.
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SPRING, GENTLE SPRING.

What blissful spring day Monday was! It con tained the elixir Of. life for the vegetable and animal world. All latent activities Sprang into SpOntan- eOus action under the permeating rays of the ruler of heat and light, while matter and spirit unitedly leaped into the joyous collaboration of vigorous motions, pulsing throughout nature and her environment. Blessed are they who are alive and know it.
 DEL EGATEs TO DEMOCRATIC STATE
 CONVENTION.
 The delegates to the democratic sta te convention are Hon c. P. Lyman, Rep resentative R. J. Watts, Ex-Represen. tative F. J. Kilborn and Former Dep. uty Collector of Internal Revenue, Herman Hoffman. THE BEE gives the portraits of three of the delegates but has not cut of MT Hoffman at hand. They are all supposed to be for Parker,
 Mrs George Haviland of New Mil ford has rented rooms in Carl Bader's $ house and has moved in.
 Report says that Edward East, a for. mer resident, has sold his place in West Torrington. It is hoped he will find d good place here in town. There are desirable places for sale.
 Mrs Robert Farrand is in Hartford and her daughter, Miss Marjorie, homes at the Gunnery.
 Will Sheridan, who has lived with Miles O. Camp for number of years has gone to Dr Hartwell's, and MI Camp has hired young man from Torrington.
 Andrew Erwin of the Holiday plant put in two acres of potatoes, last week A few farmers are sowing oats and getting ground ready for potatoes. Ii the past lis any guide for the future thep(in the light sprinkles in the early morning which we have had for few days past, there is going to be a pro. tracted spell of very dry weather un less meteorological indications reverse themselves.
 Richard Kaylor has just been hay ing his house newly painted. John A. Way did the job.
 Albert Oberg is having his house painted. John A. Way is now at worl l on it.
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ern and up-to-date pool and billiard tables Drop in and spend . pleasant afternoon or evening.
 All the daily papers and magazines at Cassedy's.
 Druggist w. N. Noble b offering . complete and up-to-date line of rubber goods, sponges, hot water bottles, syr- inges, etc.
 Watch and clock repairing promptly attended to at the store of N. ". Hilt,
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To Open the Spring Trade

marked all low prices insure you and ourseve. that be undersod The large advance of lumber and labor has advanced the price furniture material y but offer you the nducement of of stock for prices and selling with less profit These prices not hold goods shall have replace stock will find it to your advantage to call early for the best bargains
 We have had great sale of late adjustable steel couch bed We have several styles that great sellers
 We secured great bargain few weeks ago in RUGS We have duplicated that order three times and still continue the bargain sale few left of that special $2 rug s0xeo that still sell for $1.
 Framing and mating pictures in any style desired.
 Undertaking and embamng satisfactorily attended to with large of casket and funeral goods to select from prices guaranteed low as elsewhere.
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Jprin& Medicine

There Is no other season when good medicine is 50 much needed as in the Spring.
 The blood is impure, weak and impoverished-a condition indicated by pimples and other eruptions on tho face and body, by deficient vitality, loss of appetite, lack of strength, and want of animation.
 Hoods Jarsaparilla
 and PiLLS Make the blood pure, vigorous and rich, create appetite, give vitality, strength and animation, and cure all eruptions. Have the whole family begin to take them today.
 Hoods sarsaparilla has been used in our family for some time. and always with good results. Last spring was all run down and got bottle of 1t, and as usual received great benefit" Mss BEULAH BoYcE, Stowe, Vt.
 Hoods sarca a,eriiIa promises to '2a,Ye orti tss-=s t:1e promise.
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THE CAUCUSES.

At the republican caucus to choose delegates to the state convention for May 10, there were IA present. Arden s. Tanner and D. Strong were chosen
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ROXBURr.

A SERIOUS FIRE.
 On Monday, afternoon, while the stone train was passing through the cobble, sparks from the engine set fire
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Run Down?

Did Winter tax your Strengtha
 Linonine never fails to restore health, flesh and enerU. It is m im- proved emulsion from the f0tmula of the famous Dr Thompson, specialist, of Roosevelt hospital, New York.
 At all Drug Stones, 25c, 50c, s1.
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F. G. Bennett & Son.
Great Opening Sale of FURNITURE
For the Spring Trade.

We made large purchases at the New York Furniture Exposition in January Goods nearly all in and crowdng to their utmost capacity. Other purchases coming in every day. Not necessary to Suites Suites Tables Chars Couches, China Clos cts, Chiffoniers,
 We have all kinds of staple furnture mattresses and springs in great variety.
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Amateur Photographers: You are now getting your Cameras out ready to do some work again, and perhaps . few suggestions right here may save you . great deal of trouble and expense.
 Craner and Hammer Plates
 ArgO Developing Paper.
 Oyko Developing Paper.
 Photograph Bromide Paper.
 Brown Print.
 Sun Spot Blue Print.
 Water Tone Platinum
 Disco Printing Out Paper.
 AnSco Films.
 nitchell's Developers. Not made by a trust and sold at Antitrust Prices.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-05-11
INVENTOR EoIsoN's LATEST.
The "Wizzard" is Our Greatest Public Benefactor If He Has Done This,

Mir, Thomas A. Edison has just con- scented to thrill the public once more by announsing the perfection of an invention which will not only put the horse out of business but will bring Ehe gas companies down with a sick eping crash. Tn an interview the Wizard of Menlo Park declared the other day that he had just perfected an electrical generator which derives its power from ''fuely of marvellous
 potency and which will make it possi- 1b1e for the day laborer, as well as the multi-millionaire, to light his home with electricity and have an automo- bile. For a few cents day light and
 power may be produced in sufficient quantities to supply the needs of any family. and the generator is so simple according to the inventor, that any person of ordinary intelligence can act zs engineer. Referring to his inyen-