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The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

Once again it was demonstrated to the full satisfaction lof all that the valentine sale and supper, instituted by the Congregational Endeavor soci- ety few years ago, has good staying power. Each year adds new laurels to it's crown of achievement. Storm and measles combine to break 1t down, but still it swings smoothly and success fully on it's way. Several conditions were decidedly against it this year; yet, outside of a gift made then, fnan- cially it was we'll nigh the equal of the sale of last year, which was supposed to have touched the high-water mark. The receipts were $64.
 The lecture room of the Congrega- tional church., where the sale was held last Saturday afternoon, had been prettily decorated with strings of hearts of various colors cut out of tis- sue paper. There was the dainty touch that bespeakes the skilled fingers of woman in making attractive what would otherwise be bare. The booths for the sale of candy and valentines were cozy corners that, with their en- bellishments of sweet confections and sweet things, were as traps that caught the unwary fly. At o'clock the chill dren came; and they kept coming, and the valentines kept going, and the candy kept melting away, though the room was not overheated, until all interested began to whisper, "This is surely to be success.' Over 400 val entines were on sale. The knowing | ones shook their heads and winked their eye and said that was too much; but when the finale was reached and accounts were cast up, it was found that the number of these Cupid's ar rows to take home was but a feeble score. Ice cream was served up till $ o'clock, the children thinking nothing about the thermometer as they count ed the pennies in their purses and smiled all over to think that their capital allowed them to choose among caramel, vanilla and quite long list. Then the ice cream dishes vanished and next came the Supper. It is spelled with big capital, for it was the supper, perhaps the best the ladies have ever served in the series of val. entine suppers since they began to be-
 The social part was by no means the least part, just the chance to greet your friend and say "How do you do?'
 In this hurrying tumult of life to-day we give altogether too little place tc the shaking of hands; and when 2 church can wisely blend the bringing of people companionably together witt the raising of funds for an excellent cause, we believe that the church ha!
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

Clarence Beardsley, son of MT and Mrs 0. F. Beardsley, who has been with the firm of the John H. Platt Go. of New.Haven for the last six years, has become a partner in the firm. The new concern will be known as the Mer- re]s, Gross & Beardsley Co.,, interior
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12
SUCCESS WITH VALENTINES.

THE CHILDREN BUY TEE PRETTY CARDS, EAT THE CANDY, ENJOY THE ICE CREAM AND HAVE A GENERAL GOOD TIME AT THE ENDEAVOR VAL ENTINE SALE.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

The best physic. "Once tried and you will always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Lifer Tablets" says William A. Girard, Pease, Vt. These Tablets are the most prompt, most reliable cathartic in use For sale by R.. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Cur tis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; The E. c. Platt Co.,, Haw- leyville; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12
LEWIS GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.

Levy's great clearance sale is the most talked about sale in Danbury for many day. Mems winter Isuits and overcoats are not right down to hard pan, but for every dollar you spend you get your moneys worth. Give them call at 211 Main street, Dan burV
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12
M0ther
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"My mother was troubled with consumption for many years. At last she was given up to die. Then she tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was speedily cured" ID. P. Jolly. Aooca. W. y.
 7sr snc e,ns vr AVID co oveII Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

H. B. Sanford, who has carried on a sales stable on Elm street, Bridgeport, for number of years, has recently purchased the boarding and sales sta ble of Charles Durand at 838 Broad street, Bridgeport, where he will con- duct tirst-class livery business, be- sides carrying on boarding and sales stables. MT Sanford will keep horses for all lines of business and will be glad to see all his old friends at his new place of business.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

The United States postoffi ce depart ment has taken down the collection boxes on Routes 16 and 34, except the one at the Depot. The question of use of the mail boxes was very strong factor in their removal.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

not passed out of it's mission or, for the while, dropped it's sacred garb.
 At the Endeavor meeting on Sunday evening a committee of five was ap- pointed to lay plans for the speedy decoration of the lecture room. This beautitied interior will be an after math of the 1904 valentine sale and supper that will give pleasure, nc doubt, fer many days.
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

decorators, wall paper, etc. Since the death of Mir Platt the new firm became a necessity. MT Beardsley has the best wishes of his many friends in his new undertaking,
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-12

MT and Mrs Henry Moore and Ar thur Moore of Bridgeport were guests over Sunday of MT and Mrs Andrew C.. Moore of Taunton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
PACIF!CS MADE A
BRAVE SHOWING.

In spite of the fact that they had but
eight men on the field the Pacifics made
a most creditable showing of skill
against the Iolanis, with their team
filled, at yesterdays Association foot
ball game at Makiki. The Pacifics
others showing up later. But in this
time the Iolanis rolled up three goals
These were made in the first half. the
Pacifics preventing the victors from
scoring in the second.
There was a misunderstanding as TO
who should line up before the IoIanis
before the game was called 1t was
given out that the Pacifics might not
play, and for that reason the Males
came attired ready to play ball. The
few Pacifics who did turn out how
ever, decided to play.
The field was soggy and in a most
miserable condition. Then the 1olanis
had everything their own way. firing
out the Pacif1cs, who small IN numbers.
were compelled to be in every part OF
the field at once. The Iolanis forced the
ball into the Pacifics' territory, but
often had hard work to keep it there.
Blackman played a clever toe game
throughout, backed solidly by Henry
and Stokes. Guild as usual was a most
dependable man, but all this playing
did not prevent the ball from passing
thrice between the Pacifics' uprights.
In the second half the Pacifics sur
prised the Iolanis by continually work
ing the ball into their territory. Dui-
senberg was drawn from fullback to a
forward and while in this position car
ried the ball directly in front of the
Iolani goal and made fine kick fol
goal, which was blocned.
The game tagged out toward the emo
the Pacifics being all but winded.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

will have tendency to cause one to
walk erect and force the expansion of
the lungs. When the keg has reached
the small part of the back stretch the
legs as far as possible, forcing into
play the extension from the waist
down but not allowing the heels TO
touch the floor, then reverse. allowing
the heels to rest on the floor so as to
steady the body. extending the arms
IN line with the body reaching well out.
Keeping the hands open so as to stretch
and extend the muscles of the upper
body.
Third Movement: Lying with the side
OF the body on the key using the right
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

ing the body perfectly straight and
rigid, drawing the body well up, rota-
ting first to the right and then to the
left. This exercise should be done
with great care and not more than
once or twice until you begin to feel
stronger
Fifth Movement: Stand with feet to-
gether. legs straight, stomach in, chest
well out. shoulders up and back. head
Up and chin down. Lower the keg to
the waist line. then back over the head
keeping the body perfectly straight.
InhaIe through the nostrils while ra:s-
ing the key and exhaIe through the
mouth while lowering it, Raise the
key TO line OF chin. swing first TO right.
then to left, keeping the body erect. al
lowing the eyes to follow the motion of
the key.
Sixth Movement: Feet about "a inch
es apart, swing down well between the
legs and high up over the head, bend
ing the back and allowing the knees
to bend slightly forward as the key
passes back of the body as before.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

relatives to best each other by the dis
play of sheer brute force in every foot
ball game, two or three are brought out
of the game, often with broken limb
and the percentage of accidents serious
and fatal is beyond comparison greater
than that of boxing where skill as we'll
as strength comes into play"
Barry has now been three months in
Honolulu and has his training regime
regularly laid down. He is practically
always in condition and as he and Muir
ply meet at catch weights, does not
have to worry about a pound or two.
The bout between Alderman and
Gardner is attracting a good deal of
attention as this is the first time men
of their size have come together in
Honolulu. The Modlin-Cas contest
is foreknown to be close event and
with Silva and Allen the program bids
fair for heavy patronage.
Patton will be on hand it is said to
challenge either Murphy or Barry and
talent from the Marines is looming in
the background for the next tourna-
ment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

coming corpulent? The real answer
to this is, not to be so lazy, for lazi-
ness in many instances is the real cause
of people growing stout, and the stout
err they grow the more lazy they be-
come. Laziness causes fat, and fat
causes one to be lazy. Now the best
thing to do is to go to work, and as
you work make it a business. Take an
ordinary five-gallon key. Wrap the
ends so as to make the key equal in
diameter, so that it will roll and not
wobble.
The First Movement is to lie over the
key allowing nothing but the tips OF
the toes and the palms of the hands
to touch the floor. bearing the greater
weight of the body on the keg; crawl
ing forward. propelling the body with
the hands, keeping the limbs straight
and not moving the feet until the keg
reverse, pushing back with the hands
until the keg rolls as far as the arms
allow it to roll.
Second Movement: Reverse the posi-
ton of the body, lying with the back
on the key, arms down to the side,
moving as far forward as possible, al
lowing the key to roll as far down as
the heels. Reverse, going backward
until the keg has reached the arms.
keeping the lungs well filed, the stom-
ach drawn in, the chest well out. This
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
BOXING vs..
FOOTBALL

Murphy, the boxer, is, during his
training for the contest with Barry on
Saturday, March II, trying out many
of the local amateurs who visit him
at his quarters at the Healani Boat
Club. Murphy has readjusted his plan
of training to suit the climate and ex-
poets to be much stronger the next
time he tries conclusions with Dave.
Murphy, who intends staying in Ho-
nolulu if circumstal. ces permit, and
who may give boxing lessons to many
who admire his style, strongly depre-
Gates the term brutal as applied to
boxing exhibitions. There is nothing
brutal about it at ALL" says the Aus
tralian, "if the men are well trained
and it is not nearly SO dangerous as
American football where sisters and
parents applaud the efforts of their
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
BY PROF. R. A. MOODS.

Most writer's on all subjects elabo-
rate extensively for two reasons. name
", one is because they are paid so
much a column. and the other is trying
to show how much they can write on
one subject. 1t is not necessary to go
into details explaining what fatty It's
sue is. its formation. etc. What is
really necessary to know is how best
90 avoid getting stout, ami if you are
stout how best to get thin, in as few
words as possible, if it appeals to you
as being practical, why not do it? We
have constantly before US articles on
physical culture by the best authori-
ties, and scarcely do We pick up a
daily paper but what We see something
that is really of interest to the man
who is in search of health and strength.
The great trouble is, the articles are
read and with a remark, THAT just
fits my case to perfection" but the fact
is just this: After you have read the
article it passes entirely out of your
mind aud is soon forgotten.
This article is condensed in order to
make it as short and concise as pos
sible, and at the same time convey a
practical idea Of what one can accom-
plish with the most simple methods.
This method is not the one used by me
at my Institute, yet it will answer the
purpose for any one who has ambition
enough to work at home. These exer-
cises are not alone beneficial to those
who are inclined TO be stout and are
anxious to reduce their weight, but
will be of great benefit to any one who
is anxious to become strong. It win
aid. digestion, quiet the nerves, cure
insomnia and develop strength.
Scarcely. a day passes but what am
asked this question: What can L do to
reduce my weight as you see am be-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

Seventh Movement: Rest yourself by
lying over the key lengthwise, as illus
trated, rolling first to right and then
to left side, bearing the greater part
of the weight on the key; reverse, lying
on the back.
take pleasure in stating that I have
used this method with very good re-
suits, both in reducing and developing
the body.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06
THE ORPAEUM
Saturday Evening.
March II
Also the following preliminaries;
MODLIN VS.. CASTRO
6 Rounds
SILVA VS.. ALLEN
Rounds.
The Giant Heavyweights
GARDNER VS.. ACKERMAN
200 lbs.4 Rounds-200 lbs.

Popular Prices-Stage, 5000; orches-
ira. $3.50; Dress Circle, 500; Gallery,
soc.
Box Office open Thursday, March 10.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

Mrs. Willing-"They say she wore
one for each bridesmaid. Do you be-
lieve that a brides garter insures a
speedy MARRIAGE" Mrs Ketchan-
''Sometimes-if well mounted and ex-
hibtted judiciously. Town Topics.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

into play the muscles along the walls
# the thorax and abdominal walls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-16
new JAIL ASKED
Recommendation of Commute g
to County Board is
Tabled.
PRISON NOT WORTH REPAIR
Appropriations Made For Year An
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Ends.
PRISON NOT WORTH REPAIR

The December session of the county
board was adjourned at noon today
The following recommendation offered
by the Jail committee, composed of
Supervisors Kolloff, Heck and Lynn.
was laid on the table:
Whereas, our Jail building will very
shortly need extensive repairs and ad-
ditionS to make it at all adequate for
the purposes OF a jail. and the accom-
mediation of the increasing number
of prisoners, and as in the near fu-
ture it will be necessary to give the
building new roof and stairs, over
haul all the gas fixtures, and otherwise
remodel and repair the building:
Therefore, your committee would
most respectfully recommend that this
board take immediate steps looking to-
ward the erection of a new county
Jail, as we are of the opinion that
there is an immediate and pressing
necessity for a new building
Delegates to Convention.
Supervisors Myers, Britton and Arm
strong were elected delegates to the
annual meeting of the State Associa-
ton of Supervisors, County Commits
sioners and County Clerks to be held
at Galesburg in February.
The road and bridge committee was
authorized to act in conjunction with
the committee from Whiteside county
in the matter of insurance on the
Hillsdale bridge.
was authorized to have extensions OF
telephones in the Offices of the mas
ter in chancery and county superin-
tendent of schools made in conformity
with the propositions of the telephone
companies that they would be in
stalled free of expense to the county.
Appropriations for Year.
The annual reports of the county of
ficers were received. In excess of dis
bursements the county clerk was
shown to have on hand $2,447, the
sheriff $945 and the circuit clerk, ST.
1885.
In conformity with a rule recon-
mended by the committee on rules the
finance committee ordered the follow
ing appropriations for the ensuing
year, and they were adopted by the
board: Salaries, $4,000; bridges,
$4,000; state Institutions. $1,000;
board of review, 500; fees, $4,000;
jury certificate, 1880; public expen-
ditures, $500; ways and means,
$4,000; Jail and Jail account. $6.4OO;
interest, $500; poor, $4,000; bonds,
$4,000; county infirmary, $4,000; con-
tingent fund, $4,000. The committee
stated that considerable difficulty had
been experienced in arriving at these
amounts, and that being the first time
this has been done it is largely an
experiment, but no doubt could be i'm
proved upon after test of one year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs Charles McHugh has returned
from a visit to Chicago.
A. r. Talbot, of Lincoln, Neb., head
consul of the Modern Woodmen, is
in the city.
Mrs. w. n. Anderson returned last
evening from a months visit with rela-
tives at Springfield.
w. E. Sears departs this evening for
Chicago. after a few days visit with
his parents in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Stone have de-
parted for Cincinnati, where they will
spend a month with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Barklay depart.
ed last evening for Florence, Colo,
where they will spend the winter.
Ben D. Smith. of Mankato, Mimi,
head attorney Of the Modern Wood
men, is in the city on official bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. V. Chennel have
departed for their home at Buffalo, n.
Y, after a three weeks visit with rela-
tives in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Taylor of OF
tumwa, Iowa, are visiting at the home
of the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. c. Taylor, on Twentieth street.
George w. Reilly of Danville, who
is attending the meeting of the direc-
tors of the Modern Woodmen is ac-
companied by his wife and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Murphy, of
T.eayenwOrth KanS are in the city
for few days, Mr.. Murphy being here
to attend a meeting of the directors of
the Modern Woodmen.
Mr. and Mrs. c. G.. Saunders of
Council Bluffs, Iowa, are in the city
for a few days. Mr.. Saunders will
attend a meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Modern Woodmen, of
which he is a member.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brown
Wells. of Shawnee, Okla, are in the
city to spend the holidays. Mrs.
Frank Mixter entertained tri-city lad
les at her home on Twentieth street
this afternoon for Mrs. Wells, whose
mother she is.
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. w. Ellinwood and
daughter departed this morning for
Indianapolis, where they are to make
their home in future, Mr.. Ellinwood
having been appointed assistant man.
ager for the branch house of Deere e
Co. in that city. Mr.. Ellinwood has
disposed of his interests in the Rosen-
field Tailoring company. with which
he was connected for year or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-16
TO HAVE LIBRARY
Rock Island County Bar Associa
ton Will Invest
So, 400.
HEARS REPORT OF COMMITTEE {
County Asked to Set Apart Quarters
and Employ an At
tendant.

| The Rock Island County Bar asso-
citation is TO have library, one that
is modern and as complete as there
is to be found in any county the size
Of this one in the west.
The association. at a special meeting
held this morning in the circuit court
room. heard the report of its commit
tee on library, composed of S. r. Ken
worthy. w. l.. Ludolph, II. A. Weld.
G.. W. Wood and B. F. Peek. A prop
osition of the committee for the ex-
lpenditure of 2,400 was concurred in,
the amount TO be raised by subscrip-
ton among the members of the bar in
the county
| For this expenditure the committee
reported that it can procure a library
embracing the federal and Illinois re-
ports. the century digest and the ma
tional reporting system.
| Room md nm Attendant.
| There is need now of a room for the
| library. and the county board was
asked at its morning meeting to turn
| over TO the bar the room on the
third floor now used for the grand jury
sessions, setting apart a room on the
fourth floor for the jury, and 10 employ
a librarian to take charge of the de-
partment of legal lore. The board
was impressed with the request of
the bar. and referred the whole ques-
ton to the committee on public ex-
lpenditures. which was instructed to in
vestigate and report at the March
meeting of the board.
Request Will BE Granted Likely.
The disposition of the supervisors
is to cooperate with the lawyers in
providing a library that Will be a
credit to the county. and to that end
doubtless will afford the quarters de-
sired and furnish competent person
TO serve as librarian. an official that
is supplied in all the more important
counties of the state.
The Annual Banquet.
The association continued the Ii
brary committee and empowered it
to carry out its plans in accordance
with the report submitted. The asso-
citation will hold another meeting later
in the present month, the 21st prob
ably, and complete the arrangements
for the annual banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-16
TOWN TALK.

$4,000 worth of jewelry Stop and
think what magnificent show that is.
You'll see that much in addition to
Bleuer's big stock next week if you
go to the exhibition and sale.
There is only one way to find out
what you are getting for your money
for wines and liquors-try the new
wholesale ana retail firm of Fuchs
Bros. See their large ad on this page.
Select your gifts from the largest
variety of jewelry ever shown outside
of the larger cities. $4,000 worth of
diamonds and jewelry will be on exhi-
bition and sale at Bleuer's next week
Look all over town. See what 9TH
ers are offering in prices and dis
counts and then come to u.s. You are
sure to buy it here. Nothing marked
up at this dissolution sale. The Lon
don.
Dewey camp No. 1896 r. n. A, has
arranged for a bazar next Monday af-
ternoon and evening. There will be
no admission charge. A musical pro-
gram will be rendered both afternoon
and evening.
To attract sharp attention to their
big book department, McCabe's will
sell McLoughlin's handsome holiday
story books for cents Saturday even
ing at 1880 and while they last. Store
open evenings.
Make your friends a Christmas pres
ent. Buy one of our certificates for
any price shoe. Give to your friend,
and he or she can come to our store
and be correctly fitted. Lage-Waters
Shoe company.
With every 25-cent cash purchase at
McCarty's, commencing tomorrow and
until Christmas, you will receive
ticket free on a 20-pound beautifully
decorated fruit cake. McCarty's, 324
Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-16
SANTA CLAUS NEWS
At Young G. McCombs' Department
Store Saturday, Dec. II.

Bring the children to see Santa Claus
at 2:30 p. m. and 1880 p. m.
Christmas trees from 10c and up.
Live gold fish from sc and up.
Children's stoves. all prices.
Combination nickel plated banks
regular price 10c, Saturday at 10 a. m
only sc.
The game, parcheasi, regular 81 kind
Saturdays price ACC.
Special Notice.-Our jewelry depart
ment is bristling full of high grade jew
elry, diamond brooches, diamond rings
solid gold cuff buttons, pins and brooch
es. Also a full line of solid sterling
novelties, spoons and Libby cut glass.
2 p. m.-Ladies' and misses golf
gloves, regular price Csc, for this hour,
15c.
ChiIdrens initial linen hemstitched
handkerchiefs, put up in fancy box and
tied with silk tape, per box (three hand
kerchiefs), Csc.
Specially low prices on lace collars
and berthas.
% per cent discount on jackets, long
coats and suits Saturday.