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The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
NEW FAIRFIELD.
FOUND DEAD ON A HAY NOW.

When Frank Rivers, who lives on one of Carl Merten's farms, went to the barn to fodder on Wednesday morn- ing, he found the dead body of man on the hay now. After being viewed by several persons, it was recognized as that of John Walker, who formerly lived in this place. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Abram Walker of Patterson, N. Y, who took charge of the remains. The burial was in the King street cemetery, on Saturday. As he was very thinly clothed, and it being very cold night, it is supposed by the people knowing the circumstance that his death was caused by the exposure.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
SHERMAN,
LOCAL MENTION.

William Axford is to move to Mrs Carrie Rogers place, this spring.
 B. D. Elwell sold his team of mules to MT Buck of New Milford.
 MT Swanson, on the Rogers farm, is to move to New York state.
 William Axford had the misfortune to lose two valuable horses, last week.
 The Great Hollow Wood Go. is saw ing wood in New Fairfield.
 Miss Edna Mcdonald has returned home, after a weeks visit with her aunt.
 B. D. Elwell has had a very sick horse. Dr Bardell of Pawling, N. Y., has been doctoring it.
 Eddie Platt has been to Danbury on
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

The Blue Ribbon Horse & Carriage Go. s sales of horse goods have in- creased materially during the past year. Their stock of harness now is one of the largest carried by any retail house in this part of the state. Those accustomed to paying smart price for smart horse goods are likely to ex- perience a revelation on scrutinizing prices and quality at the Blue Ribbon, BridQepOrt.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Miss Lucy Wright of Boston, who is Investigating the condition of the adult blind in Massachusetts, under a special commission appointed by the Legislature of that state, has been at home a few days with her parents, at St Johns Rectory, and returned to her duties last Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

"How do you like sheep, take lem one at time?" 'I can't say that I exactly take to them," said Bill. 'They ain't an animal that would sit up nights to talk to- "Yes," said Jonas, "there ain't much in their eyes except the stony stare. And they can't wag their tail like dog. Many
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
GREENFIELD HILL.

TALCOTT BANKS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
 Talcott Banks was severely injured by falling down flight of stairs at his home, Monday night, and is said to be in precarious condition, being severe ly bruised and shaken up, besides in- turing the spinal vertebra. Dr Hetzel, who was called, said his escape from a broken neck was miraculous.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

B. B. Wildman and James J. Farrell were in the village, Saturday, with four pair of fine Devons, purchased in Harwinton. James Green was the lucky purchaser of fine pair of four Year-OldS
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
CHURCH INTERESTS,

The sociable which was to have been held at the parsonage will be held March 15, at the same place. Every body invited. A very interesting pro. gram, to include games, will be the feature of the evening.
 There will be an Easter concert giv- en by the Sunday school.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

w. J. Sherwood of Westport met T. B. Terrill of North Woodbury at the Inn yards, Monday, and delivered to him fine pair of three-year-old Devon steers
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

A concert will be given at the Step- ney Methodist church, Thursday even- ing, March 16, by the Bridgeport North End quartet, assisted by other of Bridgeport's musicians.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Samuel J. Botsford of New Haven was in Palestine district, the fore part of the week, arranging for the transfer of his farm property to William Water house of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Mrs Ida Hamburger is visiting in RoxburY, this week. On Sunday night she will go to Brooklyn for a months sOjourn with relatives.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

The little son of c. s. Russell, who has been very i'll with pneumonia, is much better at this writing. A trained nurse is in attendance.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
HUNTINGTON.

Little George Mikutak, son of MT and Mrs George Mikutak died, Satur- day morning, aged II months. The funeral was Sunday after noon. The burial was in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Miss Elsie Gilbert was home from the High school, the first of the week, victim of the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Miss Marion Wolcott was granted a certificate by the board of school vis- itors giving her charge of the South Center school for the present.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

chased three fine yearling Devon steers of David H. Disbrow of New Fairfield.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Miss Ruth Gilbert, with Miss Flor ence Winton, spent Sunday with friends in Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

J. B. Downs is saving a car load of hickory timber at A. L. Hawley's mill.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Luther Smith succeeds Henry Bren. del as caretaker on the farm of Mrs PhilO Clarke after April l.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Charles Peeso is preparing to erect a new barn.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

The case of the State vs. Sylvester Dayton for the theft of a bicycle from
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

COugn HeulC1He over S1Xly years OlQ| This must mean mert so1id genuine merit. It certainly must be that Ayers Cherry Pectora bronchitis, asthma Ask your explain why it strengthens weak troats and heals inamed
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

F. V. Cole of Bridgeport passed Sun day at Miss Nellie Northrop's.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

A. B. Nichols in September, 1903, has been nolled upon payment of costs.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

A. T. Camp has sold a pair of work ing oxen to Orange parties.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Daniel Brennan is ill with the mea- sles.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
Jan. .3Ist, 1905.

We have this day sold three new stoves at the special price sale which shows business can be done even in the dull season if the price is low We not pleased to be obliged to dispose of them at such prices but pocketbook wont allow us to keep them, as we must have the money to meet our obligations.
 Next year stoves will be higher in price and for our mutual benefit we advise you to buy NOW. We have few more in stock-all new and up to-date at
 E. J. HALLS,
 Sandy Hook, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
STEVENsON,
A WOOD CHOPPERS MIsFORT11NE.

A WOOD CHOPPERS MISFORTUNE.
 A few days ago an Italian wood chopper fell and broke his leg while climbing over the ice cakesswith:which the road is blockaded just above Zoar Bridge. He was taken to his home near by, and Dr McGuire lof Derby was called, who reduced the fracture.
 John Laughlin was quite badly in jured, Monday, by tree falling on him while at work in the woods.
 MT and Mrs R. s. Hinman and MT Hunihan are spending few days in Hartford.
 Miss Clara Beardsley of Bennett's Bridge has recently visited her cousins, Cora and Allen Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10

Mrs Emma Ashley is spending sev- eral days in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-10
Ten Pages.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

VIEWPOINTS APPROACHING GEL EBRATION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

Johnson stopped the watch ar 2Uo14.
and that record remained till 1891.
when the black horse Direct placed the
record at 2:05A. Up to that date all
the above records were made TO the
high wheel sulky.
In 1892 the gelding Mascot reduced
the pacing record to 2:04 hitched to a
bike sulky; in 1894 Robert J. stop
ped the ticker at 2:011a: in September.
1896 John r. Gentry set the record at
2:O01a; in August, 1897, Star Pointer
clipped a second and a quarter from
the record and made it 1:5914; in 1901
Prince Alert still reduced the record to
1:571a. and Oct. 30. 1908, Dan Patch
paced a mile at Memphis in the re-
markable time of 1864. In Septem-
Der, 1904. he clipped another silvery
lock from the old scythe mowers scalp
and set the pacing record at l.5G
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
The Roman Bride Cake.

Bride cake is IL relic of the Roman
ConfarreateS, Il mode of marriage
practiced by the highest class i'll Rome.
In CONFIRMATION the bride was led tC
the altar by bachelors, but conducted
home by married men, ard the cere
mony took place in the presence of ten
witnesses by the POntifeX MaXimus.
whereupon the contracting parties mu-
tually partook of a cake made of salt.
water and flour. Only those who We're
born in such wedlock were eligible for
the high sacred offices. But the Gus
tom of breaking II cake over the
brides head when she enters her hus-
bands house is borrowed from the
Greeks, who as an emblem of future
plenty poured figs and other fruits
over the heads of both bride and bride
groom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

those who consider that the blue and
white have almost no encouraging pros
poets. There is talk of new men from
the west. but as yet none has put in an
appearance at the football house. Head
Coach Morley is now on hand and drill
ing the men into shape.
Pennsylvania will have nearly all OF
last years eleven to represent her on
the field this season, and il looks as II
she would have team about the
equal of that OF 1904. In addition.
there is expected large squad OF
promising prep" school material for
Mike Murphy TO round into form. The
fact that Murphy has returned to
Pennsylvania Is taken as good omen
by many of the followers of the red
and blue, and they are sure the cham
pionship of 1903 will fall TO the lot OF
the Quaker institution.
Yale enters gridiron work with pros
poets hardly as favorable as those OF
last year. yet without any cause 10
feel glum. Some OF the giants who
have carried many a team to victory.
such as Hogan and Bloomer. are miss
cd when the team lines up for practice.
Princeton has fair allotment of
veterans and is due TO figure in the
big games as prominent factor.
There Will have to be hard work on
the part of the coaches and Captain
Cooney. but 1t IS thought with proper
attention the wearers of the orange
and black can get into good condition.
There is no lack OF confidence on the
part of the Princeton students, and
they freely predict a strong eleven.
The incoming class Is expected to fur
Dish some good material for the team.
Harvard will be an important factor
fn the season OF 1905. The crimson
once again has the services of Bill
Reid. and the undergraduates have
confidence that II any one man can
bring Harvard's football standing mp to
par he Is the one to do II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
MINcE PIE!
WELSH RABBIT!
Can You Eat EN- Whenever You Like,
or Do They Brighten You?

There is no reason why any ordinary
mortal should not eat ANYTHING he
chooseS-it he Chews it carefully.
How about yous
Are you afraid of every cood-looLin0
good-slueliing, good-taSting thing on the
ball OF tare-bccauSe it don agree with
you DO you meet your Waterloo AZ
mince pie and Welsh rabbits
Then listen: &.
Dol starve yourself. Dieting can
not cure Dyspepsia. If you cut off every
article of food that dlsagrees with YOU.
before long you will have nothing leff.
The sensible way Is to get your stom-
ach IN such a condition that YOU can eat
everything and digest Il.
We have new remedy that will do
this.
Rexan Dyspepsia Tablets give YOU the
stomach OF an ostrich and the appetite of
q farm hand.
We know what Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
lets are and we guarantee them To cure
ali stomach troubles
Price 25 cents per full size pacl.age.
Ct Our store only. or by mail.
II. III. THOMAS.
DRUGGIST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
FROM FALL OPENINGS.
SeasOnable Fabrics For Gowns and
How to Make and Trim Them.

SeasOnabIe Fabrics For Gowns and
How to Make and Trim Them.
The fall openings are following each
other with great rapidly, and we see a
few entirely new things. but many
more of old acquaintance. though they
have perhaps some trifing points of
difference. The old standard broad
cloths, for instance, cannot change save
In their colorings. These colorings are
very rich. many of them being hello
tropes and puppies of various shades.
Among the puppies, which are duplicat-
ed In silks, veiutinas and other fabrics,
we find corinthe, dahlia, eminence. vio-
let. royal purple, plum, damson. hello
trope and iris. There are other and
lighter shades, among them lobelia, IL
lac, cyclamen, prelate and clematis, be-
sides a new blue like the old cornftower
blue with a lilac tint. Damson is a
beautiful shade and makes up richly
In any of the fall goods, particularly In
the velutinas and cloths. 1t seems to
require a thick and fine material for
this shade to be seen at its best, but 1t
Is suitable for young and old. l saw
several of the Louis Nv. suits made Of
this particular shade, with vests of
either pale blue or cream colored satin.
The edges were delicately embroidered
in pretty colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Recent Evolutions In Jackets.

After the Louis XIV. coat the num-
Der of styles is legion and everything
has n fresh appearance wrought out
from old lines by bringing the best OF
several into existence in one. One
jaunty jacket of striped rough cheviot
is cut so that the stripes come bias all
over the body except right down the
front, where the fat collar and front
are on the straight. 1t has loose coat
sleeves, with stitching at the wrist, and
two small buttons for trimming.
Another fetching jacket has sort of
yoke which extends down the front to
the bottom, anO all the rest is laid in
plaits, which reach out over the hips
and are held in to hit by a self belt
This also has coat sleeves made full
at the top. The yoke goes straight
across the back about six inches in
depth. All the rest is plated and belt
ed. \ skirt OF the same material has
a stitched strap about six inches from
the bottom, but not meeting at the
front by three inches.
Another unusually stylish suit has the
skirt stitched in circles of three lines
all around. The jacket is short, with
REFER front double breasted. with
smoke pearl buttons. A cunning little
pocket OF tartan plaid is set on one side
and a pointed strap is stitched up the
right side 10 the bust line. The sleeves
are like the others mentioned, with q
tiny flap OF the plaid. Down the front
is line OF wool fringe carrying all
the colors in the plaid. set directly on
the edge The small collar is fat and
there is a deep hood OF the plaid bor-
dered with the fringe. This is pro-
duced in dark blue and also in brown
and in a Scotch mixture. Empire
clOaks are seen. but are not remark
| able for their beauty. The semilong
coat is much liked. cut Ike a mans
! and three-quarter length
OLIVE HARPER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Revival of Black Cashmere.

There are some browns and many
grays, but there will be a great vogue
for all the purple and hello shades.
Black also will have a rare prominence.
and many OF the black dresses and
suits are truly beautiful. with fine jet
ted trimming and delicate but effective
tracery of black silk embroidery. In
one suit 1 noticed a very original and
handsome arrangement. The gown
was of fine black cashmere, and this
will be much seen in almost every
range of indoor and outdoor wear.
There was a drop skirt, and to that
was fastened a Killed flOunce hemmed
and tucked. Each tuck where Ii was
hemmed had a small cut jet bead set
in with every stitch. This was light
and handsome in itself, but when the
deep vandyke of the skirt fell over il.
and these points We're filled with en-
broidery in heavy black silk, each leaf
and flower having some of the beads
wrought in with it. it was exceedingly
rich. The embroidery trailed on up
the skirt, losing itself in fine tendrils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Notable
AdUAnCe
In Pnclng
Thirty Tears AgO the
Side WheeIer Was of
No AcCount---Poca hon.
tas First Record Holder.
Hoo Time Was Later
Gut Doom.

The changes that have been wrought
in the status of the pacing horse dur
ing the last twenty years is truly re-
markable. Twenty-Five years ago a
fast PAGER was on par with Il common
road horse. y first class mule would
bring as much money, while within
the last few years $4,000, $1,000. 500
900, $4,000 and $30.0 900 have been paid
for different first class PAGERS. Only
two years ago $4,000 was paid for
the great pacing horse Dan Patch,
with Il record of 80.
Instead of being hidden away and
isolated. as he had been for hundreds
OF years as an outcast and Il disgrace
to the horse family, condemned to a
life of drudgery, he has been brought
out and exhibited to the public as a
son and heir and equal to the best.
Thirty years ago there were no pac-
ing contests held in this country. Once
in awhile at some local or minor meet
ing in the middle states pacing purse
would be given for a small amount in
would contend. but few cared to see a
pacing race. But gradually and pa
tiently the PAGER worked his way into
the exclusive circle, and when he APP
peared everybody was surprised TO see
what an excellent horse he was and
marveled at the terrific speed he
showed.
Thirty years ago a man who would
have predicted that the blood of the
PAGER would stand at the head OF the
great trotting interest of the world
sent to the crazy house. 1t may be TAX
en- as historically true and applying to
any nation on the face of the earth
that where there are no PAGERS the
trotter will not be found.
In 1856 the chestnut mare Pocahon-
tas made her appearance on the turf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
a Pleasure to All.

No pill is as pleasant and positive
as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
famous little pills are so mild and eff
fective that children. delicate ladies
and weak people enjoy their cleansing
effect. while strong people say they
are the best liver pills sold. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

DAN PATCH, 1:56. FASTEST HARNESS HORSE
IN THE WORLD.
She was sold for 5000. September.
1855, she made a pacing record Of
2:171A TO wagon. The performance
didn't cause much OF a furry at the
time because she was a despised PAGER.
She was bred to the trotting stallion
Ethan Allen; the produce was a FLY
colt that when five years OF age was
sold to Robert Bonner for $4,000.
Young Pocahontas, as the young mare
was called, was a square trotter.
The pacing record of Pocahontas
stood from 1855 until 1869 Yankee
Sam reduced the record to 2:16Is
In 1878 Sleepy George gave the
watch another setback and reduced
the record to 2:15; in 1879 Sleepy Tom
reduced the record to 2:121a; In 1881
Little Brown jug drove another peg
IN the blackboard and set the record at
2l11a. From that date the star of the
lateral gated horse began to shine.
IN October. 1854. the bay gelding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

The indications at the majority OF
the large eastern colleges point to good
football teams. the only exception to
the rule being Columbia. The New
York collegians are apparently in a
bad way as far as material goes. and
It does not look as If they could posi-
bly, aspire to championship honors.
There are rumors OF all kinds float
ing about which intimate surprises to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

There was Louis coat with this, made
TO lit tightly. The long vest was OF
white satin embroidered in black with
beads and once in awhile a delicate
colored thread.
There are some lovely fine all wool
French ladies' cloths in the delicate
evening shades and in pastels. Black
broadcloths fifty-four inches wide are
produced with dull or satin finish. Pru-
nellas are also among the fine ma
terials for the coming season and win
ter. So far the smooth surfaced goods
have the preference.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-10-17
j q WIS
Tightly Locked From
Nervous SpaSms.
PLY sicians Co u1d
Not Prevent Fits.
DIR. Miles Nervine Cured
Ny Wife.

DR. Miles Nervine has been successfully
tried in thousands of cases of nervous disor-
ders, but neverhas il made better record than
when used in the treatment Of fits or spasms.
Thousands of testimonials prove this, and in
nearly every instance the writer has stated
that the fits ceased after the first dose of Ner-
vine was given The statement is repeated
IN the following:
Seven years ago my wife commenced
having spasms or fits and | called in my
home physician and he said she was para
lyzed- He rubbed her with salt water and
gave her calomel and she eventually got
some better, but in short time she had
another attack She was confined to her
bed for three months and the doctor could
not help her. She had fits frequently, some
times very severe Her hands would cramp
so we could not open them and she finally
got so her Jaws would become locked.
Finally saw the doctor was doing her no
good and ordered bottle Of DR.. Miles Re-
storative Neryine- She received so much
benefit from the first bottle that got some
more She has taken a number OF bottles
but has never had fit since taking the first
dose She also thinks very highly OF DIR.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and is never
without them. If there Is any way of max
ing this testimonial stronger do SO because
of the good the DR.. Miles Restorative NerY-
inc did my wife."-WM Y. ALLEN. P. No
EIkville, Miss.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-10-17
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Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Of &HzZzzx

An important purchase by Mr. I. VIM.
Miller, who has an extensive branch
house in this place, is noted in the Win
chester Star as follows;
Following the removal of the Miller
Supply Company's store from the build
ing on the corner of Braddock and Wa
ter streets to the newly fitted up rooms
at los North Main street. announcement
was made to-day that deal had just
been closed. under the terms of which
Mr.. Theodore r. Kinzel, of the Farmers
and Merchants National Bank, transfers
to Mr.. J. William Miller the Water street
building. The consideration is stated to
be in the neighborhood of $40. 900. The
property is very valuable bushes stand.
On November Ist the firm of Miller &
McKinster.w open ageneral house-fur-
nishnng store in the building. They will
carry fullline of furniture. carpet, ETC..
consisting of complete interior furnish
ings for the home. Extensive improv-
ments will be made to the building"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-10-17

Il do not see," declared Burton Ash
ley, that the possession of motor
boat necessarily renders me unfit to be
Molly's husband
Its not that" explained the banker,
'.but what 1t represents. The man who
marries John Langdon's daughter must
be the sort of man who can look after
John Langdon's money and not fritter
1t away on toys
Scarcely toy protested Ashley.
1.-THE automobile was regarded as a
plaything at first. Now it fills use
full purpose. 1t will be the same story
about motor boats"
WELL" said Langdon, when you can
show me that motor boat is really
useful you may ask Molly's hand again.
Meanwhile / repeat that the man who
marries my daughter must be able to
look after my money"
You do not expect Molly to marry a
confidential clerk, do your demanded
Ashley.
Not exactly that" explained Lang
don, 'but want her to marry man
who can look after her fortune"
Suppose" suggested Burt, that you
give me Molly and make some other
disposition of your funds. I have
enough for two
You won't have long at this rate"
growled Langdon, spending your ia
TIERS money for toy boats.'
Ashley rose to his feet. 1--WE seem
to be arguing in circle" he said
quietly. Il guess had better be go
ing. am to understand that the ques-
ton may be reopened when l have
shown you that motor boat is of some
use."
"If you can" retorted Langdon.
"Good morning"
Burt strolled out of the bank and up
the street He could not understand
Langdon's prejudice. The elder Ashley
had left him a comfortable fortune
we'll invested. He contented himself