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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

DROBATE BONDS With individuals for Sc
L curity are often unsafe and frequently I'M
satisfactory to heirs. Don't ask friend to go
-on your bond, for he would always rather not
bate and all other kinds of bonds. Telephone
for information any evening. U. s. Fidelity &
Guaranty Co.. Charles G.. Morris, Newtown
Representative.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Our line of ladies' felt shoes and slip
pers is complete. Some bargains in
ladies' nobby dress shoes. Also mems
patent leather dress shoes.-[Sandy
Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
NEWTOWN WATER WORKS.
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD.

A meeting is to be held on January
l at the Newtown Inn to talk over
the matter Of water works for the
town. Some progress has been made.
an option having been obtained of a
pond sufficiently high to give good
pressure in NewtOwn Street. All per-
sons interested in this project are in
vited to come to this meeting to talk
the matter up. There should be a
large attendance and substantial prog
ress made. Further particulars will
be given in next weeks BEE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
Gasoline Engines,
Cutters and
Wood Saving
Machines
Consult us Before Buying
T. e. PLATT & SON,
Newtown, Conn.
Husbands Wanted
NeWt0wn, Com

to treat their wives better. And how can a
husband do that better than by tightening her
labor in the household? We have discovered
Ironing Days. Send ten cents for Full sized
box of our White Diamond Gloss and reduce
with every box. We have many testimonials
from satisfied housewives in which they say
they would not be WITHOUT it. Give it trial;
1T will only cost you TEN Cents and surely,
the chance that it will do what we claim is
worth that We invite investigation as to our
reliability Address, The Berkshire Novelty
Supply 90, Long Hill. Conn. 1--WE know the
above parties to be reliable.-Ed Bee
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Edward Taylor was on jury duty ir
the Superior court. criminal side, al
Bridgeport, Tuesday. +
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs Charles E. Belts of Cam
den, N. J., and James Belts of New
York pass Christmas with DR. and Mr..
r, N, Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs A. B. Brakeman and
Miss Helen Brakeman, Mr. and Mrs
Lawrence Taylor, Mr. and Mrs John L..
Sanford and Mr. and Mrs H. B. Coger
attended the public installation OF
Washington lodge, F. & A. NJ, at
Monroe, Monday night.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
Miss Belle Gilbert has sold her Oxel
to Joseph Stoehr of Bridgeport.

Miss Belle Gilbert has sold her oxen
to Joseph Stoehr of Bridgeport.
Edward Bevans of Hattertown was
arrested at his home, Wednesday
night, by Deputy Sheriff johnson, ON a
complaint charging him with defraud-
ing Celeste A. Benedict, M. D., OF
Bridgeport, of the sum of SO. DR. Ben
edict employed Bevans to make some
repairs on her old home in Hattertown.
Bevans claimed to have repaired the
roofs and chimney at the old place to
the value of SO, when, as matter OF
fact, no repairs had been made. Bev-
ans plead guilty to the charge in the
Bridgeport City court. Wednesday morning
admitting to taking money for spree. ne
was sentenced to two months In jail. 1t Is
an unfortunate situation as Mrs Bevans has
four young children with her at her mothers
home: Bevsns was committed in 1901 for
his year at Wethersfeld.. Shortly after his re-
lease he was arrested for taking horse with;
out leave on the streets in Bridgeport and
sentenced to one year in Jail under the name
of Edward Beers. Since completing that
term; little has been heard from Bevans, and
will be, may straig hten him out.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
CHOOSE GH0{E HOLIDAY GIFTS
$ f $$$ s1ocrs
IN COMFORT.

There a nutshell is what the offers every person;
choice from and good stocks and the opportunity to make
that in comfort That what the store offers you
sonally.
First the Holiday Goods. Just attractive lot of
useful gifts the and sub things that usually fore
Christmas We've searched far and wide for and
good things. We've found them They ready. Come
and choose from them.
USEFUL GIFTS
For Wear, For the Home,
For the Table,
For the Little Folks.
And comfort in choosing. That is assured.
holiday stocks there's plenty of for
them for everybody them There people
you
baggage the bundle main
floor. your purchases there They'll we'll
No charge of Run the third floor and enjoy the
for little while. chairs there relieve tired limbs Quiet
The whr shopping of head Use ALL the whole
freely And don't hesitate all
all able
enjoyable.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss A nnie Nolan has been at home
this week from her work as the tele.
grapher at the E. G. & B. Co., Bridge
port.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

w. G. Corbett's new house is pro-
crossing rapidly. He expects to have
1t covered in, this week. Carpenters
George Martin and Sidney Hart are
doing The work
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

P. II. Mccarthy resumed his position
as teacher in the North Center school.
Tuesday, after an absence of 10 days,
caused by illness.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

S. W. Gledhill of Bridgeport the
owner of the Mantle mill, and Norris
Nickerson, building mover. we're at
Sandy Hook, Saturday. Mr. Nickerson
| has bad men lacking up the Mantle
mill so the Botsford Brothers could
put in the new stills.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Tracey e. Murray and David D.
Wilson OF Danbury passed Tuesday in
town, dining at the Grand Central
hotel
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs W. G.. Hard will pass
Christmas at North Wilton with their
DAUGHTER
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Henry Hall will pass the Christmas vaca
ton with his parents at Ogdensburg, n. Y.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Plush robes and horse blankets and
felt and rubber boots. Great values
just now at the Brick store, Sandy
Hook.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

William Belts, student at Moody s
school at Mt .Hermon,is at home for
the HOLIDAYS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs John Stires and daugh-
ter, Mildred, will pass Christmas at
Butler, N. J.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

BY local application. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
tional remedies Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Hom hs1a mn1e Wnen ms TUBE Is Unnamed an
Ing and when it is entirely closed. Deafness
Is the result, end unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and the tube restored to its nor
NAL condition. hearing will be destroyed for
Oatarrh. which is nothing but an inflamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness(caused by catarrh) that can
not be curedby Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
F. J. Hall, II. W. Embler and
Walter E. Rasey of New Haven were
IN town, Wednesday, stopping at the
Grand Central hotel. =
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Attorney @. G. Morris of New Haven
was in town, Tuesday, to attend the
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the NeWtOWn fair.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

William Thicket is building the
counters and fitting up the new Post
office building at Sandy Hook for the
occupancy of Postmaster Sniffen, who
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Retts & Belts have fitted up two
very andsomely decorated windows.
In one are the words, "Merry Christ
mas" and in the other, "Happy New
Year" One window contains fine
assortment of candy and the other
fancy gifts for Christmas.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFs
You can buy at French's, Bethel,
and get handsome box with every
| half dozen.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

The store of Taylor, Curtis & Co. is
resplendent in it's stock of Christmas
goods, dolls, mechanical toys, and a
thousand and one articles suitable for
holiday gifts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mrs T. w. Barnum is visiting il
Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss Burns of Bridgeport and John
Burns of Bristol are guests of their
sister, Mrs Nolan, on the Boulevard
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

When you want pleasant laxative
take Chamberlain S Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by R. H. BeersI &
Co., Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,
Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill
A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; S. j. Parks,
Trumbull
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Boys express wagons and girls doll
carriages, these are among the many
things for the children at the Brick
store.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Town hall, 3Oth, Spedon, the car
toonist, in the Mems club course.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Hiram lodge, F. & A. M, elected
the following officers, Wednesday
night: W. NJ, S. W. Lesher; S. W.,
A. L. Schuyler; J. W., w. FL. Prindle
T., A. M. Briscoe; S., Levi G. Morris
Trustees: S. P. Glover, L. G. Morris
J. A. James; Finance committees: L.
G. Morris. w. A. Leonard, J. A. James
IS. D., L. T. Briscoe; c., A. T
Nettleton; T., Gustavus Belts; M,
A. B. Brakeman.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

TRADE IN BETHEL
and make French's extra help work.
You can buy all your under wear, gloves,
stockings and all staple dry goods, as
cheap and as good at French's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss Florella Northrop expects to
pass Christmas with friends in Bethel
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

The following is the report of the
urer of Newtown, G. II. Northrop,
from November 81 to December 81,
1905: November q, John w. Hall, 81:
November %, Edward Egan, Land s
End, 81; November 25, John W. Hall,
So; November %, Harry B. Coger, 81;
December 2, John w. Hall, 81; Deem
Der 4, Charles l.. Briscoe, ST.; John w.
Hall, 81; December 6, Michael Cava-
naugh, 50; December II, Clarence r
Baldwin, ST.; December Is, John W
Hall, 81; December Is, John w. Hall
81; December 20, Charles A. Herring
IS.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Eli B. Beers has visited James L
Beers in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

James A. Connors is now at BOltor
Notch.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

F. G.. Funkie of the Park City
registered at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss Julia Peck left Sandy Hook for Brook
lyn, nearly two weeks since, where she will
Snend the winter
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Rev Mr. Steele OF Bethel will lead the Taun.
ton pra or meeting, January 2.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Herbert Parsons, student at Yale,
and Miss Pearl Parsons of Smith col
lege are at home for the holidays.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs A. W Reynolds and Mss Kate
keynO DIS OF New York are guests Of POStmaS-
ter md Mrs w. NJ. REYNOLDS
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Charles G. Peck has a new stopper, pul
chased of @. F Conger Of Bo sford.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

The High school closed on Thursday
for a 1O-dayS vacation. Mrs JEWELS
school closed on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Spedon, the cartoonist. See him and
laugh TIL your sides ache. Town hall,
the 3Oth.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mrs S. E. Fairchild is slowly improving in
health but does not venture out much, this
winter
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Next Sunday morning it is expected there
will be preaching in the Methodist church
and sermon appropriate to the Christmas
time. There will be no service in the
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss Eleanor Northrop is home from
Smith college for the holiday recess.
A fine stock of ladies' and mems silk
neckwear. At the Brick store, Sandy
Hook,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
Mr. and Mrs George Stevens pass
Christmas in New York City.

Charles Stevens returned to work
Monday, in the factory of the Fabric
Fire Hose Co., after a months lay of,
due to injury to his hand.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

A nice line of boys felt boots, moth
ing more appropriate in the useful
line of Christmas gifts. All kinds of
rubber goods.-[Sandy Hook Shoe
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
Merry Christmas to all!
OHTI5GIHHS 10 UT.
How about those new resolutions for 1906?

&&b
How about those new resolutions for 1906?
AT the Congregational church, Sun
day morning, Rev r. E. Danforth will
preach sermon appropriate to the
Christmas time.
Herbert Flansburgh, son of Mrs M.
II. Flansburgh, was married on We'd
nesday in Chicago to Miss Frances A.
benson of Deloit, Kansas. Mr. Flans-
burgh has spent his summers in town
in recent years and is exceedingly pop
ular with all classes. Mrs Flansburgh
made many friends here during her
visit last summer. Last year she was
leading lady in the ''Shore Acres Co. "
and previously had acted under the
Proctors' management Mr. Flans-
burgh was connected with ashore
Acres'' for five seasons, but is now
playing the Williams part in "Way
mother, will go to Philadelphia in
January TO meet the bride and groom,
where she will also be joined by her
daughter from the South. Newtown
people will extend hearty congratula-
tions to Mr. Flansburgh and bride.
William Hayes, a genial clerk at the
brick store, passed Sunday in Bridge
port, where he went to talk over the
Municipal Ownership question with
Elk Mayor Denis Mulvihill and others.
Miss Bernice Booth is at W. A. Can
fields on the Boulevard.
The High school closed on Thursday
for a 1O-dayS vacation. Mrs JeWell'S
school closed on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

The many friends OF Rev William L. Hill OF
New Haven will regret to learn of his late Sc
we're illness. He is slowly improving but is
still very weak, with little prospect of being
able to do anything this winter. He doubt
less will have the sympathy and prayers Of
his many friends and brethren throughout
the state and his friends in Newtown will not
forget him.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

nor SALE-A farm Of PAL acres at Quaker
+ Farms. oxford, what was known as the
Meigs homestead VIII sell at a bargain; on
account Of death in family wish to settle es-
Gertrude Q. McEvo~ southbury, Conn. r. D..
2.
DOR SERVlCE-Lop ear Chinese boar. Will
+ liam Maly Staples Farms, Easton, ct.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. Young of Wallingford, a fur
buyer, was at Taylor's hotel Tuesday
night.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Nettleton; T., Gustavus Belts; M,
A. B. Brakeman.
Mr. and Mrs George Stevens pass
Christmas in New York City.
Charles Stevens returned to work
Monday, in the factory of the Fabric
Fire Hose Co., after months lay off,
due to injury to bis band.
Next Sunday morning it is expected there
a %e Tepe p% be ne TO ss9c is hs
evening.
New Haven will regret to learn Of his late Sc
ss Weak Win
able to do anything this winter. He doubt.
bis many MAN frieods AND Brethren throug5out
the state and his friends in NeWtown will not
forget him.
Mrs S. E. Fairchild is slowly improving in
health but does not venture out much, this
winter
Miss Julia Peck left Sandy Hook for Brook
Ign, nearly two weeks since, where she will
Charles G. Peck has a new stopper, pur-
chased of Q. F Oonger OF Bo sford
Mr. and Mrs O. G. Downs of Long Hill were
guests. last Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs W. A. CAN
field.
George F. Duncombe left Wednesday after
noon. for California where he expects to
spend the winter.
For useful presents for Christmas visit D.
N. Clark's store. Howe avenue, Shelton. Lots
Of bargains for the Christmas shoppers. No
| tice his advertisement:
| Christmas souvenir postal cards, mixed
candies nuts and grapes: At Belts.
Howell and Cecil Wright are at home from
| Yale for the holidays.
| Belts & Belts have remembered their pa
| irons with some very neat and tasteful calen-
| darS.
Mr. and Mrs A. B. Emmons Of Botsford will
spend next week In New York City with
| friends.
| W. Homer Hubbell was in Stepney, Monday
to see his uncle. Charles L. Hubbell, who Is
quite i'll,
All the necessities for the Christmas feas,
at Belts.
Miss Mamie Warner returned. Wednesday
after stay OF few days in New York.
Mr. and Mrs W. E. Gilbert are suffering from
Great sompathy is felt for the family
of James M. Blackman, who was &C
cidentally overcome with gas while
visiting bis brother, l. Percy Black
man, in Passaic, N. j. The latest re
ness, and it is believed will recover.
Keep an open date for the 3Oth
SpeedOn, the cartOoniSt, at the Towr
hall.
FRENCH's STORE, BETHEL.
Open every night this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

QPEOIAL NOTICE. have again opened the
~ shop owned by Stephen Sanford. BEDDING,
near the old button factory. I am prepared
tn do bOrseShoeing, carriage and wagon re-
pairing in all its branches. also all kinds Of
blacksmithfng. Satisfaction in the work done
at my shop Just give me call. Frank b.
Faverau Redding, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

DOR SALE-A COW and calf. G. Weiss, San.
+ dy Hook, Conn.,; Walnut Tree Hill
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Miss Bernice Booth is at W. A. Can.
fields on the Boulevard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

Mr. and Mrs O. G.. Downs of Long Hill wer
guests. last Sunday, of Mr. and Mrs w. A. Dan
field
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
COR SETS.

Ladies and Gentlemen. 'Christmas Greet
ings' to their relatives and friends sent with
q Perfect Fitting Corset. What better? Fitted
BY description and mailed to you) Bridal
COrsets specially. Write ito (Miss) Helen
4acMahon. lilo Broad ST., Bridgeport. Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

FRENCH's STORE, BETHEL.
Open every night this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22
DISTRICT OF SHERMAN, IS. Probate Cour

DOR SALE-One horse sleigh, phaeton 4 pat
ent bee hives, 2 of which have bees and
honey more or less. F. d. HOLSTER, Oak
Lawn, Monroe, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-22

INANTED-G Girl for general homework. Mrs
w W. H. Percy, New Milford, CT
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-11-15
NEWS OF I he STATE

Il iss3 fas8, 53t 4,S i8s -----------gstsgs 81
! Ward county's valuation is
placed at 5000, $50.
1 The Blaisdell- Bird Co. has clos
| ed it's offices at Balfour.
In the Minot land office during,
the past year, GLIB claims were
filed on.
1 The Mouse river is referred to
as the Chicago river OF Ward
counN.
Five hundred Minot dogs have
been licensed. Two thousand
| have not.
Stanley needs dentist-and a
hundred more manageable
young ladies.
During the past five years, the
1 population Of North Dakota in
creased 81 per cent.
Many farmers are using printed
stationery with the names OF
their farms on it, That's bust
ness.
! There is a report that the G..
| N. will build a road from Max
bass, west, and through Mohall
to Flaxton.
! A North Dakota drummer gives
as definition Of hotel: "a place
where d man gives up good doll
ars for bad quarters.
Editor Hall OF the Mohall News,
who is i'll OF diabetes, does not
grow better, and has returned to
St. Paul for treatment.
The governor Of South Dakota
and his wife recently celebrated
their golden wedding. The gov
ernor is an old time newspaper
man.
Superstitious Velva people are
pointing out an instance OF a
young man who a year ago
counted the vehicles in a funeral
procession. now he's married.
Thepeople OF Bowbells are Josh
ing a young merchant who adj
vertised the following: . Its time
for heavy underwear. Come in,
and let me show you mine
Jimmie Wilson, a plucky Saw
yer lad, put two burglars to
flight one night recently, by dis
playing, a big gun when the man
attempted to enter the house.
Mayor Roach says that the
Optic will not suspend publica-
tion after Jan. 1, but will run as
long as he lives. The Mayor and
the Optic are very closely allied.
Theo. Drumming, the Questad
man, who was nearly killed by a
blow from a pitchfork in the
hands OF Joseph Huff, Jr., has re-
covered so far as to be able to
walk out. He converses, but
does not read and write.
Mrs. Peter Olson, OF Hurley
township, Ward county, has a
blind husband, agd for three
years has Harmed very success
fully, doing all Of the work her
self. She is counted the best
farmer for miles around, men not
excepted. She not only works
her own quarter, but rents land
from the neighbors.
1 1t is said of a certain Mime.
! waukan man that in putting on
/ his good clothes last Sunday, he
stepped into the kitchchen and
: asked the hired girl for a pin
Her hands were covered wifi
dough, so she just swelled gu,
the bosom OF her dress and toll
him to take one and this poor
lawkward man would have beer
fumbling around for the pin yet
if his wife hadn't happened il
and bounced the rolling pin owe
his head.
The editor OF a Kansas pape
states that he picked up a Win
chester rife one day recently am