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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21
6v RENE DEVERAux.

The opera season so far is Splendld
,llccass. ana during the week New
Jerk faShionabies and music lovers
generally divided their evenings with
Nine. Eortlica, Sembrich, Caruso, Bell
HesI1,. Journet ard a host OF other
NOM ber.; OF the various casts. Never
has the Metropolitan presented a more
brilliant spectacle than 1T this opera
season, the lavish display Of jewels
ana handsome gowns eclipsing any
thing seen publicly i'll New York for
nlny years.
The elaborate arrangement of the
co;ffure which brings into play such
beautiful geld and JeweIed combs, Or
HaInents and ai@rets adds to the gen
eral briiis;ncy OF the house. From an
orchestra seat the back view IS OF
rows and rows of handsome combs,
the i,nadorned coifTure being the eA-
ceptiCn rather than the rule this season.
Back combs worn singIy are rather
higher than were those OF last season,
the upper portion affor(ing unlimited
opportunity for Crnamentation. Shell
combs set with amethyStS are exceed
insiy fashionable, and amber and topaz
are effectively worn in dark tresses. A
set Of silver combs, rather low and
small was adorned with tiny rhine
stone settings which twinkled as stars.
and there were many less conspicuous
combs of tortoise shell with a quite
simple gold beading outlining the top.
A front view of the boxes showed
few diamond tiaras and butterflies
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and improving nails, and instantly
takes the sting out OF corns and
bunlons. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. It is a certain cure for sweating,
cal'ous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try
it to-day. Sold by all Druggists and
Shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept any
substitute. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
b-an used for sixty years by millions OF
Il 5thers fer their children while teeth
IL, with perfect success. It sootbes
tis,s child, softens the gums, allays all
2, u. cures wind collie, and Is the best
re oedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
t: : poor little sufferer im medlate'y
s, by druggists in every part OF the
" rid. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Be
s., and ask fer Mrs. Wlnslow's Sooth-
il :: Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21

GLOW long does it take to empty
this hal,?" asked the lecturer, look
ing about the auditorium. Il don
know exactly replied the jan1tor;
..b,A if you wish, when you begin lee
turing I'll time EN-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21

seYou're dreadfully untidy again,
M.rv, don't know what the baker
will think of you when ne colnes'
"The baker don't matter, m. Inc
milkman's bin!'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21

"Pa," asked Tommy. whats the
difference between assurance ana
.insuranceq well. my son, one is
what the agent has and the other IS
what he persists in trying to sell you.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21
MEANT Fer MERR1MENT.

"1n Sweden a plumber is called
ttenledingsen trepenor. he 49, en
I'll bet he char ges for the time While
he is being called it, too.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21

"Th;s is the first time you have been
to prayer meeting in a long time
said the pastor IF a colored congrega-
tion. 81 had to come" replied Erastus
Pinl5ley: 81 needs strength min. Use
got a job whitewashin' chicken coop
an buildin' a fence around water
melon patch
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-12-21

"That barber seems to be doing
rushing business Yes. He has IN
vented a hair tonic that smells exact
1v like gasoline" "But-er-I don't
see the point cit tickles the vanity
of his patrons. They go around smell
ing of gasoline, and this gives the i'm
preston that they own automobiles.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
NEW FAIRFIELD.
THE HORSE TRADING FEVER

THE HORSE TRADING FEVER. Two prominent farmers of thia place traded horses short time since. The horses might sell for $50, and each thinks he has made s25 by the deal.
 Mrs Sophia Turrel sold the stock on her farm at auction, on Thursday last.
 Ihere was g. large attendance at Norris Hatch''s auction on Thursday last. The COWS sold at S3o to S46 per head. The rest of the stock and tools went at fair prices.
 pr Nordaby, V. S., of Bridgeport was in; town, last week, looking aft ier the failing horses, and did quite a business.
 The mud is so deep that carting ties ana tim Der on the roads has to be sus- pended for the present.
 Granville Durgy,a native andformer resident of this town. died at the Broadvlew farm, Danbury, on I hurs- day, the 23d.
 Miss Morehouse, a Newtown teacher. visited Miss Mamie Barrett's school in Wood Creek district on Monday. Miss Morehouse has taught for seven yeas In the school where she now teacf es.
 AlOnZO Durgy has moved into J. R ii atch'S house with his son. Jews Durgy
 Lewis Chase and family have re- tuned to town.
 Norris Hatch has taken a position with Tomln S r, tie timber man.
 F. E. Knai p h IS new milk wyrOr.
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NICHOLS.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGs

CHURCH AND PERSONAL JOTTINGS.
 A number of the young people passed very pleasant evening at the home of Elliott Curtis of Bridgeport, last week Monday. Music and whist were indulged in and good time was en- joyed by all. The many friends of Mrs Joel Cur tis will be pleased to see her home, aft CT spending the winter in Bridgeport with her daughter, Mrs Frank Heming- way.
 Monday evening the young people met at the parsonage to see about rais- new church.
 The Bible class meets, this Friday, at H. B. Reeds.
 MT and Mrs Wood of Bridgeport spent Sunday at w. B. Nichols.
 Mrs Ambler was the guest of Mrs Nothnagle, last week.
 Herbert Hawley is soon to occupy the house formerly occupied by Mrs Munson.
 MT and Mrs Ingalls, have returned nome, after spending some time in Bridgeport.
 The next sociable of the Ladies' Aid society will be at the home of MT and Mrs Baldwin.
 Mrs Fred Curtis and sons are soon to Curtis.
 Miss Elizabeth Curtis has spent few days in New York.
 MT Pitt and Miss Ruth Thorpe at tended the PaderewSki recital in Car negle hall, New York, last Saturday afternoon.
 MT and Mrs H. Reed entertained relatives, last week.
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GREENFIELD HILL.

| FANNY CROSBY MEMORIAL SERVICE.
 A very interesting and instructive sermon was preached by Rev W, H. Cane at the Congregational church. Sunday evening. The subject was ''The life work of Fanny Crosby and the influence of her inspired writings. ]" number of selection ns, composed by the famous hymn writer, were sung.
 MT and Mrs Frederick c. Banks are receiving the congratulations of their many friends over the arrival of a baby boy in their home. The young ster made his first appearance, Sunday morning.
 Mrs Henry L. Burr is sufferer from 3 number of painful abscesses, which Dr Durham is treating regularly. Mrs A. M. Burr, who has been under the doctors care, is some better. MT and Mrs Henry c. Raymond, who have been wintering at Pomona, Cal, have moved to Los Angeles, where they will remain until their departure for this place about April Is.
 Frederick J. Wildman of Bridge port spent Sunday at Mrs D. B. Dis brow's.
 Mrs Charles Gray is entertaining friends from New York.
 Mrs Harriet Merwin is enjoying a months visit with friends in Bridge port.
 There was large attendance at the Country club, Thursday evening. Every one was especially interested in the minstrel entertainment which is to be given next month. Miss Lizzie Goodsell of Lyons Plains has been a recent visitor in this place,
 Mrs John Hawley, who has occupied the Walter Merwin place, on Merwin $ Lane, has gone to live with D. J. Gray. |
 Eli Wakeman and wife of Lyon's Plains have been recent guests at S. c. BradleY'S.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
FUNERAL OF REV II. L. SLACK,

Long before the appointed hour on
 tuesday afternoon the Congrega tional
 church of Bethel was filled, not only
 by the sorrowing parishioners of Rev
 Henry l.. Slack, but also by sorrowing
 friends and townspeople. In accord
 with the simple transformations char
 acter of the deceased the funeral was characterized by it's simplicity, flowers being omitted. Palms were arranged tastefully about the platform. Miss Anna Smith, the former organist of
 the church, presided at the organ ren- dering 'The Dead March in Saul" with great feeling, also playing softly many of the sweet hymns of Christian faith. Not only was the main body of the church filled but gallery and aisles were crowded while possibly POO people Tailed to gain admittance. Heading the procession was the personal friend of MT Slack, Rev MT Freeman of Woodbury, accompanied by Rev Mir Meserve of Danbury. Rev pr Hub. bard of Danbury also sat upon the platform. The six deacons of the church acted as honorary pail bearers, William Sherman, William Baird, Samuel Kyle, Fred Benedict Charles Bailey and Alonso Knox. As lactive pail bearers the following gentlemen acted, Drs Barber and Wight, Messrs John Reid, John Baird, George Hickok and George Durant. As the silent form of the dearly loved pastor was borne up the aisle there were many tears shed showing how completely he had won the hearts of his people and townsmen. A large portion of the main body of the church was reserve for the immediate elatives and fellow ministers. Rev Dr Wilson and Rev MT Ellis of Danbury as we'll as Dr
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
SOUTH BRITAIN.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. The ladies of the Methodist church society of South Britain will hold a pound SOciable and sale at Munson's hall on Wednesday evening, April 5 The literary program will consist of dialogues, recitatiOns, shadows, and musical selections from the South Britain band. The ladies will serve cake and coffee free. Admission ten cents. All are invited to come and bring pound parcel. The entertain If stormy the entertainment will be held the first fair evening
 J. A. Beard is expected to arrive home from his trip to Porto Rico and the Danish West Indies, about the 1st or Sd of April, having been absent from South Britain since February 20
 The sociables and entertainments recently held by the ladies of the Methodist church have been success full in adding considerably to the treas ury of the society,".
 This community is greatly in sym pathy with MT and Mrs Charles Hotchkiss in the death of their baby boy from spotted fever on Monday of this week.
 Rev o. J. Range, a former pastor of the Methodist church of this place, is to be the guest during conference of Rev H. D. Williams of Waterbury.
 Miss Gertrude Morse of Derby was in this place over Sunday, visiting her sister, Mrs J. A. Beard.
 Mrs John Nash returned few days ago from visiting friends in New York City and Long Island.
 The spring like weather of last Sun day greatly increased the attendance on the services of the local churches for that day.
 The monthly union service will be held next Sunday evening in the Methodist church. The address will be given by the preacher for the Con- gregational church on that day.
 The closing services of the confer ence year will be held next Sunday in the Methodist church. Preaching by the pastor at l0.45 and the union serv- ice at 7.30 p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES,

Rev Robert Duncan of Savonia, N. 4., will preach in the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. MT Duncan has been spending the week here looking over the parish and calling on the members of the church.
 Mrs Burr Hawley has gone to White Hills to visit her aged mother.
 Mrs Ida Stevens of Stevenson has been guest of Rev and Mrs c. $. Dikeman, this week.
 Ernest Sherman and Wallace Hill of Trumbull ,swith the Palmer gasoline saving outfit, have done some lively work with the woodpiles of w. c. Nichols, c. B. Osborne and Birdsey Sherman.
 Miss Rosa Lane has returned from visit with friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Nellie Birdie gave an afternoon tea to few of her lady friends.
 George Seeley and friends of Bridge port have been guests of Mrs Jane Taylor.
 Craft S Lyon are painting and deco rating the interior of s. Hawley & Go. $ store.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Perkins of Hat tertown gave very pleasant party to number of their friends at their home, last Monday evening. The oc- caSlon was greatly enjoyed by all who were present.
 Mrs George s. Coley, who has been among the sick ones, is improving. Mrs Jane White is assisting her with her work.
 DaNil Davis has just purchased a fine pair of gray working horses.
 J. T. Olmstead is having his house newly painted and is also having the interior newly decorated and papered. Craft & Lyon have the contract.
 When you are looking for the best the finest canned goods, the choicest imported fruits, freshest ce- reals and breakfast food at reasonable prices, go to Stephen French at the Depot.
 Mrs Robert Lynch is suffering with the grip. Dr 0. N. Gallup of Long Hill is attending him.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
STEPNEY.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.


 Next Sunday will be the last for the conference year, but it is expected by the Methodist society and the host of will be returned to this place which will give him five years here. There are quite few of the former mem- bers and those who called this their "church home" who now live in other places but still annually remember in a very substantial way the old Metho- dist church where they enjoyed the days gone. At the present when the support of the country churches falls upon the few these gifts are both help full and most encouraging to those who have the old homes in charge. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was held at the parsonage, last Thurs day afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
HUNTINGTON.
MRS ABIGAIL BUCKINGHAM,

MRS ABIGAIL BUCKINGHAM
 Mrs Abigail Buckingham, whose flu neral was held on Monday of last week, in Walnut Tree Hill, was native o1 Huntington, daughter of Alfred Shelton, and had spent nearly all her life in this town. Death was due tc old age, 83 years. She was the widow of John Buckingham and leaves one son, Edgar, at whose home she died, and one granddaughter, Mrs A. B. Hutchinson. Rev H. L. Everest con- ducted the funeral services and the bearers were George Shelton, Clarence Hubbard, Oliver Blackman and E. J. Buckingham. Mrs Meth Williams, Mrs E: s. Hawley and Fred Beard sang several favorite hymns of the deceased. The interment was in Oak off ceme. tery, Derby,
 Work has begun on the reservoir and will be pushed rapidly.
 George NOrthrOp is on the sick list.
 Mrs Esther HecoX came near having a disastrous fire in her house, on Sat- urday. The chimney took fire and communicated with cupboard, but with the assistance of the neighbors it was extinguiShed without serious damage.
 AulOy Crandall Is making repairs on his place and expects to move from BonnibrOok to his old home soon.
 Fred Wooster is able to be out again.
 Richard Nc Donald has another sou, born last week.
 Mrs Meth Williams is working in the Hurlburt Art store in Ansonia, several days in the week.
 Rev K. A. Holden spent most of last week in the eastern part of the state and Rhode Island
 Mrs B. s. Hawley spent Saturday night with her son in Shelton and on Sunday MT and Mrs Hawley were guests of MT and Mrs F. P sBrownson.
 Mrs Seymour Plumb of Bridgeport has been the guest of Mrs B. $. Haw- ley:
 Mrs Kate Laidlaw and Mrs Charles D1mon were in the Center over Sun day.
 B. N. Baldwin is running the fac tory in Wells Hollow, employing sever- al men. Among them are Daniel Uf- ford and Philip Laborie of the Gen. ter.
 A. s. Smith is boarding several teams and teamsters who have come from New Haven to work on the res- ervoir.
 The property of Mrs Estella Marks is advertised for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
EASTON,
AN OLD PLANT TALON NIGHT

AN oI-D PLANT A11ON NIGHT.
 On Tues lay evening, Apri! 1, at the Lee Chapel hall, an entertainment will be given under the auspices of the EpWorth League entitled An Old Planta tion night. The program prom ises delightful evening, with vccl and instrument al music, recitations jokes, .tc., given by Is of our colored friends imported for the occasion from "Dixie Land" If stormy, first fair evening. Go and take your friends. At town meeting held, Saturday, It was vo ed to lay out the state ap- ways corner toward Easton Center. this spring.
 Mrs Amelia Sherman entertained a party of friends, Tuesday.
 The mid-week prayer meeting was held, last week, at Miss Nettie Wards, The meeting for Wednesday, March
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29, was held at F. E. Silliman's. led by Miss Louie B. Turney.
 P. G. McCollam is building a barn for Mrs Amelia Grumman. A number of cases of scarlet fever have been reported. The academy was fumigated on Monday morning before school opened.
 Mrs Zina c. Beard and sons of Shel- ton are visiting at T. w. Turney's.
 Rev A. s. Davis of Hancock, Mass, supplied the pulpit of the Easton Bap- tist church, Sunday, March 26, and was entertained at the home of MT and Mrs John Sherwood.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31

he has fooled MT Costello so many times by letting him down to walk that it always ends in a chase and a great deal of trouble to get this bird into it's respective place that MT Cts tello has decided to carry it hereafter.
 l.. c. Mead has purchased another horse. He now has two on the road. Evidently his business is growing somewhat.
 Virgil Sutton has resigned his po- sitiOn in the machine shop on account of poor health and is now cutting tim Der for MT Bennett. At this work MT Sutton can get plenty of good fresh air and exercise, which he so much needs at present.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31

THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs George Kearns of Will braham, Mass, are visiting at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs John Kearns
 H. B. Barrett spent Sunday with his parents in Little Boston.
 Miss Viola Thomas took a trip to Danbury, Monday.
 Miss Carrie Stevens of Norwalk spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs Floyd Bouton.
 Mrs F. B. Bouton is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs George Benjamin, of Waterbury.
 J. w. KearnS spent Sunday in town, tie is assistant bookkeeper at the 4ost Typewriter factory in Bridge port.
 Miss Ruby Weed is spending her Easter vacation at her home in Falls Village.
 Miss Daisy Wadhams spent We'd nesday and Thursday visiting friends in town
 Howard Hunter spent Sunday at his home in Norwalk.
 Mrs G. F. Batterson, who has been quite sick for several days, is able to be around again.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
AT GRACE CHURCH.

| Service will be held in Grace church
 Sunday, April ?, at 10. 30 a. m., by Rev
 T. D. Martin, Jr., of Rhode Island. 1 The ladies of Grace church will meet
 at the home of the Misses Beers or
 Saturday, April l. to sew for the sale
 winch is to be held in the store recent ly occupied by c. G. Downes anc
 which has kindly been loaned for the occasion by Wilson N. Hurd. There 1 will also be an entertainment consist ing of dialogues and music.
 Mrs Walter Hawley has been threat. ened with pneumonia. A trained nurse is caring for her.
 R.. B. Turney has purchased very handsome horse of Bridgeport parties. Representative Frank GrisWold has | been quite ill for the past two weeks. The ladies of Grace church will hold fair Easter week.
 w. W. Walker contemplates moving into Fairholt. He will soon build a fine house on the lot adjoining. George Clark has purchased the lot between the Shelton place and Edward Sherman's and contemplates building hne residence in the near future. 1t IS rumored that gentleman from New York State has rented the farm of the late Elliot Beardsley and will LlONC HC1C dUOuu A DFll l.
 Charles B. Weed of TrumbuIl has now moving in
 Mrs A: N. Stanton was guest, Sun- day, of Nestor Wedge.
 A famlly from Newtown have moved into C. MlddlebrOOke'S tenement house.
 AlmOn French, who has recently re- turned from Belle View, Fla, where he has spent the winter, was a guest of MT and Mrs F. L. Turney over Sun day.
 Look to us for pie timber: Fancy evaporated apples, 1Oc per pound; fan cy evaporated apricots, two pounds for 25c; large meaty prunes, three pounds for 25c, at w. N. Hurd's store.
 Dr c. N. Gallup moved, last Wed. nesday, into w. N. Hurd's tenement house.
 Charles Middlebrooks, with force Of men, is getting out stone at the quarry just above the north school house and in few days will begin crushing stone there for the roads.
 Mrs Charles A. Hubbard has been ill with rheumatism. Dr Wales of M0n- roe is attending her. Station Agent M. J. Mo Donough has so far recovered from his recent, | illness as to be able to return to his work, last Saturday.
 Mrs Sarah French is in Waterbury caring for the sick.
 B. J. White is moving, this week. from the Jennings place to the house formerly occupied by P. J. Brennan.
 M. J. Mo Donough visited friends in New Milford, last Friday. A
 Rev Spencer Bray and family of Sau- 5atuck were in town, last Tuesday.
 The hed Letter aud Campbell con 1ensed soups always give satisfaction: three cans for 25c, at w. N. Hurd's store.
 George Fulford of New Haven spent sunday here with his father, John FulfOrd.
 pr David Hawley opened a dental office in Hadley hall, this week We'd lesday.
 Mrs Nathaniel Hall is critically ill.
 Mrs Q. c. Downs enjoyeda shopping rip to Bridgeport, last Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-31
BRANCHVILLE.
GETTING TO BE SCARCE BIRDS,

The cartridges are beginning to be birds of the past here in Branchville, The few that are left the sportsman will always find on the alert and ready to take wing from the slightest noise, and be off to the woods. For once in the woods the partridge knows it is on safe ground, for the wise partridge can soon lose it's enemies there This, however, was not the case with Mrs A. J. Partridge, for she spread her wings in Branchville, Friday, and took flight and landed in Bethel, Sat- urday, much to the pleasure and grat- ification of her many friends there But we hope her wings will not be clipped until she returns to us again in Branch hville, after visit of 10 days in Bethel