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The Newtown bee., 1905-03-24

a year ago discontinued his grocery
 route from Nichols to Huntington Gen.
 ter, has decided, as soon as the roads are settled, to again take up his old
 route. His many friends on the route
 will be glad to see him again and will
 be glad to patronize him. Mrs G. N. Clark visited friends in Milford, last week.
 The masons are now putting the walls oa the new Methodist church
 and it is hoped to have it ready for dedication some time in May. Charles Hubbell has been suffering from a bad wound on his face.
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ABOUT SPONOES
(FROM THE VEHICLE DEALER.

FROM THE VEHICLE DEALER.
 That very useful article, the sponge, receives very little consideration at the hands of carriage builders, dealers and users. The sponge has a most in- teresting history, but very little is specifically known about it by those who use it. The sponge is low form of animal life; it attaches itself to sub- merged rocks and derives it's sus- tenance from the water. This peculiar animal grows best in a swift tide. Many are found in the Florida waters, and they are known as velvet, grass, yellow and rock island sheeps wool, the latter being of special value for the rubbing down of furniture, vehicles, etc. The area from which sponges are obtainable is limited, but there may be many other beds that have thus far eluded the search of enterprising gath erers.
 The first thing done is to locate the sponges. The best qualities are found at from 25 to 35 feet below the surface, while some are found as low as 500 feet. The fisher uses what is termed seeing glass, which is often only a bucket painted black, with the bottom re- moved and clear glass inserted in it's place. This glass bottom is placed a little below the surface of the water. If there are any nipples on the surface, even those thrown out by the boat, it is impossible to ''see." By looking through this glass on a--perfectly calm surface, it is possible to see to depth of 55 feet, provided it is the expert sponge fisherman who is doing the looking. The untrained eye could see nothing.
 A sponge crew consists of five to 13 men. The sponges are secured by hooks, which detach them from their rocky bed. They are brought to the surface, spread out on the deck and the animal matter dries out slightly. AS soon as 8 cargo is secured lin this way, it is brought into what is termed a "kraal," which is pen about 20 feet square, built of sticks lashed together In three or four reeG or water at con- venient point.
 Here the sponges are beaten with a short stick; the outer skin is scraped of with knife, then washed thor oughly and carried to the shore to dry. This accumulation of sponges is con- tinued for about eight weeks. They are removed, the gurry pounded out and the sponge dried on the wharves. Afterward uniform number of each variety is strung on ropes of yarn, making the strings about the same weight. Then the great day comes. Swarms of agents from the firms throughout the country are on hand at the purchasing wharves with their bids. The "catch" is divided into piles of each class and size and sold at
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NICHOLS.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church held their monthly so' ciable, last week Thursday evening, at the home of MT and Mrs William Coop CT. There was very enjoyable musi- cal program provided. Singers were present from Bridgeport and Stratford. A fine supper was served and the even- ing was greatly enjoyed by all.
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TASHUA.
MRS JOHN GILBERT.

Mrs Gilbert, widow of the late John Gilbert of Bedding, died March 16 in the Bridgeport hospital. She had re- sided for number of years near her son, Charles Gilbert, in Easton. The remains were brought to Bedding, Sunday, the 18th, where the funeral services were held in the Episcopal church, of which she was member. The interment was in Bedding Ridge cemetery.
 Master Kenneth Logan is very i'll with pneumonia.
 Miss Annie Logan is home for few days.
 Conrad Gohl has sold his place to the Hydraulic Water Co.
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3RANCHVuLE,
A LETTER FROM sTORRS.


 LETTER FROM sTORRs. MT Costello has received a letter from Prof Clinton's little daughter, Miss Ruth c. Clinton, as follows
 StorB, Conn.,,
 March F, 1905. Dear Friend: will write few lines. Pet lays an egg most every day, and you would not know Buff if you saw him. Papa has sold Duke and has not bought another horse yet. got your address from the cook today. Iwent down there to-day and he gave me a big spoonful of chocolate frosting. David has had the German measles for a week. Jack and Jill are 6 fat as ever and are just as playful They know how to do great many tricks. We can draw them on our sleds and they can teeter with us and they can draw our sleds. I will close now for I think have written quite . long letter. Your Friend,
 Ruth Clinton. P. s. Write soon. NEWS AS THE BEES SCRIBE FINDS IT. Rev and Mrs Mohr were in thisplaoe over Sunday. Their many friends will give them hearty welcome when they arrive to stay until September. It is reported the William Smith place has been sold to a gentleman from New York. Edwin Hoyt of Laurel Hill is little better at this writing. Miss Alice Beers has returned to her home from Bridgeport.
 The sad news of the death of MT and Mrs Edward Smith of Ridgefeld was shock to their many friends, although they had lived to good age and were highly respected by all who knew them. MT Smith took an active part in town business in his younger days. He WAS grandson of Taylor Hurlburt, an old resident of Westport. Mrs A. J. Partridge regrets not being able to at tend the funeral as the bad weather prevented. Mrs T. w. Albin is quite i'll and under Dr Lowe's care.
 Mrs Charles Albin has been shut in with the grip.
 Mrs John F. Peck, who has been i'll with the grip, is improving. Mrs Aaron A. Albin of Peaceable street has a maple tree in front of her house from which she made six pounds of maple sugar, last week.
 Aaron B. Albin has been i'll and under Dr Smiths care. For fine spices and the best coffee and tea go to D. S. MeadS store. He makes speciality of these lines of goods.
 l C.. A. Morehouse, who works at the Ore Mill, has been transferred to the company's works at Still River and will begin his duties there next Wed neSday.
 l Henry Smith has sold his place on Laurel hill to New York parties who will soon take possession.
 Joseph Goodrow, one of the cooper at the Ore Mill, has accepted . po- sition in West Stockbridge, Mass, and will move his family there about April l.
 Lewis Mead is working at the Ore Mill.
 l Herbert Brown has accepted . po- sition with D. $. Mead, in the latter 's store.
 William Morgan is building an ad- dition to his house.
 MT and Mrs Jerry Briscoe, who have been ill for several weeks, are improv- ing.
 LA. Weir of New York spent day at his place h ere. last week.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST.

LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST. Mrs J. E. Page visited her daughter, Mrs Arthur Burr, in Trumbull, last week. MT and Mrs David Booth of Trum- bull were recent guests of B. H. Hub bell.
 The Huntington Telephone ICo. have extended their line over Walnut Tree Hill. J. M. Fair and Edgar Bucking- ham have had phones placed in their homes. Mrs Alonzo Hit of Saugatuck is spending a few weeks with Mrs M. A. Hitt at B. Fl. Hubbell's. Mrs Henry Bolles attended the flu. neral of a friend in New York, recent ly.
 Mrs Rachel Fair of Bridgeport spent Sunday with her son, J. M. Fair.
 Mrs Abigail Buckingham is quite seriously i'll. Little Ethel Fair, who has been ill, is slowly improving. | MT and Mrs George w. Beecher,
 who have been spending the winter in Shelton, opened their house here, last week.
 The household goods of the late M A. Marks are being disposed of at pri vate sale.
 MT and Mrs Albert Bartram have moved into the house with Frank Will son.
 Fred Wooster, who has been quite ill, is slowly improving. | Arthur Laborie has had telephone
The Newtown bee., 1905-03-24
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
HUNTINGTON.
DEATH OF JAMES DONOVAN.

DEATH OF JAMES DONOVAN.
 James Donovan died very suddenly at his home on White Hills, last week Thursday, aged 55 years. MT Donovan had just been up to Warren c. Hub bells, expecting to go to work that day. MT Hubbell was not quite ready, so he returned home and had just fixed the fire and was sitting on chair when his wife heard him make queer sound. She turned to look at him and saw something was wrong. She hast ened to get help from the neighbors and the doctor was telephoned for, but he died in a few seconds, even before the neighbors could get there. The funeral was held from his late home, Saturday afternoon at o'clock, Rev MT Bicksford officiating. The burial | was in the Lower White Hills ceme- tery. MT Donovan is survived by his wife and three small children.
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THE HOME CIRCLE. 6 LEAST ROcK," NEW HAVEN,
 CONN. JUNE, BROCK OF AGES," REPEATING
 FIRST sTRA1N "Rock of Ages" near the Sea, Let us wander over thee, Der the rocks and winding way, Lifting high our tuneful lay. Towering high above the sea, Casting shadows o'er the lea, "Rock of Ages" by the sea, Let us wander over thee. "Work of man, legend thou art, Echoed full from every heart. Grand, majestic, lifted high, Reaching far towards the sky, Braving storm and breasting wave; Living welcome to the brave. Rock of Ages" by the sea, Let us wander over thee. On thy crest, towards heaven raise Memory's tribute to the brave. She whose land dispenses light, God defend, protect the right. Mothers, sisters, mourners all, Memory's tears so gently fall. Rock of Ages" dear to me, Let me wander over thee. Far we look o'er land and sea, Works of Art-bow down to thee. All the delft and cunning skill Pale before the mighty "Hill." Lift our voices high in praise Unto nature, tune our lays. "ROck of Ages" near the sea, Let us wander over thee. Young and old thy pathways climb, Lingering long, to even-time, Drinking in the beauteous scene, Willing soul, with feelings keen. Where, oh where, yes tell us where. One can better rest from care. Rock of Ages" dear to me, Let me ramble over thee. "Rock of Ages" lifted high, Let us to thy summit fly, Breathe the air from crystal wave, Sing our songs, as nature gave, While to Him our voices raise. Give to nature all the praise. Rock of ages," by the sea, Let us wander over thee.
 I'D. 0. Wells. East Village, Conn.
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E1lHE above picture of the man and fish is the trade mark ofScott's Emulsion,


 mark ofScott's Emulsion,
 and is the synonym for strength and purity. It is sold in almost all the civilized coun- tries of the globe.
 If the cod fish became extinct it would be a worldwide calam- ity, because the oil that comes from it's liver surpasses all other fats in nourishing and life-giving properties. Thirty years ago the proprietors of Scott's Emul- sion found a way of preparing cod liver oil so that everyone can take it and get the full value of the oil without the objectionable taste. Scott's Emulsion is the best thing in the world for weak, backward children, thin, delicate people, and all conditions of wasting and lost strength. Send for free sample. SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS <os-41s PEARL STREET, NEW YORK
 50c and s1.0o. All druggists.
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BY THE TONIC ROUTE.

The pills that act as . tonic. and not as drastic purge, are Do Mltt1 Little Early Risers. They cure Head ache, Constipation, Bili0umeA. et0 Early Ear s:i Rise.s are small, eaM ;X to r.ce ssse Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley City, N. D., says: ''Two bottles cured no 0f chronic constipation" Sold by E H.J Beers & O., Newtown; A. B. Bl9f11 man, Botsford.
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WESTON.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The Norfield Aid society held very enjoyable social evening at the house of Mrs Mabel Fitch. The auction sale of pound packages, recitaJions by Miss Vera Banks and Miss Grace Scofield and the singing of Irish melodies com pleted an amusing St Patrick's day program. Refreshments of sand wiches, cake and coffee were served.
 The Christian Union meeting will be led by Frank Fitch at the Congre. gational church on Sunday evening.
 Mrs Hawley Williams, who has been i'll for two weeks, is improving.
 Lloyd Dikeman has spent few days in Danbury.
 Mrs John Lockwood has been enter. taining her niece, Mrs Jennings and little son of Southport, for several days.
 Rev J. L. Shively is spending part o1 this week at his home in Chambers. burg, Pa., where he will officiate al the marriage of his sister on Thursday
 Mrs H. M. Trowbridge, who hal been dangerously i'll for several week. with scarlet fever, followed by rheu matism, isslowly recovering. Mrs M. D. Bedient and son have moved to Saugatuck.
 MT and Mrs George Roberts have visited relatives in East NOrwalk.
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PARLOR PRIDE STOVE POLISH.

LIQUID-Ready for instant use. A few drops of Parlor Pride Stove Polish gives the stove brilliant lustre shine, making the stove fit for the parlor. No sOiled hands-eaSy to apply-always ready. Requires no water or mixing (water used in paste polish rusts the Stove). No dried-up paste remains after using awhile. Parlor Pride good to the last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large, sample bottle free (no express or postage to pay). Give name of your dealer and address PARLOR PRIDE MFG. CO.,, Boston, Mass.
 Sold in Newtown, Conn.,, by s. B. Sanford & Go.
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 OVerCOatS?

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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
WALTER SCOTT
IS MURDERED
That is Belief Of His Brother and
Those Associated With Him In Min
ing Enterprises
METEoRic CAREER CUT SHORT
"Scotty's" Last Sensation Was Rec.
ord Breaking Trip From Los An
geles to Chicago.

Los Angeles. Dec. 21.-It is now
confidently believed that Walter
Scott, the cowboy-miner who lately at
tracted such widespread attention
through his lavish scattering of mon
eyand various spectacular episodes.
has been murdered in Death Valley.
On Dec. he left his NINE in Death
Valley, riding mule and carrying
with him $1,000 and two repeating
rifles. According to a letter received
by Rol King, Scott's manager in this
city, from Scott's brother William, at
Benefits Wells, the miners mule gal
loped riderless into camp there Dec.
Z, with the saddle pierced with bull
let and the blanket and saddle COW
cred with blood.
Reward 10 Hung UP.
Today King alegraphed $1,000 re-
ward to Barstom and Bullfrog for the
recovery of SCOTS body. King il
satisfied that Scott has been murdered
for his money some where on the
desert. Scott's brother accompanied
by Shand Merricks, we'll known
desert scout, went back on the trail
of the miners mule for so miles af
ter it came into camp.
ObIiterated by Sand.
A. terrific sand storm finally Oblit-
Grated all trace and their water sup.
ply having become exhausted the men
were compelled to return to camp
Later they started out again and the
search is being continued.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Margaret Kent, of Lewistown, has
sold to Mrs. A. w. Gooden0ugh, Of
Kelso, B. c., for $500, lots 8 and TO-.
in block 20, of the original Lewist0wn
townsite.
w. H. Peck has sold to Frank p.
Loller, of Garneill, for $4OO, lots 1, 2,
3, 4, s and z, of the Garneill townsite.
William B. Wells, of Gilt Edge, has
sold to John Nodson for $4O0, a 100
acre tract near Gilt Edge.
IOttie I. Anderson has sold to Char
les V. Peck for $3.50, lot in the Mo-
rase addition.
James P. Anderson has sold to FL
section 8, township Is north, of range
% east.
The Montana Townsite company
has sold to William Barney for stat
ed consideration of 81, lot 5, block s..
at Moore.
James Awburry, of Kendall, has sold
to Frank Sample for $500, a half in
terest in lots IA and Is, block ~, Ken
dali.
Frederick Shafer has sold to John
Nodson, Of this city, for $500, a 100
acre tract in section 13, township 13
north, of range 18 east.
G. e. Mahana has sold to John Nod
son for $4,000 "a tract of ranch land
in section %, township 13 north, of
range 18 east.
John King, of Fort Maginnis, mas
sold to Frank Dengle and others for
$500, a 24O acre tract situated in Sec
tions II and IL township Is north,
of range % east.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
Fergus County we'll represented.

Fergus county is pretty we'll repre-
sented among the prisoners now at
the penitentiary at Deer Lodge, al
though Silver Bow leads easily. The
returns just made to the board of par
dons show that the prisoners at the
state institution are credited to the
various counties as follows: Beaver
head, 16; Cascade, 26; Carbon, 10;
Chouteau, 40; Custer, 10; Dawson,
II; Deer Lodge, Is; Fergus, "a; Flat
head, 25; Granite, Z; Gallatin, &C.;
Jefferson. 6; Lewis and Clark, 90;
Madison, IA; Meagher, 4; Missoula,
26; Park, %: Powell, 2; Ravalli, g.;
Rosebud, Z; Silver Bow, 74 Sweet
Grass. 8; Teton, 8; Yellowstone, 81;
a total of 45O. These prisoners come
from the following states and coun.
tries: California, 13; Illinois, 26; 10
wa, 27; Minnesota, 18; Michigan, %;
Montana, II; New York, 35; Ohio, II;
Pennsylvania, 10; Texas. 16; Wiscon
sin, IA; with 80 others born in differ
ent states. OF those of foreign birth
80 came from Canada, IL from Eng
land; 13 from Germany; IL from Ire
land and 40 from other countries.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
Lewistown Telephone Company.

F. H. Bacon, manager of the Lewis
town Telephone company, arrived
here last night. after spending some
weeks in the field experimenting the
construction of the company's new
line between this city and Great Falls.
The wire reached Lewistown last
night, and will be connected up and
ready for use by Christmas day, when
Mr.. Bacon expects to exchange greet
ings over it with Great Falls. The
new line is about as perfect as money
could make it, copper wire and the
best of materials being used through
out. 1t will be equipped at once with
telegraph instruments, and the COM
pany will do regular telegraph bus
mess just as soon as the line is for
mally opened up. This will result in
q heavy reduction in toll charges, but
the company expects this to be made
up in the large increase in business
that is certain to follow. It was in.
tended to use the old wire for tele-
graphing last summer, but after the
equipment had been installed, 1t was
found that the wire would not do the
business satisfactorily. and the re-
building Of the line throughout follow
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
SHERMAN WAS SUSPECTED.
Jos. Bertrand Long Ago Believed the
Young Man Robbed His Store.

Jos. Bertrand Long Ago Believed the,
Young Man Robbed His Store.
In the exposure that has come dur
ing the past few days concerning the
criminal career of James Sherman,
the whole community has gasped in
surprise at the thought of that model
young man having been engaged in
desperate crimes. But there is one
man who was not fooled. That man
is Joseph Bertrand, who until few
months ago kept the confectionery
and fruit store in the COrt building,
on Main street. This place was the
scene of Sherman's first burglary, ac-
cording to his own statement. From
it he secured some money. He had
been a patron of the place. and after
the store was broken into, continued
to drop in there for ice cream, fruit,
etc. He is absolutely certain that no
one in LeWistOwn ever suspected him.
but he is mistaken. Some time ago
Mr.. Bertrand sold out to John c. Bebb,
and went to Carbon county, where he
is now engaged in business.
Spotted the Burglar.
Mr.. Bertrand never posed as a
Sherlock Holmes, yet he certainly
spotted the right man, as it now turns
out. Shortly after the burglary, he
stated to Police Magistrate MacGow-
an that James Sherman was the thief,
and that he was fully satisfied of it.
Mr.. MacGowan did not himself believe
it, and Mr.. Bertrand's full reasons for
reaching the conclusion he did are
known only to himself, but it shows
that Sherman's reliance on his stand
ing in the community to raise him alb
solutely above suspicion was not wei!
founded.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
Not a Montana Boy.
"Plottinq For a Fortune"

The chief attraction for holiday
week will be the presentation of the
beautiful domestic comedy-drama,
in four acts, entitled plotting for a
Fortune, for the benifit Of Agnes
is portrayal of loves old sweet story
in bright and catchy comedy, and is
regarded as one of the most entertain
ing of the modern stage. Mr.. Sllo-
way will appear as the light-hearted
German cobbler, and he will be ably
supported by Mrs. A. NJ. Plumb as the
true-hearted lady who braves her
fathers displeasure by falling in love.
Oswald Lehman will appear as the
funny private detective. and Miss Or
pha Mobiles portrayal of the Irish wild
ow will add to the fun. Mrs. w. w.
White will appear at her best as the
sympathetic friend, and Mrs. F. F.. At
tiX as the deserted wife will add new
laurels to her we'll known dramatic
ability. Charles Grupe and Ralph
Tavenner, both high school favorites.
have leading parts which they will
render in their usual conscientious
manner. Mr.. j. B. Strother will ap-
pear as the bad levee negro. and Miss
10 Remington as the street fruit girl
Several little girls have bright parts
and will sing. The play will be given
On Thursday and Friday nights, Dec.
2S and 20. Reserved seats only fifty
cents now on sale by members of the
order and others.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-12-22
chouteau Range Cattle Starving.

Choteau. Dec. 21-Otto SchOenfeldt
secretary of the bureau of child and
animal protection, has received let
ter from a resident of Gold Butte,
Choteau county, telling of elledged
deplorable conditions existing a.
mong livestock on the range in that
vicinity. 1t is charged that this stock
is being allowed to slowly starve
from want of food, and that 1t is even
denied sufficient water. The naDes
of the owners and herds are given as
well as the brands on the stock.
Secretary Schoenfeldt stated that II
steps were not taken Immediately to
relieve tle stock in question he would
prosecute the owners under section
1890 of the Penal code.