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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-14
MANY EVADE FIRE
ESCAPE PROVISION
CRUSADE TO BE INAUGURATED
SOON
Chief Inspector of Buildings J. j..
Backus Says Owners Who Disre-
gard Ordinances Will Be Prose-
cuted

Chief Inspector of Buildings j. j.
escape crusade with the idea of COM
or more in height to equip them with
the proper appliances.
George Keller, who succeeded d. A.
Morarity as fire escape inspector in
Mr.. Backus' office has been spending
specton of all buildings requiring the
we'll as those that are equipped in an
list of buildings on which are no pre-
lenses of an apparatus of this kind
and MIR. Backus will at once proceed
against these places.
Many EVade Law
II was surprised when | saw Mr..
Kellers list" said Mr. Backus yes
terday. II had no idea the law was
being evaded as it has. In the hill
district, where many Of the boarding
houses are located and where fire es-
capes are greatly needed, there is
scarcely building that is adequately
equipped and a great many make no
pretentons of having fire escape of
any kind. / will serve notices on these
places to comply with the law and after
o reasonable time if this is not done
will ebring suit against the owners of
the buildings"
The penalty provided for violation of
the fire escape ordinance is not more
than six months In Jail or more than
$500 fine, although both may be i'm
DoSed,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-14
MAROONED ON
MOUNT WILSON
TOURISTS AND LOS ANGELAN
CAUGHT IN SNOW
Tied With Ropes, In Alpine Fashion,
They Make Hazardous Descent
Over Blind Trails and Reach
Home Exhausted

Up Mt. Wilson over green sward and
brown trails and down again through
snow with all trails obliterated was the
nerve-racking and exhausting experi-
ence of a party of eastern tourists who
made a memorable descent yesterday.
Caught in one of the worst storms
near Los Angeles in years they owe
their return as much to luck as to
their hardy constitutions.
In all the history of mountain climb
ing around Los Angeles few probably
have had the thrilling experiences of
DIR. II. w. Hathaway, a Los Angeles
dentist, j. r. Britain and Miss Nettie
Britain of New York and Miss Hen
rietta Webster, who, worn and weary,
reached their Los Angeles stopping
place at o'clock last night.
For them it was a three days out
ing replete with excitement while for
their friends here it was three days
OF anxious waiting.
Saturday the ascent was planned
and made. From sun-kissed Pasadena,
with only a few lowering clouds to
put a damper on their hopes, the am
bilious mountain climbers. essayed the
task that they had long dreamed Of
the ascent of the highest peak near the
Angel City. They carried a provision
basket and handbags suitable for car
rying flowers and geological samples.
They travelled light because they had
been advised to do so.
Scented No Danger
Not one of them had an inkling of
the terrifying experience that lay
ahead.
The ascent was not unlike those of
other mountaineers who had strained
their muscles in making the top and
been amply repaid by the landscape
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-14

sights. They, too, found themselves re-
paid by the arduous climb.
When we'll up the mountain side
flakes of snow began falling gently and
the final stages past Strains and to-
ward Martins camp was made In
double-quick time. The snow reused
their waning energies.
When darkness came and the wind
increased-the wind that created havoc
on the beaches later-the tourists be-
gan to realize that they were III the
heart of first class mountain storm
far from friends. Their trails were
becoming less clear. but In time they
made their way to Martins camp.
There they took refuge and were glad
of 1t.
The telephone line was still working
and with joy and no small amount OF
pride Misses Britain and Webster In
turn called up their Los Angeles
friends and proudly told them that
they were on top of Mount Wilson and
that four inches of snow had fallen.
They said nothing about their return
in fact the return trip had not i'm
pressed them as hazardous undertak-
ing. Soon after communication over
the line was destroyed by falling trees.
In Camp on Summit
The tented enclosures for visitors
maintained at the summit camp was
the most available and only stopping
place for the party. There with the
wind bowling and camp fires burning
the tired guests lulled themselves to
sleep and gained strength they SO
much needed. Their Sunday was quiet,
for they were entirely isolated.
Hours rolled by Monday. Below the
towns were outlined dimly in the rain
and fog in the valley and the tourists
began to worry about getting back
home. They had been warned to re-
main on the summit as there seemed
to be enough provisions on hand for
all, but DIR. Hathaway and Mr.. Brit
tain concluded that their friends would
become too much alarmed at the alb
sence and might send searching parties
up to their aerie, 1900 feet high. The
four took a vote and it was unanimous
for descending at once, regardless OF
snow.
Attaches of the camp persuaded them
to tie themselves together with rope
to avoid bruises and falls and sent
long poles and shovel along for pre-
caution. Thus equipped the travellers
started, DIR. Hathaway carrying a COM
pass.
All Trails ObIiterated
All trails had been obliterated by the
four inches of snow which shifted as
the wind blew, but the quartet started
down by the winding trail-or as near
it as they could get-and hour after
hour, into bitches, gullies, canyons and
streams beds, the athletic four tramped
and tumbled and rolled. The men in
advance bore the brunt of the jolts,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-14
GOES AGAINST THE CHINESE
Marketman, While Driving Rapidly,
coIided With Cyclist, Wreck
inu the Latter's Wheel

Ah Lung a Chinese marketman. was
fined SIS for fast driving yesterday in
Justice Austins court.
Lung was driving his wagon along
Central avenue some time ago when
his horse struck wheelman who was
coming toward the city. The man mar
rowly escaped injury but his wheel
was knocked to pieces. The only charge
brought against the Chinese was fast
driving, and he was found gilty on this
charge.
Lung will appeal the case to. the
Srperior court
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Alonzo Pixley was brought before Justice E. D. Briscoe, Wednesday, on the charge of Sunday liquor selling, the evidence St oas hasng been Tnn by ateCpoliceman, testified he bought beer and whiskey at Pixley's on Jan uary and March 4. Complaint was made to Chief Egan by the Railroad company. Officer Charles W. Dutton testified that he was at Pixley's place on March and bought of Pixley him. self. Merrill B. Loucks, of the State police, was at Hawleyville January '. Stopped at Drew's. Went to Pixley's house on January ' about 6 p. m.; saw MT Pixley and purchased beer at the bar for self. MT Pixley was fined S56. 55 and Frank w. Kirby, a bartend- CT in MT Pixley's employ, S50.12. At torneys Beecher and Northrop ap- peared for Messrs Pixley and Kirby and Prosecuting Liquor Agent King for the State.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
Notice to Dog Owners of the
 Town of Was hington.

Whereas, as the town of Washington. Ct., has had endly trouble with dogs which have ages therefore. in order that the dogs may be kept according to law, we hereby give notice that unless the owners register all dogs kept owners name and registered number, they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the bored should have their numbers registered with the town clerk. All interested should take notice and govern themselves scesording ss , court of justice.
 8; r. HolI1sT1R' HosLnn1 oselecstmen
 j. w. COLLINS, Washington. Washington, Ct., May 12, 1906.
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CONGREGATIONAL CnURcHNOTEs.
GRAND ARMY VETERANS INVITED TO ATTEND THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, NEXT SUNDAY MORNING.

The Grand Army veterans, sons of veterans and their friends are invited to attend the Congregational church, Sunday morning, May 27, when Don O. Shelton, a lay Home Missionary secre- tary, will give patriotic address. MT Shelton is an interesting and forceful speaker, and will be heard with pleas ure. MT Shelton's subject on Sunday and the Need of the Age" In the evening he will speak on "The Chris tian Conquest of America" Mrs c. w. Keeler of Brookfield will sing at the evening service. Mrs Keeler is great favorite locally and she will be heard with pleasure.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

The Annex is receiving a new dress of paint at the hands of Garfield & Davis,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
nISTRIOT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Proba, U Court, May 19, 1906.

nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate U Court. May 19 1906.
 Estate of Jacob Wunderlich. late of New town, said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad ministration account with said estate to this court for allowance. 1t is
 Ordered, That the 26th day of May, 1906 at II o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown. be and the same is as, signed for hearing on the allowance of said account, and this Court directs the admins trator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publish having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Newtown, where the deceased last dwelt. at least six days before said time as- signed. Certified from Record.
 William J. Beecher Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

D. N. Clark, the hardware man of Shelton, is having special sale on wire fencing, for poultry yards and barb wire. It will save you morey if you see him before buying. Notice his advertisement in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and Mrs Hanfield are having a number of improvements made on their place on Sugar street. George w. Stuart is doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
HOME NEWS.
MEMORIAL DAY DISCREPANCIES.
THE PROGRAM.

Everything points to notable and successful observance of Memorial day, Wednesday, thanks to the energy of Ross Jewell, principal of the High school. The program as outlined for the day will be as follows:
 8.30. Parade forms in front of the Brick store, Sandy Hook, proceeds to las street cemetery, thence to St Roses cemetery and back to Brick store via the Glen.
 9.30. Parade forms anew to accom- modate late corners and starts for the Newtown cemetery via Queen street.
 10 30. Parade leaves Newtown cem- etery for High school grounds via Newtown Street.
 HOO. The following patriotic pro- gram on High school grounds:
 Song, "Unfurl the Starry Flag"
 Prayer, Rev J. H. George.
 Song, "The Star Spangled Banner" Group of Small Children.
 Address, "Good Citizenship" Rev
 Song, "Hail Columbia.
 Address, "The Volunteer Spirit of the Sixties" Attorney 0. G. Morris.
 Song, '"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" Double Quartet of Male Voices.
 Address, "Lessons of Memorial Day." Rev B. J. Egan.
 100. Lunch served to Veterans by High school girls.
 500. Ball game,-Newtown versus Lincoln club of Bridgeport.
 NOTES.
 It is expected that there will be 100 An, n, ho Momnrio1 day.
 Fifty young men will constitute the firing squad, with Lieut. Cartwright in charge. A drill of this isquad will be held at Sandy Hook school grounds at 6.30 Saturday evening.
 A number of the district schools will be in the parade. If transportation for your district Ischool has not been provided for,give the children chance to be in the parade and yourself the satisfaction of having done a good deed by volunteering to carry them. All the singers in town are earnestly requested to meet at the High school, Friday, at p. m., to practite the sing ing. Prof Platt and Rev o. O. Wright will have charge of the singing Mrs Wesley Hayes talk on Jamaica, to the High school pupils, will be at o'clock, instead of at 2.
 Marshal Charles G. Peck will be mounted on the famous horse that he rode on Bi-Centennial day.
 Don't fail to be on hand to see the parade and attend the exercises. You will miss treat if you fail to attend. As it will be impossible for me to see everyone personally, 1 want to take this means of asking everyone to ride horse in the parade on Decoration day. Let's see bow many horsemen we can get out-the line of march is short. Each hOrSeman will wear a white sash over right shoulder and under left arm. The parade will leave postoffice in Sandy Hook at 8.30 a. m. The grand parade will leave postoffice in the Hook for Newtown at 80. Decorate your horse with flags, and be on hand sure.-[C. G. Peck. c. G. Peck is to ride the celebrated high stopper.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Grand Lecturer Louis T. BriScoe of the Order Eastern Star, and Miss Jen- nie Briscoe, matron of Jephthah chap ter, visited Stella chapter in Danbury, recently.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

F. K. Hawley of Hawleyville has resumed the business of tun- ing and repairing pianos and organs and would be pleased to answer all calls of former or new patrons.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ,ss. Probate oou1

RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ,ss. Probate Court U May 18th, 1906.
 Estate of Eunice Minor, late of New town, in said district, deceased
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- minisJration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered, That the 3Oth day of May, A. D.. 1908, at 500 o'clock forenoon. at Probate office assigned for hearing on the allow ance of said account with said estate. and this ucourt directs the Administrator to cite all persons interested therein, to ap- pear at said time and place. by publishing this order one tine in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting 8 copy on the public signpost in the Town of Newtown where the deceased last dwelt, atleast days before said time assigned Certified from Record.
 William J. Beecher, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
Round Sil0S
Harder
T. E. PLATT & SON,
Sales Agents TOT Westefn COnns
 NeWt0Wn, Conn.

DROBATE BONDS With individuals for se- | curity are often unsafe and frequently un- satisfactory to heirs. Don't ask friend to go on your bond, for he would always rather not It is our business to act as security on Pro- bate and all other kinds of bonds. Telephone for information any evening. U. s. Fidelity & Guaranty Co., Charles G. Morris, NewtOwn Representative. 6
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Frederick Yard and son of New York have arrived at their place in Taunton, formerly the Isaac Briscoe place. They will spend the summer there.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Miss Lulu Garfield has been on the sick list, under the care of Dr A. l.. Schuyler.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Frederick B. Hazen of Holyoke, Mass, is the guest of his sister, Mrs Allison P. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Mrs Mary Payne has had the fence removed in front of her residence and has had built new line fence between her property and that of Mrs c. w. Dayton. HulSe Brothers did the work.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Hulse Brothers have been building d walk in front of the residence of 0. w. Dayton on Dayton street.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

This weather suggests hammocks, and Taylor, Curtis & Go. show the finest stock ever exhibited here. A splendid stock of Prairie grass mating.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and Mrs F. H. Sanford of Dan- bury and A. J. Rabing of New York were in town, Monday, dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Garfield & Davis are doing interior painting at the residence of Henry G. Curtis,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

David Condon has given up the Cav anaugh farm and has taken a position in Derby,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

A strong temporary wooden bridge has been built over the Shepaug river in place of the bridge which fell into the river.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Lawrence Lillis of Passaic, N. J., passed Monday with his mother, Mrs G, P. LilliS.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

The s. N. B. Telephone Go. has a force of Ilinemen, this week, putting up the new line between Stepney and BOtSfOrd.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and Mrs w. A. Cantield passed Sunday with MT and Mrs w. s. Davis in Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

w. H. Shepard is clustering room at Miss Ann Blackman's house, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Carpenter c. B. Glover is doing work for Henry Gibson at the Gibson ten ements in Sandy Hook
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

s. P. Glover had Josiah Tilson cart. ing in crushed stone and gravel about the Brick store, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
The Probate Courts.

RESTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss. rrobate U Court, May 18th, 1906.
 Estate of Robert 0. Booth, late of New town, in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to-
 Robert N. Peck. Executor,
 New Britain, Conn,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and Mrs E. M. Miller of Dan- bury called on friends in Taunton, last week. ~<
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and MrsIW. T. Cole returned to Brooklyn, Wednesday, having been at their Sandy Hook residence since Sat- urdaY.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Hermon H. Peck began work grad ing, Wednesday, for the new Masonic building at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

A seasonable line of straw hats and summer suits at the Brick store, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Miss Emma Wilson is ill with the measles.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Arthur J. Smith has a fine two seated surrey, bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
HOWLAND's
SERVICE-READY Costumes, Skirts, Waists.

In time of immediate need demands puck respone every call Then is this stores opportunity Such time is 
 The delayed choosing costume is to be done quickly 
 couple, more skirts must be had to complete the ward robe,
 There white waists to be bought several of them, now.
 And it is the store's chance. We've planned with the knowledge of this demand that weather brings We've planned with the knowledge of your kes We've picked from the of hundreds of there's not thing here that's poor style old style of doubtful value
 The stores opportunity opportunity to be served. Take it. Second floor
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Joseph Quackenbush has been off duty for a few days, suffering from rheumatism.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
E. IT. DILLON & co.

the hose was accidentally turned on to
 Foreman H. H. Curtis, wetting him thoroughly. He imagined a cyclone had struck him.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

l.. c. Nicholson moved George F. Duncombe's $ office furniture to Bridge port, Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
DEATHS

BRIDGEwATER-May IF. Mrs William Ives, aged 61 years and months.
 NEwTOwN-May 30, Charles William North rop, aged 51 years.
 GREAT PLAIN-May 20, njamin J. Robin son, aged 79 years months and 2s days.
 BETHEL-May IS. Laura Alice Squires, aged IA years, ? months and 21 days.
 WAsHINGTON-May 13, Mrs Gustaf P. Oarl- son, aged AS years.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

While the Sandy Hook fire depart ment was out for practice, Monday,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
The D; :.;!>,!!;., M; Rsad ;?!; Co.
This Weeks Sale of China.

you need dishes line Dinner Sets Separate will buy wisely this week.
 Two land sets stock patterns to close out reductions like decorations odd pater caeroe chocolate dinner cofees and
 Blue Colonial deep, blue hogany different 12pi 
 
  English Porcelain hundred dainly decorated worth regularly price, $1EO0
 hundred This weeks price, $6.98
  the ordinary number to sell at$594
 Abg large and roo Chffoneres for $875 chifonies from $5
 China Cabinets oak cabinet
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Miss s. J. Scudder and Mrs c. B. Taylor attended the Missionary meet Ing in New Britain, last Wednesday
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

J. F. Downs has worked the road in good shape from his place to Charles Gilbert'S in Half Way River.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Allison P. Smith and R. H. Beers were entertained at tea, Wednesday night. by Walter s. Bradley.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

WORK WANTED-Tohacco and all like w plants transplanted; 25 cents per thous- and; sure work guaranteed. o. w. Cole. BrOOkf1eld. Conn.
 NOR SALE--First class Swear old heifer with T calf. Edward E. Curtis, Monroe. Tele- phone 1438-14.
 EOR SALE-Fresh COW, years old; good II one. Miles B. Burr, Stepney Depot Conn GREEN MAN WANTS Place on farm. Good U worker. Call at Zalmon Peck farm, Mile Hill, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER.

THE JEROME NoRTHROP FARM SOLD.
 Miss Nellie s. Northrop and Mrs s. F. Schermerhorn have sold their for mer home in South Center, together with the farm, consisting Of about 16( acres in three separate tracts, to Al. bert A. Hubner of Queens county, N, Y. MT Hubner expects to take pos session in the near future.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

MT and Mrs John M. Ford of South. vile were in Sandy Hook, Wednesday
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Mrs Martin Keane and Mrs Patrick Crotty of Bridgeport visited Sandy Hook friends, Monday and Tuesday,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Walter s. Bradley is painting thu house of Thomas Bailey.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

George Stevens of the Glen has bought new LocOmobile.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
BASEBALL.

TO PLAY THE LINCOLNs, MEMORIAL
 DAY.
 The baseball season will open, Me- morial day, with a game at p. m. The Lincolns of Bridgeport will cross bats with the NewtoWn team. Nichols and Bishop will be the battery for the Newtown aggregation.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

nISTRIOT OF BEDDING, ss. Probate Court U. May 7th, 1905.
 Estate of B. 0. Bramhall, late of Bedding, in said district. deceased.
 /The Court of probate for the district of Red ding hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate te exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be said estate are requested to make Immediate payment to
 William Hazen. Administrator.
 R. F, D.. GeOrgetoWn Conn,
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

DIsTRIOT OF BEDDING. ss. Probate U Court May IS, 1906.
 Estate of Edward o. Bramhall, late of Red ding, in said district. deceased.
 Upon the application of William B. Hazen, Administrator. praying that a hearing may be had on an application this day filed in Probate Court for the District of Bedding to sell all of the Real Estate of said deceased, situated in on. and in said application fully described and as per application on Ale more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bedding, in said District. on the 4th day of June, 1905, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said appli- cation and the time and place of hearing some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the Town of Bedding, in said District.
 John N. Nickerson, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25
TRINITY PARISH NOTES.
FRIDAY,

FRIDAY.
 On Friday afternoon the singing class will meet at o'clock. The young people are requested to be prompt in attendance in order that time may be had for the rehearsal of special music for Trinity Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

Austrian china, decoration of pink rOsebuds,
 100 pieces, 50.
 137 pieces,-S22.5O 50.
 cups and saucers,-S2 25 doz. tea plates,-S2 doz. American porcelain of the best grade with gold lace decoration,
 112 pieces,-$15.
 130 pieces,-S19 50. cups and saucers,-$2 doz. .tea-plates,-S1.45 doz. Cottage dinner-sets for summer use at shore or country, half-a-dozen diff ferent patterns, were S7.50 to $9.
 100 pieces,-S5 75.
 112 pieces,-S6.5O 50.
The Newtown bee., 1906-05-25

RESTRICT OF BEDDING, ss. Probate Court, U May 18th. 1906.
 Estate of s. Stebbins Edmond late of Red- ding, in said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Bedding hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested. within said time, will be said estate are requested to make immediate payment to William a. Hill, Administrator with will aunexed'On estate
 of S. Stebbins Edmond, decd.,
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