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call on B, HaWlev & Co.

per call on B. HaWley & co.
H. Garder is anticipating having
telephone placed in his residence for
the benefit Of summer boarders.
James Baker has moved bis furn1-
ture and will again resume his resi-
dence in New York City.
George S. Coley is able to be about,
after being confined in the house all
winter with q Sprained ankle.
The telephone company will extend
it's line from Stepney to NewtoWn,
making a trunk line to Bridgeport.
1t is hoped the rates will be reduced
by SO doing.
phone placed in his house, shortly.
G.. Barnum Hodge of New Haven is
the guest of Mrs Mary Turney.
Mr. Klein, the enterprisiDg black
smith, has a fine outfit for clipping
horses and every day horses after hav-
ing experienced the electric" barber
ING, hardly know themselves and are
as lively as colts.
| The ladies OF the Methodist church
met at the parsonage on Tuesday and
made ready this pleasant home for the
new pastor, Rev Mr. Case. His family
consists of q wife and two daughters.
Mr. Perkins is building barn for
Lucius V. Slade and Edward Northrop
end Selectman Burr are making ex-
tensive additions to the dwelling
house of M. B. Hawley.
The trout are enjoying an extended
"Easter vacation" being exempt from
the danger of the barbed hook Of the
hungry fisherman. The heavy rains
have made approach to the brooks q
a most difficult feat and the angler
who dares attempt to reach the spec
killed. beauty retreat and gets back to
solid ground again with wet feet only
is quite fortunate.
Zalmon Purdy is placing on the mar
! ket q ''silver polish" soap, which Is a
wonderful cleanser for many purposes,
all metals and glass. 1t is perfectly
free from acids and cannot scratch the
finest gold. The basis Of the soap is
the we'll known publishing powder, -
found in deposits on his land, and
having been calcined, Is then refined
to the finest degree.
| L. V. Slade is having q new barn
built, 20x25 feet with 12-foot posts.
Jacob Gordon purchased q new
horse, this week, of S. Snow.
Mr. and Mrs Max Sherman and fami-
ly and Alex Gordon of New York
spent GOUd Friday and Easter here,
the guests of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Gordon.
Do you have any trouble with your
tea or coffee? Ii so, let US sell you
pound of our B. B. Java and Mocha
coffee. 1t is sure to please you and
our Blue Ribbon coffee in one-pound
cans is a fine drink. None better for
the money. Our teas are the best
money can buy. Try sample and you
will buy more.-[Stephen French, at
the Depot.
Died at his residence, 348 S. Audu-
bon road, Irvington, Indianapolis,
Ind, April 10, George Gray, aged 50
years, son of Elisha and Sally Scott
Gray, deceased, and former resident
of Monroe.
Charles L. Hubbell died on Friday
last, aged 81 years. The funeral was
attended on Sunday, Rev Robert Dun
can officiating. Funeral Directors
Prindle and Morris had the arrange
mentS in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
COUNTRY CLUB MATTERS.

At the annual meeting of the
Greenfield Country club the following
were elected officers for the ensuing
year: President, Nellis H. Sherwood:
lSt Vice president, Simon @. Bradley;
I'd Vice president, Miss Georgia A.
Banks; secretary, Mrs Dwight B. Ad.
ans; board Of directors, J. M. Wilson
and G. H. Bradley, for three years;
Charles Gray, Charles S. Fox and Will
liam G. Olds, two years; Levi Cobb and
Eli Wakeman, one year. Light re-
freShmentS were served and social
hour was enjoyed after the routine OF
business was transacted.
The Country clubs annual fair will
Der IL, 'O6 The board of governors
have already appointed part OF the
committee and the complete list will
be filled out at the next meeting and
ready for publication.
Mrs Abram Banks of this place is re.
ported to be quite i'll at the home OF
her daughter, Mr. Fl. G. Raymond, in
Black Rock.
William Smith of Derby is enjoying
visit with his grandfather, G.. r.
Nichols, in the Deerfield district.
Mrs Florence Selleck, who has been
cdTlDk lOF MT OeOTRe wilson ana IN
FAINT daughter for the past two weeks,
has returned to her duties in Bridge.
port.
Henry Nuremberg, who operates
one Of Westport's extensive mail
routes, is out with new motor cycle,
which enables him to serve his patrons
with promptness and dispatch.
CarpenteTS and maSonS are busy re-
modelling the old Zalmon Bradley resi-
dence for Mr. Sanford of New YORK,
the new owner.
NJ. L. Wilson has newly rooted the
81. W. Craft cottage in Greenfield.
Mrs Theodore Sturges is home from
protracted stay with friends in New
York.
John G. Lobdell is driving a new
horse, bought Of Mrs Josephine Beers
of Greenfield Hill.
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NICHOLs.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
The Methodist church held their
Easter concert, Sunday evening, as
usual.
Rev B. @. Miller comes to the
Methodist church from conference.
He comes from Portsmouth, N. Y, to
this charge.
The village school has one week of
Easter vacation.
Harry French is home with his par
ents for his Easter vacation.
william McMeenen has built a We
randa on to his house and given it a
new coat of paint, which improves it
very much.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY,

A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Pease were
agreeably surprised, Tuesday, April TO-
when their children invaded theil
household to celebrate the 46th ami.
versary of Mr. and Mrs Pease s wedding
day. The happy couple received q
number of valuable gifts from the
members Of the family, who took the
occasion as most fitting one to show
their esteem and love. The children
and grandchildren presented them
with beautiful solid hand engraved
silver tea set. The family gathering
included members from different parts
of Connecticut and New York. Pres
ent we're County Commissioner Simeon
Pease, wife and family, Mr. and Mrs A
Fl. Pease and family of Deerteld, Nj
and Mrs F. E. Perry Of Greenfield Hill
Mr. and Mrs E. S. Pease and family OF
New York, Mr. and Mrs Arthur J
Pease and Mr. and Mrs Homer Pease
Of BridPepOrt..
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Bert Pierce, son Of Truman Pierce,
was drowned last Saturday afternoon
in the mouth of the Shepaug river,
where the bridge was recently carried
away, and boat is now used in cross
ing. He wished to cross the river but
finding the boat on the opposite shore,
Invested himself Of his clothing with
the apparent intention Of swimming
across after the boat, when he could
return and get his clothing. His
clothes we're found on the bank of the
river but his body at this writing has
not been recovered.
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OUR NEldHBORS.
sTEPNEY.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.

The Junior Circles of Kings Daugh-
tiers will give an entertainment In the
baSement>of the church, Thursday
evening, May 3, this being the first
sociable given by the Juniors, they
hope to see . good company of friends
present, and will endeavor to give
them very enjoyable program, and q
good supper. The proceeds of the en-
'tertainment will be used for some ne
cessary furnishings for the Circle
room. Look for program, next week.
The annual meeting Of the Junior
Circle, Kings Daughters, will be held
In the Circle room, Saturday after
noon, the 2lst. A full attendance is
desired. Roll call at 2.30.
Mrs Sherwood Walker Of Bridge.
port extended an invitation to the
Stepney Whist club to spend Satur.
day afternoon at her pleasant home.
Some Of the members being unable to
attend, Miss Ethel Wales, Elmer
Banks and Fred Sherman acted al
substitutes. They all reported royal
good time. The first prize was cap
tured by Mrs NJ. B. Hawley; consola'
ton by Nellie Birdie.
L. V. Slade raised his new barn
c0o1 Noy: va PonVoA AAoAoc q AAAs
IN cnarge. Plenty or GOOD stout mer
were on hand. EVERYBODY helped ane
10Ny gooo Time prevailed.
Dogs nave oeen oroered connned OF
muzzled Tor the next 80 days: Proper
aotnoritles snouid see tnat This oroe'
Is strictly enforced.
Don't forget B. Hawley & Co. have
large consignment OF new ouggles to
arrive s1orIIy
rev Mr. Fa9st moveo MS 1urnlture
froay, 10 foItc1ester, wnere ne
taHes up new ne!o OF laDor.
Scnool was closeo, Inursoay ane
Friday, giving the little ones shor,
vacation.
1t IS generally known that the Jew
ish Sabbath comes on Saturday, In
stead OF our Sunday, but there Is con-
siderable comment made about here.
II the Jews come to our country why
should they not be compelled to abide
oy our laws! In this matter there are
some jewish people who observe Sat
urday as their sunday. the majority
ABOUT mere observe neither Saturday
or SUNDAY and insist on farming and
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
BETHEL.
MISS HULL-MR PARSONS.

MISS HULL-MR PARSONS.
The marriage Of Miss Aida T. Hull
and William Parsons, Jr., both of
Bethel, took place ut the Congrega-
tional parsonage, Friday evening, Rev
A. S. Steele performing the ceremony.
The bride and groom were attended
by Mr. and Mrs Howard Beckett. After
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

the ceremony the bridal party we're
driven to the newly prepared home of
Mr. and Mrs Parsons on South street,
where lun0A was served to a small par
ty of friends.
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EASTON.

Remember your home merchant, f.
G. Heaublein, at Adams corner, car
ries full line of groceries, feed and
grain, at reasonable prices. Call and
trade at his store.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
LONG HILL.

Special for few days only: Fancy
corn meal $1.lO per 100 lbs; coarse
corn meal 81 O5 per 100 lbs. All kinds
of feed for young chicks; also grass
seed and fancy hay on hand.-[John S.
Hurd.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
OXFORD,

G. D. Place, the Oxford painter and
decorator, is doing the inside finishing
on the new house built on the Hale
and Coleman peach farm.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qui-
nine Tablets. Druggists refund mon
ey If it fails to cure. E. w. GROVES
signature is on each box. 25c.
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Miss q. M. HICKOK,

ty OF friends.
MISS 8. M. HICKOK.
Miss Sarah NJ. Hickok died Sunday
Robert Keller, of Milwaukee avenue.
Miss Hickok had been in poor health
for some years and for the past few
weeks had been confined to her bed.
She was the adopted daughter of the
late Timothy HickOk and since his
decease had resided with her sister,
Mrs John Keller. Three other sisters
survive her, Mrs Smith Peck of Cali
fornia, Mrs Charles Bailey and Mrs
Helen Baldwin Of Bethel. The de-
ceased was II years of age. The fu'
neral services we're held from the
house, Tuesday afternoon, Rev A. T.
Steele officiating.
SHERMAN SMITH.
Sherman Smith of Elmwood dis.
trict, who had been a great sufferer
for several months, died at bis home,
Wednesday, April IL, aged u years.
The funeral was held from his late
home, Saturday afternoon, April IA,
Rev Mr. Griffith officiating. The bur-
ial was in the Wooster cemetery, Dan
bury. Mr. Smith is survived by bis
wife and two brothers.
TO ORGANIZE A GRANGE.
There was a meeting held, Thursday
evening, at the Knights OF Pythias
hall at which a new Grange was or
gapized with about IS members. F..
! e. Blackman OF Stamford was present
and assisted in the organizing. 1t is
hoped to have very successful Grange
there.
S. J. Platt has had a telephone
placed in his store. His number is
554-14.
W. A. Comstock, who recently pur-
chased the Edward Richmond place IN
Greenwood avenue, is having the
house raised up three feet and is to
have the house thoroughly repaired
and painted.
E. e. Millspaugh, the carpenter ana
ing an addition, IL 20 feet, on the
north side of Michael Creagh's house
at Carney Crossing, and also the con-
tract for building an addition, SIX IL
feet, on the east side Of Owen Murray's
house on Grassy Plain street.
John H. Pagan is erecting, this
week, in the Wooster cemetery, Dan
bury, a/handsome polished Quincy
granite monument for the late Will
liam BetZ.
The justices of the peace met at the
Town nall, Wednesday evening, and
took action to have the dogs in town
confined or muzzled for number of
weeks.
The Atlas Lime Kiln Co. at Plum
trees have closed down the kiln for a
few days.
william T. Baisley of Mountainville
avenue is making preparations to
raise early vegetables for the Bethel
and Danbpry markets.
Thomas Henry, who works at the
Danbury Hat Co.'S. factory, spent a
few days in New York City, last week.
E. D. Treadwell, the exptessman,
has moved from Al Center street to
DR. Benedict's house, II Grand street.
F. J. Sterile is having new barn
b uilt at his place on Grassy Ridge.
A mad dog created considerable ex-
element in Wolf Pits district, last
Sunday. At Alfred Briscoes home
be bit his dog quite badly and attacked
his hired man but he was able to keep
him off without biting him. Mr. Bris-
coe got his gun and quickly killed the
dog.
George A. Kinner is having an addi-
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Rev r. E. Danforth will preach at
the Hawleyville chapel, next week
Friday night,
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Don't tie cough or cold up in
your system by taking remedy that
binds the bowels. Take Kennedy s
1t opens the bowels. An ideal RENE
dy for young and old. Children like it.
Sold by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

An automobile which passed through
Dodgingtown, Tuesday, ran over q
hen in front of e. G. Bevans', killing
it. The automobilist did not even
stop to see if there was any damage
done.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Unclaimed letters remain at the
Newtown postot11ce addressed to the
following: Mrs Babcock, Mrs Mary S.
Tyler, Perrello Antonio, Peter Ohara,
Howard B. Rice.-[W w. M. Reynolds,
POStm aSter.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

George Cole OF Elmwood district,
Bethel, who recently sold his place to
New York parties, moved, last Wednes-
day, into the David Northrop place in
PALESTINE
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

AS Martin Hook, who is employed by A. R.
Brisc9e OF Bethel. was going to the barn; Sun
for Mr. Briscoe's dog. As Hook was trying to
separate them the mad dog seized hold Of his
nmP }eo an the d Re IT al to PIECES Hook
Briscoe. lwho had been ill,S ran out in his
stocking feet with his gun and shot the dog.
fortunately he escaped without q scratch or
bite
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A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists are authorized
to refund money If FAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure in to IA days.
SOC.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Miss S. Elizabeth Goodwin of Bran
ford passed the Easter holidays with
Miss Mabel Northrop and Mrs Ross
Jewell. Miss Downing of Locust Val.
ley, n. ", was also a guest of Mrs
Jewell at Easter.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Now is the time to order your suit
for Decoration day. The best place to
have it made is in Bethel and the best
tailor to make it is John M. Thur ner,
opposite tine Fountain, Bethel. Cali
and see bis samples of cloth.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Master Raymond Carroll is the hap
py owner Of a new violin, on which he
Is taking lessons.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Mrs R. L. Bentson of Tucson, Ari-
IONA, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. w.
Gordon.
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P. q. Mccarthy was host for the Mems club
Tuesday night. at the Grand Central hotel.
OF the year. E. i. Johnson presented an ad-
mira Bile paper on local his, DRY. The officers
slected TOR the year were; President: Charles
rotary and treasurer. DR. F. ]. Gale.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

uelu vi NAY o.
Newtown expert disciples of Isaac
Walton, "Herm" and "Ally," were
out beating the brooks on Monday
morning. "Herm'' caught his largest
near Little ROck'' and "Allv'' caught
bis smallest near "Big Rock" The
fishermen evidently did not fix up the
size Of their string oefore reporting.
for "Billy' says they don't agree,
pound and "Ally" claims all under two
pounds were thrown back. P. S. They
will try it again when the fish are
biting.
Sick headache results from a de-
raDgement of the stomach and Is cured
by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,
Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co., San
dy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A.
B. Brakeman, Botsford; S. J. Parks,
Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Frank J. Whitcomb of Bridgeport
has visited Edward Pltzschler.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Miss Margaret Donohue of Flushing,
L. l., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs
Michael DOnOhue over Easter,
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

John Kilbrtde of Passa1c, N. j., pass
ca Easter with his father, Bernard
Kilbride
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Edward DOnOhue of Bridgeport Wis
tied his parents over Easter.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Clean up and get ready for spring
Take few Early Risers. These IA
nous little pills cleanse the liver
stomach and bowels and give the blOOC
chance to purify itself. They relieve
headache, SallOw complexion, etc. Sole
by all druggists.
There must be some good cooks on
Walter Finch's list of friends out East
judging by the delicious lunch which
came to the editor by the Thoughtful
fair friend of bis. While the editor s
appetite is poor, as the Hillside min
Strel boys say, he was equal to the
emergency on this OCCASION. There is
no wonder Walter likes to spend his
Holidays with his friend, and who
wouldn't il he could feed on such
lunches as came to the editors desk.
William Tomlin visited friends in
Bridgeport, last Saturday.
A great receivers sale of dry goods
is now in progress at the store Of Howe
Il StetSOn, New Haven, which will in
terest careful buyers in dry goods in
The BEES territory. A trip to the
Elm City at this season is delight,
and it will prove profitable If this store
is visited.
1t is now time to call on Town Clerk
Houlihan and register that dog. The
notice of the selectmen elsewhere
should be read.
An auction Of horses, team wagons,
harnesses, ETC., belonging to the estate
of E. E. Nettleton will be held at the
sign post, Newtown Street, on We'd
nesday, April Is, at II a. m. This will
be fine chance to get good horse or
wagon at your own price.
A special meeting Of the Hillside
club will be held on Saturday evening,
April %, at 8. p. nj Frank Wright,
Secretary.
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Cecil Wright returned to New Ha-
ven, Wednesday, to resume his studies
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
Agricultural Goods
Farmers Supply s Roofing Co.,
256 MIDDLE ST., BRIDGEPORT Conn.,
AT Belts.

New line of Youngs' perfume.
Belts headache powders.
Blue Jay corn plasters, 10c.
Garden seeds in bulk and packages
and garden tools to work the same.
Fancy blOaters and all kinds of sal
fish.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

A dance will be held in Sears hall,
Huntingtown, April 81.
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TOWN TOPICS.


DROWNED In THE SHEPAU0 RiV-
Err.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

Miss Edith Quackenbush of Purdy s
Station, N. Y, enjoyed the Easter hol.
idays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Quackenbush.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

A son arrived at the home of Mr. and
Mrs Luther Smith at the head of the
Street, Wednesday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20
Extra fine Maine seed potatoes at Taylor
Curtis e. Co.'S

BEE readers are now thinking of
what they are going to get new for the
house to make it look more attractive.
The Wentworth Furniture Co. suggest
that you call at lis John street, Bridge
port, before you purchase your new
rugs, carpets and furniture, as they
carry the largest and most up-to-date
assortment to choose from to be found
in the city, and at reasonable prices.
Halves hats, Stein Block suits, Regal
shoes, that is from head to foot with
the best you can possibly find, and at
prices that are within the reach of
men who buy good quality without
paying fancy prices. David & Savard
picked these three lines and they are
winners for you. Corner of Main street
and Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1906-04-20

The Mems club entertainment,
"Scenes In Union Depot" is to be
held on Mays.
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Mr. and Mrs w. T.. Cole passed Easter
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Miss Eta Martin is the guest of
Misses Jessie and Mabel Taylor of
Church hill.
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William Tomlin visited friends in
Bridgeport, last Saturday.

1t is now time to call on Town Clerk
Houlihan and register that dog. The
notice of the selectmen elsewhere
should be read.
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A special meeting of the Hillside
club will be held on Saturday evening,
April %, at 8. p. m.-[Frank Wright,
Secretary.
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SHERMAN SMITH,
TO ORGANIZE A GRANGE.

There was a meeting held, Thursday
evening, at the Knights OF Pythias
hall at which a new Grange was or
gapized with about IS members. f,
e. Blackman OF Stamford was present
and assisted in the organizing. 1t is
hoped to have very successful Grange
there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08

I'm hospitals per 100000 OF population Is
not confined 10 any particular section OF
the country. for between 1880 and 1903
there was an increase In the ratio in
each state and territory.
MALES PREDOMINATE
THE number of insane males I'm hos
pitals was 2O,635 In 1880, 1880 in 1890
and 1888 on Dec. 81, 1903. and of insane
females 2o,307 I'm 1850, .6ss in 1890. and
l,62s on Dec. 81. 1903 The number per
10000 of corresponding population in 1880
1880 and 1903 were, respectively, 500, 1875
and 1902 for males, and S24, l16s and 1872
for females.
While the ratio OF insane I'm hospitals
TO population is increasing for each sex,
II Is Increasing faster among males than
among females.
None OF the insane IN hospitals is
under IL years OF age. The majority of
the inmates became insane between 20
ard 10 years OF age, 6O7 per cent OF the
insane being between those ages when
first admitted TO hospitals. In every
section OF the country the maximum con-
centration occurs between the ages OF
- and 70 years, the period being 30 10 "a
years In the Northern and Western
states, and 70 TO 20 years in the Southern
states
The distribution OF the insane in hospI.
tdIs py present age Indicates that the fe-
male Insane live longer than the male
insane. This fact Is emphasized when the
age at death is considered, 1875 per cent
OF the females and III per cent OF the
males who died In hospitals being at least
~ years OF age. IL is also observed that
the white Insane live longer than the
negro Insane. 35.2 per cent. OF the former
and 5S1 per cent. Of the latter who died
In hospitals being under as years OF age
More than one-fourth, 27.s per cent. of
the total Insane I'm hospitals had been in
mates OF such institutions for less than
one year; about one-sixth, 1914 per cent
from five 10 nine years; and over one
tenth, lo5 per cent, from 10 10 IA years
Less than one-sixteenth, 61 per cent D.,
mad ben In hospitals at least % years"
COST $4,000 TO MAINTAIN
The report shows that the cost OF
maintaining the 226 public institutions.
out OF the total OF 32S asylums, is S21 .ooO. :
700 year This vast sum comes out OF
the public moneys and is steadily grow
ing expense
The number OF institutions for the cere
OF the feeble-minded also shows re-
markable Increase. In 1903 they totalled
a. an increase In l3 years of IS. The num-
Der OF patients increased in even greater
proportion, and OF these SO per cent
are supported at public expense.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
DEACON BROWN OBSERVES
HIS NlNETIETH BIRTHDAY

Hon. Joseph Brown Of Seekonk was 30
years old yesterday, and the event was
observed by his children and grand
children. At O'Clock a supper was
served. and the guests departed during
the evening. There were present the
three chillren and all of the grand
daughters.
Deacon Brown was born in Seekonk In
the house where he now lives and where
his father and grandfa ther before him
lived Aug Z. 1916 lie Is the son OF the
late Peter H. and Salie Walker Brown
and has been a prominent figure I'm the
town. After attending the academy I'm
Pawtucket he took up the work OF farm
ing. making a speciality OF cream and
market gardening.
At the time OF the Civil war he rep
resented his town i'm the Massa chusetts
legislature two terms. lie taught the dis
trict school In Seekonk for a number Of
years, and for 40 years was chairman Of
the school committee.
Since he was 10 years OF age he has
been trustee OF the Newman Congrega-
tonal church OF East Providence.
He has living two sons. Herbert T..
Brown and Henry NJ Brown, and a
daughter, Helen A, the wife OF James
@. Case OF Pawtucket. All have children.
but the only great-grandchild is the son
OF Rev. Herbert T. b. O~se OF Paw
tucket who Is now missionary at Ma
rianas Island, Guam.