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The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
NEW FAIRFIELD.
CHANGES IN TOWN.

Out of 100 houses that were situated
in the West and South parts of the
town in January, 1876, but 10 houses
are occupied by the same families as at
that time. Nineteen Of the houses
have been burned down, and five new
ones built in their places. Ten of them ,
have been torn down and four new
ones rebuilt in their places, and four
houses built on new foundations,
leaving 16 less houses in that part Of
the town than 30 years ago.
VACATIONS NOT RIGHTLY PLACED.
1t is the cause of much dissatlsfac-
tiOn that there is long vacation in
the schools during the present pleas
ant weather and good travelling. And
probably the children will have to go
from one to two miles to school in
deep snow and severe weather, later
in the season.
A SERIOUS FIRE.
The barn on the farm owned by the
Methodist society and occupied by Ed
isOn Elwell was burned down during
the forenoon, about one week ago.
Mr. Elwell lost seven cattle, two hogs
and his hens; also a quantity OF hay
and straw and 700 bushels of grain. 1t
was by the hard work OF few of the
uClSh OOlO Udo CAO AOu0N wal PAOVSAo
ed from burning.
David Schappal was arrested for wife
beating on Friday. A fine and cost
was imposed, which be paid. Mrs
Schappal's condition, later, proved to
be such, in consequence of the beat
ing, that Humane Agent F. E. Knapp
had her removed to the Danbury hos
pital.
The second snowstofm of the season
came on Monday afternoon. 1t lasted
about II hours and was about three
inches deep.
George Olivett lost one of his horses,
a few days ago. 1t was a valuable one
There were no services at the Con.
gregational church on Sunday.
Rev J. Reese had his household
goods forwarded to Oakville on Wed
nesday.
Rufus Reed Of Danbury called. OF
Henry Dayton on Sunday.
D. J. Gerow has been on the sicl
list for few days. He is attended b!
DR. Wade Of Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
BETHEL.
WALKER FERRY.

In the death of Walker Ferry, who
passed away at his home on Chestnut
street, last week Wednesday morning,
January 3, Bethel loses one of the old
est men, and be was also one of the
oldest business men of the place. Mr.
Ferry although he had been in feeble
health for some time had only been
confined to his bed for week, and The
news of his death was surprise to
many. Although he suffered greatly
on the day he was first taken seriously
i'll, he had been in no pain since, and
the end came quietly and peacefully.
Walker Ferry was born III what is
callen Bogus District, near Newtown,
on October 10, 1922, and consequently
was about 80 years of age. He was the
son Of Bailey and Johanna Ferry. BY
trade he was shoemaker, learning the
business from the beginning, he had al
ways followed it. About l845, on the
site of the store which had been occu-
II ID by him for so many years, he first
commenced business for himself. Aft
er time the old building was torn
down and he built the present build
ing, occupying the upper portion for
dwelling purposes and had his store
and manufacturing departmenton sthe
first floor. He employed number OF
men. He discontinued the making OF
shoes some years ago but had conduct
ed retail store until within a few
months. The deceased had been a
member Of the Congregational church
for many years. In politics Mr. Ferry
was always strong democrat and for
a number of years was active in the
politics of the town. In 1871 he was
elected senator of the llth district.
He was interested in affairs for the
betterment of his town and it is said
that largely through his efforts the
town clock was obtained. The funer.
al was attended from his late home, II
Chestnut street, Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12

Harrington Nichols of Yale college
was a guest during the holidays of his
cousin, Miss Elsie Sherwood.
Mrs Sarah Seymour has spent few
days with her sister, Mrs H. E. Dowd.
Mrs Burr Merwin has been among
the sick ones.
Your correspondent called, the 9TH
er day, at the home of II. r. Elwood
and was shown his stock of steers. He
has some very promising pairs among
them. Mr. ElWood is making exten.
sive repairs about his stock barn.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
A Victor
Talking
Machine

Is an instrument worth
owning. The fidelity with which
it will reproduce the music of tn
finest bands and orChestras as well
as the human voice Is simply mar
velous.
If you have never heard. VIC
TOR you can't appreciate wha
this means. Come In and hear one
We sell them.
We also sell Edison Photographs
and Records for all machines.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
COlOred Silks.

Taffeta Silks, all colors, plain, value
75c. Sale price SIC yard.
Peau-de-cygne, in all colors, 81 quail
ity. Special sale price, SOC a yard.
Crepe de- Chine, White, Nile Green,
Lavender, Alice Blue, value, SOC. Sale
p-ice SOC yard.
Striped and fancy Silks. reduced
form 75c and Csc to 400 q yard.
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DEERFI ED NOTES,

Charles Nichols has followed the
prevailing fashion and has had tele-
phone put in.
Mrs William H. Burr has been on
the sick list.
Miss Alice Nichols expects to leave,
this week, for visit with out Of town
friends.
A social dance is to be held at Mrs
Serene Kings on Wednesday evening
of this week.
Miss Clara King has been staying at
Leslie jennings for few days. Mrs
Jennings is reported to be i'll.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
MONROE
MISS DELLA B. CURTIS.

Death has again visited this quiet
country town and removed from our
midst it's Oldest lnhabitant in the per-
son of Miss Della B. Curtis. whopassed
away at the home of her nephew,
Frank Curtis, on Monday morning,
January Z, at 5. DEATH was caused
by old age and a general breaking
down. She was 80 years, two months
we're passed as a teacher In the public
schools of this and other places and in
this profession she gained a splendid
record. The funeral was largely at
tended on Wednesday at p. m. Rev
A. Goldsborough officiated. The in
terment was in the Center cemetery.
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A PASTOR CALLED.

Rev V. Blair of New Haven has accepted q
unanimous call to become pastor of the Con-
gregatiOnal church here. Mr. Blair and fami-
~ are now living in New Haven and he will
but will begin his pastorate here at once.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
LARGE BARN BURNED.

Last Wednesday morning early, be-
fore daybreak, the large barn on the
Nelson place, now occupied by A. S.
Edwards, was totally destroyed by
tire, with all its contents. About 4
O'Clock in the morning milk man was
passing the place and saw the barn on
fire and ran and quickly called Mr. Ed
wards, who was out at the barn In
few minutes. The whole barn seemed
ablaze and the fire had gained such
Roadway he was able only to get out
one COW. The rest of the cows in the
barn, which was between 30 and IS,
were burned with the building. In
the barn also was large quantity of
hay, grain and farming tools, all Of
which were totally destroyed. Mr. Ed
wards had his stock partly insured,
but his loss wi | he very heavy. The
origin of the fire is a mystery, as Mr.
Edwards and his men we're very care
full about the light when around the
barn. II it had not been for the snow
on the roof of the house it is though t
that would also have been burned. Mr.
Edwards has host of friends all
through this part o: the country who
will sympathize with him in his heavy
loss. 1t Is now thought the fire was OF
incendiarY origin.
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
JOHN NC CORKELL.

The death of John Nc Corkell, ST.,
Of Elizabeth street occurred suddenly,
Tuesday morning, at the Baird Untiedt
factory, where Mr. Nc Corkell had gone
to work. Medical Examiner DR. A. E.
Barber was called and death was found
\ to be due to heart disease. The de-
ceased leaves a wife and two children,
Miss Edith Nc Corkell and John Nc
Corkell, Jr. One brother, Thomas Nc
Corkell Of Danbury, also survives him.
Mr. Nc Corkeu was horn in Ireland
vices were held from the house, Fri
daV. at 2 d, m,
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DISASTROUS FIRE.

William A. Gilbert's house on Henry
street was almost completely wrecked
by fire, Sunday evening, about 9
O'Clock. The fire started in the cellar
and before discovered had made such
Roadway that it required hard fig t-
ing on the part of the firemen to con-
Quer it. Mr. Gilbert had valuable IL
brary and many pictures and works of
art which he procured abroad. Some
Of these we're completely ruined. The
cause of the fire is unknown. The
house and contents were insured.
The household effects of the late
Miss Ida Lyon were sold at auction
from her late home, Saturday after
noon. There was a good attendance
and most of the articles brought fair
prices. Sanford J. Platt was the auc-
tioneer.
Miss Bertha Benedict, who has been
spending the holidays at her home on
Grassy Plain street, has returned to
her sci DOL duties in Long Hill.
A party Of the friends If Mr. and
Mrs Walter Smith of Plumtrees we're
entertained at their rome, Saturday
evening. The evening was most en-
The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12

Miss Jennie Wells of Easton is the guest of
Mrs Edward E. Curtis.
Albert Frohenback, Sr., who has been suffer-
ing with rheumatism, is much improved and
now able to be about.
Mrs Sarah Curtis of Cutters Farms has re-
turned from brief visit with friends in
Bridgeport.
NJ. r. CASTLE is right after the porkers. this
winter In the past six weeks: he has butch,
the smallest Is pounds Mr. CASTLE has a num-
Der more to get to butcher.
Mrs Anna Schachtell: who has been spend
ing the holidays with her daughter, Mrs
George s. Hawey in Cutters Farms, return
ed to her home In Brooklyn. last Wednesday.
been quite i'll for three or four weeks has so
far recovered as to be able to walk out. This
will be good news to his many friends.
daughter at their home, Monday, January 8.
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CHAPTER NJ.

T1RED nature asserted herself
and took the full twelve hours,
but l felt like another man
when l left the house next
morning, and l was eager to grapple
anew with the mystery. found two
reports awaiting me Mt the Office. Mr..
Royce had passed good night and
was better; the clerks who had spent
the afternoon before in visiting the
stables had as yet discovered nothing,
and were continuing their search.
looked up a time card of the Long
Island railroad and found that Miss
Holaday's coachman could not reach
the city until $50; so put on my hat
again, sought n secluded table ut Wal
lacks, and over n cigar and stein Of
book drew up resume of the case
to clear the atmosphere, as 1t were. 1t
ran something like this:
March 10. Thursday. = Holiday found
murdered: daughter drives to WASH
ington square.
March II. Friday Coroner's inquest:
Miss Holiday released; mysterious
note received.
March IL. Sunday.-Holladay buried
March IL. Tuesday.-Will opened and pro-
bataG.
March IS. Friday.-Mlss Holiday returns
from drive, bringing new maid with
her and discharges old one.
March %, Saturday.. = Gives orders to
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end we'll give him every chance. Has
he any relatives here in New York;"
mo; his relatives are all in Ohio.
Had they better be notifed?"
"Oh, think not-not unless he gets
worse. He seems to be naturally
strong. suppose he's been worrying
about something's"
eyes," l said. "He has been greatly
worried by one of his cases.
"Of course" he nodded. IF the hu-
man race had sense enough to stop
worrying there'd be mighty little work
for us doctors"
"1'd like to call DR.. Jenkinson into
the case," l said. "He knows MIR
Royce and may be Of help"
Certainly. I'll be glad to consult
with DR.. Jenkinson."
So Jenkinson was called and con-
fir1ned the diagnosis. He understood,
of course, the cause of Mr.. Royce's
breakdown and turned to me when the
consultation was ended and his COL
league had taken his departure.
"NIr. Lester" he said, 81 advise you
to go home and get some rest. Put this
case out Of your mind or you'll be
right where Mr. Royce is. He had some
more bad news, suppose?'
told him of Miss Holidays disap-
pearance., He pondered over 1t mo-
ment with grave face.
This strengthens my belief that she
is suffering with dementia," he said.
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Broadway, lettering sometimes, some
times walking straight ahead; always,
away behind me, lost in the crowd,
was my pursuer. 1t could no longer be
doubted. He was really following me,
though he did it so adroitly, with such
consummate cunning, that l should
never have seen him, never have sus-
pected him, hut for that fortunate in
tuition at the start.
A hundred plans flashed through my
brain. had this advantage-he could
not know that l suspected him. If
could only overmaster him in cunning,
wrest his secret from him-and then,
as remembered the strong face, the
piercing eyes, the perfect self control,
realized how little possible it was
that could accomplish this. He was
my superior in diplomacy and deceit;
he would not pause now ut any means
to assure the success of his plot.
Yes, 1 could doubt no longer that
there was n plot, whose depths had
not before even suspected, and drew
back from the thought with little
SILVER. What was the plot? What In
tricatc, dreadful crime was this which
lie was planning? The murder Of the
father. then, had been only the first
step. The abduction of Frances Hol-
laday was the second. What would
the third be? How could we pre-!
vent his taking it? Suppose we should
be unsuccessful? And, candidly, what
| chance of success could we have, fight
ing i'll the dark against this accom-
piished scoundrel? He had the threads
all in his fingers; he controlled the
situation; we were struggling blindly,
snarled in net Of mystery from
| which there seemed no escaping. My
Imagination clothed him with super
human attributes. For moment a
wild desire possessed me to turn upon
him, to confront him, to accuse him.
to confound him with the very GER
tainty of my knowledge, to surprise his
secret, to trample him down!
But the frenzy passed. No, he must
not discover that suspected him.
must not yield up that advantage.
might yet surprise him, mislead him,
set a trap for him, get him to say more
than he wished to say. That battle Of
wits would come later on-this very
night perhaps-but for the moment
could no nothing better than carry out
my first plan, yet he must not suspect
the direction of my search. must throw
him off the track. Why, this was fol
all the world just like the penny dread
fuls of my boyhood. And smiled Il
the thought that had become an acto
in drama fitted for red and yellow
J cover!
My plan was soon made. l crossed
Broadway and turned into Cortland
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He staggered and seemed to fail.
street. sa,intering along it until the Gle
waited loomed ahead; heard the roar
of an approaching train and stopped
to purchase some fruit at the corner
stand. My pursuer was some distance
behind, closely inspecting the bric-a-
bruc i'll a peddler's cart. The train
rumbled into the station, and, starting
as though had just perceived it,
bounded up the stair, slammed my
ticket into the chopper and dashed
across the platform. The guard Mt the
rear of the train held the gate open for
me for an instant and then changed it
shut. We were Off with jerk. AS
looked back l saw Martigny rush out
upon the platform. He stood staring
after me for an instant; then, with Il
sudden grasping at his breast, stag
gered and seemed to fall. A crowd
closed about him, the train whisked
around corner and could see no
more.
But at any rate was we'll free of
him, and got off at Blocker street,
walked on to the square and began
my search. My plan was very simple.
Beginning OH the east side Of West
Broadway, it was my intention to stop
ut every house and inquire whether
dodgers were kept. My experience ut
the first place was n pretty fair sample
of all the rest.
A frowsy headed woman answered
my knock.
you have rooms to lett" asked.
ooh, yes, monsieur" she answered,
with an expansive grin. "Step zls
way"
We mounted dirty stair, and she
threw open a door with flourish
meant to be impressive.
"Zese are re rooms, monsieur; zey
are YER fine"
l looked around them with simu-
lated interest, smothering my disgust
as well as could.
"How long have they been vacant?
asked.
"Since only two days, monsieur. AS
you see, zcy are YER fine rooms"
That settled it. If they had been va
cant only Two Gays, hau no furtner
interest in them, and with some excuse
made my way out, glad to escape
from that fetid atmosphere of garlic
and onions. So went from house to
house, stumbling over dirty children,
climbing grimy stairs, catching glimpses
Of crowded sweatshops, peerng into
all sorts of holes called rooms by cour-
tesy, inhaling hundred stenches In as
many minutes, gaining an insight that
sickcned me into the squalid life of the
quarter. Sometimes l began to hope
that at last was on the right track,
but further inquiry would prove my
mistake. So the morning passed, and
the afternoon. had covered two
blocks to no purpose, and l turned
eastward to Broadway and took car
downtown to the Office. My assistants
had reported again-they had met with
10 better success than l. Mr. Graham
noticed my detected appearance and
spoke word Of comfort.
Inn rtr foNrrNryr,
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couch.
Sudden aversion to relatives and
friends is one Of its most common
symptoms. OF course she must be
found"
"I'm going to find her." assured
him, with perhaps little more conf
dence than 1 really felt.
"Well, remember to call on me IL
can help you. But, first Of all, so
home and sleep for ten honrs-twclve,
IL you can. Mind, no work before that
no building of theories. You'll be
so much the fresher tomorrow"
recognized the wisdom of this adj
vice, but had one thing to do first.
took cab and drove to the nearest
telegraph Office. There L sent an i'm
perative message to Brooks, the Holla-
day coachman, telling him to return
to New York by the first train and
report to me at the Office. That done,
gave the driver my address and set
tied back in the seat.
No building of theories, Jenkinson
had said; yet it was difficult to keep
the brain idle. Where was Frances
Holiday? Why had she fed? Was
she really mentally deranged? Had
the weight Of the secret proved too
great for her? Or had lc merely
fallen under the influence of the wo-
man who was guilty? Surprising she
was insane, what should we do with
her when We found her? How could
we control her? And, supposing she
were not insane, what legal right had
we to interfere with her? These and a
hundred other questions crowded upon
me till thought failed and l lay back
confused, Indifferent.
Here we are, SIR" said the driver,
jumping down from his seat and jerk
Ing open the door.
paid him and went stumbling up
the steps. l have no doubt he was
grinning behind me. AS l fumbled
with my key some one opened the door
from the inside.
"Why, Mistair Lesterv' exclaimed
Martigny's voice. "What Is 1t? You
have no illness, hope"
mo-" murmured, Pm just dead
tired" and started blindly for the
stair.
LET me assist you," and he took my
arm and helped me up, then went OIL
ahead, opened my door and lighted the
gas.
Thanks" l said as l dropped into .
chair.
He sat quietly down opposite me.
and, weary as was, was conscious
Of his keen eyes upon me.
1--WE heard from Miss Holiday this
morning" l remarked, unconsciously
answering their question.
He did not reply for moment, but
l had closed my eyes again, and !
was too tired to open them and look
at him.
"Ah" he said in voice little
hoarse. "And she is well?"
mo. She's disappeared"
you mean"-
II mean she's run away" I said.
waking up little.
"And she has informed your
ooh, no. We've just found it out
She's been gone ten days"
"And you are going to search for
herr" he questioned carelessly, after
another pause.
Eyes. I'll begin in the morning"
Again there was moments silence
"Ah" he said, with curious in
tensity. "Ahp'
Then he arose and left me to tumble
incontinently into bed.
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ITo EE Continued

"This cheese is full Of holes" COM
planned the prospective purchaser.
Eyes, Sir" said the proprietor. "Tilat's
right"
Haven't you got one with the holes
full of cheeseW = Louisville Courier
journal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-01-16
rhouehts o. N Alabama Editor.

The coal we are using IS peculiar. 1t
has too much iron in it to be fit for
slate, and too much slate to smelt it al
iron. 1t has served the only purpose TO
which 1t can be put It has been sold.
Dr. Jordan was sick last week, but
rather than take medicine, came out
pretty soon.
The people Of Huntsville will have a
week OF prayer this week The situa-
ton is pretty tough here. but wo have
not resorted to any drastic measures
yet.
Four fine days in succession, Sith
roads drying out and river falling.
makes us feel we shan soon be in shape
to live whether subscribers pay OF not
Fish will bite soon.
Marshall county did not ron up 3
very big Democratic majority. but her
corn crop viii be worth consideration
Some fool fellows cuss us for things
we publish Great scotti They ought
to know some of the things we do not
publish. sh.-Guntersyiiie Democrat.
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olIs. PIeaae Re carefuI--

OF the man who tells you how mucA
money he spends in personal plcasurs
How yOs repeat the boastful stories
given you by the young fellows.
OF the expressions used in writing
10 a mere acquaintance.
How you appropriate the ideas Of
'thers without giving credit.
OF the way you lirt with men whs
are years your senior.
How you tamper with the heart
which is given you 10 love-
OF the Jokes which you know easily
esn he misinterpreted
How you talk about home Affairs
when out with girl friends.
OF the literature which comes to
gou In an underhand manner.
How you draw the line on the man
sho seems to have serious intentiona
-Philadelphia Bulletin.
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The skyscraper is here to stay. Just
As certain as the elevator that makes
II possible. aud the fear OF those who
fancied one er more OF them would
aollapse like a house of cards 'Nss sssi
been proved unfounded. varft =
buildings. have collapsed from various
causes. but not steel-frsmed sky.
scIapers. More fragile in appearance
end perhaps less impressive than ma.
sonry, improved processes have made
them none the less safe and any one
Of them, properly constructed viii
lave life as long as any private
building in ibis age Of growth. ohangea
d emry.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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