davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
sTEPNEY.

BIG DEMAND FOR SOUVENIR POSTAL
 CARDS.
 The large and increasing demand for postal cards of local views keeps our good-natured photographer, Fred. erick Sherman, very busy, and the great variety of the views and togeth. CT with the excellence of the work re fleets much credit upon the artist. Both Miss Grace Osborne and Elmer Banks have sold hundreds of these Stepney and vicinity cards, a great many of which have been sent long distances to old friends and former residents.
 Mrs Mary Turney has a telephone placed in ber house and now is ready for "Hello! 1437.23."
 Miss Sadie Ehltn has accepted po- sttion as stenographer in Lawyer O'Hara's office in Bridgeport, and commutes daily between Stepney and Bridgeport.
 The insurance on Charles F. Silli. mans place in Easton, which burned, last Tuesday morning, was placed through the agency of M. B. Hawley. MT Hawley was in Easton, Tuesday afternoon, adjusting the loss.
 Frank Pierce of R,xbury passed Wednesday with E s. Beardsley.
 Miss Nellie Birdie is visiting Mrs Eugene Wilson in Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs Andrew Bradley of Dan. bury have been the guests of Mrs 0. B. Osborne.
 No special sale day. Not one day but every day. Granulated sugar, 2 pounds for Sl. A No. Family flour, (no better) 62c bag. Five gallons best kerosene oil, 55c, at B. Hawley & Go. $, leading grocers.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

and with an empty stomach they
 would catch cold. This is how the idea of "dawn party" was conceived. Lunches were put up the night before sandwiches by the dozens, devilled eggs, cocoa by the pailful. Everything necessary for a delightful breakfast was made ready; the dishes and chating dish packed, and even a load of wood all ready to start the fire, were headed down the hill. At o'clock promptly the party were to be on their way. The alarm clocks were all set for o'clock, to be sure there would be no delay. At 5 o'clock the telephone boy was aroused by calls from all the wires: l1-l2 wanted 4-3; 7-3 wanted l4-5: 5-2 wanted 3-2, and so it went until poor "Gus," who was only half awake, did n,t know which way to turn first.
 When he had minute to think, he looked out of the window and saw snow, snow everywhere, on the ground and in the air, and then he began to remember that this was the day for the "Dawn Party" What did our poor disappointed ones do? They
 calmly went to bed and slept the sleep of the disappointed, and they could sleep an extra hour, for didn't they
 have plenty of sandwiches for break a plenty for supper? Another family
 had two cups of cocoa all around and sent the rest out to the poor families around them. Devilled eggs became a drug on the market, and potato chips have been in abundance. We'll, that is all that is necessary to be told about the Dawn Party" but we are won- dering what will come next. If it is a moonlight feast we would advise our friends to consult 'Old Prob" and act accordingly. Most of the account of this party has been received over the phone, so don't blame me if I have oeen telling tales out of SchOol.ITx*.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
HOME NEWS.
A LONG CONTESTED CASE,
THE MORGAN-THORPE SUIT.

Judge Scott of Danbury, judge o1 the City court, as acting judge of the Court of Common Pleas, decided the case of Charles M. Thorpe against Or mel E. Morgan, Henry P. Morgan, M. D. Morgan, Lillian Cook, William Wakeley, William Morrow and Luther Stillson, Wednesday. The case was the third or fourth trial had between the parties, which commenced last December and occupied several days. Il nomina'ly involved the title or right pf possession to tract of land 40 feet square in Hattertown, which both sides claimed. There was also an 1n- junction claimed on the part of Thorpe against the Morgans from in- terfering with the ThorpeS in his use If the property. Judge Scott decided that neither party had good title by deed, but that the Thorpes were en- titled to possession of it, having had possession of it for 15 years. He fur ther decided that an injunction should issue against William Morrow, William Wakeley and Merwin D. Mor- gan with a judgment for $50 damages and costs. He further finds that Or mel Morgan, Henry Morgan and Lil- lian Cook had nothing to do with the trouble in 1903, which resulted in this suit being brought, so that no judg- ment was rendered against them, but in their favor. The result of all this, we understand, is that Thorpe retains the 4O-fOot tract of land, but has to pay all the expense of the litigation, as the parties against whom judgment was rendered are not financially re- spOnsible. It would seem as though the parties to this foolish litigation would abide by the decision of the court and call it quits as they have in a sense both lost and both won. They certainly owe it to the neighborhood ln which they live, as it has aroused Ocal animOSitieS.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
1.-THE DAWN PARTY"
AND HOW IT CAME TO FIZZLE OUT.

| It is very fortunate for our old peo.
 pie as we'll as our young that Spring 1 is close upon us. There seems to have
 been great craze, this winter, fol
 skating. The postmaster, who had l not Skated for 35 years, went up into the attic and hunted up his skates
 MT Morris, the Broadway merchant,
 has taken so many tumbes that he has had several days of being shut in. Even the staid and dignitied Editor and his brother, the sedate business manager of THE BEE, have taken their
 turn on the ice. The young ladies and the young men have almost for gotten the oldtime pastime of dancing in the new recreation. Even the elderly women and spinsters have been
 heard to say they wished they could skate. Whether the new dominic of the Congregational church is to blame for this new fad we cannot say, but we do know that he was so enthusiastic that he went down onto the pond be- fore sunrise one morning and became so enthusiastic over the beauty of the sunrise as it shone over the smooth ice that he forthwith inspired all of his friends that it was just the thing for them all to do: Get up before breakfast and take skate. There upon some one suggested, it being cold
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
LONG HILL.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Theophilus M. Palmer died in Bridgeport, Sunday, February IS, aged 83 years. The funeral was attended from his late home, this Wednesday afternoon. The body was brought to the Long Hill cemetery for burial.
 We are headquarters for bargains, six days in the week. Century pan. cake flour, 2pound package, Sc; Dia- mond raisins, l0c per pound package; 25-pOund cloth bag, granulated sugar, $l. 19; pounds best creamery tub but ter, $l; A Nc. flour, 65c per bag. Call and get samples of our 25c tea, green or black. Compare it with what you are paying soc and COG a pound with checks, for you do not want to forget you are paying for goods. We will save you money.-[W. N. Hurd.
 John s. Hurd'S feed store is head quarters for all kinds of grain, feed and choice baled hay at reasonable prices.
 Did you hear them? They giggled candidates solar plexus, that the ice cracked on Middiebrook' pond, and Charley don't know yet what caused it. Ohl Yes, they're It. The spread would have delighted Lucullus, and the way that hungry crowd sailed in- to it caused the hair of the Grand Chief Giggler, (who was acting as'chef), to turn green, and the goat seeing it., thought Spring had arrived and start ed in to have first class:feed, on the side. Three of the little Gigglers, grasping his tail and of hind leg, sue ceeded in pulling him of, but not un- til he had secured large, juicy mouthful of hair. The fright caused back to it's natural color. The candi- date, while still under the doctors care, is rapidly improving, and will probably be able to be around by Thanksgiving time. Next regular meeting of the Giggler's club will take place, one week from the last, at the same time and place.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
EASTONs
PERSONAL CHAT,

Frederick Gilbert, who lived near W. H. Austin's, was taken, the past week, to the Bridgeport hospital for treatment. He was suffering with blood poisoning.
 MT Hall of New Milford, the state truant officer, has been in town tor a few days looking after the scholars who are of school age, but do not at tend.
 F. G. Haeublein, the merchant at Adams, has large Mann bone cutter, which he is offering for sale. Look up his advertisement.
 A mad dog got loose, last Monday, near the Easton reservoir, and ran a short distance along the reservoir, bit- ing a few dogs, but was killed before be had gone far. The Justices of Peace, F. G. Haeublein and James $. Tyler, have taken prompt action and have ordered all dogs in the town con- fined or muzzled for a period of 30 days, beginning from Saturday, Febru- ary IT.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
THE YELLOW FEVER GERM

has recently been discover ed. It beart close resemblance to the malaris germ. To free the system from disease germs, the most effective remedy is Dl Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed to cure all diseases due to malaris poison and constipation. Guaran. teed by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, New. town; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. J. Buckingham, Huntington; Allen Joyce, ROxbury Station; c. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Rox- bury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Con nery Bros, Georgetown; W. B. Flaw ley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gay louisville; George D. Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin Fl. BeardSley, New Preston, druggists. 25c..
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

February reduction sale of 42 suits and 15 pairs of trousers at a greater reduction than any tailor ever offered before. Styles are pretty, especially the new double breasted sack coat R. & D. system will be very popular this spring, with all swell dressers, and the goods are the kind that cannot fail to please. It will pay you well to order your Spring suit at this sale. Any one ordering a suit from Bedding. Georgetown, Newtown or Danbury we will pay car fare; as for Bethel, we'll! you know 'John.-[John M. Thurner, Fine Custom Tailor, Bethel, Conn. Opposite Fountain,
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
NEW MILFORD.
A NEW BAKERY,


 the vacant store in T. F. Youngs' block and on saturday will open up a first class bakery MT Neis Is an experienced baker and his fath CT was petore h1m. He proposes to turn out public.
 Fine June creamery butter, 25c a pound. Nothing like it in town. Have you tried it? At Farmers Trading Co.
 We will serve Pueblo, Java and Mo- cha coffee free on Saturday. Come in and let us give you cup of hot, delic. ious coffee: The best 25c goods sold. Farmers Trading Co.,, sole agents. The bargains are still on in canned goods and are going fast at the store of the Farmers Trading Go. Another 20 case lot of that fine sugar corn inst in at four for 25c, regular two for 25c goods. o The famous Addis doughnuts at Far mers' Trading Co., $ store.
 Roy Donkey Officiated at the organ at St Johns, Sunday, in the absence Of Mrs Hill, who was in New York. The supper given by the mothers of St Johns church at the Parish house. Tuesday, was we'll attended and was excellent.
 s. H. mith returned, Friday. and ms mary friends were glad to greet hlm. Mir Smith is under the care of Dr Bostwick. Charles Donnellv, who has been uite Ill, IS able to be around again.
 Don't forget the tiremen's fair, Fsb- ruary 22-27.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
her home in Ansonia, after spending several weeks in the Center.
MISSIONARY MEETINGS.

MISSIONARY MEETINGS.
 Congregational church, Shelton, February 27, at 2.30 o'clock.
 Devotional Service.
 Opening Words District Secretary Charles c. Creegan of New York.
 Address. Rev Lyman P. Peet, Presi- dent FOOchOw College, FOochow, China. Address. Rev William M. Zumbro, President Pasumalai College, Pasuma- lai, India. Hymn. Greetings from India. Rev Henry G. Bissell, Ahmednagar, India. Prayer. Hymn.
 Evening session at 7.3O o'clock. Devotional Service. Address. Rev William M. Zumbro of India.
 Address. Rev Lyman P. Peet of China. Hymn. Address Rev Henry G. Bissell of India. Closing Remarks. Rev Charles o. Creegan, D. D., of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
OUR NEI0HBORS,
.PLATTSvILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Mae Seeley is visiting her friend, Miss Hooper, of West Haven.
 Mrs B Seeley returned to her home on Sport Hill, after three weeks vis- 1t in Bridgeport with her daughter and other friends.
 MT and Mrs w. B. Smith called at B. Seeley's, Sunday, February IS.
 MT and Mrs David Smith are enjoy ing the beautiful weather in Califor' mia. They sent MT and Mrs J. W. Sherwood a oox of elegant California oranges. It is pleasant to be remem' bered by ones friends.
 Mrs A. J. Clark writes that she may be in Brooklyn at Eli Godfrey's' some time this month, and on the Hill by the first of April.
 J.S. Seeley sent his mother a mum Der of pictures taken O. his Georgia place and the family.
 Lewis w. Davis has filled his ice house, the past week, with 225 tons o1 good clean ice, and nearly every one in this locality now have their ice houses filled.
 A. c. Acker has returned from bus mess trip to New York and New ter sey, where be spent few days.
 Misses Alice and Jennie Gregory had the misfortune, the past week, to lose a valuable COW.
 Miss Ethel Wisner, who is pupil at the Greenfield Hilf school, has re. ceived the second prize for the best es say written on Timothy Dwight.
 Mrs s. Fl. Wisner spent few days, this week, with her daughter, Mrs John E Osborne, in Fairfield Woods
 The representative of THE BEE was kindly entertained at dinner, last Mon. day, by MT and Mrs Ellis F. Wheeler Ut their pleasant home.
 It Is reported that Abram Wildman, who formerly lived in MT Gregory'i place, has rented the Roberts place on Sport Hill and will soon move here.
 Miss Minnie F. Lewis, daughter o1 Wells w. Lewis of Monroe, and Charles 0. Lacey were married at the home of the bride in Monroe, Thursday, Feb ruary P. After a wedding trip Mi and Mrs Lacey will make their home at MT Lacey's home at Plattsville Cen ter.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
Dickinson are sorry to hear of her ill

Dickinson are sorry to hear of her ill., ness.
 Mrs Elizabeth Baldwin is spending some time with her daughters in New Haven.
 Mrs Arthur Abbott and daughter, Alice, spent last week with her par ents, MT and Mrs w. B. Mitchell.
 Mrs J. A. Beard recently entertain ed her sister, Miss Gertrude Morse.
 Miss Ruth Mitchell has been enter tained at the home of Miss Susie Mitchell.
 0. 1. Beardsley has drawn large number of fine hemlock logs to the mill here, to be sawn into about 12,OO0 feet of lumber for the new house of Henry Curtis of Berkshire.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
BRANCHvILLE.
LOCAL BRIEFS.

MT and Mrs Burdette of Flatbusb N. Y., called on Prof Costello of Sunny Brook farm on Monday.
 Another poultry farm has just come into prominence of late. It is located near Little Florida. Frank Snyder is proprietor and manager.
 Miss Goldie Smith, who has been ill with severe cold, is convalescent.
 Mrs Lewis Mead is visiting in New York, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
DEATHS.

BETHEL-Feb. 16. Mrs Zeruah Barber Smith aged 79 years. months and days. NEW YORK-Eeb 16 son of Mr and Mrs Rob ert Nicholas of New York, aged 13 months. KENT-Feb. I7. Mrs Sarah E. Barton, aged 70 years.
 GEORGETowN-Feb To- Thomas Danforth.
 GEORG RGETOwN--Feb. Il. August Gustafson aged 49 years
 HAwLEYvILLE--Feb. IS, Charles J. Black man. aged 47 years and 10 months.
 NEW FAIRFIELD--February IS Jeanette Vim ',ent wife of Clarence T. Lee, aged 20 years, 8 months and 18 days. .NICHoIs--Feb 15 Mrs Catherine Miles Cur tis, aged e years.
 NeWTowE-Feb 20, Miss Margaret F. Kelly, aged B years
 NEwT0wN--Feb. 19. Thomas Farley. aged 2a V0ArS.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
NICHOLS.
MRS c. M. CURTIS,

Mrs Catherine Miles Curtiss, wife of Lewis M. Curtiss, who has been a great sufferer for a number of weeks, died at her home here, Thursday, Feb ruary Is, aged 67 years. The funeral was held from her late home, Satur- day afternoon, at ? o'clock. The bu- rial was in the Nichols.
 Miss Edith Plumb, who has been i'll. was taken, last Tuesday, to the Bridgeport hospital, where she will undergo an operation for appendicitis.
 c. W. Fairchild, who has been suf fering with severe cold, is now much improved.
 On account of the illness of Miss Edith Plumb, and also the illness of Miss Claire Baldwin, the entertain announced for Thursday evening has been postponed until later date.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
HUNTINGTON.
LOCAL NOTES OF INTEREST.

Lavinia, the little daughter of An. drew Beattie, is i'll with scarlet fever.
 Miss Pauline Rehnberg has been en- tertaining friends from Bridgeport and Shelton.
 Mrs Samuel Beardsley of Derby has been spending several days with Mrs E s. Hawley.
 Mrs Wesly Coan of Derby has been visiting her son in the Center.
 D. H. Chattield is improving.
 Mrs Sarah Betts is able to go out again, after siege of grip, also Mrs Albert COan.
 The item which appeared in last weeks BEE" in regard to Benjamin F. Bentley being obliged to go the hospital for treatment was an error, as MT Bentley is now improving nicely and hopes in few weeks to be about as usual.
 D. A. Nichols and E. s. Hawley ap- praised the estate of Eliakim Walker, last week.
 Mrs Meth Williams has returned to
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

A. B. Bevans, who has been i'll for few weeks at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs B. c. Bevans, in Dodging- town, has so far recovered that he spent last week in Easton the guest of MT and Mrs John H. Wheeler, and last Wednesday was able to return to his work at the Danbury Hat Co.'S shop in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
MRS z. B. SMITH.

Mrs Zeruah B. Smith, widow of the late Walter s. Smith, died at her home, 16 Taylor avenue, Friday, Feb ruary 16, aged about 79 years. Mrs Smith has been great sufferer from rheumatism but one always found her cheerful in spite of her infirmtties. The funeral was held from her late home, Sunday afternoon, Rev A. F. Steele, pastor of the Congregations church, officiating. The burial was in the Center cemetery. A quartet sang Nearer, My God, to Thee" and ''The Sweet Bye-and-bye." Mrs Smith is survived by one daughter, Miss Cor nelia Smith, and one son, Sidney H. and had in her last years kindly min istered to her wants.
 Charles Beecher, one of Bethel's popular meat cutters on Chestnut street, has applied himself so closely to business, the past year, that he has reduced his normal weight some 20 pounds and is now advised to take a vacation or spend more hours out in the air. Ned Baldwin IS spelling MT Beecher part of each day, handling the knife and cleaver and making him. self useful generally.
 ISOuSC1 44uC, ClcTh III q QdrQWare business in New York, has a weeks vacation, which he is spending with his parents, MT and Mrs Sidney True, in PlumtreeS.
 William Benedict, in company with his two sisters, Mrs Theodore Ferr, and Miss Lillian Benedict, closed their home in Grassy Plain and left town, last Tuesday, enroute for Flori. da, where they expect to spend few weeks or until Connecticut weather becomes more settled next spring. MT and Mrs s. s. Cunning are in Florida and will spend few weeks in Tampa.
 Washington's birthday will be ob. served by the public schools, whic will be closed on Thursday.
 MT and Mrs Clark Judd of Torrinp. ton spent Sunday on Golden Hill with Rev and Mrs H. Q. Judd.
 Dr George B. BolIes, who has been threatened with fever, is improving and hopes to attend to business again in few days. Dr Judson is in charge of the office in Danbury. George w. Roe and Frank A. Judd were drawn for jurors to attend the criminal term of the Superior court held this week in Bridgeport. Wesley Horton, who went through an operation, last week Friday, is making. a favorable improvement and if no further trouble develops will probably be able to work again.
 MT and Mrs Willis T. Baisley of Mountville avenue, who has bee n spending a week in White Plains, N Y., have returned to their home. Dur ing their absence some animal got in- to their hen house and killed nearly ali their flock of hens.
 F. J. Williams of Branchville has taken a temporary position at the de pot. K. J. Kniffin, who formerly held that position, has gone into the train service.
 The remains of Richard Randall Ferry, a former resident of Bethel. who died last week Friday, was brought from New York here on Mon day and inferred in the family lot in the Center cemetery. MT Ferry was about Il years of age. A widow and two sons survive him. MT Ferry was son of the late Sherman Ferry, for mer hat manufacturer of this place.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
TRUMBULL.
GRANGE NOTES.

Trumbull Grange, No. 134, P. of H., will hold it's regular meeting on Fri day evening, February 3. Lecturers hour will be devoted to games. A grab bag lunch will be served. Mem. bers are invited to bring their friends Retiring officers are requested to re. port at this mee ting.
 Trumbull Grange, No. 134, P. of H., held it's regular meeting on Friday evening, February9. 9. After the pro gram the members exchanged valen tines.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

Rev MT Van Skyver was a guest at the home of Charles Bronson over Sun- day.
 Edgar Crofut is building an addition to his barn.
 The pet dog of J. l.. Blackman was run over by loaded team and killed, last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

MT and Mrs l.. c. Nicholson enter tained a number of their friends very pleasantly at their home on Mile Hill, last Friday evening. Music was en- joyed during the evening and Sherman Crofut entertained the party with his graphOphone. Refreshments were served.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
SOUTH BRITAIN.
WHERE ARE THE TEXT BOOKS.

WHERE ARE THE TEXT BOOKS.
 It was said a. number of weeks ago that the schools of the town were to be furnished with free text books The books have not yet appeared al- though many of our children are los ing portion of their years schooling because of delay which seems unnec- esSary.
 w. H. Wakelee has returned from a hasty trip to New Orleans.
 The many friends of Miss Ruby
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
MONROEs
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MOTT

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The next church sociable is to be held on the evening of March 2 at the home of Edward E. Curtiss, when it is hoped there will be large number present. Arrangements are being made for short program which will be followed by games. A pleasant time is promised to all present.
 Rev Verle Blair will have for his subjects, Sunday, February 25, morn ing, "The Duty of Acknowledg- ment." Evening, "The Requirement. and Use of Habits."
 Mrs s. B. Middlebrooks of Darien is the guest of her father, J. F. Wales, of Cutters Farms.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

Louis Frede and Ernest Ferry have both left their work in Bethel and have accepted positions at the Nat ional Hat Co., $ shop.in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
Mrs Sarah Hall has been quite ill fol a few days

Levy Brothers of 2l1 Main street, Danbury, are going to have their store fixed over and they are at work on it
 now. Owing to small fire which Oc- cured in the second story of the build ing on last week Thursday which up- set them considerably, they have de- cided to have their store remodeled.
 MT Levy covered the most of the cloth- ing with rubber blankets which k. pt the water off, and they will be ready in about three weeks to show their new store with as fine line of cloth ing as they can procure. They will still do business at the old stand, but wait for about three weeks and they will show you as fine clothing store as can be seen in Danbury.
 Exceptional values are offered just now in mems and boys suits. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S, Sandy Hook. All kinds of fish for the Lenten season.
 The marriage of Perry Smith of Bethel, formerly of Taunton district, and Miss Frances Nicholson Newtown, took place in Danbury, February Is. Rev E. J. Ellis off1ciated.
The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23

A first class up-to- date house. completely furnished, moderate rent, liberal license: room, steam heat, gas and electric light. re- frigerator, ranges. etc; well located, over looking Park Opera House and City Hall, two minutes from Union Depot is offered for sale. This is just the place for good live man. Let us hear from you at nnce as this place is to be sold by April 1.-[D. T. Beecher, Derby Conn.