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Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

When a woman says she hates to
have her husband out of her sight he
is either a very good husband or a
very bad one.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

The big revival now in progress in
Philadelphia is expected to cost $780,
600. but 1t isn't expected that there
will be $4,000 converts.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

1t is not true that the motto of M
Anatole LIE Braz, this years French
lecturer at Harvard, is Erin &c
)ragh."
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

Mark Twain made speech in
which he spoke with much humor of
the millionaire taxdodgers Of Gotham.
There was even more truth in the
speech than humor.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

A Cincinnati woman has 1000 Ca
nartes. When we move to Cincin-
natl we shall be careful not to rent the
next fiat.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

The new king Of Denms,k is in his
63rd year, and may be considered
thoroughly safe and sane.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

1t wouldn't be so embarrassing t,
tell folks what you think of them Il
they wouldn't return the compliment
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

OF the 6.S17 new9ooks published in
England last year, pAobably seventeen
were we'll worth readpe.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

Admiral iogo is coming over here
m April with two armored cruisers.
OIL up your ban,ais!
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

\A trade note says heavy shoes
HNVe slowly" 1t sounds almost like
q tVism.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

The shah of Persia has grated a
parliament" and will no doubt rSn it
entirely to his own satisfaction.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

B>ston hen was sold last week fol
t75o. NE must have come over il
the Mayhswer.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

"A Chicago professor says that vege-
tation has sensations the same as hu-
man beings" Good gracious, he ought
to tell that to the vegetarians!"
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01
worth Knowing

worth Knowing
that Allcock's are the original and only
genuine porous plasters; all other so-called
porous plasters are limitations
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

The yarns of the Oldest inhabitant
are instanced as the best proof that
the good die young.
Gilpin observer., 1906-03-01

Pixies Peak has an altitude Of IA, ,1OS
feet, instead Of 14.147 feet. a. is gen.
orally supposed, according to the re-
vised book of attitudes OF mountain
peaks just issued by Henry Gannett,
geographer Of the United States Geo
logical Survey. In Colorado there are
407 peaks of an altitude Of more than
10000 feet. Mount Massive Is first
with a height of 14,424 feet above sea
level, with Ebert close second at
14,421 feet. Pixies Peak Is twenty.frst.
The trestle 100 feet long on the Trim.
idad electric street railroad near So
pris, collapsed on the morning OF Feb
ruary oath while two carloads Of coal
and one of suburban passengers cars
were crossing the trestle. The cars fell
thrifty feet into the gulch and were
badly wrecked. Ed. Hensler and Chas.
Martin, motorman and brakeman, went
down with the wreck and had n mirac-
ulous escape from death. Both were
badly injured. but no bones were
broken.
The Society Of Union County Pio-
neers met ut Greeley February 22d,
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, Henry
r. West; secretary, Mrs. Calvin
Thomas; treasurer, j. A. Woodbury..
Mr.. West has been president Of the So
ciety since its organization. ten years
ago. It was decided to hold the an
nual banquet of the society in Novem-
Der next. Three members Of the 30
ciety have died during the last year.
They are ]. H. Orr, J. J. Higly and Mrs
Arvilla Meeker. widow Of N. c. Meeker.
who founded Union colony In 1870.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
Coming Attractions

MASON OPERA HOUSE-M Modjeska
will appear at the Mason opera house
next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, February 8. and Z, and a
wednesday matinee. The occasion will
be fitting close of the end of the
great actress professional career so
far as this city is concerned. The ar
tiste will be seen in two of her most
fitting roles 1t was a happy thought
by which the lovers of the best in
drama, with almost one voice, decided
that Modjeskas. farewell tour should
be a series of testimonials. In no other
way could the real depth OF the admir-
alton, not TO say affection, in which
the actress is held be as definitely and
profoundly expressed. Monday and
"Wednesday nights will be devoted TO
Macbeth" Tuesday night and We'd
nesday matinee MARY Stuart will be
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

rehearsals are occurring twice week
and Mr.. Barnhardt reports great prog
ress in the preparation of the oratorio
to be given during the month of May.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

week, was coming from Brooklyn re-
Gently, when just as he stepped out
of his carriage. two bold burglars ac-
costed him, and in a melodramatic
tone cried out Hands up" Mr.. Har-
rison obeyed orders. NOW then"
shouted the bolder of the burglars,
give up all your money or I'll blow
out your brains" "Blow away" cried
Lee, I'D sooner be i'm New York
without brains than without money"
That ticket sellers of theaters have
many queer experiences with the pub
lie has often been demonstrated by the
recital of incidents of actual happen
ing, but ii is doubtful il any of the
recorded instances rival the colloquy
which took place at the Fremont the
ater, Boston, during the engagement
OF ''The Yankee Consul there recent
ly.
During the sale for the afternoon
performance woman with little girl
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
Music Notes

A N EVENING of real significance
~ Will take place in Los Angeles
on Tuesday evening. February q,
when concert-goers will hear Madame
Johanna Gadski. Madame Gadsh, for
the past year, both in Germany and
America, has apparently been at her
best and she is now heralded the real
representative dramatic soprano of
both Europe and America. Last season
she visited Los Angeles and created a
lasting impression upon the lovers of
good music. This year she comes
singing her farewell concert numbers
to America, as she goes abroad to sing
In grand opera in Berlin for a number
of seasons. She is assisted by Frank La
Forge, pianist, who performs the diff
cult task of playing between thirty and
forty songs without the music.
At Dobinson auditorium on Tuesday
evening, February 13, "a new trio will
present a most artistic program. The
participants are Mr.. Natorp Blumen-
field, violinist; Mrs. Catherine Collette,
soprano, and Miss Estelle Cathrine
Heartt, contralto. Accompanist will be
Mrs. Blanche Williams Robinson. The
program is divided into three parts.
A group of ten songs for contralto, Miss
Heartt, as the opening numbers the
central group will be a series of four
compositions for the violin by Mr..
Blumenfeld, closing with group of
ten songs for the soprano, Mrs. Col
lette.
During the month of February >wo
of the best known piano solists in Los
Angeles will unite In giving a piano
concert, making a speciality of double
concertos as well as solo work. The
artists are Mr.. Peje Storck, who is fa-
vorably known on the Pacific coast;
and Miss Elizabeth Jordan, also an
exceedingly good artist.
Rehearsals for Mendelssohn's Hymn
of Praise" to be given at Eastertide
by the Los Angeles Choral association,
under the direction of Prof. Julius
Albert jain, are occurring twice a
week and the 100 voices under the di-
rection of this capable leader are rapid
ly being brought into shape and splen-
did results obtained The Choral So
ciety remains practically intact for the
last two years and has shown marked
Improvement during that time. Exact
dates for the concerts Will be announced
later.
Harry Barnhardt's change OF posi-
tions as choir director has given him
a large number of voices from the
Methodist church that We're not up to
the present time under his control. The
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

rehearsals are occurring twice week
and Mr.. Barnhardt reports great prog
ress in the preparation of the oratorio
to be given during the month of May.
Los Angeles is doubly pleased this
season in being able to hear not only
the best in vocal music, but in instru-
mental music as we'll. An important
event will be the visit of the eminent
German pianist, Alfred Reisenauer,
known I'm the east as the radium play
er. whose technique has surprised the
critics of both Europe and America.
At Simpson auditorium on Thursday
evening, February Is, the only Reis-
enauer concert will take place. Reis-
enauer was pupil of Liszt and has
inherited all the great traditions of this
school, being acknowledged as one of
the greatest pianlsts of this masters
works.
The Ellery band will terminate its
brilliant engagement at Venice on Sat
urday, March 10, and after giving a
farewell concert in the city will begin
its tour eastward. The programs an
nounced for the concerts this afternoon
and evening are exceedingly attractive.
Miss Rose Phillips. pianist of the
Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles,
Will give a recital Wednesday evening,
February 7, in Symphony hall, new
Blanchard hall building, 232 South Hill
street. She will be assisted by Miss
Katherine Ward, contralto, and Miss
Mabel Ruth Cooper accompanist.
AS Is customary In European theaters
the Verdi School of Singing has invited
the musical critics of the newspapers to
the dress rehearsal of the evening Of
grand opera which includes the fourth
act of LA Fayorita" on Tuesday even
ing, FEBRUARY 6. at Dobinson auditor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
ADAME MoDJEsKA's appear


some respects the most impor-
tant theatrical event of the season.
Mingled with the pleasure which is
afforded by the opportunity of Witness
ing the art of one who made for her
self one of the greatest names on the
stage, is the pathos of her retirement
When the last night of her present
engagement closes the famous tragedl-
enne knows that she has bade a pro-
fessional farewell to the world. Even
though she prefers to choose the quiet
simple home life for her declining years,
yet the memory of all those golden tri-
umphant days will probably make her
last night mere a bitter trial.
Once a sailor. always Il sailor" IS
a common proverb, and this may be
said of the actors profession. Madame
Modjeska has come to glorious period
of her life; when she can retire to days
of peace with the knowledge of goal
bravely won. But she will never out
grow the fascination which her art
holds for its followers. To her dying
day she will probably hear "the temple
bells Il calling" for this has been
proven again and again.
The seat sale indicates that Los An
geles will make her farewell appear
ances a demonstration. on one night
the Knights of Columbus will attend
in body. The opening evening prom
ises to be one OF the years social
events.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

| lot of dog thieves around. ! had fine
little Irish terrier that Sergeant O'Con-
nor gave me. stolen from me the other
| day. I don't know how I'm going to
get him back"
why don't you complain to the po-
| lice?" asked Mr.. Fields. innocently
by heavens 1 believe l Will, an
| swered Brady.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

ium. The debutante, Mrs. Edith Jami-
son Lowe, will be assisted by the dis
tinguished tenor Sig. Domenico Russo,
and Harry Barnhart, the well known
baritone.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
Stage Stories

Charles b. Hanford recently listened
to a reading of the manuscript OF a
new play, by an actor with whom he
has long been acquainted.
Here" said the playwright, "is
where the big surprise for the audi
ence comes in"
But" objected Mr.. Hanford, ut is
too late"
why too late?'
'By this time the audience will be
asleep"
Lee Harrison, the comedian who is
i'm demand to such am extent that ne
frequently plays two theaters the same
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

Harry Barnhardts change OF posi-
tfons as choir director has given him
a large number of voices from the
Methodist church that We're not up to
the present time under his control. The
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
Ben Hendricks, Grand

took her place in line, and when she
reached the box office window laid
down 10 cents and said:
1.-Two, please"
The treasurer looked dazed, but me-
chanically repeated the usual phrase:
dollar and a half, seventy-fve,
fifty and twenty-five"
Il want two for 15 cents" said the
woman.
Nothing cheaper than % cents, sec
end balcony-outside to the right,
ratified off the treasurer.
The woman was indignant. and ang-
rily demanded why seats were not sold
as advertised.
They are" said the treasurer.
Next please"
They are not" persisted the wo.
man; there's the sign right there
now"
She pointed to the usual easel board
in the lobby, and the treasurer, glanc-
ing at it, read
Matinee today. 2:15."
Then he swooned.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04

The story goes that one day last fail
Lew Fields, the star of the 1T Hap
pened in Nordland" company was
walking along FoI'ty-second street
New York, vita his English bulldog
Pal, of which he is very proud. He
was intending to cross Broadway, but
Brady, the big policeman stationed al
that corner motioned for him to halt,
as there was a block of cars and car
riages at the crossing. During the
wait Brady got into conversation with
Mr. Fields.
"A fine dog you've got there, Mr.
Fields" said the policeman.
Yes, great boy, isn't he?'
sure he is, Mr.. Fields. But you'd
better be careful with him. There's q
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-04
n1NMNNAlANAN&SSSSSSysINNNNI1
The Weeks Bills

MASON-Mme. Modjeska in roper
tore.
BELASCO-"The Girl With the Green
Eyes"
URBANK-"Northern Lights"
GRAND-Ben Hendricks in "Ole OIL
son."
ORPHEUM-Vaude
CHUTES-Band concert. Outdoor at
traction.
HOTCHKISS-"The Telephone Girl"
FISCHER 'S-Burlesque.
NOV observation-disclosures
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21
TkUMBULL.
WHAT'S GOING ON.

Harry Maurer is pushing the work
on his large new up-to-date stock barn
on the A. G. Howard place. He has
raised the frame, this week, and will
have it enclosed in few days.
Arthur III. Lindley has purchased of
S. ]. Parks, the merchant at the Cen
ter, Famous six-horse-po power Inter
national gasoline engine for power at
his barn and has built new engine
house near his barn for the engine.
w. f.. Wentworth and family closed
their home at White Plains, last week,
and have gone to New York for the
balance Of the winter.
A new town post has been placed
across the road in front of S. ]. Parks
store at the Center.
Miss Clara Cords, teacher of the
White Plains school, spent Sunday at
her home in Bethel.
| Remember you can save money by
buying your rubber and felt boots, rub
bers and arctics ats. J. Parks store
at the Center.
g. F. B. Leffert has moved to
Bridgeport and P. O'Neil has moved
into Mr. Leffert's house. Axeil Swan.
son has rented Mr. Leffert's farm for
the coming year.
S. J. Parks, the merchant at the
Center, gives Buffalo trading stamps
at his store and, last Monday, received
large shipment of those handsome
presents you get with the stamps,
which include furniture, crockery'
ware, watches, fountain pens, silver
ware, jewelry and a large list of other
presents. Gail at his store and lcok
lover the list and be sure and save
your stamps.
il Chester E. Brinsmade, the feed man
is presenting to his customers hand
some calendar for 1907.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21
Fur trimmed Slippers at French's
Bethel, 75c and 81 a pair.

The F. E. Beach Co., 962 Main
street, Bridgeport, have the largest
assortment>o OF great many articles
that you cannot get else where for holt
day gifts. We want to call your at
tention to the fact that We have. the
largest assortment of japanese lamp
shades h1he city and at the present
time they are very popular. In our
toy department you will find COM
plete line of toys, at prices that can
not be beaten elsewhere. In the way
of lamps. either for gas or oil, we have
a beautiful line to choose from. We
are also headquarters for the Edison
and Victor talking machines, with a
full list of records for each make. We
are having quite run on bureau sets
and we now have a nice lot to choose
from. If you want anything in cut
glass and siIverplated ware, this is the
place to try first. Our prices you can
compare elsewhere and you will find
we are the lowest Give US call:
Look over our line whether you buy or
not.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21

George Meeker, the taxidermist, has
an exhibition Of his stu fled animals in
the window of the Progressive Tailor
at It's Main street, Danbury.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs
George J. Williams, died. last Sunday
The funeral took place on Monday
from the home Of her parents on Mil
waukee avenue. The burial was in
the Elmwood cemetery.
Joseph Hunt of the Bethel Manu-
featuring Co., who has been laid up
for a week with severe cold, is able
to be out again.
Mr. and Mrs E D. Treadwell spent
last Sunday in Lyons Plains with old
friends.
c. H. Hurlburt has had the engine
at his saw and cider mill replaced
With larger one purchased of Danbu-
ry parties
Nc Doweil & Taylor will have some
fine native and western turkeys for
the Christmas trade; also nice sweet
Florida oranges, crisp Malaga grapes,
mixed nuts and lots of other things
None better than the Magee ranges
and Winchester heaters. Fred A.
Hickok of 149 Center street sells them.
Charles j. English, the druggist, is
showing fine line Of fancy toilet ar
ticlss and perfumes for the Christmas
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21

If you have any doubt of what your
friends would like for Christmas, in
veigle them into q trip through the
store of the D. M. Read Co. or make
"trip by yourself. II you do not re-
ceive more suggestions than can be
availed of, then it is because of an
unusually we'll filled purse or very
exacting disposition. The stock is
there and IL would be almost fmpos-
.sible to enumerate it within short
space. Toyland is replete in its way
and there are gifts from the humblest
dolls to the most elaborate mechanical
toys. Toys for the motherly little
matron of tender years up to the con-
trivances which will delight boys OF q
mechanical turn of mind. Everything
in the shape of amusement devices to
while away the time of the children
and possibly be of educational value is
there. For older persons there is also
a wide assortment, including jewel
boxes, hand bags, jewelry, cut glass,
china, silver, dress goods, etc. The
shirt waist section at this time is
showing a new line of white lawn
waists in embroidered and \ lace
trimmed models suitable for Christ
mas gifts. Furniture for those keep
ing house" is always appropriate and
acceptable, and there is very wide
assortment cat Read s." Mems sus.
penders and haberdashery occupy one
section of the store, right handy to the
Main street entrance.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21
aUAKER's FARMS

AT CHRIST CHURCH.
Services at Christ church, December
%, at p. M. Sunday school after
service.
H. B. Brewer was In New York
City, part Of last week, on business,
Miss Clara J. Hawkins visited cou-
sins in Seymour and Derby, the first
of the week.
The Choral club has social Christ
mas gathering at the hall, Christmas
night, for its members.
The Bower Hill and Quaker Farms
school will close. this week Friday, for
the holiday vacation with Christmas
exercises.
Ebert Brewer left, Monday, for
West Virginia, where he is employed
as surveyor for railroad. He was in
New York state, several weeks, this
fall.
John Wooster, long a resident OF
this place, is sick at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs Howard Leavenworth,
in Seymour.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21
RESOLUTIONS.

FoREsTERs OF MERICA;-L1BERTY,
UNITY, BENEvOLENCE AND CON-
CORD.-COURT SANDY HOOK, NO. "a.
At regular meeting of Court Sandy
Hook, No. 81, f. of A., held at their
rooms, Friday evening, December IA,
1906. John F. Blake, chief ranger, pre-
siding, the following resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in His Infinite wisdom to remove
from our midst our late brother,
Edward Lyons, on December 7, 1906.
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in the death of
our brother the court laments the
loss of worthy and faithful brother.
RESOLVED, That we extend to the
family of our deceased brother our
heartfelt sympathy in this their hour
of bereavement and commend them to
Him who doeth all things we'll.
RESOLVED, That our charter be
draped in mourning for period of
Forty Days, that copy Of these reso-
buttons be sent to the family OF our
deceased brother, spread in full upon
the minutes, and in The BEE.
John f. Blake, Chief Ranger.
James e. Blake, Recording Secre-
Jary. -..--..ea
D. J:Keane, J. Cavanaugh, William
Egan, Committee.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-12-21
AREAL ChRlsTrlAs STORE
WHERE THE BEST GIFTS FOR MEN, WOMEN AND
CHILDREN ARE.

News comes from the shops that the coming
Christmas is to be marked by the practical
character of the gifts. Men will give wO Den
and women will give men. Meigs & Co. report
the greatest business in their history in house
suspenders. handkerchiefs and warm caps
and of suit cases, hand bags, umbrellas. canes.
suits Overcoats, sweaters and the like, bought
mostly by women for gifts for men. In the
women's section, hundreds of men have found
gifts which will make ON mems hearts glad
Christmas day,-beautiful coats and suits
furs and fur coats. silk peLticoats and silk
waists, knitted jackets and golf vests. while
happy By gifts Of dainty FUR sets. which Meigs
& Co provide in such generous variety and at
such attractive prices. The shoe section Of
ttons for gifts--men's slippers. women's and
chlldrens felt slippers. and Zenith shoes tor
men and women. Holiday stocks have held
out splendldly. say Meigs & Co.. and visitors
will still find broadcast choice In all lines, and
prompt, efficient. courteous service. Visit the
big store Saturday and it will solve your gift
problems.
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Smith, Murray & 90. present to the trade
this season as fine a stock as it has been their
good sfOrtune to ever present before. The
management believes that it has outstripp
all previous efforts. and that the customer
who enters the store thfs holiday season can
not fail to find many attractive and sattsfac,
fine line Of holiday stationery gives the pur-
chaser an opportunity to select some dainty
and inexpensive gift-stationery of some kind
is always appropriate and useful. A fine Offer
ing Of silks, satins, and all selections along
the dry goods line are the very best that can
would Christmas be i,hout that? The best
possible and purest line is offered at low pri-
CeS.