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The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
Bethel.
CHARLESEFRANKLIN RIDGI
PostOmce Building

The death of Charles Franklin R. ., one of Bethel's well known and lc1 respected citizens, occurred at t;s home, Sunday evening. MT Reg ; had been confined to his bed for a { six months with stomach trouble. E, disease was one that hafiled botl the physicians in this vicinity and oti 70 who were summoned from New }nk City. MT Ridge was a native of i. place and resided here all his life " trade he was natter and previou> to his illness was employed as a cu CT. The deceased was prominent merab r of St Thomas church, serving ss it's treasurer for number of years. e was a member of Eureka lodge, No. S3, F. & A. M., and was always I'D h interested in the affairs of that orter. He leaves a widow and six chiltr !. Mrs Edna Williams, Mrs Corne jus Watts, Miss Hazel Ridge, Chester 4nd Harold Ridge of this place, and Hrs Frank Crowley of Mortclair, N. J. The funeral services were held fleN St Thomas Episcopal church, Wedr stay afternoon, Rev M. P. Bowie of ciat- ing.
 Harvey Richmond of Gree wood avenue is in the Danbury hosrital suf- fering from an attack of appsnt lis.
 The mission which hss been I, | at St Mary's church for the past @oek, came to close, Sunday evening. Rev Peter Mclean has been in chg ? of the mission and has given somt very eloquent and powerful sermons.
 w. Richard Ohler, who has cen spending week with his pare ' on Grassy Plain street, has gol to Cambridge, Mass, to resum his work at Harvard college.
 John K. Williamson, IT,, son O J. H. Williamson of Grassy Plain stre [ has gone to Cleveland, O.. to take obarge of the construction of large la-in- forced concrete buildiug MT Wi.liam- son is superintendent of the rener Construction Co.,, of ew York ity
 William Patee of Golden Hili has gone to New Haven here he V en- ter Yale coll ge.
 The Misses Cecelia Braune and Helena Fisher, who are attending the Eastman Business college in Pough- keepsie, N. Y, made a brief visit at their homes in this plare, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

A young man by the name of John Wallace, one of the workmen em- ployed by the railroad at Hawleyville, was struck and killed by the milk train on the Highland division, last Monday evening, between 6 and o'oclock in the rock cut, just west of Hawleyville, while on his way to his boarding place at D. H. Bales.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

A number of the friends of Miss Er- nestine Sherwood gave her very pleas ant surprise her home on Mile Hill, last week Thursday evening, the oc- casion being her birthday. Music and social chat filled out very enjoyable evening. Refreshmnts were served. Miss Sherwood received number of handsome and useful gifts.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
TOWN TOPICS.
 sf ST ROSES
FORTY HouRs, DEVOTION.

FORTY HOURS DEVOTION.
 The Forty Hours devotion one ended on Tuesday at St Roses. Fathers Me- Guinniss and Muster of New Milford and Fathers Kennedy. Shanley and Coleman of Danbury and Father Kier- nan of Bethel assisted the local priests. In spite of the rain the attendance was large.
 Rev Patrick Fox twill return from Ireland about October l5.
 Masses will be celebrated on Sunday at St Roses at 9 and Il q. m.
 At Southford mass will be celebra- ted. October 6, at 9 q. m, and at Southury the same Sunday at II q. m.
 Mass will be celebrated Sunday. at Il n m, at St Stephens church, Step ney.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
Beware of 0intmentS for Catarrh
 that Contain Mercury

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tenn when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physi- clans, as the danger they will do is ten fold to tne m good you can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ]. oheney x o., Toledo, O.. contains no mer- cury. and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blooS and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken intern- ally and made in Toledo Ohio, by F, J. Cheney X Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Don't neglect your stomach. At the first indication of trouble take some thing that will help it along in its work of digesting the food you eat. Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia will do this. Sold by s. E. Sanford & Co.,, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

William Jordan of Half Way River has a a fine crop of potatoes in spite of the poor season. He gets from 12 to 20 nice saleable potatoes out of every hill and he dug one hill last week Thurs day which by actual count had 95 pota- toes in it, 12 or 15 of them were good saleable potatoes. The rest were about the size of small marbles. This is not a newspaper story but an actual fact.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

De Wits Carbolized Witch Haz e Salve is good for boils, burns, cuts, scalds and skin diseases. It is especial ly good for piles. Sold by s. E. San ford & Co.,, Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

A phonograph makes home brighter and you will find in Danbury at the Lewis Monograph store, 265 Main street, the largest stock in the state. Write for a catalog or when in Danbu- ry call and see what fine music can be had.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs L. H. Schuyler, mother of Dl A. L. Schuyler, died at Westport, Mass, last week Tuesday. The funer- al took place in Waterbury on Thurs day afternoon. She is remembered pleasantly in Newtown, where she passed a year or more.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Miss Lucy Johnson Lord and her gov erness. Miss Stella Wyckof, of Nich- ols, who have been stopping for few weeks at the Newtown Inn, are now stopping with Miss J. A. DeVries on Mt Pleasant.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Miss Blanche Kelly, who has been spending the summer with friends at Botsford and other nearby places, left for her home, Saturday morning, Mi agara Falls.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

L. H. Elsenboss and family of Brook field, MT and Mrs Warren Pitcher and son, Ernest of Roxbury and James Burbun of Danbury were guests, Sun day, of Mir and Mrs George R. Wilson.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Miss Bertha Gilbert, who has been ill with bad throat trouble, is around again and expects to attend school this week.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

The September meeting of the Mems Club will be held at the Grand Gen. tra hotel. on Saturday evening, the 2Sth. The literary program will be in charge of Prof Jewell. D. c. Peck will be the host.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs H. P. Young of Hawleyville, who has been i'll and under the care of Dr Ryder of Brookfeld, is now gain ing and able to be about the house.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

A nice line of fall styles in hats and caps at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s School suits for the little men in nice assort- ment and knee pants.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

The train arriving at Newtown at 7.2O was an hour late, Monday night. The train waited at Botsford and the passengers had merry time in jolly ing the conductor.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

A telegraph pole near the residence of D. c. Bacon was struck by light. ming and shattered in the storm of Sat. urday night.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

H. J. Lord of Nichols, favorably known to Bee readers, was in town, Monday and Tuesday, dining at the Grand Genital hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs Charles Green of Withville, Va., and Mrs George Webster of Shelton were guests, last week, of Mrs Sarah B. Maynard in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mir and Mrs George s. Northrop of Shelton and Miss Bertha Latin of Bridgeport were guests, last week, of Mrs Phebe Northrop in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Amos T. Camp had valuable OK killed by lightning while out in his pasture lot in the hard shower of last Saturday night.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs L. c. Gilbert, ST., spent the first of the week with her sister-in- law, Mrs Mary Benham, in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

MT and Mrs William Parker of Ob- tuse spent Sunday in New Haven with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

M. B. Hawley and family spent few days recently at Hillside market farm, the home of l.. c. Gilbert & Sons.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

R. H. Beers & Co.,, are showing ar up-to-date line of school shoes for boys and misses.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs William Baldwin, ST., of Flaw leyville has been spending a week in Brookfeld with his daughter, Mrs Benjamin Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

MT and Mrs R. J. Keeler of Bridge water were in town, Sunday, dining at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs D. F. Watson of Bridgeport has been spending a few days here, the guest of Misses Lizzie and Matte Ross.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

w. F. Culhane and Miss Kittie Col lins of Danbury passed Saturday in town, dining at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Matthias Carroll of Great Ring has had new piano placed in his home, purchased of Bridgeport parties.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Miss Grace Lake of Passaic, N. J., is spending a few days here, the guest of MT and Mrs w. c. Johnson.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mir and Mrs Almon Emmons enter tained friends, Sunday, from the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Master Thomas Kane who has been spending the summer with his aunt, Miss Katherine Harrigan, of Walnut Tree Hill, has returned to his home in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs William Fairchild has been .mong the sick ones and under Dr Kiernan's care.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Ammon Taylor of Sandy Hook is among the sick ones.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 SERVICE IN MIDDLE GATE.

The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will hold q service in the Middle Gate district schoolhouse, Sunday afternoon, Sep tember %. at 4 o'clock. Rev o. w.. Barker will lead the service. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mr and Mrs James 0'Connell, who were married, last week, began house : keeping at once in the Ryan place in Zoar
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

Mrs Robert Banville and Miss Mamie Harrigan have visited at their home on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1907-09-27

De Wits Little Early Risers are good for any one who needs pill. Sold by S. E. Sanford & Co.,, Newtown. Y
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
MANY TRAVELLERS AIDED.
Social Service League Receives Re.
ports of working Agents.

The Washington Cooperative League
for Social Service. which was organized
last April, assembled at ITO I street
northwest yesterday afternoon and re-
ceived the reports Of its working agents
There are eight organizations affiliated
with the league, whose work is strictly
among women in the District. The league
is nonsecterian. and there are women OF
every denomination taking active part in
its work. The principal aim of the or
ganiZation is to better the conditions un-
der which women and girls work in shops
factories. or department stores. and to
correct existing evils and prevent fresh
ones from arising.
The league has interested itself particu-
larly in the Travellers Aid Society, and
in July an agent OF that society was en-
ployed to meet incoming trains at the
railroad stations and direct such women
and children as were unescorted and
apparently in need of assistance Up 70
November the agent reported 375 cases in
which she had given assistance in various
ways.
Mrs. II. c. Bolton presided over the
meeting. and addresses were made by
Miss Florence Brown. Mrs. Pepper, Mrs.
II. c. Bolton, and others
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
HISTORIC HOMES DESCRIBED
H. II. Smith Reads Paper on Famous
Washington Houses.
Recalls story of Residence in Which
"Owen Meredith Is Said to Have
Written sLuciIIe-

II. Hal Smith. correspondent for the
Baltimore Sun. read an interesting paper
on Historic Washington Homes" before
the Columbia Historical Society. in the
banquet hall OF the Shoreham Hotel last
night.
Mr.. Smith spoke of the homes which
surround Lafayette Square. and said that
these buildings were probably of as much
interest historically as any in the country.
He gave a detailed description Of the
house adjoining ST. Johns Church. Six
teenth and II streets northwest. on the
east, and said il was in that building that
Owen Meredith. later Lord Lytton. was
reputed 70 have written his celebrated
poem Lucille"
He also called attention 10 the fact
that this residence was once the English
Legation and that the famous Webster
Ashburton treaty OF 1872, had been con
Guided there
Mr.. Smith then touched upon the history
Of st. Johns Church. and said that prac-
ticaily every President of the United
States from Madison to Lincoln had at
tended services in that edifice.
After completing an historical outline
of the homes surrounding Lafayette
Square. Mr.. Smith spoke at length upon
the many residences in Georgetown which
were Of historical interest. At the con-
clusion OF the address IA general discus
sion of the subject was held, in which the
following members participated Mrs
Simon Newcomb, Or James d. Morgan.
Col Blount. Blakeslee Johnson. NJ
Weller. William Henry Dennis, Mrs
Mary Lockwood Alien c. Clark. Mrs
Marie 6. Jacobs. Justice Barnard. Doug
lass Zevely. and Max Lansburgh.
Judge Hagner, president of the society.
presided during the discussion.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11

pany stocks. bonds. and other negotiable
instruments belonging to Mrs. Coltons
estate, Of the approximate value Of
$4,000. and these. 1t Is said. he took TO
California II is then stated by the col
lectors that they have been advised that
the California court directed Mr. Bartnett
10 deposit all the securities with the
California Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany, Of San Francisco. OF which he was
the vice president
ON November 9, the collectors state,
the company became financially embar-
rassed and closed its doors. and two days
after when demand was made for the
exhibition by the officials of the trust
company Of the securities in question the
officers OF the company declined 10 give
any direct information in reference 10
them. Messrs. Douglass and Parker, in
their petition. stated TO Justice Barnard
that they are informed that the general
manager OF the safe deposit company
made a sworn statement TO one Of the
bank commissioners OF California that all
the bonds and other negotiable paper de-
posted by Bartnett with that company
had been removed and were IN a safe
deposit box In the Atlantic Safe Deposit
Company Of New York. and that Bartnett
and the president OF the California COM
pany held keys to the box.
Alleged HypothecatiOn.
The petition then alleges that up TO
about two months ago David F. Walker
was the president and w. J. Bartnett a
director of the Interborough National
Bank. cf New York City. and that the
securities moved by Bartnett from the
California Trust Company were hypothe-
Gated 10 secure a loan made TO the two
named by the InterbOrOugh Bank. and
that the securities are now held in the
Atlantic safe Deposit Company, the box
being controlled by the bank or by
Walker and Bartnett
Mrs Cotton left an estate worth ap-
proximately a million dollars, and the
proceedings TO break her will were insti-
tuted by her eight-year-old granddaugh-
ter. Helen Beatrice Margaret Sacher.
through her father. Siegfried Sacher. OF
Paris
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
Hibernians to Attend Funeral.

Patrick ]. Haltigan, president. has di
rected the members OF Division No. >
Ancient Order of Hibernians. to attend tn,
funeral Of James NJ. Carroll. at 10 o'clocl
this morning from his late residence, 4
P street northwest. Requiem mass will
be said at ST. Aloysius' Church al 10:2
o'clock. Mr.. Carroll was fifty-six year.
of age. and is survived by his wife Mar.
garet Carroll.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11

President Roosevelt has approved the
sentence Of dismissal imposed by court
martial upon Second Lieut.. Edward p.
Rocker. OF the Marine Corps. who was
convicted Of drunkenness while on signal
drill NJ the school Of application at An
napolis Rocker is native OF the Dis
trict of Columbia
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
COTTON FUNDS GONE
Collectors of Estate Think
Securities Hypcthecated.
NOW SEARCHING IN NEW YORK
Charles 4. Douglass and Drainnrd
w. Parker Appointed by Justice
Barnard to Recover s25O,OOO Worth
Of Negotiable Paper Entrusted TO
Administrators Walter ). Bartnett.

Additional litigation in the proceedings
10 break the will Of the late Ellen NJ.
Cotton. widow of Gen. Cotton. has been
begun on account Of the suspension of
the California safe Deposit and Trust
Company. Of San Francisco, of which
Walter J. Bartnett, executor ard special
administrator Of the Cotton estate. was
an officer. Among the items that make
up the estate are about S250.00O In securi-
ties. Charles A. Douglass and Brainard
w. Parker who We're appointed by the
Probate Court as collectors Of the es-
tate some time ago believe that these
securities have been hypothecated. not
withstanding the denial of Mr.. Bartnett
that he has done so, and his statement
that they are still intact
Late Monday night Messrs. Douglass
and Parker went to Justice Barnard's
house and obtained from him an order
authorizing them To proceed 20 New
York and there institute a search for the
securities. Messrs. Douglass and Parker
are now there
Petition to Justice barnard.
The petition filed with Justice Barnard
set forth in detail the proceedings involv-
ing the estate and the appointment of
Mr.. Bartnett as special administrator boy
the Santa Cruz (Cal) court. and his fil-
ing bond of $4,000. After giving this
bond in May, 1905. it is alleged that Mr..
Bartnett came 10 this city. and on de-
mand. received from a local trust COM
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11

dition are concerned II is also charged
with the responsibility of guaranteeing
that the general policy of the schools
shall be satisfactory 20 the people of this
District, and further that wisdom. justice.
and fairness shall prevail in the matter
Of the appointment, promotion. and re-
moyal Of teachers.
1T is the opinion of the committee
that with such powers. not only can
ample scope be afforded for the exercise
of the best class Of educational work in
cur schools. but that the exercise OF
such class of educational work is highly
guaranteed.
Scheme of the Law.
I'm conclusion. the committee is i'm
pressed with the fact that the scheme Of
this law. to a very large degree. places
the control Of the schools Of the District
OF Columbia in the hands OF the people
of this District The board Of educa-
ton, appointed as the present law re-
quires, from bona fide residents of the
District Of Columbia. three Of whom shall
be women. guarantees a thoroughly rep
resentative body for the board OF educa-
ton Of the District: representative Of the
people OF the District, and through whom
the wishes OF the people of the District
can be expressed. and receive such just
consideration as they may be entitled to-
Having received from Congress a law
containing so many excellent features
the people OF this District should hesi-
tate before they willingly allow ii TO be
changed for something that may put au-
thorsty elsewhere and remove all. or
some. of the guarantees contained in the
present act for the just. fair. and effec-
tive administration Of the school system
w 5. Hoge offered resolution aimed
AT the determination OF betting upon
horse races al Benning. He declared that
the semi-annIa visits OF the bOokmakers
carried more money out of Washington
than the community could afford 10 spare
Moreoer. the racing ground was a means
OF debauching the morals OF the com
munity. and he thought il was time for
the business men of the city 10 take a
hand in its suppression. The resolution
follows:
The Resolution.
Whereas the gambling for two weeks
which occurs twice a year at Benning. in
the form of betting on racehorses. is
costing our city thousands of dollars each
effect on the morals of those who en-
gage therein; therefore. be II
Resolved. That the Chamber of Com
merce instruct its committee On law and
legislation to prepare such a bill as will
put stop to said betting by Congress at
an early day.
The resolution was adopted without a
dissenting voice,
Other subjects considered were amend
ments to the present usury law. the
passage Of a law amending the code with
reference to unlawful entry upon pri-
vlte property, and the reading OF re
port from the committee appointed 10 sit
with the recent Rivers and Harbors Con-
grcss.
The report Of the executive committee
with reference 10 the proposed booklet
making an appropriation therefor open
ed that subject. and il was discussed at
some length. with the result that the
form Of the publication be left to the
judgment of the committee
After the meeting luncheon was served.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
DUES WILL BE $40
Amount Fixed by the Cham
Der of Commerce.
GENERAL MEETING IS HELD

Matter Is Decided by President HRr-
per, Who Exercises His PreroEn-
live when the Vote Is n Tie-Busi-
ness Takes Routine Form of Re-
port from Various Committees.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-11
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the cause
Used the world over 70 Cure Cold in One Day
L W. Groves signature on box. sc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-04-12

We beg to advise that the Hrra
heretofore existing between the un-
dersigned, G. T. Calnan and ]. Sid
ney Roberts, doing business in tae
city under the name and style of
the Atlanta Pharmacy, has this day,
u mutual consent, been dissolved,
~ Calnan retiring from the bust
nessSof said firm, and Mr.. Roberts
continuing the business at the same
stand under the same name, and
qgrees TO pay all debts Of the Arm
and collect all its claims. We be-
sneak for Mr.. Roberts a continuance
VI your valued patronage and as.
cure vsu that he will conducts1he
raid business in the same business.
like manner as heretofore.
C. r. calnan,
J. sidney Roberts.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-04-12
ciSstten.
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Georgia, GIynn County.

Georgia, GIynn County.
Rachel Thomas having made appli-
Cation for twelve months support out
Of the estate of James w. Thomas,
md appraisers duly appointed to set
apart thGDNsame having filed their re-
turn. all persons concerned are here
" required to show cause before the
curt n ordinary of said county on
he fy42 Monday in April, 1907, why
said application should not be granted.
This eth. day Of March, 1907.
Horace Dart,
Ordinary. g. G. Ca.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-04-12

libel Tor DIVORCE
w ferm. 1907, Superior
IA. Nnty.
: Y Pc ilchrist. Defendant in
case
~ eby required to be
and re next term of the
ip said county. to be
ella ed Monday in May,
ext. ethe 80 there to answer the
EDITION OF the plaintiff in the above
stated case. as in default thereof the
curt will proceed IS to justice
shah appertain. Witness the Hon.
T A. Parker. judge q tae superior
court Of said county, this the 18th.
day Of March. 1907.
II. F. du Bianon,
Clerk Superior Court, Glynn County.
Georgia y
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1907-04-12

No sale, CHARGED Ne Telephone orders Fi@ Each Customer
49,, Visit the store VIII % 500 Packages Placed the Win
- 49,. al. VIII cIoae sts0k II Exhausted Hennens
earwoods French thSs Well Knew" IS cost Packages
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-05-09
MIZNER DIVORCE CASE
Motion to Confirm Referee withdrnwn No Sealed Papers.

New York, May S.--A motion to con- firm the report of the referee appoint ed two weeks ago to take testimony in the suit for divorce instituted by Mrs. Mary Adelaide Yerkes- Mizner against Wilson Mizner was withdrawn in the supreme court to-day. No explanation of the act was given, but it was learn ed that Justice Bowling, before whom the proceedings came, had announced that he would not sign and divorce de- cree which included an order to seal the papers,
 Mrs. Mizner is the widow of Charles T. Yerkes the traction promoter, who died aboue year and half ago. Mrs. Yerkes was married to Mizner shortly after her husbands death. There was much secrecy about the fil- ing of the divorce papers two weeks ago, and the fact that an action had been begun was not known until two days after the papers had been depos- tied in the county clerks office.