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The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17

Get my Book No. 4 For Women. '' It will give weak women valuable sug- gestions of relief--and with strictly confidential medical advice is entirely free. Simply write Dr Shoop, Racine. Wis. The book No. 4 tells about Dr. Shops Night Cure and how these soothing. healing, antiseptic supposi- tories can be successfully applied to correct these weaknesses. Writeafor the book. The Night Cure is.sold by all dealers.
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C. F. Beardsley,
 GENERAL
 AUCTIONEER, VIEWPOINT, CONN.
 Telephone 49-5 Also Real Estate For Sale,
Also Real Estate For Sale.

Farm of Y acres. will keep 12 COWS, pair horses; nice house and barn; price 5000; 5000 can remain on mortgage.
 Farm of 50 acres, will keep 13 COWS, and pair of horses, nice house, barns: price S45OO. 5000 can remain on mortgage.
 Farm 16O acres, ,nice houses barns, ice house, spring water in house and barn; fine orchard: :: farm will carry 25 COWS. pair horses, pair oxen; i; price sl0OO; S3OO0 can remain on mortgage.
 l nice house and barn with small piece land: |: this is a bargain if purchased at once; price slO5O: 800 can remain on mortgage.
 farm. new house and barn. 70 acres farm land, 5000.
 farm. 10-room house. running water. 46 acres land. $500
 A 3O-acre farm on main road, one mile from NewtOwn Street: good house and barn; nice orchard: never failing stream of water; will carry COWS; price $500.
 A 31-acre farm in Newtown: good house and barn: fine water. Apple orchard and other fruit; 1 mile from K. R. Station: 3 minutes walk from school. Price 5000.
 Farm of S4 acres Price slsOO.
 farm 72 acres. $500.
 1 farm 15 acres, 5000
 Several other places not advertised.
 A very fine carriage and blacksmithing plant; splendid opportunity for quick buyer.
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Roxbury.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN,

Miss Annie Barnes of Shelton is vis- iting her grandmother, Mrs Marion Barnes.
 Mabel Thomas, who graduated at Grace hospital, last month, is taking a much needed rest at her home in the village.
 The ladies of the Congregational church held food sale at the chapel, last Saturday evening.
 Mrs Elizabeth Hill of Southyille spent day last week with relatives in town.
 Miss Eula Toucey of Bridgeport wis its Miss Ruth Barnes, this week.
 Miss Olga Craven is spending a few days in New York City, preparing to move into her house at Roxbury Station.
 A. L. Hodge and Mrs L. G. Pons spent two days, last week, at Stony Creek.
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RRIDGEWATER,

MRS SOPHR0NIA M. A. ATKINS.
 Mrs SophrOnia M. A. Atkins. who had been in failing health for several years, and was one of the oldest per- sons in town, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Austin Castle, on
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Saturday, July Il, aged 89 years, six months and five days. The funeral was held from her daughters home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The burial was in the Bridgewater ceme
 tery. Mrs Atkins is survived by her daughter, Mrs Austin Castle, with whom she lived.
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Miss Rena Downs visited Miss Lena Garfield in Bridgeport. last week. No trouble to deliver your order of groceries at our store and if left with us you are sure of the best quality of goods on the market at the lowest cash prices. Fruit and vegetables in the season. We take the lead in our line of business. Remember our store is the place to trade if you want to save money. 1.-The Long Hill store, W. N. Hurd, proprietor.
 Mrs Kohler and Mrs Thomas Me Guinnis were guests, one afternoon this week, of MT and Mrs Krohner at their new home near the Easton reser- voir.
 Prof H. Guide and Louis Hertzman of New York are guests. this week, of Miss Louise Krohner near the Easton reservoir.
 Walter A. Keeley of Bridgeport was guest, Sunday, of MT and Mrs M. J. McDonough.
 Miss s. Cammila of Utica, N. Y, is spending few days, this week, with MT and Mrs Krohner near the Easton reservoir.
 Miss M. Collins of Danbury is a guest, this week, of Miss Louise Krohner near the Easton reservoir.
 Harry House of London, Eng, ar rived here, last Friday, and will spend a few weeks here the guest of Mrs R. C. Toucey.
 Always sure of fine cool refreshing drink with pure fruit syrup at our soda fountain, ice cream soda also served every day. For your lemons, bananas, new potatoes, new onions call at our store. Our customers are always suit ed with our teas and coffees. there's a reason. Full stock of best groceries and feed at low rice.-[The Long Hill Grocery, Robert Staines, proprietor.
 Misses Marion and Kate Hurd are spending few days ir Trumbull, this week. the guests of their sister, Mrs 0. B. Burton.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Northrop of Naugatuck were guests, Saturady and Sunday, of MT and Mrs W. N. Hurd. Miss Helen Hurd returned home with her grandparents for few days stay.
 Just received car load of fancy middlings and bran, call and get our price, John s. Hurd, feed store.
 Lester Radcliff and Louis Jennings captured four young coons, last Mon. day, while in the woods on Porter Hill and have them on exhibition at J. J. Radclif's. They had quite fight with the mother coon after the capture of the little ones but were not able to kill her.
 There will be a ball game at the Parlor Rock diamond, Saturday July IS, Trumbull vs. Long Hill. Game called at 3 o'clock sharp.
 W. N. Hurd has been excavating for a pond north of his barn. this week. John Bailey of Trumbull did the work.
 Mrs J. M. Haugh and Miss Agnes Hannon of New Brighton, N. Y., were guests, last week, of Mrs J. M. Frear.
 Miss Kate Sneider and friend of are guests, this week. of Mir and Mrs John Sneider.
 Mss Lena Garfield of Bridgeport is a guest, this week, of Miss Rena Downs.
 Mrs George Clark and daughter, l Miss Beatrice Clark, Miss Frances Seeley left, Monday, for visit..with friends Tn Vermont.
 Miss Inez Le Bar has returned from
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Nichols

The town fete which was held at the home of Mrs Cassier was decided success, both socially and financially and the sum of SLY was netted through the assistance of Mrs Cassier who kindly offered her home and as- sistance for the occasion.
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When driving into New Milford to trade, the sheds at the store of Ackley, Hatch & Marsh will be found conven- tent, while this firms large stock of groceries, meat and feed will be found attractive to economical buyers.
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A FINCH'S.

Dagget s cold cream, 1Oc. Talcum powder, 1Oc and 25c. Deans Kidney pills, Soc. New line of Eaton Hurlburt writing paper.
 Mennen's talcum powder, 25c. Sloan's liniment, 25c and 5Oc. Dents toothache gum, 15c.
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Advertised letters ID the New Mil ford postoffice: Mrs l. McMahon.- TGeorge H. Jackson, P. M.
 Rev MT Draper has accepted the call to All Saints Memorial church and will take charge September l.
 Edward Bennitt has recovered from his severe illness and was around on the streets, Tuesday. He was heartily greeted by his many friends.
 The circus was well attended on Tuesday and the performance gave general satisfaction.
 Rev c. A. Henderson headed party of four that left early Monday morn ing for a few days camping out at the shore.
 w. N. Noble, the druggist, who has been seriously i'll, is much better at this writing.
 Watch and clock repairing promptly attended to at the store of M. w. Hill. For refreshing glass of soda water with pure syrups call at the drug store of Albert Evitts.
 Take your watches and clocks that need repairing to c. E. Riddiford, New Milford.
 F. E. Soule has the sole agency for New Milford for the Buck Cigar.
 Druggist w. N. Noble is offering a complete line of the famous Wallace confections.
 Get South Bend watch at C. E.. Riddetord's. You will like it. <
 Van Camps pork and beans, canned is a delicacy the busy housekeeper fixes. Charles l. Leach, the grocer, sells it, and the biggest line of fancy groceries in town.
 c. E. Riddiford is headquarters for correct and satisfactory work in watch and clock repairing.
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For low prices on grain call at B. Hawley & Co.'S wholesale branch, Step ney Depot.
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Washington

RAY MOND F. HALLOCK KILLED.
 During the heavy thunder storm, Tuesday, afternoon, Raymond F. Hal lock, son of F. L. Hallock, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. He had been at work and when it began to rain sat down by an open window. When the'fash of lightning entered it filled the room with smoke. As soon as the smoke cleared away the la d's mother noticed that his head was bent forw ard and she called for aid. Other members ofItheIfamily ran to her as- sistance and did all in their power to bring the boy to. Dr Stevens of New Preston was called and when he reached the house life was extinct. Young Hallock was a student at the Connecticut Agriculture College and was IT years of age. He was very promising young man and the parents are we'll nigh heart broken.
 MaLa Iifa,s walk easy by purchasing
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FOR DUSTLESS SWEEPING
 Women Agents wanted in every
 A\1A W town. Good commission. Ad. dress or call on RENO MANUFACTURING CO.,, 5O7 Purchase St.. New Bedford
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New Milford.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Master, what shall we do? is the text for Sunday evening sermon.
 The Sacrament of the Lords Supper in the morning
 Quarterly Love Feast at 9.45 a. m. William Boarden leads the Epworth League at 6 p. m.
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NOtiCe.

FOR SALE-FaPm of 50 acres. House. barn and partially furnished house will sell cheap. Mrs Mary Cartwright. Sandy Hook, Conn.
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FOR SALE-A No. new milch COW. a good one. O. E. Morgan, Hattertown, New town Conn,
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Make Iife's walk easy by purchasing vour boots and shoes of Cogswell 6 Wetereau. A stock you can depend on for wearing qualities.
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Special Notice.

1 will receive good veal calves next Wednes. day at my place in Bethlehem. for which will pay the highest market price.
 HENRY c. HILL. Bethlehem. Conn.
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GET OUR new catalog of best selling N household specialties. Agents wanted on liberal commission. Three dollars day for good workers. Milford Speciality Co.,, Mill ford Conn.
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nl.25 t Year, 75 Dents for Six Months, 5O Jsr,ss for Four Months. Four Osnts OopY.
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Long Hill.
ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
 ASSURED.

There is to be an entertainment at the Methodist hall on Friday evening, July 24. The farce. "The Bluff that worked" will be given and there will be five up-to-date specialties by local talent assisted and directed by Burton Mallory of New York. A fine evenings entertainment is assured ;the admission is 25c for adults and l5c for children.
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good new milch COWS. FL
 W nathan Mitchell. Washington. Conn.
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FOUND-Near Upper Stepney gold locket with monogram. G. H. Edwards, Stepney Conn.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-07
THE NEARBY RESORTS.

Within easy reach from New York lie many
attractive resorts and rural regions reached by
frequent railroad trains or by boats. to which
many thousands of business men daily HE at
the close Of Office hours to join their families
who find in hotels or cottages the surroundings
which best suit them for the vacation period
PERHAPS it is to Long Island. with its wide vari-
etv Of attractions, Of the seaside and the rural
country of Sound and ocean, its accessibility
and its healthfulness, that more New Workers
are drawn in summer than 10 anywhere else;
b,lt New Jersey is a close second, and the near
Fv regions of Westchester County, in this state
and along the Sound, in Connecticut, also draw
large number of summer dwellers. Outside OF
the thronged resorts at Coney Island and Rock
azvsv Reach both within the limits OF greater
>ravv York the new Long Beach promises to be-
come another prominent seaside resort Tor
nSevv Workers With its many new features
and adequate means of transportation con-
,ac+ed with the city's subway system It Will oe-
come increasingly easy to reach Long Beach'
d u rromises TO become suburb or the
,,oetronolis. In all the adjacent region OF Long
T.,.,,d nm the south side and along the north
.hora es well there are many places "hlcn at
+~oc+ the summer sojourner, and year ny year
.to S,,,oroer homes multiply in number ana the
.,oo,o,ooaations for those who make more or
less extended stays increase.
h1onp the Jersey seashore and at many points
New-York tribune., 1908-06-07
NEWPORT BY THE SEA.

Rack again on Rhode Island, little beyond
Watch Hill, is Narragansett Pier, Where Ihere ~
rouch to make a stay attractive. and IN the
,,a+ers o- Narragansett Bay, Newport, the sum-
r,er capital on the island of the same name
The very designation conveys the idea or all
that wealth and fashion can combine to make OF
asnec,a1 interest TO the summer visitor. To he
known Newport must be seen. as no detailed de-
scriptfon is adequate to present the attractive
ass or the region in and around the city, which
set ont 70 be the commercial metropolis OF TINS
country and succeeded only in becoming the
home of wealth and fashion in the height or the
summer season For rival TO Newport ollo
has to go on up the New England coast uil'l
Bar farbor on Mount Desert lslanu' Me- 10
reached and there may be found the saiil0
throncing interest of those who are the leaders
In society and the possessors OF the Wealth 'iis1
gives abundant leisure and the opportunity 10
employ the time is deemed most deslraole-
The inland resorts which may be regarded as
coming into rivalry with these queens OF sea-
side resorts are the Berkshire region in Massa-
chusetts and Saratoga Springs, to which so
many nersons go after a stay at the seaside In
the Rerkshire region the combination OF rolling
hills deep valleys. tree embowered lakes ana
the homes of Ieisured wealth combine to make a
unique resort with several centres OF especlH
interest as at Great harrington, StockbrfdSe'
I.enox and Pittsheld In contrast with tniS IS
Saratoga, where all the interests OF summer
visitors are centred at the one place ABOUT ehe
mineral springs which first caused 1t TO become
a mecca for health seekers, but which grew IN
renutation as a. fashionable resort. The season
of horseracing at Saratoga is feature which
draws many persons, who are thus able TO COM
bine pleasure with rest and recuperation amid
surroundings which conduce to health and de-
light.
But beyond all these places of summer resort,
the two greatest regions to which pleasure seek
ers go are found in the chief mountain regions
Continued
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WHERE TO FIND
SUMNER PLEASURE
+ MANY DELIGHTFUL RE-
SORT REGIONS.
Health, Comfort, Rest and Recup-
wotion Amid AttractiUe
Surroundings.
Surroundings.

With the recurring season Of summer and It's
esoecisi feature OF toTrid weather, which i'm
pes The denizens OF cities TO mountain and sea
sde resorts for relief, and slackening in the
Et-sfn OF business which allows leisure for vaca-
tor trips, the question Of where TO go TO secure
,tsrisxinurn OF recreation and rest becomes or
paramount importance. For the few who pos
ssss rural residences, or are fortunate enough TO
be 50 well supplied with the means Of existence
thzt il makes no difference to them where they
70. the matter is usually settled with ease; but
for the great majority Of those who have at
nor only few weeks To spend away from their
homes and who must consider with more or less
care the questions Of cost and accommodations
perennial puzzle presents Itself one OF lhe
most important questions for those who are not
SEEKING q summer resting place for the nrst
tine is whether 70 go TO the same place or q dll-
fsrent one; whether 10 revisit accustomed
haunts or 10 seek fresh woods and pastures
new" There is usually q family predllectlo1
,or either seaside or q mountain resort, pro-
rdsd both cannot be included in the scope OF
he household exchequer. but frequently there Is
uk Of a change from one TO the other. aIthough
Sometimes II never materializes into more than
New-York tribune., 1908-06-07
WIDE VARIETY OF CHOICE.

Bur there is room for wide variety OF cholce
tcr al New Yorkers and residents Of nearby
cites who are planning 10 make as speedy aiA
escape as possible from their customary sur
soundings and 10 seek in rest and change the
rslet needed TO make the cares OF HE less
fksore and % lessen the strain on physlca1
selbeing. There IS a wide territory WITHIN
easy reach Of the metropolis within which may
found every variety Of resort from the ultra
ishonsble hotel 20 the modest cottage, or even
lent under the trees amid the most lavish
esplsy Of the beauties Of nature and under
0noitions which conduce in the most compete
0s satisfactory manner TO health, comfort ana
enFenience. Perhaps the first thing TO be set
lea n the matter Of choice Of a summer place
" tojourn is that Of distance from the business
csttre, where the head Of the family has 10
spslo The major portion Of the time, even III
.Iosarrner, save for a brief period OF Vacatioi
: no profession. save that Of teaching, ana IN
- torn Of business in which there are adequate
'aounents. is there a period Of rest winch
New-York tribune., 1908-06-07
FURTHER AWAY FROM TOWN.

In a wider circle Of distance from town there
are the resorts to which business men only
go for week end trips 10 visit their families
With more remoteness from the vested interests
OF commercial centres there is greater freedom
from the routine of fashionable surroundings if
one so desires. and more nearness to natures
heart. where lives be lived simply. and with
the upbuilding Of the physical system come
freedom from carking cares and the serenity of
soul which go so far TO Tighten the burdens of
life and make living joy and delight instead Of
burden and care
Still more remote from the metropolis are the
gay fashionable resorts. which are in the main
frequented by families of leisure and wealth.
who move from to another the wllin
takes them in obedience TO certain well
derstood social laws and covenances. To these
whenever their affairs will permit. ready to
resign the joys of life amid the most attrac-
tive surroundings at the instant behest of the
god OF commerce, but not distracted from the
fullest possible enjoyment Of what they find
themselves iii the midst of because long dis
tance telephone or the telegra ph wire may
mon them thence at any moment. Still further
afield IN search of surroundings at once inspir-
ing, restful and satisfactory, the seekers after
change of scene and refreshnlent Of body and
mind, we'll as merely pleasure bent. may
go excursions which combine many points
OF interest possible and give opportunity
for extended trips, with every form of con-
venience that necessity and luxury combined can
calJ
New-York tribune., 1908-06-07
BERKSHIRES ONLY
FOUR HOURS AWAY
DELIGHTS OF LENOX AND
STOCKBRIDGE.
Historic Ne5c England To5rns the
Summer Homes of Wealthy Ne1U
Workers Shakers.

Pfttsfeld Mass June 6.-'"That country is always
the most beautiful which is made up Of the most
curves" wrote Ruskin. and measured by that
dfctum the county Of Berkshire. in Western Massa-
chusetts is indeed OF the fairest spots on
earth The landscape IS literally all curves. full Of
grace. The low wooded hills occupy the immediate
foreground, and then rise one upon another in un-
duIating lines rolling away IN curves Of exquisite
softness that melt into the far horizon or become
lost in the cloud wreaths on the SUBMITS
Here lake. brook, waterfall are all accessibIs for
recreation. for sport. for ramble- The drives are
continual stretches of vale. meadow slope. pasture
and wood. and when wills there are mountains
to climb. from whose SUBMITS panoranlas OF nature
are spread before the eyes.
berkshire County was set Off from Hampshire
early as 176 by the General Court OF the provinces
of Massachusetts Bay. in the first year Of the reign
of George ILL., and fifteen years before the Declara
tion of Independence. It has been famous for men
Of mark too. Among them Parson Allen. OF Ben
nfngton Battle fame. and Dr. John Todd, OF Pitts
field.
The dweIIer in the Berkshires likes to point out
to the visitor the costly villas. the drives. the golf
courses and the estates Of wealthy men. and then
ask him how large part Of a township in the
Berkshres now could be purchased for f460. three
barrels Of cider and thirty quarts OF rum II the
visitor has the time the native Will show him
places which inspired such men and women as
Longfellow, Bryant, Hawthorne. Holmes, Catherine
Sedgwick. Jonathan Edwards. Henry Ward
Beecher. Charlotte CushTnan, Fanny kemble Butler.
Claiming and ThOreau-
The popularity Of the Berkshires as resort is
based upon their natural advantages and nearness
to New York. They are only four hours from the
metropolis by two routes. one along the winding
Housatonio Valley. over the New Haven system:
the other through the broad. cultivated plains
which skirt the Harlem Railroad
For the increasing army Of motorists the
land IS ideal touring ground. Winding IN all d.
rectfons among superb scenery are well kept high
ways and safe thorOughfares. built by the state.
under the direction of its Highway Commission
Just now the state has appropriated $4,000. ami
the towns OF Berkshire south Of Pittstield have
raised $4,000 for state road across the famous
Jacobs Ladder" which Will connect the Connectt-
cut and Housatonic River valleys The ladder .
the hilltop divide, $500 feet above sea level
The tourist travelling northward into the BerlI~
shire Hills gets his first glimpse OF them long be-
fore he has crossed the line which divides Con-
necticut from Massachusetts. The first sight IS
perhaps little Disappointing. for the highest peaks
Continued O
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A LITTLE FURTHER. AWAY.

but there are as yet no large resorts TO WI
thousands throng.
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r,an+ic regions I'm the Catskil Mountains TO
which visitors throng from all the great cities
By the West Shore and the Delaware & Huu-
son railroads and by the day and the nlsht
boats on the peerless Hudson the tr1p IS nlaue 10
the land of Rip Van Wrinkle, which has hiled
large place in literature ever since Irvings i'm
mortal story was written, without the author
having more than seen the distant peaks OF the
region in which its scene is laid 1t was cooper
who. In one of his Misunderstanding Tales put
into the mouth of a. character the description of
the view from the shelf of the mountain on
which the Old Mountain House stands which
bes not since been surpassed. In it's attractive
ness the Catskfu region, with it's lofty mountain
neaks picturesuue lakes. deep valleys. extended
views great private parks thrown open to sum-
ner visitors and all the charms of Nature at
her best is unsurpassed. In every part to Wh1ch
tourists penetrate there are some especlal Iedt-
ures and the region once seen is revisited "lIH
ever increasing pleasure.
IF one turns from the mountains to the sea-
shore besides the Long Island and New Jersey
resorts there are many other places IN slshC Oh
"the loud sounding sea" where the summer
Measure seeker will find the surroundings ana
society necessary to make longer or less eX-
tended stays equally rewarding- Up the SCUM"
OF Watch Hill. r. l., just across the harbor from
Stonington Conn., is a hotel and cottage resort
which is yearly becoming more and more Popu-
,a- A little nearer is New London. Conn.,
retaining the same attractiNeness winch mas
gi,,ep II distinction in the past Close by IS
E-sber,s Island with it's own especial feat
nres Out to sea from Watch Hill is Block
leland q stav on which is like being at sea on
| +ba deck of a. great ocean liner, with only land
IN the dim distance, as at Montauk Folht' SlIlu
oil around the sea, with it's ineffable charm