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BetheY.
MRS H. A. SHORT.

Mrs Harriet A. Short, wife of Ed win Short, the well known hat manu- facturer, died at her home on Green wood avenue, Thursday afternoon, May q. She had been in i'll health for number of weeks past but her death came with great shock to her.friends. Mrs Short was the daughter of the late Abel Blackman and was born in Beth el some 69 years ago. Her life had been spent in this community where she was held in high esteem by large circle of friends and acquaintances. She was a communicant of St Thom as' Episcopal church, and was among its most faithful workers and attend ants. She leaves beside her husband two children, Rev William Short, and Mrs Frank Spittle, both of Astoria, Oregon. The funeral services which were held from her late home on Green wood avenue on Saturday afternoon, were very largely attended. The off, ciating clergyman was the rector of St Thomas church, Key M. P. Bowie. Two hymns, Rock of Ages" and "Peace Perfect Peace.". were sung by the son, daughter and two sisters of the deceased. and Miss Helen Bas- sett, George Crofut and Howard s. Gill tert. The flowers were especially beautiful and in great profusion. The interment was in the family plot in the Center cemetery.
 Dr and Mrs A. E. Barber of Center street have left for Piqua, O.. to visit the doctor only brother, Myron Bar Der, where they expect to remain for several weeks. During Dr Barber's absence, Dr H. Frank Moore will act as health officer in case of the need of such an official.
 The Edwin Short hat factory, which was closed all of last week. has had connections made between the main factory and the new addition which is being built on. Work was resumed this morning in some of the depart ments and the trimmers and binders reported for work, Tuesday.
 Ground has been broken on East street for a new residence, which is to be built by John Wheeler. E. T. An, drews IS to build the cellar. while A. H. Senior has the contract for the house.
 The regular monthly meeting of the school board was held, last week, at the home of Prof William Wight, of Elm street. where it was voted to em- ploy the present corps of teachers in all the schools. with one or two ex- captions and with a slight raise of sal ary for some Of them.
 Walter S. Hallway of the Sunny brook Shetland pony farm in Wolf Pits, shipped five of the little animals to Boston, one day last week. The dainty little creatures attracted much attention as they rested in their crates at the railway station.
 Shepard Brothers have sold to A. $. Heim of Mill Plain a house on Division street.
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The Ladies' Whist club will have their first meeting. next Thursday aft ernoon, at 3, at Hayzelhurst, the resi- dence of Mrs w. F. Hayes. to arrange for the season.
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BENEFIT WHIST.

A whist for the benefit of the Sandy Hook Library will be given by Mrs Hobart H. Curtis on Wednesday after noon, June 3, beginning at o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
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For Conkey's guaranteed Poultry remedies and a valuable poultry book which they give away free. call at TheHindle Pharmacy, 9S7 Main street, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-29

Nothing adds more to the appearance of we'll, dressed man than good looking hat. R. H. Beers & Co. sell the Millar-Allaire straw hats serv- iceable and up-to-date.
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Mrs M. Haugh and daughter, Doret. ta, have returned atfer few weeks visit in Hartford. Miss Kathleen Haugh returned with them for visit here
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STJOHN'S CHURCH.

The 5 o'clock service at St Johns church, Sunday, will be omitted on ac- count of the memorial service at Trin- ity at 9.30.
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VIEWPOINT N TAXPAYERS.

Tax Collector J. F. Houlihan will be at the Town Clerk Office on Friday, May 29, g a. m. to 12 noon, to receive taxes. The selectmen meet at the same time and place to draw orders. f
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MT and Mrs w. A. Garfield gave a social dance to a large number of friends at their home on the Boulevard, last Friday evening. which was enjoyed by all.
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AT FINCH'S

Miles Anti-pain Pills, 25c. Doan's Pills, 50c. - Swan Root, 5Oc and 90c. Apple and honey. s1.O0.
 Renne's Magic oil, 25c. Kendall's Spavin Cure, 9Oc.
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The Black Beauty and Giant lawn mowers are what you need on your lawns, R. H. Beers & Go. sell them.
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Oxford ties for ladies and gentlemen, in large variety. The shoe stock at the Brick store is complete and up- to-date in every respect.
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James Larner of New London will spend Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Patrick Larner, of Curtis Hill.
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Mir and Mrs Frederick Leiss enter tained party of Bridgeport friends over Sunday.
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Boys baseball shoes and tennis Ok lords. A nice line of ladies oxfords in white duck or Russia calf. Call and get prices. s.-[Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
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DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small, safe, sure and gentle'little pills. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn
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Mir and Mrs J. w.. Knowlton of Bridgeport were guests, last week, of Mir and Mrs A. c. Moore in Taunton.
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JAMES HARDIN GEORGE OR
 DAMNED TO THE DlAC0NATE AT
 TRINITY CHURCH, THURSDAY.
 Very interesting and impressive were the services at Trinity church to-day (Thursday) when James Hard in, George. son of Rev J. H. George, the esteemed rector of Trinity, was ordained to the diaconate, the solemn service being performed by Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson, of the diocese of South Dakota. The service of the morning opened at 10 o'clock with morning prayer at Il, Rev ". H. Jep.. son of Christ church, Bedding, and Rev William Short conducting the serv- ice. s..
 The ordination service began at Il o'clock. After professional and the singing of the hymn, Grown Him with many thorns," the sermon was preached by Rev George w. Davenport of St James church, Danbury.
 The hymn, "Our Lord is Risen From the Dead" was then sung. The can didate was presented to the bishop by Rev J. H. George. The litany was read by Rev J. F. George of Rockville. Hymn No. 288, 70 Spirit of the Liv- ing God" was then sung. The epistle was read by the Rev Otis 0. Wright. The examination of the candidate, the ordination to the diac- onste then followed, Bishop Johnson officiating and placing in the hands of the newly ordained deacon a copy of the New Testament. The Gospel was then read by the newly-ordained dea- con. The Holy Communion was then celebrated by Bishop Johnson. The communion hymn sung was Here Q My Lord, l see Thee Face to Face. The offering was for Bishop Johnson s work in South Dakota. The recessional hymn sung was "Go Forward Christian Soldier. " ~..
 Mir George is graduate of Trinity college and was for year and half instructor in St Johns college in China. He is now pursuing his studies at the Divinity school at Philad elphia, Pa. MT George has been transferred to the diocese of South Dakota and is to work there during the summer months. He will occupy his fathers pulpit at Trin- ity church, Sunday morning
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Wall paper in large variety at Fay Tor, Curtis & Cos. Paints, floor cov- ering and varnish.
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Mir and Mrs William Platt of South Britain have been guests of MT and Mrs Fred Luf in Taunton.
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Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It is especially good for piles. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
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Mrs Grant Nutting passed Sunday at Stormville, N. Y.
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Henry Lang of Brooklyn passed Sun day i'll town.
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Miss Catherine Payne of Bridgeport has been passing a week with her mother, Mrs Charles Payne.
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We sell the Famous Monarch Gaso- line engine, the best all round farm engine on the market. If interested call or write E. S. Fairchild & Son.
 Nichols Ct. Free demonstration giv-
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A young son of Ely Greenblat chopped off one of his fingers, Wednes- day. Dr Kiernan dressed the young mans wounds.
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For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield ave- nue, Bridgeport, opposite Polls thea ter.
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Hammocks for the summer time at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s.
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Have you tried that favorite cigar with local smokers, "Old Newtown, " blend. sold by R. H. Beers & Co.
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Mrs Charles Grant is entertaining her daughter, Miss Grant, the actress, and MT White, the comedian.
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c. H. Finch, the merchant. is in New York for treatment for his injured knee.
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Edward Carmody is attending the Union Business College in Bridgeport
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Miss Elsie Moore of Bridgeport spent Sunday with her parents, MT and Mrs A. c. Moore, in Taunton.
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Charles Shannon. who was operated on twice for appendicitis, is now about again. L
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Albert Lilley of Hartford has been a guest at the home of Mir and Mrs M. Haugh few days.
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Dr L. Pierce Clark has had a tele- phone placed in his residence. 7.
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For fencing see D. N. Clark in Shel- ton. Look up his adv.
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OPEN FRIDAY EVENING

and ali day Saturday, French's store. Trade in Bethel.
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MEMORIAL SUNDAY.

On next Sunday, May31 the near est to Memorial day, an appropriate service will be held in Trinity church, in which all are invited to join. The hour is 3.3O p. m., chosen so as not to interfere with the religious duties each owes to his own church; and the clergy of the various chruches are invited to take part. It is hoped that all the vet erans in the town and vicinity may be present, and that all, old and young, may come to show them respect and honor due to those who fought for their country. The children are espec- ially invited and will be given place in the procession and special seats in the church. The order of service will be as follows:
 3.15 p. m. The clergy, veterans, sons of veterans, members of the Re- lief Corps and children will assemble in the basement of the church.
 8 D. m. Processional hymn.
 Evening Prayer will be read by Rev 0. o. Wright assisted by Rev J. H. George, Jr. The first Scripture lesson will be read by Rev J. A. Osborne. The second Scripture lesson will be read by Rev Alexander Steele. Ser mon by the rector.
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sTEPNEr.

There will be no service in the Bap- tist' church, next Sunday.
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HOLEpROOF SOX

guaranteed for six months. Ask te see them at French's. Bethel.
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Daniel Honan is ill with appendicitis, under the care of Dr Kiernan.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SENVIOEo,
 Morning service at l0.45 with ser mon by the pastor. At I30 D. m., Memorial service, with patriotic service to which all the veter- ans are invited.
 An invitation is given to all to bring flowers to the Methodist church, Sat urday, for the purpose of decorating graves. The church will be open from 10 to 12
 Prayer meeting, Thursday evening, at 7.30 p. m.
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SUMMER UNDERWEAR.

The best quality at lowest prices, at French's. Trade in Bethel.
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TRINITYpARIsH.

JAMES HARDIN GEORGE OR DAMNED TO THE DIAC0NATE AT TRINITY CHURCH, THURSDAY.
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season. There is now plenty Of room for
al but 10 the days when the herd was
mitch more numerous. numbering nuiiigns,
the bulls used 10 engage IN fierce d-hts
thnt often resulted ia death and serious
naihGtug. Al the opening of the season
the ~ erage slkatchie VIII weigh 300
pounds. the s,reater part OF his rounded
bulk being composed Of a surplus store Of
fat which he has stored up during the
preceding months. His length VIII be
from six to seven feet, which is two feet
In excess II the length Of the COW. who
Is much more slender ~ form and only
about 80 pounds Ia weight.
Tho females. heavy with young. have
trav - n0r,h much more slowly than tive
mails and have been harassed on the way
By the peiagsc sealers, who pursue the
herd ib scho0nerg. These are fast sailing
vessels OF small burden--a0 tons IL a fair
avsrage-which carry canoes and mixed
crtws that include white men Of all ma.
Ems. japanese and Alaska IunIaus- Each
M Ming the schooner sends out rs boats
amoug the migrating seals. which are at
tacks, With spears and rifles. more fire.
queHtly the latter. OF every six OF seven
shot only one Is secured, for the animal
dives as soon as hit and never comes up
again. Uniess Immediately killed the seal
A. usually lost 20 the hunter. Since these
are all females apd almost every one car
ryiug young. the eject % this piratic1i
siaugh ter II very great 10 the redu ton Of
the berd. Duri-g recent years the depre
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

less place in which to HE Il would be
almost imposs bile to imagine. Nine
months IN the year the island Is en-
veluped in damp fog, through which
the sun penetrates al rare intervals for
brief periods Durin winter there Is
neither spring nor autumn strong. cold
blasts sweep over the desolate islet and
the inhabitants scarcely ever leave their
houses. The Foundation consists Of some
$40 Aleut Indians. whose ancestors were
brought here by the Russians for the
purpose Of performing the labor con-
rooted with the seal eserYes. This has
been ever since their sole occupation and
means of subsistence They are quite
content with their lot: 10 fact. happy in
a duh sort OF way
priest Of the Greek Catholic Church
attends to their spiritual needs. They
have good. comfortable hnuses hnilt By
the lessee company. plenty Of food and
warn clothing and enjoy an utter ab-
setce Of care. The habits ~ The seals
ar extremely regular and well ordered
and Indicate high order Of instinct
They spend the winter months In deep
waters. feeding on ash The mature males
frequent the sea Of the cost Of Lower
California. whilst the females and young
20 farther south. At the beginning OF
May the sikatchie. or bulls. begin 20 ar
riTe 81 the breeding grounds. and during
the weeks that intervene before the ar
rfTsl OF the females select stauds that
are permanently occupied for the eutire
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

Etir eravGt Smile little though do these
serious putchmen on other days, they
are especially serious on the Sabbath.
They walk 70 and from church witt =
great air OF dignity Ia the afternoon
they sit at home and read the large fam
fly Bible aloud. The chief amusement
Of these people IL found In visiting back
and forth among their friends and at
tending n few balls at court every year.
Far more attractive Is the home life
OF the Dutch mcrcban proud Of his bus'.
ness success bis large family and h'a
comfortable. attractive home. The Dutch
merchants are well known for their
Ehrewdness and ability TO close a deal
TO advantage, whether II be handling ola
rnonds or rsw msteriai They indulge in
few e1trayaFances outside of home and
home life. II IL as impossible for these
people TO think OF home without large
family as Of country without dykes.
A Dutch proyerb says "Foolishly, but
truly a large house without children is rs
foolish as q stable without horses" slx
children are considered g small family.
and twice the number none too many.
Whether there be large wealth or small
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

ished by their owners they would not
part with them at any price. 1t is some
times difhcult to discern all the beauty
found In these rooms. because OF the
rich, heavy curtains hung at the win
dows- The hostess kindly obyiates the
difficulty by lighting the eeat chandelier
that holds q dozen or more tall white
candles. They throw a soft. warm light
on the carved oak chairs and tables. The
cabinets are crowded with Delft and en-
graved silver, that have been In the fam
lily for centuries. The furnishing lie so
solid and magnificent the room night
present an air Of cherries comfort were
II not for the large hearth with Its hand
some andlrons, bright with the cracking
logs. The library Is sometimes even
more attractive, with Its many wood Of
paneled oak that forms the ceiling, the
finely inlaid floor. the large library table,
and the bookcases which line the walls
Some OF the libraries have rare old edi
lions bound in heavy vellum and made
from hand-set type. so beautifully done II
made Dutch printing famous the world
over. Their rival in beauty are the price
less line ens-sv ngs and etchings hung on
the wall
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

The dining-rooms are often the hand
soonest Of these rooms. In the centre
stands a round table Of polished oak,
about 1t a half dozen richly carved chairs,
In the cabinets are beautiful plates Of
old Delft and large, heavy silver pieces,
some Of great historic value and 30 nns-
ly carved that IL would be prixed By any
museum. These old poblemen are exceed
ingly proud of their large brick houses.
decorated with their w>.cds. finely carved,
and their broad hearths. But their staid.
conscientious wives are proudest Of the
richly carved furniture. silver and hand
some dishes. However many servants
Dutch women have, they superinteT,d their
households. They believe TO be gosd moth
er and a capable housekeeper IN gEoman's
special province. Meme live up tc this be
lief more than some Of these wives or
noblemen, who cover every heirloom they
have. and who would rather part with
their titles than with some Of these spiea-
did old treasures Though some Of them
may be seen h the morning wearing their
fne black dress, thry are certain 70 hoe
the skirts covered by large white
pron. seeing II the parlormaids have
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-01-08

busted everything properly and TO brush
aside that which may have been over
looked. They make sure that the cur
tains are well drawn to keep out the
sun, and will only consent to their being
raised late In the afternoon. Careful
though these excellent housekeepers are.
seeing that the sun does not fade the
eurtaiLs and the carpets, they are most
particular about their valuable plate and
silver They have good service for every
day use and for afternoon tea, when
taken alone. or when other guests are
invited. the rare silver and china are re
served for state dinners. when sueh oc-
casions take place these capable mis-
tresses bring cut their handsome china.
wash 1t themselves and touch up their
silver Dinner once over, she will not
retire until tine things are put back IN
their proper places. On Sunday these
proud old families GO 20 church. the
women dressed IN their heavy black silks.
with their small. neat bonnets well tied
beneath, their chins their only adornmeut
being heavy gold watch and chain.
The men have even a more dlgniaed air
In their tong waistcoats. silk hats and
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upon the island. for II IS from their uum-
Der that ali the skins legitiuateiy secured
are taken Tie far Of the bun Is value
less after the sixth year, and although
the skin Of tbs female Is n desirable com
nefclal assel nt ~ Sgcs. taere is q pro-
hibition s<afnst killing cow seals Tho
entire buS'ne<s on the Islands Il controlled
and supervised BIZ the government, which
keeps treasury official on The spot a. all
times % regulate the time and manner %
killing and the number At intervals the
villagers drive the hollueohickie 10 bands
Of hundred or thousands across the island
10 the large open kllllHg Rrouad 10 the
vicinity Of the village aud the salthouses.
There certain animals are marked for
slaughter. cii bbed. stabbed 70 death and
skinned with he dispatch uud dextcrity
exhibited 10 the Chicago storktartls.
over and above the number that the
lessee company is permitted 20 take. the
islanders are allowed 10 shay o certain
number for their own Subsistence The
anlmsi furnishes them With food. cloth
ing. eli for their lamps aud half dozen
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more attractive city, The Hague, as their
place OF residence, and court life has
brought to life many OF the old families
who were living In seclusion, while others
from Amsterdam have settled there.
Though these old families are fond OF
visiting back and forth, they entertain In
a very simple way. They work, chat and
drink O'Clock tea. reservtng the few
parties given during the year for birth
days and anniversaries, Their homes are
often large and old fashioned-some of
them have stood for centuries, and the
plain stone or brick walls are not sug-
gestive of the beauty found within.
large hall opens into spacious parlors. IL
braries and dining-room. The ceilings are
paneled In dark oak; the walls are hung
with splendid tapestries or frescoed In
dark green and form a fitting background
for the handsome oil paintings and en-
cravings hung on the walls. In one room
Is seen Tenicrs; though 1t is so small
the figures are not readily distinguished
at a distance, ana only represents
peasant wedding celebration at a tavern
II has a great value. No less beautiful
and even more valuable are paintings by
Harris. Rubens and Van Dyck, SO cher
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case also each death Involves two lIyes
for the pup. bereft Of its natural mother
cas- never End foster parent and mus
necessarily starve 20 death. The most
pltiful Of the many touching sights that a
rookery affords Is the sight u many hun
cry, bleating baby seals gradually dying
for lack of nourishmeDt
There Is yet another class Of seals upon
the siands These are the hoiluschickie
or young males. who are not permitted
TO take any part in The family lie until
they are fve or six years Of age Pre-
yicus to that time they DO not attain
the size and weight that permits them 70
force their way into The gOokery. The
at chelors"--for that IA the meaning OF
ne RuaNian WOrf boiigsthickie herd ct
some distance from the bulls with their
harems. and n1ay ouly venture upon these
preserves ct the penalty % death. lane
IL sometimes left clenr through rookery
70 permit Of The bachelors going to
aud from the water. Boz q one deylates
from this narrow path be Is Immediately
set upon and killed. The hollusehickie are
the most important sleaaeBi Of seal iife