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The Newtown bee., 1908-05-29

notice by publishing the same in pub, lie newspaper printed in Fairfield County 20 days previous to the time of the payment of such Installment.
 LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
 CAPITAL STOCK OF THE CON- ' PANY.
 Dated Newtown, December 1, A. D.. 1901.
 Subscribers Names, Number of Shares: Josiah Lacey 2, Abiel Booth l, Elias Hawley 30, Amos B. Fair man 2, Augur Clarke 2, Thomas Bots ford 30, Philip Nichols 10, Hezekiah Beach 10, Solomon Glover 10, Henry Botsford 6, Isaac Hawley ?, Jesse Noble ?, Rivenus Camp 3, Benjamin Curtis, Jr., 4, Caleb Bennitt 10, Asa Northrop 5, Benjamin Lake 15, Moses Shepard 2, David Baldwin ?, Nathaniel Nichols 2, Isaac Baldwin 5, John S. Cannon ?, William Peet ?, Dav- i'd Minot 3, Robert Linus 2, Thad Hub bell l, Salmom Hubbell 1, Benj amin Hall 10, Lambert Lockwood l. Asa Chapman 1, Samuel c. Blackman 4, Silas Fairchild 2, Luther Harris 2, Matthew Curtis ?, Josiah Fairchild 2. John Blakeman l, Robert Ruggles l, Benjamin Bostwick 10, Abijah B. Cur tis 1, Abel Beers l, Timothy Shepard, 2, Joseph Nichols ,, Curtis Hard 4, Ashur Peck l, David Peck 2, Daniel Cooke 4, Elijah Nichols 30, Meeker & Nichols 20, Beebee Hine 2, Jonathan Keeler l. Daniel Dyer and Uriah Hop kins jointly 93, William G. Gilbert of New York 30, David Baldwin 5, Jesse Noble 5. Hezekiah Beach 5, Solomon Glover 5, Walker Lewis l, Sylvanus Noble l, Caleb Baldwin, IT,, 2, Mich ael Parkes l, Roger Sheldon, Earl Thorp and Montgomery Austin jointly, 26.
 Additional subscribers entered Oct. 2, 1902: John s. Cannon 4, Isaac Hin man 8, William Benedict l, David Ster- ling 8, Enoch Foot l, Abijah Hawley & Co. 6, David Minot'2, Salmon and Thaddeus Hubbell 8, Benjamin Wheel CT l, Stephen Burroughs 4, Isaac Bur roughs 2, Asa Benjamin 2, Ezekiel Hubbell 8, Samuel Hawley 2, William Peet 1, Thomas Gouge l, Robert Linus l, William H. Peabody l, Daniel Ster- ling 2, Silas Sherman 2, James Daskom l, Elijah Peet 2, Stephen Summers 2,
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-29

More proof that Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound saves woman from surgical operations.
 Mrs. s. A. Williams, of Gardiner, Maine, writes:
 II was 2 great sufferer from female troubles, and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound restored me to health in three months, after my physician declared that an operation was abso. lutely necessary"
 Mrs. Alvina Sperling, of 154 Cley- bourne Ave, Chicago, III, writes:
 "l suffered from female troubles, a tumor and much inflammation. Two of the best doctors in Chicago decided that an operation was necessary to save my life. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound entirely cured me without an operation" .. FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
 For thirty years Lydia k. Pink hams Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- tion, fbroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges- tlon, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration. Why don't you try it?
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. .l
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Long Hill.

Mrs Cornelia s. Tomlinson has op- ened ladies' and gentlemen's quick lunch and restaurant at S76 -8S2,,Main street, Bridgeport, just below Estate street. Regular dinner at 25c.
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appointed consisting of Elias Hawley, Philip Nichols, David Baldwin. Solomon Glover, Josiah Lacey, John s. Cannon, Benjamin Bostwiek, Isaac Hawley. Jesse Noble and Robert E. Ruggles to view and point out ground most suitable for turnpike road from Bridgeport to New Milford. At this meeting Josiah Lacey, Hezekiah Beach, David Bald win, Jesse Noble and Solomon Glover were elected the first directors of the Company, for the year ensuing. Samu- el c. Blackman was elested the first treasurer.
 On August 3l, 1902, it was voted to advertise to receive propositions to build a road 20 feet wide generally and that the expense shall not exceed $45 a share.
 At meeting of the directors, April 4, 1903, at the inn of Michael Parker in Newtown, Jesse Noble, Capt Solomon Glover, Gen David Baldwin, Hezekiah Beach and Benjamin Bostwick were appointed to superintend the building of the different sections of the road. WHAT CONSTITUTED A WAGON
 LOAD.
 December 2, 1906, an interesting vote was passed that anything over four bushels weight of grain or salt shall be considered as load for cart or wagon.
 On February 4, 1907, it was voted that the bridge at Still River by Meek er's Mills be built IA feet wide, pass- ing clear of obstruction and that the walls of each of the abutments of said bridge be six feet thick. It was voted that Capt Daniel Meeker be employed to build said bridge for S459. NAME OF ROGER M. SHERMAN
 APPEARS.
 On Page 41 of the oldest record book is a mighty interesting note. Lemuel Sanford, Jabez Fitch and Roger M. Sherman were appointed committee by the Court of Common Pleas in No- vember, 1901, to lay out road for a turnpike road from the south line of New Milford beginning at a pile ot stones on Gallows hill, little north erly of the dwelling house of Jesse Nichols in Brookfeld extending through the towns of Brookfeld, Hunt ington, Trumbull and Stratford, and ending at a heap of stones at the mouth of Golden Hill road in the north line of the Borough of Bridgeport. It ! appears the turnpike was laid out under the direction of Timothy Shepard, coun- ty surveyor. AN INTERESTING OLD ACCOUNT.
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the ground proper for sd Turnpike road from the north line of said Bridge port to the south line of said New Mil ford which they are hereby authorized to do, and, either by themselves or their committee shall have assessed and allowed the damages done to any ln- dividual or Individuals by the altera- tions that shall be so made by straight ening the road now travelled or laying out new road as the case may re- quire and as the said County Court shall judge eypedent, and said Com pany shall have paid and satisfied to such individuals their respective dam. ages assessed as aforesaid, and shall have fully repaired the road 80 laid out and established and have built and put in state of repair as the case may re- quire all necessary bridges on the road so established to the acceptance of said County Court and obtained certificate thereof from said County Court then and not before they are hereby author ized to erect three Turnpike Gates on said road so established at such places as said County Court shall order. Pro- vided always that the southmost Gate shall not be erected south of the north side of the old Post Road so called from Stratford to Fairfield. And be it furth- CT resolved, that at each of said Gates said Company shall be, and they are hereby authorized to collect the fol- lowing Tolls-viz.,
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Old Records OF BRIDGEPORT AND NEW / TOWN TURNPIKE
 COMPANY. In Possession of Arthur T.
 Nettleton. INTERESTING FACTS AS TO
 CHARTER, Subscribers to the Capital Stock and the Early History of the
 Company.

The turnpike companies are a relic of pioneer days, and it seems strange to think our main highway running north and south was for long period of years in the sole charge of the Bridgeport and Newtown Turnpike Co.,, a company chartered by the Legisla- ture, which did business for about 30 years. The complete records of this company are owned by that popular Newtown citizen, Arthur Treat Nettle- ton, who secured them from Charles Henry Peck. the last treasurer of the Company. They comprise many vol umes and are in a good state of preser- vation.
 WHEN AND WHERE ORGANIZED.
 The Bridgeport and Newtown lurn- pike Go. was organized, November IT, 1901, at the dwelling house of Col Caleb Baldwin. now the residence of Charles Beardsley. John s. Cannon presided at said meeting and Luther Harris was ap- pointed clerk. Alta subsequent meeting on December l, 1901, committee was
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AN INTERESTING OLD ACCOUNT.

Under date of February 21, 1909, we find an interesting statement of the receipts and expenditures of the New town and Bridgeport Turnpike Go.
 Received From South Gate, s174.10
 " !" Middle !" 12O.00
 " " North " 92.86
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
HOWARD BRUSHES
 THE OWENTON TEAM

With the air filled with flying colors and amid a din of college "Rah, rahs," Howard completely crushed Birmingham college and 10 to tells the tale.
 Never for moment was the game left hanging in the balance. For the Howard sluggers drove the benders of Adams to every corner of the lot practically from the jump. The batting of Inzes was es- pecally brilliant triple, two doubles and a single being his portion. The How ard team ran bases like a house afire. and in the field gave their pitcher fast and accurate support. Three fast doubles were pulled off, and Raincr brought the crowd to its feet with a sensational shoe- string catch in left field.
 Aliens pitching for Howard was a dis tinct feature, only four scattered drives being secured off his delivery. His shoots were unhittable in close pinches.
 Owenton was sadly lacking in general team play and their cratic fielding opened the way for number of runs. The two teams conclude their series with couple of gaves in May. Score
 R.H.E. Howard . . ..t.. .. .. .. .. ..10 Il 2 Owenton.... ..O D Batteries: Allen and Burns; Adams and Garner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
ALABAMA WANTS GAME
 WITH VAUGHN'S BARONS

In long distance teleph one message last night, pr. J. W. H. Pollard coach of the University of Alabama baseball team asked the sporting editor of The Age Herald to endeavor to arrange d game for Alabama against the Barons Tor next Monday afternoon at West End park.
 Manager Vaughn, but for one possi l. ble reason, would be delighted to en- tertain the fast Alabama team, which would unquestionably draw well in Bir- raingham. That one reason Is on ac- count of the fact that the Southern league season opens two days later However, it was impossible to see Man ager Vaughn last night after the re oeption of pr. Pollards message, and no definite announcement can be made as yet.
 The alumni of the university would heartily rejoice were Vaughn to ar range the game, for they would then lave chance of seeing the fastest south ern college team in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
BARONS OUTFIT ALL OPPONENTS IN
 SPRING SERIES Locals Sustain Only One De- feat That Left a
 Sting CLOSE AND EXCITING MAJORITY OF BATTLES Rarons Won Six, Lost Five and Tied one-BrookIyn the Only Major Beaten-AIabama Lowered
 the Averages.

The Barons have concluded very sue cessfu season of exhibition games.
 During the last three. weeks the Barons have played a dozen games, winning slN' losing five and tying one,
 Three Of the Barons victories were over the Meridian team of the Cotton States league. Two were over the college teams of Owenton and the University of Ala bama. The other victory was won rom Brooklyn of the National league. The tie game was played against the Chicago Cubs.
 Birmingham was defeated once by the Philadelphia Americans, once by CleVe- land. twice by the Chicago Cubs and once by the Chicago White Sox.
 Tn but one of the games was Birmlng- ham badly beaten, and that was the hrst affair of the season when the Philadelphla Americans scored a to 1 victory The second worse defeat was to 2; the next, to 8.
 In every game the Barons oatted as well as the visitors, and exceeded them Tn the great majority. The grand average or all opposing teams is .199. The Barons average for the season is .263 which lh- cludes the records of Mahon and Fergu- son, neither of whom has made a hit.
 Until the game with the University or Alabama Tuesday the batting average or the Barons was very fine. In the game with Alabama, however, only two Barops, Meek and Molesworth, boosted their av- erages, while all the remainder fell off. Reagan, for instance, fell from .2SS to .Zoo' and Downey from .225 to .209.
 The hitting of Meek and Molesworth has been phenomenal. as the figures to follow indicate. The batting of the others is only fair It is a safe prediction how ever, that the majority of the hitters will show a great improvement, especially Reagan Downey, Demont and Raub.
 The hitting averages of the barons fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
THAT GO7CH WC7OR1
BY BILL AK.

In spite of the opinion of Billy Pickens, who was seated near the platform on the night of the farcical battle, I cannot be- lieve that the Gotcn-Ha ckenschmidt pink tea" was a fake.
 Arguing this question is ridiculous. Of course, and I would not write even these few lines had a dozen or more enthusiasts not requested me to do so
 When Hackenschmidt sailed for home yesterday relinquished my first opinion that the match was a frame up.'
 It was simply farce. The reason for the defeat is that Hackenschmidt lacks nerve and courage. He revealed yellow streak. He comes under the head of that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

From the above telegrams the fans will gather that Bill Douglass, the veteran first baseman and catcher, will arrive in Birmingham Sunday, and will appear in the Baron line-ups during the ensuing season.
 It is to be noticed, too. that even while some of the hypercritical were beginning to grumble, Douglass had come to terms, and it was a settled fact that he would wear local uniform this season.
 The five shares of stock held in the Little Rock club by Bill becomes the property of Birmingham people, who will hold it for future development. In case the Little Rock club has good season, and the stock brings a good price next fall when Chattanooga will again attempt to break into the Southern league the little investment might prove profitable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

The coming of Douglass relieves the fans, the players and the manager. The latter has been securing the entire coun- try for suitable catcher, and was about to close deal when Douglass came to terms yesterday at noon.
 In addition to being a good catcher with a good whip, Douglass is an experienced man, and an exceedingly heavy hitter. Year before last he stung the ball at a .32S clip, and but for the padding of Sid Smiths average would have easily led the league.
 Douglass, too, is first rate first base man. and in case of accident to Meek can fill the initial corner to the satisfaction of all. Furthermore in case an outfield- CT is put out of business, Bill can fill that hole, too. He will prove an all round good man, and will upbolster Manager Vaughn to an indefinite extent.
 Douglass for two seasons has desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Hurrah For Columbus.

Hurrah For Columbus.
 Columbus, Miss, April S.-(Special.)- Durmeyer opened in the fourth with q. tnree-bagger. Two other hits and good base running gave the locals three runs. In the seventh, Huber's two hagger scored two, and MarshalPs homer brought two more safely over. Then Dorsey stole home in splendid fashion. This gave the locals total of eight.
 Only once did the visitors have , chance. In the fourth Murch opened with a three-bagger, but Reilley and Holland, heavy hitters. famed and GiIkes died on an easy grounder. May V as in good form and the teamwork of the locals was the best ever seen.
 Score: R. H. E.. Columbus ....... .Ooo 300 5o'-S II 1 Gulfport ....... .O0o 900 00O-0 3 ? Batteries: May and Downing; Roberts and Graffius. Umpire, Laroque. Thirteen Stolen Bases. Jackson, Miss, April s.-(Special.)--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

most despicable character-a qlitter-than whom no man is more detested in Amer ica.
 As far as ability is concerned, however, Gotch Is about as near the champion wrestler as Burns is the champion boxer. Had the men ever got to the mat. Hack enschmidt it is generally believed, would have licked the American.
 But he was white livered, and this tells the tale. The event was not boost for the wrestling game. which already was rotten.
 Hackenschmidts statement before leav- ing, in which he cried that he had not received a fair deal, was contemptible, and the big baby showed his true colors when he told a story about Gotch treating him unmercifully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

air today and lost out to VicksburG, the third straight game by a score of to 4. Jackson had up Irwin, new catcher from Shreveport, but he failed to make good, being unable to put the ball to second, and the summary shows 13 stolen bases on him. Errors were numerous. Following is the score
 R. H. E. Jackson 100 O01 002--4 ' 6 Vlcksburg 900 31O 131-9 Batteries: Krebs and Costa; Veazy and Irwin.
 At Meridian: Monroe. 10; Meridian. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
MANAGER VAUGHN AFTER
 A BIG LEAGUE TN|RlER

Manager Vaughn may startle fandom by announcing the purchase of a young twirler now with Cincinnati. Ganzell has offered to let Vaughn have the man, and he is seriously thinking of giving him a trial. If Ganzel will send him on a week S trial Manager Vaughn will take him in.
 The pitcher was the leading twirler of the Western association last year, and won 28 of 3S games. Manager Vaughn be- lieves he will make good in Birmingham.
 Although the present pitching staff looks good, Manager Vaughn is never satisfied He is going after the best everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
LAST INDOOR TELEGRAPH
 MEET. ON FRIDAY NIGHT

The last indoor telegraph meet of the Southern Photographic association occurs Friday night. The events and entries of the local r.. M. c. A. follow
 Running high kck-Lendon, Mccoy, Seals, Lockwood. Candy.
 Fence vault-McEver, Seals, Lockwood,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

to come to Birmingham. On account of being offended in some manner he jumped Little Rock last year and refused to fin ish the season with the Travellers. On account of being a Little Rock stockhold- CT it was impossible to sell him without his consent.
 This season Bill selected to play in Bir- mingham, and Manager Vaughn nego- tiated for his release and obtained it by purchase. He then came to satisfactory terms with Douglass. Then Little Rock presented an obstacle when 1t refused to purchase Bill's stock at the figures for merly offered.
 But all is smoothed over now, and if no further accident occurs, Douglass will answer the Sunday roll call.
 Yesterday at noon this sign appeared on the blackboard of the Apollo pool room:
 ''The Age-Hera1d will announce in the morning that Douglass reports Sunday"
 The news went over the city like wild fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Mccoy Candy.
 Long dive-Seals. Candy. Nicholson. Lockwood. Mccoy.
 Hop, skip and jump-Lecton, McEver, Mccoy Seals, Lockwood.
 120-yard potato race-Lockwood, Seals. Candy, Platonsby, McEver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Pep.To.Lac-the drink that never disappoints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
DOUGLASS COMES SUNDAY;
 LOCALS PURCHASE HIS STOCK
HARRY TO BILL.

twill guarantee offer made by Roberts. Report at once.
 HARRY VAUGHN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The GawK makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
Nashville Gets Elston.

Nashville, Tenn, April S.-Manager Bernhard of the Nashville Southern league team last night closed deal with Manager Chance of the Chicago Cubs for Outfeder Frank Elston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
TO DOUGLASS.

"If Birmingham buys your stock at your figures. will you report im- mediately? HUGH w. ROBERTS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-09
FROM DOUGLASS.

Yes. Can report Sunday. Have Vaughn wire me.
 "W. B. DOUGLASS"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-30
PATIENT MAY GO
TO SETTLEMENT
Nastine Treatment Did
Not Effect Full
Cure

DR.. Mcdonald and Dr., Hoffman gave
their report to the Board OF Health
with regards TO the lepcr patient who
has been undergoing the NastinC
treatment NJ the Receiving Station
They state that they have discovered
that the patient still has the germs of
leprosy In his system. Their report
was as follows
"The result of this examination
which was conducted by, the methods
used In examination for commitment
was the following:
THE snip taken from a module of
the left ear contains bacllll staining
like the bacillus of leprosy. There
we're anesthetlc areas on the patients
feet and hands, and a pronounced afro
ply of the inter.Osscal muscles of his
right hand and n thickcning of tn,
nerves of both arms. On the strength
Of these findings, we declare the sal
patient to be lcper"
The patient now wishes to go TO the
Settlement, where he can work and
support his wife. The matter has been
:aken under adviscmefnt.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-30
Liner LOSES ANCHOR
IN OUTER HARBOR

Early this morning the Japanese
liner Hongkong Maru had little trou
ble In the harDor, which resulted In
The loss of an anchor. The shir
dropped anchor in 1875 fathoms OF
water. When she was ready to pro
ceed, the steam Capstan was started
working. but something went wrong
With whirring crash the machin
cry stopped. and nothing would in
luce the big engine again to start op
crat!ons. After fooling aroun~ for
some time, the skipper gave orders tt
cast OFF the cable and the big shir
came into harbor, minus one of hci
anchors.
Before letting 20 the cable, large
hawser was attached and an effort
will be made this afternoon to pick M
the missing anchor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-30

morning, and the work of drawing a
jury was started.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-30
LARNACH Wins FIRST
Case IN COURTHOUSE

Deputy Attorney General Larnacl
claims the distinction of winning tn,
first jury trial case In the new cour
house at Waikiki, Maui. It was thai
Of a japanese named Okuma. who wa,
accused of gross cheat, having bough
watch at a plantation store and hay
ing 1t, charged to another man, whom
he represented himself to be. Lar
mach won the case for the Territorj
with flying colors. Vivas and Corn ..
were the opposing attorneys.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-10-30
KALUA CASE
Continued from Pace u

morning, and the work Of drawing a
jury was started.
Special Venire Called
A special venire had to he called
in order to fill out the jury. >Chal-
lcnge after challenge flew, and man
after man was excused for cause
Then when the iuryShad finally been
secured, Mr.. Larnach learned that
one of the men on that body was al
that time a guest of Kalua staying
at his house. and accepting his hosuj-
tally. He therefore moved for re.
opening of the examination of the ju.
rors, which was allowed. and he
made such a showing that the man
was excused for cause. All day Mon.
day and part of Tuesday was taken
up before the jury was finally filed
up. Larnach states that the jury se-
cured was u good, representative
body of men.
Hot Contest Throughout
The trial itself was fought hard
although 1t seemed that Kalua would
undoubtedly be found guilty from Inc
evidence advanced. The prosecution
closed its case on Wednesday and
shortly afterward the Jury was lock,
cd up. Rumor had 1t that at one
time the jury stood eight for convic'
ton and four for acquittal. Later
on a great change came over the iur,
and a verdict of acquittal was
brought in.