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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-02-06
Knit Underwear.

How about your underwear supplies
Have you everything you need? If not
let us furnish what You want. You
won't find any better values than we are
showing III either mems ladies or child
ren's warm knit undergarments Some
specially good values in ladies Union
Suits
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1908-02-06
Corsets for all Figures.

Every figure has its appropriate Corset
here. We use the greatest care in giving
the customer the right model Some
arands are best for stout figures, others
suit slender figures better. We know
the brands and we know their limitations
Ask our Corset advice on these.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

l wish that I might talk with all sick ones about the actual cause of Stomach,
 Heart and Kidney ailments. To ex- plain in person how weak Stomach nerves leads to Stomach weakness. l am sure would interest all. And it is the same with weak hearts or weak Kidneys. This is why my prescription
 pr Shoop's Restorative so promptly reaches ailments of the Stomach, Heart and Kidneys. It is wrong to drug the Stomach or stimulate the Heart or Kid neys. These weak inside nerves simply need more strength. My Restorative is the only prescription made expressly for these nerves. Next to seeing you personally, will be to mail you free, my new booklet entitled, What To Do." l will also send samples of my Restor- ative as well. Write for the book to- day. It will surely interest you. Ad-s dress Dr Shoop, Box 8, Racine, Wis Sold by all dealers. <
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

All human affairs follow natures
 great analogue, the growth of vegeta-
 tion. There are three periods of
 growth in every plant. The first, and
 slowest, is the visible growth of the
 root; the second, and much acceler-
 ated, is the visible growth of the
 stem; but when the root and stem
 have gathered their forces, there comes the third period, in which the
 plant quickly flashes into blossom and ruIhes into fruit. The beginnings of moral enterprises in this world are never to be measured by any appar- ent growth. The root is always con- cealed by the very soil which gives it life, and in which it spreads and hides There comes the middle period, in which it contends with the opposing elements, but grows by the very things that would destroy it, as plants do by the winds that would prostrate them. At length comes the sudden ripeness and the full success and he who is called in at the final moment deems this success his own. lie is but the reaper, and not the laborer. Other men sowed and titled, and he but en- ters into their labors. Before the time of Christ the world grew by root; since that time until now it has grown by the stem; but ten thousand swelling buds of promise and of prophecy do now declare the time near at hand for lowers and fruits. Henceforth the world makes haste e.- Henry Ward Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Robert Quinlan, a brakeman of the milk train, who on last week Wednes- day evening was caught between the platform at Newtown and the moving train and was badly crushed and in- juree and was taken to Bridgeport and brought to the hospital, died just as he reached the hos pital. Dr Kiernan, who was called to attend him here, accompanied the injured man to Bridge port and to the hospital. MT Quinlan was about 32 years old and had been railroad man for several years. His home was in New Haven, where he had recently moved. He is survived by a wife and two children.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

The whole world is like caIdron, boiling and seething with human pas sions. Man is at war with man, and everywhere are rage and animosity. When, from Gods fatherland, shall come the truth of our brotherohod. Lord Jesus what hast thou done since thou wentest away? Hast thou forgot ten thine errand hither? Art thou not weary of this globe, which swings about thy throne on its bitter path with anthems of woe and pain? Has ten the time when the whole world, endowed by love, shall go its golden way, singing thy praise and joy :! Henry Ward Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Truths are first clouds, then rain, then harvest and food. The philos- ophy of one century is the common sense of the next. Men are the called fools in one age, for not knowing what they were called fools for not averring in the age before. We should so live and labor in our time that what came to us as seed may go to the next generation as blossom and that what came to us as blossom may go to them as fruit. This is what we mean by Henry Ward Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Superintendent C. s. Lake and his assistant, John w. Carr, are practical railroad men and believe in learning service conditions on their road by actual experience. On Friday, with the weather at zero, Messrs Lake and Carr made the trip on Conductor Bris- tol's combination milk and freight train from Hawleyville to Litchfeld. By this means they observed conditions at first hands. MT Lake, with cap pulled tightly over his ears, could scarcely be distinguished from the ordinary railroad employe. Messrs Lake and Carr have made many friends already, and have an evident desire to improve the service so far as is in their power.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

While working on the ice pond for
 William c. Johnson, last week, Attor-
 ney Charles H. Northrop had narrow
 escape from being killed. He was tending the elevator which raises the ice to the chute, which takes the ice down into the house. In some way a block of ice knocked off pulley at the top of the elevator, which fell, missing MT Northrop's head by about an inch. A chain also narrowly missed strik- ing him in the face.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

G. w. Cogswell, who for the past
 Il or l2 years has carried on a success ful grocery and meat business at 30 Elizabeth street, Derby, and is we'll known throughout this section of coun- try, having purchased farm produce from many of the farmers of this sec tion, has sold his business in Derby to H. N. Atwood, who has been associat- ed in business with him for the past year and half. Mir Cogswell started the business he has just sold out about F years ago and by faithfully serving the public and close attention to busi- ness. has succeeded in working up a large and paving business. He sells out on account of his health, which has been quite poor the past year. MT Cogswell hopes soon to take a trip South for hs health and while there he will endeavor to find good market for apples which seems just now to be a drop in home markets. Any one having apples to sell will do we'll to drop him a postal. His address is c. w. Cogs- well, 3 Ansonia street, Derby.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

The funeral of Norman Northrop was attended on Friday from his late residence in Sugar street. Rev J. H. George ohiciated. There were num- Der of beautiful floral tributes, in- cluding a wreath with the word "Fath- CT, ," from the daughters and a wreath with the word, "Grandpa" from the grandchildren and a flat bouquet. The burial was in the Newtown cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Public sentiment signifies the con- mon march of good mems thoughts. It should be but a road, marked plain, that men may know the way to travel but. instead of this, public sentiment is employed sometimes as a bribe to stop free thinking, as an intimation to stop free acting; as baubie to, al lure appropriateness, or as a threatened fools cap with which to terrify it. The virtues which public sentiment drills into towards, may be of great benefit to society, but are of little cred 1t to the men upon whom they are dra- gooned. Henry Ward Beecher.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14
Huntingdon.
F. w. WEIGHTS NEW STORE.

Your correspondent had the pleasure, last Saturday, when in Shelton of cal ling on Frank W. Wright, who now owns and carries on the helton Pub- lie Market, formerly owned by the late Julius Burkhardt. MT Wright has made several changes in the store and he has very neat and pleasant market and one that it is a pleasure for the public to do their trading at. Mir Wright sells all his goods strictly for cash and it will be his aim to give his patrons the best the market affords at rock bottom prices. He invites his many friends to call and see him.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Rev T. J. Lee gave d sermon of great power on Immortality" at the Con- gregational church, Sunday morning. He was entertained while in town at the home of MT and Mrs Lawrence Taylor.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Brother Steele IS earnest in all his efforts. In the prayer meeting his aim is to interest all present, creating an interest of such a nature so that 1t can be said it was we'll for us to be there" and q desire to go again. His prayer meetings were the best attended for many years, and this attendance never decreased. His family was well liked, we always found them to be blessing to us. Brother Steele and wife were very much liked in our community, and especially so among those that were not of our faith, that did not be- long tosour church, always having a pleasant smile for every one. Hoping that God will bless you, 1 remain yours in the work.
 Yours in the Master,
 II. A. Halstein.
 A meeting of the Ecclesiastical so- ciety will be held, Saturday evening, to complete the legal formalities nec- essary in extending the call. ...
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

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 catalog or when in Danbu- ry call and see what fine music can be had. *
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Mrs Calista Beardsley, for many years subscriber to The Bee, died on December 1, at Diego, N. Y, at the age of 88 years.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Miss Emma Wilson, who has been ill for several days with the grip at her home in Taunton, is now improving nicely.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Carlton s. Smith of Yale college spent Sunday in town, the guest of his parents, MT and Mrs H. M. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Miss Frances Mallette of Tashua has been visiting her sister, Mrs H. Merton Greenman, a few days.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

MT and Mrs H. M. Greenman of Cold Spring farm attended the annual ban quet of the Cortland County, N. r., association at the Hotel Astor, New York City, on Thursday evening as guests of MT Greenman's parents, who are natives of Cortland. This associa- tion is composed of former residents of Cortland County who now reside in and near New York. It meets annu- ally for the purpose of maintaining early friendships and patriotism for the home county. One hundred and fifty-four were'present.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Arthur D. Fairchild housed his ice supply. last week, cutting the blocks on pond on his farm.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Miss Lizbeth Barber of Bethel has been the guest of Miss s. J. Scudder for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

F. B. Mallette spent Monday the guest of MT and Mrs H. M. Greenman.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Mrs H. Merton Greenman spent Monday night with her parents, MT and Mrs F. B. Mallett, in Tashua.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Use .DeWitt's Little Early Risers, pleasant little pills. They are easy to take. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

Robert D. Smith finished his ice har- vest on Saturday, task any dairyman is glad to see completed.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially good for piles. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14

lie IS Df0Lnef or hey Albert I Steele of Bethel and has occupied tn, pulpit here twice. Among the letter read, was the following from Rev D Jones, D. D., formerly president o5 Adrian college. Dr Jones writes:
 ,~@.-. Connellsville, Pa. | . .... December '. 1907.
 MT c. B. Taylor,
 5:.. Newtown, Conn.
 Dear Sir: Yours came yesterday morning but I have been hindered from answering sooner.
 have known MT Steele, he who preached for you, for years. He was a student at Adrian college, Mich, when 1 was connected with that insti- tuition. He was good student, stood well in his classes and was graduated with credit to himself. His record as a student was every way honorable. He is man of sterling worth and integ- rity, deeply religious and earnest in his life. 1 cannot recall that I have ever heard him preach more than once, but on that occasion he preached very well. As for his success in the minis try and his way of handling prayer meetings, one of the most difficult things to do we'll, I cannot speak from personal knowledge, because his fields of labor have been at con siderable dis tance from my own, but l have otten heard of him through others, and all that 1 have heard was to his credit. However, l know the man and esteem him highly and know no reason why he may not be successful preacher and pastor. He has a good mind, quick perceptions and thinks clearly, is thoroughly honest intellectually and in all other ways. You will never hear him say anything in the pulpit or else where he does not believe to be true.
 Sincerely yours,
 -- ...9 D. Jones.
 The following letter from H. A. Hall 1 stein of Harmony, Pa., was read:
 Harmony, Pa., Dec. 14th, 1907.
 MT c. B. Taylor, .@.
 Chairman Church Com.
 Newtown Conn.
 Dear Sir: Yours of .4th, duly re- ,eived, but sorry to say that the letter became mislaid among my railroad natter and did not lay my hands on it lntil to-day, not remembering the ad- lress could not answer it until now. As to Brother Steele, 1 can recom- mend him from the depth of my heart. It is a great pleasure to me to be able o do so. Brother A. Steele served us n the capacity of pastor for two years, md it was with regret that we gave him ID. but it is one of the things that we must expect in our church, the bishops ay the word and we must abide by heir actions. The first year that Brother Steele was with us was one of he best that we ever had to my knowl- ' dge. both spiritually and financially, { UT church increased in numbers and ( UT Sabbath school went beyond any g hing in the history of the same. This g 7ork continued during the second year. V
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14
A MEETING OF THE FIRST EC- CLESIASTICAL SOCIETY TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY EVEN
 ING TO CONFIRM THE ' .. CALL.

Following the morning service at the Congregational church, Sunday, a church meeting was held. Dr F. J. Gale, the clerk, called the meeting to order and Dea H. M. Smith was made moderator. By unanimous vote a call was extended to Rev Alexander Steele to the pastorate of the church. He is a brother of kev Albert T. Steele of Bethel and has occupied the pulpit here twice. Among the letters read, was the following from Rev D. Jones, D. D., formerly president of Adrian college. Dr Jones writes:
 ~-...u & Connellsville, Pa.
 .... -s December ', 1907.
The Newtown bee., 1908-02-14
The Newtown Bee.

"iisa \ Year, 75 Gents for siI Months 50 Dents for Four Months, Fonr Dents Copy
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09
RAISING THE LIMIT.
City officials Are Trying to Get More
Money to Lavish at the Expense of
the Taxpayers.

City Officials Are Trying to Get More
Money to Lavish at the Expense of
the Taxpayers.
In several parts of the country move
ments are on foot TO increase the debt
limits of cities in order that they may
go more deeply into municipal owner
ship. In the good old days, when in
certain sections of the west there was
no limit in poker games or to the debt
of cities, there was at least one city
from which all the Inhabitants fled in
despair, prcferring to abandon their
property rather than to pay the taxes.
Even in the older sections of the coun-
try there have been cities which have
been forced into bankruptcy by like
causes and whose property holders
have sustained losses which beggared
many of them.
Where conservatism is not adhered
to in such matters serious results al
most inevitably follow, because ma
jority of the voters who are not direct
ly taxed fail to realize that they may
be indirect losers if the taxes become
excessive and the business interests Of
the city are thereby hampered and cur
tailed. 1t is far easier for cities to
spend money than TO pay off bonds,
and even conservative citizens are apt
not to count the cost when it comes to
city expenditures. The present laws
in regard to debt limits are safeguards
suggested by sad experience to protect
cities against sudden attacks of spend
thriftineSS.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09

or the city. What the remedy might
be 1t was not for him to suggest at
present. but i'm view of that growing
danger he had sometimes thought
whether the time might not shortly
arrive when disfranchisement might
be condition of municipal employ
ment, or, if not disfTanchisement. that
such bodies might be represented by
only a sectional representation care
fully and we'll differentiated"
Cannot Be Half Bond and Half Free.
do not believe the great business
life of this country can long endure
half socialistic and half free competl-
tion. When it gets to that point it
must either go back to the Individual
istic idea with competition as the great
controlling law or go ON to state social
ism. | think we should look at this
question squarely and determine now
which we will choose.
To my mind there ought to be no
doubt about the decision. We should
stand for that which has made us in
dustrially great-the liberty of the in
dividual, the right of private owner
ship of property and the right to en-
gage in any legitimate business in a
lawful manner unhampered by munich
pal or state monopoly.
Instead of enlarging the so called
business powers of our villages and
cities 1t is wiser to restrict them.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09
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a Chance of Name.

"Father," said Tommy BardeIl of
the William Henry Harrison gram
mar school, "you want to come next
Saturday afternoon and see us play
a game with the Oliver Wendell
Holmes football team. We're going
to do 'em up"
"Do you. belong to a football
team" asked his father. at is
news to me-"
"Do II" exclaimed Tommy proud
ly. "Well, reckon! I'm the quar-
terback of the Tornadoes."
"The Tornadoes? Who are they !?
"That's the name of our school
team"
"H'mph! And you are going to
play game next Saturday, are you
Well, II! go and see it,"
The game took place according to
announcement, and the Tornadoes
were beaten by Il score Of 2G to 0.
"Tommy," said his father, over
taking him while he was on his way
home, "what did you tell me was the
name Of your team"
"The Tornadoes," answered the
boy, 'but we're going to change it
to something else. We amt even a
fog"-Youth's Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09

1t was very indignant woman who
sent for a gas inspector and informed
him that she had solved the mystery
of her big gas bills. Triumphantly she
conducted the inspector to the base
ment and instructed him to follow her
example as she placed one ear close to
the meter. 1t Squeakrd. There" she
remarked. do you hear that? Well,
I've wondered and wondered what
made my last gas bill so high and
then ! decided to investigate for my
self There's Il mouse inside that me-
ter. He can't get out, and he just runs
and runs and spins that contraption
round and round, and have to pay for
it. Listen! Hear him squeak In
vain did the poor gas meter man try to
explain. She pOohpOOhed the idea of
a mouse not being able to live in a
gas meter Hadn't she tried to kill
mice off, and didn't she know that
they had cats beaten to a standStill for
vitality? She got new gas meter,
paid the same bills. but was satisfied
and told all her neighbors how she
made the gas company come to time
Progressive Age
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09

The water department Of Salt Lake
City, Utah, has been running behind
for some time. AS Il result the rates
have been raised from % to nearly 200
per cent for various classes of consum-
ers. OF course it's good business, but
If corporation did anything like that
the yellow press would have Il spasm
and invent several new epithets to ap-
ply to II.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09

We will pay $5
"sh to any per-
son whOwillg get
Fifteen yearly
subscribers for
The JOURNAL,
with the cash.
You can work
in any part of
the county or
city, or outside
OF the city. The
price is 81 per
year in county.
and $l.l5 out
side the county,
For further in
formation, sam
pies, ETC., write
or call at this
Office.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09
Notice to Teachers.

THE regular meetings for the examlna-
L ton of applicants for teachers certif-
Gates will be held in the West School build
lug III Greenville, Ohio, on the first Saturday
of each month.
The Patterson examinations will be held
on the third Saturday OF April, and on til G
second Saturday OF May.
J.ALVERTON CROWELL, Pres.
Il. H. GARRISON, Vice Pres.
]. H. BROWDER, Clerk,
Board of Examiners.
Sept. ,l907-lyr
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09

Linneus, Mo. has had little expert
ence with false economy. When the
municipal lighting plant burned down
recently it was found that the insur-
ance covered only about 40 per cent of
the loss. Bonds will have to be issued
to rebuild.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-04-09
THE GREAT QUESTION.
Are Our Municipalities to Become
Business Corporations?

He SHOWS the dangers "hiCh Arc
Often Overlooked by Superficial
Thinkers.
No one can give even cursOry
glance at the history of municipal gov
ernment in the United States for the
past thirty-tive years without noticing
two conditions:
First.-The municipalities have been
very inefficient in the performance of
governmental duties.
SecOnd-They have steadily eXercis-
ed more and more the business powers
originally possessed 10y individuals or
private corporations. They are rapidly
becoming great business corporations.
The inetliCiency and corruption of
municipal governments have been so
thoroughly exposed and discussed be-
fore the people for the past few years
that nothing need bc said in way Of
proof of the condition. In fact, it may
be true that we have become so con-
versant with this condition that it fails
to excite surprise or to demand atten.
ton and has come to he regarded as
normal or at least unavoidable.
How Does It Affect the People?
But what Of this second tendency?
How is it affecting our people? To
what end is 1t leading? Is the first
condition a natural and necessary re-
suit of the second?
municipalities have only such powers
as are expressly or implicitly granted
by the state through its legislature, as
is shown 10y the following quotation
from Cooley's constitutional Limita-
tions"
The creation Of municipal corpora
tions and the comforting upon them of
certain powers and Subjecting them to
corresponding duties do not deprive
the legislature of the state of that
general control over their citizens
which was before possessed. 1t still
has authority to amend their charters,
enlarge or diminish their powers, eX-
tend or limit their boundaries, consoli-
date two or more into one, OVerrule
their legislative action whenever it is
deemed unwisc, impolitic or unjust
and even abolish them altogether in
the legislative discretion. The rights
and franchises of such a corporation,
being granted for the purpose of the
government. can never become such
vested rights as against the state that
they cannot he taken away, nor does
the charter constitute contract in the
cnt,Sn Of tbn constitutional nrONiSinn