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The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
CLOTHES NOT MADE IN SWEAT
 SHOPS.

In spite of the vigilance of the Con- sumers' League and of the factory in- spectors in New York City, recent rev. citations show an appalling amount of the lower priced clothing for men and especially for boys, is made in tenement house sweat-shops which are licensed by the state, but which do not con- form to the sanitary requirements in any degree. In some of these home shops, score of people work and live in two small rooms-men, woman and children. The sanitary conditions pre- vailing in such quarters can better be imagined than described. These facts put on parents the responsibility of protecting their boys from the dangers lurking in tenement-made clothing which is the cheaper grade of suits and reefers- the sort of stuff sold at $1.9S and other ridiculous prices. This is not only dangerous clothing to put a boy into, but it does not give the service it should for the money it costs. It is cheap all the way through, and in reality, is the most expensive clothing you can buy. Put your boy into Meigs & Co. clothes-made in light, clean, sanitary work rooms, by skilled tailors-made of reliable cloths and you will do much to keep your boy healthy and keep his clothes in good health too.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
ALVIN H. GETMAN.

This obituary notice of the death of Alvin H. Getman was received by Mrs G. A. Stevens, March 25. Mir Getman was employed here in the Borden's Milk factory but moved to Miller's Mills a year ago. The community has been shocked and saddened by the untimely death of Alvin H. Getman, which occurred at St Luke's hospital, Utica, Tuesday evening, February 25. He had been operated upon for the second time for appendicitis but failed to rally. He leaves wife and little daughter, Mildred, father and mother and one brother, Wallace, all of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. He leaves also a host of friends in this place who will sadly miss his ever-ready kind word and smile. The funeral was held at the home, Saturday, at Il o'clock. Rev F. s. Cook spoke words of com fort to the bereaved family and friends, using as text. Job "A: 22, And no man is sure of life" Many friends and relatives showed their affection by beautiful floral offerings. The remains were placed in the Co., lum5ia vault.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
OBITUARY.
CHARLES D. BRADLEY.

Last Saturday, in the Bradley cem- etery in Bradleyville the remains of Charles Bradley, aged "A, were laid to rest. The deceased was the last and youngest of a large old Quaker family. Coming from York State originally, for many years he had been one of the gen. ial clements of the church and commun- ity in which he lived. Two daughters,
 Mrs Goulett of Stevenson, Mrs Stew ems of Bridgeport several grandchild- ren and the widow are the mourners nearest to kin, while all who knew him will long remember him as "broth- CT beloved" The removal of those ancient landmarks is making itself felt tremendously in all rural communities,
 when the young people have gone largely to the cities of earth so gladly and the old are going to the Eternal city so sadly for us who remain, but gladly for the Christian spirit but with years and broken with age. The fun eral was largely attended by old &C., quaintances from all about, and was conducted by the Rev MT Thayer, pas tor at Stevenson and East Village,
 which pastorate includes Bradleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
Stepney.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

The annual session of the New York
 East Confernece of the Methodist Epis-
 copal church will convene at thel Han
 son Place Methodist Episcopal church
 at Brooklyn on Wednesday, April l,
 1908. On this date the anniversary of
 the Woman's Home Missionary society
 will be held in the afternoon. and the
 Home Missionary and Church Exten- sion Society anniversary in the even- ing. On Thursday, April ?, the Wo- mans Foreign Missionary society will hold it's anniversary in the afternoon, and in the evening the Foreign Mis- sionary society anniversary will hold the attention of the Conference.
 On Friday, April 8, at 10 o'clock in the morning, the meeting of the Lay Electoral Conference will be held and at 2 o'clock in the afternoon joint meeting of the Conference with the Lay Electoral Conference. These are held to elect the repre- sentatives to the General Confernce of the church to be held in Baltimore, next May. In the evening of Friday, ,Freedman's Aid and Sun day School conference will be held, and mass meeting of men of the Wesley Brotherhood will meet at Simp- son Methodist Episcopal church. Bish- op William Burt, D. D., will preside at the Conference, which promises to be one of unusual interest.
 Daniel w. Edwards will represent the Stepney Methodist church at the Lay Electoral Conference held on Fri lay, April 3. A reduced fare has been secured on the N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. which can be secured by all persons desiring to attend the Conference by paying one and one-half fare for the round trip, it being necessary to nave the return ticket countersigned by Henry Blatz, Jr., who will be at the Conference for this purpose.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
TRINITY PARISH.

Friday. children's service at 3.3O p m., and the singing school session at 3.45.
 Friday at 7.3O p. m., Rev 0. o. Wright will preach, continuing course of sermons on "The Prodigal Son."
 Sunday, Holy Communion at 10 a. m., and the usual service at Il a. m., followed by Sunday school. Evening prayer, followed by short address, at 7.3O p. m.
 Wednesday Litany and devotional reading at 3.45 p. m.
 Thursday evening, evening prayer and sermon at the Hawleyville chapel.
 Thursday afternoon the ladies of the Woman's Auxiliary meets at the rec tory for work.
 A cordial invitation to all the church people of the community is extended.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Quite number of people throughout Western and Southern Connecticut will rejoice at the news which came with Thusrday mornings New York papers announcing the re-opening for business of the Knickerbocker Trust Co. of New York. Many people were hard hit when the bank closed its doors. One lady of the writer's acquaintance had all her available funds in this in- stitution and has had a hard struggle since. After having been closed lit tie over five months the Knickerbock- CT Trust Company re-opened, Thursday at noon with over S14,0O0,000 cash on hand, which is more than enuogh to meet all the demands that might be made upon it under the resumption plan even if all the depositors should withdraw the full amount they are en- titled to. The total amount due depos- itors on demand is SIP, TIA, 399, but off cers of the company said yesterday they did not expect any great rush of withdrawals. On the contrary, they said, they expected them to be largely exceeded by additional deposits. It was announced that a number of new deposits had been promised at the opening day. including one of $500, 900. another of $2OO.000, half dozen of S1O0, 900 each, and a lot of smaller ac- counts from $50, down. It was said also that the company had received a new trust account of SS,000, 900. The final obstacle to the re-opening of the company was removed, Wednesday, when Justice Clark, in the Supreme Count, sitting in Brooklyn, discharged the three temporary receivers, Ernst Thalmann, George L. Rives and Henry C. 1de. The court provisionally fixed the amount of compensation for the receivers and their counsel at S75,0OO for each of the former and S75, 900 col actively for the latter, total of $500, 900 and decreed that in case the defendant, the Knickerbocker Trust Company, failed within ten days to consent to the payment of this amount, the sum of S400, 000be set aside to the credit of the receivers to meet such allowances as might be thereafter de- cided upon by the court.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
THE STYLES NEW YORK IS
 WEARING.

We'll dressed New Workers are con- tent with nothing less than custom style. That's why so many of them wear Regals. The largest and best equipped Regal store in New York City isn't better prepared to serve your footwear wants than we are. You can get the same new, custom styles here that are popular now in New York-and you have the same broad as- sortment to choose from. Prove it to-day-see the new styles.-[Davis & Savard, sole agents, corner Main street and Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
MISS COLLINS-MR CURTIS.

A wedding in which Stepney people are interested took place at Westfeld, N. J., at the home of David B. Collins, uncle of the bride, when Miss Mar garet Collins and Arthur B. Curtis, son of Mir and Mrs A. B. Curtis of this pace, were united in marriage on Mon- day evening, March 30, at ' o'clocok. A reception immediately followed the ceremony at which a nice luncheon was served, Mir and Mrs Curtis received large number of handsome and costly presents. ..The next day the happy couple started on their wedding trip for Klondike, where they are to make their home and where MT Curtis has been engaged in business for the past three years, The best wishes of a host of friends go with them to their new home.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

My husband, George Wakeley. has been in poor health for four months and in helpless condition for three months, having suffered a paralytic shock at that time. paralyzing the left side. He is lifted from bed to chair and when feeling able is placed in an lnvalid's chair and the family wheel him around about the house. We have had the greatest sympathy extended to us. We thought The Bee would be news from our native town and interst him greatly. .-[ Mrs George Wakeley, Seymour, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

The Sub-freshman class of the New town High school gave class supp CT, Friday, March 20. Nearly every mem, Der of the class was present and each one reported good time. The program consisted of speeches, songs, recita- tions and readings. Miss R. c. Snow gave a very interesting speech in which she stated that she should hope to see all graduate. Miss Marguerite K. Beecher gave in her usual manner a recitation entitled "Ghost Stories. " The appreciation of her work was shown by great applause. Miss Annie Mudry sang solo which was greatly appreciated. Miss Helen Keane in her usual manner gave reading: which of course interested the class. Miss Mi riam l.. Smith gave recitation, the name being "The Curfew," in which she showed great ability. This was followed by great applause. Last but not least Prof Curtis E. Cook gave a very interesting talk. He referred to the loyalty of the class. He also said it was showing class spirit by cheering the boys on to victory. AL though we are the first sub class to give any entertainment of any kind. we consider it good class spirit and in- tend to keep it up. Nick names were given to each member of the class. Each one had a desire, a future and a slang word. They were read by Annie Mudry and Miriam Smith. Clara Shee- han read the program. Games were played and an elaborate supper was served. The Sub-freshman class have great ability this year. Prof C. E.. Cook said in his speech that it was seldom that sub-freshman class had such ability. We as a class of girls have decided to cheer the boys of our class. which we are proud of, on to Victory. Many classes have failed be- cause there was no one to cheer them on. But our class shall never have that to complain of, for we will simp- ly make them press on to Victory. -TSub-freshman Girls.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
Mrs P. Carroll returned. Saturday, after few days passed in Danbury.

Are you planning to put new lace curtains in your house this spring? N. Buckingham & Co.,, TIT State street, Bridgeport. have a fine assortm ent and it will pay you to go 50 miles to see the goods. They are closing out some 95 pairs of assorted curtains at special nrinac
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
ST ROSES.

A months mind requiem H igh mass for the repose of the soul of the late Richard Quinn will be held on Satur- day morning at 8 o'clock.
 Father Fox was on his way to South ford, via Hawleyville, to hold Devo- tions, Wednesday night, but the train was 30 minutes late, so Father Fox returned to Newtown, and found that his man had gone to Southford to meet him. Father Fox will therefore hold deyOtions at Southford, next Wednes- day night. He was very sorry to dis appoint the people, but it will be seen that 1t was no fault of his.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

James A. Morris is the first Bridge port resident to receive a certificate of appointment from Gov Woodruff as a public accountant under an act passed by the last legislature. MT Nor ris has successfully passed the exami- nation and is now authorized by the state to act in the capacity stated. -[ Bridgeport Standard. lMr Morris is a brother-in-laW of Selectman Herman Fl. Peck,
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

F. A. Pickett, o. D., an eye-sight specialist, will visit the Grand Central hotel, Newtown, April l, with office hours from g a. m. to 6 p. m., when he will receive those having eye troubles and furnish glasses, etc. Consultation free. |
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
WHOLESALE MARKET.
WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY BUCK
 X DARLING. BRIDGEPORT.

Apples, fancy red table apples selling 2.50 to 3.25; gopd to fancy cooking and eating, 1.75 to 2.25; poor to good, 1,25 to 1.75.
 Potatoes, 90 a 95c bushel. Yellow onions, 90 a 95c. Carrots. 3Oca35c bu. Beets, 6Oc a FOG bu. Yellow Tur- nips, 6Oc FOG. Cabbage, per 100. S2.00a4.OO. Celery, per dozen stalks, 75al.00. Parsnips, 30ca40.
 Butter: Creamery, first grade, 35c ID; {; second grade, 2Sc BOG; com mon, 14c 16c; Dairy, first, 26c a 2Sc. Cheese, full cream, l4c 16c. Eggs, fresh nearby, l9a20c doz. Live chick ems 14c 15c. Live Fowls, 13c 14c. Live. Ducks. 12c 15c. Live Geese, l2c l4c. Calves, hog dressed, Sc to 12c To. Pigs, Sc Sc; hogs 4a5c.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

A photograph 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 catalogue or when in Dan- bury call and see what fine music can be had.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27


 Daniel Keane bought barn of Mrs Payne and started to remove it to his place. When you get ready l will come over and help you," said Edward Taylor. So true to his word he doned pair of his leather boots which Ed Burr made for him in 1881 and report ed for duty. Having laid walls for the present residences of J. M. Blackman and Benjamin Corning when young man hewas right on his job, and got so much interested that he worked on day after day till the wall was con- pleted and the barn sat true as die on the new foundations. The best of all he didn't charge his friend, Dan, a cent, and the latter has a job he may be proud of. Not every man would turn his hand back to wall laying at 70 years, after having abandoned the oc- cupation for 37 years. But MT Taylor's long tramps hunting and fishing have made him Timber and athletic. The next stone job we have, we shall look up Mir T., provided we can make such liberal terms with him as did our friend. Keane.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
MICHAEL HASSETT.ss Q

Michael Hassett, a former resident of Hanover district, died on Monday night in Monroe, aged 79 years. Three sons and four daughters survive him. The funeral took place on Thursday morning from St Roses church, Rev Patrick Fox officiating. Funeral Di- rector Troy had the arrangements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
TrurnbuIl.
A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELE-
 BRATED,


 On Tuesday evening, March IT, MT and Mrs Austin Nichols entertained number of friends with whist. The occasion was to celebrate MT and Mrs Nichols wedding anniversary and also Mrs Nichols birthday. At the close of the evening they were presented a large weathered oak rocker and hand some jardiniere.
 Mrs Frank Hatch is at St Vincent's hospital where she underwent an oper- ation on Monday, March l6. Report is that at the present writing she is im- proving rapidly.
 At the Congregational church on Sunday morning, Don A. Adams of New Haven sang two solos. Abide With Me" and Just For To-Day" Mir and Mrs William Dennison Dana were in New York, Monday, attending the funeral of Mrs Dana's nephew.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs James Brown lost pocket book between the Newtown station and the residence of r. H. Mccarthy, one night last week. The next morning Master Leonard Wright found the pocketbook tand returned it to Mrs Brown, for which he was suitably re- Warded.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Benjamin Fairchild and Miss Edith Fairchild of New York have visited relatives in the village.
 Mrs Elwell has been in Shelton and Bridgeport in the interest of the Kings Daughters.
 Mir and Mrs M. B. Hawley are ex- pected to arrive home from Florida, this week Saturday.
 Mrs James Taylcr and Miss Nellie Bride were called to Bridgeport on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs Wilson, niece of Mrs Taylor. Mrs Wilson had been frequent visitor in this place and was most genial and social lady, although she had been seri- ously afflicted physically for a long time.
 MT and Mrs Charles Pinckney of Brookfield Center have been the guests of Mrs c. E. Osborne for few days.
 It will soon be time to begin planting and you yill need seed. We have just received our stock for 1908 and they are all new seed. .-[Stephen French at the Depot.
 If you are thinking of doing any painting, this spring, Craft & Lyon, the painters, will be glad to talk the matter over with you.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

ANow is the time to look after your harness repairs before the busy spring and summer work. Bring 'em along, we can fix you up in good shape. Ma terial, workmanship and price satisfac- tory. Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

George F. Taylor returned, Monday, after a sojourn of 10 days at Saranac Lake, N. Y. Mrs Taylor will remain with her sister, Mrs Warner, for a time.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

F. L. Gaylord of Ansonia. Frank E. Soule and W. H. Booth of New Mil ford, Charles F. Hopkins of Bethel, T. F. Dunn of New York, F. A. Walker of Brooklyn and R. M. Mosley and J. H. Lynch of New Haven have regis tered at the Grand Central hotel, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
A CARD.

To the kind friends who assisted and sympathized with us during our re- cent bereavement and to those who fur nished teams the day of the funeral. we wish to express our sincere thanks. Mrs Charles E. Bradley, Mrs Louis Goulett, Mrs Howard R. Stevens.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mir and Mrs James Brown, who have made their home in Jersey City for some years, are to return to Newtown to take up their residence, this spring, having bought the McMahon place on Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
AT FINCH'S

Colgate's Tooth Powder, 25c. Stearns headache cure, 25c. Beef, Iron & Wine, soc. Russell's Emulsion, s1.OO. Bay Rum, Soc pint. 8 in 1 oil, 10c bottle. New line of gents shirts, latest styles.
 Garden seeds of all kinds. Fresh stock of Colburn's mustard. Carter's liver pills, 25c box.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Frank G. Stiles, civil engineer of Southbury, is taking a survey of the State road on the Danbury turnpike between New Milford and Brookfeld. He will be engaged in the work three or four weeks and during his stay will be glad to do surveying for any who may require his services in this line.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Two of the honors for the graduating class of the High school have been an nounced. Miss Anna Murphy will be valedictorian and Miss Elsie Ferris sal u+atorian
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs Margaret Lester was visiting in Danbury, last week. and while there paid a visit to the Danbury Normal School, where her daughter, Miss Mary Lester, is a student.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27
REV MIR DUNCAN CLOSES HIS
 WORK.

Next Sunday will be the final of Rev Mir Duncan's pastorate in the Baptist church of this place. He will move, the coming week, to Elizabethtown, N. Y, where for a summer home few places in the East can equal it, situa- ted up among the noted Adirondack mountains with its exhilirating air and fine scenery, and not far from the grand old Champlain lake so marked in the early history of our nation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mir and Mrs Henry C.Johnson, Jr., of Astoria, l.. l., were in town at their summer home in Gray's Plain district, few days this week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

A new line of mems working and dress shoes for spring wear. Some good bargains in the lot. If interested, call land get prices. .- Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Genuine Pennsylvania buckwheat flour, Aunt Maria's and Grandma s pancake flour. with the delicious syrup accompanying them. At R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Charles Hawley has sold out his ice business to Clark Page. MT Hawley desires to thank his friends for their patronage.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

New spring line of dress ginghams and Madras cloth and white shirt waist material, straw mating, wall paper, and paint at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs Julia c. Hawley of Berkshire was a guest for few days, this week, of her aunt, Mrs Sarah c. Judson, i1 Newtown Street.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Joseph Woicehowski has sold out his cattle on the Mrs Mary Mccarthy Still son place, which he has rented for two years.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs H. G. Gilbert spent few days, the past week, in Bridgeport and Long Hill with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Miss Bessie McNamara, who had slight operation performed by Drs Brown and Kiernan, is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

H. B. Fuckers house has just re- ceived a new coat of paint. D. M. Tompkins of New Britain did the job.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Miss Pearl Parsons, stu dent at Smith college, IS the guest of her sis ter, Mrs c. H. Finch.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Daniel Keane of Dayton street has men at work putting foundations under his barn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs Susan Hall is visiting friends in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mis- Julia Coolihan of Danbury re- turned Monday night, after spending several days with friends in town.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mir and Mrs Harry Rupf of Bedding were guests, Sunday, of Mir and Mrs Henry Rupf.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Rev Timothy J. Lee of New Milford will preach at the Congregational church, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Ladies will be interested in the Fluffy Ruffles hair comb. Taylor, Curtis & Co. sell it. .."
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mrs Jacob Satterly of Setucket, L. l., is the guest of her daughter. Mrs Stiles Millen.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mems fancy negligee shirts and neck wear. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Alfred Peterson passed Sunday ir New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Mr and Mrs H. S. Peck of Waterbury registered at the Sandy Hook hotel, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

George w. Stuart and family spent Sunday in Brookfeld, the guest of MT Stuart's brother, Charles Stuart.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Through the kindness of Mrs II. M. Smith, Miss Hazel Hagen Smith en- joyed a birthday party, Wednesday aft ernoon, in honor of her 18th birthday. Her guests were her young friends at the private school, Teresa and Rachel Boisvert, Alice Smith, Viola Kutscher and Marion Curtis. Masters Paul and Earle Smith, her cousins, honored the occasion by their presence. The child ren enjoyed games for a time and then sat down to a table prettily decorated with pink and green crepe paper, while in the center of the table stood can delabra with pink and green candles. Before the dinner and while at the ta- ble, the children were photographed by their uncle, Arthur J. Smith. Miss Hazel was the recipient of a number of pretty presents and will remember March 25, as it was her first birthday party and a happy occasion, too. Miss Hazel IS making her home temporarily with her aunt during the absence of Mrs Smith in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Fine garden and flower seeds. the very best, at the store of Morris, the grocer.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

Replenish your fishing tackle, rods, reels, lines, hooks, etc., at Taylor, Curtis 6. Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-03-27

William Rice, the engineer, now To- cated in Hartford, passed Wednesday and Thursday in Sandy Hook.