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The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18
H. S GIBSON MAKES IMPROVE
 MENTS.

H. s. Gibson IS making improve ments along tbe front of his lot, where the old watering tank for horses used to do duty, when the trough was not clogged up. Martin Swanson and Ralph Whitlock are at work putting in new tank, five feet, six inches across the top by two feet in depth to be supplied with water from an underground pipe. This will be as fine drinking fountain as there is in the state, with pure spring water and Newtown may well feel proud of the accomplishment and the man behind it that has given it to the town. No longer one needs to wait for another horse to drink for there will be plenty of room for all to get around the tank. .t m.r. !
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Reds, Partridge Cochins ;;'Joe Foth of Fairfield, Single and Rose comb Rhode Island Reds. The blue ribbon was verylprominent in all these exhibit. x.s T.
 ..THEIPETlSTOCK " departmentrsin the west end of tn e poultry building was the largest this year of any in the fairs history. w. Burr Hill, the superintendent, booked carefully after it. In the poultry building the Kennel Food Supply Co.,, of Fairfield, had big exhibit of their dog foods. There was also in the cen ter of the building fine display of field corn, which included the Yellow and White Dent, Foster Flint, Gold Mug get and Sturges Hybred varieties; also popping corn of several varieties and bags of rye, oats, wheat and buck wheat, which were worthy of note. THE COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE EN-
 TIRE
 was given over to the various sections of the Ladies Industrial departments, and was thronged with visitors. In the center of the main hall was the booth for the sale of fancy work, an artistic creation. Potted ferns adorned the canopy overhead and the beauty of the arrangement was much commented on. Miss Georgia Banks was in charge here, assisted by Mrs Brothwell, Miss Edith Bulkley and others. Through out the main hall colored lanterns, Jap anese umbrellas and flags were used profusely Tn the decorations.
 The display of canned fruit and jel- lies was fine, the largest show seen at any fair in the state this year. Espec- ially to be commended was the exhibit of 120 cans of fruit made by Mrs Will liam Banks. She was awarded the first premium of $5 and the special premium given by the D. M. Read Co. of Bridgeport. For the second best collection of canned fruit Miss Susan Nichols was awarded $2.50.
 Mrs Wlllmer Pratt, Miss Jennie Hall and Miss Ethel Knapp were in charge at the candy counter and did a rushing business.
 The exhibit of fancy baskets by Mrs w. J. Martin of Fairfield was very much admired. Miss H. M. Alvord of Stratford showed some stunningly handsome rugs. .,!.
 In the majority of the small fairs of the state the floral exhibit is generally poor, but the Country club people had a beautiful show for the season, and
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18
IN THE MACHINERY BUILDING

The Blue Ribbon Auto & Carnage Go. of Bridgeport had in the east end of
 the building a fine exhibit of autos,
 carriages, wagons, harnesses, blank
 cts, whips and everything the horseman
 and autoist needs. The exhibit was
 nicely displayed and was we'll looked
 after by Charles H. Wood and his as-
 sistant, who gave to all callers yard
 stick and riding whip. In the center
 of the building T. Hawley & Co. of Bridgeport had good exhibit of agri-
 cultural tools. Frank G. Bogart, one
 of their salesmen, was in charge of the exhibit. E. s. Fairchild & Son of Nichols were next and exhibited one
 of the Farmous Monarch Gasoline en-
 zines, for which they are agents.
 Charles w. Fairchild of the firm was in charge of this exhibit and gave prac-
 tical demonstrations of its power. In
 the west end of the building The Farm.
 ers' Supply Go. of Bridgeport had
 their exhibit. which included a Fair
 banks Gasoline engine, al
 Ross ensilage cutter, saw ing outfit, etc. The exhibit was
 looked after by their salesman,
 Charles B. Bennett, who demonstrat- ed the practical :use of the engine and cutter. On the south side of the building I. J. Lockwood of Weston had on exhibition his hand power bailing press which is one of the hest on the market. The exhibit of the Boothe Brothers of Stratford. in front of the machinery building, attracted great deal of notice and was worthy of praise. | They exhibited moving machines, hay rakes and tedders. harrows, different hand cultivators, blows, etc., The ex- hibit was nicely surrounded with bunt- | ing and from the center the United States flag f1oated from flag pole. | They gave away a pic and a wheel hoe to the one guess .he nearest
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18
ST ROSES.

Tuesday at g o'clock, a months mind requiem High mass for the repose of the soul of the late Michael Mo Carthy was celebrated by Father Fox.
 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are Ember days; fasting days of obligation.
 Father Fox went to Deep River, Thursday, to attend the dedicatory ex- ercises of a new Catholic orphan asyl- um.
 Father Fox announced, last Sunday, that on account of the recent repairs the annual fair will be held earlier than usual.
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AT FINcH'S

New Orleans molasses, 60c gal; Por- to Rico molasses, Soc gal; Black Strap molasses, Nc gal; Sperry & Barnes hams and Swift Premium hams, 18c pound: Prime bacon, 200 pound. We are also agents for Masury Liquid paints. Raw oil, Dryers, turpentine, paint brushes, shellac and varnish, hard oil finish. Try some of our 25c coffee. It cannot be beaten. Horse whips, 25c, Soc, 75c and $l.OO; oil cloth, 25c sq Dyd. '; shirt waists, 5Oc to s1.OO; bushel baskets, BOG; half bush el baskets, 4Oc; overalls and shirts of all kinds; umbrellas; lunch boxes. 1oc. l5c and 25c; mems derbys and soft hats.
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Country Club
 Fair fl AT GREENFIELD HILL. Fine Weather and A Big
 Show. .0

Tuesday morning dawned bright and clear and the hearts of the officers and committee of the Country Club were bright and happy because the day promised to be one that would fill the fair grounds, the day being the opening of the eighth annual fair of the club. The day proved to be an ideal one and very early the people began to arrive and before noon the grounds were well covered and the expectations of the officers realized, and the different de- partments were filled with exhibits. The fair proved to be big success in every way and the exhibits in the diff ferent departments reflect great credit on the farmers and their thrifty wives and othres not farmers in this section of country. The offices and committees who worked like beavers are to be con graduated on the success of their efforts as everything about the grounds was in perfect order. and the exhibits.in the different departments were very nicly displayed and in fact they left no stone unturned for the comfort and pleasure of all who attended the fair. Nothing but praise was heard on every side for the treatment received by the exhibitors and all who attended the three days of the fair. As one en- tered the grounds they were greeted with fine music from Wheeler and Will son band of Bridgeport on the grand stand whi- was all finely decorated with flags and streamers.
 A new and convenient secretary's office has been erected, this year, which stands just north of the vege- table building. The building formerly used for the dog show, has been nicely fitted up for the poultry show, which has grown so fast this year they filled the old building as well as their new quarters. The large barn has been nicely fitted up for the dog show. which this year for the second time is under the rule of the American Ken nel club. Several other changes and improvements have been made about the grounds to add to the pleasure and comfort of all.
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MT and Mrs c. E. Betts of New York City have been visiting in Sandy Hook, the past two weeks, the guests of their mother, Mrs R. N. Betts, and taking in sother points of interest such as Bethel, Waterbury and the new trolley line to Woodbury. .@
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Miss Ava M. and Alice D. Easton. who has been spending few weeks with their grandmother, Mrs M. J. Whaley, at Postmaster Pages. have returned to their home in Agawam, Mass. .
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Southport; w. H. Wilson, Edward F. Warehouse, Horace Banks, Curtis Banks, Franklin Banks, Talcott Banks, Everett Banks of Greenfield Hill. The judges of the cattle department were Water s. Hine of Derby. 5. B. Meek CT of Bridgeport and Lewis s. Burr of Weston.
 Just after the judging closed, Tues day afternoon, there was parade of the oxen and steers, headed by Nellis H. Sherwood, president of the Country club, on horse back and the Wheeler and Wilson band. and it was a fine sight, There were 40 pairs of steers and oxen in line which would be hard to duplicate in any section of the coun- ltry. In the blooded stock department ] there was a good showing of fine ami
 mals and some that the owners were justly proud of. The largest exhibitors in this department were o. G. Jen-
 nings of Fairfield, Randolph Bradley of Redding, H. K. Elwood of South port, John H. Ogden of Easton, B. A.
 Bulkley of Southport, Edward P. More house, Edwin H. Meeker, G. H. Mer- f in, George F. Buttery of Greenfield Hill, Thomas L. Kohlar of Tashua. Other exhibitors were Clarice Banks, Clarence Parrock of Westport, w. B. Hill of Fairfield, Charles Feitner of Bridgeport, Henry Hawkins of Fair field, Miss Emma Ferris of Greenfield Hill, Miss Martha Hill of Southport. In the sheep and swine exhibit, al- though not large, there were some fine animals and they were blue ribbon winner exhibits. In these departments Oliver H. Meeker of Greenfield Hill, Hubbard Blakesley and B. A. Bulkley of Southport, o. G. Jennings of Fair field, Clayton Nichols of Westport, Eli Wakeman of Lyons Plains were in charge.
 In the department of stallions, mares, colts and dranght horses there was a good showing of very fine blooded ani- mals. Exhibitors in this class were E. T. Bedford, Miss Ruth Mcfarland. Greens Farms; $. A. Bulkley of Southport, Runule & White of Dan bury, William Anderson of Winnipiac. A. H. Sanford of Bedding, Dwight s. Fanton of Westport, John c. Wheeler, Emory J, Schotsky of Bridgeport Dr Bahannon of Norwich, T. L. Cook of Greenfield Hill, Lewis W. Davis of Plattsville. Simon C. Bradley was in charge of the horse department and he was the right man for the place. On Tuesday the judges of horses were F. Wheeler of Monroe and Henry Carte son.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Just received the first invoice of ladies' and mems fall and winter shoes. We have the reputation of being very close buyers and we know the shoes from A to z and we can save you money. Our expenses are small and why not let the Sandy Hook Shoe Store serve you?
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

MT and Mrs ives and Miss Edna Ives of Bridgeport, MT Collins, Misses Mary, Maud and Loretta Collins of New York, who have been stopping with Mrs Cal lahon of Sandy Hook, left -en Wednes- day for their homes.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

to the number of seeds in a sunfower
 head and turban squash. Everyone
 had the opportunity to guess on both.
 The one guessing the nearest to the
 number of the seeds in the sunfower
 received free a fine wheel hoe, and
 the one guessing nearest on the squash
 seed was presented with a fine ste el
 swivel blow. The American Memorial
 Co. of Bridgeport had an exhibit just
 west of Boothe Brothers, or their
 bronze monuments. F. A. Warehouse
 of Bridgeport was in charge. Among
 the attractions outside the building was
 the Mother Goose tent just east of
 the vegetable building and this was
 well looked after by Mrs George F.
 Sherwood of Westport, and largely patronized. There was also the pic
 ture gallery where you could get your
 picture taken while you waited; the
 target shot and. other attractions.
 John H. Obsorne looked after the
 booth where soft drinks were sold and
 Mrs D.B. Adams after the candy booth.
 F. W. Tomlinson. the affable sales man of the popular firm of Peck & Lines Co.,. of Bridgeport. was on the grounds, Wednesday and Thursday, presenting all with a pretty riding whip. s. Beckwith of Fairfield catered for the refreshments which were in tent just west of the lunch counter and his meals, as we'll as the quick service, gave the best of satisfaction to all.
 THE POULTRY DEPARTMENT,
 which this year surpassed any pre- vous record and we'll filled it's new quarters as we'll as the old, was capably managed by the superintendent, W. o. Burr, of Southport. The largest ex- hibit of poultry was from Hockanum Hill Farm of Westport, who exhibited Buff Cochins, Buff Leghorns. Brown Chinese geese, Pepin ducks, Black Minorcas. etc; G. R. Hair of Bridge port, exhibited Barred Plymouth Rocks, s. c. White Leghorns, s. C.. Buff Leg horn, Sea Bright Bantams, White Mus covey ducks, white Angora rabbits; o. H. Meeker of Greenfield Hill, black duck, Emdine geese and s. C. Rhode Island Reds: E. Bucklin of Fairfield, a large exhibit of Barred Plymouth Rocks; Mrs A. Fiske Mereness of Bridgeport, Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Leghorns w. o. Burr of Southport, White Wyandottes, F. A. Burr of Fair field, Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds; w. E. Hulse of Fairfield, white Cochins. S. c. Rhode Island
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

We still have to remind you of the bargains in ladies' misses, and boys school shoes. If you have not already purchased it will pay you to look up the Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Miss Glidden, who has been a guest at the Inn, called on Mrs Callahan of Sandy Hook, and looked over the house where some of her ancestors were born in 1880. It was the old Merritt place in those days.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

W. c. Turner was called to Geneva. N. Y, last week, by the death of his brother, James L. Turner. He was 65 years of age.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Who has just resigned the pastorate of the North Congregational Church Woodbury, after 38 years of service In the article on Page on Mr Wyckoff typographical error occurs. The name of the siver of the Mitchell school build ing is stated as Charles Wyckoff It should be Charles Mitchell
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Mrs Richard Gaffney and daughter, Miss Eleanor, returned to Yonkers, N. Y, after spending a month with MT and Mrs Edward Kilbride.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18
TUESDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF
 THE FAIR,

was cattle day and it was beautiful one and there were about 400 people on the grounds to see the excellent ex- hibit of cattle and blooded stock. The exhibit of cattle thls year was consid- erable larger than last and the quality was there also. There were 46 pairs of oxen and steers on the grounds and there were many fine and valuable pairs and the owners were justly proud of them. *.
 Among the largest exhibitors were w. J. Sherwood of Westport, who had five pairs, Joseph E. Jennings, five pairs, Hiram Morgan of NeWtown six pairs, T. L. Kohlar of Tasnua four pairs, Randolph Bradley three pairs, and the blue ribbon floating from their cattle told the story. Other exhibitors of cattle were Clayton Elwell of South port, E. R. Eastwood of Stepney, John Hawkins, Franklin Banks. Howard Hull, John Wakeman of Fairfield, Will liam Wilson, Edward P. Warehouse, Horace Banks, Curtis Banks, Everett Banks of Greenfield Hill, W. J. Sher- wood William T. Peck, Arthur Sher- wood of Westport, J. B. Downs of Newtown, J. H. Heimerrick. L. N. Mallett of Tashua, Philip Gerhardt of Lyons Plains and William Banks of Weston. After the judging of the cat tie the drawing took place and the oontoct mac so close
 THAT THE EXCITEMENT RAN
 HIGH.
 In the close weight under 5000 pounds, w. J. Sherwood took first prize, Ches- ter Tryrell second. Hiram Morgan third. In the free for all cattle, John B. Downs took first prize, w. J. Sher- wood second, Chester Tyrrell thild. On steers three and four years old, W. J. Sherwood took first prize, E. R. Eastwood second and w. J. Sherwood third. After the drawing Edward r. Warehouse and Harold Hull gave ex- hibition of the many tricks these trained steers could do, which greatly interested the crowd. George F. Sherwood of Westport was superin- tendent of this department and he is to be congratulated on the fine showing and the very excellent way it passed off. He is the right man for the place. AMONG THE CATTLE MEN PRES
 ENT NA on Tuesday were Walter Hine of Der by, Samuel Lockwood, of Wilton, Vim cent Judson, T. B. Terrill of Wood bury, w. J. Sherwood, George T. Sher- wood, Philip Gerhardt of Westport, Horace Hurlburt, Lewis s. Burr, Har- old Burritt, Weston; B. B. Meeker, Bridgeport; s. M. Brinsmade, Trum- bull; John H. Ogden. John H. Wheel CT, Easton; John B. Downs, Hiram Morgan, Newtown; T. L.Kohlar, Will liam Mallettt, Charles B. Seeley, AL bert Helmerrick, Emil Huber, Tashua; E. R. Eastwood, Morris French, Clark Tyrrell of Stepney. Randolph Bradley. Bedding; Miles H., and Lewis D. Disbrow, New Fairfield; R. C.Mallory, New Milford; Miles B. Purr, Monroe; C. H. Jennings, Huntington; w. L. Barbour, Milford; Clayton Elwood,
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

The Checker club of Sandy Hook had a set to, recently, and George W. Graham beat Robert Boisvert in a closely contested game.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

James J. Bradley of New York City has been calling on friends in Sandy Hook for few days. @r
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Miss Elizabeth Egan returned, Wednesday night, after two weeks very pleasantly spent with New Haven anC Wallingford frieuds.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

MT and Mrs Fred Leise spent Satur- day and Sunday with friends in Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES.
 We have two of the best makes on the market. Buy your shoes at French's. Bethel, andy lget the best.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Mrs E. J. Hall, Mrs R. N. Betts, MT and Mrs c. E. Betts, Attorney J. M, Belts, w. A. Betts and Matilda Otteson enjoyed ride to Woodbury, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Miss Edith Quackenbush, who has been spending her vacation at home, has gone to New Rochelle, N. Y., to take up school work again.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Ladies' fall skirts in Mercerized satin and silks at Taylor, Curtis 6 Co. s.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

Miss Anna May Betts returned to Syracuse university, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

BOYS WAISTS, 25c EACH. A full line of large and small sizes, at French's, Bethel.
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TRINITY PARISH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At 10 a. m.. Holy Communion; at Il a. m., morning service with sermon by the rector; at l2 m, Sunday school. at 7.30 p. m. evening prayer.
 The singing class will meet for re- hearsal on Friday at 3.
 Friday and Saturday are Ember days. Monday is St Matthias day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Burn all ye cannot take. And then for the hills O Walesl But we'll harry go!" I
 Tall and stately was Maud Neville the widowed lady Of Warmont Castle Her hair white, but she erect pine. and all who looked into her resolute face might we'll have taken courage. Some seemed to do so and around her gathered of stalwart retaners with shields. axes, and swords. Some who had bows bidden to man the loophoes on the second floor and bide their time
 Men" she said you know well what wolves these are If they force their way into the keep not one of us will be left to tell the tale"
 chorus of loyal voices answered her. and the men grpped their weapons
 The robber chief and his savages had reached the palisades
 With loud yells on they rushed. The foremost fighters each side closed in desperate strife and the Wartmont showed both skill and strength Half Of them carried batte-axes poeaxes and they piled them for their lives Had it not been for Clod himself the rush might even have been checked but nothing could stand before him. He fought like a wild beast striking down foemen right and left and making a pathway for his followers.
 Victory for the outlaws would have been shortly gained but for the help that came to the villagers
 Onward my men!" shouted Lady Maud as she sprang across the narrow bridge. Follow mel Save your kith and kini"
 brave woman was quickly the centre of surging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

mass her own men being almost surrounded by the horde of robbers.
 No shout came up the road There was no sound but the rapid thud of horses feet but suddenly five good lances charged furiously in among the wolves The foremost horseman went clean through them, but his horse sank, grooming, Welsh pike stabbed him, and his rider barely gained his feet the horse went down. Sword in hand then, he turned to face his foes but he spoke not to them.
 Mother" he shouted q am herei"
 "Thank God for thee my son!" responded the brave woman. '"Thou are but just in timel"
 Dire had been her peril at that moment, but Rich ards presence gave courage to the defenders while his charge had staggered the outlaws. He more than match, with three of his discounted men-at- arms at his side for the foes immediately in front of them His fourth follower lay several yards away with his steel cap beaten in by blow of the terrible club
 "IIah Hah Hah!" yelled Clod as he turned from that victim to press his way toward young Neville. Down with him! Out of my path! Give the young ster to mel"
 "Face him, my men!" said Lady Maud "And heavens aid be with thee Oh, for some O the good Kings men" ,
 "I have thee!" roared Clod swinging high his club and preparing for deadly blow.
 Firm rock stood the young warrior raising his shield to parry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Bow and the line of galloways wheeled
 It was too much. The remaining robbers would have fled if they could, but they were between two fires.
 "Oh Richard" murmured Lady Maud. Thou art not dead?"
 His fine dark eyes opened just then. and smile faintly upon his lips as he replied:
 "Only stunned, mother. The caitif's club banged my shield down upon my head but my steel cap bore it we'll else my neck broken. Did he go down?"
 "He lies among the ruck," she said "But oh thank Godl The arehers of Longwood have comet The fight is won!
 It was won, indeed; for neither the archers the Wartmont were showing any mercy to the staggering, bewildered remnants of the outlaw band which had been such terror to the Welsh border and was to other counties almost as far inland was Warwick itself Never more would any peaceful hamlet or lonely tower be left in ruins to tell of the ruthless barbarity of the wolves of Devon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Down came the Tub, but forward flashed the sword with an under.thrust.
 "oh, my son!" burst from the lips of the Lady of Warmont My son has fallenl Stand firm, men!"
 Fallen indeed, but so had Clod the Club pierced through by the sword-thrust; and fierce yell burst from his followers they sprang forward to ayenge him.
 All were too intent on the fray to note the arrival of newcomers; but now there sudden dropping of the outer men of the throng of robbers. Shaft after shaft unerrng, strongly driven, pierced them from back to breast
 'sshoot closet" shouted voice. Miss not Steady, men oh Richard Neville of Wartmont, we are the killers of the Kings deer!"
 "Aye" added Ben of Coventry. 'We are with Guy the Bow and 'tis wolfhunt!"
 They were not many but their archery was ter ribe Fast twanged the bows, and fast the outlaws fell.
 "Closer men Spare not anyl" commanded Guy the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

A is for Alice, who wrote to her feet. B is the Bandersnatch, frumious and fleet. c is the Cheshire Cat, who slowly appears. D is the Duchess who boxed the Queen's'ears. E is the Eaglet who barred out long words. F, the Flamingo, the queerest of birds. G Is the Gryphon loquscious and gay. H. Humpty-Dumpty in gorgeous array for the Insects with curious names. is the Jabberwock, breathing forth flames K is the King who was whzzed through the air. l. is the Lobster who sugared his hair. M the Mock Turtle, whose tears freely flowed.