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The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
JOHNSON RINGS TRUE.
From the Bridgeport Standard.

Representative Johnson Of New town has been considered by soIne as a joke, but he is no joke. His wit may be homely, there may be burrs on his oratory, at times he may be rough as brier, but he is just as honest in his intentions as any man who ever stood in the house. He de- clared himself Thursday in no un- certain terms and was once ruled out of order for his impetuosity in des'r- ing the floor cleared of men for whom he did not entertain the high est admiration and whose purposes he suspected.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
HORSE STOLEN FROM PASTURE
 LOT.
Belong to A. c. Moore,

Andrew c. Moore was So nnfrr- tunate as to have his best driving horse stolen from the pasture lot, Friday night. A team was heard driving rapidly by the residence Of R. D. Smith in Dodgingtown, Friday night, and it is thought the thieves went in that direction. They took a wagon which was stored in MT Moores barn on the Hill. The horse is a light bay, stands knuckled on the right hind leg, and has scar on the right forward hoof. It weighs about 1000 pounds. Sheriff Johnson went as far as Brewster, N. Y, Saturday, following up a clue
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
THE SUNSHINE ENTERTAIN
 MFiNT

The Sunshine entertainment in the hall on Tuesday was much enjoyed by all present. Miss Marion Leland of New York, the noted elocutionist, gave selections from Mary Wilkins, Ruth Mcrnery Stewart, James Bar rie and others. The RoXbury Quar- tette also added much to fill out a well selected program. The pro- ceeds of the evening were sent to Mrs Alden for the benefit of the Blind Babies home in New York.
 George W. Hurlbut entertained his two brothers and his son over Sun day.
 The Friday Literary Club met with Mrs c. w. Hurlbut, last week.
 c. Squire, l.. P. Boyson, Clarence Barnes and Rully Bernhardt spent a couple of days at Lake Waramaug, fishing.
 The Episcopalians will hold their annual Sunday school picnic next Friday, on the lawn of Miss Frances Barnes. All are invited.
 Mrs Belle Carpenter entertained visitors from New York over Sunday.
 Mrs Belle Carpenter entertained visitors from New York over Sunday.
 The Mu Phi club gave dancein the Town hall, last Friday. Twenty nine couples participated. Music by Dubenski's orchestra.
 MT and Mrs Burton Hodge enter tained several guests from New Haven, last week
 Mrs Mary Potter of Stratford, who has visited friends in town the past week, has returned home.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Mrs Nettie Curtis of Broad Street, Bridgeport, and George w. Main of Bridgeport, were united in marriage on Thursday, June 10, at the City Hall In Bridgeport, by Town Clerk Buckingham. MT and Mrs Main went to keeping house at once at their home at 4S5 Bread Street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

ID. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound. Eleven years ago l was a walking shadow, had been under the doctors carebutgotnorelief. My husband per- suaded me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegeta ble Con- pound and nditworked like a charm. It re- lieyed all my pains
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
PROF W. D. SMTH AT THE VIR'
 GINA NORMAL SCHOOL.
From the Winchester. Va. Star. ]

The chair of agriculture was ably conducted by Prof w. D. Smith of the Scottsville High School. Prof Smith is man of wide practical ex- perience in farming and fruit grow ing as well as thoroughly versed in the theoretical side of his subject. His course was made immensely at- tractive by the use of large number of experiments and field trips. Prof Smith also taught physical geog- raphy in a scientific manner.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

The Newtown station was again broken into, last Friday night, and this time the pay telephone station was tcrn from its place and what money was in it was stolen. Nothing else in the depot seemed to be dis turDed. Entrance to the depot was gained by prying up one of the win dows in the waiting room.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

c. J. McPherson, operator at the Hawleyville station, leaves next week for Valley View, Can where his wife and baby have been visiting for some weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

The Wooden bridge on the rail road over the Pootatuck river, just west of the Sandy Hook station, is to be replaced with a new iron bridge. The temporary bridge is now being put in position and the iron bridge will oe put in place in a short time.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Mrs R. L. Selleck and son, Harold, of Syracuse, N. Y, are spending a few weeks in Bridgeport with Mrs Sellecks mother, Mrs C. B. Weed, on Querida Street.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Miss Mary Kelley of Bridgeport spent few days, last week, in town, the guests of Miss Katherine Xiii bride in the Glen. Miss Kilbride re- turned home with Miss Kelly on Fri day for a few days stay.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
PAINTER HILL AND VICINITY.

fAIN IEh HILL AND VICITNI :.
 Ira, a little son of H. L. Booth is on the sick list.
 F. H. Leavenworth carried the fTctchfissville nine to Washington to play the team of that place last Saturday, with the result of 4 to 3 in favor of the Washington boys.
 Mrs Benjamin Warrington and son of Waterbury were entertained at H. L. Booths, last Wednesday.
 MT Dye of Washington Depot, an agent of the Borden Milk Co.,, was through this section, last week, working up the milk trade for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

'Selectnlar Z. A. 2lackman has had the hotel, his residence and four cot tages at Hawleyville treated to a new dress of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Theodore Smith of Bethel caught bass in Taunton Lake, one day last week, weighing six and one-half pounds.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Misses Ruth and Bessie Ruffells took in the excursion, Saturday. from Bethel te Roton Point, with the Sun day schools from Bethel and had a very enjoyable time.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

MT and Mrs Romain Baum of Win sted are spending the summer in Bridgeport with MT Baum's aunt, Mrs George w. Main, at 4S5 Broad Street.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

The bridge near the residence of David Glover, which has been closed to travel for two years or more, has been repaired and the road leading to Mile Hill is now open to travel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Miss Elizabeth Beer., nousekeeper for A. P. Smith, is passing a few weeks at her home in Palestine.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Paul Macdonald of Hawleyville was the guest of friends in South bury, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

MT and Mrs c. F. Towner, who have been at the Inn for two months, went tc New 1 ork, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Agent J. A. James has had his residence treated to a new dress of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Mrs Walter Ruffells and daughter, Jennie, and son, Robert spent last Saturday in Danbury and Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Miss Jennie Aldrich of Southbury is spending two weeks with Mrs H. Monroe Post at Bennett's Bridge.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
ROUND THE STATION.

Miss Mildred Walker and Miss Marguerite Schleith, who are stay ing at their grandparents here, will visit Miss Etta Sharp at Danbury for a few weeks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Curtis Morris and family from Bridgeport were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs l.. c. Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

L. Phillips Morris and Assistant Postmaster Rodney Shepard are spending the week at the shore at Woodmont.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Mrs Betts, who has been suffering with bronchial trouble, was able to he out at church, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13
 HER
 LIFE TO
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Vienna, w. Va.-" feel that 1 owe the last ten years of my life to Lydia
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

MT and Mrs George w. Main of 4S5 Broad Street, Bridgeport, spent
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-13

Frederick Duncombe of New Yo'k spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr.. George F. Duncombe
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-23

and there is, perhaps, just time for the
energetic to pursue an antelope, or
shoot few guinea fowl or pigeons.
With the approach of twilight comes
the mosquito. .strident.voiced aud fever
! bearing; and the most thorough pre-
! cautions have to be taken against him
and other insect dangers We dine in
a large mosquito house made entirely
of fine gauze. The bedding, which
should If possible be packed In the box
es, is unrolled during the day and care
fully protected by mosquito nets well
tucked in against all forms of vermiu
Every one puts on mosquito boots
long soft, leather Jeggings reaching TO
, the hlps. You are recommended not
10 sit on cane bottomed chairs without
putting newspaper or q cushion on
them, to wear cap, scarf and posi-
bly, gloves, and to carry a swishing
mosquito trap. Thus one moves com
paratively secure amid a chorus Of fc-
rocious buzzings.
Down the Nile in Dugout Canoes.
Three days were spent in small
steam launch and two or three dugout
canoes. scooped out of tree trunks,
cruising down the Victoria Nile till it
flows into chioga. and then trayerslng
the smooth, ]impid expanscs Of that
lake. Every evening we landed at camp
prepared by the Busoga chiefs, pitched
our tents. lighted our fires and erected
onr mosquito houses, while dusk drew
on, and thunderstorms wheeled in vivid
splendor about the dark horizon.
All through the hot hours of the day
one lay at the bottom of massive canoes,
sheltered from the sun by an impro-
vised roof of rushcs and wet grass.
From time to time the strange birds.
or better still, the rumor of y hippo--
nose Just peeping above the water
enlivened the slow and sultry passage
of the hours; and one great rock. crowd |
ed with enormous crocodiles, all of |
whom-a score at least-leaped together
into the water at the first shot, afforded |
at least one really striking spectacle.
AS the Victoria Nile approaches Lake !
Chioga 1T hroadens out into wido la
goons, and the sloping banks Of forest |
and Jungle give place to unbroken walls
of papyrus reeds, behind which the flat,
surrounding country is invisible. Tho
lake itself is about so miles long from
east to west, and IL broad, but its area
and perlmeter arc greatly extended by
a long series Of arms stretching out in
every direction. All these arms, and
even great part Of the center OF the
lake, are filed with reeds, grass and
water lilies, for Choga is the first Of
tho great sponges upon which the Nile
]avisbes its waters. Although depth
Of about IL feet can usually be counted
on, navigation is impeded by floating
weeds and water plants, and when the
storms have swept the northern shore
numerous papyrus tangled islands, COM
plete with their population of birds and
animals, are detached and swim erratic,
ally about the lake to block unaccus-
Toned channels and puzzle the pilot. II
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-23

did liveries in inconceivable varieties
of color and pattern in our faces at
| every step, Swallow tails, fritillaries,
admrals, tortoise shells, peacocks, or
ange tips-all executed in at least a
dozen novel and contrasted styles, with
many even more beautiful-hitted in
the sunshine from flower to flower
| glinted in the shadow Of great trees
or clustered on the path to suck the
moisture from any swampy patch. The
| butterfly is dirty feeder and if ever
some piece OF putrescent filth lay cdor-
Gus on the ground, be sure 1T would be
covered with a cloud Of these greedy
insects, come in such gay attire TO eat
such sorry meat. | found them some
times so intoxicated with feasting that
could pick them up quite gently in
my fingers without the need of any net
at all.
Making Camp at the End of Day.
Our first march was II miles, and as
we had not started till the hot hours of
the day were upon US. it was enough
and to spare. so far as L was concerned,
and / had for some time been hoping
TO see the camp around every corner.
when at last we reached it. It consisted
Of two rows of green tents and a large
"banda,' or rest house, as big as
large barn. standing in a nice trim
| clearing. These ''bandas y, are a great
| feature of African travel, and the duti.
full chief through whose territory we
are passing had taken pains to make
! them on tho most elaborate scale.
The house he had prepared for us was
built Of bamboo framework, supported
upon central row of Yshaped tree
stems, with a high pitched roof, heav-
lily thatched with elephant grass and
walls of wattled reeds The floors of
African "bandas" when newly made
are beautifully smooth and clean, and
strewn with fresh green PUSHES; the in.
terror is often cunnlngly divided into
various apartments, aud the main build
ing is connected with Kitchens and Of
fees OF the same unsubstautial texture
by veranda-shaded passages. The ma
tives make them with almost incredible
rapidity from the vegetation of the
surrounding Jungle; and the sensation
of entering one Of these lofty dim. cool
and spacious interiors and sinking into
the soft rush bed Of the floor, with
something to drink, which is. at any
rate. not tepid. we'll repays the glaring
seyerities Of a march under an equator
ial sun.
The ''banda," however, is a luxury
Of which the traveller should beware,
for if it has stood for more than
week it becomes the home Of inpumer-
able insects, many Of approved malev-
olence and venom, and spirilum fever
is almost invariably caught from sleep
ing in old shelters or on dlsused camp
ing grounds,
Very early in the morning the bugle
sounded reveille. Every one dresses
hurriedly by candle light, cats a diIS
breakfast while dawn approaches; tents
collapse and porters struggle off with
their burdens. Then the march begins.
Through the Jungle on Bicycle!
The obvious thing is to walk. There
is no surer way of keeping well in
Uganda than to walk twelve or four
seau niles GsY, But H tha tyAYalar
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-23

will not make the effort there are al
ternatives. There is the litter, carried
on the heads of six porters of different
sizes, and shifted every now and then,
with. disheartening jerk, to their
shoulders and back again-this is quite
as uncomfortable as il sounds
But the best Of all methods Of pro-
gression in Central Africa--however as
tonishing it may scents the bicycle.
In the dry season the paths through
the BUSH smoothed by the feet Of ma
tives, afford an excellent surface Even
when the track is only two feet wide.
and when the denscst jungle rises on
head, the bicycle skins along, swish.
ing through the grass and brushing the
encroaching bushes at fine pace Aud
although at every few hundred Yards
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-23

sharp rocks, loose stones, a water course
or steep hill compel dismounting. a
good seven miles an hour can usually
be maintained.
But the march, however performed,
has It's terminations; and if. as is rec.
commended, you stop for breakfast and
rest upon the way the new camp will
be almost ready upon arrival. During
the heat Of the day every one retires
TO his tent or to the more effective
shelter OF the Hbanda'' to read and
sleep till evening. Then as the snn
gets low, we emerge to smoke and talk,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-05-23

Experiences and Adventures That Must
Needs Befan Roosevelt When He Leaves
tne Lines OF Communication and Strikes
Across Africa With His Train of porters
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
HOgdD..EqqefS.

Miss Minnie Eggers and Pauicl
Hogan were united in marriage Tues
day Of this week. They went t
Hoisington where the ceremJny was
performed by Father Maher. Tn,
contracting parties are both we'll aud
tavorably known in this community,
being residents of the neighbour ooc
northeast of town. The bride is tn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Egg
gers and the groom is the son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Denny Hogan.
A dance was given 10 the evenins
at the Hogan home in honor of lhs
newly welded couple.
They will make their home on lhl
Hogan farm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
CLAFLiN.
From the Clarion.

From the Clarion.
Anton Reif, Of Route 2 is building
a fine new house on his farm.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs
F. B. Hohl Monday evening, the 26
The little daughter of Will Hoff
melSter was hurt In runaway
Saturday.
W. B. Pickerill and Julius BrockeI
made a business TIP to Kansas City
the fore part of the week.
John Grubb and family moved to
the country last Friday and are now
located on the place formerly occupied
by Walter Corley.
DIR. B. Wood, Of Mt. Olivet, Ky,
and 1. !. Wood, of Raymond, were
in town last week to visit their cousin,
M. H. Wood and family. This is
the Dr's first visit 10 Kansas and he
was very favorably impressed with
the country. He said he had heard
lots about the great state of Kansas,
but like all Others who have never
been In the state, thought that tn,
stories were exaggerated, but seeing
is believing, and he now believes.
John Liebl, OF Redwing, has re
signed bis position as wheat buyer
at that place for the Towers Mill
ing Co., and has also sold his proper
ty there to E. Kessler, who will sue
coed him as wheat buyer. He has
also disposed of bis coal business
there to 5. H. Chatter who will run
it in connection with his lumber yard
there. Mr.. Liebl expects to move to
Klng6sher, Okla, in short time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06

VIM. Eikmeier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
HOISINGTON.
From the Dispatch.

rIOul lne DlSpdlCH
A daughter was born to Emmett
Stults and wife Monday night.
A baby girl has taken up lodging
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gustin. 1t
arrived last Wednesday.
G. o. Wilson has moved on his
father.in-laws farm and will try his
hand farming.
Miss Teresa Butler has completed
the school census of district 80 and
found SIT pupils in the district.
e. ]. Ruch, Of Haviland visited
" his brothers, Ed and Fred a few
days last week He came over in
his auto.
Have you noticed the smile that
Fred Barr wears? 1t is the kind that
won't come off. All on account of a
big 10Y that arrived at his place FRI
day.
I'M. Toadvine and family, who
have located at Haviland, were over
last wetk to visit friends and ship
their household goods. They returned
the first of the week.
Len Fankhauser and family oil
Havilsn / visited with Mr.. and Mrs
John Bryant and other relatives and
friends last week. Mrs. Frankhausel
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bry
ant.
Ira Foster loaded his household
effects Monday and moved to hi!
farm near Seward. While We re.
gret to lose these people from among
US, we wish them success in their new
home.
The wires for the day current from
Great Bend are already into Hoising
ton but it will be some time befof,
the day current is in operation as TIT
plant will not be in readiness at II
Bend for about two months
The we'll in front of Moses stoi,
is as popular during the summe
months as the old oakeu bucket eve
was. The water is clear and cool an,
il would be hard to estimate just hoy
many people drink there every da
but the number would run in tn
hundreds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
Twin Necessities

The reader Of a newspaper will
readaly agnee that it is necessa-
ry Tor a merchant, with any pre-
tension 10 prOgrc>>lS erass to ad-
vertise. Yet this would not be
rrue II 1t were not equally true
that it is necessary for dl,e
reader of THE newspaper, if he or
she have any preterslOrs TO pro-
gressivehess, to read and ans
wer the ads.
These. are twin-facts, twin ne
ceSSlties. Whatever is of enough
Importance for the merchant to
pay for the PRIV ilege of saying is
CT tO mitch Importance for the
reader IL overlook. And Just as
advertising is the way of the
progressive store, so is the read
ing Of advertising the way of
the progressive person. Measure
your Erogressiveness by this
standard, and you will not go fal
wrong.
The advertised goodo are us
ually cheaper, scld at Less prof
it to draw trade, and the ad reat
er gets the savings.
1t is the saved dollar that
counts.-Daurel Miss Ledger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06

Roger Gillian and Miss Berth
Fleckhammer, Of oakland, Californi,
were married at Oakland July IA an,
last week arrived at Great Bend
Roger says they will divide tiiet
time between Great Bend, Hoisihgtor
and the farm until after the crops arr
cared for when they suspect to make
their home in Hoisington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McGinnis enter
tanned at dinner Sunday in honor Of
their daughter, Miss Ethel. The
guests were Messrs. Ernest A. Lewis
from Melvern, Kansas, W. Neal from
Window, Kansas, Bert and Albert
Irester and the Misses Jessie Edding
field OF Great Bend, Clara and Daisy
Trester and magnetic Wedge.
John Bryant, who was called TO
Notion county one day last week OH
accoun, Of his fathers illness, return
ed home Sunday noon aad Monday
evening received word of his fathers
death. Grandpa Bryant had only
lett his sons place a lev days bef,re
returning to his home in Norton
county. He homesteaded in Barton
county and his body was brought 10
Hoisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
MLIHvsgD.
From the Leader.

From the Leader.
John Doherty and son, Ed. ar,
visiting in Pratt this week.
Al Redmon and wife are the PROUD
parents of little baby girl.
Fred Metz shipped car load Of
&. stock to Kansas City Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. Gales aud children left
1onday morning for their new home
.sar Belpre.
"a Mic Sprinkler and family and Miss
krancis RAIDER were visiting in Hud-
son yesterday.
Mrs. Ernest Isern and title daugh-
ter are the guests of Mrs. Fred Eber.
hardt in Kinsley.
Henry Lantermann and wife re.
turned Monday night from their ex-
tended trip in Colorado.
Mrs. Bert Logan and baby are
visiting with her mother, Mrs. Alex.
ander in Hutchinson this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Koch and little
son were visiting tie first of the
= week with friends 10 Anthony and
Hutchinson.
Misses Emma and Nora Doll went
to Dodge City, yesterday to be the
guests Of their sister, Mre. Joe Klie
SOD for a week.
Mrs. E. H. Heath and title daugh
ter arrived Saturday morning from
Herlngton to visit with her sister,
Mrs. Geo. Wagner.
Miss Olinda Bockemohle returned
last night from the eastern part of
the state, where she has been doing
some Chautauqua work.
Chas. Burchardt and wife were
called to Chicago by the death of the
brother of Mrs. Burchardt They left
on No. 8 Friday night.
Someone broke into the resi- ice
of J. S. RhoadeS at Dartmouth last
Sunday afternoon while Mr.. Rhoades
wasi in Ellinwood. They gained en-
trance by opening window and took
one of Mr.. Rhoades best suits of
clothes. So far there is no clue to
the robber or robbers
Louis Sessler was setting up the
cigars Monday and the editor was
one Ct those that happen to get in on
the treats. When we ask LOUIS about
the occasion he just told US it was a
ten pound boy aid was born Sunday
night Congratulations Louis and
we hope we can smoke few more
cigars with you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
Chandlef-RcymORdS.

DR.. Ray Chandler, of Kansas City,
and Miss Katie Raymond, Of neal
Odin, were married 1t the home #
the brides parents. wednesda,
evening at s O'Clock.
The wedding was quiet affair and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-08-06
YS.Kfugef.

On Wednesday afternoon at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. J. F. Evans
occurred the wedding of Miss Mar.
tina Kruger to Mr.. Scott Hays. 1t
was quiet home wedding and only
few immediate relatives aud frienos
Of the contracting parties were pres
ent.
The ceremony was performed b,
Elder Rich of the Christian church,
After the ceremony an elegant we'd
ding supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hays have a score
Of friends who join in wishing then
health and prosperity. in their journe,
Through life.
They will 60 to house keeping I'm
mediately on the Z. R.. Ruch fam
north of Odln.