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The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17

 PREMIUM.
First and Second Premiums are
 Offered for Best COuntD E,xhibH


 Offered for Best CountD EhhibH.
 To stimulate interest from the different counties in the district the Central Arkansas Fair As sOciation has offered as a special premium $50 to the county hay ing the largest and best exhibit at the fourth annual fair, which will be held from the IS to P of October, 1909. Then Commis- sioner of Mines, Manufactures Agriculture kindly co-operates with the fair by offering prem ium of S25 for the second best exhibit.
 This should stimulate quite an interest among the counties in the district. Lonoke county, of course is exempt from contesting for these premiums. See par ticalars of contest on page 3, of this paper.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Card of Thanks.

I was very glad when l saw in your last paper that 1 was win ner in the contest for the Fayette- vile Business College scholar ship. I worked hard in school and feel I won it honestly. 1 wish to thank my teachers, the board of directors and friends for their help and interest. 1 shall take advantage of the scholarship at some future time.
 Sincerely,
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Boys Corn Club.

Little Rock, Ark. June 18th.
 To The County Committees
 Boys Corn Clubs.
 Dear Friend:
 It is too late to enroll any more contestants, but the work should be followed up by encouraging every boy who has enrolled to continue until his crop is gather ed and exhibited.
 Many of the county commit tees have already arranged for their prizes. If your committes has not arranged for all the prizes, do not delay this matter. Merchants and citizens generally have responded very liberally and there should be no difficulty in securing money and com modity contributions sufficient to make your prize offers very attractive. Please send in list of your prizes as soon as pos sible.
 If you are not offering as many prizes as indicated by the en- closed outline, we would suggest that you let the outline stand as iti is and the diplomas issued by the state committee may be
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Meets Tragic Death.

John, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Buffalo, living about nine miles south of town in the vicinity of Hamilton, met with a terrible death by scalding. Tues day afternoon. The mother of the child was washing and the baby crawled over and fell into a tub of boiling water.
 The sad accident occurred at six o'clock in the evening and death relieved the child's suffer ings about two o'clock the next morning. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
 This is one of the saddest ac- cidents it has ever been our duty to relate, and the bereaved fam fly has the deep sympathy of our entire people.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Sincerely
CLEVELAND HODGE
Stockholders Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Carlisle Coach Horse Co. on Saturday afternoon at ? p. m., June 20th at the office of Hinchee and Marsh. Every stockholder is urged to attend.
 J. W. Puryear, President.
 E. A. Wilson, Secretary.
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given for the remaining, minor prizes.
 Use your influence to have the names of the boys, the list of the prizes and other information con corning the Corn Club published in your local newspaper.
 Please report your progress to
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
WORK ON
 RICE MILL
EDerything MoDing Along Without q Hitch gnd the Big Structure
 UW Soon be Completed

Construction work on the Car lisle rice mill is progressing rapidly. Fifty-two carpenters and laborers are working every day and the buildings are fast being completed. Since the building was begun the work has been carried on just as rapid ly as possible and the same will continue until the completion of the mill which Superintendent Goodbar informs us will be about July 18th.
 The buildings are three in number. consisting of the main building, the rough rice ware house and the clean rice ware house. The first named is a very imposing structure 48xS5 feet It is four stories high and reach es the towering height of 72 feet It is here that the machinery will be operated This building Is practically completed.
 To the east of the main build ing is the rough rice warehouse. Here the rice will be stored i'm mediately after being hauled in from the field to be milled. In anticipation of the enormous crop which this building will be required to hold the rice com pany have made it a very large structure. It is 96 feet in width and extends the entire length of a city block, or 250 feet. Work on this building has not progress ed as far as on the others. but it is rapidly assuming shape
 The third important division of the rice mill is the clean rice warehouse. This building is To- cated on the southwest corner of the block and to the left of the main building. It's dimensions are S0x128 feet, and it is about completed. This warehouse will contain the finished product of the mill and here the rice will be held in readiness for shipment.
 It may not be amiss to mention in this connection the railroad spur which adjoins the clean rice warehouse, thus permitting the rice to be loaded directly into the cars for shipment. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railway in appreciation of the large volume of business which the mill must necessarily fur nish them, very promptly built this spur at the beginning of work on the mill. It has already been of invaluable service in get ing the building material and heavy machinery to the mill.
 The machinery is being rapid ly installed by a large force of workmen, under the careful and efficient supervision of Philip Rahm. The boiler room will be built of brick 30x40 feet and 24 feet high, and there will be two massive boilers, each IS feet long and 72 inches deep. A giant engine of 300 horse power will furnish the motive force by which
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17

the state committee and advise fully concerning the prizes to be offered in your cou nty.
 We assuring you of our high appreciation of your cooperation.
 Yours very sincerely. State Committee Boys Corn Clubs.
 Guy B. Tucker, Secretary.
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Mrs. Jameson Carr of McCool, Miss, arrived here Thursday evening and spent several days with her husband. Mrs. Carr left Monday for Hot Springs where she will spend some time for the benefit of her health. MT. and Mrs. Carr are pleasant young people and will be quite an ac- quisition to Carlisle's population. Mir. Carr is in the employ of the Carlisle Mercantile Co.,, and is deservingly popular.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17

Miss Mabele Wilson has ac- cepted the position of relief at the local telephone office.
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Dan Murphy, an employe in the construction of the Meto Val ley road, was instantly killed by lightning Thursday, a short dis tance south of McCreanor, while occupying tent during the storm which occurred on that day. Two other men, James Doyle and William Walters, were with Murphy at the time and were seriously injured. The re- mains of the dead man were brought here and inferred Sat urday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
SELECTMAN BLACKMAN HAS
 CARRIAGE WRECKED
While Talking With His Former As sociate on the Board of Selectmen.

selectman Blackman had his car- riage wrecked, Tuesday, while in- specting the state road work near H.. II. Peek's. The horse was left to graze by the side of the road while he chatted with Messrs Peck and Beard about good roads and the ex- tra dividend in Wells Fargo stock, which they had just gathered in. The horse suddenly started, catching the carriage top in a guy wire of a telegraph pole, badly wrecking the carriage. The genial selectman at once journeyed to Sandy Hook and bought new vehicle of A. M. Bris- COG & Son. The incident is hardly to be accounted for, as Neighbor Peck keeps nothing stronger than sweet cider and bottle of ink, while all the gentlemen are among "our very finest. It was just one of those accidental accidents that break in on the thread of every day life, and remind us we are not exempt from the bitter as well as the sweet things of life.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Stiles Loveland.

Stiles Loveland, who had been in failing health for II years, passed away at his home at Half Way RiV- CT on Tuesday, November 30, aged TT years and II months. The fun eral was held from the Zoar Bridge Methodist church on Thursday aft ernoon, December 2, at 1.30, Rev MT Thayer of East Village officiating. The burial was in the Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia. The bearers were Walter s. Bradley, William Judson, John Laughlin and James B. Wheel CT. There were number of hand some floral tributes. MT Loveland is survived by lis wife and three sis ters, Mrs Oscar Sherwood of East Village, Mrs Augusta Bennett of Bridgeport and Mrs Emily Pierce of Sandisfield, Mass. MT Loveland was born and lived at Half Way River nearly all his life and will be missed by the people of that part of the town. Mrs Loveland wishes through the columns of The Bee to thank all her friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during his last sickness and also at the time of his death and funeral.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
FUNERAL OF W. P. TOMLIN,
Burial in the Park City Bridgeport.

The funeral of the late William P. Tomlin was largely attended, We'd nesday morning at g o'clock, Rev J. H. George officiating. There was a profusion of floral tributes, including a piece from the Knights of Pythias lodge, of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, Joseph, Sidney, Charles and Raymond Tom lin, Among those present at the fun eral from out of town were: MT and Mrs Sidney Tomlin, Miss Amy Tom lin, MT and Mrs Charles Tomlin, MT and Mrs Joseph Tomlin, Mrs Reg mery and MT and Mrs Kuschke. The burial was in the Park cemetery at Bridgeport, the Knights of Pythias conducting the services at the grave. MT Tomlin was useful and valued man in the community and will be greatly missed. A man of unflinch- ing honesty, he was trusted with many responsibilities and whatever work, was given into his hands was performed faithfully and well. Un- ostentatious in manner and life, kindly in his demeanor toward all, he passes away sincerely regretted and mourned.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
Sunday Services.

Services on Sunday morning at lO.45 and evening at E o'clock. Sun day school at noon.
 Thursday devotional service at 7.S0.
 The quarterly meeting was held on Wednesday. At the trustees meeting three trustees were elected for three years. The sermon by Dr Adams Was a marvel of exposition of "The Healing of Naa- man, the Syrian" At noon a large number of friends and members par took of a fine chicken pie dinner. It was pronounced a perfect enjoyable social and religious gathering.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

There is something about Christi mas giving,-the thinking about others, and what they will like,- that warns the heart and makes one feel cheerful and happy and busy. That is, is the giving is done n the right way; not by bestOWing useless trifes that soon deteriorate into clutter just for the sake of giving something, nor gifts so expensive you begrudge them, because hand some ones have been or may be given to you. Give something you believe is needed or desired by the recipient. If too much for your single, purse the spirit of the day is "combina- tion." How, for instance, would the mother appreciate an easy chair or a new cloak or dress, given by all of her children? Or one family might unite in giving to another a good picture, or a subscription to a maga- zine. Pretty china and porcelain dishes, or a chafng-dish are always acceptable, and will bring many a pleasant thought of the donor if marked, for daily use." But the main thing is for each to be bent on making every other member of the family happy and comfortable, even down to the old horse and dog and cat and the birds that winter with you; and it will thus be sure to be a happy time, full of the true spirit of Christmas.-[From December Farm Journal.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Reddins.

Trade in Bethel. That's our slo- gan, and there's world of wisdom in it, too. We're not shouting it just because it sounds good, but because we know there's profit in it for all who do. Our prices are uniformly lowest, grade for grade, of any you'll find, go where you will. The more you compare the surer you are to trade at French's. A mammoth stock of Holiday Goods including every description from tiny toys to substan- tial wearing apparel-gift goods ac- ceptable TOT every member of every family. Shoes and rubbers are un- aerpriced. We are not in any deal to hold up prices-we are indepen- dent of all combines-national or local. Winter underwear for men, women and children, at 25c to $2 a garment. It will pay you in more ways than one to trade at French's, in Bethel.
 Miss Mabel B. Godfrey, who has been visiting ner aunt, Mrs M. J. Scribner, for the past month, has returned to her home in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

Weli, it IS d style that is finding favor on every side. Davis and Sa- yard are displaying the real thing in convertible overcoat styles-the only perfect fitting kind. It will be a pleasure to show you this new addi- tion to the overcoat family. Every other wanted style and fabric is ready when you are. There isn't a wanted overcoat style missing from out large and complete assortment of the newest styles. Of course this is the home of the Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes, both overcoats and suits. Holiday furnishings for men and young men. Hats, gloves, hosiery, mufflers, sweaters, fancy vests, neck wear, warm underwear, sin short, every needed fixing. Buy practical, useful Christmas gifts for men at this, the leading mems store-and shop early. Davis and Savard--Main street, corner of Fairfield avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

As the old saying goes. Misfortune never comes singly." J. H. Frank had the misfortune to lose one of his bay horses, two weeks ago, and last Saturday night, one of his handsome brown team was taken sick in Beth el with the same complaint (colic) and died Sunday morning at $50 o'clock, in spite of all that could be done for her by the best vetenarian that could be procured. MT Stone of Bethel had charge of the case. The final cause of death was heart disease and it seems that MT Frank is hay ing more than his allotted share of hard luck.
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Thank Offering Meeting.

The Ladies' Missionary society held it's annual Thark-offering meeting at the home of Mrs w. M. Reynolds, Saturday afternoon. Miss s. J. Scud- der, who was sent as substitute dele gate by the New Haven Branch to the convention of the Woman's Board of Missions in Boston, gave very in- teresting and instructive report of the meetings. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. There were 20 ladies present. The amount of collection received was $15.25, this to be used forward the work in missions.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

Trade in Bethel. That's our slo- gan, and there's a world of wisdom in it, too. We're n1t shouting it just because it sounds good, but because we krow there's profit in it for all who do. Our prices are uniformly lowest, grade for grade, of any you'll find, go where you will. The more you compare the surer you are to trade at French's. A mammoth stock of Holiday Goods including every description from tiny toys to substan- tial wearing apparel-gift goods ac- ceptable for every member of every family. Shoes and rubbers are un- derpriced. We are not in any deal to hold up prices-we are indepen- dent of all combines-national or local. Winter underwear for men, women and children, at 25c to s2 a garment. It will pay you in more ways than one to trade at French's, in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
WOMEN ARE BUYING,

The holiday shopping season has started off vigorously, which is very gratifying to the shops. Women lead the charming hosts of shoppers in search of gifts, as always, ane they exhibit q marked tendency to- ward the useful and ornamental things for men. One thing more wo- men have learned, and that is that they can save worlds of time and fatigue by seeking mems gifts in a mans store. Meigs & Co. have done much to bring this fact to the at- tention of women, with the result that their store has naturally become the headquarters for all women a- buying mems gifts. The holiday stocks of wears, of comfort-bringing things, and of little utilities for men are now at their best, at Meigs X Co.'S. and they invite shoppers to buy early while assortments are large and in the morning white the crowds are not in evidence. For boys also Meigs & Co. provide many useful gifts, from Indian and cowboy suits to school umbrellas, and from hats and caps to shoes and rubber boots, The women's section of the big store is aglow with beautiful gifts for women. Dainty creations in neckwear in pretty gift boxes, and not at all expensive. Lingerie and silk waists. Silk petticoats. Furs and Fur Coats, Sweaters, Rain- coats, Coats, Slippers, Suits, Shoes, Silk Hose. These are gifts any wo- man will joyfully accpet. Men bent on buying them can shop comfort ably in Meigs & Co.'s. women's sec tion which immediately adjoins the mems store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
New Milford.
WHAT "AMBEROL" MEANS.

w HAL AM DEflOL MHAlND.
 When Edison Amberol -four min ute) records were first brought out by the National Monograph Con- pany, many people expected to see transparent records like the amber that pipestems and sidecombs are made of. The National Monograph Company, asserts, however, that the name "Amberol" has nothing what ever to do with the composition of the record, bur is simply in reference to the amber-like purity and clear ness of tone that these records give in reproducing music of all kinds.
 Among the 27 new Amberol records just announceu are three by Harry Lauder, the famous Scotch comedian, one by Victor Herbert and his fa- nous orchestra, one by Sousa's band and several excellent ballads and monologues. The new Edison Stan dard, (two minute) records also in- clude a Herbert number, Sousa se- lection, comic songs by Grace Gamer on, Billy Murray, Josie Sadler, one of Cal Stewards Uncle Josh monologue's and several dance selections Taking Amberol and Standard together. there are 51 records on this new list-and you cant afford to miss any of them. F. E. Soule sells the Edison records.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
SENIOR DANCE
To Be Held on Friday of This Week.

The dance to be given by the Sem for class of the Newtown High school bids fair to be one of the most enc joyable events of the year in New town, Messrs Macdonald, Hastings, F. Macdonald of Yale University will furnish the music. Those young gentlmen are alreadp we'll known in Newtown from their visit last spring, when they played for the dance giy- en by the young men of the town. The Seniors will serve refreshments during the intermission and in many other ways they are striving to make the gathering q success. Should the weather be stormy on Friday the dance will be postponed until Friday of next week. Admission, si, single tickets, 50c. Come.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
ST JOHNS.
Sunday Services.

At 1O.45 a. m., morning prayer, Litany and sermon by the rector; at 12 h., Sunday school; at p. m., evening prayer.
 St Johns church will have it's Christmas celebration on Sunday, the 26th. The children's Christmas tree service will take place at } p. m.
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Funeral of Mrs Timothy McMahon

The funeral of Mrs Timothy Me Mahon was attended on Saturday from St Roses church, Rev Patrick Fox officiating. The pallbearers were: Michael Lillis, Patrick Blake, John F. Blake, John H. Blake, Daniel Honan and Thomas Honan. The burial was in St Roses cemetery. Funeral Director Honan had the ar ran gements in charge.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

For ChristmasR. H. Beers & Go. will have a fine assortment of the Kibbe confections in fancy boxes and in bulk for gift making and a nice line of pretty handkerchiefs for ladies and men, silk mufflers, sweaters for ladies and men, umbrellas and other useful and sensible articles. Your home store will assist you in making Christmas bright and happy for your friends.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

The executive committee of the Fairfield Anti-Tuberculosis associa- tion has appointed Miss Fannie ". Daniels local representative for the distribution of the Christmas stamp. Miss Daniels has placed them on sale at the local stores. Merchants in nearby towns who wish to aid this good work can secure the stamps for sale by applying to Miss Daniels by letter. Everyone should lend a hand in the fight against the great white plague.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
Huntingdon.

The farm belonging to John c. Valentine of Lower White Hills, has been sold to Miss Carrie M. Adams of Norwalk, who took possession on the first of December. This sale was made through the agency of C.. w. Copswell, of 1094 Main. Street, Bridgeport. local representative of The E. A. Strout Go. of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

Hiram Lodge, No. IS, F. & A. M., has accepted an invitation from the rector of St Johns church, Rev o. o. Wright, to attend special services on St John, the Evangelist day, Mon day evening, December 27 at 7.3O. All Masons and members of the Order Eastern Star are invitedto attend. MT Wright will preach a sermon appro- priate to the day.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

The semi-annual business meeting and election of officers of the Y. P. s. c. E. was held, Wednesday evening, when the following officers were elected: President, Gustave w. Carl son; vice president, George R. Will son, Jr., recording secretary, Miss Anna, Carlson; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Jessie M. Taylor; treasur- CT, Miss Lulu M. Roberts, organist Miss Mabel L. Taylor. The society now has 29 active and 5 associate members. The troasurer's report showed the receipt for the six months $S2.47 and the expenditure of $71.70, leaving a balance in the treasury of $1O.77. After the busi- ness meeting a social time was en- joyed and light refreshments were served.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

The supper and Christmas sale, Wednesday night, was a notable suc- cess, socially and financially. The receipts were s10O. The supper was very fine and could hardly be excell- cd.
 Beginning Tuesday evening the members of the parish will meet at the vestry to work on the decora- tions for Christmas.
 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are Ember days.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

This is the season for overcoats, fur-lined overcoats, sheepskin lined coats, sweaters and winter vests. Taylor, Curtis 6 Go. nave a great line for the inspection of careful buyers,
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

The new volume of the Century is to have more of it's "Heroines of Fic- tion" series-of which Becky Sharp, Jane Eyre and Lorna Doone have al- ready appeared. MT Sigismond de Ivanowski is at work upon portraits of Hester Prynne, hamona and Little Nell, and the reproductions will be, of course, in full color.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10

We still have a good supply of rubbers ana felt boots, arctics, etc. Ladies' and mems felt lined shoes and slippers. Prices for the holiday trade as low as the lowest.-[Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
TRINITY PARISH NOTES.
Sunday Services.

At II a. m,, morning prayer and sermon by the rector, Rev James II. Georgei at 12 m,, Sunday schooli ar 7.SO ?. m., evening prayer. A cor- dial invitation is extended to all the services of the church.
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Bantam.

Rev E L. Richards and family of North Wilton spent the most of last week with his mother, Mrs D. P. Richards.
 Mir and Mrs E. 0viats and R. N. Cochran of Milford were at the home of A. c. Mercy over Thanksgiving.
The Newtown bee., 1909-12-10
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Oyster Supper,

An oyster supper with salads and all the fxings, under the auspices of the Mems Federation of the church, will be served in the conference room at the church, Friday evening. room at the church, rriday evening, the 17th. A fine spread is assured. IL is hoped all the friends of the church will keep the date in mind.