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UK TOWS, CONS., FRIDAY, MARCH S, 1893
Editorial Ink Drops.
I New England on the decline? Ed
ward Atkinson thinks not and In an ar
ticle lu the Forum, he take takes the sen
sible ground that the modern New Eng
lander I at leaft as honest and as public
spirited as the New Englander
of half a century or more ago.
There N crime and pauperism in modern
New England, but these are relatively
le.is prevalent now than in the past, and
our method of dealing with them are
Infinitely superior. In no respect does
Mr Atkinson see deterioration, and in no
(Unction dopH he find prophecy of decay.
In "Notes and News" in tho Waterbury
American, some "philosopher" remarks
that "no man ever yet has been convict
ed of a crime, committed with a cigar or
a pipe in his mouth." This "philoso
pher" failed to mention how many fires
are caused by these same harmless smok
ers.
Advocates of good country roads arc
hopeful that the state Legislature may at
least make a beginning in this direction.
As the New York Suu says, "Good roads
have been built in many parts of the
country, but no roads ever remained good
where taxes were "worked out ' in re
pairing the roads. Some continuous and
intelligent, even if not absolutely sclen-
tiflc, supervision of road repairs must be
had. Otherwise all the time, labor and
money bestowed on building good roads
will be thrown away."
It will be President Cleveland and Ex
President Harrison, after to-morrow.
The men who know Richard Olney of
I5o-tim, Ma"., best, the man who is to
be attorney general in Mr Cleveland's
cabinet, speak warmly of his ability,
stanch uprightness, sound judgment and
tact. When approached by a reporter
regarding his removal to Washington.
Mr Olney made his characteristic reply:
"There is really nothing to say at pres
ent. Mr Cleveland asked me and I said
yes. There is nothing further than
that."
Death has removed an unusual number
of prominent men in Fairfield and Litch
field counties In the last two months-
men prominent in the common walks of
life, and whose departure is as sincerely
mourned in their respective circles, as
though they bore national honors. Such
names as John Pierce of South Britain,
Lewis Can'lcld of Washington, O. B.
Jennings of Fairfield, Judge Seymour of
Litchfield, Ahael T. Barnes of Koxbury,
and others who might be named, will be
remembered for their integrity of char
acter and worth. Judge Seymour was
the only one of the above Earned, who
came to political prominence, but all
boi types of character, worthy of emu
lation. Wealth without character, whose
foundation is Integrity and upright liv
ing, cannot bring, even in death, the re
spect of one's own townsmen.
Legislative Gossip.
SPECIAL TO TUB BKK.J
- Capitol, Hartford, February 21, 1893.
A largo delegation appeared before the
judiciary committee In support of George
'W. Wheeler, who was nominated for a
Judge of the superior court. The oppo
sition did not materialize and the com
mittee voted to report unanimously in his
favor.
February 28.
T'ue hearing on the bill to compel
the railroad companies to plank all over
head bridges was attended by a large
number. Representatives from all towns
Interested were present.
Representative Wells of Southport In
troduced a bill providing that a depot
used by the inhabitants of two villages,
the depot shall be known by the names
of such villages and that the names of
such villages shall appear in the time
tables and tickets of the railroad com
pany owning or controlling such depot.
This refers especially to Saugatuck and
Westport. -
The Jiidieiury committee reported fav
orably i he bill to transfer the title to the
old burying ground near Phlpps', Greens
Farms,
The report of the state secretary of ag
riculture on good roads was distributed
to the members.
George W. Wheeler was confirmed a
Judge ot the superior court. Speeches
were made by Morris B. Beardsley of
Bridgeport, Judd of Stratford and Wells
of Southport.
An net providing that when the death
penalty Is Inflicted It shall be In the
Wether-fleld prison was tabled.
The House passed a bill prohibiting the
taking of escallops In Greenwich from
April 1 to September 15, In any year.
A bill passed compelling all hotels to
be provided with nre escapes in all
rooms, to take fleet January 1, 1894.
A resolution was passed that the ses
sion! of the Hne be held on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thur-day and Friday, to
orw-n 11 o clock Tuesdays and 10.30 on
the other days.
The bill providing that when any per
son is riamaged Dy sparks or an engine,
by Injury to cattle, horses or heep, he
shall give notice to the selectmen of the
town In which such damage Is done, and
the selectmen shall when satisfied, pay
to the perm'ti Injured, when the town
would hxve an action against the rail
road company to recover such amount
paid. A rbe bill seemed to relieve rail
road company from liability, It was re
committed to the judiciary 'committee.
' Ocghtng Leads To Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam "-tops the cougb at
Once. .
In Fairiii Id County.
SOUTHPORT.
A COW KILLED.
Monday, a cow owned by Arthur Sher
man, escaped from the yard and walked
on the track. The mail train reaching
here at 3.11, struck and killed the cow
near the west bound station. She wa
carrled by the locomotive and thrown on
the depot platform, breaking one of the
posts. The air brakes on the engine were
damaged.
MR SHEmyOOD'S NEW KKSIDKHCE.
A. E. Dixon, who was building the re
sidence of E. C. Sherwood, stopped
work, and as he did not go on after no
tice, Northrop Brothers, are now com
pleting the house. Mr Sherwood ex
pects to occupy it before long.
Sirs J. W. Spicer is seriously ill.
C. II. Dunham of Brockton, Mass.,
died suddenly, last week, the result of a
fall. He was the father of Dr Dunham
of this place.
The ice in the harbor has disappeared
and a load of coal was brought in, last
week for K. S. Hanks, whose coal Tins
had got almost empty.
The surpliced choir of Trinity sang
most acceptably, Wednesday night.
Rev Mr Sherman of St Paul's, Bridge
port, preached, liev Mr liratnwaite is
to officiate next week.
The selectmen went to Hartford with
the committee, on Wednesday and at
tended the hearings on the petitions for
charters forelectric railways. The bill
to abolish all charters which have not
been put in force for 20 years, was also
considered.
Representative Wells, on Tuesday in
troduced a bill prohibiting the taking of
more than one peck of clams from Mill
river at one tide, between May 15 and
September 1, under a penalty of $7 and
costs.
There was a large attendance at the
Schubat quartet concert at Washing
ton hall, Monday evening. They sang
sweetly, and were very generous in re
sponding to the frequent encores.
R. P. Curtis and O. T. Sherwood have
returned fioin North Carolina, where
they have been shooting. They report a
fine time and plenty of game.
LYONS PLAIN-
DEATH OF MRS ELIZABETH ROIHNSON.
Rev Alexander Hamilton attended the
funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Robinson in
Westport, on Monday'. It was the de
ceased lady's request that he should be
invited, and assist in the services. In
early life, she attended church with his
great grandmother, Mrs Hamilton in
New York city.
Philip Gerhardt and sons are
their tobacco packed ready for
getting
market.
Mrs Rachel Banks is with Mr
D. S.
Parsons.
Mrs William Davis entertained Mrs O.
Sherwood, Mrs F. Lyon and Mrs Brad
ley White on Friday.
Miss Nettie Merwin spent Sunday at
home.
Rev Alexander Hamilton visited his
father, Maj General Hamilton, at his
home in Tarrytown N. Y., last week
Miss Fannie M. Salmon has been
spending several days at Mrs Angeline
Gorhams, alley i orge.
Mr and Mrs S. R. Hoyt are with rela
ives in Bridgeport.
Miss baran MciUrey entertained a
friend from Bridgeport on Sunday
Mrs John N. Collum, who has been
sick with grip, is much improved.
Charles S. Banks of Easton spent sev
eral days of lat week at the residence of
Mrs Mary L. Fanton.
FAIRFIELD.
AT ST PALL S.
Services at St Paul's church, last Sun
lay morning, were held as usual. The
sermon was founded on a text from
Phil 1:17. Judge Glover assisted in
reading most of the service, as Rev Mr
loues was suffering from a cold.
The children of the Sunday school are
practicing Laster carols.
The ladies' sewing guild met at Mrs
Pierson's on Wednesday, but the quanti
fy or snow, and the dangerous walking
hindered some from going. A cottage
lecture was appointed for this week, by
Rev Mr Jones, at I. II. Skidmore's; omit
ted last week on account of the storm.
MR JENNING'S WILL.
The will of Oliver Burr Jennings was
filed for probate, last Saturday, aud now
the long pent-up curiousity is appeased.
The estate variously estimated at from
$5,000,000 to $20,000,000 is distributed
among the members of his family. No
one else, but five servants who each re
ceive $500 is mentioned. The will
was drawn by Curtis Thompson in 1887
and witnessed by Mr Thompson, A. M.
Tallmadge and Ormel Hall of Trumbull.
The widow is given all the houses, sta
bles and land, with their contents, in
both New York and Fairfield. The
New York property to be rated at
$50,000 and that in Fairfield at $20,000
In addition to this she receives one third
of the remainder of his personal estate.
To two daughters of his sister, Mary II.
Brown and Eliza S. Ely, and a daughter
,ol his brother, John in California, is left
85000 each. To each of the living sons
of his brotherJohn,$1000. The remainder
of the estate Is to bedivided equally be
tween the children and on the death of
his widow the same disposal to be made
of her portion. Uis wife, his daughter
Annie and son Walter, are appointed ex
ecutors or the will, conservative estt
mate place the amount left at 10 or
12 millions. Thus each of the chil
dren will receive nearly 81,500,000. No
mention is made of bequests to town,
church or other charitable object. It's
similarity to Jay Gould's will is widely
commented on, and it Is the topic of con
versation just now. It Is t3 be remarked
also that tip part of the estate is subject
to the collateral inheritance tax of the
state.
The Colored boy who walked Into Mr
Betts' store, some weeks ago, had his
trial, last Thursday and was acquitted.
Litany services, Wednesday at 4 o'clock
at St Paul's church. On Friday evening
there Is service with sermon.
Mrs Deyo of Poughkeepaie Is spending
few days at her father's,John Forsyth;
also Mrs Summers of Mamaroneck spent
Sunday at home;
Mr and Mrs I. O. W right came up to
spend Sunday at their summer residence,
w aldsteln, and to enjoy the sleighing.
They started for Valley Forge, buc
found snow drifts from six to eight feet
high and paths unbroken. They were
obliged to return home. Mrs Wright is
sketching snow scenes about the coun
try.
The Misses Goulds, have just lost a
valuable cow with horn distemper. They
also haie a very lame horse.
II. I. Flint sprained his ankle and has
bad to remain In the bouse for some
days. : ,
Mrs Herbert Knapp cut her hand bad
ly while opening some canned fruit. The
doctor was sumuioued and sewed up the
wound.
Arthur Perry started Monday morn
ing, for Pent sylvanla to be gone until
April 1, on business.
Prof F. II Brewer had W. M. Bulk
ley's four-in-hand and large sleigh and
took bis school children to South Nor
walfc, last Saturday.
The Sunday school scholars of St i
Thomas.. church were treated to a sleigh
ride by their pastor, Rev L. J. Culeman,
Monday afternoon. j
Samuel Wakemnn, one of our enter
prising young farmers, is having the in-
terui of hiu b..u-e painted and papered.
STRATFORD.
v A ORANGE CELEBRATION.
Housatonlc grange celebrated its fifth
anniversary with appropriate ceremo
nies. Monday evening. Quite a number
of visiting granger were present. Sing
ing, reading, addresses and a bountiful
supper made up a very interesting pro
grain. AN ESC A T E
FROM DROWNING
An eight-year-old - son of a
Of
Mr Hathaway, while playing on the
deck of the barge, managed to fall over
board and narrowly escaped drownine.
Constable Wakeley happened to see him
fail and succeeded in getting him out
again, without serious injury.
MRS C. S. BOOTH'S VILL.
Judge F. B. Hall has reported his find
ing in the matter of the will of the late
Mr Catherine S. Booth. Some of the
bequests were held to be invalid and void,
hv reason of a lack of proper or definite
description of the beneficiaries, or objects
of trust. The real estate, not mentioned
In the will, is held to be intestate estate,
and the homestead and sum of 85000 left
for life use of Mary A- DeVine, becomes
intestate estate, at her death, and will be
distributed to the legal heirs, according
to the statute, after her life use termi
nates. CONSTABLE STAGKJ HAS AN ACCIDENT.
Constable Stagg had a bad smash up,
while driving through Sea View avenue,
Bridgeport. The runner 01 his sieign
caught in the car track and the result
was, that a wagon had to be secured to
cart the pieces home. The horse was al
so somewhat injured.
MRS TUCKER MR VANHOUTON.
The town was never treated to a more
thorough surprise, than it was, when the
announcement of the marriage of Mrs
Cornelia A. Tucker to C. VanHouton,
was made. Rev Joel S. Ives performed
the ceremony in the presence of a very
few relatives, and the happy couple start
ed immediately for Florida, where they
will spend the winter. Mr VanHouton
is a merchant in New York and resides
at Bellville, New Jersey.
A NEW BRIDGE.
We are to have a new bridge in place
of the old Washington. The United
States authorities have notified the coun
tv commissioners that a new draw, near
the middle of the river, must be built im
mediately, and or course this means a
new bridge. The sooner the better,
DEATH OF MRS CURTIS.
Mrs Thaddeus Curtis, who has been
an invalid for the past three years, died
of convulsions, Wednesday noon, Febru
ary 22. She was 80 years ot age and had
lone been a resident of Stratford. She
leaves a husband and four children to
mourn her loss, Mrs F. F. Pendleton,
Miss Gertrude Curtis, Mrs J. M. Crowe
and Lasper Whiting. The funeral was
held from her late residence at 2 p. m..
Saturday, Rev E. D. Bassett officiating
The burial was in the Union cemetery
The bearers were Messrs Robert Curtis,
D. W. Judson, Freeman Curtis and Otis
Beers.
lOIt VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT
An outsider wishes to suggest a model
snow plow for the benefit of the village
improvement society, which would be
simply to add a square box to their pres
ent snow plow. This would act as a
backer to hold the snow in place while it
is kept in motion.
Judson's express has established a new
office at Atkinson's harness store, Bridge
port.
II. F. Meachem and S. W. Beardsley of
the committee on electric lighting and
water company, were in Hartford, last
week.
A delegation from this place attended
the annual reunoin of Sons of the Amer
ican Revolution.
John Beach fell and badly sprained
his wrist.
Mrs Isaac Powell has celebrated her
78lh birthday.
Hugh Aiken is seriously ill at his
home.
Miss Kitty Silliman entertained a par
ty of her young friends on Wednesday,
the occasion beu;g her Utb birthday.
William Bach of Montana has been vis
iting friends in town.
Mrs Hudson has gone to New York for
the remainder of the winter.
The horse railroad company have re
ceived a consignment of horses for use
on the road.
Miss Edith Ilendee has visited friends
in New Haven.
James Hannigan was sentanced by
Justice Peck to 35 days in jail, but ap
pealed to the court of common pleas.
Robert C. Silliman has resigned bis po
sition in Howland's shoe store, Bridge
port, to accept a position in the large re
tail shoe store of the S. C. Jameson Co.,
of Providence, R. I. His many friends
wish him success in his new location.
The C. R. Hoyt is unloading coal at
the upper dock.
E. C. Wood has an addition to his fam
ily, in the shape of a nine-pound baby
The only son of Dea Matthew Johnson
was buried from the-Lundy s Lane Bap
tist church on Saturday. A large num
ber of the friends were present to testify
to their sympathy with the family in
their hour of affliction.
TThe lecture of E. J. Glave was well at
tended and the audience was treated to
thoroughly enjoyable and instructive en
tertainment. .
L. B. Hubbell has purchased the G. P.
Lewis estate, near the ferry.
Miss Lyon, one of the teachers in the
graded school, is seriously ill at her
boarding place, Dr Lemuel ' Beardsley 's
on King street.
Capt Charles Wakeley is furnishing
the paper mill with cord wood.
Our fox hunters meet with occasional
success. Capt Wakeley killed one, last
week.
The lecture, which Rev I. M. Foster
was to deliver in the Town hall on Tues
day evening, was postponed till next
Monday evening, on account of the
storm. . .
A gang of men are blasting out build
ing .Mine, on the Johnson land, on Lun
dy'a Lane.
The W. C. T. U. met on Thursday af
ternoon. There whs a large delegation of the
Methodist Endeavor society present at
the Epworth league convention lu
Bridgeport, on Monday.
TA;H JA.
GOOD ROAD BREAKERS.
Thursday, the 23d, the two Charles
Gilbert, Randolph Bradley, Mx Bassett,
Charles and William Keeier, Charle
Mallett and Jack Weir, were jolly as well
as effective in breaking out the snow
obstructed road, with oxen attached to a
bottom-upwards ox-sled, as an improvis
ed snow-plow, and a large heavy sled
following it, on which the company some
times road, oftener rolled or jumped off.
i'hey made a sensation with tin horns,
and at the same time made excellent
roads. Their cheery voices and pleasant
pranks, were to tfie dwellers along their
route, a w V. u- di-sipit o-iuf the gloom
as well as ol me ub-ti uclions af the pie
ceeding day' storm. Their excellent
work, and ineir jocund performance of it
whs appit cafi d and will live a a plead
ing reuiein Derailed.
For the last two Sundays there has
been no service at Christ church because
the rector was sick. He expects tu offic
iate uext Sunday, '
Cut ii x i.c.a'ile i". be given by the
iadtea ui Leu'is chapel will be held at the '
Highest oT all in Leavening Power. -Latest U. . Gov't Report
ABSOLUTELY PURE
residence of Mrs William Bennett, on
Wednesday evening, March 8. If stor
my, it will be held the first fair evening-
Miss Jennie G. Sargent is visiting
friends in Stratford and Yonkers for a
few days.
HUNTINGTON.
THE LATE LYMAN NICHOLS.
Lyman Nichols died very suddenly at
his- home on Walnut Tree Hill early Sun
day morning. He was usually well on
Saturday and took supper as usual with
the family, Saturday evening. His death
was due to heart failure. Mr Nichols
was 77 years old and a much, respected
citizen, we was a member of the Epis
copal church and his funeral was attend
ed by Frederick F. Johnson, Tuesday
afternoon. The burial was in Nauga-
tuck, where Mr IN ichols lived previous
to his removal to Huntington, 17 years
ago. ;'-
WHITE niLLS.
W. F. Hilton gave an unusually inter
esting discourse, Sunday, worthy of a
better audience, some one said White
Hills was not a church going community.
and we echo the truth. But what a ca
lamity would strike the place if the
church doers were closed to the few who
do attend worship in this place.
Mrs Oavid Y heeler spent Saturday in
East Bridgeport.
Fred Shelton, now of Philadelphia, is
visiting his people here.
A family from New York city have
taken the Charles Burr place.
Missi;ua lomlinson, who lias had an
attack of grip, is better.
A large party is. to be held at E. C
Wixon's in the near future.
Miss Carrie French was the guest of
her cousin, Miss Fannie Wixon, over Sun
day.
Mrs Stiles Johnson is quite ill with
bronchial trouble. Mrs Fannie Johnson
of Mecbanicsville is caring for her.- D
Shelton is in attendence.
The choir and Sunday school are to
have new singing books.
The church sociable held at Mrs John
Daine's, last Tuesday evening, was
pleasant affair. The proceeds were
more than usual and go toward the run
ning expenses of the church.
Mrs James Glover entertained her sis
ter, Mrs White of Windsor Locks, last
week.
Mrs Sarah Crandall is caring for the
sick at Walter Hubbell's.
Mrs Bray and family are snowed in at
this writing, Monday evening. They
can't get out in either direction as there
is no path, and the roads are badly drift
ed. But we trust our good selectman
will attend to this.
The dairy at Walter Hubbell's yields
CO pounds of butter a week, and at High
land Lawn, 48 pounds.
Mrs D. A. Nichols is still afflicted
with neuraliga, but is somewhat better.
Mrs Lettie M. Wheeler, who has been
at New Milford for seven weeks, was
with friends in this place, Sunday.
Miss Hattie Wheeler has been suffering
with a disease called pink eye.
Miss Georgiana Tbmlinson spent a
few days with her sister, Mrs Walter
Hubbell, last week.
Will Ditnon is confined in bed with a
severe cold. His father is improving
slowly from the fracture of his leg.
Miss Susie Hubbell is quite indisposed
with a cold; a fashionable complaint.
LONG HILL.
Miss Pheebe Beard attended the Choral
Union concert at Hartford.
Misses Lizzie Wilkinson and Olive
Birdseye spent Sunday on the bill.
Rev A. J. Park and O. G. Beard went
to New York on Monday to order the
furniture for the new church.
Miss Cora Bennett returned to her
sehool in Greenwich, last Wednesday.
Miss Fannie Bennett is trying to rent
her place.
A couple of wood chopper have rent
ed the Van Dorn place at Rocky Rest.
GREENS FARMS-
REV MR DAVIES RESIGNS.
For some time past it has ben antici
pated that the pastor ot the Congrega
tional cnurcn, itev Henry uavies, intend
ed to resign, unless his opponents indica
ea a aesire to uuite m tne unity or a
spiritual fellowship. On Sunday last
Kev u. s. liichards, a Iriend or the pas
tor, read nis letter ot resignation to the
people. The letter itself requests a ter
mination of the pastoral relation on. or
before July 1. No reason is assigned for
tnis cause except that the clergyman
nnas nimseis prevented, oy circumstan
ces, from being pastor here any longer.
Of course it is quite possible that-the
resignation will not be accepted. Id the
meantime the work will proceed as usual
until aennite action is taken.
On Sunday, February 19, it was Rev
lu. a. Goodrich, of lale seminary, that
officiated so acceptably in the church.
A largely attended and , interesting
meeting of the ladies' missionary societv
was held at Mrs Adams', last Wednes
day aitcrnoon. . ; ...
The eighth meeting of the mutual im
provement society was held, last Wed
nesday evening at Mrs Adams'. A de
bate was held n following resolu
tion, '"That the mariners of the American
people are "deficient."" Miss Alice N.
Jennings ably defended the negative, and
Miss Barton the affirmative. The debate
was animated and resulted in all agree:
ing that there was : room for improve
ment. ,. A slight change in the program
i intended in regard to the next meet
ing, which will be held March 15, in-tead
of March 8. The subject will be "Music
and tnu-icians " This meeting will also
be public and admission will be charged
to assist in paying for the uew encyclo
pedia which it is reolved to donate to
the Chaldron aeademv, in Nebraska. On
Thursday next, March 9, Rev II. Davies
will deliver his lecture entitled "Hither
and Thither," Jn aid of the missionary
funds of the Y. P.-S- C. E All are in
vited to help in this work. Mr Davies
has been an extensive traveler and knows
whereof he speaks; The admission will
be 25 cents; children 10 ceutsV
Miss Ophelia Taylor has resumed her
position at the organ and will continue
at her post. All are pleased to see her
recovered. -
EASTON.
Daniel Lyon of Bridgeport spent Sun
day at hii home in Rock House.
The Biptist.sociable that was to have
been held sit t he residence of Mrs Frank
Sherood',Sport Hill, March 2, has been
po-tponed to Thursday evening, March
9, owing to so many other entertainments
that are to take place on that night.
J unes Bradley of Westport is visiting
hi- aunt, Mrs Wilson Ferris. '
Mrs Iivi Hall is with her brother, E.
Hevans of iixtrenown. - . j
M-ss Ehse Ward spent Sunday with 1
he.- frien.iV Mi-S Allie l Bradley. .
Ueorge J. Banks, organist of the Bap-"
rowdier
tist church, has a elass of music pupils in
f nj r.,.i,i: '
STEPNEY.
SPRING! GENTLE SPRING !
Spring has come with smiliner face.
uub iiuus quite a jod on nana to remove
the massive sno wv mantel of the decern;-
ea winter, before it can comfortably en-
certain me pretty Dirds, from the South,
rcstiessiy waiting 10 come.
MRS CAROLINE NICHOLS.
Mrs Caroline Nichols, widow of the
late os wen v . jn ichols, died at her home
on t riaay after a very brief illness. She
wasuyears oia. Her maiden name was
Marsh, and she lived in New Milford.
where she has relations bv that name at
tue present time. Her brother, Judson
Marsh of Danbury, attended the funeral
on ounaay. rue services were held at
the home, by Rev Mr Merwin, of the
iuetnoaisi cnurcn. Air Hawley, the
undertaker, was oblisred to have four
horses to draw the hearse on account of
the deep snow, and friends coming: from
unugepon, were Obliged to turn back
on account of the roads. Mrs Nichol?.
will be missed in our village, being u
very warm nearted woman, a kind neigh
bor, and unusually efHcent in sickness.
Her deatn closed the doors of another I
home in our midst, she having lived alone
since tne aeatn or ner husband.
Sidney Laborie of Huntington, former
ly of Monroe, died on Monday. He will
be burled in the cemetery here, where
he has a daughter buried, on Thursdav.
Mr Laborie married Miss Wakelee, a sis
ter of the late John Wakelee. He was
a blacksmith, working at his trade, for
many yeats, in Monroe Center.
Frank Pinckney and Misses Ida and
Hattie, of Brookfield have visited Mrs C.
hi. Osborne.
Walter Beardsley has lost two horses
lately: cause not fullv known.
M. B. Hawley went to New York last
weeK, visiting the dog show.. He saw
over 1400 dogs, representing all breeds
Known ana the very best specimens
Miss Ivittie French spent a number of
days, last weeK, with her sister at Clav
erack college, attending the annual mil
tary reception of the 22d. Miss Lillian
French is valedictorian of the class of "93.
MONROE.
ORANGE JOTTINO.S.
On account of the storm, Harmony
grange did not meet, last week. The
next regular meeting will be Thursday,
March i), and those on the program for
the last meeting will, please come pre
pared. Also those on the subject of
"Farm Sanitation."
William B. Curtis, whose tetrible
death at the mine here, is elsewhere re
corded, was for a number of years a con
tractor at the Howe sewing machine
factory in Bridgeport.
George Bennett, the Birmingham ex
pressman, did not let the blizzards of
last week interfere with his regular
trips from this place.
Dr J. G. Stevens is having hU houe
and out buildings, painted.
Marshall Beach is also painting the
store.
Miss Carrie Hollister spends a few
days with her sister in West Haven.
The committee appointed to purchase
an organ for the Congregational church.
rocSiownX-nTue8day'to 8ee
BETHEL.
WOLF PITS.
Mrs George Wells is entertaining a sis
ter from Winsted.
Born, February 22, a son to Mr and
Mrs Fred Wildman.
Mr aud Mrs Jackson entertained a
sleighing party from Bethel, Saturday
night.
Charles Brotherton is on the sick list.
Mrs Arthur Mead has been at her fath
er's in Weston.
fcli Hoyt has entertained
from Danbury
company
REDDING.
The roads had to be brooken a second
time and are now fairly passable.
Our representive did not so to Hart
ford last week owing to the second block
ade 01 tne roads.
The colored family living in Mrs Mary
Bradley's house were taken to the town
farm in Danbury, they being paupers of
Miai. town.
The attendance at the churches on Sun
day was very slim, all the congregations
in the aggregate being about equal to the
number found at a single dance. Com
ment is unnecessary.
Mr and Mrs V. Lamed are stopping
ror a wnue witn a. h. vvnitehead.
Owing to the driftsMiss Nellie White-
nearrwas unable to open her school, last
weeK. - v.
The opening of roads Is quite a burden
of expense on the town. In the olden
time the work was done voluntarily and
was an occasion of merry making.
Miss E. J. Gilbert, now In Utica, was
in town, Monday, settling up the estate
or ner motner. ner Drotner, U. H. Oil
bert, accompanied her.
GREENFIELD HILL-
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY.
The party given at Hezekiah B.OgdenV.
Thursday, February 23, was a social suc
cess. Despite the enow-banks to contest
a goodly number from Ureenneld, Greens
l' arms, bouth port and Westport, met and
danced away the happy hours till broad
daylight in the morning. At 1 o'clock
refreshments were served, consisting of
sandwicnes, cane, coitee. and fruit
Music was furnished by Shipman's or
chestra.
Annie Godfrey gave a birthday party
Thursday, to a number of friends and
relatives.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Bicklev will ob-
serse the sixth anniversary of their wed
ding, March 8. Over 150 invitations to
relatives and friends have been issued to
aid in the celebration. .
Walter Sherwood is now in the ernplov
of H. B. Oden.
Samuel Skeene has hired out to B. B.
Banks for the coining jear..
Dr Donaldson of Fairfield attends to
Di Dunhaiu'. patients during his absence.
The Band of Hope meeting will be held
next Saturday, March 11. It will have
been two months since the last meeting.
and a good attendance of members is
very much desired. Its treasury eontrib- j
uted generously towards the expense of
the lecture. J
Kufus Atherton and Herbert Hutchin
son have finished chopping, and piling
in good shape over 10 cords of wood for
Mrs Mi. is. Hopkins
The New England t?a was a grand
Bridgeport, Friday, March, 3
Soma shoe manufacturers say
I buy hard. Well, I work for my
customers and if I buy hard I can
sell easy.
Ferhap3 the shoe want is a pair
of women's moderate priced
shoes; say, $2.50. r
The particular merit of the
$2.50 shoes is tne quality of
stock, soft yet firm, and beau
inui glossy oiacx; as line as
most makers put in $3 shoes,
some use no better in $3.50
rnnIo
6oous
If you are thinking of
shoes within a dollar of this
price,
them.
l a line to nave you see
JOHN G. ROWLAND.
405 Main St.
.J Ii SKI K HAMILTON'S
PHARMACY!!
ALLEN MEEKER,Pharmaceutis
PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY.
Cornor State and &Uin Sts.. BriJs-eDort, Ct
VTOTICK The Committer? unpointed bv the
x StockhoIlei-iiX)t tne Monroe Creamery Co
Respectfully ask nil milk producers In the vi-
eir.ity ol the Monroe Creamery to attend a
meeting to be held at the Stehney DepotStore
on Tuesday, February 28, l.sstt, at2o'cIick p.m.
iteKponsiute parties are ready to leaso t:ie
creamery, provided a certain quantity of
whole milk or cream is guaranteed.
stepney uepot, feurnary 14, Itfio.
8. FRENCH )
F. W. WHEELER ' Committee.
S. HILL, M. I. )
success, lhe proceeds amounted toS IO.
Over $7 was received for jruesses on eake.
a very beautiful one made by
Miss Ida Banks. Mrs Finnerty guessed
the exact weight.
I'.urr school gave a cobweb party,
at Mr Whitaker's, Wednesday evening.
lne fciiooi is trying to s-tart a Horary.
STEVENSON.
Miss Ella Bradley has a vacatiou from
school duties.
Mrs Nichols French is with her broth
er, William Jordan, and in good health,
tor ner.
We write thi, not for censure, but to
give to The Bee n-aders that are lovers
of the beautiful. Fred lbell and wife
nave a dog sick and they watch over it
with the utmost care. Poor Sancho! we
hope he will get well. It is true he is
hue dog.
I ne snow drift are not dug out yet
over Baghurn hill road, not a veay good
recommendation for the residents. The
drifts are a great deal thicker than the
neighbor".
3HELT0N.
A CHILIIJK'"S PAUTV.
i)ir ana iirs jonn wonavon gave a
paity on Friday evening, Febrvary 24,
in honor of their edet son's (Stephen)
14th birtnday. There were 33 children
present. A yovng lady was engaged to
piay tne piano ror tne dance, which the
young people greatly enjoyed. Mrs Don
avon did herself credit with the delicious
edibles prepared and the guests appreci
ated them. They departed wishing Mas
ter Stephen many b nhdays, and that
they might help him celebrate each year.
I New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN-
1EATII OF JOHN PIERCE.
Jonn 1'ierce, alter an illness of one
short week, died at his home at 9 a. m
Saturday, February 2G. He was born
May 31, 1839, having always lived in
South Britain. He had been ailing for
some time past, suffering with a liver,
kidney and heart trouble. He passed
away at the early age of 53 years and
nine months. He has been a member of
the Congregational church for 35 years
uniting soon alter ne married, lie was
a farmer by occupation, owning over
1500 acres of land, dealing largely in
stock, making horses a specialty. He
was strictly honest in his dealings. He
was a man of strong determination and
decision for right and fearless in express
ing himself whether in church or town
aflairs. He will be greatly missed, not
only in his family and town, but in ad
joining towns, as his influence was for
good. He leaves a wife, four sons and a
daughter, John Pierce,Jr., of South Brit
ain, George E. Pierce of Portland, Ct..
William H. Pierce of Chicago, Samuel L.
and Kuby C, Pierce living at home. The
funeral was largely attended from his
late residence, Tuesday, at 2 p. m., Kev
David Pierce an old schoolmate, officia
ting. He spoke feelingly of his merits
as a man being diligent in business and
fervent in spirit. The bearers were his
four sons,who tenderly bore the remain
to the Inst resting place in the family
plot at Pierce Hollow cemetery. ;
A GOOD ENTERTAINMENT.
The select school held an entertair
ment in Good Templars' hall. Tuesdav
evening, February 21, for the purpose of
raising funds to put new curtains in the
school room. Aood audience attended
unareic wen paid, inree plays were
admirably rendered by the pupil?. The
opening piece was vocal music by the
school. The plays were interspersed bv
instrumental muaie by the teacher, Miss
Merrick.and Mi-ses Lottie MitcheIl,Kuth
Mitchell and Louisa White. The plays
presented were as follows:
. WHAT'S IN A NAMK.
Charles Vauprlm A. L. Mitchell
Clmrlea Vaughn, 2ii, 8. E. San ford
Mr Bennett , ... - F.E.Pierce
Ah Sing G. O. Santord
YnScp - "I. W. Beardsley
Lily Bennett Susie Mitchell
Kose Brandon Olivia Sanford
MAHRVISli A POETESS.
Joseph Gray 8. E. Santord
Airs aMiiuit4t;ti iuary nerce
fCiBsarJapiter G. O. 8anford
Mrs W's I Napoleon AdolphOB A.LJIitohell
children John Jeflerson J.W.Beardsley
I Lucy Ann , . Liouie Mitchell
Bridget O'Flunnistin Olivia Sanford
Eliza Jane Annette Jones (the poetess) Daisy
Osborne
Maid , .Louisa White
AUNT BETSEY'S BEAUX.
Atmt Betsey Tnrn-r .. Daisy Osborne
! Maggie Howes .Lottie Mitchell
Ellen Glenn Eva Piatt
Annie Uleuu Ruth Mitchell
Squire Hooper . A. L. Mitchell
Mr Duntly F. E. Pierce
DEATH OF FREDERICK OHNGEMACH.
Frederick Olineemacb, one of South
Britain's oldest ii)habitants,died sudden
ly at his home. Tuesday morning, 89
years of age. He was a shoemaker by
trade, coming to this country and town
Special Sale For
.. " AT
THE - BOSTOF ' STOBB.
40 dozen Ladies' Jersey Vests at 15c each; former price 25c.
29 dozen Jersey Wool Vests, former price 60c; now 38c .
10 dozen Men's Grey Shirts, 38c; reduced from 50c-
One lot Men's Shirts and Drawers, former price SI and $1.25; now 79c-
One lot fast black Ladies' Fleeced Hose, 19c; from 25c
One lot Children's Vests, in 16-18-20 inches, at 8c each-
25 dozen Black Cashmere Gloves, 12c; former price 20c
All our $1 Kid Gloves for this sale, 89c-
50 dozen Initial Handkerchiefs, 3c each-
;dress goods.
"One lot Dress Goods marked down to 29c, from 50c
One lot fine Serge marked dewn from 75c to 59c
10 pieces fine Broadcloth, reduced from $1-50 to 98c
25 Robe Patterns, former price $10, $12.50 and $15, all reduced to $7.50.
BED QTJIXjTS-
The Great Bargain Sale of Quilts still goes on.
See the prices: Crochet Quilts at 55c, 69c, 79c 89c and 98c These are
much below the usual prices.
Marseilles Quilts: We have made a big
$2 25, $2 50 and $3-
40 pairs Blankets at $148.
55 Comfortables reduced to $1.25.
3 tc a 37- cSs ISoy,
THE BOSTON STORE,
342 Main street,
LILLET'S BLOCK.
SCHOOL OF SHORT HA.ND, TYPE
Individual Attention
TE&MS EEAS0U ABLE.
JOB PRINTING
BURR & KNAPP, Bankers and Brokers,
363 Main Street, ----- Bridgeport, Conn.
BONDS, STOCKS, MORTGAGES AND DEBENTURES,
Paying 5, 5 1-2, 0, 7, 7 1-2 and S per cent. Deposits reci-ired subject to dratl and interest
paid oh same. Securities houRht aud sold on commission. FoiviKn Bills of Exchange. Cir
cular Drafts and Bank Slony Orders availat-le in all par s of Europe.
40 year3 ago from Germany. For the
past two years his mind lias been impair
ed and he" has been in feeble health. He
leaves a wife and two daughters. The
funeral was held from his late residence
at 2 p. m., Thursday, Kev David Tierce
officiating.
A societv meeting held at Mrs II. M.
Carifields,"Thurday evening. About 70
were present. All report a much enjoy
ed evening.
Invitations are out for a society dance
at Good Templars' hall, Thursday even
ing. A sleighing party made opof the se
lect school, with Charles Bradley and
wife, enjoyed a t-traw ride to Woodbury,
Monday evening.
W. H. Vakle and R. C. Mitchell
with Indies (-nj yed the sleighing to Se5'
mour, lat. Saturday.
A. B. Dowu i- con lined to the house
with a hard cold.
Mrs Frank Bradley i vi-iting her Fis
ter Mrs William Fentt of ShHton.
Mr and Mrs Stepeu Hayes are gne-ts
of their daughter, Mrs Henry CaijnVld.
Mrs Lucy Camp is visaing friend in
Meriden.
Henry Bradley has been confined to
his bed for two weeks, being over SO
years old.
Beniamin Tost is moving his family
into the George Smith place in tho vil
lage.
Henrv Miteheil entertained a uumber
friends-Jit a dinner party, Monday.
John Rrvant ha a hore 31 rears old
He cuts his hay twice and gives it plenty
of good feed, lie says he will take good
care of it as long as it lives and giv-- it a
burial when it dies.
SOUTH BURY.
The latest uartv was a Martha Wash
ington surprise, at Miss Martha Thomp-
son"-.
A elmreh sociable was held at-Mi8
Grace Pulf.ril"s, on Thursday evening
Mi Augusta- Stiles is expecting to
take a Southern trip.
Miss Ella Bradley has closed her
school for a vac 1 ion.
W. C. Tattle is conv.-iing the town
for the life of James G. Bl tine; also sev
eral first-class magazines.
Af. A. Todd of Hartford was here on
Saturday, negotiating for loans on stock
of electric light company, also ageut for
a life murance company.
The d-ep snow causes great ineoi ven-
ience in tr:iv ling. The Mis-e Oi'Xi8
nt with a mishaD in turning, rheir
sleioh anrj I arness becoming soirew hut
broken. - ' -
Litchfield Count New.?.
0 R0XBURY.
THE TO VX EXCITED.
The town of Roxbury Is excited over a
poisoning case of highly sensational and
mysterious character. Sunday, Feb
ruary 19, a farmer, Edward Mannering,
45, of that village died under very sus
picious circumstances. He had been
drinking heavily for several days and
was feeling very ill as a result. It is al
leged that his wife advised hiui to take a
dose of salt petre and that she prepared
the medicine for him. : : 1
He took the dose in a coffee cup and
then went out to the barn. Returning a
few moments later complained of pains
in the stomach and appeared to be very
sick. His wife suggested that he lay
down and a mattrass was brought and
laid on the floor. Mannering fell upon it !
and died in a few moments. Dr Ford of
Washington -.was summoned. To him
Mrs ManneriJg aud a man named White-!
head, who was visiting at the home and
wit the onlv other person present when
Manuring died told a story that led
him to believe that the man died of heart
. i M . . .
failure. They expressed the opinion
that this was the cause of dentb. Dr
Ford told them to Bend for Modici I Ex-
This Week
reduction o - the prices, at $l-85,$2,
BRIDGEPORT.
(Successor to Mrs H. H. Mattooa.)
7V-T3I3rL33TJXl.-Sr, CONN.
WRITING AND BOOK-KEEPING.
Given Each PupiL
CLASSES BOTH DAT ASD ETE5IJG'
.AT-.
THE BEE OFFICE'
aininr-r Pon, who lives in Koxbury, and
going away left a note for the medical
examiner in which he expressed it us
his belief that heart failure was the cause
of death. I)r Pon. was not sati-fied
with this theory and after making an ex
amination, he i 111 mediately sent for Cor
oner Higgin, of this place, and too!
charge of th? body. The coroner
nor, arrive untill Tuesday and on cone
ing an autop-y found every indicatio
poisoning. A a result he removed
-tomach and has placed it in the hand
of a chemist. Coroner Higgins returned
to this town immediately, but on Thurs
day he wan called back to Roxbury. On
this viit he consuit-d with State Attor
ney Huntington and again examined the
body of the dead farmer. This time hi
removed the brain and thi too being ex
amined by a chemist.
Sunday the Woodbury officials decided
to take a hand in the case. They arrest
ed Whitehead and he is held awaiting the
resulted of the autopsy. Manueringand
his wife, the neighbors say, have not
been living very happily together.
Whitehead worked for the dead man un
till about s".x months ago.
A peculiar incident in connection with
the death of Mannering is that two pig
belonging to him were found dead the
same day. It is supposed they got the
rest of the contents of the cup. Bridgo
port Morning Union.
WO0DVILLE-
AX EXTEKPUIsIXG FARMER.
One of the the enterprising young
farmers of this locality is George Couch.
He has a host of friends and is well
known in New Prestou.
BANTAM.
Mrs C. W. Potter is in poor health.
S. E. Crosman and daughter. MUs
Blanche Crossuian, were in Hudson, re
cently, called there to attend the funer
al of Mrs Samuel Crost-roan, grandmoth
er of S. E. Grossman.
HILTON-
Xo services were held in the Congre
gational church, last Sunday. The roads
were blocka-1.
Johij Driscidl of Stamford viud hU
father, last week. -
Arthur P.Page will move to J,itch
fl;ld. ' .
Mrs Charles Clark came h me, last
Sunday. - - -
NEW PRESTON.
One of the thriftv farmers on the
Chri-tUn street section is O. L. Calhoun.
LANESVILLE-
CXDEU THE RIGHT HEAD AT LAST.
The following paragraphs, by mistake.
wete printed on the first page of the sup
plement, nnder the head of Southburv.
They are now printed under the right
caption. -
Henry Baker visited his sister here
Monday.
Mrs Charles I.ec and little daughter
have been spending a few days at hf-r
father's home in Danbury.
W. B. Hamlin is still confined to the
house by illness.
Mrs Amanda Camp has returned borne.
A sociable for the benefit of the Son-
day reboot was held at the residence -f
Mrs JUiza Lew is, rriday evening. Mr
Starr came down with a load of young.
people irom tne village, ine next so
ciable is to be held at Mrs Walliog's.
G. L. Hamlin and daughter, and son's
wife, went to Danburv, Monday, to see
Mr Hamlin's nephew, Erwin Hamlin,
wno very w wiin consumption.
.lne, roas "rougn tiere re baalty
drilled. Tuesday, parties from Brook-
fie,d came throga mhb Kwml
yokes of oxen and improved the roads
very much