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NEWTOWN, CONN., BEE. F RID AT. SEPTEMBER 1, 1893. ('U5CUL.ATION. JANUABT 1. IShi lO LAST WEEK 8370 Affairs About Town. REGISTERED AT THE CENTRAL. Mr ami Mr C. VV. lirndley. New York ; Miss Kllen L. IMatt, New Milford: VV. II. Donnelly, Bridgeport 1 J. II. Coeh- ranB. New Milford; fc. A. Hayes, New 1'restOD ; W. T. Thomas, Philadelphia ; A. K. Hmltrv, KU-hard Howell, J. Jr. Urillln, Miss Alice N. Uoodsell, Bridge port ; u. I. Crane, George H. Ilawley, ltethel; Jones Hartley, John VV. Leahy and wife, Thomas VV. Bartley and wile, lanbury; U. II. Oalway, and family, New York; Mrs J. 8. Hemise, Miss Agnes Katenhorn, Kast Orange; O.N. IJuggles and boy, Bridgeport; J. V. Oos grovo, Danbury; VV. L. 1 1 ubhell, Hridge- rort; Thomas Oray, Newark ; Dr t). J. Mgbv, Danbury; 11. S. Clark, 8. B. Hy att, Meriden; T. '1. Heade, New Haven; . Loel, L. S. T.oel, New Haven; O. K. Johnson, VVatervllle; Benjamin Mc Carthy, New Haven. DR SMITH ENTERTAINS HIS BRETHREN The Danbury medical society were en tertained on Wednesday evening by Dr K. M. Smith. There was an informal ilUeu -talon on current medical topics. Among those present were Dr S. L. Por ter of Bridgepoit, Dr's Snow, Stratton, Watson, Clark, Brown, Brownlee, Ben nett, DeVVolfe, I .e miner and Kider of Danbury, Hart of Bethel and Smith of Urooktleld. After the discussion a -read was enjoyed. HALLOWED MEMORIES. The announcement In last week's Bee of the death of Mrs Joues in Indiana, brought a pang ot sorrow to her numer ous friends In Sandy Hook, where she spent the greater part of her life. She was a quiet unobtrusive little woman, whone fuce and form have been missed here during the past three years. A kind and pleasant neighbor, always ready to lend a hand to those who needed her care aud hospitality, as long as she was able. Another link, which binds Saudy Hook to the past, is broken and the num ber left is almost spent ! THE KNIGHTSOF COLUMBUS Putnam council will hold a regular meeting In their rooms on next Sunday afternoon. A large attendance is re quested at the meeting. THE BERKSHIRE ROAD. Work was begun, last week, under the direction of the committee appointed by the special town meeting, on the iin- Frovement on the Berks-hire and Sandy look road. A conference was held, the llrst of the week, between the committee and the selectmen, and as a result, work will be resumed next week under the auspices of the selectmen. TO VISIT THE WORLD'S FAIR. Senator Houlihan will leave on Satur day, for Chicago and attend the World's fair and the Catholic congress, being a delegate to the latter. William Mc Phelemy of D inbury will accompany Mr Houlihan. Jerome Judson and Frank McGran the IJook captured two good bas Taunton lake on Wednesday. Charles Lake lost a cow, last week. Mrs J. N. Lake and Mrs George Snuu ders and family are at CharP-s Lake's. Miss L'Uig from Waterbury is a guest of H. N. Belts at Sandy Hook, this week. Wesley Anthony has left his position as auMstiint shipping clerk at the Rubber and, for the present, will go to New Mil ford. It is reported that later he will accept a position in Brooklyn. The selectmen of Newtown purpose to call a meeting In Newtowu of the "elect men of the neighboring towns to agree on a uniform rate for peddlers' licences. Harry C. Beers goes to Chicago, Sep tember 7, with Mr Taylor's party. The adjourned hearing on the accept ance of the Inventory of the late VV. J. Dick will be held on September, at 10 o'clock. Mr and Mrs K. F. Hawley started on a carriage drive to New Milford, last Fri day, taking Mrs llawley's mother, Mrs McMahoD, with them. They visited Lake Wararuaug. " Mr and Mrs M. B. Terrill and Mrs Charles Minor of Sandy Hook left on Tuesday for Chicugo and the World's fair. George P. Taylor, II. II. Curtis and Fred L. Curtis have been enjoying a few day's vacation out of town, and during their absence attended the races at Fleet wood. Edward Taylor, Jerome Judson, Charles G. Peck, John II. Blackman, II. M. Clark and I. B. Harris also attended the races ou Thursday. ... Mr J. Russell Smith of Lake George entertained ft party on Wednesday, in honor of Mrs Price of Norwalk. Amone those present were Mr and Mrs E. F. Hawley, Mr and Mrs C. B. Sherman, Mrs Bronson and Mr and Mrs Hobart Camp. Mrs llarry Grilllaand granddaughter, Viola, of New Haven, are guests of Mrs John Urltllo. Mrs Albert MInton and family from Norwalk, who rented Mrs Marshall Menr's house at Huntingtowo. have re turned and Mrs George Lee and children, Mrs Charles Grillin and son, Bruce, and Miss Louise Grillin of New Haven are occupying the house now. William II. Sanford, with the Century Co.. of New York, returned to the me tropolis, tha first of the week, after a fortnight passed at home. The ladies' Draver meeting wi.l beheld next Tuesday at i5, with Mrs George Gra ham. The funeral of Conrad Dcrlaru, an old resident of the Glen, took place fiom his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, aev William T. Gilbert officia ting. The Interment was in the Sandy Hook cemetery and attended by a large concourse of people. , Mr and Mrs Frank Middlebrook of Waterbury spent last Saturday with their mother In bandy hook. Rev and Mrs Delzell called upon some day, on the eve of their departure. Mrs Patterson of Stratford is visiMng her slater, Mrs George Graham of Sandy Hook, for a day or two. Rev J. Beatty Howell, a missionary from Brazil, was the guest over Sunday nf hi sinter. Mrs Reynolds. He return- nil on Mondav. to Burlington. N. J. his temporary home. v The- Land's End school will re-open Tuesday, September s, with Miss Maggie L. Halplne of Brookfield as teacher. Miss Halplne has won a high standard in her work as a teacher, and the patrons ot the school niny look forward to a pro fitable term. . The assignment of F. A. Hull Is a per social one, and does not involve in any way the hardware store of I . A. Hull Co. The firm will continue to furnish their customers with all goods in their lino with the same prompt attention as in i ne past. . A NEW RESIDENCE AT B0TSF0RD. Agent A. 15. Blakemau at Botsford has purchased a building lot of John Uaugh.just north of George W. Bots ford's, and will soon erect a nice rest deuce on it. HATTERTOWM Miss Frances Hubbell of Bridgeport is .trie guest or JUrs Briscoe. John B. Parmelce is on the sick list. School begins next Tuesday, the 5th Mrs Foote aud Mrs Hawkins of Dan bury spent Sunday at lialph Benedict's. Mrs Charles Milton and children and Miss Linda Thorp of Bridgeport, are vis iting their brother, Charles Thorn. Kugene Northrop has built an addition to nis wagon house. Last Thursday's storm blew down a large sugar maple in front of the Mor gan place, and a half dozen big trees in French's woods. A LABORJ0AY DANCE. By special request, the decorations in the Town hall will be left until Monday night, when the social club will give a hop. It was thought at one time it would be necessary to relinquish the idea, but by reducing the price of ad mission to suit the times, the club hopes to be able to meet expenses and give a good time for a very nominal sum. They will furnish ice cream and light re freshments. Good music will be fur. nished by a local band. The committee of arrangements, who thoroughly under stand the business, will give all those who attend a llrst class time. The tick ets for gents, with ladies, 25c P. II. McCarthy, J. A. Donovan, J. Brown. REGISTERED AT DICK'S. Miss J. M. EatouTr. S. Valleth, E. E. Bennett, Brooklyn ; Edmoud Thompson and wife, Kev Beverly, E. Warner, VV. E. Baillle, C. Van Kewen, James Staples and wife, Bridgeport; C. B. Abbott and wife, Newark, N. V.; II. II. lloyt, Chicago; E. A. Stratton, M. D.. Dan bury; G. L. Ware, Boston; J. Alden Weir, Brauchville; Thomas S. Kunfz, New York; T. F. Piatt, Mrs J. E. Turtchell, Miss Anna M. Turtchell, New Haven. AT THE RUBBER SH0P The Rubber factory ran five days last week, and three days this week, and will not start up again until Tuesday, as Monday is a legal holiday. OUR POPULAR ACADEMY. It seems that the class upstairs iu the Academy are going to be even better provided for this year, than last. A good graded course Is a privilege that cannot be to highly esteemed, but the younger pupils of the academy have ad vantages besides of being in the same school with the higher grades, of the special teachers aud so forth. No boy or girl who has started in the work here can well a fiord to lose any considerable port ion of time in a course that is graded. THE SANDY. HOOK SCHOOL. Sandy Hook public schools will begin the school year, 189:5-4, in two depart ments, primary and intermediate, Tues day, September 5. The senior depart ment will not reopen until the following week, September 11. The item in another column, regarding the postponement of the dance, Monday ight, is a mistake. The club proposes to give one of their favorite receptions. ut will reduce the price of admission, in order to correspond with the general de pression now prevalent. IP. H. McCar thy, secretary. Mrs Amnion Taylor and daughter of acoma, are guests of Mrs Beecher. S. F. Bronson, representing the Hart ford Life and Annuity Insurance Co., of Hartford stopped with Landlord Tay lor at the Hook, this week. I). G Beers and his daughters are pending a few days at Watch Hill, R. I. Mrs D. G. Beers has returned from a week' outing at Kenmbrinkport, on the coast of Maine. Both of the stores in the Street will lose at noon ou Monday, September 4, aoor day being a legal holiday. Born, Thursday, August 31, a son to Mr and Mrs James F. Callahan. Dr and Mrs Richardson have been en joying the sights ot thr. World's fair. B. Clifton Fairchild has rented a place East Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Fair- child left Saudy Hook, Thursday, to commence housekeeping there. A game of ball between nines from Newtown Street and Hanover was play ed on Monday, resulting in a score of 5 to 2 in favor ot .Newtown, a game be tween the Mt Pleasant and Newtown ines will be played on Saturday. Two of the big elm trees in the street were cut down, yesterday, one in front of Selectman Glover's residence and the other in front of George F. Duncombe's. Both os the trees were dead. Dr Jud son thinks these trees were set out about 53 years ago. Rev and Mrs Delzell have been in own, tnis week, packing up tneirhouse- iold goods, preparatory to their removal. Mr and Mrs II. C. Clark, who have been spending the months of July and Augn-r. in the Adirondacks, have return ed to New Haven. Several out-of-town parties wish to obtain board in private families for their boys to attend the Academy here, this winter. Any family who can make provisions for such will please leave word with Rev Mr Linsley,or the princi pal oi twe scnooi. Joseph Lavey and Sidney Kilbride went Wednesday to Passaic, N. Y., in Interest of the Rubber Co. A merry party or iu enjoyed a moon light tallyho excursion to Eedding Kidge, trie otner mgnt, to attend a festi val on the rectory lawn there. Thev were received and served with the deli cacies of the season. They report the moonlight drive home as especially en joyable. S. F. Bronson, general agent of the Hartford Life Insurance Co., is in town iu the interests of his company assisting the resident agent, T. J. Corbott. The company recently paid a death claim of J1,000 to Augusta Murray, widow ot the late John Murray; also J&l, 000 to the heirs of Miss Bridget Ferrill, formerly of this town. Mrs Murray is now a res dent at her parents home inSouthbury together with her infant child, -who has fully recoxered from its ailment. MONROE- THE UNION PICNIC. 'lhe union picnic at Parlor Rock, last week, was a grand success.- The two Sunday schools, with their friends, all united to tpase a pleasant day of it while the famou9 cooks of both societies co-operated to fill the table. It Is need less to gay it was filled and ample justic paid it. - " Mr and Mrs F. D. Hollister spent Sat urday in Bridgewater. Miss Kittie Carley has returned to her home in New York, after a four week's sojourn at Mrs A. Sinclair's. Clarence Lake of New Haven Is visit ing hi uncle, Arthur Illninan. Mr and Mrs VV. VV. Bliss are vhiting F. r. Hollister, Jr., of Brooklyn. Mr and Mrs Justus Hawley of Bridge port, who have visited Dr Stevens, re turned home, Monday. In Fairfield County. . " TRUMBULL. THE TE1UUBI.K STORM. ' Tuesday's storm nearly finished the destructive work ot its predecessor. Fruit was blown from trees , and many trees were blown down. Corn was left lying ou the ground and gardeners 'have pleuty to do to straighten bean poles. CHURCH MATTERS. Kev J. L. Maile of Boston, field secre tary of the American College and Educa tional society, will preach in the Congre gational church, next Sunday, in the ab sence of the pastor. ; The Congregational Sunday school picnicked at North Beach, this week Thursday. A four-horso 'bus conveyed those not having teams, to Bridgeport. The trip was made on the steamer Rose dale. . . Rev W. F. White and daughter will spend a few days in Rensselaerville, N. Y. The communion will be postponed until September 10, at which time will be received new members and children will be baptised. Rev Joel S. Ives and son of " Stratford worshiped with the Congregational peo ple, Sunday morning. All enjoyed meet ing the pastor of the mother church and appreciated the kind consideration that brought him so.far on such a sultry day. Quite a number of young people at tended Daniel's Farm Endeavor meeting, Tuesday evening. Hereafter meetings will begin at 7.30 p. m. Mr and Mrs VV. N. French were away at the shore for a few days, last week. Mr and Mrs W. S. Plumb returned, Tuesday, from their vacation among the Berkshire. Miss Allda Hawley is attending a bus iness college in Bridgeport. NICHOLS. AN ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT. Although the severe storm 'of last Thursday prevented many from attend ing the entertainment given by theChrr? ian Endeavor society, over 100 wet present. The lecture room was very prettily decorated with flowers and vines under the supervision of Herbert Smith, chairman of the social'committee. To this committee much of the success of the entertainment was, due. The pro gram was a long and varied one. The opening chorus, "Jack and Jill," was ren dered by all the workers. A dialogue called "A premature proposal," in four acts, was very amusing and the parts were well taken Dy the Misses baran and Grace Hawley, Elsie Nichols and Her bert Smith. . A duet Dy Mrs uomster Sage and Mr Gilman was a sweet thing, creditably rendered. The three tableaux, "Wedding scenes," " the old Dacneior who lived by himself," and "Scenes in a country station," were good. Other num bers on the program were a solo, also a reading by Mrs Sage, a speech by Her bert Smith and an organ solo by Miss May Reid. All who helped get up the entertainment worked willingly and faithfully and deserve much credit. Nearly 20 was cleared. Ernest Reid entertained a . sister from East Bridgeport, Sunday. William Beers and family of Bridge port are visiting here. Mrs Krichard C. Ambler is visiting at White Hills. - BETHEL- The lawn party which was given last Thursday evening at Howard E. Mac kenzie's residence on Greenwood avenue under the auspicesof theEpworth league of the Methodist church, was a decided success. The society netted about 70 by their venture. There was no service at trie congrega tional church, last Sunday. It is expect- that the pastor, Rev II. L. Slack, will re turn from his vacation, tnis weeK, and occupy hia pulpit next Sunday, when the usual services will be held. Mrs George Crawford has been visit ng her mother, Mrs E. M. Benedict, at her home on Grassy Plain street. - A large number ot trees in town were blown down by the recent blows. Fruit was blown from the trees and crops laid low. The usual tale of woe and devasta tion which is heard from other places in the track of the cyclone is nplieable to Bethel. Ex-Senator I. N. Bartram of Sharon was in town, last Tuesday, on business pertaining to Puteam park. Frank W. Mackenzie, of the firm of Andrews, Mackenzie & Co., was in New York on Monday, on business. He re portSjthe outlook for hatting as some what brighter. C, E. Senior and men are engaged in painting the new residnnce of Samuel Kyle on Elm street. Rev Mr Harris of Brooklyn, Si. x., oc cupied the pulpit tf St Thomas church, last Sunday, and preacned fvo interest ing sermons to large congregations. George vv. Koe and men are repainting the residence of Elgin S. Andrews op Grand street. Wooster council, No. 28, O. U. A. M., are making arrangements to hold an open meeting on Monday evening, beptember 25, to which they propose to extend an invitation to their friends outside of the order to join with them in their festivi ties. GREEN'S FARMS. REV MR DAVIES' LETTER. Rev Henry Davies is taking a trip "through France and Italy, before re turning in September, to Ansonia. very interesting letter will be round under the title of "Our London letter' in the columns of The Bee next week. ABOUT THE STORM. " The storm of last Wednesday - did much damage. . Many trees were up rooted, fruit trees liberally stripped of fruit. Salt hay, that was left and cut on the meadows, was floated oft' on to other meadows, causing some trouble in knowing the rightful owner- Miss Sheldrake of Hartford has beeu been visiting Miss Myrtilla Taylor. Dr Wakeman, who has been spending a 10 days leave of absence at Mrs 11 B. Wakeman, returned on Wednesday with his family to Fort Westport, Ken tucky. i- Miss Libbie Burr is visiting relatives on Long Island. Mr and Mrs Knight of New v ork have been guests of Miss Annie Harris. Itev B. J. Relyea is preaching evenings at Glenbrook, in addition to usual morn ing service at Long Utdge. Rev Mr Jennings preached in the Green's Farms church, Sunday evening Miss Scoville of Brooklyn is visiting Mrs Albert Kelyea. Mrs Thompson, of Roen lnlt, Wis returns, Wednesday, after a months, visit with her father, William Jennings. The commissioners, appointed by the state to inspect peach trees, are persist ently condemning many trees in this section. GEORGETOWN. Al'PLE .PROSPECT TOOR. Farmers say the outlook for the apple crop, this year, is not very good on ac count of our recent windstorms. Fred Foster and Floyd Jeuiiings left for the World's fair, Tuesday, to be gone a week or 10 days. Miss Lena Taylor and Leonard Whit ney are spending a few days with Agen Tavlor and wile. E. S. Marsh is the owner of a brand new B flat clarionet and is now . mem ber of the Georgetown orchestral socie ty, making eight members in all. r Will Hocke returned to his home in New York, Tuesday, after spending the summer with his sister, Mrs Jame3 Mcllliralo. Miss Hester Gilbert of L'tica, . New York, is spending the week with her brother, B. D. Gilbert. Friday, Mr and Mrs John Titus, Mrs td TIMES These shoes are the best for 367 MAIN STREET, MIDGEPORT. E. S. Marsh and Mrs May Titus took a day's outing down the Soucd. They were joined at Norwalk by C. 11. Tay lor and wife, Miss Minnie Bramble, aud Mr and Mrs George Quintard Miss Starr of Stamtord is visiting her grandfather, E. O. Hurlbutt. Mrs Louis P. Miller returned, Sunday evening, from a week's visit at Westport. Edwin Gilbert returned from a busi 9ss trip Chicago. Tuesday. r .- 1 . ..- HUNTINGTON- . CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. , The ladies of the '" Congregational church, have arranged with Mr Wheeler of Bridgeport to put in two chandeliers, and other lamps tor lighting their church building. , The itntor announced on Sabbath, that hf lelt, after having been so favor ed of .God in i.euipoial things, w e ought in giai irnde, to hold some speci ervices to seek a quickening of our own spirit ual life, aud to pray for the awakening and conversion of those out of Christ. lie said he had made partial arrange- ments with some of the neighooring pas tors, to assist in such special services- to begin on Sabbath evening, September 17, having four or five meetings a week for two or three weeks, Providence permit: ting. The ladies of the Congregational church will give a cake and ice cream festival in Temperance hall on Wednes day evening, September 6, at 7 o'clock. The proceeds are to go towards the painting. HUNTINGTON CENTER ALL RIGHT. There has been circulated many false reports of the decline of Huntington Cen ter. Within the paat four years the property has beeu improved largely, very house is occupied and new houses have been built. A new church has been built and dedicated, in a year from the day it was burned, free from debt, costing over $5,000. New roads have been bunt, in tact, a boom nas struck this portion of the town. We have two churches, the St Paul's Episcopal, Rev Mr Bolles, rector, and the Congregation al, Rev Mr Park, pastor And we are not afraid to introduce them to any city audiences either. A postofflce, two stores, and the honor of having the old est groceryman in active business, in Fairfield county. A town house, school house, (and a model one too), grist mill, blacksmith shop, meat man, builders and joiners, painters, in fact everything to make lite enjoyable. The prettiest babies, the handsomest ladies the noblest boys, even a good bank account, in fact, we are fat and happy. Why not? ACCIDENT TO MRS KSIGHT. Mrs Georere Knistht of Booth's Hill met with quite an accident while on her war to Bridiieoort, Monday morning. Although thrown Irom her wagon, she was not serious ly hurt. A ieaa norse lying Dy the roaasiue irignteneu ner uorse. Elliott Riggs has been very ill. DrD. A. Richardson of Shelton attends hini. The iron bridge at Bonnibrook has been painted by W. S. Hooper's men, and presents a very pleasing appearance. A quartet oi young men attended a beach party at Walnut grove, last week. They had an experience they would not like to try again. On returning from the beach, one of the team conclu ded to try and convince the quartet that the sea air suited them best and refused to proceed, persuasion, entreaties and even tears were of no avail on the stub born brute. So it was unhitched, taken in tow and after hours of toil they slow ly came back, but not until the weesma' hours did they reach home Ask them if they had a tine time at the shore. They will tell you "1 want to know.'' The building committee of the new Cou grega'tional church has decided to have the roofs of the new church painted a slate color.- Hooper will do the work. Miss G. II. Stearns and Miss M. L lirownson have returned irom a very pleasant two weeks' trip, visiting friends at tireat Harrington, Mass. - r: Miss Mollie Lever ol Flushine. L. I., a class mate ot Miss May Morgan, is spending a lew days with her, at Bonnibroolt. " Lyman Doi-raan of Isinglass, is very ill. Di Starkweather ot Nichols attends him. The ladies ol the Congregational society will give an ice cream and cake sale in -Temperance hall, over E. J. Buckingham's store, on Wednesday evening, September 6, Irom 7 nntil 10 o'clock, it stormy, it will oe neiu the fii-Kt fair eveninsr. . - Miss Anna h. uornam, who nas spent ner vacation at niie itiage.witn ner aunt, Mrs m .T Rnr'fcriiiD-liarn. has tultftn A fcrin n t.hft Hurt eon to New burg, Albany and the Mohawk val- lev. to tue oki pai-enuti nome ai uranes vil lage. She will return in time to resume her duties at the public school, Shelton, Septem Der 4. Will J. Morgan, only eon of United States Treasurer Morgan, is seriously ill at .uoiuii U rot, (V . It l J. il. QUUilUXl U.LM3I1US III III. E. C. Wixon of Elm wood I arm will make a splendid exhibit at the state fair at Meriden, this year. The exhibit will consist of his herd of 16 HolBtein cattle, also his fast trotting mare, "Hornet," end ner get by Maiden. Elm wood is 17 months old. weighs 736 nonnds. is 14 hands high, is a beautiful bay with dark points, is perfectly broken and can show a nne action in time to come. Jilmwooa will make the older trotters know he is in the fusld The . 3 months' colt by Hornet's side is a beauty' and has all the characteristic clever ness of its mother. Miss 8adle Wilkinson ot Long Hill, is the gnest of Miss Olive Birdseye. The new mail carrier, C. VV. Hubbell, is meeting with splendid success. The patron age is gaming and an are sure to receive the best attention from him. Notwithstanding the -dry season, Harry Brownson has been able to take a large amount ot vegetables to tlie Birmingham market, especially cabbage.. Miss Lillie Dawson of Bridgeport is with Mrs Joseph M. Bassett, and Miss Mau l Bee- tine with Miss LUlie Bronson. Miss Lilly Dawson of Bridgeport is visiting at J. M. Bassett's. Mrs Kate Laidlaw and daughter, uertna, or Bridgeport, are spending, a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs C. E. Quick. - Mrs Ella Booth and daughters of "Petersburg, Va., have visited Mrs S. T. Buckingham, the past week. Will Anthony of Worcester, Mass., spent a few days with Mrs George Hin inan, recently, visiting the scene of his schoolboy days. ' LONG HILL. Over o0 were at the Sunday school picnic at Meadow End, Friday. All had a good time. Charles Middlebrook went wun ins iour norse DU9 and car ried 2S. borne who have been camping out at the sea shore came home, Monday, and otners win De nome, weanegday: Xisv Mr Crurney wm preach on the subject ol temperance, next Sunday nioruing, at4..)u iu me aiesnoaiat cnurcn. All are invited to come out and hear LADIES' 0XF0KDS, 49,59,69,79,89,990 AND UP : LADIES' BUTTON SHOES, " 98C, SL25, $L50 UP. MEN'S SHOES, 98C, $1.25, 31.50 UP? the money ever offered. Airs it. c lousey Is spending a few weeks wun relatives aud friends at Courtland, N. Y. Mrs u. Owen has returned to her nome in Meriden. Her mother accom panied her, and will spend a few. days. Mrs B. Turney Is sick with the grip, under Dr Hill's care. First Selectman O. S. Mallett has had a sign post put up on the green in front of A. A. Hall's store. David Leavitt has improved his place by removing the front fence. Miss Delia Hall of Easton has visited , her son, Postmaster Hall. Mi38 Mary A. Touaey has visited in Bethel and Danbury. Miss Jennie Dayton is recovering from her recent sickness and is abl to walk a -short distance. him. It is a subject that ought to inter est every voter in town. ., Mrs Thornton and son of Brooklyn is with her daughter, Mrs Clarence Rad- clift'e. It. C. Tousey commenced work again, Monday. It is hoped that other shops that have be,en idle for some weeks will do the same. The Long Hill carriage company are very busy in repairing and painting. Mrs Leavitt's place has been much improved by taking away, the front fence and fixing the sidewalk. Litchfield County N ews. WASHINGTON- THE NEW BRIDGES. The three iron pipe bridges, so long expected have arrived, and are being erected in thier respective places. One at the depot near P. J. Andrews' black smith shop and two on the Bee brook road to New Preston. Both abutment, for the one at the depot are entirely new being built of stone from the Mine Hill quarry at Roxbury. The bridge is wide enough to allow teams to pass each other while crossing it. Although it is the opinion of some that it is not hand some enough, but in view of economy the bridge will be satisfactory to the masser, as it conbines the latter quality with strenghth and durability. A SOCIETY EVENT. The marriage of John R. Perkins, who has been an instructor at the Gunnery, and Miss Mary VV. Brown, will take place on September 14. They are to re side in Hartford. A. S. Baldw'm, the jeweler, reports business better this summer than any rear since he came to Washing ton. City boarders, as well as others, are rinding out that he does extra good work at very low prices. Rev Mr Griswold preached again at the Episcopal service in the hall, last Sunday evening. The tobacco barn which is being - built by Thomas OTIara, is nearly completed. The heavy wind and rain or Tuesday did a considerable damage to the crops, badly twisting and breaking corn and tobacco, and blowing over several trees, which were, however, in almost every case partly decayed. A third game of ball was played be tween the New Preston nine, called Lakeside or Wararraug, and the Depot boys, on the grounds of the latter, last Saturday. A large number from New freston were over to see tne game, ine playing was well done on both sides, Louis M. Logan making a home run for the home team. It ended in the ele gant "score of 7 to 4 in favor of the Washington bovs. Miss Efhe Thayer who has been at Lr C. Randall's has returned to Bridgeport. Old Vet. LANESVILLE. A COW KILLED BY A FALLING TREE. During the terrible gale, Thursday, H. O. Warner was obliged to kill a cow that was seriously in'ured by a - tree falling on it; another was slightly hurt Ilenrv and Charles Baker visited at Will Hamlin's, recently. The wind,Thursday,blew down several larsre trees in our vicinity. (i. M. Kirov ana wue ana miss uer trude Russel of New Milford visited here, Friday. KENT. DEATH OF JOHN STRAIGHT John Straight, an old resident of Kent, was buried.last rictay in Jtierryau cem eterv. Mr Straight was born In Kent Hollow, ua years ago. iie was a mucn resDected citizen and has held town offi ces several times. The funeral sermon and services were held lLafcLreia in the house next to parsonage, Eev B. M. Wright officiating, - -school affairs. -ine annum exauiiiiHtiuii iui-Muuci o wo held in the Kent Plains school house on Sat- urday, September 2, 10, a. m. This year the teacners must oe piepareu w t.ions inphvsioloey as the new law requires. Rev W. F.Bielby, who has charge .of this -Aii.: pa fnr SPfllTlTirr hou? examination, wUl be assisted by B tt. Piatt, I Opportunities IOl SeLUTlIlg UUU&- secreiary oi uoaru. iurtjw grauoe m tinarpH .!- o-iveii. r.ii i1 1 ! vmir Litis caiuiii- tinna are made more and more tnorousn anu these, seconded of course by arecord ot good ni'Avvintfnnu -in rnfl Town nriftnii jarit:iv uu work auring me scnooi year. TWO I CYCLONES Twr hnri-ip.n.nea within a week is more than fiKi' hiliitj." htm had to endure it. - Alter the first one our farmers were congratulating them - cuWa that-. It. waa nn wnrfiA tnnn it was. and thought there was still something left worth living lor. jsui xuesaays SHjrm gave uicm the blues in earnest, and they feel like the disconsolate fisherman, as if "bob, line and corn, tobacco and fruit have suffered severe HinKRrs won ail Kuue. it is uTOuiooa w , ly, but there is still a little ol each left. MB ROBBBTBON MISS WATSON. . A very pleasant wedding took place, on Wednesday afternoon, at Mrs Wliliugton Watson's, miss Lena M.. vv atson, ner aaugu- ter, was married to James Robertson, a mer-1 chant OlAnsonia. xne ceremony was jkjuuiiu- i ed by Rev W. J. Blelly, rector of the Episco pal church. After the ceremony a bountiful luncn was served, xne nappy pmr fr-iciids from home and neiehboringtawns to bid them God speed in the new state they were entering upon, and they lett many Deau tiful and valuable tokens of their friendship, to assist them in making housekeeping a pleasure. They are to enjoy a trip to Chicago anu me nunu a iair, uitei wun;ii vuuy wn settle clown to practical life and housekeep ing in Ansonia. SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENTS. The entertainments - given by 1 Daughters of the King, tm Wednesday evening, and tne Mission varcie, anaay.ijp-j to reduce stock 1 evening, were both decided successes THE COPELAND BRO'S. CO. JDttlZr GOODS A rare chance in v Ladies' Shirt Waists. The extreme dullness among the manufao turers has caused them to put their stocks In our hands lor im-jiediato disposal. We offer you rare bargains. Shirt Waists made in Silk, Lawns. Sa teens, Percales and Cambrics at prices never before known. READ THE PRICES. A 3so Shirt Waist 25c A 75c Shirt Waist 50o A $1 Shitt Waist 75c A $1.25 Shirt Waist 98o A $1.75 Shirt Waist $1.25 A $2.00 Shirt Waist , $1.50 A $2.50 Shirt Waist $1.75 A $2.75 Shirt Waist $2.00 A $3.00 Shirt Waist $2.25 A $3.25 Shirt Waist ' $2.50 rt waist $2.50 I All in Wash Goods, Pleated, Ruffled I and Serpentine. Silk Shirt Waists. Empire and serpentine effects made in I plain, plaids, stripes, figured and changeable to $2 under their real value. silks at from $1.50 A $ 5 Silk Waist $3.50 A 7 Silk Waist 5.00 A S Silk Waist ' 6.00 A 9 Silk Waist ' 7.00 A 10 SUk Waist 8.50 Many of these Waists are in Exclusive Designs and cannot be duplicated at any price- The Copeland Brother's Co. BRIDGEPORT. and resulted in substantial additions to the treasury of both organizations. We do not know when we have attended an amateur theatrical performance that has pleased us more than the rendering cf The SunUower, by the Daughters of the King and the children they called in to am them, everybody was well pleas ed, and many expressed a wish to have it repeated. I'ERSONAL MENTION. Miss Lottie Waldson has been in town visiting relatives for a few days. Mrs J. is. (Jornwell and children are in town, boarding at Marshall Gibbs'. EAST KENT. AN OLD FASHIONED BARN RAISING. Last week an old fashioned barn rais ing at Henry E. Shove's was attended by many who were stopping at Kocky Glen, which was quite interesting to those who had never witnessed such an event. After the raising a fine collation was served. AT ROCKY GLEN. Saturday evening, a musical and hop were given by the guests at Kocky Glen, after which, ice cream and cake were served by the hostess, Mrs E. D. Bee- man. Among those present were the Misses May and Annie Maltly, Miss Marthena Castle of New Haven, Mr and Mrs Gordon Daines and daughters and Mr Edward Freuds of Shelton. Iiocky Glen was well filled with guests, last week. - me latest arrivals are, Mrs Sarah Marks and daughter of Marion, H. Hirschfleld of Brooklyn, the Misses Emily and Susie Curtis of Water- bury. NEW MILFORD- - PROSPECTS OF THE FAIR. The prospects are that the coming lair will be the best we have had in several years. The trotting will be taster than ever and the track record, 2.32 1-2 will probably be beaten. t. : . i. .1 n. . 1 . , , ; 1 . H .i -nHll Via well filled with fancy work and the merchants exhibits, and success 18 insured. The "Hatters" defeated the "roneryites' in a game of ball, Saturday, the score being 8 to 10. . The storm, Tuesday, did consineraoie damaere"1 around town. Several large trees were blown aown, dm no serious acciuems are renorted . Next Monday, Labor day, the New Havens nlav the New Millords at Conetia park and a -.lrsfi and exeitini? trame is anticipated. Walter L. Main's railroad circus is billed for September 12. The advertising car is in town anu tne surrounumg counuj is ueiug well billed. THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS. A t Bri dg 12 port Butter, choice print! cream ery 30c per pound, choice creamery tubs 2oa 2i)c, choice dairy 23a25c,lair to good zuatuc, common la-20c; cheese tactory saioc, sage ia lSn: eers-a fresh near bv 25o Der dozen: chick- i ens alixe ISaUc, dressed 18a22c; fowls alive 10 al-'c. dressed 16a20c ereese do Ha20c: ducks do lsa-iKs ; calves alive 6a6 l-2c, d w Hal3c; lambs alive 6c, d w Hal2c; sheep alive 4a4 1 2c. d wlO l allc;,hay baled 17a20 per ton, loose $13a-21; i straw baled $Ual6, loose $17al8; potatoes 75a 80c per bushel; onions rea 70a75c, yellow 80a I 90c, white $1.25al.59; squash 12al5c per dozen; cabbage 5a8o each; cauliflower 10al2c ; turnips SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! An illustrated pamphlet con taining recent facts in regard to the developments in Lower Cal- norma, its inut anu nut ulucuxc, irrigation , s climate, 1UUIIUS9. i , ... . wealth. DrOffreSS, heaitniUlneSS ,tf & ngOTJle. -tOSTetner WlWl tn8 pcujJiO wgcwici ntvu es there on the instalment plan, ; or safe and profitable investment, free from .the uncertainties and unsatisfactory conditions exist- sent tree on . .. . aDPllCatlOn tO tlie I ALMOND COLONIES, Care M. H, Iffallory & Co., 47 Lafayette Place, N. Y. City. ! xUapfM JC Fowls. Address (i. W tine, Newtown, Conn. itt ANTED A sober, steadv Man for general W iarm work and care ot cattle. Address, H., Box 113, P. O. Ureenneid tuu, conn. tior SALE A new milch Cow and Call.- W. X W. LEWIS, Monroe. v TtTAKTicn A situation as working He VV lrnnnnrhv a middle asred American lady of experience. Address M. W., box 113 Sandy Hook, Conn. - - "llf ANTED Washing to do at my home in ,1 t f Palestine, utu ujuttAiis xi&jvbi, jsew- L"e j town. s a i.KOnft Thorough jred Cow and Calf. Aouress A. u. LEACH, Plattsville, Conn. THE D. M. READ COMPANY, On and after August 12 the D. M. READ CO. will receive orders on any of the following Bridgeport savings banks: BRIDGEPORT, CITY, PEOPLES' and MECHAN ICS' AND FARMERS', At par (same as cash) in payment for goods or accounts. Customers must in all cases bring their bank books, which will be promptly returned to them less the amount of the order. We are closing out the balance of our stock rP Cnv, r x j uummci uua ai i CUUUUU prices. If you want anvthinsr ' yOU tO take Si trip tO BlldgepOrt. THE. D.M. BEAD COMPANY, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. IDIR J". IE. BBARDSLBY, Your lare allowed on $10 worth of work. 25a35c ; celery $lal.50; radishes 15c ; peas dried $1.75; beans manow $2.70a2J-0, medium $2.10a tz-zo, pea $z.zoaz.3U. POINTERS F0S HOUSEKEEPERS. Another lot ot those little neck clams Inst in, 10c a can, at E. F. Hawley's. Leegett's whole mixed spices, 10c package are the things for pickles, 15 ot the choicest spices ai E. r . Ilawley a. Delicious clam chowder 20c can. Look at the elesrant presents E. F. Hawley is giving away with a pound of tea, black or mixed, or baking powder at 50c. New fall sroods. blankets, comfo rtables. etc I just in at E. F. Hawley's. New stock of Wallace and Douglass' can dies. Best assortment in town just in at E. F. Hawley s. Tavlor A McGran are showing the finest as sortment ol rocking chairs, in oak and black walnut, ever shown in town, at their Sandy Hook furniture ware rooms. When Baby was dot, we save her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria AUCTION SALE Consisting Household Furniture, Table,Chairs,Stands,Bedsteads , Bureau. Lounge, two Stoves (one self feeder and nnecvlinderl. and other thines too nu merous to mention. iotoi lteucs, spinning W. etc.; also Farming utensils, t orus, Ttakfts. Wheel-barrow. Grindstone, tour bush els of Rve. one verv fine Pleasure Sleiiru. Will be sola xnursaay, sepiemoer i, lr-u, iu o clock a. m., on tne premises iormeny own ed by David O. Banks, near Gould's mill. MRS THOMAS FOSTER, Aspetuck, Conn. TIT ANTED A competent girl to do house- V work in a family or three adults. Ad dress R. D.B., Bek Office, Newtown, Conn. TTT ANTED A situation to do general house- VV work, or a position as housekeeper. Have ' . . . . . . .. i i . i t : . . . w a cnua turee years oiu uii x iu w with me. Address Mrs JOHN McDONALD, Hawleyville, Conn. TjHJR SALE Two New Milch Cows.fonr years X old, with calves. LYMAN WHITEHEAD, imwoodiscrBethei E SALE- ONE HOUSE, Inquire of JJARGAEET JJEECHER, Plattsville, Fairfield Co., Conn. Newtown NEWTOWN, CONN. Begins September 18, 1893. Superior advantages offered at very moder ate rates. In fact, no school in the state, with special teachers In German, Music, Drawing and other important studies, demand so small a tuition as does Newtown academy. ALL HIGHER BRANCHES TAUGHT. I Special Attention Given To English Stndies. It is further Intended, for the coming year, to have special lessons given in Writing by competent teacher, to the boys of all grades, with extra lessons in Boon--Keeping ana com- rnercial arithmetic, to those desiring such. The Preparatory Departm't. The Preparatory department, established last year, will be continued. . Pupils to the in termediate grades, last year, received instroc. Hon Horn tour diflerent teachers, besides casional lessons from the principal. year they will have at least five teachers. aim is a thorough drill In all the elementary branches, preparatory to taking the Academ- ic course. For further Information address or call on Pc:mis;rton E.Cliff,B JL, Priaciptl. Academy, in our line it will na v Artificial Teeth Without Plates- Artificial Teeth With Plates. Set teeth on rubber $5. Best set $8 and $10, warranted tor three years. There is bo better made, no matter how much you pay. Filling and Modern Dentistry in all Its branches. 205 Main St. DA rTRTTRT. f.nww. G. W. PAIRCHILD, JEWELER & SILVERSMITH. ALL GRADES OF WATCHES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Diamonds of our own importation at less t&an New York prices. SILVER AND PLATED WARE CLOCKS, FANCY G00DS,Etc. In great variety and all goods at the lowest possible prices. 357 MAIN STREET, NEAR JOHN ST., THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR JOB PRINTING DONE IS BT BUCKINGHAM & BREWER, 90 Middle St., Bridgeport. Both proprietors are practical printers of several years' experience and rive their per-. sonal attention to all the work. NEWTOWN LIST. Pupils from He-to vn, Conn., who have attended Martin's 403 Main St, Bridgeport, Ct Shorthand School, Where they art employed as Stenoraphers ana Typewriters at good alaries: Miss Clara Northrop, Stenographer and zost Machine oper ator in the office of Lockvood Beers, at torneyg. Bantam building, State St, o-ty. Miss Lillie Fairman, Stenographer aad Semingtoa Ma chine operator in the office of the Plmab Hardware Co., Kaia St., City. Miss Stella Nichols, Stenographer aad Caligrapa Machine operator in the office of the Lightning Check Punch Co., 70 John Su, City. Mrs Annie Downs, with Bridgeport Evening Post. Pott Building, Cannon SL, City. Miss L. M. TUackmao, Stenographer and Eemington Mar hint operator in the office of the Sew Terk Belting & Packing Co-. Sandy Hook, Ct- All the pnpUa who hare attended Hartin'a school from Hewtown. hare an obtained good po sitions, which is encouraging to an yoang people and we advise them to AT TEX D 10 OTHER SCHOOL BUT MAETES'S. The nil term will open at the school, Monday, September 4 and all who wish to make applica tion to enter the school, should do so soon. Seal for circular and lixt of graduates. TX)K SALE Choice Pea cocks. For Dries ad X- d dress or call and see W. J. HALL, Hilton, Conn. FE SALE IS fresh Milch Cows,wito calver Inqnire of. or address, MORTIMER HUB BELL. ft SONS. White Hills. P. O. Address Birmingham. Conn. MONROE TAXES Notice Is hereby given U the tax -payers of the town ot Monroe that the collector will meet them to receive tha taxes on the list or ii ot said town of Hon- SZmVlm iVat "4uen store irom l nil 4, September is. At Marahall Beach's store from till 12, and M my bouse from 1 till 4, September 19, Iks. Wi IRES ! W. BLISS, Collector. Monroe, August XLlssO. TAXES Notice Is hereby given to all per sons liable to pay taxes in the town of Train bull on list ot 19J. that said taxes are due September 1, 1393, and I will be at the fol lowing places 10 receive we same, un moo- aay, September 11, at tne store oi u. k. kvius, in Nichols, from 9 o'clock a.m. to 12 o'clock m. and at tlie town house trom 3 till 4 p. m. On ie3day September li, at the store ot Stephen (i. Nichols from 8 till 10 a. in. and at the store of Austin A. Hall trom 11 a. m. tills p.m. All I taxes paid on or before September li,l,wlll receive a discount oi a per ooiu. ivc W ELL, Collector, xruinomi. nyagt in, lreo REDDING TAXES Notice is hereby gives to the taxpayers of the town of Heading that the collector win meet wem no receive the taxes on the list of 1 and all other an J iayt September li, at the store ot Michael nul tl taxes, ax we rouowuw pu - un w oc - W""""!. w.'S ,S."r 1 Irom jto5p. m. On Wednesday, September The jr at the store of John B. SanlonL Bedding Centre, from 9 a. m. to 13 m. At the store ol Henry " uueneaa, wsuuiiig sunge, irom t w p. m. All taxes remaining unpaid will be subject tj 9 per cent per annum additin1, and eosta ol collection. HENRY SjOS&Ob Collector. - I OR SALE Twenty Sheep, or woula ex eliHnro for cows or young cattle. M. J'.TUOEFB, Stepney.