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tell about it in an advertisement' Carpets. Linole um, Oil Cloth and Mattings will never sell any low er. Will measure, cut, make up and lay your car pets for you, if you wish, or tell you how to d it- D. 12. Rogers, nrw T7 183 Main street, D ANBURY, CONN. VOLUME XVI. NEWTOWN, CONN., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1893.- EIGHT PAGES. NUMBER 40. CJarpet Talk Is always interesting. We could talk to you by the column on this subject, but we would rather you W'mld visit our carpet rom and have a quiet chat there There is the added advantage of ex amining the styles, texture and quality of the car pets, getting the prices and a dozen things we can't (Continued on opposite side cf this page) Newtown Bee. li JL GREAT BARGAINS IN At About Half Price. 3,639 yards in three lota -Lot 1, price 5c a yard; lot 2, price 8c a yard lot 3, price 10c a yard. These are all colors; plain, also spotted. An elegant line of Stamped Goods at special prices. Also a full line of Embroidery Linens and Silks for fancy work. Cloak Room. dpecial bargains in Ladies' and Misses Jackets, Children's Eider Down and Cloth Coats- We are closing out our suits at about half price. Hosiery and Underwear. We piy very special att3ntion to this depirtment and are always on the lookout for bargains and we generally get them. We invite attention to the following loU: 40 Dozen Misses' Black Wool Hose. All size at 12 l-2c a pair Worth 23c- Ladies Wool Cotton Hose,18c and 20c; Ladies' Fine Cashmere Hose, black and colored, 50c a pair- Ladies' Fleece Lined and Winter Weight fast black Cotton Hose, 25c. Men's Wool Hose, fine quality, at 18c, worth 25c- Great reduction in price on Ladies' Fine Vests a.-A Pants- Jersey 29c from 38c; 75c from $1- Natural Wool, special value, $1 each. Bargains In Blankets. Storey 6z Eoy, THE - BOSTON - STORE, 312 Main street. LOOK! CHAMBER SUITS, SIDE HOARDS, DINIXli CHAIRS, H ALL TREES, HARD TIME PRICES. Furaitura, Carpets, Rugs. Undertaking in all its branches, &sxuLcly HooK, - - - Conn. ave You S5 VVhlcli yon Wiinl to Invent, wlii'ii-it will lo sale, at r ,er cent, paylilu semi-iiniiual ly ? It ho w flu- lit ulirt' to fl Vi f'r ri i-i fl 0'riArV Room No. 1, Chamber of Commerce, M t f t t t t f t t V Wi t f t t i 7 And ho will loiiti tl on Toledo rmil estate. ItKKKKKNCKS Kii'Ht :ition:il li:ink ot ToJcdo. ., iM-oiid National Ii:mk of Toledo, O., lion T. 1. lirown, Totudo, O., Hon (icoivc V Mitchell, South P.ritiiin, Conn., C. B.Taylor, Nowtown, ( onu , and many ot lnrrs if lesirel. "Wortcl' yzjr Trnnls.. k full izs. flit top trunk, covored with heivy duck, four slats on ton and two slats all around the boiy. iron bound nd strongly nude, 2S inch $5, 30 inch 6, 33 inch $6.50, 3t inch 7. HO inch $7.50. For sale by vJ. S. TIKZIILTSOIsr, 42 Fairfield Ave. and 78 Middle St., BRIDGEPORT, CONN Headquarters fcr Harness, Blankets. SIr Leather and Shoe Findings. Sweep Horse Powers, Plumb Hardware Company 452 Main Street, &2.00. SACRIFICE SALE. TRIMMED HATS, TOQUES AND PLACODES. CALL AND GREATEST BARGAINS TWO DOLLARS. S2.00. Millinery House, - 437 B. BE A rtlrivlal Teeth tuailH, no mutter now miicn you pay. filling and Modern Dentistry In all its branches. your im-e allowed on io worth of work. He n v h 3s, Waterproofs and Rubber Goods Rubber Boots and 8'noes, Garden Hoee, and a large line of Rubber Goods of every description at the 75Tidc:ot)ort IFiULToloer Store A.E. LACEY, Proprietor- 139 Fairfield, avenue, BRIDGE! ORT, CONH BRIDGEPORT. LOOK! LOOK! PARLOR SUITS, CHIFFONIERS, P A RY CARRIAGES, PHOTOS ENLARGED, or More Toledo, Ohio, raoNEY Fvrry fanner in Kalrfi county e n save money ly buying th Hay and Fodder CUTTERS For Sale by Bridgeport, Conn. S2.00. SEE THE EVER OFFERED AT $2.00. Main St., - Bridgeport. ARDSLE r, ' XH5 l-IJST. Artificial Tetth Without Plates- With Plates. Set 'tenth on rubber .43. Rest ' set As and i 10, warranted tor three yearn. There is no better 205 Main St., DANB DRY, CONN The Grajid Central Shopping Emporium ! F. M. BROWN. 1). S. GAMBLE- F . M BROWN & CO. 25c a Yard for Di'ess Goods is some thing most women shake their heads at, simply be cause it's 25c a yd. But just listen to this yester day a ilady who bought $60 worth j oi our low priced high quality Silk on Mon day, and whose purse and position in society affords her the pick and choice of thinjfsr boiudit here joods for four dilierent gowns at 25c a yard. A woman's taste and sense after all overrides her prej udice against a low price. She saw at once that they were 50c a yard values. If another big peremptory auction sale of Silks and Dress Goods should occur we could keep right on with these splendid values and low prices but mod ern miracles are rare. Of course these splendid Dress Fabrics and Silks brine you the very latest styles, colorings and weave com binations, and a call will cause you to say, "Well I am glad I didn't miss it. TEST OUR MAIL ORDER system! Others get the best of service and save money every day. REE FARK ! mil.K f 111 Xmv l!nv n on all jmrrha-M! ! 1' ! i.tnj r over J. J3- STILLSON, New Pre stoii, Conn Dealer in Choice Beef, Ku' ton. Lard, Fork. Veal. Hams, Ba con. Corned Beef. Poultry, Game, Etc. All the Fruits of the'Season- INSURANCE. FIRE. LIFE. ACCIDENT. KS'Send me a postal and I will be pleased to call J". "W". BRASIE, Washington Depot, Conn. COUUULtJN iSltOS., Bridgeport. DEALERS IN FINE GOLD WALL PARS, OIL TINTS, FRESCO BORDERS, DECORA TIONS WINDOW SHADED FIXTURES, ETC MEWTOWN SAVINGS BANK Newtown, 11 Conn. Incorporated 1P55. PHI1, CLAKKE, President; C. H. NORTH BOP, Treasurer. 1JOUHS 9 a. m. to S ra.; Monrtavs. 7 to 9 p in. THE NEWTOWN LIBRARY: Will be open tor rl rawing Books every Tues- rtay 1 to 6 p m a''l 7 to" in the evening: Satur dav 1 ora 1 n mi to fl (n tliH evening. Summer Reading. We keep conH'antly 011 hand tha latest and best paper cover novels. Those desiring reading matter should keep this in mind. The Post Office News Room. L. D, PLUMB, Proprietor, 11 P- 0. Arqade, . Bridgeport, Conn- CHARLES JONAS, MERCHANT TAILOR, Church St., Newtown, Conn. JESME HAMILTON'S PHARMACY! ! I. ALLEN MEEKER,Pharmaceutist. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY, corner State and Main Sts.. Bridgeport, Ct O.K. GRIFFIN. Harness Repairing. . Boots and Shoes Repaired. PKICES VERY REASONABLE Location Sear Store in Postofflce Black. A GOOD STEEL ROOF, xi- - - - 3 Cents Per Square Foot. I Write to The Berlin Iron Bridge Co., .. , East Berlin, Conn. THE ALBANY DENTISTS, 388 MAIN STREET, fOpp. Cannon St., Bridgeport PAINLESS DENTISTRY AT MODERATE PRICES. P. W. BATES, NORWA'LX, CONN., Has the largest .and finest as sortment of finished Monuments and Headstones of any establish ment in the State; -.' DEALER IN EVERYTHING IN THE STONE LINE. Vi A I Affairs About Town. MATTERS Of BUSINESS. THE BEST PLASTER. Dampen a piece of flannel with Cham berlain's Fain Balm and bind it over the seat of pain. It is better than any plas ter. When the lungs are sore such an application on the chest and another on the back, between the shoulder blades, will often prevent pneumonia. There is nothing to good for a lame back or a pain in the side. A eore throat can near ly always be cured in one night by ap plying a flannel bandage dampened with Pain Balm. 50c bottles for sale by E. F. Hawloy, Newtown, and S. C. Bull, San dy Hook. . Waterbury is quite a city, for here are located many factories and the dry goods firm of E. T. Turner & Co. It is a good plan to visit their store when down to the city for this week they are offering ex traordinary blanket bargains, just right for cold weather, and every week they have something worth considering. They are selling lots of cloaks because they sell them reasonable. Here is a pointer worth remembering. Cold weather is nearly upon us and some of the girls or boys may want a pair of skates. Lyon & Grumman of Bridge port keeps a large assortment and they are headquarters for all hardware and tools. It's good advise, "U.n't be a drudge," and it comes from Ci a Key's business school at New Haven. If you take the pains to examine his advertisement, you will get some pointers. The Franklin typewriter is among the leaders. More will be learned about it iater. See whitt Ewen Mclntyre & Co., are of fering this week. They bought for spot cash and are selling on a close margin. If you contemplate a Southern trip, this w inter, remember 5urr & Knapp of Bridgeport sell tickets by rail or steam ship to all parts of the South. Pretty wedding gifts and watches of all varieties at Parker & Davis' Bridge port store. As is usual G. W. Fairchild, the Bridge port jeweler, is arranging for the holi days for his friends and patrons. He carries a fine line goods at any time of the year. Crockery and glassware, in fact any thing in house furnishings at C. E. Hus ted & Son's, State street, Bridgeport. BOOMING B0TSF0ED- Iiotsford is a great railroad center and is bound to grow. It is booming down there, with its new-station and other new buildings and now we hear of another large transfer of building lots, this time on Railroad avenue. Julia J. Whitloek has sold to Charles It. Hope a tract of land and it is said that building lots will be mapped out and Botsford boomed tre mendously, in spite of the so-called hard times. Both the above named parties are of Brooklyn. DEATH OF HENRT FRENCH. The death of Henry French, occurred on Thursday, November 2. His death resulted from a cancerous tumor of the stomach, he having been sick about three months and confined to the bed but three weeks. He was 50 years and 5 months old and left a wife and four children, Mrs Mary L. Ogden, Mrs George Lake, Mrs George B. Curtis and Turney French. The funeral was held from his late resi dence at 1 p. m.,on Saturday, November 4, ltev Mr Linsley ofliciating. The inter Jient in the Huntingtown cemetery. FROM A WELL KNOWN HORSEMAN. To Editor Newtown Bee : I failed to find any note of Hurlingham's great race at Poughkeepsie, October 25 and 2G. In it he got a record of 2.19 1-2, making him the king stallion of Connecticut. The race was between Hurlingham, B. II. by Wilkesdale, L. M. Johnson;' Quarter stretch, B. H., Quartermaster, Kidge wood Farm, Danoury; Leesee, B. M., Quartermaster, Itidgewood Farm ; Cor ner Bells, B. M., St Bell, Maplecroft Farm, Pawling, N. Y. Hurlingham took the first, hird and fifth heats, the time being 2.19 1-2, 2.20 1-2 and 2.25 1-2 The second heat Quarterstretch took in 2 24 1-2; also the fourth in 2.22. Hur lingham showed himself a great race horse, winning all of his heats without a break and coming home fresh and strong. Yours most truly, F. H. War ner. FAITHFUL RAILROAD WORKERS. ONE DAYS' VACATION IN SIXTEEN YEARS. Station agent L A. Robinson of West Cornwall has occupied his present post of duty for 1G years, and will complete 17 years in February.- He saya all this time he has only been absent one day from his post of duty, a remarkable fact, surely. Thomas Doughrity of West Cornwall, a section foreman on Division 12 of the Berkshire line, entered the services of the old Housatonic road in 1864. He has been a foreman since 1870. Mr Doughrity owns a farm, which is carried on by his two sons, Thomas and George, 18 and lo years old. Born, to Mr and Mrs George It. Lake of Palestine, Sunday, November 13, a bouncing boy. Mr and Mrs Wesley T. Hayes of Bridgeport, who occupied the Belden residence in the Street, this summer, passed lat Sundaj- in town. Mrs Hnlrlah Peck and Frank SUlson spent Sunday in ltoxbury, guests of Amos Tyrrell.. Mrs Henry Fairchild of Taunton dis trict has visited with Bridgeport friends, this week. Itev Mr Linsley was in attendance at meeting of the Episcopal rectors held -at St Paul s Episcopal church, Bridgeport, this week, Monday. . " . Special to the ladies of Newtown and all surrounding towns. The New York hair dressing, manicure and cosmetic parlors 20 and 21 Connecticut Na'ional bank building, Bridgeport, are conducted by Mrs J. W. Beach and Mrs A. Valen tine, are finding great favor with the la dies of Bridgeport "and are filling a long felt want in the city at these ideal art parlors. All work in hair dressing, cog' metic or manicureing is of "high merit and at moderate prices. Mrs Gorham's treatments given for pimples, "freckles and wrinkled faces, and are absolutely sure and perfectly safe on physical cul ture principals. : Ladies' and gentlemen's manicure v.ork. Tickets hve for $a ou. Samples of cream and cards at parlors Take elevator. Fairfield County Chat. GREENFIELD HILL- FUNERAL OF H. It. BANKS. The remains of B. B. Banks were fol lowed to their long home by a great many relatives and friends. The church- was filled to overflowing. Mrs John null, Miss S. Hopkins, Harry Sherwood and Royal Banks sang that beautiful piece, "Waiting," which was a favorite of the deceased. The beautiful oaken casket heavily mounted with silver, was cover ed with flowers placed there by loving ones. Rev Mr Duinkerke and "Itev Dr Plumley took charge of the services. All the family were present except one son, wno resides in California. A LIVELY RUNAWAY. On Tuesday evening as William King, Samuel and Arthur Bulkley were driving down Snake hill, the holdback broke and as the carriage hit the horses' heels he started into a run, throwing all out and hurtipa Samuel .Bulkley's hip so he is obliged to use a.crutch. The others were more fortunate and only received a few bruises and scratches. The horse was stopped about a mile below and had done very little damage to the carriage. THE FAIRFIELD'S FAILED TO APPEAR. The Greenfield baseball clnb went to Fairfield on Saturday to play the return game, but as the Fairfiield's failed to ap pear on their grounds, the Greenfield's claim the game. On Thursday about noon the barn, car riage house and several small buildings of Elihu Burr were destroyed by fire. Through the effoits of Mr Keeler and the neighbors, the stock, carriages, harness es, etc., were saved. It was insured for 8500, loss about 1000. Cards are out for the marriage of Johu Morris Burr of Brooklyn, third son of liev Marcus Burr, to Miss Henrietta Gibbs of Norwalk, on Wednesday even ing, the 22d, at G 30 o'clock in the Sec ond Methodist church. Quite a number from here attended the sociable at E. J. Wilson's in Fairfield Woods on Thursday evening. A com pany of 100 or mo 'e were there and all had a fine time. Mrs E. M. Carr i3 visiting in New Y'ork and Brooklyn. F. F. Silliman and Mrs II. Godfrey of Bridgeport were litre calling on relatives, Sunday. EA5T0N. TASIIl A. Mrs George Bonnet t has been on a vis t to her parents in Hartford. David Clark is improving from his late illness. Mrs Jane Mallett has a patient at her house for whom she is caring. Itev Mr Lewis of Bridgeport spent a day last week with J. A. Treadwell hunt- ng for birds. Mr Lewis is having a val uable dog trained by J. W. Treadwell. Randolph Bradley and Charles Keller spent a week in Redding recently, put ting Mr Bradley's farm in shape. MONROE. Mr and Mrs William C. Staples of Westport, Mr and Mrs Frank Coley, children of a former rector here, attend ed morning service at St Peter's, last Sunday. Itev A. Goldsborough and wife were in New Jersey, the first of the week. Invitations are out for the 25th anni versary of Mr and Mrs B. S. Hurd, this week Friday evening, November 17. E. A. Barley and son, Elmer, are haul ing logs to Andrew Nichols' mill, pre paratory to fixing up his barns. Mrs Laura Curtis and family of Sandy Hook were Sunday guests of Mrs D. A. Nichols of Monroe. HUNTINGTON- . D. H. Chatfield and wife were at Bon- nibrook, the first of the week. St Paul's church is preparing music for their Christmas entertainment. Hie Indies' aid society met with Mrs L. H. Wheeler, this week Wednesday. Mrs Theodore Hubbell is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs Henry Wheeler has moved from S. B. Brownson's tenement house into the house with her sister, Mrs Frank Bassetti About 10 acres of wood land were burned . over, Sunday, supposed to have been set afire by hunters. ' TRUMBULL. CHESTNUT IIIj.L. Theodore Mallett commences to run a meat wagon, this week. Success to him. Miss Carrie Hall is spending the win ter in Bridgeport, learning the milliners' trade. Beach Hall has had to leave work in Easton, on account of a severe fall be had on the building ot L. Gould, but is improving slowly. Miss Alice Seeley has visited Miss Mary Beach, for a few days. William E. Waller has spent a few days in New Jersey, the past week. ' SHELTON- ' TheAdams cotton mill has commenc ed running again. The laborers therein have been idle two or three months. Their, wages have been cut down. The. policemen of the borough have been photographed in uniform, by Miss Minnie Brown. George Ackerman appeared for trial, last Tuesday morning, but on account of the absence or witness tor tne state, the hearing was postponed for two weeks. The officers of the poultry organiza tiou have had about 100 special prizes donated for their exhibiton in January next. : A thief entered the home of J. W, Anderson in the day time, last Monday, and stole a gold watch and chain belong' ingto Miss Nellie Anderson, and $21 in money belonging to ner D.'otner. The machinery, tools and stock be longing to the insolvent estate of the Erschell Co., were sold at public auc tion on Tuesday, and brought low prices. .The Whitloek Machine Co., have bought air improved printing press, which is spoken of as superior to any now in use. " The seats have been placed in the Scattergood tabernacle and they will ? oon be ready to occupy it. The Echo Hose Co., held a social, Thursday evening, at which the tobacco tax did not interfere with their enjoy ment'. Miss Wllie E. Philbrick of East Ando' ver , N. H., is visiting her sister, Mrs Keneston, at the Congregational parson age. Frederick G. Perry and Horace Wheeler have been appointed commis- ioners on the Erschell company's in solvent astate. The Congregational church prayer meeting at Frank Waite's, last Thursday evening, was largely attended. John Hampden lodge, Sons of St George, will hold their meetings in Mechanics' hall once a month hereafter. Garfield camp, S. of W. V., held a pleasant basket sociable, last Friday evening, in Mechanics' hall. T. J. Chadeayne shot a small dog, last Saturday, which acted strangely and bit other dogs, although it did not show the signs of hydrophobia. Miss Florence Wilson, aged about 10 years, died last Saturday. She was a very exemplary young lady, a regular attendant at tne uaptist cnurch, and will be much missed by her many friends. The funeral was held, Monday afternoon. and the interment was in the new River side cemetery. The carpenters have temporarily closed n the front of the Pierpont block. It is in the hands of he plasterers, but will probably not be finished until spring. Itev Mr Pitblado of Ansonia, preached last Sabbath morning, in the Methodist church, in the absence of Rev Mr Arbuckle, who has been ill at his former home in Pennsylvania, and Henrv Hoar of the ". M. C. A., of Ansonia, occupied the pulpit in the evening. Tramps are frequent occupants of the lock-up on these cold nights. The ladies of the Congregational church gave a supper and entertainment in the Town hall, last Wednesday even ing. The fire alarm sounded, Saturday evening about 11 o'clock, and the fire department responded. The fire was a slight one in the Iron foundry building and was soon subdued with but little damage. In New Haven Countv. SOUTH BRITAIN. AT THE PURCHASE. Mrs Mary E. Barnum is visiting her nephew, Birdsey Gilbert. Martin Wentsch is home on a weeks' vacation. Mrs George N. Piatt has returned home, after an absence of nearly four months. The Purchase school will close, thi3 week, but the teacher, Miss Edith Ros- well, will return the next term. Miss Mary Stillson is home again. Miss Mary Wentsch is staying with her parents for a while. Messrs Pierce & Gilbert have complet ed the house at the garnet quarry, for iiiioert wiinams and are now building a barn for Mr Williams. The Union Sandpaper & Emery Wheel Co. have five men at work in the garnet quarry and are getting out a large quan tity ot rock. Gilbert Williams teams are kept busy drawing the rock to Tyrrell's mill and they are also storing large quantities of it in the basement of the new mill at the quarry. The rock hard ens by exposure to the weather and has to be kept under cover. The rock is to be ground here and then taken to Bos ton, Mass., where it is manufactured into sandpaper, emery wheels, etc. The quarry here is the only quarry the com pany has. Charles Yose, the treasurer of the company, has charge of the busi ness here, now coming here every two or three weeks to look after the business, Mr Brandt, who foruierly had charge here, being now on the road selling. The company do not now expectto start the new mill unfil spring. Ihey expect to put in the machinery about February. ANSONIA. There were 13 deaths in the month of October. P. P. Gardella has opened a branch fruit stand in West Ansonia. Mr Spear goes to Seymour to open temperance reform. Harvey Ilotchkiss is quite ill at his home on Maple street. John W. Minor of Roxbury markets his honey in Ansonia. Charles Shepard has again taken up the sale of the Singer sewing machine. A new force of workmen on the Epis copal church are rushing the work. Mrs George Crook is ill at her home on Prospect street. Rev A. L. Hubbard preached in the Methodist church, Sunday morning. SOUTRFORD. George II ye of New Haven has been visiting at John Roswell's on Hull's Hill, during the past week. Ernie Stowe has had his house shingled anew. - Mrs George Stoddard spent last Sun day at her old place on Hull's Hill. Mrs Warren Stowe spent last Sunday with her daughter in Bridgeport. Mrs C. P. Cook spent last Sunday with her mother in Kettletown. Jillson Brothers had a full force of hands at their steam saw mill, last week. Litchfield County News. BANTAM. AFFAIRS AT ST PAUL'S. St Paul's church young folks have started a sociable to be held every other EViiair ovpninr. The first meet at the rectory at which time the comedy, "Be ware of the day" was renearsea oy me fnlUa. after which a Poverty party was had and prizes given to the lady and gentleman me mosi poverty stricken. Julia Bissell and- Clarance i?nmsev won the orizes. Her's was a jnii onri his a nnmnkin moonshine Uiru, I' x v.nii oftpmlunr. is exnected to 2lve 10 cents, which is to be used in replenish ing the Sunday school library. About ? woa raised at the first meeting. The next meeting is to be at George Clem mon's house. HUNTERS ARE NUMEROUS. 'vha fnv hunters have been husv for the last few days and many a sly Rey nard has lost hi9 life. Game must be very plenty this fall, judging from the rr-out numhpr nf hunters and the almost ceaseless popping of their guns. Even last Sunday, guns were heard in the covers during tne aay. TTonrir Untehkiss and sons have com menced the addition which tbey are to Thnmnsnn nlace. The kitchen is moved back and the upright part is ex tended, so as to mase new rwiu m uuu n.n.s. tvo hmisn is bein? painted white." Prof Loveland is wielding the brush. W. H. Crampton and wife have re turned to their home in Naugatuck. Mr Crampton's five months stay has been beneficial to his health, and he takes his place in-the rubber shop, wh'.ch he vacated last May. There was a dance in the Hall, last Wednesday night, gotten up by Messrs Anderson and Buell. The attendance was small, but a very select party. The music was by Ioveland and Bachmann. Mt Tom school is, after a week's vaca tion, and a change of teachers, pursuing the even tenor of its way. Mrs Edith li. Kuntz is the present teacher. WEST MORRIS. THE SANFORD CLARK CASE SETTLED. The case of Sanford and Clark on the horse trade is finally settled. Clark pays the cost. Mrs William L. Burgess has gone to Bethel and Danbury on an extended visit. Mr and Mrs John Frost of Thomaston were home over Sunday making calls on their old neighbors. Miss Mary Zeiler is home or a visit, from New Milford. MERRTALL. Rev Mr Draper will preach at the chapel, Sunday, November 19, at 3 p. in. Services were held at the chapel, Sun day, by Rev Mr Sanford. It being a pleasant day there was a good attend ance. H. B. Bostwick spent a few days in Brooklyn, last week, as the guest of his sister, Mrs H. B. Uealy. Miss Eliza Mairie is spending a while with her sister in Bantam. SOUTHVLLLE. Itev E. L. Whitcome gave a cottage lecture at the home of G. Northrop, last Tuesday evening. The next will be at E. W. Smith's. The tri-weekly meetings are still held in the Methodist church. Several speakers have been over from Danbury and more are expected on Wednesday night of this week. The school closed here, Tuesday. The teacher, Miss Eva Bostwick, has met with good success, being her first term of teaching, and the scholars are much attached to her. The services of Miss Mary Ward are secured for the winter term. Eddie Ford entertained quite a com pany at the old home of his grandfather, E. W. Ford, last Friday evening. C. A. Hawley and E. II. Ilotchkiss were recent guests of Mrs E. W. Smith, stopping with them over Sunday. Mr and Mrs I. T. Beers visited at Wal ter Bristol's, last week. D. R. Barnum is making quite exten sive repairs on his house. His sou, Fred, is employed by J. Northrop for tha win ter. S. F. Clark ha3 purchased a new horse of Will Beers of Danoury. II. X. Camp has one from the same place. Mrs Ira Shepard was the guest of her father, A. M. Wordin, Sunday. Mrs Wardon entertained her siter, Mrs Barnum of Danbury, last week. NEW PRESTON- Ex-Selectman Grannis is busy these days, buying and selling cows, cattle, etc. He can supply the needs of almost anyone in the cattle line. The News of The Day. STATE TIDINGS. Ten out of 14 coal barges in a tow oft Stratford, Friday morning, were caught in a rough sea and sunk. Xo lives were lost as far as could be learned. The Middlesex Rubber company just organ ized In Middletown has for its officers : President, II. II. Francis, Hartford; sec retary, D. M. Baldwin, Hartford ; super intendent, A. C. Squires, Brooklyn. Arthur C. Baker, aged 22 years, official court stenographer for the Windham county Superior court is missing, and it is Delieved bis mind is unbalanced. Court Stenographer Coggswell is taking his place. The Waterbury Traction company has absorbed the Connecticut Electric company, the terms Demg tne purchase of the capital stock, 200,000 at par value, the same to be payable in bonds bearing 5 Der cent iuterest. Rev William Kolpehen, pastor of the St John's German Lutheran church in Meri- den, has stirred up the Masonic fraterni ty by a statement be made at a funeral Tuesday afternoon, that Freemasonry was not compatible with Christianity. Electric Bitters This remedy Is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song ot praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseas es of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Tim ples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial levers. For cure of Ileadaclie, Constipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit ters Entire satisfaction guaranteed or money efunded. Price 50cts. and $1.00 per bottle at E. F.Hawley's Drug Store. nruE kind 1 B THAT CUKkS; H g GEORGE H. COOK, H H : Newburyport, Mass. 1IT CURiES! : : : :I fe JfK. Or.rBR n Cook, IS A wtLt-wimsD ErtTKEX ! KFWHntYl'.BT, MASS. KKAI TIIE E3 "r!.I."WlNO HTATEJ4ESX 11 AUK TO OC SmSENTATIVE: 8 " Ijirt February I wa taken with 'tA : J 1 V. a.td vu ronfiti'd to my mom El gj fr four week. At ioou m I cuuiq t np I began jj p - 'DANA'S 1 I SARSAPARILLA I Hlt goon TTW.urht a vronilorf til jr"- IfJI R$Tho C:-rii lii-a lft i' a umble coii4i-jy ?Ut:-n st'VfVft 1 in bk, nl L?!t1'iK 2" !iet4. I vrs s.i weak I cmiM hTuy ttjr'-t Ui rtai". Two Imttitu of DAS AH SnSAFA- KiTL, V w.:i!.t a perfect cu-e. I vouNl -"n f-i Drnn SaTOtiarnla Co.. Belfast. Maine, fig A BICYCLE OH WATCH, Oon haMrnMl in fw hmini 'hrtAkins' orders for ua. ThouS-Vi anils of other premiums. Send stamp for catalogue, Tne aeff Kngiana xwa in., itnogwpoix, wu EWES McLVTTEE ft CO. What IHcIETTYRB AND HIS BUYERS . Were able to buy with spot cash last week. Almost Incredible but true. The great value in Dress Goods AT MelXTVIiE'S. See what snot cash hns ilnnn for ron in Handkerchiefs AT McIXTTRE'S. An endless varietv ol Silks: an t.h awfhllv low prices AT McLNTYRE'S. Warm and conilortalilo. liiir i in prise, Blankets, AT McIXTTRE'S. Something to look at Wanw th cheap; yes, cheaper than you ever saw the iui oi iuu pieces. Embroidered Flannels, AT McIXTYRE'S. Men's Cndcrwear-Who would have thought it possible to buy such elegant I'nderwear is oflered this week AT McIXTYRE'S. And neckties, too. ways busy Xo wonder they are al AT McIXTYRE'S. Table Linen and Cotton Cloth will have a big run this week AT McIXTYRE'S. Xo other house could give such value in Towels as are sold this week AT McIXTYRE'S. If you want to get the best Garment in the market for little money go to McIXTYRE'S. Another surprise in Men's Japanese Initial Handkerchiefs, 22-inch, at 50c only. AT McIXTYRE'S. If there is any store in the world where you can get more than your money's worth that is AT McIXTYRE'S. Xo two prices here, but a clean cut. low down, one-price system always AT McIXTYRE'S. Baby Cloaks and Outfits the best an. I cheapest, AT McIXTYRE'S. Newman's Corsets, the best made. AT McIXTYRE'S. EWEN MMTYEE & CO.. Dry Goods Importers, 837 & 839 CHAPEL ST., NEW HAVEN, CONN. AT HALF PRICE. For the next 30 days I will make PHOTOGRAPHS For half price in order to re duce my stock. Call and see us Good work guaranteed. F.M.MONTIGNANI, PHOTO AETIST, 105 State street. Bridgeport Conn. Take elevator. 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