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VOLUME XVII.
NEWTOWN, CONN., FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1894 -EIGHT. PAGES.
NUMBER 19
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Summer
Black Silks.
Perfect black - that' 8 of course
here the tried sorts and best of
their kinds. There it is in a
nutshell. These opened this
morning:
Brocade Indias in every
conceivable pattern our
price $1; true value $1.25.
Oriental Jap Habutai,
Waterproof sight the best
of black, very strong and
serviceable. Our price $1 ;
true value $1 25.
Swiss Surah, the perfec
tion of light weight and
wearing qualities. 27 inch
width at $1; true value
$1.25-
Figured Taffetas that
are charming. Our grand
mothers c imfort. Our
price $1.35. True value
S1.G5.
See Our
Window Display.
The power of 69c in beautiful
Fancy Silks will astonish you.
It does us
100 pieces 69c a yard;
true value 90c
Dress Goods.
Almost every day new in
voices of Covert Cloth - the stuff
that you'll hear is so scarce-
ItepPlopiiio-
762 & 768 Chapel St.,
NEW HAVIJT CONN.
CHARLES JONAS,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Church St., Newtown Conn
CI H. NOKTHROP, Ant tor the oldest
i, slroriKt'rtt unil Mom l I(tlinblo t'lre Inmil'
anew (Jtimmnlr In ConiHM tlc nt, viz.: ltarttonl
Kile, of Hurtloi'il. I'liiunix, ot Hurt lord.
i;mn'tlMit, of Hurt lord. Orient, ol Hurt
lor.t. Mlilillostix Mutual, of Mlddletown.
WiMtcl)Htr, ot Now York.
I'OltTKA IT .. l'llOT'Ki KA PII KK, ..
S4 Mali) Birtit'U Illruilnifhatn.Uonn
Work ol Superior Kellent: In all branch
Ot PlioloKtapliy
IC1VAKIH IU. SMITH, M.l.
ruvaiciA-N An suaasoN,
Office tod Residence-Hwt.ow 3t.
Telephone Conniption.
1). P. IUCHAKDSON, M. I).
Physician and Surgeon.
Office and Residence, Sandv Hook.
- Telephone connection.
CELEST A. BENEDICT, M. D.,
Physioian and Surgeon,
342 StaU St., Bridgeport.
Electricity one of the therapeutic agenta. Of-
Bea nonre from 10 a. m. to 12 m. 8 to 4 p. n. -
FIRE INSURANCE
Old Sellable Compulse Lowest Eatea.
W. A. LEONARD. Newtown, Conn
Mrvr ipw Th Sandy. Hoi Gri8t
s jl M ill
In open lor aim torn anil tor the Rale ot all kind
ot Ki-aln. fnl, to. I have corn and sued
ouU anl am prepared io ituppiy vue luruiera,
PATRICK CAMPBELL,
Mun.ty Hook Orlat Mill. SANDY HOOK, CT,
A. W. Orgelman, "H52!b
Maoafaetnrer and dealer In Haraeee, Saddle!
Bridlee, CoIIara. Blanket eto
T. J. CORBETT, Insurance Agent
Mow York Lite an I Hartford Lite and An
ii'iity. ,
Bot 74, Sand; Hook, Conn-
-I SELI.- '
BUQGIES,
ROAD CARTS, - '
ROADWAOONS,
FARM WAGONS, "
ADJUSTABLE POLES,
Farm wnicon with nolid etopl axlos, rtrwltli
tubular m-ll oIUhk anli-H, whle or narrow tire.
It vii would like to tmv erootl waifons at low
ulii', I Hi Ink H will pay you to ooiue and
nun tiieui.
GEORGE E PIERCE,
1-3 Mile from Fall, Boxburt. Conn
lJll 8AI.K ItoiiHw, barn and six acres ot
mmilow huid. Mitiui-ffi one mile from F.olMtord
iJi-iiot. iKlt;K liL NCOM UK, Newtowu.
NEW HAVEN.
Grand Central Shopping
EMPORIUM.
F..M . BROWN . D. S. GAMBLE.
F. M.
BROWN
& CO.
17c
YARD
Colored
Fancy
Woo!
Suitings,
many colors and handsome
weaves. Nothing in value
ever of ft red like them for
less than 25c -
Only 40 pieces, 4 "J r.
but they Ml make w yd.
up fine.
Here is another
happy crea
tion on our
part !
THE
PRINCESS
TREBI-
ZONDE
TURBAN !
It fits the fine poise of the
head.
One of the most magnificent
displays of tate the eyes
care to rest upon.
The Great
Lscc
Festival
draws! This is a lace year
Men even wear it on their
Shoes !
A special offering of Net Top
Laces, openwork designs.
6 to 9 in. wide, ecru and
white, regular price, 50c
25c a yard.
30 miles
from N. H. on purchase of
J 1 0. or over.
Uncomfortable.
Any man lis uncomfortable wlie trios to
wear a unit smaller than his real size. Largo
men have special difliculty in finding suits
large enough. We lit all ages and all sizes.
Our goods are new and our prices low. Suits
lor U usually sold tor $7.50; suits tor 23.
usually sold tor $'28. Intermediate priced
suits at proportionately low figures. Hats
and furnishings up to date in style. We in
vito an Inspection of our large and complete
stock.
DAVIS & SAVARD,
Clothiers, Hatters
and .
Furnishers,
429 Main St., BRIDGEPORT
BEE KEEPERS!
This Hive comnleto. rea
dy tor use. tl.ftO; in flat
1.20. Section boxes, per
tlionsaml, .
Samoles ot Comn Foun
dationaud catalogue FREE
EDWItf E, SMITH,
Watertown, Ct.
WESTP0RT MARBLE AND
GRANITE WORKS.
Manufacturer of and Dealer in
Monuments and Headstones of, AI
DescriDtiona in Marble and Granite.
Never Undersold. Box 228, Westport, Conn
HOTCHKISSVILLE CASH STORE,
George P. Moms, Prop.
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES SD
GEHERAL MERCHANDISE.
Soda Crackers. 5 lb for 25e. Give us a call
B0TSF0KD II. PEETeWmi&
W
AC l IS. . K T1..,. .
field counties Address, stating
how many acres, conamon oi
buildings, how much stock farm
wili keep, price, eic,
X. X.. care Bbb Office, Newtown, Conn.'
THE ALBANY DENTISTS,
388 MAIN STREET,
1 0pp. Cannon St., Bridgeport
PAINLESS
DENTISTRY
AT MODERATE
PRICES.
Affairs. -About Town,
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.
A POPULAR REMEDY. ."
The promptness and certainty of its
cure have made Chamberlain's Cough
Itemed.? famous. It is intended espec
ially for coughs, colds, croup and
whooping cough, and is the moat effect
ual remedy known for these diseases.
C. B. Main of Union City, l'a., says:
have a great sale on Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. I warrant every bottle
and have never heard of one failing to
give entire satisfaction." 50 cent bottles
for sale by E. F. Hawley, Newtown, and
S. C. Hull, Sandy Hook.
A DAIRYMAN'S OPINION
There is nothing I have ever used for
muscular rheumatism that gives me as
much relief as Chamberlain's Pain Halm
does. I have been using it for about
two years four bottles in all as occa
sion required, and always keep a bottle
of it iu my home. I believe I know a
good thing when I get Hold of it, and
Pain Balm is the best liniment I have
ever met with. W. B. Denny, dairyman,
New Lexington, Ohio. 50 cent bottles
for pale by E. F. Hawley, Newtown, and
S. C. Bull, Sandy Hook.
SEE THE WORLD'S FAIR FOR 15 CENTS.
Upon receipt of your address aud 15c
in stamps we will mail you-prepaid our
Souvenir portfolio of the World's Colum
bian Expo-ition. The regular price is
50c bur as we want you to have one we
make the price nominal. You will find
it a work of art and a thing to be prized.
It contains fu'l page views of the great
buildings, w iib descriptions of same, and
is xecuted in highest style of art. If
not snti-lied with it, after you get it, we
will refund the stamp and let you keep
the book. Address, H. E. Bucklen &
Co., Chicago, 111.
ALL FREE.
Those who have used Dr King's New
Discovery know its value and those who
have not have now the opportunity to
try it free. Call on our advertised drug
gist and get a trial bottle, free. Send
your name and address to II. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get a sample box of
Dr Kiug's New Life Pills, free, as well
as a copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. For sale at E. i . Hawley s
drug store, or S. C. Bull's, Sandy Hook.
The blood is the source of health.
Keep it pure by taking Hood's sarsapa-
rilla, which is peculiar to itself, and su
perior in strength, economy, and medicjn-
nierit.
THE ORIGIN OF ARBOR DAY-
XTEItESTINCr PAPER READ BEFORE
l'OUTATLCIv GRANGE ON MONDAY
NIGHT HV REV O. O. WRIGHT.
At the meeting of I'ohtatuck Grange
on Monday nigut, an interesting paper
ou "J lie origin ot Arbor day and tne
benefits derived from its observance"
was read by Kev O. O. Wright. There
were also readings by Miss Helen Beers
and Mrs Schermerhorn and an interest-
ng discussion ou the hen. A portion of
Mr Wright's paper is given herewith :
Ibis is tne subject assigned to me lor
this meeting. Unfortunately Arbor Day
is passed, or 1 might urge upon tiie
Grange some practical plan for itsobser
ance. Ic is not too late, however, to
plant trees ; and I want first of all to ex
hort you, both by precept and by exam
ple, to plant trees.
As a personal experience, for the sake
of your own happiness, 1 say, plant
trees.
I speak from tny own experience. I
have planted trees in four states, viz:
lihode i-land, New York, Massachusetts
ind Connecticut.
I have planted fruit trees, and I have
planted shade trees. I have eaten of
the fruit of trees that I planted ; and I
have rested beneath the shade trees
hich I set, and was sheltered from the
sun. And I am not an old man yet.
In two states I have planted trees in
school ground, and in two states have
et them in church grounds.
Neatly all the trees I have ever set
have lived, and it is a source of great
satisfaction to me that 1 have helped in
a humble way to make this world more
beautiful and better and happier, even
by the simple task of planting trees.
As the old white haired man said when
the youth asked him why he should
trouble himself to plant trees seeing that
be could not live to eat the Iruit oi tuem :
Somebody took the trouble to plant
trees for me, and somebody will come
after me toeDioy the fruit of my labors."
rrees stand as the living land marus oi
the successive generations-.
As we are all glad of the good we have
Inherited so we in turn should labor to
transmit even greater blessings to our
children and children's children for
many years to come. I planted an elm
tree last Arbor Day which it It lives
may be a comfort and benefit to 10 or
more generations, for an elm is known to
live from &o0 to oOO years.
Ihese coming generations niay not
know my name but they will be grateful
for the trees, and 1 am happy in the con
sciousness that I have helped to make a
few homes, and schools and churches
beautiful, and healthful - and blessed
with comfort, by means of them.
' I know an old man in Massachusetts,
who sits under the shade and shelter of
the great elms whicn now arch the little
old village stteet, which he helped to
plant before I was born, and he Is very
happy when talks about them and links
them reverently with the associations of
bis youth, now so vividly recurring to
him-in the sunset glow of his life.
It seems very strange to me, now,
that any one should fail to appreciate
the valucFof trees.
It seemji that "Nebraska has the honor
of originating our Arbor Day. :
As near 'a I can learn it was tn 1875
At the request of the State Board of
Agriculture ' the governor of . the state
appointed t.thereeeond Wednesday in
April as the day for tree planting, ud it
la claimed that 12,000,000 of trees were
planted on that day.
The successive governors have con'
tinued to appoint the day, and accord
ing to the Century Dictionary, 1S89, 17
states have adopted the idea.
. Economic tree planting is not of course
anew thing. Warren Higley, president
of the Ohio State Forestry Association
savs : "The importance of forestry has
been recognized by the governments of
Europe for more than a century past
Schools of -forestry have been estab
llshed. und its DrinciDies reduced to
scieuce. These are the result of necssi-
ty. The wide spread destruction -of the
forests so n fleeted the climate and pro
ductions of the soil, and the wants and
the manufacturing interests of the peo
ple, and the wealth and prosperity of
the nation, that the governments were
forced to legislate! and prevent the
threatened destruction- which was fo ind
to surely follow the complete denudation
of the forests. The most wholesome ef
fects have resulted wherever a system of
forestry has been introduced and fol-
have been
have been
modified and partly controlled; crops
have been rendered more certain; vast
areas of waste lands have been forested
and rendered productive in wood and
timber, whereby laige revenues have
been realized, and' important interests
subserved."
It is said that in Germany, the manage
ment of forests is by the state and has
been carried on for hundreds of years,
and, vast tracts of sterile land have befan
redeemed by government forestry.
In Prussia there are 20,000,000 acres
of forests, 10 millions of which are state
forests. The income of these is $14,000
000, with a clear profit of $6,500,000." ;
The estate forests of Austria contain
2000,000 acres. - .
In France, 7,500,000 acres of forests
are under the management of the gov
ernment bureau.
In the United States the government
has none too soon begun to take steps to
preserve our wood lauds and encourage
the economic planting of trees. The
reckless destruction of our forests will
of course bring upon our fair and pros
perous lands the same evils which are so
well known in the old world. Trees are
factors of vital importance in the grand
economy of nature. Not only are they
pleasant to the eye? and bearing fruit
for food and refreshment, but they are
the protectors and promoters of all other
earthly forms of life both vegatable and
animal. .
1. W. Fhipps in a report to Canadian
government says : "The whole forest in
its natural state forms a reseivoir admir
ably fitted to receive large supplies of
moisture, to hold it for a lengi hened time,
and to part with it at intervals well cal
culated to benefit the vegetation of the
surrounding country."
Marsh in "The Ji,arth as Modified by
Man." says : "The protection afforded
by the forest against the escape of mois
ture from its soil by superficial flow and
evaporation insures the permanence and
regularity of natural springs not only
withiu the limits of the woods, at some
istanee beyond its borders, and thus
ontributes to the supply of an element
ssential to both aoimal and vegetable
ife."
The Commissioner of State Parks in
New York says : "There is nothing of
greater importance to the agriculturist
than rain in the proper season and in
proper quantity, and science has demon-
trated that the forests of a country are
potent In the regulation, of storms, the
formation of clouds, and the descent of
raiD. Any thing which vitally affects
the interests of the farmer and producer
affects the whole state, and demands the
earliest attention of the people's repre
sentatives." It has been calculated that the leaves
of the "Washington Elm" at Cambridge,
Mass., would cover over 200,000 square
feet of surface, and that they gave out
every fair day during the growing sea
son 15,500 pounds or 7 3-4 tons of mois
ture.
4'1'his shows us in a scientific and very
practical way, some of the benpfits'to be
derived from observing Arbor Day.
Every tree planted has a certain effect
upon the atmosphere and soil and water
supply and therefore affects the health
and happiness and general prosperity of
human society and of every living crea
ture and thing. It is well known that
all plants take up carbonic acid and
other poisonous gases and exhalations
of the animal kingdom, thus serving to
purify the air we breathe, and preserv-
ng a proper equnbrium in the wonderful
labratory of life.
I?ut this is not all. Indeed 1 can at
this time only hint at some of the inter
ests of mankind which are scientifically
involved in this great subject.
ibis matter is -now in charge ot the
bureau of education, department of the
interior, in the interests of our public
schools, and valuable documents have
been issued with a view to enlist the
co-operation of the people.
The state board of education of Con
necticut has put forth a school document
n tha interest of Arbor Day celebrations;
which can be had by addressing the sec
retary.
l'his is very fitting, for the success or
all these great interests of our country
will depend very largely upon the edu
cation of the children.
BEST VARIETIES OF POTATOES TO PLANT
WRITTEN BY REQUEST.
The Early Rose andythe Beauty of lie-
bron potatoes are probably the most
popular varieties with thefatmer to-day,
but on account of diminishing yield due
to long planting, they are being reluct
antly displaced by newer and more .vig
orous varieties. '
The Mst of varieties that have been in
troduced since the Early Rose first came
to notice Is a long one, each one claim
ing to equal or excel that famous varie
ty. A large part of them have been dis
carded and the old favorites stiH hold
the field. ,
Among the newer varieties of recent
introduction are the Early Norther and
Rochester Rose, both claiming to be
seedlings of the Early Rose, and much
like the parent variety, they show vigor
of growth and productiveness.-" The
Early Harvest originated in Maine, . sent
out last year, of the Hebron type, quite
early and promising.
The Freeman, the much advertised po
tato, color white, oblong shape, medium
early, quality good, was extensively
tried last season, and tudging irom re
ports generally gave satisfaction.
The American wonder, long, white,
medium early, a" large growing rather
deep-eyed variety, that ia attracting at
tention. .'- v
The Fillbasket, another deep eyed va
riety,very much like the American Won
der. but earlier. -
The New Queen and Early Puritan are
now excellent standard varieties of the
Hebron ? type, fine quality and good
vielders. early.
The Delaware, white, oblong, medium
early, excellent quality, -productive and
good keepers, the best all-iround pota
to that 1 have tried.
Superior and White Flower, medium
late, of the Burbank pattern, large pro
ducers, quality good on light sou, -ex
cellent spring potato. -, --?.--,
Rural New York. No. 2, Number 1 on
light soil, apt to be soggy, with hollow
snots in the middle when, grown on
heavy or strong soil. "A fact, noticeable
in all round varieties. D. C. Peck.
Davis -& Savard of 420 Main street.
Bridgeport, have all the latest summer
effects in genta' furnishings and clothing
and are prepared to receive their friends
and fit them out with stylish goods, at
reasonable prices. The ; straw hats are
now on sale and they have a good stock
of Grand Army suitR to select from.,
Dea, Andrew Moore of Taunton district
has been visiting at his former home in
Stratford, hoping the change of air will
help his asthma.
Charles Li. Newton, who died sudden
lv Fridav night, was one of the oldes.t
pnsineers on this division of the New
York and New England road.
On riding 'through Palestine,1ast week
a Bee reporter was surprised at the lux
uriant verdure. He found the quiet vii
lage was comparatively free from mur
der, robbery and petty thieving, owing
to the skillful efforts of Policeman Beer
and his detectives. He found 30 cans of
rich milk are sent daily to the Bridge
port market, William Boy son," a former
resident here, taking 1G cans daily. May
or Benedict in his genial manner, ex
plained to the reporter the reason for this
wonderful growth of nature. He says
there is- no further need of the farmer to
grope bis way in darkness while the light
of Davidge's fertilizers throws its gleams
before. But the joke was on the repor
ter when he found it was the Mayor who
keeps on hand a good supply of this won
derful fertilizer that has made Palestine
outshine her neighbors. But they say
"The Mayor" will carry more pldws, cui
t vators, lumber and fertilizer on his two
wheeler than the ordinary farmer would
uuik ne could get into a two-horse wag
on. "
Austin Botsford. after beinsr confined
to his room for several weks, suffering
om Injuries received by a fall, is able
to be out once more.
Miss Jennie Sheoard nassed Sundav in
South Britain.
Miss Mamie Donovan enjoyed a few
ays vacation at her home in Lake
George, recently.
x
Ambrose Taylor, who is getting out
railroad ties aud lumber, in Newtown,
had the bad luck to lose one of his horses,
laser riaav. it was lonnd dead in the
table in the morning. The same week he
had an ox drop dead from heart disease.
airfield County News.
E ASTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CECRCH NOTES.
Every member of the Congregational
unday school is requested to be present.
next Sunday, to arrange for the concert.
une iu.
RevMrDumm organized a Christian
Endeavor society among the young peo
ple or tne congregational church, last
unday evening. Quite a number enroll
ed themselves as active members. Ow
ing to the lateness of the hour, the meet-
ng adjourned without electing all of the
ihcers. the remainder to be chosen next
Sunday evening. This is a grand opoor-
tunity for the young people to band them
selves together and do much good. Come
next Sunday evening and help the good
cause along. Bring Gospel Ilvrnus No.
3 and 4.
Owing to the absence of the deacons,
Sunday morning, the communion service
was postponed until next Sunday morn-
ng.
May 20, Rev Mr Warfield will com
mence his duties as pastor of the Con
gregational church.
A Sunday school convention will be
held in the Congregational church,
Thursday, May 10, at 10 30 a. m. and 1.30
p. m. Lunch will be served at 12 o'clock
by the la'dies of the church. All are in
vited.
DEATH OF MISS MARY ESTHER SEELEY.
Miss Mary Esther Seeley died Friday
morning, May 4, of pneumonia. The
funeral was held at her late home, Mon
day at 2 p. m. Rev Jabez Backus of
Westport, ofiiciatcd.
- ; OBSERVING ARBOR DAY.
Arbor day was observed in Rock House,
District No. 7, by the planting of trees
and suitable exercises by the children.
Mr and Mrs Salem II. Wales of New
York spent a few hours with Mrs Walker
Batas, Monday.
Charles Johnson and wife of Lyon s
Plains recently visited at William Ward's.
Every one was wondering, last Satur
day evening, where the big fire was in
the vicinity of Hound Hill, near Amos
Candee's. It seems Edward Gillett had
a monster brush heap on Round Hill and
it made quite a blaze, showing a longdis
tance in the evening.
A handsome new flag floats from the
school house ih District No. 1. this week.
Willie Jacobs is caring for the church
during the. month of May.
Mr and Mrs Charles Beach of Bridge
port called, Sunday, on their Easton
friends.
The celebrated horsemen, Cole &
O'Mara, have met with great success this
trip. In 10 days they sold 14 horses and
go back, Tuesday, with orders for six
more. They expect to be Dacu as aoon
as possible with another car load at Hen
ry Osborn s.
Mrs Hi 15. Bradley and son James or
Westport have been recent guests of Mrs
YV. Ferris.
Rev W. M. Weeks preached a very ap
propriate sermon in the Baptist church,
Sunday, his text being Psalm 43 :3.
Dadies' missionary meeting -will be
held next Sunday, May 13, at 11 a. m.,
in the church parlor.
CENTER STREET.
Mr and Mrs Charles Abbott and daugh
ter have visited at their father's, C. M.
Abbott's.
Mrs Helen Osborne spent Sunday at
the Center with Mr and Mrs S. N. Os
borne. Miss Mary Jennings from Bridgeport
has visited her grandparents, Mr and
Mrs William Wakeman. Mrs Emma But
tery and sister from Norwalk have been
at Edward Freeborn's.
Miss Jennie Kelly is spending a week
at her brother's in Bridgeport.
Charles Lobdell has very fortunately
secured the services of Miss Ida Mills as
housekeeper.
At the Center Street methodise cnurcn
the pastor. Rev Edwin Warriner, will
meet for the first time the members of
the official board after the public service,
next Sunday afternoon.
" SPORT HUX.
s "Children's Day" approaches the
Lee's chapel Sunday school and its
friends are beginning to prepare for an
interesting service. A meeting was neia
Tuesday evening at the house of J. W
Sherwood to select and arrange a pro
gram. ' . . . . . ... . .1
The ladies' aid society win noio. wieir
next sociable at the residence of Mrs J ane
Taylor on Tuesday evening, the loth
Everyoody is invited.; '
- SHERMAN.
Miss Cora Evans, who is successfully
teaching her second year in Macedonia,
was home over last nundav.
Mrs Stoddard and J, E. Northrop have
made their aged father happy by a recent
visit. - 1
Two men and their wives, heads of
families, were received into church mem
bership, last Sunday. 7 "
Two school teacners irom lNew air
field, Mr Piatt and Miss Crane, also Mrs
Crane, attended church, last Sunday with
Mr Crane's family.
Mrs Jennie Allen has nearly recoverei
from iniuries received a few weeks since
by plastering falling on her head and
back. :'
Mrs Inez. Stevens, our excellent dress
maker, has- been in the employ of Mrs
Lawyer Williams &t Gaylordsville, this
week. -
Isaac Stuart and Hiratn Duell have
been drawn as jurors to Danbury.
Warren Allen deserves much credit for
his faithful service as chorister, for nisi
interest in the singing school last winter,
and successful attempt at sustaining re
hearsals. Look out for measles and Dink eve
The friends of Mrs Dr Grlswold" of
Gaylordsville are pleased to learn of her
recovery from her severe sickness.
The children of Messrs Peet, Johnson
and Powell have been under Dr Gris
wold's care recently, but are all better
AYfrx
5ARSAPAR1LLA
HASCUREDOIHEffi
" WILKUiOOU -
A Bright Lad,
Ten years ofage.butwho declines to give his
name to the public, makes this authorized,
confidential statement to us :
When I was one year old, my mamma died
of consumption. The doctor said that I.
too, would soon die, and all our neighbors
t.ionght that even if I did not die, I would
never be able to walk, because I was so
jvealc and puny. A gathering formed and
broke under my arm. I hurt my finger and
it I'atheied and threw out pieces of bone.
If I hurt myself so as to break the skin, it
was sure to become a running sore. I had
to take lots of medicine, but nothing has
done me so much good as Aver s Sarsapa-
J,1 l!,as "iade nie WH aul strong."
T. D. M., Norcatur, Ka.us.
AYER'S Sarsaparilla
Trc-pared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Uau.
Cures others, will cure you
how. Mrs Susan Hungerf -rd had an at
tack of neuralgia in her back while visit
ing in Wnrien.
M. L. Hungerford, who always has -an
eye for tmprovr inputs as well as conven
ience, hits built an Addition-, on to the
north side of his alreadv commodious
linns-?, for the comfort of his son, Arthur.
Mr aud Mrs E. Hungerford and Mr and
Mrs E. Emmons, with their little ones,
came from New Milford to Gaylordsville
to make a call, last week, but as the
measles had found their way ahead of
them, they dared not alight till they
reached Leach Hollow.
BRIDGEPORT.
BARGAINS IN TICTURES AND FRAMES.
In times like the present, when every
one desires to make a dollar go as far as
two, it is important to know where to
buy, and in this connection, if you wish
.anything in the line of pictures, frames,
artists materials, books, stationery, sheet
music, musical instruments, etc, visit
Northrop's Art and Music Store, 31 John
street, Bridgeport. Take those pictures
along that need frames, and he will frame,
them to suit. He also buys, sells and ex
changes second hand school books.
TRUMBULL. .
TIIE LATE MRS ARTHUR E. PLUMB.
The funeral of Mrs Arthur E. Plumb,
at her late residence on April 27, was
probably more largely attended than
any similar occasion in this town for
many years. 'The roomy old homestead
was literally filled to overflowing, with
the host of spmpathizing friends, who
came to pay the last tribute of respect
to the memory of one, who had more
than ordinarily endeared herself to all
who knew her. Mrs Plumb's unvarying
cordialty, and bright cheerfulness had
won for her a large circle of sincere
friends, and this, in connection with the
peculiarly sad circumstances of her
death, made her loss to be felt as a real
bereavement by very many outside of
her own family. The death of this idol
ized daughter and cherished wife, in the
prime of youth and the glory of young
motherhood, has brought a crushing
sorrow upoa her husband and parents.
The sympathy freely extended to these
afflicted ones, found some expression in
the unusual quantity of choice and beau
tiful flowers by which the casket of
white velyet was surrounded on all sides
An especially pathetic incident of this
occasion was the christening of Mrs
Plumb's infmt daughter, two weeks old.
This sacrament was administered beside
the mother's casket and in the presence
of the family and relatives only, directly
before the funeral, by Kev- (Jhartes
W. Boylston, rector of Grace church,
Long Hill, who years before had bap
tized the mother, solemnized her marri
age, and was then to assist in the sad of
fice of committing her mortal remains to
their last earthly resting place. The
child was given its mother's maiden
name, Charlotte Bennett. The funeral
at the house was conducted by Kev
W. F. White, pastor of Trumbull church,
and Kev Mr Boylston, the latter reading
the committal olhce at the grave.
GRACE CHURCH.
The secretary of the Women's auxil
iarv of Grace church parish. Long Hill,
has just received word from Mrs Buford,
Lawrencevnle, va., gratefully acunow-
ledging the generous donation recently
sent her from this parish. As the re
suit of theis Lenten rrkthe ladies and
children of Grace church, have been able
to send to various missionary objects
boxes of clothing, etc., valued at more
than S10Q. besides a very creditable sum
in cash. '
The order of service in Grace church,
next Sunday,will be as follows : May 13,
1894, Whit Sunday; morning prayer, ser
mon and Holy Gommunion at iu.au a.
m. ; The offertory at this service will be
a special one tor diocesan missions.
WESTON
The Norfield aid society, will give
musical on Wednesday evening, May 23,
at the house of its vice president, Mrs
Horace Hurlbutt. An admission fee of
10 cents will be charged. The proceeds
will be used in erecting a front fence on
the narsonaffe erounds." ,
Mrs J. M. Beers, Mrs Hawley Williams
and dauerhter. attended the birthday
party of an aunt, in Redding, on Satur
day. - ;' - .'
Evening service at the Congregation
al church, now begins at 7.30 o'clock;
Rev" C. II. Pease, has pnew horse
purchased of Cole & O'M' i'a of Easton
Mr and Mrs William f ,cke of Brook
lyn have been visiting Mrs Hocke'
parents here. ' -
At this writing. David Wood i3 very
seriously ill at his home on Chestnut
Hill,
Wk- ace Brown is recovering from his
illness, with pneumonia.
Miss Minnie Williams, visited in Bethel
last week. ' - .
Mr and Mrs D. S. Hurlbutt of Cannons
anent Sundav with relatives here.
Mr Lane has purchased the f rm and
dwelling house of the late Edgar Scrib-
ner, and will take possession .immediate-
Mrs Vanderbilt Godfrey rode out for
first time since her illness on Saturday
R. K. Fitch has visited Newtow
friends. , .
At the annual business meeting of the
Norfield Sunday school, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year.v Superintendent,1 Ebenezer Fitch;
assistant superintendent, Mr Lane ; secre
tary and treasurer, Vanderbilt Godfrey.
Charles W. G. Godfrey, formerly of
FARMERS' SUPPLY DEPARTMENT.
Now open; what was formerly my Crockery Department stocked with
Imperial Plows, National Plows, Yankee Side
hill Plows, Clarke's Cutaway Harrow, Plan
et Jr. and A.. C. T. Horse Hoe and Cul
tivators and Seed Drills.
Wheel Hdes, Forks, Rakes, etc. A full
Dishes left that can he
, JD. 1ST,
Hardware
shelton;
GRIFFIN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
and School of Shorthand and Typewriting:,
" 132 Main Street, Derby, Conn.
This Is a high grale business school. We have now 64 BtuJenU In attendance. Write
lor circulars to
J. F. GRIFFIN,
Just received a Large Assortment of Goods for Sum
mer Wear. New Assortment of Latest Styles of Sailors-
W.E. HALLIGAN, BMDaEPoErM-,i,,s?ert'
this place, was
over Sunday.
visiting friends in town,
STRATFORD.
The annual meeting of the cemetery
association was held Monday evening
week, and the old board of officers were
reelected for the coming year.
. fc. Bunnell won the prize for a one
miie walk, at the Yale games.
Lucius Judson, who bad bis leg brok- j
en, a lew weeks since. Is able to be
about town again.
Misses Annie Ives and Lizzie Wheeler
have organized a junior Christian En
deavor society, with some 25 members.
ihey meet in the lecture room of the
Congregational church, Sunday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
C. E. Wolf has recently painted a por
trait of David N. Lane, of Huntington,
for the Bridgeport hospital, to which he
has so largely made gifts for live beds,
and of which he is a director. Experts
in that line of artistic work pronounce
the portrait a good one.
A barn in the rear of Rudolph Loth a
residence, on Parrot street, was destroy
ed by Are. The contents, consisting of
hay, wagons and harnesses, were burned,
making a total loss of some S400. No
insurance. This fire demonstrated the
necessity of some better system of giv
ing fire alarms.
lne new grocery store m Booths
block, conducted by McNamara, is giv
ing the townspeople an opportunity to
purchase goods at a very low price.
A tine -collection of hyacinths, pan-
sies and tulips, at the residence of Mr
V airchiid, on liroad street, is attracting
considerable attention from the lovers
of flowers.
Miss Fanny A. Judson, sister of Ex-
Selectman Stiles Judson, died last Satur
day night, at her home on Walker's
Lane.
- There seems to be a disposition to en
force the law regulating the riding of bi
cycles on the side walks. As a .rule the
townspeople are observant of it, but out-of-town
riders are inclined to regard it
as a dead letter. A few. arrests will
probably put things in proper shape.
Leonard Saunders is laying concrete
walks around the fine residence of John
Peck Wheeler.
D. C. Wood will begin the erection of
his new house immediately.
Repairs are being made on the old
the place is at
42 Fa irfield Ave. and 78 Middle
THE W. F. SW0KDS
Bridgeport,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
MICHIGAN PINE LUMBER, SIDING, SHINGLES, SPRUCE
Timber, Lath, Sash, Doors & Blinds, Carvings, Mouldings, Mantles & Hard
Word, Trim, etc. ' North Carolina Yellow Pine Lumber a Specialty.,
-KSTntATKB FUXtrlSHXD Pkomptlt.
Joseph H. Lutz, of The City Pharmacy
86 WALL STREET. BRIDGEPORT. 00275.,
' wishes his old friends and customers to know that he ia "still at it" at the old stand.
' and keeps a fine line ol Drags, Medicine?, Fancy and Toilet Aaticles, and gives the
" same csreinl and conrtions attention to -customers wants as ever. Call and see tor
yoiirsejf. Perfumes a specialty. Drop In and try a tree sample of the latest,
"2vd:rri.i:nLg: Bells; exfxn.e."
Mrs Beach and Mrs Valentine,
Ladies'. Hair Dressing, Manicureand Cosmetic Parlors,
" 10 & 11 Connecticut Hation&l Bank Building,
Corner Wall and Main Streets, Bridgeport, Conn.
Order for Silverware Eeceiyad. -- . j -
HaveYouOBOO or LZore
Which you want to invest, where it will
li so write at once to ... i
G... " "! fl
EORGE R XTAHI4
ttttttttt wa Ut 1 1 1 1 1 1
And he will loan it on Toledo real estate.
REFERENCES First National Bank ol Toledo, O., Second National Bank ot Toledo,
Hon T. P. Brown, Toledo, Hon George W. Mitchell, South Britain, Conn, C.B. Taylor,
Newtown, Conn., and many others, If desired. , - . -
IDE Q . IEL IBZEAPSTFrZY
TO?
. inning and uouein venuwy uiuiuDmenu.
tour fare allowed on $10 worth of work. 05 Tt1- Zm, Ti A T"1"1T9
line of Garden Seeds. A few sets of
bought at your own price-
CLABK,
and Crockery
CONN.
Derby, Conn.
CONN.
The Cole & Ellis
Company,
Fairfield AvcCor- Water St
Bridgeport, Conn. ;
Curtis place, opposite the new library
building. Benjamin Holmes is doing
the work.
I Presiding Elder Beach preached in the
I Methodist church, last Sunday.
! The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs Nathan
j Curtis, Thursday afternoon.
.suss reniield of Black Rock has vis
ited Miss Clara Curtis.
The officers and teachers of the Meth
odist Sunday school met with Mr and
Mrs John Donnan, Tuesday evening.
i . r : . , x- ii - . -v- .
.uiss .cinru jew uaven n&s oeen
we guest oi Mrs
Lie Lacour, on King
street.
Charles K. Stagg spent Sunday with
his parents.
Miss Abcndroth of Brooklyn has been
spending a few days with Miss May
Herring.
Frank, the six-year-old son of Oscar
Bigelow, of Strawberry Hill, fell a. few
days since and broke bis arm.
Mr Peterkin and family of Brooklyn,
have taken the Walker place, on Broad
street, for the summer.
This town needs a new public hall, far
enough away from the railroad, so as
not to have an audience, at a lecture or
concert, disturbed by passing trains.
Capt Charles Plumb, who has been the
draw tender at Washington bridge for
many years, has resigned his position, to
take effect in May.
The executive committee of the Vil
lage Improvement society met, Monday
evening. A number of matters were
discussed and the meeting adjourned till
May 7..
The cost of operating the snow plows
the past winter was about $20. Select
man Meachen will furnish Deeded re
pairs for the street lamps, on applica
tion. Miss Alice Todd has returned from a
visit to Harwinton.
Taxpayers should attend to their duty
at once and save expenses.
Mrs Josiah Booth has returned from
her annual visit to friends in Springfield.
Miss Julia Pendleton, who has spent
a portion of the winter in town, has re
turned to New Haven.
A small but appreciative audience
gathered in the Town hall at the concert,
Monday evening. The entertainment
was worthy of a full house.
Pitcher's Castoria.
Children Cry for
Is selling out his entire stock of Winter (Blan
kets, Robes and Horse Furnishing' Goods for the
next 60 days at cost. Now is the time to buy;
St.,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN
LUMBER COMPANY,
be sale, at 6 per cent; payable semi-annnally?
. , ,
Ho.' 42 PRODUCE EXCHANGE,
: Toledo, Ohio,
" . -
, Artificial Teeth Without Hates-
Artificial Teeth With Platen. Set teeth on robber as. Bnt
set (8 and $10, warranted tor three years. There is no better
made, no matter how riiueh you pay.