The Newtown bee., February 01, 1895, Image 1

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Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks. Silver
ware, Bric-a-brac, Cut Glass, Canes. Umbrellas
Lamps, Fans, Silver Novelties, Pocket Books
Stationery and High G rade Pocket Knives.
RIDER, BRYANT & CO ,
859 MAIN STREET, DAT BURY, CORN.
TTsoIlll
rp
We have a larger assortment of poods to choose
irom, ana we prices are lower tnan ever oerore.
Don't fail to come to Dantnrv and call oa na and
we will guarantee to suit you.
KLUEK, BRYANT & CO.,
RELIABLE JXVKLESS.
259 MAIN STREET, D ANBURY, COMf.
VOLUME xvm
v lOSWTOWN, CONN., FRIDAY, EEBRUARY 1, 1895.-EIGHT PAGES.
NUMBER 5.
.Bets.
ME
THE IMMENSE STOCK OF THE
WTEEBUieT "crzeisTiT-crE! CO,,
TO B E TURNED INTO CASH AT ONCE.
BrraixatioB af tht company makas this an absolute aaaassity. Ooodi delivered to ay depot ia the state- Tae reputat on of this eoneern
as reliable houst furnishers is a sltar guarantee that thin sale wills all that It is advertised to be. Oar new and elegant stock must go at
soma pries without delay. Our stock eonsiats ot Parlor Suite (those S300 Suite are sot reserved) aad odd pieees for the Parlor. Chamber Suite,
(those S200 St lid ktahoftny. Bird's Eye Maple, Curly Birch and Oak suits are included in this sals,) Waitresses, Springs, Pillovs,ComforUblei,
Blaakste Dining Tables aad Chairs. Sideboards. T uffets, China Cloiets, Banquet Lamps, Chiflbnieres, Ladies' Osaka, Office Furniture, Lounges
and Couches, Book Cases. Wardrobes, Stovrs, Ssngrs. Crockery, Glassware. Tabls Cutlery. Tin. Ware, Wooden Wars, Kitchen Tattles and
Chairs, Easy Chairs. Rockers. Hat Backs, Children's Chairs, Cribs and Cradles, Carpets, Mattings, Oil Cloth, Draperies, Shades; all these and
many mors ia aumbr rless designs and at all pries- In short we furnish tht Home complete, from Cellar to Attic Do not delay but take imme
diate advantage of this great opportunity. Only oe store, but that one is larger than any other three in this sootion.
THE LIBERAL HOUSE-FURNISHERS.
135 to 169 East Main St.,cpposite Spring St. JOHN MORIARTY & CO..Proprietors
3DerTo3T, Oorajrn.-
, When you want Horse Blankets, Robes, Cattle Stanchions, Sleds,
Skates, Wringers, Sweepers. Don't forget the spot.
PRICES RIGHT.
H.vo You i. Homo ?
DROP A POSTAL CARD TO
For Seal Estate, Firs Insurance, Loans, Bents. Telephone call 484-2-
277 East Main Street. Bridgeport, Conn.
Office hours : 8 to 5 SO, 7 to . "Personal Inspection" In the care ot estates.
F I 13 EI
At this season ot the year when applied by torch to buildings or even Prarie Grata ia
very dangerous element, but when confined In stoves that can be regulated to any degree ol
heat the combination makes tbe most ornamental, convenient and comfortable apparatus
of the household. None are without something in the shape of a stove, but we have tbe
nary best makes that are on tbe market and It yonr pocket will not allow you to buy the
vlgher grades we also have some ot the cheaper ones that are warranted to work well and
give satisfaction. We are sure we can suit you it you are looking tor a new stove and will
call on us t auy rate we will be pleased to sbow you our stock and when we name the
prise vou will not go away without buying unless you are built different Irom any of our
easterners that have called on us so tar this year. r f"
Eemamlxr we also keep In stock many kinds ot Punips Iron Sinks Lead and Iron Pipe
and are ready to take contracts tor Tinning, Plumbing and House Heating either by Hot Air
Steam or Hot Water. Yours,
A CARD FROM A. 0. BAKER.
HALL'S,
Sa,rj.d.3r ZEaCoofc Oorr.n.-
STUPENDOUS SALE OF SHOES I
Commencing Wednesday, January 2, 1895..
For weeks we have been preparing to give the
xteople of Bridgeport and vicinity the biggest sale
of shoes they ever saw. We haye bought thoui
- ands of dollars wcrth of gcods of manufacturers
and wholesalers, surplus goods, countermands,
closed-rut lines, etc., at prices which will enable
us to sell them below the regular wholesale flgures
Whenever a genuine bargain was te be had we got
it, no matter how large the amount involved- We
have almost doubled our store space to make room
for the immense quantity of goods. Kemember
January 2.
Our furniture business In Hawleyville ia
new so well known tar and near that we teel
that we may safely for time at least cut
down our advertising expenses. An "ad"
to be of value should be changed every week.
We are too busy to do it, besides we heard a
man say tbe otber day that that furniture
man at Hawleyville who advertises so much
must be a tool (queer what big game one
runs on to sometime when be goes out with
out a gun). Another more charitable friend
remarked to us confidentially in an off-band
way that writing "ads" out of business hoars
is liable to lead to softening ot the brain,
mind von he didn't sav we had arot it. and he
looked away over into the next county when
he said it, but, well we are not slow to take a
bint it it is a blind one. - It would be perfect
ly awful if we should really get it (this soften
ing disease we mean) and have it get real
deeply seated before we knaw it or before we
ni time to vaccinate so we are going to atop
rightoff short, give np our advertising col
umns ior a wniie. pocaet tne money xnat
wonld otherwise co Into the coffers of these
grasping newspaper monopolists, eat brain
hardening food and attend strictly to business
t- e., selling furniture at Hawleyville. i
wow ior iieaven's saae aon't teueveryDouy
what you think, just remember how sensitive
we are to adverse criticism and tell then that
we are simply boycotting and playing Debs
with the newspapers tor a while, dont tell
them we are tired or waiting for anything to
harden, be comes sslonate. be lust, be con
siderate, be charitable, be liberal minded one
with another and last ot all BE 8UBB AND
COIII TO HAWLEYVILLE before you buy
your furniture. Please commit this last sen.
fence to memory and then pin it in your bat.
A. 0. BAKER, Furniture Warerooms,
Opposite Union Depot, Hawley- j
villeJConn-
J. W. JOHNSON,
BRIDGEPORT,. ;
RE ALE STATE i
INSURANCE. LOANS.
DE 0. L. G. NICHOLS,
DENTIST,
WESTPOBT
Sturges Block. CO.NN.
STEAL ! !
Yes, a steel roof that la better than
shingles. If you are in need ol a root,
drop a postal to f J ' '
F- C- SANFORD, Hawleyville, Conn ,
and he will show yon samples and
give you prices on the best kind of a
root.
M.;G. KEANE'S
MONUMENTAL WORKS, r
Housatonie Avenue, Bridgeport.
384 MAIN STREET, V BRIDGEPORT, CONN
January Mark Down Sale of
t " " Overcoats, Ulsters and Suits, at
LEVY BROTHERS',
" We place oa sale this month at reduced prices all our Winter
Suits, Overcoats . and Ulsters for Men,' Boys and Children and
quote a few of the drives offered:
all our Children's Capes, Overcoates and Suits; formerly
' all our Boys' Overcoats and Buits; formerly sold at $3 50.
all our Men's Suits and Overcoats; usually sold at $5, $6-
all our Single and Double Breasted Suits and Overcoats;
reduced irom o uu. :.'-".
all our Melton and Frieae Overcoats aad Ulsters; also
flue Black and Bius Cheviot Suits; formerly sola at SI
AT $1.48
AT $2.98
AT $4.50
AT $7.50
AT $10
All our higher grades of Suits, Overcoats and
Ulstei s at Reductions in the same propor
tion.
LEVY BROTHERS.
2HHain Street. Danbury, Conn.
Stagg & Beardsley,
C0ITBACT0ES
ft
BUILD EES,
Work Sons at Short otic.
Address. Boz 188. Stratford, Conn-
VTEWT0WH SAVINGS BAHK Newtown,
i.1 conn, lnoorporatea isoo.
ROP, Treasurer. HOUKS 9 a. m. to p. m.;
Monnavs. 7 ton p. m.
EDWARDS M.SMITH, M.D.
PHYSICIAN AND SXTKQBIOW.
Offies and Bssidsnaa aTsvtova Btrsst.
T.lepboas Conn se tion.
D. P. ItlCHAHDSON, M. , D.,
PHYSIUIAJI AHU SUJMUSUH, V
Offics and Besidenes, Sandy Hook.
CELEST A. BENEDICT, M. D., '
Physisiaa aad Snrgson, ,
843 State St., Bridgaport.
Elsetiieity one of ths tberapsntis agents. Of
Ss boarsfrom 10 a. m- to 13 sa.8 to 4 p. ra '- :
THE ALBANY DENTISTS,
388 MAIN STREET,
0pp.. Cannon St, Bridgeport
PAINLESS ,
DENTISTRY
AT MODERATE
' PRICES. "
Paul V. Sunderland, M. P.,
Physician and Snrgson. .
Newtown, Conn.
Office In Santord Block.
' aqrNlght calls Irom Grand Central Hotel,
-FIRE INSURANCE ,
Old Reliable Companies. Lcvest Sates. .
W. A. LEONARD. Newtown, Cobb
Safe Investment.
Seven ter cent debentures, interest naid
semi-annually by New York draft of tne Build
ing; and Loan Association of Dakota. C2000ol
first and non transferable morta-a&res deposit
ed with tbe trustee to protect each $1000 sold,
irunLee enuorsement oi xnis iact on eacn
bond sold, issue limited bv law to 60 ner cent
ot their assets. Debentures are a preferred
stock, and all the assets are holden tor the
payment ot them; in any event there will be
3 ot assets behind every dollar ot outstand
ing debentures. With judicious manage,
ment, which enabled them to pay matured
principal and interest promptly during the
Dast vear. as ever, and make a Grain in assets
ot $74,000, the outlook tor the future is promis
ing, i oeueve an investment nere to oe as
sate as anything offered and one which will
prove satisfactory in its results. Bonds run
three or seven years, optional with the hold
er. I would request intending- investors to
write to the nresent bank commissioners of
Connecticut for their opinion of this compa
ny; also to the ex commissioners, who have
all thoroughly examined tbe company. Their
tudgement in tbe case we should like you to
have. We court the strictest investigation oi
condition, standing and management. For
sale by ,
JAMES C. JOHNSON,
General Agent for Connecticut
STEFIET DEPOT, CT-
BEPSESEHTED BT JOHH J.
r0B SEWTOWH AJTD VICIHITT.
FAIBCHir & MEAD,
General Insurance Ate-sisal Batata Agents,
61 FAIKFI&LD AVEBDE, BBID6EP0BT, COIS
' Warmer Bnilding, Boom 9. ' '
CHAELES JONAS,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
Church St., Newtown Conn
DON'T PAY RENT.
P0K SALE ON MONTHLY PAY
MENTS. One of the most delightful homes at moder
ate cost, we ever designed and bnilt in the
Hark citv. Tbe soil is drv ant? the nniflrhhor-
hond is excellent. - On the roof is the best of
sjate, and the appearance or tbe dwelling is
attractive from every direction. A broad ve
randa on two sides, arched balconv. circular
topped windows and ovar hanging gables
uiue ii picturesque ana inviting, oiauern
improvements are complete and first class.
It contains ten rooms and a bathroom. Rv
an ingenius construction It is adapted to the
naog of one or two families. We shall anil
this bouse on monthly payments or on other
terms mat may do satisiactory to our custo
mer To persons desiring to purchase a borne
home we shall be pleased to show the prop.
erty. uaii at our omce ior tne Key ana exam
lne It. -. .
WARREN H. LAH SON & CO.,
Architects and Builders.
785 North Ave. cor Wood Ave., Bridgeport, Ct.
CreatReductionin Values!
VALUES NEVER BEFORE DREAMED OF
-AT-
H0BTHB0P
PIRB INSURANCE,
REAL ESTATE,
INVESTMENTS.
J-Just now I have a safe 7 per cent invest
ment tor a limited amount. -
B. H. MATT00N,
Pythian Hall, , Watertown, Conn.
Telephone.
THE RELIABLE ONE PRICE
C LOT EE I E H S .
GREAT CONSIGNMENT
SUITS, OVERCOATS AND ULSTERS.
At Less Than Cost to Manufacture.
Our unrivaled capacity for disposing of immense quantities of
goods through oar many stores throughout New England has
this season, as in many seasons past, placed us in a posi
tion io take large stocks that manufacturers are an-
.xious to turn iafc m one y at most any loss, and
place on the market at far below their actual
cost. These are all new, fresh, desirable
goods, latest styles; finest makes and
newest fabrics on the market. f.
Overcoats cut long and short- Ulsters with Shawl and notch collars. Sack
and Frock Suits of the latest designs. Boys' and Children's
, Clothing of every description.
This is the Manufacturers' Lobs. This, the Consumers' Gain.
Space forbids a detailed outline of the many wonderful values we offer
in this great sale, we simply say it will be to your advantage " ;
- to come and come early; we will save you dollars on
any garments you may want.
Store open Monday, Friday and Saturday evenings of each week.
FOSTER, BESSE & CO,
' Combination Clothisrs and Ken's Forniihsrs, Operators of 27 storai,
317 MAIN STREET, BREDGEP0RT, CONN.
Skates, Sleds and Ice Plows.
Boys don't forget we keep the skates and sell them cheap too. Just call
and look at our stock of sleds, i , '
-" For general hardware and farming tools our etore is the place to come
Be sure and get our prices- - .
Hi "3T O 5c C3r JE& TJ HVt 3s -A. 1ST,
383 Main Street, ; Bridgeport, Conn.
F. W. MABSH,
OBJJIOB HSSWIM,
H. O. LKMMOM.
BRIDGEPORT SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE VAULTS.
uanaingana isroKemKe,
Choice investments.
Mortgages on Bridgeport,
ileal Estate,
Interest Allowed
on
Troonit
Sate Deposit Boxes
rented at reasonable rates
Private Rooms
tor examining papers.
. Steel Vaults,
Time Look,
. Wfl.tahmA.Ti-
MarKli,
Merwin&
Lemmon,
301 Main St.,
Bridgeport,
. . - Conn. -
BURR & KNAPP, Bankers and Brokers,
363 Main Street, - - - - - - Bridgeport, Conn.
BONDS, STOCKS, MORTGAGES AND DEBENTURES. INSURANCE
STEAMSHIP AND aAILaUAxi tiuustb
m .cneTTia a m. ... rwnait r.ivnil snhiec i ".l and lnteres
paid on same. Securities bought and sold on commission. Foreign . -j' of Exchange. Cir
cular Drafts and Bank Money Orders available in all parts of But
orames Staples c&s 0o.
Deposits received snbject to cheek and Interest allowed on all balances o 500or more.
INSURANCE Fire, Marine. Plate Glass, and guarantee leading American and fcrigllsri
companies. REAL ESTATE Bought, sold or exchanged on commission. Mra
VATLT8 Of the latest approved construction, r-nvaie rouuis iur kuouuujo.o
tttreVlthTcopo TRUSTEES OK ADMINISTRATORS We are
prepared to take tbe charge andcare of estates and property generally
TiKi 1. liUgfl
JAHES STAPIKS.
109 Stats St. . Cor. Court.. -
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A P O T H E C A EI E S HALL.
Lewlo Bbotti o c: o
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In MEDICINE8, CHEMICALS. PAINTS, OILS, ETC., PER
. t . , . J J 1 l ot cm Toot tmrr a If-twnaT tiriAAO.
. Special attention given to oui-oi-wwn iraue. w
MRS JENNIE M. CHURCH, Proprietress.
17 WALL ST., City Bank Building, . i.t.b Bridgeport, Conn
THE W. F. SWORDS LUMBEE COMPANY,
33riaseport, oOun.
. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
MICHIGAN PINE LUMBER, SIDING, SHINGLES, SPRUCE
I Timber, Lath, Sash, Doors & Blinds, Cartings, Mouldings, Mantles & Hard
Wood, Trim, etc North Carolina Yellow Pine Lumber a Specialty.
witrrDiAxaa rownsinnv Psnsr-? v
SOLE AGENTS FOR THE FAMOUS FROST SHINGLES.
BOSTOIT
r
5
inyiisrTA.T j CO.
420 Mwn St., BRIDGEPORT.
Aluminum Sets of Teeth which have all the
advantages of gold but are much lighter and eas
iert wear, and cost nearly the same as rubber
plates, a specialy. Solid Gold Crowns for teeth
made and fitted while you wait, at halt the usual
nriccs. Gold.silver and porcelain tlllinirs Painless
extracting and all other branches of dentistry at
tori flrat-nlass. It von think of havlne a date, dont 1
B0ST0I LAJTAL CO. Sr Edward S- Warnes, Maaager.
ivo. mnna nmiitti nfvnrk warranted nrdt-elaes It vou think ot having a plate, aont iau
to call and see our aluminum plates,
HURD & JONES'
FIFTH JANUARY
SALE
LADIES' MUSLIN UN
DERWEAR
Is Now Going On At
423 MAIN STREET,
BRIDGEPORT. - -
GREAT ; BARGAINS
GOWNS, SKIRTS, DRAW
ERS, CHEMISES AND
CORSET COVERS.
One lot of Gowns made of Fruit of the Loom
in all sizes well worth, 76c each to be sold at
59c each.
- One lot Muslin Skirts at one third less than
actual value at S5o each.
One lot Muslin Drawers, 50c values at 89o
eacn.
: One lot Corset Covers, 19c quality at I3o.
HURD & JONES.
BIG BARGAINS!
FABMS,
COTTAGES,
Tit VESTMENT PROPERTY,
P. N.TABRIBGTON & CO.,
Boom No- S, Warnsr Building, Bridgeport, Ct
F-N. IARRIHGT0H B.F. PIKE. .
WE Are The People.
Who sell Harness, Blankets, Trunks
and Bags, at rock bottom prices. ..
WILSON & W00STE3,
831 Water St , Eridenort, Ct.
Affairs About Town.
DEATH OF LEVI BURTIS BOOTH,
V .
FORMERLY A PROMINENT NEWTOWN MER
CHANT, OCCURS AT THE KEW YORK
HOSPITAL OX 'FRIDAY LAST. SKETCH
OF HIS CAREER. THE FUKERAL'SER-
VICES OH MONDAY.
Tbe intelligence of the death of Levi
Burtlu Booth of New York was received
in Newtown on Friday and came as a
shock to his relatives and friends.
Mr Booth, after visiting his mother on
Christmas day, came to Newtown to pass
a few days with his family at the home
of his father-in-law, Philo Clarke. He
remained a few days over three weeks.
and returned to the city, feeling much
improved in health.. He contracted a
cold, and feeling quite indisposed, went
to the New lork hospital on 15th street,
where a cousin, Dr Charles Peck, is prac
ticing. : He informed Dr Peck he was not
feeling well and believed he wonld Btay
a few days with him. Pneumonia devel
oped In its worst form after he had been
there two days, and in four days his
death occurred in Friday morning at 7
o'clock, January 25.
On Thursday, realizing bis condition,
he dispatched a telegram to his wife and
father-in-law; who hurried by the first
train of Thursday to his bedside. On
Thursday morning about 2 a. m., realiz
ing his hours on earth were few, he sent
a messenger for Rev G. M. Wilkins, his
old rector in Newtown, who although
Dut just out of the hospital, came at once
to his side. Rev Sir Wiikins administer
ed the sacraments of the church to the
dying man at his request, who passed
away trusting in the Grace of God, which
is mighty to save. Mr Booth had .the
best of treatment and the nurses and at
tendants were unwearied in their attentions.
The subject of this sketch was born in
Newtown 49 years ago, the son of the
late Carlos B. and Elizabeth Booth. He
Is survived by his wife, Mrs H. Sophia
Booth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philo
Claike, and a son. His' mother, Mrs
Elizabeth Booth also survives him and a
brother and two sisters, Tracy Booth of
Stratford, Mrs Lucinda Cook of South
Britain and Mrs Charles Can field of
Bridgeport. He had been married 27
years this month, United States Treasur
er Morgan and wife standing with them
at the wedding
Mr Booth began mercantile life as a
clerk for David Johnson, when but a lad
of 16. He remained with him till 21.
when be formed a partnership with Dan
iel N. Morgan under the firm name of
Morgan & Booth. After a period of four
years Mr Morgan retired, from the firm
and Mr Booth continued, remaining in
business at the same stand for 21 or 22
years, till his failure.
Mr Booth had recently been employed
by Schuyler & Co. of New York, real es
tate dealers, and was very highly esteem
ed. He had expressed the hope to iret
into business again, and hoped to suc
ceed, as he wanted to pay all
of his indebtedness. Generosity was
a prominent trait in Mr Booth's nature,
and many a poor man In 'Newtown ha
reason to bless his memory.
The funeral services were attended on
Monday afternoon from tbe home of his
father-in-law, Philo Clarke. Rev G. T.
Linsley, the rector of Trinity church, of
ficiated, assisted by Rev W. T. Hill of
Shelton and Rev Sylvester Clarke of
Bridgeport. The pall bearers were Mes
srs Howard Belden, Smith P. Glover,
Eli B. Beers and George W. Stuart.
Among those present from out-of-town
at the funeral were Mr and Mrs Alfred
Walker of Sing Sing, N. Y., Robert
Clarke of Erookfield, Lucius and Henry
Hawley of Danbury, Mr and Mrs Tracy
Booth and daughter of Stratford, Rev
and Mrs Sylvester Clarke of Bridgeport,
Mr Mitchell and Mrs Cook of South Brit
ain, David Beecher and Miss Jessie Beech'
er of Shelton. As a part of the service.
Rev Sylvester Clarke read a favorite
hymn of Mr Booth's, which had consoled
him in many a downcast hour. It was
as follows:
Mot now, but in the coming years.
It may be in the better land,
We'll read tbe meaning of our tears.
And there, sometime, we'll understand.
Well catch the broken threads again,
And finish what we here began;
Heav'n will the mysteries explain.
And then, ah then, we'll understand .
We'll know why clouds instead of sun
Were over many a cherish'd plan ;
Why song has ceased when scarce begun ;
Tls there, sometime, we'll understand.
Why what we long lor most of all, ,
Eludes so ort our eager hand ;
Why hopes are crush'd and castles fall.
Up there, sometime, we'll understand.
God knows the way. He holds the key,
He guides as with unerring hand;
Sometime with tearless eyes we'll see ;
. Yes, there, np there, we'll understand. '
Then trust In God thro' all thy days;
Fear not, lor He doth hold thy hand ;
Tho' dark thy way, stOl sing and praise; .
Sometime, sometime, well understand.
The interment followed in the New
town cemetery. Tbe funeral service was
very largely attended.
DE WILE'S BIETHDAT.
About 20 friends of Dr W. C. Wile last
evening met at his residence to tender
congratulations and appropriately ob
serve the 48th anniversary of his birth.
The evening was spent with the custo
mary social diversions, not the least be
ing a banquet that was in keeping with
Dr Wile's reputation as a host. Among
the guests were Mr and Mrs Miles and Dr
and Mrs George H. Knight of Lakevllle.
Mr Miles is the son of Ex-Congressman
Miles. Mrs Knight was president of the
Connecticut Board of World's Fair com
missioners. Danbury News.
W. T. Coy t and C. R Je wtt of Bridge
port arrived, last week. They rode over
from Ft. Mead via Lake Okeechobee to'
the coast, hunting on the way, and at the
same time inspecting the country. They
are at Mrs Milne's and may remain for
several mon'hs while looking for some
favorable point at which to erect an Ice
plant. Florida Coast GareUe,Ormood.
Mr Hoyt Is a son of Rev J. P. Hoyt of
Cheshire.
A EEKUISCXICK.
Dear Editor of The Bee: Sometimes
when you want "copy" and something
interesting for the reader of Newtown
matters In connection with the "New
town Chronicle" and Bee, when both
papers were straggling for existence,
you can "set up" this: We met the
whilom editor of the Chronicle at the
Central dinner table a few day a since
and talked over the time when be tried
hard to establish a democratic paper
here. He had the support of oar ever
esteemed Father ? McCmrtan and tbe -democrats
generally. The Be ana
bought and sold" three or four time
while Madigan was bard at work to ret
upon solid ground. "But when," said
Mr Madigan, "I was confronted by Reu
ben H. Smith I knew I was "in the soup."
My efforts now were only to dispose of
the Chronicle to The Bee, which was
soon successful. "The running of the
Chronicle',..8aid Mr Madigan, "When I
was not far out of my teens, and with
an uncertain assistant, left me
to write editorials and supervise every,
thing. I was running behind and dis
gusted with myself that I should under
take to establish another paper in a
country town." "Oh yes," he said, "I
remember being assaulted for publishing
your poetical effusion, tbe Elopement
or Ride, was It!" Well.a "loving couple"
had run away into York State, and
drove a "white horse." The author of
the "Ride" knew nothing of their ride
nor marriage but happened to describe
it nearly exactly. Here is tbe cause of
the assault:
THE RIDE.
saw two lovers riding, -In
the early morning sun.
On Shiloh's hill "they drove to kill."
Anxious to be one; "
The parson lived so tar away, .'".
The horse must spee the live-long day.
The buzzing wheels flew fast . ' . . ." ;
We heard the long whip snap ;
We saw the Sips of their sweet Hps
we envy such a chap
For Maggie's handsome face was Kiad.
While be In turn piled well the gad.
Away! away 1 on they sped, '
And o'er the State line passed
The borne wu um.j wo ugm.
They found themselves at last :
The parson was not far away.
But would the horse hold out the day?
The lovers still were strong. y. -
Impelled by love alone.
Bat could the steed endure such speed?
He reeled and be was gone I
Fell headlong on the road to Trov
Then Maggie's arms enclosed her boy.
And pull lug htm s4ora
She sighed, "Poor horse 1 now rest
WhUe we fir on tor the day U gone
But we will soon be blest;
Hark I father's flying steeds are here!
But Johnny, you are now more dear!"
And they ran on as fleet ot
Foot as Hector was at Troy;
But horses feet were yet mors fleet
Than guuty girl or boy.
And so they ahnwed their common sense
xy Bluing "neatn a ahadowing fence.
The father's nursing wrath.
Passed all nnbeded by.
While Johnny's arms enclosed tbe charms.
That prompted him to fly
And wbo the elat'ring hoots ware gone.
They sallied forth, and wandered on.
Now conscience gan to chide.
And Johnny shed some tears.
But Maggie's heart, brave at the start.
Was older by five years;
And love possessed her loving soul.
To still press on and reach the goal.
They fonnd the parson ready.
And they pledged themselves fore God
Each heart to heart, and ne'er to part.
Till death shall sway his rod
And then they found the father's wilL
Would take them hack to Shiloh's hlU.
-G.W.B.
EGGS AT THE STORE.
What a lot of handsome eggs I
Fresh laid eggs -
What a noise ot cackling o'er the little kegs.
now tney nestle, nestle, nestle.
In their clear white oak caskets.
Since the maidens bring them in
Answering the place ot "Un"
For the "egg man." views the baskets
Counting six, six, six
With a gentle, steady fix
Thinking ot the eackHations ot the hens upon
weir pegs,
And ot eggs, eggs, eggs,
Eggs, eggs, eggs-
Ten corn baskets full of eggs ! f G. W. B.
Mrs Michael Galvin has been passina
a week in Bridgeport.
Miss Josephine Galvin has returned
from a six weeks' visit In Bridgeport.
A gentleman of this county who has
excellent judgement, remarked to as the
other day that he knew of no pOl so good
for constipation, dyspepsia and liver
complaint as De Witt's Little Early Ris
ers. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown; 8. C.
Bull, Sandy Hook.
William Hamilton Gibson, the distin
guished lecturer, was at Hawleyville on
Saturday, having visited bis. summer
home at Washington to arrange for some
work to be done. Mr Gibson's time will
be mainly taken np till May In lecturing.
He has recently appeared in Lowell aad
Boston and has other engagements In
that state. Mr Gibson was highly grati
fied at his splendid reception in Newtown,
and it Is needless to say the people were
equally pleased.
We wish to state to our patrons that
One Minute Cough cure is a safe and re
liable remedy for children troubled with
croup, colds, hoarseness and lung trou
bles. It is pleasant to take and qs&kly
cures. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtowi ; 8.
C. Bull, Sandy Hook. -
Patrick Ready, Michael Dogma aJ
Asa H. Hawley have sold and dellvwreJ!
their tobacco to Sboverllng of New IZZ
ford, for prices from seven to nine eec'i
per pound.