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THE NEWTOWN BEE.
PUBLISHED BY
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY.
ALLISON P. SMITH. EDITOR.
ARTHUR J. SMITH, BUSINESS MANAGER
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AL0SO THE TRAIL OF DUTY.
Without any desire for self-adulation
It may be truthfully said that no recent
utterance In the columns of The Bee
hat met with more hearty approval
than the editorial In last week' Issue on
the Gray's Plain question.
Without rnlnclng matters it expressed
the sentiment, we believe, of all lovers
of Justice, who have warmly sympathiz
ed with the Gray's Tlaln people In their
battle for the right.
And at this juncture we say we pur
pose to continue on the trail of duty,
whether In the consideration of this or
any question which affects the people's
Interests. It matters not whether :
"The butcher,
The baker.
Or the candle-stick maker,"
Take offense. It Is our duty to treat
such questions fearlessly.
With malice toward none we purpose
to continue along the trail of duty, be
lieving that Almighty God will bless the
cause of truth and Justice.
A Newtown gentleman who had tur
keys for sale inserted a small "ad" In The
Bee, and hardly before two days had
elapsed was deluged with Inquiries from
all quarters of Litchfield and Fairfield
counties. Moral : If you have anything
to sell advertise In The Bee. It reaches
the people.
In The Forum for March, B. G. North
rop, "the father of village improvement
societies," explains the method of work
and the results of these organizations
throughout the country, giving specific
instances of the improvements that have
been made In towns and of the resultant
benefits, financial and .-esthetic.
Life on an "ocean flyer," from the lux
urious first cabin to the sweltering stoke
bole, where the great furnaces sit en
throned and have an army of brawny
servants to attend them, will be the sub
ject of & descriptive article, Illustrated
with numerous drawings from life, in
McCiure's Magazine for March.
Litchfield and Wlnsted are again by
the ears over a possible change of the
county jail from Litchfield to Wlnsted
They have got to enlarge the present
tall at Litchfield, It seems, or build a new
one. The addition can be put on for lest
than 623,000, while if they go to Wlnsted
It will cost the county the neat sum of
100,000. All things considered the
county Is better off with the jail where It
Is, and we believe the county repre
sentatives will go slow on foisting on to
the county an unnecessary expense.
Ia nine cases out of 10 a revolver or
shot gun are poor articles to have 'round
In case of robbery. Ic la but a year or
two ago a young man, Scurtevant, war
awakened by the entrance of burglars In
to his house. Young Sturtevant got his
gun and shot his brother-in-law, City
Editor Smith,of the Republican, Spring'
field, Mass., who was just coming out
of his room to see what the matter was
Farmer Peter Hess of Luxemburg.Minn.,
woke op suddenly the other night, saw a
man In the dooryard, jumped to the con
elusion that he was a burglar, blazed
away from a window, and shot a a Inno
cent school principal who had left a hired
sleigh over night In the Hess barn in
order to make an early start for a teach
ers' meeting in the morning. Principal
Miller's wounds are very serious, if not
.fatal. ; "
In speaking on propo3ed legislation In
New York for opening saloons on Sun
day, Kev Dr Banks, a leading Methodist
divine, handled the subject without
gloves. He said:
It 1 not suggested by anybody tba t the city
will be more healthy, that the laborer will be
owner ieu orcioineu, mac toe quiet ana goou
order ot the city will be advanced, indeed
that th physical, social, Intellectual, or moral
condition of the people will be in any-way
benefited by the open liquor saloon.
What Is the ground upon which this demand
is mailei' It Is simply this, that the law
against the opnn saloon on Sunday oannot be
enforced, and therefore, because it cannot be
enforced, ought to be abolished, and the open
saloon matle lgal. I do not think there was
ever a more impudent appeal made to any
Legislature in the world than that. It is the
logic of a burglar who breaks tnto one of the
rooms ot your house, sleeps in your nicely
turoished bed with bis boots on, spits his
tobacco jtiloe on your carpets, and destroys
some of your beautiful works of art.
This he does night after night in defiance of
law. until after awhile, grown impudent and
daring by immunity from punishment, he
ooujhs and bluntly demands that you give him
a latch key so that he may come and go as he
pleases at the front door, and not be troubled
by climbing In at the window,
ft Is into the parlor day ot our Christian
oivt'izatlon that the infamous liquor trafllo,
having forced its noisy, filthy, drunken pres
ence Into every other day of the week, multi
plying disease and poverty and profanity and
crime ot every sort, now seeks legal adrais j
slon. Against this impudent and wicked de
mand every ally oi Christianity and decency j
ought to be united. i
All honor to the large company o! Koman
Catholic priests who have announced so dear
ly their warfare against the Sunday saloon, i
Let every honest, pure minded Protestant and
Catholic, Jew and Gentile, unite on a deter
mined effort to defeat this unholy purpose.
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In Fairfield County.
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. ';
At the annual meeting of the Baptist
society, Saturday afternoon, the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year; (
Society's committee, E. o. nun, . w uiiam
Lewis, A. B. Curtlss.
Treasurer, Burr Hawley.
Clerk, C. D. Stlllson.
Auditor, Beach Hill.
The following persons who had made
application for membership in the socie
ty were elected by the necessary two
thirds vote of members present:
Charles F. Nichols, A. B. Goodsell, Charles
E. Purdy, E. R. Botstord.
The society has met and paid all its ob
ligations for the year past and has a
small surplus on hand.
Remember the donation visit at Pastor
Jones' home on Friday evening, March 1.
Besides the usual social features of such
events, a program of musical entertain
ment has been prepared. Mrs William
Robb of New York, a fine soprano sin
ger who has held high positions in the
prominent Baptist churches in the city,
is expected to visit Mrs Jones at that
time and will favor the guests with sev
eral selections, Miss Helen Seeley will
give a solo on the guitar, Messrs Royal
and Arthur Curtis will be heard in banjo
duets, Harry Powell will apoear with his
pleasing violin and others will assist in
vocal and piano music.
AT THE CREAMERY.
John Leavenworth is at work at the
creamery. He has determined to work
for two years or more, and thoroughly
master the butter maker's trade. It.is an
excellent opening for an ambitious and
energetic young man free from tobacco
and other bad habits. Three other young
men have been refused the place because
they did not fill the requirements. Mr
Williams, a graduate of Lebanon cream
ery, nearly the largest creamery in the
state, is at the head of the practical
works and Intends to retain this position
, .
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pleted at South Britain. n
pleted i
There is a general sentiment expressed
by the patrons of the creamery thai; Mr
Agnew should buy and run it. He has
many friends and could doubtless gain
an increasing patronage.
TASHUA'S BREEZY SUMMIT.
The basket sociable held at Charles S
Mallett'8, February 21, was largely at
tended. Davis' band furnished the music
for dancing, which was enjoyed by all
Miss Grace Williams entertained the com
pany by reciting the poem, "Curfew
shall not ring to-night," in a very pleas
ing manner.
L. N. Mallett has sold his oxen to John
Ferris of Stamford.
George Clark attended a reception in
Bridgeport, Wednesday evening, Febru
ary 20.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF BURR HAWLEY.
Dea Burr Hawley was taken suddenly
with the grip, Friday night, and is now
very sick. He had escaped this disease
every year when many around him were
prostrated ; in fact he has experienced no
sickness of any kind for many years, and
was looked upon as almost exempt from
tne ins oi lire, ms many mends are
hopeful of bis recovery.
William O. Purdy and wlfo of Brook
lvn are guests of his brother, Zalmon
Purdy.
Rev Mr Jones turned out, not out of
the pulpit, but the wagon Into .a high
now bank, accompanied by the Misses
Hubbell. He - had held service at the
Judd district schoolbouse, Sunday even
ing, and returning, the horse being in
quite a hurry, was a trifle heedless as to
the correct path and suddenly plunged
Into a huge drift with the above result.
We congratulate the dominie that he and
the young ladies were nnhurt
Miss Cornelia Slade of New Haven has
visited her father, A. L. Slade
Misses Mabel Hayes and Carrie Os
borne were treated to a "candy pull" by
Mrs Burr Hawley,one evening last week.
In last week's Bee In the item concern
ing the donaflnn visit "the worthy wife'
as written wm made to read "witty wife"
somewhat changing the meaning intend
ed
Miss Winnie Wakeman gave her friend'
a 5 o'clock tea, Saturday afternoon.
Among her guests were Miss Kittie
French of Newtown Academy, Miss
Blanche Purdy and Miss May O-borne,
Mrs John Wassing of Stamford has vis
Ited her father, George Durand. Mr Was
sing, who was formerly a clerk for Mr
Hawley, now has a large store in Stam
ford, employing six clerks.
Lothian Kennels shipped a fine collie
to Philadelphia on Monday as a wedding
gift ordered for that purpose by a lady in
Brooklyn ; also a handsome collie was
shipped to Falrbury, Illinois.
Miss Delia Keating of Newtown has
visited Mrs David Osborne.
Hon J. K. Judson, state truant officer
of the public schools, who had arranged
to visit the Bchools of this town, this
week, is critically 111, suffering with
stroke of paralysis.
Botsford Curtis moved bis household
effects to Ansonia, this week Thursday,
Miss Martha Beach is suffering with a
hard cold.
John Beach prides himself on building
a new pig pe i
The plants of Miss Martha Beach are
looking finely and are full of buds. One
snake cactus has 110 buds on it.
John Frank collided with a big snow
bank in the dark, not far from Stepney
Depot, the other night. He was thrown
out and had his face cut quite badly. His
horse went on, but was stopped at Burr
Hawley's.
C. L. Smalley returned on Tuesday
from a visit oi a few days at Reynolds-
ville.2. Y.
Clifford Bassett is drawing railroad ties
to Stepney Depot.,
John Tread well, George D. Mallett and
Howard Wheeler attended the cattle sale
at New Milford on Wednesday.
Abram Purdy Is in quite feeble condi
tion. Postmaster French at . Stepney Depot
has the following list of letters uncalled
for:
Henry C. Beers, Mrs John Boothwell, Mrs
Ernest Burr, Frank Bibblns and R.W.Owens.
Miss Kittie French was home over Sun
day.
Mr and Mrs, W. O. Purdy are once more
in town.
Mrs J.
T. Porter has visited friends in
Bethel.
William Candue has exchanged horses
with John Bcrghart.
Stephen French has sold one of his Jer
sey cows to Hiram Barlow oi .tjaiter
town. Mrs Plumb Hawley has been caring for
Mrs J. T. Eastwood.
Miss Elsie Brown of New York state
Is spending a few days with her sister,
Mrs Holllster Sage, at the creamery.
Union Business College, Bridgeport.
STRATFORD.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.
The Eagles gave their reception, last
week, and as usual was a very enjoyable
afiair. Good music , and a large at
tendance made the event one long to be
remembered.
Mark Garry has returned home after
an extended visit abroad and was wel
comed by his many friends in town.
Mr and Mrs George W. Fairchild and
daughter have returned from a trip to
Washington.
Philo Osborne is quite sick and con
fined to his room.
William O'Neil entertained a party of
his friends at bis residence at Short
Beach, recently.
There was a large gathering of the
Grangers at their meeting, last week,
to organize a Fairtield county Pomona
Grange. The visitors were entertained
witn a Hue collation at Town ball.
Harold Webster of Yale spent Sunday
with Preston Hodges.
W. M. Wheeler has returned to college
after a short vacation spent at his home
on Broad street.
Miss Goodwin of New York spent a
few days with Mrs Fred Allen on East
Broadway.
Miss Peterkin of Brooklyn, N. Y., has
visited Mrs D. P. Rhoades.
Rev E. A. Augell lectured before the
noiciiUIUU biuu 111 bG ICCU1H1 uouicc
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monday evening, to a large audience
Subiect the "Mission of Rain."
Sneak thieves visited D. C. Wood's
cellar and stole a bag of potatoes. A
h-ile in the bag and a trail of potatoes
led to their probable destination.
Auni. F.Hen Curtis celebrated her 90th
birthday at her home, last Saturday.
The Methodist church young people
gave a very pleasant Martha Washing
ton social m tne lecture room, last
week. n
Officer Stagg took Eddie Knapp to the
Reform scnooi at Menden.
Asa Curtis' hen roost was visited by
cnicKen tnieves, Saturday night.
Benedict Peck is seriously ill.
D. C. Wood is selected as a grand
juryman in the United States court at
New Haven.
Officer Stagg was called on to take a
hand in a small sized riot In the old
Tucker building, a few evenings since
The ice Is rapidly thinning out on the
river.
A reception was given In the Russell
annex by the adult dancing class which
was largely attended.
Mrs Dr Lewis entertained a whist par
ty at her residence on East Broadway.
Colds are very prevalent about town,
naraiy a iamuy escaping.
The Cupheags are to have a very fine
club room in the new McNamara block,
Three weddings are talked of the com
ing spring among our 400.
Miss Carrie Hubbell was surprised by
a party of her young friends at her home
on sutton avenue.
Prof Hickox of Brooklyn, N. Y., de
livers the next lecture in the regular
course oeiore tne ciuo, Monday evening.
The Hook & Ladder Co. gave their
long talked of ball, last evening, and it
provea a, great, success.
Judge R. H. Russell is acting for
Judge Tallmadge in the Bridgeport Pro
oate court.
Mrs Chaffer entertained a party at
whist at her home on Main Btreet.
The Eagles are talking of another as
semoiy to De given alter Lent.
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.
First Sunday in Lent, March 3, 1895
ac iu ju a. m., morning prayer, sermon
and Holy Communion; Sunday school
after morning service ; quarterly offering
Thursday, March 7, special Lenten ser
vice ana lecture in tne church at 7 p. m
Grace church was closed on Sunday
February 24, on account of the illness ot
the rector, who having been afflicted with
a severe cold and hoarseness was unable
to officiate.
All members of Parlor Rock council
are cordially invited to be present, next
meeting night, Wednesday evening.
March 6. One candidate will be initated
in the second degree. An interesting
urogram oi oeoate nas also been rjrenar
I'd. Addresses will be made by many of
the brothers. Coffee and sandwiches
will be served during the evening. Meet
ing will commence promptly at 7.45,
K liana Booth and family move to
Bridgeport tbis week.
Mrs Alonzo Sherman is still on the
sick list.
L. F. Shelton is spending a day or two
lit tiartiora witn nis brother, Dr G. A.
tsheltop of Shelton, who is representa
tive from that town.
John Fulford is also on the sick list.
We heard with regret that C. J. Ra&
clifte and family move to Shelton soon.
The wind whistles and blows down the
chimneys, reminding us that blizzards
are getting to be quite the style, and as
the old addage says "Enough is as good
as a feast." We hope the recent one will
Bumce, for this year at least.
Mrs P. A. Johnson of Hartford is
spending some time at the rectory.
Miss E. J. Burroueh has returned home
again alter an absence oi two weeks.
Union Business College Bridgeport
BR00KFIELD.
SHERIFF HAWLET TO REMOVE TO BRIDGE
PORT.
It is reported that when Sheriff-Eler
a. Jb. Hawley assumes the duties of his
office he will move his family to Bridge
port, as ne win De so closely confined
there, as be intends to personally have
oversight of the 200 prisoners confined
tnere, which is tne usual average.
NOTES FROM ST PAUL'S. 7
There will be services at St Paul's on
Wednesday at 11 o'clock, aloo on Friday
evening at 7. The Lenten services will
be duriug Lent, at 2 p. m. Wednesdays
and 7 p. in. Fridays. v
ACCIDENT TO MISS FOSTER.
On Saturday- Miss Mary Foster was
thrown from a sleigh, resultingj-in a brok
en arm. Dr A. L. Williams reduced the
fracture.
Mrs Whitcome and Mrs Charles Wil
liams attended the convention at St.
James church, Danbury, on Tuesday.
The members of the newlv organized
Junior Guild met on Monday evening at
the rectory. A musical program was
given by Mrs Fred Beers, Miss Mattie j
TF. J". Baker
North Pembroke, Mass.
After the Grip
Relief from Hood's Sarsaparllia
Wonderful and Permanent.
"a L Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.:
" I ted kidney troubls and severe pains in
my back, which was brought about by a cold
outracted while in camp at Llnnfield in H6X
I hare been troubled more or less since that
time and have been unable to do any heavy
work, much less any lifting. I received only
temporary relief from medicines. Last spring
I had an attack of the grip, whioh left me with
A Bad Cough, Very Weak
physically, in fact my system was completely
run down. I tried a bottle of Hood' Barsapa
rllla and it made me feel so muoh better that 1
continued taking it, and have taken six bottles.
It has done wonders for me, as I have not been
so free from my old pains and troubles since the
Hood'ss?Cures
war. I consider Hood's Sarsaparllia a God-tent
blessing to the suffering." William J. Sun,
North Pembroke, Mass.
Hood's Pills cure Constipation by -estor-tog
the peristaltic action of the alimentary canal.
Griffen and Miss Florence Kellogg and a
selection read by Miss Letty Sagendorf.
Clarence Jones is visiting his brothers
in New York.
Miss Ethel Stoue of New Haven is vis
iting her uncle, H. D. Hawley.
Miss Louise Kellogg is visiting in New
York City.
Miss Marv Hawley of Brooklyn has
been guest of Mrs Henry L. Foote.
The Whisconier school began on Mon
day after a two weeks' vacation.
Mr Whitcome, C. D. H. Kellogg and
Charles Camp attended the meeting at
Stratford of the new Fairfield County
Pomona Grange. Mr Kellogg was elect
ed, secretary.
The masquerade was a very successful
success. Thirty five couples were pres
ent all masking, and with the spectators
made all that could be accommodated
Quite a number were present from New
town, Danbury and New Milford. JMany
of the costumes were nne ana snowed
much skill and taste in selection and ar
rangement. Those conducting it will
feel warranted in trying another next
winter.
Mrs A. H. Taylor and daughter visited
their old neighbors, Washington's birth
day.
Mrs F. H. Beers is entertaining friends
from .Brooklyn.
Clarence Jones is the guest of his
brother, Dr Homer Jones of New York.
The Grange is to have a special meet
ing on Friday eveniDg when the program
intended for March 10 will be carried out.
- Miss Sarah Bradley has been quite un
fortunate. In using for the first time a
new sleigh she was turned over, the
horse became frightened and the sleigh
reduced to kindling wood in short order.
Miss Bradley has the sympathy of her
patrons, whom she acceptably serves as
dressmaker.
Thirty-five witnesses have been sum
moned from this town in the Still River
pollution case. -REDDING.
DEATH OF MISS POLLY SELLECK.
Miss Polly Selleck died on" Friday,
from the infirmities of old age in her
90th year. The funeral services took
place at her late residence on Monday.
Her pastor, Rev Mr Luther, officiated
She was buried in the Umpawaugh cem
etery. Miss Selleck in connection with
her nitce, Miss Phcbe Selleck, kept a
large and successful boarding school for
many years in Redding, and was a wom
an of more than ordinary intelligence
By the kindness of a nephew, who holds
a position in the United states Express
company, her declining years have been
made comfortable. She was an earnest
and faithful member of the Congrega
tionai cnurcn in iteaaing for many
years.
E. H. Whitehead is more comfortable
and his friends are encouraged to be
lieve that he may recover.
John Beck is a victim of the deadly
bay cutter, having lost a finger up to the
second joint by its being caught in the
cogs. Fortunately it is on his left hand
Charles Ames of New York City is
pending a few days, with his friend,
Miss Julia ti. saniora.
Mrs Elizabeth Morehouse of Sharon, a
slater of the late William T. Denison, is
dead. Some month ago she broke her
hip and died from the effects of the inju
ry, making the sixth in the Denison
family who have died from accidents.
James Sweeny, who was engaged with
his brother, Owen, in the assault on
John PetersoD, and for whom a warrant
was issued appeared voluntarily before
a justice, plead guilty and was fined $1
which he promptly paid.
There is an unusual amount of sick
ness in town at present, mostly caused
oy grip.
Union Business College Bridgeport.
TRUMBULL.
HEZEKIAH W. NICHOLS.
Hezekiah W. Nichols, a venerable pio
neer of Niagara county, died at his resi
dence in the town of Cambria, tbis coun
ty, Thursday, February 21, in the 87th
year of his age. He was born in Trum
bull, Conn., November 9, 1808, where he
was married in April, 1833, to Pamelia
Sterling, also of Trumbull, and immedi
ately removed to this county, where he
nas remained a useful and honored citi
zen ever since. He brought with him all
the sturdy virtues of his New England
ancestors, which he exemplified in all
the walks of life. For many years he
was among: the foremost citizens of the
county in,every public movement and he
is at last gathered to His fathers, like
shock of corn in its season full ripe. He
leaves a widow, who is still in good
health, two sons, Eli S. of this city, and
George N., of DelDhoa. Kansas, and one
daughter, Mary F. Olds of Cambria.
The funeral of the late Hezekiah W.
Nichols was held at his late residence in
Cambria, Saturday morning', February
23, at 11 o'clock. Rev Mr Bailey of the
First Congregational church of Lock-
port officiated, assisted bv Rev Mr Chad-
ray of the Presbyterian church of Maple-
ton and the interment was at Cold
Springs cemetery, his casket being
oorne Dy ms iour grandsons, ueorge a.,
Willis J., Edwin N., and Jesse S. Olds.
Niagara Falls Journal.
HUNTINGTON.
Mrs Muria Brown, an aged iadv who
resides with her widowed daughter in
the Center, displays much skill, patience
and labor in the braiding and knitting of
mi ubinuy aim neaLness uiey are
quite remarkable, especially. as they are
made by a lady 90 years old. : Miss Ver
na Crandal has recently disposed of one
of these rugs bv ticket, upon which was
realized the neat little sum of nearly
$6, for Mrs Brown. We think Miss Ver-
na manifested a kindly spirit for the aged
one. Mr 'William Hooper had the good
fortune to draw the rug.
W. H. Cutts of Whitestone, L. I., vis
ited his sister, Mrs Anson Site of Isin
glass, the past week. - , ,
G. S. Northrop has bought a new
horse to put on his peddling route.
John N. Olsen has about 150 hens and
has made a net profit for the month of
January, $19, and for the month of Feb
ruary, $18.
David Laborie is suffering with rhen.
mat ism. . r:
MONROE-
THE EAST VILLAGE PARSONAGE BURNED.
At 5 o'clock Wednesday morninir the
people of East Village were awakened by
the cry of fire. When the Methodist par
sonage was seen all on fire. Rev Mr
Zeiter, bis mother and two sisters bare
ly escapee in tneir night clothes from
suffocation. None of them were able to
save any clothing. They hurriedly ran
without clothing or shoes across to Oscar
Sherwood's. The neighbors got to the
fire as soon as possible but were able to
save only a few dishes, before the house
burned to the ground. Rev Mr Zeiter
had recently had his donation, and be
sides his furniture and clothing, quite a
sum of money was lost. There was no
insurance on euner tne parsonage or
furniture. The farm' v are stopping with
w aice uiark inis week, xne dre originat
ed, it is supposed, from a defective flue,
EAST VILLAGE.
Mrs W. W. Bliss is on a visit to Black
Rock. '
Foster Cogill is on the sick list : like
wise Oscar Sherwood.
The sociable at John Hawkins' on
Tuesday evening, February 19, was one
that win not soon be forgotten. There
was enough attraction there to keep the
company intact till the clock struck 12,
ine large nouse was tnrown open and
generous welcome was extended by the
gracious host and hostess. It is a pleas
ure to visit riend Hawkins, for as one
crosses the threshold the feeling pervades
tnat you are at noerty to do as vou will
A charming feature of the social was the
presence of our aged sister, Mrs Andrew
Clark, who stayed it out with the young
est and at tne ena ot a night's frolic
showed no eigns of fatigue. In her
white cap and neat attire she indeed
looked angelic, and as one glanced at
that face and figure, which has seen 86
years of this life, they could not fail to
see the glory of the Christian shining
from the woman. May God spare Sister
Clark for many years, and may her life
continue as it has been, an honest exam
ple of what Christ can do for a mortal
Sunday school, next Sunday, at 12.30;
preaching at 1.30, subiect, "The Choice
On Tuesday, March 5, the Aid society
will hold its semi-monthly social at the
residence of Mr and Mrs Taylor at Mon
roe Station. The admission, including
reiresnments, win dp iu cents.
MANT ARE SICK.
The grip and severe colds are epidemic
Marshall Beach is sick. Mrs Lydia
Wheeler is very ill. Mrs Solon Wales ill
with rheumatism. Several other mem
bers of the family also ill. D. A. Nichols,
Sr., is confined to:the bouse with rheuma
tism. Little Lina Nichols is sick. John
Hurd has inflammation of the eyes.
Miss Effie Clark is the guest of Miss
ttertrude A. ueardsiey.
Mrs Sophia Beardsley left on Monday
lor tiartrord.
Mr Seaman of Brooklyn has visited
lieorge n . ueardsieys.
Mrs Katie Peck is visiting at Homer
Clarke's.
James C. Johnson has returned home
much delighted with bis trip to Califor
nia, Mexico, etc.
It is said that 18 car-loads of copper ore
nave arrived at tne ruins.
The Huntington whist club met with
the Monroe club, Monday evening, at the
bouse of a. S. nurd. The Huntington
club was the winner.
SOUTHPORT.
THE TROLLEY FIGHT.
The railroad committee came from
Hartford last Friday and went over the
proposed trolley routes in Southport
Green's Farm and Saugatuck. The party
dined at the 1'filpp's hotel, and then re
turned to Bridgeport where they were
entertained by the Traction Company
The bearing on tne petition for new
charters and extension of present trolley
line was held in Hartford on Tuesday,
the hearing occupied three hours and
was then adjourned to March 7, at 2 p,
m. The Bridgeport Traction Co. want
to make a loop here, but are meeting
witn great opposition.
THE VILLAGE AND VICLMITT.
Miss LIndsley of New York was the
guest of Mr and Mrs Edwin Sherwood, re
cently.
Miss Grace Piatt of Clinton is visiting
Mr and Mrs Seymour. .
Miss Florence Meeker of Bridgeport is
tne guest of Mrs s. Furnace.
Miss Waterman is visiting friends in
wew xore.
C. H. Jennings, who has been ill for
many weeks, is much better.
Oliver Bulkley and family left for the
south, yesterday.
There will be services in Trinity, every
Wednesday evening during Lent, witb
sermon by a visiting clergyman. Rev
William S. Jones preached Wednesday
evening ; March 6, Rev G. W. Barhydt of
Westport ; March 13, Rev N. Cornwall of
Stratford; March 20, Rev H. M. Sher
man of Bridgeport ; March 27, Archdea
con itirby or Kye,N. X.:April 3, Rev S
N. Booth of Bridgeport : April 10. Rev
Kenneth MacKenzie of Westport.
Only five cars are cow run on the trol
ley, which makes a headway of 14
minutes. ,
Miss H. C. Lee is visiting friends in
Troy, N. Y.
Miss Mary Sherwood, daughter of Mr
and Mrs Edwin Sherwood, was quitely
married to Mr Liambertson of Lincoln
Neb., on Thursday at the home of her
parents. Rev Dr Lindsler of New Ro-
chelle, N. Y., officiating. Dr Lindsley is
well known here.
PLATTSVILLE.
FUNERAL OF MRS CHARLES SHERWOOD.
Funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs Charles Sherwood were held
at the residence of her mother, Mrs
Joseph Wheeler, Friday, February 22,
Kev Mr warriner officiating. A. large
numoer of relatives and frienJa were pre
sent to pay their last tribute of respect
and love to one that will be with them
no more. The floral offerings were beau
tiful. . Among them was a handsome
pillow from the brothers and a wreath
with the word "mother" from the son
and daughter of the deceased. The in
terment was in the Easton cemetery,
near tne .Baptist church.
Edward Roberts, Jr., is quite sick.
Nelson Smith and family are all sick
witn grip. ; . ;
Mrs Louis Hoyt of Bridgeport has
spent a few days with Mrs Sylvester
nneeier. .
A pleasant company of little folks were
entertained at Edward Roberts',Saturday
evening, February 23, this being Master
Rollie's birthday.
The cold weather of Tuesday evening
made the hot oyster stews which the la
dles ot the Methodist church kindly dis
pensed to the general public at the hall
doubly welcome.
Miss Sherwood's friends gladly wel
comed her home again after an absence
of several weeks in Bath Beach.
Nelson Smith and family are on the
sick list. The malady is the grip.
Edward Seelev has been confined to
the bouse with grip.
George Gregory has lost two horses.
Miss Frances Seeley gave a reading be-
1 DANGER
Tfa a Sign of
Dan per, when
pimples, blotches
and eruptions
appear on the
skin, no matter
how slight. It
warns you that
your blood isn't
pure. lleed the warning while
there is yet time; clear up your sya-
tem and purify the blood by taking
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov
ery, it rouses every organ into
natural action, purifies and enriches
the blood and through it cleanses
and invigorates the whole system.
It attacks all scrofulous, skin and
scalp diseases in the right way by
purifying the blood.
The diseases that it cures come
from a torpid liver, or from impure
blood.. a or everything of this
nature, it is the only guaranteed
remedy. ' -
In Dyspepsia or Indigestion, hour
Stomach, Biliousness; all Bronchial,
Throat, and Lung Affections, even
Consumption (or Lnng-scrofula) in
its earlier stages if it ever fails to
benefit or cure, you have your
money back. -
The makers of Dr. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy will pay you $500 if
they can't give you a complete and
permanent cure.
fore the whist club and their friends, of
Newtown, last week. Thev gave a very
elegant reception at Dick's hotel, the
last for tne season.
Miss Seeley will give a reading at the
entertainment to be given by th Sanga-
tucE Methodist church. Match 12. Kv
Thomas Gilbert is pastor of the church
GREENFIELD HILL.
PERSONAL CHAT.
Mrs A. J. Hull has spent a few days
at her father's, Burr Disbrow's.
Mis Georgia Banks has vleited her sis
ter, Mrs Allen Jennings.
Miss Beatrice Ogden has visited friends
on ISurr street.
The young people of Cross Highway
are enjoying the nee skating Immensely
Every evening, lanterns and Chinese lan
terns may be seen swinging from every
available tree on Burr Disbrow's Meadow
Brook and the ice jut thronged with
merry crowds. Judging from the noise
sometimes heard, tbey know how to use
their lungs as well as feet.
Mrs William Buckley and family have
been guests of H.imer Buckley.
Union Business College, Bridgeport.
STEVENSON-
"Poor Sank" had further trouble
which was even worse than tbe chair
scrape that the Shiloh correspondent
wrote about in the last week's BbE. As
be lay asleep in the corner the stove leg
came out and let the stove tip over and
the way be shot out of doors was a cau
tion. The master had to coax quite
little to have him return to the house
again.
It is not a miracle. It won't cure ev
ervthing, but it will cure piles. That's
what DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve will do,
because It has done it in hundreds of
cases. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown, S,
C. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakemau,
Uotsford. '
In Litchfield County.
BRIDGEWATER.
DEATH OF MRS ALOSIA SANFORD.
At the ripe old age of 85 years and
seven month, Mrs Alosia Sanford.a most
estimable lady, died at her home here on
Sunday, February 21, from a complica
tion of old age and a very severe cold,
with symptions of pneumonia, which
were more than the aged lady was able
to withstand. Mrs Sanford was a native
of Newtown, and born in tbe house in
Smith Center district of that town, where
her brother, John B. feck, and tbe only
surviving member of the family, now
lives. At the time of her marriage to
the late Harley Sanford, whose death
occurred eignt years ago, she moved to
Bridgewater and has since made it her
home here. A daughter survives her,
Miss Sarah A. Sanford, who lived witb
and cared for her aged mother, and who
will greatly miss the deceased. The fu
neral services occurred on Tuesday, at 1
o'clock, Rev Mr Smith officiating and
the interment was in the-- Bridgewater
cemetery. Mrs Sanford was a devoted
member of tbe Episcopal church here
and a woman of sterling quality and
deep piety,5
DEATH OF MRS WILLIAM EiNDiLL.
Mrs William Randall, after a week's
sickness with pneumonia, died at her
home, Tuesday, February 19, at the age
of 71 years and seven months. The fu
neral was held from her late residence,
Thursdav, February 21, Rev G. Henry
Smith officiating. She had ber-n a life
long member of the Episcopal church
and was an earnest, devoted Christian,
ever tbousrhtful to those around her.
An abundance of cut flowers were in
and around the casket, showing the op
preciation of her many friends. The
interment was at the Center cemetery.
DEATH OF MRS GEORGE LYON.
Mrs George Lyon, 86 years of age,
died on Monday, after a prolonged ill
ness with pneumonia. Two children,
Miss S. E. Lyon and Sherwood Lyon,
reside in town. The deceased was a
lady highly esteemed In town. ,
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Rev Mr Jones is expected next Sunday
evening to give an account of hi ex
periences with the Indians of tbe West.
As be has some curiosities and relics
that he expects to show at that time bis
lecture will undoubtedly be very inter
esting and profitable.
Mrs Burr Mallett Is improving.
F. M. Frost was home from South
Norwalk over Sunday. . ,
E. H. Roswell has been building a
new barn.
Born, February 16, a daughter to Mr
and Mrs Solomon Rylander. .
John Beach has not been able to do
any work since last July.
Charles Bostwick la suffering witb an
affection of tbe throat. -
James Pitcher has bought several
crops ot tobacco and has about 25 men
assorting In the old tobacco shop of
Robert Keeler. . . , -
Elmer Frost delivered part of hU to
bacco crop to James Pitcher, Monday.
CORNWALL BRIDGE-
DEATH OP MRS ALMIRA SKIFF EVERETT.
Charles W. Everett, and family were
called to Sharon, last Friday, to attend
the funeral or Mr ifiverett's mother, Mrs
Almira Skiff, widow of tbe mte Joshua
Everett of Ellsworth. Mrs Everett died
at the age of 84 vears at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Edward Perlee, Sharon.
PROTECTION from tho grip,
"pneumonia, diphtheria, fever and
epidemics is given by Hood's Snrsapa
rilla. It makes PU R E BLOOD.
Dry Goods News.
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
-SUCCESSORS TO
., , .
ijamUm BlUldlDg, COpelaild BrCS.' Old Stand.
MESS
Look in our windows
Mixed Suitings, and the
61 l-cayard.
This is the benefit we
purchasing powers, being connected with the
large purchasing syndicate, the Dry Goods
Union of New York, who buy right from the
manufacturer. We save all the middleman's
profit. Here's how we can sell Dry Goods so
cheap.
OTHER NOVELTY DEESS
ARE AS
Imported Henrietta Cloth, 36 inch,
every desirable color, price 33c yard.
A French serge, 46 inches wide, ex
ceptional good value, all the new col
orings, price 50c a yard.
Fine extra quality Henrietta Cloth,
56 inch every color evening shades
included, price 50c yard
Fine French Serges, 52 inch; all the
latest colors- price 75c a yard
Imported Cheviots, extra quality. 50
inch, the new colors, price 75c a yard.
Diagonal Cloths, extra heavy cloth,
all new colors, price SI per yard-
SMITH, MUERAY & CO.,
BRIDGEPORT, CONiV.
To the Citizens of Fairfield and Litchfield Coun
ties, and all our old Friends.
Call at C. E.IHusted & Son, No 107. State street and examine our
goods in china and glass and fancy articles for pifis, lamps, etc Ev
' erything in the housefumishing line- The holidays are near, we have
a fine display, weiwant your trade. We will serve you well and will
sell you goods as low as the lowest- Don't fail to call and see us, 107
State street, Barnum Union Building.
The remains were Interred in the family
plot in the Ellsworth cemetery.
Mrs Lucretia Williams ia slowly recov
ering from a severe illness of dropsy.
Rev A. P. Knell spent part of the week
in New York city, visiting with friend.
Burglars, if they call at the village,
(they are not invited to however) will
find the safes of the mercantile establish
ments unlocked.
Union buiness Colleen, Bridgeport.
Talk oi the Town.
v BOTES FS0M ST STEPHEN'S.
The fair of St Stephen's church, which
has been held at Middlebrook's hall.
Lone Hill, closed, last week Friday ev
eniDg, until later in tbe season when It i
planned to have a sociable at tbe resi
dence of Mr Hooan, at Stepney, at which
time tbe beautiful and valuable articles
will be disposed of. The fair so far has
been very successful and the managers
feel very thankful to those who contrib
uted. Notices regarding the sociable
will appear later.
On account of Miss Yates' lecture com f
Jng nxt Tuesday evening, tbe regular
meeting of Pohtatuck Grange will be held
Monday evening at 7.30. All members
will please bear it in mind.
Promptness is a commendable virtue.
That's why we offer you One Minute
What is
Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants "
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Isarcotio substance. It is a harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing- Syrups, and Castor Oil.
It Is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years' use by
Millions of Mothers. Castoria is the Children's Panacea
the Mother's FAend.
Castoria.
Caafcori ia so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me." H. A. Ahtwrk, H. D
111 Eo. Oxford SL Brooklyn, N. T.
" The use of 'Castoria' Is so universal and
Its merits so well known that it asema a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach. " '
Caiuxjs JLiaTTM, D. D.,
Kow York City.
Tbs Camus
March 1, 1895.
W. B. HALL & CO.,-
GOODS.
and see the display of
remarkable low prices,
derive from our large
GOODS OX OUR COUNTERS
FOLLOWS:
Storm Serge, the best value yet, 56
inches wide, price SI per yard.
Jacquard effects, extra high grade,
46 inch, 10 shade- for a selection, SI
yard
Crepons. 15 elegant shades and a
very pretty Crepe effect, 48 inches
wide, $1 50 yard
Some of the latest novelties are the
Newportelle Cloth, thi V'goreu Suit
ing and the handsome Silk and Wool
Mixtures. Come and see them-
Cough cure. It is prompt in relief and
prompt in curing. That i what it ia
made for. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown:
S. C. Bull, Mandy Hook; A. B. Blake
man, Botsford.
J. A. Townsend, representing the
Chaae Brothers Co.'s nnm rie of Roches
ter, is canvassing the town. Daring his
nay he i- making headquarters at Land
lord Taylor's at the Honk.
The sleight of hsnd performance given
by Prof Hurd and bis fitant at Cos
tello's hall, last week Fridav and Satur
day evenings, were said to be very good.
"
Matthew Colgvn hos resigned hi? po
sition with the .Rubber company on ac
count of poor health. Mr Colgan baa
been a faithful eroplove ot the company
for the past . 35 year, working on the
belt machine.
New f pHng line of bat and caps, op
to date styles and prices, at . F. Haw
ley's. vV1kh rh3 was ft :;'ie crvl for CasSoria.
'Viicii she became Xisa, she clung to Ctatoria.
'aeu she had Children, she save them Caxloria
Castoria.
Castoria cure Colic, ConsUpatioa,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhosa, EruztaUoa,
Kills Worms, gives sleepy and jaromotes A
gwtkm, v
Without injurious medicaticm.
"For several years I have recommended
your 'Castoria, and shall always coatiauo t
do so as it has invariably produced bene'lcul
results."
Ed wis F. Pabdkx, X. DM "
135th "Street, and 7th Ave, Xew York City
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