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THE NEWTOWN BEE. PUBLISHED BY THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY. ALLISON P. SMITH. EDITOR. ARTHUR J. SMITH, BUSINESS MANAGER r Sl-SS Tsar, 75 Cant for Six Months 08 nau lor jour uonuii, x oar ura wnj, IKWTOWB. COIL. FETDAT, MAECH 1, 1803 Editorial Ink Drops. 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. d3 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 , . it tli tow PNimsra nnm nr nnm. " """Jm 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 . . . " 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 Cobm - st, IT Xnur Sxanx, Xww Toms: Cm