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THE NEWTOWN BEE.
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EWTOWB. COMM., KIDAI, MARCH 8, 1898
Editorial Ink Drops.
ONLY A MEMORY.
The approach of the muddy season
suggests with painful emphasis the need
of good sidewalks and roads. In this re
spect Newtown Street is all right. But
what is needed, and needed badly too, is
a good walk from the Street to the depot
and on to Sandy I look. How many of
our voters know that at a special town
meeting, on March 13, 1SS6, a vote was
passed covering this matter? Here is
the vote as taken from the records
Voted. That the selectmen of this town be
and are hereby Instructed to Improve the
condition of the hiKbway botween Newtown
and Handy Hook, by adding a tar sidewalk
(or plunk may be subs ltuted where tar Is itn
practicable,) on the north side ol hiuhway,
(or plunk nmy be subs ltuted where tar Is lua
tour iuei sixincoes wine, not to exceed in o
S.UUU
This is not a matter which interests
those living in Newtown street and
Sandy Hook alone, but residents in all
sections of the town. Good roads and good
walks help a town. It would help the
summer boarding problem, and would
be welcomed by the many who daily
travel from the station to the two vil
lages.
IIow many of our readers are in favor
of having a good walk laid from the
Street to Sandy Hook? Let us hear
from one and all on this question.
Haven't we told you The Bee was a
humming advertising medium? Juatread
this personal note from one of Bridge
port's largest and hustling advertisers
"The lat 'ad' was very satisfactory and in
creased the trade. Nothing lika The Bee for
a first class medium."
The committee on education for the
Leglslature,of which Hon M. B. Lacy of
Fairfield Is a member, has reported favor
ably on a bill sweeping in its
character. It provides for free text
books and other school supplies in
every town in Connecticut at the expense
of the town, the law to become opera
tlve, July 1, 18!)5. No doubt the pur
chase cf school book is often a hardship
upon the poor man who has a large fam
lly of children of school ages. It may
be a good thing, for where the state fur
nishes compulsory free education it ought
largely to include text books as well as
teachers.
With commendable enterprise, the
committee having In charge the enter
talnment course, have engaged David
Christie Murray, the celebrated novelist
and author, to lecture in Newtown on
March 28. Mr Murray, although as yet
unknown to American audiences, enjoys
in England a unique reputation alike as
an orator, raconteur, and an elocutionist.
It will be an event of a life lime, to hear
him, and we doubt not our people will
show their appreciation of a good thing
by crowding the ball. Mr Murray ap
pears only in the large cities, but the
committee were able to secure him
through Ma) Fond of New York, who
thoroughly appreciates the enterprise of
our entertainment committee.
Many lessons of national Importance
are found In labor strikes caused by dig
agreements between employers and em
ployed. The recent trolley car strike In
Brooklyn, N. Y., was not exceptional In
this respect. Some of the lessons It
taught cost In dollars and distress not
considered are graphically pointed out
In an article by William Hemstreet, in
the March number of Home and Country,
Corporal James Tanner, editor. The au
thorwho U a student of cause and ef
fectdoes not attempt to put all the
blame for the strike to this he differs
from many writers on the subject on the
worklngman; and In treating of the
causes which led to the tie-up of the
roads, due consideration Is paid to the
hare of responsibility for what occurred
resting on the railroad management. The
latter are severely condemned.
Father Daly hit the nail on the head
at the hearing on the application of John
H. Costello for a license, last Saturday,
when be laid that there were already
seven too many saloons at Sandy Hook
for the well being of the people, and
Father Fox should be commended for
bis action In opposing more. . He should
not rest here, however, but continue the
good work commenced, until the saloons
are wiped out entirely, or reduced to at
least a reasonable number. No charge
was made personally against Mr Costel
lo and he Is doubtless as much entitled to
sell rum as the rest; considering his large
Investment, but two wrongs don't make
a right, and the good work should go on
until the town Is freed from the yoke of
the rum curse. The decision of the com
missioner In this will be watched with
Interest.
Fairtield County Chat
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF CURIOS.
Having a few minutes to spare the oth
er evening, a representative of The Bee
called on George 8. Turner,
who In the last 10 years has got
ten together a highly interesting collec
tlon of curios, many of them being an
cient and of great value. A desk, or an
cient secretary, be values very highly,
was formerly owned by Edwin Lewis,
long since dead. It is over 100 years old
and Is in fine order. Mr Turner also has
some pewter plates, which came from the
same place. A wooden bottle, at one
time owned by Harvey Cable, deserves
especial mention. Mr Turner has paint
ed it up and regards It as one of the
choicest articles in his collection. Mr
Turner's collection of ancient fl rearms is
a sight worth seeing. Most prominent
Is an old musket, carried through the
War of 1812 by Jonathan Buckley. It is
said to have done service also iu the Rev
olutionary army. Another historic relic
is an ink well. Another formidable look
ing weapon was a flint lock pistol, with
brass barrel. He also has a pair of pis
tols that would frighten a burglar to look
at them. Then to keep these dangerous
weapons company there is a Russian sa
bre, an old fashioned sword. When Mr
Turner goes out for ajwalk he can take
with him his sword cane, if he wants pro
tection. It is an innocent looking walking
stick to look at, but is ugly appearing
when taken apart. The scribe was shown
a snuff box about a century old, a pair of
wooden shos of French make, Indian
relics, arrow heads, etc. A copy of the
Bible, which has been in Mrs Turner's
family for six generations was shown the
writer. It was rescued from a fire, once
in its history. Mr Turner has taken an
interest in gathering these articles, and
is always on the lookout for additions to
this collection. There are many we have
not enumerated, Including cannon balls,
ancient foot stoves, etc.
DEATH OF ABRAM PTJRDY.
Abram Purdy, one of Stepney's oldest
and most respected citizens died at his
home at 11 p. m., Saturday, March 2 He
had been a great sufferer for years from
heart trouble and this, with a general de
bility, caused his death. Had he lived
till June he would have completed his
four score years. Mr Purdy was a great
reader and kept abreast with the times.
In his early married life be lived in the
West, and later on moved to Brooklyn,
where he spent the main part of his life
as a carpenter. Afterwards he came to
Stepney to spend his remaining days near
his children. He leaves a wife and four
children to mourn bis loss, Z. F. and C
E. Purdy of Stepney, W. O. Purdy of
Brooklyn and Mrs William Judson of
Woodbury. The funeral was held from
his late residence at 2 p. id., Wednesday,
March 6, Rev Mr Jones officiating. The
interment was at the Stepney cemetery
The bearers were John Benedict, Stephen
French, R. B. Rockwell and Birdsey
Sherman.
The exchange between Rev A. R. Lutz
of Monroe and Rev Mr Jones, announced
for next Sunday, has been postponed.
Rev Mr Jones of the Baptist church ex
pects to exchange with Rev MrPinkham
of Bridgeport, some time in April.
Edwards Beardsley has a very sick
horse.
Mrs George S. Turner is having all the
work she can do in the line of carpet and
rug weaving. She turns out some excel
lent work. Some of the rugs she manu
factures are extra fine.
C. L. Smalley was busy at the anvil on
Wednesday. His friends are gratified to
see him on the gain.
Herbert Joyce and Will Candee have
traded wagons.
Born, February 16, to Mr and Mrs A.
L. Slrine of Brooklyn, a 10-pound son
Mrs Sirine was formerly Miss Sadie Fair-
child of Botsford.
Miss Lillian French was home from
Newtown over Sunday.
Dea Burr Hawley is Improving slowly
but is still a very sick man.
Inventor Hall has lost his family
horse. It became cast in the stall in such
a position as to completely paralyze the
limbs and was humanely killed. It Is
quite a loss to Mr Hall as the item of
feed alone for a horse through a long
winter is not small.
The donation at Rev Mr Jones' passed
off very pleasantly. On account of sick
ness In many of the homes of his parish
loners and the fearful condition of the
roads not as many attended as might
have been expected.
George Blanchard, author and novel
1st, formerly of Washington, D. C, has
rented the Linda Thorpe place, near
Academy hill.
Charles Fowler, wife and Bon of Dan-
bury are guests of Zalmon Purdy.
LONG HILL.
DEATH OF MRS ELMIRA SHERMAN.
Mrs Elmira Sherman, widow of the
late Alonzo Sherman, died on Saturday,
the 2d. The funeral was held on Tues
day at 2.30 p. m., at the Methodist
church, of which she bad been a member
for many years. She was a member of
the old Daniel's Farms church, which
was vacated and torn down many years
ago. Veay few of the old landmarks are
left. We well remember In our boyhood
days when we used to attend the- old
church In the corner without any steeple,
itb old fashioned high pulpit and very
rude benches. There was one center
aisle, with the women on the right and
men on the left. When we think of Un
cle Johnny Beers and wife (Aunt Polly
as we used to call her) to Mr and Mrs
Sherman, Harvey Hurd and wife and
many others that we used to see there,
most of them have passed on to the Bet
ter Land. The moving time with them
hat come. Mrs Harvey Hurd and very
few others we could mention are left to
recall the good old times of that church.
The old long handle collection box is still
in use as a relic of the old time church.
Many things could be said in this con
nection if we had time to recall them.
ANOTHER TRIBUTE TO MRS SHERMAN'S
MEMORY.
Aflratn r.hn hand nf Hnnr.fi platma nna nt-
our aged and much loved citizens, Mrs
Elmira Sherman, at the advanced age of
84 years and four months, who died at
the home of her eon, Frank Sherman, at
1.30 p. m., Saturday, March 2. She had
been confined to her bed only three days
and death was as going to sleep. She
suffered but little pain. She had been a
member of the Methodist church for over
60 years and was an earnest Christian
worker, a kind and devoted mother. The
funeral was held from her late residence
at 2 p. m., Tuesday, March 5,- prayers
being held at the house. Service was
held at the church at 2 30, Rev Mr Gur
ney officiating. She leaves two sons and
two daughters to mourn her loss, Leroy
Sherman, Frank Sherman, Mrs G. F.
Hadley and Mrs Granville Dunning.
The remains were tenderly borne to their
last resting place in the Long Hill ceme
tery, by Frank and George Hadley and
Esley and Tracy Dunning, grandsons of
the deceased.
Mrs E. H. Tolles of Waterbury is a
guest of Mrs Frank Sherman.
E. Ryan is on the sick list.
It is rumored that Mrs Van Horn is
soon to move to Bridgeport.
Mrs Sarah French has gone to Staten
Island to attend the funeral of a friend.
Mrs Margaret Radcliffe is staying with
her son, Charles. -
Mrs Thorp of Glendalp, with her two
children, are visiting in town.
TRUJ4BULL.
AN ENTERTAINMENT AND PINK TEA.
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle will
give an entertainment and pink tea in
the church parlors, Wednesday evening,
March 13beginning; promptly at 7 30.
Doors will be open at 7. The admission
will be 15c, and a slight charge for re
freshments. Should that evening be
stormy it will be held the next evening
if pleasant. The entertainment will be
something new, based on Tennyson's
"Vision of Fair Women."
DEATH OF MRS M. P. KEELER.
Mrs Matilda Peck Keeler, wife of Giles
O. Keeler, deceased, died at her home
Wednesday, February au, after manv
years of painful suffering from heart
trouble. She was 88 years and five days
old and leaves tbree children, Mrs John
H. Beach, Miss C. V. Keeler and Ralph
Keeler. The funeral was held from her
late residence, Friday, February 22. Rev
Dr Russell, the pastor of the South Con
gregational church, of which she was a
member for over 50 years, officiated
The interment was at Mountain Grove
cemetery.
Mrs Fanny Hall of Plattsville is a
guest of Miss C. V. Keeler.
Miss Dora Brinsmade of Bridgeport
is spending a few weeksjwith her grand
mother, Mrs Dwight Brinsmade.
The entertainment and sociable given
by the Y. P. S. C. E., Wednesday even
ing, was quite well attended. The en
tertainment was in charge of Mrs W. F,
Tait, who explained in a very happy
way the photographs in her very large
album, enlivering her remarks by many
improvised local allusions, which were
very amusiDg. At the close supper
was served.
Lewis Brinsmade has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be about
again. Mrs Newell Brinsmade has im
proved slightly. Stanley Brinsmade has
been confined for a week with the in
fluenza and many others have been
suffering from it.
Tuesday evening the Grangers gave
Plumb Nichols a surprise.
Sunday evening meetings are held in
the basement for the present. There
was a large attendance last Sunday
evening.
Trumbull gardeners are beginning to
get ready for another season. They are
hopeful of a better season than last.
Those who were present at the former
entertainment will not care to miss this.
They have one request to make and that
is that every one be present and quietly
seated before 7 :30.
Union Business College Bridgeport.
JEAST0H.
AT LEE'S CHAPEL.
The literary meeting of the Epworth
Lieague was announced to be at the par
sonage on Thursday evening, March 6.
Topic: "Yellowstone and Yosemite, the
two national parks." What bright folks
we are! Indeed anybody with two eyes
can see our cnoice ol topics is two i s
Mrs Emma Beers will lead the Friday
evening meeting.
John MacNae and friend from the New
York Medical university spent Sunday
at Fred Silliman's.
Mrs Eliza Silliman, who has been very
sick, is now slowly improving.
Charles Sherman the past week has re
moved two ancient trees standing on the
highway, fronting Eli Winton's. They
are said to have been set out by Rev
James Johnson. Mr Sherman expects to
mootn off the ground and plant new
trees, thus improving the place.
At the Endeavor sociable, Wednesday
evening at Academy ball, Jean Ingelow's
"Songs of the Seven," was well rendered
by seven young ladies ; "Seven time one.
Exultation" by Miss Florence Parrack;
"Seven times two, Romance," Miss
Alamantha Bradley ; "Seven times three,
Love,"Mi8S Annie Roberts ; "Seven times
four, Maternity," Miss Louisa Jacobs;
"Seven times five, Widowhood," Miss
Lillian Woodruff: "Seven times six, Giv
ing in marriage," Miss Hattie Perry ;
"Seven times seven, Longing for Home,"
Miss Theresa Porter.
Eber Gould, after suffering - several
weeks from the effects of grip, had the
misfortune to tall on the ice and hurt his
head quite badly.
union Business College, Bridgeport.
Mr and Mrs Horace Gilbert of Bridge
port have recently visited at Mrs H. E.
Canfleld's. ,
Mrs M. J. Hine of Bridgeport has
spent a few days with her sister, Mrs P.
B. Parmelee.
Mrs Peet of Long Hill has visited her
daughter, Mrs F. M. Can field.
BEDDING.
MRS LORINDA GRUMMAN.
Mrs Lorinda Grumman died on
Wednesday, February 27, at the house
of her daughter, Mrs H. B. Jennings, in
the 85th year of her age. The funeral
services took place at the Center street
Met,nodi8t church, Easton. of which she
bad been a life long member, on Sunday
aftenoon. At her special request her
old friend and brother in the church,
Rev William Cogswell, officiated. He
preached the funeral sermon of ber bus
band who died about 30 years ago.; She
and Mr Cogswell were among the origi
nal founders of the church of whom
only four are now living. She was born
in Easton and lived all ber life near the
spot where she was born. About six
years ago she came to live with her
daughter by whose tender care her last
days were made comfortable. She died
a triumphant death expressing her wil
lingness to go. n or more tnan ou years
she lead a constant Christian life and
ber memory is precious. Five children
survive ber, Austin, William H., and
Jeremiah, all of Easton, and Mrs Mary
E. wnitehead and Cornelia Jennings of
Redding. The pall bearers were George
Sherman, C H. Woodruff, R. Wheeler
and E. P. Shaw.
Phrebe Dibble of West Redding,
the widow of the late Edwin Dibble,
died on Saturday, Match 2, aged 70
years.
Miss Phoebe Selleck, having resigned
her position as teacher of the Lonetown
school, Miss Elizabeth Livingston has
been engaged to fill the vacancy.
The expenses of opening the roads
after the blizzard amounted to $150 and
have all been paid. Redding set a good
example to adjoining towns in so prompt
ly and effectually clearing her highways.
Every cross road even was opened.
Our doctors are kept busv visiting the
sick,of whom there is an unusual number
at present.
Frank Ferry has opened a fish route
through Redding and carries a good
quality of sea food. Patronize our own
townspeople.
Union business College, Bridgeport.
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 quickly
cures. Edgar F. Hawley, Newtown ; S.
C. Bull, Sandy Hook ; A. B. Blakeman,
Botsford.
" .
MONROE.
DEATH OF PETER HUBBELL.
Died, suddenly, of pneumonia, on
Wednesday evening, Peter Hubbell,
aged 74 years. Mr Hubbell had been ill
with the disease but a few days. He
has been an invalid for years. He had
resided for the past five years with Mrs
Ida Hubbell. He leaves two sons, Isaac
and James Hubbell and one sister, Mrs
Minerva Patterson. The funeral was
held Saturday at Mrs Hubbell's, Rev A.
Golds borough officiating. On the cas
ket rested a sheaf of wheat, an emblem
of the life that had passed away ; also a
bouquet of Easter lillies and geraniums.
The pall bearers were Messrs Homer
Clark, Dwight Burr, Frederick Wheeler
and Lewis Gray. The interment was in
the little church yard at White Hills.
EAST VILLAGE.
Sunday school next Sunday at 12.30;
preaching at 1.30.
Mr and Mrs W. W. Bliss have been
spending a few days in White Hills.
Ed Scev.ins has purchased a span of
fine horses.
We have a new comer on Barn Hill,
stopping at Mr and Mrs Allie Black
man's. He is a bouncing youngster and
made his appearance on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 26.
Another one of those socials, yes, ex
actly so. and a good one at that. Mr
and Mrs Taylor of Monroe station opened
their house on Tuesday . evening, March
5, and the East Village: Aid society and
its friends took possession. The even
ing was one of those of which the poet
like to sing; a brisk cold with a splen
did moon. The tables were elegantly
spread and the repast was of the finest.
As to the amusement it was superb.
They kept at it till they almost fell from
exhaustion and we only quit then be
cause the clock struck 12. The evening
was rounded up with singing such fa
vorites as "Home Sweet Home," "Good
Night Ladies," etc. Many thanks to Mr
and Mrs Taylor for their hospitality.
The S. S. and S. S. S. club gave a
charming entertainment in the school
bouse ou Tuesday,February 26. A large
and appreciative audience enjoyed and
vigorously applauded the entire pro
gram. The number who participated
were Mr.and Mrs Jay Scott, H. Scott,
Mrs Howard Stevens, Miss Rose Dillon,
cuss Florence wneeier.
OUR SICK PEOPLE.
Town Clerk Nichols and family are all
sick again. Miss Annie Goldsborougb
aiso. marsnaii Beacn is getting better
Albert Wheeler is recovering. Patrick
Gorman, who has been ill some time, is
no oetter.
Miss Peet of Trumbull has visited
Frank Mallett's.
Mrs Van Duyne left, March 5, for
(jnicago.
F. W. Wheeler has sold his bis oxen,
S. D. Sharp was quite unfortunate,
last weeK. Having leic nis norses stand'
ing in the road a few minutes, they ran
away, coming in contact with the car
riage of Mr Plumb, a Bridgeport hard
ware merchant. Tho pole went through
the top and doing considerable damage.
uuue a large delegation from Harmo
ny Grange attended the meeting at New
Canaan or romona urange.
Mrs Ida Hubbell and children have
been sick with grip. -Mrs Castle has
been caring for them.
QBE EN'S FARMS.
THE FARMERS' CLUB.
The Farmers' club met at the resi
dence of Fred Meeker on Februarv 25.
N. H. Sherwood read an interesting and
instructive paper on "Insects and fungi
anecting cultivated crops. " it seems
absolutely necessary to spray fruit trees
and crops in order to have any kind of
success. Mr Sherwood sprayed onions
last year ior tne lice, it did not kill
still made them better. It was decided
at tnis meeting tnat the best early po
tato was Beauty of Hebron and the bet
late potato, burbank or White Star. It
wai voted to meet, March 11, at John
Sherwood's. The subjects for considera
tion will be "Farming in the West,"
opened by George P. Jennings and "New
r arming Tools," Dy J. FranK Elwood.
Dr Howard Taylor returnes to New
York, greatly improved in health.
Mrs Rbynders died at her borne in
Green's Farms, on Wednesdav. aged 63
vears. The remains were taken to
Mattewan, N. Y., by Undertaker Fable,
wnere the funeral was held.
SHELT0N.
THE BOROUGH AND VICINITY.
Miss Sara E. Comstock died at the res
idence of William A. Fenn, where she
was visiting, last Sunday, and was bur
ied in the Birmingham cemetery.
Robert Pattison has gone to Southbury
to work in the new box shop.
William H. Hall, secretary of the State
Sunday School association, was here a
short time, last Monday.
Bruce C. Hatch is lame because bis
horse stepped on his foot with bis sharp
cork.
A small delegation from Lady Wooster
council of Dan bury visited Lady Sher
man council, last Wednesday evening.
The Shelton praying band have held
revival services, this week, at their rooms
on Bridge street.
There was a good attendance at the
Thursday evening meeting of the Con
gregational church, last week, and the
pastor, Kev Mr Keneston, gave a very
practical discourse from the text, "Ye
are bis witnesses." The meeting was
held at the residence of Mrs Bailey.
Warden Barlow gave a sumptuous din
ner to all the borough officials, last
Thursday evening, in the borough office,
the caterer being -William W. Bemis.
There were 16 plates and after dinner
speeches were briefly made by all pres
ent and a very pleasant and social time,
adjourning about midnight-
An athletic club has fitted up rooms in
Williams' block, on the same floor with
the public library. , ;
. Rev A. J- Park spoke, last Monday af
ternoon, before the graduating class of
the public school, upon the principles of
the prohibition party. Tboee of the re
publican party were given a few days
ago by Joseph Tomlinson. Horace
Wheeler is to speak for the democratic
party and James L. Glover for the popu
lists. These are not In advocacy of the
respective parties but a setting forth of
their respective principles for the benefit
of the class in political economy.
Union Business College, Bridgeport.
STEVENSON.
Preaching next Sunday at 10 30; Sun
day school at 12. i
The concert at the Methodist church,
Thursday evening, February 28, was a
tcijt uicatuug auair. xne quartet Horn
Hartford was ennui r.n nnv In tho
Mrs Jay Scott, the pianist, 1 second to
none. The violinist was most excellent,
ami me elocutionist Drought forth extra
SDolaUSe. And whnf la tho rnr.nr fria M
tying is to think they should all willing
ly give meir service in aia oi our lee
ble societv in nrrlpr tn snnr no nnnt.ril
The correspondent gives a vote of
thanks. r
S. W. Somen is under the care of Dr
Richardson.
Miss Mattie Bradley came very near
meeting a serious accident, last week
Wednesday evening, while sliding on a
double ripper. Her head escaped the
end of ajwall by about six inches and she
came off with plenty of bruises.
Mrs Howard Stevens and Miss Rose
union made it their duty to solicit aid in
behalf of tho nnatnr Row Mr V.aitar hi.
" j -M.W au. a m-4 rtvvi a uir
mother aritl sisters to help make up the
lues tuey nave naa Dy tne recent are.
me peopie responded nnely. The re
ceipts for the good cause was over $100
BRIDGEPORT- "
GREAT REMOVAL SALE. .
We understand that the library pro
pose to rent the store now occupied by
air iMortnrop at 31 Jonn street, over his
head, and turn him out. To be prepared
as far as possible for such an emergency
he will close out his stock at and below
cost. Now is the time to beautify your
homes. He has a good assortment of
framed pictures which you can buy at
Dotcom prices. All breakable articles.
toys, dolls and in fact his whole stock
will be sold at a price that will move
them. Call at 31 John street when you
visit Bridgeport, and secure some of
these bargains.
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.
About two years ago an institute for
tne scientific treatment of dipsomania
and drunkennesr wai opened in this citv
Since that time it has cured hundreds of
patients from everv Quarter of the state.
That these diseases can be permanently
cured, we have demonstrated in so manv
cases that skepticism cannot exist if one
has interest enough to investigate our
methods of treatment or interview our
patients. An opportunity to receive full
course of treatment, board and room is
offered for a Bbort time at reasonable
rates. Write for particulars. fU. S,
Gold Cure Institute. Box 522. Bridgeport.
uonn.
BETWEEN HAY AND GRASS.
This is the period of the year when the
merchant is unusually anxious by make
Dusiness hum in order to procure neces
sary room for the busy season, which is
rapidly drawing near, but more especial
ly for the new goods, which will replace
toe ian ana winter stocK. Jonn is. At
kinson, 42 Fairfield avenue, and 78 Mid
die street, never does things bv halves.
as is exemplified bv the astounding low
prices wnicn ne nas placed on nts stock
of harness, blankets, robes, horse sun
dries, etc.
DON'T LET IT PASS.
Such a chance as is now offered bv C
H. Bennett & Son to obtain reliable foot
wear at rock bottom prices should not be
passed unavaiied, as the offerings are re
markable and surprise every shrewd buy
er. Ail in need oi boots, shoes, slippers
and rubbers of any description will do
wen to iook in tneir mammoth shoe win
dows and see the bargains offered, then
step in and secure them at ridiculously
low prices. ee "ad."
W. K. Mollan has a genius for securing
big lots of shoes at bargain prices. His
latest acquisition in this line is the pur
chase of 3000 pairs of ladies', misses and
children's fine shoes, saved from the fire
which on December 31 destroyed the big
factory of Little, Maxwell fc Co. of Bos
ton. These goods are for the greater
part almost entirely uninjured, althongb
some few were scorched. The entire lot
was purchased as damaged goods, how
ever, and consequently the prices at
tached are such as could never be made
on the same quality of goods in the regu
lar run oi Dusiness.
Bernard Keating has been re-elected
citv auditor. He bas held this office since
1883, and was previously city clerk for
several terms.
BR00KPIELD.
PERSONAL CHAT.
Levi Warner has returned home after
a week's absence in New Milford.
Perry Thomas is rapidly recovering
rrom tne enects ol a painful carbuncle
on nis necK.
George Wood is assisting Theodore
uowps wirn nis rarm work.
Willie Sherman is in the employ' of
reaencK Foster.
Miss Mary Foster had her shoulder
dislocated bv being thrown from her
sleigh. Dr A. L. Williams was calld
and she is gaining some now. Her
many mends will be pleased to see her
around once more.
Ezra Somen is sick and confined to
his bed. All hope he will soon recover.
Mrs R. A. Canfield, who has been sick
with a severe cold and grip, is now able
to ne out of doors again.
Fred Watson of Marbledale has visited
friend on Long Meadow Hill.
A few from this place attended the
cattle show in New Milford, last week
Wednesday.
Henry GHffen, a young blacksmith
from New Milford, is now at work at
the Iron Works. Frank Morehouse of
Park Lane is also there a part of the
time.
Mrs Ruth Druin has visited her moth
er, Mrs Lucy Taylor, on Lorg Meadow
Mill.
NICHOLS. "
THE CHAUTAUQUAN3 ENTHUSE.
A very interesting meeting of the C
S. L. CL wan held at the residence of
Mrs C. B. Nichols on Tuesday evening.
Tne program wag as follows :
Piano duet, K'sie and Edith Nichols
Roll call, Responses from Longiellow.
Questions on required reading.
Recess tor basineas.
Short sketch ot Lonsrfellow's earlv and col
lesre life. Mrs C. J. Thorn.
8hort sketch of bis home life and love for
children, Mrs C B. Nichols.
Solo. N. B. Curtis.
Reading. "The Wreck of the Hesnerna.'
Miss Gertie Peet.
Recitation, "The Children's Hour," Miss
juna l norpo.
Short sketch of Evansrelme. Mrs M.
Nichols.
Reading, Selection from Hiawatha, Mrs H.
v. r nuney.
-iano auet, misses Jtieie ana jsaitn Nlonols.
Iifte-ary Salad
A surprise party was given Mrs David
Plumb by the members of ber Sundav
school class on Thursday afternoon. It
was an enjoyable occasion. r
Mrs Fdmonds is very slowly recover
ing from a severe attack of pneumonia.
Mr Gilman of Wilbrabam is ill at the
parsonage.
" FAIRFIELD.
HOYDEN'S HILL.
Mrs Eliza Jennings is with her son.
Martin Jennings.
Miss Josie Wakeman bas spent about a
week dressmaking at Mrs Elibu Taylor's.
w.u. Bulklev la helping L. A. Jen
nings trim up bis land around bis fences.
Willie Oulihan has left Leroy Clark's.
Conrad Miller has lost a horse.
Union Business College Bridgeport.
BETHEL-
WOLF PITS.
W. J. Gorbaoa lost one of bis best
horses w itb colic.
A German family from Danburv have
rented Mr Steven's farm and moved.
Mr See ber bas visited in Mt Vernon,
N. Y.
Mrs Morgan has a new cow bought of
MrTreadwell.
Alfred Brisco, who bas been sick, is so
be rides out when it is pleasant.
Frank Edmonds has rented the late
A BAD WRECK
of the constitution may follow in
the track of a disordered system,
due to impure blood or inactive
liver. Don't run the risk ! The
Jroprietors of Dr. Pierce's Golden
edical Discovery take all the
chances, ihey make a straightfor
ward offer to return your money
if their remedy fails to benefit or
cure in all disorders and affections
due to impure blood or inactive liver.
The germs of disease circulate
through the blood ; the liver is the
filter which " permits the germs to
enter or not. The liver active, and
the blood pure, and you escape
disease.
When you're run down, debili
tated, weak, and your weight below
a healthy standard, you regain
health, strength, and wholesome
flesh, by using the " Discovery." It
builds up the body faster than nan
seating Cod liver oils or emulsions.
The makers of Dr. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy will pay you $500 if
they can't give you a complete and
permanent cure.
Charles Brotherton's farm and moved in
the first of March. T.a
Luther Stilson has been with George
Wells.
George Wells & Son are working for
Mrs Barnum in JNewtown.
In Litchfield County.
WATERT0WN.
SLEEPS EIGHT DATS.
Mrs Ann Fanning died at the residence
of her eon in-law, S. R.SeppIes, aged 72
years. Mrs Fanning was born in Ire'
land, came to this country in 1818 and
settled in Litchfield, where she married
a farmer of good means to whom she
bad two daughters, who still survive ber.
She was a woman of good health all her
lire, never Demg bick only navtng once
slight shock of paralysis. From this she
recovered apparently and afterword wa
in excellent health, until a few week-
sgo she began to fail. She fell asleep
Monday at 1 o'clock and died the Mon
day following at the same hour making
just eigne days. tne never moved in all
that time with the exception of once
that she coughed slightly and several
times moved ner ngnt band. Dr E. C
French, who attended her, says she
wasn't in a trance, but naturally fell
asieep and slept wnue tnere was anv
thing to draw from to keep the system
working. She suffered no pain. Her
face had a peaceful look and she died
witnout a move or struggle. Her funeral
was held at St John's Roman Catholic
church, Thursday morning, February 28,
Kevratner Lo or winsted rttlciating
rne interment was in Litcbneld.
MISS LYDIA B. WOODWARD.
M!83 Lydia B. Woodward died at her
late residence near the Congregational
cnurco, last Friday evening, aged Bo
years. Her funeral was held from the
house, Monday afternoon, Rev Robert
fegrura officiating. The pall bearers
were . u. Atwood, Henry Jf. Atwood,
C. B. Mattoon, Ira C. Hotchkiss, Lucien
Hitchcock and i'niio Sperry.
Columbia Lodge, No. 12, K. of P
worked the second rank, last Thursday
evening.
The probabilities are now that a lodge
of Odd Fellows win be organized within
a few months. There are 15 Odd Fellows
in town.
Miss Alice -Riley died, Wednesday
evening, February 27, of pneumonia
The funeral was be.d from St John's
Roman Catholic church, Friday morning,
March 1 at 10 o'clock. The interment
was in Thomaston.
James White got op a little earlier
than usual, Friday morning, and started
for Waterbury with his bread wagon on
runners. Li front of Mr Gwilym's resi
dence there is a large drift and it being
quite dark Mr White failed to see it and
drove up on it, dumping the sleigh. The
horse broke away with the shafts and
front runners, left Mr White closed in
with one leg caught. The neighbors
hearing the crash and cries for help
burned to the scene and helped to ex
tricate the victim. No damage was
done.
John D. McGowan and Thomas
Shields were drawn as iurymen for the
district court, wnicn opened in water
bury, Tuesday.
WEST CORNWALL- .
A DELIGHTFUL DRIVE WHIST PARTY.
Mi-s Laura Hall pleasantly entertain
ed the young people of trie village, last
Friday evening, by giving a drive wnist
party. The players occupied live tables.
The arrangement of the pretty souve
nirs were very attractive, and the games
were heartily enjoved bv all tne young
people prespnt. The first prizes were
awarded to Airs U. fowelland cnanes
M. Hall, consolation prizes to James A
Cochrane and Miss Ellen Cochrane, and
the booby prizes were triumpbantlv
carried off by George Shepard and Mrs
James A. Cochrane. The latter-plays
with an eye for business, tnd generally
wins a prize of some denomination. This
time her Lee Hung Chang of "two and
a half" was ample consolation for ber
wounded spirits, on the homeward
journey.
Hubert Pratt spent part of last week
with friends in New Britain.
J. G. Pepper of Bridgeport was a
guest at George Shepard'?. one day last.
week. -
William Hibbard has moved bis family
to Brookfleld.
Mrs D. W. Stevens of Durham Center
is a guest at T. W. Dean's.
Charles Smith has been connned to tne
house several days with the grip.
George U. Cochrane was in Mew l orfc,
last week, buying cpring goods.
unite a numDer rrom oere attended tne
fellowship meeting at Falls Village, last
Thursday. '
CORNWALL BRIDGE
Mr and Mrs Daniel Hall of Ellsworth
were each attacked with pnemonia in
the earlv part of last week. At the
present time Mr Hail is somewhat better.
Mrs Hall died, last Saturday morning, at
the age of 76 years. The funeral ser
vices were neld, Monday alter noon.
Funeral services were held, last Thurs
day, in St Bridget's cburcb, Rev Father
Cray officiating, over the remains of
Francis Malquit, 81, who died at bis
home on Sharon Mountain.
Seth Chapman has moved to the Seth
StJobn farm in Ellsworth, ot wh'ch be
bas charge for the ensuing year.
in tne will or tne late ifeivm i icunon
of Ellsworth, Miss Sarah Reed and
mother are mentioned for a liberal suji
of money.
"Jade" May is laving a stone founda
tion for a new barn which F. Dean will
Children Cry for
Pitcher's Castorsa
Dry Goods News.
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
-SUCCESSORS TO
Barnum Building, Copeland Bros.' Old Stand.
March weather has commenced, although in
a mild way but very disagreeable. We repeat
some of the Saturday bargains for those that
were kept in doors by Saturday's weather.
LINING DEPT.
An Interesting list for Spring.
64x64 Cambric, there's none better, pries 4c
per yard.
29 pieces of a good canvas, colors black and
grey price 10c a yard.
Fancy SUeslas with black back 15 and 17
cents a yard.
Plain SUeslas every shade ot grey, start as
low as 10c a yard.
Hair Cloths, the Imitation, starts at 10c a
yard.
Grass Cloth 12 l-2o and lAc per yard.
GENTS' FURNISHINGS.
Look at our fine selection ol Hen's Teck
and tonr-in-band Scarf we are to sell to-day
at 25c each.
Men's Negligee Shirts at 49c each.
Hen's White Laundered 8hlrta at 64c each
Men's Fine Linen Bosom Laundered Shirts.
59o each.
WASH GOODS.
Openinsr every day, a One line ot Wash
Goods. The ladies tell us not even in New
York City have they seen such a fine selection
ot patterns, here are some ot the newest.
SMITH, MUEEAY & CO.,
BRIDGEPORT,
To the Citizens of Fairfield and Litchfield Coun
ties, and all our old Friends.
Call at C. EJHusted & Son, No 107. State street and examine our
goods in china and glass and fancy articles for gift s, lamps, etc- Ev
erything in the honsefnrnishing line- The holidays are near, we have
a fine display, welwant your trade. We will serve yon well and will
Bell yon goods as low as the lowest- Don't fail to call and see us, 107
State street, Barnum Union Building.
We desire to inform the people of Newtown, Redding-, Bsthel
and surrounding' towns that we shall have a larger and finer stock
of Agricultural Implements this season than ever before and will
be pleased to see many new customers this season, prices will be
rock bottom. Yours Respectfully,
A. H. DOIOND t SON.
Opposite the Fountain. BETHEL, CONN.
HOW'S THE HARM ESS?
' How's the harness? Thinking of a horse blanket? Anything wanted in
Horse Sundries? In need of traveling conveniences? oull find this aa
exceptional good time and place to mike purchasers in tne above line of
goods.
42 Fairfield Ave-, 78 Middle St, Bridgeport, Conn.
build on the Dremises that he larlv nnr-
cbased in this village.
Charles Fabrlque of New Haven was
a gaest,over Sunday,at L. A. Robinson's.
WOODBURY.
8T PAUL'S PARISH MOTES.
Services next Sirndav as follows:
Holy Communion at 9 a. m: Sundav
school at 2 p. m ; Evening prayer and
sermon, 3 p. m. ; EveDing prayer and
srmon, Hotchkistville, 7 p. m.
une women's Auxiliary is aked to
meet for missionary work at the rectory
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Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants
nnd Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor
other Narcotic 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 Friend.
Castoria.
"Cutorlaisso well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me." H. A. Abchbs, U. D.,
- ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. V.
" The use of Castoria Is so tmrrersal and
Its merits so well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are tho
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach."
CabxiOS Hitm, D. D.,
KewYarkOty.
Tan Cocao
March 8, 1895.
W. B. HALL & CO.,-
India Dimities, price 25c yard.
French Organdies price 17 1 tc per yard.
Swivel Silk Ginghams Sic yard.
French Brocade Salines, S7 1 te per yard.
Fine French Cballies price ST 1 ic yard.
Anderson Fine Zephyr Ginghams, price SSe
87 1 2c and 43o per yard.
French Corded Piques, price 43o per yard.
The very nM Cotton Fabric -Cotton
Plisse." in a handsome selection ot choice de
signs, price 2Se p-r yard.
French Percales Over two hundred choice
patterns lor a new selection, price 12 1 Sc a
yard.
Fine Barnaby Domestic Ginghams, price
12 1 2c per yard.
Handsome Dimities ot domestic makejrioa
12 1 2c per yard.
Jaoonette Duchess, every one a beauty,
price 12 1-Sc a vard.
You'll find here every desirable thing In
Wash goods that is produced .
UOOL DRESS FABRIC
Another great bargain to band today will
be a Wool De Beige in browns and grays.
The best goo Is yon can find to wet-. Our
price will be 2o per yard ; last season's price
was SOc a yard.
The wool mixtures at 27 l-2c are cutting np
lively. No such goods in Bridgepott before
at this low price.
CONN.
on Saturday of thU week at 2 p. m.
The Seabory club will also meet at the
rectory at the tame hour, and the
Friendly Helpers will hold their meeting
at the ame hour at Mrs Huntington's.
BRIDGEWATER-
Mis Nellie E. Falrchild of Sandy
Hook, has been caring for Mr Sarah E.
O'Brien and daughter, who have been
saflering with the grip.
BETHLEHEM.
Morning prayer and Holy Comnonion
at Christ church, next Sunday at 10.30.
i
Castoria.
Cmatorla cures Colic, OoostipaUon,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes A
gwUon.
'Without injurious medication.
"For amrsl years I haws recommended .
your ' Caatoria,' and shall always oontisua ti
Co co as it has brrariabtT produced benelcuF
results."
' Kmrrj, T. Ttrm, X.
136th Street and tth A, Hew York CSsy.
Ooamm, 17 Xraaav Biaaae. Haw Yomx Cot