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THE NEWTOWN BEE.
PUBLISHED BY
THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANT,
M.LISON P SMITH. EDITOR.
ABTHUR J. SMITH, BUSINESS MANAGES
jr $1.25 a Tear, 75 Cents fbr Bis Monthi
BO Cents for Four Months, four Cents a Copy.
IKWTOWI,COM..rRIDAT,MAECH 18,1895.
Editorial Ink Drops.
A FEW WORDS TO THE POINT.
A more complete tissue of misrepre
sentations and untruths could scarcely
be grouped together than appeared In an
article In the Danbury Dispatch on Fri
day last, In which some recent develop
ments In the famous Gray's Tlaln case
were given an airing. The article was
so absurd that It hardly merits attention,
but as a comlo production it scored a hit.
It can only react on the author, suppos
edly near to the charmed circle, who
have manifested, It is feared, premature
delight over supposed victories, only to
flndJu8tloe supreme and the buzz saw
tearing into the vitals of the persons for
whom it was not set. Verily, It pays to
go slow !
But to return to this comic production
in the Dls patch. It opens with the
grave statement that "The Kyan lac
tion are jubilant over the tact that the
latest developments have resulted in
their favor."
Resulted In their favor, have they?
Well, this Is rich, when an injunction
hangs over the heads of Messrs Corbett
Brew and Northroo. who have been
told by Judge Prentice that the troubU
existed bv their own fault It is not
every person who would enjoy being
publicly called down by a Superior
court injure, nor do we think it
made them supremely happyi
This humorous author then goes on to
give some facts regarding Miss Carey's
mistakes In the recent examination
which are doubtless correct, for It may
be supposed that the writer Is near to
the distinguished gentlemen Interested.
If not, where these facts?
But for pure and unadulterated gall,
this statement takes the prize: "The cit
zens who have heretofore been against
the Iiyan faction are gradually coming
over to the latter's side." Are they
though? We believe, if the truth were
known, that there is a growing eenti
nieut throughout the town in favor of
the Oray's Plain people. It la plainly
recognized that It is a right for home
rule, and outside of a certain coterie,
there is a hearty and growing feeling In
favor of the cause of home rule and the
right. But not satisfied with a state
ment like this the writer has the effron
tery to Insinuate that this growing atmj
of KyaDltes criticise Judge Prentice.
But perhaps the most ridiculous state
ment is found in the closing,paragrapb.
in which The Bee, and the attitude of
Its managers in this case, receives atten
tlon. The writer proceeds to Bay : "The
parties concerned in this fight against the
Ityan faction are all republicans." This
ought to please Committeeman WInton,
George W. Bradley, Frederick Chambers,
Charles Warner, and other leaders In this
contest whose democracy has never been
questioned. The fact Is, it is not a party
question, it never baa been, and the at
tempt to charge The Bee's attitude to
political motives Is unfair and will not
be upheld by unbiased men. The Bee
took the position It did because it be
lieved that the cause of Justice and com
mon sense was on the side of Committee
man WInton. It has"told Messrs Cor
bett, Brew and Northrop that it believed
their position was unfortunate and un
warranted, and Judge Prentice did not
mince matters tn giving the decision.
Bat the author very kindly proceeds to
define Tub Bee's aim. lie says : "The
Bee Is supposed to be an independent pa
per to print the news, to not meddle or
take sides on political questions, but their
attitude In this case has been clearly for
republicans." Very true, The Bee Is
an Independent paper. It hasn't rued
died with politics, nor does It propose to.
But in any case where good government
Is concerned, where the rights of the
plain people are being trampled on, Its
voice will speak out with all the force at
Its command.
The article has its climax In this state
ment: "That no end of talk Is beard of
libel suits against the sheet, and that the
stockholders are considering the advisa
bility of preferring charges against the
management."
We do not set ourselves op to know
everything, but are fairly conversant
with the law of libel. And do they want
libel suits? I'd them come forward. We
will meet them half way, and will ven
ture the remark that the cases will not
be tried by any midnight court.
Prefer charges against the manage
ment of The Bee? Perhaps so. But as
97 per cent of the stock Is controlled by
the present management, the publlo will
ee how deep is a statement of this kind.
In closing we have only to thank a
host of friends, , who, publicly and pri
vately, have commended the course of
The Bee In this matter. We bear no
malice against the gentlemen who It has
been our duty to criticise. We believe
that sooner or later they will frankly ad-
tnlt thft their action wa3 most unfortun
ate and untimely.
There have been those who have been
kind enough to predict that The Bee's
courser ment a great loss to the paper,
but we, are loth to believe that standiDg
up for the right means loss, and we pro
pose to go forward In the line of duty.
We shall not hide under a barrel or take
refuge among the great pines In the
dingle of the Pohtatuck, keeping stead
fastly on in the path that conscience
may dictate. With a directorate unani
mous In the support of our position,
with a clear conscience and a reasonably
sound digestion, we shall labor on,
our trust reposed in Almighty God.
The Litchfield E quirer Is 70 years old,
and this notable event was celebrated
this week, by an anniversary number, an
especially interestirg one by the way
We trust the century ina'k will find it
equally prosperou". Congratultions,
Editor Woodiuff.
The eclipse of the moon which occur
red on last Sunday evening, attracted a
great deal of attention in this vicinity
During the total eclipse the moon looked
as If it was ahhamed of its changed color
and out of Its regular place.
J. H . Hale, the great peach grower,
who, If anybody, ought to know, says
that the peach crop in this state will be
better this year than for any one year
In the past two decades. This is due, he
says to the large quantities of snow and
ice w! ich have lain on the ground dur
ing almost the entire winter. The value
of the crop Is expected to approximate
$250,000, perhaps more.
Ma" -
In Fairfield County.
STEPNEY AND VICINITY-
MISS GILBERT MK HAWLEV.
An event of great interest to Newtown
and Stepney people, occurred yesterday
when the marriage of Mi.s Lillie, daugh.
ter of L. C. Gilbert of Newtown, and
Milon B. Hawley, the popular young
merchant, took place. Rev Mr Merwin
the Methodist pastor, officiated. The
ceremonv took place at 8 o'clock. The
best wishes of a wide circle of friend
will follow the young couple, as they
stait out on life's ourney. A more ex
tended notice may be expected in our
next week's issue.
Work is to begin at once on W. O
Purdv's new house. W. S. Hurlburt of
Bridgeport has the contract.
Mrs-Orlando Plate and daughters are
visiting at J. T. Porter's.
The caiea of illegal liquor selling will
be tried before a Bridgeport justice, in
the Depot scuoolhouse, on baturday.
George C Blanchard, wno Has occu
pied Mary Beers' tenant; bouse opposite
the tin shop, has rented rooms of Charles
Jackson.
Mrs B. II. French was called to Carth
age, N. Y., last week by the 9erious ill
ncs.; of her sister, Mrs Amanda Manning
with pneumonia. she died baturdav
and was buried Tuesday of this, week
Mrs Manning was a very estimable lady
and had a number or relatives andlnend
about here, who will be surprised and
pained to hear of her death.
About GO relatives and friends gather
ed at the home of Darnel w. Edwards
Monday evening, March 11, to give him a
surprise. It Dtlng nts 4lsc Dirtnaay.
verv pleasant evening was spent with
music and playing games, after which
there was a bountiful supper snrved to
these present. We wish Mr Edwards
many happy returns of the day.
Misses Mattie and Lizzie Schwartz of
Bridgeport spent Sunday with thei
parents, Mr and Mrs E. V. Schwartz.
Mr and Mrs Joseph, R. Fancher of
Dan bur v have visited at W. F. Selleck's
Miss Elosia A. Selleck has spent a few
days with friends. In Bridgeport and
Stratford.
Miss Bessie Hayes has commenced the
spring term of school in Judd school dis
trict after one week's vacation.
II B. Bock well is working at R. C.
iousey'8 shop ror a lew days
Miss Amelia Osborne has suffered al
winter from a carbuncle on the back of
her ear, which has affected the nerve,
causing severe pain.
REDDING.
A PRESENTATION TO CHRIST CHURCH
John Close had a large crayon portrait
of ltev W. B. Dunlap, a former rector of
Christ church, enlarged from a photo
graph Though prizing it highly as 8
memorial of his friend and former pas
tor he has thought it most fitting that it
should have a place in the church which
be was so instrumental in renovating
and beautifying. According1:? it will
hang in the vestry room of the church as
memorial ol a raitrilui and De loved pas
tor. It was chiefly through his untiring
efforts that the money was raised to
renovate the church, though due credit
should be given to ltev G. M. Wilkins
and Mrs Johnson for the valuable assis
tance they afforded in bringing about
the grand result. All three of these
faithful ones will ever be held in grate
ful rememberance by Christ church par
ish. It would be a most desirable thing
if the portrait of Rev G. M. Wilkins and
Mrs Johnson could hang beside that of
Mr Dunlap. The crayon portrait of Mr
Dunlap was obtained through II. G
Chase of Lyon's Plains, agent of Chicago
nrm who nave done some very fine work
for parties here.
DEATH OF MRS NORA SIMONS. .'
Mrs Nora Simons, oldest daughter of
Frank and Mary Baldwin, died on Mon
day, March 11. Her new born Infant
died a few days ago. Her parents are
prostrate with erief at the untimely
death of a favorite daughter. She
possessed many amiable qualities and her
death In the early part of her young
womannooa is deeply regretted by her
friends and acquaintances. The funeral
services took place at the home of her
parents. Redding Ridge, Rev W. A
Swan officiating. She was burled in the
Easton cemetery.
DEATH OF J. W. OSBORNE OF DERBY.
John W. O -borne of Derby died, last
week, a cred 85 years, leaving as his widow
Eliza, daughter of Moses Hill and sister
of Miss Emily Hill. Through his mar
riage he was well known to Redding
people. He was a prominent citizen of
Derby and made a large fortune as a
manufacturer.- He was all his life ai
earnest member of the Methodist church
and contributed largely by his gifts to
its support. He left one daughter by s
former wife.
ONE YEAR AGO AND NOW.
Last year at this time the traveling
was entirely settled. From present ap
pearances it will be some time before
that desirable consumation will be
reached.
Mrs II. B Jennings desires to express
her heartfelt thanks to her neighbors for
their sympathy and kindly assistance
during the laft illness of her mother, the
late Laurinda Grumman.
J. N. Nickerson has been appointed
administrator on the estate of the. late
Phr.ebe Dibble.
Miss Fannie Shaw of Red Bank. N. J..
Is visiting her aunt, Miss Julia H. San-
ford.
James Morehouse of Hamilton, Can., Is
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
In town attending to business connected
with the estate of William F. Denison.
Mr Cleveland of Sharon was on the
Ridge, Monday, to visit his old friend,
Hawley.
St Patrick's parish has raised $75 by i
entertainments during the winter for tbr
church repair debt. .
Stephen sanrord nas Dougnt appies ior
the Bridgeport market of J. Hawley and
Mrs Lyon.
FAIRFIELD.
IMPROVEMENTS AT OSBORN HILL.
Preparations have alreadv began for
extensive Improvements on Oborn hill,
the property lately acquired ny unver
G. Jennings. The lots are being cleared
of bush and stone preparatory to break
ing up the ground whicn nas lam dor
mant for a generation. Much of the
stone will be fed to a crusher soon to ar
rive and used to construct a stone road,
for which the engineers are now prepar
ing the grades. TbU road will extend
from Benson's corner on the main street
to a point over the top of the hill. It
will make a fine road for the travel of a
large section of the eastern and northern
parts of the town, as well to open up
one of the most delightful pleasure
drives in this region. The poultry farm
at Cherry lodge will be removed to this
tract and Contractor Forsyth is prepar
es to do this" with other improvements,
including the renovation of the old house
at the crest ol uie nm.
QUEER ANTICS OF THE TROLLEY.
The trollev continues to play its queer
antics, scarcely a day passing that one
car, at least, does not jump the rails and
iiquhIIv it is several times a day. un
Monday one tried to round Johnson's
corner under full head way. Not content
with this it tried to knock out the stone
wall of "Grasmere" across the street
but got in a hole before it could accom
plieh its purpose. It was four hours be
fore it resumed its proper functions.
Edward Oborn has rented his new
house to John Forsyth, Sr., and his son
in.iuuu Mr Devn of Pouehkeepsie.
Judge Glover has purchased the Dr
Rnll nlane. fnrmerlv the tjurtis Home
stead, and expects soon to occupy it.
Thfi trial of William Bonner for neg
lect and overwork of his horses, ended
In a fine of 4 and cost?, amounting to
nearlv ft-50 We seem to have rather ex
pensive courts lately. Nelson Randolph
was ncmi itted of the charge of cruelty
Rev Mr Child is taking a much needed
rest for two weeks at Southern Pines,
N. C. Rev Mr Prentice filled his pulpit,
last Sunday. The choir is arranging for
Easter music. The young people held a
social at Betts' hall on Tuesday evening.
Druggist Kinsella 13 planning to place
two new Duildiogs on nis iruuu as
a fhp insurance is ad i US ted.
John McGarry has been confined by
illness for a week past.
"Tony," an Italian employed in the
section gang on the railrosid, had his leg
oroKen oy a iaiiiug tic an i""
last Monday.
Union Business College Bridgeport.
WESTPORT-
UP AND. DOWN THE 8AUGATCCK.
Mrs H. B. Bradley has been kept
r.h hnn-p fnr nix weeks with the grip.
Miss Helen Bradley of New York
visited her mother, Mrs H. B. Bradley,
tb)s wgg1i
E. N. JSipperley has a fine new 6tep
ner. bought of Danburv parties.
George k Perry and family have moved to
KorwaiK.
Mr and Mrs William E. Starves have been
viuitintr. fini-inff ilia nast week, in Brooklyn.
A. number trom this place attended the re
ception given in tue xown nan at. r miwu.
John W. Wood, who has been spending the
wintur with friends here, returned, last week,
to his home in Flantville, where he Is em
ployed as overseer on a large larm.
Miss Fannie Jackson is visiting her brother,
Arthur Jackson, in New Haven.
Smelt fishing with seines in the Saugatnck
has now commenced, having been delayed
on account ol the ice, according to law the
18th ot April is the last day they are allowed
tn pantiirA them
Mrs George J. Underwood has been the
guest ol relatives in New York during the
pasiweea.
The Pastoral Aid society ol Memorial
church met, Thursday afternoon, with Mrs E
F Marvin.
Rev L. N. Booth of Bridgeport will conduct
the union service at wnrist cnurcn, i i-iuay
Avnninff.
The Chautauqua circle met, Tuesday even
ing, with Mr and Mrs A s. iioyi.
Charles H. Kemper has leased the Sauga.
tuck Iron Works lor five years and has car
penters and plumbers at work getting it in
readiness ior him. He will take possession
about April 15, and move his leather business
there, and use his present lactory lor dyeing
purposes.
M iss Frances Hooker Seeley ot Platteville,
assisted by the Mandolin Club ot Bridgeport,
gave one ox uvr .-A i irnt: i l uuwiuuuuicuig i ii
the lecture room ol the Saugatuck Me hodist
church, Tuesday evening. The proceeds were
tor the Ladies' Helping Hand society ol the
churcn
The Historial society met. Monday even
ing, and two papers, one a "Sketch ot the
Saugatuck. Congregational society of West
port" by Key Jabez Backus, and one a
"Sketch of Christ church pariah" by F. H
Nash, was read.
Charles B. Wheeler, of the late firm ot Brad
ley & Wheeler, is lining tne position oi ex.
nresfl acrent between WestDort and New York.
so long and efficiently held by d. P. Jen
nings ol Green's l?arms, who owinsr to numer
ous other business has secured Mr Wheeler
to assist him.
Friends In this place received notice, last
ween, oi tne aeatn oi miss Amanda rneips.
who died at her home in Woodbury, and who
during the rectorship of Bev Alonzo N. Lewis
at Trinity, resided here with ner sister, Mrs
Lewis.
William Sclflen has accepted the position
of pitcher for the Hobert college, Geneva, N.
Y., baseball team and has left lor his new
duties.
Alfred F. Kadcliff has become a member of
Company F. ot Norwalk.
Edwin A. Beers, ot the firm ot Beers Broth
ers, who has been confined to his home with
an attack or grip, is slowly improving,
Mr and Mrs Henry C. Eno, who have been
spending tne winter ra new iora, nave re.
turned to their Westnort home.
At the annual meeting ot the Westnort A
Saugatuck Horse Kailioad Co . held, last
week, William H. Baxton was elected presi
dent. Franklin M. Raymond vice president
and Henry K Jackson superintendent. This
official, by resolution, will be relieved ot col
lecting fares as he has hitherto done and that
work will in the future be done by Messrs
uonepn ana ieorge w . jnius.
M iss Susie Taylor celebrated her II th birth
day, Thursday afternoon, at the residence of
ber parents, Mr and Mrs Frank N Taylor, on
Imperial avenue, by giving a party tn a num
ber ot her young friends and acquaintances.
Rev II. M. Sherman of St Paul's church,
Bridgeport, oflicia.ed at Trinity church, Fri
day evening. -
Miss Winifred Kemper returned, Thursday,
trom a snort visit witn irienas in stamioro.
Mrs Cornelius Finch returned, Wednesday,
from a week's vteit at the residence of Wit
liam J. Finch. ,
Allen Kenoude, who has been confined to
the bouse tor the past lour months with m
ness, is again able to be out. s
Miss Helen Downes of Greenwich Is visit
ing friends in town.
Mr and Mrs A. T. Goodsell of Bridgeport
are risitintc Mr an ! Mrs Wilson Harris.
Mrs Ambroses Hurl butt, J- ot Baltimore
and Mrs Frank C. Coley ot New Haven are
guests at the residence ot A. S. Hurlbutt.
miss Katie w neeier nas been spending tne
week with friends in Norwalk.
A lively runaway took place In the village,
Monday afternoon. Wll iam H. Burr's team
became frightened at the escaping steam
from the Capt DePuy and ran awav, scatter
ing empty barrels all along the road to the
Staples High school, where they were stopped
bv coming in contact with a tree. The dam
age was not great.
MONROE.
PERSONAL AND CHURCH GOSSIP.
Albert Wheeler is still ill
Miss Edith Wheeler is sick with grip.
Miss Rose Wheeler has been very sick
for a week, but is now better.
Mrs Lydia Wheeler Is about the house.
Mrs Mary Beardsley has a relapse.
Patrick Gorman is better.
Howard Wheeler has visited at Harvey
Clarke's of Miiford.
Miss Annie Osborne has been visiting
in Bethel.
Mr and Mrs George F. Beardslev are
with irienas in Brooklyn, is. x.
Bev.Mr Sherman ot St Paul's, East
Bridgeport, is expected to have Lenten
services at St Peter's, Thursday evening.
BROOKFIELD-
GRANGE AFFAIRS.
At the Grange on Monday evening,
owing to the illness of Dr Smith who was
unable to read Ins paper, Hi. uawiey reaa
paper on "The Advent or spring" as
viewed bjf the Weather Bureau,lllustrat
ed by a map. The question is proving a
very profitable feature. . a nan nour
was devoted to it. The discussion follow
ing the questions were practical and use
ful. In reply to the question "How to
prune trees?'' C. D. H. Kellogg gave a
brief resume of a paper by Edwin Hoyt
of New Canaan. The same authority ad
vised going slow, in regard to the inocu
lation or rruit and snaae trees to Kin in
sects. It was shown that it was not
necessary to put the preparation in more
than one and a half or two inches as there
is not much circulation of the sap beyond
that depth. .
Mrs Henry D. Lake has recovered
from an attack of the grip. .
Secretary U. U. li. Kellogg attended
the meeting of the Fairfield County Po
mona li ran ere field at Mew Uanaan, last
week. He reports the completion of the
organization and everything now in work'
ing order with 225 charter members.
The lecture work was very acceptable
and profitable. The next meeting is to
be held at Sbelton, April 1U.
Clarke Peck, who has been running the
creamery of James Lee at Roxbury, has
bought out a small grocery and milk
stand in Danbury, whicn be will care
for, buying his butter, milk, etc., of Bak
er, Gray & Co. "
Mrs H. W. Andrews and Mrs J. W,
Wells, who have been prostrated with
the grip, are convalescing.
Mr and Mrs S B. Terrill have been
spending a few days with friends in New
i orK.
The Junior Guild met with Mi-3 Clara
Williams on Tuesday evening.
Dr Smith has improved enough to at
tend the mopt urgent calls, but is far
trom complete recovery.
George Robinson, who hut occupied
the tenement house of James Coles for a
number of years, will soon move to Dan
bury to work in a bakery.
Remington Wilson, who has bought a
farm in Taunton, moved his family there
this week.
The family of H. D. Lake, who have
been suffering from an epidemic of colds,
are now improving.
J. W. Wells bought a pair of horses in
New Miiford on Monday for farm work
Union Business College Bridgeport.
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.
Third Sunday in Lent, March 17 : At
8 30 a. m., Holy Communion : At 2 30 p
tn., Evening Prayer and sermon. No
Sunday school.
Thursday, March 14 :. At 7 p. m
Special lenten service and sermon.
During the Thursday evenings In Lent
it is expected that the sermons in Grace
church will be preached by visiting
ciergy trom Bridgeport and eisewnere
and the rector sincerely hopes that good
congregations will be in attendance to
welcome them. The preacher for March
14, will be Rev William E. Hooker of
Wilton, and for March 21, Rev W. S
Jones, D. D , of Fail field.
Martin A- Beach has returned from
Texas, where he has been spending some
weeks.
Union Business College, Bridgeport.
GREENFIELD HILL.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS. "
Miss Georgia Banks Is visiting
her
brotner, Fred Banks, in Weston.
There was a large attendance and
good time bad by all who attended the
party given Mr and Mrs Ferris.
Mrs John Barlow is much improved
and able to oe aoout tne nouse.
Mr and Mrs Anson Brother ton have
both been severely ill with grip.
Frank Banks has recently purchased
anotner cow.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Buckley have visit
ed their brother In Plattsville.
Mrs Disbrow entertained her daughter.
Clara, and husband, Sunday.
NICHOLS.
CHURCH AND PERSONAL MATTERS.
The Wells family, who have lived here
ior two years, nave moved to Miiford
It is rumored that Mr Lewis from Strat
ford, will move in the cottnge. .
The Village Improvement society held
a special meeting at the: residence of its
secretary, to consider improvements dur
ing tne coming season.
Frank Kasena has just returned after a
week's soiourn with friends.
Rev Dr Beach is to beat the Methodist
church, next Sunday morning.
PLATTSVILLE.
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
Mrs Moore and sister, Mrs J. W.
Johnson, have visited at Mrs J. ,W
Sherwood's.
Edward Roberts, Jr., is still quite
Sick. .
Miss Carrie Marsh has been guest of
ber sister, Mrs Nelson Smith.
A little daughter was welcomed at the
Dome oi Frank wade Marco s.
Mrs L. A. Beach is visiting her sister,
Mrs cj. jn. Taylor.
' Union business College, Bridgeport,
SOUTHPOBT.
The people of Southport will be glad
to know that E. T. Hall has begun to re
move the ruins of the buildings burned
at Christmas time.
Rev G. W. Bar hydt of Westport preach
ed at Trinity church, Wednesday.
The funeral of Miss Emma Sherwood
took place, Thursday. . The interment
was at Oak Lawn.
It is reported that Charles Oehmlchen
will re open his bakery in Southport as
soon as he can and a suitable place.
Mrs Roswell is ill with the scarlet
fever.
Miss M. Waterman returned home,
Wednesday morning.
A large party of young people went to
see "Tne cotton King," in Bridgeport,
Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Lambertson of Lincoln,
Neb., were in Southport, Thursday, to at
tend tbe funeral of ber sister, Miss Sher
wood. ' '
Union Business College, Bridgeport.
HOW TO CURE RHEUMATISM. . - .
Arago, Coos Co., Oregon, Nov. 10,
1893. I wish to inform you of the great
good Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done
my wire, isne nas Deen trouoied with
rheumatism of the arms and hands for
six months, and has tried many remedies
prescribed for that complaint, but found
no relief until she used the Pain Balm ;
one bottle of which has completely
cured her. I take pleasure recommend
ing it for that trouble. . Yours truly,
rc. A. Bullo d. 50 cent and $1.00 bot
tles for sale by E. F. Hawlev's, New
town, and S. C. Bull, Sandy Hook.
In these days of telephone, telegraph.
electricity and steam, people cannot af
ford to wait days or as many hours for
reiser, 'mis is our reason for ottering
One Minute. Cough cure. Neither days,
nor hours, nor even minutes elapse before
relief is afforded. Edgar F. Hawlev.
Newtown ; S. C. Bull, Sandy Hook ; A.
B. Blakeman, Botsford,
In Litchfield County .
- WATEBTOWN.
DEATH OF SAMUEL A. MERWIN.
Samuel A Merwin, who came to Wa
tertown in 1854, was born In Northfleld
la 1819. Before starting in the meat bus
iness, in whip.h trnHfl 1ia bib udfv bi,i.
cessf ul, be ran the store now occupied
py r. jn. Barton, ior many years, first m
partnership with C. H. Warren, and later
by himself. Mr Merwin has been a
member of the board of education for
many years. In theology the deceased
was an Episcopalian, in politics, a demo
crat. When the grip took hold of Mr
Merwin, about four weeks ago. 1 e de
cllned rapidly until the end. A widow
and daughter, Mrs C P. Woodruff, sur
vive him. His son, William, died about
two years ago. The funeral was held
from unrist church on Monday af ternr on
at 1 o'clock. Rev H. N. Cunningham of
ficiating. The pall bearers were Edson
k. Lackwood, Charles II. Woodward,
Henry H. Bartlett. B. H. Mattoon. Wal
lace H. Atwood and Henry P. Atwood.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO CONTRACTOR
WARNER.
H. William Warner, contractor and
builder, met with a serious accident,
Tuesday morning, while driving to Wood'
bury to-the spring cattle show. Mr
vvarner, wno is always a dusv man ana
always trying to take time by the fore
lock, was driving at a rapid gait. When
a little beyond the residence of Roderick
Atwood, his spirited steed became fright
ened and unmanageable, throwing him
out of the wagon and breaking bis leg
above the knee. Mr Warner was ren
dered unconscious and was found lyiDg
in tbe road by William Galpio, who put
him in his carriage and drove to Water
town, where Dr Munger set the break
and made the patient feel as comfortable
as possible under the circumBtancas.
AT CHRIST CHURCH.
The choir stalls for the boy choir have
been placed in position in Christ church
ii nd will be used for tbe first time on
Eater day.
Rev Mr Provost gave an Interesting
account of his work in Alaska at the
Episcopal church, last Sunday.
CUPID'S DARTS.
Miss Julia A. Bassett and Arthur H.
Warner were married, February 28, at
Brewster, N. Y., by Rev J. N. Ramsey.
Miss Grace E. Tuttle and James S.
Hotchkiss were married, March 2, by
Rev J. N. Ramsey, at Brewster, N. Y.
Watertown's annual spring cattle show
will be held ou the highway, near the
residence of F. B. Hard,; Tuesday, March
19. If stormy, the first fair day.
Rev J. H. O'Donnell delivered an ex
cellent lecture in St John's church, last
Friday evening, on ''One of the four
great evils of the day."
The Brotherhood of St Andrew con
duct a class in church history every
Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock, in
the basement of the church. All are in
vited. M. Heminway & Son's Silk Co. are ad
vertising for girls to work in their facto
ry. Columbia lodge, No. 12, K. of P., con
ferred the rank of knight on one candi
date, last Thursday evening.
E. H. Painter, formerly of this place
but now running a milk route in Man
chester, is quite sick with pleuro pneu
monia.
Theodore Bronson is on the sick list.
Mrs Annie Moore is sick from tbe grip.
Charles B. Mattoon and George Har
per are appointed a committee to reno
vate the Congregational church parson
age.
Court Merritt Heminway, A O. F. of
A., held their regular-meeting at Pyth
ian hall, last Tuesdav evening. Chief
Ranger John D. McGowan says the
court is in a good condition, both fioan
cially and numerically.
The wall paper at the Hotcbkissville
Cash store is this season's production
and tbe price is light.
BANTAM.
WANT REV MR ELMER TO REMAIN.
Rival Subscription papers are being cir
culated, one to raise money with which
to cancel the indebtedness of the Baptist
society to the Rev E. B. Elmer, the
other to raise funds to pay his salary for
the coming year. The former and older
paper was started bv a few members
who opposed to Mr Elmer and wished
to have him resign the first of April
The second paper was started by his
friends, who comprise the larger portion
of the church and who are anxious to re
tain Mr Elmer. At this time of writing
it seems probable that Mr Elmer will be
prevailed upon to remain with us and
that his future salary will be assured.
Arthur Bisse'll is threatened with
pneumonia. - '
. Two hunting expeditions have served
to modify the monotony that hangs over
our quiet existence. Some gentlemen,
believed to be of a dusky complexion,
visited the hen houses of two inhabitants
of Gooseborough and rifled them of sev
eral fine birds. They did not getaway
with all they captured, however, as two
fowls in a bag were found next morniDg
near. Thomas Coe's corner. The other
hunt was made by the school children
and their game was the mice which in
fest the schoolhouse. About a dozen
have ended their days in devious manners
but there are still enough left to make
considerable sport.
' Mrs R. F. Kilbourn of Morris is at Ira
Emmon's.
Mrs William Barr of South Norwalk
is visiting Mrs E. S. Benedict.
Arthur Parker and Harry Terrell, two
of Flynn & Doyle's experienced men,
have gone to Torrington where they
have found work. :
Flynn & Doyle's carriage depository
is a tine sight. It contains a large assort
ment of fashionable and tasteful car
riage', many are sold and others soon to
be. It is an exhibition that would re
pay a long journey.
CORNWALL BRIDGE.
: OVER A CENTURT OP LIFE.
Rev Mr Knell was called to Sharon to
officiate at the funeral services over the
mortal remains of Miss Jemima Burr,
who lived to the great age of 102 years
and six months. .C ; '
A majority of the people in this local
ity witnessed the total eclipse of the
moon, last Sunday n'gbt. -f
Wlllard C. Stone purchased of the
Cornwall Bridge Iron Co., last week, a
farm of more than 40 acres of land with
the buildings,; situated in the center of
this village, at a very low price.
Frank Dean and family attended tne
funeral of his aunt. Miss .Jemima Burr,
at his father's home in Sharon, Tuesday
of this week,
Nathaniel Gray has moved to Puffing-
ham to the bouse of Miss E. Gregory.
In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN-
AN ENJOYABLE COBWEB SOCIAL.
The cobweb social given the evening
of March 7, by the Ladles' Aid society,
was quite a success. Although it was
an unpleasant evenipg there were about
60 present, who seemed very - willing to
pay rive cents ior tne privilege or neip
ing untangle the cobweb. The souvenirs
were needle books, pin balls and cushions
sachets, picture frames and various
other little fancv articles The treasur
er announced triumphantly at the close
that she bad taken in $9 w.
The Center school has closed for a
week. '
B.C. Bradley attended a dairymen's
meeting given by Mad River Grange in
Waterbury. last week.
Gottlieb Kubne has bad a severe at
tack of grip, keeping him in tbe house
for two week
Mrs Ester Mitchell and daughter, Mrs
WELL BALANCED
the mind of the
woman who knows
the best medicine for
her aches, pains and
weakness, is to be
found in Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip
tion. It is a remedy
which corrects and
cures the distressing
derangements and dis
eases peculiar to wo
men, builds up and
strengthens her sys
tem when she's
weak, run-down
and overworked.
For an invigorat
ing, restorative tonic, especial
ly adapted to woman's needs
the " f avorite rrescripuon
is so positive in its effect that
it is guaranteed. If it ever fails
to benefit or cure, in cases for
which it's advised, you have
your money back.
What else can be "just as
good for your
ror bearing-down sensations,
ulceration, inflammation, every
thing known as "female com
plaint, this is a remedy that s
safe, certain, and proved.
Take it for the prompt re
lief it imparts.
Percy Blackman from Newtown, visited
a few days at H. P. Mitchell's, last week
Mrs Gideon White has gone to Nauga-
tuck as aburse. for a few weeks.
Julius Ludorf's little daughter has
been quite sick for a few days.
Mrs .Ezra fierce gives quite a large
wbist partv on Fridav evening of this
week in honor of her niece, Miss Gates
Quite a number of our thorough farm
ers attended tne cattle snow neid in
Woodburv on Monday of this week.
Miss Charlotte Mitchell was home
over Sundav.
Mrs G. A. Hovt went to 2i"w Haven
Saturday, to see her daughter, who is ill
with the grip.
S0UTHBTJRY.
Miss Sheraden re-opened her school in
Hull's Hill school district, last Monday
Bertie White is on the sick list with
the grip.
John. Schumacner, or aandy hook
comes to tbe postofnee in soutnDury
every Friday afternoon to cut hair, ohave,
etc.
MATTEES OF BUSINESS
BRIGHT 8 DISEASE CURED
Mrs Laura A. Kempton's (of West
Rutland, Vt.) daughter was stricken
with Bright's disease. Her ankle3, feer
and eves were terribly swollen. Four
physicians attended her, but her life wa
despaired of. A mother's love f ur mounts
all difficulties, and she determined to try
Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Kennedy
made at Rondout, N. Y. "How happy
I am," Mrs Kempton writes, "that 1 de
termined upon that course, for one by
one the well known symptoms of the
disease left her. Words cannot express
my gratitude a?d I cannot too earnestly
recommend 'this great medicine. He
recovery was entirely due to Favori!
Remedy, which was the only medicine
taken after her case was abandoned bv
the phvsicians." Dr David Kennedv'i
Favorite Remedy can be bad at any drug
store. It has never yet failed to cure
where the disease is within the range of
medicine.
In the fall of 1893 a son of Mr T. A
McFarland, a prominent merchant of
Live Oak, Sutter Co., Cal.. was taken
with a very heavy cold. The pains in
his cheet were so severe that he had
spasms and was threatened with pneu
monia. His father gave him several
large doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy which broke up the cough and
cured him. Mr McFarland says when
ever his children has croup be invari
ably gives them Chamberlain's Cougb
Remedy and it always cures them. He
considers it the best cough remedy i
the market. For sale by E. F. Hawley,
Newtown, and S. C. Bull. Sandy hook
After the Grip, diphtheria, pneumonia
scarlet fever, typhoid fever, etc., Hood
Sarsaparillia is of wonderful benefit 1
imparing the strenght and vigor so much
desired.
Hood's Pills for the liver and bowels
act easily yet promptly and effectively
Mealine soap cures chapped hands.
Children Cry for
Pitcher's CastoniL
WHEELER'S I
HIGH-CLASS SEEDS
we have addnd ti our Grain Business a fall
line of Field, Garden and Flower Seeds. We
have a large assortment of Seed Potatoes from
Maine end Vermont. Early Eos, Hebron, Hor
tier, Early Vermont, Sural Sev To ker, Bo S,
Hew Queen, White Star and othr Early and
Late varieties, at reasonable prices-
Large stock of Sweet Corn for sowieg, White
South frn and Yellow. Choice Seed Oats Back
wheat. Barley, Spring Wheat and Spring Bye
Onion Seeds and White and Yellow Onion sets
Large assortment of Garden and Flower Seeds
Send lOe for 1 oz of Wheeler's Superb Sweet
Peas, 20 varieties of the newest large Flower
ing mixed, or any on i color. . -
We have the finest strain of Pansy Seed and
f lowers. Tuberose Bulbs. Large assortment
of Bird Seed. All So and 1 Oo packages of 2 lbs
of Garden and Flower Seeds, mailed free. 25
5e picksges for SI
We 1 ave the largest and finest stock of first-
class seeds of any house in New England- Our
grades of Teas and Coffees are unsurpassed
Call and see m- -
WHEELER & CO.,
Bos. 1S3, 185, 187 Middle and 13, 15 Gold Sts
Bridgeport, Ct
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These Goods Talk For Themselves'
The leading Grocer,
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Dry Goods
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
-SUCCESSORS TO
Barnum Building, Copeland Bros.' Old Stand.
A VOICE OF THE SPRING SEASON.
Is the elegant line of Spring Dress Stuffs to be found onour
counters. More of b eauty each day. We've brought you the rich -est
pickings from the loom of France, Germany and America ex
perts say we've chosen well. In short, we've excluded the unwor
thy-you may pick the best. The
prices.
Imported Henriettas, a selection ot twelve
different shades, 38 inches wide; price 33c per
yard.
Henriettas, 46 inches wide, fifteen co'orings,
price 50c per yard.
Serges, 44 inches wide, a cloth that has al
ways brought 50c a yard, now 39c a yard.
A 41 inch serge that is usually sold at 75c a
yard la now 60c a yard.
India Twills, 46 inches wide, extra good
quality, always sold at 1 a yard, but is now
75c a yard. ,
Jacqnard Suitings, self colored, extra fine
cloth, a selection ot ten different shades; the
price is $1 per yard.
46 inch Arinure Suitings, specially selected
patterns, eight different shades; price 89c per
yard.
Covert Cloths, 38 inch, colors blue, green and
brown, only a Jew pieces lelt and we never
can get more at such a price; 29c per yard.
ASH DRESS GOODS.
'A errand disDlav on shelf and fnnntr nt thn
most elegant Wash Fabrics ever shown in
criageport-i w hars newest, laia' iest and most
charming expect to find here we've many
exclusive designs in these goods.
We look always ior the good kind, goods
that you'll come back for more of-
Dainvy pretty Crepes as low as 10c the yard.
Pretty India Din.ities. 12 l.ti- ,
Barnaby DresB Ginghams, you'd think they
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
BRIDGEPORT,
A PURE BAKING POWDBK. ,
A baking powder that can be depended
upon to be free trom lime and alum is a desid
eratum in these 1yu ot adulterated food. So
tar as can be Judged trom tbe official reports.
Ibe Royal" seems to be tbe onlv one yet
found by chemical analyses to be entirely
without one or the other ot these substances,
and absolutely pure. This, it is shown, re
sults trom tbe exclusive use by its manufac
tures ot cream ot tartar specially refined and
prepared by patent processes which totally
remove tbe tartrate ot lime -and other im
purities. Tbe cost ot. this chemically pure
cream of tartar is much greater th&- any
other, and it is need in no baking powder
except the "Royal," the manufacturers ot
which control Itbe patents under which it is
refined.
Dr Edward G. Love, formerly analytical
What is
Castoria Is Dr. SJmuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants
and. Children. It contains neither Opium, 3Iorpbine nor
other Xarcotic substance. It is a harmless substitute
for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing: Syrups, and Castor OiL
It is Pleasant. Its guarantee Is thirty years use by
. Xtlillions of Mothers. Castoria Is the Children's Panacea
the Mother's Friend.
Castoria, .
-'Castoria is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me." H. A. Abcheb, SL D.,
- Ill Bo. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N.Y.
" The use of 'Castoria' is so universal and
its merits go well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are tie
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach."
- , Carlos SLutmr, C DM
Kew York City.
Tax Craun
To the Citizens of Fairfield ani Litolifi'sid Coun
ties, and all our old Friends. :
Cill at C. E.JHusted & Son, Wo 102, State "treet and examine our
goods in china and glass and fancy articles for gifts, lamps, etc- Ev-i-rythicg
in the housefrtrnishing line- The holidays are near, we have
-. a fine display, we" want your trade. We will serve you well and will
sell you goods ae low as the lowest- Don't fail to call and see ue, 107
State street, Barnum Union Building.
We desire to inform the people of Newtown. Reddin. Bethel
and surrounding towns that we shall havj 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. Tours Besnectfullr.
A. H. DI1I0ND SON.
Opposite the Fountain.
HOW'S THE
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Horse 8undrip.? Tn tiaai) nf travail
w vum WWI w WWAVMblfle I UU U liUii ill IS ftB
exceptional good time and place to make purchasers in tne above line of
TairfleldAve., 73 ZSiile Et.f ErLfrycrV C:z:s,
News.
March 15, 1895.
W. B. HALL & CO.,-
great interest centers in the
were Scotch, if we did not tell you different;
the price is li 1 2c a yard.
A new Cloth, "The Trilbv," very effecUvs
styles, and the cloth itse'f Is very cool look.
ing, and of light texture ; price tOc per yard.
A tangle ot other Dress Cottons without a
familiar pretAiness lacking, with many a new
loveliness ot weave oi coloring caught in
their filmy folds, and with the prices all a tilt
your way.
STAMTED LINENS.
Another day. While they last you are boy.
Ing some of the greatest values tn the e goods
you've ever known.
Good all-linen Tray Cloths, with prices at
10c, 12 1 2c.. 17c, 25c, SOc. and 40c. each.
Heavy Linen Bureau Scarfs, 7 Inches long,
drawn work and knotted fringe 25c each.
Momie Scarfs, 60 Inches long, 25c. each.
Homie Scan's, 70 inches long, 35c. each, y-
Knotted Fringe Momie Scarfs, 10 lncbJa
long, prices 35c, 45c, 49c. and 09c. each.
The same, 70 inches long, 45c, 50c aodSSe
each.
Plain Linen Damask Side Board Covers SIS
yards long, with knotted fringe, price S8c
e'eh
36-inch Table Covers, tinted at 19c, and 35c.
each.
Also a lint of Button Hole Edge Doylies at
5c. each.
We've made a very large purchaseVrf Ladies
8hirt Waists.
CONN.
cbomiit f r the V S Government, who m1e
the analysi-i for tbe . York tu Rtard ot
Health in their lnvetigatfon ot baking pow
der, and Ihii intimate knowlelre of tiw
imrredient of all those sold in this ntark-t
enable him to spenk authoritatively, says of
the yoritv, wholesnmenoas and superior
quality ot the Bova' :
I find the Ryal Biking Pow.lar composed
ot pure a-'l wholewme ingredient It is a
cream ot tartar pnwde,r, and d ms not eon
tain either alum or pboiobates. or other ia
jurioua (Mib'tanee.
Prr-t. Lov'a texts, and the recent official
teais by both he United States ul Caaa llan
(iovernments. ohow Urn Roval Btktnr Pow.
de,r to b operior to all others ia strength
leavening p wer It is not oily the mot
economical in nss but makes the purest,
finest fi tvored and tnoit wholesome to-xl. ,
Castoria.
Cutoria cures Colic, Constipation,
Cour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructatio
Kills Worms, gives steep, and promotes A
gestion.
Without injurious ""tjrstArm. -
"For several years I have recommended
your 'Castoria, and shall always eontiaa to
do co as it has invariably produced beneQcU
results.
Enwnt T. Fiuxx, 3t D.,
125th Street and 7Ui Ave, Kew York Ctty.
Owin, 77 Ktraaar S-raxR, Kcw Tobk Cm
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