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Il.lt. 1. COM., f B1BAX, MAT S, 1895.
Editorial la Drop.
Archdeacon Farrar said : "That every
nation hat lu devil and the devil of Eng-
land ! Intemperance." Tut United
States in the place ot the word England,
and yon are oot far from right.
The Evening News of Bridgeport li
looking forward to a more prominent
place among the newspapers of Bridge
port. It has come out In eight page
form, greatly Improved.
The milk producers of the Hoosatonlc
valley will have a meeting at New Mil
ford, Tuesday, at 1 p. m., May 7, for the
purpose ot talking over and taking ac
tion In regard to the late meeting held
In New York and to take out stock in
the proposed organization If deemed de
sirable A full attendance of the milk
producers is desired.
We usually dread a late cold spring
but where there has not been enough
warm weather to swell the buds, as this
season it is far more preferable. So far
no fruits buds have been killed, and
probably now will not be. This ought
to mean a large crop of peaches and
should no unfavorable conditions arise of
cherries. So much depends upon the
weather at the time ot apple blossom-
Ins that no predictions can amount to
anything.
George J. Gould, w bo baa just re
turned from a Western trip, has been in
tervlewed bv a New York paper. He
looks tor an Improvement In business,
days Mr Gould : "The crop prospects in
the West are excellent, and the outlook Is
most encouraging tor business Interests
The outlook all over the country cannot
help but Increase confidence at home and
abroad In American Investment prop
erties. It appears that all kinds of
business are Included in the upward
movement and so far as 1,'can see, all the
conditions which tend to make business
are fast reasserting themselves as the
great factors of the day. Reports which
I have received from the west and per
sonal observation lead me to believe
that the prospect for good crops is such
that the railroads and other transpor
tation companies will show large increase
In earnings from the movement of the
crops."
nJeliTTi1,(uys,flsfa?oMaad,'"llie
ommending that the same be observed by
appropriate exercises in the public
schools and among our people generally
In this connection we append the law of
ourastate touching the planting of trees
The following Is found in Chapter 107 of
the public statutes, and as few are aware
of the law on this point, we give it en
tire:
Section 17J7. Every person plantfhg.proteot
Ing and cultivating elm, maple, tulip, ash,
baaswood, oak, black walnu hickory, apple
pear or cherry trees, not more than 60 feet
apart, tor three years, along any pnbllo high
, way, shall be entitled to receive an annual
bounty tberealter, of 10 cents for each tree so
planted and cultivated, to be paid oat ot the
state treasury; but such bounty shall not be
paid for more than five years, nor any longer
mon such tree or trees are maintained
Boot Ion 1788. No person shall cut (low n or In
jure any tree growing on the highway for
which the state has paid a bounty, as provld
ed In the preceding section, or whloh has been
set out by any Tillage Improvement society,
without the written permission of a majority
ot the selectmen ol the town In which such
highway is situated.
obcuod now. no teiograpn, telephone, or
electric light or power company shall cause
to be cut down or injured any tree growing
on the highway, tor the purpose of construct
ing or maintaining any electrical wires or fix
tures of any kind without the written consent
ot the adjoining proprietor.
And what Is It that Washington Irving
ays : "As the leaves of trees are said to
absorb all noxious qualities of the air,
and to breathe forth a purer atmosphere,
o It seems to me as if they drew from us
all sordid and angry passions, and breath'
ed forth peace and philanthropy
There it something nobly simple and
pure In a taste for the cultivation ot for
est trees. It argues, I think, a sweet and
generous nature to have this strong relish
for the beauties of vegetation, and this
friendship for the bardy and glorious
sons ot the forest. There is a grandeur
of thought connected with this part of
rural economy. It Is, If I may be allow
ed the figure, the heroic line ot husband
ry. It Is worthy of liberal, and free born
and aspiring men. He who plants an
oak, looks forward to future ages, and
plants for posterity. Nothing can be
less selflab than this."
SOUTH BRITAIN.
Mrs Clark went to Stepney, last week,
expecting to stay awhile, but came back
next day owing to sickness In her sister's
family.
Died, April 28, ot cholera infantum,
Julia E., the 16-month-old daughter of
Mr and Mrs A. N. Piatt. The burial was
at tbe Center ground, Tuesday.
Mrs D. M. Mitchell attended the wed.
ding of Miss Harriet E. Bryant at West
Haven, April 24.
OXFORD-,
CHURCH AKD PERSONAL MATTERS.
William VT. Hutches visited relatives In
jprooaiyn, w. i ., over euuua;
av.
Morning servtoe In the Kotsoonal ehnmh
tor the month ot May commences at 11
o'clock.
Kev Mr Morris, having been appointed a
committee of one to purchase the new books
for the Sunday school library, will visit New
York in the near future for that purpose.
Mr and Mrs William Pec lost an inlant
daughter, last week.
Mrs Morris will arrive In town, this week,
for a visit ot some weeks with her parents.
Mr and Mrs O. C. Osborn.
timer Osborn la at homa for a. time assist
ing his father, T. 8. Osborn, whose duties at
the Capitol keep him in llartford most of the
time.
Fairlield County Chat
STEPNET AND VICINITY
ON TASHUA'S BltEKZY SUMMIT.
Miss Lillle B. Mnllett has returned
roiu an extended trip to California and
ott er places of interest.
Mrs Charles r. uiiDerr, wno naa Deen
verv sick with jrrio. is lepmted better.
tier motner, Mis Keyooicw, is nome car
ing for ber.
J. Hobart Mallett Is very sick. Mrs
Mallett's sitter, Mrs Mildred Ferris, is
with them. "
Kev K. B. Whipple expects bis family
to join hin at the rectory the last of this
week.
Miss Caroline A. Mallett, formerly or.
this place, now of Lockport, N. Y., has
presented the Tasbua school wltb a
musical instrument.
An entertainment vill be given Dy trie
Bridgeport High School and Mandolin
club for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid
iocletv in the near future. The program
and date will be given later. Look for ic.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
There will be a covenant meeting In
the Baptist church, Sunday morning at
11 o'clock. Preaching service will be
held at 1 o'clock as usual.
Mrs Frank Lind of New York Is guest
of her daughter at the Baptist parsonage
TEMPERANCE NOTES.
The monthly meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will beheld
Wednesdiy, tbes.h, at tne usual place
and hour.
It is expected that tbe creamery
machinery wl.l be mived this week to its
new quarters at soutn Britain.
l'errv liuDDell nas Deen aoing team
work for William liyan.
Mrs Frank Squinobal and litc.e son
spent Sunday with George Mattagatt and
family.
.Edwards Beardsiey is naving tne inter
ior of bis house fixed. George CurtWs is
doing tbe work.
Edwards Beardsiey bas a handsome
Jersey heifer calf that can be registered.
William candee nas exenacgeo nis nne
black road mare for a pair of work horse?
with Liveryman Bronaon or Bridgeport.
A. B. Curtiss has put a new National
cash register of the latest design in hi
store.
G. C. Blancbard has returned from
Bridgeport and is stopping at Charles
Jackson's.
Charles Hawley has bought a fine Jer
sev heifer ot John CKborne of Fairfield
Mrs A. Purdr has bad the old family
horse killed, after 20 years of faithful
f ervice and bought a younger one or Mr
Sage.
Lynson Beardsiey has a Japanese wine
berry bum wnicn ne is rooting ana v, i
in a thrirtv condition. Mrs eearasiey t
front windows are filled with hacdbOwe
flowers from potted plants.
Jesse Turner has been confined to tb
bouse with the grip and malaria for tout
weeks.
Mrs Eliza Searc, who was 95 years old
last December, has enjoyed good health
up to last Thursday night, when she waf-
taken ill from t o long a walk and tna
night her mind wandered. The doctor
was called and she is gaining slowly
being able to sit up again a part of th
day.
Charles L. Hubbell presented his sistei
with a stick of wood with a natural ban
die grown on it like that of a satchel.
Perry Hubbell and Henry Nichols wen
eeling, Tuesday night, and brought homt
13 fine trout and 17 eels.
Mrs Emma Cramer of New Haven if
guest of Mis Jennie Wells.
E. A. Cramer of New Haven, who ha
been boarding his horse all winter at I
W. Wells', will take it away this week
P. B. Parmalee has been suffering witb
pneumonia for the past week and at pres
ent writing, Wednesday night, he is in t
very low state from exhaustion, being
unconscious. Mrs Andrew Leavenworth
is helping care for him.
Mr and Mrs George Potter of Nauga
tuck are guests of George uoley.
Miss Helen Seeley is visiting her sis
norne's ience announces la.uuo pansy
plants ior sale. Just coming into bloom
Kev H. W. Jones has spent the week
in New York City.
TRUMBULL.
THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
The meeting, Wednesday evening of
last week, was wen attended and consid
erable public spirit was manifest. The
organization has been perfected and new
ciemoers win be received at any time on
application to tbe secretary, John Beach,
and the payment of membership fee
Ladies have equal privilege with the
gentlemen in this organization, and are
expected to attend its meetings. The
society will hold Its meetings on the
first Wednesday evening in every month,
beginning at 8 o'clock. The first regular
meeting win oe neid Wednesday even
ing. Tbe membership is already quite
large, ana it is to oe Doped that alter a
time we are to see some improvements
mat are mucn needed.
CHURCH NOTES.
ibe services next Sabbath morning
and evening will be conducted by tbe
pastor. At 10.45 a. m., sermon followed
Dy communion service; at 12 m. Sunday
school; at 3.30 p. m.. tunior meetlnir:
at 7 p. m., Y. P. 8. C. E. meeting (chang d
iroiu o.ou;; at .au p.m., evening ser
vice.
The annual offering to the College and
Education Society will be taken at the
close ot tbe morning service.
Monday : At 7.30 p. m., Chautauqua
meeting at tbe parsonage.
Tuesday: At 7.30 p. m., Daniel's
farms meeting.
Friday : At 8 p. m., choir rehearsal.
THE CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE.
Ihe special features of the meeting,
Monday evening were: A continuation
or the study of native rock and minerals
"Deep Sea Sounding and Deep Sea Life
"u vomposes tne oea oi tbe -sea
ue members are looking forward to
spending an afternoon in the near future
among tne bins In search of geological
OfCVIUJCUB. 1
Mr and Mrs Frank Plumb have the
sympathies of a large circle of friends
during tbe severe Illness of their little
aangnter, ctnei.
Mra Jesse Ch&lbnr are. ..Itorl
last week, to attend the funeral of a near
inena.
MISS Ada WolCOtt goes to Vermont
for the summer, where (she expects to
ruwsr young laaies- seminary in tbe
ran.
BRIDGEPORT.
SHEET MUSIC AND FOLIOS.
Our readers will find an immense stock
of sheet music and music folios at
Northrop's musio store, Bridgeport. He
has a variety of 5000 conies of sheet
mnsio sold at other stores for from 30
cents to $1.50, that be sells for five cents
copy. He receives new music nearlv
every aay, ana nas an tne late and pod
mar songs. Any piece tnat nts custom
ers want, not in stock be will order for
them without extra charge. He has just
received a large number of new sono-
and piano folios, which are very deslra-
uie ana tow in price, lie nas an assort
ment of Easter cards and novelties for
bait price. In the line of framed pic
tures, toys ana iancy goods, yon can
buy for less than cost. When you visit
Bridgeport do not fail to call at $1 John
street. .
FILLED TO OVERFLOWING.
The great slaughter sale nf hnnt.a.
shoes, Oxfords, slippers and rubbers.
wbicb opened at Abbott's old stand. 373
Main street, Saturday, attracted thrones
of shrewd buyers from far and near and
they were not disappointedjudging from
the bundles of shoes which accompanied
them on their departure. Messrs Hol-
orooK x MCjamara,tbeproprietors,wish
to apologize to those who could not be
waited upon or gain admittance. In the
evening, owing to the immense crowds it
was found necessary to lock tbe doors
in justice to both patrons and themselves.
Notwithstanding the fact that there were
15 clerks on the floor it was found utter
ly in) possible to keep the stock in order
owing to the great rush The bargains
are genuine here and this week will af
fo'd an excellent opportunity to thoe
who have not attended this bonafide sale
to do so. It U not necessary to invite
lhoe hn have already attended as it
goe vi ithout saying that they will be on
hand again.
LONG HILL.
AT GRACE CHURCH.
Third Sunday after Easter, May 5 : At
10.30 a. m.. Morning prayer, sermon and
Holy Communion. Sunday school after
morning service. . .
The family of W . C. Wheeler has re
turned from their winter sojourn in the
city and have opened their pleasant
borne on tbe turnpike.
Miss uertrude Jtsearasiey oi aionroe
and Miss Florence Beers of Stratford are
visiting at E. M. Beardsley's.
MB8 C Bunnell witn ner niece, aiuriei
Wade, are at S. J. Burrough's for a
short visit.
J. W. Smith left town. Tuesday, to
spend a few weeks at his old home in
South Glastonbury.
Mrs C. W. BovUton has been quite ill
and confined to her bed for several days
with grip.
Mrs Jennings oi Bridgeport, wno sang
the offertory solo at Grace church on
the Sunday after Easter, was much ap
preciated and tbe hope 19 expressed tnat
she ruav be beard there again.
Fred Turnev nas returned wun nis
family to his home in Long Hill, after
snendine tbe winter m .Bridgeport.
M:sj Jt ioncev JNicnois or jmichoib speui
Sunday with Miss ifiditb Turney.
Frank Sherman is driving some new
horfes nowadays. Your correspondent
thinks he Intends to get one about right
after being so long without one.
farmers are getting tneir potatoes
planted.
(jnaries nan nas ueen bcimijk out
some trees. ,
The Long Hill Carriage Co. is very
busv. The painting department
crowded with work. Harry Sweezy is
helping F. S. Shelton.
MONROE
BRIDGEPORTERS ENJOY A 81'ASHUP.
Quite a dangerous smashu j occurred
fcn Sundav afternoon, just below Dr J. G
Stevens' residence. Two couples irom
Bridgeport with a nice surry and span or
horses belonging to x-ecit oc iiubs, at
tempted to turn around while tbe team
was trotting, ana in a narrow piace. in
consequence of such carlessness the car
riage was upset, tne top smasnea into
kindling wood, pole broken, etc. The
horses ran but were stopped just below
the flat by Frank Cook. One of the
young ladies, (who were from New Ha
ven), was drugged .some distance and
somewhat bruised. The wonder was
that they were not all seriously injured
Dr Stevens and family went to their as
sistance and hospitably entertained the
young ladies till the gentlemen could
borrow a pole and right np everything;
then they started to return to Bridge
port One of the young men was the
son of one of Bridgeport's wealthy resi
dents. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Miss Hattie A. Bit hop, tbe talented and
accomplished artist, will give one of her
delightful miscellaneous recitals at the
Congregational church on Tuesday ev
eving. iMav 7. Tickets 25 cents ; chil
dren 15 cents. Savs the New Haven Pal
ladium : "The readings of Miss Bishop
are admirable pieces of character acting,
and elocution tauiuess." says tne Bos
ton Herald : "The readings of Miss Bish
op were thoroughly enjoyed by one of
the jargest and most fashionable audien
ces cl tbe season." Alter tne reaaingi
a supper will be served in tbe church par
lors.
PROGRAM OF HARMONY GRANGE FOR
MAY 9.
Each member to furnish entertainment
for at least two minutes or pay five
oerrfvBi'vp'.. rj-Juixil,, Wales.; Daper,
general aucussioa, "Uau larmers atljrd
to ouy commercial iertuizers to grow
crops, at present prices?' instrumental
duet, Miss Kuamy Burr, E. G. Beards-
ley.
NOTES FROM ST PETER'S. ' -
The Parish Aid society ot St Peter
will meet with Mrs Sophia Beardsiey ol
Wednesday evening, May 8; or if stormy
tne nrst iair evening. n,acn person
requested to bring an extra pocket hand
Eercniei. Admittance tee, one lemon
Dr Boardman from Chicago is with the
vanuuynea.
Miss Agnes Smith of Youkefs is with
Hobart E. Beardsiey.
Misstjertrude Beardsiey is visiting
Long Hill.
Mrs B. B. Curtiss is with .Mrs Wild
man of Newtown.
Foster M. Cargill of East Village is
very ill.
Miss Llllie Wales of Bridgeport is with
s. b. wales.
Mrs uouglas, who lives near tbe cop
per works, burned ber foot severely, last
week, by mistaking a bottle of carbolic
acid, (or something of tbe kind), for lin
ament with which she bathed her foot
which was paining her, taking tbe skin
off. This is the third accident in tbat
family lately, two sons having been bad
ly burned in tbe copper works.
Robert Sinclair bas a new trotter.
Fred Wheeler is having new windows
placed In bis house.
STRATFORD.
TOWN AND PERSONAL MATTERS.
A meeting for the organization of
tennis club was held in the Russell anex
Tuesday evening. They propose to hire
tbe new tennis court, in tbe rear -of the
new library building.
George A. Kimber will occupy a house
on is roaa street tne coming season.
Officer Sugg recently arrested a fea'th
er ouster peaaier ior lacking tbe neces
sary license. He plead ignorance of the
law and was allowed to leave town.
Miss Edith Allen has returned from a
visit to Worcester, Mass.
i-r Jf uiiman's lecture before the Sclen-
tittc club was postponed on account of
the storm. Only one clear night during
the entire course.
Our people should be grateful to David
wonigemutn ror Qtting up so nicelv an
arranged room for ladies and children's
hair cutting and shampooing as he has,
in connection with his barber 6hop. A
neat oath room with hot and eold water
is also one of his lately acquired im
provements.
A regular meeting of Hnusar.nnfo
Grange was held on April 27.
The nextmeetlng of the Chautauqua cir
cle will be held with Miss Lottie Lilling
8ton, Thursday evening. Mav 9.
It Is reported that Charles Atwood and
family will again move into town and oc
cupy the Samuel Beardsiey place on
rung street.
Undertaker Frank Curtis snent Sun.
day at Orange, Mass. He brought his
daughter, who has been visiting her aunt
at tuar. piace, oack witn him.
iiisnop Williams has made his annual
visitation to Christ church and con firmed
a ciass or about 20 members.
Henry Peters was arrested for stealing'
a dog from F. Smith, and fined 5 and
costs, by Justice feck.
Edward Burritt has been seriously Hi
ror some weeks, but is reported as im
proving.
Mrs .kzra Wheeler and family have re
turned to tneir summer home on Broad
street, after a winter sojiurn in New
York.
Miss Furniss of Meriden has visited
Miss Be ten on King street.
Druggist Tuttle has returned from a
business trip to Washington.
The annual meeting of the Union Cem
etery association was held, Monday ev
ening. .,. v ,
II. P. Stagg's new home on East
Broadway is rapidly nearing completion.
Kev Mr Holden has been obliged to
cancel his engagement to lecture before
the Scientific society, on account of "in
health... -
A party of our young people attended
Highest of all in Leavening Power.
the reception of the Ansonia Cycle 'club.
Mr Mills ol Jb lve Mile Kiver and miss
Hart of this town were recently married
at the home of the bride's parents. They
will reside at .East JN or walk.
Constable Stags took Mary Jacox to
tbe Industrial school for girls at Middle
town.; She is but 13 years old, but re
fused to go to school and seemed to be
beyond tbe control of ber mother, and it
was thought best to put ber where she
would be under strict discipline.
j ustice reek nnea JUd Simmons $ ior
assault on one of bis fellow employes at
Rowing's Hotel.
it .is reported tnat the Traction uo.
will soon erect electric lights at several
points along its line in town. :
Tbe Trtction Co. now give transfers
to all other branches, in any direction.
You can now ride from Washington
Bridge to Ash Creek bridge for five cents,
a distance of between seven and eight
miles.
Justice Peck fined Hiram She par d $7
and sent him to jail for 30 days for theft
of a clock and other articles from George
Nordaby. -
The Eagles give their last dance, Fri
day evening, May 3.
The date of the reception to the Cup
heags, given by Mr and Mrs - Sidney
Beardsiey, was postponed till May 1.
Mrs Dunbar bas returned from a visit
to her daughter, Mrs Arthur Wheeler, in
New York.
Miss Parmelee of Wallingford has vis
ited Mr and Mrs D. P. Bhoades, on King
street.
Men are engaged setting new telegraph
poles along the line of tbe railroad.
Constables Stagg & Beardsiey, with
several assistants, raided the house near
tbe end of tbe Washington Bridge branch
of the trolley road, and arrested the pro
prietor and some 10 or 12 ox tbe visitors.
They were brought before Justice Peck
and placed under bonds for future ap
pearance, which they forfeited.
W.E. Hine bas loaded the schooner E.
G. Wiilard of Rockland. Maine, with
shells for use in Buzzard Bay.
Ullicer Stagg round a sulky in the
woods on South avenue.
Mr and Mrs A. Bedell Benjamin have
come from JNew York to occupy their
summer residence.
The town fathers have put Main street
in very good order.
GREENFIELD HILL.
CHURCH NOTES.
There was a large congregation at the
cburcb, Sunday morning, notwithstand
ing the raw, cold, northeast wind, to lis
ten to the pastor, Rev J. B. Kettle, who
preached a very able and interesting ser
mon from the .words, "liray hairs are
here and there "upon him, yetheknoweth
not," Hosea 7 :9. Those who attended
the Sunday evening service were -more
then paid for tbe very interesting account
of the pastor's own experience among
the miners. Next Sabbath morning will
be communion.
DEERFIELD PERSONALS.
Miss Abbie Wakeman still continues
quite poorly.
Miss Alice Nichols was the guest of
Mrs Fred E. Silliman of Easton, recent
ly- .
Painter Raymond has done work for
Edson Banks at hi Easton farm.
Mrs Charles Nichols, who has been
confined to tbe house so long, is able to
ride ont once more.
Rev J. H. Kimball was a guest at Dea
JNicnois7, last Sunday.
dead in the stanchion;
Mrs Sally Hubbell, who has lived to
the good old age of more then four score
years, received a shock on Thursday and
ber entire 'left side was affected and she
is feeble. ''Her daughter, Mrs George
Parrack of Easton, is assisting her sister
m i-ariug tor tier.
Mrs Charles Nichols, who is in such
feeble health, and been shut in doors all
winter and spring, was able to ride out
snort distance, two days last week.
Ail congratulate Mr and Mrs Frank
Banks of California in recovering a part
of their loss by fire, and. wish it were
possible they might recover all.
The many friends of Miss Edith Burr
or Brooklyn will be glad to learn tbat
she seems to be slowly improving.
Mrs Case, mother of Mrs William Wil
son, is very sick with whooping cough at
uer uaugnter 8.
Mrs George Erfort of New York and
her two children came to this place on
Saturday to visit her mother, who is an
invalid. On Sunday her oldest child was
taken very, sick and she returned home
with him, Sunday evening.
Mrs Hattie Sherwood, wife ot William
O. Burr, was granted a letter from' the
cnurcn to the Fairfield cburcb.
Mrs T. B. Stnrges and daughter have
returned from Florida, where they spent
me w liner.
Mrs A. M. Burr and daughter enioved
Thursday afternoon at tbe pleasant home
oi mrs oimon i. Burr.
Miss lumma Jennings has visited her
sister, Millie, for a week at her school hi
Northfield, Mass. Mr i"ease snnnlied
her absence.
Miss Ada Banks has been at Mrs John
Hull's for a few days.
mrs uampbell visited the Misses Gonld.
recently.
K. 5. Jennings is administrator on the
estate of the late Charles A. Gould. H.
o Burr and Mr Nichols of Bridgeport
spent xuesuay appraising mat estate.
Little Sophie Hull is verv much better
So she is able to play out of doors pleas-
nut uayp. : y
Miss Lizzie Banks accompanied her
aunt homo to Guilford for a visit.
Mrs Clarence Bradlev was calling on
friends on Burr street, Monday.
Mrs H. B. Burr haB a bed of beautiful
hyacinths m full bloom.
.Nichols Milbank pent Sundav home
at his mother's.
Jesse L. Banks of Brooklyn wan at. the
oiu uomesteaa, ounaay.
Mr and jars jn. b. Hill enjoyed a visit
irom tneir son, Horace, on Sunday.
Miss Cora Bulklev visited her hror.her.
William Bulkley, on Hoyden's Hill, re-
H. K. Eiwood and William Banks were
out on their meat route, through this
piace,ror tbe first titne.Mondav morniuo-
Fred Banks of Weston spent Sundav in
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urieeuiidiu b uiB xurujer xiome.
Burr Disbrow bas his carriage painted.
U. U. Smith bas traded his colt for
oxen with William Gorham.
D. B. Adams is the haoov possessor of
a nne con wnico arrived in town early
Saturday morning. Mother land off
spring are doing well. .
Jiimer Buckiev entertained his brother.
4 -.I..- O 1 , '
Mr and Mrs Frank Edwards and famil v
pent Sunday in Cross Highway. :
Mr and Mrs Leroy Mills have visited
at wiiiiam Smith's.
Mrs George Gorham bas" visited her
son, George Merwin.
a. iaarier s nurses oecame nnmanno-e.
auic, xriuay, auu ran away, tnrowlng
him OUtibut not miuring him sprir.nnltr
WH t. : . , , .
u'co ui uio iiukcas were uroken.
HUNTINGTON.
'.VHITE BILLS.
There is another little bov at James
Glover's.two weeks old.
The children in French district am
anticipat ing getting In their new school
bouse inside of ix weeks.- - v
. Pierce has set out 700 vonnir f rnlf.
trees, this spring. - . . .; '
waiter Hubbell is convalescent.
Mrs D. A. Nichols is having tbe Inte-
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rior of her home beautifully papered and
painted.- Mr Coles of Shelton is doing
tbe work.
Rev John .Cameron of New Haven is
to preach, Sunday. All are invited.
Seats free. Service at 10.30.
Mr William Jones bas taken the place
of tbe absent organist at tbe chureh the
past two Sundays. , -
The tire, last week, did some damage
in the woods of Olark Beardsley's and
others and came near burning a barn of
Oscar Hubbell's. The fire was lighted
by the roadside. .-
Mrs n,liza tluODeil, takes tbe lead In
young chicks, this spring, in this place.
BR00KFIELD.
AN INCREASED ACREAGE OF POTATOES.
Planting potatoes is the order of the
day just now, and it is occupy ing the en
tire attention of more farmers than usual
as the discouraging outlook for tobacco
with tbe good prices realized for pota
toes, and tbe ready market in Danbury
all tend to show the Importance as well
as stability of potatoes as a money crop
Several of our large farmers now make
it their only money crop, except milk,
Miss Miriam Taylor is home, from
school duties in New ork, for the spring
vacation. She, with five other teachers,
expects to spend tbe summer vacation
abroad.
Howard Peck has a barn ready to raise
to be built by Stanley Terrul, designed
from tbat of Mrs Eliza Feck.
The young people in town, with their
friends, are to nave a social dance at tbe
borne of Mrs weld on May 10.
Fletcher Weld has been spending a few
days with Iriends in Mew York.
Mai Ureen.who.at one time lived in tne
bouse now occupied by M. J. Bradley in
Newtown, is a pensioner of tbe govern
ment for injuries received in the army, is
showing his patriotic soirit in the matter
of replenishing tbe population. Last
week bis 13th child was born, 12 of whom
are living. He is quite an active man,
making things bustle when in business
Mr and Mrs i. u. smitn spent Wednes
day and Thursday in New York with
their daughter, Mrs H. w. lireen.
Herbert Lake has been spending a few
days witn friends in Branrord.
Dr Homer Jones of New York has
made bis parents a short visit.
On Wednesday, at St Paul's rectory
George Stuart of Newtown was married
to Miss Amelia Thornbill of this town.
The Junior Guild met on Monday
night witb Miss Mattie Griftin.
H. M. Bolles of New Preston is to
erect a monument in the cemetery to the
memory of Addie J. Elwood.
S0UTHP0RT.
THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
Miss Buckingham has returned from
Brooklyn.
Attorney E. L. Wells has returned
from a two weeks' trip to Washington
D. C.
Harry Gould is much pleased with his
new Columbia.
Mrs John Sqnires bad a paralytic
shock on Sunday. She was removed to
the Bridgeport hospital. .
The Of borne cottage, owned by Mrs
Charles Rockwell, has been renovated
and improved.
The Old Folks' Concert at Pequot hall
last night, was very successful. Ouite
sum was netted for the Daughters of tbe
King of Trinity, under whose auspices
it was given.
-T&e jgroundsot "mucrinee'tf
ed improvement.
Orlando Wilson, who has been in Swed
en for several months, has returned,
Lewis B. Curt is left for Lake Michigan
Tuesday for tbelpurposelof bringing here,
his new steam yacht. The trip will oc
cupy several weeks.
Next week Friday, May 10, there will
be a concert in Washington hall by the
May Banjo club of Bridgeport, ' assisted
by the pupils of the Southport public
school. The proceeds will be devoted to
purchasing apparatus for the school,
large attendance should be present.
'- Mr and Mrs George Elwood have re
turned from South Carolina, where they
nave been spending tbe winter.
PLATTSVILLE. -
Dr Hill went with Beniamin T. Beers
this week Wednesday, accompanied by
his son, George B. Beers, to the New
Haven hospital. Mr Beers has been
suffering for several years with a stone
in the bladder. Dr Bacon from New
Haven was there, last Saturday, when it
was decided to go to the hospital to have
an operation. It is earnestly hoped tbat
be may: yet be spared to many years of
usefulness.
STEVENSON..
- C. E. Gilbert has decided to get the
best of the hawks. He has placed wire
netting over tne pens.
- Edward Sherman dug for a fox, this
week, without success. Tbe old fox bad
made a shift in advance.
WESTON.
CHURCH AKD PERSONAL AFFAIRS,
Mr and Mrs George Brown will cele
brate theirsilver wedding anniversary
on tbe evening of May lo.
Mrs Eben Fitch Is suflerliig from rheuma.
t.i Hrn.
BETHEL.
Everything for
the farm at A. H,
Dimond & Son's.
In Litchfield County.
WOODBURY.
RACES ON DECORATION DAY AT WEST SIDE
, PARK.
It is understood that the Woodbury
Horse Association are to have - races at
West Side Park as usual on Memorial
day. . , " ' " .';
Charles Capewell has resigned from the
Winsted Herald and is now home with
his parents on West Side.
Dwight Thomas has resigned his posi
tion at tbe woodbnry House.
Miss Edith Dunbar, wbo has been at
John Hartson's the past few weeks, has
returned to her home in Bethlehem.
The Junior Prohibition League hold
their meeting at the residence of George
Barnes next Monday, evening at v.do,
Everybody welcome.
The second congregational cnurcn was
crowded at the W. C. T. U. free will of
fering, last Sunday evening, and a fine
program was presented.
If you have anything in the line of
machine repairing take it to L. J. Allen
& Son at West Side. They have a shop
nicely equipped and are ready to serve
the public. By the way Allen & Son
re agents for the popular Wood mow
ing machine and hay rake.
R0XBUSY.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Communion Sunday : Morning, "Com
mitting oneself to the Just Judge ;" even
ing.. Conference on the eduoation of oar
young people. All school teachers, dis
trict committees, and members of the
school. board are especially Invited to
take part in tbe conference.
Topic ior next Wednesdays prayer
Newtown, C i, April 25, 1 895.
FINANCIAL.
HOUSTON, TEXAS WATER WORKS
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS.
The subscriber offers for sale tile
whole or any pirt of One Hundred
Thousand First Mortgage 6 per cent
Houston Water Works Bonds at par
and accrued interest from January 1,
1895 These Bonds are One Thou
sand Dollars each. Interest is
payable January and July in each year
in New York City Said bonds are the
only bonds of the company, and are a
part of Four Hundred Thousand,
Three Hundred Thousand b.ing now
issued Said bonds will be ready for
delivery May 1, 1895 These bends are
dated January 1, 1895, and have 30
years to run. The company has a
stock capital of $150 000 on which
regular dividends semi annually are
paid-
Houston, Texas has a population of
40-000 inhabitants and growing rap
idly. I recommend the above as a per
fectly safe investment.
Marcus C. Hawley.
meeting: "True meaning and value of
the Communion of Saints."
Henceforth all evening meetings begin
at 7.30.
C. C. Smitb, city attorney for Derby,
spent a couple of days last week witb his
friend, W. B. Seward. S. JB. Brewster
of Bridgeport and Congressman Sanfotd
of New Yorb-alBp spent three days this
week as guests of Mr be ward.
WATERTOWN.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED TOUR "DORG?"
Tho aolpotmpn nrp flftor t.hp owners of
dogs, who don't register tbelr canines.
H,very owner or aoga or aog wno nasnx
registered oy May 10 win oe jprosecutea
Mrs C. S. Dayton celebrated her birth
day Tuesday evening with an orange tea,
Many friends were present, some from
Waterbury. There was music, speasing
recitations and dancing.
On Tuesday evening there were no less
than four places of amusement, where
something or another of a pleasing en
tertainment took place, at tbe Methodist
church the Ep worth league held a liter
ary meeting, and tbe Young People's
f riendly league listened to an aaaress
given bv C. Collard Adams.
MISS aiay j . r naer lias ueeu euageo
to play the pipe organ in tbe congrega
tional chureh.icommencing May o.
Sundav morning Kev . P. waters or
Waterbury was the preacher at the Con
gregational church.
Laurence Bowers was a recent visitor
in town.
A. N. Woolson has been in New York
on business.
Rev I. E. Smith came np from Mt Ver
non, last week, to drive his favorite
horse to bis new borne.
Dr C. C. Marggraff passed Tuesday in
town.
B. Havens Heminway bas bad ground
broken for bis new resdence.
.Henrv.T. Dayton intends to open
road on his lot west of his house, and
lav it out into lots. Mr Hitchcock, bis
son-in-law. will erect a handsome resi
dence there, this summer.
WASHINGTON.
In reading the item, in the last Bee
the Washington news speaks of W. H
Spaulding leaving the farm of Mrs Wei
ton, the reader would think be left with
out cause, liut we thing be bad cause
He is not the man to leave a place be
cause he takes it into his head to go, as
tne paper read last weeE. l
ROMFORD.
Tim Reiley is no longer employed on
the railroad.
Louis Haager is farming it and be
tween times draws wood for Fred Clark
who has some 1200 cord on bis mountain
WEST CORNWALL
PERSONAL CHAT.
George H. Oldfleld ot Stockbridge, Mass.
was a guest in town over Sunday
Mr and Mrs E. Sturges ot Dover Plains, N
x., visiteu at xneoaore sturges', last week
Joseph Memmott was at bis home here
over Sunday.
The selectmen are about ready to commence
repairing tne roaus. as early repairing makes
Better ruaus.
The C. E. society held a sociable at Dwigbl
Augers , last vv eunesuay evening.
Nobody appreciates seeing tbe mud cleaned
irom the roads more than the wheelmen.
Miss Jessie G. Wbeaton is home trom West
Haven tor a tew weeks' visit.
Kev Samuel Scoville ot Stamford bas been
a guest at a. it. Scovlllo's, this week.
George W. Cochrane was in New York this
last week buying millinery goods tor the
emporium. It isauite an honor to Georire
th t Mr Hall bas the confidence in him to al
low him to select goods that please the pub
lic. By his energy and trustworthiness he
has won this commence.
Great preparations are being made tor a
weuaing, next montn.
A REMARKABLE CURE OF RHEUMATISM
David Lewis, wbo has been afflicted all
winter by rheumatism, is out again and
an due to one oi tne medicines advertis
ed in our columns. After trying every
thing possible, he used .Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, which has relieved him of
all pain, from which he was a constant
8ufferer,and promises to make him fit for
duty soon. We Know David bas been
great sufferer and are glad to see him
around again. Groton, Connecticut, Re
view. For sale by K. v . Hawley, New
town, and Samuel C. Bull, Sandy Hook.
druggists.
PROTECTION from the imn
v rnieumonia. diphtheria, fever and
ipidemics is given by Hood's Sarsapa-
rilla. It makes PURE BLOOD.
Downer g Edwards.
Among the Chamber suites in onr new
spring assortment is a richly, oak piano pol-
tnt is a ricuiy, i
$25.
ished sui-
te of 8
artistic
- and is a
gain at
pi e c e s ,
and solid
rare bar-
20 per cent more than quoted prices. Our
nttre line shows equal values.
Have you seen tbe all wool Ingrain
Carpets we are selling at 49c per yd?
And the Tapestry Brussels, at 48c,
57c and 73c per yard?
If you havn't better hurrj np or
they will all b? gone.
DOWNER & EDWARDS,
101 STATE ST.. - BRIDGEPORT. CT.
Drv Goods News.
May 3, 1895.
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO W. B. HALL & CO.,
Barnum Building, Copland Bros.' Old Stand.
THIS WEEK'S
SILKS.
Don't lailtre bv orlcea here or voa'U exnect
cheapness to mean poorness. Never was auch
a aiiK Kttine-ing in me city, as lfl nere 10 aay.
e mention a lew of me most nsea.
Black Fieured Taffetas, which are belnff so
much used now tor Capes and Wai8ta,we have
about 25 new designs just to hand, 24-inch,
prices 69c, 75c, 89c and $1 per yard.
TAFFETA PLISSE.
The verv newest thinir for walata- ho verv
effective made np witb large aleevea, 7 inch
goods, pi ice 1 per yard in such Colors mm
n nite ana 1'lnK
White and Gold
White and Blue
White and Lavender.
VELVETS.
See onr line ot Velvets at tl per yd. The
best value in the citv, every good color, at
$1.50 per yard extra fine quality, in all the de
sirable colors. -
Also a toll line of the Black 33 inch velours.
ior Capes.starting at 12 per yard.
DEESS GOODS.
No let np in the Dress Goods business. Inst
asgooa an assortment to select, from, wun
new tilings coming all the while.
Special for to-day, will be about 50 pieces ot
very pretty Novelty suitings the 37 1-Jc sorts,
we shall sell at 19c pet yard.
A new line oi Jncqaard Mohairs, all the new
colorings, price 39c per yard.
covert cioiu-, ou-mcn goous, wouia oe goo t
Express and mail charges paid on all purchases.
SMITH, MURRAY & CO.,
BRIDGEPORT,
Our Spring Line of
MEN'S AND YOUNG MEN'S SUITS
AtTke
. Is now rerdy, and It contains every novelty of tbe day "The newest garment,
fabrics and fashions equal in every respect to One Custom Made Clothes, with a
Superior finish seldom met with in ready made Clothing. We're sale In saying
that no other house In tbe trade can supply so much elegance of workmanship fit
and style at such popular low prices.
ESPECIAL ATTENTION
Is called to our extensive line of Spring Overcoat, in light and dark colors, we
have them in both the Long and Box lengths; and a large assortment ot Stouts for
Short Men.
OUR EXTENSIVE LINE
Of Boys' and Children's Suits are meeting with tbe most satisfactory approval; .
Our complete assortment composed ot exclusive styles and attractive novelties.
Full Assortment of Gents' lmishing Goods:.
Corner Main and State Sts., Bridgeport Ct:
CHAH5E IH- BUSINESS I
$20,000,
WORTH OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO BE SLAUGHTERED.
Wehavepurclnse3ofP.E. ABBOTr the Stocky
Fixtures, Good Will, etc., of the well known
Boston She -..Store.
373 MAIN STREET.
Before MakiDg Extensive Alterations we
and Shoes in the store. To make them go ;n:ck we shall sell the entire stock
at about 50 cents on the dollar. Sale now going on and will continue until
the whole stock Is closed out. Xow is your chance if you want Boota
and Shoes, as we shall certainly sell them without regard to cost,
every pair without an exception. Investigate for yourself and
you will be convinced this is a Genuine Slaughter sale.
BELOW WE NAME A FEW PRICES.
Gent's French, Calf Hand Sewed I -nee and
Congress, Abbott's price, $.00 and 6 00, our
price. 8 SO.
Gent's Patent Leather Laee Shoes. Baznr on
era and Plain Toes. Abbott's price, 4 00, 5 00
and 6 00. our orice. S 00.
Men's Calf Lace ard Congress Cap and Plain
Toes. Abbott's Drice 1 00. onr nrice I ST.
Men's Working Shoes, Tap Sole, Abbott's
price i 00, our price 1.18.
Hen's Lce and Congress, Abbott's price 1 45
our price 87c.
Boys' Lace School Shoes, Abbott's price 1.45
our price 84c.
Youths' Lace School Shoes, Abbott's price 1 00
our price oc.
Ladles' French Kid, Patent Tip Bntton, opera
ami uummua ohda, adooh s price, o uu auu
6 00, our price S 60.
We could mention hundreds of bargains,
give an idea of how the whole stock is marked down. Don't forget the place..
Abbott's old Stand, Boston Shoe Store.
RESrECTFULLY, H0LBR00K & MCNAHARA.
STORE NEWS. .
value at $1, now 50c per yard.
See onr selection ol hlirh class Novelties at
75c a yard, nothing like them In this section.
GLOVES.
Tonr Glove wants are well 1-mked attar
here, all the best matters represented, which
means the best fitting and the best wearing
goods you can buy, the prices no mora than
you can pay tor tbe poorer kinds elaewbere.
The Latest is a full line ot the Dent-Alerott
said to be one ol the best fltUng Gloves on
the market, use a pair once and yon'll hav
no others, aU the new spring shades. Modes.
Tans, Butter. Slates and Blacks. pail.
LINING DEPT.
8pecial news, interesting to Dm makers
and aU. we shall start selling this week M
pieces ot Fancy suesiaa at u i as per yarn.
You're paying 30o every day tor lot earns
quality.
ROSE BUSHES.
Grown by one ot the largest flo-isla In this
country today. This week we offer MM
piantd in our urouna r loor 7xicwwm txtv
last we shall have this season, at 16c each, 1
per dozen. Folk wing are the names ot the
Kose4 :
La F ranee
Magna Ctiarta
Gen. Jacqueminot
Assorte.1
Glolre le Dyon
Mora
Paul Neynon
Jules MargoUea
Ulricb B runner
Grant des Battles
Moire tsanmar
Duke ol Bdlnborg
Mi- John Lorinrand others.
Carpets and Upholstery. Kite ben depart
ment in Basement Salesroom Give order
here tor Staten Island Dye Works.
CONN.
BRIDGEPORT, C0NNT
want to close oat every pair ot Boota
One Int Ltl!e' KM, "ntton. Opera and Cora
mon Sense, Abbott's price s 00 oar price -
I 1 Ml.
I 800 Pairs Lalis' Dnngola Patent Tip, Button. .
uui.ii . jnuii, . car pnoa mo
La.lie'8 Patent Tip Ox lords, Abbott's Brie. .
(Ac, onr price 47c.
Ladies' Lextber Slippers, Abbott's price Me,.
our price SSo.
Hisses' Patent Tip School Shoes, Spring Heel!
Lace or Button, Abbott's price 1 00 our -
price 67c
Children's Patent .Tip School Shoes, Spring
Heels, Abbott's price, 75c oar price Bio. six.
esstoll.
Children's Patent Tip School Shoes, Spring
Heels, sizes S to 8, Abbott's price 6So, ours 4Je-
but have not the space. The above wilL