The Newtown bee., March 19, 1897, Image 7

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NEWTOWN, FRIDAY, MAHCB. 19
CIRCULATION:
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Local A flairs.
MaTTEBl OF BDSISS33.
M. Seem of 1S5 Main street Is havlDSt
a blje tale In umbrellas, 100 fast black
waterproof, paragon frame umbrellas.
during thW tale at 30 cents each. A
good lime to piepare for rain.
TEX LECTOHB T PROF DRAKE.
ATTKNDKO BY A 1.AROK AND REPRESENT
ATIVB AUDIENCE.
nt Rose church wi taxed to Its ut
most capacity, Wednesday night, when
a representative audience gathered to
listen to th lecture by Prof Drake of
Bistort, on the celebrated "I'awlon Play
at glvaa at Oberammergau. The enter
tainment was opened by an introductory
peecb by the professor, followedjby a
election by the orchestra, after which
the professor in a well modulated voice
began the lecture. The very beauti
ful and effective scenes in the life of
Christ were shown on the canvas In a
very clear manner and elicited much
praise from all present. The closing
views were a series of tableaux of "Rock
of Ages" and the colorings of these were
about perfect. During the lecture the
musical selections were given and special
mention can be made of the solo of Fath
er Smith, whose clear voice was heard to
good advantage. J. Callahan was also
In good voice, and the solos of the Misses
Harrlgan and Lynch were of a high or
der. The whole musical program was
very nice and Mrs Oordon deserves cred
it for her training. The lecture
was a
success and St Hose's church will net
good sum as the result.
V. J. B IX V OB TEIAL BEFORE JUDGE HOW
ARD CURTH
IN TIIR COMMON PLEAS COURT AT BRIDGE
I'ORT. The assault case of James W. Katn
against William J. Brew, teacher of the
Pootatuck school, was tried on Wednes
day before Judge Howard Curtis of the
Court of Common Pleas. It was a civil
action for damages, Mr Kiln asking for
$500 Mr Brondhead, who eat on the
steps at Taylor's hotel, where the as
sault was committed, swore that Br :w
truck Kain threee times with his clench
ed fist, and this was also testified to by
Kaln. Thomas J. Corbett, John Hubbell,
John Bradley and Edward Troy appeared
as witnesses for Mr Brew, their testimony
trying to show Mr Kaln's Injuries were
not as serious as claimed. Brew swore
he only slapped Kain, first with one hand
and then with the other. Judge Curtis
reserved his decision. Messrs Beecher
A Can fluid appeared for Mr Kaln and
'foomey & Lynch for Mr Brew.
TBE COIQRrOATIOBAL CHUE"H
The pastor will speak at the prayer
meeting service, next Tuesday evening,
March 23, on "What the Gospel of
Matthew Contains." All the people arc
most cordially Invited to these services.
The hour Is 7 30 o'clock.
Rev Mr Barker will give an Informal
address this (Friday) evening, March 19,
at the schoolhoune near Bennett's
Bridge on "The Pyramids of Egypt and
What One Sees in Modern Jerusalem."
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
All the ladies who can do so are re
quested to meet next Tuesday as early
in the afternoon as they cat in tbe
lower room of the church for sewing.
ST EOSa'S CHURCH.
lLenten devotions will be held at
TRoae't church this (Friday) evening
V 39 o'clock.
JDr Bristol of Danbury was at Taylor's
hot stables on Monday and Tuesday of
this week, fixing up the old trotters'
teeth preparatory for the fall races, it is
presumed. He had quite a run of busi
ness.
Mr ami Mrs Charles Husband of New
York were guests At the home of Mr and
Mrs J. H. Warner at Sandy Hook ov
Sunday.
Mrs Cicero Beardsley Is prr pared todo
all kinds of paper banging and all orders
for work left at the store of Warner,Tar
!lor Curtis' at Sandy Hook will be
j promptly forwarded to her.
;,M!Io A. Todd of Hartford was In town
the latter part of last week and as usual
jut up with Landlord Taylor.
White Loaf flour at Warner, Taylor &
Curtlb' store at Si 60 the barrel. Try
barrel of Christian's flour that makes
more and better bread to the barrel than
any other brand and Is fully guaranteed
Tbey are tbe gents for this flour.
Constable Tillson was called to Water-
bury od Monday, looking after some va
grant. He walked a good share of the
way baclr, counting the ties alot g the
New England railroad, but bis man did
not thow'op.
Lowney's celebrated candles, maple
walnut bon bono, assorted bon bons and
all the sweets at S. C. Bull's drug store
Albert McGregor has rented the farm
of Mrs D. W, Bronson for another year
Mrs Bronson has been in tow, this week
Mrs John Carlson wishes attention call
ed to the fact that she does all kinds of
repairing, cleaning and pressing of cloth
Juf , and would appreciate a share ol the
public patronage. She Ii also prepared
to do an kinds or dying of clothing.
. AT TRINITI CHUB OH.
PRESENTATION BY REV MR LINSLEY.
At the close of the service, last Sunday
morning, the rector. Kev Oeorge 1. Llns
lev, distributed the cboir pins to the mem
bora of the cboir. In a few well chosen
words be reminded the choir of the die
nity and the privilege of singing In the
home of Ood and leading the people In
'belr worship. The pins are of silver, In
trie rorm or a Maltese cross, wicn toe let
ters T. C. C. engraved on them. They
are to be worn oy the choir and remind
them that they do all in the name of Him
who ftied upon tbe crops. After tne pre
afntation of the pins the hymn "In the
croia of Christ I elorv" was sung and tbe
service closed with n appropriate collect
and benediction. The choir numbers now
22 members.
Rev Mr Llnsley preached In the Lenten
course In Grace church, Long Hill, last
evening.
Services next week : Wednesday after
noon at 3 :30; Thursday morning, Feast
of the Annunciation at 10.30; Friday
evening at 7 30. .
Holy Communion Sunday, March 21,
at 10 a- m.
Rev F. F. Johnson preached an excel
lent and helpful sermon in Trinity
church, laBt bundav morning, from the
text Hebrews 12 :l-2, "Let ua lay aside
every weight and tbe sin which doth so
easily beset us, and let us run with pa
tience the race that is set before as, look
ing unto Jesus tbe author and finisher of
our faith."
THE SAHDT HOOK POSTOFFICE TROUBLE.
YOUNG BRADLEY NEGLECTED BIS BOOK
KEEPING.
After the accounting and thorough ex
amination of the affairs at the Sandy
Hook postefflce, last wek Thursday, by
Inspector O'Brien and John J. Northrop,
Postmaster .Bradley s accounts were
found to be short $485 45. The acting
postmaster, Mr Bradley's son, James F-,
hat neglected the book work at tbe of
fice almost entirely since last Angus' and
It was somewhat a tangled mess to un
ravel. Mr Bradley, Sr., felt keenly the
disgraceful act of his son, and has many
oympathlzers. The young man went to
New Haven and appeared before the
commissioners and was bound over un
der $1000 bonds, in default of which he
was taken to the New Haven jail.
C. H. Gray found a beach wood tree
on tbe Wolcott farm with the initials, lL
li. C. April 21, 18o8." Also "A. W.,
April 21, 1858."
Mr and Mrs 03car Dikeman of New
Raven have leased tbe bouse in the
Street, recently vacated by Edgar F.
(lav. ley, and are to take possession at
once.
Rev F. V. Johnson returned to his
work as Bishop Williams' private sec
retary at Middletown, on Ibursday.
1'he Newtown Hook & Ladder Co. have
completed arrangement for a social
daiii-e to be given at the Town hall, New
town, Tuesday evening, April 27.
The cafe of the alleged tramp, James
Smith, who was arrested and bound
over for begging, has gone over to the
May term of the Superior court.
Mrs George T. Linsley Is passing a
few days in New York.
Mrs Edwards from Cornwall-on-the
Hunop has been a guest of her father,
James Broadbead, at Taylor's hotel, San
dy Hook.
J. B. Downs, who is having tbe Mrs
Charlotte Fox place fixed up for his oc
cupancy, expects to occupy it by April 1.
An addition has Deen Dulic on ana wuen
everything Is completed, Mr Downs will
have a very coy home. Opposite the
house he intends to widen the road by
filling in with earth.
Lawyer and Mrs W. H. O'Hara of
Bridgeport are making a brief sojourn at
Dick's hotel.
The West Chester (Pa.) Republican, In
speaking of the presentation of the play,
'The Prisoner of Zenda," in that city,
has this to say of Herbert Flansburg,
who will be pleasantly remembered as
appearing In local entertainments, last
summo-: "Handsome, debonalre Herbert
Flannburg as Bertram Bertrand, a young
English artist, was all that could be de
sired in his role and be came in for a
generous share of attention and praise."
Constable Tillson and D. Kane are said
to be starting a new enterprise at Sandy
Hook, and already their- traps nave
caught quite a number of those oderifer
ous little black and white animals that
prowl about at night. The shipping of
pelts promises to be one of tbe features
of :Sandy Hook's experts II the game
holds out.
A. F. Clarke
arrived at Honolulu on
March 2.
Bradley's fertilizers, great crop pro
ducers, and winners of highest awards,
for sale by Warner, Taylor & Curtis
Call at the store for prices.
The Newtown Bicycle club have
rented tbe vacant office room above the
tore of R. H. Beers & Co., and are
having it fitted up for their occupancy
Perry L. Hurd, the Bridgeport dry
goods merchant, quotes some prices on
domestics, of which he has put in a nice
line, this week. Look up bis advertise
ment in another column.
James Welch, who has been living in
the house with William Griffin, at tbe
Tunnel, has bought tbe McMahon place
In Liake George district, and moved there
with his familv, on Wdneday.
Miss Helen Hawley visited her cousins,
the Misses Kellogg, of New Fairfield,
over Sunday.
Martin Gourigan is again employed at
tbe Hawieyville station.
Miss Anna F. Stone of Merryall, New
Milford, is visiting her aunt, Mrs J.
Kussell Smith.
The suit of Huldah Peck against John
P. Egan, in which hay was attached by
Constable Johnson, has been satisfactori
ly settled, a second patty assuming the
obligation and agreeing to pay tbe same
with Interest and costs.
The adjourned hearing In the case of
Mrs John Behn, charged with cruelly
treating the child, Lillian E. Hubbell,
will take place on Saturday at 1 p. m
at the town clerk's office, before Justice
INObDS.
JuT ys Harting of New York has
renUd tbe James Lavery place In Berk
shire, owned by the Newtown Savings
Bank. It satisfactory he will become a
purchaser of the property.
Franklin Burton, treasurer of the An
sonla Savings Bank, passed Thursday in
town. ,
Call at W. C. Corbett's shoe store and
get a p iir of those ladies' button shoes at
81.25 that are selling so fast. They are
a real bargain.
A full line of ladies' and men's shoes
All the latest shapes just In at W. C.Cor
belt's.
Tha nmm stvlns In 'o-Anta' nrtnor hats
j ypumap, Poalp ad VoftBjs t Warner,
Taylor & Curtis'. Also a big drive In
boys school shoes at $1 30.
THE LEGISLATURE.
This session of the Legislature is go
ins to be shorter than some of its prede
cessore, and a commendable spirit to cut
down expenses U being shown. On
Wednesday, tbe Senate showed by a de
cisive vote, that the state is not ready to
abolish capital punishment, uov uooge
sent In tbe name of Ex-Insurance Com
missioner O. R. Fyler of Torrington to
be railroad commissioner in place of Al
exander C. Robertson of Montville,
(dem ) and he was promptly confirmed.
The resolution pensioning Dr Henry Bar
nard at 81000 per year, adversely re
ported by the committee on appropria
tions and rejected by the House, was
made the special order for next Tuesday
at 1 :30 o'clock. Tbe House tabled the
bill providing for an insane ward at the
state prison, rejected the bill to pension
state prison officials and passed the con
vict parole bill. Several judges of local
police courts were elected by concurrent
votes, including Judge Bill and Associate
Judge Perkins of the Hartford court.
Mrs E. L. Johnson left home, Thurs
day, for a few days' visit with frienda In
New Haven.
Largest and prettiest line wall paper,
all new, in town, 4, 5, 8 and 10c a roll at
. F. Hawiey's.
Heinz's pickles are the best; plain
pickles, 50c hundred; mixed, 15c pint;
small white pickle onions 15c pint, at
E. F. Hawley's.
Extra fat Block Island mackeral, 10c
pound, best herring $2 one quarter bbl,
mackeral in palls 95c ; bloater mackeral
one and one-half pounds, for Lent-, at E.
F. uawiey's.
This is the season of the year for
painting and cleaning up. New stock of
Masury's and Longman's prepared
paints, white wash and paint brushes,
etc., at E. F. Hawley's.
You do not always know when worms
are present to sap the vitality of your
child. Smith's Worm syrup will destroy
them If present and do no barm.
SOUTHVILLE.
DEATH OP MRS JOHN WIXON.
The death of Mrs John W ixon occur
red, last Thursday. She has been in poor
health for a long time. Her funeral was
attended on Sunday, Rev E. L. Whit
come of Brookfleld officiating.
Miss Delia Clark Is on the siekiist, un
der the care of Dr Griswold of Brook-
field.
Mr and Mrs Isaac Smith visited friends
in Roxbury, last Friday.
S. F. Clark visited his son in Shelton,
last Thursday.
Burton Booth, who took Mrs Laura
Welton's farm, the past year, is prepar
ing to move to Northville. I
Mrs A. Worden is on the sick list.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Williams have been
quite sick, but are on the gain now.
Mrs Jane Jflatt is quite sick.
Mrs Julia Mallory, who has been a
great sufferer and confined to her bed for
years, has passed away. The funeral
services were held at her home, Satur
day, the 13th. Rev O. J. Range officiat
ed. She was 79 years of age.
B. N. Treat and familv have all been
sick with the grip for the past six weeks.
Mrs Frederick Schielke has been auite
sick.
Charles Kemp is on the sick list.
Mrs Julius Ludorf Is slowly gaining.
Mr Ludorf lost a fine four-vear-old heiler
with tbe pneumonia, a short time ago.
HOOD'S PILLS cure Idver His.
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Drnjtgistsvi
FROH CRIPPLE CREEK.
After the big fire in Cripple Creek, I
took a very severe cold and tried many-
remedies wltbout help, the cold only be
coming more settled. After usiDg three
small bottles of Chamberlain's cougb
remedy, both tbe cough and cold left me,
and In this high altitude it takes a meri
torious cough remedy to do any good
G. B. Henderson, editor Daily Adver
tiser. For sale by E. F. Hawley, New.
town;S. C. Bull, Sandy Hook; W. N
Hurd Stepney Depot.
On Way to be Happy
Is to attend to the comtort ot your lamily
Should one catch a slight Cold or Cough, eal
on H. 8. Oomstock, Warren: D. Barntura
New Preston: Woodbury Drue Co., Wood,
bury: Hotchkissville Cash Stoie; R I Santord
Oxlord;E. J.Potter.Soutb Britain, E. P. Haw
ley New -.own, is. tiawley s, o.. stepney, mar
shall Beach, Monroe, 3. M . Sullivan, Redding
Kid ere, A.. B. Blakeman, Botatord, sole agents,
and get a trial boitle ot Otto's Cure, the Ger
man Remedy, tree. We give it away to prov
that we have a sure cure lor Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption, and all diseases of tbe
Throat and Lungs. Large sizes 50c and 35c.
DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, 89, PROBATE
COURT. March 15. 1897.
Estate oi LAM SON B. LAKE, late ot New
town, In said district, deceased.
Upon application of Charles E. Beers, pray
ing thai, an instrument In writing purporting
tone tbe last will and testament ot said LAM
SON B. LA KB, deceased, may be proved,
approved, allowed an I admitted to probate
as per application on file more tally appears,
it is
Ordered That sal application be heard
and determined at the Probate Office, in
Newtown, in said district, on the 24th
day ot March A. D. 1897, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, and that notice be given ot the
pendency ot said application and tbe time
and place ot hearing thereon by publishing
the some once in some newspaper having a
circulation in said district, and by posting
a copy thereof on the public sign post in the
town oi Newtown in said district.
M j. bkaulky. judge.
F
IOR SALE Two good 8boat. A. B. GOOD-
BELL, Palestine District, Newtown.
F
OR SALE A good farm ot 81 acres, well
watered, situated in Boxbury about two
and one-halt miles south ol the Center and
within onelourth mile ol Orton postofflce and
railroad station, ii. W. RUItLBURT,. Attain
ts rator. Box bury, Conn.
AUCTION SA LE-We will sell at public auc
tion, Tuesday, March 23, at 11 o'clock at
Leonard's Hotel Yaids. one car load ot cows
with ealvee and some springers; also two
vearlincr bulls: also one pair ot oxen No
unuer Diuaers. ott a lit r-.es uahui riii,
Auctioneer. AHA yvildman, c. M. tutu
DINS.
TIT ANTED AT ONCE A reliable vountr man
W about 18 years old, quick at figures and
good penman, to clerk in a grocery and leed
store, Best oi references required, a. u&n
LEY & CO , Stepney, Conn.
DISTHICT OF NEWTOWN, ss Probate Court,
March 17. 1897.
Newtown, in said district, deceased.
Tne executors navmg exnibiteo tneir ad
ministration accounts with said estate
to this conrt tor auowance.lt is -
Okderbb That the 'i4th dav of Mar.. A. D..
1897.at .30 o'clock in the forenoon at the Pro
bate office in Newtown be and the same is as
signed tor a hearing on the allowance of said
administration account, with said estate, and
this Court directs the executors to cite all
persons interested therein to appear at sail
time anu pitnue, uy puuiismng mis oruer m
some newspaper published in Fairfield coun
ty, and having a circulation in said Dis
trict, ana Dy posting & copy on me pumic
sign-post in the Town ot Newtown, where the
deceased lat dwelt.
M. J. JStLAULKV, Judge.
DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss Probate Court,
March 18. 1H97.
Estate ot WALTER JOHNSON, late ot New
town, deceased.
Upon the application of Franklin Burton,
praying that an administrator, de bonis non
be appointed on said estate as per appllca.
tion on file more ftilly appears, it is
ORDEB ED That sid application be heard
and determined at the Probate office in said
Newtown on theiTlh day ol Marcn. 1M)7. at 11
o'clock in the forenonn and that notice of the
pen ing of said application and the time and
place ot heating thereon be given by publish
lug the same once in some newspaper having
a circulation in said district before the time
assigned for said hearing.
M. J. BRADLEY. Judge
B PLYMOUTH SOCKS t
Eres for Hanthlnar. 6oo tor 18. Droo tne
postal nd 1 wM biing them to yon If on my
route. uivyiMitt f-. uvnuvjuv, auwiowd,
won-
" i ' i -l ft
The Ilotuland ' Dry Gwds Co.,
(Formerly the Howland Stark Co.)
Is the new dress for
Easte
under way?
There's an old saying
you wear three new things
Easter you will have luck
"If
on
for
the rest of the year."
One of the new things must
be a new dress.
Time to begin thinking of it
Dressmakers will soon , have
more work than they can do.
It is time to select the materi
al.
We have everything to
choose from, everything worth
having, from 25c to 5.00 a yd.
Silk and Wool French novelties.
English and Scotch suitings.
Plain and figured grenadines.
Cove t cloths, granites, crepes, etc.
Etamines, canvasses, beiges, etc.
Drapdete, Muscovietta, etc. v
Black brocaded s'lks. . r
Plain and fancy veloura
Printed foulards and India silks and
'- many other fabrics.
. Let us send you samples of
something or other. Write us
whether you like plai.n or fan
cy goods, about the price you
wish to pay, and about the col
ors desired.
We can please you. We
can please most anyone tnis
season.
New novelties in veilings
have come; new lace and chiff
on collarettes; new neck ruch
ings; new ribbons. It will be
a great ribbon season. The
demand is for something new
and novel. We have it.
We have a few second-hand
bicycles in good condition, but
marked like this:
Roehesters $25 and $35
Columbias, model 32, $25.
Hartlords, $25.
Columbia, model 40, $55 and 60.
Columbia, modl 44, $50 and $60
Columbia, model 4, (Ladies') $85.
The Howland Dry Goods Co.
Bridgeport, Conn.
AUCTION SALE!
At the residence of Charles
Bright on Black Rock turnpike
near Wilson's Mills.
Consisting of 1 Jersey cow, t Horse,
2 Wagons, Harnesses and Farming
TJtensilSi together with household
goods consisting of 1 Parlor Suite, 2
B8droom Suits. Range, Extension
Table, Chairs. Carpet and other goods
not mentioned. Sale will take place
on the premises- commencing at 10 a-m-
sharp, Wednesday, March 24.
CHABLES LEE, Auctioneer,
501 Main St , Bridgeport, Ct.
GRAND SPRING OPENING
OF
New Goods, Modern styles, Low
Prices at the
SANDY HOOK SHOE
STORE,
Repairing and Making a Specialty.
W. C. CORBETT, Proprietor.
A Sick -Looking
House
Can Be Cured.
Oiveit a good dose of Masury's K R
Paint and It will be all right. It won't
cost mncb and will loofe: $300 better be
worth tnat much more 11 you happen to
want to sell t. Barns look bqtter, fenc
es loo better even the grass grows
greener it the other things look all
right.
Successor to -
Rider SberwoodCo.
444 WATER ST , BEID G BPOET. CT
Telephone Call, 646-2.
PHOTOGRAPHIC
SUPPLIES
& MATERIALS !
3.
LICENSED PHARMACIST.
SANDY HOOK,
CONN.
Sunday Honrs 9.30 to 10 45 a- m-,
12 to 1 and 6 to 7 p. m-
DK K. S. TODD,
Graduate of the American Veterinary col
lege, New York City, will be t the Grand
Central Hotel.every Monday where bo will bo
prepared to eitner castrate or spay oirper
foim any operations pertBining to the sci
ence. Orders left at the office ot Hotel will
receive prompt attention at reasonable rates
Telephfwie New England House. New MIl'Qrd.
BRiNtt Your Old Gold and Silver to John
H. Raid, the Jeweler, 42 Wall St., Bridge
port. He will give you cash or goods for It.
Look around and see what you have.
MOTtCE Dissolution ol Co-partnership
11 Bv mutual crmsMnt t.hn on nartx ei'SnlP
heretofore existing under the firm ntima of
Houlihan A Keane. said firm being composed
ot M. .J. Houlihan and John F. Keane, doing
business at the Grand Central Hotel, New
town. Conn., has this dav been dissrlved. The
business hereafter w ilt be eondu Jted by M J-
ti'-imniin, who assnmes all bills ot sant nrra.
All Mlls auH said firm are pavable to M. J
Houlihan. Signed. M. J. HOULIHAN. JOHN
F, KEANE.
Dated at Newtown, Conn., March 15, 1SS7-
R SALE A mow ot
zood hay, price $12
5, Botatord, Conn.
IX) R SALE Two mew milch heifers, two an. I
' three years old respectively, with calved
by their side, s D. C PiSCK Newtown, Conn.
IjiO N D One horse blanket, between Bethel
: and Newtown Inquire ot PHILO X.
PLATT, Newtown, Conn.
FOR SALE One extra good cow with calf.
CHAKLKS ASJRD. ViOley View Farm.
iReddlng liidje, Coun.
TJOK 8ALJ6V
Naw tt-( h'1 nnvii: also a Xt W
). H. Tip2M?i, 8ipnjr, Conn.
very nay
Brings the need of Black Clay Worsted 8uilB. In this particular department we :
maintain the highest degree in the art of storekeeping. There is no size missing.
There Is no form that cannot be fitted trom thiB department.
There is no better quality or manufacture :o he had outside the high priced ous.
torn tailor's. No style but we can supply on demand. Sack suits, single or double
breast, cutaway suits, Prince Alberts. Each style In all sizes lrom smallest boy to
largest ir an. Prices $7.60, $10, $12jS0, $14, $15, $18.50, $20.
Sizes for stout men, lor tall men, for medium size men. Three populflr priced
suits are $10, $12.50, $15. Worth more, but serve as substantiBl builders of bSslness
An extra pair of trousers almost a necessity at this period. You will appreciate
the good values we oiler at $2.60, $3.60, $5 $1 to $2 under the usual price.
Hats Direct from manufacturer. Every expense eliminated. The power of
spot cash exercised in lavor of consumer. Lowest margin ot profit. All tend to
make Hats we ofler the very best for prices. Genuine Fur Hats, not "seconds,"
for $1.25.
Either Derby or Tourist In all tilt new colors for season of 1887. Dunlop, Knox,
Vouman's, $1.25, $1.45, $1 80, $2.40, $3. These are our flxei prices.- All shapes and
colors in each price. Every hat sold is guaranteed.
Hosiery 500 dozens Men's Hosiery just placed on sale.
Seamless Hose in black and tan 8 pairs for 25c. At 2 pair lor 25c places within
your reach former 25c hosiery. The price of Hosiery will be materially advanced
under the prospective tariff. Ton can save a good sum by buying now lor future
needs.
N. B.-All heavy suits and coats lower
Spring goods daily arriving.
JOHN F. KEANE & CO.
349 Main Street, corner John street
P lant Home
Perry's Bridgeport Nursery is the Place to
tomers report remarkable growths and early fruiting lrom trees purchased here When
freshly dug and Immediately planted, they aft grow, and the planter 'will secure a much be
tor growth than from trees shipped trom a distance. We have in variety Apples. Cherries
Pears, Japan Plums. (50 varieties). Peaches, ripening July 20 ard continuation of varieties'
lasting until November, Quinces, Japan Chestnuts and walnuts. Also paraxon Chestnuts
the same as exhibited at Newtown and "anbury Fairs, last fall, BlacfrbeVries, Strawberries
Currants, Raspberries, ASDaragus, Rhubarb, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Roses and Cl'mblnl
Vines. Send lor price statmg your wants in this line or call in April and you wm find tSon
sanda of trees to select from, lrom one year old to fruiting age. Let us hear trom you Ad-
dress, 120 Park St.
nuioci j.uiu niui .v, vyoi.
Just Heceived a Car Load of
FINE WESTERN HORSES!
Good Workers !
Good Drivers !
Come to our Sales Stables If you are going to
buy a Horse ,this Spring.
ACKLEY, HATCH & MARSH,
NEW MILFORD.
iS-Headquarters tor Feed of all k ind,
Salt
Coal, etc.
CASSIDY'S,
Leading
Grocery Store,
SOUTH BI ITAIN, CT.
Now is the time to make your hens lay
if they don't lay abundantly your profits will
be small, as eggs are cheap at this season of
the year. Ground Oyster Shells, Ground
Meat Scraps and Poultry Foods, for sale by
J. H. CASSIDY, South Britain, Conn.
T WILL CONTINUE TO SELL White Loaf
1 Flour until sttck is exhausted, at $4 75 per
bairel; best P. R. Molasses 37c gal; Early
Jane Peas, 8c can; Lima Beans, 8c can; Al
pine Corn, Sc can; bush bag best dairy and
i able Salt 50c; best rolled oats 2 l-2o per lb;
26 lbs C. Sugar tor $1. Ev.-ryth.ng in like pro
portion. Stock must be sold preparatory to
removal.
STEPNEY DFPOT,
CONN.
FARM AT AUCTION.
Pursuant to an order of the Probate Court
for the District ot Bethel, I will sell at Public
Auction, on the pr-mists, it not previously
disposed of at private sale, on Saturday,
Marcn Z7, i7, at a o ciock in me anernoon,
all tbe real estate belonging to the estate of
CharlPS H. Hurlbut, late ot Bethel, deceased,
consisting ot a larm ot 110 acres, with the
buildings thereon, situated in said Bethel on
the Putnam Park road, one mile enst of the
Village. Said sale will be mado subjei t to a
mortgage ot $2180 Ii stormy, sale will take
place on tu following Monday at the same
hour. HENRY A. GILBERT, Administrator.
Bethel, Conn., March 10, 1S97.
FARM TO RENT ON SHARKS-Piumb Farm
in Mchols, four and one halt miles from
Bridgeport, stocked with cows, team horses,
etc. Inquire ot 8 E. PLUM B, 452 Main Street,
Bridgeport, Conn.
FOR SALE A farm ol 200 acres, with large
house and barn standing thereon, suit
ably divided into pasture, plow and wood
land with spring and streams of water that
never fail situated on the main rot d from
8tepn- y to Redding in the north part ol
Easton, two miles from Stepney, four' from
Stepney Depot, 12 f om Bridgeport. A good
larm tor milk or dairy business. LEWIS ED
WARDS, Stipney, Conn.
AUCTION Will be sold at public auction on
Saturday March 20, 1897 at 10 a. m. the
nerdonal Drooertv ol Henry D. Burr deceased'
consisting ot 1 pair matched horses, 7 cows,
2 new milch, 1 Tearlmgbull, 3 heiters, 1 shoat,
a it t. 1 larm wasron. 1 smndle. 2 business
wagons, 2 sets double harness, is sets single
harness, 1 grind stone, 1 g'aln cradle, plows,
chains, 1 new rock chain, quantity hay, lnm
her. 1 liffht nole nearly new. trio of geese,
cultivator 1 twenty-five toot ladder and other
articles too numerous to mention Sale to
take place at his late residence, Cutlers arm,
Monroe, Conn If stormy the first tair day,
Sunday ex epted. milks a. bukb aamm
Istrator with the will annexed
niR SALE A eooiI butchers' peddling wag
J? on in first-class order. For tale or trade
tor stock. A. L. PECK, Newtown, Conn.
TJOK SALE CHEAP-One pair of good farm
X horses. B: Nichols, aotstora.
lOR SALE A nearly new spring wa on,
r suitable for carrying farm produce, etc A
rood one and price right.
SAMUEL WARD,
rumDuii, uonn.
TJOR S ALE-One new carriage, two new Dus
J: iness wagons, one new buggy and one top
loncoro, nearly new; aiso one oi a.-
Gray's Sons one horse powers, good as new
R. C. MITCHELL, Sandy Hook, Conn.
WANTED Man or boy t do farm work.
MRS A. J. EDWARDS, Chestnut Hill,
Trumbull, Conn.
"ISOR SALEA nrettv little tarm overlooking
J Sandy Hook. Will sell the whole or a
part. Three houses and a barn on the prem
ises. C. M. PARSONS, Sandy Hook.
. . . to CATV Qo.ta.-o1 .Am. sit imnit tl t ' Hntfl
r floe and clean Timothy, jotiis x. i-oit-
l'EK, Stepney Depot, Conn. .
riTSTEICT Of NEWTOWN, ss. Probate
i I fVMirt. March 17. 1897.
Estate of ruitu laitiv, laie oi newtown
in aaitl rttntr.et- deceased.
The Conrt ol Probate for the District of
Newtown, hath limited and allowed 6 months
from the date hereof, for the creditors oi saia
estate to present their claims lor setuemens
Thnu wtio neerlect tortresent their accounts,
properly attested within said time, will be
debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to
SARAH M. CLARK, Administratrix,
BIBTRICT OF NEWTOWN,
Cnnrt. March 17. 1S!)7.
Probate
Estate of DANIEL HARRIG AN, lateof New
town, in said districr, deceased.
ri, ftoni't ot Proi-mte. lor tbe district
Vaw.AttrnKth limited and allowed 6 months
trom the date hereof torthe creditors ot said
uatatM to exhibit their claims for set
tlement. Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, jwithin said time
will be ueDarrea a recovery, au persono in
debted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to - . ;
EDWARD TROV, .Administrator.
TWR SALE -
Or to rent on share, my larm
J: containing 60 acres,
r fift nnrtts. xitnated in Taunton
school district in the town ol Newtown. Good
house and barn with other out buildings,- all
tn ornfut rAtiair..' "Farm well watered bv never
failing spiinga and running wa er tn house
and barn. An abundance of fruit, orchard on.
excelled, can oe rented to responsioi par
ty with all farming utensils and stock it de-
Hii.sv station, located on hisrh and healthy
B'Art. timv one- mi e lrom uusiuiiitre hum
ground, part ot farm aojoiuuiK lauiiuu un.o,
Private arttnniai pouo on pieuu w
timiv bv pure SDring water. None but re
sponsible parties need apply. . JOHN
HUGI!E
Newtown, Conn.. March 16, 1F97.
NTEO-A good smart boy who under
stands tatm work. Will hit e by the year.
No bums need apply. H. W. WEIGHT, New.
town, conn.
than ever.
We must clear our tables for
Bridgeport, Ct
drown Trees,
buv anything
uarnum Ave., East Bridgeport.
THE FAMOUS HOMESTEAD
PAINTS
are the best paste naints in the world. They
are made by F. V . JJevoe & Co., in all shades
You add pure linsec.t oil, stir thoroughly and
the result is a psint tnat is remarkable for its
beauty a d durability Experts who have
used all kinds pronounce the Homestead the
best. Color cards on application.
We have everything in the line ol Paints
and Pamteis' Supplies. Priced are low and
every article is warranted to be exactly as
represented.
THE
HUBBELL.&WADE COMPANY
362 Watar St.. Bridgeport, Conn
ARB
YOUR
BUILDINGS,
Stock or Personal property insured? If
they are not cu cannot afford to go with
out fire protection. If you are near the re
newal period would like to talk with yon
about Fire insurance. Look up your pol
icy dates and come and see me a few days
before they expire.
FRANK WRIGHT.
LUMBEE, SHINGLES. SASH D00BS
acd BLIND3-
Wholesale or Retail. Can give City Prices
Shall be pleased to Correspond with any
Parties In any Place.
3E3. O. PLATT,
HAWLEVVILLE, CONN.
I. F. LEWIS,
DEALER IN
Harness, Blankets, Robes and
Stable Goods.
3"Farm Produce taken in Exchange.
i84 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT.
HIGH-GRADE
BICYCLE FREE !
How to get one address LOGAN
BROS , Wholesale & Retail Grocers,
btii Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn.
FAEMEES, ATTENTION.
I have the agency for Fairfield County lor
the DeLaval Separators, t Albans Horse
Powers, and Moseley & Stoddard Creamer
ooods. I shall be glad to correspond ith
any parties wanting these goods or will call
peraonallv if desired. R. E.GOODSELL.New-
town. Conn
ALLEN'S LAUNDRY !
Laundry clled tor Tuesday, delivered Sat
urriay. Shirts, dress or plain, Sc; Collars 2c;
Cutis 2c. Send postal card to ALEX ALLEN.
Sandy ilooR, conn.
THIR SALE House, barn and seven acres ol
JC land near Sherman Center. A great bargain-
W. M. E. DUTCHER. Sherman. Conn.
O RENT Farm and buildings at Long Hill,
Conn, located on the Main Pt. convenient
to churches and school, one mile from depot
and about five miles from Bridgeport; good
macadam road all the way. For further par
ticulara enquire ot or address. HOBART 14.
w LtE.ELB.is, os state st, iiriageport, uonn.
TANSY Seed. Best mixed, 10c. C. E. OS-
IT BORSE, f tepney. Conn.
TX)R SALE 45 acres ot good land with build-
X' ings thereon misssallxm
. BEARDS-
LEY, Hawieyville.
ARM WANTED Ot about 60 acres. It you
kn w ol one please write and let us know.
THE HOME ADV'T'G CO., Danbury, conn.
ITTANTED LadV
and
eentlemen aeenta
V V St ady employment, good pay.
Aaoress
F. H. DIBBLE, Ansonia, conn,
"POR SALE Plenty of eggs It hens are fed on
X lresh green bone.
W. Mann's green
bone cutter is the best. Machine will Of
shown at work oy c. w. hhlfu, Agent,
Hawieyville, Conn. Single Comb White Leg
horn eggs, tor sale; Sittings ot 13, 36o.
R SALE Earm 125 acres, Moses Botstord
place, Botstord mil, one mile rrom uois
tord Junction, said to be the best farm in
Fairfield county, elevated plateau, season
much lonsrer than low lands, comparatively
level, beat ol soil, easily worked, fields well
wrterea, never snuerB urouguiix room wjuw
two wells, two-orchards In their prime, stone
fences, 60 acres enestnut crossueumoar, jw
dam will convert the only swamp into a aeep
ten nnr lake. Rent, sell or exchange 'or city
village, or few acres near city, -josh u a m.
POWELL, St Jamest. Xowner.or EDWARD
HOOK. Botstord, Ct. .
A M now ready to book orders tor thorough
bred Chester white pigs, trom now on to
May 10. G. W. NORTHROP, Newtown. Ct.
tfinm.KHKX BANKlNti CO. sabscrioed
1,1 o.&nital. 800.000. Paid in. 4600,000. Issues
6 per cent Debenture Bonds of 100,200, .f0
$W0, 1,000 and $5,000, which are by statute
1 a w nil investments lor aitujv iuiiub m i'io
state. L. D. SANFORD, Agent. 17 Bit hop
Block, RrWOTDort c
FARM FOR ALK The farm OWB'Q by the
late'Henry D. Burr, situated In the town of
Monroe, one ana turee-auaner mnea iioiu
Stepney Depot and two miles from Monroe
Center, containing 60 acres of land, one good
sized house, barn, horsebarn, three poultry
houses and other out Dmiuings, an in iraoii
repair, a flue peach orchard ol 150 trees, 60
plum trees, with prospects ota largecropthis
year Said farm contains plow, pasture and
wood land, is well watered with running wa
krinii mill he Mild at a bar-grain. MILKS B.
BURR, Administrator, Stepney Depot. Conn.
-noK a i.R OR TO REST A niece of pasture
J; land ot about lour acres; also for sale, one
platform, spring two-horse wagon, good as
new. and a lot ot horse manure, fa. r. ui
LEY, Newtown. --- - - -- - ; - -
aiiif
Lo'k
tor this space, next wesr, and B'e bow
'to be the lucky one. MSI uttvv , teitiei,i;t
SITUATION WANTED By experienced
imfirinaa lartv as housekeeper tor widow
er in small family. Best i eferenoes. Address
HOUSEKEEPER, General Delivery, New Mil.
lord, Conn.
THE D. M. BEAD COMPANY
B.UKMJEPOET, - COM.
DRESSY SILKS
IN
PRETTY EFFECTS
A sufficient proof of their populari
ty. We mean to be the center of all
things fashionable. Oar idea is never to
lose sight of the choiceness which wo
men are constantly seeking, either in
beauty or far reaching durability. The
best styles will always prevail.
One of the most pronounced features
of our eilk stock this season, in addition
to the reliable qualities, is the unques
tionable lowness of the prices a tri
umph that we are proud to achieve.
Men's new Colored String Ties, all silk
2 for 25c. Silk Band Bows, 13c eacb, 2
for 25c. A favorite buying place.
Also men's new Colored Bosom Shirts,
in the plaids and check which are now
so popular and increasing in number, $1
each ; cuffs detached. A favorite buying
place for shirts, too.
Separate. Skirts tailor-made ones in
all the grace and beauty of new Spring
effects. A fopeib collection of elegant
ly genteel styles linked with economical
prices lovely hanging and honestly
made.
Sheets and Pillow Cases special in
ducements for baying now.
Pillow Cases, 42x36 for 7 and 10c ; 45
1897.
SPRING AND SUMMEU MILLINERY.
It is with pleasure we announce to you that we are prepared to display, and desire to call
your attention to ourelegunt assortment of the finest, choicest and moat stylish shapes, and
exclusive novelties tor spring and summer.
Exhibit ol Trimmed Bonnets, Hats, etc., will be made on and alter March 29, to which you
are most respecttully Invited,
W. E. HALLIGAN, 396 Main St, Bridgeport.
BEST FLOUE
CHEAP AGAIN!
IF YOU EAT BREAD by all means
eat the kind that is made of the genuine
It is healthful, pure and delicious. The rich
-wheaty flavor is fully retained; " perfect grain and
perfect grinding make it the best flour that ever went
into a loaf. $4.75 a barrel at the store, CASH,
limited time only. The price will seem low when
you try it as it makes more loaves of bread and bet
ter bread to the barrel than any flour on the market
It is worth 50c a barrel more than any other brand.
All who use it testify to this fact. Try a barrel and
we'll prove it. Christian's Superlative, $4.65 bar
rel at
EDGAR F.
Have You a Good Rye
Crop?
We make fine flour in the new bolt .mill at
South Britain. All kinds of grain ground
while you wait at reasonable prices. Sawing
done at short notice. J. A. BAIRD, South
Britain, Ct.
WANTED!
Old Postage and Revenue Stamps.
Highest Cash prices paid for same
Basore and see ma before selling
elsewhere-
WILLIAM K. MIX,
At Wentworth's Furniture Store, 69 A Tl John
et, Bridgeport, conn. :
WAGONS. CARRIAGES.
Come and see the Wagons and Buggies we
have on hand. Popular prices and quick
sales. Now is the time to buy.
D-G-BEERS & CO., Newtown, Con.
PRES. NICHOLS,
DENTIST,
AT XEOTOWH 01 SATU&2ATS.
j-0fise at P. H. Skidmore'i Bstidenea. '
BEE KEEPERS WANTED
to exchange your name
for my catalogue of supplies,
contain ingevery thing needed
trom a polished section. 3 a
loun to a complete hive, 1 dove
tail complete ISO, in fiat 1.45.
Will exchange beeswax for
goods or cash. Samples ot
coiuo K.uuuation ana catalogue tree. eajv ui
E. SMITH, watertown.uMiB.
A one halt mi'es trom Danbury, well water-
bniidinar in best ot repair, soil will bear ail
crops raised in this climate, has been occu
pied by same man lor thirty -years, school
bouse near by, to be sold on easy terms with
out or within stock. Address J. U. KKLLEY
ill Main Street, Danbury Conn.
z35 for 8 and 11c; 50x35 for 12 1-2 and
15c ; 54x36 for 15 and 17c.
Challies for comfortables, in stripes,
vines, figures and Persian effects. The
most correct material for light, fluffy
comfortables 5o a yard. Wash Goods
department.
Our Cotton Batts are the best obtain
able 10, 12 1-2, 16 and 20c.
The Upholstery department Is making
a particularly lively demonstration these
days; new gsods every morning. The
best way to keep posted is to come in
often come in whether you buy or not.
Great bargain in Ladies' Silk Waists.
Black Silk Taffetas that were made to
sell for 6.50 eacb, now only 5. Black
and white Checks, $5 grade, now only
3 50. And a small number Figured Silka
$5 qualities, now for 3.50 each. Jast
THREE Corduroy Waists, to close at
3 50 each. As none of tbe lots are large
the speediest chooser will get the pick c f
tbe chance.
Lenten stationery, in all the newea
tints for this particular time.
Violet Extracts, regular 50o
for 25c. Wool soap, 5c a cake,
tain Syringes at popular low
bottles
Xolt's Egg Shampoo.
Camel's Hair
Dr J. Parker
and Cosmetic
complexion Brushes, 49c.
Pray's Cream, Van Olo
Rosaline, 19c.
-X-
HAWLEY.
is a list ot the
stamos found on old Dbotagrapha and
the prices we pay tor eacb : lo playing cants,
red, 44c; ic playing cards, blue, Sc; Sc playing
cards, orange, SOc ; 4c proprietary orange, S."-c ;
4c certificate, bine or orange, loe; to playing
cants, green. $l;4c playing cards, violet, 1 ;
6e proprietary orange, S. oeewhat yon can
find and bring them to as on tbe photograph,
and we will remove them without inlnry. If
you have any kind not listed or old postage
stamps send them to na for prices. W. L.
DUN RA R A CO. Room 30,Conn. National Bank
Building, Bridgeport, Conn.
WATCHES & CLOCKS REPAIRED I
By a Swiss watcn maker. Hereafter I
may be found at the D. Davis Uoaw
near Botsfonl depot, where I shall be
pleased to wait on my old easterners
in a aa'iaiactnrv manner. Charge
moderate. HENRI BOURQ.Li.NEZ.
Botstord, Conn.
FiR SA LE .Three Farms, one 165 acres, one
lii acre-, one 100 acres. All fined tor the
lnllk business near New AiUlord. M. W I11LL
New Mil lord.
FIR SALE OB KENT Tha Isaac C. Crotul
boniestead in Christian (street. New
Preston,conn, consisting ot a neat and prru y
cottage ot eight rooms and two barns, with
running spring water at both house and barn.
It comprises a hundred acres ol good meadow,
plow, pastors and wood land, ail well waior
ed and in good state ot cultivation. Tins
property has been occupied by Mr Crotul for
over titty years, and la tn fine condition lor a
small dairy, or general tarmtng. Only two
miles from tbe beauiirul Lata Waramaug.
It would make aa elegent rummer borne (or
some city lamily, or parties desiring to keep
city boarders, it Is beauUtnUy located la a
teruie vauey, surrounueu oy uig:i urns aaa
tne celebrated Trout Stream, Bee.Hrook, runs
through the larm. It will be a ldlor a Ultra
more than the cost of the tmuniag aion.aud
sold on easy terms. Address Key H.QJICDD,
Huntington, Siitlolk Co-, N. k
Mj r & a LE A large dairy tartn in Newto a,
X two miles west ot the viUage. It Is well
watered, well fuoed, carries now 44 cows, be
sides oxen, horses and young stock. Mowing
can all be done with machine and the soil n
boar all kinds ot crons tnat can be raised in
this climate Market lor mill la convenient,
and reliable. A large house in good condi
tion and two large barns, with ra lining watur
at the bouse and barn. Plenty ol trait. 1 ,.,
owner has spent li years on it and feels ena
ble to work it any longer, is his reason for
offering it for sale. Address WILLIAM
FAlRLrilLD. Newtown, Conn
NOTICE I will be at 8. N. Osborn's bain at
Easton Center on or about March is, with
a car ol Canada horses consisting ot drivers
and TTOikers, weight trom llt to I0. Some
nice coach teams. J. B.COLK.
F
.X'RSALK i25 varieties r.f new and stand-
ard ewd potatoes, at hird rimes nrt.wa.
tend tor free catalogue. THERON E. PLAIT,
Redding Ridge, Conn.