THE NEWTOWN BEE. NEWTOWN FRIDAY, MARCH CIRCULATION: JAItJAaT 1,1889 Last week. 26 610 00 Local Affairs. MATTERS OF BCSIHISS. Grand prlng opening ot ladies' spring alts, capes, jackets and shirts, the most complete line ever shown la Danbury, at ?rlce to suit every body. Milliner? open ng on Saturday, March 27, and Monday, March 20. You are cordially iuvlted to call and inspect ; low prices will prevail to ktart the ball rolling. M. Stern, the leading millinery and cloak bouse, 185 Main street, Danbury. AT TEIKITI CH0R3H. KKV K. U. COLBY CALLED TO UTICA. Rev E. H. Coley,who has many friends In town, has been called to be rector of Calvary church, Utica, N. Y. He was for some years assistant to the late Dr Tatlock in Stamford, and since his death has been minister In charge of St John's pariah. Services next week : Wednesday after noon at 3.30; Friday evening at 7.30. Rev Mr Llnsley will preach In the Len ten course In Trinity church, Bridgeport, next Wednesday evening at 7.30. DE&TH OF JOHN CAVAIAUGH. The death of John Cavanaagb occurred at his home at Sandy Hook, last Friday mornlcg, under very distressing circum stances. Mr Cavanaugh was at the barn caring for his horses and as be was ab sent longer than usual his daughter went out to look for him and found him under one of the horses In an unconscious con dition. He was taken to the bouse but died within a half hour's time. Whether he was kicked by one of the horses or had a fit, to which he was sometimes sub ject, and fell under its feet will never be known, but the horse had stepped on him leaving marks on bis face and body. He was In the coal business, was a man well spoken of, and his untimely and unfortu nate end is sincerely lamented by his friends. One daughter, Maggie, survives him. The funeral service was conducted from the house on Sunday. The pall bearers were John McOran, Thomas Far rell, William Egan, James McOuire, Frank Kirby and Van Hayes. Mr Cav anaugh was 4'i years old. The Interment was in St Hose's cemetery. ST ROSE'S CHURCH. Work is being done on the grounds in front of the new parochial residence of St Hose's church. This week excavation ha been In progress for a circular drive way leading up to the hou?e. Ah soon as the weather permits some shrubbery wiil be set out and other needed improve ments be made about the grounds. Lenten devotions will be held as usual at the church this (Friday) evening at the usual hour. At the service on Wed nesday evenlug Father Crowley of New Mllford was the speaker. Father Smith was In New Milford, Tuesday night, to assUt In a service there. Mast will be said at St Stephen's church. Stepney, for the next two Sun days at the usual hoar of the service. Congressman E. J. Hill has recom mended the name of W. B. Sniffen as postmaster for Sandy Hook and bis offic ial paper will probably be -forthcoming In a short time. Ex-Assistant Postmaster Bradley of Sandy Hook Is home from the New Ha ven Jail, out on ball. moved bis family to Mr Lyon's house, which Clarke Page vacated on Saturday. F0S TOUB BEIEFIT. The D. M. Read Co., one of the oldest and most reliable dry gooda and carpet stores In Bridgeport, is showing a beau tiful assortment of everything which a progressive department store can offer like, dress Btufls, ladles' suits, separate skirts, carpets, upholstery, mattings, lacecurtains, creckery, silverware, glass ware, kitchenware, linens, wash dress goods thousands of things which we have not the space to mention here. The name of this store is a household word throughout all the surrounding towns and communities by reason of the sterl ing worth of its goods as well as reason able prices, low prloes. II you want anything to wear or for the house you will not regret a visit to this well known and reliable good buying spot. THE COIGREGATIOHAL CHURCH- The ladies will meet In the lower room of the church, next Tuesday afternoon, March 30, for the purpose of sewing. The pastor will speak at the prayer meeting, next Tuesday evening, on the last division of Matthew's Gospel, "The Path That Led to the Cross." SUPTUBE CUBED. Attention is called to the change in the professional card of Dr D. P. Rich ardson in another column. The doctor has been giving special attention to the cure of rupture and is now prepared to guarantee a cure In all cases he under takes to treat, ine treatment i pant less and does not detain one from their usual occupations. Several well known persons in town have already been suc cessfully treated. All-who are suffering with this trouble will do wen to give their attention to this cure. Investiga tion is solicited. That well and favorably known New Haven dry goods bouse, F. M. Brown & Co., have a word for the ladies. Their annual spring opening occurs on March 31 and April 1. They have many pat rons throughout western Connecticut and a great stock of beautiful goods. Mrs Corbett, who occupies the house with Mrs Margaret Gallagher, is think ing seriously of moving to Ansonia,where her children can Had employment. Miss Julia Peck left for Brooklyn, last Saturday, where she expects to spend several weeks. Her friend, Mrs Thomp Bon from New Hayen, spent a day with her, last week. Under the direction of P. F. Keating the remains of the burned building at Sandy Hook have been cleared away dur ing the past week, removing an eyesore. Mr and Mrs Minott Augur passed Sun day in Bridgeport, guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Beach. A substitute for coffee, Grain-O, in one and two pound packages. Try this new substitute and see how nice it is; also Arbuckle's coffee bean, unground, at Warner, Taylor A Curtis', Sandy Hook. Dea N. W. Mitchell has a new span of horses, gotten through J. H. Costello at the Hook. Henry Johnson of oar, while out in the barn seelnt' what bis hens had done for him, one day recently, had the mlsfor-1 tune to fall through an opening in the barn floor, and when he landed found himself In a manger on the fl jor below, somewhat bruised about the head and shoulders, though fortunately not seri ously Injured. The sharp shooter of Sandy Hook had some fun with a hell diver, a tprcle of duck that gets beneath the water so sud denly that it is difficult to get a shot at it before It Is out of light, on Tuesday. Walter Crofutt was the successful cor testant, giving Mr Duck a charge right In the neck. Mr and Mr F. II. Bates of Gas Street have a new boy, born the 17th. Ambrose Taylor has a new trotter, purchased In New York. Judging by a recent performance in the Street it is a stayer. ' Photographic supplies, flash light cart ridges, a new line card mounts, East man's sollo paper, and a good many oth er fixings can be had at S. C. Bull's drug store at the Hook. C. H. Brush of Danbury has been fav ored with an appointment from President McKinley. On March 23 his name was sent in tor confirmation as a recorder in the general land office. Woolen dress goods in wide weave st"rm serges at Warner, Taylor & Cur tig'. It is a good time to buy before the new tariff makes an advance in the price of these goods. L. Levy, of the clothing firm of Levy Brothers, Danbury, was a visitor in town on Tuesday, and during his stay distrib uted a number of neat memoranda books. The Hpivland Dry Goods Co. , (Formerly the Howland Stark Co.) We are now showing the latest and most approved fash ions, in women's waists, skirts and suits; also, additional novelties in silk-and-wool French dress goods, silk and mohair grenadines, quadrille velours, Louising checks and liberty foulards. There's a new man at the head of our Upholstery De partment, Mr W. H. Wright, i f i r wno comes to us irom w ana maker's, Philadelphia. Mr Wright comes to us well recommended. He is a de signer, learned in the princi pals of art, experienced in the application of it to upholstery of the very highest order, and with capacity to originate. Let him know your wants with confidence. Of course the first thing Mr Wright wants to do here is to clean house. He has been through the stock and marked all odd lots, short lengths, broken assortments, etc., at very low prices. Everything, curtains, muslins, cretonnes, tapestries; rugs, &c. For a week, beginning Mon day, March 29, we will make a beautiful display of W B cor set models, illustrating various styles and shapes in the most exquisite and fascinating rich ness of silk and satin materi als. An expert corset fitter will be here to explain the ad vantages of the W B corsets with convincing argument. The Howland Dry Goods Co. Bridgeport, Conn. WOMEN'S COLUMN. House Wrappers. We are showing a beauti ful line of them at98c reg ular 1.25 value. Our 1.69 wrappers now 1.25. We are closing out the balance of our winter garments at less than 1-3 original prices to make way for new Spring goods which are constantly arriving. Ac cording to present weather indi cations, winter garments canaot be dispensed with for some time to come. SEE THAT CURVE I That Double Boiler Chain tolvea the problem. Lees friction, more speed, no shortening, bind ing or mod choking no noise. KEATING GRANDS, $100 00. The Grands oome in black, maroon and royal purple enamel, striped with gold, and have the celebrated roller chain. The Keating; for $75 is equal to any other $100 wheel. I have a few '98 Crescents, V 8 in oh wheels, far $33. new and up to date. A!s agent fir Sterling, Wsverley, Stearns, Eagle and Belay Tiioyoles. Call and save money, before buying elsewhere. ARTHUR S. HAWLEY, Newtown, Conn- cure you. H. 8. Coinstoek, Warren; D. Burn- nam, sew r-reton; wooaoury Drug co , Woodbury; Hotchkissville Cash Store, K F Hawley, Newtown ; B. Hawley & Co., 8tepney; Marshall Beach. Monroe: J. M. Sullivan. Red ding Ridge; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; R.I Sanlord, Oxford, and E.J. Pott r, South Brit ian, are sole agents and are distributing samples tree. .Large packages 50c and 25c. A Sick-Looking House Can Be Cured. (Jive it a good dose ot Masury's R R Paint and It will be all right. It won't cost much and will look $300 better be worth that much more it you happen to want to sell 't. Barns look better, lenc es loo better even the grass grows greener it the other things look all right. . Successor to Rider Sherwood Co. Ui WATER ST., BRIDGEPORT, CT Telephone Call, 546-2. AUCTION SALE. Having disposed of my far.11 known as tae Samuel P. Buck ingham Farm, I ofler all my per sonal property for sale at auction consist.ng of four or more horses and cows, wagons, harnesses, machinery and farming utensils of every description. Sale to take place Tuesday, March 30, 1897, at 10 a. m., on said farm, situated in the town of Hunting ton, one mile south of Center on Bridgeport turnpike, Isinglass District. If stormy, first fair day. T. S. WOODING. Straw mattings 15, 20 and 28 cents the yard l also a nice line of wall papers and window shades at Warner, Taylor fc Cur tis'. Frank J. Houston hai an Interesting advertisement for the ladles on bouse wrapper!. In another column. Bead the prices. Mrs Albrrt Falrcblld Is visiting her daughter, Mrs Ernest Wlleon, In New Haven. " Patrick Murphy of Brookfield has tak en on shares for the ensuing year the farm of William Fairchlld In Taunton district. Mr Falrcblld will occupy a part of the house. - George Ferris Is Improving the appear ance of his house by the addition of plus At tbe nest meeting of Pootatuck Orange on April 6, there will bo tbe In Itl'Mon of members. - The members of the Men's Whist club will be entertained on Saturday evening by C. W. SI oane. Mrs Henry A. Hitch of Bridgeport who was 111 with peritonitis at Dick's ho tel, U convalescing. Arthurs. Hawley, the local bicycle dealer, has this week disposed ot cue Keating wheel and three Crescents. The ladlnt' prayer meeting wi!l be held next Tuesday at 3 with Mrs Ezra Hall Mrs Edwin Minor left for New York on Tuesday to spend a few week, hoping to regain her health. Mr Piatt, the Sandy Hook station ao-ftnt for the New En eland road, has Davis & Savard say : "What Is done cannot be undone. Therefore, before do ing, think, investigate. Look at our Stein-Block tailor made garments before purchasing your spring outfit. You will thus wear the best to be had in ready made clothing and at the cost of the or dinary kind." Harrison O. Lamson of 392 Main street, Bridgeport, has purchased tbe stock of wall papers and mouldings of the Cole & Ellis Co. He is going to close them out at cut prices for cash. This Is a 'valu able fact to remember during the spring bouaecleaning when papering Is going to be done. It may save you a dollar. 449 Main St. better at any price, 40,50 and 60c per dozen. You can get an excellent bargain in bicycles this year from A. S. Hawley. Dick: "Where did you get that fine wheel?" Charlie: "It is one of those $35.00 Crescent wheels eoid by A. Hawley." A good second hand ladies' wheel for sale. Icquire of A. S. Hawley. See what Quinn & Scott, the Danbury dry goods firm, have to say about fancy dress goods and silks. Their advertise ment will be found very readable for the ladles who have purchasing to attend to. Father Fox was called out of town, Thursday, to attend tbe funeral of cousin, Mrs Smith. Father Crowley of New Milford la a guest at the parochial residence. R. H. Beers & Co. are ready for the SDrinK trade with a iiew line of men's light and heavy shoes, ladiea dongola and russet oxfords at low prices. Genuine White Loaf flour Is still sell- Inz at 84 75 at E. F. Hawley's. Every- bodv known it's the best and makes more loaves to the barrel. Every barrel warranted or money Irefunded. Chris tian's Superlative $4.50 per barrel. E r. Hawley. , - - E. F. Hawley offers for sale one two- horse platform sprinir wagon, good as new, and one single .carriage for $15 He also has for sale or rent - five acres pasture land near tbe Street. New sweet peas choicest kinds, 5 and 10c ounce ; Nasturtium seed, dwarf and tall, Yellow Globe onion seeds and fall kinds of garden seeds from Cadwell & Jones, formerly K. D. Hawley & Co's ust In, at E. F. Hawley's.f Nobbv line of bats and .'golf caps In latest spring styles just in, at E. F. Haw Read ray ad this week about tbe special cash sale for 30 days,, and get some of the bargains. E. F. Hawley Those "sunbeam brand" California navel orange at K. H. Beers & Co., are rich in color, delicious In flavor, full of Juice; in fact It is impossible to find any FOR SALE. The beet equipped Paint Shop in the state, Stages. Ropes, Ladders, Trus- sels, Safe, High Desk, Roll Top Desk, Cfflce Chairs, etc ; also a Stock of Faints and Colors. This is an oppor tunity to continue an old established business, or if not sold in lump will be scld in sections. To be sold at once and cheap. THE COLE & ELLIS CO , BOX 425, or C. M. COLE, 405 State St , Bridgeport. Conn Bridgeport. D.P.Richardson, M. D., PHYSICIAN ABD .SURGEON, reatment of K.IIP TIIK.K a Specialty. NO KNIFE! NO PAIN! NO DETENTION FEOM BUSINESS. Consult ation & Examination Free Office and Besidsnes. Sandy Hook. 1 Telephone Connection at Bull's. Drug Store Smith's worm syrup does children good. It moves the bowels gently and worms are piesenc win expeii tnem 25c at drug store. Mrs George Dunham, the Bridgeport milliner at 437 Main street and 88 Fair field avenue, will hold her spring open ing on April land 2 and will have ex elusive novelties in imported ladies' hats and bonnets ; also some original designs In walking hats on exhibition. The opening this year is und)r more favor able conditions tnan ever Deiore ior daring tbe past few weeks a new store has been added giving an entrance on Fairfield avenue. This addition has had a thorough overhauling and is thorough ly equipped for the millinery businesp wen neutea and ventilated and witn its handsome f urnUhings It is certainly one or tbe best equipped millinery sales and reception rooms im toe state, as customary with this store courteous and careful attention will be given each visit or, and all old friends aDd many new ones are invited to call and examine tbe handsome spring styles. NEW MILFORD. Ackley, Hatch So Marsh, the bustling feed dealers, have an important notice for all farmers in this and adjacent towns. They are also selling some fine horses. . FROM CRIPPLE CREEK. After tbe big fire in Cripple Creek, took a very revere cold and tried many remedies without help, the cold only be coming more settled. After of leg three mall bottles of Chamberlain's cough remedy, both tbe cough and cold left me and in this high altitude it takes a tneri rmious cough remedy to do any good G. B. Henderson, editor Dally Adver tiser. For sale bv E. F. Hawlev. JNew town: 8. C. Bull, Sandy Hook; W. N Hurd Stepney Depot. From Sir to Soa- At a family medicine Bacon's Celery King tor the nerves passes from sire to son as a lea ser, li you nave itiuney, uvwur omuu ui order get a tree sample package ot thla reroe lint. It mn have Indigestion. Constipation, Headache, Rheumatism, this specific will ay -.. Brings the need ol Black Cay Worsted 8uits. In this particular department we maintain the highest degree in the art ot storeheeping. There lg no Bize missing. " There Is no form that cannot be fitted from this department. There is no better quality or manufacture be had outside the high priced cus tom tailor's. No style but we can supply on demand. Sack snils, single or double breast, cutaway suits. Prince Alberts. Eaeh style In all sizes lrom smaUest boy to largest man. Prices 7.60, 10, 12.50, U, 1S, $18 50, 20. 8izes for stout men, for tall men, tor medium size men. Three popular priced suits are $10, $12.50, $15. Worth more, but serve as substantial builders of business An extra pair of trousers almost a necessity at this period. Ton will appreciate the good values we ofler at $2.50. $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 ot consumer. Lowest margin ot profit. All tend to make Hats we ofler the very best for prices. Qenulne Fur Hats, not "seconds." for $1.25. Either Derby or Tourist in all the new colors lor season ot 1897. Dunlop, Knox, Touman's, $1.25, $1 45, $1 90, $2.40, $3. These are our fixei 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 25o. At 2 pair lor 25c places within your reach former 25c hosiery. The price ot Hosiery will be materially advanced under the prospective tariff. Ton can save a good sum by buying now tor future needs. N. B.-All heavy suits and coats lower than ever. 8pring goods daily arriving. We must clear ou- tables for JOHN F. KEANE & CO., 349 ;ain Street, corner John street Bridgeport, Ct Plant Home Grown Trees Perry's Bridgeport Nursery is the Dlace to hnv tomers report remarkable growths and early fruiting trm trees purchased here Whn freshly dug and immediately planted, they aft grow, and the planter Ul , eure . Lh w ter giowth than lrom fees shipped from a distance. We have in varietv A nnles ThSJSS Pears, Japan Plums. (5o varieties) , Peaches, riDening July 20 and continuation nf SZ?2S; lasting until November. Quinces, Japan Chestnuts and walnnts S tl fl ?' 1 the same as exhibited at Newtown and Oanburv Fairs it .In niii.Pr"??.5he.8tnu.t Currants, Raspberries, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Ornamental Trees! Shrub, Unill'.VZ ISSlSfJ! vines, henu lor price stating your wants in this line orcali in An.n oVi Yi, .JL .V. 8 ' trPMtn ...-. fmm trni., ,.11 . .. . : V ' " 111 11UU LIIOU Ad- ovmis m irera iu seieci irom, irnm one year old to fruiting age. Let us hear tmm 7, dress. 120 Park St. Nursery. Old Mill Ave. Cor. Rrn.,m r.-.S 'rom yu- CASSIDY'S, Grocery Store, SOUTH BI 1TAIN, CT. Leading Now is the time to make your hens lay it they don't lay abundantly your profits will be small, as eggs are cheap at this season ot the year. Ground Oyster Shells, Ground Meat Scraps and Poultry Foods, for sale by J H. CASSIDT, 8outh Britain, Conn. BARBED PL! S40DTH E0CI S 1 Eggs for Hatching, 50c for 13. Drop me a postal and I will b' ing them to you if on my route. GEOKGK F. DUNcOMBK, Newtown, Conn. FARM AT AUCTION. Pursuant to an order ol the Probate Court for the District ol Bethel, I will sell at Public ueiion.onthe premises, it not previously disposed of at private sale, on Saturday, March 27, lbS)7, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, all the real estate belonging to the estate of Charles H. Hurlbut, late of Bethel, deceased, consisting ot a larm ot 110 acres, with the buildings thereon, situated in said Bethel on the Putnam Park road, one mile eat of the Village. Said sale will be made subject to a mortgage ol filbo it stormy, sale win laise place on the following Monday at the same hour. HENRY A. GILBERT, Administrator. Bethel, Conn., March 10, mm. ,iOB SALE A farm of 200 acres, with large house and barn standing thereon, suit- I ablv divided into pasture, plow and wood , land with spring and streams of water that ever tan, situated on tne mam rosa irom Stepny to Bedding in the north part ot Easton, two miles irom Stepney, four from tennev Denot. 12 fom Bridgeport. A good farm tor milk or dairy business. LEWIS ED WARDS, Stapney, Conn. IX)R SALE A pretty little tarm overlooking ' Sandy Hook. Will sell the whole or a part. Three houses and a barn on the prem ises. C. M. PARSONS, Sandy Hook. OR SALE Several tons oi good hay, both fine and clean Timothy. JOHN T. POR TER, Ftepney Depot, Conn. FOB. SALE -Or to rent on share, my tarm containing 60 acres, situated in Taunton school district in the town oi Newtown. Good house and barn with other out buildings, all in good repair. Farm well watered by never failing spiings and running wa er in house and barn. An abundance ol fruit, orchard un excelled. Can be rented to responsible par ty with all farming uteusils and stock it de sired. Only one mile from postofflce and railway station, located on high and healthy round, part oi larm aujoining j.kuuiuii ijaite. 'rivate artificial poud on premises, led en tirely by pure spring water. None but re sponsible parties need apply. JOHN L. HUGHE Newtown, Conn.. March is, 18H7. TIOR SALE One extra ood cow with calf. X CHARLES SANFORD, Valley View Farm, Redding Ridge, Conn. FLOUR! Pillsbury's Best, Crosby's Superior, Jones', Christians' and other brands. Have a large stock and must move some quick- Will pay to call and see us. Farmers desiriDg Cotton Seed meal or Canada Hardwood Ashes, will do well to leave orders now tor same. Can pet Planter on a tew days notice uav nice Seed Oats : also C'lovei and Timothy seed and can get any other Grass Seed on one day's notice, can ana see us. ACKIEY, HATCH & MARSH, NEW MILFORD. 49-Headquarters tor Feed ot all kinds, Salt, Coal, etc. ' . THJR SALE OR RENT One house and barn J? with 10 acres of lend; also one other house ana two acres ot land, nouse nearly new. Plenty ot fruit, spring water, healthy and pieasanc location, two minutes waiK irom one Hill station on the Berkshire Division Will be sold at a bargain. Inquire ot Frank Jj. w heeler, rear the premises, or oi w . a. COAN, Sbelton, Conn. . TTjNiRSALE-About 10,000 feet ol good two- 11 ' v. i i. -.a 1 i . ...... 1 1 . .t V. JL )JIMlDt J. I&UU IV V ITU 411 I 'IJfi 1 1 1 , and 2500 feet ot Chestnut plank, eight feet long, at Sandy Hook. Any information ana the price will be given by Mr T. Bradley at anay hook, or orop us a line oi mquir makci sunn, ew jrreston, lionn. T418TRICT OF NEWTOWN, S3, PROBATE COURT. March 24. 1897. Estate ol LAM SON B. LAKE, late ol New town. In said district, deceased. The court ot rroDate tor tne aisrrici oi Newtown hath limited and allowed 8 months trom the date hereof for the creditors ol said estate to exhibit their claims for set tlement. Those wno neglect to present tneir accounts properly attested, within said time will De aeDarrea a recovery- ah persons in debted to said estate are requested to make luimeuiate payment to . o iiiVia jn.. UAna, jLxecuLi-ix. rUSTRICT o' NEWTOWN, ss, Probate JJ Court. March 23. 1897. - Estate of JOHN CA V VNAUGH, late of New town, in said (list net., oeceasea. The court ot proDate tor tne District Newtown, hath limited and allowed 6 months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to present their claims lor settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested wiuim san time, win De debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pnyment to MORTIMER B. TEBRILL MICHAEL KILBRIDE, Administrators. TI8TRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss Probate Court, jj Karen Z4. iai. ,- Estate ol ELLA M. L ATT IN, late oi New town, in said District, Unon tbe application of Horatio N. Lattin praying that letters ol administration may De granted on said estate as per application on file more fully appears, it is OBDEPED That said annlicatinn be heard and determined at the Probate office in said Newtown on the 81st day ol March, 1697, at 10 o'clock In the lorenoep and that notice ol the pending of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon be given by pnblish inur the same once in some newsnaDer having a circulation in Bald district, and by posting a copy thereof on the public Bign post in the town oi newtown, in buiu niBtricu . M. J. BRADLEY", Judge THE fImoUS HOMESTEAD PAINTS are the best paste paints in the world. They are made by F W . Devoe 4 Co., in all shades You add pure linEee.l oil, stir thoroughly and the result is a paint mat is remarkable lor Its beauty ai d durability. Experts who have used all kinds pronounce the Homestead tbe best. Color cards on application. We have everything in the line ol Paints and Paintei s Supplies. Priced are low and every article is warranted to be exactly as represented. THE HUBBELL.&WADE COMPANY 362 Water St.. Bridgeport, Conn AEE YOUR BUILDINGS, Stock or Personal property insured? If they are not cu cannot afford to go with out fire protection. II you are near the re newal period would like to talk with you about Fire Insurance. Look up your pol icy dates and come and see me a few days before they expire. FRANK WRIGHT. THE D. M. BEAD COMPANY BRIMEPOBT, - COM. THE ACTIVITY AMONG NEW DRESS STUFFS Goes to show that we have been active in oar choosing?, active as well as thoughtful. The richnest and beauty of so many of oar offerings has quite naturally misled a few into the mistaken idea that we have none bat the very highest priced grades higher than may be they would Dossiblv care to Dav. Others evidently understand our position more clearly, as lively selling in the following goods will prove: Three lines of Wool Dress Fabric?, all clean, nice, bright stuffs, varyioe in width from 32 to 64 inche?, the patterns being in smooth mixed effects, checks, broken checks, stripes, mixtures and the Scotchy looking designs, far 25, 39 and 50 cents a yard. The most of them are Btrictly all wool, although some of the others from the nature of the weave have a little cotton mingled in their make-up. Then we also have a line of plain every day Storm Serge Diagonals, 7 colors and a black, that we are putting out at 39 cents a yard. Splendid values . We have just placed on our shelves, direct.from the manufacturer, a line of plain serges exactly 44 inches wide, honest measure and real value for 39 cents a yard. Id sixteen different shades and colorings. CARPETS. Nohandaomer, no better. no cheaper anywhere than yon will find right here. No matter how low the run, or how high, our main bobby in quality something that will suit you. FOR BOYS' WEAR-shirts, waists. blouses and suits. No better time to make such things as we have received our full lines of&oods particularly suit able for boys' wear : Fine cambric Outing cloth Percale English percale Striped brilliants French cambric Imp't'd madras English check suiting Figured welts Scotch homespun Plain col'd welts Fancy piques New cream silk Caps and Bonnets for infants and Email children. The Belt season has opered earlier than usual because shirt waists are sell ing earlier. Tbe display of beautiful belts on the centre table, main flor, is enough to make people buy whether any thing else is selling or not. The cost is so little. Turkish Towels, high-grade Sponges ai:d well made Flesh Brushes modern articles for the bath. , 6c. yd Sc. " 0c. " 12 l-2c. 12 12c. 15c. " 25c. ;' 12 l-2c. " 12 l-2c. " 17c. " 25c. " 25c. " LUMBER, SHINGLES. SASH D00BS and BLIND3- Wholesale or Retail. Can give City Prices. Shall be pleased to Correspond with any Parties in any Place. 3E3. O. PIiATT. HAWLEYVILLE, CONN. S-Agent lor McCormiek Harvesting Mm. chinery. I. E. LEWIS, DEALER IN Harness, Blankets, Robes and Stable Goods. S-Farm Produce taken in Exchange. 284 MAIN ST., BRIDGEPORT. FAEMEES, ATTENTION. I have the aeencv for Fairfield Conntv tor the Del.aval Separators, ht Albans Horse Powers, and Moseley & 8 tod. lard Creamen lioods. I shall be glad to correspond itb any panics wanting these goods, or will call personally if desired. E. E. (JOODSELLNew town, Conn DEE. S. TODD, Rrodnntant the American Veterinary col Ipob. New York Citv. will be at the Grand Central Hotel.every Monday where he will be prepared to eitner castrate or spay or per- foim any operations pertmning to tne sci ence. Orders leit at ine omce ot noiei win receive prompt attention at reasonable rates Telephone New England House, New Miliord. TRIN Your Old old and Silver to John X) H. Keid. the Jeweler, 42 Wall St., Bridge poit. lie will give you caau or buu iui ii,. LOOK arouna aim se wuziu yuu utivo. TOTICK Dissolution ot co-partnersmp. Vi By mutual consent the co partv ers.iip heretofore existing under the Arm name ol umiitiit.n . Keane. SAW nrm oeintf comuoseu ot M.J. Houlihan and, John F. Keane, doing business at the Grand Central Hotel, New town, Conn., has tms day neen nissr iveu. roe business hereafter will be condujted by M J. Houlihan, who assumes all bins oi saiu nrm Ait mi n firm saivi nrm are Davsoie to ni . o Houlihan. Signed, M. J. HOULIHAN, JOHN . KEANE. Dated at Newtown, Conn., March 15, 1897. FOR SALE A good farm ot 81 acres, wen watered, situated in Roxbury about two and one-halt miles south ol the Center and witliln one.tourth mile ot Orton postofflce and railroad station. G W. HURLBURT, Admin- 8 rator, Koxbury, Conn. 'OfC WILL BE GIVEN A WAY As follows yjurf. lfi to the first Derson who buys surrev.the lowest price is 87; $5 to the first who buys a fine leather top carriage, lAwAHt. niinft S4-2: in to tne nrsc wno ouvs a buggy, lowest price $30. All new and fully warranted. This ofler lasts for two weeks on'y. MAYHEWr Bethel, Conn. WANTED AT ONCE - A reliable young man a tout 18 years old, quick at figures and good penman, to clerk in a grocery and feed store, uest oi reiereuutsa tcyuiiou. x xij " LEY & CO. Stepney, Conn. . titantED-A eood second-hand nay cutter. VV Address, stating price and kind. LOCK BOX 7, Newtown, Conn. TflLBER 1211- Becord 2.151 2: trial 2 12; sired bv "Egbert," No. 1136, sire ot 74 in the list. Dam sire, Blitzen by Mambrino Blitzen, No. 2053. by Mambrlno Chief, Ni. 11; 2d dam by Kentucky Ulay. NO. li; win maae tne season Ol Jrwi at jpzo at lob stau-u uj iu ouu;iiuct. F.l,F.CTIONEFR. 14829 Sire Electioneer, No. 125; Dam by Piedmont, No 604; 2nd dam bv Kitwrtm. No. 885. bv Hamiltonibn. No. JO, will ake the season oi imi at mio at we iarai oi the subscriber. . '. H. O. WABHEB, sew Minora, uonn. r saFjK Columbia Wheel. 1895 mode' JC good condition, one new tire. Price $30. Inn nlre of A. T. NE 1 TLETON, Newtown, Ct, ALLEN'S LAUNDRY ! Lanndrv called for Tuesday, delivered Sat urday. Shirts, dress or plain, 8c; Collars 2c; Cults 2e. Send postal card to ALEX ALLEN, Sandy Hook, Conn. PANSY Seed. Best mixed, 10c. C. E. OS BORNE, Stepney. Conn. E. H. DILLON & CO., aster Millinery ! We are now showing all the new Spring styles in Plain and Fancy Straws. Flowers ot every description, Roses, Violets, Foliage, etc. Fancy Ribbons in plaids and stripes our prices always about one-half what small dealers ask for similar goods. E. H. DILLON & CO., 380, 362 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. The Only Millinery Importing Ilouse in this City. FOB SALE 45 acres of good land with build ings thereon MISS SALLY M. BEAKDS LEY, Hawleyville. UARM WANTED Ot about 60 acres. JC kmw of one please writeand let us THE HOME ADVT'G CO., t you now Danbury, conn. lf ANTED Lady and gentlemen agents Tl ol H.iy pinpiu St adv employment, good nav F. H. DIBBLE, Ansonia, Coon. Address X)K SALE Plenty of eggs it hens are fed on : iresh green bone. F. W. Mann's green bone cutter Is the best. Machine will be shown at work by C. W. KEELKR, Agent. Hawleyville, Conn. Single Comb White Lee- horn eggs, tor sale; Sitting ot 13, 35c, FOR SALE Farm 125 acres, Moses Botsford place, Botsford Hill, one mile from Bots tord Junction, said to be the best tarm In Fairfield coui-ty, elevated plateau, season much longer tf an low lands, comparatively level, best ot soil, easily worked, fields well wrtered, never snltere drougbt,12 room house two wells, two orchards in their prime, stone tences, au acres cnestnut crosstle timber, $150 dam wiil convert the only swamp into a deep ten acre lake. Rent, sell or exchange tor city village, or few acres near city. JOSHUA W. i-ow cliIj, oi dames, i. i.,owner,or suw aku HOOK, Botatord, Ct. T A M now ready to book orders tor thorough JL bred Chester white pigs, trom now on to May iu. G..w.NOK,TtiiiUP, Newtown, ct. MIDDLESEX BANKING CO. Subscribed 111 capital, $800,000. Paid in, $600,000. Issues 6 per cent Debenture Bonds of $100,1200, $250 $500. $1,000 and $5,000, which are by statute lawlul investments for Ti-ust Funds in the state. L. D. SANFORD, Agent, IT Bi; hop UARM FOR SALE The farm owned bv the JC late Henry D. Burr, situated In the town of Monroe, one and three-quarter miles from Stepney Depot and two miles lrom Monroe center, containing eu acres of iana, one good sized house, barn, borsebarn, three poultry houses and other out buildings, all in good repair, a One peach orchard ot 150 trees, 50 plum trees, with prospects ot a large crop this year Said farm contains plow, pasture and woon ianu, is wen watered wnn running wa ter and will be sold at a bargain. MILES B. BURR, Administrator, Stepney Depot, Conn: TIOB SALE Five tons of good hay. JOHN r H. t HAUTE MS, one mile north ol Bots ford station, Newtown, conn. TX1E SALE A good working horse. Inquire jj ox a. iiAOMusonn, isotsiora, conn. TJABB FOR SALE Situated less than two T miles from Newtown Village ana over looking the same. Containing 47 acres of land, house and other ont buildings, located on high and healthy ground, never tailing spri -gs of water, fruit In abundance, elegant scenery. Very suitable for a summer resi dence. For further particulars apply at our ottioe In the Arcade. Bridgeport, Conn. TOOMEY & LYNCH, Attorneys at Law. Bridgeport, Conn., March 25, 1896. TITANTED To buy a second hand ice waff. VV on. CASLBADER, Washington Depot, mo RENT A convenient house for a small 1 family, $5 per month- Also a location for a small business, centrally situated. MRS S. Aj BENNETT, Santy Hook, Conn. TjtOR SALE One new milch cow and calf; J? also six shoats. CHARLES SAP FORD, Redding Bidge, Conn. - . - ' - - poR SALEOr exchange lor farrow cows, JC two new milch cows tm ee years old. I. B. GOODSELL, Morgan's Four Corners, TSew- tOWU. - '...-..' FOR SALE Several new and horse sleds tor sale. C. 8. Judd'8 Bridge, Conn. second-hand WETMORE. FR SALE At a bargain, one two-horse platform spring wagon, good as new, one carriage at $16 ; also lor sale or rent, five acres ot land near Newtown street, tor pas lure J3.. . nan LtB. I . TX)R SALE A good noise, young, gentle and A a great roaoster. vm De soia eneap George uumu'iT, stepney, conn. - TIOR SALE Two cows and one yearling JL heller; aiso general purpose norse, six years old, thoroughly broken in all hHttstieas, very showy. EDGAR T. ANDREWS, Bethel COnn. WANTED A competent housework. MRS R. town. - ' girl for ge U. BEERS, New Closing Out Sale - Si 1 Having purchased the stock of Wall Papers and Moulding ' of the Cole & Ellis Co. Mast close out the same immedi ately. Cut Price for Cash. Harrison Q Lamson, S.ti Main Street, BRIDGEPORT, CONS. Have You a Good Rye Crop? We make fine flour In the new boltfnlll at South Britain. All kinds of grain, ground while yon wait at reasonable prices. Sawing done at short notice. J. A. BA1RD, South Britain, Ct. WANTED! Old Postage and Revenue Stamps. Highest Cash prices paid for same Be sure and see me before selling elsewhere- WILLIAM K. MIX, At Wenlworth's Furniture Store, 69 & 71 John St., Bridgeport, conn. MONEY FOR TOU Here 18 a list of tbe stomps found on old photographs and the prices we pay tor each: lc playing cards, red, 25c ; 2c playing cards, bine, 5c; 3c playing cards, orange, 2oc ; 2c proprietary orange, 25c; 2e certificate, blue or orange, 10c; So playing cards, green, $1 ; 4c playing cards, vioiet, $1 ; 6c proprietary orange, $5. bee what yoa can find and bring them to us on the photograph, and we will remove them witnout lntury. If you have any kind not listed or old postage stamps send them to ns for prices. W. L. DUN It A K Co, Room SO.Conn. National Bank Building, Bridgeport, Conn. WATCHES & CLOCKS REPAIRED I By a Swiss watch maker. Hereafter I may be found at the D. Davis' House near Botsford depot, where I shall be pleased to wait on my old customers In a aaiistactory manner. Charges moderate. HENRI BOUBQUKN&Z, Botatord, Conn FIR 8ALE Three Farms, one 165 acres, one 125 acres, one 100 acres. All fitted tor the milk business near New Miliord. M. W HILL New Miltord. WAGONS. CARRIAGES. Come and Bee the Wagons and Buggies we have on hand. Popular prices and quick sales. Now Is the time to buy. D. G. BEERS & CO., Newtown, Conn. DR H. S. NICHOLS, DENTIST. AT BEWT0WB 0H SATU&DATS. WOffics at P. E. Stidmore'i Swidenea. BEE KEEPERS WANTED to exchange your name for my catalogue of supplies, containing everything needed from a polished section, $3 a 1000 to a complete hive, 1 dove tail complete 1.50. in fiat 1.36. Will exchange beeswax for coods or cash. Samples ot couiu KiUvtdatlon and catalogue free. EDWIN E. SMITH, Watertown. Cone. DJtt 8ALK-A large dairy farm X' three and nnA hail ml'es irom Danbnrv. well water- en ana wen lenceu, wier m unuco nuu ui-u, buiidtne in best o. repair, soil will bear all nrona raised in thifa climate, has been occu pied by same man tor ihirt years, sohool house near by, to be sold on easy terms with out or within stock. Address J. U. KELLEY 411 Main Street, Danbury Conn. FIR SALE OR RENT The Isaao C Crofot homestead In Christian Street, New Preaton.Conn, consisting ot a neat and pretty cottage ot eight rooms and two barns, with running spring water at both boose and barn. It comprises a hundred acres ot good meadow, plow, pastor and wood land. all. well water- ea anu in guou suite oi cultivation. This property has been occupied by MrCroint for over titty years, and is Ln fine condition for a small dairy, or general farming. Only two miles from the beautiful Lake Waramaog. It wonld make an elegent rammer home for some city lamily, or parties desiring to keep city boarders. It is beautifully located la a leniie vaney, snrronnaea oy nign hills and the celebrated Trout Stream, Bee Brook, runs through the farm. It will be sold" tor a little more than the cost ot the buddings alone, and soia on easy terras. Aauress Key u. ij t oil, Huntington, SuUolk Co, N. 1, FIR 6A LE A large dairy tarm ln Newtown, two miles west ot tbe village. It is weil watered, well fenced, carries now 26 cows, be sides oxen, horses and young stock. Mowing can all be done with machine and the soil wi'l bear all kinds ot crooa that can be raised In this climate. Market for milk is convenient and reliable. A large house In good condi tion and two large barns, with running water at the touM and barn. Plenty ot trait. The owner has spent li years on li nd feels nna b'e to work it any longer, Is bis reason lor ottering it Jor sale. Address WILLIAM. FAlRcdlLD. Newtown, Conn. TX)R SALE -125 varieties of new and stand. JC ard seed potatoes, at hard rimes prices, send for fre-.' catalogue. THE RON K. PLAIT , Redding Ridge, Conn. IHRS ILK two new milch belters, two and three j ears old respectively, wito calves by their side. D, C I'KCIi, Newtown, Conn.