The Newtown bee., 1877-10-11
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

and Tuesday morning. ....,. Judson Bros. are having their store front newly painted. .
 Mr. Joel Camp. we learn, is very sick at the residence of his son, MT. Lemuel F. Camp .... ..r. ..E
 The long g-l0oked for line storm was on hand last Thursday, aud made glad all those who were in want of wafer. s
 Governor Redstone WAS bitten on the hand, Friday, by dog, and has q very sore hand from it, .ri i...3r r
 The,schoolhouse in Middle District has been rehoored the past week. The work was well done by George Stuart, of this district
 Friday morning the street in front of the Academy was covered with water, extending half way across the street The drain was. stopped up, under the walk, and should be kept opened.
 There willhaye t. be Il great change in the tendency of things. or our stylish young ladies will get to wearing their hats So far back that they will have tc lift them whenNIey sit down.
 MT. Starr Blackman, who was oper- ated upon last week, had nineteen pounds of water removed from him. We learn that he is doing remarkably well, and his friends all wish him speedy recov- cry, ~
 Several horses gave out, on the road to the Fair, in Danbury. anu three died. Is there no law against overlooking, and over driving horses; In word, is there d " against. cruelty to animals in this State? .t. .. te.t. a..s .. .- ss
 The praise meeting held last Sunday evening in the Congregational church, Rev. J. P. Hoyt, pastor, gave unusual and many were the wishes that the sane should be con- timed. .a sa3#gga .-... .-.ra .G
 The residence of Mir. George Woffen- densis certainly very pretty one. Mir D. NJ. Reynolds didithe painting and judging from the remarks made concern ing the work, he has done Dice job. The painting and trimming outside are very attractive.
 D. W Snyder is having his black smith shop made comfortable flor the Winter Mir Kane has been engaged making window frames, and doing other work about the shop. A large uew sign will'be placed over the shop door, and when D. w. gets all things done he will keep an eye to business.
 Several of the lamps on the street were lighted Saturday night, and they looked really nice, and gave tlle.strset a cheer ful appearance The lamp at the resi- dence of MT. Wm. Blakslee shines bright ly every night There are several lamps that should be kept burning, especially dark nights, and we hope that the own CTS wil!-see that they are lit '' +"' | fs
 The devil made the BEE say, in last week sIissue, that the .favnt in Trinity church was handsomely ornamented the Sunday previous, with Autumnal leaves. We wrote tont and take, in correcting the other item, occasion to say that on last Sunday this same font presented, d beautiful sight The blending of the various colcred leaves gave it the appear apce it distance of a pyramid of roses.
 The bridge in Sandy Hook was put to q very severe test one day last week, and was found capable of hearing a weight,ot at least fifteen tons. While this immense weight was on the bridge heavy teams passed over it,ewhieh goes to show thatiit.iss yet safe. The sides are very shakys and will doubtless be put into repair. ssssi 4 aa a.r
 The Middle School District give notice lhiit the school will commence the Win tur term under the instruction of Mr. Frank P. Marble, Monday morning. Oct l5lh. A The building has,, during the pasi two weeks,s been thoroughly fe. paired. and under the care of it's excel sefit teacher We shall looh for good re. salts sthissschuol F&s.es a4 ass
 The services in the Congregational church last Sunday evening were very interesting and instructive. The hymn composed by Augustus Tnplady,l and known as Rock cs ages" was the sub ject upon which Rev. J P.'Hoyt spoke He gaye history of it's author, and the lime of its composition. which was mlt hundred years ago. The att sndanct was good, and from the interest shown il is probable that tiiese lectures will 'bt giveii at hast ouee every month. Those who have not attended these meetings should du 50.
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