The bee., 1877-09-20
LOCAL JOTTLNGS.

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 Mir. W. A. Sherman has very much improved the interior appearance of his blacksmith shop by whitewashing 1t.
 Was Eve's fg-leaf cut on the bias, or was it gored 2 is question that worries some of our exchanges.
 Hon James c. Loomis, a prominent citizen of Bridgeport, died in South Egg remont, Mass, on Sunday morning last.
 Squirrels getting ripe, and the report of the gun can be heard every Sunday, all day long. Is it right?
 Selectman Mitchell has been repairing the road leading to the depot, and down to the Hook.
 Remember the picnic to-day in Gate ley's Grove, given by the st Rosa Parish. A grand chance to enjoy your self. Be sure to go.
 If you wish to know who has the best fruit or melons to sell, ask the "gamins' around the street They are as well posted as the man that owns it.
 Dr. R. N. Betts and Admiral Noble left town on Tuesday morning and they expect to return with some blue fish millions of them.
 A dance was held at the residence of MT. E. Beers, in Hattertown, on Monday night, in which many persons participa- ted
 Selectmau Mitchell, commenced re- pairing the bridge over race-way near the market in Sandy Hook on Tuesday last, the timbers having rotted so badly as to render it unsafe for travel.
 Saturday night, Sept. Sth, Lands End Cemetery association voted to add one acre of new ground to the cemetery, and to make drives, set out trees,etc. These improvements will make this "city of the dead" as fine as any in the town.
 Mr. Ed Smith, of the D. & N. R. R, is at present performing the duties of conductor on the Shepaug R. R. Ed. is an experienced conductor, and we feel assured that he will give satisfaction to the patrons of the road.
 MT. David Noble, wife and some lady friends, went to the Housatonic river, few days ago, and caught nice lot of fish, besides having very pleasant time. It seems impossible to have fishing par ty leave the Hook without taking the genial Admiral along.
 Messrs Otis & Gillette are again at work on the residence of Philo Nichols, Esq, and will complete their work in a few days. This firm built the additions to the school house in the Glen, and it is another evidence of their skill as work men. The work has been well done.
 Sammy Graham. the Sandy Hook mail-boy, (who ever saw female one) says he means to give Gov. Redstone "a lively whirl in the passenger express business. from the trains. Look to your laurels George, for Sammy is young and drives 'trotter.
 Many man who sets himself upon his grocers or butchers counter to spend an hour in the evening would feel insulted should the grocer or butcher call upon him at his house, and seat himself upon the dining table. Is there any differ ence?
 Owen Farren was buried in Brooklyn last Monday. He was born in county Donegal, Ireland, and was 116 years old At the age of 15 years he entered the British marine service, and followed the sea, until 25 years ago, he removed to B Prospect St., Brooklyn, where he has since resided.
 John Houlihan, of Zoar District, kill led rattlesnake, few days since, that was the possessor of nine rattles, and several young rattlesnakes. He says they 'sfrisked about''so that he couldn't count them. He killed two of the young ones, at the time, and has since killed eight more. Delightful Zoar
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