The Newtown bee., 1878-08-22
Bethel.


 Chief Engineer James F. Dnrant of the Bethel Fire Department has np- pointed Mr. Charles Mansfield of Grassy Plain Fire Engine Cu. No. 1, and Mr. William Leonard of Alert Fire Engine Co. No. , ns assistant engineers. This is Il very commundabie nriion, and will no dnulh meet with favor from all of our ritizcns.
 Mr, Charles II. Judd we find Is ems uluvrd in the store of Keeler X Co. Charlie has had considerable experience ms n butcher. and we believe tllnt he is the right man in the right place. Hour wishes could insure his success he would not need tu look much further for riches.
 There will be mother grand temper ancc rally in the grove of the Misses Srcly, next Sunday afternoon. The re- formed men of Danhury will be present, and stirring time may Dc expected. We hope that q renewal of the broken pledge, and the donnlug of the blue rib- bon will ruptiyate nll of the weak-lnccd brethren, and if they do take the pledge again that they will stick to it on all oc- ca sons. Let each one ever bear in mind the trlte but truthful provcrb, Evil communications corrupt good manners.
 AIr. Eli Hard is off, or expected to go to Navoo Island with that long-namo tribe from Danbury. Eli sighs for bracing air and exercise. Should he tire of eating, fishing and sleeping, VIC would suggest that he tackle the name of the club and learn to pronounce it. If any one s,ys that you cannot do it tell him H'Eli Hard.
 There seems to be no end 10 tho jokes passed upon our new band all of which are goOd-naturcdly taken. The latOst is that Main St. is entirely free from rats, all owing to the introduction tho new brass instruments. It is said that as rat oxtermimtOr the music acts like magic. The members of the band understand how this thing is at present, and they intend to make the people come down from abuse, to praise, and they can do 1t.
 The funeral of Mrs Rachel Morgan, who died at the residence of her grand daughter, Mrs. CLapp, in Danbury, Tues day, August 18th. at the ripe old age of go years months aud 13 days, took place in this town last Thursday, at the congregnt iOnaI church, and was largely attended by the friends of the venerable old lady, who ill her life had the love and respect of all who knew her Rev. Geo. F. Waters of1iciated. The inter- ment took place in the Bethel cemetery.
 MT. Philip Phillips will give one of his excellent sacred concerts in the Methodist Episcopal church, Friday evening, Sept 6th.
 Married, August 18th, in Harlem, N r., by Rev. Bernard Ray, Mir. Ray Kipp to Mrs. Belle Shcpardson, both of Bethel
 AIr. David Syuires has a very sore hand. It is caused by a felon.
 Thos. Shay is again in trouble. He is charged with stealing q horse from Sylvester Wakeman- Deputy Sheriff Wm. Glover of Newtown came to Beth cl last Saturday and arrested Thomas mains in Grassy Plain Thomas was taken to Sandy Hook and presented to Justice R. N. Betts foT examination as to the charge. After hearing the eyi- donce, Justice Betts requested of Thom- as a bond of S200, for his appearance be- fore the Superior Court Thomas could not see 1t, and being handed over to Deputy E. B. Huse of this town was es- cortcd back to Danbury Jail where Jail or Sherwood gaTe him a cordial &el- come, saying: II believe I have seen you before Thomas owes balance on his hotel bill to landlord Sherwood, which doubtless will now be collected with interest. Poor Tom
 Last week a perambulating mule was arrested on Beaver street, d few mo- ments, by the praying of what the mule supposed was the nel0tlioas voice of his mate. A few toots on the instrument raised the ire of the mule who, as he tanned away from the sielly imitation, elevated his heels and shook them wig orously at his base deceiver and mean- dered toward the Lime Kiln.
 Gilbert Bros. have Elliott Smiths house up and covered. Rather quick work.
 Ben. Stowe's house is in the painters hands, also that of F. Comstoek s.
 Last Sunday several of our people were at Coney Island. Bad place for Su ldays, as proven by the fact that some one tried to get into $. S. Dun nins's store that night, but were fright ened away by the family overhead.
 Our water works arc progressing finely. The pipe is laid as far as the brewery, and this week will probably be at the reservoir.
 Last Sunday. Rev. G. F. Waters preached in Naugatuck, exchanging with MT. Easton of that place Mr. E. went for our people strong, or for some one else over our shoulders.
 The temperance meeting at Elmwood school house last Sunday was well at- attended Messrs. Benedict. Taylor. B icy, Hubbell, Walker Mcdowell and Smith all spoke to the point
 One day last week horse. belonging to Andrew James was severely cut on it's legs by seythe which had been left upon the ground in a lot opposite the ho lse of MT. James Dibble, in Elmwood District.
 Mrs. Harriet Abbott of Elmwood has gone to Railway, N J., and during Ter sit she will be the guest of Mr. Charles Chapman.
 The " Ritallions are after us, is the lat sst sensation in this town.
 Some of our citizens went over to Mountain Pond and were treated to someYery fine singing by the Italians who are at work on the dam.
 An article in this weeks Press headed |" Disgraceful," should be read with care. We are informed by Mir. Charles H. Judd that the matches found in the contIibution-boN got i'll by accident Ar Judd says that while lighting up the r6 ading-room one evening, he laid the matches on the box, and they fell in.