The Newtown bee., 1878-07-25

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 We learn that n number of gaatlemen of this town have formed n Grand Army Post, and sent for charter, which Ia expected soon,
 There has been some talk of having n dance; but because of the difficulty Of obtaining music 1t will be postponed for a short senson.
 A little son of Mir. J. Burr Godfrey. of Ha' tartown, named Clifford. aged ycar and months, died July l2th. and wtls buried Sunday following.
 Those nice window blinds upon the two houses of Frederick Sanford, Esq, were made by W. F, Swords of Bridge port. Sec now advertisement.
 An Gsscnce-peddler recently stole six chickens from one of our Sandy Hook patrons, and escaped without being caught. He was mean skunk"
 Michael Mccarthy found his horse through the agency of High Sheriff San ford. The horse was picked up July 4th by gentleman living near Norwalk.
 A friend informs us that he recently saw three generations moving side by side in this town-father, son and grand son-and the old man was lect le ahead.
 The cnlarglng and improving of Glov- CTS store Is nearly finished. It will be one of the neatest as well as largest country stores in the State. Success to the firm.
 J. Frank Gillette who, for the past year, has been employed in the New town P. O. as clerk, has left that posi- tion. Mir. z. s. Peek will havo charge in future.
 A colorcd man named Vim. Burr, of Dodgingtown, sent to this ofilco n sample of Iye which measured feet and 6 inches; also q sample of oats measuring 5 feet and , inches.
 Mir. Frank T. Botsford has card in this issue, which those desiring to invest will do well to read. Mir. Botsford has already made several good investments for parties in this town.
 Charles Rininsland, who has opened branch barber-shop in Woodbury. in- forms us that his place of business will be over the store of Geo. W. Bradley. instead of in Strongs Block as pub lished last week.
 We eadvertisedin the papers 'three- button kids for one dollar" Well, we wouldn't have them at any price, for our of one putting kid that used to live in our neighbours dooryard are anything but agreeable.
 Very interesting weekly letters are received on Mile Hill from Miss Dolia c. Fitch, who is spending the season in Europe. She has accidentally met number of American friends, among them our Newtown pleasure-seckcrs.- Such pleasures are not the least of the delights of travelling
 The next annual Reunion of the 17th Rcgt. will be held in Bridgeport August 28th. Several of the Regt. are from Newtown. From present appearances it Is expected that there will be a grand good time, as usual. The executive committee will issue circulars in 8 few days.
 Fred N. Hawley was arrested Tuesday by officer Daniel Camp, on the complaint of Mary McNamara, aged l5 years, who charges him with bastardy. MT. Flaw ley was taken before Justice Betts, and the case heard at the residence of Hon. James A. Wilson. Justice Betts re- quired bonds for tho appearance of Haw- ley at the Court of Common Pleas, in the sum of $500; in default of which he was committed to jail in Bridgeport.
 Grand Excursion up tho Hudson river, Friday, August 9th, by steamer Long Branch" The steamer will loare Bridge port immediately after the arrival of the trains at E o'clock. Tickets from Dan- bury, g; Brookfield, Hawleyville, $1.75; Newtown, $50; Botsiord Station, s1 .25; Stepney, S1.00. Howe's Band, with good music, No liquors sold on board. Stea- mer stops at 23rd street, New York each way, giving those who wish to stop in New York five hours.
 The Boston, or "Hub" Clothing Store, 311 Main street, Cor. State, Bridgeport, Conn, find they are overstocked with White and Fancy Vests, which they pro- pose to move If low prices will do it. We are selling a splendid Marseilles Vest for S2.50, former price for the same goods $4.00; White, heavy Duck Linen for s2.OO, former price S3.50; good Linen Duck Vest for Sl l.00, former price sl 50; q nice Marseilles Vest for 75 cts, former price ,s1 25; now is the time, and the Boston Hub" Clothing House Is the place to buy Clothing, and save money "by so doing" Remember the No. 311 Main St., corner State, Bridge Dort Conn