The Newtown bee., 1878-08-29
New Preston.

On Wednesday,. Aug. 2lst, Chas. Cogs- well, one of our oldest and wealthiest citizens died. At 11-30 a. III. he breathed his last, and on Friday his remains WSye placed in our cemetery. Little can be s, id of Mr. Cogswelrs life, during the early portion of his career he labored early and late, and for so doing he re- ctived a very small compensation. While others would have considered the money received to have been very small, Mr. Cogswcll considered it of great value and every cent was smed. Thus we might follow Mr. Cogswell's life from his boy hood up 10 the time of his death and we should find the same eager grasp after this " o"ld's goods. It was his aim to 1.-Two an honest life, he always paid to the very penny WI at he promised to, and ill his business dealings he was square and up right. He never bought anything that was not necessary. For example, his horse and carriage are the very same ones that he useI for nelrly twenty long years, His horse seems just as young and his c iriage just S new as they did when he became owner of them those many long years ago. We arc sorry to state (in con- ne( tiOa with MT. Cogswelfs life) that he never was known 10 give or help any be- nevole2t society, nor did his riches help tle poor in this community, As q public spirited man he was never known to help on any praise worthy enterprise, nor give a helping hand towards building up tho village wherein he resided. As we have before stated he was considered an hon. est man, always paying his just dues and always eXacting the same from those who had dealings with him. Rev. Mr. IShum of Roxbury otliciated, and as we witnessed his remains as they were lowered into their last resting place, the following passage presented itself to us: !" What shall it profit man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul2 or what shall man give in exchange for his own soul?"
 The "Gunnery" left their camping grounds on Monday of last week. They report that the two weeks spent on Point Beautiful was pleasantly enjoyed.
 G. ". Cogswell is very ill and probably he never will be any better. His only son, Fillmore, has recently arrived homo from Texas.
 John S. Gum completed his structure on Saturday last MT. Gregory, the con tractor, has adorned the building by placing thereon pleasing shade of pal acc car paint, which, of course, adds much to the beauty of the building. If other citizens were as public spirited as MT. Gum, we would have but a few un- improved buildings within our midst. It is said that Mir Frank Gregory has some very costly and beautiful drafts for ho- tels, churches, private residences, etc. His office is located at 499 Main street, Marketable, Ct.
 Miss Louise Cable is fading. She will probably never be any better During all her suferings the patience and courage exhibited by her has been remarkable, and her gentleness has won the love and respect of all those who have cared for her. All that willing hands and loving he lrts can do is beii z done to make her last days peaceful and hTpy ones.
 Edwin H. Beardsley has arrested Geo. Tallmadge of Warren. The plaintiff claims that the defendant owes him for a harness. Trial to come of on Tuesday efore Hon. G. c. Whittlesey. Full re pt It next week.
 Friends are visiting at Rev. Mir Lan- cashire's; also Albert Wooster of Wash ington D. C., is visiting at his mothers. Several other recent arrivals among them may be men toned Miss Mary Read, who is spens iig few days at Mrs. J. A.. Glover's. wHoa