The Newtown bee., 1879-03-25
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ease in New Englanu--eousumpt Tnoush he knew fron his physician that one or his lungs Was entirely gopo and the other in great part, he still made q brave light against fate, determined 10 to yield to his mortal foe. He spent Some months last Summer in the Adirondack region hoping for relief, but came back in the Autumn lot materially improved, as was not indeed possible in the condition of his lungs. He was perfectly aware that he must die but believed he should finger along year or two.@ His death at last, was sudden and unexpected. Several young friends called on him Sunday even- Ing with whom he conversed cheerfully, but us soon as they were gone he was seized with great pain and difficulty oi breathing aud at two in the emorning was Gead. So passes away a young man oi promise and many loveable qualities, ut tho early age of twenty-four, when tine bright anticipationS of life and the glow ing ambitions of youth were in full vigor. Men tread lightly and thoughtfully above the turf when young man dies and i~ buried. They muu~e of the hopes disap- pointed, the aspirations uuenched, the possibilities vanished like the evening cloud.
 Still another sudden death in Wood bury--the s.uenth in fDe months, in d pop
 
 James Rodman, an elderly man, resid- ing in the Upper Nonnewaug District, went to Waterbury on business the early part of last week, returned home at three o'clock in the morning, took some re- ire Shments, lay down upon a lounge, and in brief space was dead. It is not known where he was during the long night, or why he was so late in getting home. He died without explanation. I 1.N., of undoubted Christian character and honorable motives aud conduct in all his nffairs with men. He was the subject Of insane attacks, if harmless as to others, and when so attacked gave way to the immoderate use of Stimulants. But when in his right mind no ,lame in this regard could attach to him. It is believed that the insane attacks were the sole cause of indulgence. Whether these facts have a connection with the cause of his death Is not known. A kind neighbor and good friend, he was followed to his burial by a large concourse of people.
 A new fish market was built up town last fall by the Messrs. Burton for the up building of their quarter and the increase of trade. They made tenant for a few months, but suddenly let, not having l had a very successful career here, in this 1 line. MT. James $. Stone has since taken said market and fitted it to meet the re- quirements of the public, and, as he is not stranger to the trade PiscatOridt, the | people may rest assured that there is gC in him, and he will make the businc'., 90.
 R. V. Parker, proprietor of the grocery store in Lewis Block, has sold out his stock and uneXpired lease to Vim. T Baron. Jr. Mir. Baron was formerly ot the firm of Parker X Baron for some l .fX-u aiTl tance in this region, and it would seem that he can base no difficulty in catering to the wishes of his customers with prof. l it to his "basket and his store"
 Seventeen members of the choir of the old South Church with Dca. Lindsley al 1 their head, went to old Judea of Wash. | !ngton, and there united with sixteen of the choir there, under the leadership O. Prof. Buckingham, i'll giving Il concert for the benefit of Dr. Remus Fowler al old and valued physician in poor healtI and strengthened circumstances. Ht died suddenly after the announcement o1 the concert and before the date fixed foi the performance. But the concert took place as announced, with handsome re ccipts for the benefit of the family.
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 MT. H. l.. Jerfcry has sent to Italy fol some queen boos. They will soon b, here, and will have them on exhibition and sale. All persons wishing for any in formation about keeping bees will dC we'll to call on MT. Jelfery.
 Ralph Mansfield, who was employed b. MT. J. H. Lindsley during the past year has moved to Waterbury, and is going ill to the milk business.
 Dr. F. w. Brown commenced movin; into the Curtis residence last week Tues day.
 John Cramer died quite suddenly o apoplexy on the 18th ult. This making eight very sudden deaths in town within short time.
 Dr. A. c. Peck will have very fin house when completed.
 Miss Emma Lovsey, of South Haven is in town, the guest of her sister, Mrs w. w. Betts.
 The principal topic of conversation i the village stores, is the N. Y. N. E k. R., and that is all it amounts to.
 F. k. Ford, the expressman, when O his way back last week, got stuck in tn mud, broke down. had to load his bundle : into another wagon, and was one day lat on arrival.
 very large amount of work will hay to be done on the roads in this town an vicinity as soon as Spring opens. Tn frost hls not left the roads in as bad
 condition in a number of years. VRED.