The Newtown bee., 1879-04-01

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 school closed for that period Friday 2Sth
 A large quantity of cattle arrives in
 town every weei. Ten ear loads were
 left here Friday morning. Our farmers are stocking more than for several seas ons past.
 As Spring is advancing, lettuce corn clufe to turn-up a peas of ground, and bean oat slow in paying attention toma- toes of horticultural. Savory or sage re- marks are in order.
 On last Thursday quite a numoer of gentlemen went to Bridgeport as wit nesses in the case of Callahan who was to be tried in the Superior Court for yio- lating the licence law. The case was nolled by the State Attorney.
 Mrs. J. B. Walker and her sons, Russell and Bryant, left town to-day for Auburndale after q pleasant sojourn in town since last Spring. Mrss Walker removes to Auburndale for the purpose of educating her sons, in one of the high schools near Boston.
 Tho Library Association meet to night at the Grand Central Hotel. All persons interested in maintaining the library are earnestly requested to be present.
 Col. Barr Sherwood of Southport, aged 6i years, was found dead in his house Monday morning. It was thought that he died on Thursday as that was the day he was last seen alive. He was man of wealth and eccentric in his manner.
 In this Issue may be found the adver- ti1ement of Messers Plumb & Hawley of Bridgeport, who have as fine a store and as large an assortment of goods as sim ular stores in the city. Those wishing to purchase goods in their line should call and sec them.
 He was n poor young man when he left for the Western worll; when he re- turned Il handsome wife and d pocket full of ducats were added to his posses sions. On being questioned as to the sc- crct of his success, he smiled a pleasant smile, and simply remarked ''She-prais- ing"
 It Is rumorcd that the "Pilot" has challenged the ''Govcrnor" to walk from the Street" to the Hook" and back for q hard rubber belt and the championship. In case the "Govcrnor" should get out of wind before the completion of the walk, the Pilot" will allow "Datc" to begin where the Gov" leaves off
 We received last week the first num- bcr of the Danbury RcpubIjcan. It is well z .ttcn up and makes it's bow in fine dress. We regret that we could not send our compliments last week in the form of an exchange, owing to the fact that our ed- tion did not meet the demand and sev- cral other exchanges were not supplied. 1
 Mrs. c. K. Avery died at her resi- dence ill New Britain on the 2Jth of March. She resided here several years during the summer and won many friends by her smiling face, gentle manners and kindness of heart. They will keep her memory green. She leaves a husband and son.
 Rev. James Taylor will preach his farewell sermon Sunday evening, April | Gth Rev. Mir. Taylor has resided in this town the past three years and he has won a host of friends, who part with him and | his family with deep regret.
 Representative John H. Blackman and Jeremiah Carey, returned home Fri day, the Legislature having adjourned to meet Jany 9th, 1880, should the people vote no on the proposed constitutional | amendment changing the sessions of the | Legislature.
 MT. George Wakeley is having larn | built at his residence ill Sandy Hook. 3Ir Chas. B. Glover is doing the work. Mir. ! Wakely intends to build a blacksmith | shop near his house.
 The Fdrnter of last Friday, speaks | very highly of q young man in TrumbuIl, | about shooting d large hawk. Now that | is nothing in comparison to what Charlie | Ridge has done; he has caught five of | these large birds of prey, all measuring | over fo IT feet, the largest measuring four feet seven inches, and all caught within two months. If the Turner can beat this | let her speak up.
 Bargains at Sanford X Hawley's in Cal icoes at cts. per yd. Fast Colors, also in Atlantic shooting, bale just received | ut wholesale prices by the piece.
 MT. Bcni, F. Bailey delivered very fine lecture in the Danbury Opera House Tuesday evening, March 25th.a The | audience Was very large and the receipts | flattering. The subject chosen was Around the WorlL," and was decidedly | could be greatly improved. Mir Bailey held his audience very attentive during the two hourss that he spoke with sur prising ease.
 Miss Carrie Latin, daughter of Pr ,f Latin, and several other ladies and gen. tlcmcn from Huntington, were present at the singing-s ;hool exercises Friday even- ing Miss Latin presided at the organ with lrtistic skill and delighted the con- pany of scholars and visitors present. It Is very desirable that another class be formed and all of the first scholars have an opportunity of securing the services of Prof L., who is an excellent teacher of vocal music. Every young lady and gen. tleman should await themselves of the opportunity to learn and be present next Friday evening.
 Thursday evening, April 10th, Custer Post of Sandy Hook will visit the James F. Moore Post of Danbury. Elias Howe Post of Bridgeport will also visit Dan- bury the same evening, accompanied by | band in special train, and will stop for their'Sandy Hook comrades There will be q nrand sncinhln at thn Post hnad= 1