The Newtown bee., 1879-06-10
Gocal Jottings.
Mrs. D. G. Beers returned from New Haven last week.

OI bTOOktNH, N. are SIODDlDK WlLu Mir. Chas. Beers, Mile Hill
 Andrew McNurney carries one eye In Il sling. he having had the misfortune to get some hot lime into it.
 Mir Charles Northrop has been work ing the roads in the Head of tho Meadow district, and they nre much improved.
 Rev. J. F. Hoyt left last Monday q week ago for the West and Is at present writing in Chicago. Ill
 the front of his barn newly sided and new doors hung.
 Mrs. Walker McDowell, wife of our assistant editor, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Lewis, of Brookiield, Iron Works. @ f.
 The garden of Dr. W. c. Vile is in a nourishing condition under the sklllfui management of Willie Clarke.
 M. 0. Hawley, Esq, reached home Saturday evening from California. His trip to and from was very pleasant one and his health most excellent.
 The Grand Central and Dicks Hotel have both been neatly painted. A. F. Smith and his assistants do the work on the Central and Wm. Bulkley on Dicks Hotel. ar
 All persons who have plates baskets, etc., in Sanford's Hall, will find it to their interest to call and get the same before they arc disposed of by auction.
 Last week we were delayed two days in publishing the BIKE, and doubtless many of our subscribers were dlsappoint- ed. We are in hopes of being more nrompt in the future.
 Geo. W. Stuart hung the new blinds to the house of Capt. Joseph Blackman occupied by Mrs. l.. B. Cook. The house now looks as good as new.
 The citizens of Bethel are making huge preparation for the Firemen's parade tomorrow, June II, and they ex- pect to see many of the people of New town.
 The meetings of Olive Branch Juven- lie Temple will be held on the first and third Sundays of each month. in South Centre school house Ut p. m., until the 1st of September.
 We are sorry to learn that little Clark BlackmaIl, who was so severely burned about ten days ago. Is suffe.ing great agony. Dr. F. N. Bennett is doing all that can be done to relieve him.
 --Col. l.. J. Wright received q letter from the directors of the N. Y. N. l., h.. dated June Eth, in which It is stated that the directors will be In Eewtown Weunes- day or Thursday of this week. 'e'' --on Sunday next, June l5. services will be held at the Congregational Church only In the forenoon. After the above date. the pulpit will be supplied.
 WANTED. A young printer of eight years experience desires situation In Connecticut office. Reference given. Ad- dress. Eugene M. Devoe. BEE office. New town, Conn.
 Miss Ella Briscoc, daughter of Mrs. Briscoe, of Palestine, who went to Scot land with her aunt, Mrs. Isaac B. Harris, and eansin. Master Harry Clark, about three years ago. arrived home week be- fore last.
 w. W. olmstead was thrown out of his wagon Tuesday last while driving near Oxford, Ct., and his right shoulder dlslocated and collar bone broken. Dr. W. Q. Vile attended him and set the broken collar bone,
 Sidney True was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Sanford, on bench warrent charging him with burglary. True was tried and acquitted at the last court on a
 
 bonds and Is now in jail
 Il want all of my old customers to under stand that have us complete a stock of nrst-elass clothing at the lowest living prices to be found in Bridgeport. I also Invite the public to call and ex- anime for themselves. Remember the No. all Main St., Bridgeport. H. Gardner.
 The building which belongs to Smith P. Glover now undergoing improvement and enlargement will, when finished, add greatly to the neat appearance of Sandy Hook. Smith Perkins and Prindle have been painting 1t. The contract was taken by MT. Smith.
 Mir. Charles J Rockwell. of South bury, has secured q good blacksmith, horse shoer and Is ready for any work in. the carriage making and horse shoeing that he may be favored with. Mir Rock well is Il hard worker and the people of Southbury have found him to be a good workman. ~.
 We noticed Mir. Beach Nichols, of Newtown, and MT. George B. Fairchild. of Bethel, making measurements through our village. and upon inquir, learned that 1t was for the purpose of making map of the town of Newtown. We also learn that MT. J. H. Summers, of Greg ory's Orchard District, is surveying that and adjoining districts for the same pur- pose.
 Kill the potato bugs Dust Boxes for sprinkiing Paris Green nj l.. E. Booths, only 25 cts. Pure Paris Green at lowest prices.
 "Wednesday the grand firemen's par ade will take place In Bethel. The fire companies. of Norwalk. South Norwalk, New Milford, Danbury, Westport, will be present. and the promise Is that if the weather proves favorable the day will be one of tn. greatest In the history of Bethel. We are glad to know that many citizens of Newtown intend to go.
 The worK of building the new bridge in Sandy Hook was commenced last week The mason work is In the hands of Capt. Thomas. of Woodbury, who is m experi- enced workman, and the work which he has done In laying the foundation and abutments show that he understands his business. Selectmen Nprthrop, Hughes ard Sanford are on hand looking after n proper building of the bridge.
 Sewing Machines chespe. than ever. Call and examine the WEED FAMILY "A voRTrE IMPROVED at Sanford & Hawley's, Agents. The simplest. easiest and light est running machine made, and the best. A $40 and $50 machine for $25 and $3O. A trial Is solicited.
 The funeral of Mrs. Conrad Durham wns held last Sunday afternoon In the St. Johns church. and the body buried in the Sandy Hook cemetery. Mrs. Durham died Friday night at Il o'clock at her res idence in Head of the Meadow district, in tho house formerly owned by the late Walter Northrop- She was a lady highly esteemed by all who knew her, and her death casts n gloom over n large circlA of