The Newtown bee., 1879-01-28

had one of MT. w. F. Chapman s articles, Recollection of Newtown, and trust that his health will permit him to again refresh the memory of his many friends by his excellent pen.
 A merchant went without his over coat, took a hard cold and was cross, most sick, when one of his clerks pre- vailed upon him to try a little of Dr. A. G. Flaggs Cough and Lung Syrup. Three doses cured him.
 Last Thursday evening Mir. Wheeler Shephard of Huntingtown was visited by several friends from Huntington, Trum- bull, and Bridgeport. The sleighing party brought their own refreshments ana made a merry time of 1t, eating and dancing. The music was furnished by Mr. John Curtis and Mir. Wedge.
 Not less than two thousand pounds of meat hung on the hooks In Auger s market, in Sandy Hook, on Saturday last. and if the people i'll that part of the town suffer for the want of good meat and plenty of It. 1t will not be the fault of the proprietor or his gentlemanly assistant.
 Chew Jackson's best Sweet Navy To- baceo.
 The Catholic Institute held their re- gular weekly debate on last Thursday evening, and discussed the following question: Resolred, That Poland has sui fered more for the faith than Ireland de- cission given in favor of the affirmative. Question for next Thursdays debate, Re solped. That Gen. Grant is q greater mil itary man than Gen. Mcclellan. Week before last, the Danbury Ne,os published an item relating to the visit of Memorial Lodge of Good Templara to Granite Lod se, Sandy Hook, Friday even ing, Jan. 9th, and spoke of the manner which they were entertained at the Grand Central Hotel. There was mistake ill the item from the fact that because of the intense cold Granite Lodge did not meet that night, and the party were entertained at Taylor's Hotel, Sandy Hook.
 The Shepaug Railroad Company have purchased steel rails. and will lay the rails on the outside curves. This i'm provement will add greatly to the security of this road-for as is well known by those who travel the Shepaug road that there are many short curves. No accident as yet has occurel rounding these curves. We like the cJmpany's idea of being cn the safe side
 The past week our streets have been enlivened by many sleighing parties out
 
 Hotel and tho Grand Central Hotel. At the Central House, "Wednesday night, there were tive ity ladies and gentlemen from Danbury, who enjoyed q fine SUD- per and dance. Prof. BlakSlee was oI hand and contributed slirring music. The party left for home about 3 o'clock, q. m.
 While in South Norwalk few eve nings since we called at tie fine estab- lishment of Mir. Leon Kapral, who at one time carried on Il barber shop in thi- town. MT. Kapli.l employes three mel and boy. He las seyar store, hair em porium and barber shop combined ,ani is doing tine Duisness. We were shown a hair preparation made by MT. kapral which he says is for the use of ladies and children. Those wishing u sample to try should write to him for it.
 The Perley Comehy Company of New York will present the popular com edy Of Our Boys" at anfo:u's Hall Fri day evening. This troupe comes highly recommended by the press and is said to be one of the best on the road. Miss Jos ephine Perley will instance the powerful role of Mary Melrose, supported by a carefully selected comedy company, com prising members of the leading N. '. theatres. Give them a good house.
 The funeral of Patrick, aged IA years and 9 months, son of John Cavanaugh of Walnut Tree Hill, took place Thursday. afternoon and the body buried in the Ca tholic Cemetery, Sandy Hook The boy was taken sick with convulsions on'Wed- nesday and Dr. Vile was called. The attacks were severe and defied medical aid It was rumored that Patrick died of hy1rophobia and on making inquiry We learn that he was bitten last September by dog, and that though he had been unwell for some time, there had been no indication of rabis. until seized with con- vulsions on being handed water on last Wednesday. Dr. Vile is unwilling to say positively what produced the convul- sions.
 We shall esteem 1t favor If our friends living in the several districts would send us h all the items of interest that may come to their knowledge. In sending items parties will please write out each word plainly. Write only on one side of the paper. Names are required of each correspondent, not for publication but as D guide t, us, to know who we are getting the items from. Those wishing to correspond regularly we will send them postage, paper and envelopes. Cores spondents will please not take offence il we cut out items or reject. We will en- deavor to deal justly and fair with each Come let us hear from you.
 A wheelertown gentleman expert. mented with trap to catch skunks one day last week. He baited the trap and waited n few minutes and caught some thing. On going to see what it was he found the houso cat in the trap. He took the cat out and set the trap
 again. Pussy had to die. So she was taken little way from the house and killed. The execution had hardly been accomplished when another stir at the trap caused hasty visitr and To there was cat No. ,. As there was but one moro cat in the neighboriood, operation
 on skunk trapping was indefinitely sus- pended. and Mr. Skunk is master of the situation.
 For several days past teams have
 passed through Newtown street. loaded with milk cans, destined for shipment to New York from Bridgeport. The cans ol milk are from Hawieyville, and they are cartcd all the way to Bridgeport. It Is thought that a regular freighting line will he established and sufficient patron age given to the owners of the teams to put OH more horses and wagons. The teams now employed take down load of milk and In returning bring buck coal or other articles wanted, at low rates. The move Is creating considerable comment.
 Tho stockholders of the Turnpike Co can sec millions ill 1t"
 Tho books for the members of the singing q lss will be distributed next Fri day evening. All persons interested in the success of tho school are invited to attend. Mir. Latin. the teacher, has won
 golden opinions on his scholars for his efficient tuition. MT. Latin extended an invitation te hss class here. to be presen at the soiree taf the Monroe Musical As sociatfon which will be given Tuesday (to- nightN. several will attend. Members of the singing class will be on hand at 6.30 r. n., in order to get through the lessops so that those wishing to attend the -dru-