The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1879-12-17

Bethel
&c Hen" you had better come through
the bay window, and never mind the
door. Hoopadidy
The new grist mill Of Charles HI.
Hurlbu,t, Jr., Of PIumtrees, was totally
destroyed by fire last Wednesday night
This is the second time within two years
that some vile misereant has set the
torch to Mr. Hurlburt's mill, and burned
them down. The greatest sympathy is
felt for Mr.. H., who is a yoang, hard
working man. The loss is about So 0O0
on which there is only 81 900 insurance.
The entertainment given by the
Bethel Dramatic Association was fair
one The hall was packed with the
friends and admirers of the B. d. A., and
everything passed off to the satisfaction
Of the audience and company, who are
Justly entitled to the praise they received
and the liberal support extended.
Tho ice storm of Sunday was very
disagreeable. Church going people, es-
| pecialIy the ladies, were prevented from
attending upon public worship.
Mr.. H. B. Benedict, Of Mollville, N.
Y, paid flying visit to his friends i'll
this place, and was the guest OF Deacon
A. l.. Benedict Saturday evening; the
parlorS OF the Deacon's residence We're
filled by friends. who called to give Mr..
Benedict u hearty greeting.
Mrs E. B. and I'll. Seeley have had
some needed repairs made in the stores
of Cole x Green and Z. S. Barnum.
The excitement concerning the lot
terry advertisement continues, and the
end is not yet. The editorial in last
weeks Ledger, in which reference was
ma lie to a division of the funds gathered
by a picnic, in which three Sunday
! ,,,,itni and hy agreement OF the
committee the funds were to be divided
equally, yet a certain gentleman propos-
ed $50 the article stately to divide ac-
cording to the number of scholars. The
article mentioned no names either OF
persons or schools, but from some unex-
lained cause the article has caused con-
siderable talk, and we learn that {. num-
Der of gentlemen who were on the com
mittee when the union picnic was held
in this town have, or intend, to send in a
communication to the publishers of the
Ledger in reference to the matter. 1t is
rumored that nothing of the kind ever
took place so far as the committee had
any knowledge. This communication
would seem to be superfulous, for two
reasons at least. First-because nc
member of this particular committee was
} named and second so far as the article
, stated, il might refer entirely to another
union picnic. 1t is all interesting ques
ton, why did this committee take it up
) 1t would have been more business like tC
have waited until a specific charge was
, made, and the facts published, lmpllcat-
ing some particular person.
Mr. Elgin Andrews was married by
Rev. VIM. Brown to Miss Retty Ray, o
[ Beaver Brook, last Wednesday evening
The bride and groom were presented
I with several very useful and pretty pres
ents. The ladJ's father presented thu
happy couple with beautiful black wal
9 nut bedroom set, the groom s. fathe
gave fine cooking stove; other present.
such as an easy chair, silver-vases, nap
kins etc, were given by friends. Tn
occasion was one of real enjoyment; tn
!. supper was of IL very tempting nature
the assemblage of friends large, and thei
, heartfelt congratulations many and sir
u cere for the future well-being and happ
I ness of the young married couple.
:. "A court of inquiry was held in Plumb
n trees last week with the view of findin
a out who it was that set fire to Hurlburt
mill but no facts were elected of suff
- cient Importance to warrant legal actor
5 We are pleased to learn that Cha
q Ball, news dealer, will keep the New
|. TOWN BEE for sale each week.
;, The Knights of PytEias will give
! ball New Years Eve, Dec. 31st. TIL
will be their second ball since their org
II niZation, and as the order has increase
n in numbers and is in Il prosperous cond
/ ton, it is TO be hoped shat their ball Wi
p. be literally patronized.
=, The addition to Fox Bros barn wi
~ be built soon.