The Newtown bee., 1879-05-27
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 has painted his house and barn.. a
 Mir. Reuben Johnson and wife are al present visiting friends in Canada. Col. G. NJ. Cole and wife visited Monroe last week. They returned on Monday
 Warden Cole nas placed two fine flower stands on the north side of his house
 MT. Samuel Gillett has put in water. Hull Rogers of Danbrry did the plumbing
 Mir. George Iickok and wife and MT. George G. Durant are visiting friends in tha Tar West. .ls .i-ss=sgtr s.e#s ed sssfi} esfsg ] t
 The barn of D. T. Hubbell is being completed by Frank Agnew. The building is d neat one. 1anl
 " Mir. Howard Woodman returned Wed- nes'iay from his trip south somewhat improved in health. a.t1 N H.sn
 MT. F. Judd had water put in his house on Green wood avenue last week. D. IT. Hubbell did the work, .,...
 Mir. N. B. Corning put water in his house, on Centre street last week. E. J. Yeomans did the work. .Ef" -6@f91t #6 .. %"
 Mr. John o, Beebe visited New York
 
 on last Saturday. E ...Ha:54 sgE ..n-. .se.4gEt Mir H. H. Baird and wifehave returned from their pleasent Western trip. MT. John Shop- ard and daughter accompanied them.
 About $50 were subscribed lately by the inhabitants to help Patrick Fennell who is sick % visit Ireland. He sails Wednesday
 Mrs. Granville Durant and son visited Lockport N. Y. last week. where Mr. Granville Durant is at present engaged in business.
 MT. Justus Hoyt had quite serious fall short time ago. He in enc of his trees when he slipped and fell distance of 16 feet, ill turing hls arm. .. -. ,~s. ....
 The Citizens Band go to Sandy Hook to play for Decoration services. Very few places can boast of two such bun Us we have and Bethel may well be proud of them.
 The Bethel Cornet Band go to Brew sters Station on Friday to play for Decoration ser vices. Their leader, George E. Ives goes with them. They will appear ill their new uniform for tue first time.. -z..| H -..-
 Tae following is the list of letters re- maning the Beth rostottice: Eli Ferry, Bartho, omew Mclaughlin, Mrs. D. R. Panrifer. John
 
 tisc T." A. WooDMAS, Postmaster
 The Town Hall has been overloaded by Keeler Schooumaker. who kalsomined the walls, John Ronk scrubbed the floors and put things in order. The hall has TOW an odor Of swc- tness to which il has been a stranger many years
 NIT. John McGregor, who for the past ten years has been the foreman of Cole X Ambler's hat finishing room, is at present taking vaca ion in order to recruit his health which by close atten few weeks of rest and fresh air wili we trust make our friend John 'hmself again 2 #.r .a.
 Your cousins. your aunts and your uncles are expected to be present Wedne day. June II, to see the grand parade. Do not carry um brellas, for on the authority of Thomas Mckay who has prayed for Il dry spell you will not need them Yon will. however. provide yourself with linen alsters for Thomas hath predicted dusty ti1ne
 The Town Hall on the inside, is de- serving of halfa-dozen vrry fattering notices The outside of the building, by contrast, looks as if heeler Schoonmaker with their corps of assist ants were after it. It will stand d good painting. and. will look ill trim for the grand parade.
 The firm of Kyle & Lyon have dissolved partnership See notice of it ia anoth,r column MT. Kyle will work for Mir G. NJ. Lyon The old firm always had our good wishes. and we trust that Mr. Lyon will meet with every success
 The Bethel Press has been discontinued. Mr. Be lsel the proprietor. intends go into some Ither business. It is confidently expected that mothe" paper VIII i,rsr uLIaer ,,cy man, .genent next week. Mir. Bensel has sold out to John T. Pearcc, ofthe NGwrowN BEE.
 The funeral of Rebceca Barnum, who WAS found dead in her bed Friday morning. was at tended Saturday afternoon at o'clock from the Episcopal Church. the services being conducted by Rev. E. C. Pattison who spoke very feclingly as she ad always beCn consistent member of that church lnd her familiar face will be missed thcrefrom.
 The funeral of Charles Gilbert was att tended Sunday from the Episcopal Church The Rev r. c. Pattison delivered very fine sermon aken from the text in Proverbs 14 last clause of the 32d The Masonic fraternity, of which he was q member, turned out in large numbers. Mir. Gilbert all honorel and respected citizen and his loss will be deeply felt by all. He has been great sufferer ill his last lness.
 Decoration services will be held in Bethel by the Sabba Il schools uniting. Tn, pro- resaon will be forms in rnnt of the Town Hall 30 clock and march direct to the cemetery. In. services will be held in the grove, after wich the graves the soldiers will be decorated. The eli zc,s invited to jnin in the procession the Town Hall to the csm- tery, and they also luested to send in contributions of flowers on r ursay afternoon and evening. Let us not forget the patriot dead.
 "A Citizen suggested last week in the columns of the Press q brilliant idea. to wit. that the funds hand 10 be expended parade day be appropriated to building public fountain and the parade deferred The bril- fancy of this idea appears to better ltage when it is isid sred ill the light of present facts. The fremen asked for the of the citizens in raising funds to have Il parade and the citizens understanding how the mon " would be used gave liberal response; and yet this wise citizen suggests twhat would be under other circumstances good idea) disposition ou he funds that makes him appear ridiculous. Give Is n rest on suggestions and let the fremen do as they please. ;N
 The borough meeting which was held Monday, 18th inst was of peculiar interest The report of the Water Commissioners, Messrs Julius B. Judd Eli W. Gilbert and E.. Oakley was read by Gilbert and listened to with closest attention When the vote was taken on it's accept ance it was unanimously adopted. It was the most perfect clear, and common-sense report ever given in the town within the recollection of the oldest The venerable Captain Charles Peck in his seat and said that all his life he had never heard or known of it's equal motion was made to give vote of thanks and speedily seconded by Frank Judd. who suggested to put the thanks ill dollars This sentiment prevailed, and on motion of Nathan Seeley pay each of the Com .nissioners s50 vote taken and carried with an that be okened the hearty appreciation of the Commissioners work. We regret that on account of it's extreme length we conld not print the report in columns. The reading of the By Laws of the Borough were commenced and on mo- ton to adjourn, tie further reading postponed