The Newtown bee., 1880-01-21

Mir. J. Ray Boughter, of Lebanon, Pa, is stopping at Mir. J. B. Wheeler's. .--" Can 1t be possible we're not going 1 to have a single sleigh rde this wiuter? | was the pertinent question we overheard ! lady ask friend, yesterday.
 Mary Ann has not been seen
 Since early Monday morning;
 She lit the stove with kerusene,
 And dusted without warning Mir. Levi Morris, who has been con- fined to his home by an attack of pneu- mona for the past three or four weeks, | Is around among us again. Miss Nellie T. Ford, of Southville. | who has been visiting friends in Bridge port for the past six weeks returned home on Monday. Cats down In Connecticut are having the humps. Wouldn't it be fun to sec half-a-dozcn mumpy cats sitting out in the back yard comparing their symptoms. Adams hLss.l Free ntGR. s. C. Northrop, of the Beehive, Bridgeport, is going to remove from the store he now occupies. and Is offering genuine bargains in all lines of goods. Use Home Ii ;ht oil if you would have Il brilliant and steady light; does not crust tue wick, Is odorless and per reetly safe. The best Is the cheapest. For sale by Sanford & Hawley.
 On Monday evening, JaAuary 12th, Mir. William Maynard, of Taunton, was the recipient of surprise party by number of his friends. All spent q very pleasant time.
 In another column will be found q communication from the N. |. B. and F. Co.,, in which statements made by the writer of the two articles that have ap- pcared In this paper relative to their manufactory are corrected.
 The N. Y. and New England R. R. have advanced the price of ties to forty cents ana upwards; Mir. John PeaIce, of South Britain, has the contract for buy nlg them for the whole line of the road. It Is estimntel that 120, GOO will be used in the work.
 On Saturday night, January 10th, the blacksmith shop of Mir. Charles Bartram at Hanover, was broken open, and n shot gun and q number of tools were taken a dcsk was also removed from the build ing. and it's contents stolen. Mir. Bartrum has no idea who the culprit was that did ttls maau act.
 Mir Charles Beresford, of Curtis Hill. while cutting wood for Benjamin Curtis, Monday morning, severely rsrred his knee by the slipping of his axe. com plct.' laying open the knee joint. Dr. Vile was sent for, and mad" the patient as comfortable as circumstances would permit. IL will be some tin4e before he gets around again.
 Miss Anna P. Bradley. of South Brit ain died very suddenly early Saturday morning. She has been afflicted with heart disease, and tlis is supposed to have been the cause ot her death. The funeral was largely attended Monday The deceased was very esteemable lady and h.r family has the heartfelt sympa- thy ot the community in which they live. Mir. George Peck the efficient sexton of Trinity Church, received a very sub stantial token in the shape of thilty-1vt dollars, given him hy his many friends II acknowledgement of his services, anC with sympathy for him on account o severe sickness In his family. He Is very thankf ful to his friends for these expres sions of their kindness. Mir, Charles Skidmore was the good Samaritan In so liciting. Just like him.
 Don't forget the dramatic entertain mont at Sanford's Hall, Tuesday anC Wednesday eveeings, Jan. 27th and 2Sth The sale of reserved seats will begi, Saturday morning at the Newtown Post office. '' First come. first served. is tn rule; secure seats early if you want thu best. The reputation of flrst-elass anna teurs has alrea iy been gained by man who are to appear again in this enter tainment, and we feel assured they wil do their best this time.
 John Rearedon. one of the laborer employed by Ryan. the contractor whil dl sging in bank of hard pan, the whol hill caved In, nearly covering the unfol tunate man. Ready hands quickly rt moved the debris, and he was carried in wagon to the house of Mir. John Lilli near Bennett's Bridge and Dr. w. Vile was sent for. After a careful e animation he was found to have tW thighs broken, aud severe bruising of u internal organs. 1t was wonder ,.s not killed outright.
 -Don. forget the pound party and S ciable. for th> benefit of the Newtown L brary. Thursday n'ght, If decidedly sto my. Friday night, at Nhe Grand Centr Hotel. at half-past seven. Zach person expected to bring pound pacAage wort not less than ten cents. With dancin games and other amusements, FOG time may be expected. All wlo are i tcrested in the Library, young and ol are cordially invited. Good music wi be In attendance. Remember the pr ceeds are to purchase new books for u Library.
 -On Wednesday evening, St. Rose Debating Society, formed an organiz tion, and the following officers were ele ted Rev. Jas. McCartan, Presiden John T. Carmody. VIce-President; Ja A. Lenihan, Secretary; John l.. Kean Sr., Treasurer. The question to be bated this Wednesday, evening R solved. "that total separation fro England would be more beneficial to Il land. than any home rule so-calle The leading disputants will be John Carmody. affirmative; John J. Egan, ne