The Newtown bee., 1888-11-16
BRIDGEPORT.

s'Stonmy weather, even if long contin- led, affects us but little," remarked restaurant keeper, "for people must eat, under all circumstances. Of course there is less patronage from ladies and those who are out for pleasure, but this is near ly or quite offset by those whom the storm deters from their midday meal at home."
 Saturday was stormy. It was the 10th of November and it was the ninth con secutive Saturday on which rain had fall en, to a greater or less degree. Last week, it was greater. Early in the day, it was little more than a damp, clinging, fog; but, as the hours slip ped by, it increased and came down in solid sheets during the afternoon. A smart westerly wind drove it into the faces of pedestrians and sent it in scuds along the dreary and almost deserted streets. Business was stagnant and not few closed up and went home early. Sewers were heavily taxed to carry off the surface water and brooks and streams in the country were swollen to twice and thrice their normal volume. The wheel ing on suburban roads, bad enough be- fore, was rendered execrable. The prom ised atmospheric coolness was eagerly welcomed in the evening.
 Miss Blanche Spinning gave whist party to few friends, last week.
 Until noon on Friday, 16th, sealed pro- posals will be received for land on which to place the public building authorized by Congress. A corner lot is preferred and the dimensions should be not less than 160Xl20 feet; if not a corner lot, the dimensions should be not less than 200S 120 feet, the 200 feet to be street front, age.
 Henry M. Hills of the Post says that the new residence on Stratford avenue will not be ready for occupation for some weeks yet. But Henry's all right, where ever he is and we, with thousands of oth CTS, say, "Long life to him.
 Harry Rider is the master mechanic O the Housatonic road, with headquarter, at Falls Village. What he doesn't know about a locomotive is not worth know 1 ing. Harry ran an engine on the New York, New Haven & Hartford road for number of years and was counted one O the best. He left the New Haven roaC to run on the Long Island and gave ul that position for his present one. Co Stevenson showed good judgment whel he appointed him. Evening Sun.
 Although it had been known that eX Senator William H. Barnum was sick a his Lime Rock home, the Western Un ions bulletin, Saturday morning, sayin; he could live but short time, surprises all. Manager Eugene was called to Linn Rock to aid the local telegrapher. wh was overwhelmed. with messages of in quiry and sympathy.
 Arthur Soules, baggage master on tn afternoon express south, has been actin as conductor on the Falls Village speci; while John Mills took his place in til baggage car and Hugh, son of Conductc Clark Lane, ,officiated as brakeman. Jacl the baggage smasher, is not related | the famous Mills Bill.
 Longstaff & Hurd, says the Real E. tate Record, have prepared plans for
 building for Tom Lowe, on Fairfield av, nue near the city limits, which will cop after an English roadside inn. They al also at work on plans for one of tf handsomest residence blocks in the cit on Washington avenue, at the head ( Congress street, where E.. C.. Sanfor and Mrs L. w. Shepard will put up si houses of pressed brick in the form of
 crescent. These houses will be elabo ately trimmed, supplied with moder conveniences and will have a front lai out as a semi-circular park 150X45 fee |, Gould Bros. are building two house on Clinton avenue and the Savage . Smith Building Go. will add 17X40 fet to the Sailer block on Main street. Mary A. Herrick has bought the hous of $. M. Conger, Jr, 24 Park street.
 A large dial in window of the thir story of the Connecticut bank buildin
 bears the words, Bryant Electric Tim Co.," This is a new venture for Bridge port and is being introduced by partie from New Haven. Besides his office the building, the manager has stored h
 batteries and appliances in the cellar (
 Dunlap's jewelry store and is making a
 engagements to introduce the light int offices, stores and factories throughol the city. A merely nominal fee is chars ed for the use of the electric clock, whic is simply dial, hung in the window c on the wall. Wires no larger than telt
 phone lines, scarcely noticeable, come, the different dials on the Bridgeport ci
 cult with the switchboard in the centr; office here. This has electric connectio with the time ball at the Yale observ: tory, New Haven, ensuring perfect al
 curacy. After the dial has been put : place, it requires no care or attentio from those who use it.
 Noah Rogers has moved his famil from West Cornwall to East Bridgepol for the Winter.
 Jeweler J. J. Dunlap of 3S2 Main stree
 Connecticut bank building, carries large stock of watches and jewelry, br makes a speciality of repairing, partie, larly parasols and umbrellas. See h
 ad. elsewhere,
 Joseph Richardson, though D year old is still hale and hearty enouoh