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The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
Isaac Peck.

I was much interested ill reading ill the BEE, some time since, the names copied from Turney Reck's tax book, being we'll acquainted with Mr Peck and most of those named in the list. Mir Peck's son Harry, of whom an obituary notice ap- peared in your columns, was, a school mate of mine ill the Gregory's Orchard district, now called Hattertown. Harry was an exemplary young man and fine scholar. Isaac Peck, the first name on the list, was my grandfather, with whom I lived 10 years when boy. lie was born in Newtown, August l, 175S and re- sided in the town until his death, which occurred February 2l, 1856, at the resi- dence of his son, Levi Peck, Tinkerfield, aged 97 years, 6 months and 20 days. At the time of his death, it was said that he was the oldest man in town. He retain ed his mental and physical abilities in a remarkable degree to the end. During the last year of his life, his son took him to ride and proposed to assist him into the vehicle, but he tartly replied that he had not become so old yet as to need help to get into a wagon and of August l, 1855: sIsaac Peck is 97 years old to-day and in good health.'' He was Sandemanian and an elder in the church in Danbury and one of it's most able speakers. At the time I resid- ed with him, there were only three male members of the denomination in the 1 town, Isaac Peck. Lazarus Shepard and Thomas Dhble. Mir Peek resided at the lower end of Palestine, Mr Shepard ill l Scotia and MT Dibble at the foot of the Street near the turnpike, where the old house is now standing. Mr Peck occas- ionally attended meeting in Danbury but usually had services at his house and the congregation consisted Of himself, wife and MT Dibble, who came five miles to attend. They were very liberal sect l among themselves and never knew them meet without contributing money for the poor of their church, wherever they re. l sided. Very exclusive in their worship I I never knew them attend meeting o1 any sect but their own and none of anoth-
 CT denomination take any part witI
 them. As a body they were honest and
 honorable in their dealings, devoted ano faithful in their religious principles anG respected by all. Rev MT Glass wrote
 several volumes on the order.-EJ. P. l New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Extensive repairs are made on the Middlebrook house on the hill. It is one of the old houses of the town and on one of the finest locations. The stone chinl- ney has been removed.
 The horse cars are running to Bruce's Brook, which is as far as the road is to be extended at present. It is to be hop ed that the proposed new road from Yel- low Mill pond to Bruce's Brook will be rapidly pushed through, as the peculiar rail the company have laid on the exten- sion has made the old road dangerous for vehicles which are obliged to cross the track several times ill driving to and from Bridgeport. The new road will open up valuable building property.
 Children's day exercises at the NJ. E.. church in the afternoon and at the Con- gregational church in the evening, in presence of large congregations.
 Invitations are out to witness the mar riage of Miss Minnie Atwood and Rev George Judson at the Congregational church on the 18th. X large and bril- liant affair is anticipated.
 The usual complement Of Summer vis- itoFs is naW with us and the streets pres ent g lively appearance. People who once visit us in the Summer are pretty sure to come again. as it is difficult to find so pleasant a place fssp a summer l snioulIs as this old town. It's splendidly shaded and wide streets, pleasant drives, nearness to Bridgeport and New York and railroad accommodations make it a desirable place for visitors. The one thing we lack is good hotel. Not least L af
 squitoes, that seldom yenture to come il in. Il siaa the house; ; {
 Ar Hughes's granite works are receiv
 ing consignment of Quincy granite, | 1 part of which is to so to NeWtown ii shape af handsome Tahlet for the lat, ] William I. Kellogg and wife of Birming
 ham, who were buried in the cemetery q
 the foot Of NeWtown Street,
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Mikado lace: Cast ? stitches; 1st row. knit2, over twice, narrow, knit 10, over twice, row, knit two 2d row, knit 4, purl l, knit ?, purl l. knit ?, purl l, knit ?, purl l, knit F, 9th row, knit2, over twice, marrow, over twice, narrow, knit 12 over twice, narrow over twice, marrow, over twice, narrow, knit 2; 9th row, knit A. pur l, knit ?, purl l, knit ?, purl knit II, purl l, knit ?, purl l, knit 2 7th row, plain Sth row, knit 2, narrow, knit l, narrow, knit l., narrow, knit l, narrow, knit l. marrow, knit l, narrow, knit l, narrow, knit l, narrow knit l., narrow knit 3; 9th row, knit ?, over twice, narrow, over twice, narrow, over twice, mar row, over twice, narrow, over twice, narrow, over twice, narrow, over twice, narrow, over twice, narrow, knit ?; 10th row, knit 1, purl l, knit ?, purl l. knit 2, purl knit ,, purl knit purl l, knit 2, purl l, knit ?; 11th row. plain i; l2th row. like Sth; 18th row, like 9th; 14th row, 3, knit rest plain, repeat from first row.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

New Orleans has the only statue of a woman standing outdoors in America and, in erecting it, New Orleans honors herself, also q noble character, Marga- ret Haughery. Margaret was all the name she was known by, however, and she immortalized that name by her devo- tion to orphan children. Left an orphan at Baltimore, where yellow fever remov- ed her parents, Irish immigrants, she was Loyalty raised in the Catholic faith of her ancestors by good Baptist woman, whose example of religious toleration is worthy of all praise. Margaret was first found in New Orleans in 1886, widow, working as laundress, faithful and hon. est in her sphere. This humble washer woman assisted the sisters of St. Vincent de Paul in the support of orphans, beg ging what she could not give herself. l Margaret then went into the milk busi- ness and finally became baker, prosper l ing ill all she did, for, though unable to read or write or to make a figure, she had a remarkable business tact. She never forgot the orphans, for whom she was instrumental in building three asy- lums and, in the yellow fever scourge, none was so capable and so yigilant ill caring for the sick and dying and ill look ing after the orphans. She knew no sect
 s'1hey are Gods children, be they Cath
 ollie or Protestant," she said. Though
 giving thousands she spent little on her self, but was beloved by the whole city
 and, when she died in 1882, the city which
 she had blessed for 46 years rose up as
 one man to do her reverence. \ monu
 ment of white marble now perpetuate: the story of her life.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15


 Litchfield claims that the first temper ance society in Connecticut was organiz- ed at that place in 1876, when 36 men signed this pledge: ''So many are the avenues leading to misery that it is inn possible to guard them all. Such evils as produced by our own folly and weak ness are within our power to avoid. The immoderate use which the people of our state make of distilled spirits, is undoubt- edly an evil of this kind. The morals are corrupted, property is exhausted, health destroyed. Whereupon we do hereby as- sociate and mutually agree that hereaf- ter we will carry on our business without the use of distilled spirits as an article of refreshment, either for ourselves or those we employ and that instead thereof, we will serve our workmen with wholesome food and common simple drinks of our own production"
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
WoODBuRY.

Apple trees are out of bloom, but q tree ill thu garden of William Cothren has put forth double white blossoms. pure white, as large as large white rose and not distinguishable from one. It is remarkable freak of Nature.
 Miss Helen Shove has returned from New Haven, after an absence of several months: she has been studying phonog- raphy and has made excellent progress.
 Miss Lizzie Dean visits friends at Nor wich. Her father formerly preached there.
 The wife of Wilbur Mansfield died sud- denly, leaving child two weeks old.
 The wife of Mir Hendrix, to whom he was recently married, died of diphtheria at Waterbury, where they had gone to reside. Her maiden name was Lucy Blakesley.
 The Virginia jubilee singers had q small audience at the Town Hall. last week. Their receipts barely covered eN- penses.
 Miss Austin of New Haven, who has visited Rev Mr Freeman, has returned home. His son, whose arm was severe ly injured. returned with her for q visit.
 Bishop Williams administered the rite of confirmation to six persons on his re- cent visit.
 Mr Betts is doing thriving business at his photographic gallery. He gives his customers satisfaction.
 The Washington Gunnery base ball club played a game with our boys here, Saturday. The latter prevailed by one, after 10 innings.
 I The jury box has been filled for the ensuing year with the following names 1 Ormer E. Norton, Henry F. Gibson. Eli NJ. Town, Llewellyn s. Allen, Michael F. Skelley, Abernethy B. Stone, Charles W. Tanning, Truman +. Wheeler, Homer s. Tomlinson, Horace D. Curtiss, Charles k. Trowbridge, Horace H. Miner, Will I lis w. Judson, Albert w. Chapman, Reu- ben B. Martin, Bennett A. Sherman. Benjamin S. Curtiss, Scovill Nettleton, I Charles Mallett, Wallace G. Ward, Will lis A. Strong, Frank NJ. Potter.
 The stage line to Southhury has again changed hands. Emerson Atwood has sold out to William Smith, youngest soI of George F. Smith.
 The Dominiques and Marshalls of New York arrived at the Parker House, last Friday.
 T Dr Ketcham was in New York, Mon day and Tuesday.
 A meeting was held of the Citizens Memorial day committee to consider tn, adyisahility of a benefit July in aid O : the P M. TFowbridse post, G. X. R. l Charlie Heinzie has had the misfortun to lose his horse. He is ill feeble health It would be kindness for the neighbor sl to give him another. 1, Mrs A. N, Lewis of Westpelt is stor ,, ping at the Parker House, where she wa I born. She is daughter of the late Judg
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

When Rev John Beach was rector at Trinity church in the days of the Reyo- lutiOn, there was general belief that. when he prayed for rain, it was sure to come, at least before the week was out. He had prayed for rain during q Summer drought and, before woman who lived some distance from church could get home, she was drenched by shower. II wish that he hadn't prayed for it to rain quite so soon,' she said, in relating her mishap. Mr Philo Booth also relates that Daniel Beers, who lived where Mrs Harris is building, was called back by his wife after he had started for church. She wanted him to ask Rev Dr Burhans to pray for rain. ''Pshaw, he said. ''the wind is in the northwest: it won't do any good" However, he carried the request, Dr Burhans prayed for rain and such q heavy shower came up that Nh | Beers had to wait an hour or so after ser vice before he went home. His faith il the northwest wind was weakened.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
DaNBURY.

Daniel E. Smith, one of the News force. has taken q wife.
 Mrs II. E. Couch. who has been very sick. is getting better. She is grateful for kind nursing by Newtown friend. Kind deeds, like kind words. never die.
 The Danbury band has commenced outdoor Summer evening concerts.
 Bridgeport Knights of Pythias visited Danbury Knights and instituted Union division, No. I. Their fine appearance on the street in their uniform was gener- ally remarked.
 The veterans of the llth regiment had their 10th annual reunion here. It is mo- ticeable that the ranks are getting thin ner; the numbrr here was not large. Over 70 sat down to dinner, including some ladies. Many gray heads and gray boards appear among them.
 MT Bailey of the News has been made an honorary member of the fire police and been presented with a gold badge. That was about the most graceful thing done by Danburians, last week.
 Sunday was Children's day in most of the churches. The floral display is said to have been exceptionally fine in all.
 Dr Griffen will rebuild his Elm street block with brick. But few more wooden buildings will be put up in the business portion of the town. none in Main street
 Court of Ancient ForresIers is one of the latest organizations in Danbury.
 Since the digging began on White street for the pavement, it is found that once this street was low woodland. Stumps are found at various depths and pieces of logs.-[News.
 l The mission services at the Catholic church are represented as quite interest," ing Last Friday night, d large audi ence assembled at the closing exercises of the Novena of the Sacred Heart. The Jesuit Father Mccarthy preached. The statue of the Sacred Heart was dedicated.
 John Braunies keeps place in South Main street. He has no license. but it was suspected that he still kept his ma chine running. Deputy Sheriff Hopkins and policemen looked him over and seiz- ed about 100 kegs of beer.
 I The first strawberry festival of the season was held by the Methodisfs. A teacher in the same church took his class out, the same day. for q picnic, probably the first Sunday school picnic. Scoscs will follow. Danbury is great on Sum. Inner picnics.
 We understand that the proprietor o1 Il the Opera Houee eontemplntes puf- } ting in about 200 upho1sfered seats. by ], request, to acoommod1to patrons wh< purohase seefe n oIlz 1s1i6t1<>
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Vice President Stevenson of the Hous- atomic strikes the right chord when he says that people whose business inter ests are ill Bridgeport can find no better location for Summer homes than on the fertile, healthful slopes of the hills which rise above the city on the north and west. NewtOwn has for years enjoyed we'll earned fame as Summer resort and Is sought by wealthy and cultured city people, Summer after Summer. During the past year, however, Housatonic trains have been run more frequently and con veniently than before and families, whose bread-winners earn their daily stipend in the factories and stores of the great and growing city, awakening to the advan- tages of home in near by villages, have occupied old houses and built new ones, until the stream of commuters is aug mented at every station, month by month. Trumbull, Long Hill, Stepney, all are reapiHg the benefit. Newtown will ere long receive her share. Complaints are daily made by house-seekers that suit able rooms cannot be found in Bridge port. Let them come to Newtown, Here is room for all. Living is not more eX- pensive than elsewhere and the railroad charges are reasonable.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
SOUTH BRITAIN.

The Litchfield South consociation of pastors and delegates held it's annual meeting, 99th, in Bethlehem, last week Tuesday. Of it's 16 churches, l2 were represented by delegates. Rev N. B. Turner of Washington preached prac- tical sermon from Revelations XII, II. A committee was appointed to prepare for centennial meeting of this ancient body.
 Report is, that we are to lose one of our fair and popular young school teach CTS, as she is to leave town in August to teach one scholar only.
 The first quarterly conference for South Britain and Southbury was held in South Britain NJ. E. church, Wednesday even ing, 18th; sermon by Rev J. W. Beach, the new elder for New Haven district.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

A Eewtown hOrseman has found sue cess in raising a colt on cows milk. New milk should be given at first about blood warm; if too hot, it produces securing. The milk may be slightly sweetened with sugar or molasses and a teaspoon full of lime water added to a pint of milk. Lime water is very easily made by stirring four ounces of lime into gallon of water, straining it after it has been al- lowed to settle. A pint of milk is sufiic- tent for q feed at first, fed every three hours of the day during the foal's first fortnight. The ration can be increased as the fOal grows older, skimmilll sub stituted for whole milk and the lime wa ter gradually dispensed with.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
NICHOLS.

An unknown person presented the church with elegant bookmarks for the Trinity season. They were found in the church on Sunday. There was one for the lectern and one for the prayer desk.
 We. notice hy the city papers that P. Y, Barnum proposes to build magnifi- cent building for the Fairfield county historical society and the Scientific soci- ety, ,$l00,000 to be expended for the pur- pose. R. c. Ambler, treasurer of the Histolical society, has his residence in this village. Knowing of Mir Ambler's great interest in the society, we don't doubt but that he, with many others greatly rejoice in MT Barnum's greatmu nificence.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
Seeds of Kindness.

Ifyou have a friend worth loving,
 Love h1m Yes, and let him know That you love him, ere life's evening T1nge his brow with sunset glow. Why should good words ne'er be said Of a friend-tiIl he is dead? you hear a song that thrills you,
 Sung by any child of song, Praise it. Do not let the singer
 Wait deserved praises long. Why should one who thrills your heart Lack the joy you might impart? If you hear q prayer that moves you By its humble, pleading tone, Join it. Do not let the seeker
 Bow before his God alone. Why should not your brother share The strength ot ''two or three" in prayer If you see the hot tears falling
 From a sorrowing brothers eyes, Share them. And, by sharing,
 Own your kinship to the skies. Why should any one be glad
 When a brothers heart is sad? If a silvery laugh is rippling
 Through the sunshine of his face, Share it. 'Tis sthe wise mans saying For both grief and joy place. There's health and goodness in the miTth In which an honest laugh has birth. If your work is made more easy
 By a friendly, helping hand, Say so. Speak out brave and truly, Ere the darkness veil the land. Should brother workman dear
 Falter for q word of cheer? Scatter then, your seeds of kindness, All enriching as you go; Leave them. Trust the harvest Giver; He will make each seed to grow. So until its happy end,
 Your life shall never lack q friend.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
On for the Right.

These hours of life are golden, more precious than silver or gold! We are liv- ing, not only for the present, passing hour, but for a boundless measureless fu- ture. Before us, each and all, lies an Eternity. Soon we shall be there! The sowing is here-the reaping beyond ! ssWhat shall the harvest be?' What shall it be. dear reader, to you and me? How are we living? What is the record of our passing lives? Are we loving Jesus, and doing good to our fellow men? Be true to the Right. Live to do good.-[C. N.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Mir H. N. Latin of Walkers Farm had the misfortune to have horse kick him. His nose was partially severed from his face, there was large gash on his cheek and the upper eyelid considerably lacer- ated. Dr Sites was called and was com pelled to do large amount of stitching in order to bring the parts together.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
SoUTHBURY.

Jurors to serve from September i, 1888, to September l, 1889; Henry s, Wheeler, Stiles Relfleld, Gilbert A. Rob- inson, $. J. Bennett, ,John G. Bronson, C.. H. Smith, Sanford Johnson, c. s. Brown, S. l., Futile, c. A. Hoyt, A. N. Platt, S.. ". Post, John Bryan, George II. Cam field, Reuben Pierce, J. Wentsch, D. M. Mitchell, Ezra Pierce, John l.. Lee, George A. Hoyt.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
OXFORD.

A dramatic entertainment and supper will be given by the Good Templars of Squantuck lodge on Tuesday evening, 18th; if stormy, the first fair evening.
 Married, in Portchester, N. Y., May 26, by Rev W. w. Dowd, David B. Sweeten of Meriden and Miss Clara E. Treat of Oxford.
 Arthur Tomlinson, while fixing fence, got badly poisoned with mercury, his feet swelling so badly that he cannot get on a shoe.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
HUNTINGTON.

We hope soon to know that our post man has either found his bugle or pur- chased a new one, for it's melodians sound is greatly missed.
 St. Paul's church is undergoing repairs and will be closed till the first of July, when it is expected that the new rector, Rev MT Magill, will be settled in the par, sonage,
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Mrs Sinclair Tousey and granddaugh- ter, who were recent guests of Mrs Hen " Sanford, was struck with the i'm provement in the appearance of the Street in the seven years since she last saw it. Newtown Street never looked heater and more attractive.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

NIT c. B. Johnson found an ancient box turtle. last week, marked it 1888 and let it go again. MT John Johnson found this turtle in 1862 and decorated it with the name of his daughter. Miss Rebecca Johnson and the date. MT c. B. John son found the turtle in 1879 and carved his name on its roll of honor, with the date. That turtle has lived through six presidential campaigns. at least and any thing that thrives under such q strain shows naturally strong constitution
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Among Sunday guests at Dicks were Messrs J. G. Rowland, II. C. Plumb, Mrs Hanford c. Plumb, Misses Carrie l.. Knapp, Grace Hall, Mir F. $. Sanford
 and sister, Mir Frank Brainard and friend of Bridgeport; II. K. Southwick and wife of New York, Richard s. Barnes and wife and Carleton Wiggins of Brooklyn
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Jurors summoned to Danbury: New town, Messrs Eli B. Beers, Charles Ben edict; Brookfield, Orrin P. Wildman. Frederick Jones; Bethel, Frank B. An drews, Charles k. Hamlin; Bedding, Ebenezer Hill, Turney Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

My first is in new, but not in old; My second in silver, bnt not in gold; My third is in walk, but not in ride; My fourth is in tallOw, but not in hide; My fifth in top, but not in side; My sixth is in mow, but not in hay; My seventh in night, but not in day; My eighth is in beat, but not in whip; My ninth in creep, but not in skip; My tenth in teeth, but not in lip. My whole is something very welcome lanV homes.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

True education does not come from books and schools, it comes from tireless watching, patient training, persistent re- straint and encouragement at the tireside sue of unconscious habit into the fiber of the life of the future men and women.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

The Italian laborers on the new rail- road get $l p day. There is a colony in NJ. J. Mallett's barn and Charles l.. Plumb, their next neighbor, praises them as manly, orderly workmen who give their neighbors no trouble.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

MT William MeDermott has been sick in bed with lung trouble. The first of last week William was very low, but by the careful nursing of his wife and obey ing the strict orders of Dr Sites. he is now on the gain.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
SauTHVrLLE.

Tn the death of Philo J. Hawley, the community at large lose 2 good citizen, the neighhorhooda a most excellent neigh DOT, one who was alWayt ready to do an act of kindness, the brothersa good coun- selor, but his loss is more deeply felt in many deeds of love and kindness be re- turned to the bereaved in double meas ure.
 Henry s. Nichols has sold his place on the Shepaug to Wilbur F. Benedict of Stepney, who IS getting out ties and chaT- niaee til Fall: Y ' g heart of mine, keen natience Looking
 forth, t x --9 se----- - e
 IS fr9m the Mount of Vision haholdl, Fllrs, jAst and fIAa, tIaa Chuck pi Ghiist on z N esirth, - ss' s s7' s's - The marty dream, the golden age foretold On n Prayer Book.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

Still Thy love, 0 Christ arisen, Yearns to reach the souls in prison! Through all depths of sin and loss Drops the plummet of Thy cross Never yet abyss was found Deeper than that cross could sound!
 -The Grave by the IIal<
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15
THE PERCHERoN STALLION,

Le Petit Due U4ittle Dulle), No. 4l67, will make his second season at the barn of s. l.. Thomas, Trumbull, Ct., Daniels Farm dis trict. Terms SEQ; $5 at time of service, the balance when proved with foaI. No business done on SundaV
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-15

MT and Mrs John D. Wood of West port, who drove up to visit the friends on Washington hill, were at the Grand Cen tral, Sunday; also George F. Winton and family of Bridgeport.