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

DANBURY.
 | The yictors in the late election cele- brated, last Friday night. Seldom, if ever, has Danbury had a more brilliant display, notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. Horsemen, cavalcade of about l50, pedestrians, citizens in carri- ages turned out with the uniformed clubs to the number of 1000 to 15OO, with torches, red lights, banners and trans parencies, with a brass band and drum corps and paraded the principal streets, covering nearly the whole town in their march, literally painting the town red. A red glare reflected on the lowering clouds could be seen long distance out of town. Dwellings and business places on the line of march were illuminated and decorated; yards, yerandas and porches were lighted with Chinese lanterns, bon fires were burning in many places and rockets were thrown up. Many of the defeated joined in this general illuminat- ion and some also marched in the parade and enjoyed the fun. A collation. was spread at the rink, where the tired and hungry but happy hundreds refreshed themselves and listened to short talks from Judge Brewster, Senator-elect Cro- fut, l.. P. Treadwell, H. N. Fanton and others. No disorderly conduct reported. All passed off pleasantly and all seemed to have a good time. The defeated par ty take their defeat philosophically and even cheerfully. Happy people that can wage a fierce political warfare and good naturedly shake hands after the battle, victors and yanquished fraternizing again as if nothing unusual had happened. Our Representatives in the State legis- lature, W. w.. Sunderland, Democrat, E. Rogers, Republican,, are both first class citizens. Mir Rogers has served once in the Legislature. Mir Sunderland has held no public office before. With will be ably represented: MT Crofut has served once in the lower House. He is one of Danbury's best men. Mrs Mcdonald, wife of the venerable Allen Mcdonald, died, Thursday, sth. aged s5. This is we'll known family, MT Mcdonald having been familiar fig ure on the street for two generations and he still is active, appearing 20 years younger than he really is. He has lost large family of children by death and now stands braving the storms of life alone, like solitary oak.
 The Methodists are raising funds for a new and larger church. They have about $13.000 subscribed. The German Catholics talk of building church. | Business has been dull for several weeks. People have been discussing politics. This week F. J. Mcclure gives a labor talk. Dr Francis Dillon-Eagan gives illustrated historical and descript- i've lectures on Ireland, Sunday and Mon day evenings, for the benefit of the Cath ollie church. Dr Clarke gives an illus tratedslecture at the Methodist church, Wednesday evening; proceeds for the church. There are entertainments on Thursday, Friday and Saturday even ings for the benefit of the hospital and Children's Home.
 Danbury merchants refuse to use the electric light on account of high rent and have returned to gas. Some builders in White street have availed themselves of electric light to lay brick at night to for ward their work.
 John M. Raymond, in his 50th year, died, Saturday, 10th, really victim of the March blizzard. He battled with it and succeeded ill reaching the shelter of his home, but it is said that he never re- covered from the struggle. He was a brother of the we'll known Landlord Ray mond.
 A new.station house for the N. E. road . is talked of. Railroad officials have been looking over the ground.
 One Democrat and one Republican :. Representative were elected. The Dem ocratic candidate for judge of probate was elected. The general ticket went Republican by about GA plurality. The Prohibitionists boiled 134 to 13S votes, g gain of about 50 since the last State elect 5 ion. Almost 1000 votes Qacking only l 13), much the largest number ever poll
 ed. This indicates a rapid increase ir ; population.
 The ladies have formed society aux ) Hilary to the '. M. c. A. for Christian :. work.
 \ BETHEL.
 Married, at Danbury, 9th, Edward C Jennings and Miss Eureka M. Schack. ' WOLF PITS.
 Mir and Mrs Ridge of Danbury hay
 visited Eli Hoyt.
 S- Edward Mead is improving his farm b
 making stone fence on the highwa
 front. The Wildmans do the work. U Mrs Charles Mead has visited New Je s' sey.