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The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01
BRIDGEPORT.

Miles 4. French, arrested, some time
port Brass Co., forfeited bonds of 81, 900
when his case was called in the Superior
court, Tuesday.
Misses +. Leila and Inez E. Phillips
spent Sunday with Miss Carrie Jennings
of Norwalk.-[ Standard.
Ebert E. Hubbell, who died at l7a
John street, Saturday, y years old, was
born in Trumbull son of David and Bet
sy Beardsley Hubbell. He was long in
the grocery business on Water street
and has been prominent in the city's re-
ligious, business and official life. He
leaves two sons, Charles Elliot and
Howard Gregory and one daughter, En-
lily S. His widow, once Isabella Still
man, was his second wife.
Mrs Jane Morehouse and daughter,
Mrs Shatto, have returned from Ohio.
Louis Machalowsllie of Trumbull is at
the Winter Quarters painting and decor
ating she wagons previous to the depart
ure of the Greatest Show on Earth.
Some is of the clergy of the Fairfield
Archdeaconry met at st. Johns parish,
Rev DIR Lindsay rector, Monday, for a
pre-Lent meeting. In the absence of
Rev Father Hall of Boston, who was
sick and unable to keep the appointment.
DR. Lindsay read an interesting charge of
the bishop of Maryland. After boun-
tiful repast in the Parish House, there
was an earnest and interesting discus
sion, only brought to close by the ne
eessity for adjournment.
L. c. Woodin has decided to appeal
from the will of his father. Nathaniel
S. Woodin.
Electric lights have been put into the
Bridgeport coffee rooms ON Fairfield
avenue.
Already S34, eco have been pledged for
the new Y. NJ. C. A. building and it is
hoped that $4,000 may be secured be-
fore March 10.
| Samuel Stevens, who has been at C..
w. Tator's, has returned to his home at
Portehester, n. Y. Mr. Stevens is en-
ployed in the iron foundry in that viii
lage.
| Amol Berger, who is about to occupy
the Mrs William B. Hill place on North
Main street, is improving the barn and
outbuildings. Amol just knows how to
provide for stock.
Frederick NJ. Perry and Miss Kate Bur
roughs were married, Wednesday. by
Rev John S. Lindsay.
1t is the Bankrupt Dry Goods Co., not
as the BEE Inadvertently stated, last
week, the Bridgeport Dry Goods Co.,
which has purchased the stock of the
bankrupt Oak Hall Clothing Co. at 800
Main street, Bridgeport and removed
thither the remainder of the bankrupt
stock of w. II. Lewis & Co. Read their
adj. ON the fourth page of the BEE and
take early advantage of these wonder
full bargains. Remember, 800 Main
street.
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BETHEL

The fourth meeting of the Housatonic
Christian Endeavor union, at the Congre-
gational church, this week Friday, com
meneing at 2 o'clock. The program:
m, Devotional Service. conducted BY
Rev III. Il. Slack.
Is, Business.
2 SO, Address of welcome; response; report
of secretary roll call; special features.
s Is, Discussions and questions.
5 SO, Address BY MI j. p. Gordon, state see
Rotary Of the Y. NJ. G. "A. Topic, aiming for
Results
4, Recess.
IL, Conservation Service IN church par1ors,
conducted by Nj George A. Lawrence. Sub
ject, sOur Motto and Our Pledge"
s is, Social Intercourse.
Asconation win be served 81 the Bethel Y.
r. S. G. q.
EYENING SESSION.
/, Praise service; business.
SO, Missionary address by M y. p. stoops
III New York. Topic aTlac Field and the Need;
What and When. S
&, lynn.
Ii d., Address l,g NOV Franeis II. Glars sf
4 I}x,ss i'm s.sl if0f ef tlae nm
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the memorable battle of Bunker Hill, no
definite command had been assigned him,
but he had the general supervision and
inspired the raw, undisciplined American
troops by his energy and personal bray
cry. After this battle, when Washing
ton had taken command of the American
army, Putnam was one of four who, dis
tinguished by their previous achieve
ments, were raised to the rank of major
generals: Ward, Lee, Schuyler, Putnam.
In command of Gen Putnam, 1000 men
were sent to attack Boston in the Winter
of l776, but n storm prevented. The city
was soon evacuated, however and Put
nam took charge, April, 1776. Soon he
was ordered to New York, whittier his
son, Major Putnam, accompanied him.
Here his inventive genius found full
scope in protecting the harbor and riv-
ers from hostile fleets, by eleverly con-
strueted distractions, chcvsuX-de-frise,
torpedoes, etc. When it became neces-
sary to evacuate New York city, in No
vember, 1776, Putnam and his detach-
ment of 5000 troops was the last to leave
the city.
He was next placed in charge of New
Jersey and was forced, with the rest of
the Continental army, to retreat across
the Delaware. Philadelphia was at once
placed under martial law, with Putnam
as commander, while Washington sailed
across the Delaware and won victories
at Trenton and Princeton. Putnam again
took the field and was uniformly sue
cessful in number of small expeditions
against the British. Remaining at Prince
ton until May, Putnam was ordered to
the North and stationed on the North
river. The first anniversary Of the Dec
laration of Independence was celebrated
while Putnam was at Peekslill and he
and his officers made a gala day of the
occasion. 1t was here, also, that a Brit
ish spy was captured within the Ameri-
can lines and sentenced to immediate
death. Before the decree could be car
ried out, q message arrived from the
British commander, asking for the re-
lease of the prisoner, or, at least, COM
mutation of the sentence. Putnum re-
piled, she was taken as a spy, sentenced
rs a spy and shall be executed as a spy.
p. S. He has accordingly been executed. !"
While here, the people of New York be-
came prejudiced against the old hero, in
cited, possibly, by the denunciations of
Alexander Hamilton, who, but mere
youth, was burning to vanquish England
ut once and could not understand the diff
ficulties which lay before them, but
which Putnam's clearer and more exper-
fenced vision perceived all too plainly.
Washington, though he knew Putnam's
ability and judgment, recalled him and
placed Clinton In command.
The next season found Gen Putnam in
Connecticut, where he engaged in no
great battles, but fought a number Of
small engagements. During one Of these,
at West Greenwich, he only escaped cap
ture or death by dashing headlopg down
a precipitous flight Of stone steps, while
the British fired volleys of musketry at
him. He escaped unhurt, although a
bullet passed through his hat. During
the Winter Of l77s-79, the Winter quar-
AQera At BEDDING {erroneously stated ia
f2als hi4t9siss " panbpry W9rq Qeeu-
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When halting for few days In fort
which was simply collection Of wooden
buildings, the soldiers were electrified by
a cry that fire had broken out and was
rapidly approaching the magazine, in
which was stored a large quantity Of
powder. Panic stricken, the soldiers
were turning to flee, when Old Put him
self dashed up, ordered them to form a
line and pass water from the river, while
he himself poured it upon the flames.
Notwithstanding these exertions, the fire
gained upon them and the outer covering
of the magazine, charred and smoking,
fell away, leaving only a thin partition
to protect the powder. Still Putnam la
bored, simply saying, ''1f we must blow
up, we'll all go together" and saved the
magazine! He was so badly burned,
however, that skin and flesh came off
when his gloves and other garments were
removed.
Such was the material of which this
sturdy old general was made. His sol
diers, inspired by his example, cheerful
ly underwent cold and distress, half clad,
half starved, with full measure in but
one respect-love for their commander
and their country.
Putnam has a monument worthy the
name he bore and the deeds of valor he
performed. But those Continental sol
diers of his-what of them? Scarcely a
memory remains, save in the families of
their descendants. And so this park is
justly a tribute to them. Putnam Me-
mortal Parkway it keep alive the fame
of the soldiers who fought so well and
suffered SO nobly, long after this gener-
alton shall have
Passed away
To those silent halls of Death,
Where rests their senseless clay"
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WESTPQRT.

The Lady Washington reception was
the finest entertainment ever given IN
Westport. From overture to finale, the
and attention. The curtain rose upon an
elegant drawing room of 100 years ago,
ancient clock, candelabras, mantel and
fire place, in which stood chatting an ar
ray of cavaliers and danes in the cos
tune Of the period. A little page, with
powdered hair and dusky face, passed
alternately, upon silver waiter, snuffto
the gentlemen and confectionery to the
ladies. Miss Cusick presided at the pi-I
ano. Misses Lille Sherwood, Nellie
Hurlbutt, Floy Allen and Hope Lewis
sang solos. Miss Justine Ingersoll of New
Mr. Demarest of New Haven played duets
upon the guitar and mandolin. Messrs
Ford, Mead, Newberry of the Yale glee
club and f. p. Lewis and w. II. Borden
of the Pequot glee club sang. Your re-
porter is no critic and will not hazard his
own opinion, but here are some of the
expressions he heard as the audience
were retiring: An elderly gentleman of
caste and experience: ''The very best en-
tertairment ever given in Westport!' A
lady: "If Miss Ingersoll or the Glee club
will come again, the hall will not hold
the audience" | hear that both Miss
Ingersoll and the New Haven quintet
have consented to give each an enter
tainment in Westport after Easter.
| Rev IL. S. Still of the Methodist church
| has invited the two Episcopal clergymen
to preach in his church and Rector x.
| N. Lewis held the first service on Tues-
day evening, preaching in his robes and
using the full church ritual. This looks
like the beginning of the time, when .'the
lion shall lie down with the lamb, y to an
outsider. l will give my impressions of
| the service, next week.
| Misses Hope Lewis and Laura Wood
were the managers of the Lady Wash
ington reception and veterans could moi
have done better.
| w. e. Sturges is not waiting to have {
| sidewalk made for him, but is making il
himself. Let's all of US do the same.
Rev Jabez Backus is shut in by sick
ness since his installation.
Messrs Stevens, Day, Wilson and Lew
is and Mrs Lewis, Miss Lewis and Mr.
Wilson attended the Alumni Gaudeamu
at Stamford. Landon Ketchum and Dl
I'll. G.. Emo will entertain the Yale alumni
association of Fairfield county in Octo
Der.
The Board of Trade went to Hartford
Tuesday, to boom the Parallel railroad
Six cars composed the special trail
day, which ran by way of the Danbur.
and Norwalk division of the Housatoni
and the New England. One car was oe
cupied by members and friends of tn
Westport Board of Trade and tn
others by Norwalk and South Norwal
: people. The first stop was made a
+, Hawleyville, where the train was tran.
ferred to the New England road and Blu
one or two stops made until Hartror
was reached. Petitions in favor of tf
proposed amendment to the charter {
, the Housatonic road, which will perm
the road to build branches 80 miles Ions
instead of 10 miles as at present, thu
1 virtually enabling it to parallel the Coz
: solidated from New York to New III:
ven, have been circulated and numerou
Z ly signed in Norwalk, Westport and OIL
= er towns along shore.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01
SPORT HILL.
Mrs Hannah M Hoyt of Norwalk has
visited Nelson E. Smith.

Mrs Hannah M Hoyt of Norwalk has
visited Nelson E. Smith.
Rev Mr. Gilbert announced, Sunday,
that, should the evening be pleasant,
next Sunday, Sd, there would be SER
vice of song, concert reading and address
ses in the church at Is. The meeting
will be interesting.
The donation visit of the Lees Chapel
congregation at the parsonage, February
10, was pleasant success. The number
present must have been nearly 100. The
evening was passed pleasantly by all and
an appetizing supper was served by the
ladies. A handsome purse was left for
the pastor, to which several who found
it impossible to be present have added.
A complete surprise was given Il. L.
Beers on his 10th birthday Monday ,25th.
Mrs Beers and the family skilfully PLAN
ned the whole affair, much to the delight
of all.
Ladies' aid society. Wednesday after
noon and evening, 9th, with Mrs +. J.
Booth. A cordial and earnest invitation
is extended all friends.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01

pied, to prevent British incursions from
which have received so much attention
Of late. In January, 1880, while return
ing to active duty from short visit at
his old home, he was stricken with pa
ralysis, from which he never recovered.
In recognition of his gallant services, he
was allowed full pay while the war last
ed and half pay until his death, which
occurred May 10, 1870, in his 73d year.
Although. Putnam had large, pow
erful physique and his muscular strength
was great, it is wonderful that, after the
rigors of the French and Indian war, the
horrors and torments of Indian capture
and the exciting events which filed his
life, he should have been able to lend
such vigorous and effectual aid during
the Revolution, when three score years
had silvered his head. 1t bespeaks the
power of his intellect and the restless,
activity of his character that
he never gave up project once formed
Even when his body was paralyzed, his
mind, ever active, was planning work for
Others, chatting because he could not lead,
as of yore. His iron determination to
follow one chosen path to victory resem-
bles the grim tenacity of Grant, who
proposed to Eight it out on this line if
it took all Summer" Although, as prov
en- on countless occasions, fear was a
stranger to him, he would never fight a
duel, although challenged more than
once. The conditions, as he proposed
them, were always sufficient to appall
the stoutest heart among his opponents.
Incidents of Putnam's display of intrepid
daring and inflexible will are recounted
in endless numbers, but this is among
the most ST rikinp:
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01

Away back in 1854, John Putnam left
uckinghamshire, u prosperous county
the south Of England, to brave the
angers and discomforts of life in Amer
IA. In England, the family name had
cen spelled Puttenham, but it was soon
hortened to Putnam. John settled in
allen, Mass, and his boys, as they grew
b, sought homes near the old farm
ousc. Israel, great grandson of John,
as born January 7, IT'S and was the
til OF family of IL. The house in
hich he was born Is still standing, mid
lay between Boston and Newburyport.
h 1870, when 81 years old, he married
Hiss Hannah Pope, by whom whom he
had four sons and six daughters. He
noved TO Pomfret, Conn.,, in 17l0. Pom
ret Il 80 miles east of Hartford and here
d was that Putnam crawled iuto the cave
Ind killed wolf, single-handed.
| When the French and Indian war broke
but In 1855, Putnam was made captain
bf the Connecticut provincials, under the
command of Gen Lyman. For his active
kervices rs scout and for bravery on the
held, as well as In recognition of his pop
klarity in the army, the Connecticut Leg
tslature gave him the commission of ma
Gor. While fiercely fighting with large
body Of French and Indians, in August,
|i7ss, he was captured and bound to a
tree, around which the battle ragged with
fury, until at last Putnam's
small force was driven from the field.
Then, with his hands bound and heavy
pack upon his shoulders, he was driven
Forward until, exhausted and despairing,
he besought the Indians TO kill him at
once. He was securely bound to a tree,
while the savages, piling dry wood
around him, set fire TO the heap and yell
ed with flendish glee. Putnam was re
leased In the nick Of time by Marin, q
French officer, who treated him with
Kindness until the arrival at Montreal,
where, with other prisoners Of war, he
was confined until exchanged. Col
Schuyler, who afterward did such good
service Ia the Revolution, was exchang-
ed at the same time. Regaining his free
dom, Old Put served with distinction
during the rest OF the war, retiring AT
last 10 his home In Pomfret. Soon after
his return home, his wife died and he
married Mrs Deborah Gardner of Pom
fret, who died In l777, while at Patnam's
headquarters at Highland, N. Y.
when the obnoxious Stamp act was
passed by the British parliament, Put
nam opposed It with all his power and
with gratifying success. In l775, with
d few other notables, he went as far west
al the Mississippi, returning in time to
take part in preparations for defence of
The colonies. April IS, 1875, when the
Ifraf blood was shed at Lexington in the
great war OF the Revolution, Putnam was
Moving In the field. Receiving word OF
ire conflict, he sent word home by his
Aon aud galloped 10 the field. All Through
rhc war, Putnam carried the pistols taxi
n from Major Pitcairn, who conmand-
"a tho British troops at the battle Of
and who only escaped BY
lclEniuK death.
Putnam was The chief executive oilicer
.oder Gen ward al Cambridge ami vas
vdcati1x 4nsl carrying sslt sehe1nea
|'|I II n
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WILTON.

About 5 o'clock, Monday, a barn be-
longing to Bcnajah Gilbert on Belden
Hill was burned to the ground, with all
it's contents, including 25 tons of hay, 10
cows, five calves and farming tools. Loss
about $1,000, partly insured. A lantern
exploded and set the hay and cattle all
on fire in an instant. Mr. Gilbert, with
the help of neighbors, saved another barn
near by. Mr. Gilbert has sympathy in
his loss.
j. f. Knapp is sick with quinsy; w
L. Jelliffe, with rheumatism.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01
MORTIFIED.

A number of young people met at the
parsonage, last week, to practice singing.
Joseph Bradley's, last week; this week
at Mrs Edgar Scribner's.
A horse belonging to Allen Belts of
Norwalk, who is engaged in hauling logs,
was suddenly taken sick with spinal
meningitis, last week, and is now cared
for at the stable of Samuel Purdy.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01
FAIRFIELD WOODS.

Thomas Corners killed two eoons. last
week.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Burritt visited
their son Fred of Greenfield Hill.
Mr. and Mrs futile have moved into
Mr. Johnson's house.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01
EASToN.

Elmer Andrews is giving his barn
coat of fashionable red.
Mrs Charles Silliman is sick at her
mothers.
Mr. and Mrs Louie Burr of Monroe
spent Sunday with her father.
Sunday was the coolest day of the
Winter; thermometer from 3 to 5 below
zero shortly after sunrise.
The number of cows for sale is larger
than for many years. ... -.
Charles France has numerous repairs
on his new place preparatory to occupy
ing it in about month.
Oliver Bennett is laying the stone
foundations for small shop near his
home, where he will be ready to do all
kinds of work in his line.
Photographs of Christ church exterior
and interior have been taken and are for
sale by the rector; the profits to go to
the bell fund of the parish.
Banks Ogden's 9sth birthday was kept
ON the 22d.
The Baptist sociable with c. S. Ever
etts was well attended and all had a
good time.
Miss Grace Adams was given a pleas
ant surprise in honor of her birthday,
Friday evening, by her neighbors to the
number of II.
Rev Mr. Roberts had an excellent dis
course, Sunday, from the text, "And l,
if / be lifted up, will draw all men unto
me.''
Remember the lectures, March and
5, at the Baptist church. The gentle
man engaged has been employed in the
coal mines and understands fully the
subjects he will present. The last night
he will appear in miners dress and viii
show several kinds of coal. Doors opeI
at Z. Admittanee, 15c; children, 10c.
Albert Marsh is very low and Mis-.
Emily Marsh is among the sick.
George McDermott and wife have NOV
ed back to Seeley Bibbins's.
} Josie Hill has purchased pair of fin
oxen.
=
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BLACK Rock.

Thomas IIaley's six-months child died,
Friday, of pneumonia.
George Porter is having bad luck with
his poultry; nearly all his 500 fowls are
affected with roup.
Pneumonia in light form has affected
the children in almost every house.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01

Nv that the old camp ground of Gen
! Putnam and his Continental sol
ht Redding is receiving attention,
sketch of the old hero may not be
ropriatc. Although the Redding
1 takes the name of Putnam Memoir
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ial park, in honor of the bluff old gener-
al, the camp ground itself is designed as
a memorial to the brave soldier boys who
gave their energies and, too many, their
lives to the glorious cause for which they
commended
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-01

Benjamin S. Boughton has been ap-
pointed administrator on the estate of
Eunice Meeker, j. e. Miller and G.. O.
Plat appraisers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-25
BARNET.

Mr.. and Mrs. A S. Laughlin have
been spending the past week with
their oldest son in Whiteheld, n. H.
Easter was appropriately observ-
ed by decorating the church, by first
class singing, and by one of Rev Mr.
Boardman' best sermons.
Henry ]. Cain of Springfield, Mass,
has been in town for a week. He has
lately severed his connection with
the Hampden Watch company.
Fred Stanley contemplates moving
his family to Haverhill, n H., very
soon. We regret that he cannot
move the paper mill here instead.
Gilbert Blair has purchased the
Nancy Gilfillan farm and Geo. Gochee
the William Stevenson farm.-J. S.
Kenerson has sold a fine piece of
til1age land back of the school house
to John Welch.
Samuel Bruce, who died at the res
idence of his only daughter, Mrs.
William Harvey, last Thursday, had
been confirmed invalid for the past
year and was a great sufferer at the
last. Mrs. Harvey and his grand
daughter, Lou Renfrew, are the only
heirs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-25
WA sHINGToNs CASH ACCOUNTS.

James E. Taylor has an interesting
fac-simile of Gen. Washington's ac-
counts from 1775 to 1888 which is
particularly interesting as the CEN
tennial ofhis inauguration approach
es. The book was published in 1871
and was given to Mr.. Taylor's fa-
ther, DR.. Samuel H: Taylor, for many
years principal of Phillips Andover
academy The accounts fill so pages
of a large book and are as neatly
kept as if printed. Gen. Washington
served in the revolution without sal
airy, but after the war presented his
accounts to Congress and they were
promptly paid.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-25
A SUCCESSFUL RAID.

The police made a couple of sue
cessful raids upon a low resort on
Railroad street Saturday and Sunday
nights and have broken up a den of
wickedneSS. One man and a woman
eluded the police byjumping through
a back window, but the ringleaders
were found and have left the state
to avoid arrest The officers found
a boy in the house only nine years old
beastly intoxicated and others were
under the influence of liquor The
man who escaped left his coat and
hat which are at the police station
awaiting an owner. The place had
been open only about a week
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-25
RECENT DEATHS.
DurEee.

Mrs. Horace Durkee died at her
home on Summer street, Saturday,
April 20, aged S3. Mary S. Baker
was born in Meriden, N H., and in
1888 married Horace Durkee of Leb-
anon, and moved to Albany, this
state, where they lived until 1865
when they came to st. Johnsbury
where was their home ever after
wards. Dea. Durkee died last Octo-
ber after a long illness. Since his
death Mrs. Durkee has gradually
failed and passed quietly away on
Saturday. She was buried in the
family lot at Albany beside her hus-
band and two children She leaves
no near relatives, her three children
being all dead. Daniel Carpenter is
executor of both estates. The bulk
of her property, some $4,000, is will
ed to three different missionary So
cieties
Mrs. Durkee was a woman of unu
sual mental ability and very marked
Christian character. In this respect
she was a fit helpmeet for her COM
panion of 50 years. For the past
ten or fifteen years she had been un
able to attend church or go out
among people by reason of infrrnity,
but until lately, when her mind began
to give way, her faith was strong
and her mental powers most vigor-
Gus. For more than 20 years both
she and her husband were valued
members of the North Congregation
al church.