The Newtown bee., 1889-05-31
BEDDING.

Patrick Green drew the gold watch on which chances were sold at the Catholic fair.
 J. H. Ross, formerly Jimmie Rourke, arrived in town on Friday, 1l6 days from Zanzibar, East Africa. Since he was here before, he has been in various is l lands of the South Pacific, Chilli. South America and many other places in for eign parts. He has been in every grand division of the globe and few of his age have had more checkered experience. He brought with him many curiosities picked up in his travels. He is stopping with John Close. There were two errors in last weeks items. Instead of Mrs Nj. Sanford visit ing Ebert Sanford, it should have been Mrs Miller; instead of John Sanford de- flyers 150 cans of milk, it should be 150 pounds. It is only justice to the regular correspondent to say that these were not his errors.
 l David Williams father of the two young men who occupy the Vaudeville proper ty and who has recently arrived from England, was in town, Friday, to con- summate the purchase of the property. Our selectmen are supplying long felt need by putting up guide boards at the most prominent crossings in town. l Mir and Mrs McDonlald are rejoicing at the advent of grandson, born on Fri day to Mir and Mrs J. Colgan, East Bridgeport.
 l Mrs H. B. Rumsey and son have gone to Sherman, her native town, to visit friends.
 Miss Jennie Banks has a new buggy and harness.
 Stephen Benedict, c. I. Sanford, J.. Hill and Will Banks, after returning from the Catholic fair, last week, did up their morning work and went to South port for clans. Had fine luck, putting 15 bushels in their two-horse wagon and three bushels in a wagon whose owner was less fortunate. They started for home, but, finding their load heavy, dis tributed several bushels to friends. They were the blue shell and the flavor delic- ious. Their neighbors received a gener- ous share.
 Henry Shaw has been painting for Mrs M. Miller and is painting Mrs M. Lyons barn and sheds. Ca nf I hoc gone to Birmingham to visit her brother l in-law, John Whitloek. Ebert M. Sanford has been North and brought in extra fine cows.
 Alice Sanford and William Hill of Greenfield Hill were married, Monday afternoon, taking the train for an ex- tended wedding trip. On their return, they will be at Elm Cottage.
 DIAMOND HILL {REDDING) George Gillett and wife of Easton spent Sunday with Gershom Hill.
 Mrs J. D. Benedict, who has been i'll for some time, is slowly recovering. Mrs Sherwood of Westport has visited her sister, Mrs Banks Gorham. Mrs John Lee visited J. H. Lee. Mrs B. s. Boughton visits her father, Charles Rowell of Easton.
 AspETUcK.
 Almon Beers of Shelton and brother Levi of Cohoes have been in town dis posing of land.
 Coley M. Abbott who has been very sick, is slightly better. Dr Dunham at tends.
 After lingering illness of b months, Mrs George Sherwood died at her home l in Aspetuck, 10th. Funeral attended at ] the Methodist church by Rev MT Ogden of the Congregational church of Easton, lof which she was a member.
 EAsToN.
 Compound oxygen is the only home treatment made by a physician who is q practical chemist; I23 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport.
 E. IF. Marsh, wife and daughter of shelton have visited his fatherin Eastons