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The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
BRIDGEWATER.

Lee Dickinson is building new barn.
The frame was raised, last week Thurs
day. He has been getting out ties for
the Shepaug road, the past Winter.
Harmon Treat has got out about 200
ties and is delivering them at Shepaug
Falls.
John Beach sold his oxen for $145 and
has purchased pair of steers.
G. Treat has put out about 100 loads
of manure on his planting ground, while
most of the farmers are occupied with
woodpiles and Winter work.
Henry Sanford suffers from a severe
attack of rheumatism.
Marcus Mallett is under the doctors
care.
James Ross has been very sick, but is
better.
Charles Bostwick is looking for a ten
ant for the Daley place. He has had
bad luck with his lambs, losing four out
of five, many of the sheep being desti-
tute of milk.
Our stage driver left his team at the
post office, Monday, without hitehing, to
GO in after the mail pouch. The horses
started for New Milford with one lady
passenger. She was unloaded near the
band stand badly bruised and cut about
the head and face. The pole was broken
and the wagon left behind. Mr. Thomas
got team of Mallett & Hatch and went
ON with the mail. The horses were found
near Eli Sturdevant's. DR. Harris was
called to care for the injured lady, who
was taken to Mrs Lyons. She was able
to return home by the stage in the after
noon.
F. Coffman has hired Swede fol-
eight months.
The question, Who shall be successor
of our late postmaster, George Lyon? il
under discussion. Public sentiment il
unsettled, but the chances are that it vii
be Mallett & Hatch.
DIR Harris and wife and S. r. Weeks
went to Bridgeport to see Booth ant
Barrett.
II I'll. ID. Gillette and wife have returned
having spent a week in Danbury, Nor
walk and New Haven.
C. Fl. Jessup has been with his son i
New York.
Mrs Albert Squires Of Chautauqus
n. Y, was the guest of DR. Harris, las
Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15

Miss Ann Nichols has been at Mr. Hem
ry Weeds in Danbury. Mr. Weeds sec
ond daughter Annie died of consumption,
Sunday. Funeral, Wednesday afternoon,
at 80 Stevens street, Danbury. The Dam
bury News says of Miss Annie:
Seldom are we called upon to record a death
which touches many hearts as that of Miss
Annie Fairchild Weed, daughter of Henry r..
Weed. A young woman OF "a, she passed
away after an illness of several months, leav-
ing behind her the memory OF a beautiful,
Christian lite and season of illness full OF
abundant evidences of her preparation for a
better world. Annie was possessed of love-
" disposition which endeared her to a wide
circle of friends. She was member of the
First Congregational church and an active
participant In the work of the Christian En-
de avor society of that church, in which she
had for some time served as an efficient sec
rotary. During the past few weeks, in which
she faded gradually from life under the effects
of the dread disease, consumption, she exhib
tied u rare spirit of resignation and accept
ance of the will of God, that was an occasion
of great consolation to all who saw her.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
Oliver s. Botsford.

Another of NewtoWn's citizens has
been called to his long home and the
messenger was consumption. Oliver
Somers Botsford was born in Newtown,
not many miles from his home in after
years. He married Miss Elizabeth Bray
of South Britain, who survives him and
who bore him three children, George e.,
Nellie f.. and Edward Maurice, all of
whom ale living. For more than 30
years, Mr. Botsford was in charge of the
store and station at Botsford and only re-
tired when, in 1880, his health gave I'M
mistakable evidence of breaking down.
After leaving the store, he retired to
Botsford hill and spent the remainder of
his days. About 20 years ago, he suffer-
ed severe illness; his lungs were badly
diseased and the physicians gave little
hope of recovery. He rallied, however,
but was never in robust health. OF late
years, he had failed gradually but sure
ly. No pain was suffered, but his form
became emaciated, his stepfeeble and his
eye lusterless. Last August, he attend
ed the funeral of Mr. Martin Hook, but
has not since been outside the gate.
He died quietly at l p m, Friday, sth.
Rev j. p. Hoyt attended the funeral
from the house, Monday, at p m; bur-
ial at Botsford cemetery. Messrs George
Ell. Botsford, r. l.. Warner, Sherman
Botsford, Lockwood Shepard, Eli Coger,
Edward Ives were bearers. The funeral
was largely attended, a number COM
ing from Bridgeport. They were met at
the depot, on arrival of the train, by car
riages.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
John Ericsson,

The Engineer, who was born in Sweden
in 1903 and was one of the master invent
ors of the 10th century, died at his home
in New York city, Thursday of last
week. He early manifested an interest
in mechanical appliances and as early as
1926 he went to England to introduce his
invention of a flame engine, which, how
ever, was not success. Spurred on
rather than discouraged by this failure.
he devoted his time more constantly to
mechanical pursuits and, in 1929, when
the directors of the Liverpool and Man
chester railway had offered prize for
the best locomotive, the most practical
engine exhibited was the Novelty, which,
operated by its inventor, Ericsson, COW
cred so miles an hour. 1t was run on
the principle of artificial draft, princi-
pie which is still retained in all railway
engines; but an easier method of pro-
ducing artificial draft was accidentally
hit upon soon after the Novelty was
brought out and Ericsson derived no
benefit from his discovery. In 1888, he
produced the caloric engine, which is
driven directly by heat without the gem
Grafton of steam. This style of engine
is but little used except for light power,
one or two horse or less. Numerous in
ventions followed and in 1910 Ericsson
came to the United States, where the
government aided him in reducing his in
yentiOns to practice At The commences
ment of the civil war, he received from
the government a contract for naval an
chitecture, in which line his greatest
achievement was the Monitor. The es-
sential feature of the Monitor was re.
yolving turret, 20 feet in diameter and
nine feet high, built of inch wrought iroI
plates bolted together to form a thick
ness of eight inches. Within the turret
two heavy guns were mounted, revolving
with it and capable of throwing IN
pounds of solid shot, with 10 pounds o.
powder. The hull was also of iron and
when in the water, no part of the vesse
was to be seen but the turret or :schees,
box" as the Confederates styled it. Blu
| it proved a lively "cheese" and, Marcel
8, 1862, it defeated the Confederate ran
Merrimack, which had sailed out from
Norfolk harbor to sink and destroy sey
eral of our frigates, the day before. II
Ericsson is also due the important invent
ion of the application of the screw pro
| peller to steam navigation.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
THE REWARD AppoRT1oNED.

Not little discussion has been caused
by rival claims to the reward of $500
which, rumor said, had been offered by
the NeWtoWn Savings bank for the ar
rest and conviction of the burglars who
entered the bank. Waterbury and
Bridgeport officers thought that it
would be no more than just that they
should receive something, while New
towns officers, who pursued the bur-
glars and were the prime means of cap
ture, expected some consideration. Ac-
cordingly, when the officers of the bank
met to adjust this matter, Monday
afternoon, there was full attendance.
Mr. Philo Clarke, the president, presided
and Mr. Charles III. Northrop was secre-
tary Of the meeting. Judge w. J..
Beecher appeared for the Newtown off
GERS and Major C. r. Bannon urged the
claims of the Waterburians. After a
protracted meeting and much discussion,
it was decided to recompense those who
aided in the pursuit and capture of the
burglars as follows: To Sheriff Glover
and Mr. M. j. Houlihan and their assist
ants, Constables John I'll. Blackman and
James Kelly, all of Newtown, 5000; to
each of the Waterbury officers, $50; to
Officer George Arnold of Bridgeport,
for the arrest of John G.. ellison, sus-
pected of being the fifth burglar, $50;
to Mr. Henry Bartholomew, who first
saw the burglars, $40: to Mr. T. A. Bish-
OPP, operator at the Sandy Hook station
on the New England road, who tele-
graphed and otherwise aided the pur-
suers, SO; to Mr. Thomas Reilly, who
aroused the officers, $50; total of $500
| Mr. Reilly has also applied to the State
for $40, which will probably be granted
The directors, who endeavored to award
the money with just discrimination,
feel that they have done their best.
| Those present at the meeting were
Mr. Philo Clarke, president; Messrs Mon
roe Judson, W. T.. Terrill, w. N. North
rop, vice presidents; Mr. C. III. Northrop
secretary and treasurer; Messrs John B
Peck, David c. Peck, John B. Wheeler
/ C. Beers Sherman, Aaron Sanford
Ell. B. Northrop, D. G.. Beers, directors
A letter was read from Mr. Asa n. Haw
ley, in which he said, 81 am in favor O
paying the reward promptly and adopt
ing the electric ALARM
Another subject which received attent
ion at the meeting was the proposition
/ to place an electric alarm in the bank
Mr. A. b. Bennett, general agent, had
presented the claims of the alarm, which
is extensively used in large cities. 1t i
! callgd the Roome Protective and Elec
4 trical alarm and consists of an electric
cabinet, which, securely boxed, is places
upon the safe. When tempered with il
the least respect, even by the touch of
finger, an alarm is at once rung in a
headquarters, at the police station o
elsewhere. This matter was also dis
cussed at length and it was at las
Voted, That the president, Mr. Philo Clarke
be empowered to definitely settle the matte
i of placing an electric alarm in the bankin
rooms.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
soUTHvILLE.


Burton Clark Of Roxbury will move to
the Clark farm, April !. says the Ameri-
can.
Rev Mr. Whitcome held services at G..
w. Northrop's, Sunday at4 80 and there
was good attendance. He preached an
interesting sermon on temperance.
Mr. Pierce will close his school, this
week. He has given satisfaction and
the scholars have made progress in their
studies. He will go, next week, to
Washington to join his wife, who has
spent the Winter there with her mother.
Miss Sadie Minor of Berkshire and
Miss Kenworthy Of Brooklyn visit Mrs
T.. W.. Smith.
| Miss Agnes Roswell teaches the Spring
term in the Mallett district and Miss
Mary Ward in Southyille.
Mrs Emily Hirst and daughter, Mrs
| Wilson, visit friends in Bridgeport.
II. N. Camp filled his ice house, las
week, with ice 10 inches thick.
Mrs sturges has been quite sick, but |
improving.
i Mrs Calhoun, who has been At Davis
Barnun's hi INA months, has retasrne'
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
NEW MILFORD.

Frank Frost has visited Horace Allen.
Owing to poor health, Daniel Madigan
has left the silica mill and is still confin-
ed to the house.
Mrs William Allen has visited her
mother in Gaylordsvilfe.
Albert Sterling has been confined to
the house with a cold.
George Hawley of Brookfield will take
Mr. Baird's farm for the coming year.
Mr. Dorwin has taken two of the child
rem belonging to his brother, whose wife
died in GAINESVILLE, last week. She left
seven children.
Vincent Sterling has returned from his
trip to Wisconsin, where he has been
buying tobacco.
Mr. and Mrs jerome Castle expect to
go to housekeeping about April l.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
In Memoriam.

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF MISS MARY t.
SELLY. DIED FEBRUARY 10, 1889.
Mourn not; let Hope with Grief be blended,
A kind God knoweth best.
The sweet young lite, so quickly ended,
But means eternal rest.
Tho called from Life and all 1t pleasure,
While yet In early years,
Her joy, we hope, has fullest measure
Beyond this vale of tears.
Gone. gone from home forever;
That Thought brings many tear.
Death! thy hand Is strong to sever
The closest union here,
How sad to look with tender yearning
Upon her pictured face,
Then find, when evening lamps are burning,
That vacant is her place.
How sad the wish, when friends are meeting,
To hear her welcome tone;
Her voice, alas. is stilled; its greeting
Is heard in dreams alone.
The ways Of God are not foreseen;
His wishes nothing bars;
But Faith points out, with smiles serene,
A home beyond the stars.
Mourn not; let Hope with Grief be blended,
A kind God knoweth best;
When Life, with all its care, is ended,
There is eternal rest.
March 6, 1889.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
Newtown History.

There is not a town in this thriving
of Connecticut, so fertile
in its ancient history as Newtown, that
is so little cultivated for its historical in
terest. The BEE, with the assistance of
that authority on our ancient records,
ex-Town Clerk Peck, has been searching
the scanty material of the past, the re-
suit of which will be given the readers of
the BEE from time to time, the first ar
ticle to appear, next week. If others
find that they have records or old papers
to confirm or throw light upon what may
be published, they win confer favor by
placing their information before the BEES
readers, for our purpose is to dig up the
past that the historian of the future may,
possibly, have dates and facts preserved
that must, otherwise, soon be lost.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
STONY HILL.

G.. w. Morris, an old Danburian from
Rochelle. ILL.,. brother-in-law of j. ID.
Vail, made flying visit at the old home
stead on his return from Washington.
Fourteen years of joys and sorrows have
passed since he was here. lie misses
the familiar faces of many that were
near to him and notes great changes in
the home of his childhood. Mr. Morris
is editor of tine Rochelle Herald.
L. b. Clark and f. d. Vail attended
the Inauguration at Washington.
Miss Jennie Clark has visited friends
in Bethel.
Mrs Halpine has paid SO to settle her
assault ON. Mrs Gore.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
SOUTH BRITAIN.

After weeks vacation, the Hollow
and Center schools commenced Monday;
teachers, Miss Bradley and Mr. Murphy.
Susie, niece of Miss Martha Foote. who
is at Dea N. w. Mitchell's, was threat
ened with pneumonia, but,by the careful
treatment of DIR Rankin, was carried
safely through.
Rev @. l.. Coburn was unable to use
his voice, Sunday. His people worship
ped with the Congregational church.
Samuel Averill, who has been afflicted
with persistent asthma, was able to be
at church, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Henry p. Downes return
ed home, Friday, looking refreshed after
their visit among friends in Ohio and
Pennsylvania.
Mrs Burt Bradley has frequent attacks
of nervous disorder.
The first bluebird put in its appearance,
/ Tuesday, in contrast with the blizzard OF
a year ago.
A pleasant affair was the drive whist
party given by Mrs c. Leroy Mitchell
last week Wednesday evening, in honor
of her son Roberts birthday. Miss Edns
Platt and Fred Mitchell scored the mos
points and Miss Thalia Mitchell and S
L. Pierce the least. Mrs Mitchell has +:
happy faculty for entertaining her guests
Miss Jane Dittus has recently visited
her sister, Mrs Ford, in Danbury.
Charles Bradley drives fine new
horse, recently purchased of w. L
Mitchell, who came home with 10 goo'
horses.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15

Waterbury officials are mad enough
that Newcomers get $3.50 of the $500
which the Savings bank distributed to
reward the arrest and conviction of the
burglars. The Waterbury Republican
says: SIT will be seen that Sheriff Glover
gets 800 for merely tracking the men
to the station and telegraphing. 1t
might be stated incidentally that the
sheriff gets from the State S120 in fees.
Mr. Houlihan is also awarded 800 for
accompanying the sheriff to the station.
On the other hand, the four Waterbury
policemen, for their rapid work and
for standing up at the point of the pis-
tolls of the burglars, get $50 apiece. The
Bridgeport officer wins $50 for the ar
rest of ellison, who has not yet been
convicted and who may not be the right
party after ALL The American is equal
ly sarcastic and charges Newtown with
not having done the square thing by
Waterbury in the case of the house
breakers arrested there for breaking into
Mr. Charles Northrop's house in Sugar
| Street. 1t adds, spitefully, ''The bur-
glar caught at the trial at Bridgeport is
not the one wanted, so Officer James
Healey says and he ought to know, as
| the man pointed his revolver at Healey
before he made his escape. 1t is doubt
full if he can be convicted, the only
evidence against him being that he hung
around Bridgeport during the trial and
| IL. Il - l.,
the prisoners box" 1t would seem as
if the satisfaction of catching a daring
gang of burglars should make the plucky
Waterbury officers, for no one will deny
their mettle, less jealous of the share of
Bridgeport and Newtown in the reward.
But it will evidently be safe enough fol
our burglars to flee to Waterbury here
after, unless its officers recover from
their sulks.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
STEpNEY.
GEORGE HINMAN CURTIS.

Retaining his strong will and individu-
died at his home here, Friday, Sth, n |
years old. He had never been sick in all
his long life, until about two weeks be-
fore his death, when a severe chill seized
him. Since the death of his wife, five
years ago, he had lived alone. He was
cared for, during his sickness, by his on
ly child, Mrs Charles Lyon and grandson,
George Lyon. He refused to give up
and take to his bed and died sitting in
his chair. Rev w. L. Gilbert, assisted
by Rev d. Osborne, attended the funeral,
Sunday, at ] p m, from the Methodist
church; interment in the Stepney ceme-
terry. George Hayes, s. B. Hayes,
Charles Nichols, Moses Hull, Edison
Turney, Edward Corning were bearers.
Human Curtis, though born in Trumbull,
had lived nearly all his life in Stepney.
He was widely known and universally
respected. Notwithstanding his peculi-
arities, he was warm friend and has
done the BEE many good turn.
The NJ. E. church will hold their annual
missionary concert, Sunday evening, 18th,
commencing at Z. Exercises will consist
of singing and recitations; collection
/ will be taken for missions. The public
are cordially invited. If that evening
should prove stormy, Sunday, oath, is
chosen.
/ Mrs Charles Lyon wishes to heartily
4 thank the neighbors and friends who SO
kindly assisted during the sickness OF
j her father, George Hinman Curtis.
i Mrs Caroline Dayton returned home
Monday.
8 Mrs Andrew LeavenwoIth attended
fashion opening at Taylor's, New York
{ this week.
Bradley's band furnished music TO
the dance at Leavenworth's hall, Wed
nesday night.
Mrs Lewis returns to Danbnry, thi
week.
Downs and Hubbell were committe
and Wedge and Starr furnished must
i for Thursday nights dance at William
e Bigelow's.
Theodore French and John White Q
Blanket Meadow have been choppin
wood for Mr. Knapp.
Leroy Sherman had young boy froI
the Stratford home and, after q feN
days, he took himself away withou
I bidding them farewell,
Mrs Meachen and daughter of Strai
d ford were the guests Of Mrs Allibone
Il last week.
Mrs ". I. Gilbert is in New Milfor
Ii with her daughter, Mrs Marsh.
81 George Buell. Of Danbnry and Nj
q Albert Hull and child have been guess
Of W illiam Seeley
II M and MN Edward gurtiss have |
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
SHELTON.

By his GOODNESS and presence of mind.
Officer Gideon Tomlinson prevented a
serious, if not fatal accident. last Friday.
After leaving passengers as usual, the
Derby train had started for Botsford.
when two ladies, each with child and a
bundle in her arms, attempted to jump
from the moving train. Officer Tomlin-
linson grasped the first and swung her
safely to the ground, but boarded the
train and prevented the second from
jumping, as she intended. The train was
again stopped and she alighted.
Services at the NJ. E. church in Beacon
Falls conducted by II. J. Chadeayne,
Sunday.
Rev J. G. Ditmars preached at White
Hills, Sunday.
Col S. G. Brakeman has secured many
signatures to a petition in favor of the
proposed Parallel railroad.
Frank Clayton has moved into Shelton
from Coram.
1ll1. Il1C last hdSoh DdSSSO
over the canal bridge. Hereafter, all
must go over the viaduct, on account of
the fence erected by the railroad.
The Chautauquan Circle met. Monday
evening, with Miss Cora Wakelee-
Baptist Sunday school officers: Super
intendent, Albert III. Bray; assistant.
James I'll. Dawson; secretary, Miss En-
ma Rounds; assistant, Miss Fora Smith !;
treasurer, Frank W. Noble.
Miss Annie Field of Stepney visits her
brother.
Warden A. f. Hewitt entered ON his
second official year, Monday.
The body of Mary o. Hall was brought
from Middletown for interment, Monday.
She had been in the insane retreat 20
years.
Justice David S. Clark came over, Sat
urday, and held court in the Town Hall.
In the case of William j ! Donovan against
James Barrett, the defendant allowed the
plaintiff to take Judgment by default and
appealed to the court of common pleas,
A petition, headed by Charles Warner
is in circulation, in which the petitioner;
} pray the town and borough authorities
I to add another story to the public build
] ing.
George I'll. Ennis, student at law witt
E. L. Staples, has received clerkshiI
; with Judge ID. E. Mcmahon of the Derb!
: probate court.
Mr. and Mrs E. III. Baldwin are can
u vassing for the Ross rug machine.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
BETHEL.

Home lecture by request by Rev III. L.
Slack, Wednesday evening, 18th. Sub
ject, Sunlight and Shadow in the Swiss
Alps"
Wooster council, No. IS of Bethel, Or
der of United American Mechanics, Wis |
tied Pahquioque council of Danbury,
Wednesday evening.
w. s. Haines talks of buying a horse
to be used in his business between Dan
bury and Bethel.
Mrs Wiley's house on Center street is
in the hands of our new firm of painters,
who are painting it in choice colOrs, which
will greatly add to the beauty of our vii
lage. Our new painters, George w. Roe
& Co., are giving satisfaction in their
work.
S. S. Owens has new sign, carpet
weaving, to ornament his store front.
George A. TenBroeck and George w.
Roe have been at New York on business.
The next regular meeting of Bethel
lodge, No. 1853, X. of H., this week FRI
day evening.
Lindsey d. Hubbell, who has been in
| Hartford, is again at home.
The present hating trade promises to
be but short. Our manufacturers are be-
ginning to sample for the next trade.
George f. Starr, Jr, has traded places
with Chauncey Donalds of Elmwood and
will move out there soon.
The Housatonic has been overhauling
and putting in a larger turntable above
the depot. They are also putting in an
additional switch, to enter it from both
ways.
Winfield S. Haines is agent for the tip
printing house of G. +. Beatty OF New
York.
Miss Sarah Chapman of Boston wai
with her mother, last week.
Mrs John +. Nichols, who has beef
quite i'll, is better.
|. Mrs C. 4. Fairchild and Miss BESSIE
e Abbott visited friends in Sherman, las
J. week.
Lenten services at st Thomas church
u Feast of the Annunciation, 30 n
Other week days until Holy week
) Wednesdays, 10 a m, 7 80 p m SCI
d mon. Fridays 10 M, Litany
% Address. Holy week: Monday, Tuesday
" Thursday 10 q m, p m; Wednesda
N 10 m, 80 p M; Good Friday
lie m, II m, M; Easter even
~ a m, p IN Baptism. Easter day
in m, 10 80 m, 4 p IN children
service. The Holy Communion wi
~ be celebrated on the Sd and 9TH SUI
:, days in Lent at 9 80 m.
Of On Wednesday evenings the followir
clergymen will preach: March 30, II.
~ E. $. Lines Of New Haven; March
- Rev C. NJ. Selleck of Norwalk; APP
I" 8, Rev NJ Walker Of East Bridgeport
Z April 10, Rev b. J. Hall Of Danbur
~ All the weekday services except Wedns
- day evening services will be held in Il
~ parish house and the bell will not
rung.
The Newtown bee., 1889-03-15
BRooKrIELD.

The old depot building at the Junction,
says the Danbury News, is to be moved
across the tracks and made a freight
house.
Born, son to William R. Hamlin.
Miss Susie Giddings, who has been
poorly, is improving under DR. Taylor's
care.
Miss Lizzie Allen of New Milford has
been in town with friends.
Walter jackson, who has been away
for few weeks, has returned home.
Another of those social suppers will be
given, Friday evening, at Che Curtis
school in the Center by the ladies of the
Congregational sewing society. The last
one was so successful and the event SO
happy that the ladies learned many new
ideas, which will be put into practice
this week. It Is hoped chat even larger
number win attend from the Epfscopa
church than were welcomed, last month
1