The Newtown bee., 1889-10-18

so upon the thorough workmen who ap piled them. After leaving the rectory Stirn & Walker proceeded to Mrs Mar ble's house and will, later, do the paint ing at Castle Ronald. The house oi Samuel C. Glover has also been painted In the same general style by George Ruff ies, except that the body Is drab, in stead of yellow, and is a decided improve ment.
 There was hardly standing room al the Town hall, Wednesday evening Dick Sands Comedy Goa first class vau- dcvillc company, brass band and orches- tra and "Murphy's Boarding House, gave good performance, which was greeted with much applause, especially the slight of hand, singing and dancing. Music was furnished by the brass band, which had paradcd the Street and Hook in the morning.
 Prof Iowson has two new scholars at the Academy: Miss Edith Daly, James Farrell.
 Something extra nice just in at E. F. Huwlcy's, melted rock candy drips for pan cakes. They are delicious. Also choicest sugar house syrup.
 Something more than month ago, Miss Clara Germany of Buffalo was hired as operator nt Botsford. She did not un- derstand railroad business, however, and it Is said that her discharge was caused by disrcgarding or dsobcying am order. After remaining at Botsford and board ing with Mir Murphy, she secured po- sition in the Western Union office at Great Burlington, while the operator, Miss Farley, was absent on Il two-wecks' vacation. When Miss Farley returned, Monday noon, Miss Germany was absent, but had left a note saying that she was at the hotel and would return soon. She did not and an investigation showed that she had taken the south bound train, while about $j0 was missing from the Western Union office. Word was at once telcphoncd to lTawlcyvillc and she was arrested on the arrival of the 1 01 D m train. by Constable Frank Drew to whom she confessed her guilt, but said that she was "tircd of such a life and wanted to have good time in New York She readily agreed to return to MasslChu setts, without d rcQuisiti0n, but declared that the money had been stolen from her, although subsequent search revealed $50. With his prisoner, Drew boarded the 1 20 p m freight for Great Barring ton. Delays on connecting trains kept them at Lime Rock until o'clock Tues day morning. At Canaan they were met hy a Great Harrington officer. A prelim- mary hearing was held Tuesday and she was put under bonds, which were fur nishcd by Harrington man. The ser- ond trial occurred Wednesday, occupy ing several hours.
 Ex-Postmaster l.. B. Booth of New town was bound over to the United States district court, Saturday, by Com missioner Wright.-[ Farmer.
 F. N. IIawley has made two shipments of cider to New York toward his contract for 25O barrels, but was seriously delay cd by failure to receive barrels.
 Look at the bargains in single strap harnesses, only SIP 90. Hand made; at F.. F. IIawley's.
 It Is we'll known that Glovcr's block, Sandy Hook, is well guarded against midnight marauders of any description and the efficiency of the system has re- ccived satisfactory test. About mid night, Monday, the proprietor of one of the stores in the block, who is always we'll posted as to the condition Of his of- flee, was awakened by the ringing of his alarm bell. Quickly arising, he called his son, m earnest youth, armed himself and started for the store. Patsy Hurley, who was found at the hotel, paused to spread the alarm, SO that, when the pro prictor marched up to the door, every avenue by which the supposed burglar might attempt to escape was securely guarded. But no one could be found and the crowd dispersed. The violent wind and the jar of the water rushing over the Mantle dam had disarranged the wires and caused false alarm.
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