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

Although the weather was unfayor- able, Sunday, there was large audience at the afternoon memorial services in the Congregational church. Rev Mir Park preached an excellent memorial sermon. At ? 30, Farnham's teams ar rived with G. A. R. men and Sons of Veterans. Forming here, they marched into the Congregational church, taking the front seats reserved for them, the Daughters of Veterans occupying seats opposite the choir. Rev Mir Park began the service by prayer, after which the united choirs lead in 'America," the Sons of Veterans joining in heartily. Then followed an address by Rev W. I. Magill, who emphasized the fact that great conflict is ever raging between sin and holiness. Darwin c. Pavey deliver ed an oration, followed by Keller's American Hymn, and an earnest address by Rev MT Park. A male quartet sang ssRest in Jesus Arms" The church was beautiful with flowers, wreaths and bou- quets, covering altar, pulpit and tables. Leaving the church, in step with the drum beat, marched the veterans, the Daughters of Veterans bearing beautiful garlands and wreaths, and the Sons to the old cemetery, where the Sons bore the flowers to the graves. Again in line, they moved to Lawn cemetery, where two soldiers rest; returning to their car riages, they ssbroke ranks" bade their comrades here adieu, and returned to Shelton. City Editor Smith of the Stand present.
 Henry Betts, the Live Oak he calls himself, now drives handy Elias Howe sewing machine wagon to peddle from. He has been on the road for 45 years and says that he will retire and spend his money in 45 more.
 A force of men under Edward s. Flaw ley has been fighting up stones, remov- ing bushes, etc, ,in the old cemetery.
 The Loyal Legion met, Saturday after noon, and donned their badges; bright little company of girls and boys. The next meeting will be in Temperance hall, June s. It is.a good scheme and should be encouraged. Send your chil- dren; it will do them good.
 Services in the Episcopal church, As tension day.
 Master James s. Mallory, Harrie B. Brownson and Miss Marie l.. Brownson accompanied Room No 9, Shelton school, on their trip to Indian We'll and Plumb's cave.
 The fiag-pole was not raised, Satur- day. The stick procured for the top of the pole proved crooked and another was procured of H. D. Shelton, which was also rejected. MT Quick went to Bridgeport and got one at the Swords lumber yard, and we hope soon to see the pole ready for the stars and stripes.
 The W. c. T. U. will meet, next week Thursday, at Mrs Quick's and, in the evening, there will be meeting of the P. T. Union at Temperance hall, at which every member is requested to be present.
 Miss Medora E. Clark of Danbury, daughter of F. R. Clark, formerly of Huntington, recently visited her friend, Miss Mary E. Northrop.
 Charles Clark, when last heard from, was in China, expecting to reach Ameri- ca in July.
 James s. Mallory, our amateur artist, took fine view of shelton school.
 D. H. Chatfield was in town, Tuesday.
 Mrs Fairchild of Stratford and Mrs Birdsey Booth of Putney were recently at the rectory.
 Edwin Wakeman is working for R. J. Birdseye.
 Edward J. Buckingham put in tele- phone, Tuesday the wire is put on the old line of poles.
 Mrs F. ". Wooster is slowly gaining !; Miss H. Estella Baldwin is keeping house for her.
 The final settlement of claims against the Thompson estate has been made by paying, we heaf3 % cents on the dollar.