The Newtown bee., 1889-04-26
LONG HILL.
WHEELER P. ToUsEY.

A~N,NNJ ing, borne with great patience and res ignation, W. P. Tousey passed quietly away, Sunday morning. He had been unconscious for some time and when the end came it was simply cessation of the hearts action. Wheeler F. Tou- sey was born at Platt's Hill, Newtown, in 1877. He was direct descendant of Rev Thomas Tousey, who came to New town in 1713 and was the first minister who settled there. After learning his trade of carriage-maker, he went to Ma con, Georgia, where he remained a carriage making business in Daniels Farm. Removing to Long Hill, he erected the original building which, long occupied as carriage factory, is now the store of Edward Platt. He then went to Bridgeport and entered the employ of J. Mott & Co.,, coach body makers. Then, returning to Long Hill, about 30 years ago, he built the original part of the shop which was occupied by c. F. Hadley. He has since remained in Long Hill, engaged in the manufact- ure of shirts and underwear, with the exception of two years which were spent in Central New York.
 It is nearly three years since he was attacked by complication of diseases and his sufferings have been constant. For the last six months, he was in un- ceasing and terrible pain, but he bore it all without murmur.
 The funeral, which was at the house, Tuesday, at ? p m, was largely attend, ed. Rev c. W. Boylston officiated Floral offerings were profuse and ele, gant, including a pillow, inscribed ''Grandpa," from the grandchildren a flat boquet of callas and pansies; g beautiful anchor from employees of the shop; sheaf of wheat and boquet o1 New York City. The interment was 1T Long Hill cemetery and Munson Nal lett, F. s. Shelton, W. B. Coan, G. M Bennett were bearers.
 During Saturdays storm, lightning struck the house occupied by l.. Hoyt It descended into the pantry and caused great confusion, but did little damage
 H. s. Wedge is painting E. M. Boards ley's house, barn and fences.
 After an absence of five years, il
 which he shipped on whaling vessel was ice bound in the Arctic ocean ant
 rescued more dead than alive, Georg Jennings has returned to Long Hill
 Since coming ffom the Arctic ocean, h. , has been sick at San Francisco. He vii probably remain but short time.
 Grace church was prettily decorate' for Easter, with Easter lilies upon tn altar, the font filled with Easter and re- lilies and begonias and flowers on nearl
 every window ledge. Before the chan
 eel and on the steps were potted plants
 geraniums, etc. The new white alta
 cloths were used and Rev Mir Boylstol
 preached an excellent sermon. The un
 avoidable absence of several of tn choir compelled change in the musica program, which was, however, we'll Ter
 dered.
 ! John w. Tyrrell has been sick. , By ceiling the carriage room and ce lar and changing the stalls, R. c. Touse = has rendered his barn much warmer fo the stock. Charles VanGaasbeck did tn t work.
 f A party at Peter Gabler's. Monda n night.
 r Royal Jennings is in poor health. Y Retiring officers of the Eccentric clut President, F. W. Tousey.
 ' Vice president, W. A. Gabler. Secretary, H. H. Acton.
 ( Treasurer, A. D. Barnes.
 Sergeant at arms, J. G. Spagle. '' <W--