The Newtown bee., 1889-10-25
BRIDGEPORT.
sTICKLEs..-HARD.

Stratford, Rev k. c. s. McNcille, pastor of the church, tying the nuptial knot. The beautiful editlce was filled with a se- lect gathering of prominent people who had gathered to witness the impressive ceremonies. The altar was almost cover ed with potted plants and choice exotics and presented a pretty sight. As the bridal party entered the sacred edifice, the organ pealed forth Mendelssohn's wedding march, and was joined by the choir of 30 voices, which blended har- moniOusly together. At the close of the ceremony, the choir rendered several se- lections, after which the newly married couple left for the depot, where they took the 3l train for New York en-rOute for the White Mountains. On their return, they will go to housekeeping in Strat- ford. The happy couple were the recip- tents of many valuable presents, among them:
 large etching, James Staples X Co. Handsome onyx clock and candelabrum, choir of tho south church.
 Half dozen silver table spoons and dozen silver teaspoons gentlemen connected with the South church.
 silver tea service, Mrs Rufus of Fairfield. Oxydizcd silver nut dish, Mrs T. A. Leavitt of Stratiord
 Unique vase, Mrs Dewitt. Case of silver napkin rings, MT and Mrs w. N. Ely of StrglttOrd
 Case of silver salt spoons, MT and Miss Strong Of Stratford.
 Handsome table lamp, J. F. C. Leavitt of Strntford.
 Splendid painting Mir and Mrs II c. Parsons of Stratford.
 After dinner set of China, Stiles Judson, Jr. Silver pickle dish, Mrs Philip C. Lewis and daughter.
 Case of alter dinner spoons, old silver, ush- CTS at the wedding.
 Oak chair, Mir and Mrs Mason of New Ha- ven.
 Oak bed room set, Mrs Hard.
 Check for pin money, Miss stickles' brother. Elegant rocking chair Mir and Mrs Good sell.
 Handsome check from the groom's father The ushers were Horace Jackson, Hen- ry Patchen, Charles II. Staples of this city and Arthur Amber of Norwalk Lieut. Y. II. Macdonald of New Haven otiiciated as best man in an acceptable manner.-[ Bridgeport Morning News.
 Hon W. D. Bishops youngest sor Nathaniel will wed Miss Annie, daughter of Dr I. DeVer Warner, Thursday even ing, 3lst, at the Presbyterian church.
 A fine sarcophagus monument of Quin, cy and red Scottish granite has been placed in Mountain Grove cemetery tc the memory of the late Editor John D. Catndee of the Standard.
 Another parallel road has been organ. ized In Bridgeport, this time under the general railroad law which allows any body of responsible citizens to build a road, if they follow certain prescribed forms. The name of this promising in- fant is the New York, Bridgeport and Eastern road and Henry R. Parrott of Bridgeport Is president. He has, for years, striven to obtain parallel road, but has been thwarted, often by the death of an invaluable colleague. Of the l3 originators of a parallel scheme, but two are now living. This new road is tc run from Greenwich to New Haven, 4( miles, and will cost $5,000,000.
 John E. Atherton, q well known resi- dent, died, Wednesday morning, 65 year: old.
 Frederick l.. Bray, grand secretary oi the State I. o. c. T. and an indefatigabl, temperance worker, died, Monday, 3; years old He leaves a widow and has been secretary for the Hancock Life In surance Co. He caught cold while work ing in the Good remplar cause and dieC ofspleurisy.
 Norman Platt, foreman of the Whit, Mfg. Co.,, died on Sunday, 54 years old
 Affairs in police circles promise to be come exceedingly interesting in the nea future. The charges against Chief Marsl will be heard, unless further postponed on Wednesday, 30th. Charges agains Officer Charles II. Lush, preferred b. Augusta and Willis Cooper, are als awaiting hearing at Monday night meeting of the police commissioners Chief Marsh preferred charges of wilfr noncompliance with the rules and regU lations of the office against Roundsma William Anderson and Officer Denn Daley, alleging that they were seen enter an alleged house of i'll fame fc other purposes than in discharge of the duties Their cases will be heard Thurl day, 3lst.
 The Pauley Jail Manufacturing Co. C St. Louis has received the contract fo the $60, ,000 addition to the county jai Commissioner c. M. Olmstead, Repro sentatives J. II. Ferris of Darien and E. Hawley of Brookfield are the eommi tee to draw up the contract and see tha 1t is fulfilled.