The Newtown bee., 1890-01-03
xEwTowH. CONN. FRIDAY, JANUARY
BETHEL

There were two Christmas trees at the Congregational Sunday schools festival. One, as usual, was for the children of the school, whose eyes, bright with pleasure, attested the joy they felt. The other was for the poor; and, to the credit of tho church be it said, was as we'll filled and unloaded with as much, or even more judicious care than the other. Members of the school gave readings, recitations, etc, in pleasing manner.
 J. Wesley Ridge says that he has every reason to suspect those who burglarized his market and intimates that he could lay his hand upon them (there were three, he says) at almost moments mo- tiee. That the deed was done by some one familiar with the surroundings is evi- dent from the fact that glass was first broken from the window where the put ty was soft: but, being unable to reach the catch of the door, another pane was broken and the spring lock turned back. About 30 pounds of meat, worth $3 or Si, was taken and so quietly that Mir Ridge, who slept in the back room, did not hear them. Neighbors heard the crash of broken glass, but did not inves- tigate.
 John T. Pearce, formerly of the New town BEE, is making another venture in the uncertainties of journalism. For some time, he has worked at his trade as hat finisher at Cole & Ambler's, but, a short time ago, decided to issue two num- bers of small holiday paper, the Bethel Guide. This is to be followed by six column Guide, issued Tuesday, which will be devoted to Bethel news, miscel- llny and advertisements. The paper is to be set up in the office of the Danbury Register, the press work being done by tthe News.
 D. +. VanR'per anl family spent New Years with relatives in New York.
 About p atten e the Christmas hunt sof the Bethel and Rcdding fox hunting .cluH. Tle fox, great gray wood fox, Twas downed by William IIickok, and A"Unc!e "B.liy," as the boys call him, was sthe happ,est man in the party. A sup Sler was enjoyed at Brooksde hotel and it was such n supper as the hungry hun 't,r Cn,Oys. R, marks w,re made by Will liam Hickok, Abel Betts, Pred Platt, Frank Ferry, Nathan Gilbert and others, all famous fox hunters and the occasion was enjoyed by all. The fox was killed near Dr John Benedict's house, into which the doctor invited the party and treated them to the best.
 A child of Eugene Oliver was brought here from Bridgeport for burial, Ast week. It was about three years old and had suffered for a short time only with infantile cholera. Mir Oliver was for mer resident of Bethel and moved to Bridgeport a few years ago.
 Bethel hat manufacturers do not seem to be enjoying an era of unexampled prosperity. Although work in the vari- ous shops has been fairly good during the rushing season, 1t is said that they worked almost entirely on ordered goods that there was very little made up for stock. It Is not long since Bevans S Go.
 
 ago, the factory of Schoonmaker tS Ben jamin was closed by an attachment plac- ed upon it by II. F. Beebe of New York, to satisfy a claim against them. The firm has had extensive dealings with him and it was said that there had not been settlement In months. Two days after placing this attachment, Beebe himself made an assignment, having, 1t Is said, heavy liabilities. Schoonmaker & Ben jamin, who succeeded Schoonmaker & Bevans about year ago, have labored under difficulties and, although their trade has been considered satisfactory of late, they were unable to carry it for ward. The amount of liabilities and as- sets Is still unknown. It Is thought that business may be resumed when this is adjusted.
 Don't forget that the fifth annual ball of Eureka Hook and Ladder Co. will be held at Fishers hall, Friday evening, 10th. The first annual ball of Wooster council, No. 2s, o. U. A. M., will occur at Military hall, the 17th.
 Mrs Dikeman of Stony Hill has visited Mrs K. V. Benedict at her home on Maple street.
 A pleasant Christmas program was g'y by the children of the Methodist sunday school, consisting of music ,sing- ing, recitations, etc. There was no tree but the children were remembered with booklets and oranges, besides, in man! eases, presents from Sunday school teachers.
 One hearing on the estate of Bevans & Co. has already been held hy the con- mlss.onors to receive claims and another will be held, February IS.
 Work at laying gas pipes has ceased for the Winter, but the pipes have not been extended into the outer streets. Gas will probably not be turned on for some time yet.
 Theodore Porter, who has been at Ca- tawba, Ohio, has returned home.
 Clifford Bassett, who has just returned from Philadelphia, Is to spend the Win ter in Fernandina, Florida, seeking health.
 1t Is said that the old truck house be longing to the borough will be sold.
 A very quiet wedding occurred at the Congregational parsonage, last week when Frederick G. Warner and Miss Inez Kyle were united in marriage by Rev II. l.. Slack. Both are we'll knowi residents of Bethel, Miss Kyle being | lifelong resident and MT Warner, wht