The Newtown bee., 1890-02-28
LONG HILL.
HENRY A. WARMERS HOUSE BURNED.

HENRY A. WARMERS HOUSE BURNED.
 Originating, doubtless, from a defect i've flue in the back of the house, fire to- tally destroyed the residence of Henry A. Warner, Sunday afternoon. It was discovervd about 12 10 by Mrs Warner, who, vainly searching for the origin Of a peculiar snapping noise, went out doors and saw smoke creeping from the roof of the one-story addition at the rear. Alarming Mir Warner, she called in E. ] Middlebrook, who lent efficient aid. AL most at the same time, Dr A. w. Lyons and wife of Bridgeport saw the smoke while passing and the doctor at once caused the church bells to be rung, while Mrs Lyons drove up street, spreading the alarm. Meantime, Mir Middlebrook and Mir Warner had cut through the roof of the addition, to pour in water, but found it impossible to reach the flames and MT Middlebrook was met by so fierce an outburst of smoke that he was over come for moment. He shouted ''Fire v and, crowd quickly gathering, bucket brigades were formed; but, as the fire was found to be in the walls, at the junct- | ion of the main house and addition, and was between the sheathing and the in- side wall, it could not be extinguished and attention was turned to the barns and outbuildings. while men and women rushed into the burning house and brought out all on the lower floors, even to carpets and smaller articles and many barrels were rolled out from the cellar. In the attic, however, were furniture and other articles belonging to MT Warmers family and to George M. Robertson of the Berkshire store, Bridgeport, most of which were destroyed; Mir Robertson es- inmates his loss at about $200. By the constant use of water brought from MT Middlebrook's after the heat drove all from the we'll at the house, the surround ing buildings were saved. No one was seriously injured, although several were obliged to make their escape from second story windows. Later in the afternoon, the goods were conveyed by neighbors to the James R. Brinsmade place, while MT and Mrs Warner and daughter, Mrs Brown of Providence, who had returned home, spent the night with F. l.. Turney. J. W. French and Fred Peck watched the embers during the night and, in the morning, the tottering chimneys were pushed over. The loss is about $3000, insured for 5000. The family will prob ably remain at the Brinsmade place for the present, until further arrangements latter part of the last century by Elijah Middlebrook for his son, Dr Robert Mid dlebroOk, whose name ever remained be- heath the ancient knocker on the door. was one of the older houses of the vil- lage. It was for years occupied by John NJ. Beardsley and was by him sold to Mir Warner, half a dozen years or so ago.
 The farmer engaged by W. c. Wheeler did not prove suitable and MT Wheeler is still looking for man.
 W. B. Coan & Son are hustlers,as they have furnished set of wheels with steel tires, some new spokes, four new rims, the owner arriving on the p m train and leaving at 1 30pm.
 So well appreciated are the home made cakes, doughnuts, etc., sold by John W. Tyrrell, that it is at times difficult to supply the demand. He has orders from other parts of the town, as well US from regular customers in Long Hill.
 Frank Sherman entertained a friend from Brooklyn, Sunday; MT and Mrs Ezra Hurd of New Haven, pr Lyon and wife of Bridgeport and Dr DeWolf were at R. c. Toucey's, Sunday.
 Miss Ida Blood spent Sunday in Bridge port.
 While the Sunday school of the M. E. church was in session, Sunday, the alarm of fire emptied the church in short notice to assist in helping put out the fire and carry out what ever they could. The la dies worked well.
 Mrs Thompson was very interesting in presenting the cause of missions. The friends responded well, giving 36 names at % per week for one year.
 Clarence Radcliffe had silver span gled Hamburg rooster come by express.
 Mrs Bradley is sick with the grip.