The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
EASTON.

| Sunday evening at :.
 EAsTON.
 ALBERT EDWARDS.
 The funeral of Albert Edwards, who died suddenly of heart disease, Wednes- day, 12th, was held, Saturday, from his | late residence, Rev David Osborne of | Stepney conducting the services. Mir Edwards had been in his usual health un- til within a few days of his death, but | then suffered from a severe cold and his sudden death was q sad surprise to his children and friends, especially to the family of his son Daniel, who have cared for him in his old age. Less than one short year ago, he was called to mourn the loss of his beloved wife, but the aged couple were not long separated. MT Ed wards was S2 years, months, 2G days. He was man universally respected and he will be greatly missed not only by relatives, but by neighbors as well. The floral tributes at the funeral were beauti- full and appropriate, sheaf of wheat, pill low of cut flowers and a bouquet of cal las. The remains were inferred in the cemetery at Stepney, the bearers being George Burritt, W. F. Selleck, NJ. II. Thorpe and |. W. Wells.
 A family of eight children were reared by Mir Edwards; two, Robert and Steph- en, have been dead some years. Surviv- ing children are Daniel. whose home is still at the old homestead, Levi, John of Bridgeport, Mary Eliza, Mrs Wheeler of Bridgeport, Elizabeth, Mrs Wilson Sher- man of Monroe and Mrs Z. White.
 Miss Elosia Selleck has visited Miss Lila Warner of Botsford hill.
 Mrs John II. Wheeler visits Mrs NJ. H. Thorpe.
 Mrs Ephraim Sanford suffers from a stroke of paralysis.
 l.. II. Edwards has purchased a Jersey heifer of G. J. Banks.
 Mr and Mrs W. F. Sellecll were called to Weston, last week, to see q sister of Mir Selleck. Mrs Jefferson Fanchcr, who is very ill.
 Frank Schwartz has gone to the hos pital in Bridgeport for medical aid. It was found that one hip was dislocated, home in about two weeks.
 The entertainment in Academy hall, l nI Jlxrt ha n club was q success, notwithstanding bad travelling. The hall was well filled. The entertainment was opened with music by this orchestra: Violin, Fred E. Silliman {; bass vioi, Henry W. Osborn; flute, Rich ard Leonard; organ, Miss Minnie Wheel CT. This was followed by the singing of a college song, "'Neath the Elms." The zither solo by Miss Maud Siiiman was rendered with her usual skill. The in strumental duet, violin and organ, Mr Silliman and Miss Wheeler, was appreci- ated by the audience. At the conclusion of the musical part of the program, the club presented the farce, 'Ice on Parle Francais," with this cast of characters |: Major Regulus Rattan, Richard Leonard Victor Dubois, ". M Gallup MT Spriggins F. E. Silliman Mrs Spriggins, Mrs C. F. SilIinan Angelina, their daughter, Miss MnnieWheeler Mrs Major Regulus Rattan, Miss Maud Sillinlan Anna Maria maid, Miss Louie E. Turncy
 The actors played their parts exceed ingly we'll, as the hearty laughter of the audience proved. After the play, d sup per was served. Proceeds of the even 
 ing, over $l6. The opinion was general ly expressed that this entertainment was one of the best given in Easton. Many wish that it might be repeated.
 Mrs George A. Frceborn and daughter spend d month with friends in Hartford.
 Charles Morehouse visits sharon, his former home.
 Rev w. w. Jennings of Bedding, J. W. Johnson of Bridgeport, Bennett See ley of Easton, trustees of Easton Acade- my, visited w. NJ. Gallup and his school, last week. MT Gallup is liked very much and it is hoped that he will remain with us another year.
 S. N. Osborn attended the funeral of
 
 his brother Ephraim, Friday.
 Edward Hill was obliged to run two wagons on his milk route, last week, on account of heavy travelling.
 E. s. Gillett has stored about l7 tons \ of ice and Henry Hall has his house half filled.
 George Benedict of Boston has visited friends in town.
 Services in Christ church, Sunday, the new rector, Rev Mir Bowles, officiating.
 George Bennett is hauling logs to Step ney for William Candee.
 The owners of the steam saw mill in Moses Ogden's woods have bought wood land on the late Josiah Mallett's estate and expect to move the mill there soon.
 $. Wells is making improvements on his place.
 Levi French has a new horse. .