The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
STAMFORD.
CAPT WILLIAM BARRYMORE.

tNFb w AiAAtth VI this town for many years, died at his home, last Friday morning, from menin- gitis, aged 53 years. Capt Barrymore was born in England, but left his native land when small boy. He was found in some of the Mediterranean ports by the late Capt Joshua Sands of this town, who took great interest in him and brought him to Stratford. He sailed with Capt Sands several voyages until the breaking out of the civil war, when he enlisted as volunteer in the navy. His career there was a credit to himself and the town of his adoptiom Since the war, he has been government pilot and master of tugs in New York harbor, the Nina being his own vessel. He married Miss Susan Curtiss in 1865. Four child ren were born to them, but all are now dead. The Rebels called Capt Barry more the dare devil, SO great was his bravery and said that he bore charmed life. He captured several blockade run neTs and was promoted and officially mo- ticed for his heroism.
 There was large attendance at the funeral of Capt Barrymore, which took place in the Congregational church, ,27th. There was q large delegation from the 1T. $. Grant post, Of which the deceased was member, consisting of the commander, chaplain and Il number of comrades; q delegation from the l.. l. Royal Arcanum; several officers from the New York navy yard and number of other gentlemen from out of town. The president of the board of education and superintendent of schools of Bridgeport and number of teachers from Washington school and from several other Bridgeport schools were also present. The Organist, Mir Smith, played dirge as the funeral cor tege, preceded by the delegation from the U. $. Grant post, moved up the aisle. The pail bearers We're towns people, gen tlemen representing the Masons, the G.. A. R., sailors and civilians. The casket was draped with the American flag and covered with beautiful floral tributes. Conspicuous among them was a large Ivy cross wreathed with Mermet roses from the teachers and cx-teachers of Washington school; large standing an chor from the children of the same school, of which Mrs Barrymore has long been principal; beautiful anchor bearing the words, 'Our neighbor," from the cap taln's neighborhood; ivy wreath with cluster of roses from J. J. and P. Phe- Ian; large wreath composed of choice T IT T son; cross from the captains family palms and callas from Mir and Mrs Elan nagan; cross of camelias and lilies of the valley from Mrs Staples and Mrs Esler; placque of pansies from Mrs Darling; standing anchor from Joseph Staples bouquet from Mrs II. Curtis and large floral emblem with the words, ''Our Comrade," from the U. s. Grant post. The services were opened with the sing ing of the hymn, "Jesus, lover of my soul, after which the pastor, Rev MT Ives, read appropriate selections from the Scriptures and made remarks in substance as follows: "A Superior Off, cer has issued a command and he who never shirked duty has obeyed." He said that 1t was not his purpose to review the public life of the man for whom they come to pay the last offices of love and respect. "It is part of our country's history and of the history of our village life; but we are rather to look at the les son, mysterious as it is. God does not chasten in anger, but in love-" He re- minded his hearers that Life's bitter ex- perienees would be infinitely harder to bear were it not for Calvary and the res urrection. Rock of Ages" was then sung, after which there was a prayer and the services concluded with the hymn, "Asleep in Jesus" At the grave in Un- ion cemetery, the services were conduct cd by the G. A. R., using their beautiful and impressive ritual and closed with the short prayer of commitment by Rev IS Ives.
 Constable Stagg arrested Stephen anG Catherine Merritt, Monday afternoon near the up town green. They had filled themselves full of alcohol and were hay. ing first class circus between them. selves. They were brought before Jus. tice Charles Peck and prosecuted by Grand Juror Stiles Judson. The woman was sentenced to pay a fine of $14 and costs and 30 days in jail; the man fined $7 and costs and 30 days in jail. Both were said to have been discharged from jail, that morning.
 It is rumored that the coal yard prop erty has been sold to Bridgeport parties. The old machinery on the place is being taken away and loaded on the cars.
 The next Assembly is to be held, the 3lst. Arrangements are being made to make it the best of the series.
 Principal Peck's lecture, next Thurs day evening, February 6; A. Stewards, February 13.
 David Wohlgemuth has been seriously i'll with the grip, but is slowly recover ing.
 The condition of Miss Isabel Young, sick with pneumonia, was critical at one time and her numerous friends will be glad to know that she is on the road to recovery.
 Charles Gorham Is in very poor health at the home of his daughter, Mrs Hotch- kiss.
 The engineer running the train derail- ed at the bridge has been discharged for neglect of duty.
 A large attendance is looked for at tho adjourned town meeting, Saturday, tc listen to the reports of the committees appointed to consider the advisability oi macadanizing the two main roads tc Rridgennrt and lighting tha streets If fhf