The Newtown bee., 1890-03-07
BRIDGEPORT.

Rev G. C. Griswold of Guilford, who has preached to appreciative audiences at Newtown, oniciatcd at St. Johns, Sunday.
 Frederick Merrill, who beat his wife so cruelty, last week, that she died, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Superior court, Tuesday. Mrs Merrill was for merly Miss Lottie Tonkins of Stepney.
 The Holmes & Edwards silver compa- ny Is now working evenings.
 Mrs A. $. Middlebrook is slowly recov- ering from her late illness, but is unable to leave the house.
 Mir and Mrs A. J. Beardsley and daugh- ter, who have spent two months in Flor ida, are expected home, this month. Mir Beardsley's son has charge of the ship yard during his fathers absence.
 Milden Isbell had complete surprise given him at his home on Newfield ave nue, last Friday evening, by large num- Der of his friends, in honor of his 2Sth birthday anniversary. Mir Isbell gave each one a hearty welcome, in his work ing rig, without fainting. The party is indebted to Miss Florence Roberts for the pleasant occasion.
 In his report, Chief Rylands recom- mends that an officer be detailed for spec ial detective duty; that the regular force be Increased; that a padded cell be pro- vided at the central station.
 Barnum's circus has arrived at the Winter quarters.
 A daughter has been born to City Aud itor Bernard Heating.
 Not in temporal affairs only, but in re- ligious matters as well, is West End building up with remarkable rapidity. Ground has been broken for the new edi- flee for the West End Congregational church and the present structure will be moved back as soon as foundations are ready. Plans for the new building have already been approved and work will be begun as soon as contracts are awaIded. Of the rapid and gratifying growth of this church and the good work performed by the pastor, Rev G. F. Prentiss and his corps of assistants, the BEE has spoken more than once. Another flourishing de- nomination at West End is the Metho- dist. We'll attended Sunday evening meetings have for some time been held at Bostwick hall and Sunday school of goodly proportions has been built up un- ha nP The First Methodist church holds in trust for West End Methodists a tract of land on Colorado avenue, which will, it Is understood, be granted to Methodist society as soon as one is formed in that locality. The Methodists therefore wish to build chapel, with seating capacity of 300 or 100, on this lot. A society could then be formed, the lot secured and a preacher called.
 Quarrelling over game of cards, James Forney and Condie Bivins, two Willard street Italians, were led into dispute which was ended only when Biv- ins stabbed Forney twice in the back with stiletto, penetrating the lungs. Forney was taken to the hospital, while Blvins fled, but was captured by Sheriff Pike at Southport. Forney will proba- ply recover, but Bivins was held in 5000 until Saturday, when Forney's condition will determine the charge against him.
 T. II. Mcdonald will lecture on the or igin, history and use of the graphophone and photograph, Friday night, at the Scientific society's rooms.
 A special city meeting is to be called to lay tax of 2 3-4 mills for building the new school house at the East End.
 David F., son of Hon D. M. Read, is to wed Miss Lizzie, daughter of Oscar T. Earle.
 Two were received on probation and two by letter at the Newfield M. k. church, last Sunday. Lewis Sherman, g promising young man, led the young peoples meeting, Sunday evening.