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The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
Doctors Visit NeWtown.

Despite the threatened thunder storm,
a good majority of the doctors of Dan
bury and Bethel drove to Newtown,
Wednesday, evening and not because
Newtown health required it, but because
the regular monthly meeting of the Dam
bury medical society was to be held
with DIR E. NJ. Smith. The paper of the
evening was by DIR Richard Ellis of Dan
bury on '"Fyphlitis'' and was one of the
best to which the society has listened.
The discussion following was quite gen.
eral and participated in by DIR Neal
Mitchell of Jacksonville. who won nat
ional favor during the yellow fever cpl
deinie of 1883 and DIR Richardson of
Sandy Hook, who were the society's
guests for the evening, as well as by
nearly all the members present. Three
names were proposed for membership.
After adjournment of the business
meeting, the society and guests were
handsomely entertained by DR. and
Mrs E. NJ. Smith. Then followed some
fine selections by the Glee club and with
pleasant ''goodnights,' the society adj
journed. The present officers are:
President, DIR w. C. Vile.
Vice president, DIR L. NJ. Smith.
Secretary and treasurer, DR. d. G. Brown.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
Daniel Quinlivan Burned Out.

Catching fire from the chimney, which
had probably been burning for some
time, the house and barn of Daniel Quin-
Ivan of Hanover were burned to the
ground in n remarkably short time, Sat-
urday morning. The fire was discovered
shortly after o'clock by Mrs Quinlivan,
who, going out doors to learn the cause
OF roaring sound, found that the roof
Of the house was blazing iiercely. Neigh
bors came quickly to help, but the house,
which was old and thoroughly seasoned,
burned with such rapidity that no at
tempt was made to extinguish the flames
and but little could be saved; barrel of
pork, some hams and small quantity Of
bed clothing. The barn contained hay
and farming tools and was also entirely
destroyed, with its contents. The oxen
had, fortunately, been driven out to pas
turc. Mr. Quinlivan's loss will be nearly
$1,000, principally on household furniture,
clothing and farm tools, on which he had
no Insurance. Much OF his furniture
would have been valuable to those seek
ing ancient chairs and tables. MIR Quin-
Ivan, at the age OF so, i to build again
and has already engaged +. q. McCarty.
Only house Will be put up at present.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
MONROE.

The owners or keepers of dogs that
have failed to comply with the require
ments of the law will save themselves
trouble and expense by reading the adj
vertisement in another column and acting
accordingly.
At the progressive euchre party at Hen
ry Hurd's, last Friday, Samuel B. Hurd
and Miss Edith Wheeler took the prizes.
The BOBBY prizes fell to Edwards N
Beardsley and Miss Martha C. -Hurd.
There will be some fine singing at the
Sunday school concert in the Congrega-
tional church, Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Henry French of New
York spent Sunday at the old homestead
in the Center.
Albert Wheeler entertains his nephew,
Marshall.
Miss Elma B. Stevens has been in New
York and Brooklyn.
A delegation from the Y. p. S. c. E.
attended the meeting of the Bridgeport,
union, Monday evening.
Miss Lydia Northrop is at Scion B
Wales's; Misses Carrie visits at Henry
Hurd's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

A. w. Peck and G. M. Beresford, the
local census enumerators, began work
bright and early, Monday. Mr. Peck has
Newtown proper and Mr. Beresford has
Sandy Hook. The work is not hard, but
tiresome and monotonous. They do not
find much opposition or unwillingness to
answer to more sensible questions, save
among the ignorant; but some OF the
questions on the list that the enumeration
Is obliged to ask SAVIOR so strongly of inn
pertinence that Refused to answer" is
written, in many cases, opposite
the question.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
OXFORD.

In spite of the unfavorable weather in
the forenoon, the Naugatuck Valley con-
ference was we'll attended, Tuesday.
Among the good things of the day was
an interesting and practical discussion of
methods of Sunday school instruction
and a stirring appeal in behalf of the
New West education commission.
Rev Mr. Robbins of South Manchester,
Conn, preached in the Congregational
church, Sunday, June 1, in exchange
with the pastor.
Miss Lizzie Hazeltine has completed
years work in the South Britain select
school and is at home for the Summer
vacation.
The new furnishings in the Congrega-
tional church give the interior comfort
able and attractive appearance.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
STEPNEY.

At the Baptist church, Sunday: Sun
day school at IL 30; preaching at and
80 p M. Meeting at Hattertown school
house, Wednesday, 30 p m.
Young peoples Baptist literary society
will meet, this evening, with Misses
French, Stepney Depot:
Rents are all taken at stepney Depot
and the demand is for more. Several
city parties have been looking for Sum-
mer homes at this place, but there are no
houses to rent. Stepney Depot is desir-
able on account of its easy access to and
from the city. 1t some of our monied
men would only come forward and build
a few nice cottages, it would pay in the
end and be a lasting benefit to the town.
Charles Hubbeil moved, last week,
from Hattertown to the house of Miss
Priscilla Beardsley.
b. and j. Burkhardt recently bought
colt of viii Candee.
David M. Halls little girl, Nav. has
had scarlet fever; also Levi Terrill's lit
tie boy and one of Charles Powell's child
rem.
William A. Beardsley, son of Agur
Beardsley, was ordained, Wednesday, at
Middletown.
The power butter worker is in opera
ton at the creamery. Mr. Barnard is
turning out about $50 pounds of fine June
gilt edge butter; large quantities are
shipped to New York.
Mr. Foote, the drover, had a car of cat
tie arrive, Friday morning.
The roof of the tank house caught fire
from passing train, Monday noon; it
was quickly extinguished.
Miss Sullivan spent Sunday at Housa-
tonic, Miss Donohue coming from New
Y DIRK to look after the wires at the depot
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs s.Barnum
Curtis entertained the ladies' society of
the Baptist church.
In consequence of severe fall, Mrs
Penfield is confined to her bed.
Frank Fowler and Mrs Fowler and son
have been guests of his uncle, Orrir
Plat.
K. B. Wheeler and several of his
friends from Milford made a flying visit
to Stepney, Sunday.
Mr. Tousey and family, who have been
at the Wheeler place, left here on Tues
day.
Orrin Platt has not been we'll for two
or three weeks has had chills and fever
Baltimore friends were expected at MI
Platt's, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
BRooKFIELD.

Charles Briggs is having his barn
shingled; Theodore Howes and Dan
Morehouse do the work.
Arthur Brown and friend, Mr. Hoyt of
New Milford, owners of new safeties,
rode to the Iron Works, Memorial day.
They lunched with Mr. Browns cousin,
Mrs Fl. S. Beers.
Only 40 dogs have been registered in
town, this year, 81 less than last year.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Stevens spend the
week with her cousins in Bridgeport.
Mrs Stebbins, now of Danbury, spent
part of last week with friends in the Iron
| Works.
Henry Waters of Hotchkissville was at
home, Memorial day.
Miss Virginia Warner entertained
cousins from Bridgeport, last week.
Mrs Hattie E. Nearing is ON a few
| weeks visit with friends in Stamford.
| Miss Susie e. Giddings, accompanied
by Miss Smith of GAINESVILLE, left, Satur-
day, to spend a few weeks with aunts in
Milford
Mr. and Mrs William C. Haight and son
Alton drove from Bridgeport, May 25.
The Swords Lumber Co., with which MIR
Haight is connected, has recently bought
out the interest of Mr. Swords and has
also admitted the superintendent, Mr.
Bassett, to the firm.
The ladies of st. Paul's Guild will hold
a strawberry and ice cream festival in
the Town hall, Wednesday. 18th.
Mr. and Mrs A. II. Taylor have been in
New York with their daughter.
Miss Sadie Kellogg spent Sunday at
home.
Clark L. Jackson had relapse, last
week and has been quite sick under the
care of DIR Smith.
Mrs Thornton has been guest of Mrs
John n. Hawley.
Miss Henrietta Ruggles spent Sunday
with her mother.
James Lee was drawn to serve on the
jury in Danbury, but was excused.
Mr. and Mrs Whitcome and Horace
Beers attended the ordination of the
class to the diaconate at. Berkeley divin-
ity school, Middletown, ON Wednesday,
Frank Whitcome being one of the class.
James Lee and Stanley b. Terrill are
doing jury duty in the court of common
pleas, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
PLUMTREEs.

Mrs Henry Dayton has been in Dam
bury and New Fairfield.
James Murray is very sick with pneu-
monia. in care of Dir Hart.
Frank Osborne and wife Of Bridgeport
have been here.
Mrs Thomas Bartram is very sick; DR.
May attends her.
Miss Lima Taylor of Bridgeport has
been here.
The marriage Of Miss Arabella Barnum
to Winfield 5. IIaines of Bethel took
place at the residence Of the bride, We'd
nesday. June 4, at II 30 o'clock. The
ceremony was performed by Rev r.. G.
Howell of the III. e, church, after which
the happy couple took the train for
points OF interest at the West. On their
return, Mr. and Mrs Haines will take up
their residence on South street, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
SOUTHBURY.

Hon Amos Parker of Fitzwilliam, n.
H., is guest of Misses Ann and Augusta
Stiles.
Mrs James Robinson, wife of the Meth
odist pastor, is in Stamford.
Benjamin Hicock is doing carpenter
work for Joel Strong.
Meeting of the w. c. L. T., Thursday
afternoon, at the lecture room of the
Congregational church.
Miss Grace Pulford closes her school,
Friday. ...-... ...
Miss Alice Stiles has spent few days
in New Haven.
Miss Sarah Hine spends this week in
Saratoga, attending the Home Mission
airy meeting.
The Memorial association of Southbury
met at the Congregational church, Dea
futile in the chair. The following Off
GERS were elected:
| President, Dea Tuttle.
Vice president, Miss Augusta Osborne.
| Secretary, Hermon Perry.
Committee on flowers, Misses Julia Hunt,
| Kate johnson, Mary Perry, Daisy Osborne.
| After the election of officers, those
present marched to the cemetery and
decorated the soldiers graves.
| Mr. Wisegarver of Woodbury. preached
at the Congregational church, Sunday
morning, and assisted at the communion
service and love feast at the M e. church.
Mrs Emerson Baldwin has returned
| from Middlebury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
The village Cemetery Association.

The annual meeting OF the Newtown
village cemetery association held at the
town clerks Office, May 81, 1890. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
William }. Dick, president.
A. -. Prindle, secretary and treasurer.
Daniel G.. Beers, William Il. Prindle,
James ii. Warner, trustees.
Hiram Merrill, sexton.
The following resolution was passed
Resolved, That after this date, the income
from the trust funds left for the care OF lots,
etc. shall be expended under the direction OF
the trustees and no bills for the care OF same
shall be allowed unless said work was direct.
cd TO be done by the officers of the assoeia-
ton.
The same rules and regulations will be
pursued, this season, In regard to the
care of the lots in the cemetery as was
adopted the previous year. Owners of
all lots shall NOW or cause them TO be
moved twice during the season, once be-
tween the lst and 10th of June and the
LIST and 10th Of August. Unless said
owners attend TO this, the association
will find it necessary TO do such work
and assess the costs on the owners Of
lots.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
BETHEL.

Bethel's contribution to the throug ut
the Home Missionary meeting at Sara
toga included Mr. and Mrs s. $. Dunnine.
G. G. Durant, Mrs Oliver Stone, Mrs Eu-
nice Norton, Mrs Margaret Taylor, Mrs
S. S. Amber, Miss Nellie Amber, Miss
Lizzie Barber, Mrs l.. S. Smith.
Newsdealer Cole has been ut Great
Darlington, Mass.-G News.
Danbury sent down goodly delcgat-
ion of G. A. II. men to listen TO Rev III.
l.. Slack at the union memorial service
at the Congregational church, Sunday
evening. Mr. Slack made a stirring adj
dress and was followed by "a male quar-
tet, while Rev f. G. Howell closed with
a few appropriate remarks.
Children's day will be observed at the
Methodist church by abundant floral
decorations, special service for the
children and a baptismaI service
The project of setting up in the Center
cemetery memorial slab, dedicated to
the memory of Bethel's fallen heroes, in
all wars. on sea and land, preached some
time ago, is assuming definite shape and
funds are now being collected.
Seyenty-two graves were decorated in
the various cemeteries of the town on
Memorial day, those at the Center GEM
etery being visited by local Grand Army
men, Wooster council and the drum
corps, James e. Moore post of Danbury
conducting services. A committee was
appointed for the more distant cemeter-
les.
Will f. Sherman was surprised with Il
well filled purse, the substantial means
chosen by the knights of Honor to show
their appreciation of his piano PLAYING.
William L. Burr is to be formally pre-,
sented with the proceeds of the recent
benefit, sl4s, Friday night.
| E. N. Fillow and wife are in Canada
G. F. Shepard and wife are en- route fol
Europe.
Hating is dull.
Burns & Schoonmaker made the SUM
mer helmets for Danbury police.
William Wood, the contractor, has {
large job on Grassy Ridge. He is mov
ing dirt for Baily Ferry and filling in fol
Frank Judd and Alfred Stevens.
| Misses Duncan and Sadie Woodruff
have been at George Duncan'ss Mr. ane
Mrs Howard Banks at VIII Johnson,s.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
STEVENSON.

The bridge, although not entirely com
pleted, was opened to the public, Mon
day at p m, Charles Sherwood being
the first to cross with team. The work
has been successfully carried on under
the supervision Of j. b. Downs and was
attended with more Or less danger, but
no accident has thus far occurred.
The Hartford club passed up the road,
Memorial day, taking views along the
Housatonic valley, r. S. Human and
family accompanying the party. Mr.
Hinman has fine collection, which cam
not fail TO please the eve Of any lover Of
nature.
Misses Flanders and Hnbbell Of Shell
ton spent Sunday with their cousin, Miss
Eva Noe.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
SHELTON.

Mrs F. b. Upton and Mrs Fred Durand
are engaged to take part in the concert
at the M. Z. church in Stepney, Wednes-
day evening. In the civil suit of the
Italian Colandenelle against BABYLON be-
fore A. j. Even, judgment was rendered
for the plaintiff. The defendant will APP
peal to the court of Common Pleas, New
Haven; Staples for the plaintiff, Judge
d. E.McMahon for the defendant.
Rev r. E. Whittemore, the new pastor
of the Baptist church, was too ill to con-
duct the services, Sunday evening.
At the time of writing, teams and foot
passengers are crossing the Birmingham
bridge, but in view of the liability of its
collapse at any time, it is reported that
the commissioners will cause bars to be
placed across either end, pending further
action in the premises.
Miss Carrie Squires has closed her
school at Coram and will serve as assist
ant in Ferry district.
| Ell. F. Warming, A. E. Hewitt and
Sturges Whitlock were among those who
visited Washington in opposition to the
proposed post Office in Shelton.
/ w. G. Hubbell and S. g. Brakeman are
summoned as jurors in the criminal court
of Common Pleas, June term.
| J.W. Anderson is fast filing up his
store.
| Mr. and Mrs W. J. Miller are home
grom two-weeks' trip.
Rev j. G. Ditmars of Bridgeport has
been in town.
Gideon Tomlinson is taking the census
here.
The residence of A. E. Hewitt is being
painted.
| BY the efforts of Mrs William Mosher,
the boys of the drum corps rejoice in new
uniforms, i'm which they made their debut,
Memorial day.
| Born, 1st, son to Willard F. TomlinsOn.
Il
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
NEW MILFORD.

Hon Z. B. Bristol is on a trip West.
Miss Carrie Richardson is in town.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Lahart are on a
trip to Denver, hoping to improve Mrs
Lahart's health.
Landlord WEIGH is getting ready to
open the hotel about the middle of June.
A beautiful memorial gift in brass and
cherry has been given to All Saints
church by the rector's mother, bearing
this inscription, ''ro the glory of God
and in loving memory of Laura B. Good
hue; placed by her daughter, Laura b.
Draper, Whitsunday, $780,
Mrs NJ. F. Ely of Norwalk, an artist,
has visited her sister, the wife of Rev Mr.
Cooper.
DIR King has bought II handsome new
horse.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
WHITE HILLS.

Mrs Rebecca Birdseye has been quite
i'll; Miss Nellie Hubbell has been under
the doctors care Both are improving.
Mrs Eli Beardsley and Miss Sadie Shell
ton furnished flowers for the church,
Sunday.
The festival at Warren G. Hubbell's
tends toward pleasant affair; further
notice next week.
Mr. and Mrs Ezra Plumb of Nichols
visited Highland Lawn, last week.
Miss Ida Williams gave a tea party to
her scholars, Friday. and fine time the
young people had.
Gould Tomlinson has bought fine
sorrel horse in Birmingham.
n. b. Nichols has new two-seated
wagon.
Rey Mr. Bosworth will begin his pas
torate here, Sunday, preaching at !;
Sunday school at II.
Guests from out of town, last week,
were II. @. Amber, wife and daughter of
Nichols Clark s. Beardsley's; Hanford
Burr of New Britain at Bennett French !;
Frank Gerard of Seymour and Mrs A. f.
Sherwood OF Derby at Stiles Johnson's;
Mr. and Mrs Horace Bowman of New Ha-
ven at Mrs Martha Brooks's; Mrs Miner
va Patterson Of Southington at Rufus
Hubbell's; Henry G.. Loveland, wife and
son of Stevenson at Nichols Hubbell's.
Walter Goodman spent Decoration day
in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Origen L.. Pierce lost horse, Sunday,
that was recovered by Sheriff Wheeler in
the direction of Middlebury.
Mrs C. I. Downs entertained friends
from Wallingford, Sunday and Miss STAN
ley from California is with her for a few
weeks.
Fred Wentsch in the West Purchase
had friends from New Haven with him
for few days.
Z Oliver Wolcott of Newtown bought
some young milch COWS, Monday, of S.
S. and A. N. Platt.
The Goth annual meeting of Litchfield
south consolation met in the Congrega-
tional church on Tuesday at 10, with pas
tor and delegates from Woodbury., Beth
lehem, Bridgewater, sherman, New Mil
ford. Rev E. r. Herrick preached the
sermon and Rev J. p. Trowbridge open
ed the discussion on THE missionary
spirit as test of Christian character- z
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

\ profusion of snowballs tastefully
draped on the pulpit and under the chan
Gel window and an immense bank of the
last named flowers in the font added
much to the beauty of Trinity church,
last Sunday. The music rendered by the
choir, Mrs G. 5. Platt, Miss TAME San
ford, William Tomlin of Bridgeport and
l.. j. Hall, was IL treat enjoyed by the
large congregation present. Especially
fine was the rendering of hymn 40l,
which brought out the full power of Mr.
Halls voice. The evening service was
also well attended.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
oRoNoQUE.

d. b. Tomlinson is with his uncle, w.
H. Tomlinson of New Z ork, superintend-
ent of one of the electric light companies
there, to see how he would like handling
lightning.
s B. G. Ryder has another new horse
from the stable of George Cook, Bridge
port.
G. ID. Brakeman sold valuable COW to
Ed. Peck of Stratford and pair Of oxen
to Fred Clarke Of Orange. Most Of the
farmers are increasing their dairy bush
ness, several keeping from II to 20 COWS
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
BERKSHIRE.

Mrs Palmer of Brooklyn and f. Smith
visit L. kenworthy.
Misses Hurd of New Milford have been
guests of Mrs Samuel Curtis.
Michael Haugh is moving his family
to Botsford; he is at work in Bridgeport
and will commute.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06
GAINESVILLE.

Mrs David Buck of New Milford has
been at G.. l.. Hamlin's.
George Warner has suffered with fell
on on one of his fingers.
by the cars.
S. o. Hyatt and wife of Matteawan,N 4.
Y. and George l.. Hamlin attended serv-
daV.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

A decade ago, the population of New
town was 40l3. During these ten years,
losses from deaths and removals have
been very great, the births scarcely
counterbalancing the deaths alone and it
is undisputed that Newtown has lost sew
eral hundred inhabitants. A popular
form of amusement, just now, is betting
or guessing on the population of the
town as determined by the census. Few
guesses are over 300.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

Both the Grand Central and Dicks ho-
tells are rapidly filling with Summer
guests, although the season does not full
~ open much before July /. Then, with
the close of schools, parents and child
rem flock out into the country to enjoy
them selves. Warm weather, however,
Will cause the exodus from the city to
Degin earlier and, if Thursdays wealth
OF warmth were to continue for week,
the out going metropolitan trains would
be heavily loaded. The prospects for a
prosperous season are excellent and
there will probably be an unusually large
number OF Bridgeport and New Haven
people here, in addition to those from
New York and Brooklyn. The various
established boarding houses of New
town are to be we'll filled and others who
open this season are also likely to receive
their share of patronage. There are sew
eral desirable houses to rent, however,
furnished or unfinished, still awaiting
occupants.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

For the first time in Newtown's his
tory, Il concerted movement was made by
most of the leading merchants to close at
6 80 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
evenings, this week. But little incon-
venience appears to have resulted thus
far and the grocery clerk enjoy an I'M
wonted rest. There will be even less
friction after II few weeks, when the peo-
pie become accustomed TO the new order
of things.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

On Thursday, Jund II, the Housatonic r. r.
will run an excursion to Bridgeport tor those
who wish to attend the Kirmess. The trains
are so convenient that plenty Of time win be
had to do shopping and, as The ID. NJ. Read
Co. will refund the railroad fare to those who
purchase to the amount of ten dollars or over
the expense will be but tribe. Ii is just the
week to take advantage of the many bargains
in wraps, jackets, dress goods and carpetin gs
which The d. n. Read Co. are now Offering.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

a recent letter from South Dakota re
ceived at the BEE office states that no
rain of account had fallen there since
Spring work began, that many farmers
were so disheartened by the short crops
of the past two years and worse pros
pect for this season that many fields
would not be sown. A general exodus
from the drought smitten section must
follow, If rain does not come speedily.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

nANGER SOTICE-The bridge over the
~ HousatOnic river between the towns of
Derby and Huntington is reported to be UNI
safe for travel. The use of said bridge for foot
travel or by teams Is hereby forbidden All
persons violating this notice and order will
do so at their own risk and damage. Dated
May 81, Iss.0. By order of the JOINT BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HA-
VEN AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES, Geo. NJ.
ton
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

The Housatonic road has issued neat
publication, descriptive of the pleasures
of trip over the road and the charming
Summer resorts along the line, not for
getting Newtown. The publication may
be obtained at the general offices in
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

each, the milk going principally to
Bridgeport, though some finds market in
Birmingham, while s. L. Palmer and c.
make gilt edge butter for customers.
Our postmaster is rusticating among
the Brookfield hills in search of health
and pleasure, leaving the Office in care of
the assistant and clerk.
Alfred Osborne and wife spent Sunday
with Thomas o. Murphy at Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1890-06-06

When in want of dress, business or working
shoes or anything in the line of reliable loot
wear, call at the popular boot and shoe empo-
rum of c. FL. Bennett, 3Ss Main street, Bridge
port, wherein is displayed an immense stock
of these goods at prices unquestionabiy the
lowest. In oxfortls will be found an immense
display of new and desirable styles ranging
in price from Csc. to SO. See his ad. in another
column