The Newtown bee., 1890-10-24
BRIDGEPORT.

C. Barnum Seeley, who has spent most of his time on board his handsome yacht Physce, this season, will leave her in the harbor, next Winter. He has returned to his home in New York.
 Seymour W. Ely, resident of this city for many years, died at his home on Iranistan avenue. He was vestryman of Christ church and Knight Templar. He had host of friends in this city.
 Two large masts have been erected on in unloading logs for the Wheel & Wood Bending Co.
 Cole X Hinckley are laying curb, gut ter and walks in front of Eli Smiths property on Iranistan avenue.
 Although Tuesday, October IA, was a stormy day, in the early evening the stars shone forth and more than 100 peo- pie gathered at the house of MT and Mrs Fred Haydon, 222 North Washington avenue, to celebrate their golden wedding. The chief enjoyment of the evening was dancing, in which the bride and groom of 90 years led the first set, accompanied by Mrs l.. A. Knapp of Long Hill and , other elderly people. After dancing, the guests were invited to bountiful colla- tion, which all enjoyed. The presents were useful and ornamental and, among them, were two large bridal loaves gild- cd with lSi0-lS90 In the early morn- ing hours, the guests departed wishing Mir and Mrs Haydon many happy years.
 E. D. Pierce's horse ran away, smash ing the carriage to pieces. Mir Pierce es- caped without scratch and the horse was caught before doing serious harm.
 Several bars of silver are shipped by the Copper Co. to New York daily. Each bar is worth about S2000 and is ob- tained from copper used st the fac tory.
 The Barnum & Bailey Circus Co. have rented the Howe factory on Burroughs street and are moving large quantity scenery into 1t, to make more room at Winter Quarters.
 NJ. Pickett has bought of the Copper Co. the three houses standing on their property and has commenced moving them to his land on Spruce street.
 The Bridgeport Copper Go. have built high board fence along their water front and will have better protection from thieves in boats.
 Seeley street from Cottage to Lewis has been improved by curb and gutter on both sides.
 pr Clemens's horse, frightened near Atlantic hotel, ran, throwing him out against telegraph pole, severely injur- Ing him and tearing the carriage to atoms. The horse was caught in East Bridge port.
 Last Sundays storm played havoc around the city. Signs, trees and any thing not firmly secured was blown down. On Pembroke street, a large ma pie tree was blown on to a house, ,damag- ing 1t slightly. A small house at the East End was struck by lightning, doing no damage.
 A new illuminated pavement is being put in around the building, corner of Wall and Water streets.
 A large plate glass was put into the window of l.. W. Booth & Co.'S drug store on Wall street, Saturday.
 The old wooden house on Norman street near Railroad avenue has been sold and will at once be removed {; 1t has been an eyesore for long time.
 Miss Filler will have charge of the lad ies' classes at the Barnum gymnasium. A class for boys and girls will be form cd, an opportunity for parents to allow their children to exercise, promoting health and strength. It should be the duty of parents to have their children grow up healthy, strong and vigorous men and women and Mir Bowser has giv- en every one this opportunity, old and young alike.
 One of the elephants at the Winter Quarters packed his trunk and started on the war path, smashing the stove, win dows, doors, etc., but was kept from oth- CT damage by the arrival of his keep CT.
 Miss Martha O'BrIen was married tc Dr IT. c. Crandall of New York, Tues day evening, at the brides home or North avenue, Rev H. A. Davenport of iiciating,
 Mrs J. IT. Cochrane, who has been sicl with malarial fever, Is slowly recovering