The Newtown bee., 1890-02-28

the town and have occupied the present home on the Tashua road about p years. They have one son, George H., now in New Haven. During his mothers sick ness, both he and his wife have been in constant attendance, while Mrs Blakeslee of New Haven has carefully nursed Mrs Fulford. The husband and son, in their bereavement, have the sympathy of the community,
 William Stevens, Brooklyn letter car rIer, has been here, sick with erysipelas. He has returned to Brooklyn, but, al though on the route part of the time, is far from well.
 Mrs Granville F.. Cunning of Bridge port celebrated the 18th anniversary of her marriage, Friday, by visit to her mother, Mrs Alonzo sherman.
 Misses Nellie Lynch and Ida Blood spent sunday in Bridgeport.
 The balm geranium owned by Miss Marion C. Hurd, which Is seven years old, has already reached height of nine feet, although it has been drawn down to prevent It's touching the ceiling. It bears no flowers, but Is sweet scented.
 Miss Nellie Blood began work at Tous- ey's shop, Monday.
 Misses Fannie and Jennie Burkhardt gave musical entertainment at their home, last week Wednesday evening. Delightful music was provided by harp, violin, bass viol and piano.
 Miss Emma Wheeler, formerly of Long Hlll, was quietly married, q short time ago, to Mir Judd of Bridgeport.
 The lost dog advertised by II. s. Wedge was returned promptly, It is an English beagle hound, one of q very few In America; owned by Fred Fuller of North Washington avenue, Bridgeport. David T. Booth expects to move into his new house early in March.
 Mrs John II. Wedge is in Stepney, car ing for her aunt, Mrs Beers, who Is in poor health.
 Mrs Ransom o. Beers, Miss Lillie F. Beers, Mrs Charles Radcliffe and son have recently visited in Easton.
 II. s. Wedge and Henry Burton are painting house, barn and fences for Mir Warner of East Washington avenue, Bridgeport. The house Is red, with green trimmings.
 Miss Emma Sage has returned from a visit in New York.
 Thlrty-four were present at the meet. ing of the NJ. E. ladies' aid society al John W. Tyrrell's, last week Thursday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all and the cheering sum of S7 added to the general fund. Of this, ST was raised by cake made by the genial hostess and disposed of by lot at 10c a ticket. Mrs John Gabler was the win ner. All present were highly pleased with the evenings entertainment.
 Thomas Ward, alias "Dolly," has ar- rived In town at Gabler's. He Is the same old "Dolly."
 John J. Lynch says that he has had q good run of work, this Winter, especial ly shoeing, both horses and oxen. He has work from adjoining villages as well as at home. l.. Hoyt, E. sherman, E. Botsford and others are sorting tobacco for l.. NJ. Wakeley.
 Nathaniel Hall has been quite sick with la grippe.
 E. Middlebrook and G. l.. Burr have drawn about co tons of timber, belong ing to W. c. Wheeler, to l.. N. Mallett's saw mill.
 A merry party of Bridgeporters came to Long Hill, last week Tuesday evening, 17th, and held q dance in Middlebrook's hall. Seventy-flve invitations had been Issued, but, on account of indictment weather, but about 20 couples were pres ent. Wedges band furnished music and I. M. Strong prompted. The affair pass cd off pleasantly. It was an "Anniver- sary sociable of the s. s. F. leap year bus riding party" and was engineered by Mrs c. o. Stackpole, Minnie Hoyt, So phia FFhHh, iouisc OrtieiD, V. V. 5lacis' pole. w. +. Bayles. The admission, $l included supper and round trip fare or the cars. The company danced until about 5 90 and were then driven to the depot to take the 31 a m train foi Bridgeport.
 Y. II. Coe has added Monarch incu, bator to the equipments of his poultry house. It has . capacity of i50 eggs and has been running about two weeks. It is regulated automatically by means of a Y float and attachment, which keeps the temperature at 102 degrees and also pro. vlded with all modern adjuncts. Mir Coe has brooders. etc., but says that he does