The Newtown bee., 1890-02-07
STAMFORD.

 The organization of the first Christian l Endeavor society by Rev Dr F. k. Clark at WillistOn church in Portland, Maine, was celebrated at the Congregational church in an interesting manner, Sunday evening. The organization now numbers some 600, 900 members, it's strong features being that it respects denominational lines, each society belonging to it's local church; it pledges each member to a par ticular work and drops him out if it is not done and it organizes the enthusiasm and strength of the young people for con certed effort. There were responsive readings, Christian Endeavor songs, an article by Mrs W. B. Cogswell on Miss Edwards's school in South Africa, a his tOrical sketch of the movement by Miss Minnie ,JudsOn and an address by Rev J. s. Ives on the work of Stanley in Africa. The collection was for Rev Charles N. Ransom, who goes on mission work to Africa with Christian Eudeavor support.
 Fifteen members of U. s. Grant post, G. A. R., of Brooklyn, N. r., were pres nH6ret hTney 6f0dgft tRW Wrtft tftf ffEeqHr fEeqrt RB3GH6= tiful wreath bearing the words, ''Our Comrade. G. A. R.
 Miss Isabel 1oungs is slowly regaining her health, after severe attack of pneu- monia.
 The Cupheags are arranging for first class masquerade ball, to be given in the Town hall on the 14th
 The Down Town euchre club met, Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mrs Silliman.
 Legrand Wells, an old resident of the town, father of Mrs A. B. Judd, died at the residence of his daughter, Monday night, after an illness of some weeks. Funeral on Thursday at } m. He was S5.
 Robert Lovejoy, at one time a resident here, died at Elmira, January 30. Our older citizens we'll remember his father as connected with the old stage line be- tween New York and Boston. He was proprietor of an extensive route, but those who were in his employ as drivers are nearly all dead, though one of them still lives in town.
 Fred Atwood, who has delivered the Standard in town for some five or six years, has accepted a position with A. ". Burritt, the builder and his route is taken by Will Curtis.
 A village improvement society is talk ed of. We hope it will materialize and make itself felt for good.
 Miss Cornelia Judson, missionary in Japan, has sent home collection of fan cy articles, which were offered for sale in the lecture room of the Congregational church, Tuesday evening, the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the school with which she is connected. A fine sup per table, waited on by pretty girls in Japanese costume, drew large crowd and the financial results were highly sat- isfactory.
 A. N. Hull and James D. Gregory of DiiuSGpOHJ hdNc DouSuJ II1c COdI ydTu property of the late William E. Wheeler and intend to stock it with first class coal. The business will be carried on un- der the firm name of A. N. Hull & Co. and they bespeak the patronage of our townspeople.
 Frank Beers, the groceryman, is driv- ing n fine new horse.
 Parties from Woodbury bought the machinery in the buildings belonging to the late William E. Wheeler.
 David Wohlgemuth, the barber, is able to be out on pleasant days, after a second severe attack of the grip.
 Last lecture of the course by A. Stew ard, 18th.