The Newtown bee., 1890-05-09
STRATFoRD.

man who was blown out to sea, last
week, was brother of Ed. d. Roberts,
Bridgeport stationary engineer. He was
seen from the lighthouse at Stratford
point, hut nothing could be done for his
relief.
A somewhat serious phase has been
reached by the dissension in the Congre-
gational church aud the more conserva-
tive and cool headed among the congre-
CATION are endeavoring to heal the breach
and restore all to II peace footing again.
The notice offering 800 reward for the
corpses of Dea Houghton and Il. b. Fair
child, two prominent members of the
chnrch and society, which was posted on
the church, has already been published
in the BEE. TO offset this placard, a
special meeting of the sOciety's commit
tee was held, last week, ut which, after
not little discussion, this resolution
was unanimously passed:
Resolved, That the committee deeply de-
plores the circumstance that on Saturday,
April 10, scandalous notice, derogatory of
two members of this committee, was posted
ON the church edifice by parties unknown, and
is greatly mcensed thereby; n reward of 800
Is hereby offered for the apprehension and
conviction of the offenders.
Meetings of the church and society
have recently been held and committee
from each appointed to confer with Dea
Houghton and induce him, if possible, to
withdraw his resignation, recently ten
dered, and to reconsider his determine
tion to unite with a Bridgeport church.
The committee from the society COM
prises Stephen 7. Palmer and f. C. Beach
and from the church Deas Curtis and
Wells.
Two rattling games of ball were play
ed by the Eagles, one day last week.
Early in the afternoon, they defeated the
high school nine of Bridgeport by a score
of IL to 10. Later, they crossed bats
with the Stars of Bridgeport and, al
though not fully recovered from the IA
tigue of the first game, they were de-
feated by only one point, the score stand
ing 10 to in favor of the Stars. This is
certainly creditable.
John w. Thompson will collect the as
sessment now due for. the cemetery asso-
citation.
Mabel Merrick has been sick with
pneumonia.
j. Freeman Stage, an old resident, died
quite suddenly, Tuesday, aged 81 years.
Funeral on Thursday.
F. A. Benjamin has returned for the
Summer. His son and wife are expected
about June l.
The remains of Miss Letitia Austin,
who died recently in New Mexico, were
brought here for interment, Saturday.
Funeral services we're held in Christ
church, conducted by the rector, assisted
by Revs DIR Weston and Johnson. Dur
ing her long residence in this place, Miss
Austin was active in religious and char
table work and was highly esteemed in
the community. There was large at
tendance of relatives and friends of the
family.
Evangelist Nordham spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs George Wheeler of
Harvey's Farms.
New curtains have been placed in the
windows of the Town hall, needed inn
provement. Now il the town fathers
town fathers will build new entrance
more comfortable and convenient for
public performances.
The selectmen have bought stone
crusher of the Farrell foundry and an
Ames portable engine.
The Judson place on Academy hill is
for sale. A good opportunity for some
one to get desirable location.
The NJ. f. ladies aid society are to
have series of entertainments, the pro-
ceeds to be used in newly furnishing the
parsonage.
The veteran association will hold a
meeting, Saturday evening.
Albert Merrill has been seriously i'll,
but is reported better.
George Curtis has sold to William Eu-
erie 20 acres of land near Success.
A shad weighing eight pounds and five
ounces was caught at the Ferry seine.
Past Grand Patron Buckingham and
other distinguished guests from Orient
chapter of Bridgeport and Lucia chapter
of Milford assisted Azalia chapter, O. E.
s., of this place, in celebrating the 21st
anniversary of the order at the Town
hall, Tuesday evening. A bountiful coll
lation was one of the important features.
Sterling Bunnell won the silver cup in
the Yale sophomore walking contest. He
Is a member of our Eagle athletic associ-
alton.
The Cupheags are to play the Philhar-
monies of Bridgeport a game of ball and
the Eagles are to play match game,
Decoration day.
Thaddeus Curtis lost valuable COW,
Monday.
Charles Crane has bought a lot on
White street.
Philo Osborne lost one OF his horses,
Tuesday.
NICHOLS.
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