The Newtown bee., 1891-05-15
GREENFIELD HILL.

The case brought by Miles Howell against George Skeen and wife for defa- nation of character has been postponed until May p, because of the illness of eX-Judge D. B. Lockwood of Bridgeport, counsel for MT Skeen. Judge Glover of Fairfield is Mir Howell's attorney.
 The death of Mrs Laura B., widow of Orlando o. Nichols, occurred at her home in Burr street, Saturday. She had been sick for some time, her great age (SS years and II mOnths) rendered her feeble and more susceptible to disease, the asthma which caused her death being largely aided by the general decay of vi- tai forces. Mrs Nichols, whose long and useful life has been passed in Greenfield Hill, lost her husband many years ago and has made her home with her daugh- ter, Mrs DOwd. She leaves, also, two sons, James and Charles, and a married daughter in Bridgeport. She was lady whose sterling qualities made her beloved and esteemed. The funeral was conduct ed by Rev MT Bowles from her late home, Tuesday afternoon, large number of friends gathering to pay the last tribute of respect.
 Miss Hattie Mecker is to lead this even- ing's meeting of the |. F. $. C. E.
 Lewis Burr of Burr Street, one of the most widely known and highly esteemed residents of Greenfield, died, about 3 o'clock on the morning of Monday, May II, at the age of D years, seven months. The news of his death came to many be- fore the news of his sickness, so brief had his illness been. He had not been in robust health during the Spring, but ap- peared no worse until about a week be- fore his death, when he was forced to take to his bed. Fever followed. quick ly developing into typhoid. He sank rapidly and all the loving care of his family and the skill of medical knowl- edge could avail little, save to render his sut1erings tritle less. Friday, when his daughter, Miss Ada Belle, came home from school, he knew her for an instant and then talked incoherently again. Sun- day, when Dr Plnmley called, he press ed his hand in proof of recognition; but, save for such occasional flashes of intel ligenCe, he was almost constantly out of his head. As the end approached, how ever, lie grew calmer, and died peaceful ly Besides his wife, Mr Burrs five children survive him, Ada Belle, Wesley, Martin, Josie, Henry. One sister, Mrs Frank l.. Sherwood, survives him, as does brother, Simon Burr. Mir Burr, who was a prosperous farmer, was one of the men who, by.steady, unremitting ldDOl, toilpCl prosperity UO COtuc IO them. In the bosom of his family and among all his acquaintances, Lewis Burr was invariably the same kindly heart, the never changing, faithful friend. His funeral occurred on Wednesday after noon at the house, Rev pr Plumley offic iating.
 Grumman & Thorpe have rebuilt the barn on the Eli Wakcman place, occupied by John Hawley.
 The Ruthven family, who have spent some months in England and Wales, have returned to New York and have been at the Grand Union. They arrived in Greenfield, this week.
 Carpenter Charles Gray has been doing the work on the house of Mrs William Bradley. He is putting up the barn of Dwight NJ. Banks.
 Mrs T. B. Sturges has been quite sick in California. She and her daughter were expected in Greenfield, this week.
 Repairs, alterations and improvements have been made at the home of Mrs David Smith. 7La
 At the election of deacons at the Con- gregational church, Sunday, John H. Hull was chosen for four years and Dwight NJ. Banks for three years. Dea Hlll was retained as honorary deacon. The doacons will be ordained in July. Since the death of Dea Donaldson. his place has been filled by Walter Merwin.
 Mrs George W. Banks and Miss Ada R. Banks were received into the church, Sunday, on profession of faith; Miss Hattie Johns by letter from Harlem.