The Newtown bee., 1891-03-13

Charles Bradley, Saturday evening, to a
few friends.
1t is understood that Mrs Joseph Don
aldson if TO leave her home on the hill.
The man in charge of the Ruthven
property was attacked by a stroke of
paralysis, some days ago, bat is better.
Mrs Alonzo Staples had narrow es-
cape from a horrible death, last week.
While heating alcohol in an open vessel
on the stove, it became ignited and blaZ-
ed up. Attempting to take it from the
stove, Mrs Staples spilled the burning al
cohol over her clothing, which immedi-
ately burst into flame. She ran for the
door, to get outside and prevent the
flames from spreading; but, with pres
ence of mind, her son John caught her,
wrapped clothing tightly about her and
ing was ruined and she was badly burned
about the hands.
Miss Emma Jennings is improving rap
idly at New Britain. She will come home
as soon as it is safe for her to be moved
Forty-three were present at last Fri
days meeting of the Y. z. S. G. E. at the
Congregational church, the largest num-
Der yet. There were two new members,
Miss Ada X. Banks of Easton as active
and Miss Cora Perry as associate. The
meeting was led by Oliver Perry and was
interesting. This society has had sur
prising growth and is one of the most
fiOurishing institutions of Greenfield
Hill.
An entertainment is to be given in the
Academy on the hill, Wednesday even
ing, 18th, by children of Buckley school
district. The entertainment will be SIM
liar to that recently given by pupils of
the academy and an admission fee of l5c
will be taxed, the proceeds to be devoted
to the purchase of maps for Buckley
school house. Tickets are now being
sold and it is hoped that the entertain
ment may be so successful that it will be
necessary to repeat it.
Fletcher LOCKWOOD one of the aged
residents of Greenfield died, Saturday
morning, at his home near Burr's High
way, having reached the age of 10. lie
has been sick for about four years, has
suffered with catarrh o: consumption of
the stomach and has for some time been
unable to lie down or eat with ease. He
has suffered much during the latter part
of his sickness. The funeral was attend
ed from his late home, Tuesday after
noon. Mr. LOCKWOOD who has lived in
the home at which he died for 40 years or
more, was man of worth, though not
so well known on the hill because living
at such distance. He attended the Gus
ter Street Methodist church. Besides his
wife, once Miss Mary Wakeman of Green
field, who survives him at an advanced
age, he leaves two sons, Charles, who
lived at home and William Henry, who
is married and lives short distance be-
yond. Mr. Lockwood was brother of JOS
eph, Albert and David Lockwood, two of
hnu in hn DIV Of
them is now living in Bridgeport. lie
was also uncle of Judge David Benjamin
Lockwood of Bridgeport.
Simon C. Bradley and family returned
Friday evening, from Il six months So
journ in Thomasvillc, \. c. lie reports
an enjoyable visit in the South, mild
Winter, good hotels. schools. etc. He
devoted much of his time to the care of
dogs, in which he is an adept and has
brought home nine handsome settlers,
which he will keep through the summer
Mr. Bradley and family are with his faith
er, IalmOn Bradley, but expect soon to
move into his own house. Mr. Bradley
is one of the best dog trainers in the
country.
F. Bronson was here, Saturday.
&. II, Bradley has put in a stock of
beef and will keep meat for the rest of
the season.
Mrs NJ. p. Hull, who is still in Orange
City, Florida, writes that She is pleased
with the place, although the weather is
extremely hot.
Turney Buckley has sold his oxen to
Horace Staples, for his IlOydens hill
farm.
Years ago, there was a flag pole on the
green or common and flag was kept on
hand to be flung to the breeze on import
ant occasions. But it has long since dis
appeared and now there is no flag pole in
all Greenfield. As nearly every school
house in adjoining towns boasts a flag
pole and large and beautiful flag, it has
been suggested that a school entertain
ment or two be given by the academy
and the proceeds be devoted to the pur-
chase of flag.
Miss Susan w. Nichols is in Jackson
vile, Florida.
a merry company assembled at the
pleasant home of Mrs Charles Bradley,
Friday evening, to celebrate the birth
day of Mrs Bradley. The evening was
spent in pleasant social intercourse and
games and an elegant collation. was serv-
ed. All present felt that they had had
most enjoyable time.
Col A. X. T. Nichols has bought pair
of fine oxen of Elbe Treat of Guilford.
Mr. Treat has also sold pair of oxen to
Maurice j. Gull; Morris w. Morehouse
has bought pair of cattle of Harvey
Clark of Guilford.
The frame for the new barn of Dwight
NJ. Banks has been prepared by Carpen-
ter Charles Gray. The barn is to be
35x55 feet. Mr. Gray is also to build a
barn for Mrs II. B. Sturges.
With the $2l 80 obtained from the pro-
ceeds of the entertainments and $40 from
the State, the academy will be we'll sup
piled with money for maps and charts.