The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-02-06
BRIDGEPORT.

f. B. Smith has succeeded to the firm
of Smith & Donnelly at 81 Fairfield ave-
nue..
Warren B. and William J.. Nichols
Fla.
j. A. Birge, who recently bought two
pairs of fine Norman horses, has sold one
pair to Beach brothers.
Andrew B. Waldhaus returned from a
visit in Norwalk. Friday evening.
There was large attendance at the So
cial of the Presbyterian Y. P. S. C. E.,
Friday evening. Conundrum cards and
soap bubble blowing rendered the scene
animated and brilliant and light col
lation brought the evening to delight
full close. Music was given by the high
school orchestra and solo by T. S.
Black.
Scott, son of Mrs Mary S. Mixson, the
teacher, was nearly killed at Langdon,
Batcheller & Co.'S corset factory, last
week. He was pulling heavy box tow
ard the open elevator, when the box
broke and sent him flying backwa down
the elevator well 25 or 80 feet, until his
head struck the ascending elevator, which
was stopped just in time to save cutting
off his legs. The young fellow was TAX
en- to the emergency hospital, suffering
with scalp wound and conclusion of the
brain.
Bridgeport had GA deaths, 54S marri-
ages and 1456 births, last year.
William E. Waite. who has clerked for
Meigs & Co., has entered the firm Of
Wooley & Waite, which is to open d
stock OF hats, caps and gents furnishings
in half of Clark & Nichols's old quarters.
Edward M. Norton of Torrington, who
has visited his cousins, A. NJ. Wooster
and r. &. Mallette, spent Sunday in New
Haven, going thence to Ansonia and re-
turning to Torrington, late this week.
s. B. Brewster has sold his art store to
C. II. Bennett, who will occupy it about
April /.
G. II. Flemings of the West End floral
gardens had Il valuable Newfoundland
dog killed by the cars, last week.
Henry Gardner, manager of the Hub
clothing house, who has been away for
his health, returned, Saturday, greatly
improved.
William Seers, who has suffered with
quinsy sore throat, has had it lanced and
is improving.
John Harrison, a mason, while at work
on building on Housatonic avenue, fell
from ladder and fractured his right
wrist.
George C. Peet, the furniture dealer,
has not returned and his mother has
made application to the probate court for
the appointment of trustee of the estate.
Judge of Probate Beardsley has adjourn
ed the case until Saturday, 18th.
Last Friday evening, members and
friends of the Daughters of Liberty held
a sociable at Grand Army hall. About
275 were present and music, dancing and
singing were the amusements of the even
ing. Miss Maude Capral and Miss Blinn
were the leading singers. About mid
night, the company seated themselves at
long tables laden with eatables, to which
each did Justice. Near the close of sup
per, F. B. Cole nearly tainted away, eth
er from the heat of the room or too much
supper. AS he could not gain the door
way, he arose and, in neat little speech,
begged the company not to waste too
much time with their tooth picks, as he
must leave the room at once. Mr. Cole
was confined to the house next day; he
is improving.
The board of trade committee to secure
improved railway facilities consists of
President Brothwell, City Attorney
Wheeler, Attorney Curtis Thompson,
Harbor Master Mcneil, E. Parmley, W..
F. Hobbs, E. N. Sperry, Thomas B. De-
Forest, S. A. Burns and Benjamin Fetch
er.
Miss F. Leila Phillips is with her cous-
in, Mrs C. H. Sage of Great Darlington,
Mass.
Marcus Noble is employed in the cir
culating department of the public libra
ry.
Logan Bros, the grocers at Bulls
Head, have improved the interior of their
store. Shelving has been added and their
display counter removed to the rear, Sc
curing more floor room. Their store now
is one of the most convenient in this 10
cality.
The emergency hospital is now fitted
up with three cots for sick or injured pa
tients. who can now be treated here, in
stead of being at once transferred to the
Bridgeport hospital. The number of pa
TENTS daily treated at the emergency is
increasing and it is only matter OF
short time when better and more commo-
dious quarters will have to be furnished
by the city fathers. The emergency
corps deserve credit for their energy.
A $4,000 lion choked to death at Win
ter Quarters, last week, but a lioness
gave birth to four cubs, the next night.
w. D. Bishop will be toastmaster at
the banquet of the Yale almuni at the
Atlantic house, this week Friday even
ing.
Architect Henry A. Lambert has
formed partnership with W. NJ. Jewete
ofHelena, Montana.
About 80 couples entered the residence