The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-30
SOUTHPORT.

A stationary hosting engine of 12-horse
power was received by Contractor Bir-
ney at Southport, Friday and was taken
to the Rectory crossing, Monday, by
John Shaugnessy. 1t will be used in
the undergrade crossing there, work at
which will be carried forward as rapidly
as weather will permit.
There was an attendance of about 40
at birthday party at John e. Shaug-
nessy's, Friday evening, at which an en-
joyable time was had by all. Dancing
was the chief feature of the evenings en-
tertainment and music for this was fur
nished by Mr. Murphy and j. Hart. A
fine supper was provided by John Gallot.
The 21-foot yacht Tidy Eaddly, owned
by Thomas Carey, was disposed of by
chance, Saturday, and ticket %, held by
Mr. Mitchell, won the boat.
About 30 were present at the meeting
of the Congregational Y. P. S. c. E.,
Sunday evening.
There was not large attendance at
the special meeting of the Congregations
al society, Friday afternoon, at the
church, to take action on the request of
Rev Mr. Holman for a vacation of three
months, that he might go South with
Mrs Holman and, if possible, restore her
shattered health. Dea Henry w. Banks
was chairman of the meeting, which last
ed only a few minutes. 1t was voted to
give Mr. Holman leave of absence and
that he supply the pulpit during his abb
sence, the clergyman to be paid from the
salary of the pastor, who was also to
bear his own expenses. Mr. and Mrs Hol-
man intend to leave Southport, Friday,
and sail from New York, Saturday.
They will probably spend part of the
children remaining at home in the care
of their grandmother. The length of Mr.
Holman's absence is not stated, but it is
probable that it will be until Spring. 1t
is hoped that Mrs Holman may recover
health and strength.
Through the vigorous efforts of Will
liam Mitchell, who has charge of the
cleaning of the village sidewalks under
the direction of the Sasquanaugs, the
snow was cleared from them before
nightfall Monday.
new house in the Spring on the lot he
bought, some time ago, of Northrop
brothers. The latter have the contract
for building.
Northrop brothers have recently I'M
loaded cars of lumber and coal and eX-
pect more soon. The location of the
sidetrack makes it necessary to employ
a teamster in unloading and William
Mitchell has been carting for them for
several weeks.
The Importance of the market boats to
Southport is shown by the statement
that, during the season, from $40, 900 to
$4,000 month is brought into South.
port by the three lines.
Not much change in prices of country
produce is reported, though it is hoped
that former prices may soon be restored.
All market boats have loaded slowly for
the last trip and have not carried large
consignments. Had the same modera-
ton been observed, few weeks ago, in
stead of rushing in over 300 barrels
from Southport in almost day, former
prices might have been maintained.
White onions still lead at the old price,
90 to Sc 50,for they are becoming scarce;
reds are worth 81; yellows So so to
81 25; potatoes, So to So 25; carrots
hold at 81 25; apples are in demand and
sell at sight, if in good condition, for So
to 81 so; Tussets are most plentiful and
are worth So, while 81 so will be paid
for good Baldwins; but they can't be
found.
''What are we to do with the poor In
damp This was announced as SUBJ
ject of debate at the second in the series
of fortnightly literares and socials CIV
en- by the Epworth league of the Meth
odist church, Thursday evening, Doth, at
the lecture room of the church. A pleas
ing program had been prepared.