The Newtown bee., 1891-02-20

ty agricultural society 16 years, during the most prosperous and successful peri cd of it's existence; was senator from the 10th district one term; captain in the State militia; justice of the peace; em- ployed in the settlement of many estates and acted as appraiser, commissioner or distributor in many others. He was self asserting, always desiring a leading place in all matters with which he was connected, of decided opinions, some times blunt, bnt always considered we'll meaning and regarded as as honest man. His wife, with whom he lived more than 50 years, died the 24th of last December Together. they joined the Congregational church in 1883 and remained members to the end. He was usually prominent in it's councils and upon it's committees, superintendent in it's Sunday school for long time and for more than 60 years a teacher in it's Bible classes. Thus passes away one old landmark after another, leaving an unified vacancy behind. The burial was at Riverside, three grandsons (Willard s., Charles F., Arthur E. Plumb) and o. B. Burton, H. R. Wheeler, w. c. Wheeler as bearers.
 The two children of Mir Plumb, Charles E., and the daughter, Mrs Thomas Wor- din, have been dead 20 years or more. A brother, Almon and sister, Mrs Mary Booth, survive; also four grandchildren, the grandsons who were bearers and Mrs Frederick Lockwood of Bridgeport, granddaughter. Both MT and Mrs Plumb have passed to their eternal rest, leaving record ofmany years of faithful service which few in the present generation can excel, if they equal. Loved and respect ed in the home; a counsellor whose opin- ion was sought in the church and com munity; citizen whom his fellow townsmen and the country at large de- lighted to hOnor,-such a record is one any might emulate.
 The station narrowly escaped burning, Sunday evening. Agent Arthur E. Plumb, who wa at the station. heard a cracking overhead and was just in time to eXtinguish the flames, which were breaking out on the ceiling, near the stovepipe.
 Rev Joel Ives of Stratford will occupy Rev Mr Whites pulpit by exchange, Sun day, 22d. The hour of evening service is 30, not 30. An interesting Christian Endeavor meeting was held, last Sunday evening, about 65 being present.
 Lemuel Patchen's dog captured gray fox in the woods near his home which had a foot tied up with piece of cloth
 The attendance, last Sunday, at the Congregational church and Sunday school was the largest for long period Horace L. Fairchild is revising the rol of church membership and preparing an other. It is a number of years since revision was made and the movement i a good one.
 The Christian Endeavor-service, Sun day evening, was we'll attended, being led by one of the younger members O the society, c. A. Wheeler, who made i very interesting. We are glad to see tn, young people interested in this work.
 Our Sunday school organist, Miss Al ice Burton, who so favorably fills he position, also played the organ at tn Christian Endeavor meeting.
 One of the enjoyable entertainment for which Trumbull young folks are fla nous is planned for Wednesday, Februa ry p. Music, farce and variety O interesting readings. recitations, ,ta ableau, are prepared. The Arion glee club vii also favor the audience with some O their choice selections. A tempting ta ble will be set, at which oyster stews anG other toothsome dishes will be served A small admission fee will be charged and the entertainment will be worth en toying.