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The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
STRATEnRD.

Capt John O. M. Park, one of our old
est residents, died at his home, early Sun
day morning, aged a. years. Capt Park
came to this place in 1910 and, during his
long residence, has always taken an ac-
tive interest in all questions of local and
national Importance. In his eerlier years,
he followed a seafaring life, the most of
the time in the West India trade, the
last voyage being to the Mediterranean.
He was for a long time treasurer Of the
congregational society and q regular at
tendanE at the services of that church.
The funeral services we're held at the
house, Tuesday, Rev Joel s. Ives ot1iciat-
ing and the interment was at Union GEM
etery. lis wife and one son survive
him.
Mrs j. !. Peck Is gradually falling and
It is not expected that she will recover.
Philo Osborne is cared for by niece.
John Williams attends to his business.
Walter Blamey is in Writings meat
market and Norman Amber is dealing
opt fish; oysters and clams At Butter
sons.
James Peck Is getting better Of his
recent injuries.
The down town Enchre club held their
first meeting of the season, "Wednesday
eyening, az the residence ST Mrs John
Miller,
E. 3. Austin and wife Of New York
have been guests Of William Ely.
Mrs Edgar Osborn is rapidly RECOVER
ing from The effects ri 9 severe fall on the
Ice.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The second series Of games Of the Clov-
er whist club was brought to a pleasing
termination, Friday evening, at the club
rooms. Its members now number "a,
many of whom are above the average
whist player and the last tournament has
been exceedingly interesting to any one
who is a whist student. The first prizes
were won by Miss Hattie Glover and
Paul Warner and the consultations by
Miss Lulu Blackman and r. III. Beers,
all of them being beautiful specimens of
the different branches of art,-ladies' fan
cy work, the silversmith's and potter's.
Refreshments that the Glover clubs
lady members know so well how to pre-
pare were heartily enjoyed and the even
ing's entertainment closed with music.
The score cards for the month were pref
tily designed and executed, with sug-
gestive emblems of the club, by Misses
Hattie Glover, Mamie Warner, Lulu
Blackman and Jennie Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
The Albert Turner Estate,


The hearing for the appointment of an adj
ministrator on the estate CT Albert A. Turner
was held at the probate office, Wednesday,
2lst, at / o'clock. Mary e. Turner, guardian
tor Carrie Turner, the only heir at-law of the
deceased, appeared in her behalf and rropos-
ed the name of Edwin Hodge of Danbury (who
is grandfather of Carrie Turner) admins
TRAITOR. The court peremptorlly and emphat-
ically refused to appoint Mr. Hodge because
he lived out of the district and said that he
should appoint Aaron Sanford to whom all
the parties in interest strenuously objected.
Ex-Judge Beecher was then called in by Mrs
Turner and appeared before the court and
was informed by Mr. Bradley that the appoint
Nevertheless, witnesses were sworn and the
competency of Mr. Hodge proved. The court
was then asked to revoke the appointment of
Aaron Sanford and appoint Mr. Hodge, who
this the court refused and said he should APP
point Mr. Sanford anyhow if he We uld accept.
MIR Sanford appeared on the scene later and
enqnired if there was any objection to his be-
ing appointed and being informed by the par
ties i'll interest that there was, said, Never
moved an appeal to the superior court and
was informed by the court that he could not
appeal; whefeupon 1t was suggested by Mr.
Beecher that the court burn the constitution
would compel him by mandamus to do so.
The court then said that he would allow the
appeal and fix the bonds on appeal at $40, 600,
which were afterward reduced upon the sug-
will be ventilated next in the Superior court.
This is Mr. Bradley's first case. Mrs Turner
says she shall petition the Legislature to i'm
peach Mr. Bradley on the GROUND of incompe-
heirs atlaw ought to have some voice in the
matter. Mr. bradley thinks otherwise, ii
IDENTIFY. George p. Sanford was the Sc )nd
choice of Mrs Turner.-[W. j. Beecher
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

A serious accident was narrowly avert
ed at the lower Rubber, few days ago.
The oil tank, weighing hundreds of
pounds, was being lowered into the bed
prepared for it and was supported by a
rope about a tree. Mr. Bellows signalled
to the men at the rope, while William
Egan and Thomas Mcclure were in the
pit, steadying the tank as it descended.
Owing to misunderstanding of signals,
the men at the rope allowed the tank to
drop rapidly. Had it not been stopped
by corner of the brick work against
which it struck and the cord wood placed
there as tenders, both Egan and Mcclure
would have been seriously hurt. AS it
was, they escaped with bruises. The
tank was somewhat injured.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
BROOKFIELD.

John Ward began sorting tobacco at
his warehouse, Monday; ID. d. Joyce
will begin in about a week.
A sleighing party from New Milford
enjoyed Il hop at the American house,
Monday evening.
BERTHE Green had his leg badly mang-
led while skating on Corbon's pond,
Monday evening. DR. Smith was called
it required 10 stitches.
Nils Hendrickson sold his place to par
ties from Danbury, last week, Mr. Hen
erickson will buy a small place nearer
the depot.
Miss Bertha Gill of Brooklyn is guest
of Mrs B. Il. jackson.
The board of relief met for the last
time in the Iron Works in Fl. S. Beers's
office.
D. II. Briggs entertained a cousin from
New Haven, Sunday.
The annual meeting of the Central
cemetery association was held in the of
| flee of Undertaken Beers, last week
Mrs D. P. Ferris has entertained {
| brother from Bridgeport.
The bridge across Still river near Zenas
Dibble's is unsafe from the effects of ic'
and high water.
Mrs Edison Shepard fell on the ice
Tuesday, breaking her wrist. This is
| calamity, as her strength seemed u ne
cessity in caring for her invalid husband
Supper at the rectory, Wednesday
| evening, for the benefit of the organ
fund.
Mrs Benjamin Starr is in critical con
dition from the effects of paratytit
stroke.
Mrs Barnes is at the house of her broth
er, Zenas Dibble, to assist in the care O.
| her infirm mother.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

OF the ~ cases on the docket of the
Supreme court of errors at New Haven
from the third judicial district Garfield
and New Haven counties) Is are from
Fairfield county; of this 10, three are
from Newtown. The most important is
that of Edward Booths appeal from the
decision of the Superior court, in the
Elon Booth will; but this cannot be
reached before April, as the attorneys
are not ready. The famous fishing case
of George Turney and the Pohtatuck
fishing club was to have been argued,
this week, by Judge Lockwood for the
defense and Judge Glover of Fairfield for
the prosecution. The third is the appeal
of Jacob S. Mayhem from the decision
of the Superior court, giving his wife di-
vorce and alimony.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Constable Josiah Tilson of Sandy
Hook, accompanied by James Keane,
made couple of liquor raids, Monday,
securing small quantity of liquor in
each case. One was at Thompson c..
Stroud's in Taunton, where few bottles
of beer and bottle of whiskey were
seized; the other was on NJ. G. Bradley
of Gas street, where IA couple of cases of
lager were discovered. Both parties
were charged with illegal liquor selling
and the trials will occur, Monday, before
Justice Dayton.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

One day last week, the following cable
gram was received by G. w. Stuart:
No. Ill this Winter. Ronalds.
This was puzzler. He could UNDER
stand neither the message nor what it re-
ferred to. 1t was at first feared that it
meant that, owing to Mr. Ronalds' i'll
health, building operations at the peak
were to be suspended. At last Mr. Stu
der on the part of the operator who dis
patched the message. A short time be-
fore, he had written to Mr. Ronalds ask
ing instructions in regard to filling the
ice house ON the hill and the message, he
thinks, is an answer to that question. 1t
should read,
Nh loo fI,ia Vfpfar
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The estate of the late Albert A. Tur-
ner is already in litigation, an appeal
having been taken from the appointment
of Aaron Sanford as administrator. The
hearing on the appointment of an admin
istrator was held at the probate office,
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Joseph Tur-
ner, Albert Turner's second wife and
mother and guardian of his only child
and heir, wished her father, Edwin
Hodge of Danbury, formerly of New
Fairfield, appointed, but Judge Bradley
appointed ex-Sheritf Sanford against. her
wishes. Mrs Turner secured ex-Judge
Beecher as her attorney, who submitted
testimony on the competency of Mr.
Hodge to act as administrator. Judge
Bradley refusing to reconsider his APP
pointment, Judge Reeeher took an APP
peal to the Superior court, Mr. Hodge
furni shing bonds of 800. Mr. Hodge if
not appointed himself, named George p.
Sanford as second choice for the place,
Mr. Turner, before his suicide, having de-
sired to leave his affairs in George p.
Sanford's hands, where they were plac-
ed by Coroner Doten.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Program of literary and sociable at
Rev A. p. Chapman's, last week Thurs
day evening, about 80 being present:
instrumental piece by Mrs DIP. Richardson;
"The silent wheer', Lewis Briscoe; "The
bridge4at midnight Miss Kate Payne; go
Susanna" the Graham boys; "Katie Lee and
Willie Gray" Elma Augur; Instrumental
piece, Mrs ID. p. Richardson; 1.-THE jolly oys-
terman," Harry Chapman, illustrated by
shadow pantomime; "Jack Frost" Mrs Percy
Biackman, Miss Susie Chambers and F. Cham
bers; selection from Byron, Rev A. p. Chap
man; "Billy Barlow" the Graham boys;
CLONE, sweet home," Mrs D. Z. Richardson
Cake and coffee were passed, from
which they realized about 81.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The Town hall was finely decorated for
the firemen's ball, Wednesday, evening,
and presented an attractive appearance,
rejecting credit upon the committee who
had the matter in hand. At the proper
hour. the party donned wraps and res
paired to the Grand Central hotel, where
one of Senator Houlihan's finest suppers
had been prepared. Dancing was re-
sumed afterward and it was nearly dawn
when the last number on the program
was finished and the dancers went home.
tired and happy. The ball was pro-
nouneed one Of the most enjoyable Of the
series given by Aewtown hook and lad
der company, A number of visiting fire.
men and Legislators were royalty enter
tanned and visitors from Danbury and
elsewhere were present.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Rehearsals has been going on for the
dramatic entertainment to be given at
Glover's hall, Sandy Hook, Tuesday
evening and Town hall, Wednesday even
ing of next week. An enjoyable enter
tainment is assured.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

From 60 to IS people attended the So
ciable and literary given at st Johns
rectory, last week Thursday evening, I'M
der the auspices of the ladies' society.
1t was thoroughly enjoyable occasion
and a goodly sum was cleared. The lit
erary exercises were readings, dec
lamations, songs and instrumental music,
shadow pantomines, etc. A collation.
had been prepared by the ladies, to
which full justice was done. 1t is hoped
that more such pleasant sociables may
be held.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The only progress in the legislative
muddle is the reelection of United States
Senator Platt by l4l votes, Carlos French
receiving 1874 Democratic votes; the APP
pearance of Lieut. Gov Merwin as presid-
ing officer of the Senate against the pro-
test of its Democratic majority and the
proclamation OF Gov Buckley warning
Judge Morris and his associates on the
Democratic ticket from attempting to
take the State offices.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

A serious runaway occurred at Church
hill, Tuesday morning, by which Nelson
B. Lake was hurt. While Mr. Lake was
driving w. C. Johnson's horses down the
hill, the slipping of the wooden-shod sled
on the ice frightened the horses into q
run. They dashed down the steep hill
and, at the bottom, took sudden turn
to the left, opposite the old water box.
The quick turn flung out Mr. Lake, but
the horses ran on. The sled was smash
ed and left near by; one horse fell, but
quickly found its feet and the pair ran as
far as w. L. Terrill's. G. F. Beardsley,
who CHANGED to be at M. S. Otis's, picked
up Mr. Lake and took him to his home in
South Center. He had bad cut and
bruise on the side Of bis face, from which
the blood flowed profusely. No bones
were broken, but he complained Of severe
pains In his side andDit was feared that
he might have received internal injuries.
DR. E. M. Smith was at once summoned
and made Mr. Lake as comfortable as pos
sible. After having stopped the horses
handsomely, the day before, it is all the
more to be regretted that Mr. Lake was
Injured, this time.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

DR. Gordon, who is in town every Sun
day from a m to 6 p Ill, has established
telephone communications between his
Bridgeport office and all telephones in
Newtown. The number of his telephone
is s263-4, Bridgeport. All night calls
must be sent before 80 in the evening.
His office on Sunday will be in future at
the house of Dennis Murray, near the
depot.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
Newtown Academy:

Honor pupils at the Academy for the
first month of the present term:
so per cent and upward Miss Helen Beers,
Miss Nellie Hubbell, Harry Beers, Miss Bessie
Glover Miss Edith Peck, Miss Maggie Houli-
han and Miss Hattie Ferris.
30 per cent and upward: Miss Mamie Smith,
Martin HoHrigan, Frederick Leavenworth,
masIMaloney, p. Collins, Willis Hawley,
John Gallagher, Miss Emma Glover, John
McGinnis and Homer BaldwinJ
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
SOITTHVTLI,E.

Mr. and Mrs w. S. Roe have visited her
father, S. F. Clark; Miss Adella Clark
has been there for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Salmon Couch of North
vile visit Mrs E. w. Smith.
The mission CIRCLE met at q. w. North
rop's; Mrs Walter Bristol and Andrew
Barnum secured the prizes,
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

A gathering of the Beers family, in
Guiding members of the families of
George and Eli Beers, c. B. Sherman
and Henry G. Curtis, was held at the
johnson homestead in the Street, We'd
nesday, Mrs Blakslee aud Miss Beers do
ing the honors in faultless style.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

While driving from the Street to South
Center, Monday, with w. C. Johnson's
horses before an empty horse sled, Mel
son B. Lake had a~lively runaway. The
horses became frightened near the Mid
die district school house and ran wildly
toward home. MIR Lake retained his
presence of mind and finally, though 6S
years old, obtained sufficient control of
the horses to turn them into the fence at
E. L. Johnson's, stopping them without
injury.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

At noon, Monday, Aaron Sanford's
gray team. harnessed to an empty horse
sled, broke away from the barn and
dashed up the Street. No damage was
done, save to knock over a post in front
of the Brick building and three in front
of j. Fl. Blackman's market.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

1t is expected that 80 to 40 members
of the senior choir of st Rose church
Stephens, Stepney, next Sunday morn
ing. Miss Nellie Fogarty has kindly
loaned her organ for the use of the
church on that occasion.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
RRIDGEwArER

Mrs Darwin Keller, Mrs Carson Mead
and Mrs Charles Treat are sick.
Mrs James Orr has bad hand.
Mrs Charles Bayette entertains niece.
There was meeting Of the school
board, Monday afternoon, to appoint a
collector for West district, where the
school house has been repaired.
An adjourned meeting Of the Congre-
gationaf society will be held in the chap
Ell, Saturday afternoon, weather permit
ting.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Members of St Rose drum corps have
Patrick's hall. the Monday before the be-
ginning of Lent. All are guaranteed a
good time and are given special invita-
tion to attend and enjoy dance before
Lent. Tickets, admitting gentleman and
lady, soc. Bliss will furnish music and
the drummers assure all that an enjoya-
BILE time will be had.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The musicale to be given by the pupils
of Prof Plat, Tuesday, February 8, will
be varied by other attractions. Among
those now preparing is 1.-The Country
District school" which will carry us back
to the days of childhood in an amusing
manner. General admittance 25c; no
reserved seats. Children 15c at the door.
The evening will close with dancing and
a good time is expected.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
sOUTHBURY..

The union meetings were held four
evenings, last week. Rev Messrs Pierce
and Robinson were in attendance.
Mrs Julia Monson continues quite i'll.
A dance at the Town hall on Wednes-
day evening.
A meeting of the Juvenile Temple will
be held on Saturday afternoon at 3.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Next Sunday the hours for the celebra-
ton of mass will be changed, in order to
allow time to reach st Stephens church
at Stepney before the beginning of the
services of dedication. Masses will be
said here at 7 80 and 8 80 a m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Mrs Hartt, sister of Mrs Middlebrook,
died at her granddaughter in Brooklyn,
Saturday. The remains were buried by
the side of her husband in Bethel ceme-
terry, Tuesday afternoon. The funeral
was attended from the residence of her
son-in-law, Mr. Knox.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Miss Hattie Glover started, Thursday,
in New York by Miss Fanny Abbott of
Bennington, VT, and together they will
visit an old schoolmate at Savannah, Ga.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Rev Mr. Delzell preached an excellent
sermon in the Methodist church, last
Sunday evening, from James l, II, Bless
ed is the man that endureth temptation,
crown of life.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The marriage of Charles p. Ferris of
Newtown and Miss Mildred Sherwood of
Easton occurred at the brides residence,
Wednesday evening, Rev w. M. Weeks
of the Easton Baptist church performing
the ceremony in the presence of a com
pany of relatives and friends. Mr. and
Mrs Ferris will reside in Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
GAINESVILLE.

The Falls bridge was completely ruin
cd BY Ice during the severe storm, sun
day.
Nm Ella Cram has returned to Bridge
port.
Mrs Eddy, mother Of George 3. Eddy
IT New Milford, u with r. H. Warner.
Ferd Osborne and George Z. Hamlin
delivered their tobacco IN New Milford.
Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

A Danbury party numbering GO came
to Dicks hotel, Wednesday evening. A
smaller Danbury party had engaged the
hotel for Thursday evening, had the
sleighing permitted.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

l.. A. Hawley OF Trumbull has sent e BEE
samples of the Green Mountain pl ito. A
new variety very prolific and kee ng till
potatoes come again. The Green 4 untain
yielded at the rate of 1891 IL bushelA to the
acre on the exp srimental ground Of the Rural
New Yorker. Llr Hawley advertises them
elsewhere, with the other nursery stock that
he sells.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The party from Newtown who stole the
shirt from st stephens fair had better return
it with So to prevent trouble. We know the
names of the party. If not returned, this
week the names will be exposed and suffer
the penalty of the law. Send it to-[ Frank j.
Squinobal, Long Hill, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

In the Democratic vote for United
States Senator, this week, Justice Day
ton of Sandy Hook voted for d. Nj. Read
of Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Last weeks meeting of the Yule whist
club was with the secretary, Miss Lille
Fairman and was a pleasant occasion.
This weeks assemblage was announced
for the residence Of Miss Mary S. Warn
err, Sandy Hook. The fourth of the sec
ond series will be held next week, when
en-; this will probably be with DR. and
Mrs e. NJ. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Charles Neisner will open a clothing
store of gents furnishing goods at
Troy's store, 10Th, with a full line of
goods. They will be sold at half price.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Bargains in rubber goods at E. F..
Hawley's; ladies' rubbers 25c up, rub
Der boots So so, Arctics 81; ladies' wool
lined Alaskas SOC. worth 81.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Tickets for the dramatic entertainment
at the Town hall, next Wednesday even
ing, for sale at the Sandy Hook post Of
flee and f. F. Hawley's store.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

1
give lecture on building and loan asso-
Citations in Nichols opera house.
Masons are at work on George Gil
bert's new house on Grassy Plain street.
A new boiler has been put into A.
Hickok & Sons factory by Ryan Broth
erS. ......
Mrs Mary Hart, formerly of Bethel,
died in Brooklyn and the remains were
brought here for burial, the funeral be-
ing from the residence of Alonzo Knox
of Greenwood avenue.
Commencing this week Friday evening,
a fair and festival will be held at the OPP
era house by st Mary's church. Dancing
every evening, with many articles on
which chances will be sold. Chief among
them will be a gold watch. The fair
will continue for several days.
Harold W.Lyon won watch by max
ing 1873 correct words from the letters
contained in Frost s.ad Fanshawe," the
name of Il company playing at the opera
house.
f. c. Senior is painting Theodore Fer
rvs new house; Mr. Senior is also paint
ing Baird s. Hickok's block.
Leonard Lyon Is with Ratchford &
Son, Mill Plain, having resigned his po-
sition with Meath of Danbury.
G. w. Roe has painted the factory of
F. w. Smith & Son.
About $50 was cleared by the sociable
of Payia council, K. G.
p. F. Mcmahon, the new night opery
ator at the station, is brother of Day
Operator Mcmahon.
Arrangements are practically complete
for the third annual minstrel perform
ance of Bethel lodge, knights of Honor,
at Nichols opera house, Thursday and
Friday, 10Th and 10th.
About 100 couples attended the second
annual ball of Wooster council, No. %,
o. U. A. NJ, at Military hall, Friday
evening, and pleasant time was enjoy
ed by all. The grand march was led by
D. +. Murphy, occurred about and
dancing to excellent music by an orches-
ira composed almost entirely Of members
of the council was kept up until nearly
a N, a pause being made to discuss the
elegant collation. provided by the dangh-
tiers of Liberty. The committees:
Floor manager, John r. Mansfield; aids, NJ.
Meyers, =. II. Bailey, +. H. Judd, Robert Dun.
lap; reception committee. G. W. Roe, 7. J..
Northrop, f. j. Bell, Eli Judson, II. NJ. Banks.
Fl. ii. Brotherton, Robert Keeler, w. S. Crofnt.
A pleasant party was given at the res
idence of D. r. Hull, Monday evening in
honor of Miss Carrie Hull.
Edward Rockwell Of Plumtrees has
the sympathy Of neighb0rs in the loss of
his infant son, David T.. who died, last
Friday, aged only three years. Rev II.
I. Slack of the Congregational church
ofliciated at the funeral, Sunday after
noon.
President Howard III. Noodman was
accompanied by a large number Of Beth
el people in attendance on the meeting Of
Housatonic Christian Endeayor Union at
panbHry, "Wednesday afternoon and ev-
enlng.
Eureka lodge, No. So, r. and a. No.,
attended in q body the funeral of Judge
Howard Taylor Of Danbury
A short iIlHess resulted in the death,
Tuesday, Of FIJI Ferry, 81, At bis home
in Grassy Plain.
After installing new officers, Friday
evening, members and INVITED guests ri
Bethel lodge knights al H0Hor, enjoyed
ap oyster supper:
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23
PLUMTREES.

Died, 10Th, David, son of Edward and
Margaret Rockwell, aged three years and
eight months.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Senator Houlihan and Doorkeeper j.
n. Blackman left the halls of legislation,
Wednesday. for their duties on commit
tees OF the firemen's ball. They were
accompanied by q number of friends, in-
Guiding Hon Nick.Staub of NewMilford,
Senators Alex G.. Robinson and C. p. Ly-
man, Representative Frank Brown and
George e. Cooley.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

The ice which coated our trees with
crystal, Saturday, hung on until melted
off on Wednesday. 1t is one of the heav-
lest and enduring ice storms for years.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

EFF. Hawley is giving 20 to 25 per. cent, off
from regular prices on wolf Fobes, blankets,
underw ear, gloves, etc, for the next 80 days
for cash, previous TO inventory, as he prefers
to inventory cash rather than goods.
The Newtown bee., 1891-01-23

Arthur Townsend Of New York was
ip town, this week.