The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
HUNTINGTON.

HUNTINGTON.
Charles E. Quick returned home, Sat
urday, from the soldiers home at Moro
ton somewhat improved, though far from
we'll.
Mrs j. Z. Palmer, who has been quite
sick from grip, is improving.
Mr. Upton, who has visited his son Err
nest, returned, Monday.
Prayer meeting, Sunday afternoon at
4, at Booths Hill school house.
1t is earnestly hoped that full attend
ance will be present at Co. @, Loyal Le-
gion, at headquarters, Saturday after
noon.
The Philomathian flag, a kind of a To-
cal ''bloody shirt, being again displayed
with various remarks, some of which
sound somewhat out of place, coming, as
they do, from persons who either did not
live here at the time the flag was made
or, at least, bore none of its expense, nor
were members of the PhilOmathian soci-
ETY., a few facts are submitted The flag
was taken by member to F. w. Woos-
ter's in 1881, he having borne his share
in its cost and, save when displayed, it
was kept there till MAY, 1889. Mr. Woos-
ter did not use it for decoration, using
bunting of his own for that purpose.
May, 1889, it was borrowed and placed in
the Congregational church. At that time
u boy who was then clerk here, carried
the key, but is now supposed to be in
Missouri. The flag was missed, the pas
tor made diligent enquiry concerning it,
but could learn nothing. May %, 1891,
the flag was restored, not to its guardian,
but to the Congregational church, with
the information that that 'tclerk'' had
left package at the store, which proved
to be the flag.
The concert Children's day, conducted
by Superintendent George Nichols, was
one of the best held here and enjoyed by
all. Quantities of flowers were massed
in the church. Interesting features were
the singing of three hymns by Mrs Sey-
mour Blackman's class, Misses Wooster,
Hawley, Willoughby and Quick, accom-
panied on the organ by F. w. Wooster,
who prepared this part of the program.
Also quartet led by Dea o. G.. Beard,
which sang "Flowers in June" Among
others whose pleasant faces greeted the
audience from the platform were Miss
Mabel and Master Edgar Wooster, who
recited ''Tests" and''T Boys Resolves"
also Misses Fair, Thompson, Boutillier,
Morse, Quick and Master James Beard,
who has gained quite reputation as
speaker, for a lad. Mrs Parks infant
class charmed the listeners with pretty
recitation, Bouquet of Flowers" Mr.
Park made strong application of the
lesson of the day to the children and, in
deed, gave all something to think of with
profit.
The Monroe writer who noted the bust
ness in that town, last week, might find
material here for a similar article.
Mr. Bidwell began haying, last week.
The Congregational tower remains
"AO'AooO ASP"A3 oAoAlOu5h
was chosen to attend to it.
Mr. and Mrs +. L. johnson Of Newtown
drove down to church here, Sunday; F.
F. johnson returned with his parents.
Mrs Charles Bartlett makes one more
in our list of dressmakers.
The printed report of the division meet
ing in the Town hall reminded US of local
talent hitherto unnoticed, both in the
musical as well as oratorical line. Hunt
ington must be looming up.
For some reason, the L. /. Shelton
place does not meet with prompt sale.
Mrs F. N. Potter and Miss Florence are
home from their visit near Waramaug
lake.
Center school meeting, Saturday even
ing of this week at s o'clock.
Misses Park are expected here, Friday.
Mr. White has bought a house in OBJ
fuse and moved from here, Monday.
Huntington has lost respected couple,
whose quiet, industrious lives are good
examples.
The Trapfall lawsuit was withdrawn
by the plaintiff and the district paid the
attorneys fee of $25.
1t is not Mrs James Edward Palmer
who endured the operation, mentioned
last week.
1t is estimated that the proposed road
to Cranberry will, If built, cost over
$4,000. No one will deny the need of inn
proved access to Shelton, the advantage
Huntington would thereby reap, nor the
business Of such an expense in that sec