The Newtown bee., 1891-05-22
BRTDGEPORT.

''The illustrious Thad. B. Beecher, Sultani," has issued a proclamation to all members of Pyramid temple, A. A. o. N. M. S., to appear at the Atheneum, S2 Church street, New Haven, on Nahar el Etnin, 16th day, 10th month, Shawwal, Hejra, 1908, answering to Monday, May 9, to witness and participate in the rites and ceremonies. There will be joyful feast and scores of novices will attempt the Arabs path. The nobles are to ap- pear in full dress and wear the feZ, not only at the ceremonies, but at the ban quet which will follow and at the Hype- rion theater in the evening.
 James B. LobdelI has left the post of flee to work for Carpenter William Wa terhOuSe.
 Barnum < Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth will soon spread its sea of canvas among us and young and old will be wild with excitement to see the circus. It will exhibit in Danbury, May 2S; Water bury, May 29; Bridgeport, May 30; New Haven, June l l; Holyoke, Mass, June ?. The program of years past carried out on Decoration day has been shortened in or der not to conflict with the circus, as it would be an utter impossibility to draw people from the circus, which causes the greatest crowd in every city that it visits
  of J. A. Bailey.
 B. D. Pierce lost a fine Jersey COW from milk fever; only short time ago he refused $250 for it. This dangerous disease is considered ncurable, but the writer's experience with animals afflicted with milk fever proves, thus far, that a COW can be cured; if proper restoratives are used and good care, many valuable COWS can be saved A. $. M.
 On the day that President Lincoln was assassinated, Samuel E. Todd made his first sewer pipe. Several years ago, he sold out his business to k. T. Doolttle, who still carries it on. Mir Todd started in the same business in Worcester. Mass. and continued it until his death. He was known by nearly every one in the city and had host of friends, who will miss his familiar face and pleasing ways. He will be taken to Bristol, Conn.,, Friday, for interment.
 P. McKeon lost valuable heifer, Tues. day.
 A heavy sea wall is building at Seaside park, from the entrance at Main street tC Belknap & Bowen's bathing pavilion, which has been needed for many years
 The Democratic aldermen did not at. tend the regular meeting of the board, Wednesday night and could not be found, although Mayor Marigold had night in sorder to secure a quorum.
 The Wisner Shoe Co. has decided to remain in Bridgeport and the cutting room is already at work.
 Died, 10th, of cancer, Mary, wife o1 Henry Prophett, 56; 20th, Samuel E Todd, the sewer contractor of 45 Gilbert street, of kidney disease, 63; Frances H., wife of James Johnson, 57; Mrs Jane Green of 65 Burroughs street, 7S.
 Ashbel E. Bartram has been appointed conservator over the estate of W. H Sherwood, formerly of Long Hill.
 w. G. Heath of tho Morning News of flee has joined James Golden in publish. ing the Milford Star.
 Mrs F. W. Bolande was in one of the duets sung at the North church, Sunday evening.
 Col Stevenson has entertained Hon c. M. Busbee of Raleigh, N. o., grand sire of the I. o. o. F. grand lodge, and wife
 Senator and Mrs Read, c. B. Read, " R. Briggs and wives, c. l.. Porter and daughter have been fishing in Canada.
 Elizabeth M., wife of James Potter was buried, Tuesday, Rev MT Garner of, ficiating at the funeral. The funeral o1 Capt William H. Lacy, who died, Tues. day, aged B, was attended, Thursday from 27S Park avenue. Anna S., widow of Dr James R. Cumming, will be buried from 31 Courtland street, Friday, at 3t m. Mrs Cumming was 55, daughter o1 Fenelon Hubbell and leaves two sons Pierson and Timothy and two sisters Mrs William B. Spencer and Mrs c. B Meeker.
 The half century of Odd Fellowship il Bridgeport was celebrated with enthusi asm, Tuesday night, Grand Master K. s Hunt, Grand Marshal w. H. MarigolG and Rev Mir McNeille warmly welcoming the visiting brethren. The five lodges two encampments and two lodges o1 Daughters of Rebecca have member ship of some 24OO. The grand lodge, I O. o. F., held it's sessions in the ParI City, Wednesday, and Mayor Marigold upon whom hOnors seem showering, was elected grand warden.
 Charles w. Durand, whose livery stable on Broad street was burned out has six-years' lease of the premises and will rebuild.