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

FAIRFIELD.
 After their regular meeting, Monday, the selectmen examined the macadam road and unanimously decided that re- pairs must be made at once, else the en- tire road would be ruined. The BEE IS authorized to say that the best quality of trap rock will be used and the work well done. This will be hailed with joy by those who travel the road. Frederick Sturges, than whom no man in Fairfield is more experienced, more successful or more practical as a road builder, has al so examined the road in company with Contractor Pierce of Bridgeport, mas seen the necessity of repairs and IS Will ing to aid in securing a substantial road. This of Itself is guarantee of work that will stand wear and tear.
 Many local Odd Fellows attended the Odd Fellowship celebration at Bridge port, chartering special conveyances.
 The Southern New England Telephone Co. are taking down their wires and poles from the hotel, Fairfield, to Fairfield aV- enue, Bridgeport.
 Selectman Jennings is at work on the road from the Jewish cemetery to Brook Lawn farm. with large force Of men and a steam drill.
 It looks as though Mir Donovan still holds the fort, as he went up to his pig gery at Smiths farm, Sunday morning, with two wagons heavily loaded with garbage.
 Lemuel Wilson has been in town.
 MT Pearsall, by the purchase of two- year-old colt from the great Electioneer, adds one more to the list in town. MT SetZer of Bridgeport owns one; C. ,. French and son, Fairfield, two; Mir G1l- man of Southport, one.
 c. M. French is repairing his barn.
 George, son of the late Capt Dunn, has decided to remain in Fairfield, for the present at least.
 Saturday night fights and disturbances have been frequent of late, one or more occurring nearly every week.
 Wednesday morning, Judge Thayer of the Superior court refused to grant mandamus against the selectmen of Fairfield, to compel them to sue the bondsmen of the late Daniel Moloney on the ground that the facts were not sufficiently set forth. Judge Ihayer's language:
 It does not appear from the alterative writ that Moloney had misappropriated or eni,, not paid over. The law does not presume that he had converted the money to his own use It does not appear fr9m a the t writ h when Ia which ttt they are laid Nor is it shown what the taxes should be paid over It does not appear, therefore and it will not be presumed that Moloney had held the taxes beyond the time when, by statute or vote of the town, he was bound to turn them over to the treas urer. The writ, therefore, does not show that Mooney was guilty of default, in not having paid over money collected, which created any liability on the bonds. Consequently, there is shown no duty on the part of the respon- dents 0 proceed to collect the bonds money not paid over. The writ IS therefore defective in substance and the return de- murred to is as good as the Wrlt.
 "Her sufferings are ended.'' So said many when the news of the death of Mrs Ann Elizabeth, wife of Francis B. Wake ley. spread through the community. Mrs Wakeley's death occurred in the early hours on Monday morning, 18th; little hope of recovery had been expressed for weeks by the physicians and watchers at her bedside. All that could be done was to relieve her sutferings as far as pos sible. Her sufferings have been intense. She has been confined to the bed for many weeks, rheumatism of the heart becom- ing complicated with general debility. Mrs WakeIey's funeral was attended from her late residence, Wednesday afternoon at 30 and was attended by large con- course of sorrowing friends. Once Miss Ann Slayback, Mrs Wakeley was widely known and held in high esteem. She has been married to MT Wakeley for many years. No children survive, a son hay ing died in early childhood. Much sym pathy is extended to the family, MT Wakeley having within comparatively short time lost an uncle, 8 step-mother and now wife.
 Miles Beardsley of Bridgeport is to build large dock at Fairfield beach.
 Another of the old residents of Fair field has died, Burr Osborne, well known citizen, who has been in feeble health for some time. He died, Tuesday at the age of so years and four months. The funeral will be attended from his late residence, Friday, 22d, at 30 p m.
 Burr Osborn, who for 80 years has lived on Osborn hill, died on Tuesday after noon, May 19, at 4 o'clock. MT Osborn had lived peaceable and quiet life: among his neighbors and friends, loved and respected by all who knew him. He is the last of a family of five, only one of whom ever married. His brother Joseph married, but left no children. Although along in years, he had remarkable mem ory and, in his quiet way, would tell ot things that happened long ago, which would be very interesting, if f4recorded.- A Friend.
 The marriage reported for the 20th was a canard.