The Newtown bee., 1891-12-04
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number of friends, Thanksgiving night,
at the residence of Simon G. Sherwood.
The contractors are building the cellar
for the new residence of Howard n.
Wakeman ON Pequot avenue. Ground
was broken on Thanksgiving day by Mr.
and Mrs Wakeman and a few friends,
each of whom threw out a shovel of
earth.
DIR William L. Wells Of New Rochelle
end Mr. and Mrs William Sturges of Bir-
mingham were guests of Mrs Henry
Sturges at Thanksgiving.
A small house, formerly on the B. F.
Buckley property, was moved across the
track, Sunday and placed on the old Rec
tory road. 1t is to be used as freight
station for south bound traffic.
The Pequot ball will be held at Wash
ington hall, Tuesday evening, December
20. Music will be furnished by Nor
walk orchestra.
Mrs C. M. Buckley is expected home,
this week.
c. Buckingham has improved suffic-
iently to be on duty again.
While boys were skating on Turney's
pond, Tuesday, the weak ice and George
McKay's boldness obliged him to take
cold bath.
John II. Sherwood, who has been sick
with pneumonia, is improving slowly and
is considered out of danger.
A new floor of Carolina pine was laid
in the post office.
Charles A. Wheeler moved into his
new and comfortable home on Mill hill,
Tuesday.
There was good skating, this week, on
Turney's pond; many took advantage
of it.
1t would be we'll for the people of the
town to consider the following generous
proposition which has been spoken of by
the railroad officials The Consolidated
road express willingness to open a road
in the rear of Mrs William F. Elwood's
to connect with the new station, if the
town will open a road from Carpenter
avenue past the Congregational church
to Pequot avenue. This would straighten
the Carpenter avenue road and, at the
same time, the company would gain
much easier access to the south bound
station. We hope the town will see it's
way to accept this offer.
The south bound station is completed.
The platform on the north side, which
is covered, extends to Carpenter avenue
and, on the south side, to the Eiwood
bridge, but is covered only for short
distance from the station. Steps have
been built at the Elwood bridge and will
be erected at Carpenter avenue.
Gershom Bulkley's fine new barn, Box
SO, with two floorways, is being pushed
to completion.
Miss Gerry of East Orange, N. j., still
sings in Trinity's choir and, if she can
secure class here in vocal and instru-
mental music, may fill the position of So
prano.
The Falconer went out, Saturday
morning. The George Edwin returned
Sunday and the Mary Elizabeth was
loaded to go, Monday. Prices quoted by
the Simon Banks line:
Red onions, 81 Is.
Small reds, 81.
Yellow, 50 %.
Small yellow, 81 SO to 81 70.
White, s. so.
Small white, So to So.
Potatoes, 81 IS.
Apples, 81 25 to 81 so.
Cider, 8 to 10c.
Carrots, IS to 90c.
Mrs Charity Wheeler, aged 80, died at
the home of Edward Hawkins about p
m, Tuesday, December ], having had
stroke of paralysis II days prior to her
death, affecting her left side. Owing to
the critical condition ofyMr Hawkins, the
funeral was held at the house of Arthur
Oakley, Thursday at 2 p m, Rev DR.
Guilbert officiating. Mrs Wheeler has
been living with her daughter for nine
years and has enjoyed remarkably good
health for one of her years. She leaves
three daughters and two sons to mourn
her loss: MRS Sarah VanDorn, Far
mer's Village, N. Y; Mrs John Wilson,
Mrs Edward Hawkins;
Joseph l.. Wheeler, Ansonia; Albert
Wheeler, Fairfield Woods. Mrs Wheeler
was formerly resident of Easton, where
she reared her family. Her only re-
naming brother, Andrew Jennings, lied
a short time since. Mrs Wheeler was
born December 9, 1902. AT her request,
DR. Guilbert baptized her, few weeks
ago. In 1888, when the British burned
Fairfield, the Episcopal church shared
the same fate. Her father was one of
hose who subscribed to rebuild it.
The hour for evening service in Trini-
" will be 80 till further notice.
The vested choir of Grace church,
is to render full choral SER
vice in Trinity church on Friday, 18th,
80 m. Rev s. III. Watkins, rector
Of Grace church, is to preach The
choir is under the management Of Prof
James Baker late choir master of Trinity
church, Bridgeport. 1t is large, well
trained and one of the best in the State.
The arrangements have been fully COM
pleted and those who attend will be sure
TO enjoy one Of the greatest musical
treats ever offered In this vicinity. All
are welcome.
The guild OF Trinity was organized,
Wednesday. Mrs Charles Rockwell