The Newtown bee., 1891-04-03
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Robert &. Garfield of New Brunswick,
n. j., has been with his mother, Mrs A.
B. Garfield.
A. n. Platt drives a new horse.
Mrs p. E. Knapp and daughter of
Easton have visited Mrs NJ. S. Clark.
Rev Mr. Rankin of Glastonbury has Wis
tied his son, DR. Rankin. He preached
an appropriate Easter sermon from
Ephesians ", s, in the Congregational
church, Sunday morning.
A. B. Downes traded horses with Pliny
Squires of Roxbury. Mr. Squires has
sold II out of l6 horses in two weeks.
A New England train started seven
fires within a distance of half mile,
Saturday.
Andrew Hamlin died, Sunday evening
about 8 o'clock. He has had a long and
lingering illness, suffering from diabetes
for nearly year. He leaves wife and
nine children to mourn his loss. Funeral
Wednesday p N in the Congregational
church.
Fast day guests: Mrs Lemon of Rox-
bury with Mrs d. M. Mitchell; George
Human of New Haven with his mother,
Mrs Cyrus Human; Miss Oliver of Beth
ell with Mrs John Squires; Mr. and Mrs
Beers of Danbury with Mrs George Plat ;
Miss A. j. Mitchell with her sister, Mrs
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father, c. L. Mitchell.
S. S. Platt's little daughter Laura had
a severe attack of Group, last week, but
is herself again.
The floral display in the Congregation
al church, Easter Sunday, was fine and
much credit and praise is due the kind
ladies who furnished flowers and assisted
in their arrangement. Tive large flow
erng Easter lilies, palm and bouquet
of Easter lilies came from Mrs Ezra
Pierces conservatory and their fra era nee
alone would have filled the church. Mrs
Merwn Mitchell brought cross compos-
ed of beautiful shaded leaves and dainty
blossoms, which was suspended from the
desk where all could admire it. The ever
bright and CHEEKY scarlet geraniums,
beautiful foliage plants, smilax and dainty
Towering plant were Mrs G. II. Downes's
and Mrs G. A. Hoyt's. Taken as whole
it was the finest floral offering Britain
had and was fully appreciated.
Abel Bronson was nearly burned out,
Saturday. In some unknown way, dry
grass near the house caught fire and
three stacks of hay were burned. But
for the timely aid of 10 or Is men, the
house would have gone. The hired mans
vest was burned, with SIS in his pocket.
B. N. Treats family are all sick.
Charles Downes, Jr, and Arthur Mitch
ell were home for Easter vacation.
John Dittus will repair his house, rails
ing and recovering it. Ward and Brad
will do the work.
Mr. and Mrs G. III. Beers of Danbury
visited A. n. Platt, last week.
Dea Mitchell, Mis- L. A. Platt and fam
lily and B. N. Treat attended the funeral
of c. H. Jessup, Monday, Both.
The Easter exercises, Sunday evening,
were enjoyed by all. First was song,
Golden harps are sounding;'' reading
of scripture, Rev Mr. Bradley; prayer by
Rev Mr. Rankin; song, brightly CLEANS
onr banners" responsive reading, inter-
spersed with songs and recitations by
Misses Ada Averill, Effie Wolcott, Maria
Bradley and Patty Mitchell. The Meth
odists, pastor and people, united, making
good congregation. Mrs Ell. P. Downes
kindly presided at the organ.
Henry Squires has recently sold good
three-year-old colt to Danbury parties.
w. E. Platt delivered C. s. Stilson's
tobacco to Danbury firm, Friday.
Dea Hoyt and Charles Hotchkiss re-
sumed jury duty, Monday.
Mrs L. A. Platt has been with her sis
ter, Mrs C. H. Jessup.
Ralph Pierce traded horses again, last
week.
Charles Stilson has bought another
pair of steers.
Mr. and Mrs Hiekox spent Sunday with
Mrs Jay Camp.
Mrs Miller moved into Mrs Titus
Pierce's house, last week, and Mrs Titus
Pierce expected to return home, Wednes.
day. She has been with her brother il
Patterson, N. Y, for nearly two years
She is highly esteemed here and all viii
give her warm welcome.
Monroe Garfield is quite i'll; his sol
Henry and family are with him.
James Cassidy moved from Mrs Seel
ey's place to Mrs Sherman Warmers
house in White Oak district, SOuthbury
Miss Ellen Camp was guest Of Mrs Jay
h Camp, last week. g
s. b. Pierce on Georges hill has solt
his oxen and bought another pair.
Mrs Cyrus Human is improving; he