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The state herald., 1891-09-25
Denver, Colo, Sept. II, 1891.
r. J. Mcdonald,
Committee

committee,
j. l.. Bennett. \
GENTLEMEN. Ills ESccllcncy, John
l.. Routt, Governor of Colorado, has
instructed me 10 convey TO you his re-
grets that he was unable to attend
your District Reunion and County
Fair Oh September II, IL, 10, and IL,
1891, and requests me to say 10 You
and through you TO the old soldiers,
the good citizens of Phillips county
and the people of northeastern Colo-
RADIO in attendance on your festivities.
Having previously accepted an invita-
tion TO be present and address the
people at Grand Junction, Colo, on
Sept. 18th, "Pcach Day he was de-
tained by circumstances beyond his
control so that he and his party did
not reach Denver on their return UNI
I'll about noon OF September Eth,
thereby rendering IL impossible for
him to be present with you.
lie regrets this exceedingly In as
much as he had anticipated the pleas.
urc of looking into the faces of many
"old comlrds OF the war" as well as
meeting with your happy and
HOSP aro.in- eitislan--..iAd- J.lnii.r ,trr.
in giving thanks 10 the glvcr OF all
good for bountiful crops and general
prosperity.
am with great respect, very truly
yours. JonN G. KENNEDY.
Adjutant General.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ". n, jordan spent a
couple OF days at IIolyoke this week
and also attended the best fair ever
held in eastern Colorado. They re-
report meeting Banker Shahan and
his best girl from Champion,-Ne-
mango Independent.
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The Washington County Fair, ut
Akron, last week, Is reported to have
been quite success. We see that,
among others, Captain August Munt-
zing, OF Yuma, spoke at the fair.
Mr.. Muntzlng is good talkcr, MS
those present Mt the "late democratic
unplcasantnessn at IIolyoke had a
chance OF witnessing.
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Owing to lack of space, we are not
able to publish the full premium list
OF our county fair this week, but will
give the balance next week.
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Parties claiming premiums please
call at trcasurer's Office, Saturday,
Sept, Goth aud after, and receive the
same. Il. l.. AMBLER, Scc'y.
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! hereby announce myself as a can
didatc for the Office Of County Com
missioner for the 3rd district OF Phil
lips county, subject to the action OF
the republican county convention.
HENRY G. WARREN.
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L. Tinkel has moved his general
stock store from Montrose to Ilolyoke
and combined the two stocks. There
is no place like Holyoke after all.
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The Tennis Club report an excel =
lent time at the Holyoke tennis tour
nament and Phillips County, Culora-
do, Fair.-Champion.
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The Ladies' Aid Society will give u
supper, Thursday evening. Oct. lat,
The proceeds Of which will he used 10
pay for the repairs OH the NJ. l.. ehneh,
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Mrs. Mcpherrlp, Of Horton, Kan,
arrived In ilolyoke, Tuesday, on II
ylsIt to her son, u. n. Mcphcrrln, OF
this place.
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L. =. Lewis, OF lloldrcgc, Nebraska,
(nme up to Holyoke, Friday, and VS.
bed u few days with his parents.
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Dcarcup, the jeweler, has been i'm
proving the appearance of his store
room very much by putting down a
nice carpet.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Jerry Oliver has opened dlnring
all In the building formerly occupied
y lIoskins Bros.
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Dick buchanan was down from
Sterling pucsday. lie is In the race
1or sheriff Of Logan county ngaIn.
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The fall term OF the liolyoke schools
opened Monday with good attend
|hnce.
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| Grass wheat for sale, ut the residence
>f the undersigned. Sec. s2.7-i3, zoe
ler bushel. A. g. CAuBLE.
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4 Art Adalr came down from Denver
hst week TO look after business mat
ers In Holyokc.
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Alex Smith, the accommodating
lerk Mt the y. s. NJ. Hotel took u
3rlp TO Sterling the first OF the week.
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The corn is ripcning rapidly and the
most Of IL is now out Of danger from
Frost.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

A. u. Palmer aud wife, OF Fair.
Held, Ncb.. arrived In lloly0kc, last
Friday On II visit TO l.. +. Lewis aud
family.
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| Rev ". l.. Bailey writes that he
Expects 10 return TO Ilolyoke some
tlmc during the Ilrst part OF next
h,onth.
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Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. johnson have
been visiting with friends In Denver
shls week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Cayanaugh
left Holyokc, Tuesday, for pleasure
|trlp TO Denver, Manltou and other
points.
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Local Lore.

1t Is our purpose to note the arrival AMI de-
partiirc Of all guests to our city, and request
those VIII. have visitors to inform us OF the fact
Loculncws items are always thankfully received
The state herald., 1891-09-25

The Cheyenne and Holdregc line Of
road is doing the best business in
shipping stock that IL has ever done.
We are glad TO know that the busi-
ness of the road is improving rapidly.
Judge c. L. Allen was billed as one
Of the speakers for the reunion at
lIolyoke, but was prevented from be-
ing present, as we are informed, by
judicial business which required his
presence Mt Akron.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

j. +. Moore went to Denver, Mon
day, where he will work in the rail-
way mail service for month or two.
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r. d. Tlpton shipped another car
load OF fat cattle to Omaha this week.
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hereby announce myself ash can
ddatc for tie nomination for county
assessor, subject to the actlonNf the
county convention.
J. L. WooD.
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T.. Il. BRANNont,

4 Touring mill Is being built at
Sterling.
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Gillett Bros. have Il large invoice of
cook stoves which they are closing
out at a very low price.
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A. T.. ~ \. NJ.

n NJ IT. aK- NJ w
1oLYoKE LODGE (No. SD a. +. AND A. NJ.
Regular communications tho first aud
|1hird Fridays of each month. All Masons In
boil standing arc cordially invited To attend
n l W WAITE. W. NJ.
<G II. ELLIS, Secretary.
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DIRECTORY.
NJ. Il. CI,urci,.

Prcaching every Sunday morning at 10
nd evening Rt $3.50. and prayer meeting each
Esdnesdsy osenins-Wt $50, mountain time
". l.. haley. Pnstor.
Sunday school every sunday morning mt
be close OF public service.
III J.H. PAINTER, supt.
w. T.. JOHNSON, Asst.
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AasouHosMEHrsi

thereby announce myself AL cam
dIdate for county sheriff, subjed 70 the
action of the republican count con-
vention. JOIN Fls4ER.
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l will have peaches, plums, grapes
and pears the first of the week. a.
Hyatt.
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L. o. q. Il.

rOLYOKE LODGE, No. 20, !. .. %. H.. meets
Z every Tuesday evening at Bakers Hall
=. NJ. Smith NG
A. n, lsodcn Scc'y
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Petition of NJ. Calligan for reduction
of tax assessment for year of 1920, laid
over.
County attorney ordered TO procure
transcript &c. necessary TO present ease
OF Morrison, lunatic, to the Logan
county commissioners.
County clerk ordered to draw county
warrant on contingent fund for $1,000
in favor OF 7. j. Dempster, expense,
Morrison case, and also to draw war
rant on same fund for 81 80 in favor
of NJ. d. Copp, money ADVANCED, pau.
per
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Holyokc, Colo, Aug. goth, 1891.
i hereby announce myself US D can
didatc for the nomination, for eounty
treasurer on the republican qekct,
subject to the action of the herepullcan
county convention Of PHILLIPS County
Colo. F
n. A. UoskTSs.
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*. Of Il.

LODGE. No. IS, X. OF r., meets
= every Wednesday night.
Il RE WEBSTER, &C.
"a GRoUT X. OF II. as.
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G, A, II.

POST, No. 81. q. 4 H.. Dept. of
Colo, meets every second and fourth fri-
ays Of each month. Visiting brcthcrn cordially
vitcd. p. II. REYNOLDS, Post Com.
d KELSEY, Adjuiant.
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Clarence Donovan started last week
for California on Il visit to his parents.
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Fresh butter and eggs wanted at A.
Hyatt's.
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OLD MISERY.


Proceedings of the Board of County
Commissioners ut special meeting
held Aug. 10th, 1891.
Present, Francis, Chalberg and Copr,
commissioners, and c. L. Mcpherson,
clerk. A petition of 5. L. May fer
.oerrsotio,. of or-or in u-scs,mvnt was
granted and the treasurer was ordered
TO refund to S. +. May $500 the
amount OF the erroneous assessment.
The following claims against the
county were allowed:
Gazette Printing Co. $500
+. NJ. Gillett, Juror fee 2.65
ID. j. Smith " Sis
G. B. Timberlake, Co. Supt. l23.63
Otis Castetter, assessor 1900
c. +. Mcpherson, Co. clerk lll.0OI
Mrs Otis Castetter dep'y ass'r 1900
Phillips County News, 37.oe
q. L. Mcpherson, Co. clerk HOO
Theo Chalberg, commissioner go
NJ. u. Copp, ga
NJ. Francis, 1880
=. j. Dempster, Co. attorney 1900
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A new harness maker Mt Glllett
Bros, Il. Nj. having resigned.
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Now is the time to advertise.

Now is the time to advertise.
Go to A. Hyatt for your groceries.
Fifty thousand brick for sale by @.
Varney. tt
Fresh butter and eggs wanted at A.
Hyatt's.
Chas. Schantz is the waxer at Oil
lett Bros.
All kinds Of fresh fruits at a. Hy-
ats next week.
Try the best cigar for the money in
Colorado. A. Hyatt.
Go to Il. ii. Whitman for groceries,
boots and shoes. 40
The largest stock of cutlery IN the
city is at Gillett Bros.
a new harness maker Mt Glllett
Bros, Il. Nj. having resigned.
Clarence Donovan started last week
for California on visit to his parents.
l will have peaches, plums, grapes
The state herald., 1891-09-25

ohas. Schantz is the waxcr at Gil
lett Bros.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Fifty thousand brick for sale by G.
Varney. tt
The state herald., 1891-09-25

The largest stock of cutlery in the
city is ut Gillett Bros.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

All kinds Of fresh fruits at a. Hy-
ats next week.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Try the best cigar for the money il
Colorado. A. Hyatt.
The state herald., 1891-09-25

Go to L. II. Whitman for groceries,
boots and shoes. 40
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11

Frederick Read was 76 years of age
and was the last of a family of four
brothers and three sisters. He left a
widow and five children: Charles; Aar-
on, who lived with him and took care of
the farm; Zalmon; George; Mrs [. b.
Goodsell of Hopewell. Funeral service
at the house, Tuesday; interment was in
Umpawaug cemetery. The pail bearers
Aaron Treadwell, Walter Edmond, Seth
Todd, G. Warehouse.
Thomas Witcher and wife have moved
into the house owned and formerly occu-
pied by Mrs C. Leavenworth. Mr. Witch
err, though able to walk, is unable to
work and is helped by a society of which
he is member.
Silas briggs and family of Brooklyn
are at Miss j. I'll. Sanford's. We are hap
Ply to say that their daughter Alice,
whose life was at one time despaired of,
is now on the road to complete recovery.
Miss Todd, who has been boarding at
Miss j. III. Sanford's, has gone to Fitch
burg, Mass. Miss Todd is granddaugh-
ter of Ohio's famous war governor and
friend of Lincoln.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
STRATFORD.

The Chautauqua circle will meet, Octo-
Der 6 and every week thereafter. Rev
Mr. Bassett is president, h. a. Hubbell
secretary, Miss Winnie Todd treasurer,
G. e. Hubbell, Miss Mary G. Fairchild,
Miss Winnie Todd, F. Livingston execu-
tive committee.
Good snipe shooting in the meadows
tempts many to disregard the Sunday
law. Game Warden Samuel Wakeley,
accompanied by e. B. Roberts, arrested
Bridgeport German who gave his name
as John Lawson, Sunday morning, after
lively chase. He was taken to Justice
G. I'll. Peck and put under $40 bonds,
which he forfeited, Tuesday. Warden
Wakeley is determined to stop Sunday
shooting.
Isaac Patterson and j. Henry Blake
man are jurors in the Superior court.
Philo Osborne feels very proud of a
new horse bought from Southport par
ties. He says it's the best goer in town.
Builder Osborne is changing the APP
pearance of the Judson house on Acad-
envy hill and will make it one of the pref
tiest places in that locality.
1t is rumored that Arthur Wheeler is to
build several new cottages on the PARROT
tract, having bought a portion of that
valuable property.
Lawyers Hall and Curtis have returned
from two weeks at Block Island.
E. r. Silliman has been in Western
New York to attend the funeral of rel
alive.
Lewis Thompson of New York spent
Sunday with his sister.
The granite works were closed, Mon
day, the employees taking part in the
Labor day parade at Bridgeport.
Burglars paid Samuel Benjamin visit
Monday evening, helping themselves tc
canned fruit.
Ed Osborn is running his cider mill tc
its full capacity.
Dea johnson has started singing
school at the Baptist church.
Miss Nela Thompson has gone to the
State Normal school.
Miss Helen Curtis has returned from
several weeks on the coast of Maine.
The stone crusher is again at work or
the Air Line road.
Revival services are being held at the
Baptist church.
DR. Lemuel Beardsley's new house or
King street is fast approaching complet'
ion,
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
GREENFIELD HILL.

When George Jaycox, the colored
horse thief, was put to plead in the Supe-
rior court at Bridgeport, Tuesday, he an
swered, with the Respondent air he has
worn since his arrest by Sheriff Doran of
Bethel, "Guilty.'' He was arraigned on
two counts, stealing horses of George
Banks and Michael Waters and was Civ
en- two years in State prison on each Of
tense.
Mrs Shepard has returned to her sons
home in Westport.
John Hull and Dwight Banks were or
dained deacons of the Congregational
church, Sunday.
Joel Virgins barely escaped serious
injury, Saturday evening. In attempting
to get out of the wagon, his foot slipped
and he fell. The horse started and both
wheels went over him. The wagon was
not heavily loaded and no bones were
broken.
Mrs Vredenberg of Danbury is with
her daughter, Mrs Pardee.
The four Atherton brothers spent Sun
day with their aunt, Mrs Hopkins.
Born, to Mrs George x. Mills, former
~ Of this place, August IS, daughter.
Several G. E. delegates attended the
union meeting at North church, Bridge
port, Monday evening.
Mr. Foote passed through Greenfield,
Tuesday, with 50 cattle.
Miss Georgia Banks visits in Weston.
Mrs e. Gray and Mrs Henry Banks
visit Mrs d. e. Adams.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
REDDING.

Joe Hawley returned. last week, from
Galveston, Tex, whittier he has made
five trips on steamer since he left home,
last June.
Rev Mr. Edison preached with great
acceptance at Christ church, Sunday.
The Fall.term of the Ridge school OPP
ened, Tuesday, with Miss Lottie Barnum
as teacher. She boards with her sister.
Mrs Ebert Sanford.
Peter Agnew, genial butter maker at
the creamery, has gone to Prince Ed
wards Island to take unto himself a
bride. He will return on the 18th and
commence housekeeping in the house of
Mrs G. ID. Smith.
ID. Sullivan, Jr, wife and child visit
his parents, Mr. and Mrs ID. Sullivan. He
has fine position at Norwood, near Bos-
ton. His friends who have not seen him
for four years note with pleasure his fine
appearance and rejoice at his success.
Miss Eleanor Hawley is visiting her
venerable father, Dea j. Hawley.
Cider making has commenced at the
mill of Charles Sanford.
The Catholic churches of Redding
Ridge and Bethel had picnic at Brook
side, Labor day.
Marshal ID. Sanford, while digging po-
tatoes, found hill containing So tubers.
J. N. Nickerson and wife have visited
Bridgeport friends.
Randolph Bradley is improving the APP
pearance of his property by building a
stone wall in front of the site of the old
house, recently torn down.
Dennis Conner has visited his old friend
and employer, Frank Banks of Green
field.
Mrs Stephen Sanford is visiting in New
York
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
NICHOLS.

Miss Frances Nichols of Bridgeport is
guest of Mrs Margaret Humphry.
School began, Tuesday, with Miss Beers
of Long Hill as teacher.
Much complaint is heard in regard to
the stencil that arises from the three
story-and-basementp iggery.
Mrs William Cox of Milford and Miss
Clark of Bridgeport have returned home.
Mrs George Peet has presented the
small plot of ground in front of her house
to the village improvement society. 1t is
to be added to the contemplated park.
Rev 1. N. Foster of Bridgeport will de-
liver his popular lecture, Southern Pris-
ons and Prison Life" at the Methodist
church, Thursday evening, 18th. Admis-
sion zoe. The proceeds will go to the
ladies' aid society.
Rev Gervase A. Vets was unable to
keep his appointment, as announced in
last weeks BEE. Therefore Rev Mr. La
Bah of Mount Vernon, n. Y, was secur-
ed and preached an excellent sermon at
the Methodist church, Sunday morning.
Considering the unfavorable weather,a
good sized congregation was present to
hear him. Next Sunday, Rev Thomas Gill
bert of New Haven isexpected to occupy
the pulpit. And, if pleasant, there will
be praise service in the evening. Mu-
scians from Bridgeport are expected.
Charles N. Fairchild died suddenly at
his home, early Sunday morning, at the
age of 70 years. He had been sick about
one week, but was thought to be out of
danger. Consequently his death was a
shock to the whole community. Mr. Fair
child was life long resident of this viii
lage, in whose welfare he always took a
deep interest. He was a member of the
Congregational church at the Center. Be-
sides large circle of friends gained by
his genial manner, he leaves wife, three
sons, Henry, Alfred and Erwin and one
daughter, Mrs William c. Mead of Bridge
port. His funeral was held at his late
residence, Tuesday afternoon, Rev Mr.
White conducting the services. Inter-
ment in the village cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
TRUMBULL.

Beach Lyon and Sherwood Brinsmade
have repaired Meeting House hill.
G. w. Beach lost an OK, Saturday, one
of pair with which he had lust hauled
a load of apples to John l.. Beardsley's
mill.
In the death of Charles N. Fairchild,
Trumbull, with Nichols, shares great
loss. Although a citizen of the latter
place, he was in many ways identified
with Trumbull people. His place among
us was such as will be difficult to fill.
His funeral was largely attended, Tues
day, at his late residence.
William F. Beach, Almon Plumb, Eli
Burton and daughter, Miss Alice, attend
ed the New Milford fair, this week.
Lawyer Rose and family of Bridgeport
are spending a few weeks at Nelson
French's.
A delegation of 10 young people from
the Christian Endeavor society attended
the meeting of the Bridgeport Union at
the North church, Monday evening.
The Christian Endeavor society will
conduct missionary meeting, Sunday
evening, beginning at O'Clock.
Complaints having been made of the
piggery at Nichols to the board of health
of the town of Trumbull, a meeting of
said board has been called at the Town
house, Monday afternoon, September IA,
at O'Clock, when it is expected those
parties complaining and all others who
wish will be present and have an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
america for Americans is the
watchword of the Order of United Amer
lean Mechanics, in whose interest meet
ing will be held at the Town hall, Fri
day evening, 18th, at s o'clock. State
Organizer Thomas f. Gilmore will adj
dress the meeting on the objects and
aims of the order and hopes to secure
sufficient names to warrant him in TAX
ing steps for the organization of coun-
ell here. Mr. Gilmore has spoken on the
same subject at Long Hill and has secur-
ed many names for charter members,
should council be organized there. He
is an interesting speaker and should be
greeted by a full house.
Miss r. C. Beardsley of Mount Yer
non recently visited Mrs Chalker.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
SHELTON.

The weather prophets predict the line
storm, next week and a pleasant week
for the Huntington fair.
There was private dance in the Town
hall, Tuesday evening.
James German was arrested for not
paying his board bill.
Selectman Brownson went to Danbury,
Tuesday, to attend the reunion of his
regiment.
T.. z. Bates will move his family, about
October /, into the new house of Charles
Warner on the corner of Oak and Elm
streets.
Miss Aggie Hotchkiss and Edward A.
Camp were married, Thursday afternoon,
ut the Methodist church by Rev A. A.
I.athbury. They will go to housekeep-
ing in his house recently built.
The Echoes cleared about $50 on their
recent excursion. Not as large q num-
Der went as was expected.
The former saloon keepers are circu-
lating petition to have the license ques-
ton voted upon at the next town elect
ion.
Work has begun on the last or west
pier OF the bridge. The work has been
slow thus far.
A. r. Smith rides nice pony for
health exercise.
Chief Tomlinson and wife attended
the funeral OF Charles Fairchild at Mich
OILS, Tuesday.
Rev j. @. Ditmars, former pastor Of
the Baptist church, and family are
spending few days here.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11

Rev O. L. Walker preached in the Bap-
list church, Sunday, and is an interesting
speaker. He will remain through the
month.
Samuel w. White has moved into the
house of Elliott Smith.
The house building for Dominic Nc
CURE is nearly enclosed. The roof will
be of slate.
John Fowley, Jr, will have house
built at South End, this Fall
Myrtle street, between Home avenue
and Park street, is being graded by Road
Commissioner Curtis preparatory to Jay
ing curb, gutter and sidewalks.
Charles King and Thomas Kimberly
have bought out the grocery of William
w. King.
The recent heavy rains have filled the
lower reservoir.
w. II. Durham, one of the colored vet
Grams, has received a pension of $12 a
month from August 8, 1890.
The public school opened, Monday. The
committee are DIR d. A. Richardson, j.
Tomlinson, Lewis w. Booth.
The Newtown bee., 1891-09-11
STRATFIELD.

The portable steam breaker of B. d.
Pierce, Jr, is again at work crushing the
coarse gravel on Augustus Nichols's hill,
preparing to top dress the trap rock road.
When completed, it will make one of the
finest drives in the town.
The case of the health officer against
John Poland for maintaining nuisance
has been continued to Saturday at 2 p m.
j. S. Brakeman, who has been on the
sick list, is out again.
Selectman Jennings, ably assisted by
Lieut. John +. Osborne, has cut down the
hill and Strengthened the road in front of
Albert Knapp's residence, which greatly
improves it.
L. N. Middlebrook, agent for the HUI
name society, had Peter O'Rourke ar
rested for cruelty to animals and brought
before Justice Brothwell. O'Rourke had
the case adjourned until Thursday, 18th,
at 10 m, under 800 bonds.
F. Feibel is busy making cider with his
improved new Roomer & Boschart cider
mill.
Water has been let into the pipe again
and people on the avenue are now getting
a supply.