The Newtown bee., 1891-10-30
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Mrs Ned Trigger has returned frof
Kansas TO her old residence. As soon a
she gets settled her husband, who is nov
in the Bridgeport hospital, will b
brought home.
Bedell Benjamin is reported slowl
gaining health.
Miss Baldwin, teacher In the grade
school, has again been called home on &C
count of the illness of her father. He
absence, which seems to be unavoidable
breaks in seriously upon the progress
the scholars in her room.
DR. Lemuel Beardsley has moved int
his new house on King street. He nov
has one of the most desirable homes il
town. A large house, well located, witt
all modern conveniences and newly fur
nished throughout would indicate tina
the genial doctors career was prosper
Gus one. That certainly is what all hi
friends, and they are numerous, wish TO
him.
The furniture in the Sedgwick hom
has been sent by rail to Lime Rock
Conn.
Edgar Osborne is running his cider mil
at it's fullest capacity.
The old house in Lundy's Lane is being
newly covered and painted.
Gen James Langdon Curtis received {
fall lust after alighting from the Nauga
tuck express, Wednesday evening. The
train was a half hour late and being quite
dark, the general walked off the plat
form just after leaving the CAR. He was
assisted to his feet and thought he had
received no serious injury. AS he is wei
along in years and pretty heavy, his es
cape was fortunate.
The furniture in the Drew residence
will be sold at auction, this week.
The granite works have received an or
der from Mr. Toucey, superintendent OF
the New York Central railroad. Theii
reputation for furnishing an excellent
class of work is extending over the coun.
try.
The marriage of Miss Sarah G. Mallett
and G. G.. Russell of Boston took place
Tuesday afternoon, at the residence OF
Mrs Mary Il. Mallett on upper Main
street. Miss Evans acted as maid OF
honor and H.'C. Evans and K. F. Hall as
ushers. Only immediate friends of the
family were present. Rev Joel S. Ives
performed the ceremony, after which
there was ii sumptuous wedding break
fast furnished by Andrews of Bridgeport
The wedding presents were numerous
and costly. The newly married couple
departed on an evening train for an ex-
tended trip West and South. On their
return, they will reside in Boston. Miss
Mallett was Il favorite in society and will
be greatly missed from the social circle
in which she moved.
Mr. and Mrs Nathan b. Booth OF Put
npy celebrated their golden wedding,
Tuesday afternoon and evening. About
100 guests offered their congratulations
to the happy couple, among them being
several who were present 80 years ago at
the wedding ceremony. MIR Booth wore
Il portion of the garments in which he
was married. Many presents were re-
ceived and an elaborate collation. was en-
joyed by those present. Among the guests
( md nf Far
town, n. y, who celebrated their golden
wedding about year ago.
The Town hall was we'll filled, Satur-
day. to listen to the rcnonstranee against
the granting of license to John Reilly
for liquor saloon in Booths block. At
torney E. F. Hall appeared for the re-
monStrants and Attorney Klein for Mr.
Reilly. The day WAS consumed by the
presentation of testimony and the hear
ing adjourned till Monday. Before that
time. the applicant made up his mind
that the forces against him were too
powerful and withdrew his application.
Prof Hubbard was greeted by large
audience in Town hall at his reading; a
varied and entertaining program was
presented.
There should be some action taken inn
mediately by the town fathers to prevent
the building of cess pools in public
streets.
George Chevalle is the accredited re-
porter for the Evening Post, in place of
William II. Freyer resigned.
Don't forget to hand in your lists, this
week; 10 per cent. will be added after
November l,
Judson Curtis fell from a tree while
picking apples, last week, but fortunate
ly escaped serious injury.
Miss May Smith has returned from Tex-
as, where she has visited relatives.
Wilfred M. Peck lectured in Meriden, "a
few nights since, before II crowded house,
George w. Cable will lecture here, No
vember %.
Bros pork packing establishment.
Mrs w. NJ. Perry has been very sicl
with pneuinonia.
C. j. Wakelee, Jr, has been laid up with
an abscess on his foot.
Miss Marion Curtis is employed il
Beardsley & Lacey's newsroom, Bridge
port.
Rev Mr. Shey officiated in Chris
church, Sunday; Sunday evening, Re
DR. Ray Palmer told OF the Leyden cele
bration and London International council
at the Congregational church.
Miss Alice Todd visits in Litchfiel'
county.
The committee on street lamps wan