The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-01-09
GREENFIELD HILL.
Death Of Simeon Banks.

Death Of Simeon Banks.
After months Of suffering, when
he gradually grew weaker and weaker,
/ Simeon Banks of Cross Highway died,
! last week Monday, at the age Of 20. He
had been SO enfeebled for weeks that his
death had been feared and he was uncon-
scious for several days before his death.
The funeral was attended, Wednesday,
December 81, from his late residence,
Rev DIR Plumley of Greenfield and Will
liam Coggswell of Weston officiating.
The funeral services were held at Il
o'clock and were attended by many rela-
tives and friends. A funeral Grafton was
delivered by d., Plumley, who spoke APP
propriate words to the family and friends
Of the deceased. The entertainment was
at Oak Lawn and Burr Disbrow, William
A. Smith, N. w. Ogden and B. B. Banks
were bearers. Mr. Banks, whose three
score years and ten had been spent in
Cross Highway, leaves wife and six
children to mourn the loss of husband
and father: Frederick, Arthur, Charles
j., Miss Georgia, Miss Mamie, Mrs Nor
ris Wilson of Bridgeport. He has al
ways engaged in farming and has been a
well known member Of the community.
Some time ago, he became afflicted with
a foreign growth or tumor on his face,
which, commencing near the left eye,
spread with rapidity. An operation was
performed, but only temporary relief
could be obtained. His sufferings at
times were severe and he was uncon-
scious at times. Mr. Banks and family
were attendants at the Congregational
church here.
George Taylor, right hand man at Mrs
Milbank's, has returned from a visit to
his home in New York State. Mrs Tay-
| lor has also arrived.
Thomas Craik is hauling hay to Bridge
port.
w. r. Purple returned by boat from
Savannah, Ga, last week and, with Miss
A. M. Wakeman as assistant, has re-op-
ened the academy with good attend
ance.
A seal or plush muff, left in the Con-
gregational church on the night of the
owner.
Mr. Bronson filled his ice~h house, last
week, putting up about 150 tons of clear
seven-inch ice. The men worked with a
will and virtually watched the old year
out and the new year in.
Greenfielders were invited to attend
family gathering at Capt Charles Jen-
nings's in the Farms, Saturday evening,
at which Il bountiully laden Christmas
tree was IL prime attraction.
One of the most enjoyable of holiday
gatherings was that at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs Jesup i. Jennings, Christ
mas. About % were present and the
hours were pleasantly spent. The feat
ure of the evening was the supper, which
consisted of all the delicacies and sub
stantials of the season. The party broke
up shortly before midnight, wishing
many happy returns of the day to host
and hostess.
Prof w. e. Gardner and wife of New
Canaan has visited friends on the hill.
Rudolph Blumborg, who has been in
New York, has returned to Greenfield
Hill.
A daughter of Manuel Blassiet has
been sick with lung fever.
Wilson Brothers have put up 300 tons
of l4-inch ice from their mill pond, fin
ishing New Years day. They will sup
ply G. II. Bradley and others.
The Cunarder Aurania, on which the
Ruthven family sailed for England, De-
cember IL, has arrived safely.
Mrs G. Ii. Bradley has Chinese lily
in full bloom.
G. II. Bradley has added quantity of
new goods, including many canned spec
ialties, to his store.
There was goodly attendance at the
Christmas entertainment of Hope chapel
and the exercises passed off pleasantly
under the care of the superintendent, J.
L. MacAlpine. There was hearty sing
ing and recitations were given by Misses
Lille and Oracle Price. Addresses were
also made by Rev F. S. Child of the Fair
field Congregational church and by Mr.
MacAlpine. The Christmas tree con-
tanned gifts for all and each family was
presented by Rev Mr. Child with beau
tifully bound and handsomely and pro-
fusely illustrated volume of Runyan's
Pilgrims Progress.
A Thanksgiving cactus, which delayed
blooming until New Years, has formed
beautiful addition to the window gar
den at Mrs Sally, Hubbell's. The cactus
bore about 80 blossoms, varying in color
from delicate shade Of pink to rich
red.
Mrs Lloyd Sherwood has been sick
with a hard cold.
STRATFORD.
Miss Florence Brown, formerly tele-
graph operator at Southport, is now at