The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-10-23
WESTPORT.

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Jelliff. The chancel was beautifully deco
rated with potted plants and Autumn
leaves, while the font was filed with
flowers. Promptly on time, the ushers,
Arthur and Cornelius Jelliff, Henry Ben
nett and Paul Nash, proceeded up the
aisle, followed by the bridal paaty, while
the grand organ pealed forth the sweet
strains of Lohengrin under the skiliful
touch of Miss Lulu Sturges. They were
met at the altar rail by Rev Mr McKen-
zie and were pronounced one fol- better,
for worse while life shall last. The bride
was given away by her father and was
prettily attired IN travelling dress. Men
delsohn's wedding march vibrated forth,
beautifully executed while the wedding
party retired and the bride and groom
took carriage for the train, which bore
them on a westerly tour during the hon
honeymoon. The church bell pealed
forth its merry tones and attracted the
attention of the whole village, which
wished much joy and long life.
Mrs L. A. Baker has been divorced
from Charles E. Baker for intemperance
and abuse; she has the five children.
Had the body of q victim of black
diphtheria ought to be allowed to pass
through public streets?
The tides have been very high; over
the old bridge, Tuesday.
Several cases of diphtheria are re-
ported in town.
Mrs +. II. Nash is president, Miss Fan
ME Nash secretary, Msis Louise Cable
treasurer of Christ church ladies' aid;
Mrs A. S. Hurlburt president, iMiss
Fanny A. Gray secretary and treasurer
of Memorials.
DR. Emo and wife are home from Mil
ford, Penn.
Staples & Raymond are unloading,
this week, large barge of lumber from
Albany.
Rumor says that the depot road soon
is to be brought to the attention of the
people for permanent and much needed
repairs. This road should be put in
good order as a matter of economy and
justice to those who have to travel it
daily.
Stephen Banks and family have NOV
ed to their beautiful new home on Main
street. May they live long and pros
per is the wish of many friends.
Fred Belden spent Sunday with his
parents.
Lees cotton mill resumed work,
Monday, after weeks vacation. They
will work II hours to catch up with Or
ders.
William Sniffin has improved his place
with new horse barn; G. II. Banks
painted it.
f. J.Wadhams has moved to n orwalt
M. Dunagan has moved his .narxet to
Wadhams' old stand.
Young peoples M. E. prayer meeting
was led, Sunday evening, by Mr. Pay
mond.
Hark; we hear wedding bells agail, III
the near future.
Farrell O'Reiley, while trying to meet
a dare by jumping off a roof, spraned
his ankle painfully.
Has Westport officers? If Sc, why don't
they break up that gang led by colored
boy? Last Friday night, one of our re-
spectacle young ladies and a gentleman
were insulted by the young ruffians on
the street. The young man was obliged
to leave his lady and go back to attend
to them.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Staples moved to
their Winter home in Bridgeport, this
week.
Robert Cartwright of Bridgeport has
been guest of Mrs r. D.Cable.
Miss Nellie Bradley of New York is
guest of her father, Hull B. Bradley.
The guild of Trinity met, Wednesday
afternoon, with Mrs Samuel Wood.
A football club has been organized
Misses johnson of New York have
been guests of j. III. Bennett.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Wilson of Dan
bury visit here.
The circle Of the M. Il. church met,
Tuesday evening, with Miss Maggie
Sniffen.
The funeral of Jacob Fable, who died
Sunday, 81 years old, took place from
the residence of his son Charles, Wednes-
day; burial in Pine Island cemetery,
Norwalk.
Died, suddenly at his residence in Sau-
gatuck, Tuesday, Frank 4. Sherwood;
funeral Thursday afternoon.
The dry goods store of rushing p. A.
Salmon is being painted.
Miss Norah Hayes of Broomfeld, NJ.
visits at Lloyd Nash's.
Miss Nena Holmes of Jersey City is at
Mrs J. G.. Underwood's.
George Clark and family OF Water
bury are guests of j. III. Bennett.
Trinity boy choir of Bridgeport will
give a choral service in Christ church
some time In the near future.
Cole & Davis, the feather renovators,
moved to Waterbury, Wednesday. Fred
erick Tanning accompanied them.
Joseph G.. Hyatt, the new postmaster,
took possession of the Office, Monday He
retains Miss Jessie Keller as his assist