The Newtown bee., 1892-04-29
WESTPORT.

Mrs David Whitney departed this life, Monday, April 9. For seven months, since the death of her husband, she has been great sufferer with cancer. She leaves six children to mourn her loss: David Whitney, Birmingham; Mrs A. Henry Bushnell, Middle Bush; Charles, whereabouts unknown; Mrs Samuel FL George, who have remained at home. Their loss is her gain.
 The board of trade held their regular meeting, Thursday evening, 2lst, after which they enjoyed their first annual supper. At the business meeting, the chief subject of discussion was concern ing the report presented by the commit tee who had been authorized to call on President Clark of the Consolidated in relation to passage from the east bound station under the tracks of said road for the convenience of passengers. The com mittee reported that, while very cour- teously and kindly received, yet, as soon as the object sought was mentioned, MT Clarke emphatically gave them to under stand that no means of passage from one station to the other would be provided, other than that at present existing. which is the old road down by the river and about fifth of mile from one sta tion to the other, as the passengers are now obliged to go. He, however, offer red to raise the sidewalk so that passen- gers would not have to climb up and down quite so heavy grade, but this was the only improvement the patrons of the road might expect. The board were indignant to think that so gross an in convenience should be imposed upon our community, when satisfactory communi- cation could so easily be effected. They voted to continue the committee and au- thorized them to prepare petition for signatures that should voice the senti- ments of the community, and to make furthur efforts for alleviating so great an inconvenience. The supper did credit to the caterer. Dr Underwood of the Vest port hotel, and was highly enjoyed. The after dinner speeches were commenced
 
 chosen remarks, after which Rev MT Wayne spoke of the needs of Westport as they appeared to stranger, and sug- gested some remedies, all of which were very pertinent. Rev Mir Mckenzie spoke of the great advantage to be derived from the influence that can and should be ex- erted by the board in favor of public im- proyements, and the benefits that would result if all the merchants, business men and public spirited citizens would be identified with the board and help to inn prove Westport's present condition. Rev Mir Peck, G. G.B.Bunnell, c. B. Dolge and all the members present had the oppor- tunity to voice their sentiments and near ly all availed themselves of it, express ing universal determination to put forth more effort to advance the interests of our town. The absent members mis- sed the most enthusiastic and encourag- ing meeting ever held by the board.
 Monday, Assignee Coolege sold the property of the Saugatuck iron works at auction to New York party, who ex- poets. if satisfactory arrangements con- corning lease of the buildings can be effected, to resume business in the near future.
 Republican Town Committee for two years, F.M. Raymond, W.L.Taylor, Ru- fus Wakeman, J.W .Gault, G.A.Darrow, C. P.Jennings, VIII. Bradley.