The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
SOUTHPORT.

Rev Zalmon B. Burr, one of the oldest residents of Southport, died, January 8, aged 79 years. He was born in Greens Farms in the old William Burr home stead and early decided to study for the ministry. His only settled parish was Weston, where he remained as pastor for 23 years and accomplished much work. About 20 years ago, he removed to South port and has since been prominently con- nected with the Congregational church of this place, often occupying the pulpit and taking much interest in the Sunday school and other work of the church. MT Burr was twice married. His first wife was daughter of the late Capt Thorpe; his second survives him. MT Burr was loved by all who knew him,as he always had pleasant word for every one. His deeds of kindness were many and he was liberal in his charities. The funeral ser- vices were held on Sunday from his late residence, where a large number of friends had gathered. Owing to the ill- ness of Rev w. H. Holman, Rev Jabez Backus of Westport and Rev D. M. Sew ard of Newark officiated.
 Friends of Misses Lizzie and Lena An derson gave them surprise, Wednesday evening and merrily tripped the light fantastic to music by Bradley's orches- tra.
 Albert Seigel, who has been laid up rh for ed work again, Tuesday.
 Mrs Capt J. V. Ryder has been down with grip.
 Liveryman Charles H. Mills and.Drug- gist K. J. Damtoft, with their families, attended Bunnell's "Later On," Monday night.
 Dr Seward of Norwalk supplied the Congregational pulpit for Rev MT Hol- man, Sunday, as he has not fully recov- cred.
 The blacksmiths are reaping harvest. James Watson, with his two men. shod 49 horses, Saturday, and James Trainor, with one man, finished off 37.
 The railroad bridge over the river be- tween Southport and Fairfield is being taken up and replaced with heavier gird- CTS.
 The four-tracking has at last been com pleted in front of the station and the re- mainder of the platform will be built as soon as possible. It is reported on good authority that the platform over the FL wood and Carpenter crossings, on the south bound side, are to be put in a perfectly safe condition before the sta tion is opened for use.
 There is urgent necessity for extending the approach to the Carpenter avenue crossing to Pequot avenue. It should pass the Congregational church. This is a matter which interests the whole town and something should be done. The railroad company is ready to open road in the rear of the Elwood place, if the town will open this much needed ap- proach to the Carpenter avenue crossing.
 Bishop Williams was unable to offici- ate at Trinity, Sunday, on account of ill., ness in his family. He will probably be at Trinity, Sunday, 3lst.
 Miss Smith gave Salmagundi party, Saturday night, to a few of her scholars.
 It did not take our citizens any great length of time to get out their sleighs, last week.
 Oliver Bulkley and family have gone to New York, where they are to remain two months at Murray Hill hotel.
 The hydro carbon light has been put in both the railroad stations. This light is a great improvement on the ordinary kerosene lamp. It works on the syphon system, drawing the oil from tank. af- ter which it passes through carbon. All the stations on the road, where they do not have gas, are to be lighted in the Gann Wau