The Newtown bee., 1892-06-24

Fanny Keating, wife of William E.. Nash, ,after two years of patient suffering and gradual failing with dread consump- tion, passed to the realms beyond at an early hour, Tuesday morning. She was a kind, faithful, loving wife and mother, endearing herself to friends and those about her. She had spent most of her nine years of married life in Bridgeport, moving to Fairfield about six months ago. She leaves little daughter of eight years, a husband and one sister in Detroit, Mich, who deeply mourn her loss. She was conscious to the last. Her last words were, "Thy will, Oh Lord, not mine be done." The last sad rites were performed from her late residence at ? 90 p m Thursday, Rev Mir Jones officiating. Interment at Mountain Grove.
 Prof Brewer deserves credit on the efficiency of the program presented by the teachers and pupils of Fairfield academy, Thursday evening, June 16, at Town hall, which was we'll filled. The evenings exercises consisted principally of music and recitations, the opening piece being a violin solo by Master Herbert Gantz. Prof Haesche, the violin teacher and wife, were shining stars in the entertainment.
 Prof Brewer offered a prize for the best scholarship and department, taken by James Whitesides, three volumes of Geikie's "Hours with the Bible." Miss Wetherbee gave prizes to each of her spelling classes for those at the head of ! the class the most number of weeks, weeks, Franklyn Farnsworth, second class, nine weeks each received two vol umes of "Young Folks History of Eng land and France ;" for the home pupils, prizes were given for order to Walter, son of Judge J. H. Perry, Southport and to Leroy Peterson, New Bedford, each receiving a silver medal. At the close, Miss Wetherbee heldssan impromp- tu farewell, after discharging faithfully her duties as assistant for six years. | AACL AiOhuo ESoNS AoiS"Nh SitSG7 ings till she should appear again on the matrimonial stage in the near future. Too much cannot be said in praise for Prof Orters in his literary work. Patsy, nine-years-old son of Maurice Fenton, died, Monday, 10 a m, having contracted malarial fever by going into the water fishing, about three weeks previous. Funeral from St. Thomas, Wednesday. 9 m, Father Coleman off, ciating.
 The new barber. o. Jacoby, at St.. Marc, will make ladies' and children's hair cutting a speciality.
 B. Betts is displaying fine line of fire works, much to the satisfaction of the young patriots.
 Charles Beers foreclosed on Lorenzo Johnson's property, held by mortgage; :; MT Johnson has bought a lot on the next street, has built barn and moved into it.
 The annual lawn festival of the |. P. ,. .. l.. was held, Tuesday, 5 to p m, on the green opposite the church. G. B. Bunnell furnished two of his large tents and helped put them up for the sale of ice cream, cake, strawberries, lemonade, etc. A hot day benefited the sale of cream. An enjoyable time by all pres ent. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Fresh Air fund.
 The delightful outdoor festival netted over $l75 for the Fresh Air fund.
 Judge W. B. Glover and Representa- tive George Bulkley met Chief Engineer Curtis of the Consolidated road, Friday and it was agreed that all highway cross ings be put in proper shape, the ap- breaches to the viaduct to be macada- mixed. The towns plan for a sidewalk and drainage at the Elwood crossing will be carried out.
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