The Newtown bee., 1892-02-12
FAIRFIELD.

FA1hF1ELD.
 Work at double tracking goes on with dispatch. As soon as the road bed is laid. They are nearing the Chemical Works crossing.
 Joseph Allen, an old resident of Fair field, died and was buried from his late home in Stratford, 9th.
 The fire bug seems to have taken the north part of town for his dastardly work, as two fires occurred inside of a week. People begin to grow nervous as darkness sets in, but have the moon to aid them in watching, this week.
 Let me give you appoint. Good seeds, in good ground, yield good crops. If you are going to buy seeds, by all means go to B. Betts. All seeds sold by him, this year, are received from the only seed grower in the United States who will not take back the unsold seeds at the end of the season, but insists upon his burning them in the street in the presence of his CuSJOLucTS, CHuS dDSOluICly fresh and new seed every year. Call and get one of his seed catalogues for 1892. They are free.
 The surprise given Miss Grace Lee, 3d, was grand success. About 30 couples whiled away the hours to the music of Bonney's orchestra. A well ladened table was one of the attractions of the evening.
 The citizens association, owing to lack of funds, thought it unnecessary to em- ploy but one night watchman, therefore MT Nash was temporarily suspended. If he has accepted the office of constable, B. Betts is certain that he did not go bondsman, as was stated last week.
 The steward at St. Mare went on a lark, last week and, on his return, found his services were not needed. H. w. Horn acts as caterer till steward can be procured.
 Oscar Moore will give an entertain ment at Bunnell's, Friday and Saturday, accompanied by Joseph Mcdonald, the renowned musician.
 The carpets of dark red have been laid at the chapel and will be laid throughout the church, this week, making the church complete, except the cushions.
 The gas fixtures at the Congregational church are being replaced
 Notice was given, Sunday, that the sale of pews at the new Congregational church would take place, Saturday, 20th, l 40pm.
 The celebration of the Christian En- deavorers took place, Sunday night, 7th, at the chapel.
 Rev MT Jones favored his congregation with an excellent sermon, Sunday.
 The new overhead bridge is receiving fresh coat of olive green paint. Rubber Co. has temporarily closed. All other departments are running on full time, doing rushing business.
 Know all men that we, John T. Dono- van and Margaret k. Donovan, both of Fairfield, for the consideration of $2300 received to our full satisfaction of Ed ward P. Jones of the city, county and state of New York do hereby bargain, sell, transfer and convey unto the said Edward P. Jones the following articles of personal property: One bay trotting mare, two gray horses, one black horse, one blind horse, one bay Chapman mare, one light bay horse, one sorrel and one bay horse, 96 hogs and pigs, one red COW known as Smith COW, four double wag- ons, three single wagons, one blue truck with sidebOards, one flat platform truck, two open buggies, four sets double har- ness, four sets single harness, one light driving harness, one boiler and one steam engine, one injector, one wheelbarrow, 75 cords of slabs, 1000 feet spruce lum- Der, 2000 feet shingle strip, 4000 feet 2 inch planking. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, the 2lst day of January, 1892.- John T. Donovan, Margaret E. Donovan.