The Newtown bee., 1892-03-18
FAIRFIELD.

nent lecturers of the day are as exciting as military campaign. Will Carlton was on his way to Mansfield, Pa, one day not long since, where he was to de- liver his lecture, "The Drama of Human Nature" On arriving at Elmira, he found that the last Mansfield train had gone and was already some l5 or 20 miles down the line. Within 15 minutes, MT Carleton had chartered special engine, which was fortunately at the depot al- ready steamed and was in hot pursuit of the inconsiderate train. The track was ordered cleared for him, the switches spiked down and the engineer told to ''let her out" which he did with a relish, being one of the best hustlers on the road. The people had never seen such time made before on that division; and, having heard that a too-far-away train was to be Overhauled, they rushed to the doors, windows and stations, only to see the engine rush past in one glimpse of smoke and flame. After an exciting race, MT Carlton oYerhanled the train near Iii oga Junction, transferred to it, sent his borrowed engine home and reached Mans field just in time for the lecture, being greeted by nearly 1000 people, many of whom were at the station, the whole town having learned by telegraph of what was going on up the line and feeling the in- tense interest naturally awakened by
 such an episode. It is needless to say that the lecture hall was packed almost to suffocation. Everybody will be hap py to know that the Congregational church has been successful in securing a lecture by this great poet and orator and he will deliver his famous lecture, "The Drama of Human Nature" in the new Congregational church, Tuesday even- ing, 22d. MT Carleton is one of the high est priced lecturers in the country and it was only because this evening was an off night that the church was able to secure him. Every one will be certain to seize this great opportunity. Admission will
 be 50 cents, but reserved seats may be secured up to the evening of March 21, only, at the same price as general admis
 sion. No reserved seats will be sold af- ter that date.
 J. H. Hewitt is having his house reno- vated throughout by Corcoran of Bridge port.
 Rev Charles II. Smith of Hartford will lecture in the Congregational church, Tuesday evening, 29th, subject, "Heroes and Heroines of New Englaud."
 Saturday, q number of roughs pushed over considerable of the new stone wall built by o. B. Jenniugs, last Summer.
 o. U. F. regular meeting, this week Friday evening.
 Rev Mir Child started, Monday, for two-weeks' vacation in the Sunny South. The pulpit will be occupied during his absence. Sunday, 27th, Secretary Beard of the American missionary association will address the audience.
 The renowned author of Farm Ballads etc, Will Carlton, will deliver his famous lecture, "The Drama of Human Nature' Tuesday evening, 22d, under the auspices of the Y. F. $. C. k. This will be q rare treat to the people of Fairfield and all ought to avail themselves of the oppor- tunity.
 The first social gathering in the new chapel was held, Friday, 11th. The la dies met in the afternoon and sewed for the Fresh Air fnnd. Supper was served in the evening. A large number attend ed, making it a grand success; over $l2 was netted.
 About q m, Tuesday, w. M. Bulk ley's dogs made a terrible time. Mrs kippen arose and saw q man proving around her yard. Soon after, MT Bulk ley went out and found a man in his chicken yard. As soon as the man saw that he was caught, he feigned drunken ness and MT Bulkley held him an hour and half waiting for the night watch man, when he let him go. The fellow was able to walk straight before going far.
 B. Betts visited the health food expo sition at Lenox Lyceum, New York, and purchased several new food articles.
 William R. Jones has been prostrate with grip for six weeks. A call on him, this week, found him about the house in his usual good humor. He hopes to be about the village again soon, as his nu- merous friends in Bridgeport and Fair field will be glad to learn. We were when he inquired if we thought this ''terror" would come again, next if so, he would like to find some secluded spot where he could migrate and escape.
 . M. H. Bracken has built new horse barn, 20x40, with ice house in one end. He is one of the largest license payers in Connecticut, paying $500 per year, in with his rectifying house and beer bottling establishment.
 The catch basins were filled with mud during the last storm, preventing the wa ter from running off.
 John Thomas is hauling piles to Dun- lon Bros. coal yard to extend their dock.
 Little Clara Chaffee, who has been ser ously ill for the past week, is now on the road to recovery.
 Father Coleman hopes to hold ser vices in the new building, next Sunday.
 Died, 10th, Mary Elizabeth, widow of Isaac Jennings and daughter of Charles Bulkley, 59. Funeral, Monday after