The Newtown bee., 1892-01-08
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people been moved more deeply than last week, when John N. Betts and fam fly were all stricken down by disease and the skill of physicians seemed inadequate to cope with the destroyer. Wednesday night, 29th, the mother died and it took a strong and loving heart to break the news to the husband and daughter, whose lives were hanging in the bal ance between Life and Death. On Thursday, 3lst, the daughter died and again the sad news had to be told the father.
 The double funeral was held, Sunday afternoon, from the Congregational church, the pastor, Rev Jabez Backus, officiating. MT Betts seems gradually words were prophetic, when he said to a friend who was trying to comfort him that it would only be few days separa- tion.
 Mrs John N. Betts was aged v and her daughter, Miss Mary c. Betts, 3S bearers were Chancey Hanford, George Kirk, James Hubbell, William H. Burr and Irving and Ernest Bradley, H. B. Smith, Fred Bradley.
 Westport never witnessed more sor- rowful sight than, last Sunday after noon, when friends went to take the last look at the remains of Mrs Betts and daughter lying side by side asleep in Jesus. MT Betts was sick in bed, but he had one comfort, although it takes all he has in this world. He can say, "Thy will, not mine, be done" and "It is well with their souls.' AS they lived, SC have they died, faithful Christians They were always together at home on earth and God thought best to take them to live in their heavenly home, although he has left heart broken husband and father. Mir Betts has the sympathy of all the community.
 M. H. Thorpe of Stepney spent Sunday with his brother, George F. Thorpe.
 Rev Royal w. Raymond officiated at the Saugatuck NJ. E. church, Sunday and at the M. K. church in this place in the evening.
 Grip seems to have severe hold on a large number and is proving fatal in many instances. It seems to be worse at the present time than at any former period.
 The ice dealers are feeling rather un- easy. Rarely has January opened with no ice on the ponds.
 The week of prayer is being observed at the M. K. church.
 Dr and Mrs Joseph Blake of New York are guests at the residence of Ian don Ketchum, Saugatuck.
 Rev George Peck of New York preach- ed in the M. k. church, Sunday morn ing. It is rumored that he has received call to succeed Rev H. s. Still, whose time will expire April l.
 Mrs Samuel Wood has been in York State.
 Fred M. Belden and friend of New Haven spent Sunday with his parents, Mrand Mrs H. H. Belden.
 Edward Wheeler has grip.
 Mrs Frank Perry fell down stairs and sprained her wrist.
 The officers of McDonough post, G. A. R., were installed, Monday evening {: Commander, Thomas Glynn.
 Senior vice commander, Charles H. Olmstead.
 Junior vice commander, Peter R. Foote.
 Chaplain, Jonathan c. Taylor.
 Officer of the day, Lucius Tanning.
 Quartermaster sergeant, Bradley B. Baken.
 Representative department encamp- ment, J. c. Taylor. Alternate, Samuel P. Crawford.
 Frederick Tanning of Plainfield is guest of his parents, MT and Mrs Lucius Tanning.
 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Go. are making arrangements for a grand ba- zaar to be held in the near future.
 A. F. Shepard is in his large new shop, where he is ready to make, repair and paint wagons and carriages; also horse shoeing. Interfering and over reaching horses speciality.
 Mrs Thomas Mallon died, 9th and was buried, Wednesday morning, from the Church of the Assumption. She will be missed, as she was always ready and willing to lend helping hand.
 Fred Kemper is sick.
 Dr Fife has been confined to his house by sickness.
 Friends will be glad to hear that J. N. Betts is slowly gaining.
 Little Emma Banks is sick.
 MT Kirk, boss carpenter at the Sanita- rium,is quite sick.
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