The Newtown bee., 1892-10-14

lowing were elected John L. More
house, chairman; E. Livingston Wells,
secretary. 1t was voted that all the tea
Friday afternoon teachers meeting at
which State Secretary Hine is to lecture.
The board then adjourned to meet in
joint session with the selectmen. First
Selectman Richard b. Jennings presided.
The following appropriations were voted
for the school year 1923: Southport
district, $3.50; Mill Plain, $l400; Mid
BILE, $1450; Greenfield Hill, $1l40; Hol-
land Hill, $475: Burr's, 800; jennings
w Gods, $475; North Woods, $3.50; Hoy
denis Hill, $500; Banks North, $500;
Banks South, $500; Deerfield, 500;
Stratfeld, $475; Bulkley's, $3.50. The
joint board then adjourned. The school
board then finished their meeting. The
visitors as last year with the exception
that B. B. Brothwell is to visit Bulkley's.
The board then adjourned to November
3, at 2 30pm
The board of health held meeting,
Monday afternoon. Selectmen Horn and
Buckingham acted for the first time, Mon
day. and did their work like veterans.
Mrs Zalmon Wakeman gave pleasant
reception, last evening from 4 to Z. A
large number were present. Bountiful
refreshments were served.
Simon Banks reports the onion crop a
fBir average. Shipping has started in a
little heavier than usual.
Monday in the town hall, Commission
ers Sherwood and Kemper met to consid-
er claims against the estate of the late
Joseph Belts. Mrs Josephine Buckley
of Dunmore, Pa, presented a claim for
$500, for dover right of Mrs Lucinda
Belts, which it is claimed was held and
used by Joseph Belts and never given to
Mrs Lucinda Belts. Mrs Buckley is a
daughter of Mrs Lucinda Belts. Attor-
ney Wells appeared for Mrs Buckley and
asked for postponement, as he had on
ly just entered the case and wanted to
secure certain evidence, etc. The hear
ing was postponed to November 10 at 10
m. j. Belden Hurlbutt of Norwalk
appeared for the estate.
The new residence of Simon Banks on
Pequot avenue, next Rev Mr. Holmans,
begins to materialize. The framework
was placed in position, this week. 1t
will cost about $4,000 and, when COM
pleted, will be one of the attractive
places of the village. Uriah Perry of
Greenfield Hill has the contract.
Work on the house of President E. c..
Sherwood of the National bank is being
pushed and he will probably occupy it
by January l. Cashier O. L. Sherwood's
fine residence on Pequot avenue is we'll
along toward completion. The rough,
natural stonework around the piazza,
now quite fashionable in the building of
modern houses, attracts much attention.
Levi Fox of Norwalk has been spend
ing the week with his son, Franklin w.
Fox.
G. O. Jelliff is to build a new barn.
Northrop Brothers are to do the work.
Friday night, Leopold Ring was tried
before Justice Wells on complaint of
Michael Schackency. The accused was
acquitted.
Rev DR. Guilbert of Trinity church has
been appointed as select preacher at Cor
nell university for December 4. He will
preach twice. This is one of the highest
honors which the college gives clergy
men during the year.
Ericsson & Johnson, the tailors, are to
move to Bridgeport, where they will
open a store on Main street.
Rev DR. Guilbert has moved into the
rectory. His daughters, the Misses
Storm, are keeping house for him while
Mrs Guilbert is away.
Mrs B. II. Wells and family who have
been at Mrs Pomeroy's during the Sum-
mer have returned to New York.
The young people have formed card
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every two weeks, at the home of men,
Der.
Many of our citizens attended the Co
lumbus exercises in New York on Tues
day and Wednesday.
F. B. Wells, who has position in DAN
bury, was in town on Sunday.
R. p. Curtis and o. T. Shelwo have
returned from Maine. They report a
splendid time and plenty of game. Mr.
Curtis shot very large moose and is
having the head prepared for mounting.
The Democratic rally in Fairfield, last
Thursday evening, was a great success.
Congressman DeForest, the speaker, was
met by the Cleveland and Stevenson
club at the depot and escorted to the
hall. He delivered fine address and
put forth convincing arguments in sup
port of his position.
A MISSION RALLY.
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