The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05


 fused to pay, claiming that the district has already overdrawn the amount ap- propriated for incidentals, which was $75. The selectmen say that all bills for incidentals must hereafter be itemized, as they are of the opinion that some dis tricts are drawing upon the town for things for which the town is not respon- sible.
 Night Watchman Nash was appointed constable by the selectmen, Monday. Benjamin Betts furnished his bonds in the sum of 5000.
 The selectmen, after considerable hesi- tancy, have offered reward of $2OO for the arrest and conviction of the fire bug. It is understood that the detectives working on the case have a clue which promises success in unearthing the vl- lain.
 Since Bacon Wakeman's appointment as postmaster, considerable discussion has arisen as to the legality of his ap- pointment, holding, as he did, the office of liquor prosecuting agent. There is understood to be a law forbidding State officers from holding national offices, consequently, while some claim that MT Wakeman is no longer liquor agent, others hold that his appointment as postmaster was illegal. Being desirous of holding both offices, if possible, MT Wakeman has communicated with the authorities at Washington, to determine, if possible, his standing.
 The Fairfield rubber shop will shut down for a few months on account of the large stock of goods on hand.-[ Post.
 The funeral of Mary E., three years old, only child of William Cornell, was attended, Wednesday afternoon.
 Owing to the burning of the paroch ial school, the scholars are compelled to att tend the public school once more, which has so increased the roll of membership that it now numbers 109. By reason of this increase, it has become necessary to have third teacher, as those now em- ployed find it quite impossible to do jus tice to the pupils under their charge.
 The February issue of Church Work will be out by Sunday and those desir- ing a copy can procure one on that day or from Dr Donaldson.
 A number of members of the Congre- gational Y. F. $. c. K. attended the reg ular meeting of the Bridgeport c. E. un- ion at the First Baptist tabernacle, Mon day evening. The meeting proved in- teresting and instructive.
 John l.. Warehouse wishes to extend, to his friends and neighbors, his sincere and appreciative thanks for the hearty and geps6o1pbS e 1b manfer p} 1et in 1nst whin the fire which burned his barn on the evening of Thursday, January 2S and which, but for the untiring efforts of his friends, would have consumed his house.
 Once more the people of the Congrega- tional church are held in abeyance and prevented from holding services in the auditorium proper of their new church. This is caused by the delay in procuring
  ed to be able to enter permanently into the church much before March. The ser vices are now held in the Sunday school room with it's bare floor. Owing to the light which comes pouring in from the west windows of the room, into the fac es of the audience, the sittings were changed, so that the speaker now faces the parlor. Instead of having the large bright windows at his back and which the congregation had to face, there is the dark background of the side of the room, with the light at the side. The arrangement not only makes it pleasanter for the listener. but it al- lows the parlor to be used to good ad- vantage for accommodating members of the congregation who attend. The gas, when lighted, fills the room with bright ness, giving a cheerful and enlivening appearance.
 Mrs Joseph Allen,a former resident of Fairfield, died at her home in Stratford, last week Thursday and was buried in this place, Monday afternoon. Her hus- band is seriously sick and not expected to live. MT Allen is cousin of Mrs J. A. Kippen of this place and both he and his wife have many warm friends here.
 The people of Fairfield were sorry to learn, Monday, of the death of George Becker, who, after a severe illness, sup posed to be caused by the grip, died on Sunday evening at o'clock. Among his many friends, none but words of kindness are spoken of him, while many a sympathizing word is offered for his bereaved family. At nc place will he be missed more than among his church peo- pie. He was ever ready and willing to lend aid to all church objects. Many a time, at Christmas and on floral Sunday. did the decorations speak of the taste and skill of our departed friend, Mir Beck CT. He is held in grateful memory for kind acts and generous heart. He was a native of Holland and, reared among her verdant fields, he possessed in a great degree the jovial and happy manner of his countrymen. His countenanee spoke of the warm loving heart within. Com ing to this country when young man, he married soon after his arrival and settled with his wife at Staten Island. Here he remained until he came to Fairfield, some 12 years ago. He leaves a wife and three children. His only daughter, now living, lives in Minneapo- lis, Minn. His oldest son, John, was re- gently badly injured in a railroad acci- which he was engineer. His youngest Cora, was killed by the cars