The Newtown bee., 1892-03-04
NEwrowN, FRIDAY FEBRUARY ae, 1899.
FAIRFIELD.

Arthur Perry, prominent townsman and drummer for Hanlon's baking pow der, had all experience on Long Island, last week, which will remain vividly im- pressed on his mind the remainder of his days. Late Wednesday evening, while attempting to reach a station on the Long Island railroad, MT Perry became lost in the woods and drove aimlessly about for hours unable to find his way. Several times during the night, Mir Perry says he could easily distinguish the snarls and growls of the many fierce, At last, one large animal sprang upon the horse, which, becoming frightened, started on dead run. The race contin- ued for over an hour, until, at daybreak Thursday morning, MT Perry reached settlement where he related his nights experience, which the unsophisticated natives believed. After being properly rested and cared for, Mir Perry was put upon the right road and reached his des- tination without further mishap.
 John T. Bonney has taken charge of the business of the late P. H. Dooley.
 Mrs John McCann is seriously i'll with grip.
 Last Sunday afternoon, the residents of staid old Fairfield were surprised and shocked by scene witnessed upon the Main street. It was party of 12 or 15 Italians, dressed in grotesque costumes, celebrating the Mardi Gras. There were two women and the rest were men. One man played on a guitar, another on a tambourine, while third attempted to make music from large chain. Occasion ally the crowd would stop in the middle of the road for a time and engage in dance, which resembled cross between an Indian war dance and the can can. Thus they passed through the town, finally winding up their orgies at Kee- ley's Italian hotel with grand ball in the evening.
 The plans of w. H. Briggs for a brick church for St Thomas parish have been accepted bp Rev T. J. Coleman. Work will commence on the structure as soon as the weather permits.
 Owing to the inconvenience of holding services in the Town hall, there will be no Lenten services in St Thomas parish.
 Daniel Bryen has been appointed as- sistant baggage master at the new de- pot. His brother Edward has taken Daniels place on the section gang.
 Harry Flint is putting gas machine into his handsome residence.
 A social hop was enjoyed at Hans Pe- terson's home, Monday evening, Febru- ary 20. About 9 couples danced to the music of Bonney's orchestra. An anus ing feature of the evening was placing the tail on donkey on the wall. Robert Dickey, Jr, drew the first prize for get ting it nearest it's proper place.
 William II. Comley, executor on the Annie M. Sparks estate, has made appli- cation for the appointment of commis- sioners.
 The George A. Wells combination started for Bristol, Wednesday.
 St. Marc registers, every morning at m, the thermometer, weather and di- rection of the wind.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Perry rejoice over the arrival of flve-pound son, Saturday.
 Gardner Weatherbee lost a valuable dog by the cars, last week.
 Justice Slayback has bought 1O-foot strip of land of Frank Wakeley for a driveway next to his property.
 Harry Glover's dog has been sick and was taken to Bridgeport for doctors care.
 Northrop Bros. are building new Summer house for Mrs Samuel Osgood, laying new floors and making necessary repairs at the homestead.
 Alfred Wyrtzen, clerk for B. Betts, is around again.
 Nelson Randolph bought a trotter of Fred Swartz and a buggy of E. W. S.. Pickett.
 The Nichols place, occupied by Mrs Kippen, is offered for sale.
 Prof B. F. Rooms delivered a lecture on ''The National Yellowstone Park at the chapel of the new Congregational church, Wednesday evening, March 2, illustrated with 60 superb stereopticon views. The proceeds were devoted to the benefit of the fresh air fund of the Y. F. s. c. E. The next of the series of entertainments will be given by Rev c. H. Smith, March P and, on the 29th the audience will be favored by Will Carl ton. ..
 A movement is on foot to lay walk from the depot to the post office.
 Church Work will be ready for circula- tion, next Sunday. Frederic Sturges, wife and son of New York spent Sunday at his home. They will start for the South, Monday, 7th.
 The new gates have been put up and passengers will pass over the bridge.
 GREENFIELD HILL.
 Miss Mamie Hubbell has visited Nor walk friends.