The Newtown bee., 1892-09-02
BETHEL.

Several months ago, Henry, l2-year- old son of Orris Ferry, was kicked in the head by horse. He apparently got better and, it was thought, would re- cover entirely. A few days ago, it was noticed that there was d depression in his skull and he became unconscious. A council of doctors was held, who decid- ed on an operation, trepanning the skull. The operation was performed, Wednesday, 24th. Several pieces of bone were removed. Although the ope- ration was very successful, the boy was so weak that it did not avail to save him and he died, Friday morning at ?. He was bright little fellow and will be greatly missed by large circle of rela- tives and playmates. Funeral, Sunday afternoon at ,. Interment in the new Roman Catholic cemetery.
 James Whitney, in a drug store in An sonia, was in town, over Sunday.
 Rev William Morrell, who has been for six weeks in Maine, is expected home.
 E. D. Smith preached in the Methodist church in the morning, last Sunday; in the evening, prayer service was held in charge of the Epworth League.
 If ever the clouds were watched and the weather report looked over, it was by the Republicans, last Friday, as it was on Friday evening that they were to occupy their new rooms for the first time. Although drizzly, wet evening, there was large crowd, who were very enthusiastic. The following off, cers were chosen, all young men who are workers and whe will do ali they can to push the interests of the club President, John k. Mansfield; first vice president, Stuart H. Kyle second vice George 5. Fairchild. Revs II. l.. Slack, Arthur Benedict and C.. G. Durant, John Williamson, John Keeler, Charles Bailey, ST and George 5. Fairchild made speeches which were well receiv- ed. The Glee club also rendered several | biSdSAASs oNiCSbtohSs AAtCi biiC IuSCbluSs refreshments were served and general good time had. The club numbers about 250 members, 1t held it's next meeting, Wednesday evening, 3lst. The rooms are in Durant's new block, Fuun- tain Place and consist of large hall and two ante rooms, all neatly furnished. They will be open every evening and will be used as reading rooms when there are no meetings. There will be al least three daily, two or three weekly papers and one or two magazines for the reading room.
 | Starr Barnum, who has been sick with quinsy, is out again.
 Bethelites attended the kohanza ex. cursion to Glen Island, Monday, 29th and report splendid time.
 Eureka Hook and Ladder company have bought d handsome couch, which will be disposed of by chance. 1t is or exhibition in the window of the J. NJ Ives company in Danbury. They ofiel a handsome silver watch to the boy ol girl selling the largest number of tickets and d gold ring to the second largest These prizes may be seen in the window at W. I. Masson's. Ernest Bell has tht tickets in charge.
 St. Mary's society will hold peaci i festival in Nichols opera house, on tn evenings of l2th and 18th for the bene fit of the organ fund.
 Republican caucus, Wednesday eyen ing, in the new club rooms. :. Mrs Thomas Kyle, who has been in
 critical condition, is a little better. Hating Is quite brisk in some shop
 and the others will be as soon as tn Dunlap style comes out.
 :. Edgar T. Andrews started for Nebras
 ka, Wednesday morning, for his health : The reservoir in front of the Grass 2 Plain hose cotnpany's house has bee full again.