The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

abled by stone thrown at him in Fur ner street.
 The remains of George Olmstead, who died in Shelton, were inferred in Wooster cemetery. He was Danburan.
 The Democrats here have, by close shave, named Hill men for the town con- vention. The Hill men have way of calling themselves Democrats and the other faction Cleveland men.
 Rev Dr Simmons of the Methodist church has fine lecture on Sunny Italy which he delivered in Bethel, Friday evening.
 ssEileen Oge" was given at the opera house, last week, under the direction of the St. Vincent de Paul society by home talent and appears to have been a pro- nounced success.
 ''Behold what a great matter" etc., exemplified, the other day, when a fire alarm was sent out from the farthest station in the city, in the neighborhood of William Bub Sharp's. The big steam CT rushed, with smoke curling up and floating behind and sparks flying, the long hook and ladder truck started with the beautiful big grays on gallop, fire men ran at their best with their hose, men with teams jumped in their wagons and buggies and put their horses into a run, men and boys ran wildly, wheelmen ho, nd traaH thair machines as if for dear life, merchants and their salesmen with their customers poured out on the sidewalk and every body turned out to see the rush. The pavements on Main street rang again. A streak of dust marked the course of the onset. The run extended to COalpit hill in the border land between Danbury and Bethel, where it was learned there had been a slight fire in a little cottage in Rocky Glen (for we, too, have Glen). The fire chief found the cause of all the excitement in smoking satchel in the cellar of the cottage, the contents of which had in some mysterious way caught fire. Slight dauage. The fire men were satisfied, the small boy was disappointed and then the procession leis- urely returned.
 The G. A. R.'s moved their headquar- ters from Renedict's to Wildman's block, last week Monday night, and celebrated the event in what they denominated a farewell camp fire, which was a feast of fat things to Grand Army men,a remind CT of old days in the camp and field. Chief of Police Bevans, an old soldier, recited a poem, F. Goodale gave an or iginal poem, "Good By, Old Hall," Dr Vile, A. J. Smith, Charles Bailey and others spoke. Hard tack and Danbury beans were prominent features in the banquet, of course, and good cheer pre- vailed. All honor to the veterans! They had a house warming at their new rooms by way of dedication, Monday night. Sons of Vets and aid society participated.
 Rev MT Pierce of the First Congrega- tional church received a testimonial of the appreciation of his people in the ad- vance of his salary tor $2700, an advance of $200.
 It is understood that out of town par ties have bought large portion of the Averill property. Some time ago, the entire property was bought by Osborn & Damn, liverymen. La Rue and Darragan bought lots off it and have erected fine buildings. Osborn & Damn have dispos- ed of the remainder. It has not yet transpired what the new owners propose to do with it.
 The German Lutherans gave an enter tainment in the City hall, Friday even- ing, consisting of readings, dialogues, vo- cal and Instrumental music. Good. They have flourishing society; good citizens and Christians.
 Mrs Henry R. Weed, formerly of New town, died suddenly, Saturday morning.
 David David was married to Miss En- ma Selleck.
 A rather tony wedding was the marri- age of c. H. Merritt and Miss Mary E.. Rider, daughter of Dr W. J. Rider. Rev J. H. Lockwood performed the marriage ceremony.
 Ben Franklin, very black, had the yell low jaundice, so he said before the city court, the other morning. The police found him lying helpless in the street. He was sent to Jailor Alexander's in- firmary for treatment.
 Forepaugh's advertisers have arrived. No Barnum's. this season.
 The Superior court, Judge Thayer, had a short session. Adjourned, Thursday morning. No business of special im portance, except Young against Housa- tonic railroad, in which the judge reserv- ed his decision.
 James s. Taylor bought the Gray prop erty on Franklin street adjoining Hiram Pulling's property. Sold to settle an estate.
 The Universalists held a tree fair with a good degree of success, apparently. Mark Dow, an elocutionist, pleased the gathering, and the church quartet dis coursed eloquently in song. A tree fair! and the names for Danbury entertain ments are not half exhausted.
 The Crescent club, Sons of St. George, the young mems T. and l.. society have given entertainments.
 Both political parties have experienced some annoyance in getting candidates to run for city officers. Good men were nominated in their absence, but declined.