The Newtown bee., 1893-11-10

pioL dt MouuGdlH SIOSe Cemetely, | Bridgeport. MT Porter was son of the late Dr Porter of Bridgeport, former l well known dentist in that city, and | leaves wife and two sons to mourn his l loss. ACCIDENT TO MRS CHARLES HUGHES. Mrs Charles Hughes, widow of the late Charles Hughes of Brookfield, fell down stairs at the residence of E. o. Curtis, and dislocated her shoulder. She was taken to the house of her son, Frank J. Hughes of Bridgeport, where she is rap idly recovering from her injuries.
 G. w. Johnson has moved into the Judd house.
 George Bartram, who for a number of years has been a salesman for a New Haven carriage manufacturing company, has left them to accept a similar position with Utica, N. Y, firm. He will be- gin his labors in his new position about December l. MT Bartram has many friends who will wish him great success in his new connection.
 The selectmen met in the Town hall, last Wednesday, and transacted consid- erabie business.
 The Baptist church on Lundy's Lane gave successful jubilee concert in the Town hall, Thursday evening.
 Mrs Christina is in very poor health.
 The Methodist ladies' aid society met, this week, at the parsonage. The W. c. T. 1T. met, on Thursday, with Mrs John Dorman. c. J. Hughes has erected a very hand some marble cross at the grave of the l late Frank Parkinson Benjamin, in Un- ion cemetery. The cross stands on a marble pedestal on which is inscribed the name and date of birth and death. The material is so pure and white, and the design so chaste and beautiful, that it calls forth many expressions of admira- tion from all who see it.
 Stratford was well represented at the Christian Endeavor gathering at Bridge port, last week.
 Benjamin Wheeler is able to be about and perform some light work. John w. Beach continues to improve, but is not able to get out.
 D. c. Wood has raised over ,OOC cabbages this season.
 William Bristol's barn took fire a few days since, but was discovered in time to prevent serious damage.
 Mrs W. N. Ely and daughter will spend the winter in New York.
 Mrs Frank Beers has been ill.
 J. W. Dufour has on exhibition tur. nips weighing eight pounds.
 It is reported that Hon A. B. Judd vii lecture before the Eagle athletic clut and their friends at an early day. It is hoped the report will prove true as MI Judd is a man of rare ability and a fine orator. He was member of the last l anu "lICh doUl CSoCO bIlS House on any subject was sure of g large and interested audience.
 There was large attendance at the harvest festival in the Methodist church last Sunday evening.
 Whooping cough seems to be quite prevalent about town.
 The Osceolas have reorganized their football team, and will be glad to meet any of the outside teams who will notify them of desire to play a match game I Joseph Teller has moved into Mrs Booths house.
 Robert B. French and wife are occu pying part of Mrs Fanny Peck's house on Main street.
 Mrs Charles B. Curtis gave a very pleasant chrysanthemum reception, few days since, at her residence on Mair street.
 I Pequonnock council, o. U. A. M., were recently visited by the newly appointed district deputy, Monroe Waldo, o1 Bridgeport.
 There were very interesting services a, Christ church, All Saints day. The ser mon was preached by Rev MT Pond an6 delightful music was furnished by the choir, with solos by Mrs Brown and Miss I Curtis.
 I The King street crossing is closed while the contractors are putting in the stone abutments, thereby causing the residents of that locality great inconven fence, especially those who are driving teams. It entails an extra drive of 2 quarter of mile at least, to reach tht T Main street.
 l The railroad company have settled with the Sterling estate for the land they require for the change in highway at tht King street crossing. It is reported tha the damage to the Thompson estate fo the same purpose will be left out to ar bitration.
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