The Newtown bee., 1894-05-25
MILFORD.
LADY BIC

LADY BICYCLISTS IN MILFORD.
 The members of the Ladies' Bicycle Club take runs almost daily. The ladies of Milford are excellent riders, and enjoy their wheels thoroughly.
 AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL GATHERING.
 Last Wednesday evening, the pretty chapel of the Methodist church was completely filled with friends, who came to enjoy the entertainment and social to be given by the Y. P. s. c. E., of the church. So many were present that all available space, even in the dining room, was utilized. A most excellent program had been provided. It opened with the chorous "America." George Gould fol- lowed with bass solo. Then Miss Mamie Baldwin gave d recitation. The next selection was song, "Where hearts are young" by Miss Barrett, whose ex- quisite voice completely filled the rooms. n response to continued d applause, Miss Barrett sang, by request, "The Swanee River" This was sung in manner that made the audience think of The Old Folks at Home," and to many came thoughts sad and dear. Another recita- tion, this time by Maude Andrews, who always recites nicely and who is general favorite. Maude did herself J ligh5 of the audience, George Gould gave another solo. Mir Gould is a new conner who has been cordially welcomed among the members of the Methodist church, to which he brought letter. Miss Bald win gave one more recitation. Miss BaldWin'S reCitatiOnS are always well rendered, and enjoyed by all who hear them. She recites without any affecta- tion,in very pleasing manner, and uses her voice very well. A solo by Miss Barrett, followed by the chorus "Colum- bia," closed the program. Ice cream, straw berries, cake and lemonade were then served. The thanks of the commit. tee are due to all who assisted in making the entertainment the perfect success it wss.
 The funeral services of Patrick Nolan were held on Thursday morning.
 Next Sunday, May ?. the G. A. R. post, accompanied by the w. R. C., will attend the Mary Taylor Memorial Metho- dist Episcopal church in body. The pastor of the church, Rev w. H. Kidd, is to preach
 Town Agent Isaac Clark Smith has been quite ill.
 Frank T. Munson has bought one of the farms owned by the late Ashae. Clark. It is well located near Baldwin $ Station.
 Mrs Susan Beardsley is at her home at the Summit House, Orange. Mrs Goodwin Bristol was thrown out of her carriage on Friday. The horse became frightened, and thus caused the accident. Mrs Bristol received very severe bruises, and is obliged to remain in bed.
 One of our bright youngsters received q hiouola frny hio fot r. ,l l,t one evening; at o'clock the next morn: ing, the boy had taken his wheel to the home of his chum, he was so pleased with it.
 Edward P. Avery has had one of his houses painted.
 Henry Baldwin's horse took fright at road roller, and Mir Baldwin was thrown out of the wagon. The injuries received were quite severe. A tally ho coach drove through here on Saturday, from Fairfield, en route for New Haven. A change of horses was l made at the Milford hotel. The party were to attend the Yale-Princeton base ball game, at the Yale Field. The game clemency of Che weather. Mir Lines of Sea Side avenue spent Sunday at Bethany, having been summon ed there by the severe illness of his mother.
 Harry c. c. Miles, of the Gulf, has a large quantity of first class tomato and pepper plants. The stock is first class MT Miles is an enthusiastic Granger, Carswell division, s. of T., gave a very enjoyable musical and literary entertain ment on Monday evening. After the ex- ercises, cake and lemonade and ice cream were served. A very large number were Ipa 1yIli New Haven. The success of the enter tainment was largely due to the efforts of Eldridge Cornwall.
 Col il. A. Taylor and family have ar rived in town for the summer, which will be spent at their beautiful home. Laurel ton hall. Mrs Eliza Wilson Bradley, who was found dead in her home on Sunday, was buried on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Bradley was 79 years old. She was born in Milford. Her husband died many years ago. Mrs Bradley was member of the Episcopal church. There are several mild cases of scarlet fever in town. The homes where these cases are have been quarantined.
 MT Ferris, who died last Saturday, was buried on Tuesday afternoon The services were held at St Peters church. being conducted by the rector.
 Mir and Mrs F. w. Towne of Wood- mont, are the happy parents of baby girl, born last Sunday.
 TRUMBULL.
 Charles J. Hughes has just erected two very handsome monuments in the old cemetery, White Plains district, one for the late David B. Hinman and family. and the other for Lucius c. Booth and family. They are of cottage design and built from Quincy granite. The quality Of the work is in the usual first class style which this concern has the reputa- tion of furnishing.
 Fred Raschpichler, who has been sick all winter at his home near Tait l& Sons. has gone to the hospital for treatment.
 A. 5. Nichols has purchased fine new horse.
 MT and Mrs W. s. Plumb spent Monday in New York.
 Rev W. F. White and daughter have gone to Renssaelaerville. N. Y, to att tend the funeral of his grandmother.
 Frank Ward is very sick. Chances for his recovery at one time were very slight.
 Plumb Brothers store has been closed for week, on account of sickness in the family.
 Mrs c. F. Plumb is around again after a two-week's illness.
 @ BRIDGEPORT.
 Notwithstanding the hard times the