The Newtown bee., 1894-05-11
REDDING.
A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
 Miss Kinda Beers was Fl years old on Saturday. In the forenoon, she did a large washing, entirely forgetful of the significance of the day. Not so her friends and neighbors, who had planned to give the venerable lady an agreeable sur prise. In the afternoon they assembled in large numbers, laden down with good things to eat. The time was spent n doing justice to a nice spread, and in so- cial converse and jollity. Among those present were Mrs Hawley Williams, Miss Minnie Williams, Mrs Mary A. Mill Ter, Mrs c. Bradley, Mrs 5. Benedict, Mrs E. P. Shaw and others. Having brought joy and good will as an allevia- tion to the toilsome and lonely life of their aged friend, all departed conscious of a kind deed done, and hearts made happy.
 Charles Sanford and Patrick Flood are drawn as juriors to serve in the Superior court, winch comes in at Danbury, May S..
 The heirs of David Williams are hav- ing an addition built to their house on Couch Hill, in order to increase their &C., commodations for summer boarders. Senior of Bethel has the contract and John Gilbert bosses the job.
 "The Faithful Workers" will give a basket sociable at the house of Mrs J. L.. Sanford, Friday evening, May II, An enjoyable time may be expected.
 Apple blossoms are out about 10 days earlier than usual.
 The genial Tom Doran of Boston is spending a few weeks at the old home stead, assisting his sister, Ella, to plant her garden. His appearance indicates that the world has dealt kindly by him.
 A fire started in Hopewell woods, last week, on the land of Mrs T. Ryan, at the spot where the steam saw mill stood some years ago. Beyond burning up the dry brush, it did no particular dam age.
 Fred Gilbert is running the farm oi Edward Rowing in Easton. Two prospective lawsuits have been settled through the intervention of Con. stable Bartram, who always tries to bring about settlement before serving a writ.
 capacity and MT Randall has his hands full to keep up.
 | Peter Agnew has obtained situation | in Massachusetts and has moved his family there.
 | R. K. Fitch of Weston was the guest of F. W. Platt over Sunday. M. E. Casey of Fairfield, who has been at Middletown since last October for treatment, is greatly improved anC expects to return to his family in two weeks, much to the joy of his many ] friends.
 | George Sherman attended the wedding of his son, Charles, who was married tt Miss Elliot in Bridgeport, On Tuesday | the Sth.
 Ex-Sherift Sanford and Sheriff Glover were in town on Monday on legal busi ness.
 The Sunday school convention at th' Methodist church drew quite a largr crowd, and prove d to be very interest ing occasion.
 Our farmers are quite forward witt their spring work, oats, corn and pota toes being nearly all planted.
 Rev F. A. Hatch of Danbury, vii give his popular lecture on "Queer Folks in the Congregational church, Bedding Wednesday evening, May 16. This il said by those who have heard it, to be { very entertaining lecture and should bring out large audience. Ice cream and cake will be served after the lecture | B. F. Bassett, having finished the Con gregational parsonage, is now painting several wagons for J. B. Sanford, after which he wiil paint the house for Mrs r E. Knapp.
 Henry s. Osborne has had his three seated wagon and sleighs painted by B F. Bassett.