The Newtown bee., 1895-06-14
BEDDING.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES


 Notwithstanding the threatening W eather of Tuesday evening large com pany gathered in the Sunday school room of the Congregational church and a most delightful evening was enjoyed by all. After the guests were all assembled the lights grew dim and the notes of minor dirge sounded through the rooms. The door in front of the audience slowly open ed and four ghostly figures in masks and white draperies glided in, made a pro found salaam and one of them recited in most sepulchral tones the "Battle of Blenheim," the others all following in pantomime, greatly to the amusement of the audience. How well the actors did their work was shown by the hearty en- core and nothing would satisfy but complete repetition. After the flight of the ghosts the tables were quickly spread with the promised good things and from the rapid motions of the walters and the way in which ice cream and straw berries disappeared the appetites of the company were not disturbed by the ghostly visi- tors. Another sociable will be given ear ly in July.
 It was emphatically Children's day in the Congregational church, last Sunday, judging from the number of children present. One remarked If this is one Sunday school, where do the other churches find their children?' The dec- orations of laurel, ferns and daisies were not aonly most effective but in perfect harmony with the spirit of the day and | made beautiful background for the sweet young faces. As the notes of the professional from organ and piano sound ed the door from the Sunday school room opened and the long procession singing "Scatter sunshine filed down the out side aisle and up the main aisle, filling both as they were seated as rapidly as possible by the ushers. The service con- sisted of recitations songs and responsive reading and short address by the pas tor. The great charm of the whole ser vice was it's simplicity. All the children could heartily join in all the exercises. BOUND OVER ON A CHARGE OF BIGAMY. On Wednesday last trial took place at the Town hall, which drew quite a large crowd of spectators. Janette KaaShen, formerly of Danbury, but who has been living at the house of Mrs Mary J. Feel, was arrested by Constable Bartram, arraigned before Justice Shaw on the charge of bigamy. It was proved on the testimony of William Kaashen that she had married him at Croton Falls, N. Y, on the 29th of August, 1891. On November 29, 1894, she married John w. Hall of Danbury at Brewster. Both bus bands appeared against her and pro- duced copies of the marriage certificates. Lawyer Murphy appeared for the state and Hon J. R. Sanford for the defence. The court found probable cause and bound the prisoner over in the sum of $500. Mrs Feel qualified as her suritv. CHILDREN's DAY AT THE METHODIST
 CHURCH.
 The exercises of Children's day took place at the Methodist church on Sun- day evening, before an audience that filled the church to repletion. The pro. gram went off without a hitch and did credit to all who took part. On a plat form beautifully decorated with flowers, was erected the Golden Gate. Miss Jessica Sanford appropriately costumed, acted as guardian, giving out the keys to aspirants for entrance, who were How ard Platt, Herbert Read, Bessie Read, Alice Gorham, Aaron Sanford and Kitty Shaw. The singing was very fine, the many youthful voices having charm ing effect. A generous collection was taken up for the educational society of the Methodist church, which has for it's object the aiding of worthy young men and women to obtain higher education,
 Mrs T. M. Abbot had a slight stroke of paralysis on Wednesday, but at the present writing is quite comfortable and hopes are entertained of her recovery.
 H. B. Jennings is suffering from an attack of peritonitis and is unable to set up. His disease is aggravated by the severe shaking up he received when thrown out of his wagon few weeks l ago. Ada J. Todd is much better and strong | hopes are entertained of her recovery. | She will be brought home soon if she continues to improve.
 Most of the schools in town will close | for the summer on Friday, the 14th.
 Ex Sheriff Sanford was on the Ridge, on business connected with the case of Vincent Dyrience vs. c. E. More- house.
 Rev c. W. Kelley has by all odds the most forward garden in town.
 Hiram Jennings is confined to the bed, suffering intense pain,
 Miss Gertie Moore and Miss Allie Brad ey have returned from two weeks visit n New York.
 Mrs M. J. Leavenworth celebrated her birthday, June 3. Friends from Easton. Ridgeffeld and Danbury made merry the occasion. Dancing was the order of the evening. Music was furnished from 0anbury.
 Miss Bertha Ferry has returned from a wo months visit in Danbury. Mrs w. c. Gilbert and children of Newtown are guests of her parents, MT md Mrs w. s. Bassett.