The Newtown bee., 1895-11-08
STRATFORD.

Al THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
There was missionary meeting in the
Congregational church, Sunday evening,
led by Mrs Cogswell. Mrs S. a. Talbot
gave q report Of the American Board re-
Gently held in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss
Cornelia Judson, who for some years has
been missionary in Japan, gave an in
teresting talk of her work and exper-
fences.
Edward Wood, the real estate dealer.
has recently purchased the Hill farm, on
the Ferry road, and laid it out into
building lots. 1t is one OF the most de-
sirable locations in town, and no doubt
will readily find purchasers. Several of
the lots have already been secured by
patrons realizing the advantages of the
location.
Deacons. G. D. Brakeman and D. C.
Wood and Mrsa Robert w. Curtis were
elected delegates from the Sunday school
Of the Congregational church, to the
convention of Christian workers, at New
Haven.
A sociable was held in the lecture
room of the Congregational church,
2. S. g. e. for the coming six months
were elected.
There seems to be no well organized
| team of football players in town now,
but very good scratch team can be
scared up for special occasions.
Hiram Booth, who fell from a wagon
load of vegetables while driving into Mr.
Lewis barn, some time since, is reported
as rapidly recovering from his injuries.
Mrs and Miss Allen have gone 10
Staten Island for short visit.
Mrs John Herring has been in New
York for few days.
A npu uipd mill hoo hnon Aroofod on
Sutton avenue, for pumping purposes.
Duck shooting is reported as good.
During the next six months the stores
will close at s p. m.
Miss Maud Miller has visited friends
in South Norwalk.
| Miss Harriet Thompson's afternoon
and evening dancing classes are held In
McNamara's hall.
The Ladies' Aid society held a harves,
supper in the Methodist church lecture
| room, Wednesday evening, which was
largely attended.
The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs George
Bartram, Thursday afternoon.
William Bartram of Western New
| York, is visiting his relatives in town.
David Fitzgerald has rented the Coe
place. on lower Main street.
A Mr. Shepard has rented the Miller
| Duck farm, now owned by Mr. Beach.
| The so called Lupton place, on Broad
street has been rented to Mr. Brownlow
| Johnnie Parks, who has been ill with
diphtheria, is reported as getting better
| The Housatonic club house is having
an addition of 20 feet built on the side
toward the river.
| Pequonnock council, o. u. A. NJ will
give sociable, Friday evening.
| A pail of black horses were recently
found wandering about the streets anG
were taken care of by Augustus Castelot
Justice Peck has torn down all the
barns and sheds on the Philo Osborn
place, and the appearance of the locality
is much improved.
| Mumps are quite prevalent about town
A dead horse was discovered few
mornings since just north of the railroad
station. No one seems to be able to 10
cate the owner and the selectmen attend
ed to it's removal.
| William B. Snyder and wife have lief
for their winter home in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs Fowler, who have beer
visiting the Misses Booth on King street
have started for Texas, where they viii
| spend the winter.
The regular meeting of the Cupheas
/ club was held Thursday evening.
| The new road from Lordship Farm t.
HOLSTERS mills is being rapidly pushed
along. Several new houses are talked
of in the locality, to be started in thu
early spring.
Mrs John w. Beach has visited friend
in Seymour.
Charles j. Hughes has been putting il
a foundation for granite monument TO
the Todd and Lowell families, in tn
| Union cemetery.