The Newtown bee., 1896-01-17
SHELTON.
THE DONOVAN LICENSE MATTER.

SHELTON.
 THE DONOVAN LICENSE MATTER.
 The case of John H. Donovan was be- fore the Superior court, last week, in Bridgeport, and quite number of our citizens went down. This is case where the county commissioners refused H. cense, from which decision Donovan ap- pealed. A number of our leading citi- zens testified that the place was suit able one for saloon and that Donovan was a suitable person to conduct sa- loon. The remonstTants testified that in the years when we have no license Don- evan would put his barkeeper in the sa- | loon. ostensibly to sell temperance drinks, but who violated the law by selling in- toxicants and was tried and convicted of the same. Also that the saloon is on a of school children had to pass several times day also factory operatives, la dies and others, that it is in close prOx- unity to several factories and not far from the postoffice. The defense to these reasons were that Donovan was not responsible for what Kelly did; that a saloon in proximity to schoolhouse or factories was not objectionable and the place and the man entirely suitable.
 Thomas Coyne, former resident, was recently drowned in the city of PhIladel- phia and his body was brought here and buried. He formerly was possessed of some property, but went into the saloon business and became goed customer of his own bar and finally failed, lost his property and moved away. Such are some of the sad effects of the liquor bus mess. Yet some of our leading citizens go before our courts and the commission CTS in favor of the liquor traffic.
 THE WORK OF sCAT1 ERGOOD MISSION.
 The annual meeting of the Scattergood Mission was held last week and showed a prosperous condition. A few faithful Christian workers are doing much good through this organization, which is un- der the lead of F. w. Hoyt. The receipts during the year were $522 02 and expen ditures $48l.45. Beside this there have been contributions ot food and clothing to assist the poor. An aid society has earned during the year about $70. THEY WERE LOOKING FOR WORK AND
 GOT IT.
 On Friday last two gentlemen of the rad, after quiet nights repcse in the pnlice station, were brought before the tnwr court and in defense said they were looking for work. Accordingly the court sent them to place of work at the coun- t. jail for 30 days,
 $. T. Palmer has been elected secre- t2ry of the Union Agricultural society.
 Interesting and profitable revival meet irgs have been held in the Methodist church, the past week, and some conver- sions have been reported.
 Shelton Sturges, son of William G. Sturges, while driving some nails, broke one of them ard 8 piece struck him in one eye, severely irjuring it.
 Joseph Tucker died on Saturday morn- il 6 last. He has re sided here the great CT portion of his life, he being at the time of his death 74 years of age.
 The increase in the patronage Of the l brary since removed to it's new loca- tion has been quite marked. A fine list of books for an addition is being pre- pared.
 At the Congregational church on We'd nesday, January %, there will be in the afternoon a conference of Sunday school superintendenJs and in the evening Sec retary Hall will give his stereopticon lec- ture on the Sabbath school work In the state.
 Echo Hose Go. are having their rooms renovated by painting and new furniture.
 J. c. Hubbard and wife are to take trip to the southern states for his health.
 The case of State vs. Lsuis Bonney for assault on John Lindequist was before the Town court, last Monday. It was the result of quarrels that have been go- ing on for year or two between the fam flies. The defendant is a young fellow about 15 years old and was found guilty and judgement was suspended for 90 days.
 There was good attendance and an interesting occasion at the installation of officers of the U. V. U., last Monday evening, in Mechanics hall. Addresses were made by Rev L. M. Keneston, Dr s. F. Kidder and several of the comrades.
 Interesting religious services are being held at the Methodist church and there