The Newtown bee., 1897-01-08
In New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN

THE MITCHELL-wILLIAMs WEDDING
 The home of Mir and Mrs George w. Mitchell was the scene of d very brett V wedding on the evening of New Years day, when their daughter, Abbie Evelyn. was united in marriage to Charles Perry Williams of Lebanon, by Rev J. D. Smi- | ley. The house was beautifully decorat- ed with evergreens. Promptly at 8 o'clock the bridal couple entered the room to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendered by Mrs W. H. Wakelee. The bride was becomingly gowned in white, the veil being fastened by sprays of smilax. She carried large bouquet of white carnations tied with white rib bons. During the ceremony, which was hort but impressive, the wedding bells were rung. Standing in an alcove of ev- ergreens the bridal couple received the congratulations of their many friends. A wedding supper was served to the guests The gifts were many and valuable. The marriage certificate, given by the pastor, was beautiful white and silver book, in which all present inscribed their names. The company, numbering about 60, was composed of the relatives and in- timate friends of the bride and groom. There were a number of guests from out of town. MT and Mrs Williams left the next morning for 8 short trip. They were escorted to the station by number of friends, who showered them with rice and good wishes.
 The social hop at Munson's hall on Wednesday evening, December 30, was a decided success and was largely attend, ed. There were over 50 couples present and all reported good time. The music was furnished by John E. Wentsch. with Miss Carrie Worden of Southyille as ac- companist.
 The garnet mill still remains closed The casting to replace the broken one in the crusher had to be ordered from Penn sylvania and has not yet arrived. The quarry is now also shut down, their dy- namite having given out and an expected shipment being delayed. It comes by boat to Bridgeport and is drawn from there by team. Does anyone want to beg 8 ride on the team?
 Messrs Pierce & Gilbert have recently bought two more tracts of tim Der of Ezra Pierce, one on Toms hill, the other in the North Purchase. Messrs Gilbert $ Son have commenced cutting the piece on Toms Hill.
 Martin Wentsch and family were home, last Sunday.
 The scholars of the select school gave Miss Dora Pierce & surprise New Years. To say they had royal good time was putting it mildly.
 Zina Beard has had very sick horse. It is a little better at this writing. MT Butler of Sandy Hook, while work ing at o. B Pierce's, with another man, met with quite an accident. A brace and bit fell from beam in the barn, striking him on the top of his head and cutting gash about one inch. Some person bent on mischief threw d stobc "SiShiiS uNC pouhuS hiousu u eiC window of J. J. Bryant's house, doing considerable damage.
 If the going is at all tolerable, dele gation from Monroe will undoubtedly go next Monday evening, January II, to the entertainment given by the New York Male Quartet Company in the Town hall of Newtown. This is the third number in the winter course that is under the auspices of the Mems Liter ary and Social Club, whose aim in the planning of these courses for several winters past has been solely to introduce the best entertainments that could possi- bly, be secured, regardless of any pecuni@ ary gain to themselves. Thus far these uont ie mon ha ua scorpd a succesa