The Newtown bee., 1897-07-16
DEATH OF MRS SARAH C. K1NNER


Sarah C. kinner, wife of George A,
Kinner, died Saturday, July 10, at her
home on Grand street. The funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence, on
Monday at 2 o'clock p. Em., and was con.
Quoted by Rev c. AlKnesal. Mrs Kinner
was As years of age. Her sudden death
is great loss to her family and friends.
One son, Herbert, and her husband, sur
vive her.
The only time mermaid is supposed
to envy human being is when she looks
A. B. Lockwood.
Arthur Senior has put up the frame
work for Fl. Mackenzie's new house. So
far the building looms up in fine style.
The location is grand and commands a
wide view of the country.
The late hot spell has made good de-
mand for straw hats and linen pants.
The earth had become dry and hot and
the corn rolled in the field at MONDAY.
At night it fairly snapped and cracked
with great growth. Potatoes are look
ing finely but farmers have had to use
liberal supply of paris green to keep
the bugs in check. The rye harvest is at
hand and the crop is good. Tuesdays
| rain storm, how acceptable it came
drizzle, drizzle all day long! Farmers
have worked early and late in the field
| the past weeks. No doubt a wet day is
relief; an after dinner nap not out of
place for the old men. The hired man
and boys must grind up the scythes and
things in order for the morrow. Rain
or shine, womens work is never done.
It's cook and eat all the same, rain or
shine, day in and day out, be it hot or be
it cold, all must eat.
The fall is coming and we can't sell
summer shoes in September. We have
got to get rid of them now, and to make
themSgo quickly we have marked prices
on them that will do the talking and sell
nag, and all we have to do is the fitting,
at Lockwood's, Fountain Pl ce, Bethel.
Two classes from tn First Congrega-
tional church of Danbury picnicked at
Putnam Park, Wednesday, July7.
Friday evening the Champion whist
club and their friends of Bethel to the
number of about so enjoyed clam bake
at the Old Put house, when the tables
were loaded with Eeverything to tempt
the hungry. After doing ample justice
to this. Cards and dancing were in
dulged in until about u, when ice cream
and cake were served. After this
dancing was resumed for another hour
when all returned home declaring it one
of the plesantest outings the club ever
held. Mr. and Mrs Cottrell are entitled
to much credit for their share in the
evenings enjoyments.
The daintiest, most fascinating and
graceful shoe to be found are the
shoes we'd like to have you step your
feet into. And even your mother-in-law
could not call you extravagarA il you
gave away the price, we won't give it
away here, but come in and see il we tell
the truth.-[A. B. Lockwood, Fountain
Place, Bethel.
Wednesday, July 7, was the largest
picnic of this season at Putnum park
when the st Peters parochial school
of Danbury to the number of 100 at
tended, keeping the swings full. and
boats going on the lake. They returned
at Z, happy crowd.
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Mr. and Ms E. T. Judd rejoice owe
the arrival OF their first born, boy, on
the day we celebrate. Elmer bears the
honors modestly. The Cando Herald,
North Dakota Your correspondent,
although taken by surprise, Is no less
pleased with the advent into the world OF
SO fine a grandson as reported above.
Henry Shepard, man over 10 years
of age, while driving down Beaver street
the farm wagon ran against the horse
causing him torun and kick. The wagon
brought up against tree. The shock
pitched Mr. Shepard several feet out on