The Newtown bee., 1897-01-15
BETHEL.
HOW ABOUT THESE REPORTS?


 toxicating liquors being sold in our so- called temperance town, are true we had better pull down our banner and put up our signs. We doE'r take much stock in such reports. They often come from few old soaks who will put down cider from morning till night if they can get some one to furnish and draw it for them. After drinking three and four mugs full they are ready to argue the licence ques- tion. They say that Bethel should give every person licence. It would make the town more lively and keep the money at home. Then itswould be great reve- nue for the town. It would go great way to help support the poor people, etc., etc. Another mug of cider drank and then the subject changes and the old soaks begin to be confidential about the number of places where intoxicating drinks are sold. First they are not quite so sure, but another journey to the cellar and then you get it straight. This grocery man and that marketman and the drug stores, boarding houses, shoe- makers and laundrymen. We did not stay to hear the posto ffiee or churches .landered but it undoubtedly all ca ne in in time. Now there may be smatter- ing of truth in what they say. If there is murder will out" We hope there is not word of truth in what is often re- ported. Most of the reports are mere surmises and nothing else. We have clean little village. Children of age all go to school and are comfortably dressed notwithstanding the hard times. We very seldom see child on the street without shoes and stockings, and it is re. ported that the janitor for the Center school building takes home every week bread, cake and other food that is every day thrown away. Enough to keep half dozen hens, and to keep them well and laying eggs. Our children gre we'll fed. Would this be the case if all reports were true? Should we be better clothed or better fed if we voted for Iicence and had gin mill on every corner? No! No! Let the old soaks talk. We wont vote license to please them! [This is the right kind of talk.-Edtor.
 DEATH OF MASTER CLARENCE H. JOHN
 Clarence A. Johnson, aged 15 years, only child of Mr and Mrs Reuben John. sou, died at his home on Grand street, Friday morning, January 8, after brief illness. Until within the last few month. he appeared to be q strong healthy lad unusually bright and lively aud well up in his studies at the high school. Med cal aid was of no avail. He rapidly wasted away with disease of the kidneys. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon The pastor and Rev William Brown of Bridgeport officiated. The following young men were pail bearers Frank Bas. sett, Frederick Dimond, Stanley Bennett, Harvey Mackenzie, Harry Kyle and James Mackenzie.
 E. M. Crofutt, principal of the high ness. At present writing he is reported slowly recovering and may be able to re- sume his duties in school next week.
 Miss Mintie E l nonds, teacher in the Wolf Pits school, WAS taken ill at the close of her school for the holidays and been confined to the house since under the doctors care. She is on the mend this week and will probably resume her duties, next week. Miss Bell Ferry, a graduate of the high school, has filled Miss Edmonds place in the Wolf Pits l sChOUl u6T iltue5S.
 It is reported that Miss Bessie Durant, a graduate of Vasser college, is filling Mir Crofutt's place in the high school during his illness.
 L. F. Judd shipped, last week, 12 s. c. B Leghorn bullets to parties in Lancas- ter, Mass. The demand for winter layers has been good.
 Joe Kuowlton, who keeps market on Greenwood avenue, on Tuesday evening discovered that a quarter of beef hang ing outside had disappeared. He went out just in time to see it on a persons back crossing the open lot back of the store. Joe lit out and brought back the beef but not the man, who dropped the beef and ran.
 Henry Hill of Bedding, administrator on the estate of the late Aaron Tread well, has sold this week several acres ot wood land laying in the lower part of Newtown, to John Carson.
 TRUMRULL.