The Newtown bee., 1897-12-17
ROXBURY.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

much enjoyed. The unfavorable an,
stormy weather of the early day reduced
DIS congregation, but the evening gath
eripg was large. We were glad to SEE
the preacher looking so we'll. A hearty
welcome will always await him at Rox
bury.
On Tuesday, the 7Ch inst, the Epwortt
League held its monthly business meet.
ing, L. f. Elwell, the president, in the
chair. Routine matters had due atten-
ton, and Friday, the 18th, was appoint.
ed as the day for holding the annual
meeting for the election of officers. This
will take place at the church at 7.3O, af-
ter which the members of the CHAPTER
will psrtake of coffee and cake in the
vestry.
Egbert Bradley is engaged in reshin-
Cling the house occupied by j. Fl. Par
sells.
Mr. O'Dell has returned from the North
with another car of CATTLE
Mrs Pliny Squire visited her sister,
Mrs Thomas, last Sunday.
DR. Pons, assisted by DIR Griswold of
New Milford, performed delicate oper-
alton on OLIVER Tyrrell's foot, last Fri
day. At present time he is doing well.
Mrs Jnlia Squire was called to Water
bury, last week.
q. W. Hodge spent q few days in
Bridgeport, last week.
An epidemic of whooping cough has
struck the town.
Carl Anderson, Swede living at Bur-
ton Bradley's, while cutting wood had
the misfortune to have a sharp chip
strike his eyeball. The chances of his
recovering his eyesight are small.
Mrs David Barnes entertained cousins
from Danbury, last week.
The Center school, targht by Mrs
Dodge, opened for the winter term, Mon
day, the 9Th. Owing to the prevalence
of whoopipE cough the attendance is
small.
Miss Amelia Davidson is visiting her
friend, MRS M. W. ODen.
Mrs William Merwin has returned
from visit with her daughter in Water
bury.
Mrs David Barnes has gone to Water
bury to care for the sick.
The east roof of the Congregational
church has been reshingled. j. W,
Minor, Egbart Bradley, Sidney Winters
and E. B. Eastman finished the Job, last
week.
D. w. Peck recently captured a hand
some fox, which he took to Danbury.
A. and Fl. Bronson are working on a
new barn at Henry Bronson's place. 1t
is 20x24 and situated west of his new
house.
Blacksmith Earl Garlick has been
having quite rush of work in wagon re-
pairing. He has just completed ironing
3 good stout carriage pole for S. B.
Smith.
Edward johnson, who has but recent
ly moved into the PhiIo Hawley place,
down by the river, lost his week old
baby boy on Friday of last week.
W. and FL. Bronson finished their fall
casting last week and have a nice lot of
pillow parts cast for next seasons trade.
The warm damp weather Of the past
week has permitted the tobacco growers
to put into marketable condition almost
the entire crop here in town, which few
could not attend to earlier, as other
duties detained them more. The buyers
will be welcomed if pay living prices.
E. S. Castle has purchased a fine
mare with a record of
about 30. A new stable had to be built |
for the shelting of it.
The school at Warmers Mills opened |
On, the 18th, with Miss Beardsley, the
former teacher, in charge.
Henry Trowbridge has exchanged his
mare, Lady Tyrrell, for fine PAGER.
S. G. Camp has erected dam on the |
brook near his house for the purpose of |
"a wing wood and making a trout pond |
Tor his own special benefit. Fred Tyrrell, |
The Orton postmaster, is assisting him in |
lis work.
S B Smith has secured Of Hodge &
Thomas Plymouth Rock cocKerel. 1t
s thought to be fine specimen.
Plumber Whitehead has his hands full |
n his line, as he is the only one in town
hat thoroughly understands the bust
ness.