The Newtown bee., 1898-10-07
AN IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE DEAL.

A transfer of valuable property was
made in Lake district, last week. George
G. Hopkins purchased of Martin G.. Tay-
lor the homes tesd which has been Mr.
Taylor's home fr m birtn, with such land
as lay on the north side OF road connect
ed with the homestead. On the land ly-
ing on south side of road belonging TO
Mr. Taylor, he intends to build house
and barn for his occupancy in the future.
Mrs .Abbe Beeman Beardsley of
Phelps, N. Y, arrived at her native home
at Lakeside on last Sunday evening, in
response to telegram sent her stating
that it was deemed best for her to come
and assist in caring for her mother, who
has been seriously i'll for three weeks.
At present writing Mrs Beeman's condi-
ton ia more favorable for recovery.
Your correspondent was pleased to
note in last Saturdays evenings papers
the improved condition of Frank Ward
of New Haven, who is now attending
Taft's School in Watertown, sbut who
has been guest at FL. W. Browns at
Lakeside for the past two summers.
Frank, while at the same scho oil last win
ter, accidentally had blow pin lodge in
one of his lungs, which remained there
till last week, when he coughed the same
out of his mouth while taking violent ex-
ercises at football. His complete re-
covers seems now assured, when the
doctors pronounced, few months ago,
death certain within year.
j. B. Wilson is fast preparing his new
" built cottage in New Milford for oc-
cupsncy by himself and family during
the coming winter.
David Sanford and family of Bridge
port have occupied LAZY Lodge" for
three weeks past, at Lakeside.
Mrs Lucy Jones sclosed her cottage on
Lake street on Friday morning Of last
week and went to Bridgeport for the
winter. The household goods she chose
to take went the day previous. Her old
est son intends to remain here few days
longer and then seek new situation in
bridgeport also. The public will miss
him as assistant postmaster. as he has
proved to be most efficient and obligiRg
servant to the public.
A Swedish employee of Dea D. Burn
ham on his farm has moved his family to
Dea Burnham's tenant house near War
amaug mills, and will remain as chief
helper of Mr. Burnham at farm work dur
ing the winter.
Thomas Martin has enjoyed the most
busy season at his blacksmith shop of
any since he located in his present quar-
factory and his patron have correspond
ingly increased.
Gilbert Corning OF Detroit, Mich, was
the guest of his daughter, Mrs Frank j.
Hosford, over Wednesday night of last
week, and he met while here several of
his former acquaintance in friendly
greeting.
AS per announcement in last weeks
ssBEE,' A. G.. Casky and family from De-
troit, Mich, have arrived at Mrs L. M.
Sperry's cottage for the winter. The
same dav Mr. and Mrs Julius M. Snow
closed their cottage for week and went
60 Geneva, N. Y.
George S. Lyman passed three days of
last week in Torrington.
AT meeting, last Saturday, of the Ec-
clesi stical societv, held in the church
parl0rs, it was voted to ask Rev Evan
Evans 10 withdraw from the committee
his resignation, lately sent, and Dea
George s. Humphrey was deputed to
convey TO him the result of the meeting,
which was unanimous vote of those
present.
The highway in front of Frederick
Hoffman's residence has recently been
cut down three feet, which makes the
grade On hillside much more easy for
public travel.
ID. e. Beeman and wife returned from
their bridal trip, last Friday evening, TO
Dea S. N. Tavior's on Christian street,
the home of the brides parents.
James T.. Osborn ia seriously i'll at bis