Connecticut western news., 1899-06-15
NORFOLk.

Miss Sarah Eldridge, eldest daughter of the late Rev Joseph Eldridge, D. D. died in New York Saturday evening of heart trouble after very short illness, aged 6l years. The news of her dan gerous condition reached here too late for her sisters to go to her. She died at the Fifth Avenue Hotel where she has made her home for many years, wis., iting Norfolk occasionally. The organ in the Congl church, which has been the pride of the worshippers for de- cade, Is the gift of Miss Eldridge. She will be sadly missed by the community although so much of her time has been spent apart from us. The funeral was held in the church yesterday morning at II o'clock, services conducted by Revs W. F. Stearns and John DePeu. Very interesting Children's Day ex- ercises were held in the CongI and Methodist churches Sunday. The decorations of the former wore trees and cultivated roses; of the latter, laurel, daises and potted plants. both bringing delight to our beauty loving souls.
 O. M. Snow and son have opened a new quarry on Brick Hill
 MT and Mrs Edward Bailey were guests of Rev W. F. Stearns over Sun day.
 The Litchfeld North Association celebrated its 147th annIversary in this town Tuesday and Wednesday. A pub- ,ic service was held in the Cong'l church Tuesday evening with music and ad- dresses by Rev Arthur Goodenough on the Historical Life of the Association, and by Rev J. s. Voorhees, on Army Life and some Results of the Spanish War.
 Mir and Mrs Samuel D. Canfield cele- brsted their 25th anniversary Friday, June 9, receiving several silver articles.
 Deacon F. B. Porter, who has been very feeble for some time, died Thurs day morning aged f9. The funeral was held in the Cong'l church on Saturday at 30 p. m., conducted by Rev W. F. Stearns.
 The Robbins School celebrates it's 18th anniversary this afternoon. The speakers and essayists were trained by W. Palmer Smith and give evidence of faithful preparation. The solos, vocal and instrumental, will fulfill their mis- sion of giving pleasure. The Robbins give reception to their friends this evening.
 The Litchfeld County University Club were entertained last Thursday evening by Mir and Mrs Carl Stoeckel. Nearly POO guests were present. Del monico catered and Differs orchestra furnished music. Prof. E. G. Coy of the Hotchkiss School at Lakeville pre- sided and the following gentlemen spoke: Rev Stesrns of this place, Prof. Perrin of Yale, Rev J. O. Goddard of Salisbury, Dr A. l.. Woodford of New Haven, Rev John Hutchins of Litch- field, Prof. Buehler of Lakeville, Hon T. $. Gold of West Cornwall, Hon Hu. bert Williams of Lakeville, Attorney F. M. Williams of New Milford, Judge A. T. Roraback of Canaan, Hon D. T. War ner of Salisbury. Ex-Governor Cook and Ex-Lieut. Gov. Dewell were among the guests. The club presented loy- ing cup to MT and Mrs Stoeokel.
 Benjamin Bigelow, one of our re- spected citizens died yesterday morning at the age of 75. Funeral will be held tomorrow at his late residence at 9 30 p. m.
 Laurel chapter, No 42, Order of the Eastern Star, entertained the grand officers of the state and twenty seven members of Magnolia chapter of Win sted, in Masonic Hall Tuesday evening.