The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-04-07
Our NEIGHBoRs.
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EARLY TRouT sTORIEs.

EARLY TROUT STORIES.
At early dawn, Saturday, April i, the
trout law was suspended for two and
half months or until June 10 'sIt's an
old saying that the early brd catches
the worm" Many persons eager for
sport visited the trout brooks at an early
hour In the morning and were most Of
them fairly successful In landing goo d
string OF the speckled beauties. John
Hine hooked fine string which he sold
TO Frank A. Judd, who was not born to
luck when fishing for trout. James Fow-
Ter, Plumtrees lad. landed trout near
the arch bridge which tipped the scales
sc one and quarter pounds. George
Stevens was lucky boy when he landed
q pound and a quarter trout from saw
mill brook. IG Is said that he threw
away his flshipg tackle and ran home to
show his big fish to his mother, Sunday,
fiahing was pretty generally practiced
until late hour la the afternoon. Mon
day was busy day. Local sports
brought home few good trout. John
Keller waded East Swamp with moder.
ate success. His catch OF seven good
sized trout he presented to newly elected
burgess, A. II. Noxon, who 10 also one
OF the unlucky fishermen OF the place,
Tuesday, Seleotman G. T. Hickok tried
bis luck In East Swamp and brought
home two good trout and lost the third.
Mr. Hickok has three to feed in his fam
lily. The third fish would nave made
Just one apiece. or course Mr. Hicko
goes without and waits for better luck
next time.
CHURCH NOTES.
There was special Easter music at all
or the churches, last Sunday.
At the Methodist church, last Sunday
morning, the pastor, Rev DR. b. M
Adams, devoted portion OF the service
to memorial address, referring TO the
following members OF the church who
have died during the past wear: Rufus
Couch, Levi Drew, Mrs A. b. Blackman
Mrs Sarah Gage, Mrs Mary Frost, Mr.
julia Barnum and Mrs Minerva Fenner
Mr. Adams spoke very touchingly 81
these people and their connection with
the church.
The annual meeting OF the C1ngrega
tioual church will be held this FRIDAY
evening at 80, In the lecture room OF
the church.
The Junior League and few invited
friends held a social gathering In the
Methodist church, Wednesday evening
A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Rev DR. u. NJ. Adams left, Wednesday
for Mt Vernon to attend the conference
OF the New York East district. Elliot
ID. Smith, local preacher, will preach IL
the Methodist church, next Sunday, d ar
ing the PASTORS absence.
The fair of the st MarV's church open
ed In Nichols Opera House, Thursday
evening. The fair will continue nine
nights and there will be many attracti VI
features.
The Sunday school Of st Thomas
Episcopal church held an Easter Ca ro
service, last Sunday afternoon, at 4
O'Clock In the church. The services were
Interesting and enjoyed by those pres.
ent. The carols we're we'll rendered by
the school and the scholars made a splen
did showing In the total amounts for tue
different offerings. The q oral decorations
were very pretty.
The Sunday school OF the Copgrega-
tional church will give an entertainment
in the lecture room of the church, next
Wedne day evening, April II. The flag
drill given so successfully at Christmas
time will be repeated aud there will be
many other attractive features. The ad.
mission will be 10 c.
THE BOROUGH ELECTION,
The Borough election on Monday
passed on quietly, only one ticket was
voted on except for auditor and register.
follows:
Warden, George Fl. Hickok.
Clerk, Howard S. Gilbert.
BurResses, Charles II. Prudential
and Albert L. Noxon.
Treasurer, Howard FL. Woodman.
Bailiff, John r. Evans.
Assessors, Frederick K. Benedict,
Aaron Fl. Dimond and Ammon Green.
Registers, Frederick Fl. Judd and Dan.
lei A. German.
Auditors, Reuben J. SIgnor and
Leonard ID. Judd.
Water Commissioner, Charles Fl. Hart
Treasurer OF Water Fund, Samuel s.
Amber.
Many homes are made more pleasant
and attractive with few potted plants
window full of plants in full bloom ID
pride TO the cultivator and o sight to
be enjoyed by these passing. Miss Enc.
line Griffin has made a success with
flower culture. She exhibits few
pretty blossoms In her window this
spring.
K. N. Fillow is still confined to his
house. He retains on bis stomach but
little nourishment which keeps him weak
and In an uncertain state. His friends
still have hopes Of his recovery as the
spring weather advances.
Samuel Gillett, an eyed citizen, is
once more out and attending to his
chores around the house. Mr. Gillstt's
Illness has confined him to his home the
greater part OF the winter.
Mrs Willis Judd Ia poorly. Her ad.
vanced age makes her recovery uncer-
tain. The cold, bad weather is hard or
the older people of the town.
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