The Newtown bee., 1900-07-13
STRATFORD.
A SERIOUS RUNAWAY,

| A SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
Mrs Oscar Jones and daughter of Har-
| vev's Farms, were the victims OF rum
away, last week. Their horse became
frightened and they were thrown out of
their carriage near the residence of
Albert. Wilcoxson on Upper Main street.
A physician was summoned who speedily
dressed their wounds and bruises and
they were able to be taken to their home.
The mother escaped without serious in
jury, but the daughter was rendered uE-
conscious, and internal injury is feared.
LOsEs A HAND IN CELEBRATING THE
FOURTH.
Charles Smith, son Of LID. Smith of
Nichols avenue, lost portion of his hand
by the premature discharge of cannon,
on the afternoon of the Fourth while at
tempting to adjust cartridge. In some
way the hammer fell just as Charlie had
his hand over the muzzle of the cannon,
and it went off taking a portion OF his
hand. DR. Lewis rendered necessary
surgical service and the young man was
taken to his home.
Mr. and Mrs W. M. Brown of Elm
| street have gone to New York for brief
stay.
DR. Charles Bacon, an old soldier and
in mate of the Soldiers home at Old
Point Comfort, Va, and former resi-
dent OF this place, has been recent
visitor in town.
DR. Lemuel J. Bssrdsley of King street
mourns the loss of his pocketbook con-
tanning checks, railroad ticket and a
small amount in bank bills.
Mrs E. 81. Churchill entertained the
W. G. r. U. at her home on Long Brook
avenue, last week.
Miss Mary Fairchild gave her yearly
reception to her music pupils, at her resi-
dence on Upper Main street, On Saturday
last.
st Johns lodge, r. Sc A. M, will hold
no meeting during the month of July.
It's very dry and crops OF all kinds
feel the need of rain. The hay crop Is
not first class and our farmers have nearly
finished the harvesting of this part of
their product. We have had all the
signs of showers, but as a rule, the rain
clouds divided before reaching US and de-
parted for other localities.
Mr. and Mrs Charles F. Judson have Wis.
tied friends in New Jersey, during the
past week.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Rogers of King
street held family reunion at their
home last week. About 20 guests were
present and very pleasant time was en-
joyed by all.
Mrs Mallett of Shelton Is visiting
Mrs John Mitchell at her home on Bruce
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs William 81. Rogers and
family of New York have been recent
visitors with Henry P. Stage Of East
Broadway. -
Mrs Herbert Bartram is going to Pine
Grove for an outing.
E. D. Hopkins of Bridgeport has pur-
chased building lot on Warwick avenue.
Miss Eeddie Aspel of New York is visit.
ing Mr. and Mrs Hodge at their home on
Main street.
Rev Mr. Bullock OF the Mission chapel
is conducting very successful6 o'clock
Sunday afternoon service at the shore
on the lawn Of Mrs William Peck's resi-
dence. Good speaking and good singing
serve to draw together large congre-
CATION.
/ Rev Mr. Davenport Of the Presbyterian
church, Bridgeport, gave an interesting
talk az the Christian Endeavor rally at
the Methodist church, Thursday evening.
F. s. Hopson's horse broke away from
the port to which he was hitched and en-
Ijoyed short run. No serious damage
was done aside from breaking portions
Of the harness.
Mrs Charles Hine fell from her wheel
while riding near the railroad bridge, but
escaped serious Injury.
Mrs p. W. Judson Of Upper Main
street Il reported III.
Nj and Mrs n. D. Patterson Of New