The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-05-17

Ten Pages.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
NEW MILFORD.

always been an exemplary citizen, for
he has, but he certainly gave the feel
ings of his friends an awful shock on
that occasion by walking away with
the dominie's overcoat and keeping it
till the minister came after it; this
latter point is where the rub comes in.
But this little episode had about blown
over till the other day when Neighbor
Hill went to the City of Hats on bust
ness. Having a good sized pocket
book he generally uses mileage book,
but having left it home on the piano,
he invested in two tickets, stuck them
under the brim of his hat and took
seat in the smoking car to try one of
Cassedy's FOntellaS. He arrived in |
Danbury all right, transacted business,
and babe his intimate business friend
good-by and made for the train in his |
usual state of health. When he got |
on to the train to return he took off
his hat and looked for the ticket, but
it was gone. Then he looked at the
hat, rather worn looking article that
was evidently not used for Sunday
wear. Then he searched his pockets,
and found just enough money to ride
to>Brookfeld Junction. At the latter
place he discovered a friend who had a
mileage book, so he was relieved Of the
unpleasant task of counting ties to
New Milford. This time he could not
be accused of running away with val
liable, silk-lined overcoat, but secured
secondhand Derby which he will sell
cheap. Meanwhile he wonders who
has his new Dunlap and railroad
ticket.
AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS CHANGE.
An important business change took
place on Monday when the grocery,
meat and coal business of the Farmers
Trading Co., owned by S. E. and A. E.
Vincent of Bridgeport, was sold to Ed
gar F. Hawley of Shelton. Mr. Haw-
| ley is veteran merchant, having been
for many years in business in New
town. He will have associated with
him as silent partner, George Lines.
The business will be carried on in the
name of the Farmers Trading Co., of
which Mr. Lines will be president and
Mr. Hawley secretary and treasurer.
AS this is central stand, and as Mr.
Hawley is an experienced merchant,
there is no reason why he will not sue
coed. He will move his family to New
Milford about July l, having rented
the house of Mrs Botsford.
| THE PROSPEROUS NATIONAL BANK.
| A glance at the statement of the
First National bank of New Milford,
with the volume of business transact
ed, the deposits being upward Of
$35O,OOO. The bank is ably differed
and carefully managed. The directors
named I. B. Bristol for the presidency
to succeed A. B. Mygatt, an excellent
selection. Henry S. Mygatt, the cash
Ter, is we'll qualified for the responsible
post he occupies. The full board of
directors consists of I. B. Bristol,
Charles H. Sanford, T. T. Marsh, G. A.
Todd, H. S. Mygatt, H. L. Randall, G.
N. Hatch, D. L. Smith, J. Butler Mer-
win.
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NEW ENGLAND
HOUSE.
Landlord George F. Pixley of the
New England house, with his charac-
teristic enterprise, has begun substan-
tial improvements in the hotel. The
toilet room, closets, etc., are to be re-
moved to the basement, directly under
the Office, and the Office enlarged,
where more room is needed. The ia.
BILE in this hotel is always tirst-class
and Mr. Pixley has drawn large share
of the patronage of the travelling men,
THE CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER.
Father CrOnan was in New Haven
Monday, to attend the funeral of his
brother-in-law, Owen Clerkin.
A mission will be held here for the
Poles on May q, % and 20, conducted
; by Father Becker of Bridgeport.
Prof Booth of Columbia college, anG
Mrs Booth are enjoying a sojourn al
the popular Baldwin house.
John B. Cox is out with a handsome
new meat wagon from the shops OF
those reliable builders, r. Hatch &
Sons of New Fairfield.
Mr. and Mrs Clark Hunt passed Sun
day at G. W. Everett's at Cornwall
, Bridge.
Mrs Moss Of Waterbury is visiting
Miss Flora Stillson.
Fred Warner has moved from the
farm on Pumpkin hill and is now liv
ing with his father, Hon H. o. War
ner. Mrs Fred Warner has gone
South to accompany her brother, who
is very i'll.
Mrs Sturges' residence, opposite the
Wayside Inn, is in the hands of that
energetic painter, Charles Osborne
whose men are now decorating it. Nj
OsbOrne's men are also painting thu
Wayside Inn.
The Methodist people had pleasant
l0c sociable at the parsonage, Wednes
day night. Rev Mr. Taylor facetiously
remarked, on giving out the notice, that
he should endeavor to be present.
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