The Newtown bee., 1901-08-30
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELD.
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AND SHOCK
 TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

1O EN1lhL UNITY.
 Benjamin R. Knight, one of Brook fields highly respected citizens, met a sudden death on last Thursday after noon about o'clock. MT Knight was employed by the BrOOkfeld Lime Co.,, draw the stone from the quarry to the kiln jumped the track as it was about ready to dump. MT Knight assisted by one of the laborers tried to put the car back but seeing that it was an im- possibility, MT Knight sent him after more help and as the man did not come as soon as Knight expected he started himself. The track is on trestle 38 feet from the ground and as he was starting to walk he slipped and fell, striking on his head, killing him instantly. He was seen falling by the men as they were coming from the quarry. They called for help and John Knight, brother, who is en- ployed as cooper looked from the door of the shop and saw his brother laying on the ground. He ran and turned him over and found him dead. MT Knight broke his neck, left arm and leg in two places above the knee. His folks were notified and Coroner Smith was called and pronounced death caus- ed by accident. The body was given in charge of Undertaken w. J. Beehler. MT Knight came to this town 20 years ago and has been in the employ of the Lime Co. most of the time since. He was hard working man, a kind fla ther and devoted husband. He was born in ChesAire, Mass. He is suryiy- ing and Ray Ray and f%0 one e'yls Laughter, er Blanche, also a mother, Mrs R. M. Knight of Cheshire, Mass, and three sisters, Mrs c. A. Knight of Bristol, Mrs s. Singleton of Middletovn and Mrs R. V. Wood of Cheshire, Mass The deceased was 49 years, four months and 19 days. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at o'clock, the interment being in Laurel Hill cemetery. Rev B. L. Whitcome spoke some very touching words. MT Knight will be greatly missed by large circle of friends who mourn his loss. His wife and family have the sympathy of the entire community.
 CLOSING CONCERT OF THE SUMMER
 SCHOOL.
 The closing concert of the Summer School of M uSic held in the Congrega- tional church, last Thursday night, was decided success, some even claim ing the vocal parts better than that of last year. The selections were so good It would be hard to speak as one above another. Brooktield has had season of music and now it is over let us not forget what we were taught this sum- mer but keep on and be ready for ad- vancement another year.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS
 Miss Hattie Stevens, of Mission school in New York city and who has some 500 children in her care, spoke in very interesting way to the Sunday school, last Sunday. For the past few years the children have put the money from the children's day collection in Miss Stevens care to be used in her work.
 The many friends of Miss Fannie Thornhill were much surprised to hear Of her marriage to Charles D. Ferriss of NewtoWn. Miss Thornhill was for several years successful teacher in this town and all wish she may be successful in her new school duties of one scholar.
 Art night at the Grange was post pOned indefinitely as Mrs Hannah Weld, who had it in charge, was not able to tend to it. The next meeting, ?, is musical night under the care of II. w. Greene. There will also be initiation in the first and sec ond degrees on four candidates.
 Prof Curtis is out with a new rub Der tired road wagon.
 Dr and Mrs George R. Hawley re- turned to the home in Brooklyn, Mon- day after a months visit at Mrs Ester Hawley's.
 Joseph Fuller and Harriet Paige were married at the store of Judge Grif- fin, Saturday night, uby Justice Will liam Roe. Deputy Sheriff Crofut was a witness to the marriage.
 Mrs Francis will hold the sight sing ing class in MT Greene's studio for the | present at 3 o'clock, Saturday after noon.
 Richard Meaney and wife of Dan bury spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs Mary Meaney.
 Ezra Keeler is the guest of his son. ). w. Keeler.
 The rainfall on Saturday afternoon vas two and one-half inches; 1.SS nches falling in one and half hours
 Mrs E. L. Whitcome's condition is lot any better, not quite holding her 'Wn, causing great anxiety to her amily.
 MT and Mrs Charles B. Hawley are