The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-26
PICTURESQUE VIEWPOINT
ITS MANY BEA UTIFUL HOMES AND
 LANDSC4PES.
Something of Interest Also Regarding It's Churches and Pastors, Ats School and It's Library-Other Features or Ira
In terest.

l Newtown is a charming summer re- sort, unsurpassed for picturesque
 scenery, pure and invigorating air and
 romantic drives, and is situated on the ! Berkshire division of the New York, 1 New Haven and Hartford railroad,
 only two hours ride from New York | city. It is but twenty eight miles from 1 New Haven and nineteen miles from | Bridgeport Its natural N advantages make it an ideal place for soJourn 1 during the summer months. Located l high up on the hills, it commands a most superb view of the surrounding country, while it's wonderfully invigo- rating air and it's diversified scenery charm and refresh those whose good | fortune it is to visit it. NewtoWn is remarkable in a number of respects. | It is not only delightfully."- situated, but | it is also exceptionally fine in the mat | ter of it's houses, and the care and | pride which it's citizens take in making it still more beautiful by the attention and labor paid to its lawns and gar i dens. Central avenue, on which are | the principal residences is very handsome and wide street, with a wealth of adornment in lawns, elm and | maple trees and choice flowers, which present picture of surpassing beauty. | In the center of the town and directly | opposite the Grand Central Hotel, the
 Episcopal church is located. It IS | large and costly edifice built of stone. | Many of Newtown's most Influential 1 citizens are numbered among its mem bers. Rev George T. Linsley the rec tor, is much esteemed for his excellent 1 traits of mind and heart, and under
 his ministra ton this church is in a 1 fourishing condition On the north west corner, opposite the Grand Cen
 tral, is the old Congregational church, which was built in 1S0S It is good sized building and, despite it's age, IS well fitted up and furnished and "up to date' in the matters of appearance and comfort. The bell of this church,
 which calls the good people of the town to it's services, pealed forth the impress sive news of the Declaration of lnde- pendence That was when the first church edifice was standing. Later this same bell tolled on the occasion ot
 the death of General Washington
 The Rev. MT. Barker, the present
 pastor of the church, is man who
 has endeared himself to his parishion-
 CTS by his fidelity to his principles and his untiring zeal in his church work.
 As a result of his labors he has large congregation and his church is in a prosperous condition. Other objects or interest in the town are Roland Cas- tie, a large house built of stone, situa- ted at the top of hill about half mile west of the center of the town. The "drive to the Castle" is one ot the attractions which draw crowds thlth- CT each season. Still further to the
 westward of the Castle, at the distance of about a half mile, is Taunton Lake, fine sheet of water, Whlch abounds in bass, perch and pickerel. To the southeast of the town is the fa- nous Pootatuck brook, which IS the property of number of gentlemen who keep it for "trouting purposes, and at the right season much enjoy ment is afforded the anglers who sue cessfully woo "the speckled beauties from the stream.
 There are two good schools and an academy in Newtown, also public H. brary. the latter the result of the gen.
 erous gift of Miss Beach, coupled with the enterprise of the people of the town Next to the Episcopal church Is the fine residence of Charles H. Peck, one of Nawtown's well known citi-
 zens. MT. Peck has held number of offices of trust and is esteemed by all who have known him. In his house he has large number of curlosities which would make the fortune of some en- terprising snowman. Among the col lection are household goods which are indeed quaint and curious" also inn plements of warfare used by the lndi- ans. and hundreds of other ancient things. some of which would seem to
 indicate pre- historic age. It is need less to state that MT. Peck invites all who have a taste for the marvellous to inspect this rare and interesting collec- ton.
 We should not omit mentioning the Newtown Savings bank, an institution which is well known throughout the state as "solid'' and gilt edged It's president is Aaron Sanford, gentle man well known and respected as an able business man; one whose word IS as good as his bond" The secretary
 and treasurer is Arthur T. Nettleton, voung man of sterling worth and in
 tegrty.
 "The Newtown Bee" is, as every
 body knows the literary lumlnary Of
 the town. whose bright beams not only
 enlighten and cheer Newtown, but
 shed their cheering rays over much
 territory throughout the state. It is
 "on the crest of the wave" of prosper
 itv. and from year to year it increases We hope it's genial owners will con
 tnue to prosper
 Newtown is blessed with two excel
 Iant hotels. the Grand Central and the
 Newtown Inn The Grand Central Is
 one of the most substantial structures
 in this state. It was built with reter-
 ence to comfort and convenience, ana
 it's cost and furnishings aggregated
 the sum of twenty-six thousand dol
 lars, It is in every respect model
 hotel, Its rooms are large and airy
 and everything connected with thls
 house conduces to the happiness of its
 guests. The cuisine is exceptionally
 fine and in this respect there are no
 hotels which can surpass the Grand
 Central. The walters are attentive
 and alert to minister to the comfort or
 guests. A fine livery connected with
 the house affords facilities for enjoying
 drives. The proprietor, Senator M. J
 uou1ihan is well known throughout