The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-12-20
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.

Santa Claus, who has for some time
abSented himself from Worthwhile, will
visit here Tuesday evening, December
~, and provide Il tree filled with gifts
for the Sunday school. \ program
suitable for the occasion is in prcpari-
ton.
The Christian FndcavOr SOciablc was
held in the hall Thursday evening.
Music and recitatiOnS were given.
Mrs Hine and Mrs Soule spent Fri
day in Bridgeport.
Rev Mr.Manee, who has resided here
for year, will preach his annual ser
mon next Sunday morning. The even
ing sermon will be appropriate for the
Christmas time. Christmas greens
for decorations were tied this week
TueSdry evening at the home of Smith
Lyon.
Friday, having motion to make be-
fore Judge Welch in the Court of Com
mon Pleas.
Clinton O. Hendricks has sold his
crop of tobacco to Sperry brothers Of
Marketable, the reported price being
12c.
Richard Carpenter has moved from
Merryal] to Cornwall Bridge, where
he will work for Hendricks Brothers
on their extensive wood job.
The Hendricks Brothers have moved
their steam saw mill from Merryall to
Cornwall Bridge, having bought a
large tract Of timber of John Thomas.
Clinton O. Hendricks of Merryall will
give his personal attention to the
work, driving back and forth from his
home in Merryall.
Mrs Charles lngersoll has been pass
ing several weeks with Mrs Middle
brooks at Greenfield Hill.
If one is interested in photography
it is well worth Il trip to the East
street studio Of II. ID. lime. who is
taking rank as an artist of the first
class. In largc-SiZcd pilot ograph Mr.
IIine eXcelS, having the latest and
best cameras on the market. He has
taken large number of photos of
prominent citizens, and has taken a
good number of outdoor views on the
Shepaug. IIOuSatOnic and Still River.
People about town WOuld be interested
in seeing the photograph he has lately
taken Of II nclc Charlcs'' Couch, the
| WellknOwn cattle man. lie has
caught Mr. Couch in a characteristic
attitude and the picture ought to be
put on exhibition in some Bank street
window.
The Ladies' Whist club met at Mrs
DR. Wright's on Tuesday afternoon.
Wesley Anthony has been laid w
| for Il few days with Il severe attack of
! the grip.
Tie friends and patrons of the wide
awake Bank street harness merchant
have been the recipients. this week. OF
Il very handsome calendar. 1t con-
i tainS in colorS the pictures Of two
daShing race horses. and is really Il
work Of art. Ii makes an acceptable
| Christmas present. and will assist in
! keeping Mr. EVittS harness store in the
| public eve the year round.
| For The men folks La Halt & Thorn
as have many goods suitable for the
Christ mas trade. ncckWcar. mutllcrS.
handkerrhicts. etc. This is one of the
Old-eStabliShcd clothing stands of the
town. and this firm aim to keep up he
| high prestige of their store in every
respect. They have a popular mama
ger in Mr. Pickett, while both prupri-
et"rS have d host Of friends.
Frank Baldwin is assisting in the
! store of La Halt x Thomas during he
! holiday rush.
The annual meeting of New Milford 5
sound and wcllmanaGrH nat iunHl bank
| will occur on january II. for the clcc-
ii ion OF officers and he prr>Cmlatin ion OF
the annual reports.
! The water pipes in the house of bl
! l.. +. Bu>t wick were frozen up. Sunday
ni,n1. the doctor having been cIIlrd
out Of town for Il few days owing tu
the serious illness of his wife.
George II. EHSSctt Of West street
| will have Il fine lot of holly and holly
Wrcat his for Christ mas drrDrati ing.
Also plant of various kinds.
Luther Eaton of Kent was in town.
/ Monday.