Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-16
'OAKVlLLE HAPPENINGS.
AN AGED COUPLE STRICKEN!
 HELPLEssLY BLIND.

MT and Mrs Ineson Alone in Their Sor-
 row and Af11iction-The Sewing
 School Picnic Prizes Awarded
 Notes.
 One of the saddest and most pitt full caAes occurring in the village for years is that of old Mrs Ineson, who was stricken totally blind short time ago. Mrs Ineson is one of the oldest residents of Oakville, and although not remembered by the younger generation of the village, has lived in the queer stone house on River street for years. The house was built by her husband, who. strange to say, is also totally blind and helpless. MT Ineson has been unfortunate in this particular for many years and unable to do many things without the assistance of his faithful wife, whose services since her recent affiiction have as consequence been deprived him. 1t is not general ly known that both the old people iiv- ing in the curious stone structure, set far back from the road, are denied the brightness of day by reason of their lost sight, and now that many friends will know it is hoped that not a few will call upon the old and helpless cou- pie with words of cheer and gladness, to kindle sparks of brightness and hap piness in their desolate existence. The old gentleman has worn a path in his yard where he has walked back and forth, feeling his way by means of wire stretched from post to post. This daily walk is his only enjoyment week after week and month after month. The Rev Claude Pooley, the young clergyman who located here some months ago.. has been a kind and sym- pathetic friend to the lonely couple, and passes many an hour with them.
 A new house is in process of erec- tion on Morningside.
 The picnic of the Union church Sun- day school was held yesterday after noon in the parlors of the church, about forty children being present. Prizes were awarded as follows: For best work in their respective ages, Florence Tanner, first; Mabel Lewis, second; Nellie Downs, third. For Spe- cial work the following are mentioned: Rose Taylor, Grace Pul1en, Mary Ger rish, Beatrice Graham, Daisy Straw, Minnie Anderson and Lillian Fletcher. An entertainment was held upstairs in which Grace Pullen and Florence Lew is rendered piano selections, Hazel Pullen, song; Violet Newell, Mary Gerrish and Ruth Bates, recitations. Refreshments were served and all the little ones enjoyed a good time.
 The pin room will not resume opera tions again until next Monday The new engine was given its first trial yesterday and worked to perfection.
 Frank Broderick sent thirty young birds to Derby yesterday for liberation, nd oh o'clock in the morning.
 The Maple Grove stock farm shipped. a cocker spaniel to a gentleman in Pittsield yesterday.
 Maurice Mccarthy has purchased a new tea and coffee wagon for deliv- cry purposes. Mir Mccarthy is hus- ting and establishing a rapidly in- creasing business here.
 Edward Babin intends to place pool table in his ice cream parlor this fall
 Miss Eugeborg Krantz entertained bury yesterday.
 Eugene Silkton is now able to walk about every day and is rapidly recov- ering from his siege of illness.
 Edwin Beardslee has sold all but two Ol HIS IUll DlOOueu IOA IeTTl0rS. NIT Beardslee has raised total of twenty five of this breed and gets good prices for them.
 Mir Peiker's new house is we'll under way and Contractor Griffin is now sheeting and roofing it.
 Janitor Evans of the pin factory is slowly recovering from his fall into the elevator shaft a week ago. He feil distance of fifteen feet to the bot tom while trying to rescue a workman upon whom heavy pipe had fallen, pinning him down. MT Evans is lame and stiff yet, but no bones were broken.
 The Union Dramatic. club will hold a meeting this evening.
 MT and Mrs Norman Dains are en- tertaining out of town guests.
 Miss Mabel Smith, who has been very ill, is rapidly recovering.
 Six or eight trolley car loads of stone were brought to this place yes terday to pave the track.