The Newtown bee., 1902-02-28

vicinity and settled at what is known
now as White Hills. Here his descend
ants have always lived and Mr. Tom
linSOn'S grandfather resided in the
house in which he was born. Mr. Tom
linSOn was always an extensive farmer
and in his younger days was also noted
for his cattle and sheep, he having
that time, for the largest and finest
fatted cattle. He resided in the same
place as long ago as the time the In
dams, the former inhabitants of that
vicinity, still occasionally camped
near what is now known as Indian
Well, and be could tell many interest
ing stories about those nomadS. He
distinctly remembered the time when
the smallpox swept away whole fam
lilies Of the Indians, and of the fright
which this visitation caused. not only
to the Indians but also to the white
people. Mr. TOmlinSOn was the father
of IL children, eight sons and three
daughters, of whom seven survive him.
Since the death of his wife his daugh-
ter, Annie, has resided with him and
taken care Of him. He was of course
widely known, especially to the older
people, as his occupation brought him
in contact with many of them. Up to
a short time ago he was quite hale and
hearty, but of late he has steadily fail
ed until death came as relief from
his weakness. His death removes one
Of the few landmarks which linked the
old life of the town with the new, the
old quiet, even farm life with the new
er, more bustling, strenuous life of the
present day.-[Sentinel.
GOOD WORK AT ST PAUL's.
st Paul's church is certainly to be
congratulated upon its choice of a
minister. Rev Mr. Everest having done
very successful and;praiseworthy work
in the short time he has been in charge.
The attendance has been more than
doubled and there seems to be gener-
al awakening of interest in every de-
partment of the church work. Mr. and
friends in the few weeks they have
lived among us.
Mrs Sarah Belts returned last week
from a visit in Newtown.
Miss Eleanor Buckingham of Bridge
port has been the guest of her cousin,
| Miss Lois Hawley.
Miss May Bailey of Ansonia is visit
ing Miss Lavinia Beard.
Frank WesOlouSki has been assisting
E. G. Wooster with his milk route for
the past week.
Charles Bidwell of White Hills was
the guest of his cousin, Robert Latin,
over Sunday.
Miss Luella Eldred is very i'll.
Mrs Sarah Belts has been dressmak-
ing for Mrs S. T. Buckingham.
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NEW MILFORD.
Henry Harris had the misfortune to
slip down, Tuesday evening, on the
cross walk by the New England House,
causing him to be confined to the
house. Fortunately no bones were
broken. The doctor says he sprained
the muscles badly in his left leg.
| George w. Anthony has retired
from the New Milford postoffice, hav-
ing turned over same to George Fl.
Jackson, the newly appointed post
master. Mr. Anthony's friends can find
him at his laundry on Railroad street,
doing business at the old stand. Pen
sioners of the Rebellion and the re-
cent wars will also find him in readi-
ness to execute their pension vouchers
as notary public or other matters in
compliance with the laws regulating
their claims All who have business
in this line will find Mr. Anthony a
painstaking and accommodating Off
cial.
Letters remain at the postOhice I'M
called for addressed to: G.. Boner, Mrs
James Highland, Kleja KatarZena,
Master Charles Kelly, Oskar Mildner,
Franciszek Todkiewiczy, John F.
Walden.-[George H. Jackson, post