The Newtown bee., 1903-02-13
MRS HANNAH K. PECK.

ary 6, 1908. Her father, Samuel Tay- Tor, was resident of Elm street dur ing his life and his father, Thomas Taylor grandparent of Mrs Peck, was one of the first settlers in the street. His farm comprised all the land south of Elm street, nearly or quite to Red ding town line, east to the top sOf Hoyt'S hill. Thomas Taylor was a collector of taxes in colonial days and after Connecticut became one of the independent states in the union he held for many years the office of jus tice of peace and did most of the writ ing for conveyance of real estate in the lower part of Danbury, now Beth el. Thomas and Martha Taylor, grandparents of Mrs Peck, on the night of April 26, TIT, opened their house at the foot of Hoyt's hill and entertained Generals Wooster, Arnold and Silliman and little band of sol diers, who were marching from Fair field in defense of Danbury.
 A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.
 MT and Mrs Charles Jackson of South street gave a private dancing party at Nichols opera house, Bethel, recently. Upwards of 40 couples re- sponded to the invitati tion and all join ed in having a pleasant evening. At midnight light lunch was served. Mrs Jackson was assisted in receiving by Miss Grace Lockard of Danbury, Misses Nellie Gilbert and Beatrice Mead of Bethel. Guests were present from Brooklyn, N. Y., Brooktield, Hawleyville and Danbury. After re- treatments a few numbers were danced. The guests on departing ex- pressed their evenings enjoyment to the host and hostess, hoping that d similar occasion might be given again soon.
 MRS JAMES E. DURANT.
 The funeral of Mrs James E. Durant, who died last Thursday of apOplexy, was held at her late home on Elizabeth street, Monday afternoon. who was former pastor and friend of the deceased, was present and con- ducted the services at the house. Two selections were sung, the first being Rock of Ages" and at the close of service the hymn, ''Gathering Home, :" was sweetly sung. Rev H. L. Slack otticiated at the grave. The bearers were Granville A. Durant, Charles Green, Levi Short, Sidney Judson, William H. Platt and Charles Durant. ST MARY's FAIR.
 St Mary's annual fair will open on Saturday evening next at Nichols opera house and will continue for one evenings, when the fair will be omit ted. Dancing will be the principal attraction on the opening night, but other entertainments will probably y be arranged for some of the other even- ingS. Those having the fair in charge are as follows: Ticket sellers, Frank Reagan, P. F. McMahon, John F. Null laney, Walter Culhane; door keepers, James Gallagher, Patrick Griffin, Daniel Carney, Patrick Troy: Patrick Cleary; floor manager, Joseph Curtain, Patrick Cahill, Joseph Culhane, Will liam Mclaughlin, Jr., William Hand, Patrick McManus, William English and Martin Lawlor.
 YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE A FINE TIME.
 A jolly party of young people from the borough went to Plumtrees on Tuesday evening to enjoy the moon- | light and unusually fine skating on the pond was glib as glass; which made a rare field for winters sport.
 The Mission clas ss of St Thomas church met Tuesday evening in the parish house. The subject was "Alas- | ka.''
 The Current Events club was enter tained at the home of Mrs Charles K. Bailey, Elm street, Monday evening. An interesting program was carried out. The subject was "Early Days in the Colonies.''
 Miss Grace Twiss is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 Cards have been sent out for the marriage of Miss Ella May Hickok and Sidney Charles Peck, which is to take place at St Thomas church, Tuesday, February 24, at l.30 D. m.
 Rev James Montgomery, presiding elder of New York East district, viii preach in the Methodist church, next Sunday morning.
 Mrs Caroline Nichols is very serious ly ill at her home on Taylor avenue.
 Mrs George Hoyt of Chestnut street, who has been seriously ill for several weeks past is improving.
 Mrs Elizabeth Reed of Center street is spending several weeks with friends in New Haven.
 Among the recent guests at Charles Jackson's were Arthur l.. Peck and lady of Newtown, John Drew of Flaw leyville, Miss Grace LOckard of Dan- bury and E. E. Littlewood of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 Mrs c. L. Jackson has taken posi- tion with F. B. French.
 John McCauley, who is employed in a drug store in Bristol, has returned to his duties after visiting his parents on Fleetwood avenue.
 Edwin Jeffrey of Danbury is making an effort to form dancing class here. If successful the class will meet in the Town hall.
 Matthew w. Starr of Norwalk was in town on Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs Peck. MT Starr was formerly native of Bethel and in company with Horace E. Hick0k car ried on hat manufacturing under tine firm name of Hickok & Starr. Both members of this firm are living and enjoying very good health at the age of s4 years. Mrs Hickok and Mrs Starr are both living and well.
 The friends of MT and Mrs Thomas Fauls will be sorry to hear of the death of their infant son, Irving An drew, which occurred Sunday, Febru- ary s. The funeral was held Tuesday, the 10th, and the interment was in St Mary's cemetery, Bethel. The child $ age was six weeks.
 Harry F. Zueifel who left here aDOut two mOnJnS ago TOT VlSlJ Wltfl his parents in Switzerland, has written to friends here that he is on his way back and expects to reach here some time this week.
 Miss Agnes Costello of South street, who has been visiting Miss Carmody of NewtOwn, has returned home.
 Patrick Mullaney of Wooster street has been visiting friends in Newtown.
 P. Dolan has completed the founda- tiOn for the addition to the hat fac : tory which Danbury parties occupied