The Newtown bee., 1903-01-30
TRAGEDY IN MONROE. John German Shot. DEED DONE WITH A
 SHOT GUN.
Patrick German Says Stranger
 Did It.

No one who passed the German place, which is about three-eightS of mile from the Center, on Friday mOrn- ing, seeing several of the family peace ably saving wood, could have imagin- ed the horrid act which would be per petrated there in the evening. In the morning John German, Patsey German and John Andrews sawed wood for Patrick German. In the afternoon they all went to John Andrews and worked for him, Patrick drawing home load for himself and was seen putting up his horse between and D. m. About o'clock John went home. Pat sey ate his supper at MT Andrews, and left for home about ! o'clock. When he opened the door. there lay John dead, blood and brains scattered, most hor- rihle sight. He immediately ran to the Center store and told his brother that John was dead and to go for Dr Wales. Then with Dr Wales, Ambrose to the house, William Douglass and Albert Fohrenbach also came when sent for. Patrick was found in bed. His gun, which stood at the head of the bed, had been recently discharged. John had evidently been cooking his supper, as spider was on the stove and the knife with which he was stir ring the contents. As he stood thus he was in the. range of the bedroom, in such way that one standing inside, as appeared to be the case could take good aim. He was shot in the fore head and the top of his head was talk en of: The men were all nearly para, lysed by the fearful scene. A small pool of blood was found by the bed room door. Pat said he had hit his head against the door jam, which burst the cancer on his head making it bleed. He would not say anything of any ac- count, but in the night asked "Where is John?" And they told him, "John is dead and you killed him." Dr Wales took possession of the gun when he left. Mir Fohrenbach remained at the house all night. Sheriffs Hawley and Stagg and assistants drove up from Bridgeport on Saturday and took Pat is man who has always minded his own business and has been a good neighbor, though man who would get intoxicated whenever he could. Did Patrick shoot his eldest son, John? If so, why? These are queS- that are naturally being asked. From all that can be learned Patrick Cor man was sober on the day his son was shot. It is said the father and son Irequenuly quarFelleu.
 DEATH OF MISS LOUISE LYON.
 Miss Louise Lyon died Saturday evening at her home on Barn'Hill. She has for years been great sufferer from rheumatism and unable to attend to her household duties, being kindly as sisted in many ways by her neighbOrs. Her funeral services took place at 2 p. m. on Tuesday and the remains sent to Danbury from Stevenson to be in tered. She leaves two cousins, Miss Sanford of New York and a cousin from WeStville, Mass, who assisted ir the funeral arrangements; also her un- cle, Ezra Meeker, with whom she made her home. The pail bearers were Will liam Clark, Marshall Beach, Andrew L. Burr and F. w. Wheeler all of Mon roe.
 RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JAMES
 BURR.
 Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has in His Divine Wisdom suddenly re. moved from our number our worthy brother, James Burr.
 Whereas, Harmony Grange has ir the death of Brother Burr lost one O1 it's charter members,a past master anc true Patron, always interested in al that pertained to agriculture or the good ofthe order. Therefore
 . Resolved, That while we submissive ly bow to the divine christening havini strong faith that He who guides the destinies of nations does not willingl. . atflict his children but doeth all things for our good, we yet mourn the loss O1 one we shall see no more among us and realize that a true friend and wist counselor bas been called to his reward B in the great Grange above wherein i' 5 life eternal for
 Leaves have their time to fall
 And flowers to wither at the north wind' breath,
 But thou hast all seasons
 For thine own, oh Death
 Resolved, That this Grange extent 3 it's heartfelt sympathy to our fOrme, Sisters who have been called upon t. bear the great loss of kind husband and loving father and our hearts g out to them in this their hour of sor row.-[ Albert Wheeler, Alice M. Shel ton, Robert Sinclair, committe.