The Newtown bee., 1904-05-06
OUR .NEr0HBORs.
BETHEL.
\ wojIchY COUPLE SURPRISED.

The neighbors and friends of MT. and Nm John Ketcher, an estimable old couple living In ElmwOod district. called upon them Friday evening. Mrs Fletcher, although much surprised, reCetyed her callers gracefully, and . pleaAnt evening vas spent listening tO RYophOphOne selections " Chester Thorpe, recitations by Miss Ethel NofGAn, and songs by Miss Theresa Rtordan. Mrs fletcher delighted her guests by dancing for them. Although 87 yean old, her grace and agility were euvled by ehe younger women. Alter .en1oyinQ Ioereshments the company departed st late hour, leaving behind will and wishing MT md Mrs Fletcher na1y more years of htalth and happi-
 Miss Anna McGregor of Bridgeport haa been the guest of friends in town.
 Dthelbert Judson of the New York Dental college hos been visiting his parents, MT and Mrs Sidney Judson, of Elizabeth street.
 The annual meeting of the Altar chapter of Thomas church was held In the Parish house, Monday evening. At 6.30 the members sat down to a b0unttful iC0llation, after which 8 business meeting was held. Mrs John 4cCorkell, IT,, Wes elected directress and Mim Ruth Hart secretary and treasurer, for the ensuing year.
 Ar and Mrs Frank Mackenzie of Grand street have been visiting in Washington, D. 0.
 George Edm0nds improved his barn with part new covering.
 TArme1 and market gardeners are Sspmw |Sar, @sa ksn AAAo ,nl b n f1ne order for sowing.
 Hay b scarce and high in price. Cat tic have been turned out to pasture.
 A few land owners in Plumtrees have put up notices to the effect that no iis6ing D allowed on their land. As there can be no particular damage done walking beside the brooks in Plumtrees, the signs put one in mind of tne old saying, "the dog in the man.
 Charles E. Edmionds on Long Bogs has been putting his barns and out bu1lding1 In repair. He has also re- shingled the old dwelling house that Is being used for g stOrehouse. It was Timothy Benedict an old citizen Of Long BogS and once we'll known hats ter. "Capt Tm," as he was called, vas . jovial old man and good com psny for the young folks in his day.
 Charles Stevens on Monday, May 2, celebrated his 96th birthday at his home on Maple avenue. MT Stevens enjoys very good health and is able to walk out around the nelghborhood pleo1ant days. He retains his men, tal faculties pretty we'll and enjoys seeing his old friends.
 The iron for the new bridge has arr rived at the Bethel depot and is being carted to Plumtrees. The bridge con tractors will be on hand to put the iron work together this week. Con- tractor TryOn has finished the grading on the road and is ready to concrete the bridge floor Is soon as the iron work b put together, then the road Mill be opened again for public travel. The public who travel between New town and here willUbe pleased with the 1oh hard hill made easy to travel over. ft-E< -s.tz. .
 Nrs Arthur Judd has moved from Greenwood avenue to the house for merly known as the Mills place on South street. MB Judd recently pur- chased the property, and repairs and improvements are being made on 1t.
 The Boston store will have a special orange sale at their store, next Satur. day, May !, when they will sell large sweet Naval oranges for 22c per dozon. Do not fail to stop at their store and get dozen to take home with you.