The Newtown bee., 1905-12-08
MAD DOG AT LARGE--THE QUIET LITTLE
VILLAGE OF STEPNEY IN INTENSE
EXCITEMENT,

MAD DOG AT LARG E--THE QUIET LITTLE
VILLAGE OF sTEPNEY IN INTENSE
EXCITEMENT.
Not for some years has this quiet
village been SO aroused with excite
ment, as at the present time. Men go
about armed with all kinds of deadly
weapons; ladies are not seen out after
dark and children are put to bed soon
after twilight. All dogs are tied with
OK chains and the general topic of con
verSation is: "Have you seen the mad
dogY" On Saturday afternoon large
white dog appeared in the vicinity Of
Huntingtown and attacked the dog OF
John II. Frank, Jr. Mr. Frank having
some sporting blood in his veins rather
enjoyed the excitement as his dog
seemed to get the better Of the game.
The dogs broke apart and when next
seen it was demoralZiDg some geese
for Mrs Briscoe. Later on it attacked
some poultry and pet cat tOr G.. A.
Hayden. 1t soon appeared at the
farm OF Henry T. French and attacked
a dog with family of puppies. The
old dog, with the help of some of Mr.
French'S family, made the dog deSiSt
and he started on his mad career and
appeared at Farmer kruger'S and had
scrap with large st Bernard, who
used him as he would a WoOdchuck.
He next appeared at Grand Juror
Blakeman'S, doing up two OF his tine
dogs. He soon introduced himself to
Baker Shows dog, but the boys with
sticks, stones and clubs gave him
close call The chickens and ducks Of
Edward Lyon, ST., were the next on
the program. Mrs Lyon appeared on
the scene with a wOman'S weapon, the
broom, but was not equal to the Occa-
sion and was obliged To seek refuge in
the house. A fine IlolStein helfer on
the farm of Arthur b. Tyrrell looked
inviting to the dog and as he was put
ting her Through course of Spputs
p. B. Hubbell was driving by and arm
ing himself with large quantity Of
stones he applied them vigorously to
the dogs ribs. This called his atten-
tiOn to Mr. Hubbeli, who had to put up
brave tight to save himself. Adel-
bert uubbell has d fine box Of coon
dogs. They also received a Call and
while in grand miXup Mrs Iubhell
lent helping hand with good sized
mop stick. 1t was next noticed DIT
Milkman Lyons, and after helping it.
self generously to the poultry, attack
ed Mrs Lyons pet dog. This was more
than she could stand and armipg her
self with a shovel sailed in. The dog,
realizing things were getting serious,
started for it's next victim. BY this
time the news had reached I1aWleys
store and the phone was at once put
into service. In the evening he was
seen about Stepney station and party
was formed, arming themselves with
guns, revOlverS, Clubs, etc, made a
dlligent search but it was OF no avail,
and SO far the animal is still at large
The town officials have the matter in
charge and will order all dogs confined
for a period to insure the public safe
ty.
There will be a sUcable given in the
Methodist church parlOrs. Wednesday
evening, the 18th. A chicken supper,
Chicken pie of the best make will be
served and there will also be sale Of
fancy articles suitable for Christmas
gifts. Table in charge Of the Junior
Circle of Kings Daughters. If stormy,
the Sociable will be held on Thursday
evening.
George S. Coley has about so cords of
hard wood he is Offering tor safe. No
tice his advertisement.
Mr. and Mrs l.. P. Fifeld of Shelton
spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and
Mrs Alfred L. Provost.
Charles Clark has sold his place near