The Newtown bee., 1906-02-23
LlTCHFlELD COUNTY
WASHINGTON
REMEMBER THE BIRDS.

1dG b1hDS.
 Although the winter has been re- markedly mild from numerous locali ties the report comes of the presence of comparatively small numbers of winter birds. Doubtless the severe weather of 1904.5 made an actual de- crease in bird life. When the snow so different for our feathered friends that we should remember the little workers. Tack some suet to your dooryard apple trees and spread tray of crumbs on your window sill where the cat cannot reach -four little friend Chickadee'' as the Mortimer Indians love to call him. The scarcity of this little black capped neighbor in cer- tain localities this season has alarmed the advanced farmer, for the real ag- riculturist recognizes the fact that the orchards and gardens would be over run with insect posts if it were not for the steady work of our little friend chickadee. A little thought this season of the year will not only bring the farmer sure reward in the way of better fruit and good crops, but it will create the love of nature among the children and bring a great amount of pleasure to those SnOwbound in the farmhouse. It is time in February for the boys to build bird houses in order that the little homes may be weather beaten and become so much part of our dooryards that the would-be-ten- ants may not distrust our bounty. Better work for bird protection can be done by feeding the birds regularly, for when blizzard arrives they know where to find meal and fly long dis +o fo ifoh a lo rS, ing flocks of friends with them. The guests enables one to predict the weather with great certainty and the real bird student will surely become a weather prophet. If an old dry goods box is used to shield the bird table in mild weather, when the storms come your feathered friends will not be afraid of the bounty and many bird lives may be saved when the natural food supply on trunk and twig is ice bound. There IS no sound so comfort ing. on zero morning as the merry call of our little friend chickadee as he fits down from his perch on the piaz- on the window sill.
 REGENT ARRIVALS AT THE BADER HOUSE.
 Recent arrivals at the Bader house include: Frank J. Hosford, John w. Collins, s. l.. Hollister, s. F. Seeley, A. o. Titus, WashingtSn; w. s. Blake man, Bethlehem; T. s. Skilton, Win sted; J. M. Mo Cormick, New Haven; W. L. Durgy, Danbury; F. s. Payson, New York; B. B. LOughton, Cleve- land, O.; G. w. Mixter, Philadelphia; E. 0. Bogart, Bridgeport; F. H. Bar nes, Danbury; Thomas F. Young, New Milford; F. J. Hall, New Haven; J. B. Baine, Millerton, N. Y.; G. w. Mo Coy, Danbury; R. P. Strong, New Milford: E. s. Willett, Bridgeport; M. F. Rays, Gloversville, N. Y.; H. C. Larus, Richmond, Va; Fred Manville Richmond, Va; Allison P. Smith, NeWtOWn.
 DEATH OF PATRICK sHAUGHNESSY. { Patrick Shaughnessy passed away, Litchfield. He leaves a widow, five sons and four daughters.
 SHINING UP AT ROMFORD.
 A new coat of paint has been applied to the railroad depot. It now looks a. good as the best of them, both inside and out.
 The Monday club, with gentlemen friends present, spent delightful evening at Mrs Joseph Wettereau's $ Miss Grace Reed of Boston entertained with her recitations in a charming manner.