The Newtown bee., 1906-01-12
BETHEL.
WALKER FERRY.

m the QeaCQ or walker Ferfy, WnO passed away at his home on Chestnut street, last week Wednesday morning. January 3, Bethel loses one of the old est men, and he was also one of the oldest business men of the place. MT Ferry although he had been in feeble health for some time had only been confined to his bed for week, and the news of his death was a surprise to many. Although he suffered greatly on the day he was first taken seriously ill, he had been in no pain since, and the end came quietly and peacefully. Walker Ferry was born i'll what is callen Bogus District, near Newtown, on October 10, 1922, and consequently was about 83 years of age. He was the son of Bailey and Johanna Ferry. By business from the beginning, he had al- ways followed it. About 1845, on the site of the store which had been occu- i.d by him for so many years, he first commenced business for himself. Aft CT time the old building was torn down and he built the present build- ing, occupying the upper portion for dwelling purposes and had his store and manufacturing departmentOn sthe first floor. He employed number of men. He discontinued the making of shoes some years ago but had conduct ed retail store until within few months. The deceased had been a member of the Congregational church for many years. In politics MT Ferry was always strong democrat and for a number of years was active in the politics ot the town. In 1871 he was elected senator of the 1lth district. He was interested in affairs for the betterment of his town and it is said that largely through his efforts the town clock was obtained. The funer- al was attended from his late home, l6 Chestnut street, Saturday afternoon, at ? o'clock.
 JOHN MIG CORKELL.
 The death of John Mo Corke]l, ST., of Elizabeth street occurred suddenly, Tuesday morning, at the Baird Untiedt factory, where MT Nc Corkell had gone to work. Medical Examiner Dr A. E. Barber was called and death was found to be due to heart disease. The de- ceased leaves wife and two children, Miss Edith Nc Corkell and John Mo COrkell, Jr. One brother, Thomas Mo- COrkeu of Danbury, also survives him. MT Nc Corkell was born in Ireland about 62 years ago. The funeral ser VICC0 WcI0 uClO IIOlu UD0 uOuSG, fTl- day, at 2 p. m.
 DISASTROUS FIRE.
 William A. Gilbert's house on Henry street was almost completely wrecked by fire, Sunday evening, about g o'clock. The fire started in the cellar and before discovered had made such headway that it required hard fight ing on the part of the tiremen to con- Querit. MT Gilbert had a valuable li- brary and many pictures and works of art which he procured abroad. Some of these were completely ruined. The cause of the fire is unknown. The house and contents were insured.
 The household effects of the late Miss Ida Lyon were sold at auction from her late home, Saturday after noon. There was good attendance and most of the articles brought fair prices. Sanford J. Platt was the auc- tiOneer.
 Miss Bertha Benedict, who has been spending the holidays at her home on Grassy Plain street, has returned to her scf ool duties in Long Hill
 A party of the friends If MT and Mrs Walter Smith of PIumtrees were at their home, Saturday evening. The evening was most en-