The Newtown bee., 1908-12-04
The NeWtoWn Bee
 Newtown. Friday, December [. ipo1,-
New Fairfield
MONUMENT TO REVOLUTIONARY
 SOLDIERS,

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 MONUMENT TO REVOLUTIONARY
 SOLDIERS.
 The celebration at the unveiIng of the monument erected in honor of the Revolutionary soldiers on November 10, at the Methodist church cemetery passed off without any serious difficulty, principally because the weather being warm and clear with bright sunshine to cheer everyone and numerous and varied display of flags and patriotic emblems seemed to make all hands enthusiastic, while each individual citi- zen of New Fairfield did good work all throughout, which circumstance made the event a genuine success. Such an old-fashioned "Home Day" this town may never have again in years. New Fairfield leads in very worthy and fitting example for all rural districts and surely other and larger towns can benefit by such example. The people or organizations instrumental in erect ing such a work of art asiue from the fact that it marks the resting place of the heroes of l776, can feel justly proud of their efforts. 1t is, after all, not so much what we do to-day, but what ef- feet our labors will have upon humani- ty after we are gone. The Rev H. c. Meserve, orator of the day, in his mas terly and comprehensive address, clearly illustrated tEis and showed by argu- ment that such events as the one at New Fairfield are the turning points In our country's history. First Select man Henry Becker, who participated in the Franco-Prussian war, spoke upon the life of soldier. He pictured the hardship, the suffering and the trials of the soldier on the battlefield Tn a manner that brought sorrow to the hearts of many who listened; but the cheers of the Grand army and music of Hail Columbia" and Marching Thro Georgia" won for hlm the praise of all for his speech was both fitting and ap- propria.e. The singing of America by the entire audience brought the cele- bration to a close and everyone, whether resident here or an out of-town visitor seemed pleased with the day and its celebration. The lunch prepared by the ladies of New Fairfield and the steaming hot coffee made by Mrs Edison Elwell could not be dupIi- cated. Mrs George M. Nevius super intended the refreshment table and saw to it that the out-of-town people were provided for. Russell Scudder and John Scudder and MT and Mrs George Oliver decorated the church and the elderly people found warm fire and seats to rest upon while waiting for the cere- monies to take place. The school children were not forgotten as the Board of School Visitors voted to close the schools and thus allowed all the pupils to be present. Each one was presented with,a flag by Mrs Frank Sands of Meriden. Jesse Sands, of Meriden, whose energy and hard work started the movement and made it pos sible, was unable to be present yet his work was completed and it must be a great qualification to him and his many friends to know he has made a turning point in his country's history; made something permanent that will rebound to his credit during the con- ing ages. The thanks of New Fair field are due him and to all who helped to erect the monument in honor of the soldiers of the Revolution, who fought the good fight and gave us our Free American Commonwealth.
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 There was large buck deer seen on Wednesday by several of the residents of thls place quietly grazing in 1. s. Knapp's orchard.
 D. J. Gerow is driving new horse which he procured of E. g. Andrews.
 Dick Fem has butchered the largest hog of the season, which weighed 35l pounds.
 W. O. Wright, representative of the Rural New Yorker, was canvassing the town for subscribers on Thursday.
 W. c. Peffers of Danbury was in town on Saturday and brought with him prospective buyer for Mrs R. c. | Crosby's place.
 A. H. Chase is drawing up a very large wood pile for Charles Gorham.
 Byron Foster has bought high grade Holstein COW of D. B. Williams for S80. l
 Arthur Bolles of New Preston has cree ed a monument to the memory of Mrs Mary Reynolds in the Congre- gational cemetery, .s4
 George Decker and George Heady | of Carmel, N. Y, were the guests of Mir and Mrs Arthur Chase on Suno ay.