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THE NEWTOWN BEE. PUBLISHED BY THE BEE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1 MUR, ROTOR, $150 A YEAR, 4e. A COPY, NEWTOWN. CONN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. At the town meeting, Saturday even ing, to take action on a proposition to light the town, the matter was indefinite ly postponed. A short piece of sewer was voted to be laid from the residence of Mr Baxter to connect with that now laid near the residence of Charles B. Curtin. The action of this meeting seems to afford a text from which a sermon might be preached, the theme being, What shall we do to be sav ed from the profound slumber into which Stratford has been plunged for so many years? Good citizens seem to be wedded by the traditions of the fathers and act upon the principle that what was good enough for them so good enough for those who now fit their places. Other equally good citizens seem to have no desire that the town will be anything else than a quiet, pleasant place, in which to spendn eight or nine months of the year, then re moving to the city to enjoy the conven t waves, the lack of which is not felt dur ing the pleasant season that they spend In our midst. These two classes seem determined that those who realize that the world Moves and that this is a day of action and progress shall not be allowed to demonstrate to outsiders that we are arousing from our slumbers and are try ing to take a proper place a the ranks of wide awake, progressive to. Our lo cation is one very desirable. We have any quantity of land which can readily be lable for building purposes. See, what is known as the Booth farm, now owned by Mr Knowlton. No better building sites can be found In Fairfield county. Yet, dur ing the past year or two, the owner has done his best to dispose of it for building purposes and could not find a buyer. And what seems to be the reason? It looks as if the mechanic who lives in the city and enjoys well lighted streets to guide hin about during a dark night and a good dry walk on which he can get to his daily labor and his children to their school could not see sufficient benefits accruing to himself to exchange all this for a cheap home and from six to eight Inches of mud or snow to wade through, for four months In the year, to reach the station and the scene of his daily labor or for his wife and children to reach the post office, store or school house. ‘The farmer from Putney or Cronoque has the need of a walk or a lighted street. He keeps a horse and is seldom from home after dark and the wealthy Summer so journer has them, at the time they are needed, in his city retreat. It would fear that the addition of a hundred fam ilies, with the accompanying new houses and improvements, would increase the tax list sufficiently to make good returns to the farmer who objects to such im provements on account of his Increased taxes. ‘The other class, who don't wish any improvements in the town,but would prefer it to remain as it has been, a pret ty village in which to pass quiet months in Summer, we think will some day find themselves in the minority and be oblig ed to give way to the march of public improvement. In partial proof of this, look at the passenger traffic from our sta tion since the first of October, 1888, to January 1, 1890, a period of 15 months, the total number of tickets sold to Bridgeport from this station has reached over 108,000. There are now about 100 regular commuters. Now, fellow towns people, forget your old time prejudices, confess that the world does move and unite in any improvement that will bene fi them nowhere and Induce others to take up residence in our midst. It may increase your tax bills for a while, or it may far on the conservative feelings of life time, but it will be sure to come back to you, like broadcast upon the wa ters. In Increased valuation, demand for land and feeling of satisfaction that you have got out of an old rut and done something for the benefit and comfort of someone beardes yourself. Co. K was to meet, ‘Thursday night, to elect Capt Eugene Morehouse’s succes sor. A choral service was given in Christ church, at 6 30 pm, Tuesday, 24th, after which the audience gathered in the Town hall for the distribution of gifts to the Sunday school children. A pleasing va riety of other exercises entertained the large gathering of children and their friends and a thoroughly pleasant Christ mas Eve entertainment was enjoyed. _ ‘The children of the Baptist Sunday school had an entertainment in the church, Monday evening. Songs, recita tions and gifts made up a very enjoyable time. Jobo Nalor, the new section boas, has rented the house owned by Mra Chirk Seeley on Strawberry hill and is now oc cupying it. ‘The friends of Wil Peck will be glad to know that he is regaining bia health. ‘The improvement is slow, but he seems to be steadily gaining. ‘The shelters are having good luck In their business at present. ‘The action of the tides around the new breakwater throws up large quantities of shells, which are easily gathered and the nu merous men and craft engaged In the business are rejoicing In their preparer ity. i i Capt Morehouse's resignation #8 Cap tain of Co. K. Fourth regiment, ©. V., has been accepted and now the question is, Who shall be his succesor? The election is called for Thursday night. Lieut Judson is in the line of promotion, but, as quite a number of the members of the company reside In Bridgeport, It. Is not at all improbable that * man from there may be selected. ‘The choral union met Monday evening In the Congregational lecture room. Postmaater George Spall presented the Bex correspondent with a batten of a paralytic stroke received a few days previous. Mrs Qurtls was another of our, old residents, so many of whom have re cently joined the great majority. She had been a life long member of the Con gregational church and her presence will be greatly missed from the community in which so long and useful life has been spent. Her family consisted of four daughters, all of whom are married. Wilbua Euerle is engaged in the bind ing wood business In Bridgeport. Dr Lemuel Beardsley’s practice as a magnetic physician is constantly increas ing, and he is kept traveling continually to visit his numerous patients, who are scattered all over the State and in New York city. His labors seem to add to his genial disposition and he is already an ever to tell a good story or point out the weak places In the physique of his friends, tig Grippe seems to have struck town and most every one you see is suffering from cold and sore throat. Mr and Mra Bland of Waterbury spent Christmas with Mr Silliman. ‘They ex pect to remove to Detroit, Mich., about January 1, Mr Bland having accepted the office of secretary in a new company or ganized in that city for the manufacture of brass goods. His eight or nine years’ experience with the Mathews Willard Manufacturing Co. of Waterbury, who are in the same line of business, well qualifies him for the position. ‘The Capheag club held a special meet ing on the morning of Christmas day. Philo Osborn has been improving the grounds around his residence by cutting down dead trous, Rob Silliman has returned from a three months* visit to Central New York, where he has been In pursuit of health and happiness. Judging from his ap pearance, he has been successful in his search. 1 A new railroad time table went into effect Sunday, 220. ‘t the time of some of the trains leaving our station have been changed a few minutes and the Nauga tuck down, which formerly left about 4 o'clock, has now been put at 436, MRE EASTON. S CHARLES 5. CLARK. About l o'clock on the morning of Thursday, December 19, Mra Louise, wife of Charles 8. Chirk, passed away. She had been sick for less than three weeks and had been under the constant ears of a physician. Malarial fever, com plicated with other troubles, had en feebled her constitution until Nature gave way and the faithful heart was stilled. A short service was held, Saturday afternoon, at the house, from whence the remains were borne to the Baptist church, which was filled with friends of the deceased. Rey Mr Weeks conducted the service, assist ed by Rey Mr Gilbert of Flit Rock M. BE. church. A beautiful floral harp rested on a stand at the head of the casket and on the casket was a lovely wreath of flowers with the words, “Our teacher,” a gift of love from her class in music, who filled three seats in the square body of the church. Friends of the deceased rendered appropriate music. ‘The re mains were interred beside those of her father, Rev John Warren, who died about five months ago, ‘he bereaved husband has the warmest sympathy of the entire community. Mrs Clark was only child of the late Rev John Warren, aged 40 years, 6 months, Mrs W. Macauley writes of her: Death has removed from our midst a devoted wife, a loving friend and, from the church, a zealous, earnest worker. At an early age, our sister uni ted with the Baptist church of this place. Gifted with a fine voice, she became an accomplished singer and teacher of mu sic. Her beautiful voice, as it pealed forth in its sweetest tones, has been heard in our midst many years. As we looked upon the lifeless form of our de parted friend, beautiful even in death, I could not realize that that sweet voles was hushed in death, gone to join in that grander, nobler chorus above. Mrs Ek possessed an amiable, loving dis position, always having a kind word for all whom she met. Discharging her every day dates with a Christian spirit, always anxious to lend a helping hand to those who needed assistance in any way, she was a kind neighbor, a faithful lwie, a true Christia, To our sister, is not gloomy. During her se xness, no one heard her complaant. She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, willing not ready to die, if it s large audience greeted the appear ance of Dr Hovey, who gave the third of the Winter course of lectures in the ‘Town hall. ‘The lecture was a vivid descript ion of wind storms peculiar to different) was her Heavenly Father's will. With parts of the world, illustrated by stere her hope founded on the rock Christ Je opticon views of the devastation which isits, she has fallen asleep on earth, to follow in the path of the tornadoes which awake in Heaven. At the funeral, ‘Sis haye so often visited the West. Many after thou wast mild and lovely,” and the scenes displayed upon the screen| “Come ye disconsolate were beauts were witnessed by the speaker and hilly rendered by particular friends of the graphic descriptions gave his audience a departed. Our brother and friend has realistic comprehension of the devasta ce pest sympathy of the whole com mon and ruin found in the track of a tor nado. Views of Charleston after the earthquake were also given. ‘The speak er referred to the recent change of many uilies in the course of the Gulf Stream, accounting for the change by immense volcanic eruptions in the bed of the ocean and suggesting that this change of loca tion of 60 large a body of warm water might be the reason for the unsettled weather and violent climatic changes we have been subject to during the past two years. ‘The lecture was the best given yet and was not only entertaining but highly instructive. Died, 2th, George M. Curtis, 38; fu neral on Saturday at 2pm. — munity, in this hour of his great affliction. But we cannot say to our bereaved brother, “Mourn not for your loved one,” but “Mourn not as for one without hope, for we know “It is well with her soul.” ORONOQUE. Married, December 18, by Rev Joel 5. Ives, John ©, Wilcoxson and Miss Esther L., youngest daughter of the late P. P. Curtiss. Another of our esteemed neighbors has gone the way of all the earth. Sunday, December 15, Mr. Mary E., widow of P. P. Curtiss, was stricken with paralysis. ‘Three days later, she seemed to rally and hopes were entertained of her recovery, but she soon commenced falling and, at 7 o'clock, December 23, passed away without regaining the power to speak. Funeral, Thursday, 26th. A pleasant school entertainment was given the evening of the 20th by the scholars under direction of Miss Wilcox son, the efficient teacher. The school house was crowded almost to suffocation, but people patiently endured the discom fort while listening to the interesting program of recitations, dialogues, music, etc. Among those present were Albert Wilcoxson and ©. C. Wells, members of the board of education and acting school visitors. EAST VILLAGE. Mrs Warren Bliss and daughter spent last week In Bridgeport. David Blakeman has added more new windows to his house, J. W. Shanley put the wire fences on Henry Plumb's road and the teamsters we come to draw wood to the railroad; a lively contest may be expect .the donation at the parsonage netted about $16 for Rey Mr Chamberlin. Pred Curtis went to work in White Hills until he became of age, but only |, a week, Edward yeahat ie clerking for Coe White, Bridgeport. Reuben Blows keeps a number of chop pers busy. DIAMOND HILL, REDDING. Miss Lillie Barr of Bethel spends her vacation at home, Miss Phebe Selleck of Waterbury vis its her aunt, Miss Polly Selleck. Friday the scholars of the Diamond III school and friends ent lt a Christmas tree, with appropriate exe clees and a small boy In Santa Claus at tire formed a prominent feature In the entertainment. The teacher, Miss Grave Boughton, was presented with many pretty gifts from her appreciative pupils. Mra Charles Rice and little daughters of Stratford visit their aant, Mrs Benedict. pk family, Gueleinas supper at Kaas eee DEERFIELD. Mrs peorerana Tripsar seideport h eon with Mra W. W. Lyon. page School vacation of two weeks. Mr and Mra Levi French have visited iis brother-in-law, Charles Nichols. Charles Nichole has butchered a fine fat cow. Miss Mary Banks had « narrow excape | feow i #4 abe fell down cellar with | » temp hand. Died 20h, Mary I... wife of Wilbert a Nichols, x Livny dante of Charles i Bate to the arms at Jenuny Sate on His gentle breast. There by Ibs leye o'ersbarded. SWeetly our sister rest Mra Melvin Silliman and moth er of Norwalk were in town, Saturday. Mrs Joseph Jacobs and daughters spend the holidays in New York. Nehe Miss Maud Silliman has visited Miss Alice Burr of Bridgeport. Cunder is home from Yate, Mrs Johnson Ward and children spend Christmas week In Bridgeport, Miss Louie Turney visits Mia Zina Beard of Oronoque, ‘The scholars of Easton Academy are to give an entertapn in Academy hall, ‘Tuesday evening, January 7. ‘The exercises will comprise music, recitations and dialogues. At the close of the en tertainment, ice cream and cake will be served, Admission ¢ children 10c. If stormy ‘Tuesday evening, the enter tain it will be on Wednesday evening. Proceeds for benefit of the library. Robert Patterson of Birmingham spends Christmas with his mother and family. Mrs Louis Bure and son Victor return to her home in Monroe, this week. Mr and Mrs Charles Morehouse will move from Sharon and expect to make their home with her father, Burr Wilson, for the present. Miss Ada Turney spends Christmas with her aunt, Mra J. L. Perry. Rev D. J. Ogden spends Christmas with his mother and sister in New Ha ven. Miss Maud Silliman spends a few days with friends in Bridgeport. Miss Huldah Hill had a Spring pig butchered, eight months old, that weigh ed 380 pounds, Rev Mrs Weeks and son have arrived in town. HUNTINGTON. have rented the upper room of the Town hall, Mr Brownson having removed part of the booths. Miss Frisbie of Brookfield visits her cousin, Miss Cora A. Wheeler. Erakim TL, Walker has used 7000 feet of lumber in his recent repairs. James 3. Mallory has made his mark in red* maint over 3500 square feet. Despite the rain, 60 were at the Con greational church, Sunday morning. The Beattie family have returned to Cambridgeport, Mass., having rented their home in the Center. L. J. Wheeler and son have taken the ‘milk reute of Daniel J. Shelton, Fred erick sells the lacteal Quid, while Daniel devotes his whole attention to furnishing the best meat at the fairest prices. Suc cess to both. About 50 were present in the Walnut Cree Hill school room, Monday night, to attend the fmas exercises. The young ladies of the school had nicely trimmed the room, which is the pleasantest in town. ‘The program was as follows: Solo, Mies Jennie A. Piatrk. Invocation, Rey A. J. Park. “Christmas Eve,” Florence E. Bell “While Shepherds Watched,” school, Address, Rey W. J. Mayerst, “ Hither ye Faithful,” quartet. Address, Rey A.J. Park. as exercise from the American Tea -washington’s Christmas Surprise from the Popular Educator. “America,” school, “Christmas Stocking,” Helen C. Jones. “A Perplexing Question,” Carlotin E. Hab bell. “A Visit from St Nicholas” Olive F. Bird eye. Solo, Mise Park, Presentation of books to the pupils. “Glad Christmas Belly, school. Benediction by Rev Mr Magill. Misses Birdseye and Wheeler made two hire presents to Mr Linsley. Miss Lillie Wilson has visite Cornwall. in West Oniers of the Congregational Sunday school, elected last Sunday : Superinten dent, George D. Nichols; assistant, O. G. Beard; secretary and treasurer, Frank Wells; assistant, O.G. Beard, Jr; libra rian, F. N. Potter. Charles Buckingham is quite poorly and it is feared that he cannot rocever. his sister, Mrs Byington, is still quite feeble. John Reeves i home, laid up with rheumatistis, Mr Martin of the Beatty phice. jelton has moved into Fred Botsford has set up housekeeping at the home of his mother on the bill, The W. C200, will meet at their room over E. J. Buckingham’s store, next week Thursday, January 2. A full attendance is requested, as arrangements are to be made to furnish the room. ‘The Loyal Legion will meet at the same place, next week Saturday, January 4. W. S. Hooper is painting the ‘Town house in the Center, J. D. Shelton has stopped haying and, last week, was digging his potatoes. Frogs were heard croaking in the swamps. Monday and dandelions have been in bloom. Mrs P. N. Potter has a bed of pansies in blossom out of doors. ee Master Eddie Wooster is gaining. Monday afternoon, about 30 assembled to raive the Walnut Tree Hill flag pole. Under charge of Capt W. H. ‘Thompson, the work was quietly and easily done. ‘The topmast rigging greatly strengthens the pole. Miss Nellie Zincke of New York is at the parsonage. Rev Andrew J. Park announced, Sun day, that he would be absent, next Sun day and requested his congregation to attend church either at the Episcopal perineel or at one out of town. _ Master William T. Magill had been ob taining subscriptions toward a school flag in the Center; on one day he receiv ed 12, John Olsen quite surprised the solici tor for flag money in Walnut ‘Treeill by offering to give a flag. When inform ed by Mr Linsley of Mr Olsen's kindness, the school gave rousing applause. “Long life to Mr Olsen.” Money is being raised in Lower ae ‘Hillis for # flag, ‘The resuscitated Gods of Y'emperapge |
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