The Newtown bee., 1888-08-10
BRIDGEPORT.

BRIDGEPORT.
 Will r. Hopkins is short hand aman- ueusis and private secretary for Super intendent w. K. Lyon of the Housatonic road.
 The Standard shows it's prosperity by line dress of new type. It's artist, F. Roland, Eliminates the Saturday edition with pictures of local interest.
 The Sun suggests Col Stevenson for the State Senate.
 At the semi-annual convention of the Nutmeg State amateur press association, last month, in New Haven, at the Ton tine hotel, the following officers were elected unanimously: Will P. Hopkins, president, Bridgeport, Conn; Harry c. Stevenson, vice president, Bridgeport :; Newton c. Smith, secretary and treasur- CT, Waterbury; Paul Sterling, official editor, Bridgeport. After the routine business, the convention adjourned to meet in Waterbury in conjunction with the Eastern amateur press association in January, 1889.
 The Rambling Wheelmen are well known as very wide awake organiza- tion and, for some time past, have been looking for more suitable club rooms than those they had. The club consists of 27 members and is just 13 months old. It's usually unlucky month was celebrated on the evening of August l, by busi- ness meeting at it's spacious rooms on State street, The rooms were formerly rcupied by the West End Democratic Eclsib and have been entirely re-fitted by the Ramhlers. They now have a large reception. room, lighed by gas and fur nished luxuriously. Curtains adorn the windows, while appropriate pictures of cycling adorn the walls. At the left of the entrance to the reception room hangs neat frame and within are the names of the members neatly written on cards and affixed to pretty background, giving a very artistic effect. When the members more fully fit up their rooms, they will have many pictures of prominent eye lists. Besides the reception room, the members have general utility room and (what but few Connecticut clubs can boast) wheel room where members can leave their wheels while attending busi- ness meeting. On August l, the club rendered banquet to it's members and a general gcod time was enjoyed by all. Long live the Rambling Wheelmen is the wish of the BEE!
 One of the busiest pair of men in Bridgeport is Col w. H. Stevenson and Supt w. K. Lyon of the Housatonic AL ways at work, they remind one of that ideal railroad man who caught maps while bores talked to him in useless efforts to obtain passes. They are ever busy and ever on hand and the road owes much of it's present popularity and prosperity to them.
 Mrs Hattie M. Pierce of New Haven is with her mother, Mrs E. Wheeler of Gil bert street. Her daughters, Mrs Downs and Miss Alice Pierce, returned to New Haven, Tuesday.
 $. Jennings X Son of Hillside Farm dairy have purchased fine horse of Wilbnr F. Benedict of Stepney. Success to Seth and George.
 Friends were at Capt Terry's, Sunday.
 Butcher John Bowling of the Fourth ward has purchased fine pair of horses and will drive them before correspond ingly stylish wagon.
 Samuel Libby limps around on crutch, his left leg having been broken bya fall. Sam is quite unfortunate in the matter of broken bones.
 George Butler is employed by the Naugatuck Ice Go.
 c. IT. Bennett, the popular boot and shoe merchant, accompanied by his fam fly, are enjoying q three weeks outing at Lake George and Saratoga.
 Mir and Mrs E. k. Botsford and child visited the Mt. Nebo home in Newtown, Sunday, Mrs A. G. Warner and child of Southbury, who have visited them, return ing with them.
 party of ten or dozen Bridgeport people enjoyed charming sail to Mead ows End on the yacht Nellie s. and par took of a sumptuous shore dinner. The trip was complimentary to Miss Bessie Stevens of this city, who is spending the Summer months at Huntington. The sail was fine, the day perfect and every thing combined to make the occasion one to be remembered for long time by the fair recipient and her friends.-[ Stand ard.
 c. w. Beach has bought the hay on the famous Goose meadow, near Chest nut Hill.
 William Dewhurst has repaired his house.
 Carl Oehsner thinks of selling the Aaron Somers place, which he bought few months ago. Mrs Ochsner is in delicate health and wishes to be in the city. Mir Ochsner has expended consid- erable money in Improvements and is personally pleased with the locality. Hope that his successors will be as equally good neighbors.
 Walter Hannon.is to go to Nebraska forthe season.
 A Great Surprise