The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
sEwTows, DECEMBER 80, 1890.
sTRATFoRD.

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Since various small stones (about two
and half cart loads) were raked of the
macadam on the lower road to Bridge
port, there has been better satisfaction
ing whether, II so many have already
made their appearance, more will not
quickly follow and whether, II these are
constantly rakcd of, the macadam will
not finally disappear altogether. Con-
siderable work has been done on the up
per road for the past few weeks, grading
and laying stone. No more grading will
be done this year, that part Of the work
having reached the top of the hill; but
some days will be required to lay the
crushed stone to the end of the grade. 1t
Is being well rolled as fast as laid.
Il. w. Rowing has moved back to STRAIT
ford and is occupying the place which
he bought of II. T.. Stagg. 1t Is under
stood that he has applied for a license.
Sam Merritt, who has occupied the ho-
tel In the northern part of town, is to
move back to Bridgeport.
SO busy Is the Consolidated road in
Fairfield and Westport, with Bridgeport
for relaxation, that little has been heard
of late in regard to Stratford's grade
crossings; but, from as authentic inform
alton as could be obtained, the reporter
was assured that the road still wished to
close King street crossing. TO carry the
highway under the tracks would be inn
practicable because of water and to car
ry 1t over would involve too much ex-
pense. 1t is again asserted that the
street known to the railroad officials as
Harris street will be carried out to meet
Main street north of the crossing, doing
away with the second crossing east of the
depot. Main street, according to this in
formant, was to be carried under the
tracks.
It is doubtful if Stratford is yet ready
for all the electric and gas light compa-
MES, the water and horse car privileges,
for which charters are to be obtained
but the projectors show refreshing faith
In the future needs of the town. Though
extremely improbable that any of these
projects will be followed out at once, or
even for years, the possession of the
franchises may in time become valuable.
There Is one, however, that meets gener-
nj favor and that is the proposition of the
East End horse railroad line to build a
branch from the present terminus near
Bruce's brook to the Town hall, running
through Stratford avenue and Main street
This would certainly prove a great ac-
commodation, for, even now, many walk
from the lower part Of town to the horse
railroad, as they can save five cents and
the distance is not greater than to the
Consolidated station. The objection tc
this scheme is the narrowness of STRAIT
ford avenue, the difficulty Of providing
suitable tracks and turnouts without in
conveniencing travel. Main street is
wide enough, but some object to the "dis'
3 flgurement" of the beautiful street by
horse cars and tracks. 1t is quite likely,
however, that this will be done.
II. +. Stage, c. A. Lowell and G. ii
link are trustees Of St. Johns lodge, f
and A. M,
Eli Lewis, an old resident, aged s:
years, fell in the house and fractured his
thigh. A physician was promptly called
but his great age will probably prevent
speedy recovery.
Chicken pox has made its appearance
In town in few cases.
Mrs Rogers, residing on the Bridgeport
road, made n misstep and fell down ;
flight of stairs, Saturday night. NJ
bones were broken, but she was severel,
bruised and, as she Is quite heavy, her es
cape from serious injury is remarkable
Extra meetings are being held in tn
M. +. church.
The Christmas exercises at Chris
church we're unusually interesting.
Mr. Burke has sold his store and hous
on Strawberry hill to Bridgeport parties
Quite large number of our young Ia
dies will receive on New Years day.
Charles Stage is blasting rocks for
w. Beach, which will account for the mt
merous explosions heard lately.
Ice men have commenced filling the
houses with ice from seven to eight incl
es thick.
Miss Ida Belle Osborne was electe
president Of the graduating class Of %
Miss Nellie Booth secretary and treasu
err, Misses Osborne, Thompson and Hir
and Harry Wilcoxson and Walter s. Gu
tis, executive committee.
Charles X. Stage has gone to Boston
fill responsible position with the A,
ans express company, with whom he hi
been connected for some years at tn
Bridgeport office. Some of his man
friends In town presented him, before h
departure, with a handsome meerschaul
pipe, Will Rogers making the present;
ton speech In his usual happy name
STRATFIELD.
The Euchre club met at George Wa
ren's, Monday evening.
The Stratfield Baptist church had