The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-16
STAMFORD
Gathering of Red Men-0n the Sick List Old Trees Father O 'conner's An. niversary..Program for St. Patrick's Day.


 While in town Major Merwin. who delivered the address on Sunday at the Congregational church. on Abraham Lincoln, was the guest of lev. Dr. Packard. He returned to his home on the noon train on Monday. There are those in town who are looking for a large linen shower be tween now and the 18th of April.
 R. Townroe left town on Friday for a weeks visit in Washin gton. There was a unique gathering of Red Men at the big wigwan last night to listen to a tall talk from Past Sachem FTeyer who recently took the trail to far-away Naugatuck. This activity cn the part of Red Men is good cause for alarm among timid people. Tt looks as if an uprising of Indians was contemplated, with the usual spring ma Ssacre.
 Richard King. the father of Rhoda King, who will succeed Miss H. Louise Fairchild the organist of the Meth odist church, after the 18th of April. and who resides on North avenue, is reported to be on the sick list. Yesterday Selectman Stevens was having a large dead elm tree which stands in front of pr. Lawson's in Main street, cut down. At the same roadway from the Main street to MT. Lawson'S yard MT. Stevens is of the opinion that a new tree of some kind should be put in place of those which are removed If this is not done it is only a question of time when the town will lose it's famous shade trees and much of its beauty.
 A number of Red Men expect to take the trail to Bridgeport this evening.
 Miss Blanche Hodges. who has been one of the nurses for Mrs. George K. Wilson, is able to leave her patient, who is now we'll on the road to recov- cry.
 Capt. and Mrs. A. Bedeu Benjamin are still in town. There is a report that they will soon sail for Bermuda, instead of Palm Beach.
 George Dufour is entertaining MT. Smith of Kent.
 Irving Lobdell passed Sunday in Greenfield Hill.
 It is surmised in town that the Low ell-Hines wedding will take place in June the month of roses.
 Burt Ruby of Bridgeport, was in town over Sunday with a new motor cycle.
 A number of Stratford friends went to Putney to attend the funeral of the same locality for 80 years. Rev. MT. Packard officiated.
 Deacon Ravens Putney class has a conference meeting this evening.
 The theme for the meeting Wednes- day evening at the Congregational chapel is Awakened Turkey" Other subjects for consideration are the American board schools in that coun- try, hospitals, churches. etc.
 One day last week Charles SGvarrow of Patterson avenue had the misfor- tune to dislocate his shoulder. The reduction was accomplished by Dr. Rowland, and now the gentleman is doing nicely.
 Sunday night Mrs. Susan C. Davis. aged 56, died in town. She left a son and two daughters The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from the First Baptist church.
 It is announced that the Jolly 12 Pinochle club will hold a meeting this evening.
 Do not forget the supper at the Neighborhood church on Thursday ev- ening.
 Tomorrow will occur, after sunset, the big St. Patrick's parade. Green fire will be in order along the line of march from Hards corner. to the town hall.
 One year ago last Saturday was the anniversary of the coming to town of Father OConnor, and not two years ago, as has been published. It has been a very successful year, and Fla ther O'Connor has enjoyed himself. It takes time to get acquainted with the rather conservative people of StratfOrd, but they are good at heart and mean well, and will do all they can to help on any good cause. With the return Of prosperity and the reduction of the tariff, the coming year is likely to ex- eel the past one in all that relates to church matters, and the collection of the building fund for St. James. True it will be a year or two yet before building operations begin. but great en- terprises move slowly and need consid- eration.
 As Judge Peck failed to find any req son for holding Paul LaCroix for not Storping his ma chine when he was go- ing through the town last Thursday, he was allowed to leave upon the pay ment of $15 in costs. In Fairfield not even the costs were charged up against him.
 Charles Brenn, who recently came