The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-12
STRATFORD
A Check for the Hremen-Farmers in Fall Dress People Getting We'll = Out of Town TaIent-Varions Sunday Services The Brotherhood

Booth Brothers of this town think so well of the recent run, of the Con- solidated Fire Department out to Put ney when the Orleman house was con- stunned, that they have sent the depart ment a check for s10. This was a very good thing to do. Money talks. Even s from one is an earnest of more sin cere friendship than any amount of simple thanks Unfortunately for the department the fire was was so far away the machine could not arrive in time to be of any use-
 It is now thought that the recovery of Mrs. George K. Wilson is assured, as she continues to slowly improve.
 It is rumored that Miss Eleanor Beers will be the maid of honor at a forthcoming fashionable wedding in this town.
 Hereafter the monthly meeting of the new fire department will be held on the first Thursday of each month.
 It is expected that some day this town will be pr: led with a modern fire alarm apparatus A nest egg of s71 has been placed in bank to that end and other contributions are Soli- cited.
 There is soon to be full dress re- hearsal of the Haymakers-top boots. jumpers. blue jean overalls. and straw hats. On the 24th inst. there will be a special meeting of the hayloft. and more young men will be taught how to make hay.
 The Red Men went to Naugatuck by train instead of taking the trail. This is an improved way of travelling for genuine Red Men.
 Capt. Charles Putnam of South Nor walk has been in town visiting MT. Hughes.
 Mrs Martin of Portchester is visit ing in town.
 Walter Lusher has been in town from New York.
 It wasn't mud which MT. Hughes found in Washington. for all the asphaltum: but the snow and slush was awful.
 Mrs. Doremus has been the guest of Miss Mary Devine.
 MT. William P. Frost of New Ha- ven has been visiting friends in town and having a good time.
 M. A. c. Innis. once selectman of this town. will take up his residence in New York.
 Miss Sara Swirdell. who met with an accident not long ago. is now able to resume her teaching at the High school
 There is a report that MT. James w Bunnel was recently passing around some good cigars. It was a grill
 The talent which appeared at the concert given a short time ago at the Methodist church is well spoken of, and it is said that those who braved the storm and went out, were well en- tertained. Miss Seeley, who was to read. failed to put in an appearance. ed the Scarf Dance" MT. MacConne1l sang "Good Bye" Mrs. Robert Doug las Martin gave a solo called NO Tor ments Nor Sorrows" MT. Sidney Col of course he isn't. More songs were sung and Miss H. Louise Fairchild ac- companied on the piano.
 Miss Ruth Bristol is home again
 
 Sunday afternoon Rev. M. s. Ander- son. of the Peoples church. of New Britain. will preach at the Bethany Mission chapel. A Lenten service was held at Christ church yesterday afternoon. It is said that MT John Bond. who runs the famous boxing establishment on the shore of the river. is havine Improvements made upon his dwelling house. There will be new shingles and a new veranda. Mrs B. H. Merrick has been visit ing her daughter in Bridgeport.
 So much has already been said about Mai. Merwin's lecture next Sunday afternoon in the Congregational church. about Abraham Lincoln. that | there is little to add. It was MT. Clayton H. Blakeslee who went to Boston a few days ago. Whc says the people of this town never travel?
 Many local people are watching with interest the legal battle which is or | between MT. Timothy Ahearn of this town and Dr. Tukey. MT. Ahearn was the victim of an automobile accident r-,5 now all the particulars are being aired. 1 Next Sunday at the Methodis l church, MT J. w. Rae of the State | Sunday School associa tion will occupy | tho pulpit in the evening. He will alsC address the Sunday school The Bridgeport and local Brother I 1o nf And in, . or two since in the chapel of St 1 John's church. ana voted to hold tht next convention of the New EnglanC 1 Assembly. in Bridge port. the 14th I 18th and 18th of May. l MT. William Topping has so far re covered his health as to be able to re | sume work.
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