The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-06
STAMFORD

It may not be quite proper to say | that Miss Lettie Bennett has resign ed,'' since there was nothing to resign. l But it is understood she has 1ntimated | she will not again be a candidate for | principal of the center school. The re- suit will be tine same as If she had sent a resignation to the School Board. Very likely Dr. COgswell has received | no official information of Miss Ben ] nett's intentions.
 MT. F. E.. Conine has reason to re- joice and feel proud of the fact that after years of contention that real property should be assessed at it's full value. and taxed accordingly. his views have met the approval of the town l meeting. He took the matter up some years ago, when there was little hope of it's being acted upon. Now. with the complete turnover among town officials; and with new blood on the board of assessors. as we'll as the special injunction laid upon them by the town. i'll meeting assembled. his views are in a fair way of triumph1ng. He at least reaps the reward of his well doing, and has the satisfaction of knowing that the community approves of his course. As Stiles Judson said at the meeting Monday. the taxes have been laid heavily upon the poor men while. many of the rich have se- share of the burden.
 The names of quite a number of peo- pie were printed as attending a recent big wedding in town. who were not present. MT. Charles Packard, for one. dtd not come from Williams college for the purpose. It is affirmed that Hon. Stiles Judson was not present. The list might be enlarged.
 Yesterday the new town clerk, MT. HaEald Lowell. and the new grand juror. MT. Ivan Warehouse. received the congratulations of host of friends. MT. Lowell only went into the campaign five days before the cleo tion. All the young men in town stood by him. Both will make good.
 When the play of "Still Waters Run Deep,' is given in town. the music will be by Flames Bridgeport orchestra.
 The latter part of this week Mrs. Nova Scotia. to visit her sister at Beaver Dam.
 Gold and silver stars are to be given to the Sunday school scholars at the are real good and come every Sunday.
 Arthur Meloy has been down to New York to see the fun.
 The funeral of Mrs. Peter Bergen was held at g o'clock yesterday morn ing. at St. James at which time Father O'Connor said a mass. She leaves husband and five Fchildren.
 Miss Margaret. Stratton plans to spend the winter in Boston.
 Monday afternoon Mrs. Frank Pat terson had the Bridge Club for guests.
 The old Benjamin house finally rests over the new cellar prepared for it. Since it fell back into line with the other houses the appearance of the street is much improved.
 Our fire laddies have been invited to go to Devon tonight to eat a sup per with the fire sladdies' of that en- terprising village.
 i Alfred Grove and family have de- lcided to fly to Bridgeport for the win ter.
 William Austin will soon go to Charleston, s. G.
 Paul A. Carey has been down to New York to see the war ships.
 If Miss Lucinda Wakelee does not go to Waterbury before sthe end of the week. she will miss seeing the fair which closes on the 9th inst.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of Christ church has been in session this after noon. ~
 There will soon be- another wedding in town. MT. August SonderQuist has a. marriage license to marry Anna w. Skillberg. both born in Sweden. but now local residents.
 The last Rebekah food sale, which included pies. netted $5.
 Not until the beginning of next year can MT. Roe be had to teach train ing class of Sunday school teachers.
 MT. ,Frederick Holmes and family are in PeekskiH. enjoying what is left of the Hudson- Fulton celebration.