The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-13
STAMFORD


 meeting for the 18th inst. The call Is to consider the proposition Of au- thorizing the Selectmen to borrow $44.- 900 at 1-4 per cent. for the purpose of paying for the Franklin school and lots; also to consider the advisability of paying the chief of the fire de- partment salary: also to consider the advisability of locating more fire hydrants in the town for better fire protection: also to consider the mak- Ing Of an appropriat tiOn for the better lighting of the streets of the town 1; also for equipping the town officers Win typewriting machines so that the records of the town may be typewrit- ten: also to consider the making of an appropriation for grading the school lot and sidewalking the same: also for equipping the town building with a heating plant; also to make an appro- pria.iOn for the fire department for the purpose of eQuipping the same with an apparatus for fighting fire, and to hear the report of the special committee on the subject.
 A warning for the town meeting will be issued this week.
 commission of experts should ex- anime all the church furnaces in town and ascertain if they are situated in fire proof rooms beyond a peradven- ture. It is foolish to leave everything to a janitor who may not be on the premises all the time to watch for a possible fire.
 David Burdick is the agent in town for new kind of Christmas decora- ton made in Germany. It is very pretty and within the reach of all
 MT. Falk, our popular newsletter. was much surprised man when he heard that his horse had been knock ed down by a passing trolley while drinking at the public fountain in the square opposite the center school. Nothing of the kind happened. and no injury was done to his wagon. It is fact, however, that the fountain is in a dangerous place, being too near the tracks, and if not removed to one side of the square, a serious accident Is liable to happen almost any day.
 Whenever the firemen Of Bridgeport come to this town to fight a fire, the town sends them a check for $25 for the insurance fund of the fire men. So 1t appears that their ser vices are not altogether regarded as of no value. Gratitude for a favor done still exists in the breasts of the town officials.
 Gentlemen interested in the pro- posed Board of Trade wish to deny that there will be no meet :ng after the holidays. The statement to that effect which has been circula ted around town. is misleading. If a Board Of Trade is organized, as now seems probable. number of meet ines will be held after the holidays.
 Little credit is given to the wide spread belief that couple of inv't- ed guests got "full' at a recent anni- versary dinner.
 A recent chimney fire, at house on North Main street, was quickly extinguished by our vigilant fire laddies."
 Rowe Wheeler has the grip.
 Mrs. J. Reynolds of Norwalk has been visiting ins town.
 The Red Men held another meeting .1ast night.
 Mrs. Dency Hover, who has been visiting her parents on King street. is at the Great Northern Hotel in New York for a week.
 Sheriff Stagg is now at his home on East Broadway.
 Ice on the ponds in town is from 6 to T inches thick.
 Before the schools close exercises appropriate for Christmas will be held in the different rooms.
 Next Thursday the Red Men will have another dance, and the music will be by Hotchkiss' orchestra.
 1t is said that to certain extent the local shops are putting on a holi- day air. Certainly the tendency is that way, although thus far no dec orations are tos be seen. It is the air of expectation which gives color to the local stores.
 Miss Marjorie HI from Greens Farms has been visiting in town.
 Local people are talking about the halting trolley service, and some ac- tually hesitate to go to Bridgeport. :. Our own MT. Welles is to be one of the judges at the forthcoming Poultry show in Bridgeport.
 George E. Wood proposes to retain his fathers real estate office in the Arcade at Bridgeport.
 This afternoon the ladies of the For eign Missionary Society are in ses- sion at the home of Mrs. Edmund Hudson. and the topic for discussion is "E'or Childhood and Womanhood."
 It is again announced that the tooth anniversary of the Methodist church will bA observed next Sunday. and that Presid ng Elder Goodenoueh will be present All good methodists will keep the date in mind.
 It is said the lunch box feature of the Granee on, Saturday night was very enjovable. 1t was conducted to the nueer's taste on social lines.
 Miss Alice Wilcoxson is now the satekeeper of the Grange.
 4 very enjoyable whist will be held this evening at the Devon casino.
 The Mems club held it's monthly meeting last night in the chapel of the Congregational church.
 Tt is said Sheriff Staeg cannot in- dylee in any gNeat activity for some time to come. And the skating and coasting Is so good.
 The Cupheag club will not really observe its anniversary until the Nst
 The remains of Mir. Talks smashed ,,oo oo,, have heen gathered up and put