The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-05

| bred. in the bone, having been a | family trait as far back, as his | genealogical knowledge extends, his | influence always has been broad and not limited to the party of which he has been so great an ornament and | asset. For quarter of a century it has permeated the community in all matters pertaining to its good, and it has been an influence so we'll adjust i ed as to broaden instead of contract ing his usefulness. Every acquaint- ance in whatever grade of society who speaks of MT. Goodsell invaria- ply couples a compliment to his com panionable personality with a tribute to his executive ability, manly worth and effectual participation in works for the public advantage.
 In the several domains of the ex- acting activities which have marked his maturity MT. Goodsell has accom- plished what few are capable of eff fecting in a prolonged life of applica- tion. He is one of the few living Board of Trade, which was originat ed more than forty years ago. As an active member thereof he played a large part in laying the foundation for the present industrial greatness of the Park City. He was elected president of the Board in 1893 and again in 1896. For twelve years he was vice president of the State Board of Trade and for two years its presi- dent, an office which ill health com- pelled him to resign.
 As president of the State Board of Trade and as member of its Leg islative Committee MT. GoOdSen was instrumental in obtaining the first State appropriation for good roads. He represented the State Board, in connection with members of the Chamber of Commerce of New Haven, VXv1 l,sx, n sv, ok f,,sr, appropriations for New Haven har- bor, and also aided in obtaining ap- propriations for Bridgeport harbor. MT Goodsell was State delegate to the Chamber of Commerce of Massachu- setts when the Governors of the New Highland States met to consider the subjec of increased tonnage for American vessels. He was a delegate to the Pan-Angelican conference at the opening of the Philadelphia Muse ums
 Mir Goodsell is past commander of Hamilton Commandery, Knights Tenn plar, is a member of the Veterans Association and noble of the Mys- tic Shrine, and was a member of the Finance Committee of the Grand Commandery of the State for several years. He is charter member of Seaside Council, Royal Arcanum; a member of Farren lodge; Ancient Or der of United Workmen; Loyal Ad- .dftion, Improved Order of Heptasophs; Woodmen of the World, and Camp Marina, F'oresters of America
 He is a charter member of the Seaside club, of the Algonquin, Bridge port and Park City Yacht clubs and also of the Brooklawn Country club. MT. Goodsell assisted in organizing the General Gold Selleck Branch of the Sons of American Revolution. He became it's president and applied him. self enthusiastically to building up membership. He was for many years a Governor of the State Association and he was President of the old Bridgeport Athletic club, President of the Bridgeport Fire Underwriters As sociation and a member of the State Association.
 MT. Goodsell served four years on the Board of Public Works. He was director of the Fairfield County Agricultural Society for years. He many times has been urged to accept office in societies, but has been com pelled to decline from want of time. He has been delegate to many Ma tional and State Conventions. He is a member of the Board of Apportion- ment of Bridgeport and for years has been a trustee of the Boys School at Meriden. He has been interested for many years in building up a large fire insurance and real estate busi- ness.
 Mir. Goodsell heartily subscribes to the Democratic platform and to the able exposition of the needs of the State and Country by Judge Bald win.