The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-15
STAMFORD

The question is being asked if the motor boats belonging to the members of the Pequonnock Club have been taxed by the assessors. Someone has estimated that taken as whole they represent not far from an invest ment of $50O00. They are just as
 much personal property as automo- piles, horses and cows. and it would be very easy matter to ascertain who owns motor boats, and assess them according to their value. Cen tlemen who have to pay from $20 to SEQ year fer a license to run an automobile think that motor boats ought to bear their share of the pub lie burden
 The many friends of Dr. William B. Cogswell will be sorry to learn that ne is seriously sick and confined to his bed. Sunday two physicians were called in consultation, for there were apprehensions that he might be in dan- ger of an attack of appendicitis YeS- terday he was thought to be a little better, but was unable to sit up. A few days ago he became infected with blood poisoning, and one of his thumbs became greatly swollen. It was hoped the poison would not affect the whole arDl and efforts were made to circum- scribe it's area.
 Owing to the many stormy nights which took place during the course of lectures at the library, the attendance was not quite so good this winter as last. and as a result the net proceeds will not be quite as large. It is now thought the library will receive about $70 as it's share.
 Rev. George B. Farrar's sermon on Abraham Lincoln last Sunday evening was much enjoyed by all who heard it.
 MT. Beach shipped his flying ma chine yesterday afternoon to Boston, to be put on exhibition at Mechanics Hall.
 Mrs. Clara NJ. Porter gave quite a swell reception Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Alfred w. Stacey on Patterson avenue. It was a sort of embroidery club, with music and other features. About 25 ladies had a very enjoyable time.
 Miss Eleanor Beers is visiting Mrs. Elliott w. Peck
 Miss Edith Turner has been giving a series of readings.
 George Wells of Woodbury, has been visiting Edwin Dufour.
 Important business is to be trans acted tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. J. W. Roeerson's. when the Shepherds Sewing Society meets.
 Mrs. William B. Futile is home from New York.
 The ladies' chain social gatherings lOlOW CdCn OtnCr In1Ck ana IaSC. one coming off every afternoon. One has to keep her party dress on all the time and look sharp to recollect where the chain will clank next time. Friday afternoon Mrs. Sarah Williamson had one of the gatherings. and the next day another one was on the tapis. Among the ladies interested in these affairs booked to take part. are Mes danes John L. Porter. George -Mea- chen, Jr, George Wheeler. Lavinia Curtis. Louise Gilbert, H. B. Barnum, D. Stephens, r1ary L. Thomas. Sarah c. Smith. Elliott w. Peck. Paul A. Carey, M. L. Beach, O. B. Curtis, Howard Franklin, Maurice and Walter s. Curtis, E. H. Churchill. Le Grand Olmstead, and a number of single @a- dies.
 The Masons will hold a meeting this evening.
 Miss Beatrice Goodell who has been i'll for the past week, is able to be out once more.
 Early in the spring Paul Goodell will make a trip to St. Paul.
 There was valentine social and supper at Devon chapel last night.