The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-08
STAMFORD

One who saw the great Republican procession on Saturday night which started from Hard's corner and went up Main street past the business cen ter of the town, says it was both thin and slim. There were perhaps dozen members of the Old Guard in front. but not single Young Republican was in line. The voting today, how ever, will tell the story. Father O'Connor went to Westport yesterday to assist Father Duggan in his 40 hours devotion, which began yesterday at 2 o'clock. Those red lights in the center of the town continue to attract the admiring attention of all who see them. H. A. Lambert has just completed a big job of grading. and the setting out of trees on the estate of c. F. Fox, on upper Main street.
 The rummage sale to take place next Thursday afternoon at the chapel of the Congregational church should not be forgotten.
 Christ Church Guild will meet to- morrow at the rectory. at 7:45 in the evening"
 Not to be behind Judge Peck in send ing out circulars, Rev. c. s. Bullock will soon turn over to the tender mer- cies of Postmaster Bristol 10000 invi- tations to the school teachers of New York to visit him on board the Cler- mont. which is in the Hudson river. It would be quite an attraction to this town if it could be moored off the Potatuck Yacht club.
 Vice Chairman Clayton Blakeslee has got a photograph of himself said to be 5 feet inches long and 10 inches high.
 Chester Dunlap has again broken his collarbone in the same place in which he broke it some weeks ago.
 In the sweet bye and bye the farmers of the Shepherds of Bethlehem propose as usual for the best rustic costume and for the prettiest dairy maid.
 Next Friday evening at the Congre- gationa1 church, Miss A. c. Judson will give talk with the aid of lantern slides on her recent trip through the Gibraltar, Egypt, India. China and Japan. The proceeds all go for mis- sionary work.
 The way our boys go over to New Haven to witness game of football shows how the frenzy has possessed the town. At the last game. sitting on the bleachers were Ivan Morehouse, melt Beardsley and Louis Kelly.
 Saturday last Lila E. Judson gave dinner, the guests including Mrs. Munson of South Britain, Susie Mitch ell, Elliott w. Peck and wife, Carrie Judson, Arthur Powell, Maria and Harry Brown, Florence Allen, w. s. Curtis and wife. Mrs. Harry l.. Fair child, and Frederick Judson.
 There Is a report that Charles Ho- man has something on the middle f1n- ger of his right hand. It cannot be an engagement ring.
 All who know J. Henry Blakeman will be glad to learn that he recently n a
 A daughter has arrived in the fam fly of William Bova and wife.
 The great battle is on today between the "Old Guard" and the common enemy" It is said Sheriff Stagg is in command of the "Old Guard forces, and that Clayton Blakeslee is his lieu tenant.
 There'n be something doing in the old town tonight when the election re- turns are all in. Possibly the High School bell will ring. there will be bonfires, certain places will keep open house, and maybe the Cupheag club will be illuminated.
 Again next Thursday evening which is close at hand, Elliott W. Peck will speak at the Ladies' Aid Society on his recent trip to Rome, Palestine and Egypt.
 Rev. R. o. Miller gave the boys on Sunday evening a fierce word about cigarette smoking. One sees very llt- tie of it on the street.
 Mrs. George Coulter of Bridgeport, was a guest in town yesterday.
 Miss Minnie Smith has been visiting in Milford.
 Arthur Derby who is on the U. $. s. Chester, is home for @ few days
 Isaac Lockwood is putting up a new cottage on the lot next to where he now lives.
 Mrs. John Oddie was a guest in town yesterday.
 Miss Mabel Rogers has been visiting friends out of town.
 Mrs. Harry Stagg and son are visit ing out of town.
 George P. Benham of Milford wishes everyone who cares to learn dancing to come to Red Mems hall on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, when he will form class to start Nov. r. His prices will be reasonable and 1t is a grand oppor- tunity for those who would like to learn the waltz and two-step.
 Tonight there will be the regular weekly meeting at the Putney chapel.
 Frederick Bennetto spent Sunday in Danbury.
 George Cuzner is on the sick list. William Parks is filling his place in B;erce's store.-