The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-06
WESTPORT

There is not much alarm in town over the fact that IS gentlemen who once owned bath houses at Compo beach, which were destroyed year lectmen, have brought suit against the se1ectnen for damages Ito the tune of $25o each. This is consider ed to be beyond all reason, and it is probable the town might have con- scented to pay small sum for each bath house if the plaintiffs had not car Smith,, who is a contractor and builder, said on Saturday, that some years ago he built four bath houses at the beach. of the customary size for SIS each If Canfe1d, Judson & Pullman of Bridgeport, who have been retained to defend the town, should above before the court, it is reason | able to suppose the award, if any | was made for damages would be con siderabIy less than S250 for each bath house destroyed.
 The iron drinking tank which stands in the middle of the roadway at the hotel square, and which run in to by an automobile. not long ago. and badly damaged, should be ren1ov- ed to one side of the square, and thus give free space for all passing autos. It was we'll enough, perhaps, to place it where it IS, when only slow going horse teams were used, but times have changed. It is said in town that an effort will be made ~ -AN' EAAO S-A-A' " o"O@O~'
 out of the way.
 The ladies of the Greens Farms church which gave the supper to the Mems club of Stratford, cleared some $50 by the event, and the money will go into a fund set apart for repaint- ing the church.
 Alin Sincerbeaux and family has gone up the Hudson for a two weeks trip.
 Charles Godfrey and family have re- turned to Cannon station after a sum- rler at COnpO.
 Next Tuesday Rev A. G.. Boyton and wife expect to\ce1ebrate the 10th anniversary of their marriage.
 Misses Rose and Molly Barry are travelling in Canada
 Mrs Joseph G. Hyatt returned from a vacation in New Hampshire, last
 Mrs. Lloyd Nash has finished her new bungalow on King Street.
 The Friendly Aid and Maynard Home closed last week.
 An automobile from Jacksonville, Florida, recently passed through town It's owner had been touring to the
 Rev Carleton H. Strayer and fam fly of Greens Farms, is enjoying a fortntghts vacation.
 Dr. A. c. Co1eburn. is home from a Park.
 A recent baseball game in town req lized S32 for the Women'S Town Inn provernent Association.
 Arnold Sch1eat and family have gone to Europe for an extended trip
 Miss Marjorie Hill of Stratford, will assist Miss Pearl Schanp the coming term at the Greens Farms public school.
 One day last week Mrs. Thomas Kelley of Main street e1oped with the captain of canal boat, and the daughter Mamie, following her exam pie, went off with the first mate. MT Kelley sent his numerous children to the Chi1dren's Home, and is now keeping bachelors hall.
 The Compo Skill club held a race yesterday for 8 handsome cup present. ed by F. G. Sanford of Sauga tuck.
 The Staples High school opened this morning with the largest registration in it's history of 26 years. Many stu dents are in attendance from Fair field.
 The Democratic caucus has chosen the following delegates: State S. E. Banks, s. B. Wheeler, Congressional, F. N Taylor, R. w. Post; Senatorial Thomas Quin1an H. s. Beers; County, J. F. Ryan, J. P. McCann; Probate, M. Meyers, J. F. Dali and Owen Fee ney.
 There was hearing this afternoon in New Haven before the shell fish commission, relative to setting off portions of the water front at Greens Farms, for oyster and clam grounds. There was considerable opposition to the scheme.