The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-19
STAMFORD

1 Mors than usual interest is being taken in the entertainment which will | be given this evening at the Red Mems hall under the auspices of the Wom- ans Aid society. Most of the seats have been sold, which is regarded as quite remarkable considering the oth- CT events which are on the program for this evening-the banquet at the Stratfield for the Sons of the Revolu- tion and the concert at the church on Washington Park. The surprise par and in addition good music is prom ised.
 Since the old Catholic rectory is soon to be moved to make room for the new church, many people are asking for a sketch of the history of the house. It is known that 1t was built He was a brother of Gen. Joseph Walker who lived in the old Walker house just north of the railroad bridge. According to the old town records the original lot consisted of tensive dealer in horses. He kept for a long time the grocery store at Hard's corner, where the Wells store now is, and the Allen house on the opposite side of Main street. was known as the Walker tavern. He had two sisters. Caroline and Cornelia Walker. After the Walkers passed vid Hubbell, who married 8 Miss Hull, aunt of Mrs. Russell T. Whit ing of Bridgeport. In 1875 Hon. Rob- ert Walker was an elder in the Con- gregational church. Twenty-eight years ago the house was occupied by Dr. and Mrs. Cogswell. During the centennial celebration this house was decorated as one of the oldest in the town.
 A prominent citizen residing on Hol- lister Heights suggests that hereaf- ter the town, instead of spending so the accommodation of automobiles passing between New York and Bos- ton, devote the sum for a year or two to the improvement of sidewalks. It may be true that citizens can have half of the expense paid by the town, if they petition for sidewalks, but in many places they fail to do this, and to wait for such action will compel other people to walk in the mud. Barnum avenue, as it now is, needs immediate attention. In many places there is not even a foot path, and the side of the roadway Is cumbered with boulders, heaps of soil, brush. etc., making walking impossible. There is nothing to hinder the town at the next town meeting from making an appropriation for the special purpose of putting this boulevard into condi- tion so 1t can be used by people who have occasion to walk. We expect MT. Conine will see that this goes in to the next warning. which ought to be posted in the near feature.
 Clarence Hall, nephew of Chief Jus tice Hall, was in town yesterday studying the old records
 J. Henry Blakeman is In Hartford today attending a meeting of the ex- ecutive committee of the State Grange.
 The grip has invaded the home of our popular town clerk, on Harris street and trained nurse is in at tendance.
 Two of our old and we'll known cit izens died during December-Martha A. Beardsley aged 75, and Nathan W. Clark. aged 7S.
 Those who will assist in giving the special music which Is. to be part of the program at the Methodist Arthur Powell the poet and tenor; Harry Brown, Joseph Meyers, violin; Miss Rhoda King, piano; and the choir.
 This afternoon Mrs Louise Gilbert has been entertaining the Silver Link Social.
 The organ at the Methodist church Is to be renovated.
 One week from tomorrow, at the home of Miss Gladys Williams, the Azalias of this town will hold a whist. l
 The Pinoch1e Club was entertained l last evening at the residence of H. l Burritt.
 Miss Mabel Price is in the Bridge | port hospital i'll with appendicitis. 1
 Tuesday evening Miss Amy Holmes | gave a luncheon to party of skaters, i from the 9th grade.
 George A. Fairchild is home from a | brief visit to South Norwalk.
 Do not forget to go to the library | tomorrow evening and hear the ac- count of the Secrets of the Air Wetl Breathe
 Mrs. B. H. Reed is visiting in New York.
 The Hayloft of the Okenucks will have an installation on the 9th of next month.
 Mrs. John Park and Mrs. Charles w. Blakeslee are on the sick list. Il