The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-26
CHANGE ON RIVER FRONT
Capt. Bedell Removes 12 Feet From the End of His Dock by Order of Major Harry Taylor
Especial to the Farmer.)


 | Stratford, May 26-The harbor is un- dergoing so many changes at present | that old timers will hardly recognize l their old land marks. The work of ] extending the jetty 800 feet is still | underway but will soon be completed. accomplish the elimination of the bar which has always been a menace to ravigators on the river. It was ex- pected that the original structure l would accomplish this. but it failed, and the extension was ordered. Ma Jor Harry Taylor who is in charge Of the harbor improvements in this state, ordered the removal of 12 feet from the new dock recently built by CapI. William Bedell at his ship yard. This was a hardship, for the Captain supposed that he was within the bounds as he obtained permission to tuild on the plans he had adopted be- fore he began the work. Capt. John Bond is repairing the dock at his Casino and making many improve ments. This is the first view of the town the stranger gets as he sails up the liver. and Capt. Bond wants to create a good impression at the start. The Housatonic is picturesque stream from the Sound up and the Stratford end of it holds it's share of attractive features
 E. H. Beers has been entertaining his brother. Fred w. Beers. chief architect of the Cudahy Packing Com pany. whose headquarters is at At lanta, Ga.
 Lieut.. Governor Dennis A. Blakeslee has accepted the invitation of Okenuck tribe of Red Men to deliver the ora tlon the anniversary celebration of the tribe on Sept. 4. The plans for this grand affair are developing rap idly and it is promised confidently. that the occasion will be one of the most interesting in the history of the town
 Judge Charles H. Peck is an admirer presented him with second batch the other day he drew the line. Now the Judge is looking for homes for the un- welcome guests.
 Walter Wheeler is putting his yacht Dolphin into commission to be ready for the opening of Pootatuck Club on Decoration Day.
 President W. B. Futile of the Shag- ticoke Rartlesnake Club has announc- cd the date of the annual hunt at Kent Mountain on June 2. The an- nouncements are unique. They are rrinted on close imitation of a dia- mond back rattlesnake skin.
 This morning big auto truck went through the planking at the Ferry
 
 of this kind which has happened with ir. a few days. Work on the new reinforced concrete bridge here will begin July 1 and from all appearances it will not be a minute too soon. The llew bridge will be 40 feet wide and a credit to the town.
 Mrs Joseph H. Peck of New Ha- ven, has been passing a few days with her son, Louis E. Peck, at his Main street home
 James Nichols has purchased from oscar Gregory all the horses and other paraphernalia of his contracting business, and will continue it.
 Edward Bullock will sing with his brother, Rev. c. S. Bullock, at the memorial services of Okenueck tribe of Red Men. on Monday night
 George Bartlett, Louis Policy and Fred Wheeler got after the black fish yesterday. The largest of big catch weighed S12 pounds. and was landed after a hard fight by Capt Bartlett. day morning Rev. E. N Packard will preach on ''The Lession of the Ascen- sion.'' The third in the series of peo- ple's responsive services will take place in the evening
 Everyone who passes St James rectory admires the garden which has been planted on the east Broad street
 
 There is nothing quite so good in the garden line in the town. although Stratford has been famous for it's gar dens for a century. Rev. Father Con- nor says: "As ye sow so shall ye reap.'' He takes many Scriptural texts literally and attributes his suc- cess to this fact
 MT. Arthur Collins Townsend was married to Miss Emma Long on Sat ufday, May 20. at the home of MT. W. Wardman, West avenue, Hoilister Heights, Stratford by the Rev G. Whitefield Simonson before about 90 intimate friends. A tea was provided ill honor of the event at 5:30 D. m The marriage took place at 7:3O D. m Afterwards the evening was spent in a most jovial manner in toasts, songs and good wishes for the happy couple. M Townsend formerly lived in Great Horton, Bradford. Yorks. England, and Miss Long in West Bowling of the sane city, where both were highly respected. They left Bridgeport on Suncay for Lawrence. Mass, where they intend to take up their residence