The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-26
DROWNED IN RIVER
First Fatality of the Season at Pine Rock Results in the Death of Bridgeport Young Man
Especial to the Farmer.l


 Stratford, June 26-The first victim of the swift currentk in the Housatonic river, this year, is George Brehm, 21 port, who came up the river with a party of friends in motor boat and went In bathing opposite Pine Rock Park at 2 o'clock There were five men in the party and they all Jumped into the water. In a few minutes all were in trouble and when the sur vivors reached the boat they missed their companion. Diligent search by the half exhausted men failed to re- veal any trace of Brehm. Brehm was married and lived with his wife and ree-months-old babe in East Bridge port. He was employed by w. B. Kirk, the Fairfield avenue plumber. A search has been kept up all day for the body, but it has not yet been found
 Miss Mary C.. Fairchild gave her an- nual reception and musicale at her Main street home, on Saturday after noon. There was a large attendance of friends and patrons, and all of those present enjoyed the we'll render in by the following: Julia Powers, Dorothy Peck. Helen Beach, Gladys Merrill. Susie Bennetto, Harold Dun bar, Merlie Wilcox, Russell Beardsley, Vera Cranson, Beatrice Clarkson, Ruby Way, Helen Dunbar, Franklin Foster, Harold Stephens, Lucy Bald win. Star Barnum. Helen Hanford, Smith, Lillian Powers, Warren Jagoe, Edna Bradbury, Marion Beach, Harry Barnum, Irving Bennett, Evelyn Batchelor, Ella Wilks, John Bennetto, Mrs Romer, Miss Fairchild, and Char les Hughes
 Rev. c. s. Bullock in his sermon on Sunday closing, at the Neighborhood of the Pastors Association, and gave the large congregation some food for thought
 The lecture by George W. Fuller of the firm of sanitary engineers which has worldwide reputation, failed to draw large audience although the fifty that were present enjoyed the occasion thoroughly. Mr. Fuller gave in a. concise and condensed form in- formation which could be gained oth- erwise only by years of study and re- search He explained the latest and most approved methods of sewage dis posal and illustrated his talk with lan- tern slides The lack of interest on the part of the public is to be regret ted, for it must be generally acknowl- edged that something must be done for the town soon if sanitary condi- tions are to be maintained Elliott w. Peck, president of the Board of Trade, occupied the chair.
 Yesterday large number of pie lures of business houses and points of interest were taken to be used in the souvenir book to be issued by Okenuck Tribe of Red Men for their anniver- sary celebration. The fire department in full uniform will be one of the most Interesting of the pictures. It will be necessary for those who wish space in the book to furnish their pictures soon as the book will be sent to press in short time
 The announcement of the marriage of Ethel Holmes and Richard King has created genuine surprise here. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Holmes of Bridgeport, formerly of Stratford, and the groom Is the son of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin King of this town. The date' and place of the ceremony was not an- nounced. After a honeymoon journey the couple will reside in this village.
 The team from the Bridgeport Brass Company defeated the Monarchs of this town. at Avon Park, yesterday. Score, 19-6
 A meeting of the Taxpayers Inn provement Club will be held at the Swedish chapel in the north end, this evening
 George A. FairchiId and his son Leroy passed Sunday with friends in Waterbury.
 The annual election of officers of Okenuck Tribe of Red Men will take place this evening
 William Porter of White street, would like to meet the individual who stole brood of 15 chickens from his yard last Saturday
 H. W. Doolittle passed Sunday in Waterbury
 The Connecticut Company is prepar- in< to lax a new drain QlRe to relieve