The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-31
STAMFORD

There is an objectionable billboard T1ght at the Center, close to the side- walk running from the Assum bakery to the next door north It is ire Quently covered with glaring and loud
 nouthed pictures, and entirely cuts of the view of Bruce's creek, which runs under the street at this point. A board in this position is far more undesirable than one alongside of the railroad track. But our local resi- dents have got used to this particular advertising agency, and so they do not howl Anything new is apt to raise criticism in this staid old town.
 The electricity was turned on to the town lamps on Wednesday night, just fn time to head off the thunderstorm The result was quite satisfactory. Main street really looked if t had been annexed to Bridgeport.
 A subscription paper is said to be circulating about town in aid of clergyman who lost his wardrobe at recent fire. as well as many other use ful articles. Here is a good chance form
 Mrs Susan D. J. Hudson is having her garage reshfngled
 This evening the Guild of Christ churoh will meet with Miss Alice Wn- anxson. Paradiee Green.
 IT. 1aapp udS so lar rCCoNVIS SQ 1Rolh hls long illness as to be able to take . trolley ride to Bridgeport
 Mrs Clinton, daughter of Mrs. Gun aher. has gone to Seneca Falls on visit
 The insurance company has paid Jeremiah Kennedy the sum of $50 as compensation for the loss sustained from . small fire at his house not aonE ago.
 ly William Merrill is working for the Eealshipt Oyster Company somewhere on CApe Cod
 Horace work of Madison, N J., is persuine his studies in town.
 One of our celebrated locksmiths has iwone to Bridgeport to live.
 Miss Ruby Reed has been visiting lin Waterbury
 One of our school teachers. Miss 1veriina Ferry Is soon to be the icnrt 8ir. Copeland Is an active mem- fbsr of our Grunge.
 lary Lane has recovered his health and D again on duty at the Sammis emporium.
 | A lot of we'll known ladies in town iand 1hs pleasure of attending the re- aont banquet given by the Board of Trade. and al the reporters in town, 'AUth n,sle and female, were invited to be present
 The odd Fe,sows up in Oronoque eafk Of amending their bylaws this |@veuinE
 Inc members of the Taxpayers Club will help towards erecting a fire house sn Nichols avenue The land has been bpueht. and 1t is intended to have the msw building opened by May l. This ls Gutng some.
 Sdney Beardsley has the contract Sor a two family house in North Main strUel
 This afternocr, A. musicale was given by the pupils of Room s. under the supervision of Miss Beatrice Derby of the Center school. Among those talk | ing part were Harold Richardson, l 3orfe Culver. Bertha Mallory. George | Signor. Lillian Brandt. Raymond | Bsardsley. Beatrice Kelsey. Addie | Ochs. Ill assisted by the school or chestrA A large number of little | 1unD were sung. and piano pieces played. much to the satisfaction of all co0ceEned.
 n is announced that a real live thun- | der shower struck the town last Wed | neoday night No damage done.
 The funeral of Miss Emily Booth | took place this afternoon, Rev. N. E. | Cornwall ofifciating. The pail bearers were David L. Rhoades, John Holmes, 0eorwe T. Jewell, William H. Fryer, Samuel Beardsley and Charles F. Jud- son
 This evening Miss Bessie Houghton gives . reception at Red Mems hall | for her dancing class.
 Some of our boys are so afraid of matches and grass fires. that they have been trying to light the street .lamp8 with bits of paper, sticks, cigar etumps and all sorts of cornbustable material. They should refrain as by so doing they injure the lamps which are very delicate. Be good boys
 Three Embroidery Clubs have held reunions this week This beats Japan where embroidery is a science
 Mrs. Clara NJ Porter attended the recent meeting of the Board of Trade.
 c Red1eld and wife are reported to 6o located at the Stratford Light. It | = a forlorn and ort-of-the-way place, but Sssere are many other attractions