The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-02-21
FAIRFIELD

One report is that MT. Sturges was riding in his carriage, on the way 10 the depot. when he came so near suf- locating from a gum drop sticking Ill his throat.
 It is a long time since our local doc- tors have been as busy as they are at present. This is owing to the pre- vailing influenza and grip. with 8 touch of rheumatics. which has laid hold upon many people. Yes, ,erday Deacon Andrew F. Wakeman was re ported quite ill with the grip. which aggravates an asthma he has suf- fered from for a long time: Miss Emma F. Wakeman. the librarian, was confined to her home yesterday from an attack of grip. accompanied by a high fever. Miss Eleanor N. Warehouse presided at the desk at the library
 Thanks to MT. McGarry. the side walks and cross paths about town were promptly cleared yesterday with a snow blow. which he conducted: And not few boys had the run or riding on the blow.
 One doesn't hear much lately about that Gun Club which was to be organ ized in town so speedily. and indulge in shoots down at the beach:
 Mr.. Sandford. of the Gould Home. to Bridgeport on Sunday afternoon to listen to Ex-Secretary Shaw. John Mills, of Main street. was also in the audience. Both give the address high praise.
 After examining all the bids receiv- ed for putting the automobile into condition to carry a chemical appar- atus and men. the Hook & Ladder Company has accepted the bid of the Bridgeport Vehicle Company, and that concern will get the job.
 Mrs F. B. Warehouse will spend a
 H. I in New York. MT. Morehouse has been drawn as one of the jurymen from Fairfield.
 Tomorrow the library will be open only in the evening for couple of hours.
 Henry sturges and family are in town from New York. to spend the holiday.
 Some people who live at the center are of the opinion that a party from Bridgeport. which came out late Sat urday night. made the square hideous silly things Possibly they were working off a little s'inspiration."
 Last night Father O'Dell asked the married ladies of his church to meet at the hall back of the church.
 Miss Natalie Forbes is home for the holidays.
 A teachers meeting is to be held this evening. Supt Graham hopes many will be present.
 It is said M D. Marks. the repre- sentative of the State Board of Edu- cation. who was in town a few days ago. failed to find any truants.
 Daniel Rock, the well known plum Der. is sick in Bridgeport.
 On Saturday evening Mrs. J. H.. Wheeler was the recipient of a sur- prise party. Something like 20 young ladies came out from Bridgeport. Luncheon was served and the jolly crowd passed the center in a late car.
 Allison Hull has so far recovered from recent illness as to be able to resume work
 show the Board of Relief that there has been any inequality in the assess ments upon their property when com pared with similar property belonging to their neighbours they can confident ly ask for a reduction, and doubtless it will be granted. It is to be wished that the assessors would keep in mind the valuation made in 1908 and re- gard that as the standard. The town so desired when the revalution was made.
 Preston Peck. who has been visit ing in town for long while. has re- turned to his home in Bethel The local Grange at Greenfield Hill was to have held a. regular meeting last night
 Henry Knapp is slowly Improving since he had his arm amputated.
 It is sad mistake to speak of the since its proper name Is "Waldstine.'' The name is carved on the gate post, and everybody ought to be familiar with It.