The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-22
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Something like three weeks ago a boy
aged 1S named Charles Spotloe, left
home, but has since been heard from
in Chicago. Like many other boys
such as 'Wild Rangers of Long Brook
Avenue and the Foot Pads of Nm
ion Cemetery" his Imagination be-
came fired with the idea Of being a
cow boy. If his pluck holds out he
will fetch UP in Wyoming. He is too
young yet by far to come home and
settle down Boys only do that when
say he left home 1.-The day before an
only daughter was laid at rest" He
really went away long before that
sad event.
Yesterday the Methodist people were
looking for the arrival of the family
Of Rev. Mr.. Carpenter.
Tomorrow the Rev. William H. Hol-
man, of Southport, will preach at the
Congregational church in exchange
The evening service will be resumed
and DR.. Packard will be the preacher.
The many friends of Donald Falken
will be glad to hear that his uncle,
who recently died in Denver, Mr.. Moi
fatt, and who was millionaire, left
him a handsome legacy.
Next Thursday the ruinmage sale
will be held all day at the chapel of
the Congregational church. beginning
at 10 O'Clock in the morning.
Good people are still talking about
recent brush fire on California
street. 1t rushed past the bosch,
French. Wheeler and Van Wrinkle
property, in the twinkling of an eye,
and at one time looked as if it would
embrace Bruce avenue. Fortunately,
owing to the mastery work OF the
local residents 1t was soon "aleviat-
ed
Albert f. Merrill, who has been quite
i'll, Is said to be improving He Is a
very popular young man and his
friends are delighted to hear that he
is slowly going along the road to re-
covery.
There is a man in this town who
has been shaving the male population
at the same place for the past %
years.
The many friends of Mrs. Gilbert Y.
Edwards are sorry to hear she has
the grip.
B. CogsweH, who will graduate in
June from the great medical college
connected with Harvard University,
has received an appointment at the
hospital in Hartford for term Of ID
months. He won out over is other
applicants for the position
The Azalias recently held whist at
the home of Herbert Doolittle, in Bar
mum avenue. Towels. eggs. neckties.
jewel cases, and other articles of vir-
tue were among the prizes.
Next Friday Supt. Kelsey will at
tend the annual convention of the
Fairfield County Teachers Associa
ton. A number Of interesting papers
are expected from various educators.
One of the subjects talked about will
be Vocational Education"
Mrs Louise Gilbert is reported to
be in poor health. She is able to sit
up, and her many friends hope her
condition will soon be "aieHated.''
1t is said the Red Mems famous
travelling canoe, dug out of solid
log, will soon start on a voyage to
Greenwich. Some famous Red Man,
Chief or Sachem, will go with the
art.
The Red Diamonds held a meeting
Thursday evening.
Government seeds can be had at the
post office for asking, so long as they
last.
c. e. Birge and family are back
from visit to Springfield.
G. w. Walker has returned from
recent trip to Hartford.
Clarence Swan and wife are home
from an Easter trip out of town.
Two maple trees have been placed
in front Of the D. G. Wood house in
North Main street.
George w. Fairchild is i'll at his res
idence.
1t is reported that the recent Chin
ney fire at the old Walker house was
speedily "aleviated.' 1t was getting
to be a painful exhibition Of the COM
buStiOn of "sut'
Mrs. Ernest IT. Reed reports that
she is having a delightful time in
Washington.
Arthur Derby who is a sailor on the
u. S. S. Derby, has recently been in
Cuba. He laughs at the idea of a
war with japan.
Barrett Oddie Of the U. S. S. ver-
mont, has been IN town recently
Henry p Stage was present at the
recent celebration Of the 7th Regi-
ment in New York, when it marched
about the streets as it did so years
ago on the breaking out of the great
rebellion.
Newton Reed having lost two horses
from collie, will buy another horse,
which 1t is hoped will escape the fatal
malady.
Bessie Wheeler has returned to cod
lege at Northampton.