The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-20
S3,OOO SUBSCRIBED FOR ROAD
Residents of East Broadway Will Offer to Assist Town With Cash
Especial to the Farmer.)

(Specldl to the Farmer)
 Stratford, May 20-Last Sunday was an unlucky day for the hotel men of
 this town. During the night a bas-
 ket of soiled linen in the kitchen
 caught fire and filled Minors shore house with smoke. The general util- ity man, '"Trotting Horse Pete, was
 awakened by the smoke and descend
 ed in time to save the building. On
 the same night an incipient fire at the Stratford Inn was put out with lit tie damage
 Residents of the vicinity of East
 Broadway got together last night at
 the residence of M Stephenson, and
 discussed proposed road which will
 be brought up at the town meeting on
 Monday night. Those present in
 number, about a dozen, were person.
 ally interested in the proposed street.
 The information brought forward was
 considered meagre and there was lit
 tie data to work upon, but about S3,- 900 was subscribed by those present
 to help the project along. The sub-
 scribers were got together hastily and it is believed there are others who will put down their names for substantial amounts to get the project through. In any event the proposition will be made at the town meeting to sub- scribe the amount signed for and so lessen the expense to the town as whole. It is believed that this action put an entirely different aspect to the case and that the people of the town will feel more friendly when it is pre- seHted
 Dr. Coggswell. who has been in at tendance upon little Gertrude Bent at her home in King street. yesterday established his diagnosis of diphtheria, and Health Officer Lewis posted the I irfo 4S anti-toxin yesterday and recovery is confidently expected.
 The exhibition of the handiwork of the pupils of the Center school yester- day attracted a large number of vis- itors. The exhibition indicated an unusual versatility of talent on the part of the pupils. Some of the ex- hibits were novel in the extreme. Aeroplanes of different forms. kites, machines and toys were presented by the boys while the girls exhibited cakes, pies and needlework One boy showed a purse made from the shell of a turtle captured by himself.
 Mrs Griffith and her two daughters who have passed several months in the country will not return to her King street home this summer. The daugh- ter Ethel who has undergone several painful operations, is slowly recover ing
 Rowe Wheeler. State policeman, met a serious accident yesterday afternoon on East Broadway and suffered in- juries which would put out a man of less grit MT. Wheeler on his motor cycle left a point north of Hartford at 1130 and covered 75 miles reaching town at 4:30 Everything went we'll until he got into East Broadway, less than a half mile from his home, when he ran into. the deep hole which has jared many a machine in this street. Mr. Wheeler turned a dozen somer- from under him. A broken collar bone and choice assortment of cuts and bruises was the result In spite of all this the policeman was out again an hour after the accident
 The committee of Okenuck tribe of services were entertained by Clayton K Blakeslee at his King street home, last night. George A. Fairchild and Harry Griffin are the other members of the committee.
 Joe Meyers who was injured in a runaway. Sunday, at Avon Park, is nursing a broken rib. at his home in uable one. is in bad odor with the family and will be sold.
 Those who attended the sea social given under the immediate direction of the young mems class. at the Neighborhood church, last night, were offered a unique treat. The chowder alone was of the very best, and the rest of the supper was served in a most attractive manner, the salads being served in large oyster or clam shells. The music was so arranged that everybody could sing. Perhaps the most interesting feature was the banjo playing of Master Roy Koch, pupil of Jerome May, who was heard in several selections accompanied by his teacher. A brilliant future is be- fore this young banjoist. On Sunday evening he is to be present at the reg ular service of the church and will play during the introductory half hour of song.
 Rev. c. $. Bullock will sail upon trial trip of the "Clermont'', the new Catskili evening line boat, on Tues | day, 23d inst.