The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-17
RAISE SIDEWALK,
 TO IMPROVE CENTER
Old Suggestion Renewed to Improve
 Appearance of Main Street.

Especial to the Evening Farmer) Stratford, Oct. 17.-It was yester- day suggested by a member of the board of trade that an effort be made to strike level for the sidewalks at the centre and then install curbs and gutters. These improvements would make the centre look something like modern village and remove the slip shod country appearance of the street. The era of good buildings at the centre has arrived and a we'll Kept street which has been the aim of the board of trade would do much to add to the scene. The half dozen tin cans located where they can be used to deposit refuse will then be Of some use.
 Stratford Briefs. Sportsmen are not reporting heavy bags so far thisffall. Only one of the men who went out Saturday have re- bag consisting of four cartridges and five <woodcock. Ed. Blakeslee is building the pit for the new heating apparatus for the town buildings in the rear of the fire house. The job presents some diff ter into the pit. Contractor Blakeslee however, promises to make the pit dry. He appreciates the advice of the AZ voluntary superintendents who are supervising the work and believes that he will be able to satisfy them all.
 Capt. Wilson French, the Academy Hill veteran, has returned from a visit with a Grand Army comrade in Bethel where he has been passing a week swapping stories of the war ano admiring the, autumnal beauties or the hills
 The past masters will confer the Master Mason's degree at the meet ing of St. Johns lodge. F. & A. M., tonight. A large attendance is ex- the luncheon which will be served afterwards.
 Whiting Porter of Higganum, nep- hew of Mrs. William Byington of East Broadway, will tomorrow wed one or the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies in Connecticut valley. His many friends here will offer com gratulations.
 The members of the Milford M. E. church will present the old fashioned singing school at the M. B. church here, Oct. "A.
 Large delegations from rieighboring towns have signified their intention to attend the fair and dance of St. James parish which will occupy two floors of the Town hall tonight. The lower floor will be devoted to whist and dancing will take place in Red mems hall. The array of prizes has been augmented until it is feast to the eye. Baskets of fruit, vegetables and other eatables will be bonded un- til the place looks an agricultural fair. There are other prizes for those who desire them.
 The grand officers of Evening Star IRebekah lodge win confer degree in Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday night. The degree team will hold rehear- sal this evening at; which every mem Der is expected to be present.
 Mrs H. B. Barnum entertained her Sunday School class at her home o,. Warwick avenue, yesterday after noon. The guests were entertained with music and games and a colla- ton was served.
 inaugurated a new enterprise at his model establishment on Main street, the manufacture of mince meat for the market. Those who have tried it aver that it is the most toothso1ne brand of this famous Yankee confec- ton.
 Okenuck lodge will confer degrees on 30 palefaces at the meeting to be held next Monday night. A large at tendance is expected for the old tribe always makes much of these affairs. Refreshments will be served to the weary braves after the ceremonies.
 Mrs. John Berg, Mrs. Oscar Kroeg- er, Mrs. Fred Berg, of Springdale, visited friends on King street yester- day, driving up in Mrs. Berg's auto.
 Chris Rickard of Bridgeport in town yesterday. He, stated that he had not yet made settlement with the sConnecticut company for the damage done to his van and horses in. the collision two weeks ago on Stratford avenue. Twice before MT. Richards teams have been wrecked in this locality On one occasion a van was knocked into the yard at the Me- Gahay home. On former occasions the company have made satisfactory settlements ..