The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-28
JOLLY WEDDING PARTY
Bridal Couple Pursued About the Streets and Pelted With Confetti
 and Flowers,

Stratford. Sept. 2S.-No jollier par ty ever attended a, wedding in this town than that which was present at the marriage of Frederick Hosbach Of Bridgeport and Miss Pearl Louise Porter yesterday afternoon at five o'clock. Christ church was hand- somely decorated with white and jtsreen at the chancet with banks of noWers at the altar. Big punches of golden rod indicated the seats of the guests. The church was filled to the fdoors. The bride entered on the arm of her father, Homer w. Porter. l Mrs. William Peck at. the organ of- tered Mendelssohns wedding marcn. The brides costume was a handsome creation of Catawba satin. She car ried an immense bouquet of brides roses. The groom with his best man, William Kelly, met the bridal party Isat the altar. Rev. N. Ellsworth Corn wRl rector of the church performed the ceremony. Mrs. Arthur Somers of Milford, sister of the bride attend- i ed her as matron of honor. The 1 flower bearers were the little niece and nephew of the bride and groom. The matron of honor followed them holding reins of white ribbon. Two automobiles were waiting in front of the church for the party and the fun commenced. The couple were show cred with confetti. At the home of the brides father on White street an elaborate luncheon mad been prepar- ed with an immense wedding cake IS a centre piece. About 30 guests did ample justice to the bountifully sup bplied tables prepared under the tii- rectioa of Mrs Porter. mother of tre bride While the party was at lunch con the frienGs Of the contracting parties were busy decorating the au- tonnobiles. Long streamers, old shoes <J a r-s had been attached to the vehicles. The party planned to meet the S:1e train in Bridgeport but the train was late and the bridal couple were pur- sued about the streets of Bridgeport. All the arts of the wedding torturer were applied to the occasion. The driver of the bridal car was bribed to stop on Main street feigning some trouble with his machine. This gave the party in the following motor car an opportunity to inform the hum dreds of people who gathered that the couple had just been married. One of the guests who took the posi- ton of voluntary announcer distribut- ed the brides flowers to the assem- bled crowd. At the station the merry crowd gathered about the couple and prevented their escape until everyone on the platform had received either a flower or a cigar on the groom, The arrival of the train finally put an end to the torture and the couple boarded it with evident relief. A wedding tour of two weeks will fol- low. MT. and Mrs. Hosbach will re- side on White street.
 Big Catches of Blue Fish.
 The wonderful catches of blue fish which are rewarding those who take the trouble to visit the harbor are still the subject of discussion eclipsing even ythe@coming election. The fish are now biting the whole length of the river almost to the Derby dam Big catches are being made at the, Washington bridge. Trolling and still returns although the -trollers some- times bring in fish weighing two punds. Yesterday the river was full of boats. The record yesterday was made by MT. and Mrs. Albert Merrill, and Anson Dart of Oronoque who an hour. Others had more fish but they required a longer time to catch them.
 Death of Mrs. Nolan. <
 Mrs Ellen Nolan, wife of Michael Nolan. died at her home on StratfoPd avenue, yesterday morning. The de- ceased was an old resident of Strat- James church. She leaves a son. Michael Nolan, a letter carrier in Bridgeport and a married daughter.
 Stratford Briefs.
 Chief Allan Judson has about fin-s ished painting the fire house and the place is much improved in appear ance as a result. The interest in the town property displayed by the chief is causing much favorable comment.
 George 'R. Webb has made a del mand for damages from H. B. Stod dard of Bridgeport whose automobile ran over a valuable setter owned by Mir. Webb and injured him so severe veterinary establishment in Bridge port. The dog is valued at more than $100 and may die.
 New ballot boxes have been made by order of the Selectmen for use at the coming election. They are an improvement on those formerly used being larger and better in every way. < Edward Blakeslee has been award ed the contract for the mason work necessary for the installation of the new heating plant for the town hall.
 Dan. E.. McNamara's store at the centre has been reftted throughout and G. D. Dew has been appointed manager
 Mrs. Charles Fleming of Paradise Green has been under treatment at the Bridgeport hospital where she was removed several days ago. Her condition while still very serious is improving daily and her friends hope for her speedy recovery
 Complaints are made by residents of the north end that crowd of boys from Is to Is years old obtain liquor somewhere in the vicinity of Barnum avenue andSmake night hide ous when they go home any time af- ter midnight. It is believed that a speak easy exists somewhere in the neighborhood and that the boys are rendered oblivious to all decency by the stuff they imbibe. I
 The ladies of St. James association will hold whist and social on Tues day, Oct IT. This affair will take the place of the annual food sale and presents of fruits and vegetables will be distributed Two floors of the town hall will be required to accommodate the supper tables" and the dancers.
 PRIEST HAS NEW EYEIIDS