The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-09
SlKAIFORD

The fire of yesterday at the Bullock
residence demonstrated two or three
things. One is that the early arrival
of the hose reel is of more Importance
than the bringing of the chemical ma
chine. If there is a hydrant wi,hin
reasonable distance, a powerful stream
of water can be directed upon the
flames at once. Another thing to
consider is that the water should be
turned upon the flames inside the
the roof and the outside. when the
fire is raging within. If this had
been done yesterday as soon as the
hose was connected with the hydrant,
and the water had been taken through
the house into The wing which was
burning. it is quite probable it could
have been prevented from getting into
the attic Of the main building. AS
soon as the fire did crawl up into the
attic, stream should have been
the flames. This was eventually done
but not until the fire had been burn
ing fully half an hour. It was plain.
too. that the firemen who are to han
die the hose should have at least rub
Der helmets and jackets. A number
cold water. to the danger of their
health, and it will be surprising if no
pneumonia results.
Some men at the fire thought 1t an
argument for annexation. But the
department from Bridgeport could
than did the local department. The
advantage of assistance from Bridge !
port would consist in the fact that
the men from the city are trained %
with. while the Stratford boys are in
experienced and lack organization.
1t is thought that in the near flu
ture James McQufl1an may build
house on Barnum avenue.
The Webbs of Pu.ney have been en-
tertaining Robert Wallace and wife
from Hazelton, Pa.
1t is said that a man is to be kept
stationed day and night at the i'm
posing livery barns recently erected
near the depot by Frederick NetLeton;;
He will sit close to the telephone and
answer all calls If a fire breaks out
it will be well to call him up.
The marshal for the big Indian pa
rade on September 4. next. will be
William Appleyard. On that glorious
full uniform.
People who live in Putney propose
that The town give them their share
Of the street lamp money. and then
they will get the lamps they like best.
They are sensible enough to prefer
electric lights.
A meeting was held last night in
the room of the Assessors office. by
the Board Of Trade committee on Leg
islation and Taxation. to listen to all
those who oppose the placing of troll
ley tracks in Judson Place and Broad
street. A smart opposition was de-
veloped.
Kenneth Peck who has had touch
of the grip, was able to be out yes
terday.
Charles B. Curtis is reported as i'm
proving in health.
David StephenS and family have
taken rent in the Elliott w. Peck
house in Long Brook avenue.
The Drum Corps of the High School
has been photographed.
An electric light has been placed in
front of the Wilson pharmacy by the
Connecticut Company.
Friday is doughnut day at the Han |
son news emporium. Get some.
Mrs. Edward H. Churchill. who lives
on fashionable Long Brook avenue, is
Arthur Wheeler is home from At
lantic City. Soon. now, the Benja- |
minis will come home from Florida. |
and the Sterlings from Italy.
There is a pleasing bit of gossip to |
the effect that several modern build |
ings will actually be constructed in |
town during the year. So mote it |
be.
1t will not be long now before many |
=
brush. and dead leaf fires. Boys play |
ing with matches. and men hunting
for foxes with guns. will be held re-
sponsible. A hint to the wise Is suf-
ficient
A baker has recently been in town.
Possibly he will open a new bake shop
if he finds good prospects.
The many friends of Mrs. Belle Ho-
ran are glad to know that she is Wis
itlng her sister on Long Brook ave-
nue..
William Latin has taken run
down to town from Hartford.
Moses Hyde came home from East |
Providence for over Sunday. He is |
from the recent accident to
his eyes.
Commodore Frank Burritt is Willing |
away good deal of time in town |
these days. He loves to take a troll
ley and escape from the noise. confu
sion. hustle. crowds, steam. smoke and
whistles of big and brawling Bridge
port.
Another meeting of the School Board
Will be held at a later date.