The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-28
STAMFORD

The suggestion that there should, ol might be, telephone exchange ir town, has developed the fact that there are about 250 subscribers to the telephone in Stratford. Whether that Is enough to support an exchange must be left for the company to de- eide.
 Miss Porter of Haddan, Is expected in town on Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. Silliman
 Samuel Beardsley of King street, is having the roof of his house treated to a new coat of shingles.
 As over 100 tickets have been sold for the banquet to be given this ev- ening by the Board of Trade, 1t prom fDect1ng credit upon its promoters.
 The neat cattle in town are valued at $11,465
 It is regarded as a little remarkable that but one person in town has list ed jewelry and a watch in their pos session as over $50 in value. Going about town one sees a good many gentlemen with big diamond rings which must have cost more than $50. and 1t Is known there are many watches and chains which are valued at more than $50 Human nature, when it comes to taxes. Is queer
 The 357 horses in town are valued at S1S,S00
 One would hardly believe it, but the assessors report there are 37 mills in this ciIage, valued at SIS, POO. An eff fort will be made to have more mills erected within the limits of the town
 Douglas Wells and wife have return ed from visit to New York city.
 Deputy Sheriff Stagg has returned from Florida much improved in health. His wife and daughter came with him.
 It is understood Sheriff VolInner will announce his appointments for the new deputy sheriffs some time during the first week in April.
 The Neighborhood church supper is to be given next Thursday evening, if present plans do not miscarry.
 The Taxpayers Improvement Club holds another meeting tonight, to lis ten to reports in connection with the recent conference held with the Se lectmen.
 Mrs. George, Meachen, Jr, has re- covered from her recent illness.
 The house of William Beard. Sutton avenue. Is being painted yellow.
 On May 4, it's a long time away, the ladies will hold a food and fancy article sale at the chapel of the Con- grega tional church. ~ ::
 It is said 100 of the street lamps ordered by the town have arrived. number have been placed in position.
 It is unwise and capt1ouS to blame the fire department because it broke down on the way to the recent grass fire. In good time the auto chemical will be placed in the fire house. and Chief Judson will make the dust fly when he hears the big bell in the tall steeple sound an alarm. So long as 1t rains there Is little danger from grass fires. All the bad boys in town well know by this time they must not play with fire, or drop matches. Take grandmother' advice and be good.
 There is a report that some of our good citizens have decided not to fight any more fires. They think there should be a paid fire depart tment. Call town meeting and put 1t in the warming.
 A. W. Stacey has finally given party of folks that long deferred straw ride Some 20 jolly people. went to Wells Hollow, on Friday evening, and had the fun of a life time
 Two houses in town have recently been taken out of quarantine for scar let fever and diphtheria.
 Louise Policy, a schooner, has just disgorged a load of brick of all kinds, blue stone and chimney backs.
 Miss Helen Brown has returned to her home in New York.
 Clarence Redfield will assist at the Stratford lighthouse It is surn1ised he wound up the fog horn yesterday, but the fog was so thick it's dulcet tones could not be heard in town.
 It is again announced that Capt. Wilson French, who lost his wife some time ago, will hereafter live with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Samanis, whose residence is on Academy Hill.
 Mrs. William H. Porter Is recovering from the grip. Mrs. J. L. Porter Is entirely over her attack of tho grip.
 MT. Congdon and wife, of Judson Place, have returned from a brief visit to NiarItic.
 Rev. George B. Farrar is attending conference at New Rochelle.
 Mrs. A. W. Graham is going to New York for few days G<t @ g.-
 A demolished freight car door has been found near the depot. Some thing struck it, or else 1t flew off it's hinges when it reached Stratford.