The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-22
Stratford
MRS. SHELLEY DISPOSED OF
 ESTATE BEFORE DEATH.
Aversion to Probate Courts and Ad- ministrators Induces Wealthy
 Woman to Adopt Safer Plan

Stratford, Jan. 22.-The late Mrs. Caroline Seeley who died in Decem- per left no will and no estate. She avoided all contention by disposing of her effects before she died by deed and gift so that when the grim de- stroyer called she left nothing be- hind. To her favorite grandson, Neil Thompson, she gave the house and lot on Main street, near Broad Among her three daughters, Mrs Julia Thompson of Stratford, Mrs CorneIia Billings of Flushing, l.. l., and Lu- cindia and their children she divided her personal effects, furniture, cloth ing. Jewelry, money in the bank and at interest Mrs. SeeleY was averse ito notoriety and also had a strong administrators. Iitigations over es- tates filled her with horror and she declared that her estate would be free from all these objectionable fea- lures so she disposed of all her worldly goods while her mind was clear, The amount of her estate is ed, but it is believed that she left a large sum of money well invested. There were no. gifts to public institu- tions.
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 Alan Morehouse, known by his familiars as "Cy'' is convaIescent and the bone in his right leg which was broken in a coasting accident two Curtis, who was unfortunate in being on the sled which struck "Cy'' is most solicitous for the welfare of the patient. His father, Judge Howard L. Curtis is paying the expenses at tendant upon the illness caused by the accident. The members of the been sergeant-at-arms for years, made up a generous purse and sent it to his home. The attentions he has received since his confinement are abundant evidence of "Cy's' popularity.
 The members of the Cupheag club celebrated the 18th anniversary of the organization at the club rooms OF Main street, Saturday night. The | rooms have been thoroughly renovat- ed and redecorated- Frank Curtis 1 showderS and there was an abund- l ance of other eatables and refresh | ments- The rooms were crowded with | members and their guests and a gen eral reunion followed the eats. The | decorations in the assembly room are now light blue walls with white frieze | and ceiling. The improvement is | pleasing to all the members
 The Ramblers will play the strong I Seymour team at the Town hall next | Thursday night Those who attend | night the Rambler Juniors will play | the T. U. s. club of Bridgeport Spc- cial musicians from Bridgeport will make dancing music.
 Rev. E. c. Carpenter preached two able sermons at the M. E. church | yesterday. The morning subject was
 
 evening, "Giving Ones Life for An other" MT. Carpenter has introduc- ed many new methods of prosecu- ting the work in this town and has been very successful in arousing in- terest.
 Cornelius Ahearn. Jr.. son of Cor ! gardener. was severely injured by a fall on the ice while returning from school on Friday afternoon. The thigh bone was broken in the fali and the boy is now in a plaster cast applied by pr. O'Hara of Bridgeport.
 A party of friends surprised Miss Blanche Stephen at her home on Longbrook avenue. Saturday night and proceeded to celebrate her 18th birthday anniversary. After a colIa- ton with a huge birthday cake as the main feature, dancing was enjoy ed Those present were Misses Grace Aufford, Tillie Assum. Louise Bar mum, Helen Phillips, Gertrude MeIoy, Edna Mulloy, Ethel Stephen, Marcus Garry. Webster Conine, Wayne Aus tin, George Hale, Vincent Sexton, Ar thur Derby: and Alex. Shaw
 George A. Fairchild will be the principal speaker at the Past Sach- ems night exercises at Okenuck tribe this evening. The meeting will be of interest.
 The musical program at the Christ l church last night was Of more than ordinary interest. Miss Eleanor Lines, soprano of the choir, was heard in several finished solos and Harry Powell sang. tenor solos. There were also several selections by the full choir which elicited much commenda- tion-
 MT. and Mrs. H. C. Lowell of Harris street, is very i'll.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Edward Elliott and daughter were guests of friends on King street, yesterday.
 Tuesday evening, Jan. 23 there will be instituted in Stratford a Local