The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-20
NEWTOWN


 and continuing six days. Something of special interest to the entire coun- try has been brought to a successful climax on Newtown's beautiful hills. Army officers whose names are famii- lar to all, with many other high mili- tary dignitaries, have been the towns guests to say nothing of the tens of thousand spectators who filled the place to witness the spectacular bat tle All have had an opportunity to learn of the most efficient wireless outfit operated by expert men, also telephone and telegraph systems, and to see an airship, learning at the same time much of what military discipline means, all of which are denied large percentage of city dwellers. The peo- pie of Newtown fully appreciate the fact of the ending of the Connecticut maneuver campaign in their midst, making one of the grandest celebra- tions of note without any expense or effort on their part, except the great pleasure and instruction derived by all who were afforded even a glimpse of the beautiful sight. which from any point was most interesting, but more so to those who watched the maneu- vers from Overlook Hill, Friday and Saturday, also from Reservoir Hill where with the assistance of field glasses, aided materially by the good clear weather every move on the part of both armies approaching each other was plainly discernable. Everybody is proud, pleased and happy. Let us all remain so for it will be long time, if ever, that the same will hap pen again, bringing much material profit to many. The right kind of sympathy and courtesy has been ex- tended by many good men and women of Newtown, to the young men of the great armies. They were taken for what every soldier ought to be, every iT70 ma nd hahaUi0r was remarkable, taking all points into consideration. Everything possible was done by many housekeepers and farmers to satisfy the capacities of the hungry men, whose gratitude for their fine treatment was loudly voiced by all. Thus the residents have many good reasons to feel proud and happy. The town and suburbs were protected by armed guards from early in the evening Saturday and all night. Dur ing the heavy rain which began in the early Sunday morning the heavyl wagon trains began to move along, | continuing and followed by various troops and equipments, which were to entrain at Sandy Hook A large body | attended services at St. Roses church. l The New York militia, which were en- camped on the land of A. F. Clarke | at the head of Newtown street, pa raded to the Newtown station, with l all possible military eclat. to the beat l ing of the drums and music by the | bugle corps, affording another rare treat after all the excitement of the l day previous At the station the grounds and street were thronged by the many townspeople who had come l to witness the entraining and depar- ture of many thousand soldiers, a 1 number still remaining in town for a few days.
 Governor E. N Foss of Massachu- setts. and Major General Green of the Governors 8 staff, were entertained Fri day and Friday night at the home of Treasurer A. T. Nettleton of the New town Savings Bank.
 Chauffeur Henry Carlson has re- 1 turned from the war, without | scratch. and still whistles his familiar tune as he passes along the street, al- | though he has been in the thickest of l all the slxirmishes and fierce battles | fought He had as passengers in his l machine General Pew, fst Mass. bri- ] gade; Capt Smith, Col Priest and Capt. Latiner
 MT. and Mrs Edward F. Dunne en- l tertained an auto party during the war, comprising Real Estate Agent 1T. J. Kelly and family. of Oakville. l Conn.
 ford who has been the guest of her daughter, Miss Alice Mealia, at the | D. has returned to her home in New Mill ford, Miss Mealia returning with her mother to remain permanently.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Cannon and | niece, Miss Helen Brennan, of Sey- l mour, have returned from an over | Sunday visit with Bridgeport friends.
 Miss Annetta Rourke of unionyille, | Conn, is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. B. F. Dunne.
 Eldern Van Nostrand of Danbury | has been the guest of Miss Lucy Lam- bach
 ris. of Great Harrington, former well known Newtown residents, were among the visitors in town on Satur- day.
 Misses Lillian and Celia. Troy are guests of their brother at Bondsville, Mass, for week.
 A gold band ring was found Satur- day near the home of Michael Honan, Taunton. The owner can enquire at the store of Henry R1rpf, Newtown street.
 Wan. F. Stahl of Tulsa. Oklahoma, with his wife and young daughter, have been guests for few days of his grandmother, Mrs. Fairchild, at the home of MT. and Mrs. E.. l.. John son.
 M J. Murphy, former repair man for the S. N. E.. Telephone Co. for this with h1S QauGnler, ETllzdD0Ia,I of Danbury, were guests in town Sat urday.
 MT. and Mrs. George w Stuart en- tertained prominent army officers Fri day and Saturday night
 Rev. and Mrs F. w. Barnett enter tained Capt. Eckart of the New York Friday night.
 The hotels of Newtown were over from last Thursday, many private houses being called upon to entertain army officers who arrived late in the week. The demand for food and refreshments from hotels to private houses far exceeded the sup ply, on account of the unexpected pro- ceedings, with their consequences. Many good housekeepers gave their Sunday store to the soldiFs, turning in baking and cooking over again. Bread seemed to be the great est in demand, along with pie. milk or good cup of coffee, all Of which was doled out most generously, by many families. Strangers left New town better fed than they had been in previous places.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerry Lynch and son, Harold, of Bridgeport, and Miss Chpis- tina Daly of New Haven have been guests of MT. and Mrs. T. J. Corbett.
 Bushels of cartridges have been picked up around the scene of war fare. Townspeople in search of sou venirs Monday returned home with