The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-15
NEWTOWN


 notified the selectmen of Newtown that g. hearing has been ordered on the pc tition of the town of Newtown, where in the town asks for an, order from the Utilities Commission to be issued to the N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. com polling said company to care for drain age and repair highway near railroad station. The hearing will take place at the town hall Thursday, May 16, at 1O:3O a, m As this matter if of vital importance to every taxpayer, voter
 whether far or near, it is hoped all who possibly can will by their pres ence show the proper support anu as- sistance to the selectmen.
 Several new automobiles have arriv- ed in town. Among those who have finally caught the fever are: Frank H. Mitchell of Mile Hill and Levi c. Morris. Mir. Mitchell is a cautious gentleman and no fears are entertain ed by his friends for his safety, etc.. but since the appearance of the new Mitchell car with Levi c. Morris at the wheel, there have been all sorts of fears with many silent smiles and shaking of heads by the wise ones, who solemnly declare that there Is danger of much damage to Newtown's s beautiful fences, and that MT. Morris will be looking for passengers to fill his car. But there is no need for any fear as the Morris car is fully equipped with all the modern self starting and self stopping devices, while MT. Morris has shown his abil- ity to manage the machine as can be confirmed by Messrs. Vim. A. Leonard and Arthur J. Smith, who risked a trial trip down the State road Mon day evening. No fences were met on the short journey and Wm. A. Leon ard is now convinced that his machine (notj, Levi e. Morris) was to blame when it. went for the fence instead of the entrance. to the garage on their return home from what proved to be an eventful trip for Levi c. Morris with his first experience at the } MT. and Mrs. John J. Northrop en- loved an auto trip to Bedding, Tues day, where they were guests or Miss. Elsie Mosher of Taunton gave "a $ delightful party to few friends, Friday evening last. The time was. happily spent in the playing of many. games. At a late hour refreshments of, good things were served to which, all did ample justice, all departing for home at 12 midnight with many ex- pressionss of the enjoyable evening spent. Present were the Misses. Helen, Stafford, Jennie eHonan,-Emma Davis, Helen OQmstead, Anna Baldwin, Messrs. Arthur and Robert Fafrchild, Alfred Dorman, George Wilson. Jr., H A. Smith, William Honan, Wilbur
 MrYs and Mrs. Maltby G. Leach of Sherman, were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. George w.. Stuart.
 iFrederickx F.. Johnson has bought 9 piece of land in Hanover district from Edward G.. Lake.
 Maurice D. Beers began his new du-. ties at the. store. of Henry Rupf, Mon day morning, and will take charge of the. meat department in particular. MT Beers has hadc12 years experience in the meat business. He will still handle his real estate business, as his time will be taken up only at special hours. MT. Rupf is ito be congratu- lated in securing the services of MT. Beers. ..ss,...., ..-.-s.-..
 Miss Gertrude McLeoud of Boston is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F.. J.. Gale. < :, Miss Grace Doan, who has spent the will leave Saturday for a visit with another aunt in New Hampshire, af- ter which, she will return to her home at iGilroy,, California. Miss Doan has made many friends during her sojourn in town who will regret her depar- .ure.
 Miss Margaret Cannon of Monroe 1as been the guest of the Misses Li1- ian and Celia Troy at Botsford.
 n Bridgeport.
 A gathering of 50 persons were pres mt at the Hawleyville chapel, Sunday when Rev. Alexander Steele the services, with a ser mon on Courage, the text being