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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
News of Fairfield County Towns

appliances. Before the Mellen re. gIIne the grave yards along the line scrap they do now for the policy of the present administration is to al, low nothing to lay around that will orlng in money.
 The friends of Meigs B. Russell in thls, the home of his childhood will be pleased to learn that he has been advanced to the city editors desk of the New Haven Register and will take up the duties of his new position next Monday For several years MT. Rus sell has been the city editor of the New Haven Tfmes-Leader and one of the most valued members of the staff. MeleS began newspaper work in Brldgeport and was at one time city editor of the Morning Union which paper in the city. Since then he has made good all along the line He has rooted out many stories of state wide interest and the readers of the Reg ister may look for something to drop most any time.
 The members of Azalia chapter. O. E. $. expect to have a good time at the home of Mrs. Jeremiah Kennedy on the Huntington road tonight when there will be an evening of whist A bus leaving the Centre at 7:45 will to take people to the affair.
 The taxpayers improvement club is increasing in membership at every meeting and the club house on John
 
 pleasant affairs given by the club There was large attendance at the social held there on Monday night and a goodly sum was added to the treasury of the club. A masquerade will be given by the members of the club on Washington's birthday,
 A son and heir was born to the house of Dick King yesterday. The new conner is a lusty youngster weighs ing ten pounds and blessed with a good pair of lungs.
 The Housatonic Smelling company has received two cars of brass and lead scrap to be reduced and refined at the works of the company on Sut> ton avenue.
 Mrs. George D. Shelton of Stratford avenue is visiting friends in New York city.
 Miss May Beers of King street en. tertained D. W. Robbins of New York this week.
 Fredd Bosse and Red Heath have both been very i'll at Capt. Bonds training quarters at the lower dock. They were taken down with the grip last week but are slowly recovering under the care of a physician from New York. Both men suffered from the disease in it's severest form.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
rlOCAI, FIRE DEPARTMENT
 GETS WIDE REPUTATION.
Other Towns Ask For Information About Chemical and Plans on Which Department is
 Operated.

The firemen held their regular meet
 ng at the engine house last night, and after the business session enjoy
 d feed of roast beef, coffee, and all
 he E'hxinS." Chief Judson reported that he has received many inquiries from different parts of the country concerning the model of the auto- chemical and the methods adopted in 'unning the department here. The chemical is regarded as the most suc> eessful of all the attempts which have cen made to solve the problem of fire protection in small towns. The Fire mems Monthly, periodical publish ed by the State Firemen's associa tion of which this department is member printed a fine cut of the auto-chemi- cal and an also a lengthy description of the lines upon which the depart ment is operated all of which is very gratifying to the chief and the mem hers of the department, as well as the whole town: It is believed that Stratford has the best small town plan for fighting fires which has yet been devised. The members were re- galed with chinese music at the meet. ing last night and several of the mem- bers made eloquent speeches.
 The three big kerosene lamps which were used in the assembly hall of the high school have been turned over to Fire Chief Judson by Prof Kelsey and they have been stored in the attic of the fire house to furnish future gen. erations a practical illustration Of what their forefathers risked in the e1fOrC to produce arLlIlcldl llgnt-
 The Ramblers met their first defeat this season at the hands of the South Norwalk boys last Monday night. The local five made a poor showing on account of the slippery floor in the hall South Norwalk, where the game was played. The Ramblers were not prepared for that kind of an arena. They propose to turn the tables on the Twin city boys when the return game is played in the Ramblers hall here on Thursday night of next week. The men who took part in the game were Flood, Heig, Blamey, Good win, Hale and Garry. Tomorrow night the Ramblers will engage the Atwood five of oNrwalk at the hall here.
 James Lally, the local tree warden is taking down number of the de, cayed trunks of the giant eIms in the neighborhood of Elm street and Stratford avenue.
 The board of relief will hold it's last meeting this year Saturday next when the members will be in session to hear complaints from to 5 and from to 10 p. m. at the town clerks office
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
CONSOLIDATED RAILROAD
 GRAVEYARD BUSY PLACE.
Remains of Dead Engines and ObsO- Iete Bridges Being Broken Up
 and Sold For Junk.

The "grave yard'' of the Consoli- dated road situated in the gravel pit east of the town is now an interesting spot A gang of a dozen men in the employ of a firm of Pittsburg scrap iron dealers are breaking up sections of bridges, worn out locomotives and other things made of iron and load ing the pieces on cars preparatory to shipment to rolling mills in various parts of the country. The old locomo- tives are broken up with hammers and chisels when possible but the most solid and strongly rivetted portions are blown apart with dynamite There are thousands of tons of iron in the grave yard ranging from a fish plate to a 50 foot section of heavy bridge work. Heavy bridges of half a dozen spans are piled up in the yard all numbered so that reference to charts in the office of the engineers will make the work of putting them to- gether again mere child's play. There is no need of a watchman in the grave yard" for the articles stored there are too heavy to be removed except by a big gang with mechanical
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
MONROE

Mrs. Cornelia L. Shelton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Marshall Beach.
 Miss Mary Gress is assisting Mrs Walter c. Hazard with her house. hold duties.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph Gress and daughter, Mary, spent the week end tening of a niece of theirs, Miss Mary being the god-mother.
 Edward L.. Hurd has sold seven of his cows to Nathan Brotz of Isin-
 Mrs. Ella Bristol of Shelton, has visited relatives in this place.
 Harmony Grange meets Thursday evening, Feb 8. A large class will be initiated in the 1st and 2d degrees in the near future.
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gationaI Sunday school was held on for the coming year: Superintendent, A D. JacOt; assistant superintendent, Louis B. Beardsley; secretary and librarian, Clarence B. Burr; organist, Miss Edith N. Curtiss.
 A deep gloom was cast over this town on Sunday afternoon when the sad intelligence was received over the telephone of the untimely death of our former town clerk and foremost citi- zen, Judge David A Nichols, of Shel- ton Born in East Village at the present Oliver s. B akeman residence, in 1856, his boyhood days were spent on the farm and moving to the Cen ter in his early manhood he began his very successful business and fnan- cial career. Monroe honored him by electing him town clerk for 17 years, and gave him it's highest gift, repre- sentative in the General Assembly of 1897 and 1899 Removing to Shelton about II years ago, Huntington imme- diateIy recognized his splendid ability and business training, and promptly elected him judge of probate and judge of the town court; both posi- tions he he'd at the time of his death, with great credit to himself. Whole souled, jovial, honest, a true friend and neighbor, his memory will ever be honored by every one in this town ship. The heartfelt sympathy of this place goes out to the family in this their hour of deepest sorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
Southport
MRS. J. l.. HETZEL
 ILL AT HER HOME.
Special to The Farmer.)

Special to The Farmer.)
 Southport, Feb. Mrs J. L.. Het- gel is reported as being very i'll at her home in this town. The shock of the death of pr. Hetzel, which oc- cured last Sunday, is thought to be the reason of her illness.
 4 party consisting of Mrs. Harriet Hawkins. Miss May Goes, MT. and Mrs George Coles, Fred Hawkins and Benjamin. Hawkins, enjoyed a thea tre party, Monday evening, at Polls, Bridgeport.
 Miss May Coles, of Bridgeport, was a recent guest of Miss Marriet flaw kins.
 Mrs. William B. Jennings and son, Howard, have returned to their home after a pleasant two weeks visit at SheepShead Bay.
 A cottage prayer meeting will be nings, this evening. The meeting is to be started at. 7:30.
 After several days visiting in town, MT. and Mrs. Wells Curtis have re- turned to their home in New York
 Henry Sherwood, of Boston, is wis iting his parents, MT. and Mrs. R. P. Sherwood.
 A valuable horse belonging to c. Buckingham & Company, died yester- day afternoon while working on the road.
 Thomas Gleason is working at the local post office during the absence of Maurice Keerigan, the assistant post master.
 Miss Florence Buckingham is visit ing at the home of MT. and Mrs. J.
 After a weeks spell of grippe, Rich ard Sherwood is now able to be about again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
WRESTLING MATCH SHOULD
 DRAW CROWD TONIGHT
Husky Raicevftch Expects to Throw
 Olsen at Park City Rink.
A big crowd will probably be at u

A big crowd will probably be at the ringside tonight when Giovanni Raice- witch meets Neil Olsen, s'the Great Dane'' on the mat at the Park City Rink.
 The complete card, as now arrang- ed, is as. follows:
 Star bout: Giovanni Raicevitch champion of Italy and claimant of the worlds championship, vs. Neil O,sen, "the Great Dane, and champion of Denmark.
 PreIirninaries: Cnaki vs. srvfclz" Simone, both of Bridgeport; Chsck zettenbUrgh vs. Young Greenburg. both of New Haven.
 Referee, Professor Eze Winters, Of Yale University. All bouts for best two out of three falls, catch-as-catCh- can.
 Much interest has been shown in the bouts and it is expected that the rink in State street will be crowded to the doors at s o'clock, when the first bout will start. The doors are to be open ed at o'clock and great care viii be taken against crowding.
 Many of the fellow countryInen of the great Italian wrestler will un- doubtedly be present at the rink to- night He is regarded as one of their fayorite sons and his people will wei come him with open arms as the coming champion of the world.
 The management reported this morn ing that the tickets have been seI ing fast and that a full house is expect ed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
EASTON

Mr.~ and Mrs John B. Downs of Stevenson are rejoicing over the birth formerly Miss Elsie Bibbins of this
 Miss Marguerite sturges. having spent a few days as guest of her her school duties in Bridgeport.
 Miss Harriet French of Stepney was given a very pleasant birthday post sixth birthday on Saturday. Miss French received 63 post cards.
 There were no services at the Bap- tist church on Sunday morning, ow- was no Sunday school session.
 Miss Adel Keller is visiting for a few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Mallette Sanford.
 Willard Gillette is confined to his home with a severe cold.
 Miss Lizzie Smith was week end guest of her mother, Mrs. Eliza Smith
 William Blake had the misfortune to lose another horse on Sunday. Fred Daniels of Bridgeport came up and carried the horse away.
 Miss Ida F. ogden is spending a few days at her old home in Aspetuck.
 Miss Ida Tarben of Tittesville. Penn, spent Sunday at her summer horne .:The Twin Oaks Her niece Miss Esther Tarbel of Bedding, spent Sunday with her.
 Miss Grace WiSner is suffering with a severe cold at her home on Hoyden Hill.
 Master Roland Hitchcock of Platts- vile was given a very pleasant sur prise party by a number of his school friends at the home of his parents. Mir and Mrs. Robert Hitchcock on Saturday night. The evening was spent in playing games after which a fine collation. was served. Among those who attended were Miss Mabel Edwards Susan Edwards. Mary Wade. Myrtle Bush. Fannie Kuehn and Edith Wade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
NEWTOWN

The Boy Scouts of Newtown win give a ten cent supper and social at the home of MT. and Mrs. George R Wilson in Taunton on Wednesday ev- ening, Feb. A. at 7:30 o'clock. A good time is assured all who attend and a cordial invitation is extended to all
 Mrs. John McGran of Dayton St, has been among the sick.
 William Walsh of Philadelphia, has spent a day at the family home on Walnut Tree Hill.
 Master Hugh Talty of Bridgeport,
 The classes for dancing and depart ment at the Grand Central Hotel were unusually well patronized last Satur~ day.
 One half of the Gibson houses in Sandy Hook have been rented by Adr. and Mrs H. W. Oppe-
 MT. and Mrs H. S- Gipson or New York. have been spending a few days at their summer home in Sandy
 The Boy Scouts will meet Friday evening in the lecture room of the Congrega tionaI church All Scouts are ~e0uested to be present.
 Th1re will be meeting of the First EccIesa sticaI society Of the Congre- eatioral church next Friday evening to take action on the resignation Of Rev. Alexander Steele who will re- turn West His time expires May 1st.
 Rehearsa1s are being held for the Minstrel Show to be given by the r,ovs of the Newtnwn Hieh school on Er'day eveniig. Feb. IS at the Town rau Trnder the coaching of Charles 6. Peck Much time and labor are Nefng devoted to the perfecttng of 'nI-es and s0nes and the evening will without doubt be enjoyable A large rttendance is assured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
SONS OF VETERANS TO
 ATTEND CuLRLI SERVICE.

At the meeting of Franklin Bart lett camp, No. II, Sons of Veterans, held last evening in G. A. R. hall it was voted to attend services at the Iro-nanueI Baptist church on Sunday evening. The members will meet in the office of Judge Patrick Kane i'll the Studevant building and march to the church in a body. Preparations are now completed for the Lincoln Day banquet which will be held at the Atlantic hotel on the evening of Feb. 14. After the meeting last even ing the Daughters of Veterans served lunch to the members of the camp.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
Stratf0rd
DICKENS MEMORIAL WILL Scholars of Centre School Will Pre- sent Fine Program of the Works
 of the Great Novelist.
Special to The Farmer)

StratfOrd, Feb. 7-The Dickens memorial exercises to be held in the Assembly room tonight bids fair to exceed all the previous efforts of the pupils of the Centre school. The scholars in the different grades wit messed the dress rehearsal yesterday afternoon which was a success in every way.
 Frances Georges will give a read ing from the Cricket on the Hearth, and there will be readings from ''The Old Curiosity shop including the death of Little Nell and Little NelTs funeral. There will be dramatizations of Nicholas Nickelby and The Christ mas Carol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07
GENUINE IRISH PIPER
 TO PLAY AT 4. 0. H. BALI

As an extra feature for the concert to be given by the United Hibernians in connection with their hall on Fri cay evening. the committee has se- cured the services of an Irish bag piper, one who has appeared in every vaudeville theatre in the largest cities in the country and has been a draw ing card everywhere.
 Very few people are aware of the sweet qualities of the bag-pipe. but when handed by an artist such as the one to appear here. the music is as pleasing as if played on a pipe organ.
 This latest acquisition. together with the other amusements previously announced. will mean an evenings en- tertainment bound to please.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07

FRIDAY NIGHT TS TIE RIG NIGHT
 and don't you forget at the ATLAS CABARET FRIDAY NIGHT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-07

-7'E 'T7TTFFd " JUdge Banks, and Sheriff EIwood took the man to Ls.Aet4cm nome, in Bridgeport. He will be taken to Norwich or Middle town in a few days.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-02-16
Kennedy-Caldwell.

Saturday, February 10. at high noon,
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Ken
nedy, at Saltillo. was the scene of a
, beautiful wedding. when their daugh-
ter, Sarah Catherine. became the wife
of Mr. Alexander G.. Caldwell of
Athens, La. The spacious hall and
parlor of the Kennedy home were
crowded with friends of the popular
young bride, all gathered to shower
the happy couple with kind regards and
good wishes. Miss Katherine New.
man. gowned in hand em broidered tan
oblique. and Miss Sallie Thompson, in
broadcloth with black trimmings, re-
ceiyed the guests.
Preceding the entrance of the bridal
party Miss Linda Barry rendered ''Be-
cause" with Miss Viva Walker at the
piano To the strains of. HENDERSON s
Wedding March the bridal party
crossed the hall and entered the paflor.
Mrs. Laurens T. Kennedy, gowned in
tan crepe-de-chene with real lace gar
niture and black picture hat, carrying
pink and white carnations. on the arm
of her husband, Laurens T. Kennedy,
brother of the bride; Miss Lydia
Thompson. in satin with black picture
hat and carrying carnations, on the arm
of Mr.. LaGrone Rogers; the winsome
bride, in smart tailored suit of tan
broadcloth with hat and gloves to
match. carrying shower bouquet of
carnations and hyacinths, on the arm
of. the groom. entered the parlor.
Rev. W. M. Young of Amory. Miss.
read the marriage ceremony from the
ritual of the Methodist church. Misses
Newman and Thompson served char
lotte rousse. with whipped cream and
cake, Immediately after the ceremony.
: The many handsome presents dis
played in the dining room bespoke the
wide popularity of both bride and
groom.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell boarded the
] 40 p. m train for trip to New Or
leans by way of Memphis, after which
they will be at home to their friends in
Meridian, Miss. A happy crowd of
friends accompanied the couple as far
as Tupelo, speeding them on their
honeymoon with glad cheer in the form
of rice, etc.
Mrs. Caldwell is a lady of rare and
charm. Her wide acquaint-
ance has given her host of friends.
She has been employed as member of
the faculty of the Meridian Central
school for several years. Mr.. Caldwell
is an efficient mail clerk on the Queen
& Crescent Railroad division between
Meridian and Shreveport. We hope
for the young couple a long and pros
porous life.
Among the out of town guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurens T. Kennedy of
Natchez. Misses Linda Berry and
Viva Walker of Baldwin. Misses Lula
Smith and Lydia Thompson of Verona,
Rev. w. M. Young, Armory, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-02-16
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr.. Editor:-Please allow US little
space in your paper to express our
thanks to Miss Salie Fitzpatrick and
her Sunday school class for being so
kind and thoughtful as to place tele-
phone in our parsonage home at Verona.
1t is a convenience we much appre-
ciate. No better people to live among
than these Veronians.
A. W. and Mrs. Langley.
GET INCUBATOR EGGS from
Shelby Topp. Tupe!o, Miss. Be each,
from breed to lay barred Rocks.
LOST-Goid chain and pendant on
streets of Tupelo. Finder return to
this office or 1923 N. Broadway and re-
ceive reward. IL
Donbleyyour crops by draining your
land with Drain Tile. Write West
Point, Miss, Brick & Tile Co. for FREE
book on Drainage and price-list Of
Tile They pay the freight. 474t
FOR SALE Ny residence and 81
acres Of land. one mile northwest OF
rupelo on the macadam road. One
third cash. balance January LIST, 1918.
with s per cent interest. A'aesirable
home. NJ Y. Caldwell. Route 8, Tnp-
elo, Miss. 47s4t
The Tupelo journal., 1912-02-16

Fresh home made Handles next dool
to postoffice.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Hansell of Net
tleton were visitors here Tuesday.
FOR SALE Five fine white Or.
phington cockrels, SIS each. Shelby
Topp, Tupelo.
Hon. j. M. Spradling was called tc
his home the first of the week by ILL
ness of members of his family.
J. B. Mcclure, one of the Journals
staunch friends, of Auburn. was here
Monday and extended his subscription
year.
Sid Barnett, one of Booneville's lead
ing merchants and former citizens,
died at his home there Tuesday after a
protracted illness.
Mr.. Simon Folz and Miss Marian
Catz were married in West Point Mon
day and were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Loeb Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Folz will make their home in California.
Mr.. Menzes, our popular agent OF
the Southern Express Co., and his
bride reached Tupelo Monday night
from New York, where they spent q
couple of weeks following their mar
riage. !
There will be a Civil Service exami-
nation at Tupelo on February "a. for
stenographer and typewriter at the
Jackson, Miss. p O. Salary $500 per
year. Apply to DR.. Henshall, Tupelo,
for blanks.
Mr.. w. H. Cunningham. the City
Ticket Agent of the Frisco Railroad. is
sick in hospital in ST. Louis where he
went for treatment. Mr.. Ernest
Walker of Memphis is acting as ticket
agent in his place.
l. We are requested to announce that
the Presbyterian Guild will have charge
of the Electric Theatre next Tuesday
night, and liberal patronage will no
doubt be given the ladies. An interest
ing program will be arranged for the
evening.
The death of Mr.. w. A. Nabers at
his home in Fulton, the past week. re-
moves the oldest attorney at the Fulton
bar, as we'll as one of the county's
leading citizens. Mr.. Majors, at one
time. represented Itawamba county in
the legislature and has been leading
spirit in the county for many years.
Mr.. r. S. Walker received Tuesday
the sad intelligence of the death of his
nephew, Charles Rebel Norman, of
Baldwin. MIR. Norman had been west
in search of health but the change
failed to restore him and the end came
suddenly Tuesday. He was the son OF
J. D. Norman, of Baldwin, and until a
few months ago was young man OF
vigorous health and constitution. He
leaves his father, several brothers and
sisters to mourn his loss.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-02-16
Local Happenings
V. C. Cavett left Tuesday for Macon.
Those Who Come and 10

V. c.. Cavett left Tuesday for Macon.
c.. A. Roberts of Nettleton was here
on business Monday.
Mrs. B. A. Smith of Verona is the
guest of Mrs. H. T. GRAY.
G. w. Green of Guntown spent We'd
nesday here on business.
Mr.. w. C. Mcdonald. local manager
of Swift & Co., is in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Gasaway of
Richmond were here Wednesday.
Mrs. Threlkeld and Mrs. Rogers of
Saltillo were visitors here Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Brown of Pontotoc is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. }. M. Thomas.
Alvis Mitchell. county attorney of
Pontotoc, spent Tuesday here on bust
ness.
Miss Lillian Marley of Arlington.
Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. Jack R.
Jones.
w. S. Povall has been appointed by
the City Board as building Inspector
for the city.
w. u. Francis. one of Nettleton's
prominent merchants, was here on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. Doggrell of Amory was visitor
at the home of Mr.. Tom Wood couple
of days this week.
Mrs. Charles Temerson has returned
from visit to Birmingham where she
was guest of relatives.
Jim Foster has bought the cafe of
Dowden Long on Spring street and
will continue the business.
Little Misses Eleanor and Eva Kinds
visited Mrs. Hugh Ross of Jackson,
Tenn. the first of the week.
w. T. Brown of Commerce, Miss,
visited his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. K. B
Brown, couple of days this week.
Mrs. E. Morgan of Saltillo was
here Tuesday enroute home from
Plantersville, where she visited rela-
lives
Mr.. J. H. Ledyard, president Of the
Tupelo Cotton Mills, left Monday night
for ST. Louis on business connected
with the mill.
Mrs. Firebaugh. nee Miss Geneva
Boggan. with the baby, arrived Mon
day morning and are now with Mrs.
Firebaugh's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
j. Boggan.
The Journal is indebted to Mr.. ]. S.
Thompson for renewal of his SUBJ
cription. Mr.. Thomson has recently
purchased home one mile west of
own and is permanently located.
EGG BARGAINS-W White Orphing-
ION Eggs from extra fine pen at 10 cts |
sch. Any quantity up to 100 Barred
plymouth Rock Eggs from pen No. l.
II 90 setting of Is; pen No 2, rs cts
Getting of Is No better layers These
rices for one week only. Shelby
T0pp, Tupelo, Miss.