The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-09
STR AFFORD NEW AMUSEMENT PLACE
 A FEATURE OF THE TOWN Bowling Alleys and Billiard Tables the Attractions At George A. Porter's Establishment Which Opens
 Tonight.

AtCEAcnOnS At George "A. FOF0crFS
 Establishment Which Opens
 Tonight.
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 Stratford, Nov. s.-The amusement parlor on Linden avenue will be open ed to the public this evening by the proprietor, George A. Porter, who will welcome the men of the town and VIII treat his guests royalty. A is regardeG G as the enre naost artiaeic p.aee ace best equipped of its size between New York and Boston. The building, erected especially for the purpose is well adapted for amusement resort. The interior is finished in Mission style and is very attractive. Three bowling alleys built in the very best manner are equipped with the latest thing insbowling paraphernalta- Two pool and one billiard tables built es- pecially for the place are fine exam pies of Mission cabinet work. Every convenience that may conduce to the comfort and enjoyment of the pa The Brunswick. Bake and Collender Company of New York fitted up the place and the best workmen of the company were sent here to install the fittings. Next Wednesday afternoon will be ladies day. at the place and every woman who is interested in the place. They will be accorded a hearty welcome. The place will af- ford the residents of the town an op- n31,sa5lt P9rtnnity to to en5ey sood clean SPOT. sometimes surround such places. MT. Porter suggests that the evil does not rest in the sports themselves but in the character of place and the e1e- ment to which it caters. A bowling league is already under way. Teams from the various societies in the town are being organized and there will be 8 lively competition for the lead when the games get under way.
 Almost the entire enroiinent of ed out to the annual roll call last night. Refreshments were served as usual at these events but this part of ence of Henry F. Meacf1en who has always been prominent on previous gradually improving however gave general satisfaction.
 Martin Knapp, candidate for lieu tenant governor on the Socialist ticket, proyements at his home on East Broadway. Hard wood floors and progran1. The Rouse e wh,eh e is sI reiie ene of colonial times. has been put in perfect repair and the colonial effect has been carried out in the improve ments.
 A year ago. lacking three days, Billy Nichols lost his dog, Jack and dreary. Jack was 8 general favorite in the town and Billy received lots of sympathy. He soon gave up all hope down to live without him. Yesterday morning while breakfast was in pro- gress at the Nichols home scratch ing and whining at the door attract ed attention. Jack flew in when the door was opened and made up for lost time in his expressions of joy absence and did not tell where he had been. He returned on the rail- road track and that is all the infor- v,,a ffr>r1 hot !, Car :1S% He was very tired and had evidently travelled far. He resumed his accus- toned place in the household and was given a. hearty breakfast. He receiv- ed the welcome usually accorded prodigals from all the members of the family. new witnesses in the noted prize fight cases which are now before the su- perior court. These witnesses are 1 alleged to have been present at the 1 boxing match which took place al l Hubbelfs woods one Sunday last August. Sheriff John J. Williams yes | six who are all young men living in this town. They will be present at the trial which begins in Bridgeport
 The delivery automobile of the George Clark Go. of Bridgeport went l off the bank on Longbrook avenue l the car driven by Archibald Sherwood | was wrecked last Saturday afternoon. l when two ladies who were riding 1 were injured. Messengers were sent ] to the Stratford Inn for assistance 1 and volunteers went to the scene and l got the truck into the road again. 1 Another truck was summoned by te1e- phone and the damaged machine was | lowed home Complaint has been 1 made to the se1ectmen concerning the l condition of this section of road but they affirm that the road is wide i enough and in goed condition.
 The chauffeur driving the motor 1 car of Dr. H. M. Clapp narrowly es- | capped accident yesterday by his pres l ence of mind and quick action. While 1 passing down Main street at mod l crate rate a big truck shot out from l intersecting street and would have | feur had not made an almost in credible detour. As it was the mud l guard of the doctors machine was carried away.
 Yesterday afforded a combination of good and bad luck to Ray Me Bride the proprietor of the IT owing | picture show Shere. In the morning a back fire ignited the fitting of his m otor car which he was repairing in 1)r. CIapp's barn. The machine was qr1ickly run out of the barn and Chief Judson called. A tank of chemicals put out the fire but the machine was damaged to the extent of several hun dred dollars. In the afternoon he re- overcoat stolen from him at his place of business last Monday night cHLld l be found at address in Bridgeport if he would take the trouble t., call | for it. The coat was fonrd in as goo6 er6er as when stolen when Mfr. 1 McBride called for it.
 The amateur night features at the | Auditorium picture show were post | poned till this evening on account of l the storm on Thursday night There