The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
SHERIFF JOHN WILLIAMS l WILL EXTEND BUSINESS.
Seed Farm Will Be Developed On Scientific Lines and a Speciality
 Made of IIybrids.

The friends of Dr. H. M. Clapp are talking about new automobile which they expect the doctor to buy in the near future. It is hard to believe, however, that the doctor has over come his well known aversion to this mode of. travel.
 Deputy Sheriff John J. williams is planning to largely increase the bus mess of seed culture which he has made a success in the past. His son, who is now attending the Storrs Az ricultural college, will graduate next June and the wise sheriff proposes to utilize the modern methods taught in colleges to beat out all competition in this vicinity. He will this spring begin the erection of series of hot houses built after the latest plans and covering acres of the farm which the sheriff now cultivates He will dOu- ble his hot house capacity this spring and then double again next year. This will necessitate the utilization of ev- cry inch of land he now owns and make the purchase of more impera- tive. A recent offer by real estate agent to cut up the property and sell it for building lots was refused, all though the offer was tempting. The surrounding property has all been sold and cut up. The production of new varieties by hybrdizing will be a new branch of the industry which will occupy the attention of the younger member of the firm.
 The friends of the Rambler basket ball team are preparing to give them a rousing time on the occasion of the dance to be rendered them next Tues day night in Redmen's hall. The la dies have issued invitations to the af. fair and the hall will be crowded if all those who wish to attend present themselves. The Standard orchestra of Bridgeport has been engaged to furnish music. The work of these musicians at the Odd Fellows annf- versary created much favorable conn ment The hall will be handsomely decorated in the Rambler colors, red make the dance program enjoyable Everything has been done to make the affair success. The Ramblers have filled in gap in the amuse- ments of the town during the winter and the people appreciate their ef- forts Tonight the Yale Rovers, a coll lege team. will come over to wrest the laurels from the local players and there will be some game if the wise ones have the correct dope. The Ramblers have lost only one game this season which entities them to a place in the championship class.
 Tree Warden James Lally is con- tinuing his efforts to have trees plant ed immediately in the places of those which die and are removed. He rec ommends the silver maple for this purpose. This variety of maple grows very fast, affords fine shade and is proof against many Of the insect pests which attack other trees. Many property owners are planning to fill up the spaces abutting their property at their own expense but there are many other places in which the town should do the work for the general welfare. The expense would be very small when the benefit is considered.
 The Normans of Bridgeport have been substituted for the Washington Pork M F church team for the game with the High school boys this even ing.
 The program for the evening at the Grange Saturday night will be in charge Of Miss Alice WakeIee and those who attend will be treated to some interesting numbers All the pa tronesseS are requested to attend.
 The Chat Noir club will hold it's next dance on the evening of April II at Redmens hall.
 Clayton K Blakeslee is ill at his home in King street.
 Christian Prick is passing a few days at his home in Lebanon, Pa.
 Those King street residents who have wondered why the fog horn was heard when the sun was shining brightly, will be relieved to learn that John V. Giles has purchased q pedi greed Jersey COW. The believing which has mystified the residents of the vicinity came from this source and not from Theme Judsons light house bull
 Stra afford is more fortunate than some of her neighbors in that there is a fair supply of coal in the town. Al Wakelee has received a barge load of 450 tons, which will tide over the consumers until the weather gets warmer.
 Dr. Rowland is the first to appear with a 1912 automobile, having re- gently purchased a Mitchell torpedo. The Ramblers will banquet at the Stratfield, on Saturday evening, April 13.
 At the Congregational Church, Rev Thomas P U1lom will preach morning and evening. Dr. Packard is ex- pected to be here for Easter Sun day.
 MAJOR BUTT SEES THE POPE.