The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-03
STAFFORD


Brooklyn. N. Y, last night The
matter was practically settled before
the conference convened, as there was
a general demand for his continuance
mere. The appointment will give gen.
eral satisfaction not only to the mem
bers of the Methodist Church but also
to the public in general who regard
Mr. Carpenter as just the right man
for the place.
At the town meeting tomorrow
night sewers and lights will be dis
cussed and every voter in the town
should be present and voice his senti-
ments. Voters who remain at home
nave no moral right to kick about the
management of town affairs as they
neglect to use their influence to rem
edy the defects they complain of. The
majority may rule in this town If it
is so disposed. No combination can
exist without the consent of the ma
Jorlty. If you have anything to say
about town affairs attend the town
meetings and say it there and not in
public or private afterwards.
On Monday night Prof Shaw will
give an Easter dance at Grange hall.
for the benefit of the, public. A num-
Der of novelties will be introduced
which will be sure to make tho even
ing interesting.
Miss Sarah McEwen died at the
Di!uSepofL noSpltdi, laSC night at lU
o'clock. She had been ailing for a
long time and gradually failed until
1T was necessary to take her to that
institution. Miss McEwen was the
last Of an old family which had been
prominent in the history of the town.
Her ancestors were among the original
settlers. For four years she had made
her home with Miss Kate McEwen,
a distant relative, who made it as
pleasant as possible for her. Deceased
was q member Of Christ Church, of
which her ancestors were among the
original promoters when the first
Episcopal Church in New England
was organized.
The Woman's Aid Society Of the
Congregational Church will hold an
important meeting in the chapel of
the church tomorrow afternoon at
2:ao.
The Ladies' Charity Society has on
its list a number of live men who
may be engaged to do spring work
about the town Applications to the
society or to any of it's members will
produce an active man at any time.
There has been a general complaint
that 1t has been difficult to obtain men
for this class Of work and the employ
ment bureau OF the society has filled
a long felt want.
Franklin S. Cook, formerly a resi-
dent OF Stratford, is now advertising
manager of the Norfolk (VaD Leader
Dispatch. and copy of his paper re-
ceived here indicates that he is sue
cessful. The copy received here is
regular edition of Friday, March %.
1t contains 30 pages well filled with
advertising and excellent typograph-
ically and otherwise. Mr. Cook was
advertising manager of the Morning
Union, and was largely responsible for
the popularity it enjoyed among adj
vertisers s' t,.
Lilley Camp of Woodmen will give
masquerade dance at Grange hall,
Thursday evening, April 1s. and the
committee will make it as interesting
as any of the events Of this organiza
ton which have always, furnished a
good time for those who attend.
Charles E. Stagg. former deputy
sheriff. who has passed the winter at
West Palm Beach. is expected to ar
rive home this evening.
The Easter vacation in the public
schools of the town will begin Friday
morning and will continue until Mon
day, the 18th inst. The teachers are
preparing to pass the interim at their
homes
Charles silliman, who has been
feature of the Wilson newsroom since
it changed hands. and has through
his unfailing good nature and court
esq increased the business Of the in
stitution materially, will take well
earned vacation, the first he has en-
joyed in years. He proposes to travel
about, visit his friends and carry out
plans which he has been making for
years. He will be greatly missed by
the patrons of the store.
John e. McQuillan, son of Assessor
John McQulllan of this town, has been
appointed an assistant to business
manager of the Artisan, monthly
~ f1o iv,.{n ocf Of
the State Trade School in Bridgeport.
Constable Fred Palmer served
warrant on delinquent personal tax
er. The man promised to appear be-
fore Judge Peck to answer the charge
on Monday night, but failed to show
the delinquent again and bring him in
if he is found. Gustave Rosenbaum
appeared last night before the judge,
with his landlord and rent receipts
showing that he lived in Bridgeport
in 1910 at the time the personal tax
lists we're made up. Rosenbaum was
not notified that he was expected to
pay a personal tax here through some
mishap, and was surprised when the
warrant was served on him. He will
not be troubled further in the mat
ter.
The Ramblers and the Blue Ribbons,
champion of the Bridgeport league,
superiority to the satisfaction of the
fans in both towns. John Levy, man.
ager of the Blue Ribbons, was in town
Tuesday night in conference with
George F. Ash, manager of the Ram
blers, and a game was arranged be-
tween the two fives for next Monday
night at the town hall here. Later
return game will take place at Ea-
gles' hall in Bridgeport, and in case
of a tie a third game will be played.
The Ramblers are shy three men on
their team and they will be allowed to
fill the vacancies from other. teams.
William Blamey, one of the forwards,
is in Florida. John Ha efele is laid
up with sprained ankle. Andrew
Heig is suffering from severe attack
Of the grip and will hardly be able to
play. The last regular game at the
town hall will take place on Wednes-
day evening, the 10th inst, with the
Morris Cove five of New Haven. At
ter the game refreshments will be
served and there will be dancing. The
attendance at the game with the Blue
Ribbons will be limited to 200 and af-
ter this number have been allowed in
side the doors will be closed. This
will be necessary to allow room for
the players as the hall is small. The
fans of both Bridgeport and Stratford
will be much pleased to learn that
Manager Ash insisted on one game in
this town to give the local fans who
have supported the home team SO
loyaly during the season an opportun-
ity to see the game which Is expected
to be the most exciting of the sea-
son.
Tomorrow evening the Ramblers will