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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
STEPNEY

An entertainment will be given in the Methodist church on Friday even ing, Feb. g. entitled "The Country School'. The characters will be as follows: Teacher. (NIiss Snodgrass), Mrs A J. Hull; Committeeman Squire SmalD, George H. Lyon; Wis btor, IMrs. Crane), Carolyn Osborne; Scholars: Jerushy HaberdaShe Ethel Fanton; Orory Jane Bartholomew, Grace Morgan; Sophrony Rocybi t, Florence Slade; Camphrony Rockybilt, Florine Slade; Mehitable Valentine Maria Densmore, Ella Beyer; Abigail Eunice Pendegast, Mrs. c. E. Osborne, Jr-; Georgiana Philips Bringham, Vera Hubbell; Debory Johanna Hohb e ton Hibbs, Mrs. Daniel Edwards; Venus Matilda Weeks, Mrs. Fred Suth- grland; Sally Rebsky Crofgt. Mrs. Grace Osborne; Daniel Webster Tom kins, Robert Bevans; John Henry tIagler, David Fairchfld; Christopher Co umbus Fftts. Fred Sutherland; Seth Crane, Fred Nichols: Nappy Jones, George Hayes; Erastus Neptune Thunderbolt, c. E. Osborne, Jr.; Julius Caesar Smith, Frank Lyon. An ad- supper will be served by the ladies of the church.
 Ralph Benedict leaves next week for months trip to Florida and other pOAAILS OI
 At the close of the rehearsal on Sat urday evening Miss Marjorie Connors was agreably surprised. as a fine luncheon was sefved by some of the young ladies to those present in honor of her birthday.
 John AIquist had the misfortune to lose his faithful horse on Saturday.
 The East Side Settlement house has been closed for the winter and those connected with it have returned to New York. The work on the new buildings will not be resumed till April.
 Mrs. L. c. Gilbert of Newtown, is spending a few days with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Milon Haw'ey.
 The Methodist mid-week prayer meeting will be held at the home of C. E Osborne, ST.; subject, Courage Chapter"
 Dr. George Smith Of Hartford, who has decided to locate in this vicinity, will move temporarily into part of the house owned by L. V. SIade.
 Ellsworth Meade has been appoint ed as the new sexton of the Baptist church.
 The dance held in Eastwood's hall on Friday evening was a very enjoy abe affair, there being about 15O pres ent. It is expected that there will be more of these social events in the near future.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Plumb and daughter, Beatrice, Of Nichols, spert Saturday with MT. and Mrs. s. B. Plumb has been apy distance iron. home since his severe accident last August.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Ensign, MT Winifred WakeEan and Sadie Hoyt, and Messrs- Carl Paddock and Chest CT Tyrreu attended the College Whist in Monroe on Wednesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
pr. Cooks Lecture.

Dr. Cook now started his lecture. and after a while the audience, both the scandal makers and those who understood the English language, list ened to him quietly, although there was coEsidera.b Q fnterrIp,.ion when Dr. Cook illustrated his stereopticon the North Pole. Dr, Cook said in part as follows:
 ''I will admit that the material. or data, which I sent to Copenhagen was not complete (commotion) and the university was right when it said that 1t didn't contain any positive proof that I had reached the North Pole. This was a fair decision, but it is i'm possib e for me to produce positive proof just as it is impossible for Stan ley or Nansen. I am not begging for any honorss but that I believed hon est" Extraordinary commotion). Dr. Cook occasionally appealed to ones hunlor and said: What do you sup pose that did for two and one half years up north on the cold ice?" A voice-"Y ou were asleep" That may be what you would have done or else sit and suck your fingers Dr. Cook replied. Finally pr. Cook said= You may not believe at first what I said, but you might think the case over. Ald I ask is fair play. Think the case Ov- er''
 After the lecture Dr. Cook had won a victory over his opponents. He re- ceived a great deal of applause. but would not go oack on the stage say ing he was not an actor.
 While the audience was waiting Dr. Cook slipped out through a back door and left for the hotel. A lot of buns and street boys interfered and other wise created a disturbance which the police finally had to scatter and drive away"
 The result of the meeting Of Dr. N. Hansen and Dr. Cook if condensed would be as follows:
 pr. Cook acted at least as a gentle man. Dr. Hansen did not, absolutely not.
 J. s. JENSEN,
 New Haven, Conn, Dec. 26, 1911.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
Southport
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 Southpore, Feb. GA meeting was held last evening by the mem bers of the Southport fire department. The meeting was well attended and sew eral new members were added to the company. President B. F. Bulkley presided over the meeting and much business was transacted during the was served to the members after the business meeting was over. Those taken into the company last evenin : were: Edward Varrhass, Joseph Daetzka, Samuel Henshaw, B. North rop, Theodore VonHoltz, and F. A Harris. Dr. Albert Hyde also will fill out an application bank and will be voted upon at the next regular meet ing.
 The funeral of the late Joseph Lynn HetzeI took place from his residence, yesterday afternoon at o'clock Rev. William H. Holman, Rev. E. Living were the officiating ministers. Inter ment was held at the Oaklawn ceme- tery, on Lne Greenfield road. Dr. Hetzel was born in Branchville, N. J., wife. who is the daughter of the late F. L. Wells, and four sons, Joseph Jr., Paul, Rodrick, and John- Also a father and mother who live in New York state.
 Arthur K. Peck will be the attrac- ton at the Pequot library, Thursday evening of this week, when the sixth free lecture will be given in the hall. '.Y e1lowstone Park will be the topic of his talk and is promised to be very Interesting. These free lectures are getting very popular and large crowds are attending them each week.
 There was vas. no session yesterday in being impossible to get the rooms warm enough for the children. School was dismissed shortly after o'clocK.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
VIEWPOINT

Cards of pretty views from Jack sonville, Fla, have been received from MT. and Mrs. Henry Rupf. who are enjoying a sojourn of two months at various southern points. They re- port a good time and fine weather
 The pleasant home of MT. and Mrs Arthur J. Smith was the scene of a very successful whist Friday. for the benefit of the Newtown Library The evening was delightful and whist enthusiasts were out in full force, 25 tables being occupied during the ev- ening. Prizes were awarded as fol- lows: 1st ladies, vase, Mrs. w H. Kiernan; 2d, ladies, after dinner cof- fee. Mrs. s. q Glover; Sd, ladies, pair CT; 1st gents, W. w. Finch, calendar and letter clip; 2d gents, Elmer w. Fairchild, combination hat and clothes brush in leather case; Sd gents. Mrs. leather case. Delicious refreshments of punch and waters were served.
 Congregational Notes-Rev. Alexan- der Steele preached Sunday morning the text from E.. 12-12. The ladies sewing society will meet at the home of Mrs. c. B. Taylor on Tuesday af- ternoon at 2. Prayer meeting Thurs day evening at 7;45, leader, George R. Wilson, subject New Command ments." The Boy Scouts will meet Friday evening at the usual hour. The annual Valentine Sale and Supper of the Christian Endeavor society will be held Saturday afternoon and even ing beginning at 3 o'clock Supper 35 cents including ice cream and cake. Robert D. Smith, clerk. read the res- ignation of Rev. Alexander Steele Sunday morning to take effect Aug. 1st.
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H. George took his tevt from St. Mat 20-16, the subject being 'The Laborers in the parish met in the rectors study Mon day evening. The girls club will meet with Miss Adeline Hurd, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at the rectory, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. H. N Tiemapn will entertain the Knights if King Arthur at o'clock dinner Friday evening. The Knights of King Arthur will meet in the guild room, Friday evening at the usual hour.
 St Roses Notes-Prayers were of cred for the repose of the souls of Annie Torpe, John Lynch and Mrs. Thomas Madigan. The collection for st. Agnes home for young children 1f all denominations will be taken up t both masses next Sunday. A nonth's mind mass for the repose if the soul of Mrs. Helen Kilbride will be celebrated next Saturday morning at o'clock.
 Miss Edna Haight of Danbury has
 cen the guest of her aunt, Miss Rose Quinn.
 E. NJ. Grove of Bethel spent Sum lay with friends in town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
EASTON

Those who attended the dance given t Eastwood's Hall in Stepney on Fri ay night from here were MT and Trs. Clarence Andrews, MT. and Mrs. rthur Cornell, Slice Cornell, Miss Iinnie O. sherwood. Hazel Sherwood, Nary S. Ferris, Erwin P. Edwards, William Andrews, Arthur Wheeler. -tanley Bibbins, Albert Hawkins, red B. Candee MT. and Mrs. Robert rarsh. MT. and Mrs. Clarence A. ennings, Clifford Gillette. Dorothy -illette, Dwight Fanton, Auriel Ru- 'an. Albert Ruman and the Misses -dith and Annie Logan
 Miss Katherine Treadwel is enter ming her school friend, Miss Annie V Gray of Greenfield Hill at her 0rne in Tashua for a few days.
 Miss Martha Andrews is spending days as guest of her friend. Mrs lillian Purdv of Brideeport.
 Miss Mary Hall of Bridgeport. was ger Sunday guest Of her mothe~. Mrs auUeI Wisper of Hoy6en's Hill.
 Willard Gillette is suffering with were cold.
 Clifford Jennings is confined to his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
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 Stratford, Feb. 6-1he town hall will be the next buIldIng to receive the attention of the fire marshal. Some astute individual has finally mo- ticed that after the town has provid- floors of the building, at a large ex- penSe the authorities had neglect led the doors which lead to the public halls on all the floors and allowed them to remain opening inward. This condition is a violation of the law concerning places of public resort People who had used the halls re- the omission on the part of the au- thorities until attention was called to the matter. So Fire Marshal Alan Judson will notify the selectmen when they meet tomorrow night that the doors will have to be changed to com ply with the law All these improve ments will obtain for the benefit of the people at large and will be in keeping with the upward movement of the town. Just at present the coat ing of snow eliminates the piles of empty boxes and other rubbish which have accumulated in the rear of the stores on Main street from the list of menaces from fire but when warm weather dries them off and they ac- cumulate faster there will be another job for the fire marshal. StratfOrd is putting on municipal airs. It has board of trade, two local improvement clubs and other attributes of a grow ing city. It is well enough to get started right if possible and it is time for the residents of the town to begin to understand that the days of Stratford as a, rural community strag- gling along a network of cart paths are over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
HURTING HIS OWN SIDE.

MT. Labouchere was a "bonny fight er,' but sometimes his habit of drop ring into personalities hurt his own side. A correspondent sends an ex- ample. We were fighting a tough electoral battle, he writes; Liberal hopes were running high, and MT La houchere, the idol of the Radicals in the constituency, and expected soon to attain Cabinet rank, was invited as a star speaker. His appearance, wearing the turn-down b ue-a nd white striped collar which he invar- iably affected, was greeted with bois- terous enthusiasm But soon v-e star began: well, I knew your Tory candidates father very well. and how he has come to be the parent Of such an arrant fool as his son I can't for the life Of me make out" That's done us" said the Liberal candidate, sotto voce; and it had.-Manchester Guardian.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
Cooks Lecture
 In Copenhagen
Hansen Mad Clear Through Had to be Expelled Before Cook Got a Chance to be Heard
CNew Haven Journal-Courier.)

CNew Haven Journat-COufler.)
 There is rather stirring account in the Copenhagen Daily Express of October 25 last of the lecture of pr. of one Dr. Norman Hansen, to break up the meeting. The account has been translated for the Journal-Cour- fer by former Alderman J. s. Jensen of this city and it reads as follows:
 Yes, it is no use denying it, the meeting last evening in the Concert Palace was an absolute success for the traveller from the North poe, Dr. Frederick A. Cook.
 After the meting we had an inter view with Dr. Cook at the Ho el Phoenix, and he expressed his satiS- faction of the meeting. But, of course there was a panic; difference of opin- ion of a very strong American char acter which we have never seen here before. 4 small evening paper had invited the readers to show up and about a couple of hundred had resT on ed to the invitation A great many Of these evidently did not have the 25c it required for admission to the meet ing and had to stand outside in the yard and street in rather light cos tunes without overcoatS and there await results and perhaps orders from wi hin.
 The man who was to kill Dr. Cook absolutely dead'' with one snsle question, Dr. Norman Hansen, got whist e out and had to retreat through a side door
 Sometime before the meeting ahe hall was completely full. In front of the police officers near the stage was a rather Shabbily dressed man who wandered back and forth swinging his arms and tearing his long, disorderly arranged whiskers. The man in the rather soiled Prince Albert coat was pr. Norman Hansen and his appear ance, as well as his conduct, was quite a contrast to that of the wei dressed public in the hall
 Is Greeted With Kisses.
 Dr. Cook appeared on the scene at S:15 and was greeted by applause mingled with hoots, misses, whistles and screams of all sorts, but the Am erican doctor who had trave' ed among wild Polar bears and sly Polar foxes stood quiet and cool waiting for the e. amor to quiet down; after which he was given the floor by the chair man, Duke c. E. Holstein- -Ledrebors (son of hte Grand Duke who is strong Cook supporter.)
 Hoist -Ledreborg deserves to be complimented for the dlgnlhed ana manly way in which he performed his difficult and unpleasant task as act ing as chairman. The chairman hard ly had time to open his mouth before the wild, bearded man jumped uTon the stage, screaming and fehting with his long arms, ''I will speak!' T will knock Dr. Cook down as the svindler he is.''
 hoots. h'sses and protests went through the hall Take him away, tFe bearded monkey" A voice from the audience, What the devil is he do- ing here, anyway? We pad to hear pr. Cook and not to see this poster of a male" "He is a cartoon,'' etc,
 The angry man. Dr. Norman Han sen, jumped up and down the stage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
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 Fairfield, Feb. 6.-The lecture ''Causerie on Browning which was to be given by Prof. Harvey Julian 6wann at the Grail school, last week, was postponed until February 18th. The lecture will be started in the school at f o'clock in the afternoon.
 The dancing class which gathers at Sne Greenfield Hill Country club once week is growing larger each night and fine times are being reported by the young folks Last Friday even dng there were about 30 members present with several gue7ts who en- ing was over The guests present were: Nellis Sherwood. MT. and Mrs. William F. Wilson, Miss Sadie Deyo, Miss Louise Forsyth, Miss Helen For syth, Mis- Louise Burr. MT. and Mrs. William O. Burr, Mrs. J. Frank Broth we'll Mira and Mrs. Charles Gray, MT and Mrs. Simeon Bradley, MT. and
 Fine coasting is once more being enjoyed on Round hill and other the Connecticut Equal Franchise league which was scheduled to be held last week at the home of Miss was postponed until next Saturday, February 10. At that date the meet ing will be held in the Memorial lib rary hall and large attendance Is
 Mrs. H. ToIe is reported as being very i'll at her home, here. Her two brothers, Thomas and Luke Whelan, of Greenwich, are visiting her.
 MT. and Mrs. William Jones are spending a few days with relatives in Watertown, Ct.
 Miss Anna Gray was an over Sun day visitor at the home of Miss Cath crime Treadwell, in Long Hill.
 H. c. Meyers, who has been spend ing the past few days with friends in Newark, N. J., has returned to his duties at the Eastern Underwear com pany.
 A meeting is to be held this even ing by the memb bers of the Greenfield FIilI grange when a delegation of candidates will be initiated into the third and fourth degrees. The meet ing will be called to order at o'clock and there will be much fun for the older m em bers in seeing the new ones ride the goat"
 Aionzo Acker, one of the towns as- sessors, has left for Florida where he will spend the remainder of the
 A monthly business meeting of the Greenfield Hill Country club will be heid on Friday evening.
 Miss Ruth VanNess has returned home from a visit with relatives in
 MT. and Mrs. John R. Taylor an tertained a mum Der of their friends at whist last evening at their home [geTectrnanle TCharles5 Fsoszs who has been i'll for the past week with quinsy sore throat, is now able to be about again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
(New York World ]

James Nelson Paddock sat in q wheel chair in the Monmouth NEemor- iaI Hospita', Long Branch. N. J.. yes terday afternoon as Dr. Harry E. Shaw told him that under the will of his brother, Simon D. Paddock of Syr- acuse, N. Y., he was hereafter to enjoy the income from One-third of an es- tate that has already been appraised at $1.500. .O00
 i've always heard that Simon had become very rich,'' the old man com mented. He is sixty-nine years old, and has been in the hospital helpless with paralysis since last May.
 Good heavens!'' cried Dr. ha,w. Your brother gives you perhaps $4O,- 900 a year, and all you say is thRt you've always heard be was rich. Isn't there anything you'd like to have?''
 Yes, there is,'' was the reply. I'd like to have more oatmeal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
EASTON

There were no services at the Meth odist church on Sunday morning, ow- ing i'll and confined to his home.
 Miss Minnie O. Sherwood having spent few days as guest of her friend. Mrs. Harry s. Edwards. in F. Miss Dorothy Mallette of Tashua was given a .very pleasant surprise party by a number of her friends at the home of her mother. Mrs. George MaIIette. on Saturday evening. Games were enjoyed after which refreshments were served.
 Miss Anna Gray has returned home. having spent the week end as guest of her school friend. Miss Katherine TreadweH in Tashua.
 Mr. Clarence Andrews led the B. U. C. F. at the Baptist church on Sun day night Miss Lillian Andrews gave a reading and MT William Cook of Shelton an address.
 Bedding Ridge was a recent guest of their grandmother. Mrs. Amanda wheeler who has been very i'll but is now slowly improving.
 Mrs Andrew Sharott died at the home of her nephew. MT. Miles Thope, 21s Lindley street. Bridgeport. on Sat urday. Mrs. Sharott was a member ed in town until after her husband s death about a year ago when she moved to Bridgeport and has lived since then with her nephew; % Mrs Mrs ial will be in the Union cemetery.
 Miss Lucy Disbrow, having spent the past week as guest of her parents MP. and Mrs. William Disbrow of Sport Hill, has returned to her school duties in Bridgeport.
 Miss Martha Andrews has returned to Mrs Charles Rlakeman's. having spent few days vacation with friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Margaret Klein has returned to her home. having spent several days with Mrs. Charles Blakeman.
 Mrs John Candee who has been very iII is now improving and was able to take a short ride and visited her dauehter, Mrs. Robert Marsh of Spn1A Hill on Sa turday.
 R-st Williams of Rock House. wAo has been confined to his horne Trf7b pneumonia was given a "post Rard shower on Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
News of Fairfield County Towns

never baked for an instant which is going some when the experience of other towns is considered. The local fire house and the chemical are equip ped with many time and labor saving devices all the work of the chief but with all his muItifarious duties the chief is never too busy to say "Howdy'' to his friends
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
THE FARMER: FEBRUARY 6, 1912

home with tonsilitis.
 The Epworth league of Lees chapel will hold a social in the hall on Sport Hill on Thursday evening, Feb. 8.
 Miss Annie Smith of Sport Hill is visiting her uncle and aunt for a few days, MT. and Mrs. Charles Powell.
 Mrs. Charles Silliman is confined to her home with illness.
 Mrs. Sylvanus Mallette who has been i'll is now able to be out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06

ONVY THE FETST TO EAT AND THE BEST SERVICE AT THE
 ATLAS GRILL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06

Gastonia, NC-A te1epEons trans hitter in a cell here, enabled jaiIers at the receiver end % ovsrhear a conv between three priso1ecs whereby a man guilty of murder WsR convicted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
OBITUARY

The remains of George E. Scofield, who died at the residence of his son irl-Iaw, Dr. c. P. Haler, were sent to Stamford today on the 2:27 train, in charge of Funeral Directors J. F. Walker & Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
Stratl0rd
DOORS IN TOWN HALL MUST
 ALSO COMPLY WITH THE LAW.

Fire Marshal Discovers That En- frances to Public Halls in the
 Building Are Unsafe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06

TRY A soc TNrTE DE HOTE
 DINNER AT THE TEOTEL ATLAS 5:3O TO F. NJ.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06

wANr ADs- CENT A WORD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-06
WHAT HE REALLY NAMED

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 26, 1911.
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ANNUAL MOUNTAIN AND SEA
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