The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-04
STAMFORD FERRY ROAD DANGEROUS
 FOR GENERAL TRAVEL
dsepairs Held Up and Bad Spots Are a Menace to TeamsterS and
 Motorists
Special to The Farmer.)

Special to The Farmer.)
 Stratford. May 1.-The condition of toe Ferry road is causing much con:- plaint from teamsterS and motorists. 1t is believed to be in a dangerous condition It is impossible for teams 10 pass on the side where a big auto truck went off the bank a few days ago and the spot should be marked 10 warn travellers both day and night. tfhe work on the road under the or Hers of State Highway Commissioner Macdonald is not progressing and alto Eether the residents of the vicinity are Srstly indignant. An attempt was made to push this work through but ts has failed and the same old delays land vexatious conditions exist which elways seem to attend work on the 6t<atford roads. This time the local huthogities are blameless but the con- dittons are just as vexatious.
 At Hard's corner soon after 6 last night . motor car driven by W. T. e'rohert Of Bridgeport ran over a mo- For cycle ridden by Joseph Grdauk of Shelton. The cyclist was ahead of fhe motor car and Girdauk attempted 10 turn in the road and return to Bridgeport Mir. Probert did not un- 6erstand the movement and before he tould veer out his machine had struck the cycle passing over 1t and also the Sider. The cycle was reduced to junk And Gtrdauk was badly bruised and ehaken mp although no bones were broken He was taken to the home of Richard King nearby where he re- Dnained all night, after his wounds had f,een dressed by Dr. Rowland. He keturned to his home in Shelton to- cay. Tho machine Is worthless. MT. t'robert did everything in his power 10 assist Girdauk after the acci- 6snt.
 The funeral of Mrs. Clara Fields took place this afternoon from her mains were taken to Jerico, Vt, for lnterment
 At the Bethany Mission tomorrow Rev. B. J. Remington will preach at c0:s0 on '-The Bread of Life. and at E:o on 'sThe Quo Thing Lacking"
 Postal cards have been received by eeveral property owners here announc- bng the coming of the agent for the new system of sanitary sewage dis po0al which ie guaranteed when locat- ed on private premises to separate the liQuid end solid clements. and deliver in an inoccuous condition. He may f,ave the solution of the sewer prob Sem which is sought here
 The preaching at the morning ser vics of the Neighborhood Church to- snorrow will take place at 10:S0 with Bunday school at 11:45. The usual nervice with preaching at 7:s0 p. m.
 The drama, ''Echoes from a Day at ths Ranch, which was given by Mill ford players In Red Mems hall last iaS Council. IT. O. U. A. M, was safsely attended. The hall was fill cd with a well pleased audience who frequently appiauded the players. There was . large company and 1t would be dimcuit to select any indi- mrqA 1t~ nf credit. for the whole affair from be- 4inning to end was worthy of praise.
 Al the morning service of the Con- 9reg2tional Church tomorrow, thel L>ord's Supper will be celebrated. At fhe evening service Rev. pr. Packard >vfIl preach on the subject "Life Not in, tao Abundance of Ones Posses eionR"
 Cap< Alonzo Grey, a veteran of the Civil War, and a we'll known citizen of 0tratford. died at his home on East Broadway yesterday afternoon. Capt. Grey caught cold while driving in a rain storm two weeks ago. and stead lily failed thereafter. He was 76 years of ags and had passed the greater part of his life in the town. He leaves swo sisters. one of whom Is Mrs. tls0rge Carey, and one brother, Jus
 The death of Dr. J. H. Carroll of Milford has caused general regret in this town where the deceased had a large number of friends. For many years he was favored by the residents sof the town professionally and was al- waye welcomed here socially.
 The funeral of Patrick Brown took place this morning from his late homo on Hollistef street. and from St. James church at o'clock, Rev. M J. O'Connor oficiating Interment was made at St. Mfchael's cemetery. De- ceased leaves four sons, James A., George H.. Joseph and John J. Mrs. John Lester and Miss Agnes N. Brown are the daughters. Mrs. John
 The remains of Mrs. Susan E. Flaw ley. widow of David B. Hawley, were inferred in the Union cemetery yes xerday afternoon. Deceased was for snerly . resident of the town.
 Harold Peterson was brought to his home hero from the Bridgeport hos- Dital tlds afternoon. He Is on the high road to recovery although still suffering from the effects of the bru- tim . week ago. The affair Is still surrounded with mystery and 90 far no clues have been discovered that would lead to the perpetrators.
 At the 9tratford M. E. Church to- morrow morning there will be com Rnunion and reception of members on probation Tn the evening MT. Car penter will preach to the Order of the Easter Star. Special seats will be William Hawley, bass soloist of the Fairneld Congregational Church, will bender . solo by special request of the Eastern Star. MT. Haw4ey possesses . splendid deep bass voice, and is a singer of wide experience. A rare