The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-19
LICENSES ASKED FOR TWO
 SALOONS AT THE CENTER
One Application Now Before the Com- mtssfoners And Another Will
 Come in Later.
Especial to The Farrner.)

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 Stratford, Nov. 19-The application for license to sell liquor at the Gen. ter marks the end of an era which has been remarked by everyone who has visited Stratford. Contrary to the settled policy in this state to locate saloons in the business portion of the different towns where, if they are of any benefit, they will do the most good, saloon at the center of StraI- ford has always been so fercely op- posed that no licenses have been granted. It has recently dawned up- on the people of the town that a sa- loon in the center of the town where 1t can be under constant surveillance offers opportunities for much less evil than the road houses which have talk en Stratford's quota of licenses for the last decide. James A. McGuin- ness, whose application is now before the county commissioners, conducted the Opera House Cafe on Fairfield avenue for years without @ complaint for violation of the law. He is about as good a man as could be chosen to run a place in particular old Strat- ford, Even those who have been op- posed to all liquor selling in the town are now expressing themselves m favor of a saloon at the center rather than out in the bushes if there must be saloons in the town.
 The case of the proprfetors of Trav- is Inn for violation of the liquor laws will be tried before Justice Policy this evening at o'clock. Counsel for the defense will enter a demurrer which the justice will oyerruIe. The case will then be appealed to the superior court. A strong effort will be made to save the license for the Inn but there is little public sentiment in favor of 1t.
 Tobn Toooa1,osf-1, -,f rTvt,11,o r,sr,a owe nue was the happy owner of a yellow puppy last week. This puppy gave promise of being 6 canine wonder. AL though very young he was able to judge to the minute when the two children of the family were due to come from school and he made it a point to meet them when they return ed. Not only this but ne knew to 9 second when dinner should be ready. Now there is sorrow among the young people of the neighborhood for Dono- vosky's dog has disappeared and ev- eryone believes that he has been stol- en by some designing snowman who hopes to add to his revenue by ex- hibitfng the dog.
 The Traction company has made record time in laying the rails on Main street from the viaduct north to Barnum avenue. The work of rip ping up the old tracks began Monday morning and cars were running on the new steel yesterday afternoon. The change of grade just north of the via duct has uncovered a ledge which the original builders lodged and it Is making trouble. Frequent heavy blasts are required to loosen up the rock so that it can be removed
 The whist given by Evening Star lodge last night was largely attended. The prizes were acceptable and the
 
 which Hhe ladies have become famous.
 The Ramblers will meet the strong New Haven team at the auditorium in Devon tomorrow night. The Ramblers are in good form and confidently ex- poet to win.
 Samuel H. Lessey, cashier of the Derby National bano who committed suicide in sensational manner on was well known here where he had many friends. He married Miss Jennie Wheeler and she has the sympathy of many sincere friends here. Mrs. Lessey's father and an- cestors for generations owned the at Peck's mill and owned by the estate of George O. Lines.
 Selectman James LaNy is continu- ing his good work on two bad roads which has given cause for much com plaiut He has taken three feet from the top of BOothe street at Johnson avenue and has widened the roadway, an easy grade from Nichols It will now be possible to get a ton of coal or a load of lumber to places in this vicinity without nak- ing the wide detour around Nichols avenue. Peace and Graham streets have been complained of at every town meeting. The town finally ap- $1,500 to drain and fix up the territory which Is now being done
 There is a runor that an applica- ton will be made for a saloon to occupy one of the buildings on the east side of Main street. If such proves true and the county commits sioners decide favorab1y the town will have two saloons in the center.