The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-18
NEWTOWN

MT. Arthur w. Reynolds, son of Postmaster Reynolds will engage in the real estate business Tn town, hay ing secured an office in the R. H. Beers Co.'S block on Main St.. New town. He will have associated with him Carlton Hubben. son of the late w. Homer Hubbell. MT. Reynolds who has had great success in this line of work in the West, comes here East, and bringing it back to it's pris- tine glory. He believes the cry of 'the worn out New England farns to be a self-invited curse, brought on tently courting low assessments of their properties, instead of accepting the western standard. the true com mercial idea, that improved proper ties, barns, dwellings and stores should be valued at what 1t will cost to replace them, not how much they will bring at a forced sale; and his faith in the agricultural possibilities of the land is evinced in his purchase of the farm in Currituck, where he tends to show what intensive farm ing can do. He will bring to this work also the knowledge gained in the west where the people take two steps yative easterner. All progressive farmers in town welcome his advent and look for good to all from his pro- paganda-
 Reports from the bedside Of Law ence OConne1l of the Glen, show him as being very low, and fears are en- 7 I0TIa1n0Q TOT ms recovery.
 The last meeting of the board of re- lief will be held Feb. 21st at the Brick building.
 Congregational Notes:-Rev. MT. Lee preached Sunday morning at Congre- gational church, in the evening at 7:30 at HawleyyilIe chapel where about fifty were in attendance, wno listen ed to the new minister for the first time. MT. Lee is a very fine preacher and well appreciated by his congre- gation. The Christian Endeavor meet {,arr l%x7 1,- D The ladies. missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs. w. H. Hub bell, Wednesday, at D. m- Mrs. Ar thur Bank will read a paper on Wona- anhood in India Each member is requested to prepare an item on cur rent events of the missionary field for presentation at this meeting
 MT. and Mrs Hugh Mcclellan of Bedding. spent Monday, guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith.
 have been guests of Mrs. Carter's par par ents, MT. and Mrs B. s. Lowell of Queen St., return to their home in or Thursday this week, after a most enjoyable visit.
 Misses Margaret and Anna Carroll Of Bridgeport spent Sunday at the home of their parents at Great Ring. returning Sunday evening from Bots ford.
 Lynch of Zoar district is harvesting his ice from Warmers pond; the hus- fling D. s. Lowell has secured his sup ply from his own pond and Selectman r F. Brew and Fred V. Lockwood are housing the frozen blocks from Man tic Mills pond.
 St Rose announcements:A At Wednes- day evening devotions the sermon will be preached by Fr. Edward T. Mort son of St Francis xavier's church. Naugatuck, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Friday the usual devotions. Stations of the cross and Benediction of Blessed Sacrament at 7:45. The Junior choir will re- hearse at 3:30 D. m Wednesday and Friday. The Senior choir will re- hearse after devotions Friday even ing.
 The Holy Name society will meet Thursday evening at their room in St Mary's Hall. Sandy Hook
 MT L. C. Morris Of the Broadway store who is visiting in the west is expected home this week Wednesday, It is expected that Mrs. Morris will return with him.