The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-02-26

escape from being struck in the vital
part of his body by the flying mis-
si1e. An accident very nearly identi-
cal with this was that sustained at
the same plant last spring, when e.
J. Woodford was seriously injured in
the abdomen, the wound combining
him in the Danbury hospital several
months.
Death removed well-known resi-
dent, Monday evening. in the passing
away of Charles H. Lake at his home
here, following a long period Of fall
ing health from complication Of dis
eases, though he was confined to his
bed but a few days. Mr. Lake was
able to be out up to about two weeks
ago, and attended the recent banquet
of the local fire company, of which
he was one of the charter members.
Deceased was born here May 5, 1845,
twin son of the late Charles and Han
nah (Moore) Lake, the brother, Frank
H. Lake, surviving him. He also
leaves a daughter, Mrs. William B.
Bull of Philadelphia, ~and grand
son, Verton Lake, now on naval
training ship Deceased followed the
trade of a stone mason here many
years and was an expert workman,
his ability calling him to various
places outside to superintend con-
struction work of this character He
was a man of an unusually genial dis
position and during his active days
made many hearty friendships, and
those who remain of his former asso-
ciates will feel a sadness at the pass
ing of Charles" as he was always
Familiarity called by those who knew
him intimately. His entire life was
practically spent in this community.
His WIFE, who was Miss Armenia Will
sea, prior to her marriage, died in
1908. The funeral of Mr.. Lake win
be held from the Congregational
Mrs. Chamberlain, wife of Rev. A.
F. Chamb erlafn, has gone to Kitch-
avian, N. Y, for months stay to
recuperate from recent Illness
wallace Ferrise. the young son of
ious injury to the eye last week, has
returned from the Bridgeport hos
pita1 Tt was at first feared that the
eyesight was destroyed, but the con-
ditions are now more promising for a
favorable outcome of the case.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Bar
mum, who passed away Saturday, took
place Tuesday afternoon from the
residence of her son-in-laW, A. M.
Booth, and was attended by large
number of relatives. Rev J. r.
Plumb of st. Johns church, conduct
ed the services and a quartet COM
posed of Mrs. H. r. Bassett, Mrs. f.
E. starr and Messrs. H. c. Harris and
Jesse Ives rendered the hymns, par
adise o Paradise and "Hark, Hark,
NY Soul The body was taken to
Danbury, the former home of the de-
ceased, for interment. Rev. Mr..
Plumb accompanied the family and
read the committa1 rites.
At meeting OF the Equal Fran
chise League, held Monday evening
with Mrs J. c. Barker, Mrs. G. H.
Wright was chosen delegate, and Miss
Mary Weaver, alternate, to the hear
ing to be held in Hartford, March IL
relative to the change necessitated in
the constitution OF the State to give
them the right of franchise. 1t was
stated that 1000 signatures have been
obtained to the petition asking for
action by the legislature on the ques-
ton.
Word has been received here of the
serious condition of Mr.. J. D. Senior,
a former highly esteemed resident Of
New Milford, who is reported to be
very low at his home in Bridgeport.
Mrs. L. F. P1att of this town is
daughter of Mr.. Senior.
The members of the Woman's Re
Army hall Wednesday evening, at
which music will be furnished by
Hungerford's orchestra.
Relatives in this locality have re-
ceived the intelligence of the recent
deaths of Mr. and Mrs. John W.
Camp, in Welaka, Fla, which occur
red within two days of each other, |
the wife dying Feb. and the husband
Feb. 5. Mr. Camp was formerly a res
ident of this town.
Rev. J. F. Plumb delivered the SER
mon at the Lenten services at St. |
Paul's mission, Brookf1eld Iron Works, |
Tuesday evening.