The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
COMPO MILL RESIDENTS
 PLAN FIRE DEPART MENT
at National HaII-Quietest Fourth
 Ever in Westport.
oBy Our Special corree.>

Westport, July 7-Residents of the Compo Mill section are agitating the formation of an organized fire fight ing force, with the probable purchas- ing of a combination chemical and hook and ladder apparatus. This sec ton of the town is unprotected at the present time. There is little doubt that if a fire broke out in this To- cality there would be little chance in saving the property if the other fire companies in town had to be waited for.
 The civil suit brought by W. F. H. Preston against Mrs. Minnie S. Per kins of King street will be heard to- morrow before Justice Joseph Morton. The plaintiff sues to recover on the balance of a painting contract.
 TownspeopIe are still awaiting to learn just what action will be taken anent the State street bridge. Up to this time they have been rather meek, but there is no doubt but that they will become rather impatient and somewhat peeved if the present condi- tions are to exist all summer The citizens want especially to hear from the Connecticut Co. The former are willing to do their part and concede it is but fair for the latter to also contribute their share Some cannot understand the intention of the Conn. Co in delaying action of some sort.
 
 week because of Fhe inconvenience caused by the shifting at the bridge This shift is realized the greatest with the baggage express end of the busi- ness. The express cars have to un- load in the car barns in Riverside avenue and the cargo has to be trans ferred by auto truck to cars on the opposite side of the bridge It is stat ed that it costs the company $25 per week for this work of transferring.
 The Fourth passed off more quiet than any proceeding Fourth in the history of the town. The edtct issued by inc Board of Se1ectmen that they would arrest anyone starting bon fires about hte center certainly took effect, fer not an attempt was made to start things The old sky rocket fight be- tween the east and west crowds at the State street bridge is now also history. The old spirit certainly must be dampened for the young men of the town did not even attempt to tear off this time honored fight. Quiet is good. mild better, and tame best
 All the fire companies in town were ready for any emergency on the Fourth, the members being stationed at their respective houses for the greater part of the day and evening. On the evening of the Fourth, bal loon was seen to fall upon the roof of the First National bank building. The balloon burned ups those seeing the glare suspecting that the roof had into the building and upon the roof. but came back all smiles. They found sflat the roof was of tin
 Registering at the Westport Hotel yesterday were: William hnstead, Waterbury; Richard Mcveigh. Water bury; T. 0. connor. Three Rivers, Mass; F. s. Rasbach, Bridgeport; G. S HanIin, Hartford; IT. B. Jones, Poughkeepsie, Benjamin H. Modem, Brooklyn; N. w. Gould and party of six of New York, and William B. AL Ien, New York
 Druggist B. O. Simpson is waiting for the return of the tickets which will entitle the holder to a pound of chocolates at his pharmacy. The tic- kets were sent up in balloons Friday evening. The balloons were so large that 1t is probable that they got too far away for local residents to get in on the free stuff.
 Joseph Romano, the seven year old boy who was killed by an automo- bile in Norwa1k on Friday is the son of Joseph Romano, who conducts a barber shop at the west end of the State street bridge
 Compo beach never had larger crowds than that which was present to enjoy the bathing and the shore breezes on Friday. The crowd kept coming and going all day long. The Conn Go. had out all it's available cars attempting to handle the crowds. Every body had good time except the trol1eymen. They were compelled to work many hours overtime.
 The reception of the Staples High school will be held this evening at Ma tionaI hall
 Another barn dance will be held wednesday evening at the Mills Home stead.
 C. B. DoIge has purchased a new six cylinder Mitchell car from the Tim Auto Go. of Bridgeport