The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-18
WESTPORT
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Especial to the Farmer) Westport, Dec. 1S-At a meeting of the K. of P. held in their rooms at | the Fable building Tuesday even ing the following officers for the com | ing year were elected: c. C., Oscar Lewis: V. C., Howard J. Taylor; Pie lete. Henry E. Mills; K. R. and s., Samuel A. Purdy; M F., Rollo E. | Beers; M. E., Leslie Sniffe; O. G., Au- gust Nowack; I. G., George s. Lewis: | trustee Charles Fable. After the election a social hour was spent which | was followed by a luncheon. MT and Mrs. NJ. s. Coley of Co1ey- 1 vile, entertained about 25 of their friends last evening in honor of their fftieth wedding anniversary. The evening was passed in a most pleas ing. way with the playing of games and music. At a late hour a turkey. dinner was served after which the guests departed for their homes. Mir. and Mrs. Coley received a large sum of gold from their many friends who wished them many more anniversa- ries.
 At the westport M. R. church yes- terday afternoon the fourth confer ence was held. The Rev. A. H. Good enough, DID,, of Stamford, delivered a sermon. After the sermon 8 bust- ness meeting was held. On next Sunday, Christmas Sunday, will be held at the church. A spe- ciaI program has been arranged.
 horse belonging to John Fenton of this place became frightened while standing near Sipper1y's Mills Tuesday afternoon and ran away. The wagon to which the horse was attach ed was somewhat damaged Tie frightened animal was captured after running about a. mile.
 Frank N. Taylor of this place found a pocketbook containing $15 on Main street Tuesday evening. In the pock- etbook was a card bearing the name of A. U. Aub of the Royal Telephone company of Bridgeport. MT Taylor called MT. Aub on the telephone and found that the money belonged to him. The money was returned 60 the owner yesterday morning.
 Miss M F. Purdy spent yesterday with friends in Bridgeport.
 Attorney E. B. Bradley has been in Bridgeport for the past few days on business.
 A meeting of committee on the fire district will be held at the town hall on next Friday evening. It is hoped by the chairman that a, full attend ance will be present.
 Mrs. Henry Deher has returned to her home in Stamford after spending several days with friends in Greens Farms.
 A number from this place are in Hartford today attending the meeting of the bridge committee which ;s in session.
 The annual meeting of Doric Chap ter, O. B. s., was held Tuesday even ing with MT. and Mrs. Charles Fa- ble of King street. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Worthy matron, Mrs. William H. .Petrie; worthy patron, Charles E a. ble; conductress, Mrs. Merrick H. Coo l ley; associate conductress, Mrs. Chas. l Fable; secretary treasurer, Miss Jen- | nie s. Thorpe. The remainder of the | chosen later and all installed at a | meeting to be held in Masonic hall in | the Fable building on Tuesday even 1 ing, January 6, 1914.
 At the annual meeting of the West l port fire department held in Conlpo i Engine Co.'S rooms on Main stre at,. Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected to serve for 1914: Chief Thomas J. Kirk; first assistant, Leo- pold Strack; second assistant, Joseph Morton; president Frank N. Taylor; secreary, George s. Slower; treasurer, John w: Gault.
 school board was held Tuesday even ing.
 A number of Southern New England Telephone men are in town for a, few days putting in new cables.
 MT and Mrs. Charles Wendt of Bridgeport, have been spending a week with relatives in Greens Farms.
 Judge Samuel Augustus Purdy spent Monday in Bridgeport on business.
 Mrs. Darwison Pearsan of Lynbrook | L. T., has been spending several days | with relatives in Greens Farms.