The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-27
OUR NEWTOWN
 NEWS LETTER
Miss Thicket Becomes Bride of Gustave w. Carlson at Con- gregationaI Church
Special to The Fya.rn1er.)

Especial to I1e ExaTnDeT.1
 Newtown. oct. 27.-A very pretty noon at 5 o'clock at che Congrega tional church when Miss Minnie 1hicket, daughter of MT. and Mrs William H. Thfclet, and MT Gustave W. Garrison were Joined, in the bonds of matrimony by the pastor, Rev. Timothy J. Lee. As the strains or the wedding march from Lohengrin were heard the wedding party entered the church preceded by the usher1s. The pulpit was tastefully decorated with white chrysanth The bride looked charming in a white satin dress, with white picture hat to cor respond, and with a brides bouquet of white roses. The groom looked ev- cry inch a. man arrayed in the con- sventfonaI black. The bride was given away by her father. After the cere- mony was over the couple were borne away in an automobile to the home of her parents, where a brief reception was given them. Then amidst rice, confetti and the good wishes of their friends they took the evening train for a short wedding trip. After their return they will take up housekeep- ing in the handsome residence A6r. Carlson has built West street iIi. the borough. The groom is the pop ular town treasurer, and a member of
 
 bride is a popular young lady who is prominent in church work and a lead CT in her circle in society,"
 f Miss Nora B. Lake, cashier Of the National bank in Cherry Creek, New York is visiting her cousin, Mrs. w.. C. Johnson, Of South Center. Mrs Johnson is also entertaining her sis ter, Mrs. Frank AGaIlete. of Monroe, and her nephew, Frederick E. John son.. Jr.. a. student of the Sanford school Reading.
 Mrs. Nash of Dodgingtown. the mother of a we'll known citizen, An drew Nash died Saturday, and her burial took place in Blmwood ceme- | terry, Bethel Monday afternoon George W. Northrop of Palestine has met with misfortune that hAs aroused the sympathy of his many friends. Last Thursday his faithful family horse 4tCharley,'s died and l Sunday a sow and her brood of ten young pigs were found dead. The I.cause of death of the horse has been ascertained, but the cause Of death of the porlers is not yet established It is 6 great loss to this farmer, and the neighbors greatly feel for him.
 William 5O1Hayer of Brookfield is visiting his daughter, Mrs John T. sheehan, of West street. The latter also entertains her sister, Mrs. Charles Miller, Of Bridgeport.
 Misses Clara and Florence Sheehan spent Sunday with relatives in Bridgeport.
 The speakers at the Progressive ral- i ly last night in the town hall. Messrs- George F. Shepard of Bethel and George A. Romans of Danbury, Miss Pierson of Cromwell representing the State Sl1ffrage league, and the Rev. Dr. George F. Pentecost of Darien, 1 interested a fair audience The ncmi- l nee Of the party for Congress George l F Shepard, made an excellent tn- | pression on the audience, while Mir. 1 Romans gave way to Miss Pierson- who in a ten minute speech drove home the justice of the cause of wo- mans rights. She was ready in re 1 partee and when asked whether Wo7 men would go to war if they got the 1 vote, said quickly: Men were made l to bear arms; women were made tc bear arInies.'' It settled her 3nterioc~ I utor. Dr. Pentecost spoke for over 4 half an hour, and captivated his hear CTS and the applause was generously I given, especially when in his perora- Shepard, vote for Jerry Donovan, The audience were sorry to have hin stop, but the 1ateness of the houl made this necessary
 There will be a meeting next weet Thursday in the town hall in the in | CeTSSL or the WOnean 11AON
 nent at which Miss Pferson Of CFom well will preside An invitation is ex tended to all ladies in town to at tend.
 William JiIlson, the Hawleyvill' blacksmith, has been served with notice from his wife by Sheriff A. B Blakeman that she will seek a divorc' from him on the ground of desertion and asks the court the further pr1vt lege of resunine her maiden name
 MT. Jil1son will contest the suit ant went today to Newtown to consult hi attorney, Jacob Goodhart, In tn matter. He says he may file a eros suit for divorce, but he is a verse t airing his domestic affairs in court l 1t can be avoided.
 Mir. and Mrs. John W. Behn were Il Brookhe1d, Saturday, attending tn wedding of friends.
 James Donohue of Brooklyn, N. r. visited at the Donohue homestead ol Walnut Thee Hill. Saturday, return