The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-19
STAMFORD


 News was received in town yester- day of the death of George Wheeler. one of the oldest residents of Strat- ford MT. Wheeler, who was about 86 years of age, died yesterday noon in Cheshire, Conn where he has been residing ever since the death of his wife about a year ago. Although MT Wheeler had been in poor health for some time. his death wasS a surprise to those who survive him Deceased was born in Stratford and lived until last year on East Main street Where he owned a large farm He was one of the best liked men in town and had numerous friends and acquaintanceS who will be gr1eved to hear of his death. He is survived by sF daughter. Mrs Frank Baldwin, of Bridgeport, and. a son, Joseph Wheeler of Cheshire Newton Reed of this town is a son-in-Iaw. Services will be held in Cheshire and the body will be sent here for burial.~
 BOAT BREAKS MOORINGS. s-s
 During the recent high tide, the. boat ssAIud-Hen,'' owned by Captain Hiram Muason. one of the local letter car riers. broke it's mooring and drifted away The boat was tied up on the beach, but when the water rose the nooring did not prove strong enough and the ssMud-Hen'' drifted towar1- Bridgeport where it was found. MT. Nunson has for some time been going to launch his boat. but has had to put it off several times until finally the b at telz it upen itselt to laun 7h itself.
 CHURCH SOCIAL.
 On Friday evening there will be social in the lecture room of the Con- ssregationaI church.. Everyone is in- xited to attend and the admission Is free. Games will be played and musical program arranged after which refreshments will be served. RED MEMS MINISTRIES.
 On Friday evening the Red Men Will hold their first rehearsal for the coming minstrel show. The show this year is under the direction of Will liam AppIeyard and promises, to be. bigger and better than ever before All the latest musical hits of the sea- son will be rehearsed and a bright line of jokes told. An interesting show is being planned also for the second part of the entertainment.
 SLEIGH RIDE On Friday evening a number Of the young boys and girls will enjoy a sleigh ride, plans for which are now under way Mrs. Paul Goode1I and Mrs. John Graham will act as chaper- ones for the young people. who are anxiousiy waiting for Friday and hop ing that the roads will be in tRe good condition for sleighing that they are now
 HIGH SCHOOL. PLAY.
 This afternoon the members of the senior class of the High school held a rehearsal of the first act of the play they are to present some time this spring the name of which is Miss Fearless & Co., Most of the parts are female characters, as there are so many more girls than boys in the se- 1aIor class The rehearsal fh1s after noon showed that the young people are very enthusiastic about the play and are doing their best to make the play a success.
 REBEKATIS MEET.
 The local order of Rebekahs met in Odd Fellows ha1F last evening and installation aof officers was held, after which six new candidates were put through the degree. A social time was held afterwards, supper being served consisting of salads, cake and coffee
 SUPPER TONIGHT
 This evening a grand variety supper is to be held in the First Baptist church on Stratfords avenue at which it is hoped many will be present. Sup per will be served from s to g o'clock and the tickets are 25 cents.