The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-13
DEMOCRATS NAME
 NEMT0WN SLATE
Judge of Probate Beecher Re- nominated-James and Egan Are Choices For Representa- lives.
(special to the Farmer.l

Especial to the Fsarnaer.)
 Newtowp, Oct 13-The Democratic caucus at the town hall, last night, was called to order by Jesse James of Hawleyville, and Town Clerk Pitz- schlers was secreary. Registrar of Voters Thomas F. Bradley, was made permanent chairman. Martin TaIty and Frank Kirby were named tel1ers. Their duty was not performed. how ever, as the voters did everything by exclamation. The first business un- der the call was the nonnination of judge of probate. Only one norntna- ton was made. that of the present Judge, William J. Beecher. Frank Kirby made the nomination speech, ably seconded by ex-Town Treasurer Frank Wright and also by william TerriH They were hardly permitted to close their well selected remarks before the clamorous voters were call. ing for the vote Uhe nomination was endorsed by a loud affirmative vote. Jesse A James and William Bgan were named for representatives and both were endorsed by the same unan- 1nous vote given the head of the tick ct. A committee had been appointed to. bring in a list Of candidates for jus tices.
 It is expected to have an early rally and ratification meeting under the auspices of the state committee in the near future, at which Congressman Donovan and sherin VoIlmer, with other speakers will be present.
 The following is the list of justices handed in by the select committee and approved as candidates:
 Corloss D. Stfllson, Louis Busker, P. Fl. Mccarthy, James Bakey. John M. Beers, Lawrence Taylor. Fred B. Lake
 Leon Bourquenez Of New York. has been spending fortnight at the old home in 5Botsford.
 RepreSeDt a tive FE y1 sT5oa4r was al his home on Botsford Hill, Sunday, re- maindng In town Monday to attend the Democratic caucus.
 P: F. McInerney of Jersey City. was in town yesterday attending the funer- al Of a relative
 A bevy of high school girls out for a ramble, Sunday afternoon, stamped out a blaze in South Center. caused by sporks from an engine. All Tnodestly deoryz the role of herpines but the over the ground. said a good sized for est fire was averted by the misses He desires to return his thanks and the thanks of the community.
 Frank Varen Of Botsford, Saturday, shot a hen hawk whose wings measur- ed five feet from tip to tip, and pro- portionately from tail to bill. He had good sized broiIer dead in his claws when shot Franks brother, Fred Varell. shot a smaller hawk the day
 
 feel relieved now and are encouraging the youths in their practice of nre- arms.
 Carl Johnson is the first local nim- rod to report on the hunters outlook this fall In a three hours. Jaunt through the lanes of north Newtown, yesterday afternoon. he bagged three grey squirrels.
 Mrs. Denis Cullen of Derby, nee Miss Bessie McNamara ofesandy Hook. was a recent visitor in Botsford, calling up on her uncle and aunt. MT. and Mrs James Corbett.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Brennan and son, James, of New Haven, and Miss Etta Martin of New York, spent the week end anal Columbus Day at their sum 11ler. home sion yesterday forenoon, giving a half holiday in honor of Columbus
 MT. and Mrs. s. D. Horan and cl1iI- dren, MT. and Mrs. Buckley, the Misses Mary and Elizabeth Corbett of Bridge port, visited at James Corbett's Sun day.
 Miss Loretta Northrop and Miss Catherine McNamara were welcome visitors at the High school yester-- day
 Daniel Wildman. killed in the motor cycle collision in Bridgeport. was well known in Newtown. He was the fatf- CT of Mrs George A. Drew who for merIy lived on Queen street Many old friends in town are sadden- ed to learn of the death of Mrs Hor- ace Northrop in Bridgeport Her fu- from her late home, No, 6s1 West ave- nue. Bridgeport. Interment will be in Newtown cemetery