The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-08
M.DNlGHT BLAZE
 DESTROYS HOUSE Home of William H. Hentz Burned to Ground In Fire
 Starting Tn Chimney
(speciaI to The Farmer)

Friday, the house of Mrs. s. B. Jor- dan of Halfway River district was completely destroyed by fire, thought to have started from the chimney. William H. Hentz occupied the home as tenant for the past few months, expecting to purchase it in the spring. He lost all his furniture, and barely escaped with his life There were no other inmates, as the Iatter's wife lis in a New York hospital for treat ment.
 MT Hentz had no insurance. and it could not be learned whether there was insurance on the house as the owner resides with relatives in Bridgeport. The value of the prop erty destroyed is $3,000.
 John B. Hubbeu went to St. Vim cents hospital Friday for treatment for a growth on his lip His wife accompanied him, but returned Sat urday night. MT Hubbell, it is un- derstood, will remain in the hospi- tai for observation a few days longer.
 First Selactman E. D. Briscoe open ed up his hospitable doors Friday night for a party of his friends who came in bus loads, attracted by the superb sleighing. Music, dancing and a royal feast were enjoyed by all. But when the hour for return arrtv- ed sit was raining pitchforks, as the host observed, and he would not hear to any motion to depart but insisted sson with the dance and let mirth be uncontrolled" All hands made a night of it, and Saturdays sun was blushing in the eastern sky when the merry makers tired out but happy bade their host good bye and g1ided homeward.
 A party Of a score Of merry mak- CTS from Sandy Hook in two dou- bIe teams took a sleigh ride to South bury to attend a public dance last Friday night. It was a merry party going, but how different on the re- turn utter midnight The rain storm was at it's height, and the party was not pSov: ded with wherewithai for shelter, few being thoughtful enough to bring umbrellas or rain coats. The return journey of six miles in open coal wagons was unpleasant in the extreme. Fortunately the rain for this season of the year, was not cold, and no untoward accidents happened to the vehicles, and no i'll effects have come to any of the participants from the exposure All say however they will emulate the English tour l ist in the future, and carry umbrel- las with them in all January thaws-
 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Fall Ivey of Danbury, occurred Saturday at l p. m, in St. Roses cemetery. Many friends followed the remains in | these were Joined by many from here about her grave. The deceased has no de- cendents, and her property goes to a nephew in New Jersey.
 | The Newtown High school team played the wooster Juniors basket bah team Saturday night at the Town hall. The Newtown boys won by a score Of 1s to 10.
 The St. Roses Social Circle will hold another of their popular whists 1 and informal dances at St. Mary's hall on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 16 for the benefit of the church.
 Miss Christine Corbett returned to her studies in the High school after | A weeks illness of the grip.
 l Francis D. Kelly of Bridgeport
 Miss Jane M. Kelly and Owen P. Kelly Of Newtown spent the week end and Sunday with their father
 M. Kelly, of Idtchfield.
 The Misses Helen Carroll and Hel- en Mona,han of Bridgeport are visit I ing their cousin. Miss Mi11icent Cav anaugh of North Main Street.
 H. B. Coger, proprietor of Coger's mill on the Pootatuck, denies that ne has been approached by represents
 lives of the Bridgeport Hydraulic l Co. with a view to the purchase of his mill right on this stream TTe noticed the surveyors at work last fall in this section, but supposed they were engaged in operation for the railroad company. He. is not worry ing, as his mill property is a pay ing proposition, and he has no pres
 ent intention of selling. He also
 adds that the law will not permit Q
 public water company to acquire 2
 mill right by condemnation proceed. fngs, and he confidently looks for.
 ward to the future when, in the na.
 tura1 course of events, the Cogei
 mills will descend to the third gen
 eration Of the Coger family.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jew.
 tsh Farmers Association of Fair.
 field county will hold their nex
 meeting with Mrs. Goldberg Of Elan ket Meadow, on the first Sunday il [ March
 Mrs James O'ConneII Of zoar il company with her physician, Dr. " c. Kennedy of Newtown went [, Roosevelt hospital, New York. Fri day. Saturday Dr. C. H. Peck as !, sisted by Dr. Kennedy operated ol 2 her for some serious intestinal trou : b1e, with success, as her man, friends will be glad to know. Tn 2 last report from the hospital lat
 Sunday afternoon is very favorabI
 for complete recovery.
 The next session of the board c
 relief will be held at the Eric building on Monday, Feb IS, .fror
 a. m. to 4 D. n1.~ sz.-4-s ssSss~-.--.4 ----
 Mrs. M. P Keating. Of Hunting
 town was a week end and Sunia
 guest of MT. and Mrs Martin Kenire,