The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-23
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 NEWSLETTER
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Newtown, Feb. 23-Deputy U. s. Marshall Selah G. B1akeman of Shel- ton, was in Hattertown, Monday, sunnmoning witnesses for appearance today before the United States court, which will meet in New Haven They are witnesses in a case that involves injury to a. letter box.
 Mrs Laura Leonard, who with his managed the NeWtown Inn from 1887 until 1912, died at her home in the borough yesterday, after an illness of several months. She was 75 years of age and Is survived by two chill dren, William A Leonard of Newtown and Mrs Molly F9ansburgh of Bridge port and three grand children. The funeral will be held from her late home, Wednesday afternoon The burial will be in the village ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Maria Caskuy. mother of Mrs. Robert D. Smith of Taunton, died yesterday at the home of her daugh- ter, with whom she lived for many years. The funeral will be held Wednesday. The burial will be in Port Jervis, N. Y. Mrs. Caskuy was 7s years of age.
 All. Patterson of New York, spent the holiday at his home in South
  land Smith of Bridgeport, were guests Sunday at the Patterson home, where were also the hosts parents from New York.
 Frederick F'oote Johnson. IT,. from the Sanford school in Bedding, spent the holiday recess with relatives in South Center.
 Frank Johnson of Trinity College, Hartford, went to New York Satur- day. to- attend the annual meeting of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity of Trin- ity of which he is%a member. He is. the guest of student friends In the metropolis.
 Another car of trap rock was re cetved at Botsford Saturday for use on the state road, and teams en- p1oyed by Supervisor W. c. Johnson are busy this week cartfng the ma teriaI to different stations on the turnpike.
 John R. Peck mourns the death of his faithful family horse. It be- longed to the family for more than 30 years.
 Miss Mary Kelly. teacher of the South Middle school, spent Saturday with relatives in Bethel
 Miss Catherine Lang and Miss Louise Kelly, students of the Dan bury State Normal School, spent Sat urday in that city. They visited Miss Florence Page at the hospital. Miss Sage is conva1escing.
 There will be a lecture on Mission ary work with illustrated shades at the Guild room of Trinity church,
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse woodruff of Main street spent the weekend and the holiday with MT. WoodhuIrs par ents in Bridgeport
 Mrs. F. H. DuncoTnbe of Mount Vernon, N Y., is i'll of tonsifitis at the |. nE-.
 Mrs. c. M Smith and Mrs E. J. Hall returned Saturday from 9 visit with Mrs. George Stevens of Bridge port.
 seIect1nan and Mrs. Thomas F. Brew were visitors yesterday in New Haven, where they called on former Representative Patrick Campbell, who is seriously i'll at the home of his daughter in that city.
 Mrx. J. MaIoney and Miss Pauline MaIoney of Bethel, are visiting Mrs. Mary Hurd of Sandy Hook.
 Martin Roche Of Bridgeport was holiday guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Roche of Depot road.
 Leo Kirby of New Milford, visited his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Kir- by, over the holiday.
 Miss Doretta Canody of Bridge port, is a guest of her sister, Miss N1dTB2T0L SGI1nOOy O1 kSc4L1C1y 11OOtA Mrs. c. B. Johnson returned Fri day from a two weeks visit spent with her daughter. Mrs. s. F. King of Southington and with her son Frank at Hartford.
 w. H. Wakedee. owner of the Wakelee garage, distroyed by fire, has decided to remain in town. He has opened repair shop for motor cars in the garage connected with the Newtown Inn.
 The total reduction of the grand levy made by the board of relief is $1,00O, not including the amount of statutory exemptions of old soldiers and widows. The grand levy is now in the hands of Town Clerk Pitzschler for making out the abstract and for final compilation to be ready for the adjourned town meeting for laying the tax The meeting will be March 13. Early completion of the grand l>1evy will permit the board of select nen to present a complete town bud get to the meeting
 Miss Edith Northrop from the Con- necticut Training School for Nurses 1 at New Haven, is visiting her aunt | Mrs. Laura Skidmore. Mrs. Anna Sheehan of West street ] was guest Sunday and Monday o1 her father Wil1iam OsHayer of Brook l field.
 l Frank Kelly of Bridgeport. spent 1 the holiday with Mrs M. J. Kelly. Miss Esther FNontaine has returned l to her home.