The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-25
S. C. DICKINSON,
STRATFORD WAR
VETERAN, DEAD
Succumbs After Extended
Illness-Left University
TO Enlist.

| STAFFORD. March 26-Foiiowinss an
extended Illness, 8ylvanus g, ptckin-
son, aged SO years. a veteran or the
Civil war and one Of Etzs.t4oTa' 8 fore
most citizens, died yesterday morning
at the family residence, 1,125 Church
street.
Mr.. Dickinson was born in Milford
Ifn 1892. He attended the schools
there. He then entered Williston pre-
paratory seminary, Northampton,
Mass, to fit himself for Yale Untver-
sity. During his second year at school
a call was sent for ypung men to en-
Mist. Inspired with fdrvor and patriot
esrn for the North he abandoned his
studies at Yale and enrolled in the
First Connecticut Light Battery. Later
he was appointed first lieutenant. Mr..
Dickinson engaged in battles at Peters,
burg and Richmond. He remained in
the army until the c1oe of the war He
then took up his residence in Strait
ford where he lived up to his denisee
Mr.. Dickinson never engaged in any
business. For years he lived quietly
with the family, and was reputed to
be wealthy. -
He wais postmaster of Stratford
from Jan. II, 1899. to February, 1908.
He displayed much activity in civic
matters and was elected representa-
tive Of the town in 1905 for one term
Possessed ola mild and patient dis
position he was beloved by young and
old. The children delighted to meet
him as he was always ready to relate
some Interesting tale. of the war and
Gifts many and trying incidents. He
was a member of Elias Howe, Jr.,s
Post. No. 8, G. A. r., which body
will send a delegation to the funerals,
of the Cupheag club, and Of the Vet
Grams association. Bridgeport. Be-
sides his wife he is survived by a
7t4I.
inson. The obsequies Will be held at
q: 80 O'Clock Monday AFTERNOON Rev.
Edward N. Packard. D. D.. pastor of
the Congregational church, viii Off
ciate. Burial will be in the family
plot, Milford.
For the third time this week the
case of Fred King of, Barnum Ter
race, was continued this time, untiI'
Saturday. April I. Attorney George
Mara. of Bird geport, counsel for King,
failed to appear at the court today.
King asked Judge Howard M. Cur
tiS for continuance, which was
granted. The cpunts of embezzle-
ment alleged against King include all
legged populations from Arthur G.
Shirley $780, Thomas B. Taylor,
$1.O5; Harry Wilcoxson, Is cents and
Edward =. B1akesley. rs cents. King
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff e.
Mills Tornlinson few minutes after
kiras of Fairfield. Tuesday, March FL,
by Judge Charles II. Peck, justice OF
the peace.
Rev. Floyd S. kenyon of Hartford
will be the speaker at the Lenten
services, at Christ church Sunday ev-s
enfngs Rev Mr.. Kenyon is "a force.
full and eloqhent speaker
A large and appreciative audience
attended the IectureA given by Mrs
George wilcox last evening at the
parish house of the CONGREGATIONAL
church, The subject was .Great Pic
lures and Their Stories.'' Miss Helen
smith gave a few selections on the
piano.
Masses at st. James r. c. church,
Sunday will be at $3.50 and 1880. The
last mass will be q high one. Rev
J. SO'Connor. PASTOR will Of
ficiate.
At the stratford M e. church. Rev.
Ernest C. Carpenter. the pastor, will
preach in the morning, topic. "A
Good Thing to Magnify. II
In the evening an Illustrated lecture
on Home Missions and Public We'll
fare. Many beautiful pictures.
Monday night will be a Mems So
ciaL Rev. warren r. Cook of, New
Brita41, will be the speaker. He is
a speaker of unusual ability. All
men of the community are welcome.
me 1enL0n program Will De cOnLlu-
ued at the Congregational church,
Sunday and through next week. On
Sunday morning the studies in the
First Epist1e OF John will be con-
tinued The second service will be
held in the parish hall and Will be
informal. Familiar songs, anthems
and q. short sermon follow The |
Endeavorers have their meeting at 5. |
On Tuesday nights. during Lent, DR..
Packard will speak at Putney chapel! |
Bible readings Wednesday, nights up
on Spiritual Life.