The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-05
OUR VIEWPOINT
 NEWS LETTER
Especial to TheFarmer.)

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 Newtown, Aug. 5-David Switky of Milford, has purchased the homestead consisting of dwelling, barn and eight acres of land belonging to the estate of the late Michael Haugh of Botsford from the legatee, Miss Mary J. Haugh.
 At the annual meeting of the New town Hook and Ladder Co.,, wednes- day night, at the town hall, the members residing in the borough, elected the old board of officers, con- sisting of Patrick H. Cannon, chief; Levi c. Morris, first assistant; Gus tavhs Carlson, second assistant, and Oscar Pitzschler, secretary and treas urer. The question of payment of monthly dues by members in order to comply with the state laws govern ing voluntary fire companies. or strik- ling from the rolls all inactive mem bers, did not come up as anticipated, but it is understood the roster will be turned over to the collector of per sonal taxes to weed out all those who claim exemption from the tax because of their past connection with the fire company, but who have failed to be present at fire drills or paid the monthly fees required by the charter. A a been ordered for next Wednesday eve ming and all members who expect to continue in the reorganized company are expected to attend.
 The Hillside club whist at the Inn. Wednesday night. was well attended and sociable affair. The hotel guests Joined in the game and some high scores were made.
 Miss May Egan has gone to New Jersey to spend month with her un- cle, Rev. E. J. Egan of Seabright. The Botsford brothers have taken the contract for an extensive job or repairs and improvements on the Gibson Villa, Sandy Hook. Treasurer A. T. Nettleton of the Savings Bank. returned this week from his annual vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Orrin Smith and MT. and Mrs. Jesse Woodruff motored to Savin Rock, Wednesday, and attended the theatre, returning home the same night.
 The selectmen have signed the con tract for two foot walks on the new Sandy Hook bridge, obliging the town to pay the state for the cost or thls public accommodation. The con- tractors expect to finish the Work on | the bridge by Aug. 15.
 Albert Pierron has resigned his po- sition with the E. B. and s. B. Co.,, ana l is assisting his father on his dairy l farm this summer.
 Miss Loretta Northrop Of Br1dge- | port, is spending her vacation or fortnight with her mother, Mrs. Allce | Northrop. ...
 Mrs. A. J. Collins and Mrs. Cornelius De Lurey of Danbury, visited MISS Margaret Carmody. Wednesday. Gray's Plain school district Will
 hold a special meeting Saturday even 1 ing, Aug. 5. to act on the question or
 repairs and improvements upon school buildings.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Rupf have re-
 turned from Brooklyn, where they at
 tended the funeral of relative or
 Mrs. Rupf. 1 Charles F. Cavanaugh is enjoying
 part of his vacation at Lake George. Frank Tilson is the owner or I young horse.
 | The tennis tournament on LIT. C. Il. | Pecks court is now in full swing. | Thirteen women are competing In the | women's singles, 20 men in the men s
 singles. while eight are contestants ln the team class Much interest in the
 playing is evinced by the spectators l as we'll as the contestants.
 The body of Harry L. Hawley, who died in the Bridgeport hospital, Mon-
 day night of a broken neck, was
 brought to Hawleyville, Thursday, and
 buried in the family plot in the Lands End cenneterv. General sorrow and I,regret over his untimely death Is
 shown by all people of his boyhood AhomA.