The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-07
STRATFORD

Stratford, Jan. Fire which broke
out in the cellar of John Neyland's
home. Stratford avenue. Stratford,
Saturday morning at z:45 o'clock,
spread rapidly between the walls and
was burning fercelY in the attic
when the Stratford fire department,
in charge of Chief Allen D. Judson
arrived on the scene. The blaze
started when a member of the family
went to the cellar for coal, carrying
lighted lamp which accidentally ig-
nited a curtain.
Frantic efforts to check the blaze
in its infancy were not successful and
word was telephoned for the fremen
while neiehbors assisted in the at
tempt to control the flames. A water
hose was quickly turned onto the
fire and after a stubborn battle, it
was extinguished. The damage is
estimated at $500. The house is in
sured.
Becomes Benedict.
Charles Martin of Park street,
Stratford, who is serving the colors
in the Central Ontario regiment of
the Canadian forces, left today after
an extended furlough visiting his
many friends in Stratford and Bridge
port.
Surprise was expressed today when
it was learned that while on furiough
he married Miss Beatrice Sutcliffe of
Stratford The ceremony was per-
formed in the presence of a group OF
intimate family friends by Rev. Mr..
Pearce pastor of the Memorial Bap-
fist church.
The bride was attired in a frock Of
grey silk and carried a bouquet of
valley lilies and roses. Her only at
tendant was her sister, Mrs. Wendt.
Henry Martin, brother of the bride
groom, acted as best man. Decora-
lions were of Christmas greeneries
and the flags of the Allies lent patri-
otto favor to the affair.
Before his enlistment Mr.. Martin
was employed at the Salts Textile
Co. and was prominent in soccer
circles. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin were
the recipients of many beautiful and
costly gifts. Among the guests pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Christie
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Wendt, Miss
Lucy Sutcilffe, Miss Louise Martin,
Mr. and Mrs. Prince, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpe, Mr..
and Mrs knight, Miss Doris Prince,
Miss Edna Prince, Mr. and Mrs.
Andes. Mr.. and Mrs Callahan, Miss
Edith Sharpe, H. Sutci1ffe, J. SUIT
cliffe, c. Martin. H. Martin, G. Prince
and F. Jones.
Odd Fellows Meet.
The regular meeting of the Oronque
lodge of Odd Fellows was held Fri
day evening at the club rooms, town
hall. It was voted at the meeting to
install the following officers Friday
evening, Jan. II. Noble Grand
George Hale; vice grand, Eli Beach;
recording secretary, Harry l. Hunt;
financial secretary, Archie Cranson;
treasurer, James Mallett. The in
stallation ceremonies will be in
charge of George elliott of the Wop-
owage tribe of Red Men. Milford The
district deputy of Fairfield county
will also be present.
A finance committee composed of
Thomas Thurston and Harry Tomp-
kins were elected Friday evening.
The trustees now in office were re-
elected. Thew are Frederick Wilcox
son Frank Bevans and Charles Mills.
1t was voted to- defer the initiation
of two members into the lodge until
the first meeting in February.
IydikSen-
On Friday morning at the Method
list church parsonage, Miss Sylvia
Hansen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sievn Hansen of 1913 Hembroke
Ttreet, Bridgeport, became the bride
of Henry Lydiksen, son of Mrs. John
| Lydiksen of STAFFORD. Rev. Ernest
c. Carpenter. pastor, performed the
| ceremony.
Food Demonstration.
A food demonstration VIII be head