Republican farmer., 1919-07-04
BEDDING
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 meeting for the purpose of deciding whether the town shall take ahvan- tage of the opportunity offered by the last appropriation made by the Leg lislature for the construction of State aid roads. On account of the war work of this kind has been virtually suspended for several years, the last local undertaking in that line being the mile stretch in hometown built elght years ago. The meeting of Monday next may vote to make avail able a credit of s10,000 for one year or credit of S10,00O covering two year period. Of the expenditure actual ly made one-quarter must be assumed by the town. As the appropriation is only s1,000, GOO the total credits asked for iby the action of all the towns are likely to considerably exceed this sum so that a general scaling down will be necessary. It is desirable that there should be an attendance at the meet ing large enough to adequately rep resent public sentiment on the ques- ton of acceptance or rejection of the proposition, although in view of the strong and general feeling for better highways rejection would seem to be scarcely a possibility.
 As to our trunk highway across the Ridge prospects for the speedy SS>~NiOii WhlSlI was lHOuSAl IO De as sured are less encouraging. A recent report was that construction would be delayed on account of the Federal aid extended to the project as there was a certain amount of government red tape to be wound or unwound before this aid could be made avail able. A few days ago there was pub 1sEed list of the allotments made by the national government for pro- jects of this kind in the several states and in this Hist Connecticut was represented only by an allotment of about half a million for a stretch of about 37 miles of biturninous road in Hartford and New London coun- ties The inference would be that no grant had been made for the Bridge port-Bethel line, but those in a po- sition to know assert that there is eral months ago and therefore does not appear among those just an- nounced. However, this may be the present indications are that little if any of the Bridgeport-Bethel line will be built during the present year.
 The death of Wallace Williams, a well known resident of Georgetown. where he had conducted a jewelry store for many years, occurred on Saturday last from an internal ail- ment for which he underwent an op- eration last December. His age was about so and he is survived by a wife and daughter. The latter was mar ried in the early part of last week to a young man named O'Brien, who Is in charge of the summer camp for needy New York children, which is maintained at BranchvilIe by the Life magazine.
 The Seth F. Todd farm in the northwestern part of the town. has oeen sold by a Danbury agency to D. F. Slocum of New York, who has made a partial payment under agreement to complete the transaction Sept l. The consideration is S5,OO0, which is about $1,OoO less than the price asked. Two or three years ago an offer of S7,00O was refused. The present sale is made by authority of the probate court in accordance with an application from the heirs.
 The artesian well of Dr. Cohn has very nearly reached a depth of 300 feet, the limit fixed by the doctor whether water is struck or not. So far all has been dryness. Except for a few feet of surface soil the drill has met with quartz rock, entailing slow progress, the penetra ton on
 
 Mrs Daniel Dorgan died last Sun day at her home at the Five Points. her demise being sudden and follow ing an operation which she under went the previous day at the Danbury hospital. She is survived by her huS- band and one child, a daughter the latter being the wife of William Gill. The funeral was held yesterday morning.
 An insurance adjuster came from New York yesterday to settle the loss occasioned by the destruction in March last of a. $40 wagon belong ing to L. O. Peck. Blankets in the wagon were accidentally set on fire by 8 fa1 m hand who was smoking and the vehicle was mostly consum- ed.
 One of the guests at the Ridge wold Inn is General Bowman, a West Pointer, retired officer of the regu- lar army whose record of distinguish ed service include active experiences in Cuba during the Spanish war and later in the Philippines.
 Mrs. Helen Mabrey gave a chill dren's party last Saturday in honor of the seventh birthday of her son. John. About 30 youngsters were present and had a delightful time.
 Moses Baker has disposed himself of his automobile, accepting in ex- change therefore a horse, a jig and several other tangible objects and commodities. Charles Archer has relinquished his position as farm superintendent for ex-Senator L. O. Peck and is succeed ed by Morris Hickey, former subor- ordinate on the estate.
 The orator of the day at George towns celebration of the Fourth will be Judge Keough of South Norwalk.
 Miss Anna Wilson, who was severe ly burned in a house fire at Bridge port last April, was recently dis charged from the Bridgeport Hospital and is now a guest of MT. and Mrs. Milo Osborn at the Ridge.
 lawn party was given by MT. and Mrs. Randolph Bradley on Monday evening, at which MT. and Mrs. Pill kerton of New Jersey were the guests of honor.
 The various committees charged with the task of collecting subscrip- tions to defray the expenses of the Welcome Home celebration for our