The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-04
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taSe of the opportunity offered by the last appropriation made by the Leg lisiature for the construction of State aid roeds. 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 milo stretch in hometown built eight years ago. The meeting of Monday next may vote to make avail able a credit of s1O.O00 for one year or credit of s10,0OO covering two year period. Of the expenditure actual 1y made one-quarter must be assumed by the town. As the appropriation is only q, 900 900 tho total credits asked for by 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- 6on 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 action which was thought to be 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 e certnin amount of government rod tape to be wound or unwound before this aid could be made avail able. A few days ago there was pub lfshed list of the allotments made by tho national government for pro Jects of this kind In the several states and in this list ConnectI1u
 N..1 b., oil ,r.v,N of about half a million for a stretch of about 37 miles of biturninous road in Hartford and New London coun- tics. Tho inference would be that no grant had been made for the Bridge port-Bethel line, but those in a po- ation to know assert that there Is such q grant which was made sew erai 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 tho 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 Inst December. His age was about 60 and he Is survived by a wife and daughter. The latter was mar ried in tho early part of last week to a young man named O'Brien, who is fin charge of the summer camp for needy New York children, which is maintained at Branchville by the Life magazine.
 The Seth p. Todd farm in the northwestern part of the town, has been sold by Danbury agency to D. E. Slocum of New York, who has made a partial payment under an agreement to complete the transaction Sept 1. The consideration is 5000. which Is about S1, ,000 less than the prioe asked Two or three years ago an ofIer of s7.0oo was refused. The present sale is made by authority of the probate court In accordance with an application from the heirs.
 The artestan well of Dr. Cohn has very nearly reached a depth of 800 feet, tho limit fixed by the doctor whether water is struck or not So far all has been drynoss. Except fora few feet of surface soil the drill has met with quartz rock. entailing slow progress, the penetration on sosne days being less than two feet.
 Mra Daniel Dorgan died last Sum day at her home at the Five Points, her demise being sudden and follow ing an operation which she under wont 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 adtuster came from New York yesterday to settle the loss oocastoned by the destruction in March last of a $14o wagon belong ing eo L. O. Peck Blankets in the wagon were accidentally set on fire by q farm hand who was smoking and the vehicle was mostly consum- cd
 One of the guests at the Ridge void Inn is General Bowman, a West Pointer. a retired officer of the regu- lar army whose record of distinguish ed service include active experiences fin Cuba during the Spanish war and later in the Philippines
 Mrs Heien Mabrey gave a chfl dren's party last Saturday in honol of the seventh birthday of her son John. About 30 youngsters wer' present and had a delightful time.
 Moses Baker has disposed himsel of his automobile. accepting in ex change therefore a horse. jig ant several other tangible objects ant commodities.
 Charles Archer has relinqutshed hi position as farm superintendent fo sx-Senator L. O. Peck and is succeed cd by Morris Hickey. a former eubor ordinate on the estate.
 The ora .or of the day at George towns celebration of the Fourth vii be Judge Keoush of South Norwalk.
 Miss Anna Wilson. who was severe iy burned in n house fire at Bridge port last April, was recently dis charged from the Bridgeport HosDita and is now q guest of MT. and Mira 1rno Osborn at the Ridge.
 A lawn party was given by Mir. ant Mrs. Randolph Bradley on Monda. evening, nt which Mfr. and Mrs. Pil skerfon of New Jersey were the guest Of honor.
 The various committees charge. with the task of collecting subscrip tens to Hefray the expenses of tn
 Welcome Home celebration for ou rskurnsd Soldisrs. to be held at Put uam Park Aue. 2. will start campaign n . tng nsxt Monday morning. Bveryon