The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-06
STRATFoRD
(SpecfaI to The Times. }


Stratford, Aug. During the alb 2
sence of the family sometime yester-
day afternoon thieves entered the
home of Chauncey D. Mills of Hunt i
ington road near Paradise Green |
ransacked the house and made
getaway without being seen, taking
with them a ladies' gold watch and |
chain, a pair of rine stone dropped
ear rings and about So in cash. En-
trance was made to the house by
pulling down a window over the rear
veranda and unlocking the door from
the inside. The thieves who were
undoubtedly familiar with the family's
absence, searched the sleeping
rooms of the house thoroughly, pay
ing little attention to the articles of
value in the other rooms. Judging
from the awkwardness of the rob-
berry it is thought that the thieves
were amateurs at the game
The Stratford registrars of voters,
Edward A. Skinner and Theodore
Blackert will hold a session in the
town hall, Friday, August IS, from
IL O'Clock noon until 9 p. m. for the
purpose of enrolling electors who
wish to participate in the coming
caucuses of the town. The regis
trars will retain the names already
W
notified to transfer or erase the
same.
The social committee of the Argus
club held a meeting in the hall on
Broadbridge avenue on Tuesday
evening of this week at which time
the committee voted to hold the an
nuaI lawn fete Of the club on the
lawn in front of the club on Satur-
81. Sports of the usual character,
dancing ard the usual good time win
be in store for those who patronize
the event The members of the
committee in charge comprises Hen
ry Ordner, chairman; Edwin A. Skin
ner,. Bert Lebing and Charles Vaughn
and Bert Crump.
For using a lighted lantern to see
if the gasoline tank on his truck was
filled George o. Hershey of Lynn,
Mass, had a narrow escape from be-
ing severely burned when the light
caused an explosion which resulted in
the truck being damaged by fire to
thef extent of about $50. The ac-
cident, which happened early last
evening at the city line on Barnum
avenue, was reported to local fire
headquarters and chemical No. 1, with
Assistant Chief Frederick L. Palmer
in charge, responded, extipguis1ing
the blaze with the above loss.
The first in a. series of moving pic
lures was given on the lawn of the
Stratford club on Nichols avenue last
evening. That the event was alppre-
ciated by the residents of the neigh
borhood was evidenced by the large
gathering who attended.
Routine matters were discussed at a
meeting of the StTHtford Board of
Selectmen which was held in their
office in the town building last even
ing.
The final drill of Co. f before en-
barking for a weeks camp at Mantle
viii be held in the arnory this even
ing.
The many friends of -Char4esB Boards
ley will he pleased to learn that he is
recovering from his recent operation
at st. vincent's hospital.
Raymond Coe, who has been i'll at
his home for the past two weeks surf
fering from an attack of appendicitis,
is able to be out again.
AL 1lIbpoItchi1L hlSedIS OI I1fe
ford Republican club will be held in
the club rooms tomorrow evening at
which time a. full attendance is de-
sired.
| The regular weekly meeting OF Or
onoque lodge Of Odd Fellows will be
held in their hall in the town building
this evening.
| Martin Knarr Cthsr1as
Moses Hyde will leave Stratford to-
morrow for a two days fishine. trir
which will be spent at Mflertown
N. Y.
A meeting Of the stoclah olders OF
the STAFFORD Body company, was held
in the office of the company last even.
ing.
Frederick Nettieton spent last even
ing visiting with friends in Bridge
port "a
| County Sheriff Simeon Pease was i,
Stratford yesterday looking over tn
political situation. Mr.. Pease was es
the candidates for senator of the dis
trict.
Mrs. William Lurix and daughter O
Brakeman place are spending a tw
weeks vacation at East River, Conn
FARM FOR SALE in Sratford. In
quire Peter Gleason. Phone STRAIT
ford 295. 1890 Main st.
CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, pfurnbin
and heating; jobbfng a specially
Corner Main aad Hillside avenue
Stratford. Dfotfs
SOLDIERS BODY
BROUGHT HOMT