The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-08-02
S1RAlFORD
Especial to The Times.)


part In the annual dinner of the or
ganization which was held at Mono
gum Saturday afternoon and evening.
The event proved to be a gala one for
the members of the club who besides
enjoying an excellent dinner had a
record time of amusement in the base
ball game and athletic events which
followed the feast of delicious sea
food. The baseball game which was
probably the leading event of the af-
ternoon was between the married and
single men of the club and resulted in
a z to 8 victory for the single men.
Hobbs and Morehouse were the bat
terry for the married men and Youngs
and Carten were on the delivering and
receiving ends for the winners. The
fat maRsl Tape wso also one of the
features of the occasion, being won
by Harry A. Burnes with the excellent
time of 10 Is seconds. The other par
Elephants in the contest were Reinhold
Person, Charles Silliman, Robert Sill
Imam. Mr.. Ball, Mr.. Ryan and Mr..
Robinson. all of whom surprised the
large gathering of spectators in their
ability as short distance runners. The
tug of war which was won by the
married man furnished considerable
sport for the lockers on. A three
legged race, q relay race and a sack
race concluded the athletic events.
Reinhold Persons, member of the
party, took his first trip in an aero
pane while at Momoguin. He ex-
pressed a liking for the sport on being
landed safely on the ground after a
thrilling trip nearly to the clouds.
The party on their return trip stopped
at Savin Rock where a perfect event
was finished by taking in most of the
attractions at this popular resort.
Considerable interest centers in the
meeting of the committee recently APP
pointed to go over the records of the
sewer commissioners which Will De
held in the town hall tomorrow even
ing at which time the townspeople
who are interested in the matter are
invited; to be present. Thomas c.
Coughlin, who is chairman of the COM
mittee, viii preside at the meeting.
Two weddings were solemnized by
the Rev. Andrew F. Chamberlain at
the Methodist parsonage Saturday of
last week Saturday morning at ten
O'Clock, Miss Ella Frances Plumb be-
came the bride of John H. Plumb.
The wedding was attended by a few
relatives and friends. Both of the
Young people are well known in STRAIT
ford, having resided here for some
time. At O'Clock in the afternoon
Rev Chamberlain united in marriage
MrS. El1N1 Ann koudTliidI anu Aot'PiSii
r. Lambert. After a short honey
moon trip MIR. and Mrs. Lambert will
reside at Award street, Stratford.
The members of Okenuck tribe at
their session this evening will enter
tain a delegation of the members or
Ackenash tribe of Milford who VIII
trail to the local hunting grounds and
present to the local organization the
two handsome silver cups recently
won by the Stratford members. Fol-
lowing the meeting an interesting ses-
sion of the haymakers will take place
when the degree of the order will be
conferred on a number of candidates
from Milford. A full attendance OF
both Red Men and Hayma.kers is de-
sired.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Bell of White
street spent yesterday enjoying the
Inequalities at ROTOR Point In South
Norwalk.
Leon osborne entertained number
of friends at Pine Rock Park yester-
day.
George Eddy, a former resident o.
stratford but who is now residing II
Hartford, spent the week end as thu
guest of friends in town.
n
The regular weekly meeting of TIL
etratford club will take place in thei
hall on Nichols avenue this evening a
which time several matters of inlpor
lance will be discussed. A full attend
ance is desired
NIar,v aioo of the members of TIL
stratford Republican club enjoyed on
of the regular Saturday evening en-
Co. ,,r aUaniDP Sew
eral applications for membership i
the organization were received.
Rev. and Mrs Andrew F. Chamber
lain left town today for a month
vacation which will be spent in Me-
Milford.
John Fritz of Bridgeport spent yes
terday as the guest of friends l
Stratfcrd.
FARM FOR SALE in stratrord. II
quire Peter Gleason. Phone Stra
ford 2s5. 1890 Main st.
CoRTEz c. ROCKWELL, plumbir
and heating: jobbing a specialt
Corner Main AID Hillside avenu
Stratford. D10tf"
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CATTLE RUSTLERS
USE AUTOMOBILE
Regina, Sask.. July 31.-The mot
car. it seems, has achieved anoth
success by winning its advent in
the cattle rustling business. The o
and well known practice of Gait
rustlers when they used to drive the
stolen herds before them. is now
thing of the past. few days a
three calves were stolen from her
near Bengough and spirited acre
the international border in two mot
cars. Three of the rustlers were g
rested on this side of the line a
.vo others are now awaiting tri
IMMIGRATION STATISTICS.
Rio De Janeiro, Aug. 2-Accordi
to- figures made" pabiic 'eby' the I
partment of Statistics 1,O15,s33 i
II 4 ,-s,, :.