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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1909

Page

3

Taxpayers League elects executive board and plans action

Leaders vow no politics in the Taxpayers League as ex Mayor Henry Lee is named to the executive committee amid a 24 member slate. The meeting in Lincoln Hall drafted district representation, committees, and dues policy while urging taxpayer advocacy before city bodies.

Taxpayers’ League Henry Lee Robert Et Jerome Orcutt Huse Repub Hcnan Folling F. W. Read Repubican C. S. Canfield Horace Pigg Rene Jeremiah Reilly, Jr Democarhiaa Charles H. Fancher Ets Clarence D. Anderson Eugene B. Peck S. B. Vincent B. D. Pierce, Sr Willis F. Hobbs William Tatein Regames Sanford Stoddard O. Howard Hall L. C. Willis John J. Phelan Charles R. Ayres Henry Setzer Louis Kutscher, Jr Lincoln Hall Faucus Michael Rowan Annogy Hurley M. E. Brewster- Greene Eeote Thamas W. Macdonald Board of Aldermen League Enouen Macdonald Asterson

Bookshop Offers Wide Selection of Books and Sets

A large catalog of illustrated and binding special editions, boys and girls books, classic novels, poetry, travel, nature guides and children’s titles is advertised. Many authors and series are listed with varied prices, including deluxe bound sets and single volumes.

Howland Dry Goods Firm Proposes Civic Reform

The Howland Dry Goods Company advocates improving Prid resort and criticizes Aldermen for light and spending issues. Speakers Edward L. Graves William Privrove A. W. Burritt and Jacob Finkelstone urged nonpartisan efforts to make city projects more efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

Prid Resort Edward L. Graves William EB. Privrove A. W. Burritt Jacob Finkelstone

Steeplechase Island license battle halts Weber renewal

Former Town Clerk Robert Weber faces a denied Aquor license renewal as Bridgeport Steeplechase Island Company files a remonstrance with county commissioners claiming the land is unsuitable since Weber does not own the property and has forfeited his lease. Legal actions proceed to oust him, though under old law he paid half for six months.

Robert Weber Bridgeport Steeplechase Island Company A. BR. Beers Weter Amore Perty Weber

Former Crack Cyclist Wills Property to Wife

The will of Joseph C. Schiecher was admitted to probate naming his widow Carrie L. Schiecher executrix. He leaves money on deposit at Bridgeport Tenlet Co. to his mother Catherine and deposits at James Stapes & Co. to his sister Minnie. Henry Weller is left a bequest of his gold. The text notes his long life as a cyclist and references his family connections in Bridgeport and Danbury.

Carrie L. Schiecher S .Ek Tung Joseph C. Schtecher Herine Cacr’e L. Schiecher Catherine Bridgeport Tenlet Co Minnie Bank of James Stapes &Co Henry Weller

Railway Mail Clerk Pitched from Car in Near-Fatal Accident

Norwalk report from Greens Farms details George E Mecorner a Meriden railway mail clerk narrowly escaping death after pitching from a mail car while attempting to pull a mail pouch. He operated the hook during movement and survived. the incident follows a prior death of a fellow clerk from similar duties.

Norwal K Greens Farms Mecorney Calla Suva Suil United Press Norwalk George E Mecormer Meriden

Dr Krause Seals Severs Thumb After Lumber Plant Accident

Michael Bernie of 200 Poplar Street, a Frank Miter Lumber Co. worker, was injured at a buzz saw when his hand slipped and cut his right thumb. Dr E C Krause treated him at the emergency hospital. the thumb was reattached. A separate want ad seeks a neat boy not under 17 for the American Typewriter Co. in Bostwick and Railroad Ave.

Michael Bernie Poplar Street Frank Miter Lumber Co E. C. Krause Perline Emerency Hospital Bernie Anmoly American Typewriter Co Bostwick and Railroad Ave

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