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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

12

Progressive lecture on People Rate in Pines club tonight

Progressives invite all citizens to a free lecture at the Pines club rooms tonight presenting a new lectures on Popular Govern ment with fifty stereopticon views showing actual conditions under different government systems Ex Senator A J Beveridge prepared much of the explanatory talks from the party national headquarters in New York City The exhibit is described as a novel and engaging aid to political education.

Pines Club Beases Demni U. S A J. Beveridge Prore Party Nation New Fork City

Former actress faces test of income tax law in Chicago case

The case challenges the constitutionality of the income tax law. Dee de Wolfe, a New York citizen and Versailles resident, sues with the Continental & Commercial Trust and Savview Bank of Chicago against W Bourke Cockran and J Fyfe. Bond owner Mies DeWatre alleges nonpayment of interest on Appalachia Power Co bonds due December 1, last, citing missing certificate.

Chicago Jucen K SM Landis United States District Court Northern District Ushcots Isle de Wolfe New York Versailles France Maintiff Continental & Commercial Trust Savview Bank of Chicgo W. Bourke Cock Fan Colon J., Fyfe Bissy de Wolfe Leary Mayer Chi- Mies DeWatre Appalachian Power Companse

Bank Suit Over Tax Law Interest and Damages

A plaintiff sues for interest due and $1,000 in damages alleging ownership required by income tax law. The bank contends the bank’s position is constitutional, and Mayer supports the bank’s view.

Mayer

Will Plant Lobsters on Pacific Coast

Washington reports the bureau of fisheries shipped 4 000 lobsters to the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound to transplant Maine stock. The crates traveled in a refrigerator car over five days four hours with about 95 percent survival. Additional shipments planned until lobster stocks are established on the Pacific coast.

Washington Maine Pacific Coast Bureau of Fisheries San Juan Islands Puget Sound

Veteran Organist Dies Reatling

William Horatio Clark, famed organist and author on organ playing and building, died today. Born 180, he served as organist in Boston, Indianapolis, Toronto, and Rochester from 1856 to 1892. His sons include Herbert L. Clarke, Ernest Z. Clarke, and Edwin A. Clarke.

Miss William Horatio Clark Boston Indianapolis Toronto Rochester N. Y Mr. Clarks Herbert L. Clarke Ernest Z. Clarke Edwin A. Clarke

Sudden death shocks friends of C E Williams

Charles Williams former director of public works and contractor died suddenly at his home 114 Cottage street at age 70 from an acute asthma and heart trouble. He served in the Civil War with the 88th New York Volunteers and later built roads in Bridgeport. Survived by his widow and three sisters.

Charles &. Willams Direttor of Public Works Cottage Street Wiliams Mantuis N. Y 88Th New York Wors Bridgeport Elmer Dewhirst Everal Hugh Stirling Williams Elias Howe Arcanum Lodge Stratfield Encampment LO. O. F Emma_Blanchard Lottie Barrows Louis Teeple

Fairfield Anxious Rumors On Town Bosses And Growth

Town gossip centers on Sun Peate bolstering Fairfield County political fences and a spring push for a $1000 salary for Selectman. Clute King speaks on compensation act. Librarian Wakeman praised by students. Sherman school mothers meeting viewed as beneficial to parents and teachers. Center town to gain a new school site. Judge Bacon Wakeman Sherbet Elwood and Cue King noted as influential locals. Churches plan Christmas events while Marketman Bill Jennings tracks town leadership.

Sun" Peate Sherman School Bacon Wakeman Sherbet Elwood Cue” King Bille Jennings Bossip

Easton Grange install and plans for new hall

At the regular meeting of Taston Grange No. 143 officers were elected for the year including Master Clarence A Jennings and Secretary Dora Andrews. The building committee reviewed selling 45 shares of the new hall and plans were presented by Aure1 Ruman. A basket lunch raised $10 toward the hall as the Grange announced a social Friday night. Local residents Mrs Julie Hawley and Joseph Garnett were noted as visitors.

Taston ‘Grange No. 143 Bertha Andrews Francis Cook Rezina Steuseck Victor Gustavson Stéphen Beramore George Marah Stanley Northrop J. B Hill ED. Gillette Clarence B. Andrews Grange Hall Arso William Lover Clarence A Jennings Hagel EE Sherwood Clifford W. Gillette Ernest Willists Philo Lyon Arthur Sherwood Dora Andrews Percy Andrews Serés Annie Smith Pomona Ruth Smith Flora Lillian F. Andrews Edith Ruman Auret Ruman Mary A. Gillette J. Arthur Sherwood Rumen Grange Sutia Hawley Bridgeport John Sherwood Maple Row Joseph Garnett New Haven

Harmony Grange to Elect Officers This Thursday

Harmony Grange plans a regular meeting on Thursday evening and will elect officers. Four candidates will be initiated. Elizabeth Gilbert celebrated her 12th birthday with a party hosted by grandmother Mrs LT Gilbert of Newtown.

Harmony Grange Elizabeth Gilbert LT. C. Gilbert Newtown Elizabeth Slaborace Burr Hawley Harry Q. Morgan Bridgeport Warrier Prenel Centar Wis Mon Town Hall Messrs Ray and Bayard Beakeley Louis Twist Henry Smith

Warner Brothers Plan New Buildings and Jobs Expansion

De Ver H Warner announced rapid growth for Warner Brothers with a lease on Mic Brandeges factory site at George and Onle Streets to produce paper boxes. Four warehouses and a six story addition to the Lafayette street box factory are planned, with 400 new hires, potentially over 1000 more within a year if supply allows. The company will not build new factories in other cities unless required by market conditions.

Mic Brandeges George and Onle Streets de Ver HL Warner Yesterly Warner Brothers Te South End Whiting Street Railroad Avenue Lafayette Atlantic Streets de Ver H. Warner

Dispute Over Sewing Machine Sparks Local Trouble

Westport dated Dec 1 report details a dispute over a sewing machine between Mrs Gorman and her daughter Mrs Carpender. Sheriff entered the Gorman home on East Main Street to retrieve the machine, with tensions rising as threats were made. The article also notes social visits, church groups, club meetings, and upcoming dances in the Westport area.

Westport East Main Street Gorman George’ Carpender Harry “Sheenbod Thomas Quinlivan Greens Worms Bridgeport Beste Hoft New York Myrtle Avenue Soeiety Westnet Charles F. Taylor Greenwich Westport Congregational Church William J. Wood Westport Fire Police Vistant Engine Co Riverside Avenue Frank N. Taylor Harry T. Rubey Frederick G. Darraw Maurice Downer Harry J Helm George T. Glover Bawad Richards Roberts Gault David Gould Mary Meeker Crosshichway Fairfield Mabel Andeema Staples High School Bertram Jewell Saugatuck M. E. Churhh Roys' Club William C. H. Moe Henry Bladieck Thomas Jilson Annie Mary Banks Williamstown Maes Greens Farms

Harmony Grange honors Pomona leader in Fairfield County

The Monroe Harmony Grange recently elected Mrs. Herbert W. Joyce as Pomona of Fairfield County Pomona Grange. The town notes several local movements with residents moving to Stepney Depot and others taking over vacated homes. A progressive whist at Henry J Lord’s featured Mrs. Marshall Beach winning ladies first with 35 and Victor W Burr leading men with 28, while consolation prizes went to Mrs. Robert Sinclair and Lewis Twist. Additional items include obituaries for Walter S. Mitchell and Birdsey McEwen, community news on Huntington Fair grounds sale, and a recap of local lodge officer elections and a future social installation plan.

Harmony Grange Herbert W. Joyce Pomona Fairfield County Pomona Grange Stiles M. Clark and Broother Louisa Stepney Depot Charles B. Nichols Henry J Victor W. Burr Robert Sinclair Lewis Twist Lord's Walter S. Mitchell Woodbury Huntington Norton Derby Fred Milford East Village Elmer Lund Clover Leaf Whistlib Alexander Sinclair Columbia College Elizabeth Beardsley Edward Beers Olint C. Shelton Fred P Sherman Washington Lodge John W. Treadwell Arthur J. Hull J. W C. Mallett H. E. Clarke E. C. Shelton Tyler SM. Clarke F&a. M The Temple A J. Hull J. Clark Malet Treas Wer Homer Clarke Edwin Shelton Stiles M. Clarke Frederick C. Sherman Junier Philip Jones Albert Wheeler Frank J. Wales Masonic Temple Town Hall Herbert Bottomley Bridgeport Congregational Church Chirch Parkory Bumderl Brooklyn Wilbur Seljick Wales Kenneth Sherman Herselt H. J. Lord Wil

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