Redding Assessor Surprises With Twisted Memory
In Gaetiting on December 18, the assessor board faced questions when tax figures for the Grange property were contested. Albert Gorham, veteran Grange master, explained that property taxes had been abated due to legal exemptions, revealing a disputed assessment process and prompting further inquiries into the tax handling for the Grange property. The piece also notes church matters and a local obituary, with officials considering past and present tax actions in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding Qi
Pickney
Burr
Albert Gorham
Tforfam
Twain
Pinkney
Gorham
Grant
Merk Twain
Remsons
Sale of Delid Lyon property discussed at parish meeting
Officials report the Delid Lyon property sale failed to meet terms offered by Mr. Omerson. A Sanford sale for Episcopal church funds netted 78 dollars. The Sanford school closes for Christmas vacation. Assessors work continues with valuation changes aiming at centralization but totals remain uncertain. A district boundary committee favors abolishing limits. Snow blockades disrupted travel. highway clearing progressed slowly. Mail and milk transport were disrupted two days. Local phone service held up with minor damage. a message to Trumbull routed via Danbury and New York.
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Crunk
Ettanga
Imn
Center Congregational Church
Francix T. Batcheller
Geeliner
Tslcottville
Reedlar
M. Stewartill Combiues
Epicopal
George Gilbert
Middletown
Godert
Real Democracy
Lorenzo B.nichola
Danbury Hospital
Sanford
Beneft
Episcopal Church
Selectmen
Trumbull
Danbury
Hidgefield
New York
Bridgeport
Leeds Is Head of Association To Run Protective Home
At the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Protective association bid in The Stratield Norman Leeds was elected president. Other officers elected include William 8 Board wean first vice president Mrs Carolyn B Doremas second vice president Mrs Alice B Boardman secretary Moses W Manwaring treasurer Miss Mary Miner. Supt Kathryn Hewitt reported separating applicants by type and noted a training school for neglected delinquent girls is greatly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Protective Association
Stratield
Norman Leeds
William 8. Boardwean
Carolyn B. Doremas
Alice B. Boardman
Moses W. Manwaring
Mary Miner
Kathryn Hewitt
Foil Plot for Escape of Three Criminals Foiled
Boston authorities thwarted a December escape plan by three dangerous prisoners at Deer Island's house of correction. Master Carleton L. Brett and Penal Commissioner David B. Shaw overheard the plan as sawed bars, stolen hack saws, and secured guards to prevent the Christmas Eve breakout. A second item notes wart remover advertised by Cyrus Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Home of Correction
Deer Island
Carleton L. Brett
David B. Shaw
Brett
Shaw
Machinist Kraut Dies by Gas Poisoning at Home
Otto Kraut aged 41 or so, a machinist and longtime German resident of 831 Goddard avenue, was found dead yesterday afternoon in his parlor with the gas cock open. Two daughters discovered him after returning from work. Medical examiner M. Garlick ruled death by gas poisoning with suicidal intent. Survived by wife, two sons William and Charles, and four daughters Mrs Knoblock Mrs Herman Rolystock Gertrude and Louise. Also reports General von Stockhausen killed in action in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kraut
Goddard Avenue
Seeiend
Gerrude Ar
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Louise
Standard Manufacturing Co
Hex
Gertrude
Louvise
Monroe Town Notices and Local Elections
Interments for Mrs Augusts Tur dey of Derby and sister of the late Wil- Nise R Perris were held in the Hast Village cemetery. Land deals include Hera B. Meeker selling land to Bridgeport Hydraulic Co and William Clarke purchasing two comm from Alfred S. Edwards. Washington lodge to elect officers Monday evening Dec 20. Harmony Grange elected 1916 officers led by Master Charles G. Lacey and notable promotion for Mrs. Charles C. Lacey to overseer. Local mumps cases discussed as Edwin C Stevens treats Barn HIT. Christmas service at St. Peters Church at 11 am with caf fre. A special town meeting Dec 22 at 2 pm to vote on shifting town schools to a supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusts Tur~ Dey
Derby
Wil- Nise R .Perris
Hammertown
Hera B. Meeker
Bridgeport Hy~draulic Co
William
Clarke
Alfred S. Edwards
Stepney
Washington Lodge
Harmony Grange
Charles G. Lacey
Minnie F. Lacey
Edith M. Curtias
Stanley Joyce
Herbert M. Garlick
Edward ©. Curtias
Theodore Lockwood
Edwin C. Shelton
Merwin S. Burr
Ceres
Elizabeth Beardsley
Pomona
Edwin C. Stevens
St. Peter's Church
Caffre
Monroe
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Redding
Victrola
Falson
Santa Claus
Alfred Fox Piano Company
Srd
Alfred Fox Piano CO
Fairfield Avenue
Lyon
Omerson
Leeds
Cyrus
Ins
Cyrus Pharmacy
Twitield Ave
von Stockhausen
London
Amsterdam
John Reck & Son
Dey
Badnaught
Washington
Tony Sacha
Panama Canal Locks
Canal Record
Empire Theatre
J. Warren Kerrigan
Adventures of
Terrance O'Rourke
Ol Ge
Bridget Hearn
Jey Street
Fin Brlline Port
Hospital Fraterenicy
Fe-Mail Clerks
Tommy Toner
Clayton Crouch
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