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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1911

Page

12

Putney road condemnation hearings begin with land value evidence

A town committee of the Superior court in condemnation proceedings met at the town hall to hear evidence on the value of land for a proposed highway from Putney chapel to the river. The panel includes James Spargo D Fairchild Wheeler and Warren Plumb of Bridgeport. Additional hearings will follow as opposing factions in Putney argue the plan. The project has heightened tensions and could trigger a costly legal battle.

Putney Chapel James Spargo D. Fairchild Wheeler Warren Plumb Bridgeport Eliza Hill Booth Brothers Putney

Wabash Receiver Due To Note For Nearly Ten Million

United Press reports in Louis that Wabash and Lake Erie note for 9 807 968 dollars has become the central issue in receivership proceedings. Officials say August filing in federal circuit court and debts due January 1 totaling 1 205 000 share the financial strains. Receivers F A Delano and B B Prior, with W K Bix, are ready to accept appointments and outline action.

Wabash United Press Louis Wi Railroad Oe & Lake Erie Lee Federal Circuit Court A. Delano Press the Wabash B. B. Prior W.K. Bixff

Convicted Prophet Transports Bibles to Atlanta Prison

Rev Frank W Sandford known as Elijah of the Holy Ghost and Us Society travels to the federal prison in Atlanta to begin a 10 year manslaughter sentence for the yacht Coronet crew deaths He carries only a handbag of Bibles and says the Lord's will governs his journey In New York the state Brewers Association votes not to raise beer prices for one year amid cheers

United Press New York Frank W. Sandford Elijah The Holy Ghost and Us Society Atanta New York State Brewers Association

Crazy Comedian in Pajamas Arrested After Gunnin Up in New York

Charles Bigelow a famous comedian was arrested early today on Sixth Avenue at 27th Street for intoxication and violating the Sullivan pistol law. A jeering crowd followed him as he bowed and delivered speeches. He claimed a knife-wielding man tried to kill him and quipped about being born in Cleveland.

United Press New York Charles Allen Bigelow Sixth Avenue 27Th Street United States Cleveland Boston

Christmas Exercises Across All Schools

New Franklin School will celebrate its first Christmas event with a big tree at Centre School tomorrow afternoon. The Centre School program features a tree laden with goodies for young students and the High School assembly hall will host the festivities.

New Franklin School Santa Claus

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