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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
Taxpayers who fail to settle by 4 PM face 3 4 of one percent monthly or percent yearly penalties. Collector Donnelly reported over $100,000 collected by 2 PM today, with yesterday’s $213, totaling over $1,200,000 collected from nearly $1,500,000 demanded under the warrant.
A new leaving schedule goes into effect today for Washington bridge and Para- Wise Green. Cars depart the bridge on the even hour and half hour, replacing 26 and 53. Green departures move to 10 20 40 and 50 minutes after the hour, replacing 6 15 35 and 45. Stratford City Hall departures remain unchanged. Local fire district seeks additional funding. Community notes include visits, gatherings, and events such as a W. C. T. A meeting, Epworth League rally in Bridgeport, and a Cupheag club supper planning.
Report notes rapid road improvements on Fairfield Avenue with stone and cement while trench digging for gas mains proceeds behind the work crew. Observers predict digging the entire length of the avenue and along side streets toward the Southport line, and wonder about funding. Natalie Forbes returns from boarding school for the summer. various town residents and activities are listed, including library stats, property searches, and social events.
Redding officials debate school growth with a possible Center building or use of Hill Academy rooms for up to a year. Next term to rise to forty weeks. two out of town teachers hired for Center and Georgetown. Numerous local property deals noted, plus a Ridgewold Inn opening and infrastructure work. Memorial Day disrupts mail service and phone lines.
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