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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
7
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The Hartford Courant in a June 15 1903 column critiques tariff moves benefiting monopolies, raises taxes via grand list adjustments, and questions benefits to farmers. It discusses Senate plans on hides leather scrap iron duties and the print paper tariff, arguing for lower barriers to aid newspaper costs and industry competition. It references New Haven and Hartford civic matters, ship docks, and local governance debates.
The Norwalk Hour notes shrewd Republican leaders in the state may differ with the big four county figures Kenealy Hawley Banks and Walsh. It cites ongoing grievances among Kenealy Walsh and Sher riteachey with Banks seen as county boss. The piece discusses possible delays to a public utilities bill via a two year postponement and the impact on next year’s campaign, with lobby funds and public sentiment pressing for a utilities commission and stronger legislative action. Williams Root Beer advertised as relief in hot weather.
Stratford residents enjoyed a children’s day with church programs at the Methodist and Congregational churches. Students performed, babies were baptized, and a St James whist event drew 832 attendees. Local notables include Rev Father OConnor on retreat and Debating at the High School on immigration with Juniors winning over Sophomores.
Much credit goes to Judge Peck for charter arrangements enabling gas service in town. Bridgeport Gas Light Company controls the Stratford charter and will begin laying mains at once. Local notices mention society suppers, parish events, and residents visiting Bridgeport, with community updates on gas subscribers and local hardships.
Fairfield County News reports Thomas McGrath of Bethel was struck during a joy ride by a Pennsylvania car taken from a local garage without the owner's knowledge. The chauffeur and two companions fled with three women toward Ridgefield after the collision, leaving McGrath injured. Police traced the car to a Pennsylvania source and noted the employer had been touring with the chauffeur. James Vallee of Danbury killed a four foot six inch rattlesnake in New Milford to prove a stew claim, but friends balked at the feast. James Brundage, John Ireland, and Harry Wooden were arrested in New Fairfield for spearing black bass out of spawning beds, pleading guilty to fifteen counts each with fines totaling $58.71. A barn at Dr. A. N. Phillips Glenbrook was damaged by a gasoline fire, with $250 loss, but extinguished before total ruin.
In accordance with a June 7 1909 Common Council vote the clerk is directed to notify interested persons to appear at City Hall Council Room at 8 PM on June 21 1909 to be heard about constructing a sewer with catch basin in Worth Street from the present terminus east about 60 feet. Attest:
Notices record four wedding announcements. Lulu Bay Overton, daughter of Willis H. Overton, wed Charles Philip Warner in Norwalk. Maude Raymond Ray mond of Rowayton married Edgar Drewry Lynch. Bias Lucretia Morgan of Waterford tied the knot with Clark Halstead of Winsted.
Obituaries announce deaths in Stamford Danbury East Norwalk Winsted Norwalk Torrington Rowayton and Torrington with ages from 22 to 79 and dates June 5 to June 12. Names include William C Cooke Andrew A Walsh Albert J Morrell Herman Olson Joseph Popp Mrs David P Comstock Dennis Archer and Mrs Julia A Sowarby.
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