Quadrennial tax report notes city debt and rates
The quadrennial report by Tax Commissioner Corbin reviews indebtedness across county city Bernagh and townships. It discusses tax rates and expenditure excess over receipts, noting Bridgeport’s rate but Hartford and New Haven’s higher per capita burden. The piece compares fiscal standings and warns of debt-driven rate increases while criticizing spending and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Bernagh
Wendy
Connecticut
Thane
Inn
Storbin
St Hartford
Beth Ew Haven
Hartford
Wat
Bridgeport
Repeal of Leather Duty Ties to Beef Trust Power
Reported tariff revisions before the House Ways and Means committee next Monday aim to repeal the 15 percent duty on hides. The move could lower leather costs benefiting Armour Swift and Morris and the Beef Trust, potentially harming home production. The item notes pressure to offset duties on leather and hides and mentions a public health ad for Pazo Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Beef ‘Trust
Messrs
Armour
Swift and
Morris
Ways and Meane Committee
Beef Trust
Stratford Men's Club hears Rev Henry Woodruff on church work
A large gathering at G G Albarn’s residence in Warwick agenus heard Rev Henry Woodruff of Black Rock address the Stratford Men’s Club on “the Man and His Work in the Church.” The talk covered ministry calling, benevolent activity, and the church’s ongoing campaign to do God’s will, with anecdotes and reflections on pastorates, Puritan ideals, and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Albarn
Warwick Agenus
Henry Woodruff
Black Rock
Lindquest
McLaren Stevens
Thomas B. Taylor
Lawrence
Deacon Stags
Radford B. Smith
Arthur Shirley
Mel
EL H. Watrous
Woodruff
Mme
Taft
Yale
John
Oll Darky
Sam
Ireland
Campaian
Stan
Bridgeport Council, Jr. O
Christ
Grant
McNell
Bridgeport
Busines
Thare
Jo Christian
Wondeut
Local notes and obituaries from March 9 1909
The piece recalls funeral details for Theodore Judson and Amelis Hoyt, with family connections to Curtis Judson M i ss Daly Stowe and William Benjamin. It notes selectmen removing rock nar the Rhoades residence, Red Men activity in Milford and Winsted, a whist prize, and a Methodist church concert. It mentions resignation of organist H Louise Fairchild and a suggested engagement gossip, plus a hospital move for Frank Blue and appraisers for Lucie Wilcoxson estate. Lemons as household useful items are humorously advised.
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Oxford
Sterling
Woodruf
Alborn
Theodore Judson
Jiadeon Fett
Shermin B. Maliitt
Hartford
Curtis Judton
Ephriam Judson
Daliy Stowe
Milford
William
Henry
Charles ¥. Judson
King Street
Wheeler & Wilson Company
Mise
Susan F. Benjamin
Wm. H
Cynthia McEwen Benjamin
Mixx
Amelia Hoyt
B. H. Merrick
Evening Star Rebekah Lodge
Rock Nar
Rhoades
Bruce’s Avenue
Winsted
Louise Fryer
Geo. C. Lines
H. Louise Fairchild
Methodist Church
Rhoda King
Bridgeport Hospital
Bright
Lucie Wilcoxson
Bougehold
Birds And Their Waterbound Nests In Spring
A nature student recalls a grebe, the Columbia minor, nesting on aquatic plants that shed water and survive danger by paddling away. The mother bird steers with skill, landing in a quiet cove, while a hotel guest tale mocks fresh sheets and creaky hotel beds.
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Benida
Seaview lodge NEOP to confer degrees on 29 applicants
In local lodge rooms Seaview lodge NEOP received 29 applications and planned a special meeting to confer degrees on new candidates. The Warden added an entertainment committee as officers of the Grace Lodge would attend. One new member was initiated at Court Park City. A smoker and social session is planned for March 22 at the next lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbroad
New York Press
Seaview Lodge
Grace Lodge
Court Park City
Local notices and greetings from Newtown area
Assistant Town Clerk Oscar Pita schier recovers from grippe after a week. Mrs. Wm. Joun gon resumes health from pleurisy. Mr. and Mrs. P. A Johnson visit from New Milford. Alfred Dorman back at high school after illness. T. C. Nicholson visits his mother at New Fairfield. Scudder suffers a dislocation of the shoulder. St. Rose's choir promotes a special program for Morel. Pootatuck Grange holds regular meeting tonight. Mrs. Rachel Warner hosts at Mount Pleasant for a few weeks. William C. Turner of New York to open a Taunton cottage March 17. Miss Dorothy Logan returns to Stillman Business College Danbury after months away. Mrs. Join DeLong of Brookfield visits her mother. Mrs. Bertha Ferris and family ill with grippe. Miss Hattie Northrop visits Hartford. Edith Gotsford of New Milford visits her parents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Pitaschier
Grippe
Wm. Joungon
P. A Johnson
New Milford
Alfred Dorman
T. C. Nicholson
Ann
Nicholson
New Fulrfeh
St. Rose's
Chotr Ure
Pootatuck Grange
Rachel Warner
Bridgewater
J. F. Bichols
Mount Pleasant
William C. Turner
New York
Taunton
Dorothy Logan
Stillman Business Cotlege
Danbury
Join DeLong
Bro@cfield
Mira
Edwards
Bertha Ferris
Gripper Mixa Hattie Northrop
Hartford
Edith Gotsford
Edward Botsford
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Aew
York
Bt. Post
Mewet
Weespay
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court
Atfatral Vans
Fassia
Japan
Asia
Dickinson
Besaya
Bryan
Wefest
Cannon
Cansion
The
Stratford
Mr. Woodruff
Mr. Judson
Owa
Castte
Castia
Cassa
Baltimore American
R.s.cunningham
Prop
Court Exchange Building
Tex
Thomas W. Grant
Golden Hill Sta
Brivd
Carmen Ste
Fisa
Wall & Middle
Newtown
Newele Gatarre
Warran
Royal Hotel
Galford
State Street
Steed
Om Mata
D. Baliai
W. Ccerre
Frisbie’s Pies
Boston
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Jersey
Owen Keenan
Pairfeld Avenue
Bridgeport, Conn
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W. K. Mollan
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aTuro Everard’s
E'port Liquor & Green Co
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Bachman
Emmensgagove
Mizzara
Wikns
M. Bachman
State St
Oona
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
Shane
W. E. McKinson
Felephons
Commercial St
Wells & Lowe
Props
Gledhill & Co
COR
Water & Union Sts
Fred J. Elander
Thth St
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Berra
Wem
F. Ingold
Earlington
West 27Th Street
Broadway
Guernsey
Webb
Ansonia Meor
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Gensee
Geo. Evans
Henry W. Savage
Mary J. ‘Ane’spa
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Queen
Vadeville
Irene
Franklin
Burt Green
Covington & Wilbur
Nest Week
Chas. Evans & On
Quilty’s St Patrick's Night
Merry Hat
Park City Theatre
Young Men's Christian Association Auxiliary Supper Association
Southworth's
A. M. Wooster
U. 1
W. D. Cook & Son
Water St
England
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Arlington
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Ingold
Mgr
Lyman
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