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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
12
A large wildfire devastated sections of Lewes and Umpawaug, burning about 40 acres mainly in the Lewes area. Firefighters from Sanford and nearby towns battled the blaze for hours, preventing major structures from burning though several outbuildings were threatened and evacuated, with damage concentrated on remote properties and fences.
Citizens clash as Newtown borough votes amid aWater Company renewal dispute with the wardens and borough officers. The meeting reveals a 10 year renewal replacing the old 1907 deal and prompts warnings over payments and attestations, while anti water company voters push back.
A contentious borough meeting over the Water Company's costs and operations adjourned to May for a vote after a tense session. Water monopoly advocates argued costs were high while opponents pressed public accountability and promised a lower price bid in the next term. Town Clerk Oscar Pitzschler presided as audience dwindled and protesters packed the hall.
Warren Bros. of Boston will extend pavement on Spring Street and Westport Road after Highway Commissioner Bennett authorized the work. The plant moves near Westport town line. Sylvanus Beckwith provides teams. Nearby notes include local injuries and sports and social plans.
The will of S. Louies Tillions is pledged for promats with Judge D B Bradley with a Wednesday May 14 hearing. William S Hart returns to Westport for the summer after a visit to Ohio during recent floods. The Holy Name Society event will be held at National Hall on Friday May 16. Charles Miller visited Wilton. John Duffy leaves Krazy Kat lunch to start his own business at Sound Beach. Charles Van Nostrand faced Justice Purdy for breach of peace and intoxication and was fined $7.
Sents totalling 2541 and a two percent day jail term were imposed amid Bridgeport travel by Deputy Sheff. Temple lodge F and A M to confer M M degrees this evening. No school board meeting this week though discussed a new center building. Westport nine to face Southports Sunday. Five Hundred club hosts tomorrow at Miss Catherine Smith. Frank Sturges to convert a boat to a power craft at Barker Launch Werke. Mrs Frances Jennings and son visit Westport with George A Darrow. Prof J Milton Elwood and family relocate from Brooklyn to Westport. Deputy Sheriff Stephen B Hayes handled Bridgeport duties. The body of Percy M Drew to be buried in Elm Street Cemetery after death by own hand in San Francisco.
Evelyn Raeson entertains Letitia Fowlee of New Haven as a guest. Morrie Frewen visited Brooklyn friends for a few days. Harmony Grange held a meeting with neighbors and visiting granges expected. Cows disrupted a car on the road near Greenbiat’s. one cow struck the car. Perry Hubbell’s crew graded the new road top dressing. Carolyn Osborne substituted for Vera Hubbell in Lens Hill School. Florence Line assists in B Hawley Co store while Marjorie Connore is away. Irene Williams, 17, died in Brooklyn. funeral held at home in Brook Tym. Wilbur Benedict moves from Monroe to Elm Street with his wife’s parents. John Mahoney unable to accompany trip to Stepney depot.
The Ladies Aid Society presents a Sunday evening program at the Grane hall featuring readings by Dorothy Gillette and Rev. Gilbert Campbell, music by Ernest Dobdell, Hazel Sherwood, and others, followed by ice cream and cake. Also noted are church memberships, a future Friday event, and local social updates.
An advertisement promotes Cyrus Wert Remover described as painless for removing disfiguring burns or marks. The ad cites the Cyrus Pharmacy at 86 Pulrica Avenue and SES Sanninee as the selling location.
Citizens are notified that 1943 grand taxes are due at the Tax Collector's Office in Bridgeport. The office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with collections continuing until June 1. After that date interest accrues at 0.75 percent per month plus penalties on unpaid taxes.
Notice to residents of Fairfield Town that taxes for 1912 are due. Collector will meet at The Bank's Store in Fairfield on May 20 from 1 to 5 pm, and at Switzer's Drug Store on May 21 from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm. Payments may also be made at the Town House during the year. A late fee of per cent per month applies, plus lawful collection charges.
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