Drive for back taxes ends with high success rate
Municipal campaign targets unpaid dues with 51 percent success. About 860 to 1000 people were notified to pay, Assistant City Attorney W Parker Seely forced to sue around 40 or 50 delinquents, others making payment or arrangements as tax collectors work with the sheriff and local officials to recover funds. Kiwanis guests from Bridgeport attend Norwalk Kiwanis Club’s first annual sail road event aboard the Government Oyster Farm vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Parker Seeley
Seeley
John
Maloney
Howard F. Smith
Norwalk and Stanford Clubs Clash in Baseball Feature
About 159 attend the event as the sport’s main feature, a baseball game between Norwalk and Stanford clubs, drawing local interest and signaling a rising level of amateur competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Stanford
Estate settlement names Mary Weston in probate action
The will of Weston Snyder, who fled July 24, divides an estate valued at 1590 dollars among his children. Insurance lapsed before death. Executor Charles Wesley Boll refused to serve, leading to Howard F. Smith appointed administrator with the will annexed. Judge Paul Miller admitted the will in probate court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Meeting this Evening of Irish Republic Recognition Group
Ethan Allen council of the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic will hold a meeting this evening in Verunn Hall Slate Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Allen Council
American Association For Recognition of the
Verunn Hall
Slate Street
Fruit Shipped by Boat At Big Saving For Producers
In 1920 California citrus growers spent 26.4 million dollars on freight and refrigeration to move 46,707 carloads to eastern markets. A Panama Canal sea shipment trial of 2,000 boxes showed sea transport could replace rail, delivering oranges and lemons in good condition in 18 days. Water transport cost 6 percent less than rail, promising millions in savings for California producers.
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California
Isthmus
Panama
Los Angeles
Philadelpia
Mexico
Texchange
Shlah
Tes
Anela Sam
Panama Canal
Philadelphia
Bridgeport Schools Open With 1300 more Pupils in 1921 22
Bridgeport public schools anticipate 1,300 additional pupils for the 1921 1922 year. Teachers report a week early. classes begin Wednesday September 7. Normal school shifts move to Maplewood. junior and senior high staffing adjusted. night school may start two weeks later.
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S. J. Sidweon
Bridgeport
Satay
Siawson
Admal
Board of Education
George M. Lesel
Tore
Mie
Acatatoy
Shelton
Madison
Maplewood
Harrison G. Streeter
Een
Shelton School
LeRoy Weller
Maison
Schowl
Tany Anderson
Teathera
Prinetpnia
Respectfus
Bligh Hohnel
James Moore
Audytorium
Clork
Cortright
Tunior High School
Wreahyman
Puptis
Fuptis
Fortunes and vacationers headline Branca city page
The week’s travel scene highlights Mule Narel acclaimed as Branca’s top actress for her ability to “make, tac.” Bob Jones vacations with Itabert Alanes, assistant, and Edelmann as notable locals join the City group. Detained in Kenk, 16 New York departures mark the week.
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Mule
Narel
Branca
Bob Jones
Itabert Alanes
Lityerik
Ctlon i. Edelmann
Aletant Mawn
Wal
Totes 18
Kenk
Detain Las
Bridgeport Man Arrested After Norwalk Pursuit
In Norwalk a running pistol battle with police left five men arrested after two cars were abandoned and three fled into the woods. Officers Preston Leahy and others pursued suspects from Bridgeport. two men named Manuel Tate of Waterbury and Louis Taylor of Bridgeport were captured and identified. The pursuit involved about fifteen shots. one car carried a Connecticut 1970 registration.
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Norvolek
Conn. Ang. A
Cyeles
Moan
Tive
Fred L. Preston
Af Cannan
Phomue Teahy
Ting Town
Drakeville
Torrington
Leahy
West Norfolk
Preston
Nervin
Bridgeport
Manuel Tate
Bishon Street
Waterbury
Wouls Taylor
Main Street
Tate
Uae
Louis Taylor
Motor Vehicle’ Department
Mall Street
Big City
Tech Motor Vehicle Department
Obituary notices for Edward Hugh Hnihes and Patrick J Sullivan
Edward Hugh Hnihes of Mo me Main street died at 87 in St Vincent's hospital. Survived by sister Mrs. Roger Sheehy and several relatives including Rev J E Sheehy and Dr George F Sheehy. Funeral Mass at St Patrick church. Burial in St Cink gel's cemetery. Patrick J Sullivan funeral also noted from No 1 Winter street Blessed Sacrament church. Mass celebrated by Rev J A Duggan, with other onlookers and clergy. Burial in St Michael's cemetery after comital service by Rev J A Duggan and Rev T H Shanghuest.
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Edward Hugh Award Hnihes
Mo Me Main Street
St Vincent’s Hospital
Roger Sheehy
J. E. Sheehy
Far Hill
N. J
George F. Sheehy
New York
E. J. Poole
St. Patrick Church
Enrrial
St. Cink ‘Gel's
Patrick
Sullivan
Patrick J. Sullivan
No.1
Winter Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
J. A. Duggan
Matthew Traynor
H. Bhanehneesy
John
Hanes. Schmidts
Joseph Clabby
Eagles
Men's League of Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Mich
T. H. Shanghuest
Landry
Robbery raids on orchards reported across the state
Reports from all sections indicate orchards have been robbed by individuals visiting in automobiles. The thefts recur from the past three years with nighttime raids and quiet fruit stripping of trees and fruit.
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Erin
Farners
Prince of Wales snapshot in Halton orchard scene
A photograph shows the Prince of Wales momentarily surprised during a pot tournament at Halton England. Professor C. Corbett of the U S Department of Agriculture discusses English intensive fruit culture with five rare specimens. Apple trees stand in fourteen foot rows with plum, gooseberry and currant companions. Manual cultivation and a permanent piping system for spraying are noted. The owning company operates a jam plant to process surplus fruit.
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Prince of Wales
Camer
Halton
England
C. Corbett
United States Department of Agriculture
dG&tso
Beaver population boom prompts fur industry concerns
In a report from forest rangers, beavers surge across the U.S. with 13,000 animals counted and complete protection in 25 states. The note warns loosening protections could raise nuisance issues while detailing shifting attitudes toward beaver management.
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Cocherons Forest
Colorado
Benver
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Bridgeporters
Norwalk Kiwanjas Club
Hugh J. Koenig
Mer Rockwell &Co
Elm
Bovinine
Bovinine CO
Houston St
Main ST
Say Chapey
New Haven
J. J. Peanee
Marsverita Harrson
Baltimore
United States
Rusia
Harrison
Sovet
Russia
Chia Tallison Hinstein
Edwin Roche Hardy
Columbia
Hinstein
Edigon
Curie
Einstein
Smith=Murray Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeports
Mastin
Thinjzer Mastin
Leverty Bros
Jennie Bketosch
Cience
Fleischmann
Freischmann's
Fleischmann Company
Washington Street
N. Y
Adelschmann's
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