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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

4

Westport Fire Chief's Funeral Marks Local Tribute

Funeral services for former Westport Fire Department chief Thomas Kirk were held at his Main Street home with a gathering from the fire department and members of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company. He died Saturday at his sister’s in New Canaan at age 70. Burial was at Willow Brook Cemetery.

Westport Thomas Kirk Marty New Canaan Albert State Capitol Hartford Mra wWolnson Twalve Main Street Pionner Hook and Ladder Company Central Fire Station Main Reet Kenneth Macken Holy Trinity @church Wulow Brook Homer Sturges Norwalk

Reverend Beardsley to preach at St Peters Episcopal

Monroe July 13 Rev William Beardsley of St Thomas church New Haven will preach at St Peters Episcopal church on Sunday July 25 The church will close in August for the pastor's vacation but the Bible class organized to teach by Edward Merrill will continue through August Rev Carlien Oakley of New Haven preached at the Congregational church as a candidate and the Oakleys dined with Edward Curtiss Louis Fohrenbach sold his place to Monroe Center George Carris and the Fehrenbach will leave Tuesday for Menodon.

Edward P Charles Hy Herbert Mills Easton Sound View Heights Mark Lesler Perth Amboy Emilie W. Schreiber Maria Caprin Venport Avenue Saugatuck Westport Public George McLean New Beiford Jun High School Ubrary Mra Nature Lovers St. John's Westport Girl Scouts Fife Stony Brook Woods Norwalk Louise Nash Crossman Addion William A. Lake New York Cit Ara Compo Inn Frank Nichols State Police Department Nichols Hartford Monroe Center George Carris Fehrenbach Mendon the Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Herbert Joyce Carlton Joyce Charlton Massachusetts American Telegraph and Telephone Company Hammonasett Beach Ernest Sherman Stephen Tingley Fred Laborie Edward Curtiss John Burr Kent Ralph Huntley Bridgeport Ernest Huntley Merwin Burr Kenneth Burr Woodbury New Milford Roxbury Roxbury and On the Return Trip Calling On Mrs. Burr Fred Smith Oxford

Jenkins Bros defend tax abatement stance in Bridgeport

Charles W. Barrington of Jenkins Brothers declares the company did not evade tax obligations and seeks Board of Apportionment and Taxation review after a 1920 assessment inflated by an accountant error. He notes the company paid the Common Council established tax and argues enforcement would exact an unjust sum, urging a fair review.

Jenkins Brothers Company Bridgeport Charles W. Barrington Jenkins Brothers Crane Barrington Common Council Jenking Bros Tenkins Bros Mainstreet Wre Tocal Ewna New York Jenkins Bros Crane Company Jenkins Broa Jenkins Bron Nhot Wilbur A. Smith W. A. Smith & Son Bridgeport Lands& Tite Company Standard Appraisal Company of Commn Council Crone Company Leity William 3. Connelly W. P. Hopkins DeLaney L. J. Gill Oty Board of Apportionment and Taxation Board of Apportionment and Taxaton

P U Soon To Decide Water Rate Dispute

The Public Utilities Commission is to rule on Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. pleas for higher water rates within about a week to ten days. Secretary Henry F. Billings said the matter is with the board. City Attorney Alex L. DaLaney and assistant Henry Greenstein met with Mayor F. William Behrens and hydraulic engineer James C. Harding to discuss the case.

Public Utilities Commission Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Henry F. Billings Utilities Board Alex. L. DaLaney Henry Greenstein F. William Behrens James C. Harding Harding Fuller and McClintock New York Wags Inet

Ansonia Officials to Inspect City Buildings

Ansonia officials who toured municipal buildings last year will visit Bridgeport on July 20 to inspect garbage and sewage disposal plants. Director of Public Works Andrew J. Northey will receive them for an afternoon visit, joined by Mayor John C. Mead and health board members.

Imp Avenue Sam Tong Curry Claud Kenne Ehalidran Niagara Palla Kennedy A Rothen J. Onley Wood Avenue Mise Deulah Allen Hills Poi Road Nothport L. J Ming Lil Man Dea Arthur S. Betts New York City Derby Jack Delaney Bach H. 8. Phillips William F. O'Connell Walter O'Connor George Hale Warry O'Connor Charles Judd George Allen Joseph G. Hyatt Harold New Greens Farms New Bedford Bedford School Greens Farma New Bedford High School Cunningham Place Town Plan Commission Weston Road Glynn’s Corner North Main Street Dort’s Corner Main Street Glynn's Corner Daley's Weston Town Hne State Highway Department Fairfield Ansonia F. Wiliam Behrens Bridgeport Andrew J. Northey Behrens John C. Mead Board of Health

How to Keep Raspberry Jam Color and Flavor Fresh

Easy method using Certo to preserve bright color and fresh taste with minimal cooking. Crush about 2 quarts raspberries, measure 4 cups pulp, add 6 1/2 cups sugar, boil briefly, stir in Certo, cool, skim, then pour and seal with hot paraffin. Includes offer for Certo and recipe booklet from Douglas-Pectin Corp.

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