The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-26
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<aection of Democratic Tax Collector . Generally Conceded By Both
 Parties.
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 Shatford. Sept. 26.-Statements concerning the political situation here are misleading. Although Stratford has given about 200 majority for the Republican ticket in average years It is confidently expected that this ma jority will be materially reduced this year. 1t is generally conceded that John wilcoxson the Democratic nom inee for tax collector will be re-elect- ed This is not political buncombe but fair estimate of existing condl- lions. MT. Wilcoxson has given en- tire satisfaction this year. He has cleaned up the books and in doing 50 hos not created any dissatlssfac- tion. He is we'll known in the town as honest1 paipst ta king and .obIging His father was a town official Tor many years and gave ,e,, entire e,si saai4ae 4het the big Republican majority In the town can be overcome at the coming election but the Democratic nominee for tax collector will be elected Dy Republican votes which will De a break in the solid ranks of the party which. has dominated this town for ;ps yssrsaanes ss;sane ssaso!issbRs.ais4 ai The voters of the town are Becoming more independent every year and those wno nT6ACn z vifhout regard to the character of the nominees are going to get ieIt. The voters of this town if their state ments amount to anything are golnS fo vote for the best men for the posi- tions. No better man can pc iouho aa Deyn o1{3yfe Aonfnfee- and for that<rea- eou ffe.voters of the toWnFw1H elect him. David Coe, the Democratic nom inee for assessor will also be elected moi because he is a Democrat but be- cause he is fitted for the place. The I'd fre influx of new voters who have recently settled in the town nave made the old Republican machine come to. terms. The insurgent eie- msns s fsa ssgzs E! s5 sss,;ess,t sss iRs fold Id ~nrk hard for the ticket but there fs no counting on these promises. The old gore still rankles and with sec ret ballot voters will pay off their old
 Stratfor6l Briefs.
 Mire xHAteI I16oEvenl tripped on the steps III tH4F 4F16fhe rH Attorh eFrNVilder at orsE9as, ,Sseo 9r sa1qzery Her faoe sna was was bruised and cut, her eyes were black ened and although no bones Were broken a physician was called to treat the Injuries.
 Eric Sandine left today for New | 4 ofk where Ao SAPSSsS " -l
 IF. and Mrs. wilbur Reed of the 44,Iut36K -rodd welcomed little dauxhter on SundaysFJ- F. Hale IS again grandfather through the event and is justly proud.
 MT. and Mrs. George Shenton who have been the guests of Mrs. Shen- for,se mother, Mrs. John Park, nave returned to their nome in Breokly
 The large section of property |, -&af Irrr h h0- tween Booth street and Nichols ave nue wiHbe cut up and placed on the markeiT Edgar Hawley of Bridgeport
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 The Bridgeport Hydraulic company viii begin to lay mains in King street exfension next week. The residents of this section have frequently pet1- fionef the company for this improve ment and have at last obtained a de- finite promise from the company.
 It is now stated that the zoio grist mill at Pecks Mill will have to be torn down to make room for the wid- ening of the road under the plans which will be prepared by State High way Commissioner Macdpnaid. There is bad curve at this point ana the Y old mill shuts off the view of the road Y from both directions.
 This evening the Star of Stratford lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, will hold whist at Mrs. George Payne's on West Broad street. Prizes will be awarded. s-.sasax .ss x Yestefday.4--M Mrs.. Clarence. | .Redfield started on an auto trip to .E1ucopee Falls, Mass, with relatives in Bridge port Mrs. Redfeh expects to return "Wednesday.
 The sewing circle of the Evening Star Rebekah lodge will meet at Mrs. wHliam Beards. on Sutton avenue. Thursday.
 Chief Judson took the chemical out for a little spin yesterday.
 Miss Nellie Wilcox of BridgepQtt, was the guest of Miss May Beers, zyesterday. 'ss
 Miss Frances Carlson of woodbury who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs John D. Wells, Jr., returned to her home yesterday.
 Sterling Bunnell and family are vis- fting with Mir. Bunnell's mother in Main street
 = Miss Lucinda Wakelee spent Sunday with friends in Springfield
 Miss Anna Spaulding has charge of the 1musatdF progTam of the Grange next week.
 Miss Bessie and Miss Etta Yates spent Sunday in Napgatuck
 Miss Grace Wakelee has been visit ing friends out of town.
 As teacher in drawing, Miss Buskin, graduate of both Wellesley college \ and the Pratt Institute, has been en-
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