The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-11-07
WESTP0RT~ BRIDGE REPAIRS
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 WATCH WORK WITH INTEREST
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 Westport, Nov. 7-Some of the resi- about the way State Street bridge is some of the $1,600 which was appro- priated for the repairing of the bridge was used to build a wall on the south side of the roadway leading to the bridge. The wall was to have been built for $500 but it is said that it cost nearly $500 before it was com pIeted.
 The work of repairing the draw of the bridge was not let by contract but given out in day work. Some of the tax payers wish to know why this work is being done by the day when it should have been given to a. con tractor. Selectman Robert Mills in speaking about the matter last ev-- ening stated that $500 was appropri- ated to build the new wall and that on the repairing of the bridge. He also stated that the reason that the work on the bridge was let out by the day was that the seIectmen thought it could be done less than 1,60O and the town would have saved that much.
 A well known resident of the town stated yesterday that while $1, 600 was appropriated for the work it would at least cost the town $2,2OO. He also said that only small gang of men was working on the bridge and while the expense was small much more work could be done in shorter time by a large force of men. It will be several days before the work of taking of the old iron work will be completed. When this is finished the new iron work will be placed in posi- ton.
 Church street going to De f1nished,'' arises again Some of the residents of the street state that they are get ting tired of asking this old question, The work of fixing up the street was supposed to have been completed some time ago but the street at the present time is in very poor condi- tion., The work of laying a sewer in the street is finished but the street has not been put in proper shape. A tax payer of the street said yesterday morning that he expects to have a on the street in a short time and does ot know how he will be able to rent the house unless the street is put in proper condition.
 The Boy Scouts of this place will go to South Norwa1k on Sunday ev- ening where a meeting of the Scouts from this section of the state will be held. The meeting is to be held at the South Norwalk Methodist church where a number of leaders from head quarters III NGW | OTk ClLy WILL dOQrGSS the meeting.
 At the home of Mrs. T. c Stevens on Burr road last evening a whist and old fashioned cake sale was held. The affair which was success was held by the members of Saint Agnes guild of Christ church. Among those who received gifts for having the highest | scores of the evening were: Mrs George Green, Mrs. Clark Crosman, Mrs. A. Allen, Mrs. E. Beers, Mrs. B. Wakeman and Mrs. George Darrow.
 A large number is expected to at tend the whist given at the home of 1 Mrs. L. Gault on Compo street this | evening. A good time is assured for 1 all who attend.
 A gate belonging to Miss B. R. | Downs of Main street was removed | last Friday evening and taken to a 1 pole several blocks away. A | rope was secured and the gate was | pulled to the top of the pole where it | was left on a cross arn- After look | ing 9bout town for several days Miss Downs found the missing gate and | had the selectmen remove it from it's | place. The work is believed to have | been done by boys
 Harry Sherwood returned to his | home in this place today after spend | ing several days in Canada. MT. Sher- wood expected to take the trip early in the summer but owing to his duties as prosecuting attorney he was unable to go until two weeks ago.
 Judge s. A. Purdy has returned to his duties after spending few days with friends in Bridgeport.
 R. B. Putney of this place was recent visitor in New Haven
 B. c. Bradley who has been visit ing relatives in New ork city for the past several days has returned to his home in this place.