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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-13

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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24
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LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTE BOOK
(By Lee Papel

Pubs Simkins and Leroy Shooster
Pubs telling US about the Swiss noun
tineers he saw in the movies climbing
up the mountins tied together with
ropes.
Wat do they tie themselves togeth-
er with ropes for? 1 sed, and Pubs
sed, So if one falls down and gets kill
ed they all will. And Leroy Shooster
sed, G, lets us play Swiss mountineers,
wares a rope?
WITCH L got a long one off of the
clothes line and l tied one end OF IT
GROUND my waist and Leroy Shooster
tied the middle of it GROUND his and
Pubs tied the other end GROUND his
and we started to climb up the stairs,
everything being dark on account OF
sumbody having forgot to lite the nall
lites, and wen 1 got neer the top OF
the ferst flite, 1 called back, Is all
well, mates?
Ais well in the middle, Leroy
Shooster called up.
Ais well on the end, Pubs Simkins
called up. WITCH jest then 1 herd pop
starting to come down from the 3rd
floor, and L called back low, Nuns the
werd, mates, danger ahed.
NUNS the werd in the middle, wis
pered Leroy Shooster, and Pubs Sim
kins whispered, Nuns the werd on the
end. And pop kepp on coming down
in the dark, saying to himself, Its a
wonder some intelligent persin wood
ent lite these hall liteS, 1 never saw
sutch a house. And he went past me
without seeing me and kepp on going
a little ways and then 1 felt a fearse
jerk GROUND my waist, being pop
tripping over the rope and banging In
to the banisters, saying, Well for the
love of Peet, ferst it's one thing and
then it's 2, wat in the name of assas-
sernation is this?
Its nice playing Swiss mountaineer,
pop, sed.
o, are you present, sed pop, we'll
you dident quite kill me, I Suppose as
| long as 1t seems to be in the interest
of educational travel we will let it
pass And he kepp on going down
and he went pass the End Swiss noun
tineer without seeing him and pritty
soon I felt a even fearser Jerk, being
DOB banging into the banisters agen
and pulling Leroy Shooster down on
top of him and me down on top of
Leroy Shooster in the middle OF the
stairs, wich If the bannisters hadent
of bin there for pop to hold on to,
sumthing fearse mite Of happened,
and pop was so mad he sed sware
werds and made me go to bed and sent
the other Swiss mountineers home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

hereby endorse the application of the
above named Otto Lehman
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, q
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November A. D.. 1917.
Fred C. Eckart, 546 North Ave.
John Koehlen, 262 River St.
George F. Eckart, 328 Lindley St.
Henry Emit, 100 Evergreen st.
August Miller, 1873 Deacon st.
L hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
Of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
G.. E. WINTON,
Fl II b 6 s Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24
To the Board of County Commissioners

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 684 Washington Avenue, in
the Town Of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line OF a
Church Edif1ce, Parochtal School or
Public Schoo1-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
EDWARD FENLON CO.,
P. J. Morrissey, Treas.
Applicant.
We, the undersigned. electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named, Edward Fenlon Co.
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place Is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport. this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
william Anderson, so Nash st.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at SO Booth Street, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line of a
Church Edifice, Parochia1 School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
M. McPADDEN & CO.,
BY M. McPadden,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, OF the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application Of the
above named M. McPadden & Co.
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
:oxicatinE liquors, and we hereby sew
orally. each for himself. certify thai
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 1924 North Avenue, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place Of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line OF
Church Edifice, Parochial School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D.. 1917.
D. KUNKEL,
Applicant.
We. the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named D. Kunkel
for such license, and we do severa1ly,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion,
suitable place wherein to sell such. in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 14th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
John T. Donovan, AT Sherwood Ave.
VIM. H. Stap1eton, $50 Arch ST.
Geo. D. Kunke1, 104 Wade st.
Jos. Kramer. 374 Pine St.
Chas. A. BJork1und, 1890 Park Ave.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers as defined by law, of said town
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
JOSEPH SCHULTZ
H IT b = 6 6 Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 1877 Fairfield Avenue, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place Of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line Of a
Church Edif1ce, Parochia1 School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
MRS. MARY E. PRATT,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, Of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named Mrs. Mary E. Pratt
for such license, and we do several1y,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant ts a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place Is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
Thomas O'Leary, 1913 Park Ave.
Charles Ison, 1925 Main st.
John w. Ecke1, 81 George st.
Albert Falk, 632 Maple st.
John Weldon, 724 Main st.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax.
payers, as defined by law, of said towr
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th da.
of November, A. D., 1917.
| C. E. WINTON,
| H IT 6 6 Asst. Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 322 Pequonnock Street, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line of a
Church Edif1ce, Parochial School or
Public Schoo1-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
JOHN MORAN,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named John Moran
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
Intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
Thomas O'Leary, 1913 Park Ave.
Charles Ison, 1925 Main St.
John w. Ecke1, FL George st.
Albert Falk, 632 Maple st.
John Weldon, 724 Main St.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
Of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
JOSEPH SCHULTZ,
III II ~6 6 Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24
To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
1 hereby apply for License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 727 Hallett Street, in
the Town Of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line Of a
Church Edifice, Parochia1 School or
Public Schoo1-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office;
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
JOHN FEDOR,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named John Fedor
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
Henry Bushmann, 744 William St
John G.. Schwarz, 41S Boston Ave.
Louis Wagner, 70 Concord st.
Peter Wellner, 121 Orchard st.
Charles Schwarz, 100 Herbert St.
hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
| of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
| Of November, A. D., 1917.
JOSEPH SCHULTZ,
NJ IT . Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
1 hereby apply for License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 1743 Main Street in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place Of business is NJ. located
within 200 feet in a direct line Of
Church Edifice, Parochial School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
M. McPADDEN & CO.,
By M McPadden,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named M. McPadden & Co.
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A, D., 1917.
John Pascone, 10 Steuben St.
John Kelly, 1898 East Main st.
Marshall E. Gray, 259 Black Rock
Ave.
Michael McPadden, 1914 Barnum
Ave.
Arthur o. Gregory, 1928 Main st.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
c.. E. WINTON,
H IT b = 6 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
hereby apply for License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 1894 Pembroke Street. In
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line of
Church Edif1ce, Parochial School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November. A. D., 1917.
M. McPADDEN & CO.,
By M. McPadden,
Applicant
! We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application Of the
above named M. McPadden & Co.
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant Is a suitable
person to be granted license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
John Pascone, 73 Steuben ST.
John Kelly, 1898 East Main st.
| Marshall e. Gray, 259 Black Rock
Ave.
Michael McPadden, 1914 Barnum
Ave.
Arthur o. Gregory, 1928 Main st.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
| of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
/ Of November, A. D., 1917.
| G. E. WINTON,
| H IT b 6 6 Asst. Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town Of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
John Pascone, IS Steuben st.
John Kelly, 1898 East Main st.
Marshall E. Gray, 259 Black Rock
Ave.
Ave.
Arthur o. Gregory, 1928 Main st.
1 hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers as defined by law, Of said town
Of Bridgeport
Of November, A. D., 1917.
c. E. WINTON,
H IT = 6 6 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24
To the Board of County Commissioners

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at At Fairfield Avenue, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a. direct line of a
Church Edif1ce, Parochial School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport. this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
MICHAEL J. RYAN,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County.
hereby endorse the application of the
abvoe named Michael J. Ryan
for such license, and we do severa1ly
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners Of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
Thomas O'Leary, 1913 Park Ave.
Charles Ison, 3025 Main st.
John w. Eckel, 81 George st.
Albert Falk, 632 Maple st.
John Weldon, TIA Main st.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
Of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
G.. E. WINTON,
HID 66 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
hereby apply for a License to sell
Sp1rituous and Intoxicating Liquors.
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 626 State Street, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line of
Church Edif1ce, Parochial School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Once.
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 14th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
JOHN A. WHITE,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named John A. White
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is. in our opinion, q
suitable place wherein to sell saeh -.
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners Of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport
Dated at Bridgeport, this 14th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
Jacob Reh, 724 Shelton st
John Coyne, 9s3 Grand st.
Philip J. Onkey 651 Iranistan Ave.
Henry E Mayer, 80 Hazelwood Ave.
G. A. Mayer, 40 Cedar ST.
I hereby certify that the above.
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law. of said town
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 14th day
| of November, A. D., 1917
| JOSEPH SCHULTZ.
! H IT 6 Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for. a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors,
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine. and
Cider at 557 Water Street, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line Of a
Church Edifce, Parochia1 School or
Public School-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office
Public Library or Cemetery.
Are you. citizen of the United
States? Yes. :
Dated at Bridgeport, this sth day
of November, A. D., 1917.
JULIUS NUSSENFELD,
Applicant.
We, the undersigned, electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named julius Nussenfeld
for such license, and we do severally,
each for himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted license to sell
intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion, a
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
in said Town of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 9Th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
R. FitzRoy.
S. Loewith.
N. G. Herr.
w. Loewith.
H. sGerte.
I hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, Of said town
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
G.. E. WINTON
H II b = 6 6 Asst. Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-24
To the Board of County Commissioners

To the Board of County Commissioners
of Fairfield County:
I hereby apply for a License to sell
Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors.
Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and
Cider at 540-544 East Main Street, in
the Town of Bridgeport, in said Coun-
ty. My place Of business is not located
within 200 feet in a direct line Of
Church Edifice, Parochia1 School or
Public Schoo1-house, or the premises
pertaining thereto, or any Post Office,
Public Library or Cemetery.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
BRIDGEPORT LIQUOR CO.,
By Joseph M. Ondek, Treasurer.
Applicant.
We, the undersigned. electors and
taxpayers, as defined by law, of the
Town of Bridgeport, in said County,
hereby endorse the application of the
above named Bridgeport Liquor Co.
for such license, and we do severally,
each Cor himself, certify that the
above named applicant is a suitable
person to be granted a license to sell
Intoxicating liquors and that the above
described place is, in our opinion,
suitable place wherein to sell such in
toxicating liquors, and we hereby sew
orally, each for himself, certify that
we are owners of real estate situated
In said Town of Bridgeport
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
of November, A. D., 1917.
Robert FitzRoy, 10 Edna Ave.
S. Loewith, 835 Clinton Ave-
N. G. Herr, 835 Clinton Ave-
w. Loewith, S15 Laurel Ave.
H. Gerti 655 Brooks ST.
1 hereby certify that the above
named endorsers are electors and tax
payers, as defined by law, of said town
of Bridgeport.
Dated at Bridgeport, this 18th day
Of November, A. D., 1917.
JOSEPH SCHULTZ,
Fl IT b Town Clerk