The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-06
TAXPAYERS 10
 PROTEST COST
Members of Ackenash Tribe
 Win Two Silver .a Cups
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 stratford, July e-with the colors of the order flying from their ranks in the parade held in Milford last evening under the auspices of Acken- ash tribe of Red Men, about 75 of the members of Okenuck tribe re- turned to their homes late in the evening after having taken part in the parade in which they were award ed two handsome silver cups, one for having the largest number in line and the other for having the best float. The large number of the To- cal members certainly made fine appearance In their white negligee shirts, black bow ties, white felt hats and dark trousers being cheered all along the line of march. The Hoat entered by the local tribe was most handsome one with its six pillars which were decorated with red, white and blue dark red being used to cover the lower part of the truck. The float represented the widows and orphans beneficial part of the order with an Indian taking an orphan from Its mother, who had recently lost her husband, 9 former member of the Red Men, and made big hit all along the line of march,
 Headed by William Bassett, large number of the taxpayers of the Hol- lister Heights district will invade the center of the town this evening Tor . the purpose of expressing their in- dayna ton over the high cost of in stalling the sewers in their section of the town. This indignation meet ing will be held in the town hall ana will be in the form of 3. special town meeting called by the selectmen who recently received a petition from 70 of the voters of the Hollister Heights district authorizing them to do so. While the meeting, according to law. mustebe called, it appears that there is no redress for the taxpayers of the town from the high cost of installing the sewers as the sewer commission CTS who had full power to act in the matter have. awarded the contracts and the bills must be paid In the usual manner by those deriving the benefits who are none other than the taxpayers of the town. 1t IS expected that the meeting will be short one, but during the time it is in session numerous uncomplimen- tary feelings will be expressed.
 The high cost of building got an awful jolt in Stratford last Saturday when old fashioned methods mixed | with modern ideas together with number of strong men raised the frame work flor a garage for Edward l H. Beers of Stratford avenue. The old fashioned building raising as 1t was | called was unlike the ones of olden i times inasmuch as the cider barrel 1 was conspicuous by Its absence ana the hot cruller. .steaming from the pot 1 of boiling lard were substituted by | delicious layer. cake made by the host | ess of the occasion, and gfngerale | cold from the large and spacious Ice I box pofethe Beers home took the place | of the beverages which on many an occasion of similar nature in years past has been credited with furnish | ing e.steam and strength for the raising 1 of barns, houses, etc. Notw1thstano- ! ing all of these absentees made neces- ,sary by congressional leglslatlon the building was raised under the direc- ton of Mayor Abraham Wellington, dressed in a light summer suit never vet soiled from hard work. who neg lected no opportunities to criticize the unskiIled worker for hitting a nail while saving an old piece of lum- Der or drowned at members of his gang who arrived on the job few minutes after starting time. other features of the afternoon was a para chute drop from the top of the build ing to the ground by William Swan, who used the first floor of the olo building as Q parachute, making safe landing on the ground among pile of shingles, old boards and huge niecess of concrete. William Howard wilcoxsor1, a draftsman. with ches' of brand new tools, showed wonderful ability as a carpenter, and Charles Brady. who had neither saw nor ham mer had troubles of his own In f1nd- ing tools to work with but who SC receive much credit for piltng Jumper . neatly. Judge Charles H. Peck KeP' the workers good natured with ms numerous stories and sayings, whlle Edward Birge, an oil salesman. le
 things slip through his fingers stll moist from his sale of the morning.
 At a me ,ting of the Stratfore g wonnan's Equal Franchise League which will be held in the town hal tomorrow afternoon Mrs. William DeuTnipg of Hartford, correspondine secretary of the Connecticut Woman! Suffrage association will be the speaker of the afternoon Mrs. Dem . ming who is.one of tie prominent Re
 nublican women of Hartford, is al N able speaker, has kept closely il touch with the political situation ans i will be able to present much 'o he
 audience which will, it is expected
 relieve any doubtful minds as to thei
 disposition in the coming election.
 The glorious fourth was quietly eel
 ebrated in Stratford yesterday an the day passed without serious mls Ebans of any kind Although the usua Q amount of powder was sent up Il smoke no one was Injured from tn
 days celebration and no fires wer
 reported which is quite unusual TOT
 Fourth of July observance In Strat ford. Flags were flown from most c
 the homes and many of the localite
 enjoyed the day at the beaches or WIS litine with relatives or friends out c
 town while a large number enter
 tained in their homes here.
 Six of the young men with the cal nival company now shoW1ne on oal
 ,,,,,o avenue invaded the confines (
 the rife range of the company an