The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-19
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 The vacancy created by the resigna- ton of Alderman Otto Ritcher, Demo- crat of the Tenth district, was filled by Attorney David Cronin who was the unanimous choice of the council. His name was placed in nomination by Alderman Andrew Rusnak, of the Tenth and was made unanimous by Alderman Price. Republican. He was immediately sworn in and took Lis seat.
 The communication of the As sociated Charities directors, sponsors of a camp on sylvan avenue, petition ing the council to repair Sylvan and Reservoir avenues, was referred to the streets and sidewalks committee.
 The request of the Board of Educa- ton for the reappropriation of s4.973.2S to run the evening schools for 75 nights was granted. The re- port of the Garage Control commits sion relative to cost of running city cars was received and placed on file.
 To Settle Claims.
 Reports and recommendations of the city attorney relative to pending litigation were adopted as follows: Compromise of S7,500 in the matter of assessment because or the John street widening affecting property at John and Main streets owned by the estate of Henry L. Clark and Fred c. Nichols; settlement of S3.000 for over assessment on property owned by
 
 1919; reduction to $534.4O on assess ment of 1920 list on property owned by Harvey & Lewls; settlement of S1,100 to be paid Lewis Weidlich be- cause of change in building lines at Broad street.
 The complete report of the city en- gineer and director of public works on paving work completed was read. It will be found elsewhere on this edition.
 Another White Way.
 Petitions for location of lamps was referred to that committee. Recom- mendations for white way on Elm and Broad streets were reported by the lamp committee.
 F'avorab ble reports on petitions for gasoline pump permits were reported by the fire committee, while a num- her were turned down because the petitioners had already installed their pumps without authorization of the fire committee of the Common Council. The pumps will have to be removed, the committee ordered.
 A resolution by Alderman Beers for the extension of Broad street through to zu1Ts Head was referred to the streets and sidewalks commit tee.
 Benefit Performance.
 The mayor Immediately after the Council, signed the petition of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. giv. shS tHeIn peTul1SSIOn LO hOIu d Denellt performance at the Plaza. Sunday af- ternoon. Jan. '. The proceeds will go to the Russian Red Cross for re- lief work.
 Owing to New Years Day the date tor the next Council meeting was ad- vanced to January 2, instead of Jan nary 1.
 On motion of Alderman Beers the city clerk was instructed to convey sympathy to Alderman Costello of the Eleventh upon the death of his mother, in Bristol. A suitable floral offering will be sent.
 Vets Ask Aid.
 The Disabled Veterans association, requesting financial aid from the city was received and placed on file. The Claims committee report wiaS read collectively. Report of the Board of Appraisal on Anson street and sev- nral other streets was laid on the ta- ble under rules.
 Petition for a pension for the who died recently and was formerly a captain in the Fire departm ent was referred to the Ordinanare commit ee. Several hearings on building lines were ord cred for the next meet ing.
 Forfeited Bonds.
 TSe sum of $257.45 in forfeited bonds froal the City court was or dered deposited in the city treasurer with cerain restrictions that the money be returned to the clerk of the court should those who forfeited 1t req ppear.
 The meeting avs delayed an hour the sessing being called for s o'clock and converting at 9:01. At 9:25 on motion of Alderman Lavery a five minute recess was declared which lasted until 10:26