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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1913

Page

4

James Staples & Co Bankers advertises Bridgeport banking

The Bridgeport Bankers at 189 State St Bridgeport Conn proclaims rapid on demand money handling and monthly credited accounts with Crescent percent per annum. It invites deposits of all sizes and offers to explain banking facilities. officers welcome an opportunity to discuss cash checking accounts.

Main and John Streets Ridgeport Conn Bankers State ST Bridgeport, Conn

Bridgeport Templars Entertained by Colorado Elks

Word from Bridgeport party at the Knights Templar triennial conclave says members are enjoying their trip. They tour the Pacific coast after visiting the Grand Canyon, Garden of the Gods, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, and Denver. Elks lodges gave royal hospitality during their stay.

Bridgeport Knights Templar River Pacific Coast Grand Canyon Colorado Garden of the Gods Elks Cripple Creek Colorado Springs Denver Elka Lodge Knights Templer

Secretary of State to issue a supplement to car registry

Hartford August 19 The secretary of state will not reprint the full automobile register issued in June but will publish a supplemental register in September. It will include all licenses issued since June and the names of the recipients, plus corrections. Aimed at saving about 2200 dollars, the plan was approved by the governor and board of control.

Hartford Board of Control

Poor Oyster Set For Grounds In Conn Waters

New Haven reports indicate a very light oyster set in Connecticut waters with Rhode Island showing unsatisfactory results. After three weeks of hoped for sets, conditions remain unclear. Water and weather have been favorable yet the visible New England supply is about thirty percent of normal. South markets may receive oysters if they appear, but Connecticut’s poor growers face about five years before market recovery.

New Haven Connecticut Rhode Island New England South

Prays for Aid for Sulzer and Rain Across West

In Portland a minister prayed for aid to New York Governor Sulzer to crush Tammany, and for rain to reach the Middle and Far West during Sunday services. In Philadelphia Gladys Chetwood, 14, heiress to a $100,000 estate, and Laura Hoff, 16, testified against two men accused of luring them to New Jersey for immoral purposes, kept overnight in a Berlin road-house and starved for a day with a pistol used to silence them. Albert Millchap and Herbert Sheppard, both 21, were held on $3,500 bail each. the case may be prosecuted under New Jersey law, with heavier penalties than the Mann White Slave Act.

Portland Ore Heaven Sulzer New York Philadelphia Gladys Chetwood Elizabeth N. J Laura Bhoff New Jersey Berlin Albert Millchap Herbert Sheppard Atlantic City

Birch named minister to Portugal by President Wilson

Washington news reports Colonel Thomas H Birch of Burlington New Jersey chosen as minister to Portugal by President Wilson. Birch served as Wilsons personal aide during his New Jersey governorship and his appointment is described as a reward for Birch’s political support and services since Wilson entered politics.

Washington Thomas H.birch Burlington N. J Wilson Portugal Birch Woodrow Wilson New Jersey

Oyster magnate Rowe at 62 takes bride of 27

Henry C. Rowe, 62, president of the Oyster Growers and Dealers Association of America, married Miss Etta Elmira MacMillan, 27, of Providence. The ceremony was at the bride’s parents’ home in Providence, performed by Rev. J. E. Springer. The couple will reside at Shore Acres by the Thames River near New London.

Henry C. Rowe Oyster Growers’ and Dealers’ Association of America New Haven Groton Etta Elmira MacMillan Providence Mr. Rowe J. E. Springer Second United Presbyterian Church of Murdock MacMillan Lasell Academy Auburndale Mé&ss Rowe Shore Acres Thames River New London Elm City

Revenue Collector Walsh Is Called to Washington

Hartford August 19 Colonel Robert O Eaton retiring internal revenue collector for Connecticut and Rhode Island received a note from his successor James J Walsh of Meriden postponing a conference of the two trials because Walsh was summoned to Washington by the internal revenue commissioner. Walsh must furnish a 125000 bond and an additional 10000 security as distributing agent for Connecticut banks. Eaton expects a resignation letter and Walsh will assume the office on a specified date.

Hartford Robert O. Eaton Internal Revenue Connecticut Rhode Island Bantam Lake Federal Building James J. Walsh Meriden Eaton Walsh

Rich girl becomes a nurse at Boston Children's Hospital

Miss Elsie Burr, a wealthy Boston debutante, has started work as a nurse at the Children's Hospital on Huntington Avenue. Daughter of I. Tucker Burr of Parkinson & Burr, she abandoned a glittering social path to train at the Children's Hospital, spending earlier months at the hospital on Children's Island, Marblehead.

Elsie Burr Boston Children’s Hospital Hilsie Burr Huntington Avenue Miss Burr I. Tucker Burr Parkinson& Burr Copley Plaza Vincent Club Children’s Hosp Children’s Island Marblehead

Court test soon of anti alien land law

Washington August 18 The United States will facilitate a court test of the California anti alien land law but the incentive must come from some aggrieved Japanese resident President Wilson let it be known yesterday that such was the status of the situation. Advertise in the farmer.

Washington United States California Wilson

Diamonds and rings sale offer at local shop

The ad invites shoppers to save money on diamonds and get value for every dollar. When ready to buy the ring, visit the store for a purchase.

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First Bridgeport National Bank T. L. Watson & CO James Staples & Co People’s Savings Bank Main Street Samuel W. Baldwin New York Stock Exchange Wall Street, New York Bridgeport, CT E. L. Chapman Telephone Burr & Knapp American Guaranty Co Colum Bluefish Hayes Fish CO Water Street Templars Colorado Elks Secretary of State Oregon Gihris Joseph P. Coughlin Co Macedo Main Lowe’s Alphosalte General Laundry Seaview Avenue the People’s Dairy State Street Tel Geo. A. Robertson John F. Fay Fairfield Avenue Crawford Laundry Co Fairfield Ave Courtland ST Col Thos. H. Birgh The Naugatuck Valley ‘Ice Co Pelephone Housatonic Ave Broch’s Cafe Moerlein Cincinnati Revenue Geo B. Clark Broad- Stree Lord & Saylor M. J. Buechler T the Reliable Jeweler Middle St Vegetable Department Grocery Bulletin Ibs Gus C. Mullen Win Me D. mM. Bond Co East Main Street Stapler Property Elm Auto CO Elm Street Ford T.o.b Detroit Starbuck & Mattice F. W. Nettleton Stratford Ali A. Elwood & Son, Inc
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