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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1912

Page

2

Notice of a longstanding private banking firm

Forty six years of operation at Main and Jobo igeeport Connu. with a private bank accepting on demand deposits and paying interest monthly. The firm invites individuals, businesses, and corporations to open accounts for varying terms from one day to one year, promising careful attention as the oldest private bankers in the state.

Oe Sains Main Joboigeeport Connu Grmez Mit

People's Savings Bank Declares Semi Annual Dividend

The Trustees of this Bank declare a semi annual dividend of 4 percent per year on accounts not exceeding 1900, and 3 percent on excess over 4000. Deposits made on or before January 6, 1913, will draw interest from January 1, 1913. Edward W. Marsh, Treasurer.

Edward W. Marsh

Bridgeport Hearing on Sidetrack and Conduit Projects

Bridgeport Common Council holds hearings on January 6 1913 for Warner Brothers side track across Singer Avenue Whiting Street and a Barnum Avenue cross over near Bruce Avenue plus conduit layings on Warren Street Atlantic Street Lafayette Street Main and Atlantic streets to connect Warner Brothers power works. Attest City Clerk Stephen F Boucher.

Singer Avenue Whiting Street Common Council City of Bridgeport Council Chamber City Hall City of Bridgeport Warner Brothers Company Public Utilities Commission State of Connecticut Atte Barnum Avenue Bruce Avenue Connecticut Company Connecticut Co Birdsey-Somers Co Conn B. C. Webster Spephen F. Boucher Warren Street Atlantic Street Lafayette Street Broad Main Streets Main Atlantic Streets

Hearing on Establishment of Grades for Sundry Streets

Notice dated December 16 1912 and January 6 1913 announces a 3 o'clock hearing on establishing grades and a trade on Princeton Street Alfred Street and Brewster Street from Fairfield Avenue to Ash Creek with attestations recorded.

Common Council City of Bridgeport Council Chamber City Hall Princeton Street Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek Alfred Street Brewster Street Stephen F. Boucher

Sunday church services across Bridgeport churches

The list details Sunday December 29 worship times at Trinity, Church of the Nativity, St. Luke's, First Congregational, South Congregational, King’s Highway, Olivet, West End, First Methodist, Washington Park, A M E Zion, Bethel A M E, The People’s Church, First Presbyterian, Bridgeport Christian Union, and First Church of Christ Scientist. It notes sermon topics, service times, Sunday School, and special events including watch night.

St. Luke's Stratford Avenue Sixth Street William Jepson First Congregational Church Corner Broad Bank Streets Herbert D. Gallaudet South Congregational Church Broad and Gilbert Streets Richard L. Swain Vesper Institute Jonah Joseph Dieringer P. E. Mathias Ar. C. E Sr. C. E Olivet Congregational Church North Avenue Main Street Morgan Millar Christian Endeavor West End Fairfield State Walter Leopold Bennett First Methodist Fairfield Avenue Broad Street George M. Brown Epworth League Mary N. Rector Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church Barnum and Noble Avenues Everett A. Barnes B. B. Smith H. A. Chaffee Young People’s Meeting A. M. E. Zion Church Gregory Streets Wm. H. Eley A. M D. D Harold M. Kingsley Jesus Bethel Brown Ross People’s Church Laurel and Park Avenues H. A. Davenport C. E First Presbyterian Church State Street Myrtle Avenue John ‘MacLaren Richardson E.S. Joyce Leach Bridgeport Christian Union City Mission Bankstreet Chas. W. Simpson Edgar R. Cooper First Church of Christ, Scientist Lafayette Street Christian Science

Sullivan, Noted Naugatuck Resident, Shot in Bridgeport

John F Sullivan, longtime Naugatuck figure and real estate owner, was shot in Bridgeport Thursday night. He had lived in Naugatuck most of his life, ran a Water Street saloon before selling to the New Haven road, and recently bought property to repair. He has family in Naugatuck and connections to Waterbury, Torrington, and Washington DC.

Naugatuck John F. Sullivan Bridgeport William H. McCarthy Sullivan Water Street New Haven Road Frederick St James Cliff Street Torrington Michael Washington, D. C Waterbury

Joseph Dowdall Lodge Knights of Pythias elects officers

At the Joseph Dowdall lodge No 40 meeting last evening the Rank of Knight was conferred on a candidate. Officers elected for the ensuing term include V C We Daniels Prelate Zumstag Master of Work Buddington Keeper of Records and Seals Zumstee Master of Flags Judson Master of Finance Judson.

Joseph Dowdall

Local Notices Mixed With Funeral, Retail, and Lodge Details

Community items include lodge officers to be installed by Mithra lodge, Dowdall Guards invited to assist in Knight Rank conferring, and an exhibition drill on January 7 in New Britain. A death by self-poisoning of Felix Oseweski is reported, aged 45, linked to unemployment-related despondency. Also advertised are millinery bargains, drug store offerings, and laundry services with home delivery options.

F. M. Wootton A . Christianson Knapp C. G. BP. Schell F. L. Chagenan Grea’ Lodge B. F. White Ike Buddington A. W. French Jr Dowdall Guards Mithra Lodge New Britain Felix Oseweski E. H. Dillon & Co Maintree Main Street Tel Crawford Trinity Deaneford Laundry Co

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