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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
4
The firm advertises large deposits on demand with no notice and three percent annual interest credited monthly. It invites individuals, business people, and corporations to open accounts for one day to one year, offering personal attention and stability as the oldest private bankers in the state.
The Trustees of People's Savings Bank at 724 926 Main Street announce a semiannual dividend of 4% per year on radiance accounts up to 4000 and 3% on the excess. The payment date is January 2, 1913. Edward W. Marsh, Deputy, will certify the record before January 6, 1913 and interest starts January 1, 1913.
James Staples and Co advertise bonds real estate and brokerage services at 182 State Street, Bridgeport Conn. The notice promotes safe deposit vaults and deposits subject to check and inquiry, highlighting financial services and availability to customers.
The B H S notes cover a rough basketball game in New Haven with plans for a tougher week of practice. Debating clubs resume activities with a senior meeting led by President Comley to organize the triangular debate on February 21 and select teams. A senior play rehearsal occurs with another run this afternoon. Football captaincy voting nears, AA executive committee met with little to report. Varsity players are asked to fetch old uniforms for a forthcoming team photo. The program committee seeks elaborate ad copy for the senior play. Miss Ruth Alling visits from Montreal Academy, and Veronica Mchan, class of 1913, has returned from New York to B H S.
Judas P. Ritter, defeated Republican candidate for Congress, files a contest against Representative Francis Burton Harrison alleging fraud at the polls and in vote counting from New York City's 26th and 28th assembly districts. The dispute centers on the declared victory of Harrison.
New Britain engineer William Cadwell says opposition to his possible highway commissioner appointment is led by New London politicians and a contracting firm tied to Senator Sanders. He asserts he never sought the post and has not pledged to back any bloc, noting his record with industrial and civil works.
Hartford reports show the Connecticut State Prison association case load for 1910 to 1912 reaching 3,288 handled with $34,744.57 spent for probationers families. Fines and costs of $11,291.57 were collected. Of 4,840 probationers, 51 percent completed terms, about 13 percent violated terms.
Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick denounces social events for youths in Montclair New Jersey as he opens a series on The Five Ages of Man. He questions whether the town has moved from its aunts and balls to accommodate children's outings and dancing lessons as mothers urge private time from school for such activities. The piece notes Fosdick is Raymond B. Fosdick’s brother and cites Superintendent Spaulding on parental pressure for children to attend dances. Also mentions a Chicago taxi incident where Sarah Baker refused to pay after police used her cab to pursue bandits.
A fitting companion urges men to choose a good looking dependable watch. A time keeper that matches appearance is praised as wise policy and affordable, with emphasis on wearing a quality timepiece.
The funeral for 80 year old Stephen P. Chase, who died Sunday at his Greene Farms home, will be held Thursday at 1 oclock from his residence with burial at Willow Brook Cemetery. Nearby notes mention social visits, resignations, and community events in Westport and Saugatuck.
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