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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
2
The advertisement from The Financial announces Bridgeport National Bank at Main and Bank Streets inviting individuals, corporations, and civic groups to open an account. It emphasizes personal attention, private banking heritage, and flexible deposit terms for any duration. Officers are ready to discuss opening an account and extending courtesies.
Commencing June 1 the Highways Commission repairs office governs permits for public service corps to excavate in trunk line highways. Applications go to the repairs supervisor where the work occurs. The rule aims to reduce street tearing and requires streets to be restored to their original condition after excavation.
New Haven June 3 The arbitration between the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and the New Haven road ended with an agreement drafted by labor department officials. The clerks hailed the decision as a victory on key interpretive points though one issue was lost. About 1700 clerks were affected and had threatened to strike. the road reported no comment beyond noting a mutually satisfactory agreement was adopted.
Easton notices report Pomona grange plans at Sherman under Lake Valley on June 4 at 10 30 am with fifth degree in morning and lecturer program afternoon. 8 30 am Merwinville train meeting and 5 33 pm return. Community births weddings church services and baptisms noted plus Dorcas society June sale June 18 at Mallett home.
Stratford residents protest persistent dust along Stratford avenue from the city line to Hard's corner. The Connecticut company’s trolley traffic and lack of sprinkling or oiling have left the road with deep dust clouds, endangering pedestrians and drivers. No action has been taken, prompting fears of accidents before repairs are made.
Miss Florence Morgan youngest daughter of Edwin Morgan and Herbert Botsford son of Samuel Botsford of New Haven united in marriage at Newtown on Saturday May 31. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the bride’s parents’ home and the couple will make their home in New Haven. Also notes include Nellie Osborne visiting sisters Anna Gilbert and Ed ward Corning and Olive Corning with their grandparents for the summer.
Mrs Carrie Elwell Cor Sec of Kings Daughters spent days in New York city and Passaic visiting relatives. A meeting held in South Norwalk drew one of the largest crowds to the Baptist church parlors with the Rag Social able drama. Over $50 was cleared for the church. Mrs Stephen B Hayes learned of her uncle Henry Augustus Wheeler’s death at Glen Cove L I aged 81 born in Poughkeepsie N Y. Miss Frances French of Newtown and Mr Robert Bevans wed at the Pettit home on May 26 officiated by Rev Frederick Paten. Mrs Mallette Sanford of Easton is ill at her sister Mrs Banks Goodsell’s home with nurse Mrs John Nelson of Long Hill attending.
A New York London Berlin banking syndicate bought on Monday from the National Railways of Mexico an issue of 26,730,000 dollars in six per cent two year secured notes. The issue totals 29,160,000 dollars and funds 10,000,000 dollars of the company notes due today. The notes will soon be offered in New York and London at about 97.
At a Bridgeport Common Council meeting supporters of a municipal ice plant urged city adoption to cut living costs and reduce ice trust reliance. Alderman Morey backed Alder cederholm. Jasper McLevy cited Central Labor union endorsement. The issue was referred to the miscellaneous matters committee with a Watt? No. A motion proposed a $25 appropriation.
Ray Keating plans a floral horseshoe presented to him. Alderman Ceder Holm opposes, preferring the money be used differently. TRS resolution sent to miscellaneous committee. Fretené Order of Dagies invites mayor and council to July 24 fight day exercises. invitation accepted. Assistant Fire Chief Jack Horkheimer honored at a banquet for 25 years in service with a gold watch. Gordon Hagestry presented remarks. music and supper accompany the event. Also a humorous card-game exchange about a clergyman poker player.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach and intestinal ailments, claiming it removes toxins and calms inflammation. It asserts universal endorsement by doctors, nurses, ministers, and the public, urging readers to buy via their local druggists in Chicago and nearby stores on Main Street.
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