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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
4
The bank advertises forty seven years of operation at the same corner offering private banking services. It invites individuals and organizations to open accounts with deposits, drafts, or checks and earn interest for varying terms. Officers welcome discussions about opening an account and extending courtesies.
Numerous congregations list morning and evening worship, with Holy Communion at 8 a.m. at Trinity Church and later services at Nativity, St. Luke's, People's Church, First Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Methodist, Olivet, King's Highway, Park Street, Park Street Congregational, and Salvation Army. Also Christ Episcopal Church holds Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at noon.
St James Church will hold Masses tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 AM with Rev M J O Connor delivering sermons at both services. Harry Hubbell reports his sister Mrs Cope and her daughter have returned from California. A new Nott fire engine from Minneapolis was tested, delivering 1000 gallons per minute at 130 psi.
Bridgeport officials debated a municipal ice plant and a proposed Seaview avenue lot for a bath house with a $26,250 asking price, deemed exorbitant, prompting a suggestion for a special investigative committee. The miscellaneous committee also urged abating billboard nuisances and questioned the fate of a $500 police hat fund.
A dimmed classified note hints at a woman needed for a farm role. The fragment suggests a small rural job listing referencing a local employer and generic farming duties, with unclear specifics.
A Connecticut newspaper recounts early efforts to build a parallel line from New York to New Haven dating to 1871. It traces multiple corporate attempts, key Bridgeport figures, surveys that avoided major curves, and eventual dissolution in 1891 with losses to investors.
A store presents a gathering of choice diamonds in keeping with its high standard policy. Diamonds shown in various sizes are offered only in credible grades. The sales pitch stresses confidence in the seller and invites responsible buyers with liberal credit accommodations.
A local jeweler operates near Middle Street at 48 Fairfield Avenue offering repairs and custom pieces. Patrons report prompt service and clear pricing as shoppers browse rings watches and jewelry.
The plan for a parallel railway to the New Haven line failed as the Boston Rapid Transit company could not meet promises. Rumors suggested New Haven would build for fast passenger traffic, but the idea collapsed after four tracking and line straightening by New Haven. Connecticut policy blocks charters lacking public necessity, and electricity adoption may let New Haven dominate any future rail venture.
The June wedding at Redding Ridge united Ruth Reid, adopted daughter of Dr. Anna Ma Raymond Cunningham, with Rev. H. N. Cunningham performing the ceremony at 12 noon in the historic church. About 150 guests filled the edifice as green and white wildflowers decorated, and a reception followed at Miss Julia H. Sanford’s home. The couple planned to travel to New Hampshire and northern New England before settling in Hoosac, New York, where the groom will lead a church.
A vivid account describes a clever dramatic sketch staged by pupils amid a civic and local atmosphere. Mrs. 5 C Shangery hosted an informal dinner at her summer home "Pierpont" on the Ridge after the wedding principals and buyers of shares attended the ceremony. About twenty guests enjoyed the intimate gathering and a notable dance performance amid the event.
New York ledger reports Col John Jacob Astor's estate total 85 311 228. New appraisal places real estate at 63 124 9 percent and personal property at 24 004 470.05. The document notes a 1771 trust endowment to William Astor and details about widowhood and a second wife. A separate claim of 110 080 against Morse related to a stock guarantee is cited. Executors paid 3 150 000 to the state treasury as an installment of inheritance taxes.
One of Stratford's largest funerals was held for Ann Lally wife of John Lally of Reay at St James church and St Michael's cemetery. The high mass was led by Rev. Father Frank Lally and many local and Bridgeport mourners attended. Pallbearers included her sons John Thomas Charles William James and a nephew Peter Lath.
London reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst militant suffragist arrested again and remanded to Holloway jail. She had been released on license on May 30 due to ill health from a hunger strike while serving a three year term.
The commissioner of Internal Revenue notifies collectors that corporation taxes for 1912 must be paid by June 30 1913. Wholesale liquor dealers and other special tax payers must settle by July 1 and have the notice posted in their place of business. Farmer Want Ads 1c 8 word.
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