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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
4
Corner Main and Bank Streets is where First Bridgeport National Bank has conducted business for forty seven years describing itself as the oldest private banking firm in the state.
The trustees of Peoples Savings Bank at 924 Main Street Conn announce a semi annual dividend for the six months ending June 30. 1918 at seven percent on accounts and three percent on excess balances. The interest is payable after July 1. TreasurerHH Lyon notes deposits made on or before July 5 draw interest from July 1.
The Bridgeport Equal Franchise League holds its annual meeting at the Henry Sanford house on Washington Avenue and Coleman Street at 2 pm. Reports, officer elections, and new business follow, then Miss Alys Gregory of Norwalk discusses the nineteen weeks of campaign work in nineteen Connecticut towns.
Bradley Stoughton of New Canaan Conn calls for readers to join a commuters association for the N H and H R R to collectively press public action. A small annual fee of about one dollar would cover legal and representation expenses. readers willing to participate should send name address and occupation. If enough interest is shown a meeting will be set, no money required now.
Washington reports plans for joint coast defense exercises on Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay the week starting August 4. Major William Chamberlain will prepare, with Brigadier General Erasmus Weaver coordinating. Troops from Atlantic states and ships from the Atlantic fleet will participate in coordinated maneuvers to test improved defense methods while naval craft cooperate with the coast artillery.
Beautiful trimmed hats offered by E. H. Dillon & Co at 1105 Main Street. No need for talk of prices they speak for themselves. Also a note about Warmer Want Ads seeks applicants.
Alterations at the local Post Office progress with no public disruption as departments shift rooms. Benjamin F. Root, called the dean of the post office, endures the upheaval with calm, his stamp cages spared until the final phase.
Brida offers a wide assortment of appealing and useful articles at various prices to suit all tastes. Shown are suggested gift items including tea sets, salad forks, carving sets, trays, bread trays, dishes, sandwich plates, water sets, vases, knives, and spoons in silverware, cut glass, clocks, and cutlery.
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