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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
4
A veteran financial institution touts forty seven years of operation and stability. The ad highlights the bank’s size and wealth, claiming millions of dollars in customers and services, with assurances of private banking for personal financial needs in the state.
Bridgeport Connecticut June 19 1913 The Trustees of this Bank announce a six months ending June 30 1918 dividend rate four percent per annum on accounts after July 1 Deposits made on or before July 5 will draw interest from July 1 WIllis H Lyon Treasurer.
Fire insurance and surety bonds offered with loans and real estate services. Agents L. Holzer and F. Staples advertise commission sales, vaults and safes, money balances over $500 earning interest, and acting as trustees and administrators of estates.
Time to arrange for a European trip as a local notice promotes seasonal travel. The message hints at guides and trips, urging readers to consider Europe for a similar price and experience as prior travels.
Newtown patrons react to school board decisions as Miss Kelly and Miss Sherwood are named junior and senior department teachers for one year and three months. A reception honored Principal T J Corbett with guests from New Haven Bridgeport and Bronx. A high school entrance exam set for June 28 and other local notes follow.
Hartford June 2 A group of boys near teens were sentenced to the state reformatory in Cheshire by Judge Reed in superior court. Named defendants include Frank Johnson and Frank Renshaw of New Britain John Dalino of Providence R I William Hurlock John Hurlock Allen McDonald Rocco Pinto and Nicholas George of Hartford. Most pleaded guilty to robbery theft or burglary.
The Sacred Heart school marked its largest class, 41 graduates, at a ceremony led by Rev. P. C. McClean of Milford. Diplomas and medals were distributed by Rev. Matthew Judge as graduates were called to the altar. Recitations and attendance prizes highlighted the event, with strong emphasis on balancing mind and soul education in parochial schooling.
The Wheeler & Wilson band under John A. Lynch performs tonight at Seaside Park. Program includes March The Wagnerian, Overture Raymond, Waltz Tout Paris, Polka The Golden Robin, Rose of Algeria, Naila Ballet Music, The American Beauty, and The Star Spangled Banner.
Rev Walter Shanley McElroy of 1850 Noble Avenue, ordained Tuesday, will celebrate his first Mass at St Augustine Church Sunday at 10 30 AM. He will be assisted by uncles Rev Walter Shanley, Rev Charles McElroy, Rev Edward Killigrew, and others, with sermon by Rev M Ernest Wilson of St Thomas Seminary.
The Knights of Pythias invite ladies and friends to Castle Hall Citizens' Building tomorrow at 8 30 pm for an address by Frederick S Attwood Grand Chancellor of the Domain of Minnesota, described as one of the ablest Pythians in the United States.
Theodore Quittmeyer a 60 year old toolmaker for Union Metallic Cartridge and longtime Hast Deyo resident, collapsed at his bench as his shift ended due to heart disease. He lived at 223 Beaview Avenue and died before medical help could reach him. His body was taken to Owlman Mullins morgue and later prepared for burial by Undertaker H. E. Behop.
The Class of Commerce, urged by the sanitation committee, asked the board of finance to appropriate 7500 for a detailed analysis of city sewage as a step toward a disposal system to prevent harbor pollution and fish contamination. The Sanitary Engineering Department of the Sheffield Scientific School, led by Prof S E Bare, will perform the expert work, with most costs covered by the city’s temporary facilities and operating labor.
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