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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
2
The First Bridgeport National Bank at corner Main and Bank Streets advertises paying out on demand with money posited, offering per annum interest and monthly credit to each account. It invites private bankers to contact T. L. Watson & Co. for attention.
Sao Paulo June 28 Dr Manuel Ferraz de Campos Salles former president of Brazil from 1898 to 1902 has died at age 73. He helped reconstruct the republic after unrest and served as minister of justice and later governor of Sao Paulo before becoming president.
The Trustees of Feople's Savings Bank at 924 926 Main Street announce a semi annual dividend for the six months ending June 30 1913 at four percent on excess over four dollars. Payable after July 1st. Treasurer Willis H Lyon states deposits made on or before July 5th will accrue interest from July 1st.
Band concerts tomorrow feature the Coast Artillery Corps band led by Paul G Goulding at Beardsley Park with a varied program including marches overtures and waltzes and the Olympic band performing at West End Park at 3 30 oclock with selections from classical and operetta scores. Park news: D Hopwood the Park City News Stand owner has moved from 286 State to 270 State Street for a larger newer shop.
Washington, June 28. Vice President and Mrs Marshall are tired of Washington hotels and looking for a house to live in for four years. The Vice President will not pay more than $2,000 a year rent, a figure agreed upon by President Wilson’s official family for adequate lodging.
The Baptist church will hold Sunday services at 11 AM with Rev. F. B. Clark delivering a sermon titled A Question of Conservation. An evening baptismal service at Mr. Cohn's pool will baptize seventeen. A July 4 Sunday school picnic is planned at Fairfield beach with arrangements to include all children. At Judd School last Friday a program featured songs, recitations, and readings by students under Mrs. Wallace Davis, followed by a school lawn picnic with treats. David King suffered a serious accident returning from Rdng on a William Blake milk truck, breaking both legs and ribs. he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Frances Hiza has perfect attendance. Agnes Hiza and Helen Marzh attended term. William E. Andrews of Bridgeport visited his parents Elmer S. and spouse.
Garriet E. Sherwood offers special scalp and hair treatment at 412 Security Building and 1115 Main Street with phone contact provided for appointments.
Sunday services fill many churches. Park Street Congregational holds 10:30 morning worship and 7:30 evening service with a 12:05 Sunday school and a Gettysburg anniversary address by Officer Russell Glenn. Olivet and King’s Highway churches host similar schedules with patriotic programs, sermons, and Sunday schools. Trinity, Nativity, St. Luke’s also offer Holy Communion, matines, evensong, and parish events. Washington Park, First Methodist, and other congregations present morning sermons, Bible classes, twilight meetings, and special musical numbers.
A bridal guide offers advice from a seasoned supplier on wedding gifts. It highlights a wide range of silverware, cut glass, clocks, and cutlery, with affordable options to suit every taste. Sample suggestions include tea sets, salad forks, cart sets, trays, and bread baskets for inspection.
Boston June 28 Harry Wasser, 22, was killed instantly and six other men were injured when their automobile overturned on Commonwealth avenue Brighton. The accident was caused by a broken front axle. Chauffeur W B Smith was taken to a hospital. The other occupants went home after wounds were dressed.
Washington dispatch reports the 1912 U.S. cotton crop at 14,313,015 bales, second largest ever, valued at $920.68 million. The crop, graded middling to strict middling, averaged about 12.06 cents per pound, with an average bale price near $60. Pest damage from boll weevil, caterpillars, and grassworms affected yields, though eradication efforts reduced losses.
London news reports Walter Hines Page American ambassador will hold his July 4 reception at a hotel as no residence was secured. Negotiations for a house were near completion when the owner sharply raised the price after learning the ambassador’s identity.
A petition seeks a June 30 town meeting to accept streets in the Devon section blocked from gas service due to a failed legal right of way.
The Salvation Army on Elm Street led by Adjutant and Mrs J Atkinson hosts Sunday services and Sunday school at 1 30 p m with a Christians praise and testimony meeting at 3 30 p m and a revival service at 8 p m All welcome An ice cream and cake social with special music by corps members follows Monday evening.
Mexico City June 28 report that rebel representatives from major parties met with rebel delegates to discuss a peace proposal. The dispatch claims the plan was authorized by Corrance and suggests provisional President Hoer ta should immediately appoint a presidential candidate and a foreign minister.
Washington reports serious fires in Chugech National Forest Alaska now under control, per forest service rangers. The letter urges attention to credit as a stabilizing force, arguing confidence drives investment and prices, and forecasts a long-awaited turn when credit returns and markets recover.
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