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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
The firm describes its long standing presence in Connecticut with continuous operation since its founding. It emphasizes allowing customers to deposit and withdraw at sight and to leave funds for periods from a week to a year, earning interest. It claims to be the oldest private banker in the state and promises attentive service to merchants.
Trustees of the bank declare a four percent per annum semi annual dividend for the six months ending June 30 1911 payable to depositors. Deposits made on or before July 6 will draw interest from July 1 Edward W. Marsh is treasurer.
In Lansing on June 29 Mrs Latchia Williams aged 108 died after telling a neighbor my time has come. She celebrated her 108th New Year’s Day and passed away in her daughter’s home with the family. The death marks a long life for a local resident.
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee returned to Georgetown Hospital for treatment after nearly collapsing. His wife also relapsed briefly. both are reported improving as Lea recovers from the strain of his committee work and Washington heat.
The three wealthiest Chicago women shown by personal property tax lists are Mrs. Nettie F. McCormick valued at 2,595,000. Mrs. Emmons Blaine at 1,950,000. and Virginia McCormick at 1,350,000. The figures cover stocks bonds mortgages and jewels. Jane Addams has no personal property while Ella Flagg Young is assessed at 500.
Creditors in Stamford allege Abraham Markowitz is bankrupt and filed a petition for adjudication. Endicott Johnson Co claims 378.50, J E Bates Co 321.35, Moses Oppenheim 45.10. Also reported are a railroad train fatality near Botsford and a Westport lamp burn death of a 10 month old.
New York June 29 Senator Francis E Warren of Wyoming and Miss Clara Le Baron Morgan of Groton Conn were married yesterday afternoon at the Gotham Hotel in a quiet ceremony. The bride, 35, was given away by her mother Mrs John Sands Morgan. The best man was Henry G Hay assistant treasurer of the United States Steel Corporation. The ceremony was performed by Rev Wilbur L Caswell with relatives present. The couple plan a seashore stay then residence at the New Willard Washington before returning to Wyoming to manage a 150000 acre ranch.
Seventeen year old Rebecca Fox of Norwalk chased and whipped pesagresta on Main Street then forced him toward the Norwalk river, spectators cheering as he fled into the water. Her twin sister Mary helped. Raymond, a delivery clerk, had earlier punished Fox's brother for stealing a ride.
Edwin 4H Abrams of New York won a $3,500 judgment against William Day of New York. Abrams, formerly in printing at 89 Fulton Street, insured two presses for $3,500. Day failed to inform him that moving the presses would void coverage, leading to a loss when the Fourth Avenue site burned and the presses were damaged.
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