Forty seven years of service at Main ae 7 Setmiar Corner
Notice from T L Watson & Co proclaiming continuous operation as a private bank for forty seven years at the old corner of Main and Setmiar, inviting individuals, firms, and corporations to open accounts. They emphasize perpetual on demand deposits, interest credited, and personal attention from the oldest private bankers in the state.
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Main
Setmiar Conn
Individu
T. L. Watson & CO
Bridgeport Readers Spend On European Tickets
Local readers claim high value in European travel packages sold by a Bridgeport agency. They note that the experience abroad offers more learning and enjoyment for the same price and time, highlighting that the agency handles all travel details.
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Bridgeport
Europe
Opening session of New York German Reformed classes
Large attendance last evening at Congress street church for the opening session. Addresses by Rev. M J H Wallenta presiding, Rev M Ludman, and Rev H G Wiemer. Rev H G Wiemer elected president. Sessions continued today with routine matters acted upon.
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Congress Street
New York
M. J. H. Wallenta
M. Ludman
H. G. Wiemer
Railroads Face Higher Costs Pressure for Revenue
The Baltimore Sun notes wage increases for Eastern railroads firemen and engineers will raise annual expenses by about 5 million dollars. If trainmen seek a 14 percent rise, railroads face further millions. Possible remedies include higher rates, with public risk and political maneuvering shaping the outcome.
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Baltimore Sun
Erdman
New York
Ringling Brothers Canvas Hotel Feeds Thousands Daily
Ringling Brothers pages describe the canvas hotel on tour serving about 4,000 meals daily with reports of up to 5,000 pancakes at breakfast. A staff of eighty cooks and kitchen helpers feeds 1,239 employees using globally sourced fare and a single steward, A L Webb, who buys locally. The show runs a three-room dining setup and operates a large dynamo power system for 6,000 lights, post office, and a mile-long train carrying kitchens and hotel gear. Two Bridgeport shows May 21 feature Joan of Arc with 1,200 cast, plus a May 29 charity dance by local figures at Slocum's gym.
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Canvas
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Ringlings
A. L. Webb
Webb
Jules Turnour
Saturday Evening Post
Isaac F. Marcosson
Bridgeport
Joan of Arc
Silver and Glass as Ideal Wedding Gifts
Fine heavy silver and rich cut glass are universally regarded as ideal wedding presents. In these wares there is beauty, value and utility combined. We carry a wide assortment of suitable gift articles in silver, glass and plate for both generous and modest budgets.
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First Bridgeport National Bank
THE
Bridgeport Trust CO
State Street
Fedple’s Savings Bank
W. Baldwin
Wiliam H. Lyon
James Staples & Co
Bankers and Brokers
Conn
North End
Burr & Knapp
Main Street
Naugatuck
Pequonnock Wharf
Aunt Street
Saturn
Sendate Ridgeport
Merchant's Line
Pier 19
East River
Joy Line
New York 7
2. B. Shepard
Loewith & Co
Tel
Bank ST
Connecticut
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
W. E. Halligan
Broad Street
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Superior Fabrics
Gustav Broch & Son
California
Jockey Club
House OF Lords
Milshire
Moerlien
Cincinnati Beer
Smeths Phila
Beoch
Automobile Row
Norfolk
Aesar Misch
Ringling Brothers’ Canvas Hotel
Slocum’s
Prim Rockwell
Fairfield
Bessie O'Brien
John Lamb
Jos. Barry
Speidel
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Family Supplies
Santa Clara Prunes
East Main
Rueter’s
Knickerbocker
Family Order Department
Toy Public Market
Bridgeport Distributing CompAny
Era Street
Bank Street
the Fairfield Restaurant
Elm Street
McDougall
Glenwood
Whittall
Main ST
Ganyview
Crawford Laundry Co
WU Fairfield Avenue
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