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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
13
The report from T. L. Watson & Co Bankers and Brokers Bridgeport Connecticut notes stock activity via private wires in New York Stock Exchange members offices. Date May 17 1919.
About 60 members and friends of Myrtle Beach Hose Company No 3 Ladies Auxiliary gathered at the fire house on Van Avenue to honor Sergeant Stephen J Boni and Corporal G Cronan who recently returned from military service. Guests included William M O'Hara and Frank J Coby. Boni and Cronan spoke as music and dancing followed with a supper served. The company plans a three day carnival at The Palisades Walnut Beach on June 26 27 and 28 with features touted as a major resort attraction.
The Consolidated Cigar Cos has merged six factories in New York Philadelphia New Orleans Cincinnati Detroit Key West and other locales. The deal priced at 4 million in preferred and 9 million in common stock to be handled by Tucker Anthony Salomon Brothers Hutzler. Anticipated cash for American Locomotive could reach 29 million by summer pending congressional funds to equip railroad firms.
Rev Harry S Foster of Second Baptist Church Arctic and Kossuth spoke on Grace Abounding. Impressions of Life, the School of God, were shared by several speakers, including Judge Paul Miller on daily professional conduct and character with illustrations. Mrs A B Strickland from Orange NJ performed Liberty Land in Swedish dress about Ellis Island migrants.
A historical note recalls the National American Woman Suffrage Association reaching its half century under four presidents, highlighting its enduring leadership and influence on voting rights.
The Bridgeport district probate court allows six months for creditors to file claims on the estate of Ina Holmes late of Bridgeport. Debtors should pay promptly. The Congregational Burying Ground Association elected directors Judge Howard J Blakeman, Judge Frank E Blake man, Edmund Judson, Mrs R W Gunvell, Elizabeth Judson, and Howard W Curtis. Officers elected include President Treasurer Judge J B Blakeman, Vice President Elizabeth Judson, and Secretary Curtis. The group seeks subscriptions to fund repairs and annual income of at least 100 dollars for the old burying ground behind the Public Library.
The Globe Beneficial Association holds its annual meeting for members and policy-holders on May 20 1919 at 4 pm at Hotel Lorraine Bridgeport Conn. The notice also reports a court order in the matter of Sig. num Toewith vs Connecticut Press Inc authorizing sale of uncollected claims via public auction on May 26 1919 at 11 am in Room 321 Newfield Building Bridgeport with notice by publication and mail to creditors.
The Tuesday Afternoon Club plans a May 20 benefit at Municipal Hall to aid the Visiting Nurse Association. Misses Priscilla Mosher Elizabeth Travis Marguerite Davis and more will present The Twelve Pound Look along with dances and solos to raise funds. Also noted is a Sunday School board meeting of the Devon Union Church at Colon Ul Heights with papers read and discussion.
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