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The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

The bank was called into being by an act of the General Assembly, lsO6, and subscription books were opened on the last day of December of that year, at- tention to that fact being called by an advertisement signed by John $. Can wood and Isaac Hinman, and published in several newspapers throughout the state. This was the sixth bank to be incorporated and organized in the State of Connecticut. The original capital was s2O0, 900, divided into 1 900 holders meeting was held at the house or Ezra Gregory, an fnn-keeper at Bridgeport, on the third of February A board of directors was elected and these directors subsequently met on the same day and at the same place and elected the first officers of the bank. Isaac Bronson of Greenfield Hill was the first president and one of the heaviest stockholders His admin istration of the affairs of the bank was wise and judicious. Throughout the war of 1872, and a period of great financial depression, the Bridgeport National Bank went smoothly forward never suspending the making of specie payments, returning dividends uo its shareholders and, above all, winning and holding the confidence of the pub lie.
 In 1927 MT Bronson retired and was succeeded by John s. Cannon, who served until 1851, when he was succeed ed by Ebenezer Jessup. Five years later Silvanus Sterling was chosen president; he served for eleven years and was followed by Hanford Lyon, who served for one year only. His successor was Sherman Hartwell, who was elected president July 4, 1s4e, and served for twenty years. In 1869, Munson Hawley WAS elected president, and served until December, 1891. when he was succeeded by T. B. DeForest, the present president.
 The bank has had only five cashiers during its long period of existance: George Hayt, Josiah $. Hayt, Charles Hill, George Burroughs, and the pres ent cashier, Frank N Benham. George Burroughs, his predecessor, served in the capacity of cashier for thirty-tve years, and was succeeded by MT Benham in 1872.
 Most of the founders, stockholders and early officers of the bank were drawn from the strong, sturdy, thrifty and notably unright early Connecticut families, who names are recognized now, as then, as representing the high est ideals of American citizenship.
 The early records of the bank are re- plete with entries which show what manner of men were in charge Of it's affairs, and afford interesting glimpses of life and business methods in those olden times. 1t is shown, for example, that at the second meeting of the di- rectors a resolution was passed re questing Isaac Bronson, the newly elected president, to proceed to Al bany to procure the engrayings neces. sary for the business of the bank. At a subsequent meeting theisalary of the | cashier was fixed at s700 per year,
 with the privilege of the banking house for his family, when the same is built.''
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
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standing, influence and the volume of it's business now. Twenty years ago the deposits Of the bank were scarcely $6O, 900; now the deposits average over al Bank stands with the strength of age and experlence, yet virile with the energy of youth-the first of Bridge ports financial institutions and the natural leader.
 The bank invites the confidence and this paper may fall. To thelbusiness man 1t offers every convenience, cour- teSy and accommodation which any rightly conducted financial institution could offer, as well as quick, intelli- gent and ever-courteous desire to be of assistance To those having in charge the moneys or securities of others it offers absolute safety, opportunities long and varied experience in the handling and proper conduct of such affairs. To women it offers unequaled banking facilities and every aid and as- sistance in making it pleasant and easy for them to do business with the bank. It should be added in this con- nection that the bank is very proud of the long list of women patrons whose names are high up in its ledgers, and it is suggested that women should much more largely avail themselves of the opportunity to carry bank ac- count, as it is often a great conven- fence, and, what is more important, it E familiariZeS them with business and banking methods, which at some fu- ture time may prove to be a very use- ful and valuable experience.
 The bank is equipped to do business in any part Of the world, drawing drafts upon almost any city in exis- tance. Letters of credit are issued to travellers and can be delivered at once.
 A few words as to the history of the Bridgeport National Bank may prove to be of interest. This link connect ing the busy and prosperous Bridge port of to-day with the little borough of century ago stands on the same spot occupied by the original building.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
THE LIFE STORY OF A BANK.
THE BRIDGEPORT NATIONAL.

One hundred years of active useful ness constitutes career to be viewed with pride and satisfaction. The length of the hfe-work of the individ- ual who attains great age is shor tened by the periods of infancy and youth and by the ills and infirmity of ad- vanced age, but an institution may spring into being full grown and ma tured, and with increasing years con- stantly brOaden. in usefulness to the community which 1t serves, by reason of it's added experience and resources, and the character of those who are drawn into connection with it.
 Such an institution is the Bridge port National Bank. Incorporated in 1906, the bank now celebrates it's cen- due and just pride-calling public at tention in this manner to its long and honorable history as an important business factor in Bridgeport and vii cinity. At the beginning 1t had not only what at that time was considered founded, controlled and off1cered by men of strong financial standing and the highest possible reputation for keen business ability. combined with unbending probity and integrity. And such has been the history of the day to this; always solid as a rock ti- nancially, and always in the charge of men of the highest standing in the commun1ty-men whOTegard the ear nest, intelligent and faithful conduct of the affairs of the bank as their first and greatest duty, to be guarded and safeguarded with far more jealous care than their own personal affairs.
 The history of this bank runs par allel with practically the entire hls- tory of the United States of America. t has seen war-one an early struggle for national existance, and later a colossal civil conflict such as the world never saw before. It has passed through panics, small and great; it has seen the wreck and destruction of vast enterprises, yet>it has never failed to stand serene and untroubled, strong as rock, weathering every storm, not only with safety, but with ease. The fathers who built the foundation of this bank, built we'll, and those who have succeeded them have made sure of the continued stability of the entire structure.
 The policy of the bank has ever been the same. It is highly conserv vative for in that direction, and that only, safety lies. Yet, It has never failed to recognize it's duty to its clients and to the community at large. It's first thought is, of course, it's own interest and that of it's stock holders, but it's second d-invariably-is the just and liberal accommodation of it's patrons. The early archives Of the bank prove that this was the policy from the start, and it is the policy to-day.
 For fifty years 1t stood as the sole financial institution of Bridgeport and vicinity, and the fact that 1t has served it's clients well is shown by it's
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
A HABIT TO BE ENCOURAGED

The mother who has acquired the habit of keeping on hand a bc tile of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, saves herself great amount of uneasiness and anxiety. Coughs, colds and croup, to which children are susceptible are quickly cured by it's use. It counter acts any tendency of cold to result in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of croup appear, it will prevent the attack. This remedy contains nothing injurio us and moth
 CTS give it to little ones with a feeling of perfect security. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill, A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; s. J. Parks, Trumbull.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
LOOKING FORW ARD.
NEW HAVEN, 1907.

From it's original settlement of seven (Joshua Atwater and six others) in l637, New Haven has grown up into the dignity and importance of 125, 900 citizens. Not by leaps and bounds, but steadily, solidly, trustworthily. From the little shanty of Is by 20 feet this store has risen to be city of near half hundred stores under one roof. embracing all the requisite branches of modern department store merchan- dising, with wide ample floor space, up-to-date counters, fixtures, show windows, and general store appoint ments. The old Slow-going donkey de- livery of 1852 has been superseded by many modern delivery teams, which cover wide area of constant. conven.. ient service. The business policy Of the store, as laid down by it's founder upon the broad lines of moderate prices for the best, truthful represen- tation, tone price" and only that one, has never been deviated from. We have dropped by the way-side many ideas of the past, but still stick to early ideals and shall continue to cherish them. To quote an appropriate mer: chandising axiom, "TO have waxed old, remain young and prOspered al ways, prove that it is founded on the rock-A business that has always re- portant anniversary sales, which were first instituted on the 5Oth, the jubilee business birthday of the Founder O.
 the house, are yearly occurrences plan ned by him and ourselves as expres sions of recognition to the host of pa tronS, whose help has been so effective in the building of the store to it
 present metropolitan proportions. w
 invariably succeed at such times, b, unusual efforts, in the procuring fO
 you of values in new, worthy, depend able merchandise, such as no occasion other than this presents: This tn
 65th anniversary sale will not be
 whit behind it's predecessors in extra ordinary value-giving of offering adapted to every need, specialized fo the occasion, collected without stin
 to quality or quantity. This the Ec
 ward Malley Go. can safely promls
 you. Each year, particularly at bh
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
HTCHFlELD COUNTY.
WARREN
GRANGE NOTES.

Officers of Wichita Grange were in- l stalled, January 24, by Worthy Master | Ralph AverilI of Washington Grange, assisted by Worthy Sister Rose Mor row. An oyster supper with other good things was given by Worthy State Steward E. P. Johnson. and in spite of the 14 degrees below zero 30 were present and all seemed happy.
 The heavy snow fall prevented peo- pie from attending church, or was it the deacon meeting Sunday?
 skNext Sunday, February 3, Rev MT Picket from Cornwall Bridge will oc- cupy the Congregational pulpit.
 MT and Mrs Church in the north western part of the town are quite ill. been caring for them, is also sick.
 Mrs B. T. Sedgwick, who has been spending some time with Mrs Charles Gibson in Washington, is now at N. B. Strong's.
 friends in Torrington, recently.
 Mrs William Ohmen, who has been i'll at her daughters, Mrs John Nor rows, in New Milford, is much inn provediand will soon be able to return home. William Ohmen, who has been visiting her, has returned. Mrs Frederick Ashman, who has been on the sick list, is improving. Grip is prevalent. Will Schnell is the last victim to take indoor medi. cine. The family of Henry Morrow are all afflicted.
 1 Valentine Voisard, nephew of F. l VOisard, sailed for his home in Swift zerland, January "A, in answer to g call from an i'll parent. Valentine
 was loved by all who knew him anc
 many will miss his happy face and the pleasant smile which he had for all But none miss him more than his kinC
 uncle and aunt, MT land Mrs F. Vofs ard, who loved him as a son and wh(
 miss him sadly.
 B. B. Wheeler was called to Easto,
 by the death of his nephew.
 Hon w. O. Welton made hy1n,
 visit to Warren, last week, coming ol
 Friday and returning to the city ol
 Saturday. He reported fine sleighini in Hartford.
 ] Will Barrett's little daughter, wh has been very sick, is sone better. 5 F.. F. Johnson has purchased tn r trotter formerly owned by Kelsey Fo1
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Attend the package sale at Reid & Todd's jewelry store in Bridgeport on Saturday, February g. During their inventory about 4OOO articles were se- lected and put in neat boxes and every thing will be sold iu the boxes for 25c. Articles have been selected that regu- larly retail from S25 to 25c; no articles which we sell for less than 25 cents are included in this sale. Everybody come, young and old, for in case you get something you do not want, we will exchange it, if you follow the rule in the advertisement in this issue of THE BEE. Don't forget the date, Feb ruary g, 1907.-[Reid & Todd. jewellers and opticians, 1854 Main street, Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
BETHLEHEM
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

About 20 of the friends of MT and Mrs J. w. Flynn responded to their invitation to spend the evening with them, last week Friday night. Sev- eral more, who had been invited were kept away by sickness and the wealth CT. Whist was the principal enjoy ment of the evening, and the host served bountifuI collation. of sand wiches, cake, pie, coffee and confec- tionery. As usual, MT and Mrs Flynn spared no pains to make the evening an enjoyable one for their guests.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
LAME BACK.

This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day and rubbing the parts vigorously at each application. If this does not afford relief, bind on a piece of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm, and quick relief is almost sure to fol- low For sale by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & O., Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. R. Blakeman, Botsford; s. J. Parks, mhull
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

54th anniversary in 1906, they had an immense influx of out-of-town friends, whose expressions of pleasure with the offerings given were neither few nor stinted. The "Fifty-fifth' will be pleased to welcome you all again. The offerings upon another page do not be- gin to comprise more than a fraction of the entire output of the sale, which latter only constant visits can show you.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Now is the time to feed Dr Hess Stock Food and Poultry Panacea. They give results or your money re- funded.-[S. E. Sanford & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

If you would like nice parlor organ for S10 you can get one if you will call at Steinert's Music store, 239 Main street, Danbury, and take it away.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Patrick Harrigan of Sandy Hook who has been on the sick list for tn, past week, is now convaleScing.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

F. E. Renham, prominent and successful Waterbury business man, was in town, last week, the guest of his sister, Mrs J. s. Wooding, of West street.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Every man owes 1t to himself and his family to master a trade or profession. Read the display dvertisement Of u e six Morse Schools of Photography, in this issue and learn how easily young man or lady may learn telegraphy and be assured position.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

William 0. Johnson, Newtown's genial ice man, was confined to his home in South Center, for a couple of days, last week, under Dr Kiernan's care. He was out, Monday, for time and looked in on the ice workers who were hustling in the frozen blocks un- der the direction of 0. B. Johnson and Birdsey Beardsley.
 At Augur's market, Sunday morn ing, the thermometer registered 10 de- greeS below zero.
 l.. 0. Gilbert & Sons housed their ice supply, Friday and Saturday, se- curing prime qualitys nine inches in thickness, from Griffin's pond.
 All headaches go
 When you grow wiser
 And learn to use
 An "Early Riser.,'
 De Witt's Little Early Risers, safe, sure pills. -
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Special sale of soaps. both toilet and laundry, next week. Watch for our ad.-TS. E. Sanford & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Patrick Kelley, who has been laid up with the grip for few days, is able to be about again.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Miss Mary McMahon is passing a few weeks with relatives in Danbury
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
The Bethlehem Whist club were

The Bethlehem Whist club were en- tertained by MT and Mrs E. B. Platt of WatertOwn on Saturday evening. A. E. Johnson carried load. The first ladies' prize was won by Mrs A. E. Johnson, second by Mrs B. B. Platt. The first gentleman's prize was won by A. B. Johnson; second by E. B. Platt.
 Most of the sick ones are reported better. F. l.. Waldron remains about the same.
 ] Mrs F. P. Hayes visited MT and Mrs Joel H. Atwood on Sunday and found them improving, although Mrs At wood is quite sick yet and has train ed nurse.
 The ice harvest has been brisk for the past week. A. O. Mitchell, J. P. Stevens, F. P. Terrill and several oth- CTS have filled their houses with ice 12 l inches thick.
 Mrs z. P. Candee of Waterbury has l been spending a week with her sister. | Mrs N. w. Flower.
 Miss Gladys Atwood is spending a few days with her cousin, Miss Ina M
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
HOW THE MERCURY DANCED.

The mercury registered from 10 to 12 below zero on Thursday morning and did not get more than three above all day. A. B. Johnson was the only farmer that made his trip to Waterbury, that day, although it was the regular day for several others.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
1O-CENT TEA

\ LUCENT TEA.
 There will be 1O-cent tea in the church parlor of the Methodist church on Wednesday, February This will be the last 1O-cent tea for the present. On Wednesday, February 20, there will be a sale of cake and fancy ar ticles.
 Arrangements are being made for a series of lectures with stereScopic views, the one in March being scenes taken from "Omeramergau, the Pas sion Play,' portray1ng the life of Christ This is particularly fine and very instructive.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

l.. c. Gilbert & Sons of Hunting town district have filled their large ice house, putting up about 100 tons.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Prime lot of mackereI and herring in tubs and by weight for the Lenten season at s. E. Sanford & O. $.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Mrs David Evans of Bethel has been guest of MT and Mrs Charles l.. BriS- COG in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

Piles of people have Piles. Why suffer from piles when you can use De- Witt's Gar boliZed Witch Hazel Salve and get relief. Nothing else so good. Beware of limitations. See that the name is stamped on each box. Sold by all druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

A large and choice assortment o valentines can be found at $. B. San ford t& O. 'S
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

MT and Mrs Harry Terrill of Bridge port passed Sunday with MT Terrill's mother, Mrs Hannah Terril1.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
BANTAM.

WHAT'S GOING ON.
 Mrs Frank Bissell has been visiting in New York and Hartford, the past week. The Kings Daughters gave a sup per in the Baptist church parlors, last Thursday evening. The Lend-a-hand club met with Miss Edith Moore on the evening of January 24.
 A week of payer was observed by the MethOdiStS. Special meetings were held in the church nearly every evening of last week.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
SANDY HOOK METHODIsTCnURCH

SUNDAY SERVICES Next Sunday, February 3, Rev W. J. Guggenheim will conduct services at the church
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01
Lake.
 H. I. Smith was up from Middle bury, last week Friday. >1"
MARBLEDALE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Mrs C.. A. Tomlinson is visiting Mrs Thomas Peters in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs John Rydell has been quite sick with the grip.
 S H. Clark is quite little better in health. '-i-
 Mrs .J. E.. Watson was taken sick, last week, with indigestion.
 MT and Mrs Horace Meader have been visiting Mrs l.. R. Toohy.
 Joseph DeVaux took over S14 in prizes at his butter exhibit in Hart ford.
 The social dance in the hall, Febru- ary l, promises to be success. Tick cts, $l. Whitney'S orchestra.
 The Guild sociable, last Thursday night, was a success. The proceeds were between SS and $9.
The Newtown bee., 1907-02-01

DoWitt's X,tss X.sss 5aIvo For Pitoe, Burns, s0ros.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
Plucky Sir Thomas.

Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for
a cup race next year is no surprise.
The world had a clear enough hint
Of it several weeks ago from the
gallant Irishman himself. We ad-
mire his pluck, But it is not new.
He displayed plenty of it back in
1901, when, while the memory of the
decisive defeats his first boat met
was still green, he came over with
his second Shamrock. That year his
luck almost turned. for the Colum-
bia, serving her second term as a
cup defender, was a comparatively
old boat. Then he tried again four
years ago, and though the Reliance
was undoubtedly the better boat,
at the same time there were other
discouraging circumstances which
made it seem likely that Sir
Thomas would retire for good and
an.
We hope that next year he will
have no cause to complain if unsuc-
cessful. Americans like a victory
without any 'ifs" to it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16
VIRGINIA DRY,
ALUMNI JUBILANT
Eighty-third Session of Uni
versity Begins With Town
Cleaned. +"

Washington alumni Of the University
OF Virginia are discussing with pleas
ure- the fact that their alma mater will
begin its eighty-third session today IN
der totally new conditions In the whisky
line. For the first time In its entire
history, It opens with the town OF Char
lottesville gone dry"
The $50 students, who are expected for
the session, viii today march I'D the 70
tunda steps down which Edgar Allen
Poe rolled unconsciousIy, II the instI-
tution's legends about his imbibinE are
TO be believed They VIII promenade
the main street OF the little city where.
a few weeks ago. thirty saloons. with
wide open doors, invited the under
graduate TO have one" They will visit
''Dawson's Row and East Range. .
where formerly celebrations" were held
in the most approved style.
But nowhere will there be the SIGN
OF a bottle OF 'sbooze." for Charlottes-
vile, after one OF the most picturesque
fights in the history Of anti-salOon criis-
aiding, has banished from its Uulifs
the saloon and whisky. No more VIII
the university be meiigned as a place
where young men caI learn TO drink.
CHARIOT VILE. Va, Sept I6.
Many Of the odd men," who returned
here today TO help their Fraternity
mates, who are still in college IN rush
ing new men for their different or
ganizatiOns. held a secret sorrow meet
ing today. Charlottesville has gone dry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-16

month, the effect on the cost of
milk is only to add two-thirds of a
cent per gallon.
In town, labor plays the same or
"a larger part in the calculation,
Double it. Say that the wages Of
drivers and dairy helpers justify $40
advance for every so gallons q day
per workman. The result is a total
increase in the cost of milk Of two
cents per gallon. There must be
closer figuring than this to persuade
public opinion that the distributor
has not yet left an ample margin
over the cost of the milk to him.
As to the new requirements of
the Health Office" there are none
yet. When they come they can be
calculated in cents per gallon. But
they cannot justly be anticipated,
and dairymen cannot hope for the
cooperation of their customers in
any attempt so to anticipate them.
The only exceptions to this reason
ing are the progressive, resoureefaI
town dairymen who have. by out
laying their money and meeting the
authorities more than half way. al
ready done their best to keep their
products clean as well as rich. Sew
eral of this sort are known TO the
authorities. They have, in very
fact, added three or four cents per
gallon to the cost OF milk TO them;
and the householder who appre-
eiates the danger of milk laden with
bacteria viii not begrudge the extra
cent per quart which such clean
milk viii cost.