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Salvation Army of Bridgeport with gifts
totaling one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars. These bequests have aided very
materially the beneficiaries in promoting
along extensive lines the causes that come
under their respective care. Mr. Miller
was an important member of the Masonic
fraternity, and was affiliated with Corinthian
Lodge, No. 104, Free and Accepted
Masons ; Jerusalem Chapter, No. 13,
Royal Arch Masons ; Hamilton Commandery.
No. 5, Knights Templar; Pyramid
Temple, Ancient Arabic Order No-
bles of the Mystic Shrine ; and a 32d degree
Scottish Rite Mason. For many
years he was an active member of Elias
Howe Post, Grand Army of the Republic.
Mr. Miller married, November 29, 1869,
at Waterbury, Connecticut, Emily Lou-
ise Clinton of Woodbury, Connecticut,
daughter of Ira A. and Mary Lewis Clinton.
She died October 4, 1907. They
were the parents of three children, all of
whom are deceased. Mr. Miller married
(second), November 5, 1908, at New York
City, Anne Drew Hallock, daughter of
Henry E. and Mary Frances Drew Hal-
lock, of Bridgeport.
A fitting conclusion of this review of
such an important and conspicuous figure
and his life and deeds is embraced in the
following tribute paid to Mr. Miller by
organizations with which he had to do
either directly or indirectly during his
long and varied career
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Board of Directors of the City National Bank
OF Bridgeport.
Whereas, Frank Miller lived nearly all his busi-
ness life in Bridgeport, and by his strong person-
ality, broad vision and active participation in finan-
cial and public affairs made himself a leading spirit
in the growth and life of this city, and
Whereas, In recent years his chief business
activity centered in the City National Bank, which
he served as president for sixteen years and direc-
tor for thirty-one years, and whose affairs he
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managed with great fidelity and rare skill ; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the directors of the City
National Bank, keenly feel the irreparable loss of
Frank Miller; and, be it further
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be con-
veyed to his immediate family and to his associates
through the press, and that these resolutions be
inscribed on the minutes of this bank.
Charles E. Hough, President.
L. S. Catlin, Clerk.
Board of Directors of the
City National Bank.
Common Council of the City of Bridgeport.
With profound sorrow we record the passing
from this life of one of our most prominent citi-
zens, Frank Miller. Mr. Miller was a conspicuous
figure in the community through his active partici-
pation in the many phases of communal development,
financial, industrial and philanthropic. He
served the city faithfully in numerous official
capacities, and at the time of his passing was a
member of the Financial Advisory Board
His passing from the scene of his earthly labors
excites not only sorrow and grief, but a deep sense
of loss, for his opinions were of inestimable value,
and his energy, wisdom and loyalty were in constant
demand. The city of Bridgeport and all who
have been associated with him in the many years
of his active, resourceful and successful career, in
the many industries in which he was engaged, will
greatly miss him.
Resolved, That the Common Council, in recording
its sorrow on the death of Frank Miller, add
its testimony to his sterling qualities, worth and
services.
Resolved. That we extend our heartfelt sym-
pathy to the bereaved family in their irreparable
loss.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the Common Council and a copy
thereof suitably engrossed be presented to the
bereaved family.
Clifford B. Wilson, Mayor;
J. Alex. H. Robinson, Clerk.
Directors of the Lake Torpedo Boat Company
OF Bridgeport.
Whereas, Frank Miller, late of this city, was
for many years a director and officer of the Lake
Torpedo Boat Company; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the service of Mr. Miller to this
company in planning and assisting in the building