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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1919

Page

10

Middletown Chamber Sees Growth and Public Needs

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce reports membership near 700 and plans for future building projects funded by a joint gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard. Directors and by laws to be elected April 9 at Central National Bank. The chamber outlines efforts to secure a government ship name for Middletown and to invite speakers on recreation and urban needs, while noting meat inspection and ice supply concerns amid rising prices.

Hubbard Robert W Rice Middle Homes Incorporated Central National Bank Iletown Middletown Conn Stimpson National Playground and Recreation Association

Refugee Clothing Drive Ends Soon in Red Cross Campaign

Three days remain in the Red Cross Used Clothing Campaign aiding devasted Allied countries. Donors should leave material at local Red Cross headquarters or arrange pickup by Rural Free Delivery carriers on routes 1, 2, and 3 after wrapping and marking for Red Cross. Call Mrs Hall, South Farms, at 1018 for pickup.

Red Cross U. S. P. O. Department Daniel J. Mehas H. S. Hall South Farms

Strict Admonition: Attend to Your Own Business

An old admonition stresses that every person should attend strictly to their own affairs, avoiding interference with others and focusing on personal responsibility. The saying reflects a private, disciplined approach to daily life.

Morning hot water and lime phosphate cleanser

A traditional health note promotes drinking a glass of hot water with lime phosphate on arising to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this clears sour fermentations and toxins, improves appetite, aids constipation and rheumatic symptoms, and revives skin tone.

Wesleyan Honor Roll of 26 War Dead Is Published

A Wesleyan Alumni Council record lists twenty six alumni who died in the war among about twelve hundred total Wesleyan graduates and students. The list names the fallen with places and units, plus a section naming faculty who served and officers still missing or reported killed.

Wesleyan Alumni Council Wesleyan Lst Julian W. Baldwin East Orange N. J France Robert. A. Bowlby Somerville Mass Princess Pat New York City Joseph T. Bray East Bangor Wesleyands Wallace Brymner Hartford Conn Argonne Forest Walter P. Buck New London Kelly Field Tex Roy L. Burns Port Chester N. Y James E. Cantwell New Haven James B. Cornish Windsor Genn Camp Devens Leonfield Kiard B. Fuller Bloom Charles A. Goorwin Waterville Camp Lewis Wash Robert G. Hartsock Scranon Anton F. Haus Elizabeth C. C T. S Camp Lee Joseph H. Hefflon Winchester William E. Herr Flemington Picardy Sergi Douglas L. Hutton Southington Camp Greenleaf John H. Lowman Cleveland Red Cross Italy Richard Pease Holderness N. H Fred W. Pillsbur Barton England Corp Wesley E. Rich Associa Wesleyan University Middletown Floyd A Stevens Ridgewood Charles A. Stine Albany Hugh C. Stuntz Buffalo Alvin C. Treadwell Poughkeepsie William Arnold Shanklin George M. Dutcher National Board For Historical Service Frank W. Nicolson New England War Department Raymond Dodge Frederick Slocum Rockland Gloucester U.S. Shipping Board Lawrence L. Steele Ordnance Washington D.C Eugene S. Clark U.S. Army Harold A. Richmond Sanitary Corps Warren M. Deacon Edward L. Markthaler Field Artillery Harrison M. Sayre Infantry Ray C. Young Devens Henry P. Ward Chemical Warfare Service Washington, D. C Eldon H. Martin Paul Burt J. G Navy William C. Woods Medical Corps Leslie L. Perry Ashington D. C Noel EB. Bensinger Ww Field Artillery Wynne C. Stevens National Army

Jr O U A M Anniversary Meeting Planned

Regular meeting of General Mansfield Council Junior O U A M Friday evening. On Monday the order will celebrate its ninth anniversary with a program and ceremonies. Lady Fenwick Council and Mansfield Post G A R have been invited. Supper at 8 followed by entertainment and dancing.

City peach trees damaged by late afternoon heat

Four year old peach trees in the city, including early and late varieties, were damaged yesterday afternoon. Officials report none of the trees have turned black yet and assess that the frost has not harmed them.

Short Calendar Session Friday Hearings at Middletown Court

The superior court short calendar for Friday before Judge Joel H. Reed lists 12 hearing cases plus 15 assignment cases. Jury cases lead, probate appeals take precedence. Notable items include Bryant vs City of Middletown, Whitman Newberry vs Newberry, Ferree trust accounts, Wake man vs Wakeman, and several probate and banking company matters.

Superior Court Joel H. Reed Rge C. Bryant Middletown H. Frank Maxwell Leroy M. Tucker Lola Whitman Newberry John M. Newberry Anna J. Brackett Middlesex Banking Company E. L. Ferree Arthur E. Wakeman Violet E. Wakeman Lyman A. Mills George W. Trischman The Middletown Trust Co Margaret Faherty Gaffey Henry I. Nettleton L. Davis Mary J. O’connell Guardian Alexander M. Caldwell Joseph Fiala Joseph Janacek Silas A. Robinson Middlesex Banking Co the Realty Investment Co Charlotte E Otis Joseph Cripps James F. O'Keefe Admr Elizabeth Barry Selden H. Clark Goodrich Markham Samuel Thompson Henry Isaacs Bertha B. Cone Mary Hallibozek William Clew

City Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Events

Daybreak at 4 35 lights to 7 44 p m. Local ads note margarine price and sauerkraut sales. Forest City Council knights of Columbus meet Friday with first degree class. Baptist Philathea pie sale Friday afternoon. Locals discharged from service and return from France. Dancing nightly at Arrigoni hotel with new singer Miss Lee. Scout entertainment tickets on sale for Friday at High School hall. Various town notices on dancing, church events, and court reports.

Cne Middletown W. J. Coughlin Louis F Quirk Florida Village Grocery Forest City Council Knights of Columbus Baptist Philathea Thomas Burke John Burke Staddle Hill France Joseph Leary Camp Upton Warwick Street Miss Lee Arrigoni St. Richard’s Scout Entertainment High School Hall R. J. Gaines Middlesex Hospital Durham Town Hall Hahn Pameadha Pond Middletown Y James S. Neil South Manchester Philip P. Wells Washington Philadelphia Veteran Firemen’s Association

Apollo Temple No 14 Pythian Sisters celebrate tenth anniversary

The Apollo Temple No 14 Pythian Sisters marked ten years with a Tuesday evening celebration. A class initiation preceded a supper, with grand officers present including Grand Chief Mrs. Lottie Ghman and Past Grand Chiefs Mrs. Eva Adams and Mrs. LeNora Atwell. Grand officers Miss Clara Kelsey and Mrs. Lillian W. Turner also attended, and visitors came from Hartford Rockville and Willimantic.

Apollo Temple Lottie Gh- Man Eva Adams LeNora Atwell Sadie Nutland Clara Kelsey R. and C Lillian W. Turner Hartford Rockville Willimantic

Woman's Auxiliary to Hold Y M C A Cafeteria Supper

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Y M C A will host a cafeteria supper on Friday April 4 from 5 30 to 7 at the Y M C A House cooked food adv B4

Woman’s Auxiliary

Woman Declares Wealth From Lydia E Pinkham Ad

Mrs Ettie Warren of Emmittsburg Maryland testifies that she found wealth through reading a newspaper advertisement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her relief is described as great after information was published.

Ettie Warren Emmittsburg Lydia E.pinkham

Haddam Native Dead Architect Brainard Dies in New York

Owen Brainard, Haddam born architect and civil engineer who designed the New York Public Library and federal buildings, died suddenly in New York at age 54. He founded a consulting engineering practice in 1907 and created Goldwin Smith hall at Cornell and various industrial villages for U S Steel. Funeral Friday at 4 p.m. at Higganum home. Also obituary notices for Mrs Harriet Stroud Davis and Mrs Mary H Brainard with funeral details.

Haddam New York Owen Brainard United States Steel Corporation United States Canada Harriet Stroud Davis Hattie D. Lowell Washington, D. C H. D. Lowell William B. Davis Trench Hill A. L. Southmayd Rev. W. D. Beach Indian Hill Cemetery

Opportunity a Story for Your Boy at Middlesex Theatre

A one reel film titled Opportunity a Story for Your Boy will be shown at Middlesex theatre on April 7 and 8 in sessions afternoon and evening. The state board of education backs this moving picture documenting trade school work across Connecticut. It showcases pupil training at Bridgeport New Britain Torrington Danbury Putnam Manchester Stamford and Meriden.

Middlesex Theatre State Board of Education Connecticut Bridgeport New Britain Torrington Danbury Putnam South Manchester Stamford Meriden

Original Yankee Shoemaker 85th Birthday Observed

A. B. Scranton of South Farms born April 3 1835 in Kinderhook N Y marked his 85th birthday yesterday. He came to Middletown in 1876 and 70 years in the shoe trade, 39 there, with one son two grandsons and a stepson serving in France. He remains a Democrat and follows the great conflict with interest.

A. B. Scranton South Farms Kinderhook N. Y Middletown France

Marriage of Clara Elizabeth Ketcham to J Howard Carll

Mrs Lizzie Ketcham of Farm Hill announces the marriage of her daughter Clara Elizabeth to J Howard Carll of Long Island on Wednesday April 2. The ceremony was performed by Rev W H Hall. The groom is a home demonstration agent for Middlesex County Farm Bureau. The couple will reside on Farm Hill after purchasing the George A Hubbard place.

Lizzie Ketcham Farm Hill Clara Elizabeth J. Howard Carll Long Island W. H. Hall Middlesex County Farm Bureau George A. Hubbard

Record Drop In Freshet Spreads Fast River Rise

Captain Matt Raynor and long time river watchers report a freshet that rose unusually fast. By Monday afternoon water stood at 15 feet and by morning was within the banks, dropping about 3 inches per hour. The New York boat reached the port at five and unloaded goods filling the freight house to the doors.

Matt Raynor New York

Regular April Meeting Of The Common Council

The common council will meet Monday evening at eight to handle routine business. Reports from committees planning a homecoming celebration for returning soldiers and the post office opening are on the agenda, but no major actions are anticipated.

Common Council

Fisk sells land on Spring Street to Grippos in real estate transfer

John L. Fisk sold to Joseph M. Grippo and Teresa M. Grippo a parcel on the southerly side of Spring Street with the buildings thereon. The lot measures 41.5 feet by 100 feet, bounded on the north by Spring Street and on the east and west by Mary Callahan's land.

John L. Fisk Joseph M. Grippo Teresa M. Grippo Spring Street Mary Callahan

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Pythian Sisters Main Street Broatch Corey Stueck Block Main ST Higganum Henry H. Brainard Mary H Merritton Ontario Lakeview Cemetery Trade School Film Middlesex J. F. O'Connell Caulkins & Post Co Hoosier Berlin Axminster Galton
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