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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
6
A crowded list of campaign figures and supporters is presented alongside local notices. The item references Hale and multiple named figures, with scattered notes about events, property transactions, and public market activity. It mentions a May or Sunday evening entertainment and various adverts for goods and services in the Middletown area.
At the Durham Town hall the dance starts at 9 o'clock with the Wood s of America hosting on their regular meet night. Advertisements note car load Maine seed potatoes and Irish Cobblers among items. Hahn's orchestra provides music and a lively scene. Sale on hams and bacon advertised at Public Market 480 Main St Middletown for Saturday.
The town hall drill is set for 8 o clock as C Brooks drives a new auto for H C S G. The local lockup is crowded with tramps many better dressed than workers. Grange 158 P of H held a lively meeting with musical and dramatic entertainment and a large candidate class expected next meeting. Special sales at Public Market for hams and bacon. Upcoming film showings include The Claws of the Hun and The Greatest Thing in Life.
Rocky Hill reporters note that all town schools will close on Thursday April 17 for the Easter vacation. Mrs Harriet Hyde visited Hartford on Wednesday and Miss Etta Chase visited her sister in Springfield Mass. Thomas Hosmer and J Wiseman from Hartford were in town for business. Mrs James Warner visited her daughter in Long Island. The library will exchange books Friday at usual hours. Other local items include calls from Miss Bessie Barclay of Manchester and news of Mrs George Maynard in Hartford hospital.
Mrs Ella M Taylor aged 70 wife of Henry M Taylor of Clark Hill died at her home on Thursday morning April 3 after bronchial pneumonia following a two day illness. She was a member of East Hampton Grange and Congregational Church. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Clark Hill home with Rev F L Grant officiating burial in Lakeview cemetery. Survived by husband and three brothers Hayden L Arthur M and Arthur A Clark of the town. The notice also lists various local social items and community notices and ads from the era.
A public market feature announces sale items including hams and bacon along with fresh meats being offered at the market.
Household goods stored in New Haven since last fall. Patrick O Leary recently arrived from overseas and listed on casualty list with minor injuries. Catharine Leary to return to Hartford this Saturday after nursing duties at St John s Industrial School. Jolly Harvesters plan another dance with Stevens orchestra of New Haven. Elm City orchestra led by Bentley Stevens. mainly stringed instruments. Social club whist prizes to Mrs Eugene Lord and Felix Starkey. Pratt s orchestra to play at Hadlyme tonight. Mae Murray stars in Modern Love at Town Hall Saturday night. Congregational church to resume services Sunday. Rev Hugh Shields of Yale to preach morning and evening. Morning service at 10 45. Mrs Foris Johnson and son return from Middletown visit. Mrs Carl Tracy in Middlesex hospital awaiting treatment. She was to move here this week.
Mrs. Jane Buell died at the home of Mrs. Jansen in Mill District on Monday night after a brief illness. The burial was in Indian River cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Mc Alley died at her East Main street home Monday night. funeral held Wednesday with Rev. Henry Jacobson officiating. The body was buried in Brooklyn beside her late husband. she leaves two daughters and several grandchildren.
Special sale on hams and bacon at Rockfall featuring discounted prices and limited quantities. Customers urged to arrive early for best selection and to check for fresh stock and nearby offerings.
Mrs Joseph R Johnson returns from Boston visit. Henry Duschka under doctor care. W S E society met at Mrs William Sizer. Wesley Bailey serves jury duty in Middletown. Wilbur Smith ending years at Essex Light and Power. Mrs Walter Brash home from Hartford. Willis R Hunt returns from Atlanta. Food and rummage sale at St John’s Parish house Saturday 3 p m adv. Contractors near finish at Dauntless club on lower Main. Miss Anna Kokjan rents F J Mack property on New street. Mrs B R Clarke and children visit Lyme relatives. Clarence Price staying with aunt Martha Hyatt on New street. Methodist Church program details for April 1. Thelma Saturday Night feature, The World for Sale followed by Sennett comedy adv.
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