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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1919

Page

8

Probate notes reveal varied estates and executors across towns

New York based Hamiin named executor in Middletown probate. Dr Ed Crane’s widow Emma A Holt’s estate in Hills District divided between son and daughter, with life use to Mrs McKinsey then to Kinstry. Several CT estates listed: Santangelo, O Keefe, Morrison, and Johnson. Wardrobe of heirs, inventories, and real estate sales noted from Cromwell, Deep River, Haddam, and Durham. trust and bank assets cited. minor guardianship and sale of real estate details included.

Hamiin New York Middletown Ed‘Crane Paris Eugenie Napoleon Crane Hills District McKinsy M. Holt Emma A. Holt F Johnson New Britain August Percennecticut Jo- Wilbur Fratzel Jamas W. O'Keefe Ann Doran William J Charles L. Bliss Livina H. Johnson Deep River Florence On Cromwell Gward Bureau of War St of Clarence Jacobie EB. Ashton P. Merwin Durham Frederick S. Newton P. Camp Haddam Iowa National Bank A ‘Co Elizabeth N. J N. Y J. Ewald Frederick A Wehtowp Road Dime Savings Bank Jacob Baker James Jessie Francis Meigs Min F. Sage

St Aloysius Notes on Meri T T A B guests and events

St Aloysius society hosts Meri T A B members for an annual pool tournament this evening with a trolley departure from Meriden at 7. A pleases will be presented, meals served, and a reception enjoyed. A return contest is planned for Saturday evening with a large Meriden delegation.

St. Aloysius St. Aloysius Society T. A. B. Society Meriden Society Meriden

Naturalization session set for 32 applicants in court

Judge Joel H. Reed will preside over a Tuesday naturalization session in the Superior Court. Thirty two applicants will be heard, including Erik Edwin Carlson who has prior hearings, and several former enemy aliens now cleared by the government. Three cases carried over from October will receive further hearings. the list includes Giovanni Passanisi Domenick Pontillo Antonio Morandini Jo Sallak Sebastiano Spada Giuseppe Serra Joseph Kucharcik Joseph Kazimir Florian Masinda Anton Nocar Joseph John Havlin Josef Nocar John Hudec Harry Antoni Fronde William Hunter Josef Bousa Andrew Lesick Frank Rak Willie Brink Milton Joseph Hordinsky Robert Henry Proudman Alfonso Giuseppe Pianta Joseph Fiorilla Pietro Allegra Frank Garofalo Vincenzo Salvatore Carta Adrian Martin Nelson Salvatore Garofalo John Patrick Johnson Patrick Joseph Rutledge Rutilio Cesare Corvo.

Joel H. Reed Superior Court Erik Edwin Carlson Giovanni Passanisi Domenick Pontillo Antonio Morandini Jo Sallak Sebastiano Spada Giuseppe Serra Joseph Kucharcik Joseph Kazimir Florian Masinda Anton Nocar Joseph John Havlin Josef Nocar John Hudec Harry Antoni Fronde William Hunter Josef Bousa Andrew Lesick

Lecture at Wesleyan on The Italian Question

Dr. Harold B. Eberlein speaks at Wesleyan University Scott Laboratory on Monday night April 7 at 8. The talk titled The Italian Question and the Peace Conference covers his abroad diplomatic insights and aims to counter criticism of Italy. Seats reserved for Dutcher class. open to the public.

Eberlein Scott Laboratory Department of History Wesleyan University Harold B. Eberlein America Italy George M. Dutcher

Monday Last Day of Used Clothing Campaign Ends Soon

The article notes that Monday April 7 marks the final day of the Used Clothing Campaign for Allied European destitute areas. Donated clothing must reach the Red Cross local chapter headquarters behind Holy Trinity church by 5 PM Monday. Rural Free Delivery routes Nos 1 2 and 3 will collect wrapped items labeled for the Red Cross from participating families.

Allied Counties Europe The Red Cross Holy Trinity Church

K of C Notes on Forest City Council Meeting

The Knights of Columbus council in Forest City held its regular meeting last evening in club rooms. A first degree class was initiated and Adrian R. Dunn was named chairman to collect names ranks and service of uniformed war members. A May 4 body turnout for Holy Communion at St John s church was approved. Second degree is April 27 and third degree with banquet follows May 4.

St. John’s Church

Wesleyan Aviator Decorated for Distinguished Flying Cross

Howard Burdick of Brooklyn has received notification of earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. He spent time at Wesleyan university starting in 1915, left to enlist in the air service, and earned a commission as second lieutenant in late 1917.

Wesleyan Howard Burdick Brooklyn N. Y Wesleyan University Air Service

Tabor Lutheran Church Contest Ends With 48 Added

Last evening the L L of Tabor Lutheran church held final reports and added 48 members. The Whites won the contest while the Reds and Blues must entertain the victors and society at the May meeting. The gathering was lively for both visitors and defeated sides. First Congregational Church hosts the Foreign Missionary meeting in April at 2 30 pm in the chapel with Mrs Henry and the Misses Hall Fagan Wells Goodrich Strong Hendley Elspeth McConochie speaking. Two charts will be shown.

Tabor Lutheran Church L. L Tabor Lutheran First Congregational Church Henry Laura Hall Leslie Fagan Eliabeth Wells Mattie Goodrich Marion Strong Irene Hendley Elspeth -McConochie

Miss Johnson to Speak at Holy Trinity Associates Conference

The Associates' Conference convenes this afternoon at 3 30 in Holy Trinity parish. Miss Mary Johnson of Hartford, the Diocesan vice president, will deliver an address.

Holy Trinity Parishes Mary Johnson Hartford Giocesan

Various Local Notices and Events in Moodus Middletown Area

A compilation of local notices including a Moodus W C T U meeting rescheduled to April 10, home cleaning at 5 Alsop Ave, an outing in search of trailing arbutus if weather allows, Parmelee's Market sausage, the Middletown Review event, an Aloysius society Easter ball, Orrin Stoddard’s outing after illness, Hartford All Stars versus Middletown Y M C A tonight, Priscilla Rebecca sale at Odd Fellows building, Gen Mansfield Council inviting G A R post to anniversary, Hartford-Middletown game at the Y M C A tonight, liquor sale alert with reduced estate prices at Ten Ton’s Cafe, Grand Theatre two-film program with Bonds of Honor and The Talk of the Town, Y M C A basketball game, Priscilla Rebekah Lodge masquerade Tuesday, Higginson Business Institute post‑graduate course praise, five Gregg shorthand students completing Higginson course, Easter Monday St Aloysius big Easter ball on April 21.

Miss Barton Moodus Alsop Ave Parmelee’s Middletown Review Aloysius Society Orrin E. Stoddard Hartford All Stars Middletown Y Odd Fellows Building Mansfield Council No. 9 Mansfield Post No Hartford-Middletown Reton’s Main Street Grand Theatre Sessue Hayakawa Dorothy Phillips Y. M.C Middletown Priscilla Rebekah Lodge Higginson Business Institute Gregg Shorthand Higginson St. Aloysius

Cotter Held After City Court Appearance

Richard Cotter, intoxicated and jailed, pleaded not guilty in city court after Captain Kincaid detained him last night. He claimed four small beers, joked about whiskey prices, and asked to leave town as he was granted 30 days board at Haddam Jail.

Richard Cotter Kincaid Toto Cotter Haddam

Middletown Lodge Initiates Four New Members

A large Middletown Lodge No 1547 meeting in Red Men hall initiated four candidates with Hartford degree team. Officers for the year were installed by Past Dictator John A. Johnson. Hartford Legion of Honor members joined, then all adjourned to a club room for refreshments.

Middletown Lodge Red Men’s Hall Hartford John A. Johnson P. D William F. Brink Alfred Wells W. D. Jackson Stables Joan Whalen, Jr Jos. Slater I. G Fred Lemieux O. G S. Barone A. McArthur John Johnson Hartford Legion of Honor

Collision on Main Street Involving Water Works Foreman

Middletown Water Works foreman James J. Griffin driving west on College Street slowed for a passing trolley when baker Joseph Duda of 21 Union Street approached on Main Street in a Ford delivery truck. The crash damaged Duda’s headlight and front axle. Duda lacked a license and a city court hearing is set for Monday morning.

James J. Griffin Middletown

Veterans to Parade With Hand Engine at May 30 Event

The Veteran Firemen's Association voted at a largely attended meeting last night to join the May 30 parade. Foreman Barrett expects 30 to 40 veteran firemen in red flannel shirts, dark caps, and trousers, marching beside today’s modern apparatus to form a striking contrast.

Veteran Firemen’s Association Foreman Barrett

Water Levels Permit Unloading Freigth at Middletown Landing

Water remains high with river about four feet below the steamboat landing floor which is nearly dry. The Middletown unloaded its freight at the landing this morning after arriving at 4 30. The Mabel sent down three empty berges yesterday while the Onrust descended in the afternoon with four empties.

Middletown

Joseph P Leary Receives Gold Watch After Overseas Service

Joseph P. Leary, back from 18 months overseas, was presented with a gold watch yesterday by Wilcox Crittenden Co. Edward Mowry of the galvanizing department performed the presentation at the ceremony. A separate note reports a car skid incident near the Higby reservoir on the Meriden road, with Bradley's tow bringing the damaged auto to town.

Joseph P. Leary Wilcox, Crittenden, and Co Edward Mowry Galvanizing Department Mt. Higby Robert Bradley Higby Reservoir Meriden Road

Mallett of 18 Bacon Noted in Daneh Rei Notes

Entry lists Mallett associated with 18 Bacon in a brief Daneh Rei Notes column, reflecting a social or observational snippet from the page segment. No further context or events are provided.

Daneh

Strong Appeal Against Taxing Cats in Connecticut

Rev D B Hubbard of Berlin writes to The Courant arguing against taxation of cats. He recalls his life with cats, cites rats in barns, and asserts cats protect homes and farms, questioning what lawmakers would tax next. He urges compassion for cats and notes April 1 1919 as his date.

Connecticut D. B. Hubbard Berlin Conn

Elks Banquet Set by Middle Town Lodge No 771

The Elks lodge committee met and arranged details for the annual banquet on April 24. Speakers include Albert T. Brophy chief justice and Grand Exalted Ruler candidate from Brooklyn, Sheriff Thomas Reilly of Meriden, and Rev Roy Houghton of New Haven. A New York cabaret and Ford's orchestra will provide music. Schaefer Bros. handle catering.

France New York Ford Schaefer Bros

Parker couple sells Lot No 17 on Miles Avenue

GlynneC Parker and Henrietta May Parker sold to Edwin Wilcox and Archibald Griffitt Wilcox a parcel of land with a dwelling and all improvements on the Easterly side of Miles Avenue known as Lot No 17.

Glynnec Parker Henrietta May Parker Edwin Wilcox Archibald Griffitt Wilcox Miles Avenue

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