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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1919

Page

10

Public works debate on street paving and repairs

In a spring meeting discussion of street conditions dominated the council. Green street, Catherine street, Broad street and High Street were slated for macadam paving with costs and assessments set. A two inch water main on Glynn avenue was debated while building permits totaling about 12,147 dollars were approved. The Water Commissioners elected Hoops Jr. president and requested a 991.40 dollar appropriation to lower a water main on Green street.

Catherine Street Broad Street Nor Street Mietter Service Motorportation Co Iton Transportation Co Stow Middletown esshing@ field Jay B. Carls F. McIntyre Public Works Cobell Joseph Intravia Main Bet Couis Rosana Cepter Street Rn Amara Grand Street Ted Shapiro & Son Hubbard H Palmer Bros William J. Kieft Burr William A. Mylchreest Goodyear Ruler Co Church Street A. J. Ingraham South B Street Board of Water Commissioners Thomas Hoops, Jr John P. Bacon George A. Tierney Green Street Glynn Avenue South Main Street Atwell Finance Committee Common Council Fire Department Water Street Hilma Berndtson Green Main William Court High Street Church Loveland Hotchkiss Street C. A. Campbell Main Street Union Street Sumner Creek East William Street Court Street Baldwin Thomas P. Walsh Arthur McHugh V. S John W. Rogers Pine Street Moe Rogers A. E. Holmes Holmes Kinsella S. S. Campbell

Women and Kidney Trouble Promoted by Swamp Root Remedy

An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues in women. It claims symptoms like backache and nervousness signal kidney trouble and urges testing the remedy, offering a small trial for ten cents from theIMER Co. at Binghamton New York.

Elsy p-Root Imer Co Binghamton, N. Y D Mehle Middletown

Evening School Celebrates 83 Nights Of Instruction

The evening school in the High School building closed with exercises led by Frank A. Coles chairman of the Americanization Committee. Certificates were given to 89 attendees. total enrollment reached 293 with 6,070 attendances over 83 nights. Programs served non English speakers with reading writing spelling and citizenship classes.

Frank A. Coles Emanuel Pagano Salvatore Carta Stephan Babkowski Salvatore Italy John Marietta John Kalita Joseph Vinci Stephen Opussenski Edward Misenti Guy Russo Joe Camaratta Vincenzo Carta Franko Jabonski Antonio Pagani John Amenta Philip Lateri Alfonso Gionfriddo Macig Kedzier Adam Smolen Frank Paz Pablo Fosto Anthony Maleveda Mary Marszalek Michlina Midzielowski Mary Platek Mary Stawarowa Mary Sikorski Nellie Lepianska Amelia Nedza

Will of Darius Miller Names Middletown Beneficiaries

In the will of Darius Miller of New Britain who left 2 600 000 in bequests the following beneficiaries from this city and vicinity are named to Stephen Elden and Irene Crowell Middletown 30 000 to Caroline H Harriet Grace and J Howard Fairchild formerly of Middletown 20 000 to Clara Crowell of Middletown 10 000 to Olin Fairchild of Middletown 5 000 Edna Bertha and Seward Strickland are relatives children of Mrs Alice Strickland of Rockville and also receive bequests

Darius Miller New Britain Middletown Stephen Elden Irene Crowell Caroline H Harriet, Grace J. Howard Fairchild Clara Crowell Olin Fairchild Edna Bertha Seward Strickland Alice Strickland Rockville

Awning Fire At Russell Brothers Store

Early this morning at about 3 a.m. flames broke out under the awning of Russell Brothers store at 324 Main Street. The brownstone building was spared interior damage as chemicals and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. Authorities suspect a smoldering cigarette or cigar started the fire.

Russell Brothers Main Street

Arnold Umba Welcomed in Boston After War Capture

Councilman and Mrs Henry C Umba announced the arrival of their son Arnold from overseas aboard the transport Agamemnon, due to unload at 1 30 today. Arnold, wounded and captured by Germans on April 20 1918, was held in German hospitals and prisons until December 6, released from Camp Rastatt. He will report to Camp Devens.

Arnold Umba Boston Henry C. Umba Arnold Agamemnon Camp Devens Rastatt

More Stewart Oranges Arrive. Sale Taken by Deitch and Baltimore

A second car load of Stewart's Car Nagel oranges arrived in Middletown. Ralph M. Wilcox states he cannot personally handle sales, selling the car to Deitch and Baltimore wholesale fruit store at 25 Sumner St. Tel. 1231. They will serve those who missed the first car or want one from this load.

Stewart Middletown Deitch Baltimore Sumner St Ralph M. Wilcox Adv

Remains Taken to New Jersey for Interment

The remains of Henry Mills were transported to Chester New Jersey this day for interment. The transfer follows the death and obituary notices published earlier, with Mills’ survivors and service arrangements to be announced by the family in forthcoming notices.

New Jersey Henry Mills Chester N. J

Lenten sermons and parish events fill city schedule

Rev. David Hutchinson will preach the Lenten sermon at St. Francis church this evening at 7 30 along with a rosary and benediction. Holy Trinity Parish house hosts a food and candy sale Saturday April 12 at 3, conducted by the Girls Friendly Society. Cross Buns from Stueck's advertised and many parish activities noted including meetings of the Daughters of the King and Y M C A Auxiliary. A property deed on Grand and Pearl streets transfers a two family house from Matie Carpenter of Hartford to Valerio and Angelina Ambrosio with Angelo Caiazza handling the sale. The Noiseless Typewriter Co stockholders meet and other notices follow.

David Hutchinson St. Patrick’s Church New Haven St. Francis’ Church Holy ‘Trinity Girls’ Friendly Society Holy Trinity William H. Hall Far East Stueck’s Het Daughters of the King Odd Fellows’ Hall T. J. Ae Grand and Pearl Street Matie B. Carpenter Hartford Valerio Ambrosio Angelina Ambriosio Angelo Caiazza Grand St Noiseless Typewriter Co Stueck Ladies’ Auxiliary M. Stevens Albert E. Stevens Camp Merritt N. J Miss Barton Arrigoni Ra Middletown Knights of the Macabees Elmer L. Galley D. S Providence Dalton’s Cafe Main Street Lady Washington Chapter Lower Masonic Hall Carver M. Co

Woman Cried With Pain Kidney Pills Ad Promise

A testimonial from Mrs L Waynue of Ocean Park California describes relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills for backache hip pain and tiredness from kidney or bladder trouble. The ad claims many women suffer similar pains during housework and that the pill provides quick safe relief.

L. Waynue 3Rd St Ocean Park Cal

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Grand and Main Toggery B. Stern J .International Tailoring Co Frank A Coles Broatch’s Modern Book Shop Corey Dneumonia Middletown Yacht Club Yacht Club W.c A. B. Ryan Court St Mr. Hyde W. C. T. U. County Institute Moodus Rand Washington and Mt. Vernon Street Philip C. Rand Pittsfield N. Y Albert Mann Jr Washington Street Celery Hoosier Stek-O Muresco
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