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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1919

Page

10

Lawsuites and theft claims shadow Essex court docket

Fragmentary notes show a slander suit involving Edward G Burke as plaintiff and Judge G B Carlson as defendant, with mentions of Judge Coulter in Essex. Mascaro v Budney proceedings unclear terms, with Mascaro seeking $1000 and Budney countering $600. Other probate appeal Cannata vs Francesco slated for trial.

al Io Niemie el- Rorikoski Coulter Essex Edward G. Burke G. B. Carlson John Wiernasz Gasper Mascaro Budney Mascaro Re J. Donahoe Ed.g. Burke Arties Kitty Isadore 1 Im Cannata Francesco 9

Pesek 15 Detained After Wandering From Hall Street

Louis Pesek, a 15-year-old cigar packer, left 33 Hall Street Astoria last Monday morning and returned in a distressed state saying he had wandered. He was accosted yesterday by Pe an A M Lane and Ernie was sent to New York last night where his father is expected this morning.

Pesek Pean A. M. Lane Hall Street Astoria Louis Pesek Ernie New York

Night worker at Atwell's livery stable ill at hotel

Hanley, night man at Atwell's livery stable, suffered stomach pain starting around 4am while loading a horse into a vehicle. He was carried to his room at the Clarendon Hotel, endured pain until morning, then moved to a hospital as doctors reported no relief.

Hanley Atwell Clarendon Hotel

MacDowell Recital Given By Widow Of Composer

Mrs MacDowell impressed attendees with a recital at the chapel last evening. Miss Brazos introduced the performer who spoke briefly of the MacDowell Memorial Colony at Peterborough and performed scenes from Woodland Sketches and New England Idyls along with other works. Encores included Rigadoon The Shadow Dance A Scotch Song and The Witches Dance.

MacDowell Remus New England

Middletown High honors announced and club elects

The Middletown High School Senior class honors are led by first honors Elspth Nicolson and a large list of top scholars. Second honors include Ellen Johnson and Justin Andrews. The Athletic Association elected Joseph Magnano as president and Rudolph Stevens as secretary treasurer. Baseball team officers name George Carlson manager and William Wrubel assistant manager. Also promoting direct California Stewart oranges at 6.25 per box with vivid claims of freshness and sweetness from Coukes Levin fruitery.

Middletown High School Elspth Nicolson Ruth Freeman Harriet Hubbard Virginia Root Gladys Harris Catherine Deasey Morris Wrubel Clarissa Mackie Clarice Williams Margaret Kavanaugh George Richter Agnes Carlson Ruth Bielefield Ellen Johnson Justin Andrews Grace Bacon Everett Francis Raymond Dunn Mildred Mitchell Warren Heidel Annabell Carlson Marjorie Turner California Middletown Stewart Coukes Levin Main and Washington Sts Main St Tel

Knights of Pythias Meet At Apollo Lodge No 33

An Apollo Lodge No 33 meeting is set for tomorrow evening with several applications to be acted upon. The Memorial Day parade committee will present an important report, aiming for a large turnout. Corporal Harry W. Becker, Co. C 102nd Infantry, returned to Camp Devens and is expected home tomorrow. a hearty welcome awaits if he arrives in time.

Knights of Pythias Apollo Lodge No. 33 Harry W. Becker Co. C 102Nd Infantry Camp Devens

Mrs Crowell Rests Comfortably After Haddam Crash

Mrs. Crowell wife of Frank S Crowell is reported comfortable after breaking three ribs in a Haddam turnpike accident Tuesday noon. Healing time estimated about seven weeks. Also notes W C T U County Institute to meet in Moodus on Thursday April 10 with Temperance Education as subject and a silver medal contest in the evening under Moodus union.

County Institute of the Moodus Moodus Union

Burglar Shot And Killed In East Cleveland Looting

Benjamin Fleming age 21 of East Cleveland was shot and killed early today while three men looted a cigar store in East Cleveland. Two companions, not yet identified, were seriously wounded, one probably fatally. The report notes a remark about lead pencils in the World publication.

Cleveland Ohio Benjamin Fleming East Cleveland

Cross Buns and Local Notices Across Town

A jumble of community notices. Stueck's Cross Buns advertised with weekly “adv.” notes. Coroner Stephen B. Davis and Samuel P. Willard attend meetings in Hartford and the state Board of Education session, while various residents report travels, social events, and local business promotions including Daltons Cafe and Deitch & Baltimore.

Boy Scout Notes at Wesleyan Show Diverse Scout Skills

The most interesting Scouts meeting of the year convened in Wesleyan gym last Thursday. Troops 3 4 5 6 and 7 demonstrated calisthenics rescue signaling and relay races while Dr Fauver announced a swimming bath for those who chose it. A large turnout of new recruits marked the evening. An executive committee session Monday addressed council challenges and scheduled a full council meeting for Monday April 8 1919 at 7 30 in Central school.

Wesleyan

St Aloysius T A B Society Reports Lead in Games

At a St Aloysius T A B meeting the card and pool tournament report shows the Saints leading Meriden T A B by 91 points. They expect to hold the advantage after return matches in Meriden Saturday. Newly elected officers will be installed next Tuesday by County Director Frank G Ford. Easter Monday night ball committee reports sub committees.

St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society Meriden T. A. B. Society Saints Meriden Frank G. Ford

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Morris held in Durant district

The funeral for Mrs Julia Morris was conducted from her daughter Theresa Wamester s home on Park Street in the Durant district at nine this morning and a requiem high mass followed at St Francis Church. Rev Francis A Jordan presided and prayers for the dead were offered after Mass. Pallbearers included Harry Morris Daniel Connelly John Connelly Thomas Brunick Joseph Bercherding and Peter Wrang. Burial was in St Lawrence s Cemetery New Haven. James W Rigby died this morning at his home 9 Cooley Avenue aged 65 years eight days. He worked at Omo Manufacturing and earlier was a clerk at Noxon Whitney s. He leaves his wife a son George a daughter Mrs Minnie Payne a sister Mrs Margaret Merrill and a brother Charles Rigby. The funeral for Mr Rigby will be from his late home Saturday at two o clock with interment in Indian Hill.

Samuel P. Willard State Board of Education Stueck Frederick Trevethick Montgomery Ala Willis M. Cheney Grand Street Miss Barton Arrigoni Hotel Union Cottage Willis Cheney Pocahontas Harold W. Davis Central National Bank C. A. Johnson and Son Chester Main Street South Farms New York Brooklyn Stewart Deitch & Baltimore Giuseppina LaRossa Alsop Ferry Street John W. Trantum Joseph Salafia Josephine Salafia Rutilio C. Corvo Arthur Flannagan Rockville Center L. I Stueck’s Frank Meyers Cromwell Frank R Meyers Camp Dix N. J Charles Rudkin San Francisco C. E Odd Fellows’ Hall Odd Fellows’ Social Club Middlesex County Medical Society Chafee Hotel Julia Morris Theresa Wamester Park Street Durant District St. Francis Church Francis A. Jordan Harry Morris Daniel Connelly John Connelly Thomas Brunick Joseph Bercherding Peter Wrang St. Lawrence's Cemetery New Haven James W. Rigby Cooley Avenue Omo Manufacturing Company Noxon & Whitney’s George Rigby Minnie Payne Margaret Merrill Charles Rigby Indian Hill

Death of Rev William Bohler Walker in Cromwell

The Rev William Bohler Walker died this morning at his brother in law Dr Frank K Hallock residence Cromwell. Funeral details to be announced later. Also noted is the funeral of Walter F Ratcliffe held at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Dr F F German reading prayers at 199 Prospect Street and interment in Indian Hill cemetery.

William Walker William Bohler’ Walker Cromwell Frank K. Hallock Walter Frederick Ratcliffe Walter F. Ratcliffe Church of the Holy Trinity F.F. German Prospect Street Indian Hill Cemetery

City Court arraigns Thody for intoxication and motor issue

Ernest Thody, arriving from Durham with potatoes, was arraigned for intoxication and had judgment suspended on $3 costs after a drunken arrest near Park hotel. His team was taken to Atwell's stables. Frank A. Johnson pleaded guilty to motor vehicle law violation, with judgment suspended on $5 costs.

Ernest Thody Thody Durham Park Hotel Atwell Frank A. Johnson

Nanogenarians Till The Soil Ashael Hutchings Hub

Ashael C Hutchings of Hub is described as a devoted elder tending fields. The brief note highlights his age and ongoing work, portraying a quiet image of resilience and rural life.

Ashael C. Hutchings

Wesleyan Announces Candidates for Assistant Manager Posts

Wesleyan notes list announced candidates for assistant manager positions in tennis basketball and swimming to be chosen at spring elections on April 15. The article also previews Wesleyan baseball's season opener at Storrs against the Conn Aggies on April 12 indicating a strong roster and veteran presence.

H. C. Bruner Columbia R. F. Holmes New Britain Conn H. C. Jenkins H. Kellom Winchester N. H L. L. Walter Inwood N. Y George F. Peck Scranton C. P. Bateman Somerville N. J C. T. Hubbel Albany C. J. Seybolt Oneonta H. A. Clark Hartford L. F. Heidenreich N. L. Parsons Canaan C. W. Quick Newton J. G. Raymer Beaver Wesleyan Storrs Aggies

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