Knights of Pythias Degree Event Attracts Statewide Attendance
Third degree exemplified by Joly Council Knights of Co in Knights of Pythias Sunday afternoon. Nearly five hundred officers from across the state assisted by Thomas F. Reilly and Deputy Flood with other officials from New Jersey and Connecticut. The gathering included a dinner at Stueck's Modern Tavern attended by about 300 members, patriotic remarks, and a drive for funds praised by attendees. An escape report from the Industrial School noted Maria Houik, 17, missing since Saturday night, possibly headed to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly Council
Knights of Co
Knights of Pythias
Ree
Thomas F. Reilly
Thomas C. Flood
Supreme Ward
Thomas F. McLoughlin
Jersey
N. J
William J. Cronin
New Hawas
James P. Borden
Ford
Stueck
Murphy
Thas
Ele Sam
Columbus
Meriden
Wallings
Portland
Cromwell
Ite
Knights of Columbus
William J. Mulligan
P. J. Mey
Knights Columbus
Europe
Connecticut
P. T. O’brien
Thomas I
South Manchester
Edwin Il
John Long
Joseph P. Quirk
P. Stephen O’brien
Frank E. Davey
William L. Dunn
James P. Orden
James E. Boylan
Arthur ‘Coughlin
Imply? Well, Don’t Be One Or Two Nightly For A Week
An advertisement suggests trying a nightly remedy for a week to improve how one feels and looks, claiming a 425c per box price and availability at all druggists.
Local Liberty Loan Drive Aims To Reach Middletown Quota
Arthur L. Allin, Liberty loan chair, reports Middletown’s latest total at 384 550 dollars, not counting yesterday’s canvass. About 150 canvassers work districts, with Polish district showing strong results. A meeting for canvassers is set for 6 30 pm tomorrow at Stueck's Wedgwood hall to hear reports and push to finish the town’s quota before the gathering, followed by a 8 pm town hall talk by Prof William North Rice and Herbert Knox Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Allin
Liberty Loan Committee
Middletown
Allin
William North Rice
Herbert Knox Smith
Liberty Loan
Charity Entertainment At Local Variety Revue This Spring
Local talent to present a charity Variety Revue on April 24 and 25 featuring plays by Shaw Davis Dix and Trent. Amateur casts, striking costumes, a prologue and patriotic finale are planned, plus a curtain raised novelty for Laurette Taylor and Cyril Maude. Star performer will be kept anonymous on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Richard Harding Davis
Beulah Marie Dix
John Jason Trent
Rge
Hoover
Laurette Taylor
Cyril Maude
New York
Middletown
Bishop Acheson To Preside At Liberty Loan Meet
The publicity committee plans a town hall rally at 8 o clock Tuesday with Bishop E C Acheson presiding The speakers include Prof William North Rice and Herbert Knox Smith of Farmington The college band will perform outside from 7 30 to 8 The hall will feature Liberty loan posters and flags Six ushers will assist in period costumes Misses Iona Bond Buya Bond Secura Bond Utaka Bond Willona Bond and Iva Bond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Acheson
Liberty Loan
Town Hall
E. C. Acheson
William North Rice
Herbert Knox Smith
Farmington
Iona Bond
Buya Bond
Secura Bond
Utaka Bond
Willona Bond
Iva Bond
Wesleyan Lieutenant Herr Reported Killed in Action
Professor Rice announced in chapel at Wesleyan that Lieut Wilmer Edgar Herr Wesleyan 15 was killed in action in France. His Flemington New Jersey home and Wesleyan activities are noted including basketball assistant manager and senior committees. A brief public notice follows with local civic items and church notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr
Wesleyan
Rice
Wilmer Edgar Herr
France
Lieut. Herr
Flemington
N. J
Plattsburg
Beta Theta Phi Fraternity
Priscilla Social Club Meet With Mrs Ernest B.dwell
City briefs note a Priscilla Social Club meeting with Mrs. Ernest B dwell at 44 East Main St South Farms on Wednesday afternoon.
Installation Of Officers Of Local Union Tonight
Middletown Central Labor Union holds installation of officers at Main street headquarters tonight. Officers include G. M. Hall as president and Edward Hill as secretary treasurer, with several speakers from the State Federation of Labor. a social and smoker follows and thrift stamp sales will be reported by committees. Tribute to Mrs. Katie Hubbard recalls her work to restore Riverside and Mortimer cemeteries, including endowment and ongoing care. her tireless efforts are honored for reviving dignity and beauty in town memorial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Social Club
Ernest B.dwell
East Main St
South Farms
Holy Trinity
Pythian Hall
Pythian Sisters
Frank J. Scanlon
U. S
Perfecto
M. J. Scanlon
Rapallo Avenue
S. 8. Barsden
Sterizol Co
Fostoria
Ohio
May Hoff
Pearl St
Grand Theatre
Theda Bara
Harold Lockwood
Pearl White
Saybrook
Cromwell
Middletown
Middlesex Hospital Aid Society
Hendley Memorial Home
Middlesex Theater
Hart
Wolves of the Rail
Eagle’s Eye
United States Secret Service
William J. Flynn
America
Newfield Street Cottage
Washington St
Thomas Francis
Main Street
Portland
the Knights of the Maccabees
Squareceiver
Pearl Ite
Adv
Mrs. Hubbard
Riverside
Mortimer
Katie Hubbard
Favorite Prescription applauded by nurses and mothers
A nurse testimonial from Mrs. John Hornsees of Milford Street describes dramatic recovery after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for postpartum weakness. Another nurse, Mrs. A F Johnson, testifies typhoid malarial fever left her weak but improved markedly with the same remedy and praises Dr. Pierce's medical adviser book offered with a mail request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Pierce
Wyif
John Hornsees
Milford St
R. IL
Dr. Pierce
Liberty Loan Cottage Clears Subscriptions Despite Rain
The Liberty loan cottage event on Saturday night raised $11,100 in subscriptions despite rain. Mrs. Robert H. Fife Jr. led the women's committee, with the Wesleyan band providing music and Rev. Robert W. Rice and Henry M. Winston among the speakers delivering multiple excellent addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Robert H. Fife Jr
Wesleyan
eiNrag ‘Tetas
Robert W. Rice
Henry M. Winston
Help Our Boys Space Donation by F J Bielefield Co
Local space donated by F J Bielefield & Co to the Middletown Liberty Loan Committee urging public support for the war effort. The campaign emphasizes community duty and patriotic participation in the Liberty Loan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broatch’s
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
F. J. Bielefield & Co
Liberty Loan Committee of
Middletown
Caulkins & Post Co
Morris Plan Co Offers Path to Debt Freedom
Get out of debt with Morris Plan at 269 Main St. The agency offers a way for men of good character and earning power to free themselves from debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan Co
Morris Plan
Main St
Potsdam Gang and the Question of Liberty Across Europe
A sweeping vent condemns German, Austrian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Turkish elites dubbed the Potsdam Gang. It argues their drive to extinguish liberty would murder millions and destroy democracy. The piece questions whether freedom of conscience religion and democracy exist in Germany Austria Bulgaria or Turkey and cites Belgium Serbia Russia and Armenia as suffering under Kultur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Belgium
Servia
Russia
Armenia
America
England
France
Italy
Potsdam
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Mark
Maria Houik
Greenwich
Conn
Bancy Rockport Cod
Haddock
Bish Market
OHN Moore
St. John’s Church
Jennie Leiferman
Bridget Corrigan
Mary A. Parker
St. Veronica Society
Patrick L. Dolan
Cradie
James H. Footit
William J. Footit
Springfield
Mass
Camp Gordon
Yaphank
Central Labor Union
Cbs
van Raalte, Meyers and
Centemeir
van Raalte
Onyx
Moneto
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Freedom
Vinol
Pitman
Liberty Loan Cottage
Lyman D. Mills CO
Court Street
Thomas E. Smith
James H. Bunce Company
Berkeley Divinity School
Liberty
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