War chest plan discussed at weekly meeting
The group debated a community war chest funded by monthly contributions from patriotic residents. A committee, led by the chairman, would oversee disbursements to war charities and new enterprises, with a mayoral proclamation to end canvassing. Publicity and legal committees outlined roles as volunteers pledged regular, wage-tied gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Bunce
Mas P. Walsh
George Burnham
Fer
Sd Cross
Red Triangle
Knights of Columbus
Jewish War Fund
Percy
Popr
National Red
Sancton
Forth Agricultural Committee
Es T. Davis
Comye
Vatore Mazzotta
Prospect Street
N. E. Davis
Kenneth J. Meade
Bureau
Efm
Russell
L. Allin
Liberty Committee
George m
James R. Edlin
Legal- Advisory Com
Draft Board
Ace
Robert W. Rice
William Phelps
Yale
Judson Mcpeore
New Haven Y. A
William B. Jas
An A. Beach
Ms. Committee
No One Held For Carberry Death Case
Middlesex County coroner Stephen B. Davis rules no one held responsible for James Carberry’s death after a Middlefield trolley strike on April 10. He notes Carberry’s heavy intoxication and suggests rail tracks tempt the drunk to rest, citing the danger and urging prevention efforts. The finding, dated April 17, 1918, records the car’s speed and the minute prior actions of the motorman before the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Davis
James Carberry
Middlefield
Mquor
Middletown
Carberry
Middlesex County
Middlesex Hospital 13th Annual Report Issued
The Middlesex Hospital releases its thirteenth annual report detailing 1917 work at the institution in Middletown and Middlesex county. Printed by Pelton & King, the 64 page volume presents full details and is described as a valuable document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Hospital
Pelton & King
Middletown
Middlesex County
War relief glove drive and recital notices
Please send your old gloves to 326 Washington street for Stage Women's War Relief at 336 Fifth Avenue New York City. They will be made into wind proof jackets for soldiers. A jacket is on exhibit at The F Brewer Company window. Adv continues for 194 Williams Recital. Williams Welsh tenor concert postponed to April 22 at 8 15 pm Middlesex Theatre. Tickets on sale Friday 9 am at Middlesex box office. Prices 1 50 125 75 25 war tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Stage Women’s War Relief
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Heman S. Whittlesey
T. J. Anderson
Main St
Charles N. Parmelee
Middlesex Hospital
Burr Avenue
Grand Theater
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Church
J. G. Baldwin
William Street
Red Cross
Alice Luckhardt
Frank Luckhardt
France
St. Andrew’s Guild
Louis Dorflinger
Lawn Avenue
Masonic Temple
A. M Smith
Swan
Middletown Coal Co
Evan Williams
Middlesex
Pacausett
New York
James H. Bunce Co
Lady Washington
Geore T. Meech
Ef Saeathr
Ged Baptist
James L. Boner
I. Gta Omarite
Closing Out Sale of Groceries Olive Oil and Wines
A closing out sale will offer groceries olive oil and wines at greatly reduced prices as the business shuts down. Sale begins Monday at 8 am and continues until all stock is sold. John Bozzi 486 Main St adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bozzi
Main St
War rally and patriot league efforts at local high school
The meeting announced a rally of the Patriotic League at the high school hall Friday at 7 30 pm. Polish girl and art student aids formed, 400 membership cards issued. Dr. Walsh reported progress of the medical emergency committee while E B Sellew acted as secretary. A discussion noted German sympathizers in the Haddam to Turkey Hill area and a note on appointing a non dealer. Attendees included Major Russell, Mr Sellew, Dr Walsh, Prof Winston, Arthur Allin, N E Davie, Judge Burnham, William Wilcox Jr, Prof Fife, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Raymond Dodge
Oe Patriotic League
Thomas P. Walsh
E. B. Sellen
Haddam
Turkey Hill
Russell
Aone
Sotsce
Eleatter
T. M. Russell
E. B. Sellew
Henry M. Winston
Richard H
Arthur L. Allin
N. E. Davie
George Burnham
William W. Wilcox
Robert H. Fife
Robert W. Ea
Short Calendar Session on Friday at Superior Court
Judge Lucien F Burpee will preside at a Friday short calendar session with nine cases for argument and six uncontested divorces, some pending over a year. Postponements arise from service difficulties. several cases are listed for trial next week, with a docket dropping policy for long-pending actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien F. Burpee
Superior Court
The
Middletown Trust Co
Margaret Faherty Gaffey
Frances M. Lewrenz
Fred W. Lewrenz
William H. Farmham
Bradley & Farmham, Inc
Town of
Westbrook
Frank I. deForest
Sheffield
Griggs
Henry R. Loomis
Edward Mason
Carnecki
Moeller
Annie Alexander
Hannah C. Wall
Elizabeth M. Tryon
Willis B. Tryon
Lewrenz
William H. Havens
Sarah E. Havens
Fields
Charles M. Sanford
Mame R. Sanford
Charles H Chittenden
Nellie M. Chittenden
Burpee
John Carnecki
H. S. Moeller
Walter Gildersleeve
Georgianna Wyllie
James R. Powers
Lillian Powers
Paul C. Neuscheler
George G. Sheffield
Norman B. Griggs
Marion L. Murray
Joseph Farr
Anna Hedwig Peterman
Bernhard A. Peterman
Whittlesey introduces new twin-six Packard touring car
City briefs list local happenings from Heman S Whittlesey new Packard touring car to bargain millinery days Thursday Friday Saturday and various social notices including church groups theater vaudeville and musicales, with residents and venues named throughout the Middlesex area.
Rally At Odd Fellows Hall Tonight
Middletown residents are invited to hear Leonard Hough speak at the Central Lodge I O O F hall tonight. He will recount his observations of conditions at the French front during active service. Admission is free. all are urged to attend and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Middletown
Leonard Hough
Central Lodge
No. 12
French Front
Odd Fellows
Mr. Hough
Dog Registration Deadline and Fees Shown
Dog registration due by May 1 with fees of $1.35 for males and $10.25 for females. Owners failing to register on time face an additional $1 charge. Wingate C. Howard, town clerk, Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate C. Howard
Middletown
Rev George Gilbert Speaks at Storrs College Address
Rev George B. Gilbert returned from Storrs college last night where he spoke before the college assembly. He attended several Home Gardening course lectures while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Gilbert
Storrs College
Runaway Boys Detained and Returned to Reform School
Two young runaways, the eldest about 15, were found wandering in Cromwell yesterday afternoon. They confessed they had run away from the Boys' Reformatory in Deep River. Police ferried them to Deep River and placed them aboard the Valley train, notifying the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Stiol
Deep River
Dr Mountain Receives Commission As Captain
Dr John H Mountain is commissioned by the government as captain of the Ambulance Corps. The notice calls for twelve men not within draft age, between 17 and 21, or between 40 years old, to volunteer immediately. Uniforms and equipment will be provided by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain
John H. Mountain
Ambulan Corps
Ambulance Corps
Card of Thanks for sympathy after loss of husband and father
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father and for floral tributes at the funeral. Mrs. John K. Lynch and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Lynch
Adv
Morris Plan Co Promise to Ease Sickness Bills
The Morris Plan Company at 369 Main Street advertises its service to help pay off many medical bills. The notice highlights quick solutions for debt relief and offers easy terms through its loan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morris Plan Co
Main Street
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Spear’s
Bonhotal
Gage
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Keith
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Storrs
Sloan
Liniment Rills
Houre Furnishing Specialists
Liberty
Heosier
Axminster
Withou Marke
Ley
Johnson
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