City Meeting Debates 8 Mill Tax Plan and Collector Fee
The annual city meeting discussed laying a tax of eight mills on the city’s ratable estate for 1918 to cover expenses, with Alderman Daniel J. Iy presiding in absence. The vote split, two against the eight mill rate, while Henry P. Bliss backed a different plan and a collector fee of one percent was approved. The city debt and pending expenses were noted as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil K
Daniel J. Iy
A. V. McDowell
James P. i
Thomas W. O’keefe
Harold M. Meech
Emer
Pd M. King
Henry P. Bliss
Gloves sent to 326 Washington for soldiers windproofing
A program collects old gloves to be transformed into wind proof garments for soldiers. Through Mr. Brewer a jacket is on display in a window of the F. Brewer Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Th Avenue
New York City
Dog Registration Deadline and Fees Noted
The town requires dogs to be registered with the clerk by May 1. The male dog registration fee is $1.25 and the female is $10.25. Owners who fail to register by the date face an additional charge. Wingate C. How town clerk Middletown adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingate C. How
Middletown
Swamp Root Endorsed By Maine Drug Store Patron
A Bath Maine testimonial from a customer at Webber's Drug Store 94 Front Street praising Kilmer's Swamp Root for years of use and strong results. The letter notes satisfaction with the remedy and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber's ‘Drug Store
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Letter to Kilmer Company Promises Swamp Root Benefits
A fragment advertises Swamp Root with a sample offer and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It instructs readers to mail ten cents and mention Middletown Evening Medium and to ask for large size bottles at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Ton, N. Y
Middletown
Flag Dedication at Berkeley Divinity School Ceremony
The Berkeley Divinity School held an flag dedication at St Luke's chapel with Bishop Brewster and Suffragan Acheson attending. Major Frazier, Lt Mills, and other service members were honored as the flag symbolized unity of church and state and the nation’s wartime resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Bunce Brewster
E. Campion Acheson
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
Berkeley Divinity School
St. Luke’s Chapel
Henry S. Wygant
J. Francis Calef
M. Russell
Home Guard
Wesleyan
William W. Wilcox
Louis W. Pitt
Robert Frazier
United States Service
Texas
Pitt
Major Frazier
Pennsylvania
Berkeley
Mexican
Camp Meade
Frazier
Ladd
Jarvis House
Harold Mills
France
Loyal Graham
Albert Lucas
Marine Corps
John Townsend
William Miller
Frank Lambert
Brewster
John J. McCook
Trinity College
McCook
Niantic
United States
Britain
Germany
Wild Geese See City Lights Refer to Main Street
A flock of wild geese passed over the city at 1:30 am flying low and honking loudly. They appeared bewildered and attempted to alight on Main Street as the river lights caused a misty, wide river illusion. The piece notes the river as a potential refuge if noise from boats continues.
Evan Williams Recital At Middlesex Hall
The famed tenor Evan Williams will give a recital on Monday evening April 22 at 8 15 under the Middlesex Musical Association. Seats are on sale at the Middlesex box office. He is described as the most famous tenor to appear in Middletown.
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Pauline Hughes
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Knickerbocker Express
Shore Line
Boston
T. J. Anderson
Main St
St. Aloysius
George M. Cole
Grand Theatre
Captain Findlay
Bert G. Thompson
A. M. Smith
Portland
Ford
Water Department
Mary A. Coleman
Leo B. Santangelo
Joseph Intravaia
North High Street
Lady Washington Chapter
Lower Masonic Hall
Shriver
Shhriver
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Association
Middlesex
Evan Williams
Russell Firemen
Firemen
Silk Mill
South Farms
South Farms Firemen
Shorty” Long
Middlesex Theatre
Enid Jeanett
Thos. H. Ince
Billy West
St. Andrew’s Guild
Stueck
Washington St
Earl Risk
Frank Luckhardt
875Th Aero Squadron
Middlesex Musical Association
Williams
Middletown
Adv
Olive Tablets Claim Quick Constipation Relief
A historical ad asserts Olive Tablets provide fast relief from constipation and promote healing without calomel. It markets the product as soothing and gentle, promising quick results and customer satisfaction through testimonials and repeated assurances.
Women Seek Relief with Dr. Pierce Prescription
A fragmentary ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance remedy for women's ailments. It touts tablets and liquid format, cites decades of use, and claims no alcohol or narcotics. Includes a trial offer and address in Buffalo, N Y, with testimonial language about improvements in complexion and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Poe
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Gane
Jpr
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Kaplan Mmionable Ladies’ Tailor
C. B. Brewster
E. B. Acheson
J. J. M'Cook
Prof
Mrs. Ladd
Victor
Spear Bros
China
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Cru_kins & Post Co
Banontes
Conde Seelcien
A. L. Southmayd
Main Street
Liberty
Oosieer
Brussels
Axminster
Johnson
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