Reimers and Adventist Dispute Leads to Court Aired
In Meriden this morning, Reimers and three fellow Seventh Day Adventists faced charges of breach of peace stemming from a church property dispute. Testimony showed the Adventist conference retained title. the local church had been disbanded amid irregularities. A separate case involving Rufus Norton for assault on a trolley car rider concluded with a $10 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reimers
New England
Dana
R. B. Mylp
Jacobs
Knowles Avenue
Iad
Bert Jacobs
R. Reimers
Corinthians
Middletown
Seventh Day Adventist
Rhode
Connecticut
S Edwards
Mig
Hattie Baldwin
Nellie McCleve
Phere
Art
Rufusary Norton
Wesleyan Defeats Stevens Institute In Baseball
Wesleyan defeats Stevens Institute 5 to 1 in a game where the Red and Black pull away with three sixth inning runs that include Boote's home run. Watson adds a two base hit in the eighth as Wesleyan’s second win of the season is secured at Andrus field. Bowdoin comes next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Stevens Institute
Boote
Watson
Bowdoin
Andrus Field
Ferrari
Camp
Bateman
Curtis
Jacobs
Hurst
Drew
Woodruff
Carlson
Zimmerman
Rorty
Hartford
Agricultural visit to North Killingworth and Pine Orchard
Agricultural Agent Chapman of Middletown National Bank returned Sunday from North Killingworth. He spoke to about 60 people at Emmanuel church Saturday night and, with the Rev. Mr. Gilbert, stayed at Melville Bristol’s home. A service flag was unfurled and dedicated at Emmanuel church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Killingworth
Chapman
Middletown National Bank
Pine Orchard
Emmanuel Church
Gilbert
Melville Bristol
St Johns Church Notes on Masses and Month’s Mind
Regular offertory mass is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at a set time. A month’s mind requiem mass for Mrs Annie Hackett is staged Tuesday morning at eight. Rev Joseph W Barry preached Sunday, using John 16 22 as his sermon text about seeing Jesus after his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Annie Hackett
Joseph W. Barry
Jesus
Real Estate Transfers in Staddle Hill and East Court Elm Streets
Patrick Scully sold four acres in Staddle Hill bounded on the east by the highway to Norbert King. Katherine Maria Cooper of New York sold to Concetto Russo and Giuseppina Russo a dwelling house on a corner lot at East Court and Elm streets, west of the N Y N H Railway Valley division boundary.
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Patrick Scully
Norbert King
Staddle Hill
Katherine Maria Cooper
New York
Concetto Russo
Giuseppina Russo
East Court
Elm Streets
Valley Division
N. Y., N. H. & H. Railroad Co
Coal Delivered Fast by Tug Mabel to Middletown
The tug Mabel brought 850 tons of hard coal to Middletown Coal Co on Saturday afternoon and moved a barge load upriver to Hartford. Coal unloads at three buckets per minute, 180 per hour, each bucket a gross ton, with all cargo housed in under five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Middletown Coal Co
Hartford
Coal Co
Shad ShipmentPlans Move to Auto Transport
Saybrook shad fishermen, affected by the withdrawal of New York boats, have organized to buy a large auto truck to haul their catches to Fulton market. They will begin this new method once the shad season opens next month, replacing nightly shipments by boat during the six week season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook
New York
Fulton
Elks Hold Patriotic Rally in Town Hall Evening
Middletown Lodge of Elks plans a patriotic rally at Town hall Tuesday evening with Yale professor Phelps and Rev P L Dolan of St Johns Church as speakers Exalted Ruler Ernest Umba will preside All Elks and friends are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Middletown Lodge of Elks
Phelps
Yale
P. L. Dolan
St. John’s Church
Middletown
Ernest Umba
Evan Williams Concert Marks Middlesex Season Finale
Evan Williams will present a song recital tonight at the Middlesex Theatre. The performance closes the Middlesex Musical Association season, featuring the noted tenor Florian Williams in a final concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Williams
Fioan Williams
Middlesex Theatre
Middlesex Musical Association
Birth of Kenneth Frank Moore in Melrose Mass
Mr and Mrs F H Moore of Melrose Mass are congratulated on the birth of a son Kenneth Frank born April 12 Mrs Moore formerly Miss Lida E Maclean of Middletown.
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F. H. Moore
Melrose
Mass
Kenneth Frank
Moore
Lida E. Maclean
Middletown
Westfield County Commissioner Injured by Horse Kick
County Commissioner Charles Bacon of Westfield suffered a bad wound to his hand from a horse kick on Saturday. He will be confined to his home for several days as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ©. Bacon
Westfield
No Collateral Required by Morris Plan Co
No collateral is required from borrowers at the Morris Plan Company. Loans are granted based on the borrower's character and earning power as the primary qualification criteria. The policy emphasizes trust in the borrower's ability to repay rather than asset security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan Co
Elks Rally Call Issued for Town Hall Evening
Elks invite members to attend a large rally at the Town Hall on Tuesday inviting friends to join. The notice stresses broad attendance and community participation in the gathering.
St Anselm's day briefs and local notices
Sunday featured St Anselm's day events with lamping at 8 08 pm and a rum mage sale at Stueck's vacant store in Washingtot. Priscilla Rebekah lodge to confer the Rebekah degree on a class Tuesday. Almanace predicts heavy frosts this week. Free thrift stamps with 4 lb Gold Cup coffee sale at Kelly Busy Corner. New employment offices opened in New Haven Waterbury Willimantic. Several local figures noted including Corporal H P Schneck and Mrs Wry of Boston. Wesleyan commencement June 17 with potentially smaller attendance. War rally planned Tuesday evening with speakers and music.
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St. Anselm
St. Andrew's Guild
Tusa, Ag
Stueck
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Kelly
New Haven
Waterbury
Willimantic
Department of Labor
H. P .Schneck
Camp Devens
W. B. Terrill
Elizabeth F. Patten
Wadeworth
Washington
D. C
Henry Wry
Boston
D.luther Briggs
G. Ellsworth Meech
State Council of Defense
Hartford
Eastern Trade Golfers’ Association
New York
M. E. Condren
Ralph M. Wilcox
D. J. McCarthy
State Central Committee
Arthur M. Campbell
A. J. Campbell
Washington Street
France
Middletown
Middlesex Theatre
Evan Williams
Thimble Club
W.R. C
Howard Clark
Oak Street
Town Hall
Clara. Strickland
Ellen E. House
Portland
Olyn A. Brainard
Grand Theater
Critten Row
Clara Bal Young
Shirley Kaye
Hayes Lockwood
House of Hate
Frank P.neville
Trustees of Forest City Council
Knights of Columbus
Fred LaRouche
Grippe
May Dee
Washington, D.C
Thomas Dee
Woodward Avenue
Harry J. Daley
Prospect Street
St. John’s Aid
Leonard & Herrmann
Council
National Defense
New England
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
New Postoffice
John Landgraff
Middlesex Hospital
Groceries and Liquors Sale As Business Closes
Sale of groceries olive oil wines and liquors at greatly reduced prices as business closes out. Sale starts Monday morning at 8 oclock and will continue until everything is sold. Jobia Main St adv 224.
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Jobia
Blue Cross Supports War Horses and Dogs of War
The Blue Cross reports supplies for army horses and dogs in war time. Over 1 500 units supplied include veterinary requisites, horse clothing, humane killers, chaff cutters, portable forges and comforts for home and expeditionary forces. Horse ambulances are in use with a motor ambulance donated to British forces in Salonika. Wounded horses are treated at depots on French lines. 5 051 horses have been treated. The fund also aids Italian and Belgian horses, with a separate service for wounded dogs. A long list of Middletown and Middlesex contributors is acknowledged, with donations from individuals and groups and a notice that further mereships and contributions will be announced. Contributions may be left at the Blue Cross table or mailed to Mrs. Leroy F. Bills.
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Salonika
Blue Cross
Italy
Ollowing
Leroy F Bliss
Middletown
Middlesex County
Charles. H. Bell
Portland
Red Haven
Teddy
Oscar Wallquist
Billy
Ruth A. Small
Higganum
Robbie
Mary E. Loewe
Lucy Robinson
A. L. Allin
Ruth Lucas
Washington, D. C
Hafiz
Kitty
Frank Brainerd
Baptist Camp Fire Girls
William W. Wilcox
William Wilcox, Jr
Elizabeth Wilcox
Elton Clark
Charles T. Davis
L. B. Chaffee
CG. S. Meader
H. C. Whittlesey
Blue Cross Fund
James H. Bunce Co
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office 1918
Week ending April 20 1918 at the Middletown Connecticut post office lists a long roster of uncalled letters. Names include Ruth Batesman Samuel Beckhoff Mrs Lauren Beardsley Giuseppe Blancato A H Brainard James Driscoll Mae Hayes Rev R M Henry Henry Hollister Lester Gordon Mrs S Greenough John Lesee ether Lyman Albert Morse N L Root Charles N Taylor Arthur Tracy Mrs Raymond Staples Twevett Tuvico Hila Wards Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Mise Ruth Batesman
Samuel Beckhoff
Lauren
Beardsley
Beakés
Giuseppe Blancato
A. H. Brainard
Brinkhoret
Bessié Atkins
Bepsle Ayers
Philip Caswell
James Driscoll
Mr. Hatch
Mae Hayes
Harrison & Gould
Chaplin Triumphs In Ring At Nickel Theater Show
In a Champion feature Charlie Chaplin slips a lucky horseshoe into his glove and KO the bruiser with a bold haymaker aided by a loyal bulldog. The crowd cheers as he is declared champion of the world. Also on the bill is The Main Spring starring Henry King at the Nickel theater tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaplin
Nickel Theater
Henry King
Holy Trinity Parish Notes Activities and Services
The church opens daily from 9 a.m. at the Parish house. Troop No. 4 Boy Scouts meet there on Mondays. Girls Friendly Society meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. St Marks day service with Holy Communion and prayers for country and allies at 10:30 a.m. Endowment society meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society holds 2 p.m. meeting Friday with Dorcas service at 2:30 p.m. Services listed on Derick Street. Try a Press Want Ad.
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Holy Trinity
Girls’ Friendly Sociéty
All Pera Ele
Endly Society
Woman's Missionary Society
Dorces
St. Ante Aett Derick Street
Mothers Warn Against Nauseous Cold Medicines for Children
A health notice urges mothers to avoid giving harsh cold medicines to children. It recommends outdoor exercise and plenty of fresh air, plus a Southern external vapor treatment at the first sign of trouble. The ad promises relief and cautions about internal dosing dangers and unclear ingredients.
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Bacon Bros
Tomlinson
Raines
Stevens
Daley
Egger
Wwes
Ohnson
Peadden
Zimmerman c
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
China
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
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Red Cross
Leroy F. Bills
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