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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1918

Page

10

Middletown Hero Harold Hobson Honored for Bravery

Harold D Hobson of Middletown the son of J Hobson editor was decorated with the French War Cross as part of the 104th Massachusetts Regiment for extraordinary sacrifice during battle in France His enlistment began at age 16 and he served in a machine gun unit in France since October 1917 His father and mother received congratulations as Middletown townspeople praised his gallantry and cheerful letters home

Middletown Harold D. Hoborstreet 104Thusetts Regiment Xkr R Ae Machusetts Regiment Cambridge Army France Hobson Midwa Jay Hobson New Haven Road

Administrators Appointed and Accounts Filed in Local Estates

Accounts filed and hearings set in multiple estates including A Bailey and Wesley U, with the Middletown Trust Co. handling probate matters. Jennie Williams Fagan probate for William W Mathison. Mrs Melville D Bristol named admin of Louesa A Stevens. Mrs Fred Stevens administers Eunice L Robinson. Gustavler's widow seeks sale of real estate at 15 Russell Street South Farms. hearing May 6 for creditor notice.

He Middletown Trust Co A. Bailey Wesley U. 8 Jennie Williams Fagan William W. Mathison Cromwell Dei Irs Melville D. Bristol Killingth Louesa A. Stevens Durham Fred Stevens Eunice L. Robinson Angus Miller Gustav Ler Rusell Street South Farms

Obituary for Clara Vanderbrouk of Hartford

Clara M Vanderbrouk former ly of Hartford died at her sister Mrs Abbot H Smith 84 Broadview Terrace Hartford of heart disease She was born in Hartford graduate of the High School and member of the North Congregational Church She is survived by her mother and three sisters Funeral services will be held at 684 Broadview Terrace Wednesday at 2 pm Also included is notice of Sebastiano Lustro's funeral at 1 30 pm from 22 Ferry Street and St Johns Church with interment at St Anns cemetery.

Clara M. Vanderbrouk Abbot H. Smith Broadview Terrace Hartford North Congregational J. ®. Vanderbrook Smith Harold Waldo Glastonbury Iman H. Dexter Waterbury Sebastiano Lustro Iame Ferry Street St. John’s Church Joseph W. Barry James Misente Joseph Ta Salvatore LaBella Ph Milardo Alfio Lustro Salva Lustro Sebastiano LaRosa Sebast LaBella St. An’s Cemetery

Mrs Ella C Clark of Durham Dies at 69

Mrs Ella C Clark of Durham wife of Chester H Clark died yesterday afternoon aged 69. She was born in Durham to Emothy D and Mary Page Camp. She leaves three sons Wilbur and a daughter Mrs W C Hodson. Funeral from the house tomorrow at 2 30 pm with interment in Durham Cemetery.

Ella C. Clark Durham Chester H. Clark Afernoon Emothy D Mary Page Camp

McKim of New Haven to Lead Friday Town Hall Rally

McKim of New Haven will speak at a big rally Friday at Town Hall. The event features music, singing, an honor flag ceremony, and a rousing aid for the cause.

McKim New Haven Town Hall Aidv

Portland Liberty Loan Workers Rally at Town Hall

Additional Portland workers will meet this evening at the town hall to raise the Liberty Loan total. Officials expect to reach a total of $111,000, three times the quota, with many Port residents contributing.

Portland,liberty Loan

Ineers Invite President to Ohio Conclave

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers invites the president to attend a triennial international conference in Ohio, expected to convene in two to three weeks. The event aims to discuss railway labor matters and industry outlook with union representatives and key officials.

Ineers Ohio The Brotherhood of Loco -Egineers

Niece Mrs. Mastic L. L. John Aged 88 Years

A fragment notes the passing of Mrs. Niece associated with Mastic and L. L. John, aged 88 years, in a brief obituary-like line.

Mastic L. L. John

Suspect Arrested in Ponsett Pearl Button Fire

Josef Zak, described as a Bohemian, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Bert G. Thompson and Captain Robert M. Hurley on arson and concealed weapons charges tied to the Sunday night fire at the Prohal Brothers pearl button factory. Bound over to the September term, he was held on $1,500 bond after being found intoxicated with two loaded revolvers. a shotgun shot was fired just before the arrest near Ponsett. He had worked at a nearby pearl button factory and was seen near the fire scene shortly before discovery.

Josef Zak Bert G. Thompson Robert M. Hurley State Police Department Prohal Brothers Justice of the Bertram G. Spencer Haddam Superior Court Ponsett

Berkeley Graduate Marries Daughter of Prof Gesner

Barnett of Trinity College class of 1913 and Miss Helen Gesner wed in St George's Chapel New York. Rev fathers officiated. Barnett serves in the 303rd Machine Gun Battalion at Camp Devens. The bride trained as a nurse at St Luke's Hospital New York and will remain there through year end. Reception at Mrs William Barnett's home Eighty second Street Riverside Drive followed by a trip to Atlantic City.

Berkeley A. T. Gesner Joseph Noyes Barnett Trinity College Helen Sargent Gesner Anthon T. Gesner Gesner Waterbury St. George’s Chapel New York Connecticut Barnett Berkeley Divinity School St. George’s Parish National Army 303Rd Camp Devens St. Margaret’s School St. Luke’s Hospital J. Rutherford Stewart Dorothy Gesner Burnham Dell Boston William Barnett Eighty-second Street Riverside Drive

Blue Cross Contributions From Middletown Scouts

The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 6 report multiple Blue Cross enrollments in Middletown totaling contributions by W. J. Robinson R. C. Ennever Miss Gladys Clark Miss Grace Gabbrielle E. C. Douglas E. L. Gibbons Mrs H A White Mrs J E Cronin John A Dodd Dr A W Hazen H C Whittle sey Miss Alice Jones along with Troop No 4 additions from Miss Catherine Bacon Miss Mariana Townsend and L Norman Germain Troop 6 leads Troop 4 by enrollments as Herman Reinsch of Troop 6 and Arthur McDonald of Troop 4 are tied for second.

Blue Cross Boy Scouts of Troop No. 6 Middletown W. J. Robinson R. C. Ennever Gladys Clark Grace Gabbrielle E. C. Douglas E. L. Gibbons H. A. White J. E. Cronin John A. Dodd A. W. Hazen H. C. Whittlesey Worglin Alice Jones Tippy Catherine Bacon Mariana ‘Townsend Mist L. Norman Germain Shannock

Casey's Celebration at Nickel Theatre Shoots Laughs

The Nickel Theatre hosts Lewis and Marks Oh Girls company with Casey's Celebration. The Boston troupe draws crowded houses this week with a funny comedy featuring Mr. Lewis, The Irish Nut, delivering strong laughs today and tomorrow.

Nickel Theatre Casey Bostonians Boston Lewis and Marks Oh, Girls Nickel Mr. Lewis

Shad Season Opens With Hopes of River Catch

Fish dealers gear up for a Wednesday morning sale of shad from the Connecticut river. Though the law ends at midnight, no shad have yet been caught, and nets will go in as soon as twelve strikes. If the catch arrives, buyers expect a plentiful supply of the luscious fish.

Connecticut

Loretta Scully Weds Joseph Anderson in Corona

Mr and Mrs Patrick Scully of Staddle Hill announce the marriage of their daughter Loretta to Joseph P Anderson of New York City on April 28 at Holy Trinity Church. Rev Breslin officiated. Miss Rose Scully was bridesmaid and William Pine was best man. They will live at 131 Forty second Street Corona L I.

Dog Registration Deadline With Fees Noted

Dogs must be registered with the town clerk on or before May 1. Registration fees are $1.25 for male dogs and $10.25 for female dogs. Owners failing to register by the deadline face an additional charge of $1. Wingate C. Howard, town clerk.

Wingate C. Howard Eee

Big Rally Promises One Last Push for Liberty Loan

Friday evening will be the next to the last gathering of the Liberty Loan campaign with a big, rousing rally planned to energize donors and volunteers. The event aims to boost contributions before the final stretch.

Liberty Loan

St. Johns Aid society to hold a Tummage sale May 1

Local notices report a St Johns Aid society rummage sale in Leonard and Herrman’s store on Washington Street at 2 pm on Wednesday May 1. Other items note Bar exams in New Haven, Syrian Armenian relief drives, and a town rally with public speeches, entertainment, and a May 3 auction.

War Bureau George Elton Collins Camp Devens College Feabeton Wate St E. K. Hubbard Hubbard Raymond T. White C. A Johnson High Street Berkeley C. Stone Alfred Gildersleeve Washington, D. C St. John Prospect Street Essex Theodore Beyer Grand Theatre George Walsh Jack Spurlock Roy Stewart the Elks’ Hall Gutman Clark Gates Old Saybrook New Haven Bar Association Middlesex Theatre Burton Holmes Mary Miles Minter Powers That Prey Benjamin Chapin Victor Moore William Russell Middletown St. John’s Aid Society Leonard & Herrman Washington St Thomas E. Burroughs Saybrook Roman Zalitach Hartford Saybrook Heights Rollin A. Tyler Minor C. Baldwin Burr Avenue Philip C. Arnold Haddam Giuseppi Mattardo Pratt, Read Player Action Co Charles E. Scallia J. & E. Stevens William J. Flynn Comet Frederick W. Carroll Christchurch G. F.S Red Cross South Farms Hubbard School E. C. Acheson Town Hall Judson McKim Jibers Club Girls’ Patriotic League Adv Harriet B. Davis Lieutenant Grand Theatre

Daughters of Rebekah Stage Farewell for Walter and Lundin

The Daughters of Rebekah theatrical troupe held a farewell reception at Odd Fellows hall for Gil bert Walter and Harry Lundin. Walter departs for camp tomorrow, and Russell company coworkers presented him a signet ring and a $10 gold piece.

Daughters of Rebekah Odd Fellows’ Hall Gilbert Walter Harry Lundin Walter Russell Company

Higganum to Killingworth State Road Center Start

A state road project begins at the center of Higganum and runs toward Killingworth. Details on route, length, timeline, and construction authority are provided by local planning records.

Killingwo

Boy Scout Drive Totals 12100 in Liberty Bonds

Middletown Boy Scouts report 12100 in Liberty loan bonds sold to date, 40 bonds in total, across Troops 1 3 4 7 5. Scout medals awarded after parade for Troops 1 3 4 6, and Scout Lehman. Doebner of Troop 4 sold nearly 400 in thrift stamps. Rees commissioner notes Blue Cross lag and extension.

Boy Scouts of Middletown Heldmaier Scout Stone Cone and Murphy Lehman E. R. Holden Scout Doebner Blue Cross Bliss Samuel H. Rees

Farewell party for Connecticut Company manager Hunter

Connecticut Company employees held a send off for W A Hunter who is entering the service. The gathering at Stueck s Saturday night featured managers and engineers with F C Taylor and Joseph Gann reassigned to military duties. Bird and Denholm Smith from New London attended. Union services of four churches will discontinue next Sunday with May and June worship in each church.

Connecticut Hunter W. A. Hunter Connecticut Company Stueck’s Marines F. C. Taylor Woonsocket Joseph Gann Navy Bird New London Denholm Smith Baptist Methodist North South Congregational

Real Estate Transfers in East Long Hill and Johnson Lane

Joseph Brazos Manuel A Brazos John Brazos and George Brazos sell to Stephen M Crowell a 35 acre parcel with all buildings east of the highway bridge abutment in East Long Hill. Daniel B Roberts sells to Raymond J Harris 32 acres with buildings in Johnson Lane district and a woodland known as the Fiddlers Green Lot.

Joseph Brazos Manuel A. Brazos John Brazos George Brazos Stephen M. Crowell East Long Hill Daniel B. Roberts Raymond J. Harris Johnson Lane Fiddlers

Ten Years Misery Ended by Foley Kidney Pills

Endeb J T Chambers a merchant of Esboro Arkansas writes that Foley Kidney Pills cured his ten year rheumatism. He suffered badly and a friend told him of a cure, and the pills did cure him. Many middle aged men and women learn of relief from bladder weakness aches puffiness under eyes stiff swollen joints and other kidney troubles. Sold everywhere.

J. T.chambers Esboro Ark Foley

Music By the Jibers at Town Hall Rally Friday Evening

The Jibers Club will render some of their best selections at the big rally at the Town Hall Friday evening.

Jibers

Tiz Foot Remedy Promises Instant Relief for Sore Feet

Advertises Tiz as the sole worldwide remedy drawing out poisonous exudations that swell feet and cause pain. Claims instant relief from pain in corns callouses and bunions, with feet feeling glorious and no limping after use.

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Sletown Boy Probate Matters Thompson Fort Slocum Crepe de Chine Georgette Paris London Spear Bros Middletown’s Palmer Gibbs Ruhl Swope Powell Dr. Graves Rinehart Huard Atherton Broatch’s Modern Book Shop BOY Scout Report Eeserrees J. F. Connery Tiz Liberty Treasury Department Federal Reserve Bank Arthur B. Jenkins U. S Martford Caulkins & Post Co MAIN America Ranney Crex Johnson
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