Russell Fire Drill Startles GFTY in Early Morning Warning
Russell Mfg Co. held a fire drill just after 9 o clock using a newly installed hydrant. About 40 men from Russell, the motorial machine, Hook and Ladder responded quickly. Hose lines were laid to the Greystone and Young’s old two story house. a 20 foot ladder extended to the roof. Chief Marshal Vincent commanded the drill, praised as among the most successful yet. Cars and residents mistook the alarm for a real blaze, causing widespread activity and long socked gear remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Mfg. Co
Moterial Machine
Russell Company
Corey
Fire Department
Vincent
Recently Elected Officers Inducted by District Deputy Grand Master
District Deputy Grand Master John S. Carpenter and acting Past Grand G B Hayes installed the recently elected officers of Central Lodge No 19 IOOF Thursday evening. Officers include Noble Grand Frederick Phelps vice grand William J Kieft recording secretary Albert H Griswold financial secretary Fred E Rugeglesy treasurer Richard E Mylchreest warden John G Drew conductor W Peryam chaplain Richard Bayley R S N G Frank E Ferree PG L S N G Edwin Stevens R S N G Adolph Bhem LS V G Cuthbert Armstrong R S supporter Franklin Hutchins LS Ansel A Packard J Guardian Jesse G Fox O Guardian William D Holmes custodian Eldridge S Ferree PG captain of guard Edward F Ferree PG Bick committee William J Kieft William Hedges John G Drew Franklin Hutchins Jesse G Fox Cuthbert Armstrong John J Johnson Financial committee William J Kieft Frank E Ferree PG Willis E Perkins PG Committee on widows and orphans Perkins A Walter PG Willis E s PG M Dana Young PG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Carpenter
G. B. Hayes
Central Lodge
No. 19
Frederick
Phelps
William J. Kieft
Albert H. Griswold
Fred FE. Rugeglesy
Richard FE. Mylchreest
John G. Drew
W. Peryam
Richard Bayley
Frank E. Ferree
P.G
Edwin Stevens
Adolph Bhem
Cuthbert D. Armstrong
R. S
Franklin Hutchins
L. S
Ansel A. Packard
J. Guardian
Jesse G. Fox
O. Guardian
P. G
Committee On Widows and
Perkins A. Walter
Willis E. S
M. Dana Young
Water purifier at Higby makes Middletown safe from typhoid
The Wallace & Tiernan Co of New York installed a chlorinator at Mt. Higby reservoir. The board of water commissioners long sought such an appliance to guard Middletown against typhoid and other water borne diseases. The system injects liquid chlorine gas into water before it enters city mains to destroy bacteria, ensuring safe drinking water at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace & Tiernan Co
New York
Mt. Higby Reservoir
Board of Water Commissioners
Middletown
Common Council
Lynch's Market Ad Prices on Various Groceries
Lynch's Market advertises quality at low prices listing spring lamb legs at 39c per lb smoked shoulders 24c per lb lean pork 35c per lb Sperry Barnes sauages 32c per lb frankfurts 25c per lb native milk fed veal 2 lb eye tripe 25c per 2 pkgs raisins and other canned goods plus butter lard and evaporated milk with address 108 Main St in the ad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Sperry & Barnes
Frankforts
J. R
Main St
Joint School Meeting Deliberations Move to August Eight
A joint meeting of the selectmen and school visitors met yesterday afternoon to tentatively consult on appropriations for the coming year. The session was adjourned until 4 o clock next Thursday August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selectmen
The
Marriage Announced for Emily May Nielsen and Harrie te Aldrich
Mr and Mrs Niels B Nielsen of Comwell announce the marriage of daughter Emily May to Harrie te Aldrich on Saturday January 1918 at Plainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niels B. Nielsen
Comwell
Emily May
Harriete Aldrich
Plainville
Technicality of the Law Causes Three Cent Tax Penalty
A Hartford bound tax notice leads a local resident to chase a three cent shortfall in payment. Despite rain and a minor car accident, he reaches the state capital to settle the error and learns he must pay immediately. He returns home bearing the cost of repairs and the lesson of red tape. Middlesex County Y M C A Notes cover local baseball results, standings, and club activities, including Ivoryton Essex, Durham East Hampton, Moodus Higganum, and upcoming agricultural club fairs and exhibits with over 2000 entries planned for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Hartford
Capitol Building
Middlesex County
Ivoryton
Essex
Essex Boys
Durham
East Hampton
Moodus Boys
Higganum
Moodus
Portland
Middletown
Andrus Field
Farm Bureau
Kitchell Promoted to Major in Ordnance Service
C H G Joseph G Kitchell formerly Haddam Home Guard Captain of the 6th regiment now holds a major rank in the ordnance department. On ten day furlough at White Birch farm Higganum he is recognized for efficient war work in speeding munition factory output nationwide. His son recently earned a second lieutenant commission from an Officers' Training school in France after top grades and valor in the front trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam Company
6Th Regiment
Joseph G. Kitchell
Ordnance Department
Washington
White Birch Farm
Higganum
Adjutant General
Kitchell
Ordnance
France
Real Estate Sales Involving Cronin Flanagan and Perruccio
James E. Cronin sold to John and Margaret Flanagan a tract and buildings on the west side of Alsop Avenue with 43 feet of frontage. William A. Skinner sold to Raffele and Maria Perruccio a land and dwelling at No 19 Clinton Avenue with 42 feet frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Cronin
John
Margaret Flanagan
Alsop Avenue
William A. Skinner
Hartford
Raffele
Maria Perruccio
Clinton Avenue
No. 19
Council Meeting Monday with Acting Mayor McCarthy
Senior Alderman Daniel J. McCarthy will preside as acting mayor during Mayor Arthur V. McDowell’s absence at the common council meeting next Monday night. The session is expected to be brief and typical of midsummer with no new business in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. McCarthy
Arthur V. McDowell
Common Council
Cunningham son undergoes serious operation at local hospital
Joseph Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cunningham of Hail avenue, underwent a serious operation at the Middlesex hospital on Thursday. Dr Zenther, a New York specialist, performed the procedure with assistance from Dr H Davis and Dr C B Young of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Joseph Cunningham
Hail Avenue
Middlesex Hospital
Zenther
New York
H. Davis
C. B. Young
Funeral of Julius E Spencer Held at Southmayd Chapel
Funeral services for Julius E. Spencer were held at 2 o clock from the mortuary chapel potent Southmayd. Interment followed at the old hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Spencer
Potent Southmayd
Pdm Hill Cemetery
City Briefs and Local Happenings Across Town
Local notes report light vehicle lamps at 8:35 PM and multiple one cent sales at Lincoln and Buell Blatchley stores. Miss Quinby travels to Reading PA. Mrs Burrows and Miss Meech plan a two week automobile trip stopping at Duxbury. The Sixth Regiment band heads to Niantic for training with return Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Sara A. Quinby
Connecticut Industrial School For Girls
Reading
Buell & Blatchley
Wilbur F. Burrows
Mabel Meech
Duxbury
Mass
Lincoln's
Yale Shoe Shine Parlor
Main St
Sixth Regiment Military Band
Niantic
Court Street
Frank Rich
Ellen Haskell
Lucy Robbins
White Mountains
State of Maine Express
Dr. French
East William Street
Grand Theater
J. Barney Sherry
Allied War Review
Acv
Dairy and Food
Thomas Holt
Capitol
Connecticut
New Haven Road
Hartford
John J. Nilan
Newburyport
Federal Department of Labor
Connecticut State Spiritualist Association
Pine Grove
Mary S. Vanderbilt
Grand Theatre vaudeville and film program nightly
Tonight and tomorrow the Grand offers four acts of vaudeville plus pictures. Tonight includes The Argument with J Barney Sherry and Pathe Allied War Review. Tomorrow features Universal serial The Lion's Claws with Marie Walcamp and more. Toy of Fate presents Nazimova in Toys of Fate Monday and Tuesday with House of Hate and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Screen Classics Inc
Nazimova
Grand Theatre
Dr Bush's office closes for a week in August
The notice states Dr Bush's office will be closed from Friday August 2 to Friday August 9. It provides no further contact details and marks the closure as a standard vacation period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell
Ergtory
Central Lodge Officers
Higby
Front Municipal Building
Lewissohn
Ank Urban
Gome One and All
Haddam Home Guard
Taffeta
Spear Bros
Connecticut Agricultural College
Food Supply Committee
Holy Trinity
Girls’ Freenay Society
Red Cross
William J.dooley
College Street
United States Navy
Newport
R. I
Charles Drew
South Farms
Luke Somerville
Murphy
Arrigoni
Fitzgerald
Russell Street
James J. Fitzgerald
John Preston
F. W. Scully
Liberty Street
Russell Manufacturing Company
Hartford Stock Exchange
George E. Arendt
Washington Street
John Dunnain
John P. Dunn
Robert W. Fuller
East Orange
N. J
GC. B.west
East Main Street
Richard Toomey
Union Street
Quincy
Jones
Glenwood Avenue
Forrest
B. H. Tevelin
Pythian
Adv
Silas A. Robinson
Thomas P. Walsh
F. A. Hewitt
Atlantic City
Kate C. Meade
Bar Harbor
Cts
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Cromwell
ARS
Baltimors Md
Caulkins & Post Co
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