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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1918

Page

8

Public riot trial ends with Sane freed and three held

In Middletown court a riot case concluded with Neal A. Millane freed and three others held. Witnesses described a Friday night celebration outside Herrmanns store, where a crowd demanded the Herrmanns salute and kiss the American flag. Prosecutors urged jail for the guilty. defense portrayed actions as curiosity and crowd influence.

Neal A. Millane Carl Herrmann Herrmann, Jr Berneyson John Rosano Frank Gorm Edin Sima Young Tence MD ©. Spencer Corporation Counsal Carl Carl Hernmann, Jr Tory Fountain Avenue Cross Red Cross Gorman Sean Millane Artford Fellows Brewer's Whey Hermanns Albert B. Lane Richard D. Hyland Spencer Frank Gorman Young Herrmann Herrmann America Bernard Scanlon Adelbert B. Lane Mr. Millane Jane

Senatorial race roils Haddam and district wide

The 54th senatorial district in Middlesex County, excluding Iddletown, Middlefield, and Cromwell, sees three declared Republican candidates in a heated bid with a possible dark horse. Hazen of Haddam leads with war-time service and dry amendment stance, while Smith of Chester and Potter of Deep River are seen as plausible contenders with no clear dry or wet tilt. The Haddam nomination is debated, and delegates’ views on Prohibition will influence the convention as observers await the outcome.

Middlesex County Iddletown Middlefield Cromell Howard W. Hazen Haddam Evening Press Daniel Smith Chester General Assembly M. W. Potter Deep River Mr. Smith Geneal Potter George M. Clara Hazen

Junior Food Army Convention at Andrus field

Arrangements for the Junior Food Army of Middletown convening at Andrus field tomorrow from 10 to 4 o clock are nearly complete. The event will be a field day and picnic with all members carrying their lunches.

Junior Food Army Middletown Andrus Field

Ruling Clears Millane of Guilt in Middletown Riot Case

The court finds Millane not guilty and freed of wrongdoing while three others are proved guilty of the riot. Judge Carlson defends German citizens as patriotic and stresses restraint. Millane seeks public commendation for helping quell the disturbance. two other cases also heard: Jeremiah Reidy jailed for intoxication and Edward Kennedy jailed thirty days for inebriation.

Middletown Herrmann House Millane Carlson Spencer Jeremiah Reidy Edward Kennedy Ation

Middletown City Briefs Notes Local Events and Travel

City brief items cover stock at Middle town Fish Market, naval furloughs and arrivals, training camp notes, local travel delays, theater listings, and residents at beaches or on vacation. Mentions regimental officers, promotions, ship movements, and a Norwich courthouse honor roll project.

Wounded Italian Soldier to Speak at Grand Theatre

A wounded Italian soldier from the front will speak in English at the Grand theatre tomorrow at 8.1. He has lost one leg and will describe his experiences. A five reel Italian war drama will be shown as a special attraction after the talk.

Grand Theatre Italy

Portland Red Cross and League Work Tonight

The young ladies of the league will not meet this evening due to inability to obtain material. Gunpowder headquarters provide required items for ce work and aid.

Portland Red Cross Gunpter

Union Service Unites Churches in Middleton with Flag Display

The joint service of Congregational Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches met at the Middleton church at 11 o clock. Rev Alfred S Nickless of Chicago preached from Luke 6 12 18 19 about the mountain experience as preparation for service in a troubled world. The fourth anniversary of Britain entering the war was observed with the Union Jack displayed beside the Stars and Stripes and the French Tricolor. Dr J Beveridge Lee will preach next Sunday August 11th in Middleton.

Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church Alfred S. Nickless Chicago Nickless Great Britain J. Beveridge Lee Second Congregational Church New London Conn Lee

Trolley Strikes Auto on Maple Street Causeway

Charles Grishkat of 91 Court Street drove a 54 013 auto from Maple Street South Farms at 2 05 Sunday afternoon stalled near the foot of the causeway hill. A trolley car approaching clanged its bell but could not stop and struck the automobile broadside. The engine was put out of commission but occupants were not seriously hurt. The wrecked auto was towed to Atwell's garage for extensive repairs.

Charles Grishkat Court Street Maple Street South Farms Causeway Hill Atwell

Many Went Swimming at the Old Crystal Lake

Old boys returned to the Crystal Lake swimming hole yesterday recalling days when haircuts on April first marked divers reasons. The water felt warmer than the air and the pond drew crowds all Sunday with many in the water at once, suggesting crowded conditions for any remaining fish.

Crystal Lake

Dog Run Down by Mass. Auto. Driver Held on Charge

A Deep River resident reported a Massachusetts car, No 99095, ran over her dog and did not stop. Police arrested Andrew McKenzie of 292 Bridge Street Springfield on a driving incident as he returned to Deep River for a hearing. the dog valued at 125 dollars.

Deep River Massachusetts John Ward Andrew McKenzie Bridge Street Springfield

South M. E. Church Notes

Brotherhood meets Tuesday at 8 p m led by Charles Batty. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m led by G R Bailey. Entertainment committee meets Thursday at 7 p m chaired by F P Schram. Next Sunday Rev Edwin R Holden preaches both morning and evening.

South M. E. Church Brotherhood Charles Batty P.m G. R. Bailey F. P. Schram Edwin R. Holden

St John s Church Notes Regular offertory and masses

St. John's Church notes regular offertory and masses scheduled. Masses are held Wednesday and Saturday mornings at eight o'clock and Thursday morning at eight o'clock for the repose of the departed.

St. John’s Church

Funeral for James Geary Held in Brooklyn Church

A funeral service for James Geary was held from his Brooklyn home with a requiem high mass at the Church of the Holy Angels. Remains were interred in St. John's cemetery behind the church. Geary was a Civil War recruiting sergeant in this city and remembered as a prominent speaker.

James Geary Brooklyn N. Y Church of the Holy Angels St. John’s Cemetery Geary

Funeral for Mary Campise Daughter of Campisi Family

The funeral of four year old Mary Campise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincenzyu Campisi, was held this afternoon at 3 o clock from 42 Bridge Street residence. Interment followed at St John s Cemetery.

Mary Campise Mary Vincenzyu Campisi Bridge Street St. John’s Cemetery

Joseph Lawton Promoted and Harry McCutcheon Gassed

Letters to the parents of Middletown boys Joseph Lawton and Harry McCutcheon report first draft departures. McCutcheon’s July 7 letter says he was gassed and in hospital for three weeks but recovering and expected back at the lines. Lawton’s note states he was cited for bravery on June 16 and promoted to sergeant.

Joseph Lawton Harry McCutcheon Middletown McCutcheon

Ball Player Enlists in U S A Medical Department

Harold Corbin of the Conn Hospital for the Insane leaves for Plattsburg base hospital to enlist in the Medical Department U S A. A well known ball player, he finished an eighth season with the hospital team and played semi pro for Port Chester Outlaws of Middletown Colonials of New Haven and Com stock Cheney of Ivoryton. Earlier he spent four years with Gardner Me High School team. Summer brevity marks the Common Council meeting with no new business noted.

War Bureau Rockport Middletown Solon Stiles Rock Fall Woolen Co Sixth Regiment Niantic Joseph J. Petrofsky Camp Wadsworth Spartansburg S. C Mabel Hartford New York Arrigoni Max Frank College Street Woodmont John T. Walsh S. Adv Reginald S. Starr Frank J. Starr Camp Devens New England Philip J. Stueck Beach Park George Beach Bristol Howard Sederson Frances T. Barnes Burr Avenue Mae E. Dee Post Hospital Aberdeen Thomas Dee Woodward Avenue Charlotte Binney Washington Street York Harbor Willimantic New Haven Edith Louise Hubbard R. E. Asman Pomeroy Place Mme. Arnold East 49Th Street New York City A. W. Hazen Norfolk, Conn Maynard T. Hazen Boston Pensacola Fla Hazen Naval Aviation Daniel Dwyer Middlesex George M. Cohan Eagles Frederick Gustafson High Street Albert O. Gustafson U. S Harry Fantini Allison Brothers Louis F. Gibbons Conn. Hospital For the Insane Ellen Pellew Hill Street Barbara Maey Highwood Conn S. Lewis Jackson Street Philip Griffin Edward McNulty Willam Barry Theodore Rogers Sound View Jerrold Bransfield Pleasant View Westerly Rhode Island Elizabeth Cerbo Central National Bank Edward F. Slavin Atlantic City N. J Charles H. Leonard Leonard & Hermann Ocean Beach New London Alice Gorman Buffalo N. Y Norwich Harold Corbin Conn Hospital For the InSane Plattsburg Barracks U.S. A Corbin Port Chester Outlaws Colonials

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