O Connor dies after brief illness in Middletown
Aphrey OConnor longtime registrar of voters and Democratic state central committee member from this district died at his home on Grand street after a short illness from pneumonia. He had worked in local business before running a grocery, clerked at Middletown Hotel, and was survived by his widow and three children Leon Mary Grace and John, plus his mother Mrs Mary OConnor and 11 brothers including Joseph James and Daniel.
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Aphrey
O’connor
Demistrar
State Central
Grand Street
Lay
O'Connor
The
S. Hills
Middletown
Storry
A. M. Caldwell
O Connor Shaped Middlesex Politics As Registrar and Friend
In lief Georgia and New Haven, three sisters remember Mr O Connor a former registrar of voters who rose in local politics after John Searcy’s death. His term saw election‑day upheaval as booth changes and officials shifted under his watch. A cheerful, liberal figure, he valued fraternal ties with Red Men Elks AOH Eagles and others.
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O’connor
Eyenner
Democratic Party
O'Connor
Fisher
Jes
Inter
F the
Red Men
The
Elks
Eagies
Quiet Wedding At Home Of Bride In Westfield District
Miss Hope Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Win C Howard wed John E Bullard of as om street in a simple at home ceremony at the bride’s parents Westfield district pastor Alfred N Nickles officiated The event was intimate with only immediate relatives present The couple plans a honeymoon then will reside on Washington street
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Bride
Westfield
Hope Howard
Winie C. Howard
John E. Bullard
Washington Street
Barge Burglary Report Details Odd Night Theft
Police were notified that two jumpers left barge No 20 and a bugle vanished from the towboat Raymond. A man fitting a description was seen boarding the Meriden with a bundle, and authorities were alerted to detain him after the night’s events.
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Giles Bergie
Raymond
Meridens
Coles Co Adv Warns of Mills Closing and Employee Scheduling
A Coles County advertisement notes a mill closure from June to August 31 inclusive, urging employees to return home to work and requesting cooperation in submitting preferences by a stated deadline. The brief notice seeks to manage workforce arrangements and hours during the shutdown period.
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Ting
Coles Co
Adv
Law Or Mob Law as Calculated by Professor Rice
Professor William North Rice denounces mob rule and praises Judge Edlin in Middletown for a fair trial. He argues government justice must prevail over vigilante acts and criticizes citizens who fund fines to punish German birth suspects without trial. The note asks if society will choose lawful authority or mob law.
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William North Rice
Be Her University
Herrmann
Rice
Edlin
Professor Rice
Wilson
United States
Russia
Middletown
Elise
City Court Lets Mass Driver Off With Reduced Fine
City Court, Marshall R. Lyon of Munson Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to passing a trolley car at eight feet while cars moved slowly. He cited Massachusetts law differing from Connecticut, but the judge ruled ignorance no excuse. Lyon paid 16 dollars plus costs, suspended on three dollar payment. A Polish assault case was postponed until Saturday for more witnesses.
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Marshall R. Lyon
Munson
Mass
James E. Kidney
South Farms
Kidney
Lyon
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Atterney
City Briefs From Red Men's Hall To Vacation School Closing
Regular meeting of Star of Peace lodge at Red Men's hall at 8 PM. B Y P U boat ride gathering at Yacht club dock 7:30 PM. Middletown vacation school ends Friday after five weeks, public invited. Trevithick's adv promotes Loin and shoulder steak specials. Middlesex theatre features Captain Lewis Chinatown with Zoe Rae in The Cricket and more. Marion Murray recovering at home after Grace hospital stay. New York boat arrival windy. Onrust river trip with barges. City court session in semi darkness due to power loss. Local factories closed for heat. Russell Fire Dept outing planned for Clinton next Sunday. Mrs. Mott of Hartford visiting friends. Water prices to rise after Aug 10. Mrs. Lowery visiting Richmond, Va. Crowd enjoys Hartford boat trip. heat causes factory closings. Sixth Regiment band rehearsal canceled due to heat. Town Clerk notes engagement of Baxen and Hope Howard. Hot spell referenced with various notices.
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Star of Peace Lodge
Red Men’s Hall
John T. Walsh’s.—adv
Yacht Club
Middletown
Trevithick
Middlesex Theatre
H. J. Lewis
San Francisco
Chinatown
Barbary Coast
Zoe Rae
Adv
Marion Murray
Grace Hospital
New Haven
E. H. Arnold
West Silver Street
Arrigant
Adu
New York
Douglas
Goodyear Rubber Co
Wilcox, Crittenden & Co
Russell Manufacturing Co
Clinton
Suday
Vincent
Eugene F. Mott
Hartford
A-W
Gilbert
C. W. Kelsey
Ady
Funice H. Lowery
Leonard QC
Ryan
Richmond
Charlie N. Briggs
Thig
Nari Theente
Roe & B
Boia
Hope Howard
Stow Brothers Change Jobs to Pittsburgh Firm
James P. Stow Jr once master mechanic for the New London division of the N Y H and H Railway and later at Hendee Motor Co of Springfield has joined the Baker Dunbar Allen Co of Pittsburgh Pa Frederick S Stow his brother serves as assistant superintendent of construction for the same firm
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James P. Stow, Jr
New London
N.Y
N. H. & H. R. R. Company
Hendee Motor Company
Springfield
Baker-Dunbar Allen Company
Pittsburgh
Penn
Frederick S. Stow
Men restore Main Street trolley tracks after heat layoff
Workmen repairing the trolley tracks on Main street paused in the afternoon heat and resumed in the cooler evening. They found the break in the day less exhausting and returned this morning refreshed and ready to continue reported observers.
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Main Street
Katydid Chirp Noted In City This Weekend
The shrill katydig sound was heard across parts of the city last night and on Saturday evening, according to local lore. Observers expect an event to occur exactly six weeks after the first katydid appearance.
Bathers Clothes Hung in Tree Tops on River Beach
Last night on the bathing beach across the river crowds swam and partiers filled the water while 300 swimmers enjoyed the scene. Seven men later found their clothes missing and feared theft until a friend hid them in a tree limb, a stunt described by experienced bridge tenders as a parade of antiques and horribles.
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Coney Island
Portland Bridge
Lana
Middletown Yacht Club
Bodkin Rock
Middletown-Portland Highway
Funeral for Mrs Caroline Harris Set at Southmayd Chapel
Mrs Caroline D Harris widow of Ginn Jeliia fed at her home 23 Hast Main street Farms last night after being struck by her son Ed The funeral will be held at A L Southmayd chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon Rev G H Smith will conduct the service and interment will follow in the new Farm cemetery
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Caroline D. Harris
Ginn Jeliia
A. L. Southmayd
G. H. Smith
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Democratic ‘Registrar OF Voters
State Central Committee
Humphrey S. O’connor
Wesleyan
Pittsburg
Portland
B.W
Coats
Spear Middletown
FAS
Hion Center
Waterman’s
Moore’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Tommy
Caulkins & Post Co
Main
Ingrai
Oxford
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