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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
8
Bertha Burdick Sheridan formerly of this city sues John F. Sheridan for divorce on alleged intolerable cruelty dating from January 1 1918 to service date. She seeks restoration of maiden name and other relief with process served by Deputy Sheriff Robert T. E. Wagner.
Thomas Eckersley of 6 Durant Street receives word that Herbert Eckersley of MiddletownCompany C died in action July 25. Clarence W. Jacobson of Cromwell, about 20, also killed in action July 25, with siblings Harold and a sister in Rocky Hill. Cromwell war bureau notes enlistment from Hartford area.
Jacob Steinkamp, listed as killed in action in yesterday's casualty report, was born in Middletown and lived there until age 18 before moving to Bridgeport where he joined the regular army a year ago. He was 22. He leaves a mother, widow, and siblings, with a brother August employed at the Russell Company and in the Russell Drum Corps. The family also notes a younger brother who stayed with Mrs. Dolene Cotter in Bridgeport until news arrived. A separate item reports a fire drill at Franklin Electric Mfg. Co. where 350 employees evacuated in 3 and a half minutes without confusion, though onlookers mistook it for a real fire.
Portland resident H. J. Breeze, an undertaker, has developed an auto truck tire made of wooden blocks. After months of testing, the tire reportedly works well and promises lower cost than rubber tires. Plans to mass produce the wooden tire are being prepared for manufacturing.
Leading doctors nationwide advocate phosphated iron as a blood and nerve builder. They claim it strengthens blood, nerves, and energy levels, helping tired, overworked individuals, pale children, and stressed adults feel renewed. Insist on genuine phosphated iron from Co. Middletown Ct.
A meeting of Forest City Hive is scheduled for this evening along with Hive singing and dancing at Arrigoni Hotel. The town page notes theatres, vaudeville shows, and various social updates including military and travel news.
Ivoryton tops Higganum after thirteen innings 9 to 8 in a showcase summer league game. East Hampton defeats Essex 12 to 3 and Moodus beats Durham 9 to 7 as three weeks remain in league play. East Hampton leads at .859, Ivoryton and Moodus tied at .591, Essex and Higganum at .428, Durham at .143. County secretary assists school festivals and canning demo. Silver Bay summer school for Y M C A workers August 14 to 28 with Julian Grandall representing Middlesex County. War training boosts enrollment. county conference expected large turnout.
Word reached Mr and Mrs Joseph Klick from their son Joseph, a private in Company C Sarsfields 102nd regiment, that he was promoted to corporal for bravery. He crawled to enemy wire to inspect what he believed was a periscope, faced a German, bullets exchanged, then safely returned across No Man’s Land.
Members meet at Red Men's hall Sunday at 1 o clock to honor Humphrey S. O Connor with a lodge tribute. Division 1 A O H holds an evening gathering at 7 o'clock to act on the death of H S O Connor with Edward F presiding and W J Fitzpatrick serving as secretary.
Frank McCormick was jailed for ten days by Judge Edlin after stealing a bugle from Charles Berrie a barge captain tied at the local dock. He fled to Meriden where his arrest occurred yesterday. Local Board No 21 reports a draft regulation change requiring temporary arm bands as military uniform.
Niel Patterson presents his second act featuring Harry Lauder at Had Lyme Hall with a superb orchestra. Dancing after the show and the latest exhibition dances promise lively entertainment at popular prices.
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