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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1918

Page

6

Fight On Bank Street riot ends with arrest on four counts

Peter Arbulok was arrested after a chaotic riot outside Mario’s Marino on Bank Street. The fray began over credit terms, drew a large crowd, involved injuries including a torn shirt and a bitten knuckle, and left Arbulok to be held on breach of peace intoxication abusive language and resisting an officer with a hearing set for today.

Land Peter Arbulok Mario Marino Arbulok Umon A. J. Foley Hn Sakakun Air Line Avenue Sakakun Foley Sec

Marlborough men join officers training and service notices

Joseph A. Glasheen left for Camp Lee to enter the officers training camp after passing examinations before Major D S Wygant. Serjeant James Glasheen remains at Camp Devens. Harry Hale of Gildersleeve is laid up after a horse kick with arm fractures and contusions. Truman ne is ill at home with paratyphoid fever. Delano ro has an uncollected letter at the post office. Dougherty of Main street was sentenced for non-support. sentence suspended pending employment. Weihe, formerly in the U S naval reserve, reported for duty in Boston. Portland board directors plan a meeting at the hall to discuss an important matter.

Joseph A. Glasheen Margaret Glasheen Marlboroughet Camp Lee Glasheen Essary D S. Wygant Wesleyan Keen St. Thomas Hartford Ace Iously Hartford Times James Glasheen Camp Devens Harry Hale Lephe Hale Gildersleeve Hale Pee Falls Trumanne Gillsleeve Delanoro Ed F. Daly Es. Dougherty Main Street Nellie Johnson Dougherty Howard Weihe Boston Deep River Duris Noiseless Typewriter Co Portland Board II Hall

Cromwell Briefs and Notices From Local Column

Cromwell scene updates note Lester Murtha of New Britain visiting friends. The Willing Workers of the Baptist Church plan a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Darling’s West street home. Cromwell Dime Savings Bank customers on four payment plans must finalise a forty percent payment plus interest by next Wednesday the 14th. Rev A E Elmaquist and Billy depart today for Woodstock for a two day visit.

Cromwell Lester Murtha New Britain The Baptist Rch

Marriage of Miss Elsie Neilson and Erickson at Swedish Parish

Miss Elsie Neilson and Erickson were married at the Swedish parish on Saturday evening with E Elmquist performing the ceremony. Lily Johnson served as maid of honor and Joseph Carlson as best man. Guests included Clemens Mortenson Mildred Barson and others from the Swedish community. Refreshments were served and the newly married couple received hearty congratulations.

Elsie Neilson Frred Erickson Elmquist Johnson Joseph Carlson Clemens Mortenson Mortenson Mildred Barson Sanberg

Rockfall Ladies Postpone Meeting Amid Weathery Woes

Rockfall on August 18 reports that the ladies group will not meet in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon due to lack of space. Genevia Nichols of Hast on visited Miss Edna over Sunday while others from South called on neighbors. Mr and Mrs James G Kavanaugh and their son Bur were in Southington, as were Mrs Wm Kenefick.

Kfall Genevia Nichols Haston Edna Oain South Callibe Eens James G Kavanaugh Bur Southington Asth Wm. Kenefick

Westbrook Social Notes and Local Visits Aug 13

Westbrook scene features M E Ladies apron sale at Miss Carrie Dibble’s lawn. West Hartford guest Miss Elnora Newton visits the Misses Moore. Hartford motorists A B Knox call on relatives at Stannard Beach after the storm. Rev Edward J Webster preaches at Congregational church. Greenwich Mass and Ridgefield visitors stay at Westbrook hotel. Thomas W Hill returns to New York after two weeks away. Theodore Human Jr arrives from Gago Mane bi for family illness, then returns to New York by telegram. family to return soon. Rev Dr Elmer Dent to preach at 245 pm next Sunday. Sunday school at 11 am. Mr and Mrs W E Cummings of Webster, Mass join daughter Miss Alice at Mrs James H Stannard’s. Town dark since storm. lights promised tonight. Miss Elsie M Jones home on vacation.

Westbrook Carrie Dibble M. E. Ladies Elnora’ M. Newton West Hartford Moore A. 8.Knox Hartford Stannard Beach Edward J. Webster New Haven Congregational Church C. B. Coit Greenwich Mass R. E. Richardson Ridgefield Westbrook Hotel Thomas W. Hill New York City Theodore Human, Jr Gago Manebi Guba New York Southern Line Hatteras Light Elmer Dent New Haver W. £. Cummings Webster Alice James H. Stannard Elsie M. Jones

Local notes from Old Lyme reveal summer life and events

Aug 13 notes report Harvey Pierson cutting tall grass, cement floors laid in a horse barn, bridges repainted, and a stray child-spotter named Jack the Peeper. Minor injuries occur as George Mitchell recovers from heat. Mrs Morris and baby visit New York. Plimpton family trips noted. wild berries plentiful. Ezra Mather funeral held at Black Hall with Rev Ringose officiating. Checkered life noted in obituary.

Old Lyme Harvey Pierson Edward Dean George Mitchell N. M. Terry George DeWolf Lieutenant River Jack the Peeper J. F. Bugbee Clarence Morris Baby New York Morris New London Eddie Plimpton Champion Homestead Mr. Mather

Clinton Town Gossip Ties Families Across Connecticut

William Rettig of New York City visits Clinton with family. Several households share visits and returns, including Hartell in West Haven, Lynch family in town, and Dee and Kelsey relatives in Stratford. John Meigs joins Pond Extract Co. Mass at St Marys church on Feast of the Assumption. Frederick Peet and family from State College PA and Marjorie Peet of Brooklyn visit Mrs. Frederick Peet. Frederick Swan and Pennsylvania relatives stay with Mrs. Margaret Swan.

Clinton William Rettig New York City Milton Hartell West Haven Samuel Redfield William Horan William Thomas E. Lynch Myrtle. Kelsey Emeline Dee William Tryon Stratford John Harder Westville Albert Harder Andrew Kelsey Guilford John Meigs Pond Extract Co St. Mary’s Church David Peet State College Marjorie Peet Brooklyn N. Y Frederick Peet East Main Street Frederick Swan Pennsylvania Margaret Swan

East Berlin Social Roundup Rosters Local Visits

East Berlin residents and visitors fill a quiet weekend with family visits. Charles Nre of Hartford travels to the town, Emery Matsen returns home on furlough from Pelham Bay, and R. O. Clar and family plan a seaside week at Pine Orchard. Miss Winifred Barnes returns from Bus tic vacation to Berlin. Miss Minnie Kels 7 visits relatives here, while a Camp Fire Girls unit departs for a week at Job's Pond accompanied by Misses Barnes and Kels.

East Berlin Charles Nre Hartford Emery Matsen Pelham Bay R. O. Clar Pine Orchard Mr. Clark New Haven Winifred Barnes Bustic Minnie Kels Berlin Arawanna Job's Pond

Amston Social News Notes From Aug 13 Visitants

Mr and Mrs Fred Burnham spent Saturday and Sunday in Middlefield then drove to Utica New York area with friends. Mrs W O Seyms and daughter Eunice visited East Hampton at Frank Bissell Dwights Camp Upton hospital daily improving. Mrs Huntington and daughter stayed with Mrs R F Porter. Ladies met at Porters last Thursday to sew for the Red Cross. A dance held last evening was well attended and is planned.

East Hampton Whist Promises Large Pavilion Event

In East Hampton tonight a whist party at Carrier's pavilion aims to be one of the town's largest social gatherings, with a $5 gold prize for the best player if weather allows. Guests include Ira Metcalf and family of Waterbury, Eva Wall and Alice Wall of Hartford, and Thomas Martin of Hartford, plus local residents. The Red Cross meets at 7 30 in Chatham hall.

East Hampton Carrier Ira Metcalf Waterbury Mr. Metcalf George Metcalf Eva Alice Wall Thomas Martin Hartford Richard Wall Red Cross Society Chatham Hall Edward Moffét Frank Bissel Howard Jeffries Charles Hyde New Haven Grace Pierson Cromwell Evelyn Markham Laura Anderson Deep River Katherine O'Connell Lambert Lord James McBride New Britain Sewing Society Swedish Lutheran Church Oscar Soderstein Kenneth Wall Middletown M. W. Wall Katherine O’connell O’connell Florence Pelletti Mary Cahill Mr. O'Conner Lila Bride Boston Frank Pelletti Stafford

Demonstration meeting for Rocky Hill club leaders

The combined clubs of Rocky Hill will meet in lower Grange hall at 7 30 this evening to plan training for fall contests tied to state and county fairs with club exhibits. Local residents join news of visits, vacations, and Red Cross work during the week.

Rocky Hill Lower Grange Hall Frank. W. Churchill Frances Churchill Ralph Stoddard Quiney Mass

Saybrook Point Memorial and storm damage notes

Saybrook residents attended a memorial service at Grace church for Harry Faulk, who gave his life for his country before age twenty-one. The town saw extensive elm tree removals after last week's storm and over 700 people arrived before dawn to view the damage to the railroad check and cemetery stones disrupted by flying timbers. William D Wars spent Friday in Hartford while Mr. and Mrs. B W Leonnard of New Jersey visited relatives locally. Emma Frangear returned from a week away.

Saybrook William D. Wars Hartford B. W. Leonnard New Jersey Emma Frangear Harry Faulk Grace Church Harry

More Deadly Than A Mad Dog Bite

An old advice column promotes kidney and bladder health citing Pasteur treatment for rabies and urges immediate care for backache and urinary issues. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing remedy for stomach liver and urinary diseases, claiming 200 years of use and guaranteed results or money back.

Pasteur Haarlem Il Haarlem

Public Kitchens Bring Cheaper Meals to London Poor

Public kitchens in London and other cities convert baths like Hammersmith into large scale cooking facilities. Meals are prepared in bulk without waste and sold at lower prices than individual home preparation, attracting a wide cross section of society but mainly aiding the poor.

London England Hammersmith

Pocket Testament League Recruits At Sunday Services

BE R Holden of the Pocket Testament League spoke at South Methodist Episcopal Church in two services. A pledge requires daily Bible reading and carrying a Bible at all times. Despite bad weather a large crowd attended. about 8 percent joined in the morning and everyone at the evening service became a member. The league is praised as a strong force for soul winning and character building with hundreds of thousands in national service.

South Methodist Episcopal Church BE. R. Holden Westeyan Pocket Testament League League Holden

League Item Addresses Newfield Street In City

A brief league notice notes a location at Newfield Street in the city. No additional names or dates are provided in the readable text.

The League Newfield Street City

Miss Anna Frederickson Weds Richard J. Johnson at Higganum

Miss Anna Frederickson and Richard J. Johnson were married August 10 by Rev J B Cross at Higganum. The Congregational church chapel hosts a church fair on Wednesday afternoon and evening August 14 featuring fancy articles cake aprons and ice cream for sale with entertainment starting at 8. Admission is 10 cents.

Higganum Anna Frederickson Richard J. Johnson J. B. Cross Chapel of the Congregational Church

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