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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
9
A Meriden school student was held past his majority and transported to an institution this afternoon following a local police involvement. The action involved a member of the city police force.
A partial readable note reports a local sympathy effort yielding 27 dollars and 40 cents for the Red Cross. Details are limited but indicate community support through a small fund drive conducted recently.
A letter from Mr. Chener, chairman of the W. S. & Thrift Lamp, commends Connecticut men for aiding pale faces by selling stamps. The summer meeting of the Connecticut probate assembly will be held at Momauguin Casey Beach. No local probate court session. Judge and clerk will attend.
The tug Sachem reached here at six this evening with one coal barge the C H I and another to Cromwell or Hartford towed by a smaller tug. Sachem lies off the coal pocket for its annual inspection Friday marking the third up river visit this year. The New York boat arrived almost three hours late due to dense fog delaying it past four o clock at East Bridge.
A remarkable exhibit at the Smith & Bishel store features a freak ear of sweet corn from the Peg or Country Gentleman variety. Grown in the war garden of Ben n Brownlow, the display includes ten other ears, all perfect though smaller, sprouting from the same hand with kernels fully developed. The central ear is surrounded by evenly spaced ears, forming a circular cluster.
The Bar Library keeps the Same Tax and War Tax series with matory notes and illustrative volumes supplied by the Corporate Trust Company of New York. They are available during office hours at the superior court clerk's office and should prove convenient for locals seeking informed on the law.
The Odd Fellows Social Club held its regular monthly meeting last night and voted to host an old-time corn roast at tal Lake on August 25. Members urged to attend and join the committee to estimate capacity needed, determine amount of corn, and ensure enough ears for all attendees.
No. 737, the sixth lighter launched opposite the city, at seven this morning. There was no ceremony observed during the launch and the crew carried on with routine operations amid light winds.
City Clerk and Treasurer James Pr Stow seeks the rightful owner of a valuable gold watch claimed missing. A note alleges possession by a city official, with obscure handwriting suggesting a dispute over custody. The matter is under review to confirm ownership and recover the item.
The thirteenth annual session convened in Stamford with about seventy-five delegates. Officers installed for the year include Grand president A. A. Slaney New Britain and grand secretary George E Whatnall also of New Britain. Mayor John Fr Treat spoke at the Carlton Hotel luncheon. A mass meeting of Englishmen was planned for 7:30 p.m.
A long timber projecting from a Loewenthal Lumber Co. auto truck struck a girl crossing Washington Street about 10 this morning. The timber hit her head and ear, knocking her down. The driver did not see the impact and drove away. the girl walked home unaided.
State Manager A C Garvin of the Connecticut jurisdiction of the Woodmen of the World will attend the local camp meeting Wednesday evening after missing the last session due to other business. He will give one of his noted talks and several applications are to be acted upon.
Barbara Fisher three years old daughter of George A Fisher of Silver Street slipped from a hammock yesterday afternoon at home and cut her mouth. She was brought to Middlesex Hospital where Dr Love land sutured three stitches to close the wound.
Byvening prayer and sermon at St Andrew's Chapel on Warwick Street at 7:00 p m Wednesday August 14 The Rev W E Hooker to preach Attorney Lowndes A Smith and family have returned to Park Place from Mulberry Point Mrs George F Dittes and daughter Mrs Lionel Wilson of West Hoboken visiting Mr and Mrs William Lutters of Highland Avenue
Mrs HH Glawsscheib of Paterson reports the emergence of Pearl, noting her mother’s account and the family’s concern as news reaches local residents.
August guest lists and daily happenings across Brookyn South Farms and Middletown including visits from Miss Alice Stewart and Miss Lena Wrubel, land sales on Lincoln Street, nursing officers joining the U. S. Hospital Corps, theater listings with Miriam Cooper, railway delays, and local residents traveling or ill with brief health notes and routine civic mentions.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times argues the great war will abolish the short skirt and push women toward trousers or uniforms. It cites Red Cross attire as an accepted model and predicts more women driving cars and working as taxi chauffeurs and elevator operators. The piece links fashion change to wartime emancipation and cites Dr Mary Walker as a historical precedent.
Lead firm at 80.5 and big spelter firm noted. East tember and November prices mentioned with spot and terms.
Reuters correspondent describes German depredations as allies enter, detailing homes looted and interiors emptied, western suburbs razed, and the cathedral reduced to ruin, mirroring prior damage observed at Chateau Thierry in a pattern of deliberate destruction. The account portrays a grim, hostile landscape shaped by German vandalism.
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