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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
8
Connecticut attorney general notes federal migratory bird treaty may override state rail season limits. Open seasons are defined for waterfowl and rails, with bag caps on daily totals. Opinion advises state enforcement may yield to federal rules if constitutional.
Notices mailed by Local Board No. 21 name five men to report at Municipal Building at 4 p m on August 28 for preparation and instruction and to entrain on August 30 for Camp Upton Long Island Order No 225 Frank S White 409 Giovanni Cozzeto 471 Mastrageorgio 142 Joseph Drezek 1011 Walter Bancroft
Samuel J. Willard of the State Board of Education led a well attended morning meeting in Town hall on working certificates. More girls than boys applied. many had summer certificates and now sought permanent credentials. Many wished to work and earn money, choosing to leave school. Willard will return next Wednesday at 8 30 AM to open the session.
At the request of our employer we have decided to close our mill on Saturdays at noon from June 29 to August 31 inclusive. This is to give men opportunity to work in home gardens. We appreciate customer cooperation by placing orders no later than Friday for delivery that week.
Members of the Junior Food group met Tuesday at MacLaurey's home at 410 Washington and formed the Cut-cat-ca t Club to profit from hens eggs. Any girl owning six hens or more becomes eligible. Regular meetings set for the last day of each month.
The Baldwin Company announced a move to the avenue but this was erroneous and the firm will continue operations on Church Street where it has been established for some time.
Indian medicine men contend that field roots and herbs offer a universal cure for human ills while Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is cited as the best remedy, historically prepared forty years ago by Mrs. E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts, from herbs of the field.
Four Italian women faced $10 fines and court costs after a street assault including hair pulling and blows near Mrs Farieri. Minnie Cicero testified that Louis Farieri sold her ineffective medicine, triggering the confrontation. Others claimed Cicero provoked the attack, while the judge imposed fines and costs and ordered additional actions for related cases.
National Anthem sung at Holy Trinity Church last night at 9 oclock by a large crowd in response to Governor Holcombs call for a one minute of song. Under William B. Daviss direction a short prayer followed as Bishop Acheson and Rev F W Greene offered remarks and blessing. The exercise echoed with the Star Spangled Banner sung in cities and theaters nationwide.
Junior Food Army members in Middletown may exhibit their products and view others at Middletown High School hall on Friday August 30 from 5 to 8 pm with a brief program by club members at 7 pm. Parents and friends are urged to attend and support the juniors.
A service flag hung over Main Street yesterday morning is updated from 635 to 750 names. The flag will be revised to reflect the increase, with an additional gold star added for Herbert ieckersley in recognition of his service.
Public auction ordered by the bankruptcy court of the stock in trade and liquor license of Kulak and Zywmo. The sale takes place at the corner of Main and College streets in Middletown on August 29 at 2 p.m., conducted by trustee in bankruptcy Thomas F Griffin.
Middletown High School will hold examinations for pupils who failed on Thursday August 29 with 10:00 English 11:30 Latin French German and history and 2:00 mathematics science and commercial subjects. A stray fragment about a person named Aryan and a woman laughing appears but adds no relevant context.
A compilation of brief items from Middletown area: war updates, travel notices, and social happenings. Residents report trains to Louisville and Camp Devens, plus visits and returns from vacations. Theater ads, business openings, education, and Labor Day plans sprinkled among municipal updates and transit changes.
Miss Edna F. Kelsey of Killingworth died last evening in Middletown at age 41. She is survived by two sisters Mrs. Arthur E. Parmelee and Miss Evangeline Kelsey and three brothers Eugene of Bristol Alton of Hartford and Layton of Chester. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the Parmelee residence in Killingworth with burial at Parker Hill cemetery.
Washington August 28 The water power bill promoting federal supervision and development of the nations hydro resources will have the right of way in the house for four days. Expect lively efforts to amend it and a sharp clash over features including the recapture clause opposed by Representative Ferris Oklahoma who argues it would force the government to retake a plant at net cost after a 50 year lease rather than at fair value.
The funeral for Hazel Gertrude Norton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Norton was held at 9 o clock this morning from the family home on Sumner street Portland. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery in the same city.
The funeral of Hazel Gertrude Norton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Norton was held from their Sumner street home in Portland at 9 this morning. Interment followed at St Marys cemetery.
Dense fog settled on the river until after 6 am, masking the dock and water edge. The New York boat reached the landing after 6, its whistle audible from Middle Haddam as a breeze at 8 sent fog billowing along the riverfront like smoke. The tow boat Comet moved downriver at 3 pm yesterday with two light barges from Hartford.
Richard V Daley of Middletown wed Miss Mary Frances Calamari of Chester at St Joseph’s church Chester in a ceremony led by Rev J P Donovan D D. Bridesmaid Jeanette Calamari and groomsman Peter Calamari attended. Daley, a Middletown resident and local theater figure, manages his father Thomas J Daley’s restaurant at 604 Main Street. The report notes a nuptial high mass following the ceremony.
Sunday afternoon on Mill Hollow field the Corinthian Colored Giants of Hartford face the Russell nine. After a prior defeat the Giants seek the big end of the score with Krauth on the mound for Russell. Dan Manley will umpire and be present for close decisions.
A Washington Star cartoon caption tells of Farmer Corntessel and his son Josh in wartime talk. Josh says he is only getting started to fight, implying the war will last longer than expected. The joke hinges on the farmer’s cautious forecast and his son’s active involvement in the conflict.
A Richmond Times Dispatch piece quotes a boastful parent claiming his boy is the smartest. The neighbor asks what he has done bright. The parent says the boy invented a plan to pass an exam by getting his lessons in stead of cribbing.
A fragmentary Detroit Free Press snippet hints at a shift in wartime sentiment as the world changes how individuals must contribute. Quoted men discuss personal duty versus collective sacrifice in troubled times.
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