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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1918
Page
8
Probate court records reveal diverse estate actions including administrators appointed guardians named and inventories filed. Notable entries show B Hoops estate at a national bank inventory, Daniel Lown estate with a 70 acre farm in Middlefield, and minor guardianship filings for Francis Meigs.
Eight barge loads of coal moved up river Sunday afternoon and night led by the Onrust Comet Smith and Raymond. Barges were destined for Middletown Portland ildersleeve Naubuc and three for The Comet began down river this morning with three more coal barges left at Saybrook anchorage. The up river flotilla was the largest towage of the year. The Sachem left the river Westward Sunday with five light barges to the coal port. The river before the city is thick with ice loosened by tow boats.
Two members of the A T G at Wesleyan will be discharged from military service tomorrow. The group consists of men who will not return to college after discharge. Additional groups are slated for discharge at later dates, with all men released by the 20th. Vice-President George M Dutcher led the annual conference of England History Teachers in Boston on December 6. At the close, Professor Putcher was elected president for the coming year.
A large touring car painted drab skid as it approached East Main street Farms on the Middlesex turnpike. It turned about toward Higeganum and overturned onto its side. Three men were thrown into the ditch but were not seriously injured and the auto was righted and continued on its way. George Roscoe of the Grand is confined at home by illness.
An advert outlines Peptiron as a vital combination of pepsin, nux, iron and ceretyr claimed to bolster blood and nerve health after influenza. It targets worn-out men and schoolchildren, asserting it restores vitality, eases nervous exhaustion, and aids recovery from the grip and postwar fatigue.
Middletown clubs will elect officers this week including Tent Knights of the Maccabees and North Church meeting while Priscilla Rebekah Lodge, Schiller Lodge F C C F, and Holy Trinity wardens meet in December. Local social updates include hospital sale, theatre screenings, influenza diet notes, and residents traveling or ill.
Clarence A. Baldwin of Middletown filed a petition in the U S court claiming bankruptcy yet his schedules list total liabilities at 1 450 554 with 43 67 tax claim and 575 secured leaving 831 87 unsecured He reports 2025 in real estate and states creditors should be paid in full with possible estate assets to return after bankruptcy costs.
Deputy Sheriff Perry of Westport reports that the Ford car owned by William J. Ackerman keeper of the Higby reservoir, stolen in Hartford last Wednesday night while his party was at the theatre, has been found abandoned on a street there.
The month of November in Middletown recorded 77 total deaths from influenza 29 tuberculosis 5 cancer 8 pneumonia 5 death by own action 1 and all other causes 84 deaths under one year 5 ages 65 years or over 15 1 to 6 years 4 in institutions 66 and deaths of non residents 51.
Elizabeth Murphy five years old of 103 Prospect Street went missing Sunday afternoon after 2 30. Parents reported to police then she returned home safe and sound.
John P. Bacon’s Pierce service car started in the Middlesex rear garages at 9 o clock Sunday morning and caught fire. The chemical extinguisher was summoned and used to douse the radiator magneto and carburetor.
A provocative line sparks discussion about gender insight as speakers weigh who truly grasps women. Critics challenge the notion while supporters argue awareness grows through dialogue and experience.
Ephraim Hines a well known Connecticut Co trolley conductor died at his home 13 Babcock street Sunday morning at 11 after a 24 hour illness He was 44 years old He leaves sister Mary Elizabeth two brothers William Hines in Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg SC and George Hines Camp Raritan Metuchen NJ a niece Dorothy Mildred Hines and Mrs W H Hines He served with Company C and was district customs treasurer sergeant but disabled He was injured in the Branch road wreck five years ago and never fully recovered He was member of Trolleymen Union and Middlesex Lodge No 1547 Loyal Order of Moose Funeral announcements will be made later Also Frank L Dim mock former Middletown resident died in New Britain hospital aged 31 He leaves wife three sisters and two grandchildren His only daughter died of influenza recently Funeral held in New Britain at Fairview Cemetery chapel.
Mrs Eliza Conners widow of Timothy Conners died at her home 36 Liberty Street last evening She is survived by her daughter Bridget Kelly and son in law Michael Shiel of Hartford The funeral will be held Wednesday at a time to be announced Mrs William Wilson Bridget wife of William Wilson died at her Main Street home in Peartland on Sunday evening She is survived by her husband The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at an hour to be announced later
Parish notes list multiple meetings and events across Holy Trinity and St Andrew's Chapels including Woman's Auxiliary Girls Scouts and Missionary societies with times from 2:30 to 7:30 p m. Events feature speakers Rev Dr German and Henry M Winston at Wesleyan University and a range of church services and conferences.
Regular offertory masses held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at o o clock. A Requiem Mass for the late Henry Cronin was observed on Saturday at 8 30. Rev Michael B Kearney delivered an instructive Fermon on The Immaculate Conception. The observance occurred in All Catholic churches on Sunday.
Jacob Hurlimann aged years died at his Durham home this morning after a week of illness. He lived with his daughter and left no other relatives. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Brotherhood meeting Tuesday evening at 7:80 and regular weekly prayer service Wednesday at 7:86 led by reader G. R. Bailey.
A local education board argues children thrive on guided role models rather than constant critique. Teachers highlight mentorship programs, peer tutoring, and positive reinforcement to build confidence and curiosity in students.
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