River Ice Delays Cargoes Across Connecticut River
In a December storm a Middletown steamer became stuck in five inches of ice near the river, delaying departures to Hartford Saybrook and beyond. The Comet, Frank Jones, and Silex towed coal barges, while the big tug Sachem and others faced ice and wrecked gear. Local markets advertise specials as crews work to clear routes and resume towage, with river ice blocking and unblocking passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mabel
Frederick Carroll
Tiver
Saybrook
Frank Jones
Fas
Ord
Ray and Smith
Hartford
East Haddam
William B. Davis
Silex
Siam Dock
Benvemue
Maromas
Sachem
Bridgeport
Sage Tea Keeps Your Hair Dark and Youthful
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray hair, restore natural color, and add thickness and gloss. The old time recipe, enhanced with new ingredients, is sold as Wyeths Sage and Compound for home use or at drug stores, not a disease treatment.
Middletown Boy Freed From German Prison Camp
Private Edward J. Murray of Company C, 102nd Regiment, has been officially reported released from a German prison camp and sent back to France in good health. He enlisted at fifteen and is now sixteen, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Murray of Portland and brother of Mrs. Arthur Neville. He was captured April 21, 1918 at Sedheprey during the 102nd Regiment's baptism of fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Edward J. Murray
102Nd Regiment
France
Murray
Middletown
Elizabeth Murray
Portland
Arthur Neville
Sedheprey
102Nd
Darmstadt
Anti-Suffrage Meeting Highlights Connecticut Sentiment
Connecticut anti-suffrage leaders gathered at Mrs Daniel A Markham's Hartford home to endorse the state council of defense stance against German propaganda after the armistice. The gathering notes strong statewide interest in home roles for women and invites inquiries to Mrs Markham. Also mentions U S Employment Service office in Middletown and Woodmen of the World officers elected for next year with an after-meeting social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut State Association
Daniel A. Markham
Asylum Avenue
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Solf
Asylum Street
Woodmen of the World
Maurice Ronan
William H. Conlon
C. C
Geo. R .Waller
Chas. Power
John M. Lawton
Chas. F. Muller
Frank Hudson
Nicholas Ronan
Wm. C. Garrity
Christmas Baskets Meeting for Poverty Prevention
The semi monthly committee for the prevention of poverty met in the Social Service League rooms on Thursday afternoon. Miss Hall reported briefly on completed work. Plans were made for Christmas baskets and a committee was appointed to assist Miss Hall. Present were Dr. Ives, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Hadley, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Haviland, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Allin, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Bailey, and Capt. Frye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee For the Prevention of Poverty
Social Service League
Miss Hall
Ives
Dodge
Craig
Hadley
Miller
Haviland
Jones
Allin
Morrison
Hyde
Bailey
Frye
Starr Estate Sale on Mt Vernon Street Land
Frank Farnsworth Starr as administrator sold to Edith K Porteous a parcel on the east side of Mt Vernon street with 56 feet of frontage. The deed restricts construction to prevent factories and outbuildings, allowing only a garage on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farnsworth Starr
Henry B. Starr
Edith K. Porteous
Mt. Vernon Street
King’s Heralds Food Sale At Methodist Church
The King’s Heralds will sell home made food on Saturday from three to five p m at the Methodist church. There is good sleighing reported in some northern Windham county towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Heralds
Windham County
December 13 St Lucy's day events and local notices
The paper lists December 13 St Lucy's day observances and evening light recommendations, along with numerous local ads. It notes Oakes Bros sweaters at The Toggery, the Hartford hospital operation recovery of Dultz the marketman, and ongoing holiday promotions at Schaefer's and the Variety Store. It also mentions health rules at local restaurants, sailing plans, and winter activities at hotels and halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lucy's
Oakes Bros
Toggery
Ane
Dultz
Hartford Hospital
Chafee
Orrin E. Stoddard
Lincoln
Burton B. Doolittle
Schaefer
Arrigoni
Jass
Clark
Patrick J. Ford
Bidwell & Lynch
Main Street
Highland Country Club
Siebert’s Hall
East Hampton
Oscar S. Davis
Post Office
Middletown Business College
Oscar D. Schultze
Schaefer’s
Philadelphia
Charles Kirwan
Baltimore
Middletown
John P Bacon
Burr Avenue
Jacksonville
Fla
John T. Walsh’s
Parmelee
The
Mayflower Society
Hartford
Hartford Club
Country Club
State Capitol
Grand Theatre
Carlyle Blackwell
Evelyn Greeley
Clark & True
Red Cross
Minnie Lawton
May
Ella
Josie Walsh
Portland
Wetmore Place
HB. J. Wilcox & Co
Washington Street
Bigwell
Mvahya Gracies
U S Employment Office Moves to Main Street
The United States employment service opens in Liberty Cottage and relocates to 205 Main Street beside the Municipal Building. The facility aims to pair employers with job seekers and offers offices for Leo B. Santagelo, with part of his space leased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Middletown
United States Employment Service
Main Street
Leo B. Santangelo
U. S. Employment Service
Main St
U. S
The
Liberty Cottage
Leo B. Santagelo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lynch
Sperry & Barnes
Yividly
J. R
Adv
Boy
Dept
U. S. Fuel Administration
Middletown Coal Co
Office
Main &T
TEL
Dennison
Moore
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Near Stueck’s Bakery
J. Pinsker
Jeweler
Russia
Home
TOR
NEW Perfection
Walter A. Blau
Electrical Contracting and Supplies
Corey
Morris Plan Co
Connecticut Power Co
GRAND
Skateskeen Ketter
George F. Redford
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