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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1918

Page

5

Cassidy Alcohol Fetched Witness Testimony At Stand

Witnesses testified Cassidy was intoxicated when seen on East Hampton road about 12:15 a m on Sunday. First selectman George Payne heard a car near his house between 3 and 4 am, and Emmons reported the body’s rigor mortis and a death around 5 am. Cassidy’s identity and Irish nationality were noted by Victor, as investigators placed the time of death around 5 am Sunday.

George Payne First Selectman East Hamp Arthur J. Emmons Portland Sears Zink Victor East Hamproad Cassidy East Hampton Edward Cassidy Carlson

Lloyd George says Germany must pay before debts to Belgium and France

London quotes Premier Lloyd George insisting Germany must first cover damages to Belgium and France before paying other debts. He criticizes liberal party as not fully coalition and calls Britain a multi party nation while urging a mandate to lift the country from past troubles. In Waterbury a police raid halted a film titled Temptation at a local theatre. Meriden reports $1,000 worth of silver bars stolen from Wilcox Silver Plate Co. plant, suspected insider involvement. Berlin dispatch notes possible conflict when soviet congress and reichstag meet, and Lady Fenwick Council event is scheduled.

Germany Belgium France London Lloyd George Liberal Party Britain Meriden Wilcox Silver Plate Co Pratt Street International Silver Co

Obituary: William B. Prendergast of Bridgeport

William B Prendergast died at his home 97 Washington Terrace Bridgeport after a brief pneumonia illness. He was a Bridgeport native graduate of 1902 high school and Holy Cross College class of 1907. He worked for John Hancock Life Insurance, became assistant manager of the Bridgeport office, and held many fraternal roles including Leading Knight of Bridgeport Elks and past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife, two children, sister, aunts, and a nephew. Funeral Monday at St Augustine's Church with high requiem mass. burial in St Augustine's Cemetery.

William B. Prendergast B. Prendergast Washington Terrace Bridgeport Michael and Elizabeth Broderick Prendergast Holy Cross College John Hancock Life Insurance Company Hartford John L. Kenneally Katherine Mary Broderick Edward Kenneally St. Augustine’s Church St. Augustine’s Cemetery

Obituary notices from locally prominent figures in East Hampton

Obituaries recount deaths from influenza and illness across several local families. Warren G. Davis of 231 College Street, 34 years old, dies at home after illness. his wife ill with influenza. Crowell Cassa dies in East Orange at 30, leaves husband and two sons. services in Long Hill and Pine Grove cemetery noted. Other funeral notices include Mrs. Clara B. Hayes, Mrs. Hilda C. Wilkinson, Mrs. Cynthia A. Avery, and John McCormac. services held in Holy Trinity church and various cemeteries. funeral details pending for McCormac. An old aphorism closes the column.

Warren G. Davis College Street A. L. Southmayd Boston Worcester Mass Emma M. Davis Howard F Ralph W. Davis Edwin H. Crosley Rutland Davis Sessions Undertaking Company of Frances Crowell Cassa George Cassa David A Layinia M. Crowell Long Hill East Orange N. J Miss Middlefield W. D. Beach Pine Grove Cemetery Clara B. Hayes John J. Hayes A. L. Boughton Liberty Street F. F. German Church of the Holy Trinity Hilda C. Wilkinson Hilda C W. J. Wilkinson Babcock Street Indian Hill Cemetery

Quick Relief From Constipation Olive Tablets Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative marketed as a quick relief for constipation. The copy emphasizes soothing effects and olive color, describing the product as a mild cleanser without harsh laxatives.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Calomel

City Court Case on Dim Headlights Ends in Suspended Judgment

Frederick Rackliff of New Britain was arraigned in city court on a charge of driving with insufficient lights after an accident at South Farms that injured a boy while coasting. Prosecutor B. E. Spencer said Rackliff showed good spirit and paid medical bills. due to circumstances, judgment was suspended. The report also notes naturalization paper deadlines before elections and a note on U S S Pueblo fireman Alfred Wells taking a 10 day furlough after a voyage to South America.

New Britain Frederick Rackliff South Farms B. E. Spencer Rackliff Alfred Wells U.S. S Newport News Oak Street South America

Calcerbs Health Builder Tonic Banner

A tonic and health builder Calcerbs claims to remove coughs and colds and strengthen the body to combat illness. Sold in 50 cent boxes at druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia manufacturers of Eckman's Alterative.

Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Eckman

Relieved From Itching Eczema After Resinol Use

A Indianapolis resident reports severe eczema on the legs with itching and burning. After a druggist recommended Resinol Ointment, one application brought the first restful sleep in weeks and continued improvement after using a little over one jar, credited to the product. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap are sold by all druggists.

F. B. Price Downey St Indianapolis Ind

Camp Fire Girls Rummage Sale At Briggs Hall

Cromwell notes the Camp Fire Girls rummage sale in Briggs hall tonight and tomorrow with large display of useful goods for War Chest proceeds. Attend early to pick through items. No church service at Swedish Lutheran tonight. services move to Sunday afternoon.

Briggs’ Hall War Chest Swedish Lutheran Church

Celery King Laxative Tea Promises Quick Relief

A vegetable remedy advertised as gentle and effective for cleansing the bowels. It claims to improve wellbeing when sick, with benefits such as clearer breath, better skin, and restored appetite after brewing a cup.

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