McCarthy Surprised by Arawanna Tribe Gift at Depot
A. Larson, new ticket agent at Union Depot, summons San McCarthy early today to meet railroad men delivering a paper roll bearing names of staff wishing him success in his new office. Vendors present a Christmas seal ring and fountain pen as a show of support, while McCarthy spends the day organizing Middletown sub-stations. Postmaster Daniel J. McCarthy, punctual for once, finds a bowl of Indian-red Tasks on his desk with a card from the Arawanna Tribe of Red Men.
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A. Larson
Union Depot
Agent Larson
Esman
A McCarthy
Middletown
Daniel J. McCarthy
Pleasant YMCA Night Brings Wilcox Crittenden Enjoyment
Wilcox and Crittenden led a lively YMCA gathering titled Factory Night with judging reports, music by Mr Eccles, and skits. After entertainment, association activities like cage ball wrestling swimming and pool followed, then supper served by Phil Stmeck’s team. A note from Captain Harry J. Becker describes his gas injury and hospital care in France, his steady recovery and joking remark about castor oil.
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Wilcox
Crittenden
Wilcox, Crittenden
Mr. Eccles
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers at Apollo Temple No 14
Apollo Temple No 14 Pythian Sisters elected new officers for the coming year at Tuesday’s meeting. Elected were M E C Elsie Young, E S Linnie Mills, E J Lillian Welker, manager Emma Rogers, M of R and C Mai LaValley, M of F Alice Linderme, protector Gertrude Norris, guard Anna Smith, P C Kathryn Hughes, pianist Claudine Maitland, trustee Carrie Bliss, drill master Hugh Hastines, S correspondent Mal LaValley. Newly elected officers will be installed at the next regular meeting.
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Pythian Sisters
Apollo Temple
Elsie Young
E. S
Linnie Mills
E. J. Lillian Welker
Emma Rogers
Mai LaValley
Alice Linderme
Gertrude Norris
Anna Smith
P. C
Kathryn Hughes
Claudine Maitland
Carrie Bliss
Hugh Hastines
Mal LaValley
Bulgars Attack Greeks In Border Skirmish
Athens reports Bulgarian forces attacked Greek outposts at Kroussova. In the clash several Bulgarians were killed and three were captured while the Greeks retaliated, killing a number of Bulgarians in the ensuing fighting.
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Athens
Kroussova
Grecs
Miss Katherine Doyle Dead at Home
Miss Katherine Doyle died at her home 14 Hubbard Street this morning after a short illness. She is survived by three sisters Eliza Anna and Maria and one brother Martin Doyle. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at an hour to be announced.
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Katherine Doyle
Herhome
Hubbard Street
Eliza
Anna
Maria
Martin Doyle
Long Hill resident arraigned after intoxication arrest
A Long Hill district resident with no prior record was arrested last night for intoxication. He was arraigned this morning and placed on probation after a $3 fine was imposed. The sap in the maple trees is running freely now.
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Long Hill District
Cromwell Fracas Between Neighbors Ends In Hearing
Rosie Genet and Nellie Branciforte, Italian residents of Cromwell, face breach of the peace charges after a hair pulling fracas at their homes. Genet bore a forehead cut and Branciforte’s door was battered with an axe. The case, set for December 28 before Justice of the Peace War Noble, was postponed after both sides retained lawyers. Constable de Watrous reported arrests. numerous witnesses were summoned.
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Rosie Genet
Nellie Branciforte
Cromwell
Noble
Mrs. Genet
Tribute to George Ruscoe Grand theatre aide and pianist
A memorial note honors George Ruscoe late assistant manager of the Grand theatre who died recently of influenza pneumonia. The tribute highlights his bright character, musical talent as a pianist and Grand theatre orchestra director, and his high regard among colleagues and the public.
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George Ruscoe
Grand Theatre
Ruscoe
M H S Notes and Armistice Letter Brought to Week's Chapel
The school met for chapel as Mr Dunfield announced alumni dance cancelled by health board, tickets refundable. Raymond Dunn spoke on Industries in Colonial Days. Delta Kappa Debating Society to discuss Initiative and Referendum Friday at 3 15 PM. School closes for a one week vacation and report cards and Orange and Black to be issued. A letter from France reports Albert Gustafson, in action with his company at front before armistice. He describes shelled towns and quarters behind the line with scarce French population and soldiers everywhere.
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Dunfield
Board of Health
Raymond Dunn
Delta Kappa
France
Frederick Gustafson
High Street
Albert
New Britain
Stanley Works
Reason For Overseas Mail Delay Declared In Senate
Washington December 19 Senator Hitchcock newspaper publisher charged in the senate that delays in sending mail to France stem from “rank miserable incompetence” in the post office and war departments. He rebutted Senator McKellar’s claim that second class newspaper mail slowed due to excess papers.
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Washington
France
Post Office
War Departments
Hitchcock
Nrewspaper
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Death notices for Julia B. Parkhurst in Hartford
Julia B. Parkhurst wife of the late Edward G. Parkhurst died in Hartford on December 18 1918 in her 89th year. Funeral services will be held at her home 50 Sumner Street Friday at 1 p m. Interment at Indian Hill Cemetery at 2 p m.
Obituary for Mrs. Jennie Gotta of Portland
Mrs. Jennie Gotta wife of John Gotta died at her Up City home in Portland after months of illness She leaves husband two sons Leo and Ferdinand and daughter Annie along with four grandchildren Lena Eva Barboro and Jennie John Gotta Funeral from her home Saturday at 9 15 with services at St Mary's church Portland then burial at St Augustine's Glastonbury A second obituary notes John Hayes funeral from his daughter Mrs William Dunn 226 Pearl Street Friday at 8 30 am and St John's church at 9 am with burial in St John's cemetery.
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John Gotta
Jennie
Portland
Leo
Ferdinand Gotta
Annie
Lena
Eva Barbero
St. Mary’s Church
St. Augustine’s Cemetery
Glastonbury
John Hayes
William Dunn
Pearl Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Mr. Hayes
Obituary notices include Mrs Harriet A Carter and Mrs Thomas Lynch
Mrs Harriet A Carter widow of James F Carter dies at 93 in New Haven after visiting daughters in Bridgeport and South Farms. Survived by daughters Mrs George Davies and Mrs W G Newell and son Clarence L Carter of Southington. Funeral Friday at 2 from No 2 Silverstreet South Farms. Burial in Farm Hill cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Thomas M Lynch set for Friday with requiem high mass at St John’s Church.
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Harriet A. Carter
James F. Carter
George Davies
New Haven
Carter
W. G. Newell
Bridgeport
Silverstreet
South Farms
Mr. Gould
Old Farm Hill
Thomas M. Lynch
Staddle Hill
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
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Mansfield Post
Main Street
Red Cross
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Middletown Coal CO
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Richter & CO
Hartford
North & Judd Co
Kelco
Kelly
the City Savings Bank
Main St
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A. E. Holmes
Cherniack’s
MFG, Furriers Hall
Meriden, Conn
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Louis M. Schmidt
New England
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