Autoist Fined For Reckless Driving In City Court
St. Cyr Meriden faced reckless driving charges after a Thanksgiving crash on Haddam Road near the old gate house. Bowen of New London drove a Dodge southbound. both cars damaged and occupants injured as St. Cyr claimed dazzled by headlights and attempted brakes. Judge G. B. Carlson found carelessness under adverse conditions. $25 fine with costs imposed, but payment suspended. A motor vehicles report will follow, likely prompting further action.
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St. Cyr Meriden
St. Cyr
Almon
F. Bowen
New Lon
Haddam
Bowen
G. B. Carlson
Motor Vehicles
Hartford
Bank stock valuations in Middlesex county 1918
Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin issues the as of October 1 1918 valuation list for bank shares national banking associations trust insurance and investment firms in Middlesex County fixed by the Board of Equalization under General Statutes Sections 1201 and 1204.
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William H. Corbin
Middlesex County
Board of Equalization
River Notes Towboat Arrivals and Coal Barges
The towboat Sachem arrived at 10 30 Saturday night with two coal barges for Middletown and two upriver. She returned Sunday with four light barges for the coal port. The Onrust reached at 10 30 Sunday night with one coal barges for city and Hartford. The A M Smith left for Saybrook at 10 yesterday with two light barges. The river is full of floating fire from up North and the freshet is dropping down fast.
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Sachem
Middletown
City
Hartford
A. M. Smith
Saybrook
Democratic Caucus Nomination Tonight in Town Hall
The Democratic caucus meets at 8 PM in the town hall to nominate candidates for the city election. City clerk and treasurer James P. Stow, veteran of over 25 years, is renominated without opposition. Debate centers on endorsing the Republican tax collector nominee William J. last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Stow
William J
City garbage pickup schedule notice
Garbage will be collected as usual Tuesday December 31. No collection on Wednesday January 1. The Wednesday route will be collected Thursday. C A Campbell director of public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Campbell
Public Works
South M. E. Church Notes Holiday Schedule
Seventh League social on New Years Eve at 7 30 p m followed by night service at 11 30 p m January 1 at 7 30 p m Sunday school will hold a Christmas entertainment noting church events and times.
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South M. E
the Sun
Red Men to Welcome Great Chiefs Monday Evening
The 80th gathering of the Red Men hosts an associate great chiefs visit on Monday evening. F J Bielefield of Ores 1 invites all Red Men to attend and greet the visiting dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Bielefield
New Trial Sought in Lumber Case in Chester
Ernest Terroni of Chester seeks a new trial in Superior court two years after a December 4 1916 judgment in favor of Burr and Baroni Haddam. He claims new evidence shows timber left to rot by his crew and disputes the counter claim that he failed to stack timber properly. Judge Donahoe to rule on the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Terroni
Chester
Burr & Baroni
Haddam
Terroni
John Calamari
Daniel J. Donahoe
Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Parish
The annual Sunday schools Christmas service was held in the Church of the Holy Trinity. The program featured carols, a story by Rev. Dr. Frank F. German, and awards including diplomas, scholarships, and attendance medals for 1917-18. Cross honors went to Minnie Seigel and Lily Stables with many students named for medals and diplomas.
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Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Bethlehem
Frank F. German
Minnie Seigel
Lily Stables
Paul E. Schaefer
Clifton J. Schaefer
William G. Oliver
Katharine Dillon
Maude Dean
Alfred Dean
Davis C. Williams
Ruth Simons
John Newton
Earl Wentzel
Helen Harris
Jeannette Williams
Caroline Kingman
Clarice Williams
Emma Brazos
Marion Armstrong
John Sanstrom
Marion Wilcox
Samuel A. Budde
Frederica W. Zeeb
Dorothy G. Hull
Freda W. Siegel
Elsie J. Petrofsky
Lillian R. Gill
Rollo Gill
Telford Gill
Marion Chaffee
Austin Bouteiller
Marion Schaefer
Pauline Warner
Janet Newton
Tracy Newton
Hazel Clark
Cgertrude Dean
City Briefs Trimmed Holiday Notices and Local Happenings
A city brief list notes a St Aloysius T A B society committee planning for its twenty fifth anniversary event in January. It also mentions travelers Mrs George A Coles and several U S Navy personnel, theatre showings for Mary Pickford, and various local happenings from school openings to a postponed dance due to an epidemic.
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St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
George A. Coles
Catona Beach
Fla
Gunman
A. Bloomquist
East Hampton
Washington, D. C
Middlesex Theatre
Mary Pickford
Edward E. Cody
Newport
Trevithick
Carl J. Ramberg
Portland
New York
Mariner O. M. McNeil
U. S.N
Charles McDonald
Guy Cambria
Washington Street
Elizabeth
N. J
John P. Crowley
Stueck’s
Harold Earle
Jean
Orrin E. Stoddard
Court Street
Walter Otterbein
High Street
John R. Lynch
Marguerite Scully
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Trevithick’s
Howard
Francis Navek
Constancia Wasil
Middletown
F. C. Smith
St. Petersburg
Marguerite Clark
Stanley Kalish
U. S. Naval Training Station
Elizabeth Stannard
Johnson Lane
Israel Bennett
Camp Devens
Front Street
Arrigoni
Talliaferro
Clark
Red Cross
Durant
Fred van Sands
Higginson Business Institute
Higginson
John E. Bailey
Supreme Court
Hartford
Block Island
Joe Fisher
Middlesex Hospital
Hendley
Middletown Business College
Connecticut
Catherine Tobin
Mainstreet
Chafee
Salvation Army
Adv
Get-Together Dinner Of New England Enameling Co Officials
The annual officers and department heads dinner was held at Stueck's Wedgewood hall on Saturday. Attendees included local staff and guests LanDeck Schonfld and Fritz from the New York sales office. A Grand theatre duo Pearce and Burke performed, magician Hubbard from Hartford entertained, and Sergeant Major Wrubel provided music. Edwin Reilly and Walter Landeck read solos. a letter from Vice-president Melvyn Hecht expressed regret at his unavoidable absence.
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New England Enameling Company
Stueck
Wedgewood Hall
Landeck
Schonfld
Fritz
New York
Pearce
Burke
Grand Theatre
Hubbard
Hartford
Arthur Wrubel
Edwin Reilly
Walter Landeck
New England
Melvyn Hecht
Mary Negrilli Runs Away to Be Married
Police report a 15 year old girl Mary Negrilli vanished after Saturday evening. A letter found Sunday morning states she went away to be married and asks not to be looked for. Father Matthew Negrilli of 15 Portland Street files report.
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Matthew Negrilli
Portland Street
Mary
Card of Thanks to Community Groups and Friends
The Kiende and Sedgwick families express sincere gratitude to the Methodist Sunday school Priscilla Rebekah lodge No 12 I O O F and all friends for sympathy flowers and support during the loss of a loved one. The Butler family also thanks neighbors and friends for help during illness and death of their father and for flowers and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Bruno Kiende
Arthur W. Sedgwick
Adv
William Butler
Middletown Brief: Corporal Bjornberg Death Noted
Reported death of Corporal Arthur Bjornberg due to pneumonia overseas was notified to his mother. This morning Fred Taylor of Rapallo Avenue received a letter from Bjornberg dated November 30, confirming his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Arthur Bjornberg
Fred Taylor
Rapallo Avenue
Bjornberg
Increased Rates Announced by Southern New England Tel Co
The Southern New England Telephone Company announces a general rate increase effective January 1, citing higher labor and material costs. Residential rates rise 25 cents monthly and business rates 60 cents, with bills from January 1 covering one month of exchange service. Installation and relocation fees drop to 3.50 dollars, and a new toll rate standardization will be announced by January 21.
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S. N. E. Telephone’ Co
Southern New England Telephone Company
Connecticut
Postmaster General
Baptist Church Notes Highlight New Pastor and Activities
Professor Binney Gunnison of Wes leyan preached on hope and thanksgiving as the church marked Rev E R Hyde’s first January 1910 sermon since his arrival and prior war service. Deacon Trevithick to lead midweek covenant meeting. primary cradle roll party set for Saturday. Conley visiting Detroit. LeBarron Smith leads Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Barrows
Mr. Hyde
Middletown
Connecticut
Baptist State Convention
B. E. Gates
Ansonia
Gates
W. J. Trevithick
C. H. Conley
Detroit
LeBarron Smith
Red Cross Adds Over 14,000 Middlesex County Members
The Middlesex County Red Cross drive expanded the membership roll by more than 14,000 names, reflecting strong community support and broad participation across towns.
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The
Red Cross
County of
Middlesex
Instant relief for stomach acidity and indigestion item
Describes quick relief for stomach acidity indigestion and gas from meals causing belching pain flatulence and headaches with no waiting. Mentions acids undigested food and distress lumps in the stomach.
Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Claiming immediate relief from dyspepsia and stomach distress, Pape's Diapepsia is described as pleasant and harmless. The tablets are said to end indigestion quickly and are advertised as inexpensive at drug stores.
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Pape
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Deep River National Bank
East Haddam Nat'l. Bank of New England
Essex
Aml Essex National Bank
Coy Ee Gig Central National Bank
First National Bank
Middletown National Bank
Portland First National Bank
See Nee
Trust and Investment Companies
Chester Trust Co
BE. H. Bank and Trust Co
Snemr, Cow Con
Middlesex Banking Co
Middletown Morris Plan Co
Middletown Trust Co
Best Business
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Court St
Loser
Spear Bros
Middletown ’S
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Caulkins & Post CO
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