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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1919

Page

8

WEW City Council Session Tonight Sees New Members Sworn In

The WEW city council holds its annual meeting to swear in eight new members and appoint officials. Mayor to nominate corporation counsel and stenographer with council approval. water commissioners and standing committees to be announced. Officials whose terms expire include Corporation Counsel Carlson and Prosecuting Attorney Spencer.

Ing Chamber of Commerce Messirthur Gus B.carlson E. Spencer Mary A. Kinsella Arthur M. McHugh P. Kinsella Henry C. Umba H. Lehman Albert E. Holmes Jon “S. S. Campbell Oscar B. Welker Walcott K. Evarts

Ice Harvest Delayed By Thin Ponds And Open Winter

Local ice dealers A Brazos and Sons report three ponds with insufficient thickness for harvesting. Pameacha pond shows about six inches, Spring Brook Zoar nearly seven, while Durham Road pond has little ice due to open winter. Warmer weather tomorrow casts doubt on harvesting starting soon. Parents and Teachers Meet Middletown High School executive committee votes for an open meeting to involve parents and friends. committee to arrange entertainment and discuss closer ties between parents and teachers.

Pameacha Zoar Parent-Teachers’ Association Middletown High School

Ground Hog Sees Shadow Predicts Six More Weeks

Yesterday was ground hog day and the champion weather prophet after a brief pause declared that he saw his shadow. He returns to his dugout to remain six weeks before coming forth for the open season. If the weather had been stormy, he would have announced winter’s end. Ice men may feel a little tired now.

G. Hog

Aerial Compass: Overcoming Magnetism and Centrifugal Error

The article explains the challenges in producing a reliable aerial compass. It highlights neutralizing engine magnetism, especially from the magneto, and countering centrifugal forces that made the dial swing away from north during banked turns. The result is a significantly improved compass.

Past Exalted Night Observed By Lodge 771 Rulers

Past Rulers Night at Lodge 771 B P O Elks to honor past exalted rulers. Leo Santangelo to chair. A Liberty supper served by Past Exalted Rulers accompanies the evening entertainment. Large attendance expected.

Lodge Leo Santangelo

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Promote Health

An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve strengthener, paired with Peptiron iron tonic and Hicks Pills as a three part combination treatment. It argues the trio restores vitality, purifies blood, and supports liver function, usable before and after meals.

Hood

Local testimonials praise Comat Syrup’s efficacy

Frank H. Crygier says it cured his cold and acted promptly and efficiently. BF Koons notes using many bottles of Comat Syrup and calls it fine. Michael German calls cough syrup a great remedy. End fragment references D.8. Wi.

Frank H. Crygier BF. Koons Michael German

D A R Meeting Appeals for America and German Boycott

Middletown D A R session featured Mrs. W B Terrill as regent and an address by Mrs. John Buel of Connecticut. The group invited the State D A R to hold next November here and urged against German propaganda, endorsing American defense and France's call to punish war crimes. Members noted liberty loan targets and pledged to record wartime data for state defense files.

W. B. Terrill C. J. Hubbard Mann Durfee Olive Terrill Bastian D. W. Cornwall Bb. A. R W. P. Ladd John Buel Connecticut Buel American Defense Society Germany France Middletown Peace Congress Belgium Poland Serbia England George the III America

Roosevelt Memorial Ceremonies Planned Across Camps

Following a citizens committee request to observe February 9 in memory of Theodore Roosevelt, fitting ceremonies will be held in every army and navy camp nationwide under commanding officers. Organizations including the YMCA, YWCA, Jewish Welfare Board, National Catholic Welfare Council, Salvation Army, and War Camp Community Service will participate with local authorities and citizens’ committees. Arrangements coordinated by Col. Arthur Woods, ex New York police commissioner, and George H. Bell of the War Activities commission.

Citizens’ ‘Committee Theodore Roosevelt Army and Navy Liberty Theatre Young Men’s Christian Association Young Women’s Christian’ Association Jewish Welfare Board National Catholic Work Council Salvation Army War

Middletown Wares Exhibit Probed By Chamber Committee

The chamber committee on manufacturers considers an exhibit of Middletown wares and has formed a sub committee headed by Townsend Palmer with Charles Ingersoll Harrie Pratt and John A Ruffin. Meetings are planned tonight at 8 in the chamber offices and the board will convene Tuesday at 7:30. The meetings and banquets group meets Wednesday at 8 to plan the annual banquet and tentative season program. An executive town and city consolidation committee will meet Thursday at 8 for its first session to draft a general plan for the advisory committee of fifty.

Middletown Townsend Palmer Charles Ingersoll Harrie A. Pratt Ohn A. Ruffin Chamber

New York Alumni Banquet Honors Olin and Veterans

The Wesleyan alumni of New York City will hold their annual banquet on Friday night this week February 7 at the Hotel Astor. Hon. Stephen H. Olin 66 will be honored along with New York City alumni who have returned from service. No set program. post banquet speeches by President Shanklin Dr Nicholas Murray Butler and Mr Olin.

New York Wesleyan New York City Hotel Astor Stephen H. Olin Shanklin Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Olin

Card of Thanks for Wanda Scherp and Family

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to all who aided in the loss of Wanda daughter and sister. Mr and Mrs J Scherp and family extend appreciation for offerings and support during their affliction.

Wanda J. Scherp Adv

Daylight saving clocks shift to 1 a m March 30

Local notices report daylight saving begins at 1 a m on Sunday March 30 with rail line checks to be cashed only at ticket windows. Various community events listed include minstrel shows at Russell Hall, dances in Cromwell and St. Andrew's Chapel, and choir performances.

Renee Farrand New York, New Haven and Hartford Thomas Gray Russell Firemen’s Minstrel New Haven Yale University Yale St. John’s Aid Society Long Lawton M. D. Murphy Boston Dick” Daly Russell Minstrels T. A. B. Hall George Burnham Superior Court Co. D Briggs’ Hall Cromwell Angelina Mazzotta Salvatore Mazzotta Sebastiano Mazzotta Stow Avenue Jack Krauth Russell Firemen William T. Lynch Peter O'Callaghan Ackley Sage Kruger & Co Newark N. J Pameada Pond E. J. Wilcox & Co Washington St Tom” Gray Russel Firemen Goshen N. Y Brazos & Sons Carl J. Johnson James E. Glasheen Portland Camp Devens Paul R. Webb New York Willow Island No Man’s Land George Crowley Court Street John W. Powers George Hill Ayer J. B. Poste Camp Upton M. E Church Street Nelson Preston Company C St. Andrew’s Chapel Hahn’s Adv Ferry Street Cherry Street I. Wrubel Pearl Street Charles Meehan Gildersleeve R. I. Reds Harold Smith Russellen William Beers South Main Street Girls’ Friendly Society of Christ Church Annie Richter Lucy Nicholson Edith Smith William Scheefer Wilbur Maloney

Campbell Arrives Safe Aboard Cedric Then Goes to Camp Merritt

Campbell, from New York yesterday, announces his safe arrival on the Cedric and notes transfer to Camp Merritt, New Jersey. society card tournament updates show St. Andrews facing Odd Fellows tonight and Mechanics at Red Menhall Wednesday night. Russell Mfg firemen plan their monthly social and supper Tuesday with Captain Krauth, Captain Stewart, and Thomas W. Bayley in charge. The card tournament shifts to tomorrow night from tonight.

Campbell New York Cedric Camp Merritt New Jersey St. Andrews Odd Fellows Oo. O. F. Hall Red Menhall Russell‘Mfg John Krauth Arthur Stewart Thomas W. Bayley

Obituary notices for Tryon Sage and Brink in Cromwell Welland

Funeral services were held for Henry W. Tryon at A. L. Southmayd's chapel with Rev. P. V. Norwood officiating and interment in Pine Grove. Miss Lottie Margaret Sage, Cromwell, 34, died at home. survivors and funeral plans noted for Cromwell and Hartford. Harriet M. Reading Brink, Welland, Ontario, died of bronchial pneumonia. funeral services held and burial at Forest Hill cemetery. survivor list includes husband Ernest A. Brink and daughter Eleanor Allison.

Henry W. Tryon A. L. Southmayd P. V. Norwood East Berlin Pine Grove Cemetery Lottie Margaret Sage Winit R. Sage Cromwell Ethel B. Sage Jane Hospital New York City Helen E. Sage Preston R. Sage Hartford New Cromwell Mr. Hollister Winthrop H. W. Hildreth Harriet M. Reading Brink Ernest A. Brink Welland Canada Eleanor Allison Charles M George L Harry A Frank H Dunkirk Villa Arnold Salamanca S. Peshong

Dearmer Lectures at Berkeley on The Power of the Spirit

Dr. Percy Dearmer, on Berkeley faculty, will deliver four lectures on The Power of the Spirit at St. Luke's Chapel Berkeley Divinity School. Topics include Military Virtue Gifts of the Spirit Talents of the Spirit and Fruits of the Spirit and the Unity of the Spirit. Times are 5 pm today 5 pm Tuesday 8 pm Tuesday and 5 pm Wednesday. Public invited with time and place changes noted.

Percy Dearmer Mary Fitch Page Dearmer England Berkeley New York Philadelphia Boston Bohlen Page St. Luke’s Divinity School

Olive Tablets Claim To Cure Bad Breath And More

A vintage ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath and a plug for digestive and liver complaints. It asserts quick relief and positions the tablets as a safe olive-oil based tonic. The language parrots a period advertisement tone with exaggerated health claims.

Edwards

Death of Frederick S Whitmore at Higganum aged 64

Frederick S Whitmore of Higganum died Sunday morning at Middlesex hospital aged 64 years 10 months 10 days He survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs William Greenbacker of Middlefield The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 PM from John P Bacons 201 Main Street with private burial in Pine Grove cemetery Rev E Lawson pastor of Higganum Methodist church to officiate

Frederick S. Whitmore Higganum Middlesex Hospital Rocky Hill William Greenbacker Middlefield John P. Bacon Main Street Pine Grove 3. E. Lawson Methodist Church

Imagination and Pen: A Writer's Editor Dialog

A brief dialogue hints at creative struggle and the craft of writing. It presents a playful exchange about shaping ideas with a pen and editor's guidance. It captures a moment of literary process.

February Mattress Sale Highlights Deep Discounted Beds

A February sale offers a range of mattresses and pillows at unusually low prices. Combination mattress 13.50, Felt mattresses 20.00 22.50 25.00, roll edge mattresses 30.00 25.00, Silk Floss mattress 4.95, with related pillows and springs promoted for a restful night.

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WEW City Council Aptments Installa Wrom Dr. McKee H. D. Andrews D. A. R. Meeting D. Aor Roosevelt Memorial Army Navy Chamber of Commerce Notes Georgette Taupe Victory Spear Bros Middletown’s Valentines Broatch’s Modern Bookshop John F. Miller Murray St Meriden Corey Stueck Block Main ST Miss Lottie Margaret Sage Caulkins & Post CO Simmons National
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