Middletown Plans Relief Campaign for Syrians
The Middletown War Bureau led a conference in New Haven for a relief drive to raise funds for Syrian relief. The local committee targets 8000 of 10000 CT total and 30000000 nationwide. campaign directors and officials named. headquarters set at Central National Bank building. Rev William H Hall to speak to Chamber of Commerce. fund collection begins February with teams forming.
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Connecticut
M Committee
New Haven
Middletown
R. William Hog
War Bureau
Learhty
C. Ward
William H. Boutar
J. Vincent Dempsey
Leo B. Santangelo
George A. Tierney
Central Nai Bank
Willian H.hall
Hall
Fis
Beirut
Syria
Chamber of Commerce
Common Council
T. Macc Russell
Lineman Cut Leg in Middlefield Accident
James Kincaid, a lineman at Middlefield, suffered a deep leg cut when an axe struck a loose chip. CT Company linemen halted bleeding, transported him to Middlesex Hospital, where the arteries were joined. He will miss about two weeks of work. only a deep flesh wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kincaid
Middlefield
Connecticut Company
Mindlesex
Silent Cop Clipped in Hartford Marker Incident
ala Jones of Hartford reported to Captain Kincaid at 1 this morning that he struck and broke the Main and Washington street marker with his auto and would pay for repairs. The marker attracts motorists who shake it deliberately, originally costing $6.50 and boosting local repair revenue. a tradition says repairs last fall yielded $14 in one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala Jones
Hartford
Kincaid
Main
Washington Street
Middletown Silver Co Sees Strong Export Domestic Orders
The Middletown Silver Company reports a surge in orders and inquiries, with several sizable export orders booked mainly from South America. Domestic inquiries are rising in number and urgency, signaling a bright outlook for a large business increase this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Silver Co
South America
Potatoes Dug From Liberty Breet Garden
Mrs. Mary Gannon of Liberty Breet dug a pan full of fine potatoes yesterday afternoon. The tubers were bright, hard, and of good size, left in the garden over the winter, following her suspicion that they were not fully dug last fall. Dancing tomorrow night at St Aloysius big hall with a good floor and assured good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gannon
Liberty Breet
St ‘Aloysius
Adv
Kidney and Bladder Ailment Remedies Seem Simple
An old health ad suggests uric acid causes bladder irritation and kidney strain. It advises four ounces of Salts from a pharmacist, a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for two to three days to neutralize urine acids, claiming it prevents irritation and supports normal urinary function.
Memorial bridge and boulevard plans presented to chamber
Charles F. Taylor states highway department designs and estimates are complete for a memorial bridge linking Main Street to South Farms. Richard L. Saunders presents three drawings. A sub committee on finances is formed to arrange funding, with Warner as chair and Ward, Bouteiller, Russell and Wilcox as members. The annual banquet is set for February 72th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F.taylor
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
South Farms
Ichard L. Saunders
Central National Bank
Howard M. Lincoln
Richard H. Bunce
Chamber
John P. Bacon
Henry C. Ward
William J. Atwell
Carrol A. Campbell
William H. Bouteillier
Eadward F. Slavin
Howard
Howard H. Warner
William H. Bouteiller
Henry E. Ward
T. MacDonough Russell
William W. Wilcox
Committee Studies Consolidation and Charter Revisions
The executive committee on town and city consolidation met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with members including Charles T. Davis and Arthur L. Allin. They reviewed progress and planned to draft a charter, forming a subcommittee to study the previous draft and divide work into national divisions. A separate Merchants Display Day and membership drive were announced, along with local grocery sales notices from Lynch's Market at 132 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Charles T. Davis
Arthur L. Allin
James A. Lawton
Charlies A. Tuttle
George A. Craig
Henry M. Wilsa Eben Jackson
Samuel Russell
Wriston
Eben Jackson
Dempsey
Chamber
Burr Block Sale Nets Florist Joseph Intravaia Big Real Estate Deal
The largest local real estate deal of the year closed yesterday through Leo B. Santange and sold the Burr Block just south of Middlesex to Joseph Intravaia a Ferry Street florist and nurseryman. Intravaia plans a glass house on the vacant lot as a sales headquarters for flowers and florist supplies. The site suits the business well.
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Middletown
Leo B. Santange
Burr
Middlesex
Joseph Intravaia
Ferry Street
Ice not fit to cut and society officers named
Ice on local ponds is not ready to cut due to honeycombed surfaces from recent winds. St John s Aid Society elected officers including Mrs James Lawt as president and Mrs James Mey as vice president. Charles A Bowden named janitor of Central School, bringing boiler man steam fitter experience from Hartford Hospital.
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A. Brazos & Sons
St. John’s Aid Society
James Lawt
James Mey
D. J. Donahoe
M. D. Murphy
M. Wall
New Central School
Charles A. Bowden
Central School
Hartford Hospital
Engagement Announced for Blumer Daughter
Mr and Mrs A Blumer announce the engagement of their daughter to William Winegrove son of Mr and Mrs G Winegrove. The brief notice names both families and the betrothal but lacks dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Blumer
Maces
William Winegrove
City Briefs Highlight Local Events And Notices
Local notices include dancing at St Aloysius Hall and St Edward Dickerman at the C H I, a Washington suppers plan by grangers and church societies, March 1 license checks for motor vehicles, and a Armenia relief benefit at Rusco Hall February 10. Trapping markets in New York show strong red fox and marten pelts. Middlesex Theatre features Wallace Reid in Too Many Millions with vaudeville.
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Schaefer’s
Washington
St. Aloysius
Y. M
Parmelee’s
R. ¥. Stoeckel
Middletown
Naugatuck
Edward Dickerman
Mt. Carmen
Armenia
Rusco Hall
South Farms
New York
Middletown Hills
Ull
Priscilla Rebekah
Qdd
Nelson Preston
Durant
Camp Devens
Middlesex Theatre
Wallace Reid
Connecticut
Bristol & Plainville Tramway Company
Charlotte Binney
Washington Street
Catarrh Vanishes With Hyomei Treatment
An old classified style pitch urges readers to obtain a Hyomei outfit from their druggist to combat catarrh and related symptoms. It claims quick relief and describes Hyomei as a pure antiseptic that soothes sore throats and nasal passages, ending dangerous effects.
Schaefer's angel cakes and Monte Carlo add mocha cakes advertised
An assortment of local advertisements notes Schaefer's angel cakes fresh daily and Monte Carlo add mocha cakes. Also listed are notices for dancing at Odd Fellows hall with Russett Brooks orchestra and Tempo Quartet, a Gen Mansfield Council meeting, Colorite dye products, Regal shoes sale, automobile work, piano lessons, and a farewell party for Mrs. Irving Bell with music and buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Schaefer
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Russett & Brooks’ Orchestra
Tempo Quartet
Meriden
Gen. Mansfield Council, Jr. O. U.A. M
Monte Carlo
Hartman Drug Company
Savard and
Lyon
Kennealley
Savard
We Voice
G. P. McCoy
Pythian Hall
Schaefer’s
Graham
Vienna
Sodvik
John Holmberg
Huber Avenue
Arrigoni Hotel
the. Y
Genevieve Healy
Portland
Irving Bell
Edith Dower
Marie Brazel
Angela Cahill
Josephine Barry
Bell
Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief and Removal
A Cincinnati authority promotes a freezone treatment for corns and calluses. A small amount applied directly to the tender area stops soreness and loosens the corn so it can be lifted out with no pain. The cost is inexpensive and claimed not to irritate surrounding skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gincinnati
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Bureau
Near East
Chamber OF Commerce Committee
Lynch’s
Sperry and Barnes
Campbells
Eagles Brand
Challenge Brand
J. R. Lynch
Spear’s
Georgette
OUR Chic
the Talk of
Spear Brothers
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Publicity Committee
Broatch
Modern Book
Main St
New Britain
J. F. O’ Connell
Corey
Aent
Stueck Block
Caulkins & Post CO
Sticklee
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