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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1919

Page

5

Seattle Mayor Faces Cowes Strikers Amid Disorder Fears

Seattle on February 8 reports no disorder as Mayor Hanson holds firm against strike concessions. City services resume, electricians vote unclear, and police guard the Post-Intelligencer as talks with the Seattle Central Labor Council proceed without result. War Labor Board potential intervention noted in Washington.

Seattle Wash Hanson Seattle Central Labor Council Warren Central Labor Council Charles Piez Emergency Fleet Corporation Thomas Murphine Public Utilities International Electrical Workers Springfield Ill Post- Intelligencer Seattle Times Seattle Labor Council United States War Labor Board Washington National War Labor Board William H. Taft B. M

Ambiguous Board Plan Scrutinized in Boston Reach

A wartime labor board plan was explored in Boston as We Jett Lauck and Chairman Manly, former board head, discussed a proposed conciliation scheme. The exact terms were not divulged as officials awaited formal approval and details remained undisclosed.

Manly War, Labor Board Jett Lauck

Banking and Standard Oil notes on Feb 8

Bank statement shows declines in average loans and demand and actual loans with shifts in time deposits and reserves. Standard Oil of New York declares a quarterly dividend of four dollars per share. Clearing House reports include sub-treasury debit and large exchange totals. sub-treasury gain noted on Friday.

New York Standard Oil Standard Oil Co Yesteday Clearing House Sub-Treasury

Dance by Girls Friendly Society at St Andrews chapel

A Girls Friendly Society dance was held last Thursday at St Andrews chapel. Plans were announced for another dance soon. Lieutenant Commander Raymond Dodge will lecture before the Middletown Scientific Association at Scott Laboratory on February 11. All are invited. meetings are open to the public.

Girls Friendly Society St. Andrew's Chapel Meech and Stoodard, Inc Adv Vycstrymen Church of the Holy Trinity

Help Wanted and Lost and Found Classified Snippet

Help wanted male for general farm work seeking steady milker teamster with year round work. Apply P O Box 382 Middletown. Female help chambermaid apply at op hotel 112. Girl to assist in housework 166 Lincoln St. Lost roll of auto tools. Finder please notify J C Lincoln Berlin. Wanted three ladies six room with modern conveniences Port Tel 1064 12 or address 513 ane.

Maile P. O Middletown He Op Hotel Lincoln St J. C. Lincoln Berlin General Ee Port- Tel

Cascarets for Mothers Pets in Home Health Claim

A vintage ad touts Cascarets as a home health aid for mothers reducing sickness, cost, and worry. It promises quick, harmless relief by cleansing the liver and bowels when children show signs like white tongue feverish breath sour stomach or cold, all for 10 cents a box.

New Hampshire Drubs Wesleyan In Conference Clash

Wesleyan fell 37 to 23 as New Hampshire dominated both ends of the court. Captain Davis and Anderson led NH with strong scoring, while Travis Hartman and Dixon pushed Wesleyan in the first half. A fast second period sealed the win for the State College team as Wesleyan heads to a two game New York trip next week.

Wesleyan Cor New Hampshire Hartman Travic Anderson Jin Davis Travis Dixon New Hampshire State Ryans Parsons Butler Depper Ce Seeesewseveces Davis N. H. State Craig Ryals Farsons Ryalis Swaffied Brown New York City Springfield Middletown Providence

Spear Brothers Win Atwell Trophy in Bowling League

Spear Brothers clinched the Atwell trophy by winning the Business Men's Bowling League with a 20 95 record, marking their second consecutive first place. F A Zito posted the top single-game score of 108 earning gold cuff links, while Savard & Lyon and Conn Power Co tied for second at 13 8 619. A new season starts next Monday, with Wesleyan Interfraternity Bowling League to begin Feb 10 on Y M C A alleys for the silver trophy.

Spear Brothers F. A. Zito Savard & Lyon Conn Power Co Camp's OMI Bunce Midd. Natl. Bk Nourse & Sherman J. F. Porteous Atwell Wesleyan Interfraternity Bowling League

Naugatuck Town Team Visits Middletown Saturday

Naugatuck Town team travels to the Y M C A for a Saturday night basketball game against Middletown, with Ahern and Hughie McConochie back in action for Middletown. Referee John Abey will oversee the matchup as both teams look to impress across a four Saturday schedule through February and March.

Middletown Naugatuck Hartford Ahern Hughie McConochie McConochie Salmonson Schultze Spear Hahn Murphy John Abbey

Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Ad and Factory Bowling Scores

An ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem capsules promising health benefits and vitality, claiming Dutch heritage and centuries of use. The piece also reports factory bowling league results with top scorers from Kirby Co and Noiseless Co, detailing scores and standings from last night’s games at Aethia Lanes.

Aetna The Kirby Co Connecticut Power Co Dr. Babcock Noiseless Co Packard Franklin Co

Obituary for Joseph Dodd from 1 Burr Avenue

Joseph Dodd, age 84 years and 20 days, died at his home Friday afternoon after years of poor health. A Civil War veteran who enlisted from New York, he was longtime member of Apollo Lodge, R. of P. He leaves three sons, John A. Dodd of Strong & Hale Lumber Co., Bertram F. and Harry C. Dodd of Worcester. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. from 1 Burr Avenue, burial in Indian Hill Cemetery. Rev. William D. Beach will officiate.

Joseph Dodd Burr Avenue Mr. Dodd New York Apollo Lodge, R John A.dodd The Strong & Hale Lumber Co Bertram F

Local notes and sales highlight Ivoryton notices

Ivoryton notices report church services at the Swedish Mission on Sunday at 10 30 am. A library benefit entertainment postponement, Beacon Light Circus meeting moved to Feb 19. Red Cross work at Laurelhall each Thursday. Miss Katherine Webber’s residence cared for by Pirett Bros in cutting trees. Mrs James H Rockwell back from Hebron. Miss Corrine Shailer visiting Miss Eleanor Fletcher in New Haven. Miss Mary Potter in New Haven today. Real Clearance Sale at Wimovsky s with discounted kimonos waistlines and gowns and fabric yardage at Arkin s Essex adjoining.

Ivoryton George M. Walkley New Haven Swedish Mission Beacon Light Circus King’s Daughters Red Cross Laurelhall Pirett, Bros Katherine Webber John Bradbury James H. Rockwell Hébron Corrine Shailer Eleanor Fletcher Mary Potter

Hedge Fire at Palmer's Threatens Storage Tank

Russell Mfg Co fire truck responded Friday afternoon to a hedge fire behind Palmer Bros cottages on Hillside Avenue South Farms. Flames spread about 500 feet toward Bidwell's hill risking Palmer's storage water tank as outbuildings and rubbish piles caught fire. Russell firemen laid 200 feet of hose and used a stream for about fifteen minutes before the blaze was checked.

Palmer's Russell Mfg. Co Palmer Bros Hillside Avenue South Farms Bidwell's Hill Palmer Russell

Out of the Race Kidney Reminder Puff

When you wake with stiff back, muscle pains, joint aches, or rheumatic twinges you feel lacking energy and ambition. If you feel tired or languid from kidney trouble act promptly with Foley Kidney Pills to aid kidney function and cleanse harmful waste. They relieve sleep disturbances and bladder issues. Sold everywhere.

Saybrook Point Socials and Road Incident Mentioned

Saybrook Point notes Miss Mary Burns spent yesterday in New London while Miss Margaret Pease of Woman's College visited for a dance at the Saybrook Proving ground. A Proving ground rider crashed his motorcycle at Maple avenue, breaking a wrist and suffering bruises. Others attended a basketball game in Essex last evening.

Saybrook Point Mary Burns New London Margaret Pease Woman’s College Saybrook Proving Ground Matthew Golden Sarah Fish Proving Ground Maple Avenue Aoe Essex

Inter-class basketball opener at YMCA season start

The inter class games opened yesterday at the YMCA with seniors vs juniors and sophomores vs freshmen. Juniors lost to sophomores 18 to 9 while the seniors edged the juniors 13 to 6 with Conroy and Stone leading the juniors and Risk and Hills contributing key baskets.

Risk RF Hills Conroy Stromberg Daly Stone Co Quigg Magnano R.G Ronan Wrubel Heidel G. Slutskye Ipo Con

Dinner Time Illness Clamps Masses With Clogged Sickness

A regional report notes widespread illness amid a mass of undigested food affecting numerous residents. Authorities urge caution as health officials investigate a possible link to dietary practices and local events.

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