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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
10
A west side street scene turns chaotic when a student attempting to access a house through a back window slips, causes a crash of broken glass, and flees as a mother and sister summon police. Neighbors overhear the commotion as the skater races away, leaving a tale of fright and confusion.
Officials of Adams Express Co inaugurated a nationwide campaign for better packing and marking of express shipments. The drive urges cooperation with shippers to improve service, reduce No Mark losses, and reinforce driver guidance on handling and identification of packages. In parallel, the Superior Court calendar lists eight contested and two uncontested divorces for hearing before Judge Donald T. Warner led by the Murray v Krenz motion for new trial.
William H. Boutteiller of Middlesex County, a representative of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., and Oscar Wahlquist of this city spoke at the state agents banquet at the Hartford Club. Boutteiller received the Class A prize for the best amount of business completed in 1918. William W. Wilcox and Harold M. Meech, Brown's representatives, attended as guests and made remarks.
A boy and girl were born this morning to Mr and Mrs Simon Levis of Rock at Middlesex Hospital. Mr Levis works at the Lyman Gun Sight factory.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a remedy for thicker, wavy hair and dandruff. It claims brushing with a moist cloth doubles hair beauty, cleanses dust and excess oil, moisturizes the scalp, and prevents itching and hair loss with continued use. The copy emphasizes visible hair growth and soft, abundant hair after a few weeks.
Wesleyan prepares a large alumni reunion the weekend of Washington's birthday with a teachers conference, lectures by educators, a Glee Club concert, a basketball game, a talk by Dr. Albert Shaw, the dedication of new chimes, a Wesleyan Amherst swimming meet, a monster walk-around event, and a closing old time Wesleyan sing.
Hundreds enjoyed moonlit skating on Pameacha pond as townsfolk flocked to dances at St Aloysius hall and Russett Brook orchestra performances. Notices advertise Russian Symphony concert, charity events for Armenia, and community gatherings at Odd Fellows hall and Fountain’s flower shop for Valentine bouquets. Local updates include theater, church, and school events, plus remarks on insurance rate discussions and firemen minstrel show.
The meetings committee meets tonight at 8 to plan the February 27 banquet at Stueck's with tickets possibly limited to chamber members due to space. Captain Bouteiller Schaefer and Weston will lead team trials next Monday to decide the winning team, which earns a supper financed by the losers.
Farmers praise an unusually mild winter with weeks suitable for outdoor tasks such as setting posts spreading manure and outside repairs No snow storms or severe cold interrupted activities accelerating spring work and promising a profitable year on the farm despite imperfect phrasing in the source text
Patrick J Fitzgerald died at his daughter Mrs William L Dunns home 500 High street after a week with pneumonia He recently worked at the Middlesex theatre and earlier at Russell Manufacturing Co He leaves son Daniel in the service three daughters Mrs William L Dunn Mrs Framik Berg Mrs Henry Lee all of Middletown one brother John Fitzgerald of carton Clothing Co two sisters Josephine of St Elizabeths convent and Mrs James H ondrew of Portland Funeral scheduled for Saturday morning.
The 24th annual Middletown Yacht Club meeting elected C. H. Norris as Commodore and M. S. Cornell as vice Commodore among others. Regatta and entertainment committees were named. after wartime suppression, members anticipate an active season. Real estate notes: Ann R. Billings sells three Farm Hill parcels to Ruby M. Wild and George F. Redford buys Lot 35 with Lot 6 and 17 sold to Billings, with life-use reserved for Billings.
Questioning why delay mortgage reduction. Morris Plan Co offers to pay $100 toward the mortgage. Repayment is $2 per week. After one year the advertiser claims satisfaction with the plan. Visit 825 Main Street for details.
Mary Coughlin Ashton widow of the late William P F Ashton died suddenly at her home 165 Pearl Street on Wednesday evening aged 53. Survived by three sons Gerald Henry and Philip and two sisters Margaret and Catherine and one brother John Coughlin all of Bellows Falls Vermont. Born in Bellows Falls VT daughter of William Coughlin and Ellen Collins. Requiem Mass at St John’s Church Saturday at 9 am. Interment in St John’s Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ursula Carroll widow of Captain John Carroll take place at 2 30 Friday from the home of her son Captain Frederick W Carroll 77 Crescent street and interment is in Farm Hill cemetery new.
The Center Street fish market advertises a broad array of seafood by the pound, including large shrimps at 25 cents, finnan haddie 20c, lake pike 10c per pound, flounder 12c per pound or three for 25c, and Guilford oysters 60c per quart in shell. Also offered are scallops, clams, various mackerels, swordfish, halibut, salmon, and salt or smoked products with multiple pricing options.
Big Specials on native pork 25c to 30c per lb beef cuts 18c to 35c lb veal 30c to 40c lb lamb 25c to 35c lb wild rabbits 75c each. deliveries to any part of the city. Market at 88 Court street above Chafee Hotel phone 476.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Capsules as a cure all for kidney and bladder troubles and general health, claiming they restore vigor and prevent disease. It markets a Dutch origin product, urging readers not to delay treatment and to seek relief before conditions worsen.
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