Middletown Chester Trolley Charter Hearing
Middletown and Chester officials and business leaders gathered for hearings on renewing the charter for the Middletown to Chester trolley and an extension for the Middletown Guilford line. The Chamber of Commerce supported extension to keep the project ready, with no opposition shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Meriden
Etown
Guilford
General Assembly
Chester
Wiliam
Middletown
Connecticut Valley
Middlesex County
Railroad Committee
Eriden
Wn Chamber of Commerce
Henry H. Lyman
Middlefield
Frank Arrigoni
Lyman
Middlestown
Bunce
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Ody
Chartr
DOCTORS IN THE COUNTRY High Cost of Being Sick in Rural Sections
Rural areas face a serious medical access problem as residents fear medical distance and limited hospital care. The piece notes scarce local physicians, army veterans returning to cities, and high visit fees that hinder rural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
U S Employment Service Yearly Hiring Totals
The United States Employment Service reports 1917 placements at 168,066 in permanent, profitable work and 1918 placements at 309,295. Unemployed in Middle seek help. contact 245 Main Street, phone 841, for assistance in finding suitable positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
United States Employment Service
Main Street
Lexington autos agency opens with demonstrator in town
H. H. Repair Co of Wash street has secured the Lexington automobile agency. A demonstrator will visit in two weeks, and the Lexington has been well received in many parts of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Autos
H. & H. Repair,Co
Washstreet
Lexington Automobile
Lexington
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Sheedy
A daughter was born this morning at 624 North High Street to Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Sheedy in a local residence.
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Jeremiah Sheedy
North High Street
Vinol Claims Cures for Chronic Coughs in City Ad
A New York music teacher promotes Vinol as a tonic that cures chronic coughs and bronchitis claiming it works where other remedies fail. The ad cites beef liver peptones iron and glycerophosphates as active ingredients and urges readers to try Vinol at Hartman Drug and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Nicholas Avenue
Albers
Drug Co
Hartman Drug
Carta Family Narrow Escape From Gas at Ferry Street
Salvatore Carta and his wife and nine children survived a near death from illuminating gas after a Middletown Gas Light Co meter change left the shut-off open. The family, awakening to a strong odor, opened a window to ventilate. The nine children and Mrs Carta were briefly overcome while Salvatore, least affected, aided in rescue before doctors arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Carta
Ferry Street
Middletown Gas Light Co
Salvatore
Petrocelli
Mitcaoell
Carra
Russell Minstrels Draw Overflow crowd in repeat show
About 400 people attended the Russell Company's minstrel performances at T. A. B. hall, repeating last night after a sold out first night. Fire department officials say they did the right thing despite a loss, as amateurs gave their best and the public enjoyed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Company
T. A. B. Hall
John G. Krauth
George Crowley
John Walmsley
Harold ‘Smith
William Long
William Doherty
Master Smith
Ward
Daly
Long
Doherty
Word
Krauth
Lyman and Strickland Head to New York for Surprise Wedding
John Lyman and Francis Strickland departed for New York City this morning. Lyman is expected to marry this Saturday with Strickland as best man. It is believed to be a complete surprise to family and friends. They have not yet announced the wedding's name and plan to return late next week.
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John Lyman
Francis Strickland
New York City
Saturday Specials At J. R. Lynch Spot Cash Market
Best quality at low prices with Saturday specials. Sperry and Barnes fresh meats and sausages, eggs 55c a dozen, canned milks 20–25c, evaporated milk 25c, and shelf goods. Fresh produce and baking items with spot cash pricing only. 132 Main Street.
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Sperry and
Barnes
Sperry
D&c
J. R. Lynch
Main Street
Lady Washington Chapter hosts large whist gathering
The Lady Washington Chapter O E S held a whist event in the chapter rooms last evening with nearly ninety players. Prizes were awarded to Mina Evans for the first ladies' prize, James Bent for the first gentleman's prize, and the consolation prizes went to Oscar Welker and James Bent, with Bent also taking a second prize.
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Lady Washington
Mina Evans
James Bent
Oscar Welker
Dgar Gongdon
Middlesex County Historical Society Meets to Hear Postal Paper
Middlesex County Historical Society holds a business meeting at the rooms on Main and Union streets Tuesday evening February 18 at 730. At 8 pm Albert C Bates secretary of the State Historical Society will read a paper titled Notes on Our Early Postal System and the Introduction of the Postal Stamp.
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Middlesex County Historical Society
Main
Union Streets
Albert C. Bates
State Historical Society
Specials For Saturday At The Fish Market
Fresh mackeral 25c Spanish mackeral 25c Rockport Cod 20c large perch 20c sword steak 18c Boston Blue 158 spotted bass 15c smelts 18c Sea trout 15c butterfish 15c haddock 0c founders 10c 3 Ibs 25c lake pickerel 10c 3 Ibs 25c.
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Rockport
Middletown Community Notes and Local Advertisements
A crowded page of city briefs highlights social events and ads. Mentions a March New England Southern conference gathering in Taunton Mass, dances at St Aloysius Hall and Arrigoni Hotel, a big Y M C A basketball game Middletown versus Waterbury, plus numerous local business ads for Schaefer's bread and Charlotte Russe specials. Also notes about a fire damage in Hartford and a draft records shipment, with several upcoming concerts and auctions.
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Schaefer
New England Southern Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Taunton
Mass
Middletown
Waterbury
Alexander Graham Bell
Salem
Boston
St. Aloysius
G. P. McCoy
Pythian Tall
Tryon
Main Street
Adv
Charlotte Russe
S Schaefer’s
Pyt
Maromas
Walnut Hill
Byer
Kearns
Parmelee’s
Woodmen of the World
Durham Town
East Hampton
New Ginger
Arrigoni Hotel
A. QO. H. Hall
Portland
T. M. Russel
Packard Auto
Middletown High School
Charlotte Russe Schaefer’s
M H S Beats Bacon Academy 24 to 2 In High School Notes
High school notes report M. H. S. defeated Bacon Academy 24 to 2 as report cards were delayed. Conroy and Risk led M. H. S. while Sophomores edged Freshmen 7 to 5 after a 5-0 halftime gap. Moore Slutzky starred for the Sophs and O’Brien Ratcliffe for the Freshmen.
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Bacon Academy
Conroy
Risk
Moore
Slutzky
Sophs
O’brien
Ratcliffe
Plutocratic Life and Milk Diet Dialogue
A brief life aside features a character Bilton claiming abundance while another questions his wealth. The exchange hinges on perception of money and lifestyle, with Bilton asserting a plain milk diet as a sign of frugality or humility.
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Bilton
Hyomei Inhaler Portable Remedy for Colds and Croup
A compact hard rubber Hyomei inhaler with antiseptic gauze delivers Australian eucalyptus based antiseptic to banish catarrh bronchitis sore throat croup coughs and colds. Complete outfit includes inhaler and bottle of Hyomei with money back guarantee. sold by Buell Blatchley and druggists.
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Buell & Blatchley
Obituaries for Mrs William Ashton Patrick J Fitzgerald Ursula Carroll
Funeral details for Mrs William Ashton and Patrick J Fitzgerald from St Johns Church with requiem masses and burials at St Johns and St Marys cemeteries. Ursula Carroll funeral held at 77 Crescent Street with interment at Farm Hill cemetery.
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William Ashton
Pearl and
Liberty Streets
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
William’ L. Dunn
High Street
Ursula Carroll
John Carroll
A. H. Hazen
D. D
W .H. Hall
Frederick W. Carroll
Crescent Street
New Farm Hill
McAdoo Seeks Temporary Work in California
Wanted temporary employment through March 4 1921 with aim of securing a regular job afterward. McAdoo cites railroad management, law and engineering project experience, ability to send money to a friend, and self boarding history. Describes patched pantaloons and winter-ready shoes. salary no object. Mail William Gibbs McAdoo R F D Montecito Santa Barbara.
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McAdoo
Los Angeles
California
William Gibbs McAdoo
Montecito
Santa Barbara
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WEW York
CARTA
Russell Minstrels
Lynch’s Market
Coats
American Woolen Co
Spear Brothers
George W. Bradley
St. Aloysius’ Big Hall
St. Aloysius Big Hall
John R. Lynch
Armenia
Rusco Hall
South Farms
Durham Town Hall
Harry Ryan
Hahn
Jolly Boys
Siebert’s
Opera House
Heck’s
Lodge Dristigheten
Masonic Hall
Fannie Merritt Farmer
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Block
Main ST
Birmingham Ageé-Herald
Pershing
France
Caulkins & Post CO
Japan
England
America
Nippon China
Axminster
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