Dogtor Threatened by Morning Visitor at City Court
Campbell testifies a man named Schneer, a Russian, threatened him with a revolver at 7:15 am. Schneer denies the claim, says he showed pliers instead, and explains his reason. His case was continued on probation. Robert English faced breach of the peace charges after allegedly blocking a street with a ladder and using insulting language. fined $10 plus $9.50 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneer
Camp
Sta
Schmeer
Robert English
John
English
Treasury notice on 1918 withholding returns due
James J. Walsh, collector for Connecticut, informs withholding agents that under section 221 and form 1012 for 1918 taxes, returns must be filed by March 1 and tax paid by June 15. Returns for 1918 must use form 1013 and be filed by March 1, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
James J. Walsh
Internal Revenue
District of Connecticut
United States
Auto Wrecked Near Durham Involving Hudson Car
A 1915 Hudson super six, No. 29631, turned on its side in a road near the Swathell house, Durham, with one wheel off. The crash occurred after leaving a shallow ditch and frozen rut as it veered back into the road. Registered to Louis Goldstein of New Haven. Two ladies were reportedly injured and taken away by another car. they were not brought to Middlesex hospital. Envelopes with a church address were found inside the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Hospital
Food controls to extend in England through September
London reports that bread subsidy and meat control will keep some food direction in England at least until September, with the subsidy totaling about 250000 pounds annually. A four pound loaf costs 18 cents under subsidy versus 32 cents without, due to American wheat use. Subsidy began as a war measure to curb unrest while industry normalizes and wages adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Ty Mail
Knights of Columbus Hold Meeting and Degrees Planned
The smoker committee named John F. O'Connell chairman for Thursday's entertainment and a first degree for a class of candidates. A buffet lunch will be served. The degree committee, meeting yesterday, appointed E. Convey as chairman, Arthur Coughlin as secretary, and James B. Oylan as treasurer. The degree will occur in April followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
John F. O'Connell
Ted
E. Convey
Arthur Coughlin
James B.oylan
Middletown Elks Lodge Plans Meeting and Banquet
The Middletown Lodge of Elks holds its regular meeting Tuesday at the club house followed by a social session. A class of 12 will be initiated and planning proceeds for the annual banquet Thursday evening in April with committee members Schneider chairman John ell secretary Judge Curtis Bacon Earl Emmett William J. and Frank Upton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Lodge of Elks
Schneider
John ,Ell
Curtis Bacon
Earl Emmett
William J
Frank Upton
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Stephen OBrien
A daughter was born at Middlesex Hospital this morning to Mr and Mrs Stephen OBrien of McDon Place. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notts
P. Stephen O’brien
McDon- Place
Middlesex
Joker's idea of humor relies on others' expense
A remark frames humor as a joke that benefits one at another's cost. The quip suggests a persona whose jokes mirror a negative social dynamic. No names, places, or dates are provided.
Health builder for weakened lungs remedy advertised
An advertisement promotes Eckmans Altera as a health builder for weakened lungs. It claims continued coughs harm lungs and promises to stop the cough, ease the aches, restore health, with bottles priced at $1.50 available at druggists or the laboratory in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckmans Altera
George J Francis gains control of Merriam Manufacturing plant
George J Francis of Middlefield now controls Merriam Manufacturing in Durham, succeeding the late Henry G Newton who previously held the stock as New Haven district bankruptcy referee. The plant, which makes unpanned ware, operated in temporary quarters after a recent fire, with a new factory contemplated. Francis, a local contractor, will not alter current management despite the stock shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Francis
Middlefield
Merriam
Durham
Henry G Newton
New Haven
Francis
Chamber of Commerce Delegation for Armory Hearing
The Chamber of Commerce will be represented at the military committee hearing in the state capitol on Wednesday at 2 o'clock to back a bill for a 250000 armory site purchase and construction in Middletown. Delegation includes President Richard H. Bunce Col T Mac Donough Russell Maj Samuel Russell Jr Charles T. Davis Senator Henry H. Lyman John A. Broatch and Col Andrew N. Shepard. Tonight ends the membership drive for 500 Middletown boosters with reporting this evening on campaign success. The banquet committee meets Wednesday night to finish plans for the February 27 banquet. The board of directors meets Thursday at 7:30 to discuss several business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
State Capitol
Middletown
Chambers
Richard H. Bunce
Col. T. MacDonough
Russell
Samuel Russell, Jr
Charles T. Davis
Henry H. Lyman
John A. Broatch
Andrew N. Shepard
Dr McHugh’s Car Dives Into Pond Near Pameacha
Arthur McHugh veterinarian and milk inspector drove Sunday night to ice house near Pameacha pond. The car smashed a fence post, swung between a billboard and telephone pole, then slid 20 feet into the pond east of Durham road. It froze in the ice and was hauled out by a wrecking crew after 7 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHugh
Pameacha
Arthur McHugh
Pameacha Pond
Durham Road
Saints Carnival Plans For St Aloysius Minstrels
The St Aloysius minstrels rehearse at 8 pm with Musical Director F G Ford urging full attendance for final show plans. A novel stage setting and top society soot light stars spotlight the grand carnival opening. The 35-voice chorus promises noteworthy numbers and Corporal M J O Connor, back from France, will perform his new song hit on opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
The
Minstrels
Dance at Middletown High School Lights Up Night
A February 15 high school dance in the Middletown High School auditorium was organized by a committee including Misses Ennever Perkins and Drennan and Mr Pendelow. Burdick’s orchestra provided music for Paul Jones valentine dances and moonlight waltzes. Punch was served and the large crowd enjoyed a lively evening ending at midnight with talk of a repeat event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennever
Perkins
Drennan
Pendelow
Middletown High School
Burdick
Paul Jones
Valentine
Polish Patriotic Meeting Draws Large Afternoon Crowd
Over 700 attended the Polish patriotic meeting in the town hall Sunday afternoon, with more than 40 signing up for the night school. Rev. Max Soltysek chaired and out of town speakers participated. An evening Italian meeting followed with former Councilman Priore as chairman, smaller in attendance, and patriotic addresses given in Italian and English on Americanization lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Soltysek
Priore
Record Mail Service Is Described by General Staff
A cable from the commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces reports an extract from HQ records dated February 8. It notes that a mail from San Francisco January 20 reached Treves Germany on February 4 and is regarded as a record mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Expeditionary Forces
Advance General Headquarters
United States
San Francisco
Val
Treves
Germany
South M E Church Notes Social Tuesday at 8 p m
The South M E Church announces a Tuesday evening gathering at 8 o'clock with Binney Gunnison of Wesleyan as speaker. Regular prayer service is on Wednesday at 7 20, then an entertainment committee meeting at 8 15. Thursday at 7 30 the Epworth League holds a business meeting and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South M. E
Binney Gunnison
Wesleyan
Wednesale
Epworth League
Pleasant surprise party on Main Street
A pleasant surprise party was held for Lewis Blanc at his home on Main Street South Farms Friday evening. Solos were sung by Miss Helen and songs by the Misses Mary Gretzel and Margaret Smith. After refreshments were served the party broke up late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Blanc
Main Street
South Farms
Helentations
Mary Gretzel
Margaret Smith
Middletown social notices mix with local events
Readable items show a sprawl of dances meetings and notices in Middletown. Advertisements announce amusements at St Andrews chapel G F S events and a masquerade box social while civic notes report tax evenings and a factory strike resolution plus marriages licenses and traveling personnel updates.
Relic Of Lost Race At Casa Grande Ruins
At Casa Grande near southern plains Italy the ruin endures with walls still standing. It likely marks the last communal house built by a pueblo builders’ race that may have departed or merged with others, with wilder tribes existing further westward beyond the southbound area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Gande
Eee
Italy
Obituary for Mrs Sarah Moehl and Steve Raicik
Mrs Sarah Moehl wife of George Moehl died at her Amden home after a long illness leaving a husband a son Thomas and a daughter Hazel Percival and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at 3 from Mrs Harry Norris home with interment at Indian Hill cemetery. Steve Raicik died at 33 Union Street after a short illness survived by a wife and six children. Requiem high mass Tuesday 8 at St Marys Church with burial at St Johns cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Moehl
Sarah
George, Moehl
Amden
Thomas
Hazel Percival
Mary A. Farnsworth
Joseph Farrow
Chicago
M. H. Farnsworth
South Orange
N. J
Thomas Pellow
Ehen Mulcock
Harry Norris
Samuel Lewis
Middletown
William Farnsworth
Westfield
Daniel Farnsworth
Yalesville
Washington Street
Indian Hill Cemetery
Steve Raicik
Union Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
First M E Church Notes and Weekly Meetings
The First M E Church lists events for Monday through Saturday including Miss Clara Collier’s talk in the chapel at 7 30, union cottage meetings at numerous homes, East Long Hill service at 8 00, a 3 30 Ladies Afg society event, 7 00 Girl Scouts and 7 30 Boy Scouts in the chapel, Epworth Leagues, and Ves ted choir and church orchestra rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Clara Collier
Chentt
China
Union Cottage
Agnes Olsen
Oak St
J. C. Gannon
Hunting Hill Ave
G. M. Stiles
Maplewood
Louis Brazos
East Hill
Edgar L. Bailey
Funeral for James C Burr Held on Crescent Street
The funeral for James C Burr was held this afternoon at 3 o clock from his Crescent street home. Rev F W Greene of South Congregational church led the services. Interment followed at Indian Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Burr
Crescent Street
F. W. Greene
South Congregational Church
Indian Hill Cemetery
Death of Charles C Canfield Former City Resident
Charles C Canfield, formerly of this city, died recently. He ran a local monument business before moving to White Plains New York. He belonged to the Wesleyan University class of 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Canfield
White Plains
N. Y
Wesleyan University
St John s Church Notes Regular Mass and Parish Talk
Regular offertory mass held Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Rev James P Donovan reads the gospel at Sunday masses from Matthew 20 1 16. Afterward the rector discusses parish matters and presents his annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
James P. Donovan
Woodman's Dance Event Sets Family Dances in Durham Hall
A dance at Durham Town Hall on Friday February 21 features a quadrille for father a lappiers for mother a fox trot for sister and a moonlight waltz for brother with this family themed program advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Town Hall
Clarence A Priest Dies at 38 in Higganum Home
Clarence Albert Priest died at his Higganum home this morning in the 39th year of his age. He is survived by his wife and a daughter Edith, his parents Mr and Mrs Danie Priest, and one brother William Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Albert Priest
Higganum
Edith
Danie Priest
William Priest
A Good Debtor Maketh a Bad Creditor
A terse proverb notes that prudent borrowing creates risk for lenders, suggesting that cautious debtors may, in time, become unreliable creditors due to changing circumstances or lack of repayment incentives. The saying emphasizes caution in extending credit.
Deaths Moehl in Hamden Conn 1919
In Hamden Connecticut on February 16 1919 Sarah Janes Farnsworth wife of George H Moehl died Prayer services will be held at Hayes Pierce mortuary chapel 1097 Chapel Street New Haven Tuesday morning at 1030 Funeral services will be from the home of Mrs Harry Norris 438 Washington Street this city at 3 o clock Interment in Indian Hill Ends are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moehl
Hamden
Conn
Sarah Janes Farnsworth
George H. Moehl
Hayes & Pierce
Chapel Street
New Haven
Harry Norris
Washington Street
Indian Hill
Linoleum Remnants Available at One Dollar Per Square Yard
Local hardware store offers linoleum remnants priced at $1.00 per square yard. Limited sizes and patterns, suitable for small flooring jobs. See hours and stock in the clearance section.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Campbell
Income Tax Returns
Merriam Manufacturing Company
Pocahontas
Sisters Waist and Entertainment
K. of P. Nall
Feix Petrofsky
Burr Ave
Byer
Kearns
Girls’ Friendly Society
Holy Trinity
W. T. Lynch
Main St
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Archie Alsop
Montana
Jessie Alsop
Lincoln Street
Arrigoni Hotel
Washington
Tueday
E. M. Tryon
I. E. Palmer Co
Center Street
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Brazos & Sons
Court Street
Loveland Street
Middlesex Musical Association
Thurday
Frank Stambor
Hotchkiss Street
Annie Kaczynska
L. A
P. J. Garvan
Woodward Drug Company
H. Lambertson
Alletta V. Cramer
Brooklyn
G. E. Russell
West Street
Christensen and Deming
Orpheus Hall
Emanuel Hall
Killingworth
St. John’s Lodge
No. 2
Saints’ Hall
Margaret McKenzie
Allison Street
Bridgeport
Ford
Joseph Cushing
Washington, D. C
Prospect Street
Joseph Case
Arrigoni
New York City
Saints’ Halladv
Sixth Infantry Band
Saints
Bessie O’connor
Rose Wrubel
Church of the Holy Trinity
Margaret Jones
Home Avénue
Foyer D’soldat
Girls’ Friendly Society of Christ
Apollo Temple
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Boston
Fannie Merritt Farmer
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Block
Caulkins & Post Co
Axminster
Torrin Vacuum
Eaner
Oakbun
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