Decoy letter on Cromwell road fails to trap blackhand threat
Tony Amenta receives a threatening note promising death for failing to place $1,000 on Cromwell road. Police officers, including Kers Dougherty and Schilith, set a decoy on Thursday evening but no one claimed the money. The letter caused sleepless nights and illness for Tony. Also, Palestine aid shipments are arranged via new post rates allowing nonperishable clothing and food parcels up to 11 pounds with customs declarations and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kers’Dougherty
Schilith
Cromwell Road
Thuring
Tony Amenta
Ness
Court Street
Cromwel Road
Tony
Iter
Dougherty ‘Schilling
Dev
Tonyta
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Baptist Church to Host Free Supper Next Wednesday
The Baptist church will serve a no charge supper next Wednesday evening, hosted by the women, inviting every family group in the church, congregation, and Sunday school. A future prayer service will aim to become a social gathering with Rev. Dr. A Coats of Hartford and Rev. Raymond Maplesden of Suffield as guests of honor, under the guidance of Deacons J Bailey H L Barton K B Fall and W J Trevithick. Mrs E R Hyde chairs the supper committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A Coats
Hartford
Raymond Maplesden
Suffield
J. Bailey
H. L. Barton
K.B. Fall
W. J. Trevithick
E. R. Hyde
One Borrower’s Case in Morris Plan Ad Highlight
A man, ill and unable to pay, lists his bills to Doctor, druggist, butcher and others totaling 44 dollars while he borrowed 100 dollars from Morris Plan Co. He is repaying at two dollars per week. The ad invites readers to seek help at 325 St-adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Morris Plan Co
Illustrated Palestine lecture at North Church
On February 23 at 6 15 PM Rev William H Hall will present an illustrated lecture on Palestine in the Sunday school room of North Church. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
North Church
Wm. H. Hall
Palestine
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Itching
The ad touts Poslam as a powerful treatment for itching and eruptions, promising rapid relief and visible results for acne and skin issues. It claims concentrated, persistent action and lists a free sample offer through Emergency Laboratories in New York City, plus Poslam medicated soap for tender skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poslam
Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Middletown Chamber Directors Discuss Peace, Growth
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce held a wide ranging meeting. Delegates reported on the League to Enforce Peace while endorsing its principles. Plans covered a peace exhibit, a commemorative booklet, ferry service improvements, a March 1 business educators convention, and a new county affairs committee to aid neighboring towns. A welcome home banner and a street carnival idea were proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Clarence 8. Wadsworth
Middletown
Appropriations Committee
General Assembly
Connecticut State Guard
Chamber of Commerce of
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Business College
Connecticut Business Educators’ Association
George Burnham
Robert W Rice
Memorial Bridge
Bunce
Board of Directors
Bunce Bee
Meetin
City Briefs and local notices drift through town
A jumble of items from a 1919 era newspaper notes social events at Siebert's hall in East Hampton and a masquade dance for Company A Sixth Regiment. It mentions railroad layoffs on the New Haven line, a Connecticut shad bill debate, and shop sales at Schaefer's with fresh rolls and bakery items.
Washington's birthday hike and local notices extract
Glasses to Joseph Wileszcczyk at 58 60 Loveland Street. Dr Bransfield resumes practice Feb 24. Boy Scouts to celebrate Washington's birthday with a long hike through the city. President Wilson's favorite dessert at Schaefer's Saturday. Local receptions in Hartford for Edward Hanson returning from France. Tax office to stay open evenings starting Feb 15. New revenue bill forthcoming. cigar sales noted. Community announcements include music at Arrigoni Hotel, bowling matches, and a town report filing by C. O. Stone & Son, Inc. Personal tax due. store ads list daily specials and groceries. Washington's birthday holiday closures affecting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wileszcczyk
Loveland Street
Bransfield
Boy Scouts of
Portland
Washington
Wilson
Schaefer
Charlotte Russe
Thomas Hanson
Grand Street
Margaret Mulcahy
Hartford
Edward Hanson
France
John F. Convey Cigar Co
G. P. McCoy
Pythian Hall
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Ladies Guild
Oakdale
Jessen
Tryon and
Tryon
Main St
Eva Barrows
High Street
Springfield
Mass
Jennie Peterson
Home Avenue
Smith College
Northampton
Caulkins and Post
Connecticut Power Company
Douglas Hose
Arrigoni Hotel
Hook and Laader
C. O. Stone & Son, Inc
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CROM
St. Aloysius
St. Jus
Ford
Big Banjo
Possam
Best Business School
the . Higginson Business Institute
Masonic Bidg. Court
Dr. McKee
Henry Hubberd
East Berlin
McKee
Commerce Chamber
Wadsworth
League
Congress
Siebert’s Hall
East Hampton
The
Jolly Boys
Heck
Adv
Connecticut
Andover
New York
New Haven
Storrs ‘College
Schaefer’s
Goldenrods
All Stars
Campbell
Trevithick’s
Theda Bara
Salome
Grand Theatre
H. Lambertson
Red Cross
Main Street
Liberty Street
Parmelee’s
Edward McCarthy
Bridgeport
Anna Cahill
Pearl Street
Golderods
Sixth Regiment
Araya
George Washington
Robert Murphy
S. G
Armory Hall
W.T. Lynch
Elizabeth St
L. McDowell
Serge
Jersey
Spear Brothers
Mustarine
Begg
Tien
Corey
Stueck Block
Lynch’s Market
Sperry & Barnes
J. R. Lynch
Coles Company
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Dad
Johnny
Father
Penny Press
Ently
Bill
Sheridan
Evening Press
Local
Committee For Relief In the
Near East
Caulkins & Post Co
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