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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1919

Page

6

Portland of Trade Banquet Presents Noted Guests

A Portland board of trade banquet features David E. id of New Haven as a leading speaker with a hoped audience of active service veterans from BuilefieMs of France. Betra will perform at dinner and Ernest fis will lead singing. Tickets are selling well and the event will use the Emerald as the venue with a turkey dinner served at 8 o'clock.

David Eid New Haven Tely BuilefieMs France Betra Ernest Fis Rogers and Hubbards Abers Board of Trade

Trolley Delays Highlight East Hampton Transit Woes

A 7:45 car from Gildersleeve faced an eight minute hold up by Air xpress this morning, marking improving but ongoing delays. Tracks near Waverly caused a later slowdown. repairs on Main street hill are incomplete. Some cars on the Hand line are in poor condition with loose seats and unwashed windows, while others are in good shape. A dance at Siebert’s in East Hampton drew crowds, and notices mention a Springfield trip for Frank Anderson of Middle Avenue. The Luther League basketball team heads to East Hampton for YMCA play. William Bride sells property at Air Line avenue near Main street.

Gildersleeve Waverly Marlborough Street Main Street Hill Siebert East Hampton Jolly Boys Heck Irs Frank Anderson Middle- Avenue Springfield Luther League Y.M.C. A William Bride Sebas Sebastiana Muscatelli Air Line Avenue John To Best Meats Main Street Middletown Stueck William Nelson Elmy Hospital New Haven

Arrest of Moak in Denver On Forgery Charge

Deep River notes report the arrest of a Moak in Denver by government detectives on a forgery charge after a continental chase since early 1918. He is son of Mr and Mrs George Moak of Winthrop district and served in the naval reserves at Newport. A hearing for desertion will be held at New London. Residents say he was seen in the area during the manhunt.

Deeee de Ottae Moak Denver George Moak Winthrop District Naval Newport Newlondon Fin Winthrop Lillian Carsten Alva Smith New Haven Nazimova Metro Seven Princess Frances Emily Suny Edward R. LaPlace Barbara LaPlace Hadlyme Maude Fox Westbrook Elisha Hayden Robert Olsen Tartford Pratt Town Hall Carmel Myers Pathe News Adv

Sensational Shoe Sale At Wimovsky's Adv 222

Men’s $6.00 shoes priced at $3.98 and $6.00 tan shoes at $4.98. Men’s $6.00 army shoes offered for $4.49. One lot of $6.00 and $7.00 shoes at $2.98 and $3.98. Advertisement notes Wimovsky's store and the ad number 222.

Wimovsky’s

Best meats and low est prices in Durham ket

Saturday ad from 400 Main Street, Mid. Read as an old time street shopper notice offering best meats at low prices with location and day.

Middlefield Near Stueck's Bakery Ad

Classified notice seeking a position or opportunity near Stueck's Bakery in Middlefield. Brief, readable ad style inviting inquiry through the Want Ad.

Ice melts reopen lake as ice cutting continues in East Hampton

East Hampton reports the lake opened in several spots after a week of freezing. Ice men persist with thinner ice for filling ice houses. A Grange subscription whist at Chatham hall drew large attendance with prizes awarded to Mrs. A. M. Park and Mrs. Everard Day, and second prizes to Mrs. Ernest Buckland and Mrs. Hamel Stocking. Local social notes mention visitors, dances, and upcoming events, with brief town happenings and residents seen about town.

East Hampton East Hampton Grange Chatham Hall A. M. Park Everard Day Ernest Buckland Hamel Stocking Luther League of Portland Carrier’s Pavilion Frank Convey Middletown Agnes Hardy New York Dorothea Bauer H. C. Hodge Chamber of Commerce New Haven L. A. Allen Brainard Southern New England Telephone Co Jolly Boys Siebert’s Heck Adv Jack Ridley Boston F. J. Seeley Ralph Thatcher Hartford Samuel Thatcher Washington Methodist Church P. T. Peterson Main Street Stueck

Hadlyme Social Notes and Lodge Attendance

Hadlyme reports Mrs Fred R Beebe entertained a Hartford guest over Sunday. Mrs Carrie Hawthorne and son and Mrs Samuel Tooker visited Deep River on Tuesday. Seven Masons from Hadlyme attended Brainard Lodge in New London Tuesday evening. Miss Charlotte Passmore visits New York City for a few days.

Hadlyme Fred R. Beebe Hartford Carrie Hawthorne Samuel Tooker Brainard Lodge New London Charlotte Passmore New York City

Library Association Meeting and Local Updates in Rocky Hill

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational church met at Miss Ella Churchill's Elm street home from 2:30 to 5 PM. PD. W. McNamara was in Hartford on business. Ice men work busily to fill ice houses. Mrs. H. M. Barnard shopped in Hartford. Dr. O. A. Moser and daughter plan to return from Homestead, Florida soon. Red Cross met at Library Hall. Candlemas Sunday noted. Factory site cleanup ongoing as Connecticut Quarry Co. resumes work with William Quinn in charge. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Griswold visiting Quincy, Massachusetts.

Rocky Hill Leetering Lee Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Ella Churchill Elm Street PD. W. McNamara Hartford Martin Howland H. M. Barnard O. A. Moser Homestead Fla C. T. Holmes Clara Warner Myrtle Howard George Picard Library Association Red Cross Library Hall Connecticut Quarry Co William Quinn Thomas Hosmer Middletown W. R. Griswold Quincy Mass Main Street Midé Stueck Adv

Saybrook Point Social and Masonic Notes

Saybrook Point reports Mrs. Harry Spencer hosting a Middletown friend for several weeks. Ernest Prann, editor of the New Era, attended the local Masonic gathering. Mrs. William R. Bushnell is able to be out after grippe. Mrs. B. H. Chalker misses teaching this week due to her son Richard’s influenza illness. C. C. Fairbanks visited Hartford and saw Frederick Chapman, who is improving at the hospital. E. C. Spencer and Herbert Stokes attended a Masonic meeting in New London. Teachers' Council will meet in the chapel at six this evening.

Saybrook Point Harry Spencer Middletown Ernest Prann New Era William R. Bushnell B. H. Chalker Richard C. C. Fairbanks Hartford Frederick Chapman E. C. Spencer Herbert Stokes New London

Washington's birthday holiday hours at Cromwell post office

Cromwell observes Washington's birthday with no rural carrier delivery. C H Stovall leaves for the west to join his wife visiting their son Captain A H Stovall in Illinois. They plan visits to Kansas City relatives. Mr Kabatznick and Mr Krause travel west on business. Camp Fire Girls meet with Miss Elsie Kirkpatrick this evening. Best meat and lowest prices at 400 Main Street Mid-Near Stueck's Bakery.

Cromwell Washington C. H. Stovall West A. H. Stovall Illinois Kansas City Kabatznick Krause Elsie Kirkpatrick Main Street Stueck’s Bakasy

Local Y M C A to Reignite in Ivoryton

Ivoryton residents report the local Y M C A is not dead but in hibernation and will wake soon with citizen support. A social at Ivoryton hotel is planned by All Saints church with games music and refreshments. Mrs. Sizer visits from Essex and the Church Workers earn $41 at a reception.

Ivoryton Burton Chapman Boston Annie Carlson New York Herman Mooz Fen Automoe Ivoryton Hotel All Sainte’ Church William Sizer Essex Charles Sizer Society of Church Workers Virginia Steckney Howard Steckney Sickness. Co. & Chall Adv

Children’s Shoes on Sale at Wirnowski’s Deep River

One lot of children’s shoes priced from $2.50 to $3.00 is offered at $95, plus a $4.50 tan Educator pair at $2.98. Also available are seven children’s shoes in $3.50 and $4.00 ranges in tan and black at $2.49 at Wirnowski’s, Deep River.

Shioes Wirmovsky’s Deep River

Meat Injurious to the Kidneys Warns Readers

A well known authority warns that excessive meat consumption fills blood with uric acid, overworks kidneys, and causes trouble. Take four ounces of Jad Salts in water daily to flush kidneys and neutralize acids in urine, ending urinary and bladder disorders and keeping kidneys active.

Centerbrook Brief Births and Visits

A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs William Magee in Centerbrook on Wednesday morning. Mrs Walter Wilcox visited her parents in Hadlyme on Wednesday. Mr West of New London was in town on business yesterday. Mrs Julius Bellfinger and daughter were in Middletown on Thursday. A number from Centerbrook will attend.

Centerbrook William Magee Walter Wilcox Hadlyme West New London Julius Bellfinger Middletown

The Fremens Bell in Essex This Evening

Reading fragments describe a local event in Essex this evening titled The Fremens Bell. Mention of residents filling ice houses includes Mr and Mrs G J Jones and Renee in Middletown on Thursday.

Essex G. J. Jones Renee Middletown Thursay

Thelma Saturday Matinee Features Shoulder Arms

Thelma presents a Saturday program with Charles Chaplin in Shoulder Arms and Charles Ray in His Own Town. Matinee and evening showings available.

the Thelma Charles Chaplin Charles Ray Ady

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