Probate Court Admits Heirs and Appoints Admins
The probate court confirms adoptions and appointments in several estates. Mary Anna Hubel and Adolph E Hubel are named as heirs. new administrators include Henry G Hartford’s son with a former spouse, and Delia A Ryan as administratrix. Accounts filed cover distributions, sale returns, and inventories across Middletown estates, with properties including a Berlin-area farm and a house, plus various savings deposits and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philimena Hubel
Stown
Adolph
Henry G
Hartford
Jobert Hubbard
Lucy L. Hubbard
Tai Sd
Robert Howard
John Munson
Delia A. Ryan
Elizabeth Ann Ryan
Highland District
Middletown
Berlin Line
Lamentation Mountain
Allen Forbes
Thomas JB. Gannett
Henry G. Hubbard
Joseph M. Lucey
M. Annie McEy
Savin
Jessie Frances Meigs
Barbara
Theodore
Anthony
Camleton
Robert D. Meirs
Sven Julius Carlson
Amelia Carlson
Ate
Middltown
Franklin 3B
Turner
J. Philip Berggren
Kronan Society
Gvernment
Connecticut Company to Redeem Service Stars
The Connecticut Company will make good every star in its service flag. At armistice 524 employees served in the military and naval forces, about 12 percent of the staff. By February 21, 118 had returned. 1036 remain in service awaiting return to old or other jobs. Regional returns: New Haven 149, Bridgeport 133, Hartford 71, Waterbury 57, New Britain 25, offices 24, Derby 17, Meriden 14, Middletown 10, Stamford 8, Norwalk 8, Torrington 3. Returned by January 21 show New Haven 39, Bridgeport 21, Hartford 19, New Britain 9, offices 8, Derby 5, Waterbury 5, New Britain 5, Stamford 4, Torrington 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Comin New Haven
Naval Service
United States
Army
Navy
New Haven
Bridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
New Britain
General Offices
Derby
Meriden
Middletown
Stamford
Norwalk
Torrington
Fire at Rogers Manufacturing Co. in Rockfall
A small blaze at the Rogers Manufacturing Co. plant in Rockfall was detected by the watchman at 11 o clock last night. The alarm was sounded to prevent damage and the fire was quickly controlled with negligible damage. The whistle also woke nearby neighborhoods including Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Manufacturing Co
Rockfall
Middletown
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Dark Hair
Grandmother used a sage tea and sulphur mix to darken faded hair. Advertisers tout Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an inexpensive, easy solution that restores natural color with a simple comb or brush and leaves no telltale sign of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Is South End Court Needed Debate Over New Middlesex Court
A Hartford judiciary hearing on creating a new lower Middlesex county court was postponed to next Wednesday. The plan would establish a common pleas style court with $500 cap on cases and one year jail max, covering Haddam area plus Lyme and Old Lyme. Salaries for judge, prosecutor, and clerk are highlighted amid questions why the new court is needed given few local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Common Pleas
Haddam
Lyme
Old Lyme
New London
Justice Court
Girl Scout Entertainment at Holy Trinity Parish House
Members of Girl Scout Troop 2 presented an entertainment and dance at Holy Trinity parish house on Tuesday evening with a tableau play and a quadrille. Dancers included Arabella Baldwin Doris Brazos Ruth Chaffee Pauline Warner Ruby Rogers Ruth Briggs Marion Armstrong Evelyn Farrow Pauline Cooper and Marion Hull. Candy booth hosts were Janet Newton Hazel Clark Florence Morgan Jeannette Williams and Ruth Simons. Ford's orchestra provided the music and Miss Sarah M Foote directed the event. Adalena Fullton of Meriden sang a soprano solo to an enthusiastic encore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Troop 2
Girl Scouts
Holy Trinity Parish House
Arabella Baldwin
Doris Brazos
Ruth Chaffee
Pauline Warner
Ruby Rogers
Ruth Briggs
Marion Armstrong
Evelyn Farrow
Pauline Cooper
Marion Hull
Janet Newton
Hazel Clark
Florence Morgan
Jeannette Williams
Ruth Simons
Ford
Sarah M. Foote
Adalena Fullton
Meriden
Lieutenant Frayne Awarded Two Unofficial Kills
Lieutenant W. D. Frayne of New York is the guest of his uncle James Frayne in Grand Street. He served 18 months in the air service overseas a year, captained in the First Flight 50th Aero Squadron, and saw most action abroad. He returned aboard the cruiser Charleston after being shot down once and forced to alight twice when his controls failed, earning two unofficial aerial runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Frayne
New York
James Frayne
Grand Street
Air Service
50Th Aero Squadron
Charleston
Earth
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office 1919
Unclaimed letters listed for the week ending February 22 1919 at the Middletown Connecticut post office include Miss Myrtle Andrews Miss Z E Butler Josephine Bienas Joseph Bollinger Miss Mary Carwell Miss May E Crowell Mrs Crane Mrs Lois G Cline Mrs E Clark Giuseppe Cannavo Miss Anna G Canario John R Dooley Leroy A Desmond Caryl C Cunnevan Mr Wilfred Garner W S Gillims John Gieke Mrs Henry Gildersleeve Nic Goldenkoff Mrs H Granger Arthur Hanley Miss A Hewitt The H L Hayden Co George Haines Mrs F M Jencks Rev Robert J Kirkwood George Like John Marino S A MacDonald Charles Mafi Louis J Owen Samuel R Spord A Studley Mrs John Watrous Mrs Wilson D J McCarthy P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Connecticut
Myrtle Andrews
Z. E. Butler
Josephine Bienas
Joseph Bollinger
Mary Carwell
May E. Crowell
Crane
Lois G. Cline
E. Clark
Giuseppe Cannavo
Anna G. Canario
John R. Dooley
Leroy A. Desmond
Caryl C. Cunnevan
Wilfred Garner
W. S. Gillims
John Gieke
Henry Gildersleeve
Nic Goldenkoff
H. ©. Granger
Arthur Hanley
A. Hewitt
H. L. Hayden Co
George Haines
F. M. Jencks
Robert 9. Kirkwood
George Like
John Marino
S. A. MacDonald
Charles Mafi
Louis J. Owen
Samuel R. Spord
A. Studley
John Watrous
Wilson
D. J. McCarthy
Eagles Initiate Two as March Meeting Plans Form
Fraternal Order of Eagles held last night initiated two candidates and received seven applications. An open meeting is planned for late March featuring a minstrel troupe from Meriden Aerie. The state convention will be in this city in May with Grand Worthy Secretary Frank E. Herring, of Kansas, possibly attending. Committees will be appointed at the next Aerie meeting to help with plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Eagles
Meriden Aerie
Frank E. Herring
Kansas
Aerie
Saints Carnival Opens at St Aloysius Hall
The St Aloysius four night carnival opens this evening at Main Street hall with the cabaret minstrels providing the program. Amateur night Thursday promises an entertaining show, with many visitors expected from out of town and dancing after each evening’s performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius
Main Street
St. Aloysius Cabaret
Real Estate Transfers in Hubbard District
Maurice Johnson sells to Nellie L Hotchkiss of Killingworth a 1 1/2 acre tract with buildings bounded east by the Middlesex turnpike. Hotchkiss sells back to Maurice Johnson a 1 1/2 acre parcel with buildings formerly owned by Samuel T Crowell in the Hubbard district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Johnson
Nellie L. Hotchkiss
Killingworth
Hubbard District
Middlesex
Samuel T. Crowell
Grand Commander Conclave Opens in Hartford March 18
The ninety second annual Grand Commandery of Connecticut conclave to be hosted by Washington Commandery No 1 Hartford. Proceedings begin Tuesday March 18 at nine o'clock in the morning at the Hartford asylum venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery
Connecticut
Asylum of Washington
Hartford
Card Tournament Results From Fire Department Event
In the fire department card tournament last night No 2 defeated the Hooks 15 to 5 and No 3 beat No 1 15 to 7. Scores noted include No 2 117 and No 8 136, with Hook and Ladder mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
St Aloysius Minstrels and Local Happenings Tonight
City briefs list St Aloysius minstrel shows tonight with 15 cent admission, plus dances at Odd Fellows Hall and various band performances. Other items note tax office evening hours starting Feb 15, upcoming dances, a marriage license, and local notices on fishing seasons and community events.
Morris Plan Co Financial Help Ad at 225 Main Street
An old style notice promotes Morris Plan Co offering financial assistance during hard times. It urges readers facing illness or misfortune to seek help, stating wages may not cover needs and promising aid. The advertisement specifies 225 Main Street as the contact point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris. Plan Co
Main Street
Adyv
Bailey's Hearing Delayed To Saturday Afternoon
The coroner's hearing on Harry B. Bailey's death, initially set for Thursday at 2 PM, has been postponed to 2 PM Saturday March 11 due to Judge Stephen B. Davis's illness. Also note St. Aloysius' carnival promises a big amateur night tomorrow with singing dancing and performances.
Obituary of Mrs Catherine Kelly of Haddam Road
Mrs Catherine Kelly wife of William E Kelly died at the family home Haddam Road Tuesday evening. She leaves husband two sons Edmond D and William R Kelly two daughters Catherine C Kelly teacher at Staddle Hill school and Mrs Joseph Doyle of Rockfall one sister Mrs Patrick Heenan and the late Jeremiah J Dempsey. She had resided here all her life. Funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kelly
Catherin Kelly
William E. Kelly
Haddam Road
Edmond D
William R. Kelly
Catherine C. Kelly
Staddle Hill School
Joseph Doyle
Rockfall
Patrick Heenan
Connecticut Chamber Leader to Attend Middletown Banquet
President Alton T. Miller of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will attend the Middletown Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Thursday night. Minor will bring a message from the state body. Memorial bridge and boulevard plans were discussed and approved, with financing to be decided that evening. Hon. Philip Troup will present a talk on Past Present and Future, noted for his ability to illuminate chamber discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton T. Miller
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Minor
Memorial
Phillp Troup
Mr. Troup
Obituary notices from Portland Hartford and surrounding towns
Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. Mary Ahern widow of Andrew Ahern of Portland who died yesterday at her daughter’s home in New York City. Survived by daughters Anna Nellie Margaret and sons John William. Burial at St John's cemetery Friday. Also Mrs. Susan Otis longtime Hartford resident died at home in Hartford after brief illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from 20 Sisson Avenue Hartford. Infant funerals for Salvadore Di Mauri and Charles Neapolitino note 9 am tomorrow and 3:30 pm today respectively with interments at St. John's cemetery for Salvadore and at nearby cemetery for Charles. O. D. Hubbard funeral held in Durham today at 2:30 pm with interment in Durham Cemetery. Miss Clara C. Yensch of Haddam died at 76 years 3 months 13 days, funeral arrangements to be announced. Swedish Lutheran church choir to be entertained by Mrs C B Anderson at the parsonage Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pyne
Edwin Reiley
St. Aloysius
Tax Collectors Office
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Russell and Brooks
Marguerite Barry
Grippe
Arrigoni Hotel
Corporal O’connor
France
St. Aloysius Minstrels
Adv
Sn Russo
Philip P. Wells
Washington
National Conservation Association
Congress
Lewis Kelly
Frank Barry
Durham Town Hall
H. P.van
William A. Caron
Main Street
Broad Street
Middlesex Hospital
Rocky Hill Grange Hall
H. I. D. Orchestra
Hartford Comene
Pameadha Pond
August Behm
Paulineetz
Oak Street
Bill Long
Christchurch
Red Men’s Hall
Atwell
Board of Education
Cleveland Stannard
Farm Hill
Main
Pleasant Street
Anita Hale
Brooklyn
N. Y
William E. Hale
Red Cross
Variety Store
Thimble Club
Indiana
Evening Press
James H. Bunce Co
Leo B. Santangelo
Nellie Hotchkiss
Haddam
Maurice Johnson
Alex Moss
Charles Pelton
Portland
Mary Ahern
Andrew Ahern
Eugene Kelcey Allen
West 21St Street
New York City
Anna
Nellie
Margaret
John
William
Middletown
St. John’s Cemetery
Susan Otis
Hartford
Sisson Avenue
Salvadore
Sebastiana di Mauri
Washington Street
Charles
Alphonse Neapolitino
Cromwell
Clara C. Yensch
Swedish Lutheran Church
Superior Court Schedule Changes For Hartford March Crime Session
Judge Donald T. Warner will open the criminal term in Hartford on March 4. The local court adjourns until April when Judge Joel H. Reed presides. April 1 marks the start of the criminal session with April 4 short calendar and April 8 civil business and naturalization. The term ends until fall except a June 9 short calendar day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald T. Warner
Superior Court
Hartford
Joel H. Reed
Reed
Baptist Church Supper and Reception Planned
Members and attendants of the Baptist church are invited to a supper served Wednesday at 7 o clock at no charge. Plans for Mr Hyde's greeting and reception will be made, and Rev A B Coates will speak. adv. 262
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
City Court Arraigns Hogan in Second Offense Fine
Thomas Hogan was arraigned in city court this morning and fined $2 and costs after a disturbance in a local lunch room late last night. It was his second offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hogan
Meeting of the Retail Liquor Deal at Cody's Hall
A notice announces a Thursday meeting at 2 30 PM in Cody’s Hall Center Street regarding the Retail Liquor Deal. Augustus Kearns serves as president and John Gilshenan as secretary adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody’s Hall
Center Street
Augustus Kearns
John Gilshenan
Adv
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Watters
Connecticut Co
Business School Business Institute
Bide Aur Sh
South End Court
Tribunal
Saybrook
Girl Scout Entertainment
Lieutenant Frayne
Spear Bros
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Block
Main ST
CONN
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
O. D. Hubbard
Durham
Mr. Jacobson
Baptist Church Supper
City Court
Horlic
Engue
Caulkins & Post Co
Axminster
Brussels
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