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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1919

Page

8

Welen Gang Fined By Court For Disorderly Night

Members of the Welen gang, all minors except Timothy Coleman, were fined $5 and costs and placed on six months probation after a disorderly late night along Main Street. Officer Dunn and Probation Officer Patrick Kidney testified. the judge issued a stern lecture and warned of jail if repeated.

Ol. Rober M. Lane Joseph Charles Brown Timothy Coleman William Coleman William Maloney Maher Eric Eckstrom John Y Timo Coleman Patrick M. Kidney Guardian Ad Litem Coleman _ dudge Edlin

Obituary for Norman L Daniels Jr Died at 28 in Middlesex Hospital

Norman L Daniels Jr of 110 Church street died this morning in Middlesex hospital from pneumonia at age 28. He leaves a wife and one child, his parents Mr and Mrs Norman L Daniels, one sister Mrs Frank Hudson, and six brothers. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 pm from A L South mortuary chapel, Rev W S Beach officiating, burial Pine Grove cemetery.

Norman L. Daniels Norman L. Daniels, Jr Church Street Middlesex Hospital Frank Hudson William Torrington Ellsworth Deep River Charles New Britain Isaac Edwin Middletown Arthur A. B.F A. L. South W. S. Beach Pine Grove Cemetery

Death of Lillian Marguerite Atwell in Durham at 24

Lillian Marguerite Atwell wife of Warren Atwell died this morning at her Durham home after pneumonia. She was 24, survived by husband and father Augustus Mousch of Durham and five brothers Leonard and George of Meriden Elmer of Durham William of this city and Albert Mousch of Middlefield. Funeral at her Durham home Friday at 2 30 led by Rev Thawley with burial in Durham cemetery.

Lillian Marguerite’ Atwell Lillian Marguerite Atwell Warren Atwell Durham Augustus Mousch Leonard George Meriden Elmer William Albert Mousch Middlefield Mr. Thawley

Death Notice for Frank Rustek in Portland

Frank Rustek died at his home in Portland this morning after a two week illness. He worked at the New England Enameling Co. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Frank Rustek Pee Street Portland The New England Enameling Co

A Valuable Acal isition. Buffalo Express.

The Federal Shipping Board urges completion of the merchant marine construction program with peace modifications. It commends the progress already made toward a strong national merchant fleet and stresses its essential role for the country.

Buffalo Express Federal Shipping Board

All Together Strike Plan Headlines a Simultaneous Push

A Boston Transcript line suggests a sweeping proposal to strike together and raise wages across the board to achieve universal happiness and uninterrupted world work. The fragment hints at collective action as a solution to economic strain and stalled productivity.

Boston Transcript

Ring Presented to Officer Ghent

An emotional farewell at the police station marks Officer Patrick Ghent’s retirement after 28 years of service. Chief Inglis Captain Kincaid and many officers witness as Ghent lays down his badge, accepts a gold ring inscribed with P H G 1890 1918 MPD, and bids goodbye to patrol life.

Patrick Ghent Inglis Kincaid Ghent Lane Knights of Columbus Middletown

Maine Swindler Bamboozles Local Hotel Guest

A tall Maine con man using the alias J. H. Bartlett stayed at Hotel Middletown a week ago, drew multiple orders for potatoes and hay, and passed a Springfield bank check via Landlord Anderson. He collected cash advances and left town without paying board as the bad check was returned with charges.

Middletown J. H. Bartlett Green Springfield George B. Carrom Anderson Bartlett

Medical Societies to Meet at Chafee's on Court Street

Central Medical Society of Middletown and the County Medical Association plan a joint meeting at Chafee's hotel on Court Street January 13. Assembly at 4 PM with dinner at 6 PM. Expected strong turnout as key papers are to be discussed.

Central and County Associations Chafee’s Central Medical Society of Middletown The County Medical Association Court Street

Old Dobbin and Royal Carriages Highlight Fashion

In the Minneapolis Tribune a humorous sketch notes Old Dobbin’s last innings, and mentions the president of France and the president of the United States leaving the deepo in a two horse carriage. It also recalls the King and Queen of Belgium touring from Ghent to Brussels drawn by horses, suggesting the one horse shay as a late fashion.

Minneapolis Tribune Old Dobbin France United States Deepo Belgium Ghent Brussels

First day of 1919 opens with rain and closures

A somber start to 1919 as persistent rain keeps shops shut and streets nearly empty until afternoon when theaters reopen. The damp conditions and renewed commercial pause mark a quiet turn in the city’s new year observance.

Cradie Notes Birth At Washington Street Home

A son was born to Dr. and Mrs. Petrocelli at their home on Washington Street on Monday afternoon. Mother and child are doing nicely.

New Year Notes from Middlesex County News

A fragment from a local paper recalls St Sylvester's day and the year opening. It notes New Year's Eve cold and a telephone rate change starting January 1 for one month. The piece lists events at Arrigoni Hotel and Middlesex theatre shows featuring Marguerite Clark, with remarks on civic meetings, college term start, and illness affecting Henry Burr.

Arrigoni Talliaferro Clark Middletown Business College Henry Burr H. M. Burr Lawn Avenue Middlesex Theatre Marguerite Clark James P. Stow, Jr Pittsburg Raymond Baldwin New York John Francis Burns Middlefield Grand Charlie Chaplin J. E. Wright Indiana Joseph N. Petras C. M.M Navy A. Petras West Long Hill Inglis Stoeckel St. John’s Aid St. John’s Aid Society

Buick price schedule fixed for 1919 season

Local Buick distributor IF L Caulkins confirms a Home Office price revision effective January 1 1919 six models priced, four reduced and two unchanged. He says the Buick Motor Company has cleared price uncertainty after the war, promising steady building schedules and no unwarranted price changes. Orders are piling up and the dealer will honor prior policies to avoid favoritism.

IF. L. Caulkins Buick Home Office Mr. Caulkins Buick Motor Company Adv

A Suggestion to Think About

Cardinal Gibbons cannot be a railroad expert yet his fear about government control of railroads would dominate any administration and influence moral training. The objection cannot be ignored and thoughtful teachers of morale must consider it for lasting impact.

New York World Cardinal Gibbons

Foreign Exchange Note From Columbia Record

A brief note discusses the Russian situation with a contrast between Bolshevik influence and bourgeois interests, noting a rough difference of about 30 in the context of exchange or value.

Columbia Record

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