Wife Sues Husband for Assault and Divorce in Saybrook Case
Corrine Foley sues Thomas A. Foley for divorce and assault alleging three incidents of abuse from 1916 to 1918. She claims $4,000 property and seeks a divorce plus damages. The case, brought via Judge Donahoe, attaches land on Liberty Street to cover costs and cites Brown v Brown as the precedent establishing a wife’s right to sue a husband for tort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Garage
Old Say
Sheal
Daniel J. Donahoe
Antone Basile
Liberty Street
Brown
Mother of Soldier Told He Was Wounded Not Killed
Mrs. Andrew Dreshler of Burbridge Avenue learned her son Arthur Bjornberg, listed as killed in action October 22, was in fact badly wounded. A war department dispatch confirmed the error, noting wounds on that date. A prior letter dated November 30 described gassing, recovery, hospital release, and improving condition at a camp during Thanksgiving.
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Andrew Dreshler
Burbridge Avenue
Arthur Bjornberg
Conference of Hartford and New Haven church musicians at Berkeley
Organists and choirmasters from multiple churches including Good Shepherd Hartford Christ Church Hartford Trinity Hartford St Johns Waterbury St Andrews Meriden and Holy Trinity New Haven met at Berkeley school for a conference. Ladd hosted supper and a Connecticut society of church music was formed. A conference at Berkeley on February 1 is planned with papers by prominent musicians and Dr Percy Dearmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Church of the Good Shepherd
Christ Church
Trinity Church
Hartford
St. John’s Church
Waterbury
Trinity
St. Paul’s
New Haven
St. Andrew’s Church
Meriden
Church of the Holy Trinity
Ladd
Society of Church Music
Connecticut
Percy Dearmer
Douglas Hose Co Election And History Address
Douglas Hose Co No 1 holds final meeting and officer election at headquarters this evening. Following business, a 1919 chowder will be served by Asa B Stow Charles A Anderson Clarence M Ghent James S Curran and James B Whalen. William J Coughlin will address the gathering on the unit history. entertainment arranged by Frank Skinner Walter Barry and Edward Convey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hose Co
Douglas Hose Co. No. 1
Asa B. Stow
Charles A. Anderson
Clarence M. Ghent
James S. Curran
James B. Whalen
William J. Coughlin
Frank Skinner
Walter Barry
Edward Convey
Bad Check Man Arrested in Norwich Case
Chief of police Inglis was notified by Norwich police last night that J. H. Bartlett, dealer in green and dry wood, who tried unsuccessfully last week to cash a check for $24 with landlord Anderson of the hotel Middletown, had been arrested for attempting the same in Norwich and securing payment in Willimantic. He was taken to Willimantic last night by an officer and will appear in court today.
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Inglis
Norwich
J. H. Bartlett
Anderson
Middletown
Willimantic
Middletown Sees Fewer Marriage Licenses in 1918
In Middletown 1918 marriage licenses totaled 148, down from 225 in 1917 a drop of 77. Officials expected more soldier marriages before overseas deployment, but only a small number occurred locally.
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Middletown
Installation of officers at Mansfield Council meeting tonight
General Mansfield Council, Junior O U A M, will install officers this evening with refreshments after the meeting. District Deputy A R Hurlburt will travel to New Britain tomorrow night to install officers of Chamberlain Council.
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General Mansfield Council
OU. A.M
A. R Hurlburt
New Britain
Chamberlain Council
Mystery Play to Be Shown at Holy Trinity Church
Mystery Play depicting the nativity will be presented at Holy Trinity Church tonight for parish members and friends. The performance begins at 8 oclock.
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Holy Trinhouse
Brainerd Baby Born at Middlesex Hospital
A son was born Thursday evening at Middlesex hospital to Mr and Mrs Dwight P Brainerd of 44 Grand Street.
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Cradie
Middlesex Hospital
Dwight P. Brainerd
Grand Street
Wesleyan Reopens With 400 Enrolled
Wesleyan opens the winter term with about 400 men registered, the largest crowd since 1917. Freshmen number over twenty, many returnees from army and navy service boost the student body, with several having overseas duty. Varsity basketball practice starts under Coach Miston as ex players return for the next two seasons, while Dr. Fauver arranges the winter schedule in place of absent Manager George Peck. A welcome party by alumni, faculty and students is set for tomorrow night at 7 30 in Fayerweather gym. A SAS T C team will play against released service men, with wrestling and boxing exhibitions billed by class representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Wesleyan
Miston
Keeler
George Peck
Fauver
Athletic Council
Army and Navy
Fayerweather Gymnasium
Joseph Beebe
Funeral rites for Mrs Sullivan and Frank Rustek in Portland
Two funeral services held in Portland this morning for Mrs Michael Sullivan and Frank Rustek. Both at St Mary's church with Rev Farrel Martin officiating. Burial followed at St Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers named for both services. Floral tributes noted for Mrs Sullivan.
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Michael Sullivan
Waverly Avenue
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
Farrel Martin
D. D
John Maher
John Sullivan
James Sullivan
Emil Johnson
William Hennessey
Michael Murnane
William McDonough
Joseph McBride
William Sullivan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Frank Rustek
Main Street
Dr. Martin
Stanley Basil
John Zadsonska
Joseph Wisczewoski
Joseph Basil
Roth Smigel
Wadslaw Watzenski
Death of an Infant on Haddam Road
Infant Laucina Rose Spencer died at New Year’s on Haddam road aged ten days. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Albert E Spencer, three brothers Albert Woodrow and Henry and sisters Mildred and Eveline. Funeral held this afternoon.
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Laucina Rose
Albert E. Spencer
Haddam _ road
Albert
Woodrow
Henry
Mildred
Eveline
Funeral of Miss Mary Welch Held at W J Coughlin’s
The funeral for Miss Mary Welch took place this afternoon at 2 from W J Coughlin’s Sons undertaking rooms. Rev F A Jordan led services and interment followed in St John’s Cemetery.
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Miss Mary Welch
W. J. Coughlin
F. A. Jordan
St. John’s Cemetery
Widow Mrs Bridget Duffy Dies in New Haven
Mrs Bridget Duffy widow of Thomas Duffy died last evening at 10 o’clock in New Haven. Her funeral will be held from W J Coughlin's sons undertaking rooms on Monday morning at an hour to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Duffy
Thomas Duffy
New Haven
W. J. Coughlin
Funeral of Mrs Lillian M Atwell in Durham
The funeral for Mrs Lillian M Atwell wife of Warren L Atwell was held from her Durham home this afternoon at 2 30. The service was private with Rev Roy T Thawley officiating and interment followed in Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Atwell
Warren L. Atwell
Durham
Roy T. Thawley
Funeral for Norman L Daniels Jr Scheduled Saturday
The funeral for Norman L Daniels Jr will be held from the mortuary chapel of A L Southmayd Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Rev W D Beach will conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Daniels, Jr
A. L. Southmayd
W. D. Beach
Funeral for Olga Zaiko Held at Union Street Home
The funeral of Olga Zaiko infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Zaiko was held from the family home at 14 Union Street this afternoon. Burial followed in Indian Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Zaiko
Olga
Stephen Zaiko
Union Street
Indian Hill Cemetery
Roads Breaking Up Due to Mild Winter
Autoists report roads breaking through in many places and deteriorating. The highway commission had many workers clearing trunk roads of snow last year, keeping freight routes open, with heavy expenses. This year the expected savings may be offset by spring repair costs caused by the mild weather.
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The
Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Peculiar Storm Covers Road and Hill near Durham
A morning storm brought a sharp ice glaze on the road and hill near Durham while nearby areas experienced rain that did not freeze. The weather turned colder, with a distinctive icy patch observed on the slopes opposite Durham.
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Durham
Mt Vernon School to Open Monday
Mt. Vernon school will resume sessions Monday January 6. The notice confirms the reopening of classes after a break and calls students and staff to return on the specified date.
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Mt. Vernon
City Briefs Spotlight Local Happenings and War News
Local items report a busy evening with a lodge meeting, a veteran’s homecoming, and a variety of nearby notices. Reports mention former mayor Frank A. Coles on a New York business trip, a Wesleyan cadet ill, and several church and council events. Also noted are ice supply worries, land sales, theater ads, and wartime casualty figures for Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Coles
New York
Arrigoni Hotel
Talliaferro
Clark
Adv
Poultry and Pigeon Association
St. John’s Lodge
Middletown Business College
James E. Dooley
Camp Devens
Joseph Dooley
Villanova College
Villanova
Penn
Cross Street
Schaefer’s
Adj
H. N. Frogner
Wesleyan S A. T. C
Michigan
Middlesex Hospital
Francis A. Ruffles
E. J. Wilcox & Co
Washington Street
Forest City
Knights of Columbus
T. M. Russell
Connecticut State Guards
France
Schaefer
Connecticut
Albert Remin
Hulda Remin
Asylum Street
South Farms
Parmelee
John H. Griffin
Norfolk, Conn
Ira Johnson
Germany
Henry Melien
Hubbard District
A. T. Melien
Inland Dispatches and Local Notices, Part II
A snapshot of daily life and small notices from Middletown era: influenza illness easing for the Mylchreest family. E. C. McCarthy returns to the U S S Indiana after furlough. Air Line eastbound trains delayed at New Haven. fresh almanacs arrive. freight ship from New York docks at city. local prices for fresh eggs 85 cents per dozen. no business at city court. bakery ads for coffee cakes. furloughs and hospital stays noted for local soldiers and residents including Mrs Hilliker and Mrs Lang. a nurse from Newport News on furlough.
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Central Lodge
William A. Mylchreest
Brainerd Avenue
E. C. McCarthy
Indiana
New York
Air Line
Middletown
New Haven
Hazen’s
C. Hermann
Main Street
City Court
Schaefer's
James J. McKinley
Camp Upton
D. J. Hilliker
Cottage Street
John Lang
Haddam
Middlesex Hospital
Margaret Christensen
Newport News
Mrs Evans cut fingertips with axe at home
Mrs George A Evans of 43 Fountain Avenue sustained cuts to the tips of two fingers on her left hand while trimming wood beside an ice box. The axe handle caught in her sweater pocket, injuring her hand. a physician dressed the wounds and she is resting comfortably.
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George A. Evans
Fountain Avenue
Eastern Star Installs Officers at Washington Chapter
In a regular Lady Washington chapter Eastern Star meeting at Masonic Temple last night, officers for the coming year were installed by Past Matron Jennie O. Turner. Emma J. Frances named Worthy Patron. T. Howard Thompson as Worthy Patron. Viola M. Rogers associate matron. S. Thurlo Jones secretary. Martha J. Benham treasurer. May B. Smith conductress. Edith M. Post associate conductress. Emma J. Burke chaplain. Winifred A. Tucker organist. Mima T. Evans Adah. Sarah E. Hyde Ruth. Ruth C. McLaurie Esther. Claylie T. Baldwin Martha. Amelia M. Jones Electa. Gertrude E. Wilcox warder. Cassie E. Clark sentinel. John W. Kahre. A past matron jewel was given to Emma J. Frances by Abram P. Elliott. a past patron jewel to T. Howard Thompson by Edna S. Schaefer. Light refreshments followed.
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Eastern Star
Lady Washington
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Jennie O. Turner
Emma J. Frances
T. Howard Thompson
Viola M. Rogers
Thurlo Jones
Martha J. Benham
May B Smth
Edith M. Post
Emma J. Burke
Winifred A. Tucker
Mima T. Evans
Adai
Sarah E. Hyde
Ruth
Ruth C. McLaurie
Esther
Claylie T. Baldwin
Martha
Amelia M. Jones
Electa
Gertrude
E. Wilcox
War‘er
Cassie E. Clark
Sentinel
John W. Kahre
Abram P., Elliott
Edna S. Schaefer
A Wise Precaution and Forgetful Solicitor in London
The country solicitor arrives in London for important business and forgets the client's name. After ninety minutes he waits for a reply and learns the telegram says Walter Brown, while his own name is William Smith. Railroads will permanently retain 100,000 women added to payrolls during the war.
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Baltimore
London
Walter Brown
William Smith
Altera tive health builder for weakened lungs sale
A health builder for weakened lungs marketed for chronic coughs and colds. The product Eckman’s Alterative claims to ease lung strain and restore balance. Available at CABO Pharmacy in Philadelphia with bottles priced at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Cabo
Ratory
Philadelphia
Woman's Foreign Missionary Meeting at First Church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary meeting at First Congregational Church will convene in the chapel at 3 30 Sunday afternoon. The new book Women Workers in the Orient will be discussed, continuing the series with Ancient Peoples at New Tasks. Miss Viola Goodrich will lead the section after hearing Capen's lecture, and Miss F M Hazen will present current events.
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First Congregational Church
Orient
Congregational
Viola Goodrich
Professor Capen
The
Missionary Institute
Hartford
F. M. Hazen
Willing to be Deceived by Butter Substitutes
A housewife offers oleomargarine labeled butter substitute to her partner. He comments on the taste while she reveals the product as Benefit Brand Sween Nut, made from coconut milk and dairy-like ingredients. The couple notes a law requires the term oleomargarine. They mention Direct Importing Co storefront at 70 Washington street Middletown and wholesale Benefit Brand items.
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Washington Street
Middletown
Right In The Mouth Thymint Mouthwash Ad At Grocers
Dr McKee promotes Thymint as a pleasant mouth wash nasal spray and gargle claimed to kill disease germs starting in the mouth. Ad appears in grocers and druggists listings with product availability.
Blanket Sale Prices for Woolnop and Plaid Styles
Sale prices listed for Woolnop blankets in grey tan or white at 4.95 per pair and 6.00 wool options. Fancy plaid medium weight blankets offered at 5.25 per pair.
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Best Business School
Gage
Spear Brothers
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Kabatznick
Main St
Corey
Stueck Slock, Main ST
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