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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1919

Page

8

Middletown Chamber Directors Meet For Yearly Planning

The Commerce Chamber held a 7:30 PM meeting with President Bunce and directors including Rice, Demro, Spear, Rus s, Tierney, Davis, and Smith. They approved committees, prize awards, memorial highway proposals, post office cooperation, new industries, and a possible February dinner with Major General Clarence Edwards as keynote speaker.

Fol Presi Richard H. Bunce Art W. Rice J. Vincent Apsey Isaac Spear Earle H. Russ George A. Tierney Arthur S. Y Edgar C. W John A. Charles T. Davis John P. Louis S. Smith Randon Robert W. Camp George Burnim Philip J. Stue Howard N. In Dennis Robert W. Rice D Brien Robert W. Calmp Philip J. Stueck William E. Stroud Charlies T. Davis Illiam Bouteiller Ur S. Losey Frank H. Smith George A. Jey John P. Bacon Randolph S. Lyon John A. Broatch Harry M. Burry Earle H. Russell Louis S. Smith Edgar Weston George Burnham Middletown Ma Street Crescent Street Sumner Creek South Farms Valley Turnpike South Green Ernest S. Davis Howard N. Lincoln Henry C. Ward John Pacon Arthur V. McDowell Howard S. Peck T. M.russell W. W. Wilcox William B. Bouteiller Howard H. Warner Fred J. Caulkins William B. Brewer Soldiers’ and Sailors Public Works Campbell Johnnes Mansfield Post G. A Public Arks Bell Chamber of Commerce Arthur Losey Charles T. Davis Chamber Daniel ‘J. McCarthy Edward W. Hazen Hasadam Charles F. Taylor Hamlin Street Central School Committee of Publicity Bridge Street Washington Street Hish Street Air Line Bridge Clarence §. Edwards France George Tierney

Danderine Hair Cleanse Claim Promises Quick Beauty

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cheap remedy for thick, wavy hair. It claims cleansing the scalp with a moistened cloth doubles hair beauty in minutes and over weeks creates new, soft, abundant growth while stopping itch and hair loss. It urges purchase at stores or toilet counters.

Knowlton

Dental Clinic Proposed by District Nurses Group

Local dentists join District Nurses Association in Middletown to open a city clinic. Mrs George A Craig reports most dentists will participate or support financially, with a visit to a Bridgeport clinic to plan scope. Port land nurses aim to boost local support and increase contributions. Treasurer Mrs William W Wilcox notes a $1000 bequest was invested in a Liberty bond.

District Nurses’ Association George A. Craig Middletown Craig Sarah Baker Bridgeport Portland Oaes Frank D. Haines William W. Wilcox Association Emily Selden

Alderman Rogers Moves Trucking Office to New Court Address

Alderman John W. Rogers has relocated his trucking office from 166 Court to 176 Court, a well fitted space. He occupied the former office for 12 years after succeeding his father who was there for many years. Baldwin Repair Co. will occupy store 166 to sell auto supplies.

John W. Rogers Baldwin Repair Co

Budget Committee Meeting on City Expenditures

The mayor, three aldermen, and city clerk meet at the mayoral office this evening to review annual expenditures as urged by city departments at last Monday night’s council session. Conclusions and recommendations will be reported at next Monday night’s council meeting adjourned for this purpose on January 6.

Common Council

Free From Debt Elation At Morris Plan Co

Middletown residents report relief from debt thanks to Morris Plan Co at 269 Main Street. The ad highlights mortgage and personal loan assistance helping many achieve financial freedom.

Middletown Morris Plan Co Main Street

Resignations and Estates in Probate Court Proceedings

Charles B P Jackson resigns as trustee of Rachel Penny's trust for A M E Z church with a hearing set January 14. Alban Edwards files admin accounts for his father John W Edwards, estate valued at $8,000, sole heir. Louis Brazos named administrator for John T Nettleton estate. J Franklin Bailey files final account as conservator for Heman W Bailey. Harriet A Carter will admitted to probate. life use passed to husband, now deceased. estate split among Clarence Carter Mary Newell and Clara Davis with properties at 17 and 21 Silver Street. Herbert L Southmayd files inventory for John Southmayd estate in Durham. includes land, building lot, and savings deposit. Heir finding made in Maurice Walsh estate, Boston relatives identified. Paul Sheldon appointed administrator of Franklin Babcock estate with Catherine Read executrix of will. Distribution certificate issued to Dr Henry H Pelton for one half interest in Pelton & King block on East Court Street.

Charles BP. Jackson Rachel Penny A. M.E. Z. Church Alsop Bridge and Portland Streets Main Street Alba Heman W. Bailey Harriet A. Carter South Farms James F.carter Clarence L. Carter Mary E. Newell Clara L. Davis Silver Street Herbert L. Southmayd Durham John Southmayd Durham Meadows Fairview Avenue Middletown Maurice Walsh Boston Paul Sheldon Hartford

City briefs on weather, hats, and local notices

Light vehicle lamps at 5 05 this evening. Fox hunting may seek assistance from fresh snow. Frosty fish scarce at shore beaches this year. Psychiatric reception hospitals urged at Middle town and Norwich. Governor's Junior Food Army certificates ready for distribution. Venus moves farther from the sun in western sky. Knights of Columbus state membership ~14 000 seeks 20 000. Local residents return from service and visit relatives. Advertisements for hats and seasonal sales. Ice floating and river obstructions near Willow Island. Local theater and vaudeville notes. Public notices include naturalization session and court foreclosures. Deceased: Harry Carleton La Cava, 40, Cromwell.

Middletown Norwich State Board of Charities Venus Knights of Columbus James Pyne, Jr Washington Street Camp Willow Island Arrigoni Hotel Talliaferro Rochester Middlesex Jack Pickford Adelaide Bell & Co Ziegfield’s Fox-Becker Granite Co John Alden Trevithick’s Gustav Denert Fowler Avenue South Farms Augusta Miller Front Street James H. Bunce Co Lady Fenwick Council, D Tita

Obituary Notices for Lillian Pelton Ramsdell and Others

Obituary notices list Mrs. Lillian Pelton Ramsdell of Middle Haddam who died at 69 with survivors including husband Henry F Ramsdell two daughters and a son and grandchild in France funeral plans set for Saturday at 2 pm in Middle Haddam cemetery Also reported are funerals for Mary Cotter Miss Eleanor Bailey and Miss Welthy Brainerd with services at local churches and private interment Mary Cotter’s mass at St James church and burial Mt St Benedict's cemetery Miss Eleanor Bailey buried at Higganum cemetery Welthy Brainerd to have private service in Higganum Patrick E Regan’s funeral from Spring Street and St John’s church High Mass at 9:30 District No 4 Graduate Nurses Association meetings note future district assignments and officer election postponed with remarks on Child Welfare by Miss Margaret Stack. A final line remarks that a load of liquor adds to a man’s load of trouble.

Lillian Pelton Ramsdell Henry F. Ramsdell Middle Haddam Fred E. Ruggles Main Street F. E. Ruggles Clara A. Ramsdell Frank H. Ramsdell New Britain Fred H. Ramsdell France Mary E. Cronin Cobalt A. L. Southmayd George H. Smith Middle Haddam Cemery Mary Cotter Mary William Cotter Wethersfield Daniel FitzGibbons Michael Supple Mt. St. Benedict’s Cemetery Eleanor Bailey R. H. Freeman East Main Street South Farms S. E. Lawson Higganum Higganum Cemetery Patrick E. Regan Spring Street St. John’s Church St. John’s Cemetery Graduate Nurses’ Association Hendley Home Amely Norwich New London Andiddletown State Association Margaret Stack Child Welfare Department

Rev H A Manchester Lecture at Northchurch

Illustrated lecture set for January 17 at 8 p m in Northchurch titled City of En chantments Rio de Janeiro Admission 25 cents for adults children under 16 may attend proceeds aid Armenian relief fund

H. A. Manchester Northchurch Rio de Janeiro Eh Benefit Armenian Relief Fund

Real Dutch Drops and Haarlem Capsules Claim Health Restoration

An advertisement touts remedies for kidney and bladder troubles, promoting Real Dutch Drops and Haarlem Capsules as cures. It asserts these products restore strength and robust health, urging readers to demand them as government-approved choices and promising relief from pain.

Ment Netherlands Haarlem Uists

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Commerce Chamber NDING APD Dental Probate Forest City Hive Star of Peace Lodge Red Men‘s Hall Bee Kelly City Court Grand Theatre Carmel Myers Adv Kelly Branch Apollo Lodge K. of P Gustav Overhusser, Jr Arthur F. Hughes James A. Deming Harry F. Monaghan Ernest W. Nettleton John F. Hunderlach Allen W. Holmes Harry Church Arthur Strick Superior Court Joseph Nata Sebastian Francesco Tuccio Center Street Leonard O. Ryan Harry Carleton la Cava Meadow Street Cromwell Palmira H. W. Hildreth Frederick Herbert la Cava Merly Bonhotal, Gage Spear Bros Widdletown’s Fashion Center Broatch’s Modern Book Shop Corey Stueck Gluck Miss Welthy Brainerd Caulkins & Post Co MAIN Essex Wearwell Iroquois Pequot Salem Tioga Marshall Field & CO America
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