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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
8
The Middle town common council, reviewing last Monday's report, adopted 1919 expenditures for street, lighting, police, and city departments. Estimated receipts total 1475.00. anticipated tax requirement about 92861.90 with a grand levy near 11 million, leaving a 6138.10 surplus.
The ad links back and bladder symptoms to kidney trouble and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a proven remedy. It claims quick relief from back pain dizziness and indigestion and suggests continued use to restore vigor, noting the product is imported from Haarlem Holland.
The annual report of the Board of Water Commissioners is in preparation and expected for February Common Council. Expenditures are estimated at 22,864.64 including 1500 for the superintendent and 1200 for the secretary. Receipts for the year are estimated at 50,000.
At the annual stockholders meeting Francis A. Beach was returned as president with William W. Wilcox and Willis E. Terrill as vice presidents and George A. Craig as cashier. Fifteen directors were elected including M E Culver W W Wilcox E K Hubbard Arthur L Allin and G Ellsworth Meech. The annual report notes a very prosperous condition.
At the annual parish meeting Christ Church elected War dens Charles B. Stevens Tracy S. Beattie vestrymen A. H. Strickland J. Bayley H. Lucas G. A. Smith L. Morgan clerk A. H. Strickland treasurer G. A. Smith. This evening G. F. S. meets at the Parish house at 7 30.
The Central National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting today. The old board of directors was re-elected and the directors at their meeting re-elected all officers. The articles of association were revised in two sections. One raises potential directors from five to fifteen, but only nine were elected today. The capital clause limiting capital to 300000 was removed, allowing future increases at the stockholders’ discretion.
We thank all friends and neighbors who assisted us in our bereavement for our loving son. Family extends sincere appreciation for kindness and support during this sad time.
Frank J. Schukowsky of Cromwell sues the city of New Britain for 2000 in damages over polluted Little River from sewer beds. He owns 17 acres and 700 feet of riverfront land, claims water unfit for drinking and fish killed, seeks injunction to stop discharges and damages alleged since 1907. Case returnable in Middlesex County Superior Court, Judge George Burnham presiding.
Daybreak at 5 26 lamp times set for the evening. D A R delegates chosen for April in Washington. Italian mails to be delivered in former enemy territory. Connecticut Farmers Week to attract 5 000 to 10 000 attendees in Hartford January 20 to 24. Bakers freed from wartime restrictions and may bake as before. Middlesex theatre features Douglas Fairbanks and others. Local church groups plan Red Cross, War Bureau, and Y M C A activities. Marriage license issued to Brockway Thrall. Russell Library meetings held. State legislature not in session this week. Various community meetings and social events noted. Ice skating scenes on local ponds attract crowds. Wesleyan students and children highlighted. New hair goods offered. St John’s church services and appointments announced.
Funeral services were held for Gunnar E E Johnson at the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev. C. E. Anderson officiating and interment at Indian Hill cemetery. A memorial service honored his brother Arthur Leonard Johnson who fell in France. Katherine Cronin’s funeral, from 106 Church Street, included a high mass at St John’s Church and burial in St. John’s cemetery. Infant Maria Carta died at 41 Green Street and was buried in St. John’s cemetery. Rebecca Anenberg’s funeral is set for 10 o’clock at 542 Main Street with burial at Zion Hill cemetery Hartford.
Thirty members attended the postponed annual Middlesex County Medical Association meeting at the Chafee Hotel. The session began at 5 p.m. after a delay due to illness. Guests included Dr David K. Lyman and Dr Charles J. Bartlett. A combined meeting with the Central Medical Association followed with a discussion led by Dr James Murphy.
A joint meeting of fire department members interested in the annual card tournaments was held Sunday. It was voted to play the different games. Ernest Scovill was named chairman and James Oliver appointed official score keeper. The chief and assistant engineers donated a cap for the player with the highest score after three winters.
A magazine writer argues that poverty is a blessing in disguise though the disguise is so perfect that few readers can see through it. The piece critiques social perceptions of wealth and hardship, challenging readers to reevaluate comfort and deprivation.
The funeral for Mrs Lena Redman will be held at St Pauls Church High Street on Wednesday afternoon at 9 30 with Rev B F Hingkeldey officiating.
An advertisement claims Poslam cures eczema and related skin eruptions with rapid relief. It asserts the product stops itching, offers antiseptic healing, and remains harmless. It invites readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Sea gulls in hundreds populate the head of the Mystic river during an unusually open winter. Previously only a few roosted there in late fall, but this season they are numerous and linger longer as small fish remain plentiful.
The Hartford to Middletown boat reached Middletown after 88 o clock, while the up boat arrived in town at 3 15 this morning. The Comet cleared the ice from Gilderstreve to Hadlyme and the tug Lachen, keeping the lower river open, passed the city at 8 15 on its way upstream.
Mrs Harry C LaCava thanks everyone for the kind acts shown after the loss of her husband. The support lifted her sorrow and eased her burden during a difficult time.
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