Bibeau to Continue Work Amid War Bureau Posts
An Own War bureau meeting held yesterday outlined ongoing efforts to support postwar tasks. Decisions included maintaining War bureau functions, establishing separate offices, and continuing programs like Girls' club, Mis, and Americanization work. Henry C. Ward resigned as chair. Colonel T. M. Russell to act as needed. H. Bunce resigned as publicity chair. Scent Dempsey elected secretary of Commerce.
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Girls’ Club
Droom
Henry C. Ward
T. M. Russel
H. Bunce
Scent Dempsey
The
of Commerce
Informal Y M C A Gathering Attracts 175 Workers
Informal event at the Y M C A drew about 175 Pump Factory employees and guests. Diverse activities included music, bowling by women, pool, cage ball, gym games, dancing, and an orchestra with refreshments. next week features Company M guards and Franklin Electric Company nights. Navigation on the Connecticut River closes until spring as steamer Hartford with Sachem and Comet arrives from up river, delivering large freight at Middletown. boat house busy with rush work and the river opens 33 days longer than last season before resuming in spring.
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Association
Yes
Isum
Asen
Franklin Electric Company
Hartford
Sachem
Middletown
Holler
Saybrook Point
Connecticut River
Illness Strikes Willis E Terrill at Rogers Store
Willis E Terrill of the Rogers Brewing Company was suddenly taken ill Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Bacon Brothers' store. He was carried home by ambulance, became unconscious after reaching his house on Court Street, and remained so today with an acute Bright's attack. He had attended a Farmers & Mechanics Savings meeting earlier that afternoon and appeared in good health.
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Willis E. Terrill
Rogers : Uring Company
Bacon Brothers
Sum
Bright
Farmers & Mechanics Savings
Democratic Headquarters Open In Woodward Drug Room
Acting chairman Leonard O. Ryan opens Democratic headquarters at Woodward drug rooms in the town hall absence of J Harry Fagan. The headquarters will be open daily until after the city election and Democrats are urged to drop in to discuss matters.
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Democratic
Leonard O. Ryan
J. Harry Fagan
Lord Sendings Named Special Messenger by House
Hartford reports Charles 5B, titled Lord of Middletown, was chosen today by the house as special messenger in a formal session.
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Hartford
Jan
Charles 5B
Middletown
House
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast Habit
A health column extols drinking a glass of real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims the practice flushes stomach and liver, purges toxins, and eliminates bad taste and indigestion. The routine is said to invigorate the body, improve appetite, and purify the system each morning.
Seek to Alter Trust Estate Terms in Essex Land Sale
In Essex a petition has been filed in Superior Court to permit sale of one and a half acres tied to the late Lydia A. Phelps trust. Life use rests with Judge Coulter, with two thirds income to Harrison F. Phelps or heirs and remainder to St James Church if no heirs. Trusteeship to William Belcher. The land is vacant, old, and hard to rent, and sale is urged to fund the will terms.
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Superior Court
Essex
Thomas D. Coulter
Lydia A. Phelps
Lucreta M. Post
Miss Post
Coulter
William Belcher
New London
Harrison F. Phelps
Clinton
St. James Church of
Judge Haines 52 celebrates birth anniversary in city
Superior Court Judge Frank D. Haines of Portland, former state’s attorney, is 52. Born in Colchester January 16, 1866, he moved to Middletown in 1883 and worked in paper and twine businesses before studying law at Yale. He later served as executive secretary at the state capitol, city attorney, and education board member. presently presiding in Bridgeport. City Savings Bank annual meeting shows deposits and surplus rise. Trustees elected James R. Edlin, Joseph H. Mylehreest, Leonard vu. Ryan. Leonard O. Ryan named attorney. Officers: Stroud president, Stueck VP, Jones secretary treasurer. Directors include Gladwin, Burr, Longworth, Smith, Loewenthal, O’Keefe, Gilbert, Bailey, Lyon, Convey. Auditors Rutty and Fisk re-elected. Bank policy of 44 percent interest on deposits affirmed.
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Superior Court
Frank D. Haines
Portland
Judge Haines
Colchester
Middletown
E. M. Tainter
C. E. Jackson & Co
M. E. Culver
Yale Lawger
Judge Cuver
O. Vincent Coffin
State Capitol
Hartford
Board of Education
City Savings Bank
The
James R. Edlin
Joseph H. Mylehreest
Leonard Vu. Ryan
Leonard O. Ryan
William EB. Stroud
Philip J. Stueck
Walter C. Jones
Edward A. Gladwin
Fred P. Burr
James Longworth
Frank H. Smith
Gustav Loewenthal
Thomas W. O’keefe
Alston W. Gilbert
Marion D. Bailey
Randolph S. Lyon
Frank E. Convey
Arthur H. Rutty
John L. Fisk
Wesleyan Ace Decorated Among American Aviators
A Wesleyan University alumnus Lieutenant Howard Burdick class of 1919 is listed among notable American aviators overseas. He joined the aviation service in August 1917, was commissioned in February 1910, went overseas in June, first action last August, and by November 11 had six confirmed aerial kills. He received the Distinguished Service Cross from General Pershing and the Distinguished Flying Cross from the English government, later named a flight commander and recommended for promotion.
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Wesleyan
Howard Burdick
Wesleyan University
General Pershing
The Roll of the Seasons
The sun grows higher and days brighten as spring returns with crops and nature’s cycle continuing. The shorelines call back to shad runs on the Connecticut river and the earth’s business at its old stand persists despite lingering doubts.
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Connecticut
Hubbard Hose Co. annual meeting elects officers
The Hubbard Hose Company No 2 held its annual meeting last night electing Arthur Hurburt as foreman Arthur E Church as first assistant O A Johnson as second assistant William Rasche as secretary and Hamilton H Mann as steward for the coming year.
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Hubbard Hose Co
Hubbard Hose Company
Arthur Hurburt
Arthur E. Church
O. A. Johnson
William Rasche
Hamilton
Mann
Card of Thanks for Gun nar BE Johnson loss
Family thanks all who aided during their bereavement for the loss of son and brother Gun nar BE Johnson and for the floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnson and Family.
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Gunnar BE. Johnson
Adam Johnson
Adv
Lecture on Japan by Rev Dearmer at Holy Parish House
The Reverend Percy Dearmer of Berkeley Divinity School will give an illustrated lecture on Japan in Holy Parish House Thursday evening January 30 under the auspices of the Girls' Friendly Society.
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Japan
Percy Dearmer
Berkeley Divinity School
Holy Parish House
Svening
Girls’ Friendly Society
Light vehicle lamps at 5 13 tonight
The page lists local notices and events including a light vehicle lamp guidance for 5:13 PM, names of residents and businesses, sales pitches, upcoming meetings, theater ads, and social events across East Hampton, Bridgeport, Middletown, and surrounding towns. It mentions the annual Connecticut Trapshooters' association meeting in Bridgeport, skaters on ponds, and various personal notices.
Funeral Services for Elizabeth Huber and Mrs Regan
The infant Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Huber was taken to W W J Coughlin Sons undertakers today at 2 o'clock. Interment followed at St Johns cemetery. The funeral for Mrs Michael Regan will begin at her Spring street home Friday and proceed to St Johns Church for a solemn high requiem mass at 10 o'clock.
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Elizabeth Huber
Elizabeth
Joseph Huber
W.W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Cemetery
Michael Regan
Spring Street
St. John’s Church
Payne Brothers Win Big at Boston Poultry Show
Payne Brothers of Portland won multiple prizes at a Boston poultry show. In the Rhode Island Red rose comb class they earned first and fifth on cockerels, third on a hen, and top placements on cockerels and pens across several divisions. The Rhode Island Reds drew fierce competition and high prices from fanciers. W H Shute of Portland took second prize on barred Plymouth Rock cockerel.
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Payne Brothers
Portland
Boston
Rhode Island
R. I
W. H. Shute
Food Bill to Senate Passes Favorably Reported
Washington January 16 The appropriations committee reported to the Senate a resolution for 100 million dollars requested by President Wilson to feed the peoples of Europe. Senator Kenyon reserved the right to file a minority report. The committee urged Wilson to secure firm pledges from allies to provide their share of the 300 million dollars needed for food relief with itemized accounting and auditing provisions.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Wilson
Inter-Allied Foot Commission
C&mittee
Congress
City Court Faces Intoxication Charges and Small Fines
James F. Carroll and John Hogan of this city appeared in city court this morning charged with intoxication after being picked up on Main street. Judge Elin fined each $2 with costs of $3. A semi annual meeting of the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank reported its best six months in history amid references to England's revolutions of 1649 and 1688.
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James F. Carroll
John Hogan
Main Street
Elin
Farmers and Mechanics
Savings Bank
Holcomb Nominations Sent To Senate In Hartford
Hartford Jan 16 Governor Holcomb sent nominations to the senate naming Wilson H. Lee of Orange to the state board of agriculture for two years Frederick M Adler trustee of the Connecticut reformatory to July 1 1919 and for four years thereafter George F Burgess Lester P Smith and Lewis H Warner of New Haven named harbor commissioners for five years.
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Holcomb
Hartford
Senate
Wilson H. Lee
Orange
State Board of Agriculture
Frederick M. Adler
Connecticut Reformatory
George F. Burgess
Lester P. Smith
Lewis H. Warner
New Haven
Post Graduate seeks intelligent hospital orderlies and pharmacists
Lieut Worley asks for capable men for hospital service. A flaxen-hatted recruit stumbles into the scene as the exchange turns to pharmacy work. The line hints at a witty exchange about roles and rewards, with Bartholomew’s Judge piece referenced.
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Lieut. Worley
Frank Bartholomew
Old age linked to weakened kidneys claim
An article asserts that true old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestive organs. It argues renewed kidney function can delay aging, improve vitality, and help the body eliminate poisons. It urges early action and continued treatment for lasting restoration.
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Bibeau
Jsly
Douglas Company
Haines
St. Martin’s
Hudson Marshbank
Raymond P. Maplesden
Willimantic
Siebert’s
Opera House
East Hampton
Ford
John Williams
Blue Wagon
Connecticut Trapshooters’ Association
Bridgeport
Seaside Club
Victor Shoes Ikepair Co
Main St
France
General Assembly
Capitol
Archigoni
J. J. Nixon
Ferry St
Sebastian Squenza
Thomas Hayes
Wyllys Avenue
General Mansfield Council
A. Brazos & Sons
Goshen
N. Y
Forest Jones
Glenwood Avenue
West Long Hill
Christine M. Nelson
East Long Hill
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Charles L. Bliss
William H. Shute
Edgar Matthias
Thomas Quirk
Richard Peryam
Boston Poultry Show
Middlesex Theatre
Farley
Victor Moore
Vic
the Armory
Company B. C
Grand
Marie Walcamp
Lady Washington
O. B
Lower Masonic Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Methodist Church
Oscar Kuhns
High Street
Grand Theatre
Big Pathe
Florence’ Reed
Knights of Columbus
Mansfield Post
No. 58
GA. R
Mansfield Camp
Sons of Veterans
New York
Florida
Jacksonville
Middletown National Bank
G. Foy
Baptist Church
Pameada Pond
John Bride
Prospect Street
Buffalo
Ralph M. Wilcox
Iddlesex Lodge
Loyal
Moose
Red Men’s Hall
Frissell
Marseilles
C. E
Mr. Spear
Miss Klein
Voile
Spear Bros
Middletown ’S
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Caulkins & Post Co
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