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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1919

Page

2

Birth of Polish nation celebrated in American view

Commissioner Jonn F Smulski urges support for Poland as a revived nation spanning the Baltic to the Carpathians. He praises Paderewski and Pilsudski, notes Poland’s 35,000,000 population, strategic Warsaw hub, resources, and the bridge role against Bolshevism, stressing moral backing and unity with America.

Jonn F. Smulski U. S St Columbus Europe Ignace Jewski Warsaw Pilsudski Paderewski Russia Uncle Sam Poland League of Nations Baltic Carpathian Mountains Norway Sweden Denmark Belgium Serbia Odansk Dantzig Siberia Far East Germany Versalles St. Bartholomew Kosciuszko Pulaski Wilson America

Local notes and obituary for Durham area January draft

Durham items include visits by state highway inspector Lewis J. Francis and Lafayette Gladwin, sickness in homes, a meeting of the Kings Daughters, and a Boston poultry show. An obituary for Augustus William Morse details his Civil War service, family, church ties, and burial in Alderbrook. Church notices list Epiphany services and time.

Durham Lewis J. Francis Deep River Lafayette Gladwin Higganum E. P. Gladwin Herbert Southmayd New Haven A. H. Banks A. F. Otte J. R. Smith Harry M. Merwin Springdale Boston Mass Harold Asman Augustus William Morse Shore Line Times New Haven Hospital Mr. Morse Joseph Elizabeth Hill Morse Guilford Eighth Connecticut Volunteer Company Parmelee Post Methodist Church State Street F. E. Snow First Congregational Church Alderbrook Cemetery Jennie Evarts Sprinfield Frederick Blatchley Louis Clarke New Britain Eckford I. Morse Frederick Edward Herbert Morse Howard Landon Ernest Hall Elbert Potter Burton A. Griswold Fred Fowler P. M. Binnington

Slayer of Husband Freed By Jury In Westbury Case

Mme Marie Augustine Lebaudy shot and killed her husband Jacques Lebaudy known as the Emperor of Sahara in their Westbury Long Island home. The Mineola grand jury returned no indictment and the woman and her daughter Jacqueline returned to Phoenix Lodge. Her lawyer said she has no immediate plans.

Mme Marie Augustine Lebaudy Jacques Lebaudy Sahara Westbury L. I Mineola Mme. Lebaudy Jacqueline Phoenix Lodge

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage ad promises headache relief from a cold with two hour doses of Pape's Cold Compound. It claims to unclog nostrils, stop nasal discharge, ease feverish symptoms, sore throat and sneezing, and that it works without assistance or a substitute, costing only a few cents at any drug store.

Pape

Senator Lewis Upholds Wilsons Fourteen Points

New York January 25 Senator James Hamilton Lewis Illinois told the Lawyers' club that the United States must hold fast to President Wilsons fourteen points at the peace conference. He warned that Germany could claim violations and allies could condemn the U S for trickery if the pledge is not pressed, citing sacred faith and the sacrifice of American sons.

Lewis U. S New York Germany United States Wilson James Hamilton Lewis Illinois Lawyers’ Club of Peter Hell

Sinn Fein Prisoners To Be Released And Irish Center Party Formed

Dublin reports that Sinn Fein political prisoners will be released immediately. An Irish center party is to be formed favoring self government within the British empire. The plan excludes Ulster, breaching the Irish unionist alliance as unions form an anti partition league. A government proclamation bans meetings after two policemen guarding explosives were killed in Tipperary.

Irish Center Party Dublin Sinn Fein Freeman’s Journal Irish Center Ireland British Empire Ulster Irish Unionist Alliance Lou Tipperary

Exclude Berger From Next Congress Urged

Washington January 25 Republican Representative Gillette of Massachusetts urged the next congress to exclude Congressman elect Victor Berger of Wisconsin from his seat. Berger, indicted under the age act, was elected on the socialist ticket.

Berger Washington Victor Berger Wisconsin Gilielt Republican Massachusetts

Sub Treasury Report Gleans Bank Gains in Friday Trade

New York January 25 The sub treasury gained 2 013 000 dollars from the banks on Friday. Many individuals speak wisely yet act imprudently in daily conduct.

New York Sub-Treasury

Junior band hosts town hall dance for athletic club

Chester January 25 residents enjoyed a dance by Company H. C. S. G. at the town hall to benefit the Athletic club. A seven piece local orchestra played square dances new to youths and olds alike. The Ten Day Inventory Sale at J. M. Dudek’s Deep River store is on with price cuts on La France exforts and other items.

Chester Robert Laffery Town Hall Athletic Club S. S. Webb Geer Hartford William Hill Onrust Sadie’ Wilcox Charles Brooks St. Luke’s Mission Baptist Church J. M. Dudek Deep River la France Exforts

Breach In Bolshevik Ranks Reported In Moscow

Stockholm dispatch reports a split in Bolshevik ranks after a bitter quarrel. Lenine pushes for compromise at home and abroad amid fears of economic boycott and farmer action while Trotzky opposes compromise and urges forcing allies to delay demobilization while promoting allied soldiers.

Stockholm Moscow Nicholai Lenine Leon Trotzky

Frederick Duneka Dies In Summit Publisher and Harper’s Former GM

Frederick A. Duneka former general manager of Harper and Bros publishing house and friend to many prominent authors died in Summit New Jersey after a three year illness. He was 65 or older, having been ill three years. His death marks the passing of a noted figure in American publishing and literary circles. Duneka led Harper and Bros during a period of growth and literary influence. He was known for his close associations with leading writers and editors.

Frederick Duneka Summit N. J Frederick A. Duneka Harper & Bros

Higganum Socials and Grange News

Higganum locals report on birthday social at the Methodist church and WCTU victory meeting. Higganum Grange returns with officer installations led by State Deputy Robert Bailey, featuring readings by Isabel and Hazel Anderson and remarks by Myron Skinner. Local visits, travel notes, and new residents accompany updates on road surveying and the state road project planned for spring.

Higganum Herbert Johnson Norwich Methodist Church Charles B Carlson Ivoryton Fred Skinner Middlesex Hospital John Scary Grange Killingworth Higganum Grange George Cross John Scpry Lafayette Gladwin Vernon Rich Charles Church Candlewood Hill Ellis Spencer Riley New Jersey Taylor Esther Johnson Elsie Clark Middletown Robert Bailey Selden Haddam Neck Grange Miss Leonard Everett Kharman Richard Johnson Paul Priest Ceres Pomona Hattie Lewis Flora Isabelle Anderson Isabel Hazel Anderson State Grange Myron Skinner Haddam Neck

HAPPENINGS IN THIS VICINITY IN THIS CITY

News lists local deaths and notable events including the death of Mrs. Maria E. Hall, longtime Middletown resident, and her son Harison C. Hall once a YMCA secretary. Also notes fishing at East Hampton pond, cider prices, police lodging, egg markets, a funeral in Hartford, a new meat market opening, a lecture at Storrs College, a death on Bridge Street, and sewer assessments for Spring Street and Pease Avenue.

Maria E. Hall Calvin Hall Middletown Harison C. Hall East Hampton Pond C .Wyman Barrows Hartford Bishop Williams Col. C. H. Colt William J. Trevithick & Co New Britain

Essex Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Rosa Luxemburg Update

Essex Methodist Church lists a mission study class at 7 45 p m Saturday with social gathering after. Sunday services include 10 30 a m sermon How Big Is a Church 11 45 a m official board meeting 12 Sunday school 6 Epworth league and 7 evening service at the Congregational church. In Amsterdam on January 25 the body of Rosa Luxemburg Spartacist leader killed in Berlin was found mutilated in a canal per a Berlin dispatch.

Methodist Church Alan F. Bain Epworth League Congregational Church Rosa Luxumburg Amsterdam Berlin

Serge dresses and children’s wear bargain review

All are in the latest styles with wide skirts and low prices. Serge dresses in black and navy were 10.98, clearing at 7.00. Knit underwaists for ages 2 to 12 years, 45c for cotton underwaists, and odds and ends of children’s hats vests and wear on a special bargain table in the children’s room.

Special Saturday Clean Up of Lefts and Rights

January reductions draw many housekeepers to buy household needs including wool dress goods silks remnants cottons linens percales table damask toweling kitchen crashes and broken size assortments in ladies gloves. Knitted underwear and knitting yarns are highlighted with a January bargain offer.

P.S Cerise

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