Opening of New Middletown Post Office Placed on Track
Middletown Chamber of Commerce boards discusses cooperation with Postmaster J. McCarthy on new post office plans and rent for chamber space. Marble shipment delay pushed completion beyond October 1917. expect occupancy in about 25 days after start. Public inspection planned alongside formal opening.
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Direct
Middletown
Jen
McNeilly
Ted States Employment Service
State Highway Commission
Eral Edwards
Middle Town
J Philip Berggren
Joseph J. Cronin
Herbert Ooels
Patrick J. Garvin
Joseph Psella
Osgood J. Wells
George
Connecticut
League J
Richard Bunce
Newland
Frank B. Weeks
William W. Wilcox
Andolonel
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Boston
New England
William Arnold Shanklin
Frank Weeks
Robert H. Fife, Jr
Board of
Ectors
Bunce
Large Reception Highlights Need for More Library Funds
A Russell library reception drew a good crowd despite bad weather and prior events. Speakers urged higher public support, noting a 7500 to 8000 dollar need next year as improvements continue and branch services in Westfield and South Farms require more funding.
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Russell Library
Portland
Middlefield
Samuel Russell, Jr
Russell
BH. Kent. Hubbard
Westfield
South Farms
Hubbard
Miss Wilder
Henry N. Sanborn
Bridgeport
Mr. Sanborn
Sanborn
Connecticut
Middletown
Real Estate Sales Report Involving Local Properties
Max Press and Mamie Press sold to Louis Peisner a land parcel with buildings on the west side of Hotchkiss street. Jacob Perlroth sold to Stanley Gudones a 60 foot frontage Lot No 11 on Pine street with occupancy rights to a store until February 20 at 35 dollars monthly. St Aloysius society resumes weekend dances tonight with Ford's Orchestra providing music. large crowds anticipated.
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Max Press
Mamie Press
Louis Peisner
Hotchkiss Street
Jacob Perlroth
Stanley Gudones
Pine Street
St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius’ Society
Ford
Poison Gas and Kidney Ailments Ad with Haarlem Oil Capsules
An old advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for headaches indigestion insomnia back pain sciatica rheumatism and kidney trouble. It claims two centuries of testing imports from Holland and a money back guarantee if not effective, urging readers to buy genuine GOLD MEDAL in sealed packs of three sizes.
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Haarlem
Holland
Light vehicle lamps at five twenty eight this evening
A crowded city page of brief items notes lights, dances, music and local happenings. Prominent mentions include St Aloysius hall dances at Liebert and Parmelee markets, a basketball game Middletown Y M C A versus Watertown Swallows, and visits from local residents returning from New York or Texas assignments.
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St. Aloysius Hall
Arrigoni Hotel
A. T. Chapman
South Manchester
Parmelee’s Market
Liebert Hall
East Hampton
Middletown
M. C
9Th Regiment of Marines
Galveston
Texas
E. F. O’brien
Baptist Church
Foye
Fiji Islands
Oscar W. Nilson
Pickering Govenor Company
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
Mary E. Bore
John T. Walsh
St. Paul
Hartford
Connecticut
Middletown Y
Superior Court
Middletown Y. M. C. A
Swallows of Watertown
Dan Ahern
Faith Benfoey
Columbia
New York
France
St.Aloysius
Y M C A Anniversary Whist Draws Fifty Ladies
The Women’s auxiliary whist at the Y M C A yesterday afternoon drew fifty ladies. Mrs Frank Phelps won first prize, Mrs W J Atwell took second, and the booby prize went to Mrs Horace Peck. Refreshments followed and a social time was enjoyed by all.
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Frank Phelps
W. J. Atwell
Horace Peck
Middletown Directory 1918 9 Delayed Edition Notes Changes
The new Middletown directory for 1918 9 is being distributed to subscribers today. It lists street number changes adopted months ago to fix a mix up with the old numbering, and notes Portland is included with similar stability. The book, by Price Lee Co of New Haven, shows Middletown growing modestly with 3787 total changes and 697 residents moving addresses.
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Middletown
Price, Lee & Co
New Haven
Portland
Middlesex County Poultry Show to Open Tuesday
The Middlesex county poultry show will begin Tuesday morning and is expected to be the largest ever held in the state. All coops are engaged, no more entries can be admitted, and interest spans beyond the county. Premium cups and trophies will be on display at Smith & Bishel hardware store.
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Middlesex County
Smith & Bishel Hardware
Teddy Hubbs Here Ride to Newark on Bicycle
Teddy Hubbs, a known local shadow boxer, was seen cycling from New Haven toward Newark, N J, en route to a ring appearance next week. He detoured to train, traveling by a brand new bicycle to save fare and build wind. He left the city yesterday afternoon at about 1 o'clock and planned to reach Bridgeport by 4 for an overnight stay.
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Newark
N. J
Teddy Hubbs
New Haven
Teddy
Bridgeport
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Postaster McCarthy
Russell Bros
Humphreys
Atsil Druggist
Young People’s Society of the Baptist Church
Wilbur G. Foye
Wesleyan
Moris Plan Co
Main St.adv
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Glock
Main ST
NEW Directory
Cascara
R. J. Atwell, Jeweler
Caulkins & Post Co
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A. L. Southmayd
DR McKee
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