Premiums Awarded At Poultry Show Middlesex Winners Named
The Middlesex County ultra show awarded prizes across many classes. Winners include New Haven and Woon, with multiple cockerels hens and pullets in breeds such as Buff Rocks Partridge Rocks Wyandottes Langshans and Orpingtons. Notable exhibitors include J W Foster Seymour Rev C T McCann Manchester Peter S Byrnes Wickford and S C Red entries among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Jazr Rocks
Andrew Block
New Haven
Fenn E. Warner
Woon
M. M. Thomas
Newton
Quirk Bros
S. D. Goaard
Branford
Paul W. Heller
New Britain
A. E. Otte
Durham
McCann
Manchester
Frank Perall
J. W. Foster
Seymour
R. H. Brunelle
Freier & Meriden
Wm .H. Shute
G. J. Faber
White Wyandottes
Highland Poultry Vds
Highland Park
Conn
Eugene Leahy Newton- B
Harmony Hill Farm
Chas. G. Roman
Ortland
Bard
Meriden
Peter S. Byrnes
Wickford
R. L
Jas. S. Thomson
Kensington
Walter D. Clark
Chester
Echo Dell Farm
Cromwell
R. W. Bailey
Partridge Wyandottes
Frank Hk. Cornwell
IR. L
H. W. Ellsworth
Portland
Golden Wyandottes
A. H. Currier
S.C. R. S. Reds
Austin C.burr
Rev. C. T. McCann
W. H. Bumstead
Stafford Springs
Matthias Bros
Payne Bros
Richard Peryam
Sunyfields Farm
Wallingford
R. C
Dwight N. Moore
Peter J. Innes
Stratford
White Langshans
Paul P. Ives
Blue Langshans
Sunnyfields Farm
E. M. Clark
East River
Joseph J. White
Durham Ave
L. F. Nedeler
Buff Orpington
Carrol Brach
Hartford
Joshua Shute
Fred Lorenz
Henry C. Deming
Berlin
White Orpingtons
Hillcrest Poultry Yards
Kratz Bros
At Haven
Girl Drowns in Pameacha Pond in Local Tragedy
Five year old Wanda Scherp died after going out to play near Pameacha pond last evening. Her sled allegedly slid onto the ice where cuts had been made, leaving her found face down by brothers and Eddie Fagan. Doctor Thomas Walsh and medical examiner J Francis Calef concluded death from shock and exposure. This marks the first drowning this winter in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Scherp
Pameacha Pond
Fred
Eddie Fagan
Julius Scherp
Th Pond
Wanda
Thomas P. Walsh
Fire Department
J. Francis Calef
REBEKAH INSTALLATION BEGINS WITH BANQUET
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge No. 12 I O O F installed officers led by district deputy Bertha Sharpe with Mary Mathison Mary Bement Ruth Doebner Gertrude Wilcox Marie Peterson Maude Fox Lydia Roberts Angie Stevens Florence Hurlburt Georgie Doebner Hannah Rawson and Inez Bidwell. A banquet in the lower hall preceded ceremonies with state president Hattie Stickle and state vice president Hattie Fisher in attendance along with a large delegation from Neses Lodge East Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Out
Town
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
No. 12
Odd Fellows Hall
Bertha Sharpe
New Britain
N. G
Mary Mathison
V. G
Mary Bement
Annie Clark
Gertrude Wilcox
Ruth Doebner
Marie Peterson
Maude Fox
Lydia Roberts
Angie Stevens
Florence Hurlburt
Georgie Doebner
I S
Grace Murray
O. S
Hannah Rawson
Hattie Fisher
Neses Lodge
East Hampton
Chamber of Commerce Forms Public Opening Committee
President Bunce appoints a special committee to work with Postmaster McCarthy for the public opening of the new post office building. The group includes William E. Stroud Frank E. Convey Walter B. French John J. Cronin and George S. Pitt. The chamber plans occupancy within a month and will award a county wide poultry show prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bunce
Daniel J. McCarthy
William E. Stroud
Frank E. Convey
Walter B. French
John J. Cronin
George S. Pitt
Middlesex County Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Middlesex County
Committee On
R. W. Camp
Philip J. Stueck
Edward F. Slavin
James O’neil
Edgar S. Brightman
Leonard C. Ryan
George W. Schneider
Clarence S. Hastings
St Aloysius T A B Society Admits Four New Members
At the regular meeting of St Aloysius T A B society last evening four new members were admitted. The committee planning the 25th anniversary next Wednesday evening reported final arrangements. Ford's enlarged orchestra will provide music. Prof B L Deming will be MC. An attractive program of entertainment was arranged. The minstrel group for the carnival opening night at the end of February for the building fund will rehearse this evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
St Aloysius T. A. B. Society
Ford
B. L. Deming
Knights of Pythias aim to double membership by fall
The Knights of Pythias lodges across the United States plan to double their membership by October 31 this year. Supreme Chancellor Charles S. Davis of Denver sent a circular and spoke in Hartford, with Apollo Lodge in the state aiming to surpass a top ranking by July 1 next. Some members will attend Myrtle Lodge's 50th anniversary in Meriden tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Meriden
Mrytle Lodge
K. of P
New Haven Poultry Show Sees Varied Winners Across Classes
No competition in New Haven with entries in Buff and Black Cochin Bantams and White Cochin Bantams. Winners include Alex McArthur and Warren Andrews in Bantams, R. W. Bailey and John L. Fisk in Cock, Hen, and Cockerel classes, with best shapes awarded to multiple breeds and exhibitors. Pigeons shown by Robert Walkley and others, standout in Barred Rocks and Wyandotte categories. Harmony Hill stock farm claimed top White Wyandotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Todd
New Haven
Hillcrest Poultry Yards
F. E. Fowler
Meriden
C. R. Risley
Hartford
S. C. White
Manatuck Farm
C. Anconas
Chas. R. Petty
Rowayton
James Drennan
City
Austin C. Burretown
Payneé Bros
Gordon
Rockfall
Ayton
J. Es Hartford
H. L. Leon
East Haven
Keys
Jos
J. White
John Uek
Joseph J. White
Silkies
Alex McArthur
Wm. B. Young, Jr
Warren Andrews
R. W. Bailey
John L. Fisk
A. E. Ray
Robert Walkley
Paul Skelly
New Britain
Adelbert E. Ray
Wm. J. Kieft
Andrew Block
Middletown
Harmony Hill Stock Farm
Durham
Connecticut Poultry Association
Local notices mix of services and events in Middletown
A dense list of ads and brief items from Middletown area: lamp sales, painting and carpentry, business trips by local residents, theater and dance events at Durham Town Hall and Briggs Hall Cromwell, orchestra performances, and club notices. Mentions include Daniel Davies Fairview Avenue, Charles E. Bacon Middlesex County Commissioners, Martin Fletcher liveryman, Dr Ives, Mrs J H Dillon Waterbury, Hahn’s orchestra, Apollo Lodge No 33, Willimantic K of P, Odd Fellows Hall, and a Pakistan Japan lecture by Dr Dearmer at Holy Trinity parish house. Also noted are the completion of assessors’ books, board of relief sessions, a McKinley banquet in Hartford, and education notes on Polish artillery training and Carnegie Institute students Harold G Selleck and S F Lachowicz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Davies
Fairview Avenue
Thomas Hoops, Jr
Boston
Charles E. Bacon
Middlesex County Commissioners
Hartford
Arrigoni Hotel
Hahn
Dr. Scoville
Durham Avenue
East Hampton
C. F
Briggs
Cromwell
Middletown
Durham
Town Hall
Apollo Lodge
Natchong Lodge
K. of P. of
Willimantic
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Russell & Brooks’ Orchestra
Meriden
Holy Trinity Parish House
Japan
Dearmer
Girls’ Friendly Society
State Road
Columbia
Marlborough
New York, Middletown
C.J. Bennett
John T. Walsh
S.adv
S. F. Lachowicz
Antoni Lachowicz
Goodyear Avenue
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Harold G. Selleck
C. L. Selleck
Local man arrested for intoxication after street gathering
Frank Sisson of Higganum was nabbed on Court street by Officer Dunn amid 50 to 60 youths and heavy drinking. He pled guilty in city court and was fined $1 and costs. Vito Tati, recently released from Haddam jail, was placed on probation to pay the remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sisson
Higganum
Court Street
Dunn
Uder
Vito Tati
Haddam
Poultry Association Dinner Hears Roast Turkey Talk
Twenty five Poultry Association members met at the Chafee Hotel for a banquet last night. They discussed roast turkey for an hour and were entertained by Paul P Ives of Saybrook as toastmaster. The group adjourned after deciding to hold an annual banquet during every poultry show hereafter.
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Poultry Association
The
Chafee Hotel
Paul P. Ives
Saybrook
Ear Cock
Card of Thanks for Kind Help During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and at the death of our dear wife and mother, especially to the Goodyear Rubber Co. employees for flowers. William Broughton and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber Co
William Broughton
Community thanks for support after illness and loss
The Gannon family extends heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and Goodyear Rubber Co employees and all others who sent floral offerings during the illness and death of their daughter and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber Co
Joseph Gannon
Ady
Sincere thanks for kindness during illness and death
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness and death of their beloved, and for the beautiful gestures and support shown.
Funeral of Mrs John Broughton at St John’s Church
Funeral for Mrs. John Broughton was held from her Prospect Street home at 8 39 am and at St John’s Church at 9 00 am with a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev Dr James P B Donovan who led prayers for the dead after mass Relatives and friends attended the services pallbearers were Michael Murnane Thomas English Thomas Shea Matthew Ghent Edward Mulready and James Kilmartin flower bearers John King Jr and William Broughton burial was in St John’s cemetery with services by Rev James E Dargan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Broughton
Prospect Street
St. John’s ‘Church
James ‘ PB. Donovan
Michael Murnane
Thomas Engish
Thomas Shea
Matthew Ghent
Edward Mulready
James Kilmartin
John King, Jr
William Broughton
St. John’s Cemetery
James E. Dargan
Wesleyan Hosts Amherst in Saturday Night Showdown
Wesleyan and Amherst battle on the local court Saturday night February 1 at 8 o'clock. This marks Wesleyan’s second home game of the season. K. V. Dixon, 1920, named captain after Tomlinson’s departure, brings prior varsity football experience and baseball involvement to the Red and Black. he also belongs to Alpha Delta Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Wesleyan
K. V. Dixon
Tomlinson
Dixon
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Funeral for Wanda Scherp Drowns Five Year Old Daughter
The funeral for Wanda Scherp, five year old daughter of Julius and Matilda Schewe Scherp of 7 Durham Avenue, who drowned in Pameadha Pond last evening, will be held Thursday at 2 30 PM at John P. Bacon mortuary parlors with Rev. Ernest Hinkeldey officiating. Interment at Old Farm Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Scherp
Wanda
Julius
Matilda Schewe Scherp
Durham Avenue
Pameadha Pond
John P. Bacon
Ernest Hingkeldey
Old Farm Hill Cemetery
Death Notice: Anna Zarkowskas Dies at 18 in New York
Miss Anna Zarkowskas died yesterday afternoon at Bedford Halls New York aged 18. The remains were taken to her mother Mrs John Pierzewski home 5 Birdsyne Durant district where the funeral will be held Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Zarkowskas
Bedford Halls
New York
John Pierzewski
Birdseyne
Durant District
Edwin M. Dunn Dies in New Jersey at 84
Edwin M. Dunn formerly of Tyler ville died yesterday at his son’s home in Elizabeth New Jersey at age 84 years five months and 24 days. The funeral will be from John P. Bacons 201 Main Street Friday at 2 oclock with interment in Tylerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Dunn
Tylerville
Elizabeth
N. J
John P. Bacon
Main Street
Annual Meeting of Council Oath and Appointments
The Common Council gathers Monday night February 3 for oath of office to Aldermen-elect Joseph P. Kinsella James Gordon Baldwin and Councilmen-elect Sheldon S S Campbell Albert E Holmes Walcott K Evans Oscar B Welker Henry C Umba and Frank H Lehman by Mayor Arthur V McDowell. A ballot will follow for two year prosecuting attorney stenographer milk inspector water commissioners and stenographer salary. The mayor will announce standing committees for the coming year, pending council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Kinsella
James Gordon Baldwin
Sheldon S. S. Campbell
Albert E. Holmes
Walcott K. Evans
Oscar B. Welker
Henry C. Umba
Frank H. Lehman
Arthur V. McDowell
Common Council
Funeral of Infant Francesco Rausa Held at Center Street Home
The funeral of Francesco, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenico Rausa, occurred this afternoon from 61 Center Street at 4 o'clock. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesco
Domenico Rausa
Center Street
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for John Canavan Held in New York
The funeral of John Canavan was held from his late home in New York this morning at 9 o'clock. The interment took place in St. John's cemetery upon the body's arrival this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Canavan
New York
St. John’s Cemetery
Kennedy versus Wood case heard in Superior Court
The Clara W Kennedy versus J R Wood case opened at 1 15 PM Tuesday with witnesses examined. Attorneys Gus tav B Carlson for Kennedy and Ernest A Inglis for Wood presented pleas before Judge Warner adjourned at 5 45 PM. Edwin Latshaw versus Bevin Bros Mfg Co continued this morning with Inglis and Keating for Latshaw and Carlson for Bevin. Weather forecast promises fair and warmer.
Funeral service for Wallace Tryon held in Hubbard district
The funeral for Wallace Tryon took place this afternoon at 2:30 from his late home in the Hubbard district. Interment followed at the new Farm Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Tryon
Hubbard District
New Farm Hill Cemetery
Fire Department Card Tournament Scores Report
In the third game of the fire department card tournament last night No 1 and No 3 tied 11 to 11. No 2 defeated the Hooks 14 to 8. The three game totals show No 1 with 37 points No 2 with 34 points No 3 with 37 points and Hooks and Ladder with 24.
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Fire Department
Real Estate Transfer From Bacon to S Bacon
Louis P Bacon sells to Henry and Phoebe A S Bacon a parcel on the westerly side of Newfield Street with buildings and a 378 foot frontage along the highway. The deed notes subject to city of Middletown pipe rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Bacon
Henry and
Phoebe A. S. Bacon
Newfield Street
Middletown
Weakened Lungs Cough Relief with Beckman Altera tive
An ad fragment promotes Beckmans Alterative as a remedy for a lingering cough or cold threatening the lungs. It claims to stop the cough and restore balance, though wording is fragmented and advertising in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckman
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Sell Short Health Boost
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets pitched as a mild gentle laxative and liver aid, offering a calomel substitute with no tooth damage. The ad touts rapid relief from dullness and liver issues, urging readers to try the 10c and 25c boxes as a safer alternative to calomel.
Where Will It Go We Cannot Say But This Will Drive
A historic classified style line proclaims a remedy claim from Dr. McKee for coughs. It advertises the product available at druggists and grocers, signaling a general patent medicine tone typical of early 20th century ads. The wording suggests a mystery about the cure’s destination while asserting cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McKee
Groce
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