Monthly Meeting of Common Council Records War Time Delays
The regular monthly meeting notes approval of minutes and defers Johnson street tarmacadam work until after the war due to high costs. It records petitions for building permits, a salary change for the water department secretary, and notices from the Federal Reserve about public construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Johnson Street
H. English
Margaret O'Brien
F. English
Maurice Kid
John 5. Condin
Mary Wn
C. A. Campbell
August Johnson
Prospect Street
Francesco Tuccio
Center Street
Katherine O'Brien
Liberty Street
Board of Water
Water Department
Barbara Smith
Edwin T. McDowell
Federal Reserve Bank
Mylchreest Brothers
Knowles Avenue
Fire Department
Howard Case
Hose Co. No. 1
Water Street
Bridge Street
Director of Public Works
Main Street
Lawn Avenue
Brainerd Avenue
Huber Avenue
Wesleyan
Fairview Avenue
Fairview
Edwins. Traverse
Walter R. Markham
Charles A. Sloper
John L.ik
A. M. McHugh
New Haven
Middletown
Det of Health Laboratory
W. Fisher
Emily B. Ellin
Inglis
Dani- Ag
Ted
City council minutes note property value and misc items
The record reports property valued at 1100 dollars and notes no reports from special committees on milk not bottled sales or appointment of a full time health officer. City and water fund bills were approved by committees and paid, council adjourned at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City and Water Fund
Twenty-Five Years a Nun at St Elizabeths Convent
Sister Mary Bernard marks twenty five years since profession at St Elizabeths convent in Middletown. Messages from former students, $100 Liberty bond, and a purse from the 1918 graduates highlight the celebration. Solemn high mass and Benediction planned as the community praises her long service as superior and former St Johns School principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Convent
Mary Bernard
M. Bernard
St. John’s School
Marion C. Dunn
Thomas E. Flynn
Middletown
Bridgeport
St. Elizabeth's Convent
St. John's School
J. W. Barry
St. John’s Church
J. P. Donovan
Thomas E. Laden
Cromwell
Joseph W. Barry
Alexander Mitchell
Wall
Golden Wedding of James H Thornton and Wife
Mr and Mrs James H Thornton of Springfield Massachusetts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home last Thursday About 200 friends attended Mr Thornton a renowned caterer and longtime Wesleyan University lodge steward He was born in Richmond Virginia 70 years ago and served in the Civil War including Petersburg and Harpers Ferry Mrs Thornton born in Hamilton Ohio 69 years ago He is active in the Masons and has catered for Williams College Amherst and Wesleyan colleges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Thornton
Springfield
Mass
Thornton
Wesleyan University
Chi Psi Lodge
Thornston
Mr. Thornton
Richmond
Petersburg
Harpers’ Ferry
Co. I
Northampton
Hamilton
Ohio
Masons
Williams College
Amherst
Wesleyan
Carriers Slavin Deming Mark 31 Years of Service
John Slavin and James Deming completed 31 years as Middletown letter carriers on July 1. Slavin delivered mail as usual while Deming enjoys his vacation. Appointed under Postmaster D Ward Northrop during Grover Cleveland’s first administration after the Civil War. Other aides included M S Dunn of High Street, now retired, and William Hahn, deceased years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slavin
James Deming
Middletown
Slavin
Deming
D. Ward Northrop
Grover Cleveland
M. S. Dunn
High Street
William Hahn
Bananas by the Pound Shift in Local Trade
A local fruit dealer announces that all dealers will sell bananas by the pound. Some are already doing so for trade, causing price differences. The price is set at ten cents per pound, making small bananas about 20 cents per dozen retail, with larger bananas priced higher. Trade is currently controlled by two importers who sell to the trade by the pound, establishing retail by the pound.
Three Sons in Service
Ernest McCutcheon an Aetna Insurance accountant has joined the naval reserve and expects to be called for service at New London July 8. He is the son of Mr and Mrs H L McCutcheon of Durant. His brothers Harry L and Ronald McCutcheon are already in military service in France and at Fort Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McCutcheon
Aetna Insurance Company
Naval Reserve
New London
H. L. McCutcheon
Durant
Une
Harry L. McCutcheon
France
Ronald
Fort Slocum
Pyattsburg
N.Y
E. W. Hull
Hull
Thyra Youngquist
Ethel Barrett
Marion Dunn
Elizabeth Luckhardt
F Mae Eckersley
Russell Fladd
Mae Manley
Hartford
Arthur Youngquist
Manchester
Jolly Rompers
Lake Pocotopaug
East Hampton
Frank Collins
Brooklyn
Collins
Cornelius Collins
Clinton Avenue
Carol Kingman
New Hampshire
Hattie Haskell
Belle Dunham
Court Street
White Mountains
William A. Murray
Burr Avenue
Safe Overseas Arrivals Reach Overseas Front Line
Word was received today of the safe arrival overseas of William B. Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hansen, of 3 King's Avenue. Private Hansen trained at Camp McClellan, Anniston, Alabama. Mrs. J. L. Johnson of 242 William Street also reported the safe arrival overseas of her brother, Alfred H. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hansen
Christian Hansen
King’s Avenue
Hansen
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Alabama
J. L. Johnson
William Street
Alfred H. Anderson
Private Lemieux a Prisoner in Germany
Mr and Mrs Joseph Lemieux of Staddle Hill received a telegram from the Red Cross in Washington announcing their son Private William Lemieux of Company C 102d U S Infantry was reported a prisoner in Hamwellsburg Germany. He had been missing in action since April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemieux
Joseph Lemieux
Staddle Hill
Red Cross
Washington
William Lemieux
Co. C
U. S. Infantry
Hamwellsburg
Germany
Mattabasset Council Smoker and Social Winner Prize Night
Members of Mattabasset council O U A M are reminded of the smoker and social on Wednesday evening July 3. The grand prize winner will be announced that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattabasset Council
Adv
City brief notes on theater, sales, and local events
Local items report hotel entertainment, church dance nights at St Aloysius hall, and a Grand theatre semi professional bill. Public notices include sugar purchase rules and travel tickets valid 48 hours. Residents attend cam ps, move homes, and join groups as summer activity picks up in Middlesex county and New London area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigoni
Onic
St. John
Essex
T. J. Anderson
Main St
St. Aloysius’ Hall
Lumber Yard
Strong & Hale
Grand Theatre
Middlesex Theatre
Jack Pickford
Louise Huff
Burton Holmes
Viola Dana
New London
Jupiter
New Haven Road
Connecticut Food Administration
Hartford
William S. Hart
Eagle’s Eye
Welland Canal
Adv
Samuel P. Willard
State Board of Education
Nations join USA in grand Fourth of July birthday homage
Belgium France Britain and Italy unite with the United States to celebrate Uncle Sam's birthday this year. The cross border observance highlights longstanding ties and shared traditions during the national holiday festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Britain
Italy
Uncle Sam
Hurry to secure favored favorites before they sell out
A brisk sales pitch urges readers to act quickly to obtain popular items. It promises both established favorites and several new selections, all described as highly likely to move fast and in high demand.
Funeral Services For Mrs Charles Twenty In Portland
Funeral held at 2 30 PM from 57 Bartlett Street Portland conducted by Rev M K Thomson Congregational church pallbearers George Andrew Edward Harold Griggs Ernest Charles Twenty interment Center cemetery Marie Zreghi daughter of Mr and Mrs Aldo Zreghi died at home Mmromas yesterday age seven years four months 25 days funeral Thursday 9 AM St Francis church requiem high mass interment St John's cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Twenty
Bartlett Street
Portland
M. K. Thomson
Congregational Church
George
Andrew
Edward
Harold Griggs
Ernest
Center Cemetery
Marie Zreghi
Marie
Aildo Zreghi
Mmromas
St. Francis’ Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Letters Uncalled For at Middletown Post Office June 29 1918
Uncalled letters list for the week ending June 29 1918 at Middletown Connecticut includes Miss Helen C Brainerd Miss Gertrude Currie Mrs B Cokes John Day Mrs M Davison Miss Durham Fantini Fessi Felton Sibley Co Miss Grace Elliot Maria Gallo Alfred Johnson Hjalmar Janson Giuseppe Milardo Mrs Marshal R Markham Felix Maciera Miss Julia D Peck H A Ohlson Miss F B Sutherland M and Mrs G L Stone E D Stefano W H Squire Co Miss Nellie Taylor Martha Todd Mrs C Wolf Wolverine or H Thompson Acting P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Helen
C. Brainerd
Gertrude Currie
B. Cokes
John Day
M. Davison
Durham
Fantini Fessi
Felton Sibley & Co
Grace Elliot
Maria Gallo
Alfred Johnson
Hjalmar Janson
Giuseppe Milardo
Marshal R. Markham
Felix Maciera
Julia D.peck
Mrs Annie L McIntyre Dies In Malden Mass
Mrs Annie L McIntyre died at her home in Malden Massachusetts on Sunday. She was the widow of the late Edward Treadway of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. McIntyre
Malden
Mass
Edward Treadway
Star of Capital Lodge installs officers in Hartford
Deputy Andrew J. George led the installation of officers for Star of Capital Lodge No. 14 Shepherds of Bethlehem in Hartford with a large delegation from Star of Peace lodge. A social time followed. On July 11 Star of Peace lodge plans to install its officers with guests from surrounding lodges present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. George
Hartford
Star of Capital Lodge
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Star of Peace Lodge
Coal Steamer Strikes Rock In Heavy Fog
An Atlantic port reports a coal steamer ran onto a rock in dense fog today. The vessel began to fill but did not flood the cargo holds and is expected to be saved. Likely out of service for six weeks to two months. The ship, formerly a lake steamer, was built in Cleveland in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Atlantic
Cleveland
Cromwell Scouts Plan Fourth of July Celebration Invite Middletown
The Cromwell Troop invites Middletown scouts to a Fourth of July program featuring a town flag dedication and other activities. Troops should confirm attendance, meet at 8 23 a m on Hartford car to Station 3 Cromwell, and prepare for future camps and field days through September and October. Troops 6 and 7 finished a three game baseball series with Troop 7 winning 11 1 before Troop 6 won 26 2 and 7 6. Royden K. Greeley Scout Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Cromwell
Middletown
Hartford
Troop 6
Royden K. Greeley
An Unexpected Demand Ad for Morris Plan Co
An overlooked bill may surprise you and cause trouble. The Mor ris Plan Co at 269 Main St offers help with a personal loan option to ease financial difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan Co
Main St
Adv
Fruit of Loom and Utica Pillow Case Prices Listed
Market shows Fruit of Loom one piece 81 by 90 at 1.90 while value is 2.25. Keystone pillow cases 45 by 36 on sale at 0.25 with a 0.33 value. Utica or Pequot cases 45 by 36 sale at 0.52 with a 0.60 value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Dimity Bed Spreads Sale Price At Three Dollars
A listing offersDimity bed spreads sized 62 by 90 inches with a sale price of 2.58 and a present value of 3.00. The ad highlights bargain pricing and value for shoppers seeking decorative linens.
Also Mentioned on This Page
OF Common Council
James Thornton
Ford
Spear Bros
John E. Lane
Norwalk
Robert M. Lane
Sun- Grand Theatre
Boxce
Wadsworth
Clarence White
Mill Street
Wilson
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Caulkins & Post CO
Main
Meadowbrook
Keystone
Salem
Dimity
U.S
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