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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1918

Page

8

Stueck Case Hearings Continued For Twenty Defendants

In a police raid at Stueck's Modern Tap Tea, twenty defendants had their bonds forfeited and all cases continued. Philip J. Stueck sought a July hearing date to secure attendance of all twenty defendants, with a potential trial date set for July 16 at 10 a.m. Also, William Maher’s theft case, involving a $25 watch taken from Edward Kennedy, was continued, with two additional arrests in the matter.

Philip J. Stueck Stueck William Maher Edward Anédy John Walsh Francis Edward Kennedy Kennedy

GAINING CAMPAIGNS FOR CANNING IN MIDDLETOWN AND STATE

The State Canning campaign begins July 7 to conserve fruit and vegetables for home use. Towns receive quotas including four million quarts for adults and one million for youths. Four thousand Junior Food Army members have canned fifty quarts each. Middletown’s quota is 56 280 quarts. Home Economics officials expect strong local participation to aid Middlesex Hospital with winter supplies.

T.state Iris Middletown Jean Middlesex Hospital Middlesex County Aid Society Pryone

New Assistant Named at Holy Trinity Parish

Rev Harold J Edwards was recently ordained and begins as assistant minister at Holy Trinity. He preaches at 7:30 Sunday at Holy Com pn and at Allints chapel Staddie Hill at 11 2 ey. Formerly with St Tr F parish Bridgeport he excelled in school work and studied at Berkeley Divinity School.

Harold J. Edwards Church of the Holy Trnity Star and Vestry Edwards Holy Compn Allints Staddie Hill St. Tr F Bridgeport Berkeley Divinity School Edis

K of C Victory Convention in New York

The victory convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held at Jefaldori Astoria in New York City on June 6 and 7. Delegates from every K of C jurisdiction in the United States and from Cuba Puerto Rico Canada and distant Philippines will attend this important gathering. About four hundred thousand Knights are in the order with ten percent serving in the army or navy.

K. of C Ights of Columbus Je faldori-Astoria New York City United Cuba Porto Rico Canada Philippines

Union Church Services in Middletown Summer Plan

For the first time in Middletown the Baptist Methodist and Congregational churches plan joint services during the summer vacation, with two months of preachers from Albany Park. Rev. Alfred S. Nickless is to lead the North church service tomorrow morning, hoping all seats are filled.

Union Church Services Middletown Baptist Methodist Ma Alfred S. Nickless Albany Park

Special Preacher at Holy Trinity Service

J George William Douglas D D will preach at the 9 30 service at Church of the Holy Trinity in the morning He formerly served as select preacher at Grace Church New York City and was a canon of the cathedral in the diocese of New York His special duty was that of preaching and public duties.

Holy Trinity J. George William Douglas Church of the Holy Trinity Douglas Grace New York City Diocese of New

Injured at Shipyard Incident Reported at Grove Street Yard

Gurtin of Grove street sustained a leg injury at Idersleeve Ship Building Co when a power drill struck his calf. He escaped serious harm, though the accident caused notable difficulty and his near-miss is noted as fortunate amid the repairs and layoff implications.

Gurtin Grove Street Idersleeve Ship Building Co

Russell Co to Continue Plant in Middletown

Rumors of government takeover of Russell Manufacturing Company plant have circulated for days. President Major T. M. Russell dismisses the claim as untrue, noting discussions for months with officials who refused to consider nationalization. The firm, Middletown’s longtime major industry, has expanded since the war, producing war material including cartridge belts.

Russell Manufacturing Company T. M. Russell Russell Middletown South Farms

Russell Co Defeats Hospital In Fast Middletown Game

Russell Co defeated Hospital 2 to 1 on Independence Day in a quick, well played ball game on hospital grounds. Krauth struck out 14, allowed six hits, and Nieako's bunt set up the decisive run in the seventh as Russell capitalized on a double play miscue by Hospital. Jeanette pitched for Hospital, with Frank Johnson umpiring the contest.

Middletown Russell Co Russell Boys Nejako Weavers McGraw Bill” Strobla Corbin Kosicki W. Strohla Jeanette Krauth Demers Lacey Frank Johnson Athletics Russell J. Strohla Spinney Lucey Smith

Fruit a tives claim cure for nervous sick headachs

C E Beswick of 160 Caroline Ave Ogdensburg New York recounts suffering three to four years from nervous headaches and dyspepsia. After trying doctors and various remedies he credits Fruit a tiv es or Fruit Liver Tablets with relief from the first day and ongoing wellness. Sold 60c box six for 2.50 or 25c trial size, by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Caroline Ave Ogdensburg N.Y Fruit-A-Tives Limited

Golden Wedding of John and Mrs Hick Celebrated in Hartford

Mr and Mrs John Hick formerly of Portland observed their golden wedding anniversary on July 4 with family in Hartford. Married 50 years ago in Slatedale Pa by Rev J W Porter they raised six children and four grandchildren. Hick, born in Cornwall, England, worked at Colt Co and remains employed there.

John Hick Portland Hartford Slatedale J. W. Porter Hick Turo Cornwall England Tripoli Mr. Hick Colt Company William Hick

Married Fifty-Eight Years Morgan Anniversary Quietly Celebrated

Mr and Mrs Albert L Morgan mark 58 years of marriage with a private celebration at their Silver street home in South Farms. Both in fair health the pair have a long history with Adams Express Co where Mr Morgan served as a Berlin road messenger in later years. He has been an active member of Central lodge No 12 IOOF for 52 years and will observe the milestone next October.

Albert L. Morgan Silver Street South Farms Morgan Adams Express Co

Bugs Raymond Cited in Pershing Communique

General Pershing cites Lieutenant Robert Raymond known as Bugs Raymond for shooting down an enemy flier after a thrilling air contest. Raymond, a Wesleyan man, authored plays produced by the college theatrical club and earned his commission after attending the first Plattsburg camp.

Bugs Raymond Pershing Robert Raymond Bugs” Raymond College Theatrical Club Plattsburg

Card of Thanks From Lena Hall and Family

We express heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbors and to everyone who helped during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Appreciation also for the flowers sent to the funeral.

Lena Hall Adv

Service in Portland at Rogers and Hubbard Co garage

A Sunday service will be held at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at Rogers and Hubbard Co s garage in Portland with special music. A person from New Britain will attend to deliver the message and all are invited to attend.

Portland Rogers & Hubbard Co New Britain

Morris Plan Helps Debt Liquidation Scheme

Debtors are urged to seek relief under a Morris Plan type program. It promises orderly liquidation of debts, reduces worry, and directs interested parties to a contact at 269 Main Street for information and eligibility details.

Morris

Local city briefs note July events and military updates

Light vehicle lamps at 8:54 p m. Four killed at Leiferman's. L C B A meeting set for Monday at eight. Thomas Dillon seriously ill on Prospect Street. Hotel Arrigoni hosts nightly singing and dancing. Dance at Durham town hall Saturday July 6. Miss Gertrude Asman vacationing in New York and Hudson trip. Harold Pierson leaves Fort Slocum for Fort Sill. Fresh killed four at Selseyman's. Grand theatre shows Fannie Ward in Innocent and more. Elsie Southwick and companions head to Myrtle Beach. Hoffman wedding couple reside at 40 North Main. Antoinette Popp to study costume design at Columbia. P J Kelley and families visiting Zoar. No Sunday school until September. Wardens meeting July 10. North Middlesex Farm Loan Association gets charter. Land Bank approves 30500 loans. seven more pending. Middlesex theatre: two shows with Douglas Fairbanks in Reaching for the Moon. Potatoes harmed by leaf-eating fry, farmers worry. State guardsmen train at Niantic July 6 to August 7. Red Cross raffles banned. Cement bags shipment eased for mills. Milardo to join navy at New London. Bacon family leaves for Crescent Beach. Steamboat Comet arrives with freight. Insurance claims filed for Fourth of July hail damage. Mrs. Terrill recovering from appendicitis. C S G officers attend Niantic course. City man with three children celebrated Fourth. Tug Comet delivers coal to Middletown and Hartford. Griswold families vacation at Cosy Beach. Donahoe family spends July at Crescent Beach.

Leiferman’s Thomas Dillon Prospect Street Arrigoni Durham Town Hall Gertrude Asman Pomeroy Place Travelers’ Insurance Co New York City Hudson Harold C. Pierson Horace Wi Pierson High Street Cavalry 14Th Field Artillery Fort Slocum Fort Sill Oklahoma Selseyman’s Grand Theatre Fannie Ward Pathe Ladv Elsie Bertha Southwick Lillian Anderson Hartford Stowe Cottage Myrtle Beach Milford Nicholas Hoffman North Main Street Antoinette Popp South Farms New York Columbia University Pathe Star Adv P. J. Kelley East Orange N. J James Gilroy Zoar First Methodist Church Church of the Holy Trinity Federal Farm Loan Board Middlesex Farm Loan Association Federal Land Bank of Springfield Middlesex County Middlesex Theatre Douglas Fairbanks Sennett Connecticut State Guard Niantic Red Cross New Haven Railroad Cement Bane Government Michael S. Milardo Liberty Street New London Naval Re Conrad G. Bacon Cresent Beach Willis E. Terrill Court Street Middlesex Hospital Comet Middletown Albert H. Griswold Middletown National Bank

Obituary William Mygalt Miller of Oxford New York

William Mygalt Miller of Oxford New York died at his home in the village at five this morning. He leaves a wife and two children Elizabeth and Benjamin Marshall Miller, and was brother in law to the late Judge Wesley A. Pearne. E C Kinsman of Rocky Hill funeral set for Monday at 2 30 in Rocky Hill. Also printed is a patriotic poem from the American Soldier with verses praising the Allied forces and a nod to the doughboys from the front.

William Mygalt Miller Oxford N. Y Elizabeth Mygalt Miller Benjamin Marshall Miller Wesley A. Pearne E. C. Kinsman Rocky Hill

Reflector System Guides Paris Night Traffic From Lamps

Paris uses a novel lighting system with small mirror reflectors strapped to lamp posts. The city stays dark at night while mirrors reflect moor light and home lights, helping pedestrians and cab drivers navigate the streets.

Paris

Marriage Licenses Reported In Local Notices

Edward J. Lansie of New Britain and Maria Gauthier of South Farms took out a license yesterday. Dominick Julian and Miss Filomena Marchesa, Ferry street, obtained a license. Patrick S. Finn and Margaret Travis, both of Asylum street, procured a license. Oscar F. Carlson of Highland Avenue and Tilda Marie Larson of Babcock street also secured a license.

Edward J. Lansie New Britain Maria Gauthier East Main Street South Farms Dominick Julian Filomena Marchesa Ferry Street Patrick S. Finn Margaret Travis Asylum Street Oscar F. Carlson Highland Avenue Tilda Marie Larson Babcock Street

Airplane Remains in Corn Field at Hospital Grounds

A Curtis bi plane grounded in a corn field on the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane grounds since July 4 remains unrepaired and not tuned to concert pitch. Chief of Police A W Inglis requested guards for the aircraft and watchmen from the hospital have guarded it on Thursday and Friday nights.

Curtis Connectuct Hospital For A. W. Inglis Connecticut Hos

Why We Exercise in Youth and Later Life

A transcriptional excerpt critiques the Lancet view that exercise is useless and argues exercise serves multiple aims. It notes adults exercise for muscle tone appetite and enjoyment. An aged tennis player remains agile by continuous activity, contrasting with non-exercisers.

Boston Transcript London Lancet The Lancet

Looking for a Rent in a Local Paper Classified

A brief classified notice indicates a person seeks rental housing and outlines preferred area and price range. It appears as a short ad snippet from page 25c, with standard contact instruction for responses.

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T.M. Russell Hospital C. H. I.field C. E. Beswick MR. C. E. Beswick Spear Bros Middletown’s Broatch’s Modern Book Shop Hans Nough Stetson Henry Lafayette Maurice Morris N. Y. Sun CaulkIns & Post CO MAIN
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