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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1918

Page

8

Breweries to halt work within four months due to fuel cuts

A delegation led by Christian W. Feigenspan told the Fuel Administration that coal demand in brewing was overestimated and today's cereal stocks must fuel operations. Officials cite potential annual coal savings of 25 to 30 million tons by inspecting power plants and tightening boiler efficiency, with no drop in output.

Christian W. Feigenspan N. J States Brewers’ Association Thomas R Pittsburgh Strict Fuel Administration Pittsburgh

Plaster Falls in City Hall Ceilings

Large sections of plaster fell in the Municipal building two days apart. A 200 pound chunk dropped from Tax Collector Kieft’s office and another piece fell near the police station at 11 o’clock in the morning. No one was seriously injured, though officials narrowly escaped harm.

Tax Col- Kieft Berneath Leonard O. Ryan Inglis Wier

Summer Union Services Planned by Local Churches

The Congregational, Methodist and Baptist churches extend the winter fuel conservation union into May and June and resume July and August services. Rev Dr Nickless of Chicago will lead in July at the North church and in August at the Methodist church. Dr Beach is home until July 20 and Rev Mr will return August 11, with a home usher overseeing summer services. The plan promises strong summer programs with careful provision for Sunday worship.

Nickless Chicago North Church Methodist Beach

Dedication of Service Flag at Zion synagogue

Sunday at 3 pm Followers of Zion club will present a flag to the synagogue honoring 21 members who have entered the service. Mayor A V McDow, B Greenstein, Silverstone, and Neititz will speak. A memorial address for the late Dr Hertzel of the Zionist movement will be delivered. Public urged to attend.

Zion Club Ity A. V. McDow B. Greenstein Wallingford Silverstone Bridgeport Ard . Neititz Hartford Dr. Hertzel Zionist Movement Willl

Hearing on Conservator for Dr Bragdon Conducted

A probate hearing was held yesterday before Judge Curtiss Bacon to appoint a conservator for Dr Bragdon of South Main Street. Bragdon is the father of former Representative Berkley Stone and relatives seek the conservator to prevent misuse of his money. Judge Gustaf B. Carlson spoke for Dr Bragdon and the judge reserved a decision at the close of the hearing.

Curtiss Bacon Bragdon South Maintreet Berkley Stone Gustaf B. Carlson

Bank Clerks Draft Ruling From Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve Board in Washing, D C, received a letter from a general stating that bank clerks were wiped from operation of the laws that provide for with fewal of deferred classification and for number of registrants found to be employed in non-productive jobs.

Ral Reserve Board General

No Gand Rehearsal Sunday for CSG Band

No Gand Rehearsal Sunday. The letter notes there will be no rehearsal of the band of the C. S. G. under E. J. Smith.

Atr E. J. Smith

General Crowder Refuses Promotion to Lieutenant General

Major-General Crowder Provost Marshal General and father of the draft army declines Congress honor by promotion to lieutenant general. In a letter to Chairman Dent he asks the provision be struck from the military bill and argues it would be unfair not to recognize thousands of others who contributed to the draft’s success.

Crowder Army of the Nation Congress Dent House Military Affairs Committee Jim

Heavy Rain Storm Halts Hay Harvesting After Deluge

A heavy rain storm swept through the city after a brief drizzle, dumping rain for over an hour beginning at 8 PM. Farmers faced hay losses as windrows and rye lodging worsened while turnout was high. many workers were out in the fields and in vehicles when caught by the downpour. No lightning strikes were reported locally.

Another Russian State and Transcaucasia Politics

The piece argues that Bolshevik rule created a Transcaucasian government of Georgians, Tartars, and Russians. It claims armistice with Turks, loss of Adahan Batum and Kars, Turkish influence via Baku Tartars, and German control as Pan-Turanian and Pan-German forces gain ground. It links Brest-Litovsk terms to regional upheaval and speaks of Turkish military actions and shifting power.

New York Times Transcaucasia Brest-Litovsk New Republic Baku Transcaucasian Mesopotamia Brest- Litovsk Georgia Addahan Batum Kars Turkey Black Sea Russia

Clemenceau’s Sincerity and Frontline Confidence

The Kansas City Star notes William James’s remark on faith in another’s faith and praises Georges Clemenceau’s simple claim I have just returned from the front. I am completely satisfied as a powerful reassurance. His plain statement inspires belief in his resolve and leadership.

Clemenceau Kansas City Star William James James

Special Hat Sale Prices Weekend Event

Special sale Friday Saturday and Monday offers trimmed hats at 3.98, 2.98, 2.48, 1.98, 1.48 and 0.98 dollars and untrimmed hats at 2.48, 1.98, 1.48, 0.98 and 0.48 dollars. E. J. Wilcox Co. 69 Washington Street adv. That man who says he never makes a mistake probably doesn't know when he sees it.

E. J. Wilcox & Co Washington Street

Local notices blend ads and theater schedules in town

A jumble of brief items includes theater ads for The Lie and The Heart A Lion with Elsie Ferguson and William Farnum, public notices on road work by C A Campbell, land sale on Main Street South Farms, and local updates on War Savings Stamps, dating from July and ongoing events.

C. E Elsie Ferguson Adv Public Works C. A. Campbell Middletown- Portland Highway Courtry Guy Misenti Woodward Drug Store Arrigoni Hotel West Side Green House Mary Ahern Harry Elizabeth B. Hosher Main Street Grand Theatre Cromowell Cromwell War Bureau Arthur F. Hughes Singer Sewing Machine Catskills D. J. Donahoe Crescent Beach Central Lodge No. 12 Essex Middletown Hartford F. E. Pease Pearl Street Grove Beach Pease William Farnum Ladv Elizabeth Lillian Hartman St. John’s Street New Haven A. Caiazza Alsop Avenue Rose Hart Louis Fellerbaum Middlesex Theatre Mme Boore Charles Ray Billy West John Slavin Springfield Mass Higginson Business Institute Court Street New England Department Ways and Means State Board of Control Connecticut Hospital For John T. Walsh S.—Adv Connecticut William Barnum Fox L. O. & B. S. Davis, Inc Cromwell Baptist Sunday School Charles W. Cramer

Vacation loans offered by Morris Plan Co

Vacations are near and Morris Plan Co offers loans for leisure trips with weekly repayments. Arrange a vacation loan at 269 Main Street. Do not share troubles with police as it may bring more trouble.

Morris Plan Co Main Street Adv

While the Heart Beats Young Poem by Riley

The poem celebrates youth and spring, with a refrain on heartbeats, mothers, and the joy of today. It recalls childhood scenes, nature’s beauty, and a hopeful, devotional tone praising life and the Master’s sanction.

James Whitcomb Riley

Little Willie Stops Praying for Brother Then Sees Twin Babies

In Farm and Fireside a child ends nightly prayers for a baby brother. Soon after he is awakened to view twin brothers born overnight. He judges the outcome with a wry remark about stopping prayers in time.

Willie

Funeral of Luigi Peterno Held at St John’s Church

The funeral from 41 Court Street this morning at 8:30 proceeded to St John’s Church where Mass was offered at 9 o’clock by Rev. Joseph W. Barry. Fr Barry conducted prayers after. Floral tributes and pallbearers including Peter Gallino Michael Genoa Alfo Lentini Charles Jaulo Sebastiano Peterno and Louis Zakeno accompanied the service. Interment followed at St John’s Cemetery. Also, the funeral of M pier A Lucey from 41 Park Street Durant district is scheduled for 8:15 Monday with Mass at 9 o’clock at St Francis Church and interment at St John’s Cemetery.

Luigi Peterno Court Street St. John’s Church Joseph W. Barry Barry A. J. Campbell Peter Gallino Michael Genoa Alfo Lentini Charles Jaulo Sebastiano Peterno Louis Zakeno St. John’s Cemetery M. Annie Licey M. Pier A Lucey Park Street Durant District St. Francis Church

Funeral for Andrew J. Peck Held in Higganum

The funeral for Andrew J. Peck was conducted from his late home in Higganum this afternoon at 2 30 by Rev C E Law son. Interment followed in Higganum cemetery.

Andrew J. Peck Higganum

Thrift Hints for War Time Economy and Innovation

Thrift guidance highlights cutting excess in fabrics, shoes, paint, tires and deliveries. Reducing styles and dependencies frees capital, labor, and machinery. In New Jersey grocers cut staff to one daily delivery, while department stores trim delivery crews and car fleets. When for profit these moves offend. when to support thrift and the war effort they earn praise.

New York Times New Jersey

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