Middletown traffic court adjourns amid varied cases
Reports show Attkess denying speed claims after a collision on a Moodus bridge and O'Connor facing charges for a Bible Rock incident, both continued to await witnesses. A Hartford man, Emmons, contends the other driver was at fault. O'Brien avoids conviction for leaving a vehicle, citing lights and prior trouble. Peck pays fines for a late night traffic error on Washington street. new cases involve pigs acquisitions and potential shipments via carload plan.
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Mid- Berean
Jone
Joseph Attkess
Moodusad
Attkess
Mes J. O'Connor
Allon
Bible Rock
Harry Emns
Hartford
Emmons
O'Connor
Sotephen O’brien
Guilmort
St. Aloysius Building
Middletown
Washington Street
Paris Defenses Strengthened by New Defense Committee
June 7 report says defenses will be strengthened under a new defense committee formed by President Poincare. General Dubail, head of Paris military, is to preside over the panel.
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Paris
Presi- Poincare
Dubail
Presi
Italian War Fronts See Heavy Artillery Duels
Vienna dispatch reports intensified artillery duels on the Piave fronts and the Isonzo sector as Austrian forces press operations amid the Italian war theatre.
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Jerdam
Artis
Vienna
Americans Have Strong Nerves
A rapid column on nerve health argues overwork and worry drain nerve cells and blood. advocates Phosphated Iron as a tonic to strengthen the nervous system. The piece cites general symptoms, stresses, and urges readers to ensure they buy the genuine preparation from a drug company and doctors.
Eclipse Update and Local Notices Across Town
Local notes report an upcoming sun eclipse with events listed at 6 31 pm start and peak at 7 27 pm with end at 8 15 pm. Mentions of Nathan Hale born 1744 Coventry Conn and executed as spy on Sept 22 are included. Other items note theater grand tonight Norman Talmadge De Luxe Anne and A Rich Man's Darling, council meeting Monday 7 30 pm on Mt Vernon Cross and College Place, and various ads and arrivals in town.
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Joseph
Frank H. Smith
Middletown
A. M. Smith
Saybrook
Glastonury
Grand Theatre
Norman Talmadge
Louise Lovely
Adv
Common Council
Wesleyan
Mt. Vernon
Cross
Church Streets
College Place
A. A. Hurd
Arrigoni Coal Co
Saddleback
Rangeley
Maine
W. H. Hayes
H. B. Manley
Burr Avenue
Fairmount College
Wichita
Kansas
Hayes
Oxford
Mass
F.C. Humphries
Main Street
South Farms
Typewriter Company
S. Bauer
High Street
Columbia University
New York City
Middletown College Club
Albert Mann
Washington Terrace
Paul Curts
T. J. Anderson
Main St
Appointed To West Point James V Walsh Earns West Point Slot
James Vincent Walsh son of Mr and Mrs Michael Walsh of Hubbard Street a Wesleyan graduate class of 1917 earned appointment to West Point and will enter June 14 after a year at Catholic University Washington DC His parents attend exercises there He was a Wesleyan musical club member and an accomplished pianist He won a Catholic University scholarship offered by the Knights of Columbus from a 40 student exam group.
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West Point
James Vincent Walsh
Michael Walsh
Hubbard Street
Wesleyan
Catholic University
Washington
D. C
K. of. C
Changes In Railroad Time And Fares
Changes in the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad timetable take effect at 12:01 a m Sunday June 16. On Monday the fare rises to three cents per mile with eight percent war tax. Tickets bought before that date void refunds available. Mileage books expire Sunday night at 12:01. Commuters using commutation tickets face ten percent advance.
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N. Y
N. H
Business Men Save Potatoes Harvest in Texas Counties
The potato crop of Houston and Wharton counties Texas was saved through action by local business men. When farmers faced loss the state extension director and agriculture department specialist briefed the business leaders who closed offices and stores and aided harvest at the farms.
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Houston
Wharton
Texas
Department of Agriculture
State Guard Band Seeks Equipment Funds for Middletown
The Middletown State Guard Band has been organized and uniforms furnished by the state. Some musical equipment is still needed and a $100 contribution is requested. Donations can be sent to N. E. Davis or A. L. Southmayd as the community hopes for a first class band in Middletown. Also promotes debt freedom via the Morris Plan Co. at 269 Main St.
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Chapman
Middletown National Bank
D. G
Fostoria
Ohio
Ing
St. Louis
Middlesex County
State Guard Band
Middletown
N. E. Davis
A. L. Southmayd
Morris Plan Co
Main St
Adv
Two More Names Added to Exemption Board List
The Exemption Board added two more names to the registered list on Wednesday. New entries include Frank M. Dugan of 17 Park Place and Wm. Michael Citron of 536 Main St in the updated roster. The clipping also notes listings for a movie advertisement at Grand Theatre.
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Frank M. Dugan
Park Place
Wm. Michael Citron
Main St
Y M C A Notes Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
At the Y M C A annual meeting held Thursday night officers were elected for the coming year. E A Inglis was named president with E C Weston as 1st vice president and E C Butler as 2nd vice president. H C F P Howell was chosen treasurer. Directors re elected included R J Atwell R C Fagan R H Fife Jr and G E B Meech with three new directors Thomas Hoops Jr H L Barton and R W Camp. The association anticipates a strong year with a successful financial canvass and an active program ahead.
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E. A. Inglis
E. C. Weston
E. C. Butler
H. C. FP. Howell
R. J. Atwell
R. C. Fagan
R. H. Fife, Jr
G. E
Benny Kauff Draft Call Listed by Local Board
Benny Kauff, New York Giants centerfielder, is named in the draft call for men to enter the national army starting June 24. He ranks eighth on the local draft board list issued for Pomeroy, Ohio.
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Benny Kauff
Pomeroy
Ohio
New York
National Army
Benny
Heinz Pickles Offered In Bulk And Bottles At Sale
Heinz pickles are praised in bulk and bottle forms with sweet or sour varieties including gherkins onions and mustard pickles. The ad promises ready to serve foods for Friday and Saturday such as potato salad crab salad baked beans corned beef hash and other deli options.
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Heinz
Nazimova Stars in Revelation at Grand Theatre
The Great Nazimova, famed for War Brides, headlines Revelation at Grand Theatre with Monday and Tuesday showings. Effervescent drama and stage presence promise a notable performance, continuing her recent string of successes for local audiences.
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Barta
Nazimova
Grand Theatre
Adv
Poemette Promotes Kelly's Rice Bread and Desserts
The verse notes food shortages and praises Kelly's Rice Bread as better than before. It lists Pound Cake Furnished varieties, Raisin Bread, Victory Buns, and Sunburst Sponge Cake, urging readers to visit Goebel's Delicatessen for options during tough eating periods.
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Kelly
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Lett
Atlantic Ocean
America
MR. Happ
Curtesy
Mr. Happy Party
H. S. Hall
Goebel
The
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Pearl St
Oo ‘Juel
Axminster Rugs
Axminster
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