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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

10

Appointment of Tyler to State’s Attorney seat in Haines case

Attorney Rollin A. Tyler will assume the court seat on August 30 in the trial court for Judge Frank D. Haines. He will serve through the upcoming criminal term starting the fourth Tuesday in September, with possible interim assignments. Projections note the April session’s decision to carry over the Gildersleeve case to September and potential reassignment of prosecutors for the remaining dockets.

Mty Rollin A. Tyler Frank D. Haines Su'court Gildersleeve New Haven County

Middlesex Hospital Aid Society to Host June 27 Visitor Day

Under Middlesex Hospital Aid Society auspices a visitors day will be held at Middlesex hospital on Thursday June 27 from 3 pm. Officers and the chairman will serve as hosts with Miss acting as hostess. Visitors will tour the grounds and buildings including the dairy laundry outside pavilions and hospital life equipment. Members who assisted with supplies will greet guests and show donated items in the store room. This event aims to acquaint attendees with hospital work and meet society members.

Middleb Hospital Aid Middlesex Thest Miss 4 Ses Middlesex County

Thirtieth Anniversary Observed by O'Brien Family

Mrs John F O'Brien and family quietly marked the thirtieth wedding anniversary at their home on June 20. They received friends and mementos. Attending were Misses Florence and Mary two city school teachers, Dr Francis J O'Brien serving in France with Camp Hospital No 30, and Mr Ei long employed for 32 years by Pelton and King printers and blank book manufacturers.

John F. O’brien R Street Florence and Mary Francis J. O’brien France Camp Hospital No. 30 Pelton and King

Vinol touted as asthma relief in rural ad

Mrs Graf of ton Pa says she suffered through severe asthma night after night until Vinol from Hartman Drug Co. and local druggists eased her symptoms. The constitutional remedy contains beef cod liver peptonates and glycerophosphates.

Gton Vinci Ma Graf Vinoldward Drug Co Hartman Drug

Local Market Prices Report Strong Demand for Peas and Produce

Brisk demand for berries and peas with wholesale peas around 1.75 per bushel as quality is high. Bunch beets at 10c to 1.00 per dozen, lettuce 50c per dozen heads, new early cabbage about 1.00 per dozen heads. Old potatoes firmer at 1.50 per bushel, 5.50 to 6.00 per barrel. Eggs 48c to retailers, 53c to consumers. old hens 32c live weight, 36c to 38c dressed. Two pound broilers 1.75 to retailer. Wool price near 70c per pound. Havana seed stock cut offered at 40c per pound in Portland.

Portland

Glastonbury Team Wins Narrowly in Thrilling Rifle Match

Cromwell Company D rifles suffer a one point defeat to Glastonbury at Glastonbury range in a tightly contested second series test. Taylor led Cromwell with 74 of 75, as both sides posted higher averages than the prior meeting.

Cromwell Company Glastonbury Glastonbury Range Taylor Cromwell

Save the Babies Appeal in Connecticut War Measure

A State Council of Defense initiative forms an infant welfare committee to combat Connecticut infant mortality as a war effort. Middletown already involved. aims to raise funds, with a target of 500 dollars, seeking support by Saturday afternoon. Eleanor G. Acheson urges nationwide donations to save babies and show home loyalty to service members.

Connecticut State Council of Defense Middletown Eleanor G. Acheson

Odd Fellows Anniversary at Central Lodge No 12

About 100 members celebrated the seventy fifth anniversary of Central lodge No 12 I O O F last evening with guests from Portland and Schiller lodges. Rev William D Beach spoke on The Benefits of Odd Fellow ship and Rev F F German on The Test of Odd Fellowship both from Central lodge. Music by the lodge orchestra and chorus conducted by Arthur Hayes accompanied the remarks by John J Hubbard A L Morgan and James Beattie all long time members from South Farms. A social hour followed with cake and ice cream.

Central Lodge Portland Lodge Schiller Lodge William D. Beach Odd Fellowship F. F Lodge Arthur Hayes A. L. Morgan James Beattie John J. Hubbard South Farms

Car stolen from Hartford recovered in this city

A. Cole Hight’s car, reported stolen from Henry Goldstein of Hartford on Wednesday, was found abandoned on Union Street in this city. The vehicle bore number 49,297 but the plate was bent, revealing only 297. Officer Lane located the machine after Hartford police had failed to notify Middletown police.

A. Cole Hight Henry Goldstein Hartford Union Street Lane Thertford Middletown

Morris Plan ad offers cash coal loan plan at Main St location

The Morris Plan Co invites customers to buy next winter's coal now and pay weekly. Advance ad mentions Theda Bara starring in William Fox's Cleopatra at the Grand with reserved seats on sale starting Monday at 10 a.m.

The Fuel Administration Morris Plan Co Main St Adv Theda Bara William Fox Cleopatra the Grand Ady

City Briefs Mix of theatre and town notices

Light vehicle lamps at 8:54 this evening. Hotel Arrigoni offers nightly singing and dancing. Dr Bailey's office closed until Monday 2 p m. Grand theatre presents vaudeville and pictures tonight. Girls Patriotic League rally at 7:30 p m in High School hall. Potatoes receipts in New York 17 098 barrels. No 3 potatoes at 1 25 and 2 003 per barrel. Middlesex theatre features Vaudeville and Sessue Hayakawa in The White Man's Law with Mack Sennett Sheriff Nell's Tussle. Deep River company runs factory wood powered. New York boat arrives with freight incl potatoes onions cabbages. Dr S S S Campbell and Arthur Losey in New London. Mt Vernon school closes for summer after successful term. Polish recruiting rally held in town hall. Chicken thieves active in Tol land county towns. Sugar sold in limited amounts. canning needs. State bond of education raises salaries in normal and model schools about ten percent. There are 150 teachers. Harmony Kings featuring Sessue Hayakawa mentioned.

Arrigoni John E. Bailey Sete Grand Theatre Girls‘ Patriotic League Middlesex Theatre Four Harmony Kings Sessue Hayakawa Mack Sennett Nell Adv Pratt, Read & Co Deep River New York Canada Grand Theatre Tolland

Sale of James McCarthy shop stock begins June 20

The entire stock of James McCarthy paint store including paints varnishes wallpaper molding and store fixtures is offered for sale at very low prices. The sale opens Thursday morning June 20 at 10 o clock. William J. Lynch adv 228.

James McCarthy William J. Lynch Adv

Special communication of St. John's lodge No 2

Attention St. John's Lodge convenes Sunday at 7 PM for divine services at the South Coast church. President W A Shanklin will recount his experiences in France and England Adv 226

St. John’s Lodge St. John’s Lodge No. 2 South Co ‘Church W. A. Shanklin France England

Shower For Miss Alicia Larson At Fountain Avenue

Miss Alicia Larson received a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Oscar Stroms home on Fountain Avenue last evening. She was the recipient of many handsome gifts and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Alicia Larson Oscar Strom Fountain Avenue

Cleopatra at the Ae Day One Showtime

The notice advertises a production of Cleopatra at Ae Day with a 10 a.m. showtime and notes its net admission.

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