Edward W Broder Fined For Automobiles Violation In Middletown
Edward W Broder of Harr was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Middletown this morning for violating the automobile law after his car struck a street sweeper on P Street at about 4 a.m. He testified he did not see the sweeper due to dark streets and possible missing street lights. The court admonished Italian youths for assaulting William Comisky on Ferry Street, warning discipline and possible reform school if mischief continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Broder
Harras
Middletown
Mater Broder
Broder
Burr
Union Summer Services Planned by Four Local Churches
Four churches North South Baptist and Congregational unite for July and August union services. Rev Alfred S Nickless will lead Sunday and midweek meetings at North church parsonage. Dr Beach and Dr Greene to provide on call services. union service resumes September with Rev William S Hall as new North church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irches
Baptist
Methodst
North
South Congregational
Alfred S. Nickless
Ny Park Presbyterian Church
Cage
Middle West
Beach
William S. Hall
Hadlyme Fourth of July Rally Promises Old Time Patriotism
Hadlyme plans a July 4 patriotic gathering led by Ernest L. Selden, Lyme War League chairman. The event aims to unite residents from the hills and valley with relatives and city friends for a free community rally with committee support and a festive, memorable oldtime atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadlyme
Wilson
Ernest L. Sélden
Lyme War League
War Savings canvassers urged to finish pledges citywide
Citizens complain streets untouched in the War Savings Pledge Campaign. Howell Cheney directs continued canvassing until all areas are contacted. Francis A. Beach, War Savings committee, endorses thorough efforts and asks captains to address the gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Pledge Campaign
Ams
Howell Cheney
State Direcor
Francis A. Beach
War Savings Committee
Lookout Issued For Runaway Buick After City Collision
Police alerted at 7 30 pm to watch for a six cylinder Buick from New York valued at 25 000 after it struck another car near Shailerville and Trylerville and drove it into a ditch. The other vehicle fled the scene before officers reached the phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Shailerville
Trylerville
Oyerng
Sheriff Candidate Hopefuls Named for Essex County
A Democratic convention to select a sheriff candidate for Essex County will be held on Monday at the town hall. Potential nominees include Philip C. Ar of Haddam E Gordon Cone of Hampton and Thomas F Griffin among others discussed by party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssex County
Philip C. Ar
Haddam
E. Gordon Cone
Hampton
Thomas F. Griffin
Marriage License Issued for John W Dickerman and Alice M Smith
A marriage license was issued to John W Dickerman of Broad Street and Alice M Smith of 266 Tesaiean, with details showing parties ready to wed. In other news, Sidney Kieft was struck by a bicycle at a crossing near a store Thursday, injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. . Dickerman
Broad T
Mise
Alice M. Smith
Tesaiean
Irs
Sidney Kieft
Aeerer
North Church Names Rev Wil Hall as Pastor
The North Church called the Rev. Wil Hall of Beirut to serve as pastor starting September 1. Hall, an educator and authority on the Near East, has aided Armenian and Syrian relief and advised the government on nationalities in the region after fleeing German banishment. He aims to help in the war against Prussianism and will hold public duties alongside his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Church
Wil
Beirut
Syria
Hall
Union College
Mological Seminary
Beirout
America
Near East
Committee On
Help Registrants Mobilize for 1918 Class Questionnaires
At the city court room last evening a large number of registrants sought help from the legal advisory board to complete questionnaires. Bar members donate time and urge associate members to assist during 7 to 8 pm sessions. Associates in Middlefield and Cromwell are asked to aid their districts. No questionnaire is valid without the words second edition on the front page. outdated forms must be returned and replaced. Work for the 1918 class should finish before next week ends, with more associates increasing efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Advisory Board
City Court Room
Middlefield
Farm Hill School Officers Elected and Demand for Upgrades
Farm Hill school district elected G Sauerman as committee, F J Bielefield as clerk and treasurer, Herman Ellis as collector. A town board demand called for running water, toilets, septic tanks, drinking fountains and cups for four rooms, new seats and blackboards, heating system, indoor recreation space, and basement improvements by September, or funding will be withdrawn. A permanent janitor may be employed for the four room Farmhill school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Hill
G. Sauerman
F. J. Bielefield
Herman Ellis
Farmhill
Silver Wedding Surprise for Mr and Mrs Burns
Mr and Mrs William P Burns were honored with a surprise party at their Hill street home for their 25th wedding anniversary. Music by Marguerite Ford Ethel Barrett Mary Dillon Mary Dunn and James Scanlon. Guests from Hartford Meriden Plainville Bridgeport and New Britain brought silver gifts and well wishes as refreshments were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Burns
William P. Burns
Hill Street
Marguerite Ford
Ethel Barrett
Mary Dillon
Mary Dunn
James Scanlon
Central School War Work Summary and Red Cross Efforts
Central school promoted war work with weekly half hour sessions during winter and spring. Students produced 168 pillows 1810 gun wipers 406 towels 229 handkerchiefs 164 binders 54 esmarks 22 sweaters 141 scarfs and 29 washcloths. Junior Red Cross membership reached 100 percent with 1050 pupils paying $275. Thrift stamps sales totaled $4912.52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Red Cross
Youth Service at Methodist Chapel This Sunday
Young People announce a Sunday 7 pm service at the Methodist chapel. The plan features no sermon but an hour of singing and speaking with varied plans to sustain interest. This week’s highlight is an episode from missionary life titled An Afternoon in a Chinese Hospital presented by the league’s young ladies. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Nine Act Drama "The Victim" At St Francis Hall
The Catholic Art association presents a nine act motion picture drama titled The Victim at St Francis church hall Sunday at 8 pm. The picture features strong human interest with friendship love devotion sacrifice and triumph and is described as Catholic in principle and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis’ Hall
Catholic Art Association
St. Francis’ Church Hall
Council Meeting Brief Note This Monday
The regular monthly common council meeting will be held at 8 o'clock Monday evening. There is no important business in sight, and the meeting is expected to be brief and routine in character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Morris Plan Co Lending Offer
An unclear ad fragment promotes Morris Plan Co loans with unspecified requirements. The readable text hints at a money-lending pitch but lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morris Plan Co
Russell Disciples Found Guilty Conspiracy in Brooklyn
Dr Joseph F Rutherford who led the Russellites after Pastor Russell and seven followers were found guilty by a Brooklyn jury of conspiring to urge soldiers to resist orders and undermine military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Joseph F. Rutherford
Russellites
Pastor Russell
Brooklyn
N.Y
Lighted lanes and summer notices fill Meriden page
A cluttered Meriden page lists hotel ads, theater notes, church announcements, and civic events. Highlights include hotel dining, a Sunday baseball game at Hanover Park with Mass against Schencks, a visit by Mrs. W H Hayes and daughter to Burr avenue, and a call to bring children to Treasure Island at the Grand. Also shown are Red Cross hours, lodge meetings, furloughs, Catholic art drama, knitting clubs, sermons, and summer park activities with dancing and prize nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigoni
St. John
Essex
Hanover Park
Meriden
Springfield
Mass
Schencks
W.H. Hayes
Oxford
H. B. Manley
Burr Avenue
Treasure Island
Grand
Red Cross
Herman Lodge
D. H
John Gasser
Allen Congdon
Gar Congdon
Newfield St
Raritan River Camp
Metuchen
N. J
Catholic Art Association
St. Frances’ Church
Knitting Club
Farm Hill School
Redross
John Hughes
Baptist Church
Charles B. Clark
Eugene Clark
Lawn Avenue
Ridgewood
New York City
Connecticut
Portland
Miss Feeney
Miss Perkins
Laurel Park
Hartford
Manchester
Keyser Island
Newark
A. D.williams
Main St
Connecticut Agricultural College
Storrs
By South Et Poetry School
Hubbard Park
The Open Boat Sailor Dan Declares No War Joys
Dan the sailor-man in Punch speaks of war fatigue and shared misery after battles, rejecting camaraderie with the foe, the cold open boat at sea, hunger, and the bitterness of seeing shipmates die as peace and treaties loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Fritz
Punch
Obituary notices for Antone Olfinsky and Mary Daly Gould
Antone Olfinsky two year old son of Mr and Mrs Antone Olfinsky died at home in Rockfall. Funeral from house Monday at 7 30 then St Marys church at 8 burial in St Johns cemetery. Mary Daly Gould widow of Thomas Gould died in Bridgeport June 18 survived by sons Richard and Michael Gould daughter Katherine Gould and grandson Joseph Sarto Gould. Family formerly resided in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Olfinsky
Antone
Rockfall
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Mary Daly Gould
Thomas Gould
Bridgeport
Richard
Michael Gould
Katherine Gould
Joseph Sarto Gould
Middletown
Young people seek working certificates at municipal building
Samuel P. Willard of the state board of education oversees a morning crowd of eager youths at the municipal building as city schools close and plans to contribute to home and country. The article notes concern for overwork, urging considerate handling of growing children and reminding readers to do their duty by those entering work. It also mentions a Red Cross tea garden in Higganum with proceeds aiding the Higganum Branch. Additional notes cover barge coal deliveries up the river and a steamer Hartford freighting goods, reflecting local wartime effort and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Willard
State Board of Education
Red Cross
Higganum
Esther Kelsey
Middle Chapter
Red
The Last Straw and a Mint Julep Ended a Camel
A quirky anecdote notes a camel collapses after drinking a mint julep. The brief, lighthearted item highlights a humorous scene likely from a social or entertainment context. No people or organizations named beyond the camel.
Merchants agree to July August early closing 5 p m
A signed list of merchants commits to closing their shops at 5 p m during July and August each weekday except Saturdays and the night before the 4th. Firms named include Meech & Stoddard Spear Brothers James H. Bunce Barton Clothing Paris Brainard Logan J A Broatch Sullivan Fountain Hazens Book Store James Young Clark True Pinsker Atwell Corey Snow Wilcox Wm Greaves Bacon Bros Brown Bros Lyman Mille Hale Kelsey Wrubels Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Spear Brothers
James H. Bunce Co
Barton Clothing Co
Paris, Inc
Brainard & Logan
J. A. Broatch
T. D. Sullivan C
Fountain Hazens
James Young Co
Clark & True
J. Pinsker
R. J. Atwell
E. R. Corey
W. A. Snow
E. J. Wilcox & Co, Wm. Greaves
Bacon Bros
Brown Bros
Lyman D. Mille Co, Hale & Kelsey Wrubel’s, Inc
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CITY
Gnion Summer Services
W. S. S. Drive
Town School Board
Mere Et
Dr.j-F. Rutherford
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Albert Johnson
Geo. S. Pitt
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Young
Comet
Naubuc
Louis M. Schmidt
Caulkins & Post Co
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