Bishop Acheson Confirms Glass Bishop at Holy Church
Right Reverend E Campion Acheson confirms class at the Church of the Holy Sunday evening. From France, a chaplain in the Red Cross service, he meets Middletown youths and others in Connecticut. He spoke of faith duties and public worship, urging soldiers to live by Christian principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Campion
Connecticut
France
Red Cross
Tor
Frank Flood German
Sol
Middletown
Jesus Christ
God
Katherine Bacon
Acheson
Thieves Loot Small Haul From Loehthal Co Office
The Gustav Loehenthal Co office on Berlin Street was found ransacked at 8 am after a Sunday night break in. Papers scattered across desks. only a portion of cigars and some postage stamps were missing. Entry gained by cutting sash strips on the west side, suggesting amateur thieves who planned little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loewenthal Co
Gustav Loewenthal Co
Berlin Street
Real Estate Sale In Hubbard District South Farms
Mary E Reed sold 10 acres with buildings in Hubbard district South Farms to Joseph and Mary Hildenbrand and transferred stock including one cow 22 hens farm implements and hay. Louretta J Davis sold all stock in trade of business at 67 12 Silver Street South Farms to Arno Blessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Reed
Albert G. Reed
Joseph
Mary Hildenbrand
Hubbard District
South Farms
Louretta J. Davis
Arno Blessman
Silver Street
Chicken Coops Stolen. Owner Seeks Return
A Cross street resident reported stolen chicken coops just finished for enlisting chickens within days. He warned he would shoot intruders if they return, hoping they repent and return the theft goods to avoid further danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Street
Tax expert to visit First National Bank for consultations
The First National Bank has arranged through Richter and Co. for E. J. Paul, certified public accountant, to be at the bank in Hartford on March 6 and March 13 from 2 to 5 p m for income tax consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Richter&Co
Hartford
Conn
E. J. Paul
Certified Public Accountant
Paul
Stopped Runaway Team On Cross Street
A team of horses hitched to a hack were halted on Cross street as they ran toward the city Sunday by Obert Bradley. The driver of the hack later arrived and took possession of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Street
Obert Bradley
Advices on Holding War Insurance for Returned Soldiers
The Home Service urges veterans to review government life policies. One year term certificates may be converted within five years of peace into six forms including Ordinary Life and endowment plans without medical exam. Premium waivers for total disability exist, and death benefits are paid in 240 monthly installments. The program highlights lower government net rates, due to War Risk Insurance bureau funding. The Home Service offers detailed conversion information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Washington
Unclaimed Letters at Middletown Post Office 1919
Uncalled for letters listed for the Middletown Connecticut post office for the week ending March 1 1919 include names such as Marion Ahearn Rabkin Barnett William Baker John Beers Boynton Budill Carye Connolly Fish Freeman Johnson Lefkanicz McGraw Merwin Rebecca Miller Otter Rotchill Thompson Scala Stanley Stevens Thistle Wise man Whitten Weckstein McCarthy and P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
B. Allery
Marion Ahearn
Rabkin Barnett
William Baker
John K. Beers
Mr. Boynton
John Budill
E. C. Carye
E. J. Connolly
A. R. Fish
Percie Freeman
C. A. Johnson
Frank Lefkanicz
John McGraw
N. Merwin
Money Order Exchange With Belgium Resumes
Postmaster McCarthy announced that the exchange of money orders between the United States and Belgium, halted in August 1914, will resume Monday March 10. From that date, US international money order offices may issue payment orders in Belgium, and Belgian orders reissued by the New York exchange office may be paid when presented by rightful owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
McCarthy
United States
New York
Major Kitchell Granted 30 Days Sick Leave to Florida
The Adjutant General records a 30 day sick leave for Major Joseph G. Kitchell of the General Staff Washington due to overwork. It is noted he has left for Florida with Mrs Kitchell. Kitchell previously recruited and commanded Company F Sixth Connecticut Home Guard and resided at White Birch Farm which recently changed ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchell
Florida
Adjutant General
Joseph G. Kitchell
General Staff
Washington
Connecticut Home Guard
White Birch Farm
Blind Artists Recital by McCay siblings at St. Aloysius Hall
The blind vocal and instrumental artists John and Mary McCay present a recital of music humor and impersonations at St Aloysius hall Tuesday evening March 11. The pair have given well received performances in Middletown years ago and have been blind since early childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Mary McCay
St. Aloysius’ Hall
Mission Study Class Led by Mrs. Biddle in Lent
The Mission Study class of the Woman's Auxiliary will meet this year under Mrs. Jacob A. Biddle of Hartford. Meetings are held in the Parish House every Monday during Lent at 3:00 PM. All Auxiliary women and interested ladies are welcome. The study text is Our Church and Our Country by Bishop Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Auxiliary
Jacob A. Biddle
Hartford
Our Church
Burleson
Hartford Marine Recruiting Station Opens Under Sgt Wilson
Marine recruiting station now open in Hartford with Sgt Roger J C Wilson in charge. Several local youths who passed examinations last summer had applications deferred due to enlistment closures. Opportunity now exists to have their applications reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Recruiting Station
Hartford
Roger J. C. Wilson
Thanks for the support after our loss
The Kelly family thanks friends and neighbors for their support and flowers after the death of wife and mother Mrs. W. E. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Kelly
E. Kelly
Ex Senator Alsop Addresses Grange Meeting
Former Senator J. W. Alsop of Avon spoke at Mat Tabessett Grange on Farmers Problems in the Reconstruction Period. He urged farmers to organize for large scale buying and selling, emphasized the value of advertising, and called for continued wartime efforts to boost reconstruction and statewide prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattabessett Grange
J. W. Alsop
Avon
Alsop
Union
St Aloysius Minstrel and Dance Attracts Big Crowd
Weekend notices highlight St. Aloysius minstrel and cabaret dances with 15c admission. Attendances, shifting Shrove Mardi Gras notes, and social season endings before Lent. Mentions of local errands, naval personnel, and community events intersperse with ads from Kenneally’s Garage and local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Minstrel
Connecticut
John Curtin
Grove's Street
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
E. S. Davis
Broadstreet
St. Aloysius
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Hartford
Lambertson
M. E. Chapel
Portland
Price
William A. Caron
Middlesex Hospital
Elizabeth
Pauline
Wilcox
High Street
Florida
February Leap Year Birthdays and Local Notices
A collection of small notices notes February 29 birthdays, Easter-like tax reminders, and church and college social items. It mentions Leap year citizens with no birthdays this year, personal tax due by March 1, and tax office evening hours through March 3. Also lists a wardens and vestry meeting for the Church of the Holy Trinity on March 1, plays tickets at the High School hall, and a Gamma Delta Luncheon with attendees from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Holy Trinity
Mrs. Jones
Annapolis
Alpha Gamma Delta
Gamma Chapter
Alpha¢ Gamma Delta
Wesleyan
Ernest Inglis
Home Avenue
Charlotte Geer Wilcox
Stockbridge
Mass
Ella F. Warner
New Haven
Marion Greene
Bridgeport
Anna O’flaherty
Hartford
Katherine S. Bielby
Teachers’ College
New York City
Seeing Jesus Expounded At Baptist Church Sunday
Rev. Raymond Maplesden of Suffield preached at the Baptist church with Prof. B S Brightman of Wesleyan College delivering the sermon titled Seeing Jesus. Brightman discussed Jesus’ meaning to Paul Mark Matthew Luke and John and urged belief in Jesus’ divinity as a basis for faith and world brotherhood. He urged support for President Wilson’s League of Nations plan and argued against isolationist opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Maplesden
Suffield
the Baptist Church
B. S. Brightman
Department of Ethics and Religion
Wesleyan
Brightman
Jesus
Paul
Mark
Matthew
Luke
John
God
Wilson
League of Nations
Prof. Brightman
United States
World Brotherhood
College Club Presents Mrs Gorringe's Neck Lace Matinee
The College club will host a Tuesday matinee for high school pupils with an early school closing. Interest grows in a loan fund for M. H. 8. girls and a sizable amount is expected to be raised. Ushers will sell two homemade candy between acts at the evening performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Club
Hartford Rider Sustains Break in California Crash
Word reaches here that J. W. Hayward of Hartford, formerly a local resident, broke his leg in a bicycle accident in California last week. Mr and Mrs Hayward recently sold their Hartford home to spend the winter with their sons. Hayward was a longtime bicycle enthusiast who bought a wheel to ride in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hayward
Hartford
California
Card of Thanks to Middletown and Cromwell friends
The Gustafson family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends in Middletown and Cromwell for sympathy and help during the illness and death of their husband and father. They also appreciate the flower contributions at the funeral. Mrs Axel Gustafson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Cromwell
Axel Gustafson
Adv
Mrs Mary B Wilson to Speak at Baptist Church Meeting
Ww C T U notes that Mrs Mary B Wilson former national superintendent of work among foreign speaking people will address a group in the Baptist church parlors Wednesday at 3 oclock Representatives of unions from Portland Middlefield Durham and Higganum are expected to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Wilson
The
Baptist Church
Portland
Mid-dlefield
Durham
Higganum
Holy Trinity Parish Notes Schedule of church activities
Holy Trinity Parish lists weekly events including Scouts meetings, teachers conferences, Ash Wednesday services, Holy Communion and prayer, vestry, and Girls' Friendly Society notes. St Andrew's Chapel at Warwick Street adds Triangle club meetings, Lent services, candidates' meeting, and guild activities for the parish community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Girls’ Friendly Society
All Saints
Woman’s Missionary Society
Dorcas Society
Assembly
Davis
St Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick Street
Triangle Club
St. Andrew's Men’s Club
St. Andrews’ Guild
Collision Near College Street Involving Dr Zink
Dr Zink received a noon call and, while visiting a street, glanced from his office window as Joseph Cannata exited East College Street and turned north. A collision occurred. the car wheel was broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Zink
Charles B. Zink
Joseph Cannata
East College Street
Baptist Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Ryan's Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will meet at the home of Mrs A B Ryan 271 Court Street on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Court Street
Paints and Varnish for Floors and Furniture
A brief note on paints varnish and China-Lac products including China-Lac Natural Wood Stains suitable for floors furniture or any case work. Describes usage and quality emphasis calling the range one of the best articles ever produced.
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Holy City
LCOME
WAR Insurance
Grange
Middletown’s
Caulkins & Post CO
Main Street
Hoosier
Moresco
Clara Crowell
East Long Hill
Columbia
Ohio
Kenneally’s
Center Street
Stephen B. Davis
Arthur Hughes
Carl R. Swanson
Charles Anderson
J. Howley
John T. Walsh
Joseph Tynan
Camp Devens
Ayer
Samuel B. Gildersleeve
H. B. Bengston
Jimne
W. P. Bradley
P. H. Curts
Providence
St Aloysius
Common Council
Rapello Avenue
Abe Tenenbaum
Ives
Samuel Magnano
Newport
Arrigoni Hotel
Acheson i Miller
Eleanor H. Porter
Polyanna
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck
S&t
Auto
Muresco
Stek-O
Davenport
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