Local lawyers oppose new court expansion in county
In Hartford, state officials told the judiciary committee opposition runs strong against a proposed court for southern towns. State's Attorney Ernest A. Inglis argued the court is needed, citing that 14 of 128 civil cases and 6 of 36 criminal cases would fall under its jurisdiction. Opponents fear inconvenience to residents in the north end and warn use of state funds is excessive. Supporters from Haddam Saybrook Old Saybrook Clinton Chester Essex and Cromwell urged accommodation for Saybrook residents.
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Eri
Judiciary Coun
Hartford
Ernest A. Inglis
Inskis
Superior Court
Judiciary Committee
Middletown
Saybrook
Rollin A. Tyler
Haddam
E. G. Burke
Deep River
Charles S. Gates
Old Saybrook
Harry A. Moore
Jonathan E. Bliss
Clinton
Simon 2. LaPlace
Calvin Tf. Gladding
Chester
Archie E. Lord
Essex
Arthur H. Frazer
Cromwell
Myron G. Skinner
Carnival Wound Up Cabaret Minstrels Shine at St Aloysius
The St Aloysius carnival closed with a second cabaret minstrels performance that drew a full house. Frank G Ford led the musical direction as soloists Louis Kelly James Pyne Matthew Nolan Edwin J Reilly Michael Russo and Corporal Mallie OConnor received strong encores. The show was praised as the finest yet by many and proceeds supported the building fund.
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St. Aloysous
Frank G. Ford
Louis Kelly
James Pyne
Ja da
Matthew Nolan
Edwin J. Reilly
Michael Russo
Tony
Mallie O’connor
Sootlight
Mallie
Fire in Wesleyan Belfry Sparks Severe Burns
While working on the copper top of a new Wesleyan belfry, a solder-melting fire pot exploded and gasoline drenched laborer Robert S. Norton, injuring face, neck, arms and hair. Norton was taken to Medlsex hospital and then home, with recovery expected in weeks. Chauncey R. Wells attempted to douse the blaze. Shavings and wood sparked but were put out without department assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Chauncey R. Wells
Timner
Bacon Bros
Robert S. Norton
Wells
Middlesex Hospital
High Street
Tell Tower
Address To Nurses At Hendley Home Meeting
Miss Adda Eldredge inter state secretary of the American Nurses Association will address a Hendley Home meeting for nurses Saturday at 3 o clock. All graduate nurses and others in the profession are invited. Eldredge recently toured the west and is touring the east and in close touch with nursing work nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Eldredge
American Nurses Association
Hendley
Miss Edge
Bill Prohibits Seditious Handbills Advocated by Rep Wilcox
Representative W. W. Wilcox of Middletown urged a bill before the legislative judiciary committee to ban the distribution of seditious literature. The measure targets wartime handbills and recent unrest provoking revolution to overthrow the government and seize the country.
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Legislative Judiciary Committee
W. W. Wilcox
Middletown
Spinard Baby Born In South Farms Family
A son, Frederick Nelson, was born to Mr and Mrs Frederick Spinard of Silver Street South Farms. Mrs Spinard is formerly Miss Gina Bellmore.
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Frederick Nelson
Frederick Spinard
Silver Street
South Farms
Spinard
Georgina Bellmore
That uneasy feeling that uneasy feeling pill ad
An old advertisement touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a cure for biliousness being out of sorts and headaches. It claims benefits for digestion and mood with a 25 cent box price, referencing Dr J H Schenck and Son of Philadelphia.
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Schenck
Bishop Acheson to Address Chamber Meeting on Memorial Bridge
Rt. Rev. EB Campion Acheson will address Middletown Chamber of Commerce March 11 in Stueck's Wedgewood room. The talk follows his Red Cross service in France and aims to promote a memorial bridge and boulevard for local World War I heroes. The chamber plans to outline financing and urge large turnout at the 6 pm meeting and 8 pm town meeting. Middletown touts itself as first city in the state to propose such a memorial.
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France
EB. Campion Acheson
Richard H. Bunce
Middletown Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Red Cross
Stueck
Wedgewood Room
Middletown
Chamber of Commerce Committee On
Chamber Committee On
Middletown Elks Elect Exalted Ruler John OConnell
At the Middletown Lodge monthly meeting John F. OConnell was chosen the eighteenth exalted ruler of the lodge. Harry R. Spat was named Esteemed Leading to Frank C. Upton, Esteemed Loyal Knight, Leo B. Santangelo, Esteemed Lecturing Knight, John F. Gil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. O'Connell
Middletown Lodge of Elks
John F. O'Connell
Harry R. Spat
Frank C. Upton
Leo B. Santangelo
John F. Gil
Lodge officers and plans for April banquet
Shenan serves as secretary with Joseph F. Kinsella as treasurer and A. H. Kelsey as tiler while Ernest C. Umba is trustee and Frank E. Convey alternate delegate to grand lodge. The banquet committee reports a very satisfactory plan for the annual banquet on April 24 in the club house. The lodge aims to surpass past affairs with entertainment and speeches. Committee members are George Schneider chair man John F. O Connell secretary William J. Atwell Curtiss S. Bacon Leo Santangelo and Earl Emmett.
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Shenan
Joseph F. Kinsella
Robert S. Conran
A. H. Kelsey
Ernest C. Umba
Grand Lodge
Frank E. Convey
George Schneider
John F. O’connell
William J. Atwell
Curtiss S. Bacon
Leo Santangelo
Earl Emmett
Petition Signatures For Memorial Bridge Town Meeting
Special Town Meeting set for March 11 to authorize a memorial bridge with total cost not exceeding 155000. Signers include Howard H Warner Edwin F Slavin J Vincent Dempsey Walter F Lawton Howard N Lincoln Robert T Pattison Joseph N Walsh John W Bailey Walter C Jones Harold B Guy H L Clark Frank T Davis Randolph S Lyon The John F Convey Co F J LaRouche Charles Brainard Charles H Townsend Arthur J Neville James T Neville D W Kelly H L Barton C W Cramer James H Bunce Spear Brothers Harold M Meech R. W. Camp A L Southmayd and Frank H Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costain
Howard H. Warner
Edwin F. Slavin
J. Vincent Dempsey
Walter F. Lawton
Howard N. Lincoln
Robert T. Pattison
Joseph N. Walsh
John W. Bailey
Walter C. Jones
Harold
Guy
H. L. Clark
Frank T. Davis
Randolph
A. L. Southmayd
Frank H. Young
Apollo Lodge Plans Degree Work and Contests
Apollo Lodge to resume degree work with the rank of page to be exemplified on four candidates. More signers are needed for various contests to be held by the club including a setback con test pool contest and billiard contest. Perry J Civsson chairs the club room house committee.
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Apollo Lodge
Perry J. Civsson
First National Bank Engages Tax Expert for March Consultations
The bank has arranged E. J. Paul, a certified public accountant, from Richter&Co Hartford for income tax matters. Mr. Paul will be at the First National Bank on March 6 and 13 from 2 to 5 pm for consultations. Also notes no reductions in lumber prices ahead, with Horace F. Taylor of the National Wholesale Lumber Dealers' Association commenting from Buffalo on future price trends.
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First National Bank
Richter&Co
Hartford
Conn
E. J. Paul
Certified Public Accountant
Paul
Horace F. Taylor
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Public Works
Land Sale With Street Setback in New Haven
Jacob M. Perlroth of New Haven sold to Abraham Kaplan a parcel bounded north by Cross street measuring 49 feet with a 15 foot street setback. The deed prohibits erecting buildings within 15 feet of the street and forbids moving an old structure onto the land. A and her conscience are soon
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Jacob M. Perlroth
New Haven
Abraham Kaplan
Cross Street
Japan Aims for League of Nations Says Saionji Leader
Marquis Kinmichi Saionji head of Japan's peace delegation arrives in Paris from Marseilles after forty days at sea. In a statement he asserts Japan desires a League of Nations to ensure a freer, more effective civilization and urges all classes and creeds to help build an indestructible barrier against world hindrances.
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Marquia Latonte
Japan
Kinmichi Saionji
Paris
Marquis Saionji
Marseilles
League of Nations
City Briefs A Busy Night In Middletown
Light vehicle lamps at 6 12 this evening. Wardens appoint deputies for spring. H Lambertson dentist office open evenings until 7 30. Venus set times noted for end of month. Automobiles overhauled and painted. Kenneally's Garage ad. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Stoeckel says DMV may publish 1919 register if 5000 subscriptions secured. Music at Arrigoni Hotel. Riflemen from East Hampton will shoot Co A at armory Thursday. Holy Trinity Church to hold Litany and address at 7 45. Mr and Mrs D D Butler returned from Florida. Weather improving without price changes. W R C meeting Friday 2 45 in Red Men's hall. Holy Trinity Girls branch not meeting. Mickey record in stock at Payne's. Poultry Association to meet for officer elections. Mrs Irving Anenberg recovering after appendicitis operation. Ye olde folks concert in Portland March 14. William Benzigar on furlough visiting family. Lunch wagon return to Middletown near depot. Central Lodge initiatory degree tomorrow night. Lowhead Encampment admitted 13 to Golden Rule. Dance in Johnson Lane Lyceum Friday. Red Cross directors meet tomorrow. Y M C A directors meet Thursday at 8. William Caron more comfortable in Middlesex Hospital. W R C flag drill Friday 2:15 Red Men’s hall. Warranty deed filed for parcel on Cherry Street from Middlesex Hospital to Vecchitto pair. Sale via Angelo Caiazza.
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Arrigoni
East Hampton Co
Co. A
Armory
Church of the Holy Trinity
D. D. Butler
Florida
Red Men’s Hall
Holy Trinity
Girls’ Friendly Society
Payne’s
The
Poultry Association
Irving Anenberg
Wetmore Place
St. Raphael’s Hospital
New Haven
Verdi
Job Harkins
John Sheridan
Main Street
East Hampton
Gildersleeve Ship Building
Middletown
Railroad Co
Rapallo Avenue
Central Lodge No
Lowheag
Johnson Lane Lyceum
the Red Cross
Y.M.C. A
William Caron
Middlesex Hospital
Cherry Street
Middlesex, Hospital
Gaetano and
Giovannina Vecchitto
Angelo Caiazza
Grand Street
Adv
Mrs Gorringe's Necklace staged by Middletown club
Middletown High School auditorium hosted a four act amateur production of Mrs Gorringe's Necklace by Hubert Henry Davies. Captain Mowbray shields Lieutenant Cairn as a theft and cover story unfold with romance, sacrifice, and courtroom intrigue, supported by Wesleyan undergraduates and a polished cast led by Mrs G Trace Hubbard and Foster M Johnson.
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Middletown High School
Middletown College Club
Wesleyan
Foster M. Johnson
Mowbray
William H. Ryans
Cairn
Captain Mowbray
Colonel Jardine
Lyle W. Forman
David Cairn
Mr. Jernigan
Carlton J. Chapin
Autoist Arrested for Cutting Corner in Hartford
A. Weinstein of Hartford was fined 5 dollars and costs 9.50 in city court for cutting a corner at Washington and Main streets. Officer Stanley Schilling arrested him about 9 o'clock after a dispute over distance from the curb. Judge Edlin imposed the fine and costs after testimony.
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A. Weinstein
Hartford
Washington
Main Streets
Stanley Schilling
Schilling
Weinstein
Edlin
Swedish Lutheran Church Notes Lenten Service and Meetings
On Thursday at 8 o clock a Lenten service will be held followed by a Luther League business meeting. An invitation from L L of New Britain to visit on the 20th for a program has been accepted. Next Sunday morning a collection will aid the American Lutheran Council reconstruction work in Europe. At the evening service Rev Hall will discuss Near East conditions and Armenian Relief collections will be taken.
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Luther League
L. L. of
New Britain
American Lutheran Council
Europe
Hall
Near East
Early Return Assignment Announced for Multiple Units
The War Department announced this afternoon that the 157th, 370th and 639th aero squadrons along with the 14th engineers, base hospital No. 83, 18th engineers, Companies A and E, and Signal Corps Casual Company No. 3 are slated for an early convoy back to the United States from assigned postings.
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Washington
United States
157Th
370Th
639Th
14Th Engineers
18Th Engineers
Signal -Corps
War Department
Easy to Avoid Worry Exchange Lesson
A column compares worry to a deadly disease noting that widespread anxiety harms happiness. It urges readers to adapt to their circumstances, avoid dwelling on grievances, and resist the mindset that seeking more misfortune will improve life, emphasizing practical optimism.
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Aggres
E. A. Inglis
J.H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Bishop Acheson
Memorial Bridge
Yhre
H. Lambertson
Venus
Kenneally
Center Street
Robert K. Stoeckel
Department of Motor Vehicles
Caulkins & Post CO
Hoosier
Moresco
Sateen
Dresden
Colgate
Middletown’s
Florence Elizabeth Summers
Mable
E. Streeter
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Phone Cares Aan Stueck
Main ST
College Club
Charles
Lawrence E. Wimbrow
Jardine
Albert Mann, Jr
City Court
Alted
Auto
Muresco
Stek-O
Davenport
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