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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1919

Page

8

Burglars Break into Multiple Homes on Mt Vernon Street

Reported last night burglars entered Randolph S Lyon’s house on St Vernon Street while family was away. Entire home rummaged with valuables missing including money jewelry a bond box opened and cigars. A 22 caliber revolver was taken suggesting non professionals. Nearby homes Frank Burns D A Nolan and Ralph J Atwell also broke into recently prompting警惕 warnings to guard valuables.

Randolph S. Lyon St. Vernon Street Frank B. Burns Burns Lace Mfg. Co Mt. Vernon Street D. A.nolan Park Place Ralph J.atwell Lincoln Street Florida

Forest City Knights of Columbus Initiate Twenty in First Degree

A large Forest City Council Knights of Columbus meeting last evening initiated twenty members in the first degree. Attorney J. Coughlin spoke on the income tax. The third degree committee will meet Sunday morning to finalize plans for the ceremony Sunday afternoon in April.

Middletown Notices Propose Street Designation Hearing April 7 1919

City notices announce proposed designation of Catherine street between Johnson and High streets with curb and sidewalk lines. A public hearing before the Common Council will be held April 7, 1919 at 8 o'clock p m in Middletown Council Chamber. Residents may appear to object or present damages related to the designation.

Catherine Street Men Council City of Middletown Catherin Stree Johnson Street High Street Tor of Public Works Common Council Council Chamber Middletown James P Stow J Corporation Green Street Broad Hotchkiss Street Olims Bes City of Main Street Water Street Broad Street William Street Court Street Loveland Street Arch Street Hatch Street Church Street Il Chamber Middleon James P. Stow Munici Pao Ofoseph Elliott Washington Street

Hazen Defends Education Bill From Morrison Link

Senator E W Hazen of Haddam chairing the education committee said a Morrison bill has no relation to the draft. He outlined a proposal expanding the state board to twelve, adding a secretary, and tying aid to local school spending with minimums of 35 for elementary and 65 for high schools based on average attendance.

E. W. Hazen Haddam Joint Committee On Education of the General Assembly Hazen Morrison State Board of Education Superintendent of Public Education Hadley Luther Eolmes New Britain Fox Bissell State Council of Defense Justice Wheeler J. W. Alsop Council

Middletown Chamber Supper Plans Memorial Bridge Talk

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce will hold an informal supper at Stueck's Modern Pavilion on Tuesday March 11 at 6 pm with Bishop E Campion Acheson recounting his experiences in France. The event, open to the public, will feature a grab lunch and discuss plans to build a World War memorial bridge between Middletown and South Farms and financing options.

Middletown Chamber of Commerce Stueck Pavern E. Campion Acheson France Bishop Acheson Middletown South Farms

First National Bank offers tax consultation with E J Paul

The First National Bank through Richter and Co Hartford Conn announces meetings with certified public accountant E J Paul to discuss income tax matters. Mr Paul will be at the bank on March 6 and 13 from two to five o clock for consultations on income tax topics.

First National Bank Richter&Co Hartford Conn E. J. Paul Certified Public Accountant Paul First ‘National Bank

Fruit-a-tives credited with ending decade stomach torture

Mrs. F. S. Stolz of Sacramento credits Fruit-a-tives for curing ten years of stomach trouble and cramps after trying a trial box. She says the remedy saved her life and also saved a friend from stomach surgery. 50c a box, 6 for 2.50, trial 25c. Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Sacro Ave Sacramento Cal F. S. Stolz Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

City Briefs Highlight Local Events and Personal News

Regular L C B A meeting announced for Monday night. Woman at the Grand on Monday and Tuesday. Private Walter T. Smith reported ill in a French base hospital. Richard H. Bunce, Chamber of Commerce president, attended Hartford legislature session. Essex resident John I Hutchinson visited the Capitol to hear Major General Edwards. Geraldine Farrar in Carmen shown at Emerald Hall in Portland. Weekend specials from Bride Bros. Hollywood chocolates 48c. Rev Mr Benedict, former Long Hill chapel pastor and House chaplain in 1917, visited Friday. East Haddam to host all day Farmers Institute at town hall March 12 with Middlesex County Farm Bureau and Connecticut Agricultural College. Pythian Sisters to organize sewing club at Mrs. Arthur Hughes home. Ammoniae Mfg Co annual report filed. Jacob Field and Martha Kop man granted a marriage license. Middletown vs Travelers tonight at Y M C A gym. Ice melted on local ponds. Mrs Charles J Hubbard improving after Middlesex hospital operation. Arrigoni Hotel hosts music and dances with new singer and orchestra. East Hampton riflemen unable to attend due to sickness. substitute rifles unavailable. Grand presents Woran and The Man of Bronze starring Lewis S. Stone. William Anderson returns from service. his duffle bag bears Middletown forever. Ernest Scovil and Hervey Holmes depart for Florida. Dr Ives to resume practice around March 15. Dentist I Lambertson offers evening hours. Division No 1 A O H to meet Sunday at 10 39. Dandelions bloom and Connecticut River shad expected. Middletown Science Club to meet March 14 at Scott Laboratory.

the Grand Walter T. Smith France Richard H. Bunce Chamber of Commerce Hartford W. T. Lynch John I. Hutchinson Essex Capitol Edwards Emerald Hall Portland Geraldine Farrar Carmen Hollywood Chocolates Bride Bros Main St Mr. Benedict Long Hill Chapel Grand Monda Farmers’ Institute East Haddam Jacob Field Union Street Martha Kopman Middletown Travelers of Woran Lewis Stone William Anderson U. S Indiana Ernest Scovil Middletown Coal Company Hervey A. Holmes Florida J. Scovil Ives Lambertson Division No. 1 Middletown Scien Fific Association Scott Laboratory

Concert by Blind Artists at St Aloysius Hall Next Tuesday

Generous crowds applauded John and Mary McCay, the blind artists, at Unity Hall last night. The Hertford Courant notes their two part program featured piano duet, humorous songs, vocal selections, and piano solos. Corporal Harry W. Becker reports he is mail clerk in France and mused about Sunny France as his unit plans to move March 26.

St. Aloysius Hall Miss McCay The Hertford Courant John Mary McCay Unity Hall Mr. McCay Harry W. Becker Co. C. U. S. Infantry Yorele Palin France Becker Bishop Acheson

Fitzgeralds Welcome Daughter at Middlesex Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fitzgerald of Spring Street at Middlesex Hospital on Thursday morning. Mother and child are doing nicely.

John P. Fitzgerald Spring Street Middlesex Hospital

Woman’s remark chills husband with shocking rumor

In a playful exchange the wife hints she has heard something about her spouse. The line causes a moment of suspense as the husband reacts to the suggested gossip. The scene captures domestic humor and social flirtation in a light tone.

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R. 8 Lyon F. B. Burns DR. Nolan Othrs Water Commissioners Ity of Board of Water Comasioners Water Commissione Senator Hazen Commerce Chamber Stueck’s Middlesex County Spear Bros Middletown Sevee the Hartman Drug .Co Stueck Block Cts Thrilling Stories Corey Main, ST Beecham Caulkins & Post Co Hoosier China and House
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