Memorial Bridge Plan At Special Town Meeting
A special town meeting Tuesday evening will consider approving 155000 for a bridge spanning Sumner Street to connect Crescent Street with Main Street and the south end of the present causeway to South Farms. Public opinion is divided with strong attendance expected and ballots prepared. Woodmen of the World will meet Wednesday to debate the president's plan for a League of Nations and vote on sending it to Taft and lawmakers.
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Sumner
Crescent Istreet
Main Street
South Farms
Chamber of Commerce
Qhether
United States
United States Senate
William H. Taft
Leagee
U. S. Employment Service See Progress in Middletown
In the office at 245 Main street a large list of unemployed remains, about twenty five soldiers among them. In the past week a marked change in the local situation occurred as employers add to their forces while some lay off a few. Overall improvement allows for special needy cases to be assisted through strong employer cooperation and opportunities for factory workers willing to work outside Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
Main Street
Middletown
Obituary notices for Dutton Peterson Schondorf
Funeral services for Philo Dutton were held at his West Cromwell home with Rev. D B Hubbard officiating and burial in Northwest Cemetery Cromwell. John E Peterson's funeral is set from 32 Wall Street Wednesday at 2 PM with private services at 2 30 PM at Swedish Lutheran Church Rev C E Anderson to lead and interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mrs Maria W Schondorf of 17 Warwick Street died at Middlesex Hospital aged 69 years 6 months leaving two sons Charles M and Robert F Schondorf. funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Philo Dutton
West Cromwell
D. B. Hubbard
Cromwell
John E. Peterson
Wall Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
C. E. Anderson
Pine Grove Cemetery
Maria W. Schondorf
Warwick Street
Middlesex Hospital
Charles M
Robert F. Schondorf
Johnson Lane Notes and Local Updates
A phone message from Louis Harriet reports his arrival in the country and expected home soon after two years in France with two battle wounds. William Gordon buys a West Long Hill farm and plans moves by April first. Lane activity includes a gang pulling two dead chestnuts near Lakeview Park. Calls: Hedrick family and Percy Binnington at Crystal Brook. Albert Brock plants a hedge on March 1, no frost, ground workable. Rev. Gilbert speaks to St. Andrew’s Woman’s auxiliary in Merrien and preaches in Yaleville, with visiting Tylerville and a schoolhouse event drawing 26 youths.
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Louis Harriet
Wilbur Harris
France
William Gordon
West Long Hill
Mea
Lakeview Park
Professor Hedrick
Percy Binnington
Crystal Brook
Albert Brock
Gilbert
St. Andrew’s Church
Merrien
Yalesville
Tylerville
Tax Budget for 1919 Thirteen and a Half Mills Needed
The revised Middletown town estimate for 1919 totals 249326 dollars in expenses with 33725 dollars outside receipts, leaving 215600 dollars to raise by taxation and a 13.5 mill grand levy. Allocation covers schools, interest, highways, charities, lighting, and municipal buildings amid minor expenses. A Ford tourer carrying four men rolled over near Higganum turnpike. all escaped injuries and the vehicle continued moving.
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Board of Selectmen
Middletown
William H. Pond
Essex
Julius Davis
Higganum Turnpike
Hubbard District
Glass of Salts Cleans Kidneys
An old cautionary tobacco of home remedies suggests using Jad Salts to flush kidneys. It claims drinking four ounces of rad Salts in water each morning clears bladder irritation and supports kidney function, alongside water intake.
Time to Repair Roof Gutters and Conductors
Editorial urging homeowners to address roofing gutters and electrical conductors now, stressing immediate action and implying upcoming weather or wear necessitates timely maintenance. The message frames the work as essential and prudent for avoiding future damage.
Pocahontas Notes Banquet and Degree Team Events
A banquet committee will meet with Mrs Corrine Hawthorne this evening. Wednesday evening a rehearsal of the degree team is planned. A class initiation is set for the next meeting. There was no city court session this morning. William C Jones of Willimantic is visiting town for a few days.
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Pocahontas
Corrine Hawthorne
William C. Jones
Willimantic
Tax consulting by HE Paul at First National Bank Hartford
Notice states First National Bank has arranged HE J Paul certified public accountant for income tax guidance. Mr Paul will be at the bank on March 6 and 13 from 2 to 5 pm for consultations on income tax matters. Also Red Cross Dead Letters asks for help locating Mr Hugo Fritzsche of Middletown Conn care of Mr Hiller, with German relatives requesting a proper address.
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First National Bank
Richter&lco
Hartford
Conn
HE. J. Paul
Certified Public Accountant
Paul
Red Cross
Hugo Fritzsche
Old Homestead
Middletown
Hiller
Germany
Fritzsche
Home Service of the Red Cross
Adv
Mechanics Defeat Odd Fellows In Society Card Tournament
In last night’s Society card contests the Mechanics beat the Odd Fellows 24 to 19. Standings show Odd Fellows 441, Mechanics 135, Red Men 109, St. Andrew’s 88. Red Men visit St. Andrew’s tonight, winding up the first half of the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
Odd Fellows
Red Men
St. Andrew’s
Real Estate Sale In West Long Hill 20 Acre Tract Transfers
Edla Maria Hanson of Hartford sells to William B Gordon a 20 acre tract with dwelling and outbuildings in West Long Hill bounded on the west by Laurel Brook reservoir of Middletown City. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after the sickness and death of a wife and mother, from Mr Thomas Cronin and Family Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edla Maria Hanson
Hartford
William B. Gordon
West
Long Hill
Laurel Brook
Middletown
Thomas Cronin
Portland
Adv
The Average Man Who Tries Heroic Measures
A concise remark argues that the average man who pursues heroic measures often ends up a misfit, suggesting caution about overreaching in bold schemes.
City Briefs Highlight March Events and Local Notices
Local notices list church functions and fund drives, a drum corps dance, theatre and musical events, and a physician resuming practice around mid March. Reports mention a door to door solicitor and a police captain’s son serving in France. Also ads for fish market specials and a dentist’s evening hours.
Schultze Market Sold to New York Buyer
Oscar D. Schultze sells his meat market at Main and Church to a New York City buyer who will take possession April 1. Schultze ran the corner shop for 17 years and, after a recent operation, plans a vacation to regain strength. Women’s Auxiliary Y M C A meeting set for March 1 2 at 3 pm in Y M C A parlors with Prof Kuhns on The Art of Human Sympathy and college quartet music.
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Schultze
Oscar D. Schultze
Main
Church Streets
O.ne
New York City
Y.M.C
Kuhns
Poslam Real Treat For Skin That Itches
Poslam offers quick relief for itchy skin and eruptions with antiseptic action, promising rapid improvement. Advert for Poslam Soap and medicated Paslam, urging readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
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