Stueck Bakery Employee Held For Theft
Beneditto, employed by J. W. Meek & Son Bakery, faced city court on theft charges after ten sacks of flour vanished. The case, tied to a wagon and horse used to load flour from Stueck's barn, was continued for a week with $500 bond posted by Angelo Lacca. Beneditto was released. flour valued at $120 identified as Stueck brand. A separate scene described a mother detailing harsh punishments for her son tied to a prior petty theft, and a reform school threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beneditto
J. W. Meek & Son
Angelo Lacca
Ferry Street
Stueck
Philip J. Stueck
Union Street
Middletown
Reform School
Helen Romanoff Soprano Soloist for Russian Concert
Mme Helen Romanoff, renowned Russian soprano and former Petrograd Opera leading star, is billed as a soloist for the Russian Symphony Orchestra concert tomorrow night. Critics praised her voice as "The Golden Voice" and she is known for a wide repertoire in Russian, French, and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Romanoff
Mme
Petrograd
Russia
Adv
Farm Sold in Johnson Lane to Fismer of South Farms
Herbert Binge of Johnson Lane sold his farm to a man named Fismer from South Farms. The new owner will take possession on April first. Binge cultivated the place into a productive fruit raising farm formerly known as the Livingstone place, once a summer home of a New York insurance broker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Binge
Johnson Lane
Fismer
South Farms
Mr. Binge
Livingstone Place
New York
California Syrup of Figs ad advises gentle cleansing
An old fashioned advertisement claims California Syrup of Figs cures fevers and crossness in children by cleansing the liver and bowels. It portrays a coated tongue as a sign and promises quick relief in hours, saying the product is harmless, fruit laxative and suitable for babies, children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fifty Years a Chef at G. H. I.
John Berrie a renowned chef at the Co H I in Middletown marks fifty years of service in insane institutions on March 16. He began in 1869 at the Veroninn Asylum, later joined the Vermont hospital, and has cooked for 1,000 inmates as the complex expanded. He helped introduce stage entertainment and has always found work rather than sought it. Born in Glasgow June 28, 1850, he now resides at No. Walnut Street with a wide circle of friends.
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John Berrie
Glasgow
Scotland
Berrie
United States
Veroninn Asylum
Brattleboro
Co. H. I
Middletown
Shew
Vermont Institution
Mr. Berrie
Walnut Street
City briefs warn of events and notices in March
Local notices and ads list events from March 19 to March 21 including dances at Odd Fellows hall and Arrigoni Hotel, a Russian Symphony Orchestra concert, a coroner’s hearing for August Johnson, and various sales at Tryon & Tryon. Mentions Lincoln’s one cent sale and Butter price at Millbrook Dairy with several personal notices and public happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lambertson
Grand Theatre
Arrigoni Hotel
Odd Fellows
Adelbert P. Hunt
Carrie A. Bond
Union Street
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Red Men's Hall
Adolf Gobeil
Tryon & Tryon
Main Street
Millbrook Dairy, Co
M. E. Culver
South Main Street
Meriden
Cephas Rogers
Professor Rice
Wesleyan
Orange County
St. Francis
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lincoln
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Methodist Church
EB. C. Weston
Orrin E. Stoddard
Pleasant Street
Mme
Helen Romanoff
E. Borsody
Adv
August Johnson
Holy Land
Egypt
Societa Italiana Cines
St. Francis’ Church
Tryon
Land parcel in Farm Hill district and shop display days
Seizing details show Nos 11 and 12 Farm Hill land bounded by South Front street. E J Wilcox Co invites visitors to display days March 19 20 21 22 at 69 Washington street. Albert A Hand of Ar rigoni Coal Co in Worcester MA visits with full millinery line made in house. Mrs T J Anderson at 430 Main street upstairs advertises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seph Tavel
Farm Hill
Front Street
E. J. Wilcox Co
Washington Street
Albert A. Hand
Arrigoni Coal Co
Worcester
Mass
T. J. Anderson
Main Street
Middle Town Building and Loan Association officers elected
The annual meeting of the Middle Town Building and Loan Association elected officers for the 31st consecutive year. Joseph Merriam was named president, Frederick M. King vice president, George A. Craig secretary, Fred E. Gibbons treasurer, and NM Eugene Culver attorney. Directors include R. T. Pattison, M. BH. Culver, A H Rutty, F. I. Hall, G. Ellsworth Meech, R. W. Merriam, Elton E. Clark, and Bertrand E Spencer.
Middlesex shoppers view spring displays at merchants show
The Middlesex County merchants showcase continues with three days remaining for shoppers to review the spring goods on display. The Chamber notes less favorable weather and announces the Board of Directors will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
Middlesex County
Delay on New York boat linked to highway bridge draw
The delay yesterday morning was caused by the highway bridge draw, not the Air Line bridge as claimed. Engineer William C. Porter of the railroad bridge had the draw open when the signal was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Porter
Man From South Farms Heads to France for Months Abroad
August Steinkamp leaves South Farms for New York to board a steamer to Brest France. He plans several months overseas and will visit his brother Corporal Jacob Steinkamp in Vichy at a base hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
August Steinkamp
South Farms
New York
Brest
Steinkamp
Vichy
Jacob Steinkamp
Taken to His Home After Sudden Illness at Arrogoni Hotel
Stephen Chafee, long time night porter at the Arri goni hotel, fell ill on the street in front of the hotel this morning and was later carried to his home by automobile.
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Stephen Chafee
Arrigoni
Man Without a Country Lives in a Town
A man described as without a country is said to reside in a town, highlighting a concept of statelessness or homelessness within a specific locale. The remark connects belonging, place, and identity in a concise urban context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atown
Worn Out Clothing Drive For Western Asia Refugees
Connecticut appeals urgently for worn clothing to aid tens of thousands of refugees in Western Asia. A New York telegraph says U S Navy has sent another ship to Newport News for relief to Constantinople, with shipments to be prepaid from the American committee warehouse at 135 West Seventeenth Street New York City. Memorial Commission hearings in Middletown will gather suggestions for a World War II memorial. sessions set for Friday evening at Hubbard School South Farms and Sunday at 3 p m in the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M W. Jacobus
Connecticut Committee For Relief
New York
Connecticut
U. S. Navy
Newport News
Constantinople
Western Asia
West Caucasus
Erivan
American Committee
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Next News
Jacobus
Middletown
Hubbard School
Silver Street
South Farms
Hair Raising Stunt Delayed By Weather At Grand Theatre
Weather postpones the Great Luther free exhibition from 12:15 today to 6:15 this evening in front of the Grand theatre. The handcuff artist, once Houdini’s assistant, will escape from a straight jacket in mid air head down. Also, Hermann lodge members are urged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for the funeral of Jos. Wamester on Thursday morning. Adv by treasurer John A. Gieselbreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
Grand Theatre
Houdini
Sons of Hermann
Hermann Lodge
Jos. Wamester
John A. Gieselbreth
Birth of Daughter for Inglis Family of Waterbury
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Warren Inglis of Waterbury. Both mother and child are reported to be doing nicely. The newborn is a daughter of Chief of Police A W Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Inglis
Waterbury
A. W. Inlis
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