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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
8
Advertisement urging shoppers to use Morris Plan Co as a solution when prices are high and funds are temporarily low, offering a way to finance new clothes through their service.
Advert says Anuric tablets cure backache rheumatism and kidney trouble with claims of Bright's disease diabetes and bladder stones as possible dangers. Recommends exercise open air water intake and regular meals. Includes customer testimonials and price details for large and trial packs. Located in Buffalo Invalids Hotel and Paulsboro New Jersey references.
The Middletown Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting with President Eddie S. Davis retiring after a long tenure dating to 1889. Joseph Merriam was elected president and Frederick M. King became vice president, with George A. Craig and Fred E. Gibbons reappointed as secretary and treasurer for the 30th time. Oscar S. Davis joined the board. The association reports assets near 300000 and over 700 members as the 58th series opens by drawing on March 26. Directors include R T Pattison, M E Culver, A H Rutty, F J Hall, G Ellsworth Meech, R W Merriam, Elton E. Clark, Edward L. Ferree, besides Merriam and Davis.
Ambassador Stationery Company, occupying the old Middletown Plate plant on Hubbard street, displays handsome writing paper to a wide clientele including cantonments, colleges, schools, factories, and offices. In about a year of operation the firm has seen rapid growth, with outgoing express charges for the last eight months surpassing $12,000 as demand accelerates.
James P. Dunn delivered an address titled Being a Citizen to St Aloysius society. Attendees praised his oratory and patriotic fervor. A committee was named to organize the Easter Monday concert and ball with Frank Ford and others in charge. The convention committee also reported a progress update.
Prosecuting Attorney B E Spencer schedules Friday morning hearing in the city court for the Gilder sleeve case. Attorneys Carlson and Gross Hyde Shipman of Hartford appear for Miss Gider sleeve.
Four barge loads have arrived in Middletown since the river opened last Saturday delivering both soft and hard coal. A 30 cent per ton reduction ordered by the government to begin April 1 likely will be rescinded because extra freight charges will offset it.
A dated insurance advertisement urges readers to obtain a liability policy before April first. Leo B. Santangeo promotes Insurance and Real Estate at 205 Main Street, claiming policies protect against costly litigation and property loss.
Lieut Col lier will speak Saturday at 8 o clock on With the French Troops at Verdun. A member of The Lucky Seventh who served in the French Ambulance Corps at Verdun, he will share experiences. Admission is free. everyone welcome.
Gerald McDonald, former superintendent of the twine mill at the L E Palmer Co. at Center street, died Tuesday evening in Forestdale R L. He left the city about four years ago and is survived by his wife. Funeral will be held Thursday morning in Providence.
Richard C. Ennever sells to Wilbur J. Robinson a parcel with 60 feet frontage on the west side of High street Farm Hill. Wilbur S. Hull and Frank A. Smith sell to Elsie M. Esser, wife of Joseph Esser, a parcel bounded on the east in part by Evergreen Avenue South Farms.
The Rev Douglas Horton will be the Four-Minute speaker at Middlesex and Grand theatres Friday evening. On Saturday evening Judge M Eugene Culver speaks. Both discuss The Income Tax with each delivering a compact address.
A concise, witty remark about a pretty woman serving as a distraction, reflecting a social observation on allure and attention in public life.
Local brief items report a Pocahontas meeting at Red's hall and various church events including a month mind mass for Michael J. Hyland at St. Francis church, a funeral in progress, and Holy Week services across multiple congregations. Also noted are Navy draft calls, rail and theatre ads, and a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn.
A catalog notes a wide range of paints and finishes for home use. It markets enamel finishes interior and exterior paints, floor varnish, porch and deck paint, window screen paint and linoleum renovator, stressing high quality over low cost.
Advertising copy lists Muresco for walls in Pure White or colors and a best ceiling finish. A 5 lb package costs 60 cents, with brushes including paint varnish and paste brushes priced from 10 cents to 2 dollars and fifty cents each.
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