Open Counsel and Hartford Linen: Brewer Critique
Letter to editor questions why Wash Dirty Linen in Hartford while Middletown could handle it locally. Mentions WM B Brewer. Also notes a Hyde reception at the Baptist church Friday at 8 and an anti saloon meeting March 23 in Hartford with G T speaker on labor organizations to prohibition and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
W. B. Brewer
Evening Press
Middletown
State House
WM. B. Brewer
G. T
Connecticut
Congregational Church
Theisters
5000 Reds Killed In Battle At Nkolayev
On March 20 five thousand soldiers were killed in action with allied troops at Nkolayev north of Kherson in south Russia. Anti evik forces in that zone are said to be withdrawing as Greek troops fight Bolsheviks near Jerson northeast of Odessa. A destitute widow Mrs Louis Clapper of Moodus and her two children lost their home to a fire yesterday and need immediate aid. contributions can be left with Max Press the tailor.
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Nkolayev
Kherson
Russia
Informa
Jerson
Odessa
Louis Clapper
Moodus
Circes
Max Press
Be Free From Debt With Morris Plan Ad
A short ad urging readers to break worry and debt via Morris Plan assistance. It promotes financial relief and financial freedom, urging action to get out of debt and live without worry. The ad references an address at 825 street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Adv
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Advertsed
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a leading cure for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It claims rapid relief, mild effect, and gentle action, urging readers to buy bottles or request a sample by sending ten cents to the company with Middletown Evening Press noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Middletown Evening Press
Obituary for Joseph Wamester Middletown Leader Dies
Joseph Wamester of Middletown, lifelong civic and church volunteer, dies aged about 60. A Durant school board member for nine years and active in veterans groups, he supported war service and community goodwill. Funeral at St Francis church followed by burial in St Lawrence’s cemetery. he leaves three sisters and two siblings. Also reports the death of David Baumann, 81, longtime Middletown tinsmith. Funeral Friday, private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wamester
Joseph R.wamester
Middletown
Durant
St. Francis
Hose Co. No. 8
Post, Sons of Veterans
Sons of Herman
Democratic Town Committee
Joseph Wamester
Park Street
Durant District
St. Francis’ Church
Francis A. Jordan
Thomas J. Laden
Michael J. Kearney
Father Jordan
Goodyear Rubber Co
Hotchkiss Hose Co
No. 3
St. Lawrence’s Cemetery
New Haven
Wamester
Martha Douglas
Buffalo
N. Y
Peter Manley
Brooklyn
Charles Lewis
Colchester
Mrs Elizabeth Arnold Dies After Two Months Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Soderburg Arnold of No 100 Park Terrace Hartford wife of William E Arnold died at Hartford hospital after a two month illness. She leaves husband a son Wallace E Arnold her mother Mrs Anna Soderburg five brothers and three sisters including Mrs L J Auger Mrs C J Kensel Miss Soderburg Louis Oscar and Carl Soderburg all of Hartford Fred Soderburg of Windsor and John Soderburg of South Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Arnold
Elizabeth (Soderburg) Arnold
No. 100 Park Terrace
Hartford
Hartford Hospital
Wallace E. Arnold
Anna Soderburg
L. J. Auger
C. J. Kensel
Sleeping Sickness Reports Reach Local Doctor
A mild case of what is described as sleeping sickness appeared in South Farms soon after influenza. A young woman who recently had influenza fell into prolonged sleep for several days but later regained normal activity. A second similar case in a man who previously had influenza was reported yesterday, showing mild symptoms thus far.
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South Farms
St Aloysius Notes Promote Easter Ball and War Service Help
At the St Aloysius T A B society meeting Tuesday evening the Easter Monday ball report highlighted the arrangements chaired by Frank M Dunn Harold Gorman Sr Mallie OConnor Vincent Millerick Thomas OKeefe Joseph Raftery William Dowling Charles Gorman James ONeil James Dillon John Daley Edward Daley The society with 70 members and the Knights of Columbus with 60 total 130 in service will cooperate to provide shower baths and general clubhouse support for home-coming soldiers and sailors and all returning men are welcome to use the facilities
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St. Aloysius Notes
St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
Frank M. Dunn
Harold Gorman, Sr
Mallie O’connor
Vincent Millerick
Thomas O'Keefe
Joseph Raftery
William Dowling
Charles Gorman
James O'Neil
James Dillon
John Daley
Edward Daley
St. Aloysius Society
Knights of Columbus
The Eternal Light shown at St Francis church
The Eternal Light was presented to a large audience last evening in St Francis church by the Catholic Art Association. It is regarded as one of the most realistic pictures of the life of Christ. The film will be shown again tonight to another large crowd.
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St. Francis
Catholic Art Association
Christ
Bleaching Business Plan Ties With New York Visitor
Herbert Smith of New York visited Burns Lace Company yesterday to discuss expanding the bleaching business. He has just returned from Europe and aims to develop the local bleaching operation with the Burns firm.
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Herbert Smith
New York
Burns Lace Company
Smith
Europe
Death notice for David Beaumann at South Farms
Entered into rest at his home 39 Wall Street South Farms David Beaumann in his 81st year. Funeral Friday. Will be private.
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Baumann
Wall Street
South Farms
David Beaumann
Nealin Soles Tested For Durability And Comfort
In Bristol Connecticut a report discusses Neélin soles tested on a pair of shoes for men. The soles reportedly resist burning, cracking, and quick wear under grinder materials, claiming superior durability and comfort. Manufactured by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Ohio, the Wingfoot Heels are said to guarantee longer wear and water resistance.
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Bristol
Connecticut
Goodyear Tire
Ohio
Nealin
Middletown City Briefs Light lamps and dances advertised
Various city notices include a 6 28 p m lamp check near Grand Theatre a marriage license for Giuseppe Peppaler and Miss Mary Carta readers a singer at Arrigoni Hotel and dances at Odd Fellows hall The street department works on Main Street and mud removal and other public notices include business trips lectures and church events
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H. Lambertson
Grand Theatre
Guiseppe Peppaler
Mary Carta
Ferry Street
Arrigoni Hotel
Richard J. Coleman, Jr
North High Street
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Main Street
Bride Bros
Clair Huse
Middlefield
N. E. Coal Dealers’ Association
Worcester
Mass
Lincoln
Middletown
Millbrook Dairy Co
Prospect _ street
Odd Felows
Frederick L. Caulkins
Boston
Victory
St. John’s Lodge
Frederick A. Strong
Ambassador Paper Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Washington Street
Dairy and
H.O. Daniels
Farmers’ Institute
Brooklyn
Conn
Brussels
Thompsonville
Mindytown
Church of the Holy Trinity
Frederick C. Lauderburn
Berkeley Divinity School
Kibbe
George B. Gilbert
Hartford
Lenox Avenue Club
Milford
Eternal Light
St. Francis’ Church
D. J. Donahoe
New Haven
Lady Washington Chapter
Order of the Fastesi Star
Mansfield Post No
Toggery
Jane Hill
Fred la Rouche
Frank &. Convey
Washington, D. C
Trinity College
Hennigar
Blue Guard
Swedish Bethel Church
Kibbe’s
Hollywood Chocolates
Bride Brothers
Choc Bride Bros
Land transfers and local society notes at St Francis area
Adolf E Heise sold two Westfield district parcels to Gustav Manthei, six acres east of the highway and three acres west of it. Frank S Scoville of Durham Ave visited East Haddam on business. Tealers report strong farm implement sales. Junior American Mechanics set to work nine candidates tonight, with Central Lodge I C C F performing second degree. Junior Mechanics beat the Red Men 22 to 21 in a society card tournament last evening. William Petras of West Long Hill reported a twelve pound woodchuck caught on March 18, one of the first seen this year.
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St Francis’ Church
Adolf E. Heise
Gustav Manthei
Westfield
Frank S. Scoville
V. S
Durham Avenue
East Haddam
Tealers
Central Lodge
Red
William Petras
West Long Hill
Lecture on Girls' Clubs by National League leader
Miss Jean Hamilton, general secretary of the National League of Women Workers, will speak on Girls' Clubs in High School hall Friday evening March 28 at 8. Hamilton, a Vassar graduate with eighteen years in the league, has promoted Girls' Clubs across the eastern states and runs a yearly training course at Columbia University to prepare club leaders. Her knowledge and engaging lecturing style make this a valued event and all are urged to attend, especially men who employ women in shops and factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hamilton
National League of Women Workers
Miss Hamilton
Vassar
League
Columbia University
Moveable Stop and Go Traffic Standard Installed
A new moveable traffic standard built by city artificers linked to the police department was activated at College Street and Main this noon before Central School dismissal. The device, nicknamed the Silent Cop, resembles a magnet attracting vehicles and has knocked over several cars. the standard is reportedly more agile but poses risk to officers if struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Street
Main
Central School
Daniel W. Chase Birthday Marked In Middlesex Mutual
Yesterday marked the 69th anniversary of Daniel W. Chase born March 18 1850 in this city. He entered the Middlesex Mutual Insurance Co. on February 8 1870 and remains secretary. Chase is well known in insurance circles in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Chase
Middlesex Mutual Jae Co
Daniel H
Caroline B. Chase
Wesleyan Notes Outdoor Baseball Practice Begins on Andrus Field
Wesleyan opens outdoor baseball practice on Andrus Field for the first time this season with daily sessions as weather allows. The squad, back from vacation March 31 for Yale weekend games, shows strong pitching and hitting prospects led by Green and Captain Boote with Easton and Robinson in support. Coach Liston, ex Eastern League player, leads drills and will join Wichita in the Western League this summer before returning to Wesleyan in fall.
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Andrus Field
Yale
Tere
Eeason
H. E. Green
Woodruff
Lane
Green
Boote
Easton
Robinson
Liston
Wichita
E. S. Liston
Wesleyan
Louis City
Oklahoma City
Des Moines
Wichita Nine
Surprise Party for Fern Eddy on St Patrick's Eve
A surprise party honored Miss Fern Eddy of Asylum Street on St Patrick's Eve for her birthday. Guests enjoyed a specially prepared cake and a pleasant evening, then departed early wishing her many happy returns of the day.
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Fern Eddy
Asylum Street
St. Fatrick’s
Bayer Cross on Aspirin Fraud Claim Sparks Warning
A Brooklyn dealer sold fraudulent Aspirin tablets posing as Bayer brand. The warning notes genuine Bayer tablets are made in America and proven safe by millions, while the suspect product claims to be Bayer but is mainly talcum powder. Readers are advised to verify authentic Bayer packaging and labeling.
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Bayer
Brooklyn
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Hyde
E.R. Hyde
Baptist Church
Kelly
Pearl
Main ST
David Baumann
Mr. Baumann
Germany
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Corey
Stueck Block
D.W. Chase
Caulkins & Post CO
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