Waterfront permits to be required for riverfront access
Major T M Russell announced an imminent order requiring permits issued by the United States marshal's office in Hart to be shown by anyone approaching the river front. The permit rule will cover teamsters and members of the Middlestown Yacht Club and others with boats, with full history demanded and carry-at-all-times enforcement under penalty of arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Russell
Mid- War Bureau
Harold M. Meech
E. B. Sellen
F. W. Nicolson
Raymond Dodge
Lester Collier
Verdun
Girls’ Patriotic League
Major Russell
Washington Green
Arthur V. McDowell
Ernest S. Davis
Rogers & Hubbard Co
Bureau
State Council For Defense
Mr. Davis
Davis
War Bureau
George Burnham
G. Ellsworth Meech
Council of Defense
Middlesex County
Charles T. Davis
Agricultural Committee
Messrs. Meech
State Council of Defense
Ana A. Beach
War - Iage
Middletown
Beach
Bose
Governor Halcomb
Cheney
Hoover
Main Street
Portland
Hampton
Ajor T. M. Russell
Gibson W. Wilson
Frank A. Hewitt
Arthur W. McDowell
Har. Meech
Middlefield Will Contested in Local Probate Case
Mass Stella Mulvaney of Reading, Pa contests the will of Martha Cummings who died in Middlefield last December leaving about three thousand dollars. The will, drawn twelve hours before death by Town Clerk Alfred H. Augur, leaves all to Grace Sutton of Mt. Vernon Ohio. Mulvaney alleges lack of witnesses, unsound mind, and undue influence by Sutton. probate was January 18 and appeal goes to the Superior Court. Attorney Carl F. Anderson represents Mulvaney. Judge Frank D. Haines for Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Stella Mulvaney
Reading
Mss Mulvaney
Martha Cummings
Grace Sutton
North
Norton Street
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Miss Mulvaney
Hotel Belmont
C. S. Bacon
Cummings
Carl F. Anderson
Frank D. Haines
Miss Sutton
Milk Producers and Distributors Must Register by April First
Dairy workers statewide are urged to register under the new law governing dairy products. The dairy and fod commissioner has reported many registrations already, and all affected parties must register before April 1 to legally sell dairy products. Registration cards and law copies will be provided on application to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Holt
Daylight Saving Law Misunderstood By Critics
The author derides daylight saving as a useless statute, noting daylight cannot be lengthened by law. He recalls ancient cave dwelling daylight use to argue that sunrises and sunsets vary with season, not with legislation, and mocks lawmakers for claiming to save daylight or add time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Man
Dense fog cripples city streets and harbor traffic
A heavy ground fog settled over the city last night making street lights hard to see across Main street while the moon remained visible. The fog persisted past 9 o'clock and the boat reported similar conditions on the Sound. The Hartford will be launched at Tietjen Langs Hoboken at 9 this morning and is expected upriver Friday morning at the usual time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Tietjen & Langs
Hoboken
New Soldiers Vote Bill Clarifies Voter Records
The legislature amended section 2 to require the soldier and sailor voter roster to include street addresses and voting districts. Penalty for clerks failing to comply is court discretionary. Clerk fees capped at 500 dollars. Voters may choose state officers, congressional representatives, and sheriff candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Free Sewing Machine Demonstration at Connery Store
A Free sewing machine demonstration is held at J. F. Connery’s 96 Main Street store with many customers taking advantage of the easy lifetime guaranteed plan. The exhibitor, a leading practical machine man, offers detailed information and explains the standard quality and affordability of the Free machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Connery
Main Street
Miss Avery Buys Liberty Bond Ahead of April Issue
Miss Harriet C. Avery of this city now living in Hartford certified a $7000 check for the coming Liberty loan issue to be floated in April two weeks before issue for a total of $10000. She has bought liberally of the first two issues and is a niece of the late George H. Bishop residing at the Bishop homestead on Main Street when at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Harriet C. Avery
Hartford
Miss Avery
George H. Bishop
Bishop Homestead
Main Street
In Service: Merrill Seeks Medical Board Exam
Wesley P. Merrill of Cromwell is in the military service as a corporal with the 147 Aero Squadron and currently stationed in France. He has requested a medical board examination for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley P. Merrill
Cromwell
Medical Board
147 Aero Squadron
France
City briefs span spring notices and local events
Spring season items fill pages with lamp timing, St Benedict’s day, plant orders, theatre listings, and vendor ads. Clergy talks, Masons meet, shipyard work, and school terms mix with farmer markets and tracts for Kelco bread and Butterine. Local figures Blatchley, Stone, Frissell, O’Brien feature amid community notices and open dinners.
Letter From Mexico Describes Mexican Attitudes Toward Americans
Washington residents Dr and Mrs John E Bailey report a letter from their son Philip in the radio service aboard a vessel in Mexican waters. He recounts intense Mexican anti American sentiment and pro German mood, including an incident in Vera Cruz with police, where an American attacked officers and faced arrest and mistreatment, illustrating Mexican justice and tempers toward the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bailey
John E. Bailey
Washington Street
Philip
Vera Cruz
U. S
Probate Maters Administration Accounts Filed In Several Estates
Edward T Buckman as executor of Augusta Buckman's will of Middletown filed his administration account with a hearing set for April 1. Charles T Southmayd of New Haven executor of Samuel B Southmayd's will of Durham filed and the court allowed the account after notice. Elizabeth C Lane administratrix of Mary R Beebe's estate of Middletown filed her administration account with hearing set for April 2. Edwin J Roberts named administrator of Arthur H Roberts's estate by unanimous choice of all interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Buckman
Augusta Buckman
Middletown
Charles T. Southmayd
New Haven
Samuel B. Southmayd
Durham
Elizabeth C. Lane
Mary R Beebe
Edwin J. Roberts
Arthur H. Roberts
Fire Department Supper Friday at Headquarters
The local fire department and its various companies will host a supper at department headquarters Friday evening. The event honors No. 2 after winning the annual card tournament, features a Hoover style clam chowder, and will include a smoker and social time with invited guests beyond the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 2
Victory Rally At Town Hall Features War Speakers
A Victory Rally is planned for this Thursday at 8 o clock in the town hall. A. T. Brown of Storr's College will discuss Home Gardens, Miss Sprague on Food Conservation, and Dean Brown from Yale will address Moral Issues of the War. Rev. Douglas Horton of the North church will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brown
Storr’s College
Mansfield G A R Post Plans Spring Campfire Event
Mansfield Post No 53 G A R schedules a regular meeting and announces its annual campfire on Thursday April 4 at 7 30 PM. Attending will be Department Commander Benjamin H Cheney of New Haven department officers Merriam Post No 8 Meriden Post Associates Sons of Veteran Camp No 53 Ladies Relief Corps No 26 and all Civil Spanish war veterans and present war sailors and soldiers visiting that evening. Mansfield W R C No 26 will provide tables and a hearty fraternal gathering is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford M
Andrew R. Blatchley
Springfield
Cone’s
Court Street
Arrigon
Grand Theatre
Middlesex Theatre
Pauline Frederick
Burton Holmes
Victor Moore
Capitol
Connecticut
Middlesex Rendering Company
Berkeley C. Stone
Frank H. Frissell
Dennis J. O’brien
the Willows
Portland
St. John’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
South M. E. Church
H. Lambertson
Main St
Lawton
Garland
Sumner St
Herbert Wilson
New York
Mary J. Wilson
South Main Street
Middletown Business College
Catherine M. Madison
Boston
Stueck Block
Co. B. Gonn
Home Guard
Butterine
Higginson Business Institute
St. John’s Aid Society
Middletown
Blue Ribbons
Bridgeport
Crescent Girls
Pratt and Whitney Girls
Hartford
Holy Trinity
John N. Lewis
Waterbury
Collier
High School
Verdun
John T. Walsh
Yarmouth
Little Neck
Fish Market
Benjamin H. Cheney
New Haven
Merriam Post
Meriden
Post Associates
Sons of Veteran Camp
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Mansfield W. R. C
Permits Required for River Front Visitors in Hartford
The notice requires every person on the river front to possess and display a permit. Permits may be obtained from the United States marshal in Hartford. Teamsters fishermen boatmen yacht club members and all others must have proper permits or stay away from the river front and wharves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marshall
Hartford
Initiation Night At Local Society Draws Attention
A school initiation was carried out last night with leaders displaying thick paddles as insignia. The rites occurred in a horseless barn in the city’s south section. Newly elected members walked home, some standing all night to stay comfortable.
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WAR
Middlefield
William Hall
Beirut
Syria
South Church
Tuttle
College Street
Serge
Navy
Black
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Mexico
Probate Matters
Fire Department
Victory Rally
Caulkins & Post Go
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Mansfield Post, No. 53
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