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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1919

Page

10

Stolen Silver Case Leads to Court Arraignment

Sha Russo was arraigned this morning charged with theft and related offenses after police found forks and spoons with the mark Stueck in his possession. He claimed he bought them, but the owner identified items valued around 7.50. A separate assault case against Russo was continued for 30 days. Bonds were set at 300 dollars for Vincenzo Russo, and a South Ies man received a one dollar fine for petty breach of peace.

Sha Russo Stueck Russo Sway Ferry Street Edlin Vincenzo Russo Joseph S.annino L. O. Ryan Southies

Farm Bureau Notes Outline Seasonal Work and Demos

Middlesex County Farm Bureau outlines plan of work for the season. Agricultural committee, meeting at the Farm Bureau office, recommends continued corn and soybean demonstrations and silage trials with corn and sunflowers. Emphasizes clover, pasture demonstrations, and propagandizing earlier hay cutting. garden work to receive renewed attention with garden letters providing concise cultivation guidance.

Farm Bureau Middlesex County Farm Bureau Agricultural Department Agricultural Committee Samuel Russell, Jr

Knights of Pythias Notes Elect Officers

M Bacon Co No 7 Uniform Rank elected officers last evening Captain A A Wilcox First Lieutenant J F Hunderlach Second Lieutenant A F Hughes recorder G P Clark treasurer H E Atwell. Officers will be installed Monday evening April 7 Apollo Lodge No 33 will work the Knight Bank on Thursday evening with four candidates. Washington Lodge Hartford members plan to attend to a large turnout.

Knights of Pythias M. Bacon Co A. A. Wilcox Leutenant J. F. Hunderlach A. F. Hughes G P. Clark H. E. Atwell Apollo Lodge Knight Bank Washington Lodge of Hartford

Middletown Steamer Arrives With Record Freight Load

The Middletown steamed in at 4 this morning delivering the season’s largest freight, including 60 bales of cotton for L. E. Palmer Co. Beginning this week the vessel sails for New York on Sundays instead of Saturdays, arriving Tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings as before. A receipted bill is regarded as a valid certificate of honesty.

Middletown L. E. Palmer Co New York

Allan Hawley Salutes Earl Carroll as The Composer of the Air

Allan Hawley president of the Aero Club of America praises Earl Carroll the noted composer who served in the American Aviation Service in the great war Hawley likens Carroll to Henri Terrer and Gabriel DAnnunzio Carrolls latest lyric Woman and Light causes a stir in New York literary circles

Allan Hawley The Aero Club of America Earl Carroll Hawley Carroll Henri Terrer France Gabriel D’annunzio Woman Light New York

Adjourned Town Meeting Tonight Faces Tax Debate

The adjourned regular town meeting tonight lacks the town printer's report delaying the annual tax levy. A special meeting on the memorial bridge bond matter resumes with a five member committee's reports awaited. Whispers of an extra five mills or three mills for floating debt circulate, but no tax action possible until the selectmen finish the report. A record crowd is expected once more as residents seek clarity on funding and town expenses.

Selectman Peck

Rifle scores show Middlesex guard near sharpshooter level

The Sixth Regiment C 5 G rifle teams scored averages around 927 from March 10 to 12 under the Military Emergency Board rules. Captain S Harris Warner mentored local guards in Middlesex County, eight companies, eight shooters per company, five shots seated, five kneeling, ten prone, with Co D Cromwell averaging 97.6 and Co C Hast Hamstown 94.6. Real Estate Sale: Gustave Kutgner and Carolina sold land to Vecchitto and Brancforte families, 35 acres bounded by Cedar Lane and a highway, including farming machinery and livestock but excluding furniture.

Military Emergency Board Middlesex County S. Harris Warner Tike Co. D Cromwell Co. C Hast Hamstoun Co. F Deep River Gustave Kutgner Carolina Dominico Concettina Vecchitto Vincenzo Rosina Branciforte

Essex Ice Man Sues for 5000 Damages Over Ice Lease

James H. Wood sues Comstock Cheney & Co. for 5000 damages in Middlesex superior court over a lease dispute for cutting ice from Lord's and Clark's ponds in Essex. Wood claims ownership of two ice-houses valued at 2000 each, with potential renewal of a five year lease. he alleges failure to renew and improper leasing to another, while detailing his Chester residence and Ivoryton Centerbrook ice deliveries.

Essex Way James H. Wood Comstock, Cheney & Company Lord’s Pond Clark’s Pond James R. Wood Comstock, Cheney Co Middlesex County Plaintff Chester Ivoryton Centerbrook

Tryon and Tryon Advertisements and Local Items

City briefs note light vehicle lamps at 6 34 this evening and state dog tag totals 69220 with 68195 for individuals and 1015 for kennels. Mentions Tryon & Tryon butter at 154 Main street and various local notices about society meetings, hospital operations, talks, and services. Also references village events, forthright social notices, and business ads for local trades and items.

Orange County Main Street Tryon & Tryon Connecticut Connecticut Children’s Aid Society Just Out

Returned from Overseas Chieftain Bidwell Comes Home

Merrit Bidwell of the 26th Engineers returns to Hoboken after thirteen months abroad and goes to Camp Merritt tonight for discharge. He visits his mother at 197 Court Street and expresses relief and hope to be discharged next week. Before service he was a foreman in a New Britain factory.

Merrit Bidwell 26Th Engineers Hoboken Bertha A. Bidwell Court Street Camp Merritt New Britain

Champ Clark Heads to Worcester Talks on Reconstruction and League

Representative Champ Clark, aiming for minority leadership in the next House, left today for Worcester Massachusetts where he was to discuss his views on the reconstruction program facing Congress and the League of Nations.

Champ Clark Worcester Washington Mass Congress League of Nations

Funeral of Korean Emperor in Tokyo Sealed in Coffin

The body of former Korean Emperor Yi Hen has been placed in a 120 year old coffin in Tokyo. It will lie in a warm room for two months before interment. The corpse was bathed in sandalwood water and swathed in silks and linen.

Tokio Korea Yi Hen

Liberty Bond Loans Ad by Morris Plan Co

Morris Plan Co at 325 Main St offers loans using Liberty bonds as collateral. Borrowers receive ready cash while retaining possession of their bonds until repayment.

Liberty Morris Plan Co Main St Adv

New suits filed in superior court details Middletown collision

Selden H. Clark of East Hampton sues D. Goodrich Markham of Hartford for 100 dollars over a East Hampton car crash last fall with a counterclaim of 600 dollars. Clark claims liquor influence and repairs totaling 83.36 while Markham cites 501.51. Also, Winifred Carlson sues The Antonio Pepe Co. of Orange for 3000 dollars from a January collision in Orange. Middlesex Superior Court is named. Mortgage foreclosures filed by Middleton Building and Loan Co. against Harrison F. Phelps of Clinton for 2500 and Myron Hull of Clinton against Caspar Mascaro of Killingworth for 1900.

Selden H. Clark East Hampton D. Goodrich Markham Hartford Bertrand E. Spencer Markham Winifred Carlson Antonio Pepe Co Orange Gustaf B. Carlson Superior Court Middlesex County Middleton Building and Loan Co Harrison F. Phelps Clinton M. Eugene Culver J.myron Hull Caspar Mascaro Killingworth Lucius K. Stevens

Mrs Henry H Wright obituary recalls Hartford ties

Mrs Sarah C Wright widow of Henry H Wright died at her daughter’s Hartford home aged 77. Born in Killingworth she recently lived in Westbrook and leaves two daughters Eva Wright and Mrs E N Bushnell plus two granddaughters and a sister Mrs S Talcott Davis of Hartford. Funeral at home tomorrow 2 pm with burial Thursday 2 pm Cypress cemetery Westbrook.

Henry H. Wright Sarah C. Wright E. N. Bushnell Cornwall Street Hartford Killingworth Westbrook Eva Wright Irma Thompson Elsie Jones S. Talcott Davis Brainerd Avenue Cypress Cemetery

Interior enamel paint in eighteen colors

High grade interior enamel designed for walls woodwork or furniture. Easy to apply with brush and dries overnight to a durable porcelain like finish. Available in pints to gallons with priced tiers: 65c 1.20 2.35 4.50 respectively.

Floor Paints Promised to Resist Wear and Quick Dry

B P S floor paints are described as durable for hard wearing floors. They dry rapidly and harden to give satisfactory results. Prices listed include quarts at 1.00 and 1-2 gallon quantities at 1.95.

Window Screen Paint Restores Old Screens to Like New

A coating that prevents rust and revives aging window screens, shielding frames and fabrics from corrosion while restoring their appearance and function for longer service. The product promises durable protection and a renewed, nearly new look for homes.

Funeral of Mrs Ellen Roche at St John’s church

The funeral for Mrs. Ellen Roche from her daughter Mrs John Klein Cromwell proceeded this morning at 9 o'clock with mass at St John’s church at 9 30 said by Rev Thomas J Laden Fr Laden also read prayers after the mass The pall bearers were John Franklyn Fred Stevens William Weidemeyer and Frank Schermer Interment followed in St John’s cemetery this city

Ellen Roche John Klein Cromwell St. John’s Church Thomas J. Laden Laden John Franklyn Fred Stevens William Weidemeyer Frank Schermer St. John’s Cemetery

Funeral of Stanley Masajada Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for Stanley Masajada began at his home 53 West Street at 7 30 this morning and proceeded to St Marys Church for an eight o clock requiem high mass celebrated by Rev M Soltyzek. Pallbearers were Adolf Czaja Joseph Duda Edmond Czaja and Stanley Furinick with flower bearers Stanley Ferras and Stanley Czaja. Burial followed in St Johns Cemetery.

Stanley Masajada West Street St. Mary’s Church M. Soltyzek Adolf Czaja Joseph Duda Edmond Czaja Stanley Furinick Stanley Ferras Stanley Czaja St. John’s Cemetery

Rebekahs Plan May 2 Performance of Poor Married Man

A rehearsal of Poor Married Man was held last evening and the Rebekahs decided to stage the three act comedy on Friday May 2 at Odd Fellows Hall. The show features a lively marital farce with an overbearing mother in law and a capable cast from the lodge. The next rehearsal is set for Monday April 7 in the Fellows building lower half. Nurserymen report early delivery of trees and shrubs for spring planting.

Rebekahs Pley Odd Fellows Hall Lodge Priscilla Rebekah Mon- Gay Fellows Building

Spring Cleaning Time Is Here

Mrs. Jennie Miner of Davidson Indiana endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as mild and effective for cleansing the body after winter. She says they renovated her digestion and helped with indigestion biliousness and bloating. Available widely as a remedy to relieve discomfort and bad breath from digestive inactivity.

Jennie Miner Davidson Ind

Mrs Catherine Cooney Dies At Connecticut Hospital

Miss Catherine Cooney died at the infirmary of the Connecticut hospital this morning after an illness of six days of pneumonia. She had served as a laundress at the hospital for thirty five years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by W J Coughlin's Sons Undertaking Rooms.

Catherine Cooney Connecticut Hospital W. J. Coughlin

Funeral for Chauncey A Brown Held at 31 Broad Street

The funeral of Chauncey A Brown was held at 2 30 PM from his late home 31 Broad Street with Rev W H Hall officiating. The remains will be taken to Lebanon tomorrow for interment in Exeter Cemetery.

Chauncey Austin Brown Chauncey A’ Brown Broad Street W. H. Hall Lebanon Exeter Cemetery

New Haven Road Fights Trespassing On Rail Lines

The New Haven road has started a crusade to stop the practice of walking along the tracks or otherwise trespassing on railroad property.

New Haven Road

Brindle Infant Dies In Deep River March 1919

In Deep River on March 24 1919 William Evans son of Evans and Marie Johnson Brindle aged 11 months and days. Funeral at Adolph Johnson home in I ton Wednesday at 1 p m. Friends invited. Wright In Hartford Conn March 24 1919 Sarah C Nettleton wife of the late Henry H Wright funeral at daughter Mrs E Newman Bushnell 387 Cornwall street Wednesday 2 p m. Interment Westbrook Thursday 2 p m.

Brindle Deep River William Evans Evans and Marie Johnson Brindle Adolph Johnson Iton Eee Wright Hartford Conn Sarah C. Nettleton Henry H. Wright E. Newman Bushnell Cornwall Street Westbrook

B P S Auto Enamel One Coat Finish Details

B P S Auto Enamel offers a single coat finish with full brilliant lustre. It resists harsh exposure and repeated washing, delivering a durable surface. Available colors include Grey Red Blue Green Yellow and Black.

Boino Paint Offers General Purpose Coatings at Low Price

Boino Paint is introduced as a versatile, low cost coating for buildings, metal, wood, concrete, floors, wagons, walls, ceilings, and furniture. Stocks include Buff, Steel Gray, Blue, Dark Green, Red, Brown, and White. Gallons sell for 3.50, 1 2 gallon options at 1.90, and quarts at 1.00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cuthura George &. Dority Bart Carroll Aero Club Cromwell Company H S Essex Ice Man Comstock, Cheney Company P. O'Callaghan Rapallo Avenue Odd Fellows Fairview Groton H. Lambertson Grand Theatre Independent Order of Foresters John Welch Spring Street Arrigoni Hotel Eadv Holy Trinity Girls' Friendly Society Horace Fort Berkeley Divinity School East Africa A. Murray & Sons Fred LaRouche Jane Hill Frank E .Convey Chickew Volle H. C. Witwer Boches Broatch’s Modern Book Shop William A. Brady Louisa M. Alcott Middlesex Corey Stueck Block Caulkins & Post Hoosier B. P. S. Floor Paints Auto Enamel
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