Coroners Finding On Jones Death In Westbrook Building Collapse
Coroner Stephen B. Davis releases findings in the Jones death at a Westbrook frame building project. The collapse on February 15 1918 killed Jones and injured two workers. The report cites wind gusts and inadequate securing of materials, and finds no individual person should be held to answer for the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Davis
Yudgow Jones
West
Jones
F. W
Westbrook
Isaacs
Kunz
Clocks Advance One Hour March 31 1918
Congress decrees at 2 a m on Sunday March 31 1918 every clock must be set forward one hour to stay ahead until November 1. Take care to adjust watches or risk missing trains meals and meals misaligned as time shifts with daylight. After November 1 time resumes without restraint.
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Congress
Soldier Married at Swedish Lutheran Church
Eric Albert Ahlberg sergeant in Company D 302nd field artillery Camp Devens married Nellie May Johnson of Cromwell last evening at the Swedish Lutheran church rectory on Liberty Street. The groom enjoys a furlough and the couple planned a Philadelphia honeymoon after leaving for their travel. Prior to service he worked as a clerk at Smith & Bishel hardware and as a post office special delivery clerk, with many friends appreciating his genial manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Albert Ahlberg
302Nd Field Artillery
Camp Devens
Nellie May Johnson
Cromwell
Marri
Swedish Lutheran Church
Liberty Street
C. E. Anderson
Ahlberg
Philadelphia
Smith & Bishel
St Aloysius Notes on Meeting Date Change
The St Aloysius T A B society shifts its regular meeting to tomorrow evening due to the forty hour devotions at St Johns church. The Easter Monday concert committee will present its final report and two members will speak on new topics each meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius
T. A B. Society
St. John’s Church
Celebrated 11th Anniversary at Brainerd Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Frederick Phelps hosted friends and relatives at their Brainerd avenue residence for their 11th wedding anniversary. Original games entertained guests with prizes won by Mrs J F Nixon Mrs John Bruce Bert Griswold and Harvey Stiles Jr Piano selections were provided by C E Bynon. Guests extended wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Phelps
Brainerd Avenue
J. F. Nixon
John Bruce
Bert Griswold
Harvey Stiles
C. E. Bynon
Mrs. Phelps
Connecticut College Girls Plan Dansant for Belgian Relief Fund
The Connecticut College girls of Middletown and vicinity will hold a dansant at Middletown High School hall on Monday April first from 3 30 to 6 30 for Belgian Relief fund. The College club of Middletown has appointed committees to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut College Girls of
Middletown
Middletown High School
College Club of
Real Estate Sale In New Britain Involving Thompson Family
Charlotte Thompson and relatives along with guardian Charlotte Thompson of Alice Thompson own Pietro Allegro land and buildings in New Britain. The property covers 120 feet on the west side of Clinton avenue as part of a listing for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Thompson
Charlotte Austin
Grace J. Thompson
Anna M. Thompson
Charlotte
Alice Thompson
New Britain
Pietro Allegro
Clinton Avenue
Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement
A vintage ad urges readers to mail 5 cents with a slip to Foley & Co for a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism Foley Cathartic for cleansing constipation and biliousness and other products. The copy imitates early 20th century marketing language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nclose
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Miss Gildersleeve testifies at Middletown hearing
Miss Marion H. Gildersleeve, 18, testified at the Middletown city court hearing on March 9 death of Daniel McCarthy. She faces two counts for gross negligence and failing to render aid after the collision. Guardian ad litem appointed for her. defense and prosecution presented witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Davis
Marion H. Gildersleeve
Daniel McCarthy
James R. Edlin
Gildesleeve
Alfred Gildersleeve
The
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
Portland
Middletown
McCarthy
Main Street
Marion Gildersleeve
Main
Grand Streets
Samuel Russell
O. H. Raftery
Trinity Church
Frank C. Smith
Dale D. Butler
Gustaf B. Carlson
Shipman
Gress, Hyde & Shipman
Hartford
Miss Gildersleeve
Bertrand E. Spencer
William P. Bride
Prospect Street
Thomas P. Walsh
Pagano
Mr. McCarthy
J. Francis Calef
City Briefs Warn of Grass Fire Season and Events
Light vehicle lamps at 6:35 pm warn of grass fire risk during a busy week of events. The Priscilla Rebekah lodge meets Tuesday with a degree team rehearsal, Easter concerts loom, and admission tickets are available for St. Aloysius events. Notices cover jobs, education, shopping, and local happenings in Middletown.
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Ais
Hennigar’s
Main St
Adv
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
St. Aloysius
Rose M. Bianchi
Ferry Street
Travelers Insurance Company
Hartford
Butterine
Cone’s
Court Street
Pythian Hall
Middletown Business College
Middle West
T. J. Anderson
Sam
J. H. Leiferman
Eastern Star
Independent
Orider of Foresters
John Welch
Spring Street
Daughters of the King
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Joseph Salafia
Center Street
Camilla Caita
Union Street
New Haven
St. John’s Aid
Snow Squall Vanishes Before Meriden Trip
A local snow squall Monday night left Meriden residents surprised as travelers found no snow at Colonel H L Camp's Meriden road residence in the morning. City rooftops and trees showed snow in a pretty dawn scene, but it vanished later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
H L. Camp
Meriden Road
Obituary of J Peters Pelton Middletown printer and banker
J Peters Pelton a longtime Middletown resident and printer died at his home at Court and Pearl streets after a short illness. He was 75, born in Middletown to Charles Hamlin Pelton and Frances Graves and served in the Civil War. He ran a printing and bookbinding business with Frederick M. King, retired in 1904, and was active in church and city affairs. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 from his home with services at St. Coleman’s and burial in St. John’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Peters Pelton
Middletown
Court and
Pearl Streets
Pelton
Charles Hamlin Pelton
Frances M.graves
Hebron
Petton
Kate
Seth H. Hall
Henry H. Pelton
New York City
Jean Craig
Charles A. Pelton
24Th Regiment
Co. F
Louisiana
Acheson
Obituary notes two Middletown residents and deaths
George W. Clark aged 92 formerly of Middletown died in Cincinnati Ohio. He was born Haddam son of Daniel Clark and Wealthy Burr. His wife Eliza Downing died earlier. Survived by son George M. Clark Louisville Ky and daughter Mrs Henry Sherrick Cincinnati. Alfred Coles Curtis died age 85 at Middlesex turnpike Hubbard district. Born Bristol moved to Middletown 40 years ago. Survives wife one daughter Mrs Eliza beth Roberts Westfield and three sons Alfred C Curtis New Haven Heber C Joseph H Middletown. Funeral at 2 p m Friday at John P Bacon undertakers Main Street. Rev Richard T Elliott will officiate burial Old Farm Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clark
Middletown
Cincinnati
Ohio
Haddam
Daniel Clark
A. Burr
West Covington
Electa Herrick
New Haven
Alfred Coles Curtis
Middlesex Turnpike
Hubbard District
Bristol
Conn
Elizabeth Roberts
Westfield
Alfred C. Curtis
Heber C. Joseph H
John P Bacon
Main Street
Richard T. Elliott
Old Farm Hill Cemetery
Franklin Bliss Death Notice At 69 In Middletown Area
Franklin Woodruff Bliss retired accountant died at his home 487 High Street on March 26 aged 69 years 10 months and 11 days He was born in Middletown son of Lewis T Bliss and Harriet Lucretia Chapman Funeral services Friday at 2 30 PM from the house Rev F W Green officiating Flowers omitted He is survived by wife Mrs Bliss two sons Charles L and Leroy F Bliss and two daughters Mrs H H Warner and Miss Jennie E Bliss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Woodruff Bliss
High Street
Middletown
Lewis T. Bliss
Harriet Lucretia Chapman
F. W. Green
Bliss
Charles L
Leroy
South M E Church Notes Schedule of Meetings
Brotherhood business meetings on Tuesday evening at 7 30. Prayer service Wednesday at the usual hour. Ladies Aid society meets at Mrs John Holt East Main street Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. Boy Scouts Thursday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South M. E
Brotherhood
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Holt
East Main Street
Boy Scouts
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Coleman in Middlesex hospital
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Coleman of East Long Hill at Middlesex hospital this morning. Mother and child are doing nicely. Mr Coleman, a well known milkman, received congratulations from many friends on his route today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cradie
Thomas Coleman
East Long Hill
Middlesex Hospital
The Honor System at Grand Theatre
Ten big reels featuring George Walsh and others shown at the Grand theatre on Monday and Tuesday. An advance notice promotes the screening and invites patrons to see the Honor System on stage and screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walsh
Grand Theatre
Systm
Adv
Funeral of John Meyer in Cromwell
The funeral was held from his Cromwell home at nine o'clock this morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. John's Church Cromwell by Rev. Thomas J. Laden with Deacon Rev. John Fitzgerald and Sub Deacon Rev. Joseph Ryan. Miss Mary Buggie sang Lead Kindly Light and Pie Jesu. The pallbearers were John Meyer Harry Blake George Meyer Peter Manion William Stevens and William Leghorn. Burial followed at St. John's Cemetery with services by Rev. Father Ryan assisted by Fathers Laden and Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cronin
Patrick Cronin
Thomas Cavanaugh
Ernest Coles
St. John’s Cemetery
John Meyer
Cromwell
St. John’s Church
Thomas J. Laden
John Fitzgerald
Westery
Joseph Ryan
New Haven
Mary Buggie
Schmidt
Miss Buggie
Father Laden
Fathers Fitzgerald
Ryan
Harry Blake
George Meyer
Peter Manion
William Stevens
William Leghorn
Father Ryan
Fathers Laden
Fitzgerald
Funeral of Mrs Mary E McPherson in Brooklyn Home
Funeral services for Mary E wife of John J McPherson were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of her son Winfield J McPherson 2981 Fulton Street Brooklyn Reverend John H Kerr D D of Arlington Avenue Presbyterian church officiated. Friends and relatives were present from Middletown Hartford Rye N Y New York City and Brooklyn Interment was in Evergreen cemetery Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McPherson
Mary E
John J. McPherson
Winfield J. McPherson
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
John H. Kerr
Arlington Avenue Presbyterian Church
Middletown
Hartford
Rye
New York City
Evergreen Cemetery
Arrival of Portland Officer in France
Word from Portland confirms the safe arrival in France of Elmer B. Haines, son of Judge and Mrs. Frank OD. Haines. He sailed about six weeks ago with 23 unattached officers and expects assignment to the U S army artillery section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Elmer B. Haines
Frank OD. Haines
Portland
Haines
U. S. Army
Funeral for Mrs. Anna Fagan Held at Daughter’s Home
Funeral services for Anna Fagan widow of Patrick Fagan were conducted at the home of her daughter Mrs William in a solemn ceremony attended by family and friends. The obituary notes her long life and ties to the community as mourners gathered to pay their respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Fagan
Anna
Patrick Fagan
William
Mid-Week Union Services Set With Dr Lee Preaching
Baptist Church notes announce merging mid-week services with other South church unions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Dr J Beveridge Lee will preach at the combined services. Friday at 7 30 p m Campfire Girls meeting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
South Church
J. Beveridge Lee
The Honor System Spotlight
Fragmentary note references a feature titled The Honor System. It suggests a discussion or column about integrity or trust in behavior, but details are unreadable.
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Goroner
Westbrook Building
Middlesex County
Mc.carthy
John Sanstrom
Murphy's Drug Store
Linus Carlson
Joseph Dunn
Pearl Street
Pagano's
Joseph Kincaid
Mr. Gildersleeve
Fred E. Nordgren
Grand Street
Valley Hotel
August Ahlberg
Pittsfield
Boston
Spencer
Dr. Walsh
Captain Kincaid
Elizabeth Hefflon
Stow
Frederick L. Caulkins
Edlin
New Spring
Sifear Bro
Middletown’s
Turczynowcz
Poland
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Caulkins & Post Go
Brussels
Axminster
Bissell
Torrington Vacuum Cleaners
Muresco
Asa Man
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