Forty Hours Devotion at St John’s Church
The Forty Hours Devotion at St John’s Church featured Rosary led by Rev. Michael E. Kearney and a sermon by Rev. Charles J. White of Brighton on Matthew 11:28. Addressed forgiveness, real presence, and ongoing devotion with Holy Communion. Over 3,200 confessions and 6,000 Holy Communions. crowd filled the church, with processions and benediction concluding the event. Next Sunday daylight saving begins. parishioners urged to set clocks ahead. A Maccabees campaign led by Elmer L. Galley noted for a carry-on drive for new members, with New Haven convention June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Michael E. Kearey
Simon
Charles J. White
Brighton
Pathe
White
Jesus
Judas
Peter
Lapostre
Father White
Middletown
Father Kearney
Alexander Mitchell
Joseph W. Barry
New Britain
Thomas Laden
Cromwell
Patrick D. Kinnery
Prof
Dineen
St. John’s
Sisters of Mercy
James Dargan
James P. Donovan
Maccabees
Elmer L. Galley
Providence
R. L
The
Knights of the Maccabees
A. P. Drennan
Mr Galley
of the Maccabees
New Haven
Galley
Record Flock of Hens Lays 1130 Eggs in Two Months
Mrs. M. W. Austin of Cromwell reports a mixed breed hen flock laid 1,130 eggs from January 22 to March 22, averaging 35 hens. Random fluctuations noted in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Austin
Cromwell
Golden Wedding Keepsake for Mylchreest Couple
Mr and Mrs William Mylchreest of Brainerd avenue celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and close friends at home. A gold and green theme featured jonquils and photo place cards. Guests enjoyed a one act farce La Varsouviana dances and humorous songs by Joe Mylchreest. Mr Mylchreest, born in the Isle of Man, arrived in Middletown in 1869 and built many city landmarks, later serving as alderman and partner in the firm McConochie Moore and Mylchreest. Their family includes six children and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mylchreest
Brainerd Avenue
Joe Mylchreest
F. L. Phelps
Phelps
Mylchreest
Isle of Man
Middletown
Portland
Hartford
Hugh McConochie
James Moore
McConochie
Moore and Mylchreest
Overcoat Theft Case In City Court
William G. Murphy of the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane was found guilty of theft in city court after a complainant and witness said the coat disappeared from a ward room. Murphy admitted offering to buy the coat for $2, with judge suspending judgment. Stephen Knowliski was acquitted. Also James Armstrong, intoxicated, was fined $2 and costs and ordered to stay away from Middlewo n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Murphy
Connecticut Hospital For the Insane
Louis Bonnville
Bonnville
Murphy
Stephen Knowliski
Robert M. Lane
Meriden
Max Newberg
Stephen Kowliski
Kowiiski
James Armstrong
Joseph Dunn
Adams Express Company
St. John’s Church
Armstrong
New York
Hartford
Told
Middlewn
Geese Over Middletown Point to Increase in Flocks
A town meeting crowd heard low flying wild geese last night and guessed numbers from 15 to 150. The chatter notes geese flocks have been larger this month than in years past, suggesting a rise since spring shooting ceased by government action.
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Connecticut
Middledown
Mail to Czecho Slovakia via New York to Switzerland
Postal Union rates and classifications apply to mail for Czecho Slovakia dispatched from New York to Switzerland for onward transmission. Post masters should note there is no parcel post service to Czecho Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Union
CzechoSlovakia
New York
Switzerland
Czecho-Slovakia
School Girl Finds Relief from Pain with Vegetable Compound
Nashua New Hampshire resident Delina Martin recounts years of painful periods causing fainting spells. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and urges others to seek its help. The advertisement touts the product as safe, made from native roots, and free of narcotics.
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Nashua
N. H
Lydia E. Pinkham
Delina Martin
Bowers St
N.H
Miss Martin
Las E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Ass
City Briefs Include Music, Services, and Local Announcements
A collage of notes from the area includes a 6:35 PM lamp-lighting, music at Arrigoni Hotel, and a Lenten service at the Swedish Lutheran church. Also listed are drillings by artesian wells, a homecoming for Sgt. Crokan, a doctor resuming practice, Y M C A Woman’s Auxiliary meeting, Leopold Godowsky piano recital sales, and local garden and car goods promotions. Major items mention Mars visibility, Godowsky recital, Odd Fellows social, and stockholder meeting notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigoni
Swedish Lutheran Church
A. A. Murray & Sons
Thomas F. Crokan
Camp Upton
Loveland
Woman’s Auxiliary
Leopold Godowsky
Payne’s Music
Lincoln's Drug Store
San Jose
Millane Tree Expert Co
Main St
Durham Town Hall
Hahn
Mars
Earth
High School
Holy Trinity Parish House
John T. Walsh
New Haven Road
Gerde
New Haven
High School Hall
G. M. Cidding
Connecticut Agricultural College Experiment Station
Odd Fellows Social Club
Odd Fellows Building
Obituary of Cromwell resident Arthur Boardman
Arthur Boardman, one of Cromwell's oldest residents, died at home this morning after pneumonia at age 79 years 10 months 26 days. He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs. George W. Brewer of Southbury and three sons F C Boardman of Danbury Arthur H Boardman of Hartford and Wallace S Beardman of
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Arthur Boardman
Cromwell
George W. Brewer
Southbury
F. C. Boardman
Danbury
Arthur H. Boardman
Hartford
Wallace S. Beardman
Howard L. McCutcheon Jr Returns Home From War
Harry L. McCutcheon Jr who has been overseas on active duty returned to his Durant district home arriving in Hoboken yesterday He was among the first drafted men from Middletown and was gassed and sustained a broken ankle He still suffers from gas and tooth problems but expects to recover now that he is back He must report to Camp Mills within 24 hours.
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Harry L. McCutcheon, Jr
Durant
Hoboken
Middletown
Camp Mills
Civil War veteran Arthur Boardman of Cromwell passes
Addison Vermont and eight grandchildren mourn the death of Arthur Boardman born April 28 1839 in Westfield. He first enlisted in Hartford for three months in Rifle Company A Third Volunteer Infantry on April 26 1861 and was later in Company K 20th CV three years. He fought at Bull Run Chancellorsville and Gettysburg in 18 battles, earning multiple promotions and mustering out as first lieutenant June 13 1866. He served Cromwell as town clerk and held other offices and belonged to Mans field Post 53 G A R with his funeral scheduled Friday at 2:30 from his late home conducted by Rev Ludington. burial in Cromwell East cemetery.
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Hartford
A. Third Volunteer Infantry
Fort Sumter
20Th C V
Bull Run
Chancelorsville
Gettysburg
Boardman
Washington
Cromwell
Mansfield
G. A R
Funeral for Miss Ellen Cooney at St Francis Church
The funeral for Miss Ellen Cooney is set for Thursday morning at 8 30 from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms with Mass in St Francis church at 9 o'clock. Miss Cooney served in the Law Auxiliary of the A O H and Children of Mary at St Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Cooney
W. J. Coughlin
St. Francis’ Church
Hay-Making Chanty From Northern Counties
An old hay making chanty once common in northern counties served as a timekeeper for haymakers. The chanty named Queen Caroline involved washing hair with turpentine to make it shine. It is linked to Queen Caroline, wife of King George the Third, and noted as a reminder of distant harvest customs.
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Caroline
George
Few Good Hints On Auto Driving For Beginners
Short guide from a major car company urges novices to learn patiently. Start slowly in quiet hours, watch for vehicles, and rise to busier traffic gradually. Know each pedal and button, monitor lubrication and fluids, and treat the car as a machine that will reward careful handling with reliable service.
Marriage Announcement for Lucy Elizabeth Cutting and George J Mehler
Mr and Mrs John B Cutting of Butternut Street announce the marriage of their daughter Lucy Elizabeth on March Hth to Dr George J Mehler of New York City.
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John B. Cutting
Butternut Street
Lucy Elizabeth
George J.mehler
New York City
Dr J H Schenck Son Box Prices In Philly Ad
Uncoated and sugar coated 25 cent boxes offered by Dr J H Schenck and Son of Philadelphia. Pricing promotes bulk or household purchase and highlights standard box size. Local notice notes available stock and distribution details through the Philadelphia firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Auto enamel lustre for durable finish
B. P. S. Auto Enamel provides a hard surface that withstands severe exposure and repeated washing. Available in Grey Red Blue Green Yellow and Black.
Glass Interior Enamel Finish Paint Ad
High grade enamel for interior walls woodwork and furniture offered in eighteen colors plus black and white. Easy to apply with brushing instructions on each can. Dries overnight to a durable porcelain like washable finish. Prices: pints 65c quarts 1.20 half gallon 2.35 gallons 4.50.
Floor Paints for Hard Wear by B P S
B P S floor paints resist heavy wear and dry quickly to a hard finish. Quarts cost 1.00 and 1-2 gallon sizes are 1.95. Suitable for floors subject to heavy use and long-lasting coverage.
Window Screen Paint Restores Rusted Old Screens
A coating designed to prevent rust and renew aged window screens promises to extend life and improve appearance. The product claims to stop corrosion and make worn screens look nearly new for easier maintenance and longer use.
Boino Paint Offers General Purpose Indoor Outdoor Coat
Boino Paint is marketed as a versatile, low price coating for buildings, metal, wood, concrete, porches, floors, wagons, walls, ceilings, and furniture. In stock colors include buff steel gray blue dark green red brown and white with pricing listed as gallons three fifty twelve gallons one ninety and quarts one dollar.
Wall Papers Value Sale at Our Busy Department
Our wall paper department is the busiest in the store offering exceptional values in all grades. You will not find high prices here and every grade is attractively priced for quick selection.
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Hospital
George I. Allen
Middletown Lodge
Advance Models
AND
Main Street
H. C. Witwer
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Stueck Block
Miss Ellen Cooney
Seno R
London Chronicle
Schenck
A. L. Fowler
Plantsville
Caulkins & Post Co
Hoosier
B. P.S
Auto Enamel
B. P. S. Floor Paints
Price
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