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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1919

Page

10

Neighbors in Walworth face police court assault case

In police court today Siecienski and William faced evidence in a case of alleged assault. The fracas occurred near the Omo factory yard where land was being contested. Testimony described strikes with a stick and an axe, with both sides claiming the other initiated the confrontation. Neither man was seriously hurt.

Siecienski William Omo Factory Wal Kennedy Siecianski Yard Ralph M Radziwon Radzi Radziwor Tiy

Pine Independents Organize for Season on the Diamond

The Pine Independents have organized a baseball season and expect to field a team against North End and other city rivals. Notable players include N. J. Dunn, T. Coleman, H. F. Fitzpatrick, T. Geary, H. J. Murphy, J. Reynolds, and T. Geary. Tryouts at Liberty Street 7:30 PM. contact H. Ashton, 285 Pearl St., City.

Pine Nuts North End N. J. Dunn T. Coleman T. Geary H. J. Murphy J. Reynolds Liberty Street H. Ashton Pearl St City

Plan to close Saturday afternoon offers half-holiday

The plan adopted two periods ago closes the office store and mill at noon on Saturdays and grants a half holiday for employees. The Coles Company at 138 Street Middletown asks for later Friday night meetings and delivery orders until further notice.

Coles Company 138 Street Middletown

Correspondent to Speak at North Church Sunday

A London correspondent, P. I. Wilson, famed for The Christ We Forget, will speak at the North church this Sunday. He has served as an acting correspondent since the war began and is noted as an English newspaper man. No speaker theme announced.

North Church Wilson London

Last of Barges Launched by Gildersleeve Yard

The last of three large government barges built by the Gildersleeve Ship Co. yard across the river was launched yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The vessel slid down the ways and was towed to the navy yard this morning, marking the completion of the project.

Gildersleeve Ship Co Navy Yard

Veterans Meet on Branch of American Legion in Middletown

A meeting of World War veterans was held in Middletown to discuss forming a local American Legion branch. James R. W. Sellen and other named attendees were slated to attend a convention in the city club.

Veterans of World Middletown James R. W. Sellen

Marriage Announcement in Middletown Names Cutting Family

Marriage announced in Middletown for Miss Mary Theresa Cutting daughter of Mr and Mrs John B of Springfield Mass and Arthur Edward of Springfield. The ceremony was solemnized on Saturday with the present families and friends attending.

Middletown Mary Theresa Cutting John B Springfield Mass Arthur Edward

Ith Cter Meeting at North House Saturday

Ith Cter will hold a meeting at the North House on Saturday with attendance urged due to importance. Members are requested to attend as an urgent matter will be discussed.

Ith Cter North House

Thanking neighbors for kindness after loss

The Windridge family extends thanks to their neighbors for the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful ties shown during their recent bereavement. Mrs. Eliza E. Windridge expresses gratitude for the considerate acts and kind memories shared.

Eliza E. Windridge

Fraternal Meetings and University Club Tonight in Forest City

Fraternal groups hold meetings across town including Toni Hermann lodge Norit C D H and at 168 Court street Lady Washington Chapter No 45 at 183 Court street Central Lodge No 12 L C O F on Main street Apollo Lodge No 33 Knights of Pythias at Pythian building Mansfield Post No 53 G A R at 181 Main street University club meets at Eclectic house High street at 8 o clock Apollo Lodge K O P the degree to be worked at its regular meeting this evening Memorial Day tree to be reported Forest City council Knights of Columbus meets tomorrow night with building committee report urgent member presence requested.

Toni Hermann Lodge Norit C. D. H Court Street Lady Washington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Central Lodge Main Street Apollo Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Building Mansfield Post Grand Army of the Republic The University Club Eclectic House High Street K. of P Forest Knights of Columbus

Funeral Rites Held for Helen Irene Bride at St John’s Church

The funeral for Helen Irene Bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Bride, began at 8:30 from the family home at 16 Grand Street. A solemn high mass followed at 9 at St. John’s Church with Rev. James P. Donovan as celebrant and Rev. Michael Kearney as deacon, with clergy assisting at committal. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery after the service. Additional notices list the funerals of Nazzareno Bozzi from 658 Main Street and Lenora Grace Fowler of Middlefield, with services at St. John’s Church and local cemeteries.

Helen Irene Bride Helen Irene Thomas P. Bride Grand Street St. John’s Church James P. Donovan Michael Kearney James Dargan Father Kearney St. John’s Ghost Dineen A. Campbell John Hazelton John Murphy Philip Griffin Joseph Murphy Edward McNulty William Flood Frank Sullivan William J. Murphy Joseph Bransfield Gerald O’keefe James Breed St. John’s Cemetery Nazzareno Bozzi Main Street Lenora G. Fowler Lenora Grace Arthur D. Fowler Middlefield Middlefield Cemetery

Funeral for Charlies Parmelee Augur Set for Friday

The funeral for Charlies Parmelee Augur will be held Friday at 3:30 in the Middlefield Congregational Church. Rev. George B. Hawkes will officiate, with interment in Middlefield Cemetery.

Charles P Charlies Parmelee Middlefield Congregational Church George B. Hawkes Middlefield

Worcester Honors Heroes Parade in War Memorial Tribute

Worcester Mass May 1 crowds exceed 200000 as 4000 Worcester soldiers march through the streets. Wreaths are laid at Victory Arch for 329 hero dead in a citywide holiday with industries paused and special illuminations. Mayor Pehr G Holmes reviews parade from City Hall stand.

Worcester Mass Worcester County Victory Arch Pehr G. Holmes City Hall

Fly experiments show flies travel long distances from waste

A small English town faced a plague of flies traced to a distant rubbish heap about a thousand yards away. Experiments with chalk-dusted flies showed they flew up to 1,300 yards, carrying germs and posing hygiene risks as the insects can carry infections for days.

England Manchester Guardian

Local notices and ads mix in Middletown scene

Frequent ads note arrivals, shopping, and events around Middletown including a New York boat unloading merchandise, millinery at Mrs J Anderson's, and a veterinarian advert. Local updates mention Union park mowing, a Wesleyan infield meet with Amherst, diet and grocery specials, a May flowers opening, dog licenses, and a fast-paced sports note on Wesleyan’s dual meet against Ne P.

Miss Barton Arrigoni Hotel New York T. ‘J. Anderson Main Street E. M. Bitsood Fletcher’s H. Curkin’s Main St Union Park Village Grocery Lieut. Johnson Wesleyan Amherst Orange County Tryon and Tryon Trevithick’s George Cameron Silver Street South Farms Middlefield Manhattan Daly’s Middletown New London Seibert’s Hall East Hampton Guild Hartford Samuel Crowell Middlesex Hospital Zink L O. O. F. Hall Fond du Lac Tei Brown Bros Ann Fitzgerald Russell Street P. B. Fitzgerald U. S. Army Riverside California Guilford Lum Ne P

Middletown Home Sales And Local Games Schedule

The notice lists a sale of home made food at the Methodist chapel on Friday May 2 from 3 to 5 pm. It notes Wesleyan versus Amherst in a major home game Saturday with admission 50 cents or season tickets via K V Dixon phone 992. Knights of Columbus building committee meets to discuss a council report Friday night. Also a fruit and vegetables ad and a 7:30 pm town and city consolidation committee executive meeting in Chamber of Commerce offices open until 9 pm.

Middletown Homes, Inc Methodist Chapel Wesleyan Amherst K. V. Dixon Knights of Columbus Building Committee Trevithick Orange County Tryon and Tryon Main Street H. Curkin Main St Town and City Consolidation Committee Chamber of Commerce Adv

Beauty of a Seneca Maiden Legend

A student of Indian customs notes a Seneca tribe practice where a maiden is mourned by imprisoning a young bird until it sings, then sending it with affectionate messages to the grave. The belief holds the bird will not rest until it reaches the spirit land and delivers the burden of love.

Southwest storm threat shifts from Michigan to Atlantic sea route

New York May 1 reports a southwest storm warning from Cape Henry to Boston. A strong disturbance centered over lower Michigan moves east and northeast, intensifying. Southerly winds this afternoon and tonight give way to a moderate southwest gale tomorrow, affecting coastal and inland areas.

New York Cape Henry Boston Lower Michigan

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney trouble

An old remedy claims to relieve back pain dizziness insomnia and bladder discomfort linked to kidney trouble, challenging the notion of female complaints. The advert promises quick relief and renewed vitality with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, noting centuries of tested use.

Haarlem Derengemsata Yim

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