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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

Page

12

Warner appeals verdict against Lud in February case

The record notes an $800 verdict that was not set aside, describing a claimed compromise and bills totaling $500 and $1,000. It states the plaintiff endured pain and the defendant's negligence, while jurors reportedly consented to a diet in exchange for compensation. The judge questions the credibility of the verdict and notes potential supreme court review.

T. Warner Ludlast Supreme Court

Legion Meeting in Hartford Sets Delegates for St Louis

Representatives from the Son of the State met at a Hartford club on May 1 to select delegates for the St Louis American Legion caucus on May 8. J S Howie of Middletown and Proul Judson Jr of Deep River attended, with W C Tiley and Lt. W D Copp named as first and second delegates, and C A Mills and Corp J S Howie as alternates. Major Bulk briefed on the Legion amid strong enthusiasm.

Hartford Bigates St. Louis American Legion Sth Congressional Disc Corp J. S. Howie Middletown Proul Judson alter/Corp Mani Bulks the Legion

Shad Catches Excellent After Heavy Rain Flood

Reported shad catches were large and in prime condition after a night of heavy rain. Water rose over a foot, nets spread late but were not fully deployed, posing watchfulness for drift and fish activity. The scene described reflects active fishing conditions along the river after the downpour.

River Notes Tugboat Mabel Delivers Coal and Voyages Up River

The tugboat Mabel arrived yesterday afternoon with 16 barges of coal for Middletown and Cromwell, then proceeded down river toward Perth Amboy with two party barges. A New York boat reached the prune with a good freight at 4 15. New age, spinach and early vegetables from the south are progressing well.

Mabel Middletown Cromwell Perth Amboy New York

D A R Meeting Tth Chapter Holds May 8 Business Session

The Tth Chapter of the D A R will hold a business meeting at the North hh house on Saturday May 8 at eight o clock. All members are urged to attend as business of importance will be discussed.

North Hh House

Fraternal Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges

General Mansfield Council No 9 and Middlesex lodge No 1547 meet at 181 Main Street while Victoria lodge No 26 and St John s Lodge No 2 hold gatherings at Masonic venues Court Street and the Masonic Temple Forest City Knights of Columbus at 423 Main Street and the Women s Relief Corps No 26 meet at Red Men s hall Sons and Daughters of Liberty convene at Pythian hall at 8 pm with initiations and a dramatic club rehearsal planned. state officers expected at May meeting and tenth anniversary celebration Junior O U A M to perform degree work tonight plus a welcome home event on May 30th by Jon s Band for the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus.

General Mansfield Council Order of United American Mechanics Middlesex Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Main Street Victoria Lodge Order of Vasa Masonic Hall Court Street St. John’s Lodge A. M Masonic Temple Forest City Forest City Council K. of C Knights of Columbus Jon Waterbury Ancient Order of Hibernians Sons and Daughters of Liberty Pythian Hall

Middlesex County meeting notes delay and local ads

County Commissioner Charles E Bacon attended a postponed Middlesex County Senators and Representatives meeting at the state capitol. The county tax levy and a 1500 appropriation for Middlesex County Farm Bureau boys and girls clubs were to be decided. Various local notices advertise whipped cream sales fruit shipments and a calendar of dances and events at Schaefer and Seibert halls with toasts, performances, and social gatherings.

Miss Barton Arrigoni Hotel Charles E. Bacon Middlesex County State Capitol Middlesea County Farm Bureau E. M. Bitgeod I. O. O. F. Hall Schaefer’s Seibert’s Hall East Hampton Martin C. Welch Richard P. Welch Liberty Street Schaefer Vienna Charles W. Cramer Hartford Stewart H. Curkin Main Kelly Busy Corner Co James H. Fay The County Farm Bureau Clinton Old Saybrook C. D. Manwaring Farm Frederick S. Chapman Wesleyan Amherst K. V. Dixon Trevithick’s K. Curkin’s Main St Grand Theatre Edward C. Minnum Camp Devens Cambridge Mass

Twins and Two More New Arrivals Spark Local News

Cradle Notes report two newborns in the town. Nicholas Hoff man, a popular motorman on Spring Street, welcomed twins and distributed cigars to trolley workers. Edwin Russell Hoff man is born to Mr and Mrs Edwin J Hahn of Worllys Avenue. A ten pound daughter arrives at Middlesex Hospital to Mr and Mrs Seth S Hubbard of 6arwick Street.

Nicholas Hoffman Spring Street Nicholas Edwin Russell Edwin J. Hahn Worllys Avenue Seth S. Hubbard

Obituary notices for Bozzi Murphy and Fowler

Obituary notices report the funeral of Nazzareno Bozzi from 65 Main Street with high mass by Rev. James Dargan and interment in St. John’s cemetery. also Mary Murphy, widow of Richard Murphy, dies at 526 High Street and will have a Monday funeral. Lenora Grace Fowler buried in Middlefield Cemetery. Henry Carlson’s funeral observed per Middlefield church rites.

Nazzareno Bozzi James Dargan Father Dargan John Checchini Alexandrea Bozzi Frank Artiboni Joseph Marioni Nemo Marioni Michael Oswald Mary Murphy Mary Richard Murphy High Street Miss May Murphy Richard F William Murphy

Undertaking services held for W J Coughlin son

Funeral services conducted this afternoon at 12 30 by Rev Charles E Anderson pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church. Interment was in Farm Hill cemetery.

Charles Parmelee Middlefield Congregational Church George B. Hawkes W. J. Coughlin Charles E. Anderson Swedish Lutheran Church Farm Hill Cemetery

Reed's Gap Man Detained After Town Visit

Alton Reed of Reed's Gap visited the town yesterday on business and drank too much. He collapsed from his team on Lumber Street and was picked up by police. Judgment was suspended in city court this morning.

Alton Reed Reed’s Gap Lumber Street

Coles Company to Close Saturdays at Noon Starting May 3 1919

The Coles Company announces Saturday closures at noon to provide a half holiday for employees, effective May 3, 1919, until further notice. Orders for Saturday delivery should be placed by Friday night. Public health lecture follows, with Miss Mary Platt speaking on industrial nursing at Hendley Memorial Home for Nurses at 8 p.m. The public is invited.

Coles Company Main Street Middletown Hendley Memorial

Middletown Milk Producers to discuss surplus milk disposal

The Middletown branch of the Connecticut Milk Producers Association will meet tomorrow at the County Farm Bureau offices to consider ways and means for disposing of surplus milk.

Middletown Connecticut Milk Producers’ Association County Farm Bureau

University Club Notes and Local Recitals

Miss Elizabeth Wells of New York was unable to attend the University club meeting due to illness. Mrs. Letitia Miller of Philadelphia gave a piano recital. The Baseball Challenge seeks games for Thomas youths aged 15 to 18, home or away. Address to Harl OC Lawton, Air Line Avenue, Portland, Conn.

University Club Elizabeth Wells New York Letitia Miller Philadelphia Uny Tahomas Portland Harl OC Lawton Air Line Avenue Conn

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Assistance

We wish to thank those who kindly assisted us in our sad bereavement and those who sent condolences for Mr Thomas Bride. Your sympathy and support are gratefully remembered during this difficult time.

Thomas Bride

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