Case on the verge of divorce ends with no fault found
In a New York court a divorce suit by Margaret Macdonald Hopkins against R. Hopkins was dismissed. The judge found no evidence of desertion. two instances of alleged cruelty were deemed insufficient. The case centered on incompatibility rather than desire, with custody questions and family ties discussed but no order issued.
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Gager
Margaret Macdonald
Guy
Lever Peters
New York City
Epkins
Hopkin
Kins
Barstow
York City
Memorial Services for Dead Soldiers Highlight Middletown Honor
Impressive memorial services were held Sunday for Corporal Robert M. Wilcox of the New Haven Grays who died of meningitis in France and for Sergeant Arvid A. Cederholm of Company C killed in action. Wilcox was honored at South Congregational church with a large attendance and church flag bearing about twenty names. Rev. F W Greene led the address. Cederholm’s service at Swedish Lutheran church was solemn and well attended, led by Rev. C E H Anderson. City officials and local groups paid tribute, with letters from the deceased read by Emil K Melin and remarks by Edward L Ferree. Members of Mattabessett Council No. 12, OUAM attended in a body.
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Middletown
Robert M. Wilcox
New Haven Grays
France
South Congregational Church
Arvid A. Cederholm
Swedish Lutheran Church
Wilcox
Mansfield Post
Home Guard
F. W. Greene
Corporal Wilcox
Katherine Bacon
America
Sergeant Cederholm
C. E H. Anderson
Europe
Emil K. Melin
Melin
Edward L. Ferree
McDowell
Mattabessett Council
No. 12
Cederholm
Dutcher Addresses Union Service on City Government Forms
Professor G M Dutcher of Wesleyan University spoke at the Union Evening Service at the Baptist church on forms of government. He traced movements from French cities in 1789 to modern city management, arguing for a City Manager system as a businesslike, common good form requiring broad backing from people, capital, and education.
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Dutcher
G. M. Dutcher
Wesleyaniversity
Pératic
Saigon
Conduct in The Hand School Talk Inspires Parental Co operation
James F. Connolly, son of a schools, delivered a plain talk on conduct in the hand school. He urged constant parental cooperation with teachers to guide children and emphasized moral welfare and home sanitation. He urged greater parental interest, noted teachers are eager to discuss issues, and aims to prepare youth for proper vocation. Lester Dunklee leads personal efficiency with 126 points, Philip Spear second, and Mr Simpson to speak next Sunday.
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James F. Connolly
Lester Dunklee
Philip Spear
Sev
Mr. Simpson
a.Endeavor Fellowship
Subscriptions Reported for Berlin Con Company Bonds
The Berlin Con company has subscribed to a third liberty bond worth an estimated amount. About 145 employees subscribed, while those unable to subscribe were paid the first and second bonds. One bond is held by the company, with many others holding at least one bond.
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Berlin
Church Notes Schedule Choir and Board Meeting
Lutheran Church notes indicate the choir will meet in the evening and the Cross committee will convene the board at 8 o'clock for their regular session.
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Wwedied Lutheran Church
Y Cross Committee
Thrift Stamp Day Raises Purchases Nationwide
Thrift Stamp Day motivates every store and clerk across the United States to require buyers to purchase at least one thrift stamp. Manufacturers wholesalers and salesmen join in the effort, contributing to strong sales nationwide.
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U.S. A
St Johns Church Notes Honor Masses and Jubilees
Offertory mass Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 Requiem for Michael Kilmartin this morn ing Month's mind for Mrs Nellie Long Cotter Tuesday 8 and anniversary for Mrs Ellen Carroll Wednesday 8 30 Ascension Mass at 5 7 8 30 9 30 Benediction 7 30 Devotions to Mary Wednesdays 7 30 Cemetery duties by John Perry in Johnson Street on Sunday May 3 o clock Sermon by Rev Patrick L Dolan praising the churchs truth Sisters of Mercy Sister M Simeon silver jubilee Miss Annie Agnes Supple formerly of Westfield district Mr and Mrs Michael Supple of Grand Street attend Hartford observance
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St. John’s Church
Michael Kilmartin
Nellie Long Cotter
Ellen Carroll
John Perry
Johnson Street
Patrick L. Dolan
M. Simeon
Sisters of Mercy
St. Mary’s
Hartford
Annie Agnes Supple
Westfield
South Church Notes Schedule for May Meetings
Tuesday at 7:45 the standing committee meets in the social rooms with Union plans for the year. Wednesday a church night service and Union social in the South church rooms. Thursday 2 o'clock Union society sew for Red Cross. 4 o'clock pastor's class for girls. 5 o'clock pastor's class for boys. 8 o'clock mass meeting for relief in Town hall. Philathea Circle to sew for Red Cross at Mrs. Robert Freeman’s home.
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South Church
Union
Union Church
Union Society
Red Cross
Town Hall
Philathea Circle
Robert Freeman
State O U A M Convention Opens in City
The 7th annual State O U A M convention will be held in this city on Thursday at Pythian hall. The local order will host an open meeting in their rooms Wednesday evening and all members and their friends are invited to attend.
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Pythian Hall
War Class Stenography for Teachers and Young Women
A special class for teachers and young women with business experience. For information see Mr Higginson Monday Wednesday Friday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. 171 Court estudy.
Sergeant Gibbons Promotes War Effort at Grand Theatre
Sergeant Gibbons of the Canadian forces spoke at the Grand theatre under the Council of Defense. Over 200 attendees heard his firsthand war stories including being a German prisoner and leg injuries. He urged support for troops, oversubscribe Liberty loans, and home sacrifices to speed supplies and shorten the war.
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Sergeant Gibbons
Council of Defense
Grand Theatre
Gibbons
Germany
Middletown City Briefs Highlights and Local Notices
Light vehicle lamps at 8 20 this evening and many autos stranded yesterday on the highway with tire and engine troubles. The Nut margarine at Cone's is fine. A sermon on The Material Kingdom of Christ was given by Rev Hannon at the college church. Grand theatre promises an elaborate program tonight and tomorrow with Camille, A Dog's Life, The Girl You Know and more. Shore party season began with weekend gatherings. Middlesex Bar considers admission of Gilman Clark Gates of Old Saybrook to the bar in New Haven. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Griffin of Court Street. The post office front fence was removed revealing the building. Spring remedies and local calendar items noted. Local Armenians observed Easter Sunday May 5. The Frances Louise, a 52-foot power boat, was turned over to the government for commission at Essex. Marriage announced between Miss Mae V Bristol and Charles J Wolfe. Plans for vault at St John's cemetery and Liberty bonds for AOH auxiliary. Ensign Benjamin Mittleman returned from furlough. Townboat Mabel carried coal to Hartford. The Gouin reached Okla with two seac on a barge of coal. River wobec declined.
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Cone’s
Court St
College Church
Hannon
Wesleyan
Drew Theological Seminary
Middletown
Theda Baraijin
Camille
Charlie Chaplin
James Montgomery Flagg
Adv
Middlesex County Bar
Gilman Clark Gates
Old Saybrook
New Haven
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Middlesex Hospital
William Griffin
Court Street
Middlesex Theatre
Main Street
John Gieselbreth
Louis Gibbons
Evergreen Ave
South Farms
G. F. Heublein
Hartford
Frances Louise
Essex
Mystic
Grand Theatre
Theda Barain
James Montgomery Flagge
Mae V. Bristol
Charles J. Wolfe
Portchester
N. Y
W. H. Burgwin
St. John’s Cemetery
A. O. H. Heir
Flannagan
Benjamin Mittleman
Mabel
Gouin
East Berlin Notes and Parish News of May 1918
East Berlin reports residents visiting relatives, illness, and social events. Nursing care for Charles Cobey, St Gabriel’s whist prizes, and local movement. Emmanuel parish meeting elects officers, funds, and social committee. 79 year old M S Dunn featured as Civil War veteran. Unclaimed letters list includes numerous names.
Victory Week in the Home Rally for Italian and Polish Women
Victory Week in the Home announces a May 7 rally at the town hall in the afternoon. Dr. Julia Tiale of Lowell House New Haven will speak for Italians and Mrs Chester Walsh of Hartford will speak for Poles. Admission is free. Biggest Electric Powered Ship in England
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Julia Tiale
Lowell House
New Haven
Chester Walsh
Hartford
Baptist Church Notes Details of midweek service and society meetings
The mid week service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 oclock with Deacon E B Fall as leader. Ladies Aid meet Thursday at 3 at Mrs A B Ryans 241 Court to plan for the roll call supper next week Wednesday at the church. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday at 3 30 at the parsonage. Prof E S Brightman will preach next Sunday morning at the church.
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E. 8. Brightman
Sowheag Encampment to Confer Royal Purple Degree
Sowheag Encampment No. 6 will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening May 6. The Royal Purple degree will be conferred on a class of candidates. Visitors are expected from out of town and the committee has completed arrangements to entertain guests and uphold the encampment's reputation.
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Sowheag
Truck Dropped In Hole Slows Traffic On Wa Street
A heavy truck rolled into a roadside hole on Wa street near Main Saturday causing a crowd to gather. The vehicle was jacked up and then driven away, with no injuries reported.
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Wa Street
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