Court Reports Assault and Labor Dispute Incidents
The record details several domestic and workplace conflicts. Mrs. Caroline Curtis allegedly assaulted Mrs. Hills, with Curtis denying but the claim describing grabbing and a bleeding nose. Mrs. Johnson later testified Curtis shouted, and a further clash led to cuts. the court suspended costs. In another case Viadyka and Hraba, factory workers, clashed over knives after Hraba drew a knife, with German sentiment cited. case continued to next Tuesday for thorough review.
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Caroline Curtis
Curtis
Hills
Pene
Johnson
John
Viadyka
William Hraba
Viadyka Hraba
Hraba
Obituary Daniel J Shaughnessy 47 Hartford clothier dies
Daniel J Shaughnessy age 47 of 65 Asylum Street Hartford died after a week long illness at his home 12 Marshall Street Hartford He was born in Pulton and worked for Rothschild in Hartford five years later forming a partnership with Samuel Chamberlain twenty one years ago Their business with the late Sheriff Edwin J Smith operated as Chamberlain Ghnessy furnishing goods Shaughnessy a member of Hartford Lodge Elks survived by his wife two children Rich J Shaughnessy and Marion K Shaughnessy a brother in Washington DC and three sisters Mrs Wallace Startord and others Funeral at 8 Monday from his home with requiem high mass at St Josephs Burial Mt Hope Cemetery The obituary notes prior work for Blake Barton and John H Griffin and mentions the large funeral at Colemans Church Middlefield and other details about Mass and persons involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy
Chamberlain Ghnessy
Asylum
Hartford
Chamberlain
Edwin J. Smith
Hartford Lodge of Elks
Rich J. Shaughnessy
Marion K.line
Tere
Washington, D. C
Wallace
Saughnes
St. Joseph's
Mt. It
Benedict Cemetery
Middle
Blake & Barton
John H. Griffin
Funeral of Margaret C Coleman at St Church
Funeral services for Margaret Clare Coleman were held at 2 45 PM at St Church following a family home service at 2 30 PM. Rev Dono conducted the services as a large crowd gathered, with many floral tributes and burial at St Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret C. Coleman
Margaret Clare
William Pan
Grand Street
St. Church
Dono
Accident at Shipyard Claims Gil l Foreman
Es ured at Shipyard. mdstrom, employed at the Construction Co., at Gil l, met with a severe accident yesterday afternoon. While making an effort to break, he fell and struck a sharp tool, injuring himself while hewing timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdstrom
Gill
Y. M. C. A. Canvass Opens With 100 Volunteers
The Y M C A financial canvass will begin Sunday afternoon with 100 canvassers visiting homes citywide. The goal is $6000 as speakers urged enthusiasm to sustain home morale and support for young men. Kenneth Robbie led the rally alongside James V. Gridley, with ten team captains listed for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aries
America
Kenneth Robbie
Springfield
E. A. Smith
C. A. L. Morgan
Charles T. Davis
E. C. Weston
Frank A. Coles
R. J. Atwell
Automobile Overturns on Steep Hill in Manchester
In Manchester on May 11 Morris and Vallos proprietors of a Greek confectionery at 1345 Main Street Hartford were involved in a crash on Twin Hill. Morris was arrested on reckless driving, likely to be changed to manslaughter when the case comes up May 18. Vallos died in Hartford hospital. two other Greek passengers were thrown out with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Paul Vallos
Hartford
John G. Morris
Morris
Twin Hill
Florence Zimmerman
Vallos
Main Street
Revenue Amendment Ties to Second Class Mail Rates
Senator Watson of Indiana gave notice to move to suspend the rules to offer an amendment to the revenue bill. The proposal would suspend proposed increases in second class mail rates from July 1, 1918, to July 1, 1919, a change that mainly affects newspapers. Publishers argue the rise would cut newspaper revenue and limit wide circulation across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Pocahontas hosts whist and set-back night prizes awarded
A whist and set-back event at Pocahontas featured prizes for set-back winners Miss Daisy Eckes Mrs. Richard Robb Mrs. Harry Marshall Charles Hilliker Oscar Anderson and Fred Ecker. Whist prizes went to Miss Mae Griffin Mrs. Elizabeth Tryon Mrs. Lyman Parmelee Mrs. James Willoughby and Lyman Parmelee. An Ambulance fund benefit will follow later this month. Arawana council joins eight statewide councils on the honor list for sending full Ambulance fund quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Pocahontas
Daisy Eckes
Richard Robb
Harry Marshall
Charles Hilliker
Oscar Anderson
Fred Ecker
Mae Griffin
Elizabeth Tryon
Lyman Parmelee
James Willoughby
Lyman Pamelee
Arawana
Red Cross Rally Urges Middlesex County Citizens
Middletown residents urged to attend a Monday night rally at the town hall to support the American Red Cross. Admission is free and no subscriptions will be collected. Middlesex Chapter, American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middlesex County
American Red Cross
Middlesex
Adv
Trouble in Danbury Over Coal
Citizens of Danbury Connecticut plan to appeal to the federal trade board over coal pricing set by the fuel commissioners. Dealers were ordered to sell at nine dollars forty five cents a ton with sidewalk delivery but refuse to transact at that price. They argue no profit is possible and an investigation will be requested with Washington authorities informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Federal Trade Board
Washington
Red Cross Rally Call to Middlesex Business Leaders
A public notice urges Middlesex County business men to attend a Red Cross rally at the Town Hall on Monday night and to bring their wives and friends. The message stresses progressive community leadership and civic participation.
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Middlesex County
Red Cross
Card of Thanks for Helen Elizabeth Bengtson
The Bengtsons express heartfelt thanks to all who aided them during Helen Elizabeth’s illness and passing. Mr and Mrs Oliver F Bengtson extend deepest gratitude for the kindness and support shown.
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Ter
Helen Elizabeth
Oliver F. Bengtson
City Briefs: Local Socials and Events Gather Pace
The column lists a string of small town notices and ads: a vehicle sips at 8:36 at Mrs. McCleve’s home. Lady W chapter 45 hosts a whist at Masonic Hall on May 15. shad fishermen report bad weather. Fountain’s greenhouse promotes seeds and flowers for Mothers Day. Mrs. Borden moves to Union Street. Dr Bailey’s office closes for two weeks. New Haven railroad workers receive pay. Red Cross launches second $100 million drive with a rally on Monday in Town Hall. Edward Short arrives from France reporting all well. Yale professor Bacon attends a rally. Frank Hale visits New Haven. osteopaths listed. Highland County Club opens tonight. B Y P A and Christian Endeavor rally notes. Jennie Peterson returns from Gettysburg. Tabs dance and Grand Theatre ads. Epworth League anniversary Sunday. L C B A meeting at St. Aloysius hall with officer install. Emerald Hall events. Red Cross benefit dance rescheduled. Middlesex Theatre vaudeville and films. local flora notes on copper beech and lilacs. Shore Line plans extra summer schedule. Mrs Irving W Hick reports husband’s safe arrival in France. St Aloysius dance tonight.
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William McCleve
South Main Street
Order of
Masonic Hall
Fountain
Middletown
Naubuck
Fountain’s
William A. Borden
Main Street
South Farms
Union Street
John E. Bailey
France
The
Red Cross
Frank M. Hale
Broadstreet
New Haven
Benjamin Bacon
Yale University
Town Hall
F. Taylor
New York
Anderson and Underwood
Central Bank
Highland Country Club
C. E
Christian Endeavor Fellowship
Jennie Peterson
Gettysburg
Penn
Kaiser
Joseph T. Walsh
C. N. Parmelee
Highway Department
Joe
State Road Service
Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Aloysius Hall
Emerald Hall
Portland
Holy Trinity
Middlesex
St. Aloysius
Middlesex Theatre
Shore Line Electric Railway Company
Irving W. Hick
Holy Trinity Men’s Club Dinner Set for May 22
The Holy Trinity parish Men’s club dinner will be held Wednesday May 22 at 6 30 pm to close the year’s activities under Rev F F German. Guest speaker will be Rev George R Van De Water from St Andrew’s Harlem NY discussing The Layman and his Church as Challenged by the War. A former parish member may also attend. music will be suitable and limited to parish house capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
New York
Public health talk at Middletown meeting
Dr. Kate Campbell Mead will address Middletown Scientific Association next Tuesday at 8 PM in Scott's laboratory. She outlines public health and preventive medicine, linking sanitation and inoculations to reduced disease, crime, and taxation, urging care for workers in factories and farms to boost efficiency behind the lines. The talk is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Red Cross Rallies Expanded for May Meetings
Additional Red Cross rallies are set in three towns. Durham town hall on Monday May 13 features H. H. Blanchard and Arthur B. Losey. Middle Haddam May 14 hosts Mrs. E. C. Ache son and T. Macdonough Russell. Middlefield May 16 presents Rev. Father Jordan and Judge G. B Carlson in the town hall, with church preachers inviting attendance at the opening rally Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Durham
Town Hall
H. H. Blanchard
Arthur
St. Aloysius Notes and Smokers Reminder
The smoker planning committee will meet at 10 30 tomorrow morning to arrange next Tuesday evening’s event following the society meeting. The evening promises speakers and entertainment as St. Aloysius, now 35 members strong, honors Corporal Michael Milardo with their service banner gold star. A weekend dance at 8 p m tonight funds the society building with Ford's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius
Michael Milardo
Middletown
France
Society Building Fund
Ford
Church Notes Union Services and Programs
Congregational churches hold an 11 15 union service at South church with a sermon by Mr Horton The Valley of Dry Bones Sunday school at 10 A M 6 30 Young People meeting led by Miss Helen Hazen What Has The Church to or Returning Soldiers topic 7 30 union service at Baptist church sermon by Mr Beach Holy Trinity Church Ascension Sunday Holy Communion 7 30 A M Sunday school 9 45 morning prayer and sermon at 11 rector preaching All Saints chapel Sunday school 9 45 morning prayer and sermon at 11 lay reader John G Spencer
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Congregational Churches
South Church
Horton
Valley of Dry Bones
North Church
Helen Hazen
Baptist Church
Beach
Church of the Holy Trinity
Holy Communion
All Saints’ Chapel
John G. Spencer
Mount Higby Weather Report at Noon Today
The Mount Higby station recorded a 24 hour period ending at noon today with a maximum of 71, minimum 42, mean 56.5, and noon reading 55. Barometer was 29.76 inches. Precipitation measured 0.15 inches, water height 27 feet 3 inches, wind from the north and clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Higby
Wea
Local board advances departure date for selectees
Notification this morning shows 50 selections advanced two days with men to leave on May 23 instead of the originally planned date. The final list of the two is not yet completed.
Red Cross Middlesex Chapter Rally At Town Hall
Members invited to a Middlesex Red Cross rally in the Town hall on Monday night under the local chapter. Professors Baco and Yale are among the speakers, with the program hosted by chapter officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Red Cross
Town Hall
Baco
Yale
Attraction At Westfield Farm Spoof
Several Vassar girls have arrived at Ridgewood farm for the season and will help harvest crops. The piece depicts farming humor with vivid fruit and vegetable imagery, praising the Vassar students as they pick fruit and tend crops.
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Westfield
Vassar
Ridgewood Farm
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Middlefield
Cronin
Fran Jordan
James P. van
Homas J. Laden
Ueneral
GC ‘Dineen
Pocahontas News
Gage Banded
CHIC
Middletown’s
Ses Sue
Hayakawa
Middlesex Theater
Church Notes
Caulkins & Post Co
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