Trial Begins Over Adventist Church Dispute in City Court
In a midwinter city court session, Rev Reimers and three Adventist members faced charges tied to seizing church doors and holding services, amid conflict within the local Adventist congregation. The case centers on church property transfers and the legality of disfellowship, with the Southern New England Branch and conference authorities involved. Proceedings include a potential civil action and further hearings as the trial advances.
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Reimers
Seventh Day Stist Church
Pine
Bertrand Ber
New England
Adist
Pine Street
Reiss
Ac- 1
A. M. E. Zion Church
Mn Reimers
Meriden
Mida
Conference
Fin
Fich
Registration Day Notice Guides Enrolment In 1918
Local Board for Division 22 issues instructions for male residents born before June 5 1897 to register for military service on June 5 1918 between 7 am and 9 pm. Town halls in Portland Deep River Old Saybrook and East Haddam Haddam and Clinton areas are designated for registrants, with town clerks to post notices publicly. Connecticut May 21 1918 Deep River.
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Division 22
Holcomb
Congress
Aews
Portland
Regis
Durg Portland
East Hampton
Deep
East Haddam
Haddam
R. Saybrook
Deep River
Phe
Old Saybrook
Iorth
Clinton
Westbrook
Ld Saybrook
Connecticut
River Notes on Dock Movements and Cargo
A pile driver at the Coal Co dock was moved to the A N Pierson Inc dock Cromwell yesterday afternoon by tug A M Smith. The Middletown arrived this morning at 4 21 with freight. Onrust passed through the bridges at 2 30 p m with three coal loads for Hartford. Mabel reached port with cargo for Middletown South Glastonbury and Hartford and then departed downriver with empties bound for Amboy.
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Wn Coal Co
A. N. Pierson, Inc
Cromwell
A. M. Smith
Middletown
Hartford
South Glastonbury
Wight
Amboy
President Wilson Memorial Day Proclamation Available Free
New York American offers a free, hand illuminated copy of President Wilsons Memorial Day Proclamation suited for framing Free copies are mailed on request to the Civil Department New York at No 2 Duane Street New adv or advertisement
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Wilson
New York
President
Civ
Duane Street
New
Local committee on Women's Affairs Meets Friday
A Connecticut State Council Defense committee on Women's affairs will meet Friday May 2 at 4 p m in town. The meeting will review relief work and discuss plans for child welfare as ordered from headquarters. All interested are invited to attend.
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Connecticut State Coun- Defense
Western Union Names New Manager and Transfer Notices
In this city Rose P. has been appointed chief operator and will serve as manager. Miss Mariel A. Crawley has been transferred to the Massachusetts office for the summer. The details reference a June event.
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Western Union
Rose P. Her
West Telegraph Ce
Mariel A. Crawley
Mass
City Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Notices
Light vehicle lamps at 8:35 this evening. Dr Lawton's office closes until May 27. Tobacco brands now retail at 6c each. Pythian Sisters rummage sale May 29. Driving harness for sale at $20 and up. Local musicians form a band meeting at Cody's hall at 8. Suburban farmers welcome Tuesday showers. Girls Friendly Society ambulance fund event May 24. Italy day promotions and lawn furniture demand rise. Connecticut State Federation of Women’s Clubs meets in Hartford. Waste wood collection increases post fuel shortages. Flags on soldiers’ graves need replacement for Memorial Day. Louis W. Pitt to be rector of Christchurch, Newark, starting July 1. Sgt Roland White on five‑day furlough. Edward Trumphfeller transferred to Norwalk. Annie Sandre recovering well after hospital operation. Woman’s Relief Corps meeting Friday at 3. Red Cross events and entertainment tours urged. Front page notes on retail cigar prices and John F Convey Co. Attorney Lowndes Smith at Hartford Superior Court. Shad runs improving along river. New front at Court Street end. City court not in session. Samuel P Willard reviews teaching certificates.
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Lawton
Ford
Cyclone
John F. Convey Cigar Co
Pythian Sisters
East Washington St
John T. Walsh
Italy
Connecticut State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hartford
Woodland
Louis W. Pitt
George S. Pitt
Berkeley
Christchurch
Newark
N. J
Roland J.white
302Nd Light Field Artillery
Camp Devens
Alsop Avenue
Edward Trumphfeller
Western Union
Norwalk
Annie Sandre
Charles. P. Sandre
Elm Street
Middlesex Hospital
Woman’s Relief Corps
Catherine Carrier
Court Street
Red Cross
Pythian
Pythian Hall
John F. Convey
A. Lowndés Smith
Superior Court
Samuel P. Willard
Middlesex Red Cross drive nears last year’s record
The Middlesex Chapter reports $22,241 raised for Red Cross Week, aiming to surpass the $65,000 quota as branches push to exceed per capita targets. East Hamp ton and Cromwell show strong early figures while local manufacturers pledge full or near full employee participation.
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Middlesex
H. L.camp
Cromwell
East Hampton
T. M. Russell
Bishop Acheson
Middlesex County
Stueck
United States Comptroller of Currency
Red Cross
Robert W. Rice
Middletown
Portland Silk Company
Maddletown Silver Co
Obituary for Miss Mary E. Atkins of Middletown
Miss Mary E. Atkins, lifelong Middletown resident, died at her brother Charles S. Atkins’s home in Rocky Hill. Born April 25, 1833, she was active in the First Methodist church and known for her cheerful disposition. Survived by brother and nephew Charles H. Coles, funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the Methodist church with interment in Indian Hill cemetery.
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Mary E. Atkins
Middletown
Charles S. Atkins
High Street
Rocky Hill
William H
Eliza P. Atkins
First Methodist Church
Miss Atkins
Charles H. Coles
Middletown Savings Bank
Methodist Church
Indian Hill Cemetery
Y MC A notes on dances meetings and campaigns
The Y M C A hosts a dance on Friday the 24th for Red Cross funds and a baseball league meeting tonight at 8 30 to organize city play. The pool and swimming classes show growth. The annual association meeting is set for Thursday May 23 at 7 30 with active members invited.
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Red Cross
Death of Harry G. Shailer in Hancock N Y
Harry G. Shailer son of the late H O Shailer of this city died in Hancock New York last night aged about 38 He was born in Deep River but spent most of his life in Middletown A Wesleyan graduate class of 1904 he taught school and later ran a preparatory school in Bridgeton New Jersey He served as principal of a Hancock school the past two years He was married two years ago and is survived by his wife his mother a brother Philip Shailer in Panama and a sister Mrs Nat M Johnson of Northfield Vermont Funeral plans list burial in Clinon
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Harry G. Shailer
H. O. Shailer
Hancock
N. Y
Deep River
Middletown
Wesleyan
Bridgeton
N. J
Armenia
Fall River
Mass
Philip Shailer
Plate
Panama
Nat M. Johnson
Northfield
Clinon
Funeral Notices for Infant Donald L Wilkinson and Charlotte F Jackson
The funeral for five month old Donald L Wilkinson of Westfield was held at the family home at 10 30 this morning with Rev Dr F F German officiating Interment followed at Westfield cemetery. Charlotte Fenwick Jackson’s funeral was held at the Church of the Holy Trinity at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Dr F F German, burial in Indian Hill cemetery family plot.
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Donald L
Carl B. Wilkinson
Westfield
F. F. German
Charlotte Fenwick Jackson
Charlotte F. Jackson
Church of the Holy Trinity
Indian Hill Cemetery
Durham Red Cross Drive Appeals for Full Subscriptions
At this early stage in the Red Cross drive towns counties and states have shown their patriotic appreciation by going over the top before the opening gun. The committee appeals to every citizen of Durham to subscribe his quota in full so there may be no doubt of going over. Any remaining names on the list must be added. Committees. Jerry Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Durham
Erry Red Cross
Death of Miss Mary E Atkins in Rocky Hill Conn
Miss Mary E Atkins age 85 died at her brother’s home in Rocky Hill Connecticut on May 21 1918. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church chapel on Thursday the 28th at 2 30 oclock.
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Rocky Hill Conn
Mary E. Atkins
Porch Curtains Stall On Veranda For Summer Comfort
Porch curtains promise outdoor comfort as they are set to arrive for veranda use. The stalled delivery delays expected relief from sun and heat, enabling a cooler seating area through the coming season.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Maromas Cemetery
Mortimer
St. John’s
Pine Grove
Miner Cemetery
Holy
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George R. de Unk
St. Andrew's Charter
Thos. Hoops, Jr
Robert W. Merriam
Chas T. Davis Eetere
T Earle C. Butler
Rev
Clarence S. Wadsworth
Edward A. Smith
Francis A. Beach
A. D. Emmons
E. P. Schae
Father Soltysek
Salvatore Mazzotta
Max Prosg
The
Mark
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Fashion Center
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Miss Hall
Kelsey
Women’s Committee
Council of Defense
Dr. Mead
Washington
War Bureau
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
South Norwalk
Margaret Goss
New London
Fannie Mitchell
Waterbury
W. V. Edkins
Philadelphia
W. A. Benham
Della Houghtaling
Mattabessett
Mary A. McDonald
Marlborough Street
St. Mary’s Church
Martin
Kesey
M. Burns
William McDonald
Thomas McDonald
Timothy McDonald
St. John’s Cemetery
Caulkins & Post Co
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