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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
8
Marcus Holcomb state chairman notes urgent push as deadline looms. Text references a campaign effort with supporters rallying before closing Monday night.
Spooner a mechanic at Mfg Co was hurt while working at the Silk Mill after five in the afternoon and was taken to Middle for an X ray. Meanwhile Murray returned to the factory to find his new Chevrolet car stolen after parking it and leaving the key in the ignition.
The 27th anniversary of Middlesex Theatre drew a full house for a Mendelssohn concert from New Britain. Middlesex Opera House faced a loss of $32,249, with $29,249 paid and the building promptly rebuilt after the fire.
Stiles daughter of 8 S Stiles hosted a dinner party at 35 Cres in her honor. She received several presents from guests and impressed attendees with her hospitality during the event.
A mass meeting previously held last Wednesday was postponed to this afternoon at 2:30 PM. A speaker from New York City was expected and attendance was open to all.
Plan Co advertises a loan program to finance the purchase of an automobile truck based on the buyer’s earnings. Readers are invited to visit and inquire about the plan, with a reference to “325” as a possible contact or page note.
Dr William A Pearson professor of medicine in the Hannemann Medical College Philadelphia will address the Pre Medical club in Scott Laboratory Monday at 8 00 on the topic The way of physiology chemistry The talk is open to the public and marks the last meeting of the year The club includes Wesleyan undergraduates N L Nelms president Thorndale Pa R H Goodale vice president New Britain Conn H C Trundle secretary Centerville Md Co H Berlinghof treasurer Scranton Pa
Real estate deals include Ellen C Danforth and Clara Cc Mathison selling land and a dwelling to the Wesleyan Commons Club Alumni Association on Church street Springfield. Samuel Grudin sells land and buildings to Simon Edelberg bounded Warwick street and a driveway. Da Tenenbaum sells to Harriet Scoville on Durham avenue. Harris and Warner sell to James Bayley on High street South Farms. Kennedy sells to Andrew Eva Stanley and Edward Skubel a triangular lot on Asylum street South Farms.
A well received evening performance of A Poor Married Man at St Andrew's Chapel drew a large audience. Fred S. Hurlburt and Georgiana Doebener led strong turns with Mrs A A Roberts delivering a praised colored maid role. The cast, including Thayer, Walter, Ruth Doebener and Lewis, supported the production, followed by dancing and music from the I O O F orchestra and solos by Helen Schaefer.
About 190 names enrolled as Middletown plans a Sons of Italy lodge. Luigi Cardona Lodge of Italy will come from Meriden next Wednesday to organize and install the Middletown lodge in Red Men’s hall. Middlesex Lodge No. 1547 Loyal Order of Moose meets tonight at the Moose club to transact important business.
A jumble of community items reports light vehicle lamps at 8 37 pm and an Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting in Danbury for September, summer cottage preparations, club meetings, new floral shop openings, record sales, and postponed overseas soldiers gathering. Also notes on dancing events, theater notes, real estate transfers, a sergeant returning home, and local church services and bank sale.
James Shrahan of 31 Grand Street Waterbury Connecticut, an acid dipper for 45 years, recounts a vat accident and seven years of rheumatic pain headaches and catarrh. He credits Goldine with relief and invites others to ask what it did for him.
Description of property along the north side of Silver street near Fisher property. Notes Mrs. Marion Bailey traveling to Arlington Vermont to stay with relatives. Mrs. Walter R. Chapman from Newport arrived for a visit to her parents and Officer A. T. Chapman. Peter and Frederick Spinnard of South Farms are in New London due to their brother's death from a switch train incident while loading government lumber.
The Grand Army of the Republic Connecticut expresses pride and honors returned soldiers. On May 30 Middletown will host a homecoming celebration to mark victory in the war and to honor the servicemen with comradeship and esteem. George T. Meech, Commander Department of Conn. G. A. R.
Joseph Intravaia announces an up to date florist shop opening at 163 Main Street on Saturday May 24. He has stocked a complete line of jardiniers priced reasonably and will give away roses to all visitors. Special attention will be paid to Memorial Day flowers including potted plants.
The Facius family thanks friends and neighbors for help during the illness and death of Edward C. Facius and for the flowers sent. Antone R. Facius, Mrs. William Pritchard, and Mrs. John Ottebein extend appreciation in an advance notice.
Invitation to attend a memorial service at the Baptist church on Sunday May 25 1919. Assemble at the Armory at 7 00 p m. New woolen uniforms will be worn. Matthew Basile Lieutenant commanding adjutant.
May 24 report from Nogales, Arizona states H. S. White, an American, was killed when Yaqui Indians attacked a La Colorado mine truck train en route from San Xavier to Harmosillo Sonora with ore. Only scant details yet available.
A representative from the Commission of Domestic Animals in Hartford traveled to the county yesterday to treat sick hogs. The outreach included visits to Haddam Neck and West Long Hill producers to inspect and aid affected stock.
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