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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
2
Thompson was first elected in 1910 and has been returned with large majorities at both elections since then. The county home at Haddam is noted, and the produce is sold.
A Washington Star excerpt argues that after a decade of party splits and bitter experiences in 1909 and 1912, unity is vital to win the House and presidency. The writer claims shared purpose could have secured both prizes in 1912.
A murky note describes a Gena regular banquet at Cramer with unclear phrases about Finest ever, cook for mill workers, and a vague dinner scene. The scattered fragments suggest a disrupted social gathering with questions about plans and attendance. No clear names or dates emerge.
German defense minister Noske states that Germany disbanded its army under armistice terms and only a police force remains while Entente forces enter Germany. He hopes the United States seeks peace, not conquest, and cautions about arming against Poles though population may resist the Polish yoke. He notes material shortages and uncertainty for four weeks ahead.
Impressive memorial exercises were held at First Baptist church with Rev W H Hall delivering a fitting sermon. The program included hymns prayers solos and a Memorial Day sermon as members of Mansfield Post G A R and affiliated groups attended including the Sons of Veterans Women’s Relief Corps and officers of the Sixth Regiment Connecticut State Guard.
In Buffalo on May 26 the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association announced it will levy extra assessments to cover death claims totaling $580,000 from the influenza epidemic. President John J. Hynes said 42,000 members are affected and that Superintendent Phillips approved the plan which should raise about $100,000 monthly.
Tord Lonsdale, lord and noted British sportsman, declines Tex Rickard’s invitation to referee the Willard Dempsey championship fight on July 4. In a cablegram he cites numerous engagements and inability to leave England, calling the gesture a charming example of friendship between nations and wishing the rivals continued success.
New Haven will see Shore Line Electric Railway reroute its cars into a loop system through Middletown Avenue Ferry Street State Street Elm Street Church Street Meadow Street Water Street then over the viaduct returning via State Street Ferry Street and Middletown Avenue. An hourly all day schedule is issued with departures listed from various points along the line. The changes aim to centralize service in New Haven and between New Haven and Chester and depend on passenger use to determine continuation.
Trinity College Hartford announced honorary degrees for June 23 including William K. Lane secretary of the interior Major General Clarence R Edwards commander of the northeastern department Elbert H Gary head of United States Steel Thomas G Masaryk president of Czecho Slovakia Percival Wood Clement Vermont governor Bliss Carman poet Rev Charles O Scoville rector Trinity Church New Haven Arthur A Foote Frederick P Fish Harvard George S Godard state librarian Calvin D Cowles Hartford Judge William S Case Hartford Major William Bowie Washington.
The Presbyterian general assembly denounces Sabbath desecration through Sunday baseball and motion pictures, while church actions push counter to secular Sunday pursuits. Official 1918 data show a drop of 88 pastors and an increase of 230 ministers without parishes.
A commission of American financiers travels to Berlin via London to arrange a loan for Germany. Premier Philip Scheidemann and Count von Bernstorff have traveled to Spa to confer with Count von Brockdorff-Rantau, head of the German peace delegation.
The meeting of the union was held at Pine Point Grove on Saturdays. Members toured the land of A D Bridge and Sons to inspect logging and manufacturing pine. Prof J Toumey of Yale spoke on depot opening plans for July 7, 1917. Building feet long and details were discussed.
An elderly man identified as Isaac A. Dun was fatally struck by a train on May 2. The incident occurred near the railroad crossing, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Rainy weather slowed outdoor work and amusements for a week. There will be no graduation exercises at Gildersleeve High School this year due to no pupils. Roads work delayed by rain, mosquitoes are numerous, and Memorial day will be observed in Moodus with an elaborate program. Berlin Driving Park to be graded soon. Durham selectmen to buy Hubbard place for 1150. Durham Rifle club to hold a prize match next week. Police remove most nickel in the slot machines. Dr. R. A. Cleaveland receives a handsome pair of horses. G B Larrabee to take over Middletown Horse Railroad Co. Thomas Ladd, Chester hotel proprietor, was kicked by a horse.
New Haven May 26 Bethel and Melissa Bryant of Woodbury received honorable mention in a state contest. Other speakers included Anna Schell Cromwell Gertrude Gustafson Brookfield Ruth Danielson Newington Walter Gilman Saybrook John Gannon New Hartford Elizabeth Ross Ashford Stephen Sanford Redding Ruth Burnham Ham Gilman Flora Chapman Vivian Samuelson Essex and Ferguson Portland.
Memorial Day marks the start of summer with a sale on fancy suits in navy black Copenhagen tan and taupe. Serge and poplin fabrics offered at reduced prices from 20 and 25 dollars to 15 dollars.
H A Slocum of Waterbury Connecticut, a noted brakeman, describes years of stomach, kidney, and rheumatic trouble. He credits Goldine for relief after trying it at Lincoln’s Drug Store Middletown and various city dealers. The ad cites multiple distributors and urges readers to seek the product.
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