Hyde urges home support as Y M C A speaker addresses guards
E R Hyde and four clergy members spoke to the State Guards post regarding war service, Red Cross aid, and morale. He described Texas border duties, Mexican border tensions, German plots, and predicted a Mexican revolution within 90 days while praising soldiers morale and urging civilian sacrifice for Hoover food measures and Red Cross support.
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State Guards
Red Cross
Seatle
Frank N
Church of the Ty
Frederick W
South Congregational Hs
William D. Beach
M T
Horton
North Congreas
Hyde
Iton Army
Texas
Kelly Field
Paso
Ely
Ers
Army Y. M. C. A. Autoise
Mexico
Cuba
France
America
Mr. Hyde
Wilson
Dan
Baker
Hoover
the Red Cross
Knights of
Social for Red Cross Held at Manuel Church
A May night benefit social at Manuel Church Killingworth drew a large crowd. Five leather billiers donated by F. J. Stefanee sold for charity, plus a cake, ice cream, and refreshments. Total raised was 28.25 dollars for the Red Cross with attendees from North Madison Rockland Hill and Killingworth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Church
Killingworth
Red Cross
Fa. J. Stefanee
North Madison
Rockland
Hill
Tug Boat Onrust Freight Report From Sunday
Tug boat Onrust took three coal and one lumber on Sunday. Middletown arrived at 4 04 with a load of coal H. L. and Hart for separate consignments while another load for Middle Co. and Hart was noted.
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Onrust
Middletown
H. L
The
Middle- Co
Hart
Residents can register here despite current mn status
The text indicates residents who are ms but currently mn may register at this location. It notes eligibility and the registration option without detailing dates or confirmed procedures.
IXTH REGIMENT WINS RIFLE SHOOT IN STATE GUARD MATCH
The first regimental rifle match of the State Guard at Hart Armory pitted First Regiment against Sixth Regiment. The Sixth Regiment won 706 to 699, with top scores by Sergeant McDowell and Private Taylor each 73 of 75. Captain Stow led the Sixth, while Captain Moon and others contributed strong marks. Colonel Charles E. Smith acted as referee as the contest neared perfection with an overall high level of shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Saturnight
Hart
S. H. Warner
Robert F. Gadd
Charles E. Smith
Hartford
McDowell
Taylor
Hills
Hills and Bedortha
Stow
Moon
Ryan
Serg. McDowell
Sanford
Petrofsky
Spencer
Glewka
In incendiary fire at Middle Town Laundry on East Court Street
Fire alarms rang at 7:20 Sunday for a blaze confined to a box of slippers shoes and a few coat hangers in the second floor ladies dressing room rear of the building. The box burned badly but water was unnecessary as the department arrived quickly. boys often throw gravel from the roof and may have started the fire with a cigarette and matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
East Court Street
City Briefs and Local Notices Spread Across Town
Local items report office closings for Dr H W Davis and Dre Lawton, visitors at 386 Main Street, and a Memorial day fund drive at Red Men’s hall. Theatre ads promote Wallace Reid at Middlesex and Metro features, plus a Lusitania survivor feature. Community events include dances, whist, rummage sales, and a Pythian War Relief drive.
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H. W. Davis
John Holland
Williston
Mass
Catherine Madison
Main Street
Carrier’s Pavilion
East Hampton
Dre Lawton
Red Men’s Hall
Leon Backer
Jacksonville
Fla
W. E. Hale
Pleasant Street
Grand Theatre
Metro
Lusitania
House of Hate
John Giessbreth
East
Washington Street
Frazier’s Fisheries
Cromwell
Grand
Main
King’s Avenue
David Cripps
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Pythian Sisters
Pythian War Relief Fund
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Company A
State Guards
Middlesex Theatre
Wallace Reid
House of Silence
Judge Carter
City Court Handles Drunkenness and Assault Cases
Stephen R. Blake pleaded guilty to intoxication in city court and was placed on one month probation. He and his family live at 100 Main Street. Sadie McLean testified Blake was drunk and abusive Saturday night. Peter O Callaghan faced assault charges, was represented by Attorney G B Carlson, and the case was continued to tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen R. Blake
Main Street
Sadie McLean
Blake
Peter O'Callaghan
William Farley
G. B. Carlson
Forty Hours Devotion Opens at St Francis Church
Forty hours devotion began with a solemn high mass led by Rev William Fitzgerald of Hartford and assisted by Rev Dr Drennan of St Thomas Seminary and Rev Francis A Jordan. The day featured a sermon on the devotion. Confession and visiting priests were scheduled for this afternoon and evening. Tomorrow mass will be at 5715 and 8 o'clock with devotions at the later mass.
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St. Francis
William Fitzgerald
Hartford
Drennan
St. Thomas Seminary
Francis A. Jordan
Father Fitzgerald
Children of Mary
Knights of the Blessed Sacrament
Car Off Track After Heavy Rain Delays South Farms Trolley
A trolley car at Budden corner on Saturday night derailed as heavy rain washed sand and gravel onto the tracks. Passengers were shaken but no injuries were reported.
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South Farms
Budden
Card of Thanks From Hannah Family Portland
We thank all who assisted us at the time of our son and brother's death and all who sent flowers. Also the Portland Home Guards. Mrs. Hannah and Family Portland.
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Portland Home Guards
Hannah
Portland
Christ Church Notes Louise Otis Host at Wall Memorial Day
Tuesday 8 p m Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs Otis home Wall Memorial Day 7 30 a m Holy Communion with appropriate prayers.
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Christ Church
Ladies’ Aid
Otis
Wall Street
Exp moves une fress ice at seven sharp
A brief notice states that Santoine and Becanny Exp move a fresh ice item at 7 o'clock sharp.
Policeman Saves Boy From Drowning Near Coal Yard
Special Officer John J. Koweleski, engineer at Arrigoni Coal yard, jumped into a 16 foot creek from a high rock to rescue 65 year old Joseph Ludwiks and a boy who fell off a dock. Koweleski swam to the boy, brought him ashore, and saved him from drowning. Ludwiks regained his breath and vowed to avoid the water again this season. Koweleski has served about two years and has received compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Koweleski
Arrigoni
Joseph Ludwiks
South Street
Ludwiks
Koweleski
Connecticut Governor Indorses Babies Campaign
Governor Marcus H Holcomb endorses a statewide babies campaign in a letter addressed to Connecticut mothers fathers teachers physicians nurses and all others. The message urges care and public health measures to protect infants and promote welfare across the state.
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Marcus H Holcomb
Connecticut
Celebration of 25th Anniversary at Swedish Bethel Church
The Swedish Bethel church on North High Street closed a three day commemoration of its 25th anniversary with morning Sunday school worship and a memorial service. Rev. Axel Fredenholm preached from Revelation 19 11 16 and delegates from neighboring towns offered congratulations. A memorial sermon by Rev. J M Henrickson closed the event which featured choir selections and testimonies from charter members. The gathering included Red and Blue guards and pledges to hold fast to Christ’s coming. ST. JOHN'S MOVER THE TOP.
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Swedish Bethel Church
North High Street
Axel Fredenholm
Ollinsville
J. A. Liljengrensas
Arvid Ostling
Wilmar
A. T. Carlson
Norquay
Canada
Naugatuck
Bristol
Cromwell
Meriden
J. M. Herickson
Jesus Christ
Choiir
A. P. Bergman
C. H. Lundstedt
J. A. Ekstrom
C. H. Wiberg
Bibbe Er
Emil Nyren
Cromwell’ Church Board
J. M. Henrickson
ST. John’s
Series of auto mishaps across Sunday across towns
A sequence of vehicle accidents reported Sunday includes W A Finn of 21 Wall Street New Haven striking a boy McEntire on Spring Street injuring him slightly and the boy expected to recover in a day or two. Other incidents include Paul Francis eight struck near Forest City garage. Frank M Dunn hit by auto No 5004 in South Farms with hip and side injuries. a collision involving James O Connor and Harry Emmons near Higganum Road with cars badly damaged and occupants bruised. and Frank McGunish from Chester bruised after the O Connor car overturned. G A R ceremonies at Maromas Cemetery featured Mansfield Post veterans decorating graves with flags and flowers, prayers by Rev Barbour, an address by L O Shriver, and schoolchildren songs and recitations.
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W. A. Finn
Wall Street
New Haven
McEntire
Spring Street
Francis
Forest City
South Farms
Dr. Mountain
Frank M. Dunn
William Martin & Son
Bridgeport
James O’connor
Chester
Harry Emmons
Hartford
Moodus
Higganum
Ferdinand Bidwell
Emmons
O’connor
Frank McGunish
Middlesex Hospital
George Bloom
Maromas Cemetery
Veterans of Mansfield Post
Maromas
Mr. Barbour
Haddam
To Attend Reception by Local Lodges
A notice states Middletown, New Britain and other lodges of the Shepherds of Tender a reception to her at a Rogers’ New Apartment building. The event invites members and attendees to join the ceremonial gathering at the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Nun
New Britain
Y6 Order
Shepherds of Tender
New
Rogers
Real Estate Transfers on Asylum Street and Westfield District
Annie C Borden sold to Mary Mardie a 50 foot frontage lot on Asylum street South Farms known as Lot 5 Riverside Terrace. Wilbur E Wilcox of Meriden sold to Ralph R Marigold of New Britain a one acre parcel with buildings in the Westfield district bounded by unspecified lines.
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Annie C. Borden
Mary Maderie
Asylum Street
South Farms
Riverside Terrace
Wilbur E. Wilcox
Meriden
Ralph R. Marigold
New Britain
Weatfield
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Killingworth Church
River Notes
Ixth Regiment
First Regiment
State Armory
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Christine Nickerson
Brooklyn
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William J. Coughlin
Hotchkiss Street
U. S. Naval Air Station
Queenstown
Ireland
Maurice J. Murphy
High Street
William Joseph Murphy
Creek
Woile
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Infantry
Artillery
Navy
Quartermaster’s Dept
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Magses
St. John’s Church
Red Cross Fund
James P. Donovan
Carrie Steinmeyer
Emma Milberand
Hans Schaefer
Caulkins & Post Co
Muresco
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