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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1919

Page

12

Memorial Day Exercises at Mansfield Post 53

Post 53 of the Republic will hold a Memorial Day assembly at Post hall with a parade including autos. Men will be assigned to graves at Indian Hill Mortimer Hill and Pine Hill cemeteries. Details list detachments and officers in charge, with services scheduled for Westfield Cromwell Portland Middle Haddam Durham and Haddam. Post hours and mailing rules for Memorial Day are announced.

Mansfield Post No. 53 The Republic Post Hall Mand Indian Hill Mortimer He Quartermaster Hill Pine Main Street Westfield Cemetery Cromwell Portland Pton Middle Haddam Durham E. F EB. Stoddard J. C. Fisher Iton C G. R. Vinal George T H.C. Hill A. J. Hotchkiss Roderick Nd F. D. Brewster George Washington P. Ghent W. H. Hall George Harrt Campbell Maitland J. J. Noxon H. Er S. W. Hedges G. B. Wood H. J M. Lucey W-J A. W. Buck A. E. Ingraham Bailey John McAllister E.W. Shelley George R

River Notes Comet Brings Coal And Freight to City

Comet arrived yesterday with two barges of coal and one for Hart, returning from up the river last night with a light for Saybrook. A large New York freight reached here this morning. River water is going down at about one inch per hour.

Comet Hart Saybrook New York

Notice of midweek closing and holiday plan at Coles Company

The Coles Company will close its office store and mill at noon on Saturday May until further notice to give employees a holiday. They request cooperation and ask deliveries to be made no later than Friday night to 138 Middletown.

Coles Company Middletown

Middletown Men Invited to Welcome Home Parade Plan

Men of Middletown are invited to join St. John’s square Friday for a Welcome Home event with the American Band of Water head this division. K of C Committee Marshal. Adv. 295.

Middletown St. John’s Square Welcome Home Waterhead

Grabb iage Announcement Across Main Street Store

A marriage announcement reports E. E. Cleveland, owner of a store, married to Miss Grace E. of Main Street by Rev. Mr. eet of the North Con on Monday afternoon.

E. E. Cleveland Grace E Main Street Mr. Eet North Con

Track Diamond York American Sporting on sale by iv 31

Track Diamond is listed under York American Sporting items with sale date possibly on the 31st. The fragmentary notice indicates a sale or listing by its issuer but provides limited details about price, quantity, or exact terms.

York

Pentecost Celebration at Tabor Lutheran Church

Tabor Lutheran Church at High and Liberty streets plans a Pentecost Sunday event on June 8 with a reunion of class members confirmed in the past 25 years. Pastors K A Martin O Sylvan and C A Bergendorf invited to speak, services at 10 am 3 pm and 7 30 pm, processional hymn Onward Christian Soldiers, and a voluntary offering drive for repairs and a heating system, mail in or plate collection options.

Tabor Lutheran Church High and Liberty Streets C. E. Anderson Theofth K. A. Martin O. Sylvan C. A. Bergendorf Liberty Street

Dr F K Hallock Elected Head Of Middletown Upper Houses

Dr F K Hallock presides at Middletown Upper Houses meeting in Briggs hall Cromwell as Frank L Wilcox resigns presidency. Kirkwood Hallock chosen president. Charles Adams resigns as secretary treasurer after praising Patriots Corner memorials. F W Beaumont elected successor. Society expands membership and outlines future plans.

Society of Middletown Briggs’ Hall Cromwell F. K. Hallock Frank L. Wilcox Berlin Kirkwood Hallock Wilcox Charles Collard Adams Patriots Corner Patriots Our Boys Union Hallock Adams

Berkeley Divinity School Graduation Details

The Berkeley Divinity School announces commencement next week with Umetaro Uda the sole graduate. Ceremonies open Tuesday at 3 30 pm in St Luke Chapel with degrees and an address by Rev Dr Dickinson Miller and an 4 30 pm lawn reception. Ordination occurs Wednesday at 11 am at the Church of the Holy Trinity with Bishop Parker preaching.

Berkeley Divinity School Umetaro Uda Osaka Japan St. Luke Church of the Holy Trinity Dickinson Diocese of New Rantherte Chauncey Bunce Brewster

Edwards Engagement Announcement for Luella Edwards

Mr and Mrs Jefferson R Edwards of Eeeaeem announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Luella Edwards to Robert P. with details remaining to be announced.

Jefferson R. Edwards Eeeaeem Luella Edwards Robert P

Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Parade Preparations

Fraternal news notes St John’s school Henry Madonina del Carmine society Central Lodge No. 12 I O O F No 53 Knights of Pythias Pythian building Main Sess Co No 2 meets tonight parade committee to report final arrangements all members urged to attend lodge to keep open house all day tomorrow Hatch’s band of Hartford to lead parade division refreshments served throughout the day

Madonina del Carmine Society St. John’s School Central Lodge Knights of Pythias Pythian Main Sess Co Apollo Lodge K. of P Hatch Band of Hartford

Odd Fellows Parade Preparations Memorial Day

All Odd Fellows are asked to attend the Odd Fellows Temple at 2 o'clock Memorial Day to participate in the parade. An open house and refreshments will be served in the afternoon and evening, with dancing in the evening by the lodge for all men in uniform, members, and their lady friends. Members riding on floats must be at the hall by 1:30 PM to receive instructions. The committee will meet Friday at 8:30 AM to finish decorating the float.

Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Temple Hall

Veteran firemen plan 1 30 parade gathering

The veteran firemen will meet at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon in full uniform at their rooms to take part in the parade.

May 30 Dance Listings and Local Notices

Local items advertise dances at Stueck's hall and Siebert's opera house with Crosley, Heck's and Ellis orchestras and Elks events. Also notes a Dartmouth Wesleyan baseball game, May 30 social hours, and a telegraph of a Private Henry C. Oehman arriving from overseas. Several business ads offer films, tea, goggles, and coffee stands for Memorial Day.

Wesleyan to face Dartmouth in Saturday baseball game

Parents Mr and Mrs Gibson Wil son announce a baseball double feature as Dartmouth visits Wesleyan on Broad Street. A strong nine is expected and a good game is assured with a 3 p m start. Admission 50 cents. adv.

Gibson W. Wilson Broad Street Dartmouth Wesleyan St. Aloysius Saints Saints’ Hall M. E Hartman Drug Co St. Aloysius’ Hall William Roberts Middlesex Sales Company Washington St John T. Walsh’s Variety E. BE Cleveland Main St Siebert’s Hall East Hampton Washington Street Main

Naval men parade summons on Friday at 1:30 p m

All men who have served in the Navy must report to Lieut Ruffin at Church and Main streets on Friday at 1 30 p m to form a parade line. Uniform of the day is dress blues white hats and leggings. Bring extra leggings if available.

Naval Service Ruffin

Elks Parade Invite for Welcome Home Event May 30

The BPOE invites participation in the Welcome Home parade Friday May 30 meeting at club rooms at 2 pm sharp. Exalted Ruler John F. O'Connell and secretary J F Gilshenan sign ad notice.

John F. O'Connell J. F. Gilshenan

Parade call for Aloysius members in uniform

Members of Aloysius are summoned to gather in uniform at their building at 1 30 p m Friday for a parade. Coleman will be at Barton's Clothing Co this evening offering uniform ads and procurement assistance.

Aloysius Coleman Barton’s Clothing Co

Rev Dolan to Lead Catholic Parade On Mount Vernon

The United Catholic societies appoint Rev. P. L. Dolan, stationed on the U S Transport Mount Vernon, as a captain in tomorrow's parade. It is hoped he will be present.

Apollo Lodge Meeting and Mt Vernon School Meeting

Apollo Lodge No 33 Knights of Pythias calls all members to meet at 2 00 pm Friday at club rooms for a Welcome Home parade fezs to be worn by D OK K members Per order G A Overhusser Jr D C Attest BE J Chaffee KR T S adv Mt Vernon school stockholders hold annual meeting Monday June 2 at 8 pm to elect officers and transact business at the school

Apollo Lodge Knights of Pythias G. A. Overhusser, Jr D. C BE. J. Chaffee MT. Vernon Mt. Vernon School

Parade Participation Notice From Red Men Club

Matter advises Red Men to convene at the club room by May 30 to join a parade. D. J. McCarthy, marshal, issues the order.

Peterson's Ointment Aids Eczema Sufferers

A Buffalo man claims years of eczema pain eased after using Peterson's Ointment with testimonials backing the product. The ad claims quick relief from eczema, rheum, and skin ailments and offers a money back guarantee through druggists.

Peterson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Veterans' Program River Notes C. Collard Adams Berkeley Umetaro Udo Edwarde—Frazier Odd Fellows’ Notes Pocahontas News Stueck’s Hall the Elks Oehman No. 7 Babcock Street Henry C. Oehman Medical 20Th Engineers Pri- Ma Oehman Camp Merritt Miss Barton Kelly Busy Corner Co Siebert’s Opera House Jolly Boys Heck Stueck Harry Hilliard Sound View Elks C. A. Campbell H. Lambertson Grand Theatre E. R. Corey Sarah Cooper Charles Cooper Ferry Street Crosley’s Tessell O’donnell Bros Mary W. Fennell Meriden Hospital Colonial Delicatessen E. M. Tryon Chamber of Commerce le Sune Spear Harry A. Benwell Broatch’s Modern Book Shop Corey D. J. McCarthy Geo C. Talbot Penfield Street Buffalo N. Y Pete Ason Alls Caulkins& Post CO Hoosier Dence
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