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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
10
A fragment notes that a group will manage the Aretha cemetery ceremony with arrangements decorated with flowers and led by John C. Fisher. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a funeral or memorial event under Fisher’s charge.
A river update reports York boat arriving at 8:30 this morning with limited freight and coal bound for Middletown. Congregational Church hosts a Woman's Society meeting at the parsonage after 3:30 pm Monday, sewing for Middlesex hospital and book work to be shared. Evening services resume at the Baptist Church with a soldiers hymn sing and a talk on France in the Great War by Edgar R. Hyde. Berlin Hill School sells land with buildings on Staddle Hill Road, part of Staddle Hill property.
Mrs Charles J Hubbard Hill will be pleased to receive friends informally on June 3 in the afternoon, with details arranged for convenient attendance. An informal social event showcases hospitality and community ties in a modest, polite setting.
A baby boy named Cradle Notes was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Chistian at their home 36 Brainerd. The infant is a grandson of Commissioner Moore.
Track Diamond York American Sporting appears daily on sale through all advertisers. The notice lists daily availability and broad distribution channels for the sporting item, indicating wide卖 advertising reach.
A statewide subscription campaign will run June 9 through June 16 to raise 100000 for the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association. Funds will support a citizenship program and public services to train women for full enfranchisement. Volunteers will solicit from every resident of the state.
The Friends of Irish Freedom announce readiness for a June 1 Grand Theatre event. A six piece Grand Theatre Orchestra will perform before and during the affair with Hartford singer P. E. Radigan as principal soloist. Rev Michael Earls will give the address at 8 pm, followed by Hon John J. Splain outlining the organization’s aims. Captain Joseph P. Quirk will preside as prominent citizens take seats on the platform. All city residents interested in the cause are invited, but no children.
Last night at Stueck's ball room a highly successful dance occurred with Crosley’s orchestra providing lively music. Dancing ran from 8 to 1, and attendees praised the organizers for a well run affair.
A license was issued to Francis W. Gardner of 612 Main Street and Elsie G. Gill of 5 Glover Place. John Krokulski and Miss Mary Zarzicka also obtained a marriage license.
Bridgeport dispatch reports letters written to the nude body found near New Canaan on April 30 are believed to lead to the first arrest early next week. State policeman Virelli traveled today to locate the letter writer, with authorities keeping the victim’s identity guarded as investigations continue.
May 31 Rome reports Count von Bernstorff the former German ambassador to the United States will become the German ambassador to Rome once peace is secured. The Giorno d'Italia notes a remark about a wife and intellect.
John Scanlon serves as night watchman at Meech and Stoddard elevator as merchants plan a midnigh t Main street sweep. C A Campbell directs public works to keep streets clean, with train and timetable notes and various local visits, dances, and advertisements from Hartford and Middlesex area.
Old Saybrook reports Ensign Harry Pierce returning to duty aboard the New York to Brest steamer after a three week illness leave. Local residents attend church services, travel, and attend Memorial Day ceremonies with flowers at St Johns and Cypress cemeteries. veterans and students participate.
Five prisoners were arraigned in city court after the holiday. Eugene Carter and William Hartley, both first-time offenders, were placed on probation. Carter denied guilt. Hartley was fined 2 dollars plus 3 dollars costs for breach of the peace. Louis Williams Jr. faced 2 dollars fine and 8 dollars costs for intoxication after causing a disturbance at a livery stable. he hails from Newven.
Hartford May 31 Two Bridgeport businessmen filed voluntary petitions in the United States court today. Hyman Miller lists liabilities of 6161.52 with 3100 assets all unsecured. Frank Goldman shows liabilities of 3671.02 and 1000 assets.
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