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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1918

Page

10

Burdick Will Case Tests Mind and Heir Claims

A probate trial over Albert Burdick’s will, filed in New London court, features contest of a life use for his widow and a sister, with his son Frank and daughter Bertha opposing. Testimony questions soundness of mind, alleged misconduct by son and brother, and whether the will reflects Burdick’s proper bounty or memory.

Nellie Frank Niantic Bertha B. Cone Deep John E B. Carlson Gustaf B. Carlson Burdick Edward G. Burke Albert Albert Burdick Prentice Case New Haven Frank W. Burdick Leach East Lyme

California Syrup of Figs Ad Reprint Warning

An old advertisement urges parents to give California Syrup of Figs to cleanse a child's stomach liver and bowels when they are listless pale feverish or irritable. It claims the remedy safely purges waste sour bile and fermenting matter within hours restoring a well and playful child.

California

Middletown Plans Nov 6 Public War Rally

Middletown launches War Work drive to raise 50 million dollars through national and local groups. A November 6 rally at the theatre, with speakers including Everett J. Lake and Rev. W A Keefe, is organized by the United War Work committee. The Chamber of Commerce gears up for a major rally November 11 as part of the campaign to “go over the top.”

Middletown United States C. A National Catholic War American Library Asso Salvation Army Middlesex Engel Everett J. Lake Connecticut Lake France W. A. Keefe Plainfield Conn Father Keefe United War Work Campaign Central National Bank Chamber of Commerce

Court opens with Burpee delayed to next week

Superior Court opened with Judge Keeler presiding as Judge Burpee remained unavailable due to state military duties. Thirteen cases appeared. ten were dismissed for default or technical reasons after counsel agreed to file answers. The Burnsums case was dropped and a notice order was issued in Fiala versus Janacek.

Lucien F. Burpee John E. Keeler Darwin Burnham Delia Burnham Joseph Fiala Stephen Janacek New York City

School Board Meeting Clears Routine Business

Last night the Board of Education held a brief monthly session amid October school closures due to illness. Alva H. Kelsey was appointed to fill Lieut. Colonel T. M. Russell’s committee seats as he departed for France. September attendance reached 94 percent in city schools. The meeting mainly addressed routine matters.

Board of Education Alva H. Kelsey T. M. Russell France

Boat Strike Halts River Freight and Service

Boat workers strike after Middletown departure halts river service. No boats will leave for New York tonight and no freight is being received at the landing. Both boats are in New York as deck hands demand higher pay, causing the stoppage.

Middletown New York

Lynch's Market Saturday Specials Ad

Lynch's Market lists spot cash only deals for Saturday. Genuine lamb legs 38c per lb, smoked shoulders 25c, shoulder steak 30c, plate beef 20c, lean pot roast 32c, pork chop 40c. Climax soap 25c, Tryphosa oleonut margarine 35c. Native milk fed veal roasting chickens and fowl. J. R. Lynch 132 Main Street.

Lynch’s J. R. Lynch Main Street

Insurance agency sold to Butler's Insurance Office Inc

Wilbur S. Hull has sold out his insurance agency business to Butler's Insurance Office Inc and the interests of all policy holders will be looked after by that office which is still opposite Town Clock New street No 264 Dale D Butler president A Leslie Boughton secretary Thurber E Wilcox solicitor adv

Butler Wilbur S. Hull Butler’s Insurance Office, Inc New Street No Dale D. Butler A. Leslie Boughton Thurber E. Wilcox Arrigoni John J. Kowal Staddle Hill Middletown Business College Middlesex Theatre Enid Bennett Theda Bara Buddha Charlie Schaefer Butler’s Dr. Clifford Stueck’s Hall K. Maude Warren New York A. G. Warren R. H. Kellogg Longworth Avenue Middlesex Victor Hall’s Silver Street New York American Adv Frank Farr Crescent Street Cheshire Joseph A. Farr Schaefer’s Billings Bessie Nichols Helen Cutts Washington ‘Street James V. Gridley Secre Middletown Y. M. C. A U. S. S. Plymouth America Middletown Evening Press Otto W. Siebert 302Nd Infantry Band France Middlesex Orchestra Orpheus Hall Iver Johnson Alfred Ambrosia Harman Drug Store Vienna Lady Washington Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Grand Theatre Alsv John L. Wright Butler’surance Geo. Wright

Wesleyan to Play Williams in Williamstown After Quarantine Lift

Wesleyan will face Williams at Williams College in Williamstown tomorrow after Williams’ quarantine ended yesterday. The game was postponed due to the quarantine and now proceeds. a sizable number plan to travel to attend.

Williams Wesleyan Williamstown

Women's Foreign Missionary Meeting Postponed to Nov 10

The First Congregational Church postpones the Woman's Foreign Missionary meeting until Sunday November 10 due to extra services for the church's 250th anniversary. The special services of the third and fourth will be held in connection with the anniversary events.

First Congregational Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Meeting

Baptist Church Service Prompted Attendance

All members of the Baptist church are urged to attend Sunday morning service at 11 o clock. Rev. Raymond Maplesden will preach and a large attendance is desired. The ordinance of communion will follow the morning sermon.

Middletown city briefs mix theater ads and war news

Local items report light vehicle lamps at 5:15 pm and nightly singing at Arrigoni Hotel. Notices greet Private John J. Kowal’s overseas safe arrival. Theater ads list Enid Bennett in The Marriage Ring, Theda Bara at Grand Theatre, and upcoming vaudeville acts. Community updates note notable visits, sales, and shifts in local businesses amid wartime.

Calcerbs Health Tonic Promises Relief for Cough

A vintage ad-style claim touts CALCERBS as a tonic and health builder to rid persistent coughs and throat or lung trouble. It highlights calcium salts and easy absorption, referencing Eckman’s Alterative and labora claims.

Eckman

Sloan's Liniment Relief Claims Quick Pain End

Stop the pain. Sloan's Liniment promises fast relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises backache and general body pain. The first application supposedly rests and comforts as the liquid penetrates providing quick ease.

Sloan

Cromwell Resident Charles H Hastings Dies at 78

Charles H Hastings of Cromwell died at his daughter Mrs Eugene Jillson’s New Haven home Tuesday at age 78. Survived by two daughters Mrs Jillson and Mrs William Kelsey, two sons Herbert E of Middletown and Robert H of Manchester, several grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Funeral from New Haven undertaking rooms Sunday at 2 PM. Burial in Cromwell new cemetery with auto cortege. My Two Years in Turkish Harems excerpt teased for next Sunday’s New York feature.

Charles H. Hastings Cromwell Eugene Jillson New Haven Jillson William Kelsey Short Beach Herbert E Middletown Robert H. Hastings Manchester Kate Bell New London Hattie Weldon Portland Lorrin Hastings Boston Undertaking Rooms Cromwell New Cemetery

North End football practice and South Ends clash set

North End players meet at Rapello avenue at 7 30 tonight for practice and tryouts. South Ends visit North Ends on Russell field Sunday at 3 for a spirited game. Rivalry expectations promise a fast match as North Ends aim to topple the South Ends record this season.

North End Rapello Avenue Russell Field

Celery King Laxative Tea Claim Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement promotes Celery King as a laxative tea for constipation upset stomach and inactive liver. It claims rapid relief and invites readers to try the pleasant remedy when sick with cold or feverish feelings.

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