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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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