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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1918

Page

8

Parading Through Town After War Celebration

A long evening march drew crowds as bands and units formed a solid line along Main street. Marshal Alderman W J Atwell led a disciplined parade with state and local officials. The Italian Kaiser Uncle Sam float and Zion flag procession highlighted the wartime peace celebration ending with bomb explosions near ten o clock marking Middletown’s greatest community day.

Main Street Point W. J. At- Well Wes Regio. S. Guard Elliott McDowell Presiate Richard H. Bunce Chamber of Commerce War Bureau Kaiser Kaiser and Uncle Sam Uncle Sam Zion Palestine Middletown

Marriage Licenses Issued by Bristol Town Clerk Rutkowsky

The Bristol Connecticut town clerk Rutkowsky has issued marriage licenses to Miss Martha Kiaslaw of Front South Farms and Mr Bennett of Camp Devens, and to Miss Loretta M Costello of 31 Street South Farms and Mr Kreiger of 143 Prospect, with Julia F Lange of Meriden listed in the record.

Rutkowsky Bristol, Conn Martha Kiaslaw Front South Farms Cc. Bennett Camp Devens Loretta M. Costello South Farms Kreiger Prospect Julia F. Lange Meriden

Entrainment Called Off for Garden City Selectives

Entraining of 16 Garden City selectives scheduled for Friday was cancelled this morning by order of the governor. Robert L. Spear and H. Williams, who prepared the last registration, were ordered to entrain at 1:30 today for Fort Lee Virginia, and Sam J. Fitzpatrick, slated to go town, was also recalled by orders cancelling their entrainment.

Garden City S. 1 Robert L. Spear H. Williams Fort Lee Sam J. Fitzpatrick

S A T C Units to Continue After Armistice

A Washington message states that S A T C units will continue academic work despite the armistice, under future conditions, while also noting a controversial remark on women seeking husbands by beauty.

T. C Wash

Thangas ldaney disease attacks all ages and risks

Disease strikes young and old with headaches insomnia back pain and kidney trouble signs. Early symptoms include lumbago rheumatism and abdominal discomfort. Seek relief promptly as delays may worsen kidney health.

Wadsworth suit and town cases heard in Middletown court

Clarence S. Wadsworth sues the Town of Middletown over tree removal along Colonel Wadsworth estate in Long Hill. Judge Gustaf B. Carlson for plaintiff, Town Attorney Ernest A. Inglis for the town. Trial begins with timber contract dispute and potential full day proceeding. Future trials set for Powers, Bank, Gildersleeve, Caiazzo, Bloodgood. short calendar Friday.

Ean Carlson Portland Burpee Clarence S. Wadsworth Middletown Colonel Wadsworth Long Hill First Selectman Howard S. Peck Wadsworth Gustaf B. Carlson Ernest A. Inglis James R. Powers Lillian Powers Middletown National Bank Dionigi Arrigoni

War Work Rally Tonight at Stueck's Ballroom

Tonight Middletown hosts a war work thanksgiving rally marking the opening of the war work campaign and armistice completion. Speakers include Mrs. A H Campbell Windsor Rev P J McGivney and President William A Shanklin with supper reservations and Chamber of Commerce planning. Ernest S Davis directs music.

Stueck Middletown A. H. Campbell Windsor P. J. McGivney Ernest S. Davis

Holy Trinity Church Notes at St Andrew's chapel events

On Wednesday at 7 45 p m evening prayer and sermon at St Andrew's chapel Warwick street Rev Mr Edwards will preach At 7 30 p m parish church branch of the Girls Friendly Society meets Thursday 3 p m Bible study on Prayer led by the rector This series is under Woman's Auxiliary for Advent mission A 4 p m special service of thanksgiving and intercession At 7 30 p m All Saints branch of the Girls Friendly Society Friday 2 p m Woman's Missionary Society 230 meeting of the Dorcas Society 230 St Andrew's Guild 730 St Andrew's branch Girls Friendly Society 730 Troop No 4 Boy Scouts meet

Holy Trinity St. Andrew's Chapel Warwick Street Mr. Edwards Girls’ Friendly Society All Saints Woman's Missionary Society Dorcas Society St. Andrew’s Guild St. Andrew’s Boy Scouts Franklin Electric Company Caulkins & Post Company United War Mionth St. Francis Church Father Jordan Frederick S. Taylor St. John’s Aid H.of C Allied Nations Rusco Hall Church of the Holy Trinity King’s Daughters Odd Fellows Lady Washington Chapter O. E Hartford Margaret Stevens Albert B. Stevens Miles Avenue Middletown France Ladies’ Auxiliary Arrigoni Wesleyan Helen Lucien E. Baldwin Lincoln Street James Lawton & Son Connecticut Power Co Grand Theatre New York Middletown Yacht Club Court St. Cecelia Briggs’ Hall Cromwell Zion Joseph Pinsker Methodist Chapel Middlesex College Street Fire Department Pitt Jack Meech C. H. Gentsinger Ball and Bat Fund Washington, D. C Jack Middletown Business College William M. Anderson Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads Charlie Chaplin J. Francis Calef New Haven State Medical Examining Board Adv Air Line Bridge Orkshop Ever Ok

Fight in South Farms Sparks City Court Case

Alexander Novak of the Kennedy block upper floors clashed with Martin Rusik city employee over board. Rusik allegedly struck in the face, then Novak cut his hand and stabbed Rusik in the side. Dr. Charles B. Young treated injuries. The incident is headed to city court tomorrow morning.

South Farms Alexander Novak Kenndy Martin Rusik Kennedy Block Rusik Novak Charles B. Young

Engine Derailed At East Hampton Siding

Westbound Engine No. 223 derailed yesterday at Bevin Silk mill siding East Hampton and toppled eight cars onto the rails. A New Haven wrecking crew rerailed the engine after a 35 minute delay when the leading train cleared the scene.

East Hampton Air Line Bevin Silk Mill New Haven

Harold HobsonReportedly Recovering in Base Hospital

Harold Hobson son of Mr and Mrs J Harry Hobson of High Street writes to his parents dated October 22 describing his recovery in a base hospital after being in a crater during gas attacks. He states he was cheerful and on the road to recovery with several others overcome in the incident.

Harold Hobson J. Harry Hobson Yot High Street

Clearing House Statement Sub-treasury Debits and Balances

New York reported figures for November 12 showing sub-treasury debit of 2,347,611, exchanges totaling 363,307,293, and ending balances of 44,489,859. The data reflects daily clearing movements and reserve positions.

Clearing House New York Treasury

City Briefs Highlight War Drive Support And Local Events

The Franklin Electric and Caulkins & Post firms report full employee subscriptions to the United War Work drive. Local notices cover church services, parlor meetings, dances at Rusco Hall, and wartime charity events. A parade scene praises Wesleyan students, with injuries and local fortunes noted. headlines list theater showings, boats, and community gatherings through November in Middletown.

Cruel husband sent to Haddam after assault charge

Dominick Inferino was fined $15 and costs and jailed 30 days by Judge James R. Edlin after pleading guilty to an assault on his wife. Testimony said he beat her previously and she was pregnant. Also fined were Vincenzo Salafia and Dominick Rafusa for intoxication. Arthur M. Cummings and Martin Peneszak faced related outcomes.

Dominick Inferino James R. Edlin Inferino Vincenzo Magnano Center Street G. G. Petrocelli Vincenzo Salafia Dominick Rafusa Arthur M. Cummings Martin Penesczak Peneszak

North End and South End Seek Red Cross Benefit Game

The North End football team proposes a Red Cross fundraiser against the South End, to be held at Wesleyan field on Thanksgiving afternoon if the field is available. South End manager to be notified if accepted. North End players to meet for practice Tuesday at 7:30. South End claims city championship only if prior agreements are fulfilled. Joseph Cropack, Manager.

Red Cross North End South End Wesleyan South Ends North Ends Joseph Cropack

Wesleyan to Meet Columbia on South Field in NYC Saturday

Announcement states Wesleyan and Columbia will play this coming Saturday, November 16, on South Field in New York City. The date was open after Stevens Institute cancelled with Columbia and Trinity cancelled with Wesleyan.

Wesleyan Columbia South Field New York City University Stevens Institute Trinity

Wesleyan Notes Ath council cancels Trinity game

Trinity's athletic council notified DxA Fauver of Wesleyan they cannot play here and request next Saturday's contest be cancelled, but no reason was given. Also noted was the death of Lieutenant Leonard Beeman Fuller of Wesleyan, class of 1919, killed in a French airplane crash. He enlisted early in WWI, served in aviation, and was active in football, debate, and church work.

Trinity Dxa Fauver Wesleyan Amherst Leonard Beeman Fuller France Fuller Marines Aviation Bloomfield Montpelier Seminary Montpelier

South Ends Overcome Acorns Meriden In 20 6 Victory

South Ends defeated the Acorns of Meriden on Russell field by 20 to 6. Meriden scored first after an interception return by the left end. Middletown fullback then ran 95 yards for a touchdown, followed by a goal. A second touchdown came from midfield via teamwork and line plunging. The final score came in the third, aided by a clever pass to the quarterback. The South Ends plan Thursday practice at 7:30 at the usual place.

Meriden Russell Field Middletown

Scout meeting postponed due to supper conflict at Stueck's

Boy Scout Notes announce the Third Liberty Loan medal presentation and a United War Work Campaign talk will be postponed because it conflicts with a supper at Stueck's. All boys who sold Fourth Liberty Bond are asked to report to the scout commissioner at Central School between 4 and 5 pm on Thursday or Friday, even if only one bond was sold. Ask how to become a Victory boy.

Stueck’s Nthe Central School

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