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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1918

Page

8

Wreck on Air Line Derails Passenger Train at Pearl Street End

A Saturday night derailment on the air line near Pearl Street sent a heavy engine and cane cars off the rails, tearing the main track. Rail inspectors concluded tampering with a switch likely caused the derailment, with crowds gathering to watch repairs and passengers rerouted via Willimantic and Berlin.

Pearl Street Erskine and Tender Bagyear Amud New Hartford Willimantic New Haven Berlin Union Station

Auto Accidents in Cromwell Reported in Two Collisions

In Cromwell a touring car driven by Eric J. Salen of Bloomfield lost control near the old Meriden-Waterbury crossing, crashed into a pole, damaged barbed wire fence, and left the driver uninjured. Later, Carl A. Atr0m of Newington Junction collided with Frederick G. Hendley’s car of South Farms. both vehicles were damaged but no injuries. Constable Watrous investigated and both drivers appeared before Justice Noble for hearings.

Eric J. Salen Bloomfield Middletown Cromwell Meriden-Waterbury Carl A. Carlatrom Newington Junction Frederick, G. Hendley Front Street South Farms Charles D. Watrous Justice of the Peace William C. Noble Crom

Convocation Exercises at Wesleyan Speaker Guttery

The academic procession formed at College Row at 3 45 PM and moved to the chapel for convocation. The main feature was Rev Arthur Thomas Guttery speaking on England and America as guest of the afternoon and president elect of the National Council of Free Churches in Great Britain.

Wesleyan Guttery 3S. A. T.C Univer England America Arthur Thomas Guttery National Council of Free Churches Great Britain

Middlesex Historical Society Meeting on Tuesday Evening

The Middlesex County Historical Society meets at its building on Tuesday evening at 7 30. October’s meeting was omitted due to influence and is expected to draw a good attendance. At 8 00 Professor Harvey Porter will speak on The New Kingdom of Hejaz and Conditions in Arabia, drawing on over forty years in Syria. The public is invited.

Man Struck By Car During Rain On Main Street

Henry A. Smith of 108 Broad Street was crossing Main Street near College when struck by a northbound auto driven by James E. Wilson of 17 South Main Street. It was raining. Smith clutched an umbrella as the vehicle struck him, turning him but not throwing him to the pavement. Also notices the Middlesex Red Cross Fourth Annual Meeting set for November 20, 1918 at Red Cross HQ with roll call and reports, Rev. John Lewis of Waterbury and W. W. Wilcox as Middlesex chapter head.

Henry A. Smith Broad Street Main Street College James E. Wilson South Main Street Middlesex Red Cross John Lewis Waterbury France W. W. Wilcox

Harvest Supper Proves Successful At Johnson Lane Lyceum

Ladies at Johnson Lane J.y hosted a Friday harvest supper for the bereft Lyceum. A sum was realized with a portion of proceeds donated to the Cross, showing the patriotic spirit of the young ladies. A large crowd attended and the event was well served.

Johnson Lane J.y Lyceum

University Club Meeting At Eclectic House Speech

The second meeting of the year will be held at Eclectic House 246 Street on November 21 at eight o clock. K Ratcliffe of Lon will speak on The Newspapers England and America.

University Club Eclectic House 246 Street K. Ratcliffe Lon England America

New Package Store Opens Wednesday in Town

Bozzi plans to open his new package store on Wednesday expanding local shopping options. The event signals growth for area businesses with residents awaiting the store’s offerings.

Bozzi

Marital Troubles Of Local People In Superior Court

Judge Donald T. Warner handles several local divorce and contempt cases. Charles Heck of Middletown faces contempt for unpaid support, with $170.28 due. Heck argues poverty. Ida A Pierce, formerly of Manchester, is divorced from Harvey R Pierce for desertion. she had to support him and retains custody. Elsie Wilson Cotrone of Hartford is divorced from Salvatore Cotrone of Middletown for desertion and may resume her maiden name Wilson.

F Sin Donald T. Warner Charles Heck Middletown Warner Heck Pierce Haddam Elsie Wilson Cotrone Hartford Salvatore Cotrone Wilson

St John s Church Notes On Masses And War Fund

Regnar offertory Masses on Wednesdays Saturdays at 8. The month's mind for Joseph Griffin Elizabeth Fitzgerald Mary Mullory Mullins O Connor Frank Dunn Hannah Fitzgerald Thomas Flynn. Rev. Kearney preached at 7. Donovans announce United War Work drive. parish gifts 200 given unannounced. Solemn votive Mass at 10:30 with Benediction. My Country Tis Of Thee and Marseillaise. St Johns school raises funds for United War Fund honoring 234 boys.

Joseph Griffin Elizabeth Fitzgerald Mary Mallory Mullins Mary O’connor Joseph O'Connor Frank Dunn Hannah Fitzgerald Thomas Flynn Michael E. Kearney James P. Donovan United War Work Connecticut Donovan St. John’s Church Father Kearney United War Fund Sam Army and Navy

South M E Church Notes Brotherhood Meeting and Events

South M E Church notes outline weekly gatherings led by F P Schram with a Brotherhood meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer service. A joint centenary and Sunday school training conference with First Methodist Episcopal church New Britain runs Tuesday and Wednesday. A trustees board meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m and Friday evening features a Sunday school social.

Victory Supper Tonight in Middletown

Middletown plans a Victory supper at Stueck's Modern Tavern to celebrate the conclusion of the United War Work campaign and the end of the war. Local officials announce the event as a community morale boost and stand-down celebration.

Middletown United War St Stueck Feds Eognier Svoning

Local News Bulletin From New London Area

Names and notices describe residents at Camp Devens New London travel on the 7 10 Valley train and at the Arrigoni Hotel jazz band performances. War bonds updates local theatre ads and Sunday club meetings in Middlesex contain social and civic items.

Obituary Stephen C. Smith Jr. of 46 Hotchkiss Street

Stephen Charles Smith Jr. 26, of Field Remount Squadron 331, died en route overseas. He is survived by his parents Stephen C. and Carrie Bailey Smith and a child, plus a brother and sister Mrs William Holohan of the city. A telegram from Newport News asks for instructions regarding the remains.

Stephen Charles Smith Stephen C. Smith Hotchkiss Street Newport News Stephen Charles Smith, Jr Stephen C Carrie Bailey Smith William Holohan

Funeral Notices for Haines, Augustine, Nowakowski, Huxley

Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Halsey Haines in Portland with interment in East Cemetery South Manchester. Helen Augustine died at home on Union Street at age 1 year 7 months 8 days. funeral set for St Marys Church. Mrs Viola Nowakowski to be buried in St Johns Cemetery after services at 29 Maple Street and St Marys Church. Walter Huxley of Cromwell buried in Cromwell Cemetery after services at A L Southmayl mortuary chapel.

Elizabeth Halsey Haines Hartford Frank D. Haines Portland O. H. Raftery East Cemetery South Manchester Helen Augustine Helen Pauline Augustine Union Street St. Marys Church St. John’s Cemetery Viola Nowakowski St. Francis Hospital Maple Street St. Mary’s Church Hubbard Street St. John's Cemetery Walter Huxley Cromwell A. L. Southmaye H. W. Hildreth New Cromwell Cemetery

The Capture of Mons in World War I

The report claims Mons capture was the war’s last military deed and notes Britain’s four year persistence. It reflects on Mons as the starting point of the 1914 retreat and mocks the British army, while mentioning their reentry into Mons after years of fighting.

Mons New York Sun

First Methodist Episcopal Church Notes

Tuesday and Wednesday joint Centenary and Sunday school Training Conference at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church New Britain. Wednesday 7:30 midweek service in the chapel Paul’s Joy In His Converts. Thursday Boy Scouts in the chapel. Friday 3:45 Girl Scouts in the chapel. Queen Esther Circle 7:30 at Mrs Nixon 3 Brainerd Ave. County Sunday school convention in Deep River. Saturday 4:45 rehearsal of the church orchestra.

First Methodist Episcopal Church _ Notes Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church New Britain Paul Queen Esther Nixon Brainerd Avenue Deep River

Stolen Car Abandoned Near Portland Depot

Clarence Lincoln of 14 Warwick Street reported his Ford left at Middlesex Auto Station 393 Main Street at 7 PM Saturday was missing at 10 PM. The car was found abandoned near the Portland railroad depot Sunday morning after a long search. A local reader notes a dozen “Bless Our Home” phrases appearing in the story.

Clarence Lincoln Warwick Street Middlesex Auto Main Street Portland

High School Notes and Parish Activities

Orchestra rehearsal and upcoming assemblies noted for the high school, with reports on the Boys Debating Society and term report cards. Parish schedules include Girls Scouts, Girls Friendly Society, Holy Trinity Men’s Club, Bible study, and intercessions, with plans for Advent and a December term start. Local school and church groups in Warwick street area list events, meetings, and a sale preparation. Sergeant Fred Gudebrod of the 107th Infantry reported fatally hurt in action in France on September 29 at age 21. he is survived by his mother, a sister, and a younger brother in New York City.

Iuiet aSee Beidan Camp Devens Paul R. Webb New London Arrigoni Hotel V. No Kosinski William Street J. Cannata New York Miss Bush Arrigoni New Haven Middlesex Theatre Charlie Chaplin Charlie Ray Thomas F. Reilly Newport Carl E. Segerberg Hunting Hill Victory Grand Theatre William Farnum Adv R. A. Deming New New York Perth Amboy Treasury Department Benjamin Franklin Apostle of Saving O. B. Welker South Main Street Middletown Business College Albert A. Hurd Arrigoni Coal Co Middlesex Hospital A. Co Advy Edward Lewis Grand Street Park Field Memphis Texas Horlick Julia Hill Waterbury Home Avenue Ruth Page Washington Street Joseph Deming High Street Hartford Catherine.m. Madison Boston Stueck Block Main St Home Missionary Society of the North Church John Carey Dalton's Cafe Hotchkiss John G. Drew New Jersey Arthur Wrubel New York University John T. Walsh Joseph Case Putnam Rockport Holy Trinity Girls’ Friendly Society Woman’s Auxiliary Church School Saint Andrew’s All Saints’ Schools All Saints Dorcas Society Woman’s Missionary Society St. Andrew's Chapel Warwick Street St. Andrew’s Men’s Elub George B. Gilbert St. Andrew’s Guild St. Andrew’s Boys of Gudebrod Fred Gudebrod 107Th Inf S. A Frederick C. Gudebrod Middletown France Rder Co. Gy 107Th Infantry West End Avenue New York City

Quarantine Lifts at C. H. Hospital After Epidemic

Quarantine on at the C H 1 hospital will be lifted Wednesday November 20 due to improved conditions. On and after that date visitors will be allowed to visit patients as before.

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