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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
8
John Beers, wearing a State Guard uniform, was ensnared with a companion at a Middletown home after eloping with his wife. Neighbors aided Mrs Stebbins and police. Beers faced arrest for desertion claims and prior elopements while his brother Austin faced court martial for furlough overstay.
The food department of the State Council of Defense announced an extended market news service in coordination with the Markets division and the Agricultural College at Storrs Connecticut. Four principal cities will provide daily market data to growers and dealers statewide, prioritizing perishable crops. Potatoes and other perished crops benefit as harvests begin.
Ed W Perkins of Norwich has been appointed food director for Norwich by Federal Food Administrator Scoville. The appointment extends to Lisbon Franklin Zorrah Montville and Salem, giving broader food jurisdiction to the official.
Physicians in Middletown urge sending calls by 9 o'clock each morning to save time and reduce strain as doctors report nearing the limit of endurance and inability to attend to all duties.
The North Church Sunday School will have no session this coming Sunday October 12. The church announces it will remain closed until the day schools resume.
Major P G Wrightson of the Students Army Training Corps reiterates the saloon closing order near Wesleyan must be enforced. Conflicting reports claim revocation, but Yale and local dealers report no official repeal. Proprietors are served 30 day verbal notices while others seek license renewal amid unclear action in New Haven.
Thomas F. Fitzsimmons, secretary of the State Liquor Dealers Association, was out of the city. He had said in Boston that the order closing saloons near Wesleyan University was countermanded, but other officers know nothing about the matter.
At 8 pm in the town hall the Republican caucus met with 32 qualified voters. W W Wilcox and Harold M Meech were elected representatives after nominations by Joseph Merriam and a second by Frank A Coles. E Q Jackson listed and the panel of 16 men was chosen as justices of the peace by acclamation. The town committee may fill vacancies and the meeting closed six minutes after opening.
The I. E. Palmer Co and Omo Manufacturing Co shut down today as many workers fall ill with Spanish influenza. Other city plants are crippled by sickness. Connecticut firm traffic worsens. Middlefield line loses half hour service for Saturday while Hartford line runs normally.
Ernest W. Crosley, chief gunner aboard a mounted machine gun, was killed in action in France on September 22. He enlisted in Rhode Island after America's entry into the war and was among the first to go overseas. He leaves his father Charles W. Crosley of 16 Evergreen Avenue, a wife, one son, and two brothers, Charles and Harry Crosley, employed in local firms.
The Superior court will reopen Tuesday for the Burdick will case with remaining witnesses to testify. Indications are no further cases will be tried this term by Judge John E. Keeler. Thursday will be the last day he holds court here before leaving Friday for Willimantic to open court.
Oct 12 The German answer to President Wilson s note will be published Sunday according to the Nord Deutsche Allgemeine. The paper states confessions are included which it hopes will spark discussions toward peace.
President Poincare visited Rheims and decorated civilian heroes of the German bombardments. The ceremonies were in the presence of French and American soldiers. Rheims is nearly destroyed and its cathedral ruins stand as a stark symbol of the recent strafing.
City schools to stay closed until further notice. Red Cross linen shower at 66 Washington St ends. unfinished sewing can be dropped at Red Cross rooms next week and late donations accepted there. Arrigoni Hotel hosts nightly singing and dancing with Jazz band adv. Boat to New York canceled tonight for Columbus holiday. Omo and I. E. Palmer Co. closed as many employees, including superintendents, were home sick. Pickering Governor Co. of Portland granted each employee a $500 insurance policy. Matta bassett Grange to meet canceled due to flu. Masses at St Francis Church Sunday at 7:30 and 9:30. Weekend millinery sale at Mrs. T. J. Anderson’s, 360 Main St. First Baptist Sunday School not held until public schools reopen. Read registrars’ notice to be made adv. Tuesday Sewing Club meeting omitted. Engineer Ralph M. Wilcox named manager of cord wood distribution in Middletown by state fuel administrator. Co B C S G to practice at Westfield rifle range Sunday. bring own eating gear. Banks urged by Governor Holcomb to stay open Columbus Day till 9 pm to focus on Liberty Bond matters. City Savings Bank open all day. Sons of St George to hold only regular meeting Oct 14. social postponed to Oct 28 due to illness. Electric Light Company losses run 75 to 240 dollars monthly from vandalism. fix failures promptly to avoid accidents. Salvatore Amento caught shooting at electric globes. faces city court. Rev Charles A. Anderson and wife depart for Chicago. Mrs Anderson to undergo operation at Augustana Hospital. pastor to stay until safe return. address in Chicago listed.
The big Sunday game at Mill Hollow features a star fill in for Bobbie Peterson as Lester Lanning takes the mound for the All-Stars after Peterson’s sister’s death may sideline him. Also, North End Jr plans a football clash with Durant district players, listing a full lineup and inviting light-weight teams to join.
President Richard H Bunce reports a rapid influx of about 185 new members since his appeal ten days ago. Membership nears 500, with 365 enrolled and dues set at 5 dollars annual, covering from now to January 1 1920. Local manufacturers and individual executives are joining, aiding war work for 1919 and 1918 efforts. a 25 member enlarged committee will plan final enrollment.
A city wide note lists Sunday morning and special services at First Church of Christ Scientist Christchurch First Methodist Episcopal South M E and Swedish Lutheran churches among others. Influenza cases prompt no Sunday school sessions and some evening services or whole meetings to be canceled or combined. Notable events include Holy Communion at Christchurch at 7 30 am and a 11 am sermon on The Words of Eternal Life at the First Methodist. Scudder to preach at Church of the Holy Trinity amid anniversary greetings.
Beginning Monday October 14 the Y M C A will host new physical instruction classes arranged by Mr Abbey the new physical director. Most classes meet in the late afternoon and evening with only adult ladies and junior boys in forenoons. A full schedule lists times for business men employed boys high school boys junior boys seniors and other groups. Boxing and wrestling classes are planned with dates and hours to be announced later.
Joint committee advises no public services including Sunday school church service and Young People's meeting. Families urged to hold home worship Sunday with earnest prayer for the nation humanity and a speedy recovery from the current epidemic.
Morris Plan Co offers loans secured by Liberty bonds for legitimate needs. Borrowers receive funds and, upon repayment, bonds are returned. Visit 269 Main St for details.
All patients in the infirmary on Cross street are recovering rapidly and the medical officer reports that all will be out by Monday October 14.
There will be no Sunday school session tomorrow at the Methodist church to help prevent influenza spread. The sessions will likely be omitted while day schools are closed, with ample notice given before resumption.
A letter from the firing line by Vincent Lamb will be read at the rally nc ht. The message promises to share some interesting news and sets a tone of urgency for attendees.
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