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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment notes a notice referring to penalties and publication timing. It mentions an official action and a required publication date, but readable specifics are limited. The fragment points to a formal notice to be publicly recorded.
Weather at Mt Higby for the past 24 hours shows a minimum of 43, a 29.54 barometer, 22 feet 7 inches water, northwest winds, clear. Sunday temperatures range from 64 to 29 with a noon 54 reading. The page also comments on Germany, Austria, Turkey, and Wilson era politics, noting electing momentum, the war stance, and a gasless Sunday fading.
Reported rift between Trotsky and Lenine deepens as factions diverge. Observers note prior gains diluted by a last moment cash surge that may delay cementing the nation’s fourth Liberty loan for two weeks.
In Boston the grippe epidemic is said to run six weeks and abate with normal conditions returning. All places of amusement and schools have reopened as normal life resumes in the city.
A fragment from a historical excerpt notes that real matters in a crisis overshadow politics even within Germany. It reflects on how political control appears minimal when a nation endures widespread destruction and upheaval.
The text notes that while 1 is the watchword, in places it becomes an undertaking to present a democracy effort. It cites challenges as candidates strive to stand and be heard in the contest.
A Missouri judge rules that a wife is entitled to a portion of her husband’s earnings. The decision addresses a lingering question of marriage finance and living expenses, signaling a legal posture recognizing spousal financial rights in comparative cases.
The message extols pride in Middletown and Middlesex county over the fourth loan and urges continued support for future loans to ensure a successful war outcome. It notes the country’s high wartime morale, anticipates Germany’s reply, and calls for unity to prevent future crises.
A historical notice warns against denying heat to residents during perilous times. It urges tenants to use furnaces if provided and criticizes landlords who withhold heat to raise rents or stock, urging authorities to seize heat from such landlords until they fire the furnace.
Detroit News notes President Hoover urges self denial during wartime harvests. He calls for reducing wheat use and emphasizes not wasting bread. The article references a large corn harvest and urges citizens to conserve essentials.
A report notes a sudden 11 cent rush in corn prices after an implied government purchase, yet no real food shortage existed. The five minute spike lifted corn and meat futures while wheat and flour prices stayed steady, prompting questions about market manipulation and the government's handling of grain purchases.
The acquittal of William Thomas known as Baby Doll and Jake Hawkins ends a case the Post calls discreditable to the prosecution. It notes an attempt to coerce a guilty plea, praises defense by William H. Lewis of Boston, and commends Judge Joel H. Reed for his careful, judicial conduct.
Secretary Lane proposed a plan to study unused lands for irrigation and drainage to reclaim 15 million arid acres and 70 million to 80 million swamp acres, with 200 million acres of cut over land. Critics argue returning soldiers should get farm work on existing farms, not add to production by expanding acreage, and emphasize reviving idle eastern farms and breaking up large holdings for soldier homesteads.
Funeral services were held for Seaman Edward J. Barry at St. Marys Church with a high mass and military honors from the Portland State Guard. Separate services for Mrs. Mary OConnor and her son Joseph OConnor occurred at St Johns Church, with burials at St Johns cemetery. Carl Hjalmar Oberg aged 33 from 43 Hotchkiss Street died Saturday afternoon. he leaves a wife and child and will be buried at the Swedish cemetery after services at the Swedish Lutheran Church High Street
Funeral services for Thomas E Flynn were held from his late home in the Westfield district on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev James P Donovan conducted services at St John s church at 3 o'clock and spoke words of consolation. Floral tributes came from relatives and friends. Flower bearers were Francis Dunn James Jasker and Anthony Pillerella from Middletown High School. Bearers included John Scully Michael Halloran Timothy Flynn and James Cronin. Burial followed in St John s cemetery.
A double funeral was held this morning for Angelo Ortese and his son Joseph Ortese. Services started at their 40 Green Street residence at 8 o'clock and continued at St John’s Church at 8:30 with a high mass of requiem by Rev. M. B. Kearney. Mrs. P. J. O'Brien sang at the offertory and prayers followed after Mass. Interment took place in St Johns Cemetery.
The private service for Mary Hubbard Cone took place this afternoon at 3 in the Memorial Chapel of Indian Hill cemetery. Rev. Dr. F. F. German of Holy Trinity Church led the rite with bearers Charles W. Cone Oliver H. Cone Jr Alfred H. Hubbard and H Dunham Hubbard. Interment followed in the family lot.
John J. Daley, son of James Daley of Bacon avenue, died at Middle sex hospital Sunday at noon aged 23. He leaves four brothers James of Camp McClellan Alabama Frank Harold and Edward of this city and three sisters Mrs S L Pierce of Hartford Agnes and Winifred at home. Funeral from his late home Wednesday morning at 8 30 and at St Johns church at 9.
Daniel Griesko, a 52 year old farmer, died at his Middlefield home Sunday afternoon. He was born in Russian Poland. The funeral was conducted by Rev. L. O. Schriver from John P. Bacon's undertaking parlors at 201 Main Street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial followed in Farm Hill cemetery.
The funeral for Edith A. Turning will be held at her parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Turning, 88 Prospect Street, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, private. Rev. C. G. Erickson will officiate with interment in the Swedish Cemetery, Portland.
Private Harry E. Bransfield died at Camp Upton yesterday. He was the son of Mrs. Edward Bransfield of Middlesex Avenue, Portland, and he leaves three brothers and one sister. He had formerly been employed as a stenographer with I. B. Palmer Co. Funeral notice to follow.
Roman Cyrowski died at his home in Staddle Hill Sunday at age 48. He is survived by his wife and two children, Mrs. Alice Field and Rebecca Fipid. rinates Bek
National Crop Improvement advises barn warmth and proper ventilation to boost milk and service from livestock. It recommends King System diagrams, window baffles, external air shafts, swinging ceiling shafts, and roof ventilators. Lumber yards offer plans for sheds, barns, hog and poultry houses, and more.
Rebecca Field, born in Austria, died this morning at eight o'clock. Her daughter mourns as the interment proceeds this afternoon at the Jewish cemetery on Indian Hill.
The remains of Joseph Austin Griffin were brought from Petersburg Virginia to Middletown by his brother Thomas F. Griffin. The funeral will be from the home of his sister Mrs M W O Keefe 102 Lincoln Street Tuesday at 9:30 and at St Johns Church at 10 o clock.
The funeral was held this afternoon from the mother’s home at 38 Hotchkiss Street at 2 30 and at St Marys Church at 3 o clock. Rev Father Soltysek officiated. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery.
The funeral for Frank M. Dunn will begin at his home 606 Main Street at 8 30 then move to St. John's Church for a requiem high mass at 9 o'clock. Burial follows at St. John's Cemetery.
Philip Burgess died yesterday at his home 77 Main Street South Farms. He is survived by his wife and five children. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning time to be announced. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Margaret Cashman widow of Daniel Cashman died Sunday at Middlesex Hospital. She is survived by two daughters. Her funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in St Francis Church.
Mrs Stacie Krawska wife of Bron islaw Krawska died at Middlesex hospital. She leaves a husband and four children. The funeral will be held on Tuesday.
The funeral for Caroline Dibartolomeo, aged 44, was held from P. O'Callaghan Co. undertaking rooms at 4 PM. Interment followed at St. John's cemetery.
Luigi Milardo aged 40 died at his home on Bank Street Portland. Notice of the funeral will be given later.
Mrs Virginia Amara aged 24 died at her home on Center Street yesterday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family.
A series of short notices report multiple deaths in Staddle Hill including John Niagziela aged 29, Adella Lowceski one year, Florence Lee infant, and Joseph Dzialo 35. Also listed are the infant son of Mr and Mrs Skue at 7 Water, and Tony Amenta three years from Cromwell. Funeral details to follow.
The article argues for strengthening national independence in industry through art and museums. It cites the Metropolitan and Columbia University connections, urging manufacturers to educate buyers and staff in art. It envisions expanded schools and broader access to industrial art resources to boost fabrics, dyes, and designs.
In a clipped Washington Star remark, Holhenzol tells everyone to go back to sleep while he slips away unseen. The wry aside frames a quiet escape amid the night.
Washington hotel managers face severe crowding as visitors shift from short stays to two or three months. Shoreham's Collins notes unprecedented demand for winter lodging, with hotels often refusing guests beyond a week or ten days. He warns the coming season may surpass last year's for hotel pressure and urges authorities to treat hotels as essential.
An advertisement extols Jelke's Good Luck Butterine as pure and consistent. It claims buyers can skip high butter prices while praising ongoing strong sales and positions the seller as sole agents. Price listed per pound is 4 cents.
A fragment mentions possible Allied moves against Turkey by Thanksgiving and asks if readers enjoy easy meals. It also references a German soldier trading an Iron Cross for two cigarettes, noting the badge of shame at a high price.
The New York Evening Mall quips that Noah should have swatted two cooties when they marched aboard the ark amid a playful nod to the biblical voyage.
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