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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

8

Shanklin called a Misfit and a Nuisance

Controversy over remarks by Dr William Arnold Shanklin head of Wesleyan University on conditions abroad is recounted. The Voice defends the Board of Temperance actions as crucial to suppressing saloons and improving life for troops in France, while labeling Shanklin impractical and a misfit. It cites army conditions, venereal rates, and praise for temperance leadership.

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Middlesex Hospital Annual Meeting Reports Growth and Leadership

The hospital's annual meeting presented a report showing 1310 total cases: 686 surgical, 283 medical, 180 maternity, 161 infant. Daily totals ranged 32 to 72 with an average of 54. New corporators were Rollin A. Tyler and Robert W. Merriam. Directors re-elected include John H. Sage, George L. Cheney, Frank K. Hallock, Townsend Palmer. E. Kent Hubbard elected president, with Hazen, Palmer, and Craig continuing in key posts. Numerous staff changes and committee appointments noted.

Calef Rollin A. Tyler Deep River Robert W. Merriam John H. Sage George L. Cheney Frank K. Hallock Townsend Palmer E. Kent Hubbard Middlesex Hospital Edward W. Hazen George A. Craig J. F. Calef J. E. Bailey A. R. Crittenden Dr. Bailey G. A. Craig H. C. Ward Elton Clark A. W. Holmes James Murphy K. C. Mead F. K. Hallock J. T. Mitchell J. L. Burnham F. J. O’brien I. A. Grannis Saybrook Cheney Sage

Thankful notes for Morris Johnson's loss by family

The family of Morris Johnson and Mrs Bertrand France express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kind acts and words of sympathy during illness and at the time of the passing of their beloved wife and mother.

Company K Connecticut State Guards Edward Bransfield Morris Johnson Bertrand France William Ireton H. F. Ireton Adv Thomas James John Irene O’connor Thomas Young Ady

Epidemic End Signal Spurs Fast-Track Business Effort

The notice urges rapid recovery after the epidemic with a focus on resuming activity at Higginson Avenue. It calls for prompt action from local businesses and residents to regain momentum and restore normal operations quickly.

Local Notices and Events Highlight Weekend Screenings

Captain William H. Hines heads to Spartansberg, C L. Rev. C. E. Anderson returns from Chicago. Grand theatre promotes U S S Battahatchee and My Own United States with Arnold Daly. Sweden Lutheran pastors, lodge meetings, business college courses, and fresh records at Payne's Music. Community notices include funerals, health advisories, and holiday schedules.

William H. Hines Spartansberg S. C C. E. Anderson Swedish Lutheran Church Chicago Grand Theatre Battahatchee United States Arnold Daly Arrigoni Hotel M. E. Culver South Main Street E. B. Cragin Colchester New York City Wests Toggery Payne’s Herbert Johnson August Johnson Prospect Street Navy Galveston Tex Hazen’s Freestone Lodge Order of St. George Center Street St. John’s Lodge New York Middletown Business College Robin Hood Camp Modern Woodmen of America Red Men’s Hall Payne’s Music Store Gordon’s Hamburg Yale Gordon

Compensation cases in superior court settle multiple injuries

A stream of voluntary compensation agreements was filed by Commissioner James J. Nohue in the Superior Court clerk’s office. Most cases involved minor injuries and modest sums. notable awards include Albert Hubbard of Higganum receiving 280 dollars for a fourth finger loss, with 14 dollars weekly for 20 weeks, and future determinations on additional finger function. Other listed workers sustained injuries from August to September across several local companies in Higganum Portland East Haddam Deep River Chester and Ivoryton. For several, outcomes or follow ups are noted, with multiple minor injuries and hospitalities acknowledged. The notice closes with thanks from the O’Connor family for condolences and floral tributes.

Superior Court James J. Nohue Albert Hubbard Higganum Cutaway Harrow Co Eleck Mozzi Portland John Cavanaugh A. Swanson Portland Specialty Co Harold Bransfield East Hampton Gong Bell Co William H. Frye Ivoryton Shore Line Railway Co Peter LaMountain Ee Ship Co William Bogart Ers & Hubbard Co Herman Wimler The Noiseless Co Fred Tarkena H. O. Daniels Nelson Farsons Omo Co David Clark

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