Police wage rise eyed by Middletown force as council met
A Middletown council session approved hearings and grants while a petition from every police officer seeking a daily raise was referred to the police committee. Other business covered street work, water mains, abatements, and routine city matters with reports on July and August activity.
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Adi
McDowell
Union Park
Warreau
Atwell
Comon
John F. O’brien
Middlesex Estate & Investment Co
Board of Water Commissioners
Common Council
Glynn Avenue
South Main Street
Avenue
Umba
E. Palmer Co
Factory Street
M. J. Bransfield
High Street
I. E. Palmer Estate
Jackson Street
Giuseppi Zampino
Water Street
Middletown
Oak Street
Alderman Atwell
Bridge Street
Inglis
Connecticut School For Boys
Connecticut Hospital
Thomas P. Walsh
Church
High
Johnson
William
Grove
Prospect
Pine
Wryllis
Stack
Court
Union
Green
Genter
Crescent
College
Pleasant
Clinton Avenue
McHugh
Daniel J. McCarthy
McCarthy
Alman Atwell
Cat
New Suits in the Superior Court
Several new suits have been returned to the Superior Court for Middlesex County. East Haddam sues Abel P. Randall over a drain crossing his land that wells the highway, seeking $200 damages and a permanent injunction after a temporary one from Judge William S. Case.
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Middlesex County
East Haddam
Abel P. Randall
William S. Case
Superior Court
Randall
Local Board 22 Names Sept 12 Chief Registrars
Local Board 22 names chief registrars for the military enrollment on Thursday Sept 12 from 7 am to 9 pm at precinct voting places. Registrars may appoint assistants. all will be sworn. Names include Portland Harry Howard East Hampton John R Rich Middle Haddam Dr George N Lawson East Haddam Charles H Emily and others.
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Local Board
Local Board 22
Portland
Harry Howard
East Hampton
John R. Rich
Middle Haddam
George N. Lawson
East Haddam
Charles H. Emily
Haddam
George A. Dickinson
Higganun
Elwyn_ T. Clark
Haddam Neck
Haddam Neck—Leonard & Selden. Chester—Carl N. Bates
Deep River
Frank
A. Hefflon
Essex
Thomas D. Coulter
Ivoryton
Howard K. Rose
Old Saybrook
Charles S. Gates
Westbrook
Herbert M. Baldwin
Clinton
John L. Eliot
Killingworth
Charles H. Chittenden
Durham
J. Franklin Bailey
Mansfield Notice For Fraternal Funeral Detail
Members are notified to appear at headquarters wearing uniform white gloves and memorial badges at 2 o'clock Friday Sept 6 to attend the burial of our late comrade Joseph Gleason in Indian Hill cemetery at 3 o'clock Per order John C Fisher commander F D Brewster Adjt adv
Neville's Candy Shop to Move From 224 Main to 366 370 Main
Local ad announces closure of the old store at 224 Main Street and relocation to 366 370 Main Street to continue Motto Service-First-Last and always. Includes a light quote about language and a wife’s tongue.
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Main Street
Neville’s Candy Shop
Dinner and cheers as McDowell receives mayoral post
In a warm reception the council saluted the incoming mayor elect, inviting him to call at the post office site and share a cigar from a generous humidor on his desk. Bills were set for committee approval, and the mayor invited city officials to His home for an evening gathering with Mrs. McDowell, a pleasant toasts and good will.
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Exalderman
Light Vehicle Lamps and Dances Highlight Local Notices
Local notices report light vehicle lamps at 7:46 pm and a benefit dance at Rusco Hall for the Red Cross on Sept. 20. Community updates include governors Weeks returning from Maine, residents returning from Woodmont, and regular social events at Arrigoni Hotel and St. Aloysius. Urban news covers mine sweeping plans, post meetings, and local business notices.
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Rusco Hall
South Farms
Red Cross
Weeks
Washington Street
Maine
Beers
Woodmont
Arrigoni Hotel
Mansfield Post
Fisher’s Island Sound
Woman’s Relief Corps
Red Men’s Hall
C. J.‘lester
Philadelphia
C. J. Lester
Paoli
Penn
St. Aloysius
Adv
Barbara Parmelee
Hillside Avenue
Washington
William
France
Morris
Main St
Henry Koehler
Durham Avenue
Zoar
New York
Henry
Thomas W. O'Keefe
State Embalmers Association
New Haven
Morris Cove
William J. Coughlin
Eastern Point
Groton
Cardero Gamie J. Mittelman
Main St. v
Perth Amboy
Margaret N. Geary
Montgomery
Ala
Samuel Platt
Conrad G. Bacon
Frank Coy
Crescent Beach
Toronto
Canada
J. Mittelman’s
Spring Street
Tierney
Higginson Business Institute
P. J Barry
Main Street
Ma bel Trask and Miss Harris M to race at Connecti cut Fair
Mabel Trask and Miss Harris M two top pacing mares by Peter the Great race trained records set in Toledo Ohio in July. Mabel Trask 2 01 4 and Miss Harris M 1 58 4. Miss Harris M fastest pacing mare ever, the only one to beat two minutes. Friday afternoon she meets the watch in a stiff showdown.
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Mabel Trask
Miss Harris M
Connecticut
Peter the Great
Toledo
Ohio
Elizabeth Murrhead Weds Delbert Harris At Crystal Brook Farm
A wedding at Rev. George B. Gilbert home on Johnson Lane united Miss Elizabeth R. Murrhead and Delbert Harris the youngest son of Wilbur Harris. Ruth Daniels served as bridesmaid with Lewis Daniels as best man. The bride’s marriage was witnessed by Mrs. Gilbert who has housed the bride for six years. After a car honeymoon the couple will reside with the Harris family.
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George B. Gilbert
Crystal Brook Farm
Johnson Lane
Elizabeth R. Murrhead
Delbert Harris
Wilbur Harris
Ruth Daniels
Lewis Daniels
Band Stand Project Approved for Union Park Concert
The Common Council last night authorized a band stand at Union Park and work will begin immediately with completion planned before the September 18 concert by the French Army band. Factory closeures are arranged from 12:30 to 2:00 PM to allow employees to attend.
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Union Park
Common Council
Spain to Take Definite Action After Submarine Attacks
Paris reports that Madrid has received word of German submarines torpedoing Spanish ships. The Spanish cabinet has adjourned until September 11 and no decisive action is expected for several days.
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Spain
Agence
S’ N
Paris
Madrid
St Johns Church Notes Announce Masses and Anniversary
Offertory mass Saturday at 8 oclock. Friday masses at 5 and 7 for League of the Sacred Heart members. Benediction at 7 30 p m. Sunday marks the 32nd anniversary of the consecration of St Johns church with choir members expected to attend. Annual offering to be taken at all masses. Parochial school opens Monday for fall winter term. all children to attend mass. Repairs have been made to church and school. Sunday is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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St. John’s Church
League of the Sacred Heart
Four Minute Men Meeting Aids Liberty Loan Drive
The Four Minute Men of Connecticut held a successful meeting at Highland Country club to launch the fourth Liberty Loan campaign. Governor Holcomb arrived at 7 PM for dinner, with a large gathering later watching thrilling war scenes on the golf links. The Curse of Germany in Russia was shown as a first-time moving picture of actual combat.
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Connecticut
Highland Country Club
Holcomb
Germany
Russia
New Wheat Regulations Allow Four Pounds To Substitutes
New rules set wheat flour sales with substitutes on a four pound limit per customer unit, replacing prior half and half limits. Dealers may fulfill any quantity as long as the substitute ratio is kept and can source up to sixty days of supply from wholesalers. Oatmeal and rice are removed as substitutes. cornmeal and barley must be offered, with customers free to accept another substitute if refused.
Drummer Joins Naval Band Departing From Grand Theater
Louis Saidenberg, a drummer at the Grand theater, has enlisted in the U S Submarine Base Naval Band New London and will leave Monday at 7 10 a m. He has been with the Grand since arriving in the city and calls it the best for fellowship. A former member of the Follies of 1916, he regrets leaving his many friends. Adorno notes the loss but accepts that Uncle Sam has already taken five of his men.
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Louis L. Addonizio
New York Daily Argus
North Fourth Avenue
France
Addonizio
America
Louis Addonizio
Louis
Naval Band
Louis Saidenberg
Grand Theater
Hun
U. S. Submarine Base Naval Band
New London
Saidenberg
The
Grand
Follies
Adorno
Mr. Saidenberg
Sam
Junior Food Army Fair Postponed to Late September
The town hall event planned for September 13 is delayed because Registration Day on September 12 occupies the hall. The fair will likely move to Crystal Lake park and join the County Junior Food fair on September 30, preserving the event’s return in late September.
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Crystal Lake Park
Attention Sixth Infantry Band Rehearsals Resume Tonight
The regular weekly rehearsals will be resumed this evening in the Armory at 8 p.m. All leaves of absence are revoked. Every member must be present at roll call, unless excused for urgent reasons. Bandmaster B F J Smith of the 6th Infantry Band, C.S., G-adv.
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Sixth Infantry
B. F. J. Smith
6Th Inf
C.S, G
Obituary Harold Sandstrom Dies in New Hampshire
Harold Sandstrom 21, son of Mr and Mrs John K Sandstrom of Main Street Portland, died in North Woonstock New Hampshire after illness seeking cure. He was well known and popular, a Portland High School graduate who attended Wesleyan University two years. Funeral Sunday.
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Harold Sandstrom
North Woonstock
N. H
John K. Sandstrom
Main Street
Portland
New Hampshire
Wesleyan University
Funeral for Civil War veteran Joseph Gleason in Gildersleeve
The funeral for Joseph Gleason two year Civil War veteran who died at his home in Gildersleeve Tuesday night will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from his home. He was 76 or 77. Burial will follow at Indian Hill cemetery at 3 30, services by Mansfield Post No. 53 G A R of which he was a member.
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Joseph Gleason
Gildersleeve
Gleason
Indian Hill Cemetery
Mansfield Post No. 53
Obituaries and funeral notices for Edward McDonald Negilli and Jerome Ray
Edward Henry McDonald infant son of Mr and Mrs William McDonald died at 13 Erin street at three weeks three days old. Funeral from home at 2 30 pm services at St Johns church at 2 45 by Rev Dr James Donovan. Interment in St Marys cemetery Portland. Louis Negilli son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Negilli of 15 Portland street died at Middlesex Hospital this morning aged 15 years 10 months. Remains moved to W J Coughlins Sons parlors for burial preparations. Funeral notice to be given later. Jerome B R Ray funeral held from A L Southmayd mortuary chapel at 2 30 pm Rev C C Adams officiated and interment in Indian Hill cemetery with G A R service.
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Elizabeth Robinson
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
James P. Donovan
Donovan
P. J. O’brien
John Collins
Philip Tormey
John Foley
John Reilly
Edward Henry McDonald
Edward Henry
William McDonald
Erin Street
James 2. Donovan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Portland
Louis Negilli
Matthew Negilli
Portland Street
Middlesex Hospital
Jerome B. Ray
Jerome Brb. Ray
A. L. Southmayd
C. C. Adams
Indian Hill Cemetery
Carmello Grillo
Carmiello Grillo
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral notices for Grillo Knapps Arnold Carr
Funeral details for several individuals are listed. Mrs. Carmello Grillo’s service was at St. John’s Church at 2.00 after a 1.30 service at W. J. Coughlin’s Sons. Miss Louisa A. Knapps’ funeral is Friday at 1.30 at John P. Bacon parlors with burial in Washington Street cemetery. Melissa Ann Arnold’s service is Saturday at 2.30 at 520 Street with burial in Farm Hill cemetery. Elizabeth A. Carr’s service is Friday at 3.00 at No 92 Comet and burial in Hill cemetery.
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Louisa A. Knapps
John P. Bacon
Washington’ Street
Melissa Ann Arnold
Farm Hill
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East Haddan
Michele Matteo
Liberty Street
This City
Serge
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Fashion Center
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Caulkins & Post Co
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Gurnsey
Elizabeth A. Carr
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