Slan d erous Words Lead to 3000 Dollar Damages
Miss Minnie Klein of Hast lami sues Morris Levine for 3000 dollars asserting slanderous statements. The defendants allegedly made harmful words in a public setting, with two witnesses hearing the remarks. Sheriff Garry M. O’Neil secured defendant’s property in East Haddam valuing the writ. The suit, aided by attorney Leonard D. de Coles, targets Antonio Gerosa of Plainfield for 600 dollars on common counts. An action under Judge James R. Edl, returnable to Middlesex Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Klein
Hast Lami
Morris Levine
T Town
Garry M. O'Neil
East Haddam
Leonard de Coles
Antonio Gerosa
the of Plainfield
First Natal Bank of Plainfield
James R. Edland
Middlesex County
Telephone Girls for Army in Paris Hostess House
In Paris the YWCA Hostess House hosts women war workers including telephone operators, Red Cross workers, teachers and doctors. The facility offers homelike quarters and club rooms to boost morale, while men dine in the shared dining room. Fluency in French is needed for service and many uniforms are worn by the diverse staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Red Cross
Farewell Breakfast For Louis Said At Grand Theatre
Salvatore Adorno hosted a farewell breakfast at the Ar Hotel for Louis Said, drummer with the Grand Theatre and its Fife and Drum Corps. George Roscoe served as toastmaster, presenting a gift and best wishes. Cigars were shared, handshakes given, and Louis escorted to the train by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore
Adorno
Grand Theatre
Louis
Grand
Ar- Hotel
George Roscoe
Louie
Peace Move Blocked by Lloyd George in 1916 Scheme
Copenhagen reports Premier Lloyd George thwarted a spring effort by three German Reichstag members to meet British MPs in Switzerland to negotiate on Wilson's fourteen points. The German Vorwaerts dispatch says the plan failed and Brest was then chosen as the peace basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Lloyd George
Great Britain
England
Reichstag
Switzerland
Vorwaerts
Wilson
Brest
Repairing North Congregational church spire
Repairs are underway on the North Congregational church spire on street with internal braces under a licensed architect. When finished the spire will be as strong as original and withstand elements, with William T. Lynch as steeple jack guiding the carpentry, painting, flashing ties, and new slate installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Congregational Church
Lan
William T. Lynch
Registration Stations for September 12 Voting
Registration stations listed for September 12 include Middletown town hall for the first and second districts, Frissell block vacant store in South Farms for the third district, the Nee house in Westfield Middlefield for the fourth district, Cromwell at voting places. Voters must register in their home district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Frissell Block
South Farms
Connee House
Westfield
Middlefield
Cromwell
Mobilizing for Palestine Campaign Begins in Etown
A campaign to enroll the Jews of Etown for development of a national Jewish home is underway. Sympathy for the project has been expressed by officials at a mass meeting. The event will be held at Union Street in the local square at 8 o'clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Etown
Stine
Union Street
Auto Stolen in Deep River Reported by Telephone
An Overland car was stolen from a street in Deep River Saturday night by three people described as tall, short and stout, and a soldier. Police were notified by telephone and Hartford authorities were alerted as officers pursued the incident. The trio reportedly returned late that night saying they took the car for a joy ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Deep River
Hartford UN
South M. E. Church Notes Brotherhood Meeting
Brotherhood meeting led by R. Bailey Tuesday listed for Lakeview Epworth League event at 6 15 p.m. Regular service Wednesday at 7 p.m. and over service details on page 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South M. E
R. Bailey
The
Epworth League
Lakeview
Hartford Times editor Albert Prince enters officer training at Camp Lee
Albert I Prince city editor of the Hartford Times leaves Middletown for Petersburg Virginia to train for a commission at Camp Lee Infantry Officers Central Training School. A 1915 Wesleyan graduate and former Boston Journal and Hartford Times staffer he became city editor June 19. He is married to Mrs. Prince, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert I. Prince
Camp Lee
Virginia
Hartford Times
Middletown
Petersburg
Infantry Central Officers’ Trai School
Wesleyan University
Evening Press
Boston Journal
Price
The
Times
Camp Devens
Wesleyan
Prince
Omega Phi Fraternity
Wesleyan Argus
W. A. Snow
Pearl Street
Main's Show Tonight at Tryon Lot South Farms
Walter L Main's Fashion Plate Shows performed this afternoon on Tryon lot South Farms with a noon street parade and an 8 o'clock evening show. Browning's elephants Dot Snyder world champion bareback rider and twelve other top acts headline a program of twenty seven high class acts. Crowd filled tents and streets. performances praised as above standard with no dull moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Main
Tryon Lot
South Farms
Browning
Dot Snyder
St Johns Church notes record masses and school opening
St Johns notes outline offertory masses at 8 each Wednesday and Saturday, a month's mind mass for Humphrey O Conn or, and an anniversary requiem for Thomas Quinlan. The 32nd church anniversary was observed with a high mass at 10 30 by Rev Michael E Kearney. Dr Donovan spoke on Registration day and announced St Johns school opening, urging religious and secular education, noting the school’s strong parochial record and parental responsibility. Benediction followed the 10 30 mass by Rev. James P. Donovan D D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Humphrey O’connor
Thomas Quinlan
Michael E. Kearney
James P. Donovan
Donovan
St. John’s School
Connecticut
Patriotic Song Service Joint North and South Churches
The North and South churches unite in a patriotic song service at 845 Wednesday evening in the North church auditorium led by the choir. Rev. Wm H. Hall will speak on Allied victory possibilities for Turkey. Public invited. An informal reception for Mr and Mrs Hall and Mr and Mrs Greene precedes the service from 7:45 to 8:15 in the North church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Church
Wm H. Hall
Turkey
Hall
Deserted Sunday traffic in Middletown noted
Descriptions of Middletown on a quiet Sunday show nearly empty streets and strict observance of gasoline saving requests. A stray Lebanon-labeled car headed south, while Boy Scouts biked along roads recording passing automobile names, business, designations, and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Lebanon
Boy Scouts
Veteran Civil War Veteran Recalls 40 Years Ago
94 year old George C. Demay of East Hampton and former Middletown resident, visiting daughter on Lakeside Avenue, enjoys health and wartime reminiscences while showing interest in current conflicts. Haddam Man Missing. Mrs Krieker reports husband, 54, left Haddam on Valley train Saturday and has not returned. 5'9" with sandy mustache, light complexion, brown hat, dark clothing, State Highway Commission employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Demay
East Hampton
Middletown
Haddam
Typewriter Co Sees Boom In Output And Jobs
Noiseless Typewriter Company of this city shipped over 800 machines last month and its output is rising. More than 260 workers are now employed at the plant, and management and stockholders view the business growth with satisfaction.
Real Estate Sale Record for 46 South Farm Hillside Avenue
Morris and Samuel Palmer via Joseph S. Annino sell to Felice Platino a parcel with dwelling house at 46 Hillside Avenue. The land fronts on the street with specified frontage and depth details noted in the deed. The transaction documents conveyance of property from the Palmers to Platino as completed through the agency, reflecting an active real estate sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Samuel Palmer
Joseph S. Annino
Felice Platino
Arrigoni's Evening Dance and Police Tour
Local items note 8 and dancing each evening in Arrigoni and Captain of Police Kincaid starting an automobile trip to the White Mountains today. Midsummer notices include hospital, school, theatre and civic briefings with rail, naval, and social activities across Middletown and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrigoni
Kincaid
White Mountains
J. B. Cronin
Court St
Higginson Business Institute
John Mulcahy
Charlestown Naval’ Station
William ‘Griffin
Court Street
John
Lines Barry
Middletown Gaslight Co
South Street
Season for fly extermination in the house Do it now
The notice urges fall action to kill house fly breeders before next summer. It warns flies hide under roof and in attics, multiplying if not stopped now. Do not remove fly screens until ground freezes and prevent wintering flies to reduce next season’s infestation.
Watrous Leader and Rogers Mfg Chief Dies at 2:30
William H. Watrous, longtime Hartford Republican legislator and former president and treasurer of the William Rogers Manufacturing Company, Rogers, died of apoplexy at his summer home in Westbrook. He led the 24th Regiment Association and had invited members to a reunion luncheon on Sept. 19. His funeral will be held at his residence 11 Vanderbilt Avenue, W Hartford, at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Watrous
Hartford
William Rogers Manufacturing Company
Rogers
Lee
Stannards Beach
Westbrook
24Th Regiment Association
Vanderbilt Avenue
W. Hartford
Plumbers Solder Leak As Tank Explodes On Saturday
Plumbers at Brown Bros. were soldering a leak in a hundred gallon gasoline tank when it exploded after 4 PM Saturday. The tank emptied its fluid and a loud report echoed up High street. A still alarm was sent but the fire department was not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros
High Street
Band stand location staked at Union Park for 60 musicians
This afternoon the band stand site at Union Park was marked at the Main street end behind the Honoran. The 24 by 40 foot structure will be roofless, surrounded by a balustrade, and accommodate 60 musicians. C. O. Stone & Son hold the building contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Park
C. O. Stone & Son
Bereavement thanks to Pythian Sisters and helpers
Mrs. H. P. Hast Stewart Carr Samuel Stitt express sincere thanks for support during bereavement and for the beautiful flowers received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hast
A Stewart Carr
Samuel Stitt
Adv
Marriage Announced for Miss Katherine E Schaefer and Willard EB
Announcement states the marriage occurred at Highland avenue on Rocky evening September 4 with Rev. Me Wat Waters officiating. Couple Miss Katherine E Schaefer and Willard EB Beauhyill are the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Willard
Beauhy
Obituary notices for Cannata and Barry families in Norwich
Mrs. Antonina Cannata died at her son's home on Saturday after a short illness. Survived by six sons, funeral 9:00 am at St. John's Church with a requiem high mass by Rev. James P. Donovan. pallbearers were four sons. Burial in St. John's Cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Barry died in Norwich after months of illness. employed at Portland Silk Company. Buried from 244 Pearl Street. time to be announced.orea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonina Cannata
College Street
St. John’s Church
James P. Donovan
D. D
P. J. O’brien
Nicholas
Vincent
Santo
Sebastian
St. John’s Cemtery
Mary Elizabeth Barry
Mary Elizabeth
Catherine
Thomas Barry
Norwich
Portland Silk Company
David
John
William
W. J. Coughlin
Pearl Street
Mrs Emma Holt Dies at Home in South Farms
Mrs Emma Holt widow of Joh L Holt died Sunday afternoon at her Tryon Street home in South Farms in her 69th year. She leaves a daughter Bertha M Holt and a son John N Holt at home. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Rev Gould officiating. Meriden papers please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Holt
Emma A. Holt
Joh L. Holt
Tryon Street
South Farms
Bertha M. Holt
John N. Holt
Gould
Meriden
Death of 12 year old Martha Manthei
Martha Manthei daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustave Manthei died at New Britain Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her parents and three sisters. The body was taken to Peter O Callaghan Company rooms. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday afternoon at a time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Manthei
Martha
Gustave Manthéi
New Britain Hospital
Peter. O'Callaghan
Baptist Church Notes Midweek Service Moved to Parsonage
The midweek service will be held Wednesday at 7 30 with vestry repairs prompting the move to the parsonage. Professor C H Conley will lead and Rev Raymond Maplesden will attend as many services as possible. A board of trustees meeting follows the prayer meeting. A Century club aims for 100 members to pledge regular attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Maplesden
Red Cross Drives for Comfort Bags at Headquarters
The Red Cross reports electric sewing machines and a three day drive on comfort bags this week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. An allotment of 750 for the army and 500 for the navy remains, with 400 shipped so far due to material shortages. Eleanor G. Acheson chairs War Relief, while Ernest J. Hurlburt returns from a Vermont visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Eleanor G. Acheson
War Relief
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J. Hampden Dougherty
New York City
Riverside Drive
Paul Dougherty
Walter Hampden
Arthur Goodrich
Alice Hill
Ruth
Faith Bonfoey
Provincetown
Mass
Catherine Pelton
New York
J. Peters Pelton
Elmer G. Derby
the Shore
J. E. Bailey
Erdle
Clark & True’s
J . J.A. Masterton
Clark
True
Shelburne
France
Rusco
Red Cross Fund
Herman Curkin
John Schipiro
Benjamin Mittelman
New London
Joseph Levine
Israel Mittelman
Pelham Bay
Nathan Grover
Staten Island
Abraham: Tenenbaum
Newport
R. I
Nathan Ruderman
Washington, D. C
David Gordon
Bensonhurst
L.I
Max Ruderman
U. S.N
Charles B. Young
Court
Main Street
Byron Parmelee
Hotchkiss Street
Main
Byron
Catherine Foley
Middlesex Hospital
United States Nurses’ Reserve
U.S. A. General Hospital
Kathryn Kieft
S. C. Kieft
Fox Standard Picture
New Animated Weekly
I. Wrubel
B. O’connor
Priscilla Rebekah
John McElroy
Bridgeport
Thomas P. Burke
Granite State
A. J. Pyne
Cleveland
Ohio
Antoinette Popp
Neweek
Dress Makers
Spear Bros
Main ST
Broatch’s Modern
Caulkins & Post Co
Nashua
Beacon
Linoleum Renovator
Johnson
Moresco
Stek-O
Ernest J. Hurlburt
Vermont
Kaltex
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