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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
8
A rush to register filled the Town Hall at 7 A M with about 1 170 people signed up by 2 P M in the first and second districts. Contractors brought workers by truck and some waited to return to jobs while others sought interpreters for birthplace and age questions. Four Orientals and five negroes were among registrants and many hoped to avoid missing work hours.
Frank Weirnasz son of Officer John Weirnasz suffers severe injuries after a freight elevator malfunctions at the Ambassador Paper Co. He pulled a cable hoping to lower the cage, the cage dropped, causing facial lacerations, leg injuries, hand cuts and a dislocated thumb. Doctor A J Camps attended him. he cannot work for several days.
A committee of St John’s parish ladies presented Father Joseph W Barry with a $500 purse in tribute to his 14 years as curate at St John’s. He also led the parish school to its current high standard and now serves in New Britain. The presenters were Mrs William Mara, Julia Kinley, Mrs John Macell, Miss Isabelle Carroll, and Miss May Kinsella.
Obituary note for Mrs Emma Holt 69 who died in faith at South M E church. Describes her Christ like life, quiet faith, faithful companionship, devotion, sympathy, and service. Pins hope on reunion in her Father's house above and offers blessings to her family in sorrow.
Federal Food Administrator Seo has ordered Con- Division to all retail dealers in Mid mm to limit deliveries to one trip per day per route. Special deliveries are to be cut, returns restricted to three days, and cooperative delivery systems encouraged, especially in small towns, to end wasteful duplication and support conservation.
W A Mercer commanding the Connecticut recruiting district states the main recruiting station at Haven and the stations at Hartford Waterbury and New London are permanently closed. Those seeking enlistment must apply through their local boards as no volunteer enlistments will be accepted.
A fragment notes fatigue among both sexes with concerns over overwork and inactivity. It suggests weary workers and strained routines, hinting at gendered expectations and unresolved energy from extended labor. The passage appears as a clipped, unsettled line about work and weariness.
War Bureau notes a French Army Band visit on Wednesday September 18 arriving from New London around noon. The 69 Paris Conservatoire graduates, led by Captain Gabriel Pares, will perform on South Green at 1 pm then depart for Hartford. The event aims to boost patriotic activities and raise support for the upcoming Liberty Loan drive.
Doris Edwards daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Edwards of Palmer Mass married Private Louis H. Beteau of Palmer. Ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity on September 10 conducted by Rev. Harold J. Edwards. Attendants included Annie E. Bulkeley and Vivian Stone. Best man Leon Bateau. Newlyweds hosted at Arrigoni hotel dinner. Bride to work as nurse at C H I. groom to resume duties at Camp Devens after five months.
A commotion at the town hall involved John Bolskie a tailor of 110 Main Street who refused to sign a registration card after Burton B. Doolittle filled it. He was taken to the police office and at first resisted even after Police man Stanley Schilling presented his own card. Chief of Police Inglis ordered him jailed, and he finally signed the card reluctantly.
William H Bouiteiller district manager for Middlesex county led Connecticut agents in life insurance written for the agency year just ended. He ranks 32nd nationwide among over 6000 agents. This fall he will complete his 20th year as district manager for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co and has been notably successful.
The Sixth Regiment Military Band is requested to report in full uniform at the armory tonight at eight. The War Bond committee has engaged the band for a free concert at Union Park to honor registration day with patriotic music and an expected large attendance.
Members of the Sixth Regiment announce a meeting at 7 o clock. All hands and officers are requested to attend promptly at the designated hall or venue specified in the notice.
Mrs Hudson Marshbane describes two years of severe dyspepsia with post Meal pains and bitter reflux. After trying doctors, she reports rapid improvement upon taking Fruit-a-tives, a fruit juice based remedy sold at 50c per box or 6 for $2.50, with a 25c trial size, via Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The window glass for the post office has arrived and is being installed. Union Park band stand work continues with a plank floor laid for the Sixth Regiment C. S. G. band to perform this evening. A busy day with reading, dancing, lectures, and several notices across Middletown include school enrollments, lodge meetings, and hunting licenses.
Mike Dickas sues The Connecticut Company for 1500 dollars alleging a June accident at Sumner and Union streets. A trolley allegedly sped recklessly, struck his wagon, injuring him and destroying groceries, feed, wagon harness, and two blankets. Dickas suffered multiple rib injuries and eight weeks recuperation. Case filed via Leonard O. Ryan. service in New Haven. returnable to Middlesex Superior Court.
Obituaries record multiple funeral services and interments for Mary E. Barry Martha L. Manthei James M. Geary and Edward Cassian. Details include times locations and church rites plus pallbearers floral offerings and cemetery burial at St Johns and Westfield cemeteries. Also includes political notice from Frederick A Clarke and a Lord's Prayer revision snippet.
The Russell Co will rest Saturday to be ready for Sundays 3 p.m. game versus the Rockwell Drake team of Plainville. Plainville brings a clever lineup with wins over the Corinthians Annex and Hartford Eagles. Bristol pitcher Oakes is among the sections best, with a season loss only once. The Russell pitching staff led by Krauth Strohla and Johnson is at peak. After Sundays game, Manager Bailey plans Hartford club pickup and possibly an old timers clash to prove current champs' edge.
Thomas Lay, once employed at a Goodyear shop, enlisted before the war and is back in Rahway New Jersey hospital recovering. He went over the top five times, was wounded on the fifth attempt, and sent home to recuperate. A prison governor joked with a convict about lath spacing before the convict offered to quit if his work did not apply for the job.
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