Liberty Loan Rally Boosts Middletown Efforts
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce hosts a Liberty Loan rally with Frederic Villiers the war correspondent as speaker. A strong turnout, broad interest across banks and residents, and a push to double the quota prevail as canvassers urge early bank visits and initial payments to finalize subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Landhm
Frederic Villiers
Villiers
Ted
Chamber of Commerce
Sly
Ition
Middletown
Liberty Cottage
Efto
Arthur Ly Allin
Liberty Loan ‘Committee
Ee Reserve Bank
South Green
J. Mittelman
Jew- Yeh Team
Ish Citiens
Service Flag Dedicated at Holy Trinity Church
The Church of the Holy Trinity observed St Michael and All Angels Day with a solemn procession and a sermon by Rev Dr VanDeWater of St Andrew's New York. He spoke on the world crisis and Revelation while praising right victory. The flag dedication to Lyman Blair Hoops followed by taps from organist William Davis closed the service.
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St. Michael and Allis
Church of the Holy Trinity
Hedter
George R. VanDelater
D. D
St. Andrew's Church
New York City
VanDeWater
Frank Flood German
Lyman Blair Hoops
Holy Trinity Parish
William B. Davis
Private Coleman Honored for Killed Soldier Details
The war department confirms Private Jeremiah J. Coleman of West Long Hill was killed in action on August 28 at age 24. Letter from Sergeant Piechert describes his esteem, with Lieutenant Cowerly noting an Honorable Mention recommendation. He left Middletown February 27 for Camp Devens, served at Camp Upton, and went overseas April 16 with Co G Soren Infantry. He is survived by his father and three brothers Thomas John Timothy, and two sisters Anna and Mary, and a requiem high mass will be held at St. church at a future date.
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War Department
Thomas Coleman
West Long Hill
Jeremiah J. Coleman
Henry J. Piechert
Camp Devens
Camp Upton
Co. G. Soren Infantry
St. Aloysius T. A. B. Society
Underwood J Ter Company
Hartford
Thomas
John
Timothy
Anna
Mary
Coleman
St. Church
Announcement Luncheon for Julia Hubbard Engaged to Joseph Austin
An announcement luncheon was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Do Hubbard in Long Hill on Saturday afternoon at five in honor of their daughter Julia M Hubbard her engagement to Joseph Austin of Dur Fourth was announced. Guests came from New Britain Meriden East Windsor Hill and Hiardora. Visitors from Hartford provided several vocal selections.
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Do. Hubbard
Long Hillet
Julia M. Hubbard
Joseph Austin
New Britain
Meriden
East Windsor Hill
Hiardora
Hartford
City Court arraigns Peter Krikulski for intoxication
Peter Krikulski was arraigned in city court this morning on a charge of intoxication. He received a ten day jail term and $11.50 in costs. The remainder of confinement was suspended on his promise to behave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krikulski
Live Wire Losey Spurs Rally Tonight
Losey is described as a live wire and the band will perform at the rally tonight, promising spirited energy and strong turnout for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losey
Thirty Three Seek to Become U S Citizens
A list of thirty three aliens will appear before Judge John E. Keeler in the superior court tomorrow at 10 am to be examined for citizenship. The war adds caution as citizens from war nations face restrictions. Names include Erik Edwin Carlson Cromwell Giovanni Passattisi Middletown Antonio Morandini Durham Michael Fath Killingworth and others from Middletown Higganum Portland Saybrook Chester Chester and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Keeler
Superior Court
United States
Erik
Edwin Carlson
Cromwell
Giovanni Passattisi
Middletown
Antonio Morandini
Durham
Michael Fath
Killingworth
John Sallak
Higganum
Sebastiano Spada
Giuseppe Serra
Portland
Rosario Nocera
Joseph Kucharcik
Joseph Kazimir
Florian Masinda
Anton Nocar
Joseph John Havlin
Haddam
Chester
Gustaf Eric Rundberg
Frank Westcott
Salvatore Cannata
John Callaghan Gleeson
Harry Antoni Fronde
East Haddam
Charles Sheehan
William John Griffin
Probate Court Listings Show Local Estate Actions
In Middletown and surrounding towns probate filings detail annual accounts from Nora Gleason as trustee for Kate Ahearn’s estate and Mary Kilpatrick guardian for John L. Kilpatrick. Administratrices appointed include Bertha M. Molt for Emma A. Holt and Louisa Michalski for Frank Michalski. Appraisers Simon Baer and Louis B. Chaffee handle estates. others include James Longworth and Howard S. Peck. Debts arise from automobile collision claims. inventories show Lin coln street property and deposits in Freestone Savings Bank Portland and local banks. Attorney Andrew J. Bougher of Hartford represents estates. Distribution orders cover multiple estates including Ralph Stocking and Edward S. Couch. Six shares allocated for Hannah Cronin’s heirs.
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Nora Gleason
Kate Ahearn
Middletown
Elizabeth Gleason
Bertha M. Molt
Emma A. Holt
South Farms
James Longworth
Howard S. Peck
Minnie Enowich
Benjamin Enowich
Thomas W. Beaumont
Eliabeth A. Carr
Simon Baer
Louis B. Chaffee
Lincoln Street
Freestone Savings Bank of
Portland
Louisa Michalski
Frank Michalski
Andrew J. Bougher
Hartford
William P. Couch
Edward S. Couch
Cromwell
Francis H. Cronin
Hannah Cronin
Grand bill at the Grand features Cheating the Public
Local notes report a variety of town happenings from furloughs and gasless days to a big Grand bill headed by Cheating the Public and new Animated Weekly. People travel for training, naturalization hearings approach, and a spea ker of note visits town as the Liberty Bond campaign continues with many subscriptions.
Divorce Suit Filed by Maria Lombardo in Middlesex County
Local woman Maria Lombardo seeks a divorce from Sebastiano Lombardo now in Boston after desertion around November 15, 1915. Married in Middletown on June 24, 1914 the couple have no children. Service by advertisement. Attorney Leonard O. Ryan represents Lombardo. case returnable to Middlesex Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Lombardo
Sebastiano Lomrab
Boston
Overstayed His Leave Winged Again in Beers Capture
Austin Beers, from Johnson Lane district, was captured by Officers Dunne and Schilling at his home Saturday night and sent to Camp Devens by the State of Maine express. Beers earlier overstayed a furlough, serving three months as punishment. He escaped in Worcester, Massachusetts, on August 9 while being returned to camp and had been sought since.
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Austin Beers
Joseph Dunne
Stanley Schilling
Johnson Lane
Camp Devens
State of Maine Express
Beers
Worcester
Mass
Big Rally Tonight With Scout Delegation
Mayor McDowell will preside at a large rally tonight. Twenty five Boy Scouts will be present along with speakers Private Barrows wounded in France and Victor G Mills. Music by the Sixth Regiment Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Private Barrows
France
Victor G. Mills
Sisth Regiment
Adyv
A Thousand Reasons Rally Tonight at South Green
A rally gathers at South Green tonight at 8 o'clock with two main draws. Music and speaking are highlighted as the key attractions for attendees.
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the South Green
Adv
Cradie Notes Birth Announcement in Arendt Family
An 11 pound daughter was born on September 20 to Mr and Mrs B E Arendt of 74 High Street. Mrs Arendt was formerly Katherine M Geary.
River Notes on Towboat Onrust and Hartford Steamer Trips
The towboat Onrust hauled a large three masted schooner loaded with yellow pine to Hartford on Saturday and returned Sunday with three empty coal barges. Coal for Middletown Gas Light Co. on barge 20 to be unloaded this afternoon. The New York steamer Hartford resumed trips after Saturday inspection and stopped here at 5:30 yesterday en route to New York. River rise was about nine feet with sunken water on Sunday and a standstill earlier that day. A rain freshet caused rapid changes, likely easing if no further rain occurs upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Middletown Gas Light Co
New York
Council Meeting Opens Brief War Talks
The regular Common Council monthly session will meet next Monday October 7. Alderman Daniel J. McCarthy, who resigned at the last meeting, will not attend. With public works halted for wartime restrictions, the agenda is limited to routine matters and likely brief deliberations.
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Common Council
Daniel J. McCarthy
Marriage of Miss Dahlquist to Russell Kingsley Farnum
Miss Margaret Dahlquist of Portland and Russell Kingsley Farnum of William Street were married at 4 PM Saturday at the Swedish Lutheran parsonage with Rev. C EB Anderson officiating. Miss Rosemary Wamester served as bridesmaid and Walter Hubner as best man. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Middletown.
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Margaret Dahlquist
Portland
Russell Kingsley Farnum
William Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
C. EB. Anderson
Rosemary Wamester
Walter Hubner
Middletown
Dance At Stueck's Tavern Delights Guests From Nearby Cities
Miss E J Wilcox hosted an informal Friday evening dance at Stueck's Tavern for her niece Gladys Davis of Detroit Michigan. Patrons included Mrs C H Davis, Mrs A P Hull and Mrs B E Schaefer. Guests came from New Britain New Haven and Meriden. Ford's orchestra provided music.
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Stueck’s
E. J. Wilcox
Stueck's
Gladys Davis
Detroit, Mich
C. H. Davis
Miss Davis
A. P. Hull
BE. P. Schaefer
New Britain
New Haven
Meriden
Ford
Rally at the Grand and South Green Draw Crowds
A lively evening with a Friday rally at the Grand noted for crowd enthusiasm. A similar, though smaller, gathering is planned for the South Green, described as nearly as exciting.
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South Green
Adv
St John s Church Notes On Rosary Devotions and Mass Schedule
Church notes detail offertory mass times on weekdays, two requiem masses for Michael Walsh and Elizabeth Robinson, and October Devotions after 10 30 mass on Sundays and 7 am masses daily. Rosary and Scapular confraternities activities, First Friday masses with Benediction, confessions Thursday, school children confession Thursday 9 am, Red Cross linen drive to 66 Washington St, war bureau pickup 1245, and Liberty Loan drive at St John s on October 13 aimed at boosting war effort and parish participation.
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St. John's Church
Michael Harry Walsh
Elizabeth Robinson
Scapular
tRoss Collectors of the
Scapular and Mary Confra
Red Cross
Washington Street
Motor Service
The
War Bureau
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Saint Aloysius Society
Michael E. Kearney
Father Kearney
St. Dominic
Gregory XIII
Epworth League and Church Activities Weekly Schedule
Tuesday 8 o'clock monthly social and business meeting of the Epworth League in the chapel. Wednesday 7 30 mid week service in the chapel. The Church and the Sunday school 8 45 monthly meet ing of the official board. Thursday 7 30 Boy Scouts in the chapel. 3 45 Kings Heralds with Miss Crawford 197 High street. Friday 3 45 Girl Scouts at Mrs Hewitt 25 College Place. Saturday 7 rehearsal of the church orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
King’s Heralds
Miss Crawford
High Street
Social Service League Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Social Service League will be held in the league rooms at 342 Main Street on Tuesday afternoon October 1 at 3 30 o clock. There will be reports on the work of the league and elections of officers for the coming year. A second hand clothing bureau will be open for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service League
Main Street
Holy Trinity Parish Notes Schedule of Women’s Auxiliary Events
The parish calendar lists weekly Girl Scout meetings at 7 30 p m and 8 p m and eve ning prayers with Rev Harold J Edwards at St Andrews chapel on Warwick Street. Intercessions for soldiers, a workers supper, and Girls Friendly Society meetings are planned at St Andrews and Staddle Hill through Thursday. Friday covers the forty annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions with services, reports, lectures by Rev Percy Dearmer and Bishop Brewster, and out-of-town luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Girl Scouts
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick Street
Harold J. Edwards
St. Andrew’s
All Saints
Girls’ Friendly Society
Staddle Hill
St. Andréw’s
Woman’s Auxiliary
Board of Missions For the Diocess of
Connecticut
Church of the Holy Trinity
Percy Dearmer
S. D
Berkeley Divinity School
Belgians Aid Drive Seeks Clothing Donations
The Refugee Clothing Committee appeals through the women’s machine gun belt unit to Belgians and EE Company girls for contributions. If not contacted by Wednesday, bring donations to 76 Washington Street or notify chairman Mrs. W. C. Fisher at 863 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Company
Washington Street
W. C. Fisher
Brotherhood and prayer meetings scheduled this week
The Brotherhood holds a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Carl Heldmaier as leader. A prayer meeting is planned Wednesday at 7 30 p m followed by the official board monthly meeting at 8 15 p m. On Thursday the entertainment committee meets at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Carl Heldmaier
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ATH Liberty Loan
Private Coleman
U. S. Citizens
Keeler
Bates
Baltimore
Yeomah
Edward D. Cody
Center Street
Newport Naval Station
James Philip Griffin
N. E.ename Co
N. Y
Colgate University
Griffin
St. Aloysius Society
John P. Warnock
Ayer
Herman Curkin
Claude Donahoe
Naval Station
New London
Main
Church Streets
Arrigoni Hotel
Middlesex
Douglas Fairbanks
6Th Regiment
Christchurch Parish
Park Place
Connecticut State Guard
East Haven
Satay
Thomas O’keefe
St. Aloysius
Knights of Cokhumbus
Crucible Steel Co
Trinity College
Fox Standard
New Animated Weekly
Philip Cummings
A Canaet Cox
W. A. Caron
Broadstreet
Union Street
EAR Bro Middletown’s Fashion Center
J. A. Broatch
George F. Redford
M. E. Church
South M. E
Main St
Caulkins & Post CO
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Berth Hoosier
Roll Door
Hoosier Beauty
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