Georgetown Soldiers Meet in France at YMCA
Georgetown notes report Private Lansing Bennett and Private Clinton Bennett, cousins and former Georgetown residents now in France, meeting at the MM C A in France and sharing a surprised happy evening together. Local briefs mention weddings, deaths, and town happenings, including church events, school news, and residents visiting or returning from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lansing Bennett
Clinton Bennett
France
Lansing
Wilbur H. Miller
Annie Oakley
Rev
D. Lewis
Miller
G. and B
Gilbert and Bennett Manufacturing Company
United Happiness
Harry Townes
England
Mr. Townes
America
Townes
John Jennings
A. B. Hazelton
Eocal Briefs
BMTH
Rev Cerreta’s Son Dies in U S Service in France
Corporal Michael Lamilio Cerreta of Battery A 1st United States Field Artillery died in France from pneumonia on September 15 or 16. He enlisted last December in the aviation corps, later transferred to the field artillery, and in a letter dated September 6 expressed readiness to enter the trenches. He was 19 or 20 and was from the Tardyport area, a carpenter by trade, and the son of Rev and Mrs Canio Cerreta of Capitol Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lamilio Cerreta
United States
Cerreta
Aviation Corps
Flekd
Ife
Motorcycle Handlebars Pierce and Ball Rider
REIN AVICTI Oct 6 Special John G. Glaan of Port Chester died in United hospital Saturday morning from injuries after a motorcycle he rode collided with a Greenwich owned touring car driven by Agron Adams. The rider, Olsen, sustained severe cuts and bruises. He was en route to the shipbuilding plant of Janerts Construction Stamford where employed. He was a marine engineer who had navigated a pleasure boat for a Mount Vernon resident for five seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rein Avicti
John G. Glaan
St Port
Sieves
Janerts Construction Company
Stamford
Ea Wis
Mount Vernon
Missing Cornell graduate Second Lieutenant Howard Bittinger
Lieut Howard Paul Bittinger of the 17th U S Aerial Squadron is reported missing in action in France. He trained at Cornell University and the Army School of Military Aeronautics, enlisted in the Quartermaster’s Department, and was sent overseas in April after a successful five mile over the German lines mission where his squadron was outnumbered.
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Greenwich
Oct
Tittington Avenue
War Department
Washington
Howard Paul Ittinger
U.S
France
Gittinger
Thetele
Bittinger
Cornell
America
Quartermaster's Department
School of Military Aeronautics
Cornell University
Bencrootfield
Texas
17Th Aerial Squadron
Leutenant
Battle Over Soldier's Funeral Ends in Greenwich
In Greenwich a dispute between the stepmother and widow of Private Raymond Chester Potter, who died of Spanish influenza pneumonia at Camp Dix, was resolved by a justice of the peace. The widow had arranged a funeral at his home, the stepmother sought honors at Harrison, but the justice ruled the widow’s arrangements valid and the funeral proceeded at her home with services then a procession to Union Cemetery.
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Fred Eckstrom
Fred Wekstrom
Fternoon
Misa Hilderlekstrom
Tir
Dewing
Mis
Dame McThealn
Murry V. Tandstrom
Camp Newton
Newtonville
Mass
Albert Anderson
Camp Devens
Greenwich
Raymond Chester Potter
Camp Dix
N. J
Clifford Potter
Wearrison
N. Y
Jennie Potter
Liverk
Lewis Street
Union Cemetery
Dow
Damburs
Charles Anchorson
Teotil
Kiva
Norwalk Learns of Deaths Of Three Soldier Sons
Norwalk reports the deaths of three local soldiers in action or service during World War I. Private Mascariello of the 306th Infantry was killed in France on August 19, aged 28, after writing a poignant farewell note. Private Ferris, 24, of the 63d Infantry died of pneumonia at Camp Meade, with his body soon en route to Norwalk. Private Gafiney, of 76 North Main Street, also died of pneumonia at Camp Meade, with arrangements pending. The town mourns alongside families and fellow residents as more details emerge.
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Norwatlie
Mascariello
James Mascariello
Wood Street
France
Young Mascariello
306Th Infantry
Hise Larents
Washington
Camp Devens
Rance
Ateander
St. Fanvest Society
Tig
St. James
John
Wrank J. Ferris
Frank N. Ferris
Wlax Till Road
Camp Meade
Maryland
Youne
Baltimore
Cay
Lowell
Flo
Nore
Wiliam TI. Ferris
Stornce G. Terris
Oth
Norwalk
Camp Mead
Tie
James Gafiney
Henry Shultz
North Main — Street
Meeker Muarrich
Chester F. Meeker
Newtown, Mass
Florence Ixelley
Crescent Terrace
Nil
Irringe
Sewe
BR. J. Carroth
Wraniklynch
Agnes & Golden
Meeker
County National Bane
T. A. Gillespie and Company Shell
Perth Amboy
N. S
Newspaner
Bridgeport
Break a Cold in Hours with Dane’s Cold Compound
An advertisement promises rapid relief from grippe and severe colds using Dane’s Cold Compound with a dose every two hours for three doses. It claims open nostrils, stop discharge, ease headache and fever, and costs ten cents at drug stores, noting no substitute is needed.
Autumn Woolen Fabrics on Sale with Tailoring Free
A department store advertises woolen fabrics for autumn in a wide range of weights weaves and colors. Prices include full tailoring charges with most items such as suits 13 to 16.50 dollars coats 11 dollars skirts 2 dollars. Lined coats pay only for lining. Third floor offers poplins jerseys and rich hues.
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Poplins
Curtains That Save Coal Add Charadi and Distinction
Rich tapestries and velour curtains promise coal savings and enhanced home warmth. Hang velour or tapestry between rooms to improve comfort from open fires or gas heaters, with shades in rose tan green and brown priced from $4 to $19.50 on the third floor.
Extra value light cheery curtains offer bargains
A sale note describes curtains in scrim and marquisette styles priced at eight dollars originally, now listed at two dollars and fifteen cents. The items are praised for texture and finish, described as serviceable and regular in size despite the reduced price.
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Stephen Farris
Danbury
Arthur Tharrett
Ra Vi
Walter Bennett
Bridgecoort
Tuymill
Pranksby
Louis Barrett
John Werris
Teastern
Masonic Hall
Bay Scouts
Girl Scouts
Oscar Glans
Stratford
Iee
Ambrose PoeNilke
Matty
Howard Gesner
New York
Ealty
Narding
New Milford
Danforth Ewig
Agnes Leary
Blanche Gates
Silver Mine
Ernest Lewden
Robert Elili
Rtaymond Benjamin
South Norwhille
Loyd
Bouton
M. FH
Wanny Dverry
Jidgeworth School
New Haven
Jonahe Gregory
Gilbert Memorial Congregational
Tlorning
First Congregational Church
Manafield
Ridgefield
Main St
Dillon
Judson
Barnum
Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co
Smi Th
Henry JL. Cram
See's and
Treas
Rice
John &T
Roma
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Mr. Cerreta
Lieut. Bittinger
Bellans
Pape
Grippe
Illette Optician
Lowland
Fairfield Ave
Cannon St
Como
Red Cross
Hal
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