North End Notes Colored Soldiers Sing While Train Waits
Soldiers in transit on the New York Ontario and Western drew crowds as trains paused, with colored troops and Seaman Walter Cauthers among visitors. A robber or conductor meeting at Varad Division 104 noted the patriot songs and a Meccabee Hall gathering shared updates on servicemen from Middletown and Sends Station. Private J Leon Merriott of the 107th Regiment greeted family after overseas arrival news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman Walter Cauthers
Middletown
United States Navy
Seaman Cauthers
New York Ontario and Western
Tus Cny
Varad
Order of Raiways
Meccabee Hall
Wes Wans
J. W. Merriott
Sends Station
J. Leon Merriott
107Th Regiment
United States Infantry
Camp Wads
Private Merriot and Local Notices Highlight City Socials
Private Merriot, a well known young man in the city, and friends celebrated his letters and connections with the New York Ontario and Western. Mrs. Arne Cooper and Mrs. Mead of the city traveled to Danbury Conn for two weeks of visiting relatives. The North Street Congregational Church Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society held their regular monthly meeting and an entertainment program featuring the Intermediate group’s two farces “The Any Body Family” and “Twins and How They Entertained the New Minister.” Ed Fleming voiced the Reverend J Jones while Helena Quick and Beryl Wallace portrayed the twins Beuy and Bobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriot
Uus City
Merrion
New York
Ontario and
Western
Arne Cooper
Mead
Danbury, Conn
Danbury
Connecticut
Young People's Christian Endeavor Society
North Street Congregational Church
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society
Orthe Street
J. Jones
Beuy
Bobby
Helena Quick
Beryl Wallace
Old Oak Removed at Campbell Hall School Site
Campbell Hall June 5 a snarled old oak near the schoolhouse edge is removed by William R. Morgan and assistants after a long day of work severing 18 limbs clearing the area. Morvan aided by sawyers trimmed nearby limbs as road work continues with a wall to be built along the hillside and guard rail. Olive Branch Sunshine Society meets Friday at Mrs J Amstaiden 3 Beaitie Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Hall
Trafic
William R. Morgan
Ait. Morvan
Morvan
Olive Branch
The
Sunshine Society
J. Amstaiden
Beaitie Avenue
U-Boat Encounter Describes Six Month Cruise Plan
Enceh Roker a Haitian seaman from the Edna recounts eight days aboard U-151 off New Jersey. He describes the German crew’s treats and plans for a six month voyage, including Bermuda and West Indies stops, provisioning, and the captain’s orders as the Edna was forced to drift near Nantucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enceh Roker
Edna
Glimore
Reker
Gilmore
Kiel
Geman
Philadelphia
Roher
Santiose
Delaware
Dees
St. George
Felow
Aly
Bere
Kish
Bermuda
West Indies
Cape Hatteras
Gernans
Nantuchet
Ral
Wien
Edns
Garten
Utd
Gilsere
Ted Ua
Wyse
Amerk Raner
Yate Drive Advances Amid France Mission Talk
One of the speakers mentioned Yate drive now on in France, signaling ongoing moves related to France mission plans and discussions among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wakeman in France Sends Letter Home About Trip
L W Wakeman of Co L 1st C S Infantry in France writes to his mother Mrs Ella Wakeman at 24 Academy Avenue. He describes rough seas and bad weather, mentions shipboard work and sleep, and expresses hope to be in port soon. He is nephew of Mrs J Duryea of 34 Academy Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon W. Wakeman
Co. L
Tc. S. Infantry
France
Ella
Wakeman
Academy Avenue
Phe Yousin
J Jd. Duryea
Academ Ae Ue
Hot Water Remedy for Headaches Ad Claims Quick Cure
An advertisement touts drinking hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush toxins from the stomach liver and bowels. It claims relief from headaches and general symptoms, promising purified digestion and a healthier alimentary canal with continued use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North End
Ontario
Atlantic Coase Enies
Uber
Uor
Betcher Luggage
Qut
Sat
Charles Reiff
Monroe St
New York City
Wilson
Pittison
LG Wilson
Railroad
Beant
Febebe
de Cole Stetes Marine Corp
Crectrae
Cody
Barsore Pretteche
Searieg
Bee
Patrickstrest
Paajerich
Goeerteaf Whittier
Gebers Prietchtie
North Street
Saddletown
Bloominsburgs State Road
Campbell Hall School
North St
Middletown, N.Y
America
Sabmarine
Gidmere
Ubi
Spean
Hank
Amercan
United Stat
Saul le
Germantown
Germany
Sweden
Navy
Tney
Childrren
L. W. Wakeman
So-Co-Ny
Standard Oil Company OF
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