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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
7
Civilians greet advancing American forces with warmth and flowers as wagons and motor trucks carry gear to camps. Nightfall brings lights, bugle calls, and weary troops marching under General Foch in Picardy amid German threats.
In Quebec a riot involving about 1,000 people and five rioters threatened to storm the Frontenac post office. Soldiers and machine placements were built on a hill after threats. Firearms caused injuries from stray bullets, including two girls. Cardinal Begin urged parishioners to maintain order as crowds began to quiet.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and says it cleanses the bowels, relieves fever and restlessness, and aids digestion. It warns against counterfeit fig syrups and urges buyers to verify the maker as the Orange Fig Syrup Company.
Pp Parentage is a seven reel film at the Middlesex theatre. It presents children in natural, spontaneous roles that both amuse and entertain. A heart interest drama centers on parental influence on a child's life with memories of school days. Showings this evening and Tuesday afternoon and evening.
East Hampton reports two fires this week with local volunteers aiding firefighting efforts. A Saturday blaze behind George Lord's house drew about 100 men using a chemical extinguisher, while a track incident disrupted traffic and delayed Easter shopping as trains awaited service.
The Grand Theatre schedules a Wednesday double bill led by The Birth of Democracy and Cupid’s Round-Up with Tom Mix. Thursday to Saturday offer a big vaudeville slate, including Hands Down with Monroe Salisbury Ruth Clifford, and a Drew comedy. Monday and Tuesday present selected photoplays led by Ghosts of Yesterday with Norma Talmadge and The House of Hate serial with Pearl White Antonio Moreno.
Charles Ray headlines his new Paramount picture The Hired Man produced under Thomas H Ince. Ray as Ezzy delivers a clever performance with stirring fire scenes, reportedly getting burned during rehearsals. The Middlesex shows run Wednesday and Thursday with matinees.
William Fox presents his mammoth ten reel feature of prison reform The Honor System with George Walsh and other Fox stars. It is described as the greatest human story ever told and shown twice daily at 3 and 8 15 with other good pictures preceding it.
Deep River notes list resignations and moves including W Prescott leaving west factory for home carpentry in Essex. William J Powers buys an Overland car from A R Jones Garage Co. William Elliston moves into Fox Hill dwelling vacated by F Van Ostrand. Mrs H Mary C Parker plans to live with Mrs Eleanor Johnson on John Street. Frank Boniarnia returns from New London. William O Connor of Aeina Life Insurance visits his mother on North Main Street. Home Guard to meet at school grounds tomorrow at 7 pm and march in war rally at 7 30. Mrs Harold W Rankin and two sons visiting in New Haven. Miss Mary Duggan back from New York City. Miss Wanda Lagosh returns to Meriden. Miss Joseph Edsel of Hartford visits town Sunday.
Geraldine Farrar stars in The Woman God Forgot in a spectacular screen triumph praised as superior to Joan the Woman. Showtimes listed as 3:30 and 8:30 p m with a forthcoming program The Honor System next week.
Ivoryton April 1 reports residents visiting relatives and traveling to New Britain Bristol Hartford and New London. Names include Mrs David Chapman Will Platt Mrs Fred Miller John J Butler Charles Salzgaber Walter Edburg Axel Johnson Godfrey Frederickson Albin Lundgren Gordon Tidmarsh Calvin Fields William Fields and L R McDavid. War story notes Halabai divorce dispute over home damaged by gunfire.
The article recalls a claim by General von Hindenburg that he would be in Paris, made to German war correspondents, which proved false as he remained far from Paris, serving as an April fools moment for the chief of the German general staff.
The Faircloth Family expresses sincere thanks to all friends and neighbors who helped during the death of their father. Gratitude also extended to Gong Bell Mfg. Co. and Dr. F. T. Fitch and H. G. Hills for their assistance.
Higganum residents attended Easter services at the Congregational and M E churches with a notable Easter concert. Rev R W Caldwell delivered strong sermons for Easter tide while choirs performed well. Local visitors included Mrs Neton Merwin, Mrs Gustaf Grenman, and Mrs Esther Clark, with others from Middle town and Candlewood Hill. Grocers in Los Angeles were praised as patriots during porkless day.
Chicago report states Acomiallo Lukeralli died after consuming thirty gin drinks in one sitting. He collapsed at home and died before doctors arrived. The incident underscores dangers of excessive alcohol intake.
Two coal miners at the Burrows coal mine near Wburg West Virginia earned fifty dollars and sixty cents for one day work. They loaded forty four cars and were paid one dollar fifteen cents per car. Women talk more than men but the sentence trails off with incomplete detail.
Essex updates list callers and visitors including Frank Huntley of Haarburg and Lloyd Babcock from the U S S Delaware home over Easter. Local residents entertain and visit in New York Atlanta and Camp Devens. A special town meeting is set for April 4 at 8 pm to address Comstock Cheney and 30 other taxpayers. The Ladies Benevolent and Aid societies plan meetings, and Julian Eltinge headlines at The Countess Charming Thelma show.
Classified notice for E. Babcock dentist located at 156 College Middletown with telephone connection.
A Cincinnati man markets Freezone as an instant remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops on the affected area supposedly alleviate pain, soften the corn so it can be lifted out with the finger, and claim to work on hard, soft, and between toe corns as well as hardened calluses. The ad touts a scientific ether compound and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
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