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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1919

Page

6

Fragmented Local Notice Abbreviations and Names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions M J Leahy in Jacksonville, a postmaster Daly, Hodge wife of Lieut, and the Chapel of St John guild meeting to sew for dues due May 1. It references Thomas Stewart, Mrs Herbert Ellsworth and Oliver Ellsworth, and notes a weekly Board of Trade meeting with a secretary.

Jacksonville Fiz Cromwell Daly Hodge Chapel of St. John S Thomas Stewart Herbert E. Ellsworth Oliver B. Ellsworth J. B. Ackarnside Direct Board of Trade Master Bonnet Fon Middletown Save

Town Notes Highlight Local Visits And Openings

EOCEY HILL reports visitors from New Haven and Hartford, a new foundry set to open, and residents making home improvements. Grange and club gatherings are listed, with a weekly roundup of local movements, illnesses, and a birth homecoming from Hartford hospital. Nearby families relocate to Hartford and centers share community events.

Cromwell Social Round Amid Church Activities

Mrs M Mitchell and grandson Robert of Brooklyn and Mr and Mrs C N Raymond of Springfield spent the weekend with Harry Grande. The Baptist church circles plan a meeting at Mrs Edward Briggs home Thursday at 3. The Christian Endeavor hosts a social tonight with Baptist young people as guests. Arthur Bloomberg is convalescing from several weeks with typhoid fever. A rummage sale for the Home club benefits the orphans fund will be held April 10 11 and 12 south of Obere's store phore 691-4. First Congregational Church news notes socials for Christian Endeavorers and Baptist youths this week. Cottage prayer meeting at Thomas W Beaumonts Thursday evening. Woman's Missionary Society meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Hildreth. Next Sunday evening a rally service by the Christian Endeavorers with a special speaker. Last day service of Protestant churches at the Baptist church Friday evening April 18.

Elliott New Haven Carter Hartford Johnson Eugene Brown The Grange Thomas Hosmer Sidney S.fempleman Violet Evans Herbert Miller Northford Morris E. Alling Herbert Beaumont John Beaumont France Melville Stone William Goodrich Frank Sprague Jared Samuel Dimmock Hartford Hospital Cromwell M. Mitchell Robert Brooklyn N. Y C. N. Raymond Springfield Mass Harry Grande Baptist Church Edward Briggs Christian Endeavor Arthur Bloomberg Benfit of Rmorses’ Fund Obere’s First Congregational Church News Christian Endeavorers Baptist Thomas W. Beaumont Woman's Missionary Society Hildreth

Colchester Events And Notices Prompt Local Drama And Meetings

The Colchester Congregational church will stage a drama titled Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard on Wednesday evening at the old Town hall under E. T. Bunyan. A district Sunday school workers conference for girls 15 to 20 is set for 3 PM Thursday at the Colchester Congregational chapel led by Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Dawley. Also noted are local visits by East Hampton residents John and Mrs. O’Brien and the Bigelow family, with Dr. Pendleton’s father dying recently in Hebron. Beef prices advertised at Daniel Goldberg’s near the depot.

Colchester Briggs Poultry Yard Old Town Hall E. T. Bunyan Grange John O'Brien East Hampton Norwich Avenue Dennis Bigelow Cecil Bigelow Middletown Charles Dawley Pendleton Dr. Pendleton Hebron Stevens Young People’s Work Dawley Daniel Goldberg Depot

Haddam Notes and Local Visits in April

Riedidaus and David LD Rus in East Hampton for YMCA conference on Friday and Saturday. Philip Salmon, ex E W Hazen employee, was in town Sunday. Mrs Margaret Spencer ill at home. Miss Clara Spencer returns home for summer from Tempor ary Home. Mrs Young resumes child care. Mrs Cornelia B Noyes to be buried at Haddam cemetery April 11 at 2 p m. Philathea society ladies hosted by Mrs F H Arnolds and Mrs Leander Case. Ashley Campbell spent Sunday in town.

East Hampton News Roundup and Upcoming Meetings

East Hampton notes a mix of social events and civic meetings. Mrs Helen Gates returns to New Britain after visiting her parents, and Miss Eleanor Grant visits Hartford. W C T U gathers Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Augusta Starrs home. Moodus hosts the county institute of W C T U on Thursday the 19th at 10 o clock with Miss Sexton arranging transport. East Hampton Grange meets Wednesday at Chatham hall with degrees for candidates. A farewell party honors Mr and Mrs John Carpenter before their move to Willimantic.

Apland Vinina Helen Gates New Britain Frederick Gates Augusta Starr County Institute of the Moodus Sexton Eleanor Grant Hartford Raymond Wall Austin Warren Middletown O’connell Co. C S. G Siebert’s Opera House John Carpenter Chatham Hall Nesis Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Katherine F. O’connell Colchester T. K. O’connell East Hampton Grange Edger N. Rich Adv

Saybrook Point Social Notes from Ivoryton Visits

Saybrook Point reports visitors and social calls with Mrs Frede Derby calling on friends in Ivoryton. Mrs Herbert Stokes recent guest of sister Mrs Fred Stokes in Ivoryton. L A Carter returned to New Haven after days with friends in town. Olmstead family back from Hartford with daughter Ruth. Ruth Granniss of New York visited Frances Shepherd. Junior Chapman returned to Andover Mass after Easter at home. Irene Cone spent Friday in New Haven.

Saybrook Point Frede Derby Ivoryton Herbert Stokes Fred Stokes L. A. Carter New Haven Olmstead Ruth Hartford Ruth Granniss New York Frances Shephard Junior Chapman Andover Mass

Westbrook Liberty Loan meeting and local obituaries

The fifth national liberty loan advertising committee met with chairman William J. Neidlinger last evening. Samuel Edgar Stevens died near the Winthrop road town line after months of illness at age 70. He leaves widow Clara Harris Stevens and son Chariton Stevens of New Haven. Funeral held at Cypress cemetery with neighbors in attendance. sister Ella Harris of Hartford attended. The Bohling couple are to return soon from New York City.

Westbrook Fifth National Liberty Loan William J. Neidlinger Henry Bohling New York City Samuel Edgar Stevens Winthrop Road Clara Harris) Stevens Killingworth Chariton Stevens

East Berlin Notes and Local Happenings Apr 8

Mr and Mrs Walmsley hosted Mr Lewin of Pennsylvania over Sunday. Knights of Pythias regular meeting tonight with two candidates to receive the night degree. Fishermen report improving luck with trout being caught. School children rehearse a flag drill for an upcoming performance. W C Smith, once a resident, called on friends Monday. Jarvis Dowd leaves for Chicago to work as an adjuster for Aetna Insurance.

East Berlin Jarvis Dowd Chicago Aetna Insurance Company

Hebron Notes Mark Losses From Health and Travel

Obituary and local notices from Hebron report the death of Mrs. Allyn after long illness, with five children and three grandchildren surviving. Also noted is the death of Dr. Cyrus H. Pendleton aged 88, a longtime Hebron resident active in church and library work, with funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 2 PM in the Congregational church. Other items mention a Pennsylvania auto collision near Hebron, and residents Walter C. Hewitt, Harold Gray, and John N. Hewitt in related travel.

George L. al Sasea Belle Alling New Burton Allyn Berlin Alling Grace Strickland Glastonbury Charles G. Allyn Boston Walter Pennsylvania Hebron Robinsons Clair Robinson State Road Columbia East Hampton

Latics Aid Society Meets at M E Church in Rockfall

The Latics Aid society of the M E church will meet at 2 30 P M Wednesday at the church in Rockfall. The Red Cross will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs J A Kellner. Herbert Shumway of Meriden spent Sunday with his mother Mrs B E Shumway.

Rockfall Latics’ Aid Society M. E. Church Red Cross J. A. Kellner Herbert Shumway Meriden BE. J. Shumway

The Hun Within at Centerbrook Finally Shows

Thelma Wednesday screens The Hun Within at Centerbrook as part of a double with Arbuckle comedy. Matinee and evening showings advertised.

Thelma Arbuckle

Easter Coats In Broad Range Priced From $25 to $55

The Easter Fashion Treasures features a wide assortment including Printress models loved by local customers. Prices for coats start at 25 dollars and go up to 55 dollars with a very generous display.

Lion Brand Hosiery Conveys Full Fashioned Lisle and Silk Goods

Advertises ladies hosiery including Lisle full fashioned hose reinforced at heel and toe priced at 75c 89c and 1.00 with Lion Brand labeling. Describes pure silk full fashioned hose lisle garter top sole and toe high silk spliced heels all colors and heavy silk reinforced options.

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M. J. Leahy Ress Eocey Hill C. H. Pendleton Cyrus H. Pendleton Norwich Library Association Congregational Church Amherst College Western Reserve Medical College Mary Wells Clara Pendleton Anne C. Gilbert Susan Pendleton Everett G. Lord Cyrus E. Pendleton Centerbrook Young Emeralds T. A. B. Society Hamburg Gests Our Glove Department P. K. Sulit Paris James H. Bunce Co
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