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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1918

Page

8

War Musicale at Stueck’s Ball Echoes Liberty Loan Drive

The Mid Chamber event at Stueck’s hall mixed entertainment with patriotism as Richard H. presided over a diverse guest list including Frank Nicolson, Henry Fife Jr., and Dempsey. A war tale by Sergeant McKenna energized attendees while a two-hemisphere fund-raising contest pushed Liberty Loan subscriptions to about forty thousand dollars on Fife’s side, thirty-nine thousand six hundred fifty on Nicolson’s, ending in a light moral victory for Nicolson.

Mid- Chamber of Commerce Stueck’s the Times Richard H Chamber Messor Frank W. Nicolson Rand S. Lyon Henry M Clarance S. Wads- Rey Frank F. German H. Bout Bunce Ford D. Jenna Somme France Henry F. Mar P. Butler Hartford Rgeant McKenna Jone England Blue Anims London Jeant AicKenna Great Britain Sermt McKenna Picardy Conchs Gerall Ant Marendar Nner Ns Butler Germany Connecticut Hospital For Insane C. F. Haviland A. B. Crampton Harry D. Kelsey South Farms E.S. Davis A. A. Hurd C. L. Williams E. E. Clark John J.hubbard George Cassidy Julius Davis Robert Hubbard H. B. Avery Farm Hill Durant District Howard S. Peck Co. M Glatchley F. A. Clark F. G. Turner H. H. Peck Joseph M. Lucey Fred C. Ecker West Long Hill Chas T. Davis Abbott H. Davis H. L. Dow Staddle Hill H. C. Dunham Harry S. Stiles W H. Wilcox W. E. Mgron Newfield and Westfield Edward A. Smith Wallace M. Tuttle A. W. Gilbert Arthur L. Clark J. H. Footit F. E. Boardman Chas. Rusconi Chester Magnano Edward P. Dreher Air Line Railroad Thomas Walsh John J. MacDonnell August Johnson Frank M. Dunn Ray Byrne LeBarron Smith F.P. O’donnell Emil H. Schultz Washington Street Geo. A. Tierney W. A. Blau Jos. Quirk Allen W. Holmes Edward Slavin W. J. Trevithick M. Crossley D. J. McCarthy Thurber Wilcox Chas. A. Tuttle Church Street Warwick Street E. C. Weston Frank Davis John P. Bacon Harold Davis Jacob Schilling A. D. Chafee Ernest Clark Geo. T. Meech Judge G. Carlson Oscar Welker Henry W. Hubbard C. B. Leach R. W. Bailey T. S. O’brien Charles L. Freeman Cross Street Trench Hill High Street Edward Schaefer Fred Payne Thomas Hoops, Jr Frank Bastian F. Perry U Hubbard John A. Dodd Richard C. Fagan James H. Bunce Leroy A. Fowler Edward A. Gladwin Max Soltysek Leon Grochalski Stanislawsz Kosinski Stachowics Wrzos Adalbert Wrzos Adalbert Sajek Leo Santangelo Joseph L. Pagano A. Caiazza S.S. Adorno Michael A. Brown Philip Berggren James F. Connery Joseph Merriam John A. Ruffin Frank H. Frissell Edward C. Douglas Harry R. Burr Townsend Palmer Max Doerken William W.wilcox Russell A. Frisbie Walter L. Melvin Frank B. Burns Isaac Bauer Minn S. Cornell Thomas W Prof Nicolson Fife Prof. Nicolson George Burnham Randolph S. Lyon John C. Barry Portland Board of Trade Judge Burnham State Chamber of Commerce

Card of Thanks for Mother's Illness and Death

We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during illness and after our mother passed away. Grateful for pallbearers, flowers, and support shown by true friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Taylor.

Herbert L. Taylor Arthur F. Taylor Adv

Mrs Ladd To Speak On English Women In War Work

The Equal Franchise league meets at Mrs W P Ladds 367 Main Street Wednesday at 3 30 to hear Mrs Ladd speak on English Women in War Work All interested invited The meeting will adjourn before the Liberty opera opening at 5 p m

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Offer Relief

An early morning relief advertisement promotes Foley cathartic tablets for weary, bilious mornings with coated tongue and bad breath. It claims quick comfort from indigestion and malaise, urging readers to find Foley tablets a healthful aid.

Patriot census to enroll Middletown citizens for Liberty Loan

Middletown launches a patriotic census to register every resident aged 16 and over loyal to the United States. Enumerators will collect name street address employment and patriotic activities with no obligation to participate beyond indicating willingness to cooperate. Professor Henry M. Winston directs the effort aiming for near full enrollment, citing Springfield success with 99 percent participation.

Liberty Loan Middletown Henry M. Winston United States Winston Red Cross Home Guard Springfield Mass

City Briefs Highlight Local Shrink and Civic Happenings

City gardens await warm ground before planting. Tugboats Onrust and A.M. Smith arrive from Hartford. Russell Mfg. fire truck stuck in mud and dragged free by five men. Fred I. Hodge visits New Haven on business. Hotel Arigoni hosts dances on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. First marriage license in two weeks issued to Marino and Russo of Union Street. Post office fence being torn down after months of guarding construction. Judge G. B. Carlson returns from Hartford after a minor operation. No city court session today. Freshet subsides. river within banks. Woman’s Relief Corps presents a new flag to the town, placed in town hall. Woodmen of the World to meet Wednesday with two candidates admitted. Columbia Council No.9 R. & S. M. annual assembly April 11 with officer elections and reports. Masonic Building Association director to be elected.

Onrust A.M. Smith Hartford Russell Mfg. Co Little River Bridge Fred I. Hodge New Haven Arigoni Guiseppi Marino Union Street Lucietta Russo G. B. Carlson Woman's Relief Corps Woodmen of the World Assembly of Columbia Council Masonic Building Association

Colonel Como Returns After Twenty Years Abroad

Lieutenant-Colonel James H. Como, on special duty in the quartermaster corps at Camp Lewis, visited Middletown for a conference after twenty years away in the Philippines and western army posts. A half brother of the late Dr. Frederick H. Sage, Como spoke fondly of Cromwell and the local region where he grew up, before heading back to Washington.

James H. Como F. H. Sage Newell R. Sage Main Street Philippines Camp Frederick H. Sage Middletown Infantry Army Quartermaster Corps Camp Lewis American Lake Washington United States Camo Cromwell

Poli Road Show Promises Six Acts At Middlesex This Week

Poli road show comes to Middlesex on Thursday April 11 with an afternoon and evening program featuring six acts Wellington and Sylvia Curry and Graham Ray and Pagana University Four Estelle Loveberg and the Nearey Bros plus a feature photoplay. Birthday party for Miss Adeline Moore celebrated by friends at her parents North High street with games and refreshments.

Middlesex Wellington Sylvia Curry Graham Ray Pagana University Estelle Loveberg Nearey Bros Adeline Moore Harry Moore North High Street Reeshmi — Aes Roryes

Big War Rally at Town Hall Tonight

A wartime rally at the Town Hall invites residents to hear British and Canadian officers discuss the war aims and allied efforts. Speakers include Lieutenant T T Todd, Lieutenant T Norsworthy, Sergeant J B Pimlott, Sergeant D J McKenna, and Henry F Marendaz. A call for 5 000 volunteers is issued with Irish exemptions noted and compensation for dependents up to 69 dollars. Tradesmen are needed for work in France.

T. T. Todd 60Th Battalion T. Norsworthy 15Th Royal Highlanders J. Bb. Pimlott Cheshire Regiment D. J. McKenna 16Th Battalion Henry F. Marendaz Norsworthy New Haven France

Middletown Yacht Club Plans Low Dues Membership Push

The Middletown Yacht club holds its first regular monthly meeting at the club house tomorrow evening at eight. The club boasts low dues due to a large membership of over three hundred, likely the largest for a city of Middletown’s size. New members are welcome and trustees urge current members to retain their memberships, promising to preserve goodwill by keeping service members in good standing without expense.

Middletown Yacht Club Middletown U. S

The Noble Steed With War Aid Through Blue Cross

The piece urges support for the Blue Cross as aid for the noble steed in war and peace. Mrs. Leroy Bliss, 405 Main Street, is the Blue Cross representative in Middletown and accepts contributions.

Blue Cross Leroy Bliss Main Street Middletown

Maine Seed Potatoes Arrival from Meech and Stoddard

Meech and Stoddard, Inc. reports receipt of two cars of choice seed stock including Irisa Cobblers Early Rose Beauty of Hebrons Carmens Gold Coin and Green Mountains for planters and gardeners in Maine.

Maine Beauty of

Hig ea aan ss Institute Day Promises Service and Savings

A brief notice invites attendance at the Hig ea aan ss Institute event emphasizing value and self help. Organizers highlight practical services and money saving tips to improve daily life for attendees. The schedule and location details are not clearly readable in the fragment.

Higea Aan Ss Institute

Lecture by Loomis on Patagonian Pamps at Wesleyan

Amherst geology professor Frederick B Loomis will deliver an illustrated address this evening at Wesleyan on The Patagonian Pamps. The talk covers a five month Patagonian expedition seeking extinct animals with slides on peoples and living conditions. Open to the public. Track practice details and May interclass meets noted. Sophomore class smoker at Alpha Delta Phi Thursday at 8:30 with refreshments and a singsong afterward.

Loomis Amherst Frederick B. Loomis Amherst College Patagonian Pampas Alpha Delta Phi

Liberty Bond drive and fraternal initiation noted in town

A Liberty Loan drive is announced with details on benefits to soldiers and a Third Liberty Loan button. Arawanna Tribe No7 and Montonese Tribe No6 hosting events at Red Men hall include initiation, adoption degree, and a social hour with a bond drive. Also, Kirk W Dyer of Cromwell faces Hartford police court for leaving an unlit automobile. judgment suspended.

France Arawanna Tribe I. 0 Red Men Red Men’s Hall Montonese Tribe Meriden G. W. Porter Kirk W. Dyer Cromwell Hartford Trumbull Street Pearl Street Dyer

Relieve Catarrhal Deafness With Parmint Mixture

An advisory text instructs readers to obtain Parmint double strength from a druggist, mix 1 ounce with hot water and a touch of sugar, and take one tablespoon four times daily. It promises quick relief from head noises and improved nasal breathing, noting the preparation is easy to use and pleasant.

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