Wilcox Son Dies in France Amid War News
In a letter dated March, Horace Wilcox recounts the death of Corporal Robert M. Wilcox of Portland, Connecticut, in combat in France. The 22-year-old, a 26th Division infantryman, died February 23 after severe brain injuries. The family learns of his death through a nurse and American doctors, with Horace awaiting further word as censors and war conditions delay correspondence.
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Horace Wilcox
42Nd
Aero Service Squad
Aviation Cener
France
Cox
M. Horace
Bob Weeks
M. Dingle
Robert Wilcox
Mace
Horace
M. Wilcox
Middletown
Conn
Rasgd
Tas
Neak
Robert M. Wilcox
Portland
Wilcox
Robert
U. S
Theda Bara Stars in Fox Feature With Pearl White
Theda Bara appears in a big Fox super-picture and a feature program at the theatre showing Monday and Tuesday. The episode of The House of is also billed with Pearl White leading the attractions.
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Theda Bara
Pearl White
Thrift stamp sales leader expands reach in Middletown
George A. Tierney of the Middle town War Bureau earns a personal record by selling $9,700 in thrift stamps. He secured Taft club backing, persuading lodges and societies to join the Taft $1,000 War Savings and Governor Holcomb $500 clubs. Four lodges and several societies have joined, with Middletown pledging more members. Tierney promotes the program and notes strong public interest in buying stamps.
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George A. Tierney
War Savings
Middletown
Taft
Tierney
The
Eagles
Elks, Lime Lodge
Central Lodge of Odd Fellows
Taft Club
Kronan ‘Society
American Mechanics
Governor Holcomb
Medical Association Elects Officers at Middlesex Meeting
The annual Middlesex County Medical Association meeting was held yesterday at Stueck's. Officers elected for the year include President Dr John H Mountain Vice President Dr James T Mitchell Secretary Dr James H Kingman and delegates to the state convention Drs Plumstead and Hallock. Dr C Floyd Haviland presented a paper and was named delegate to the New Haven County Association for next year. Present were Drs Bush Hallock Campbell Kingman Loveland Haviland Calef Mitchell Young Murphy Walsh Campbell Plumstead Lawton Zink Burnham Mead Sandy Rinde.
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Middlesex County Medical Association
Stueck’s
John H. Mountain
James T. Mitchell
James H. Kingman
Plumstead and
Hallock
C. Floyd Haviland
Hartford County Medical Association
New Haven County Association
Drs. Bush
Campbell
Kingman
Loveland
Haviland
Calef
Mitchell
Young
Murphy
Walsh
Plumstead
Lawton
Zink
Burnham
Mead
Sandy
Rinde
Liberty Loan Meeting at Cottage with Band and Speakers
Saturday evening from 7 to 10 o clock at the Liberty Loan cottage will feature a band and brief speeches from Rev. Douglas Horton Robert W Rice and Prof Henry M Winston. A women’s committee will assist buyers and each speaker will give several short addresses between impromptu interludes as the band plays to boost Liberty Loan sales.
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Liberty Loan
Douglas Horton
Robert W. Rice
Henry M. Winston
Saturday Specials At J. R. Lynch 108 Main Stv
Quality the best, prices the lowest. Specials for Saturday and spot cash only at J. R. Lynch 108 Main Stv. Veal shoulders and various meats priced from 16c to 47c per unit with staples like eggs and butter also listed along with fresh produce.
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Sperry & Barnes
Armour’s Star
J. R. Lynch
Real Estate Sales and Rural Church Conference Notes
Alexander M Caldwell and partners sold land with buildings on East Court Street with a right of way to Elm Street to Rosina Cannata. Frederick H Kenze sold land on Farm Hill bounded by Front Street. Margaret Sutherland and Rosalie Smith sold a two family dwelling at Lincoln and Park Place to Charles F Riorden. Leo B Santangelo handled the agency. The Connecticut Rural Church Conference will meet late June at Berkeley Divinity School with about fifty clergy. a Midland visit by autos is planned. Rev George B Gilbert serves on the arrangements committee. A talk by Herbert Knox Smith will occur at Town Hall on April 16 on a war related topic. A surprise at Town Hall next Tuesday features a talk and idea on obliterating the Kaiser.
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Alexander M. Caldwell
George Lathares
Meriden
Alexander Coukes
Seymour
Rosina Cannata
East Court Street
Elm Street
Frederick H. Kenze
George J. Grimm
Farm Hill
Front Street
Margaret Sutherland
Middletown
Rosalie Smith
New Haven
Charles F. Riorden
Lincoln and
Park Place
Smith
Leo. B. Santangelo
Connecticut
Berkeley Divinity School
George B. Gilbert
Episcopal Church
Theda Bara Headlines Fox Feature at the Grand Theater
Theda Bara stars in a big Fox super-picture with a second feature The House of Hate at the Grand Theater on Monday and Tuesday. Pearl White also appears in the program confirming a double feature night in city listings.
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Theda Bara
Eviande
Pearl White
City Lights and Dances Plugged in Local Notices
Local briefs list upcoming dances at St Aloysius and Hotel Arigoni with admission prices, plus chances to see "Her Honor the Mayor" at Pythian Hall. Weather notes mention rain and fire risk, while farm ads push onion sets, straw shortages, and seed store promotions. Liberty Loan drives urge swift subscriptions as town aims to exceed its quota.
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Pythian Hall
Pythian Sisters
Frank H. Smith
China
Japan
Aloysius
Ford
Schaefer
Grand Theatre
Adorno
Louise Glaum
Adv
Middlesex
Wallace Reid
Kathryn Williams
Sennett
Valdares
Middletown
Connecticut
Frank H. Smiths
Smith Motor Wheels
Semiateetio
Louise Glaam
Rallies to Boost Liberty Bond Sales
The publicity committee of the Middletown War Bond drives plans Liberty Loan rallies in the town hall. Robert W. Rice coordinates these events with speakers Herbert Knox Smith Yale professor William Lyon Phelps and Judson McKim. The first rally is next Tuesday at 8 pm with Smith, the second on April 23 with Phelps, and a third planned for the campaign’s final week. A violent Sound storm last night forced the Hartford steamer to seek New London harbor with passengers rerouted to Providence.
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B.aeau
Liberty Loan
Town Hall
Robert W. Rice
Herbert Knox Smith
Farmington
Corporations
Washington
Smith
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
Chamber of Commerce
Judson McKim
New Haven Y. M. C. A
Hartford
Providence
New London
New England
Atlantic States
North Carolina
A. M. Smith
Raymond
Letter Promotes Swamp Root Kidney Remedy in 1916
A Barre Vermont letter dated May 22 1916 praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims customers rarely seek refunds and urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet about kidneys.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fight for Life and Anuric Cure Promised by Doctor Pierce
A reader testimonial from Malden on the Hudson endorses Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets and Pleasant Pellets, claiming relief from rheumatic pain dizziness and urinary troubles. The notice urges readers to heed warning signs and seek the remedy, noting a 10 cent trial offer through Dr W M Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Bright
Doctor Pierce
Malden
Hudson
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Appr Bropgnick
Anuric
W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
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Swift’s Premium
Ge Herrmann
Main St
Medical Association
Middlesex County Physicians
Liberty Loan Meeting
Lynch’s Market
Roosevelt
Vreau Cad
St. Aloysius
Broatch’s
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
Liberty
America
Silver Fox
Caulkins & Posto
Main Street
China and Furniture Depts
Middlesex County
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