Monkey Attack Overthrows Cage Drowns Monkey in River
While workers excavated at Gildersleeve Company yard in Portland a pet monkey escaped its cage and attacked a resident on a houseboat. The incident escalated as the master tried to intervene. the monkey was recaptured, but later seized the cage and toppled it into the river, resulting in Polly the monkey drowning. Authorities offered no further explanation, and no injuries were reported beyond the scare and mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gildersleeve Action Company
Gilerday
Mil
Parot
Oakey
Polly
Emerald Hall Repair Plans by Local Society
The Emeralds T A B society met and decided to repair Emerald Hall on Free Avenue. The hall, built many years ago, serves as the town’s public and patriotic meeting place, and external improvements are deemed essential. A new plane was purchased and a three-night fundraising event is planned in May to cover part of the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeralds
T. A. B. Society
Free ’ Avenue
Liberty Loan Campaign Progress Slows in Town
The Liberty Loan drive slows as canvassers report denormishly low subscriptions, with a recent total near 80,000 dollars. Colonel A. N. calls captains and lieutenants to meet Tuesday evening to organize and secure Port’s honor flag, a treasury honor for towns meeting quotas. Portland is to be celebrated for meeting its allotment with decorations. Local visitors include Charles Peterson of Coe’s avenue and Mrs. Anton Anderson of Borough Street. The Brownstone, Captain Iland, docked yesterday after three weeks at port, and the Sunday School Sewing Society of the Swedish Lutheran Church will meet tomorrow at 2 PM with a short program.
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A. N
Treasury
Portland
Charles Peterson
Coe’s Nue
Anton Anderson
Borough Street
Manchester
Brownstone
Iland
Swedish Lutheran Church
Church activities and naval service noted in local brief
The report lists Sunday school and sewing activities for children, with Sunday services canceled due to the pastor’s absence but all members urged to attend Sunday school. Confirmation is planned a week from Sunday. William D. Lynch has returned to duties on the U S S Pennsylvania and John Holter attends the New England conference in Springfield as Swedish Lutheran church delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Lynch
United States Navy
U. S. S. Pennsylvania
John Holter
Swedish Lutheran Church
New England
Springfield
Arbor Day at Center School and Town Notes
Arbor and Bird Day exercises were held at Center school. Henry Hale and family moved into a tent on Main Street. Winfield Hornss fell into the river but was pulled out by boys with no injury. Miss Mary R. Lord visited Hartford. Mr Wellis plans a new house on recent property. Liberty Loan committee meets Saturday at 8 in lower Grange hall. Stuart Bidwell recovered from German measles. Rocky Hill Club holds open meeting next Tuesday with Warden of Wethersfield as speaker. New Home Guard recruits Percy Bidwell Philip Sherwood and F Deming. C W Boardman and wife returned from Somerville Mass. Leaflets from New York New Haven and Hartford cautioned pupils to cross tracks safely. Thomas Hosmer was out of town on business.
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Rocky Hill
Center School
Henry Hale
Churchill House
Main Street
Winfield Hornss
Mary R. Lord
Hartford
Wellis
Liberty Loan Committee
Lower Grange Hall
Stuart Bidwell
Rocky Hill Club
Wethersfield
Percy Bidwell
Philip Sherwood
F. Deming
Durham ladies raise 5500 toward liberty loan quota
The Durham ladies' committee reports $5,500 raised toward a $12,500 quota. If the men match efforts, Durham should go over the top this week. Orders for next winter coal should be placed now, two thirds of each order to be filled as coal is received, per U S fuel administration. For orders over half a ton, an order must be written and signed.
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Durham
U. S. Fuel Administration
Hadlyme Service at Grace Church Sunday April 21
Morning prayer Holy Communion and sermon to be held at Grace church on Sunday April 21 at 9 30 a m. The Rev Dr F C H Wendel will officiate in the service.
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Grace Church
F. C. H. Wendel
Farmers Become Miners in Alleghany County
In Pittsburgh on April 19, farmers switch from borrowing to mining as a more profitable activity. Many farmers in Alleghany county are borrowing capital to open small coal mines while farming is being abandoned.
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Pittsburgh
Alleghany County
East Hampton Briefs Include Injured Player and Local Events
East Hampton reports Charles Hyde injured playing baseball rests comfortably. Nu Gamma Kappa to meet at Center grammar school at 7 30 pm. Mrs A D Williams returns from Willimantic visit. Rose Kavanaugh had appendicitis operation at St Francis hospital. Cora Russell back from Florida winter. Freshman dance attended at Middletown High School. Earl Barton safe arrival in France. Serena Markett returned from St Francis hospital after operation. Y M C A meeting notes. Local ads for wall paper and electricity services. Church flags dedication date not fixed. Honor roll to be hung in church vestibule. Residents active with ministers meetings and church events. Rev D B E Jones to preach Sunday. W K Raymond consults eye specialist in Hartford. E T Peck becoming prospective Benedict. Carver family notes and others in town. S Kilkins launches one ton truck The Republic.
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East Hampton
Charles Hyde
Nu Gamma Kappa
Center Grammar School
A. D. Williams
Willimantic
Rose Kavanaugh
St. Francis’ Hospital
Cora Russell
Florida
Middletown High School
Joseph Barton
Earl
France
Serena Markett
R. A. Beckwith
R. Youngs
Central Conn. Power & Light Co
R. 8. Brown
A. A. Newell
C. H. Skinner
Earl Standish
F. E Adams
M. B. Adams
Middletown
D. Brainerd
Asa Brainerd
Old Saybrook
D. BE. Jones
Hartford
W. K. Raymond
E. T. Peck
Seth Carver
Florence Carver
Ruth Carver
Widow Ursula Bailey Dies Suddenly at Home in Bartlett Hill
Mrs Ursula Bailey widow of Frank K Bailey died suddenly last evening at her daughter Mrs Robert Richs home Bartlett Hill in her 78th year. Surviving besides Mrs Rich are son Harry of East Hampton three sisters Mrs Arthur Bailey of Cobalt Mrs Lever of Chicago and Mrs Charles H Barker of Portland and brother Sidney Brooks of Haddam Neck. Funeral Monday at 2 30 pm from Mrs Richs home with Rev Frederick Grant officiating. interment Lakeview Cemetery.
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Ursula Bailey
Ursula
Frank K. Bailey
Robert Rich
Bartlett Hill
Rich
Harry
East Hampton
Arthur Bailey
Cobalt
Lever
Chicago
Charles H. Barker
Portland
Sidney Brooks
Haddam Neck
Frederick Grant
Lakeview Cemetery
Community Notes From Westchester And Nearby
Westchester reports Asa Brain erd in Hartford and Middletown on Sunday and Wednesday. Miss Emeline Loomis visits in Great Neck L I. William Shailor hospitalized at Camp Taylor after an operation. Mrs S L Shailor, age 87, completed 44 pairs socks and 86 wristlets by writing. Executor W E Adams visits Moodus regarding Mary B Olmsted estate. Mrs George Shailor of New York sold household goods and plans to live in New York. Jacob Maurer, Hoboken, has moved to Westchester residence at the former Carrier place in North Westchester. Sunday school institute for New London county set for May 2 with full particulars to follow. C E society buys a service flag and Stars and Stripes for a special service.
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Westchester
Asa Brainerd
Hartford
Middletown
Emeline Loomis
Great Neck
L. I
William Shailor
Camp Taylor
S. L. Shailor
W. E. Adams
Mary B. Olmsted
Moodus
George Shailor
New York
Jacob Maurer
Hoboken
N. J
Sunday School Institute of
New London County
C. E. Society
Stars and Stripes
Monroe Blake
New London
Lawrence Spencer
Salem
William B. Beebe
N. W. Rogers
Black Point
Charlie Lester
Cromwell News Roundup Includes Social Visits and Meetings
Daniel Troy from Bridgeport visited Cromwell yesterday. C C Johnson bought Mr Brown s cottage on Wall Street. Ralph Bogue visited his parents on Wall Street. A Baptist prayer meeting was held at seven. A patriotic rally is planned this evening at Briggs Hall. Miss Mary Kelley of Middletown was visiting friends yesterday. Liberty chorus members are called to meet at Briggs Hall at 7 30 tonight.
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Cromwell
Daniel Troy
Bridgeport
C. C. Johnson
Mr. Brown
Wall Street
Ralph Bogue
C. Bogue
The
Baptist Church
Briggs Hall
Mary Kelley
Middletown
Liberty Chorus
Teachers Go Over the Top at Red Cross Fundraiser
Nathaniel White school teachers held a whist and dance for Red Cross aid. Auction proceeds exceeded forty dollars with bids led by Miss Helen Parsons. A box of fudge sold for 2.10 dollars, reflecting strong community spirit and patriotism.
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Red Cross
Nathaniel White
Cromwell
Helen Parsons
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bernett express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who aided during illness and death of their beloved daughter and to those who sent floral offerings.
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J. A. Bernett
Adv
Birds lecture energizes Ivoryton Parents and Teachers club
The Ivoryton Parents and Teachers club met on Wednesday for an informative lecture on Birds by Miss Frances Hurd of the Audubon Society. A whist report was favorable and another event is planned. The club voted to hold the next meeting in the evening on the regular meeting day and to invite the school board members and the members' husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hurd
The
Audubon Society
Niantic Society Meetings and Local Updates
Niantic April activities include the Sunshine Society meeting at Mrs. Stella Bush’s York avenue home and Niantic lodge No. 17 I C O F degree work. Residents and visitors share travels, illness, military calls, and local commerce from Providence to New London, with fishing catches and wagon refurbishments noted.
Sunday services shifted to Congregational church in Middlefield
On Sunday there will be no services at the M. E. church as the pastor attends a conference. The usual services will be held in the Congregational church. An evening union service features Mr. Luan, secretary of the Wesleyan Y. M. C. A., as speaker.
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Middlefield
M. E
Congregational Church
Luan
Wesleyan Y. M. C. A
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Hadlyme
Ivoryton
Niantic
Niantic Sunshine Society
Stella Bush
York Avenue
John F. Luce
Providence
Luce
Niantic Lodge
Ellen V. Weir
Meriden
Fred Weir
Hanks
New Haven
Pines
James Metcalf
Mr. Metcalf
Thomas Duane
Pine Grove
Duane
National Army
New London Board
William Farrow
Pequonnoc
Mary Blake
Blake
Metcalf
Charles Dunn
Springfield Mass
John Dunn
George Neuschafer
Brooklyn
N. Y
George A. Neuschafer
Flatbush
Niantic Bay
Boston
Everett
Warner
St. Augustine
W. H. Belknap
Broadway
Westerly
R. 1
Belknap
Nellie Webster
High Street
David Webster
Buffalo
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josephnny Kane
West Race Street
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Coats
Ily
Quant
Bunce’s
Silk
Philippine
Debevoise Brassieres
Guernsey
Ladies’ Union
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