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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

8

Camp departure list for Division 21 recruits

A long roster shows forty nine men listed for departure to camp on August 27 from multiple addresses in Cromwell Hartford and surrounding towns. Names include Cronin Rockall Coleman Pyne Archimede Caravalli Johnson Griffin Schram Klein Harrison Fitzgerald Jagielski Smith Corvo Murray Hills Randolpho Cotton Quartarone Rohan Tynan Mattarolo Alleta Bradley Moore Daley Winbladh Warren Maxwell Salvatore Di Modica Nordgren Leonard Hill Robertson Dee Hutchings Mattes Russo Carlson Maher Commerford Dunklee Myers and others with home towns such as Cromwell Hartford Meriden and South Farms.

Cronin Rockall Coleman Prospect Street Pyne Warthveten Archimede Caravalli P. O. Box E. Berlin Harry H. Johnson Roberts Harry Fantini Court Certs J. Larson J. Babcock Carl A. Johnson Cromwell William A. Harrigan Main Street Hartford James J. Griffin Liberty Harry E. Schram Prospect Alois Kiein High Frank ‘H. Harrison Thomas J. Fitzgerald Main South Farms Frank J. Jagielski Hubbard Harold Smith Rutillo C. Corvo Ferry Thomas Murray Front Edward Hills Maromas Angelo Randolpho Fred Cotton Natale Quartarone Elmer J. Rohan Staddle Hill Jeremiah Tynan, Jr Guiseppé Mattarolo Newfield Nichola Alleta Frank T. Bradley Cross John J. Moore Trench Hill William Sanders Farm Hill John J. Day West James BH. Daley Bacon Avenue Carl W. Winbladh Box Charles Warren Maxwell Salvatore di Modica Gilshannon Place Ernest L. Nordgren Lester M. Dunklee Charles B. Myers Berlin

Farm Hill and Nearby Clubs Lead Junior Food Army Canning

In Farm Hill Durant Long Hill Westfield and Newfield districts junior food army efforts report strong canning totals. World's Workers in Farm Hill lead with 270 quarts, Busy Bees of Long Hills second with 253, Miller's Farm 50 quarts, Westfield 24 quarts, Newfield 115.5 quarts, Durant Daughters of Economy 125 quarts. Overall 298 quarts in war dishes, with total junior output 807.5 quarts, signaling will go over the top in these districts.

Farm Hill Miller’s Farm Durant Long Hill Westfield Newfield Miss Coe Miss Roche Long Hills Miller’s Farm District Daughters of Economy of Canning

Probate Authority to Sell Estate Homestead and 50 Acre Lot

Authority to sell real estate of Elizabeth A. Ryan, the Highland homestead on Rear Berlin line with 80 acres and improvements, plus a 50 acre tract on Lamentation. Real estate to be sold early under court order. Walter H. Roberts, executor of Elijah Roberts, reports account approved, debts paid, trust discharged, receipts filed by legatees.

Celia A. Ryan Elizabeth A. Ryan Ryan Highland Berlin Walter H. Roberts Elijah Roberts

Children oppose wills in Middlesex County cases

Two Middlesex Superior Court matters challenge probate rulings admitting wills. Nellie E. Hackett appeals the 1918 will of her mother Ann Hackett, with bond $150 and Sheriff service. Bertha B. Cone appeals the 1958 probate of Albert A. Burdick's 1913 will, bond $150 and process served on executor Judge Rollin A. Tyer.

Middlesex County Nellie E. Hackett Bacon T P Ann Hackett Miss Hackett

Grand Circuit Meeting At Hartford State Fair Nominations

The Grand Circuit meet at Hartford during Labor Day week will draw top line horses and drivers for major events at the Connecticut Fair. Key races include a $2,500 free for all trot between St Frisco and Mabel Trask with Cox stable contenders, and a 2:06 trot battle featuring Ima Jay Royal Mack and others. The Charter Oak purse opens the year’s $10,000 event with entrants like Chilcoot Hollywood Kate Matmark and Geers June Red, while the Whirlwind Purse could see A Game of Chance or Directum J among leaders.

Hartford St. Frisco Mabel Trask la Princeton Cox Murphy Peter Hollywood Bob J. L. Dodge Selka Manrico Miriam Guy Columbus Mamie Locke North Randall Charter Oak Chilcoot Hollywood Kate Binland Matmark Alain Forbes Royal Knight Cleveland Geers June Red Ima Jay Royal Mack Philadelphia Esperanza Bacelli Busy Lassie Bertha McQuire Ross B al Mack Northspur Directum J Oro Fino Walter Cochato Edward P. Comsewogue Hal Mary Rosalind Parr Robert Gatewood

Funeral service for Thomas P. Ditlon at St John’s Church

Funeral for Thomas P. Ditlon Dillon was held from his 120 Prospect Street home at 9 AM then at St John’s Church for a solemn high mass. Rev. Dr James P. Donovan led the rites with deacon Rev William T. O’Brien and sub-deacon Rev Michael Kearney. The service included hymns by John Hazelton and St John’s choir, with floral tributes and pallbearers named. Burial followed at St John’s Cemetery with Rev Father Kearney pronouncing final rites.

Thomas P. Ditlon Thomas P. Dillon Prospect Street St. John’s Church James P. Donovan William T. O’brien Waterbury Michael Kearney John Hazelton St. John’s Choir Ae A. J. Campbell Dr. Donovan Fathers O’brien Kearney Charles Carlson James Dillon William Dillon Thomas F. Dillon Richard Commerford James Frayne Frank Cassidy Martin Dolan Joseph Whalen St. John’s Cemetery Father Kearney

Annual Garden Party at St Francis Church South Farms

The sodalities of St. Francis Church South Farms host their annual garden party on the church lawn this evening. A musical program featuring songs and piano and violin selections will be directed by Miss Ellen Powers. Real Estate Sale notices a land parcel with dwellings on Catherine Johnson streets sold to Martin J. Ander. agency by Jones Real Estate.

St. Francis’ Church South Farms Ellen Powers Henrietta. G. Jones Catherine Johnson Martin J.ander Oe Jones

Woman credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in Key West note

Mrs. J. M. Camus of 726 Caroline St Key West Florida says five years of irregularities back pain and weakness ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports it the best medicine she tried and urges others to write to Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for advice based on 40 years of service to women.

Key West Fla E. Pinkham J. M. Camus Caroline St Florida Lydia E. Pinkham Mass

City Briefs and Local Notes in August Eve

Light vehicle lamps at 8:17 this evening. Trevithick’s offers music and dancing with a jazz band. Samuel H. Rees, Berkeley Divinity graduate, sails on a Meade steamship to Portland Me. Western Union names W Vanderliet as new telegraph operator in Paterson. Mrs. Slavin of Pearl Street visiting Springfield. Vaudeville at Grand tonight and tomorrow. Edward Whalen and daughter at Savin Rock. Optometrist A Masterton away Aug 19 to 26. repairs by assistant. Patrolman Patrick Ghent back from Asbury Park. Garden party at St Francis church Friday. free admission. Rev. W T O’Brien vacationing in Park Place. Middlesex Theatre features Wallace Reid in Believe Me Xantippe with Sennett comedy. vaudeville acts. George W True in New York on business. return Saturday. Rudkin family leaves for vacation until September. Fire chief John Vincent begins ten-day fishing cruise. Municipal elevator still out after storm. fixer delayed. Trukenheimer and Henry guests of Miss Esther Blumer. auto trip home. Miss Margaret Markwits visiting Miss Blumer at Grand. Regular General Mansfield Council O U A M meets. Frank Grippo reports overseas. A Daughter of the Gods play at the Og tomorrow. Seynele to drill Company A C S G on Monday. Captain Hunt. Miss Marion Scanlon recovering from appendicitis. Walter A Foster purchases property on Farms Avenue. Apples and crop notes. 1918 prospects discussed. Summer grip appears in some cases. 23rd Connecticut Volunteers reunion at Savin Rock Thursday. Mrs. Henry Lee to entertain Connecticut Woman Suffrage workers Monday for fall plans.

Trevithick Western Union Telegraph Office John Slavin Pearl Street Springfield Agnes Holmberg Anna Holmberg Freda . Johnson Ocean Beach Patrick Ghent Asbury Park N. J St. Francis Church William T.o’brien Waterbury Park Place Grand Middlesex Theatre Wallace Reid Mack Sennett George W. True Clark & True New York George Rudkin Washington Street John Vincent Russell Mfg. Co Capt. Foster Hartford Trevithick’s Messers Trukenheimer and Henry New York City Esther Blumer Warwick Street Auto Margaret Markwits Grand Theatre General Mansfield Council Frank B. Grippo Daughter of the Gods Og Theatre Seynele Company A Fred R. Hunt Marion Scanlon Hotchkiss Street Middlesex Hospital Walter A. Foster H Farms Iter C. Jones J Jy

Shakespeare's Re-set Laws Create a Few Hee-Haws

A fragment from The State of Columbia depicts a satirical collage mixing advertising, film culture, and political themes with tangled phrases about wisdom, peace, and discretion. The piece alludes to public figures and historical contexts in a quip-like style.

Columbia S. C Villa Pankhurst England

Two Semi-Pro Baseball Showdowns Set for Weekend

Russell Co. meets Omo in a Saturday afternoon clash to decide the faster team, with Woodruff and Sturtevant pitching for Omo and Diller catching. Nick Strohla and Johnson lead the weavers as they face a strong Annex club from New Britain in Mill Hollow on Sunday at 3.0. The Annex boasts a string of victories over top regional teams, while Russell Co. holds a league lead in town. Large crowds are expected for both days.

Russell Co Omo Woodruff and Sturtevant Diller Nick” St Russell

Sugar dealers to meet with city officials on sugar conservation plan

Local sugar dealers will meet Chief George S. Pitt of the fire department at headquarters this evening to discuss conserving the sugar supply and a distribution plan that ensures a just amount to each district consumer. A separate feature from the Seonikeham Age-Herald presents a humor note titled Wriggling Out of It.

George S. Pitt Fire Department Seonikeham Age-Herald

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