Portland Exemption Board Orders Nine To Camp In Georgia
Aug 32 Nine young men from town were ordered by the local exemption board to report for camp in Georgia on August 27. Named are James C Kingston J Baines Charles F Looby Jamie Sanborn John A Swanson E Abrahamson Carl W Ander ens B Ostergren and Paul A R Mehaffey special art U S Shipping Board Mehaffey of Washington. One man Leo Bigley Edward F Daly ster remain uncalled for at the post office. Registration day arrives Saturday for men age 21 since June 5. Town Hall opens 7 to ?. Town from Durham Hampton and Portland will register here. A degree team from Freestone temple of Honor went to New Britain tonight to work the degree. Delegates from the Supreme Council Temple of Honor convention in Hartford will be guests. Officers to be installed and entertainment followed by a social. Town Clerk Harry How in attendance today. The sale of C V Gunburge ney on East Main street to En Hall Riverview was voided through Bride. Mrs Cecil Dower and son of Fairliese visiting Mrs Dower's sister in Guilford. Joseph T Dillon’s three year old son Joseph celebrated his third birthday with games music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geor
James C. Kingston
J. Baines
Charles F. Looby
Jalie Sanborn
John A. Swanson
Abrahamson
Carl. W. Andereens
B. Ostergren
Paul
A. R. Mehaffey
U. S. Shipping Board
Ehaffey
Washington
Mary Fey
Freestone Avenue
Durham
Pas Hampton
Portland
Freestone Temple of Honor
New Britain
Supreme Pun
Temple of Honor
Hartford
Harry How
C. V. Gunbuerg Ney
East Main Street
En Hall
Riverview
Bride
Cecil Dower
Fairlice In
Grange Meet Draws Large Rocky Hill Attendance
A large audience attended the Grange gathering in Rocky Hill with Berlin Grange visiting Hill Grange. Weathered by local reports, residents shared news of birthdays, vacations, and social visits to Haddam Neck and Savin Rock along with a canning demonstration at Library Hall led by Mrs. J. W. Dean of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Grange
Berlin Grange
Hill Grange
Michael Dowling
West Rocky Hil
Marcus H. Hills
Jamita Brown
New Hampshire
Red Cross
Library Hall
Belfast
Bridgeport
Frank Robbins
Robert Murray
Haddam Neck
John Wadhams
Priscilla
H. R. Merriam
W. A. Collins
Faith Harvey
Windsor
Canning
J. W. Dean
Hartford
Centerbrook trolley derailment delays traffic on Main
Centerbrook August 22 12 15 trolley car left the track on Main street yesterday delaying traffic for a short time. A broken rail caused the accident. No one was injured. Stuart Prann returned home Tuesday night to say goodbye before leaving for Newport. Miss Mina Bellfinger hosted two young cousins from New York. James Spencer and Edward Downer visited Hartford Wednesday. Mrs Iverson Ward and two daughters returned from a two week visit with relatives in Norwich and Moodus. Marry Williams of Hartford was in town yesterday calling on customers. Mrs Henry Comstock entertained her sister and niece from Ivoryton on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbrook
Main Street
Stuart Prann
Newport
Mina Bellfinger
New York
James Spencer
Edward Downer
Hartford
Iverson Ward
Dough
Norwich
Moodus
Williams
Henry Comstock
Ivoryton
Local Social Notes From Hadlyme and Nearby
Hadlyme August notes show Mr and Mrs William Malsing of New York visiting Miss Annie M Hodges and relatives from Long Island. Grace Cone visits sister Mrs John Comstock. Liberty chorus gathers Friday in Bec hall with invitation. Elizabeth Selden of Brooklyn visits her old home. Mr and Mrs Charles Roan of Meri guests at J Brooks residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadilyme
William Malsing
New York City
Malsing
asMiss
Annie M. Hodges
Long Island
Grace Cone
John Comstock
Liberty Chorus
Bec Hall
Eizabeth Selden
Brooklyn
Charles Roan
Meri
J. Brooks
East Haddam Opera House Evening Concert Ad
East Haddam hosts a concert at the opera house on August 23 with Giacoma New England singing orchestra. Evening program from 8 15 to midnight. Admission fifty cents with children nineteen cents. Advance notices reference item 228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancé
Hast Haddam
Giacoma
New England Singing Orchestra
Haarlem Remedy Gold Medal Haar Oil Capsules Ad
An old ad touts a 200 year old Dutch remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims relief from back pain fatigue headaches indigestion insomnia and urinary issues with Gold Medal Haar Oil Capsules. Product promises punctual refund if not relieved and urges direct purchase from Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlemil
Shand
Bethany Church Anniversary Marks Swed Lutheran Milestone
The Swed Lutheran Bethany Church in Cromwell celebrated its district meeting and tenth anniversary with a well attended two evening program. Visitors from Middletown and Portland joined Rev G A Carlson Branford Dr P J Sain South Manchester, Rev Carl Bostrom Naugatuck, Rev Olof Lundgren Meriden and Dr S G Youngert Rock Island Ill in sermons and a Swedish English bilingual service. An offering surpassed $70. The church, with about 70 communicant members, has paid out over $8,000 in ten years and a short church history was read by Rev C G Erickson. The celebration included a boat trip on the river and appreciation for members and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Middletown
Portland
G. A. Carlson
Branford
P. J. P Sain
South Manchester
Carl Bostrom
Naugatuck
Olof Lundgren
Meriden
S. G. Youngert
Rock Island, Ill
C.G. Erickson
Old Saybrook Notes on Local News and Events
William Marooney, a veteran New Haven system conductor, is seriously ill at his New Haven home. Resignations occur over a new official arms order at the railroad bridge as guards issue a safety measure. Cecilia Coulter travels from Detroit to St Louis on a mission for S N E Telephone Co. A big sign incident at Dibbletown sparks vehicle damage. Houston Landon resigns as time-keeper in the railroad camp between the Junction and Braford. A patriotic concert by P S C E at the Congregational church raises funds for a flag. Summer ends in two weeks with good activity. cottages fill later in season. shore traffic up. St Johns rehearses for August 29–30 fair. E Mackenstrom visits Saybrook Manor. William Davis lands 20 small mackerel at Fenwick Light. Blues appear at docks in small numbers.
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Old Saybrook
William Marooney
New Haven
Cecilia Coulter
S. N. E. Telephone Co
Detroit
Mich
St. Louis
Dibbletown
Houston Landon
Junction
Brafiford
Congregational Church
Fenwick
Cornfield Point
St. John’s Church
E. Mackenstrom
Deep River
Louise Parker
Saybrook Manor
William Davis
Middletown
Saybrook Notes A Visit From Relatives And School Opening
Saybrook Point August 22. Miss Marion C Frenyear spent Tuesday afternoon in Lyme. Charles F Williams, ill with typhoid fever, is improving daily. Rev J H de Vries of Canton Mass visits relatives. Miss Martha Ross helps in Stokes and Kirtland's ice cream parlor in Esther Smith's absence. Mrs B E Estler, summer resident, leaves for New York next week. Saybrook school opens fall term September 9 Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Point
Marion C. Frenyear
Lyme
Charles F. Williams
J. H. de Vries
Canton
Mass
Martha Ross
Stokes & Kirtland
Esther Smith
B. E. Estler
New York
Saybrook School
Monay
Local Social Notes From Westchester Street
Westchester West Street reports visitors and gatherings as Stanley Brainard of East Hartford and friends called on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Galvin hosted out of town guests. Christine Johnson of Cromwell visited relatives in Moodus with Anna Williams and her grandfather. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs J H Coadley. Mrs Hersey of Hartford stayed with Mrs Jane Brainard. Will Brainard was home most of Sunday.
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West Street
Stanley Brainard
East Hartford
James Galvin
Christine Johnson
Cromwell
Anna Williams
Moodus
Ladies Aid Society
Hersey
Hartford
Jane Brainard
Will. Brainard
Moo dus and Y M C A to contest pennant at school grounds
East Hampton on August 22 hosts the big season game at 3 30 PM between the Moo dus team and the town Y M C A squad to decide this year’s pennant with expected many visiting supporters. Local social notes include guests and travels of several residents and a $25 donation to East Hampton Fire Company from Central Connecticut Power Co for storehouse damage response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Moodus
Colchester Social News and Local Movements
Colchester notes August 22 include Mrs L Brown at Willimantic Campground and Flora Gardner’s return from New London. Visitors include Mrs Robert Miller in Norwich and F E Baker in New Britain. Local calls from Norwich and Gardner’s Lake camp, plus a Tip Top Hall band rehearsal this evening.
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Colchester
L. ©. Brown
Willimantic
Flora Gardner
New London
Sarah J. Bingham
Robert Miller
Norwich
F. E. Baker
New Britain
F.H. Browning
Belle Strong
John V. Reynolds
W. E. Strong
F. B. Baker
S. P. Willard
Gardner’s Lake
Broder
Willimantic Yesteray
Sam McDonald
Reggie
Bridgeport
Tip Top Hall
William Blacker
Moodus Notebook Highlights Local Happenings
Frank Cone, operated on for appendicitis at St Frances Hospital Hartford, four weeks ago, can leave the hospital and will return home Saturday. Ackleys and Stark family attended the Stark reunion in New London using Mr Ackleys new car. No services at the Methodist church next Sunday due to camp meeting. L J Francis and his mother Emma Francis of Chester called on relatives here Wednesday. Mrs Cross of Hartford visiting her son Harry Cross and family at Lake Basham cottage. Fannie Hersey of Hartford visited friends here Tuesday. Advertisement: 35 and 50 cents. Children 17c. 228
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Moodus
Frank Cone
St. Frances Hospital
Hartford
E. Ackley
Tda Stark
E. D. Newbury
New London
L. J. Francis
Deep River
Emma Francis
Chester
Cross
Harry Cross
Lake Basham
Fannie Hersey
Opera House
East Haddam
Giacoma
New England
New England Singing Orchestra
Woman burned while burning papers in Ivoryton yard
Mrs Horace Strickland was badly burned when her skirts caught fire while burning old paper in her yard on Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors rolled her in a rug to extinguish the flames after she tried to smother the fire with grass. She plans to move to Saybrook where her husband works. Additional items note visitors from Hartford Guilford and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoryton
Horace Strickland
Arthur Peck and Son
Hartford
Julia A. Bull
Raymond Smith
Guilford
Paul Dempsey
New Haven
Shailerville Guests and Local Visit Notes
Shailerville reports visitors including Mr. and Mrs. William Preston of Newark and guests from New York New Haven and New Britain. Mrs. C L Behn is ill at present. B R Shailer traveled to Middletown and Walter L Ventres visited Walkley Hill and Deep River. The piece ends with a wry remark about some men and their tongues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Jesse Butler
Walkley Hill
Robert M. Shailer
New Britain
Walter L. Ventres
Deep River
Thrift and War Savings Drive Planned by Red Men
Essex Aug 22 The Improved Order of Red Men in Connecticut to hold a full state drive on Saturday Aug 24 to boost War Savings stamps. Local tribe will operate at Essex Square honor roll board and canvass Deep River Ivoryton Centerbrook Essex and Old Saybrook with tag day incentives and car stops. Also reports on local residents including Miss Alice Tolx returning from Hartford and Reginald Tripp visiting from Valpariso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Connecticut
Improved Order of Red Men
Essex Square
Deep River
Ivoryton
Centerbrook
Old Saybrook
Alice Tolx
Hartford
Henry Rich and Son
Middletown
Emily Wales
John Marlin
Ping Orchard
Bokum Avenue
Fred Potter
Beebe
Owens
Main Street
Theodore Antonson
Army
Frank Burnap
Stuart M. Prann
Navy
Leslie Dickinson
John A. Johnson
Fred Johnson
Frank Barbaresi
Damelo Causaburi
Lairo Santi
Daniel Howard
Ernest Johnson
Frank Kellar
Frank Watrous
Co. A. Leavensworth
Reginald Tripp
Valpariso
Indiana
South Main Street
Deep River Social and Local Notes and Games Mix
Aug 22 notes from Deep River report visits by Swansons LaGosh and LaPlace guests, Norwich relatives, Moodus and Middletown trips. A railing project on West Elm street improves safety for traffic and children by the pond. Local burglars worry merchants as petty theft continues. Deep River and Chester State Guard teams set a 4 pm baseball game, stirring town rivalry. A quip on women dying hair ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Swanson
Andrew Swanson
Paul Desmond
Harry Lindner
West Beach
Westbrook
West Elm Street
C. E. Lamb
Wanda LaGosh
Hartford
E. R. LaPlace
Howard A. Johnson
Norwich
Joseph Elgart
Moodus
Maude Fox
Middletown
Deep River
Chester
State Guard
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatic Relief
A drug ad touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism claiming quick pain relief and joint reduction. It promotes internal purification of the blood and urges immediate purchase for $0.00 and $1.00 through Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown Connecticut and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Light Your Gas Range Safely With A Butz Lighter
An ad promotes a Butz lighter offering a quick clean lighting method for gas ranges. It claims no burnt matches, no litter, and no need to remove pans or reach over flames. It urges readers to have one installed today for safe cooking.
Pauline Frederick at Westbrook Town Hall Friday Night
Pauline Frederick stars in La Fosca at Westbrook Town Hall on Friday night with Pathe news as a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Pauline Frederick
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Halifax
Grace M. Pillault
Westchester
Clare Angus
Estelle Dickson
Addie Rich
Bristol
Charles Rogers
Nanceyette Day
Boston
George K. White
Willimantic Camp Ground
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Howard House
Camp Devens
Remington
Marion Smith
Stratford
Rosanna Williams
Irving McKinstry
Hast Hartford
McKinstry
George Hale
East Hampton Fire Company
Central Conecticut Power Co
R. A. Wall
Alice
Anna Daley
William Leahy
Abbot Davis
Mary Olmstead
Lake Pocotopaug
Shailerville
Middletown Gas Light Co
Palm Beach
Rain Capes
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