Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Drive Volunteers Listed
J Weston announces the Middletown Red Cross Christmas roll call drive team captains and lieutenants. Meeting at Red Cross rooms at 7 45 pm followed by brief address by Rev Wil H Hall. Listings detail captains and volunteers across 15 districts with names and assignments.
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J. Weston
Middletown
Oss
Red Cross Rooms
Wil H. Hall
Lawn Avenue
Thomas Hoops, Jr
Elizabeth Wilcox
Richards
H. M. Burr
F. W. Jackson
E. Crowell
Cecan
C. F. Haviland
Susan L.carpenter
Frances K. Tucker
Frank Nash
Winifred E. Fultz
Flora W. Watrous
Julia Yorkes
Thomas Hughes
Astrid Mary Maupin
Effie Marshall
Wilcox
South Farms Disc
H. S. Hall
S. Davis
Schuyler J.taylor
Carl C. Harvey
Josephine Churchill
A. C. Kistmer
Helen Drennan
C. L. Wetherby
Robert Freeman
Budde
Marie Parish
Alice Fairchild
Roberts
Delbert Harris
Muriel Harris
Julius Davis
Catherine
G. Ernest Hubbard
Anna Fitzpatrick
Berthamer
Margaret Flynn
Louis En May
Lincoln Street
F. P. Miller
R. W. Camp
Helen Cutts
Clarence S. Hastings
Emily Binney
Crawford
Marion Dugan
Fred Hunt
Harry Hobson
Fred L. Fountain
H. Russell
Bessie Strong
Lyman D. Mills
Helen Saoiei
Natalie King
North of Air Line
J. J. MacDonnell
J. B. Coughlin
Robert Murphy
Cr. H. Brewster
Lewis Kintry
Raymond S. Bryne
Jamesronin
P. Fitz
Ibbons
W. J. Murphy
Belle Carroll
Mary O'Neil
Anna A. Sheenen
Court
Church Streets
R. H. Bunce
Paul Curts
James McCar
Grace Ladd
James
Clarence Blatchley
West Long Hill
Charles T. Davis
Fred Payne
Nonan
Curtis Camp
Murray Crowell
Carolyn Hubbard
Julia Hubbard
Carrie Daniels
Annie Ackerman
Blanche Farrow
Middlesex Theatre
R. W. Rice
L. B. Chaffee
Isaac P. Creamer
G. Tracy Hubbard
D. L. Maitland
Katherine Lawton
A. M. McHugh
Corrine Pease
Lucy Robinson
W. J. Robinson
Anna Smith
Nanette Stow
Aumna Walter
Jessie Ward
TERIM
Staddle Hill
H. c. Dunham
Walter Markham
Harry Garforth
M. Parks
Washington
William B. Douglas
James Kingman
William W. Wilcox
F. Perry Hubbard
W. A. Smith
James Lawton
George
Minn Cornell
Madeliss Elsie
Medlicott
Olive Terrill
That uneasy feeling and the Mandrake Pills cure
A vintage advertisement touts Mandrake Pills as a remedy for bilious mood and general malaise. It notes the product’s reputation and offers per box pricing in uncoated or sugar coated forms from H. Schenck & Son of Philadelphia.
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H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Broatch
Modern Book Shop
Middlesex Hospital Aid Society reports donations and relief efforts
The Middlesex Hospital Aid Society executive committee met at the Hen memorial home for nurses on December 3. Due to an influenza epidemic the Deep River meeting was skipped. Donation Day raised 1717.70 with substantial canned goods stock. 4100 jars could save 1200 to 1300 dollars. Miss Ketcham aided from the Farm Bureau. Linen and garments were stocked and produced. turkeys provided for Thanksgiving. 100 dollars allocated to linen and 100 at this meeting. The Newell house was furnished at 631.12 thanks to Mr. Caulkins and its inspection showed abundant canned goods and county women’s generosity.
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Tive Oes
Middlesex Hospital Aid Society
Hen Memorial
Deep River
Hospital Aid Society
Home Economics Committee
Caulkins
Middlesex County
Russell Library notes guide rural outreach plans
Thursday afternoon eight teachers from four town schools met at the library to review book and picture collections and plan extending resources to outlying sections. Supt. F. W. Barbour arranged book transport to rural schools with 30 to 50 books for larger schools and ten books per teacher for small schools. State traveling libraries will supplement the Russell collection. After tea, Mrs. E. Kent Hubbard hosted. Sixty eight third and fourth graders attended the library story hour taught by Miss Antin. next week fifth and sixth graders will hear stories.
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Toown
Supt. of
F. W. Barbour
Newfield
Farm Hill
Long Hill
Durant
Russell
E. Kent Hubbard
Miss Antin
Mansfield Post Elects Officers for 1919 Year
Mansfield Post No. 53 G A R elects John C. Fisher as commander Wells Freeman S V commander Roderick Loveland J V commander Joseph Noxon quartermaster Shailer Hedges surgeon George Meech chaplain Michael Lucey officer of day George Crisick officer of guard. Installation set for January 9 1919 Delegates to department encampment John Selden George Crisick Wells Freeman alternates Joseph Barton George Doane Henry Sellen. Post mourns death of five members during year.
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Mansfield
John C. Fisher
Wells D. Freeman
S. V
Roderick Loveland
J. V
Joseph J. Noxon
Shailer W. Hedges
George T. Meech
Michael Lucey
George Crisick
John H. Selden
Joseph D. Barton
George H. Doane
Henry T. Sellen
Mansfield Post
Will Raise Carrier Pigeons at Poultry Show
Robert Walkeley of College Street plans to raise carrier pigeons after abandoning Belgian hares. Reading a book inspired the move. he estimates land under his home would be buried in hares in 17 weeks and two hours. He will exhibit his prize pigeons at the poultry show next January.
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Robert Walkeley
College Street
Robert
Coasting Prohibited Citywide Except Spring and William Streets
The city of Middletown bans coasting on all sidewalks and streets except Spring and William. Coasting allowed 4 6 pm and 7 10 pm daily, and 9 am 12 pm 2 6 pm 7 10 pm Saturday. Police protection provided on these hours, motorists urged to avoid these streets when coasting. Winter regulations issued by Mayor Arthur V. McDowell.
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Middletown
Spring
William
Arthur V. McDowell
Ice on river stops lamps at Mouse Island lights
Thick ice blocks access to the light lamps above the straits preventing oil replenishment. Floating ice piles up over the bridges and along the riverfront. The river froze solid since the boat incident at four this morning.
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Mouse Island
Boy Falls From Auto On Main Street
While G. Lloyd Jones of the Omo Mfg Co. was driving up Main street, his son and three other children on the rear seat pushed the door open and fell into the road. He was frightened but suffered no broken bones.
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G. Lloyd Jones
Omo Mfg Co
Main Street
Nearourt
Youn
Local Notices and Events Fill Town Scene
No city court session this morning. The Toggery Shop advertises wool sweaters and promotions. Evening entertainment includes Arrigoni hotel dances and Miss Clark singing. First Methodist Episcopal league meets tonight at 7:30 in chapel. St Aloysius hosts weekend dance. Local sales feature Estate brand coffee and tea with low prices. influenza and pink eye cases reported. W.C.T.A. and L.C.B.A. hold meetings. cold, windy, fuel strain noted. Public dances planned at Meriden armory with Crosley orchestra. The Togery Shop also promotes accessories. Mr. McCutcheon discharged from navy, returning home. New meat market opens at 88 East Court. Sunday masses at St. Francis Church at 7:30 and 9:30 with Holy Name Society receiving communion.
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Oakes Bros
Toggery
Arrigoni Hotel
Jass
Clark
First Methodist Episcopal League
St. Aloysius
jBuell & An Coe
France
New York American
Bartholomew Dorgan
Grand Street
Hull
Grand Theatre
Italy
Red Cross
Rusco Hall
South Farms
Girls’ Patriotic League
State Armory
Meriden
Crosley
Hartford
Corey
Earnest L. McCutcheon
Navy
Newport
St. Francis
Holy Name Society
Sodalities
Middletown First City to Go Over in Liberty Loan
Raymond Fowler of Middlefield reports that Middletown led the nation by going over the top in the Fourth Liberty Loan. Stars and Stripes headlined the feat in Allied forces publication. Local pride followed a rally at the Grand Theatre led by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Stars and Stripes
Middletown
American Expeditionary Forces
Raymond Fowler
Middlefield
New England
Middlstown
Grand Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Russell Bowlers Beaten by Elm City Champs in New Haven
Five husky bowlers from Russell Mfg. Co. ventured to New Haven last night to face the Elm City champions. The visitors lost as New Haven finished with 16 pins more. Middletown withheld player names. New Haven treated visitors to a supper and promised a return after the holidays.
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Russell
Russell Mfg
Mills
New Haven
Elm City
Russellites
Middletown
Election of St Johns Lodge Officers for Next Year
At the annual communication of St Johns Lodge No 2 F A M the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Worshipful Master S Harvey Stiles senior warden Harrie A Pratt junior warden George H Morgan treasurer Arthur L Clark secretary Jooseph T Elliott trustee for three years Abram P Elliott director Masonic building association Berkeley C Stone director Masonic social club Leroy P Bliss The elective officers with the appointive office all be installed at the first meet in January.
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St. John’s Lodge
S. Harvey Stiles
Harrie A. Pratt
George H. Morgan
Arthur L. Clark
Jooseph T. Elliott
Abram P. Elliott
Masonic Building Association
Berkeley C. Stone
Masonic Social Club
Leroy P. Bliss
Morris Plan Co. offers loans from $50 to $500 weekly or monthly
The Middletown Morris Plan Co advertises annual lending of $40,000,000 with loan options from $50 to $500 on weekly, semi monthly, or monthly repayment plans and invites potential borrowers to use their service on Main Street.
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Morris Plan
Middletown Morris Plan Co
Main St
Adv
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Connelly at St John’s Church
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth Connelly were held from her daughter’s home at 35 Spring Street to St John’s Church for a solemn high mass. Rev. Michael E. Kearney presided with deacons and choir offerings, flower bearers named, and burial in St John’s cemetery.
Burial for Mrs. Mary L. Farnham at Smiths Crossing
The funeral for Mrs. Mary L. Farnham widow of Henry L. Farnham occurred at Smiths Crossing this morning in her 64th year. She is survived by daughter Mrs. Margaret Morehead and several grandchildren. Services were by Rev. Father Kearney at St. Johns cemetery with pallbearers John Spillane Joseph Spillane Jeremiah Spillane William English Thomas English Robert English. Interment is planned at Washington Street cemetery after services at A. L. Southmayd mortuary chapel Monday at 2:30 PM.
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John
Joseph
Jeremiah Spillane
William
Thomas
Robert English
St. John’s Cemetery
Father Kearney
Mary L. Farnham
Henry L. Farnham
Smith’s Crossing
Margaret Morehead
New Britain
A. L. Southmayd
Washington Street
Funeral of Mrs Mary Clinch at St John’s church
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Clinch began at her Grove Street home and proceeded to St. John’s Church for a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev. James P. Donovan led the service with deacon Rev. Joseph W. Barry sub-deacon Rev. Michael B. Kearney and master of ceremonies Rev. Thomas J. Laden. Prof. W. G. Dineen opened with Abide With Me as the choir performed Schmidt’s requiem. Pie Jesu was sung by Mrs. A. J. Campbell and O Meritum Passionis by Mrs. O’Brien during the elevation. Prayers for the dead followed mass, and the body was carried out as Mrs. Campbell sang Heaven Is My Home. Flower bearers were John and Joseph Clinch.
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Elizabeth Connelly
Eugene O’brien
Spring Street
St. John’s Church
Michael E. Kearney
James P. Donovan
Thomas J. Laden
A. J. Campbell
P. J. O’brien
Schmidt
St. John’s Choir
Father Laden
Dr. Donovan
Father Kearney
John Mulcahy
Albert Leary
James J. Griffin
John Gilligan
Arthur Neville
Michael Supple
William Hogan
John Flannigan
St. John’s Cemetery
Mary Clinch
Grove Street
Joseph W. Barry
Michael B. Kearney
W. G. Dineen
St. John’s Quartet
O’brien
Mrs Corbett of Newcastle Dies After Influenza Pneumonia
Mary wife of John Corbett died at her Newcastle home Thursday morning after influenza and pneumonia. Besides her husband she leaves two children. Corbett is ill at his Newcastle home. Funeral for Delilah Bidwell set at Higganum Methodist Church Sunday 2 PM with Rev S E Lawson officiating. burial in old South Farms cemetery. U S Employment Service opens Liberty Cottage Main Street to recruit labor for war orders and help returning soldiers. Try a Press Want Adv.
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John Corbett
Mary
Newcastle
Delilah Bidwell
Higganum
S. E. Lawson
Old South Farms
U. S. Employment Service
United States Employment Service
Liberty Cottage
Main Street
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