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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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