Symphony Concerts in Middletown by Phil Orchestra of New York
The Phil Orchestra of New York announces three winter soloists for upcoming concerts Elias Breeskin the Russian violinist performs January Flor Macbeth Opera Company's leading soprano appears February 20 Mischa Levitski the Russian pianist performs in March The Middletown Musical Association praises completing all arrangements for these events Also Kimball Young's latest Select will be shown at the theatre with Carmen as the centerpiece and a Belle of the Farrar photoplay series continuing tonight and across four acts of vaudeville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Orchestra
New York
Elias Breeskin
Breeskin
Flor Macbeth
Mischa Levitski
Middletown
Musical Association
Elinor Glyn
Kimball Young
Mary Murillo
Robert G. Vignols
Yvonne Marinoff
Mimo
Francis Ftte
London
Carmen
Geraldine Farrar
the Middlesex
Farrar
Wal- Reid
Pedro de Cordoba
Grand Theatre Vaudeville and Films For Friday and Saturday
Tonight through Saturday four Big vaudeville acts headlined by the Four American Beauties. Fritzie Brunette stars in The Velvet Bluebird production. Friday top feature Carlyle Blackwell Evelyn Greeley in My Beloved Blackmailer and A Fight For Millions third episode. Saturday adds a five reel feature and an allied war review plus Come On In starring Shirley Mason in a Paramount production with Keystone comedy and vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mason
Paramount
John Emerson
Anita Loos
Middlesex
Keystone
Baybrook Point Social and Missionary Notes
Charles Williams spent the weekend with Capt. and Mrs. Stewart Wil Frances Shepard has returned from New York. Miss G Granniss visited. Several residents attend missionary meetings in Hartford this week. Mrs George Phelys and Mrs William Wolfe are noted sick. J P Newton’s burial scheduled at B Pratt’s in Ivoryton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaybrook Point
Charles Williams
Stewart Wil- Frances Shepard
New York
G. Granniss
Hartford
George Phelys
William F. Wolfe
J. P. Newton
B. Pratt
Ivoryton
Higganum Notes and Local Activities
Myron Skinner attended Pomona Grange in Chester and sought a position in Stuccs cra. CG. B Carlson traveled to Hadlyme today. Miss Alice Burr will continue studies at Higganum school and stay at home with Mr and Mrs Law. Red Cross met as usual in the schoolhouse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fligganum
Myron Skinner
Pomona Grange
Chester
Escert Sons
Stucc
Carlson
Hadlyme
Alice Burr
Higganum School
Law
Westbrook School Exhibition and Red Cross Drive
Westbrook hosts an exhibition of classroom work with an exhibit by the grades as part of a progressive schools program. The 1918 Christmas Red Cross membership drive begins next Monday and runs through Saturday. The local Red Cross reports a tally of completed garments including twelve sweaters and various blouses and handkerchiefs. A fire at Spencer Dairy Farm was quenched before wind surged, damaging the culinary department and forcing several days of repair. neighbors answered bells and a chemical extinguisher helped control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Gregg
New Haven
A. S. Moore
C. Sidney Chapman
Charles Brainard
Elihu Stevens
John A. Holbrook
William F. Kelsey
Albert Heister
William Glahn, Jr
M. B. Crofut
Culinary Department
Chester Mourns Fallen Hero On War's Last Day
Chester reports the death in France of Harry Houghtaling on November 11, the war’s final day. A lover of outdoors and sports, he leaves parents, three sisters, and a brother. Also noted are Mrs A L Osborn's sudden Georgia death, Lieut Raymond Abbey visiting family, Essex Light and Power Co lighting upgrades, 12th Separate Co C SG drills, local porkers, a Congregational social, and Elizabeth Smith with Paul Hopkins winning a prize in a silhouette guessing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Harry Houghtaling
France
Harry
A. L. Osborn
Georgia
M. Osborn
Elizabeth Smith
Paul Hopkins
Dudek Store Offers La France and Rallston Shoes
John M. Dudek at Deep River advertises a gift ready assortment featuring La France and Rallston shoes for men and women. The store touts the best assortment yet and urges shoppers to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Dudek
Deep River
la France
Rallston Shoes
Library meeting in Rocky Hill Friday evening
A Library association meeting is planned for Friday at Library hall in Rocky Hill. A prayer meeting occurs tonight. Mary Rogers visited Hartford on Wednesday. Lee D Hale and family moved to Palmer Massachusetts. Arthur W Spencer visited Hartford yesterday. Storm delays trolley service yesterday. Charles M Templeman leads Saybrook Boy Scouts meeting Friday evening. A Hartford Middletown suburban car was reassigned to Rockville route after Monday fire.
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Rocky Hill
Library Association
Library Hall
Mary Rogers
Hartford
Lee D. Hale
Palmer
Mass
Congregational Church
Arthur W. Spencer
Charles M. Templeman
Saybrook
Hartford-Middletown
Rockville
Funeral in Hartford for Griggs granddaughter attended by family
Mr and Mrs Griggs and Mrs Ed Win Hallberg attended the funeral of the Griggs granddaughter in Hartford yesterday. A weekly meeting of the Glad group will be held at Library Hall on Friday at 8 o clock for a business meeting. All are welcome. the message emphasizes helping others to reach heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Edwin Hallberg
Mrs. Griggs
Hartford
Peoples Glad
Library Hall
Gladding and Hyatt Deaths Mark Local Obituaries
Gladding of Essex died at his Mt Kensico home after a long influenza illness. Funeral from the Gladding home on Saybrook Street Saturday at 2 PM with interment in Riverview Cemetery. Mrs Martha Hyatt learned her son Charles Hyatt, with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, was killed in action August 8 at age 28 or 29. Community notes report skating near Middle Cove, church society meetings in Ivoryton, residents aiding houses, a nurse trainee at Lawrence Hospital, and local moves to New York City for winter plans.
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Gladding, Et
Essex
B. Gladding
Mt. Kensica
New York State
Gladding
Saybrook Street
Riverview Cemetery
Martha Hyatt
Charles Hyatt
Nehemiah Tripp
Marcus Beebe
Mary Shailer
Ivoryton
Lenore Holt
Lawrence Hospital
New London
Elizabeth Rathbun
Connecticut State Guards
William Hotie
Meadowwoods
New York
Luther Braddock
North Main Street
New York City
Saybrook Items Note Planned Trip and Local News
Old Saybrook reports J E Sewell may start his annual trip to For da on Saturday. St Johns club officers meet Friday evening, Saybrook proving grounds see influenza recovery, three members notified for Erie proving grounds in Port Clinton Ohio. Warren butchers porkers average 250 pounds. Waists and dresses advertised for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
J. E. Sewell
Forda
St. John’s Club
Saybrook Proving Grounds
L. M. Sheffield
Noank
Telegraphers
Washington
Wage Commission
Erie Proving Grounds
Port Clinton
Ohio
Boston
B. B.warren
Frederick S. Chapman
Hartford
Quiet Moodus wedding joins Doris Jones and William Worthing
In Moodus on Tuesday evening at the Methodist parsonage Trev L J Radcliffe united in marriage Miss Doris Jones and William Worthing. Bernstein installs electric lights in his store. Elizabeth Brainard handles duties in Bernice Talbott home. Ackley party drives to Hartford in Ackley's car. Hungerford rents rooms from Mrs Ida Gates. Mrs Warden Hall takes a position in the red mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moodus
Methodist Parsonage
Trev. L. J. Radcliffe
Doris, Jones
William Worthington
M. Bernstein
Elizabeth Brainard
Bernice Talbott
S. E. Ackley
Ida Stark
W. W
Home made cough syrup recipe saves money and relie f
Thousands of housewives report saving two thirds of cough remedy costs by using a home made pinex based syrup. The preparation uses 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives, promising quick relief within 24 hours and lasting well for families. It emphasizes taste, storage, and throat and lung easing, with directions to ask a druggist for 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex and full usage guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan
Neros
Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
Bank Deposits No Longer Exempt From Taxation
A Hartford statement by Chamberlain announces a drastic tax policy shift on commercial bank deposits. It explains that deposits in banks are no longer considered cash on hand and must be taxed as an intangible right to repayment on demand, replacing prior exemptions and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Deco
Chamberlain
General Assembly
Tate
Bridgeport Bridgeport
Treasury Department
Christmas Cure for Cough Syrup Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. McKee's Cough Syrup as a Christmas remedy. It urges purchase at druggists and grocers for 25 cents, claiming to cure coughing. The flavor and era imply a period ad style aimed at general families.
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Baybrook Point
Higganum
Westbrook
Chatham—Middle
Haddam
Heaven
A. F. Kokojan
Matinee
Wallace Reid
Adolph Zukor
Ernest Truex
Paramount Picture
John Barrymore
Augustus Thomas
Charles Whittaker
Chet Whitney
the Barton Clothing Coy
and Custom Tailors
Fritzi
Blue-Bird
Carlyle Blackwell and
Evelyn Greeley
Blacer
Sid Epsode
Glara
Ante
Official War Review
Clara Kimball Young
Meriden
State
Cherniack’s
MFG, Furriers
Cor. Colony and
Meriden, Conn
Ascide
The
Hartman Drug Co
A. E. Holmes
H. Siegel
Prop. & Mar
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