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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
6
The annual meeting of the 1st T. A. B. society elected officers including President John C. Barry and Treasurer Judge Thomas Flood. The group plans to open their hall within two weeks with ongoing repairs and improvements nearing completion.
The late Carl Victor Carlson died Christmas Day at Fiddiesex Hospital from pneumonia. Services were held this afternoon at the Chapel The Baptist with burial in Center Cemetery. A license was issued by Town Clerk Harry Howard. Marie Mosca of Bank Street and Martino Blancato of Hart attended. Regular church activities and lodge meetings noted. Wartime Savings Stamps reminders included.
Haddam residents recount a festive Christmas with the Kelsey sisters and Florence Williams visiting, Arthur Hennessey on furlough from Camp Raritan, Winifred Lewis ill with tonsillitis, and G A Dickinson’s large family gathering. A car struck a telephone pole near the trough, lifting it from the ground but causing no serious injuries to occupants.
Colchester provides a civilian discount to returning soldiers and sailors at downtown stores along Main Street and nearby fronts. Shoppers at J Mittelman, Arrigoni Hotel, and Opp are among those eligible for a ten percent reduction on purchases. This local gesture supports veterans rejoining civilian life.
East Haddam residents gathered for holidays as Mrs Arthur of Middletown and the Nelsons hosted guests. Local tradesman Harry Fronter opened a grocery shop in the brick store with an up to date line and bakery. Town reports note easy fuel but hard teaming, a large fish haul by Waterhouse and Gates, and winter quarters for Arthur Morse's speed boat. Turkeys at 75c a pound reflect market war prices while townsfolk travel to Hadlyme and New York for Christmas. Robert Alexander returns from Camp Upton, and the Main Street school closes with a Christmas program.
Sunday school children are invited to a Christmas party at the rectory from 4 to 7 on Saturday the 28th at Clinton’s Church of the Holy Advent. Several locals noted visits and guests include Miss Catherine Cone, Mrs. Charles A. Pelton, and families in Clinton Guilford and Madison. Private Frank King, stationed at a Boston hospital, returned home after a two-day furlough with his mother.
Mrs. S William McKean is seriously ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs George Stanton of Waterbury guest of Mrs Stanton's mother Mrs Levra Covey. Mrs Henry H Hunt improving from influenza. Christmas exercises at St Luke's parish at 7 pm Saturday. Ralph S Bidwell and Fred Lavelette on five day furlough from Danny Devens. Miss Emeline Bidwell home from Mt Holyoke on vacation. Lucy Francis receives cable saying son Walter Francis is returning from France.
The VapoRule company announces immediate suspension of direct shipments to retailers. Going forward all shipments go to jobbers for redistribution. During influenza crises, direct drops were offered, but today increasing small shipments overwhelm supply. Prices and quotas adjusted with night shift production doubled, guaranteeing at least twice last year’s quantity to jobbers per month.
In East Hampton a number of grippe and influenza cases persist amid poor weather. Local residents recoveries are noted including Hubert Hodge and Evelyn Markham. The post office lists undelivered mail for several residents, while social visits and travels are reported for Miss Theida Rich, Miss Leila Rich, and others.
Westchester residents and relatives gather for Christmas in town. Navy serviceman George Boson enjoys a furlough. Mrs W E Adams and daughter Leora visit Middletown. Asa Brainerd home hosts C E service. Teachers and locals, including Ruth Finley and Katherine Zapp, spend weekends with family in Hartford and Middletown.
Mr and Mrs J H Selden travel to New York to spend the winter with granddaughter Mrs Arthur Calef, joined by Mrs Nettie Dickinson. We note influenza affecting town residents, and Mr and Mrs Charles E Hooper and son depart for New York for the season. Ada Smith and Samuel Stewart wed in a ceremony led by Rev A T Gesner. Emily Stewart plans to return to Philadelphia, leaving friends to miss her.
Shailerville notes Christmas visits and homecomings with Mr and Mrs William Ventres and Mr and Mrs George Starkey of Deep River at Mrs Amos Hamiet, Mrs George Hamiet returning from Meriden, Miss Helen Case of Farmington home for holidays, Mrs Nora Duncan and son Douglas Duncan of Middletown visiting, Mr and Mrs Jesse Butler visiting Higganum, Ezekiel Shailer and family at G A Dickinson’s, Christmas, Mr and Mrs Arthur M Clark of Haddam at G F Bailey’s for Christmas.
East Berlin on December 27 reports the M E Sunday school plans a Christmas tree program for tonight while the Episcopal Sunday school postpones to Saturday evening. Local soldiers Chester Bunce from Canton New York and Earl Hazen from Camp Devens are home on furlough. The Burnett family moves into a newly purchased New Britain residence amid a continuing grippe epidemic with new cases daily. W C Smith returns to New York after visiting relatives.
Moodus residents are offered a ten cent discount on purchases at live stores uptown. The advert cites J Mi at 610 Main Street opposite Arrigon Hotel in Middletown as the location. The notice emphasizes local shoppers and the promotional pricing.
Old Saybrook reports William Doane’s New York visit and church services across St Johns Grace Episcopal First Congregational and the Christian Endeavor schedule. influenza cases rise while Elizabeth Harvey dies. town events include a New Year’s Eve social and a Middlesex County farm show with premiums awarded to Dibble Chalk er and others.
In Cromwell on Christmas Day Agnes Waters and Arthur Fillmore, both of this town, were married at the home of the groom by Rev. H. W. Hildreth. The couple’s relatives and neighbors extend thanks for kindness during illness and bereavement, including expressions of sympathy and flowers to Laura Turner and Family.
Ivoryton notes Robert F B Johnson is recovering from illness and can go out. All Saints church will hold a Sunday service at 2 pm with Rev. George Gilbert officiating. The Society of Church Workers plans a parish supper on January 2. William Melrose of New Haven visits briefly. Herbert Martin returns from New Haven and joins Comstock-Cheney. Mr and Mrs Fridolph Lofquist from New Jersey stay with Mrs Caroline Lofquist. Miss Jennie A Johnson returns to New Britain.
Thousands of women would quit buying butter if a better substitute existed and oleomargarine failed. Benefit Brand Sweet Nut is made from coconuts and pasteurized milk, contains no oleo or animal fat, tastes like creamery butter, and costs around 30 cents per pound less. Sold exclusively at Direct Importing Co. store 70 Washington St Middletown. look for the yellow front.
William E. Tracy of Chester announces his candidacy for doorkeeper at the next session of the House of Representatives with encouragement from members elect. He notes a long GOP alignment since 1866 and voting straight Republican. Also reports local illness and holiday visits among residents.
The listing announces Princess Saturday Night and Vivian Martin in the picture of old Ireland along with Molly Entangled and Vengeance serials. Also shown are al lied war review and William Farnum in Les Miserables as coming attractions for Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Higganum on December 27 Matthew Bernadage was awarded an honorable recognition. Local officials and family members attended the brief ceremony marking this distinction.
John Scott, recently discharged from the navy, is at home on a fur lough. The road between here and Mittetown lies in rough condition. Daniel Brainard and Miss Ursula Brainard spent Christmas in New York with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Brainard. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Skinner hosted children, grandchildren, and friends at Christmas dinner.
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