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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1919

Page

6

Mixed Local Notices and Social Updates

Mrs. Bell plans Friday departure by Air Ohio to join her husband at Good Rubber Co. They will be at 153 Annandale Akron through March 1. Moving Pictures at Emerald Hall Tuesday to benefit the Nurses Association. Two performances with tickets 25 cents. Jorge G. Brainerd resigns Ocean Action and Guaranty secretarial post after months at home of Mrs. Frank Brainerd. Auxiliary A O H meeting planned. Hi B Dixon of Pennsylvania visiting his father H W Ellsworth. Banquet for a Masons Lodge at Hotel Hartford tonight. Anna M B Peterson leaves Central School to teach in Manchester. Miss Salmon takes over at local school. Labon Hurlburt called home by a friend’s sudden death. John S. Griffin arrived from overseas, stationed at Camp Merritt N J. Board of Trade directors to meet tonight. Williams chapter Daughters of the King meet with Mrs. Cornwall Thursday at 3. H W Ellsworth and daughter visiting Hartford today.

Jorge G. Brainerd Ocean Acit and Guaranty Lodge of Masons Hotel Hartford Anna M. B. Peterson Cenfal Manches Salmon Las Labon Hurlburt Freestone Ont Tives John S. Griffin Camp Merritt N. J Board of Trade Qhop Williams King Cornwall H. W. Ellsworth Gee Hartford Rela

Chester Social and Club Activities and Sales Update

Chester residents return from travels and visitors guest in town. Bailey and government service member-turned resident Mr. Brooks plan indoor athletic events at Brooks Casino with a social ball, piano singing, and fencing in a new indoor range. Friendly club social at Congregational church praised. south group to meet Miss Harriet Pratttee for entertainment planning. Semi annual clearance sale at Wimow Sky’s Deep River begins Feb 3 with ten day discounts across departments.

Chester Hill. Brooks L. E. Pratt Bailey New Jersey Evan James Newark N. J Joseph Parker Kate Silliman George Bole New Haven Go. H Brooks’ Casino Athletic Association Congregational Church Harriet Prattte

Clinton Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Travel

Mrs. John Eliot will host the Universal Sunshine society at her Clinton home on Thursday and Saturday. Jessie Buell and Melville visited relatives in Meriden. Charles Houlmean returns home from West Virginia after visiting kin. U.S. Navy man Gaylord, on Pelham Bay duty, enjoys furlough with his parents. Mildred Woodstock underwent adenoid and tonsil removal in New Haven. Elma Swain visits Tompkinsville aunt and resumes post office duties. Paul Davies departs for the Pacific coast to establish residence.

Clinton John Eliot Jessie Buell Melville Meriden Charles Houlmean West Virginia S. Gaylord Pelham Bay Frank I. Gaylord Mildred Woodstock St. Raphael’s New Haven Elma Swain Irs John Ashcroft Tompkinsville Paul Davies Cific

Deep River Residents Stay Busy With Weekend Visits

DEEP RIVER reports a flurry of social visits and routines. Mrs. Phoebe Platts marked her 87th birthday with friends calling, while Campbell returned to work at the west mill after two months with influenza. Edwin M. Clark’s letter remains uncalled for at the post office and a skating gathering drew schoolchildren to Rogers' pond yesterday.

New York City Potter Campbell West Mill John Safestrom Eastton Gus Anderson Adrian Nelson Jerm Phoebe Platts Rogers’ Pond Edwin M. Clark

Novel Masquerade At Deep River Town Hall

February 14 big masquerade ball by the Three Jolly Harvesters at Deep River Town hall features a six piece string orchestra and four costume prizes. Admission couples 75 cents, extra lady 25 cents with balcony and reserved seats 35 cents. Tickets on sale at the Era office. costume event all day Feb 14. Also announcement of semi annual clearance sale starting February 3 for ten days with price reductions across Wimov departments.

Wimov- Sky's Deep River Deep River Town Hall Jolly Harvesters Era Adv Wimovsky’s

Saybrook Notes Old Saybrook February Updates

Old Saybrook reports Mrs Rose Kirtland of Middletown at home for a day. engineer Frank B Williams of the railroad travels to New Haven on business. Mrs Rose Gardner becomes local telephone exchange operator. Miss Margaret Bowe visits from Brooklyn to her parents in the Ferry district. Selectman Frederick Chapman recuperating in Hartford hospital. February extension likely. Freight service activity rises. engineer Thomas P Davis substituting for H S Bramble on Saybrook Point to Waterbury route. Bridge lifts remain unused due to lack of river traffic. William J Mulcahy visits New Haven business. Roy Stewart featured in The Boss of the Lazy N. Captain John A Ayers resignation accepted. officer retired list planned. captain to be replaced by near-term appointment. Captain Ayer succeeds H P Leland as first captain then major. officers await new appointee.

Old Saybrook Rose Kirtland Middletown Frank B. Williams Railroad New Hiaven Rose Gardner Margaret Bowe Brooklyn N. Y John Bowe Ferry Frederick Chapman Hartford New Haven Thomas P. Davis Saybrook Point Waterbury H. S. Bramble William J. Mulcahy Saybrook Town Hall Roy Stewart N.”—adv John A. Ayer Sixth Regiment Ayer H. P. Leland

February Sale at Event Thread and Fabric Outlet

The advertisement announces a February sale offering Fruit of the Loom and percale fabrics at 25 cents per yard and aprongingham at 25 cents per yard. Crepe de chine shirtwaists are priced at $1.98, with a total sale value of $3.50 for crepe de chine items during the event.

AE Adv Arkin’s

Death of Mr Peck Ties East Berlin to New Haven

News notes East Berlin report the death of Mr. Peck in New Haven and his marriage to Agnes DeWolf of East Berlin. A K P society meeting plans a social with Esquire degree conferred on a candidate. Attendance expected from Beckley and Berlin. Visitors Mr and Mrs F Walker and son from Hartford. J R Smith returns from Springfield. Ice fishing delayed by thick pond ice.

East Berlin Peck New Haven Agnes DeWolf K. of P. Society Beckley Berlin J. R. Smith Springfield

Rockfall Social Notes February 4

Miss Adred Brooks of New Haven visited Edna Spencer. The Red Cross will meet Wednesday afternoon at the chapel. Mrs. Ashton visits her children for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Leverett Spencer visited Edward Spencer of New Britain Sunday.

Rockfall Adred Brooks New Haven Edna Spencer Red Cross Ashton Leverett Spencer Edward Spencer New Britain

Shocking Mr Bryan and Paris Luncheon Spectacle

A Paris luncheon provokes a dramatic reaction as President and Mr Bryan are cited in a startled account. The New York Post notes the tense moment and the president’s toast while Bryan’s expression draws attention amid the crowd.

Mr. Bryan New York Post Paris

East Hampton Social Roster Signals Visitors and Local News

East Hampton reports visitors from Hartford Middletown and New Britain with a busy week of calls and receipts. Mrs L A Barton and Arnold Russell visit from Hartford and Middletown respectively while Miss Helen Gates returns home from New Britain. The town notes illness relief meeting dates and a retail sale at AE adv with low prices on fabrics and dresses.

East Daniel New Red Cross Society Chatham Hall L. A. Barton Hartford Willem Perry Middletown Ann Perry Siebert Opera House Arnold Russell Tiartford Helen Gates New Britain John Clark G. M. O’neill Augusta Johnson Stanley Bevin Serena Markett Michael Cahill Dorothy William Cahill John D. O'Connell Board of Relief Adv

Moodus Evangelistic meetings close with varied music

Moodus reports the Meth odist church evangelistic meetings held last week concluded Sunday evening. Four Wesleyan students assisted the pastor including two violinists and a solo by Mrs. Bertha Robinson. The Sunday service drew strong appreciation and the week was described as helpful and engaging.

Hartford C. C. Brooks William Worthington Willimantic W. W. Beckwith W. N. Manée Wigwam Pond C. R. Holmes East Hampton Jane Purple Eleanor Bigelow Columbia College New York Margaret Shea North Moodus Leslie ‘R. Spencer Mildred I.’ Booth Edwin Booth New Britain

HADDAM NECK NOTES OF FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES

James L. Flood returns from an eight Atlantic crossings furlough after five months away. E G Carlson of Hartford visits friends here. Dallas loses a cow to pneumonia. Mrs J C Wilkes visits New York relatives before Canada. Gunner Bloomquist returns from Washington Navy Yards. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs C B Brooks. Home Economics Club organized by Miss Ketcham with Harriet Gillette as president. Grange to grade three candidates with Charles T. Davis anticipated to inspect. Mrs Emela Lundquist back from Hartford visit.

Haddam Neck James L. Flood E. G. Carlson Hartford Dallas J. C. Wilkes New York Canada Gunner Bloomquist Washington Navy Yards Ladies’ Aid Society C. B. Brooks Grange Charles T. Davis Middletown Emela Lundquist

Mrs Seibert Cures Nervousness With Vinci Remedy

Louisville report tells how Mrs Seibert overcame nervous conditions and poor appetite after using Vinci. The testimonial states the remedy rebuilt a run-down system, increased blood richness, and left her feeling strong and healthy. Woodward Drug Co. listed among sponsors.

T Woodward Drug Co Hartshans Oe Middletown

Ivoryton News Briefs and Public Notices

Feb 4 Ivoryton reports local items from Clark pneumonia to ice at the empire Sante. Milford furniture truck arrives for a load. Shailer and Corrine visit New York. Abbey of Milford hosts Ivory Club meeting Wednesday. Clifford and Renee Niantic noted. February sale at Arkin’s offers 25c yard fabrics and aprons. Wimov announces a 62 Qur. semi annual clearance starting Monday February 3 lasting ten days with broad reductions.

Yton Lewishian Clark Suidl’ Ices Ats Ara Eatartnioea Repiietti Bros Milford Empire Sante Comstock, Cheney & Co C. Hall Charlie Chaplin Adv Abbey of Ivory Club

Centerbrook Social Notes and Local Movements

Centerbrook ed reports a C. E. society business meeting at Mrs. James Burnett's home. Adelbert Carter returned home after a honorable discharge from the U. S. service. Dell shares overseas tales. John Griswold fell ill at Conn Valley Mfg Co. Estelle Parker weekend in Meriden. Alfred Spencer visited Miss Emma Looby. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones traveled to New London.

Centerbrook C. E. Society James Burnett Adelbert Carter U. S Dell John Griswold Conn Emma Looby Mrs C. L. Jones New London

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