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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
6
The article notes patience at the opening of moving pictures in Portland with a new district nurse benefit, the Emeralds presenting films weekly, and a promising program. It mentions a Board of Directors meeting to plan a formal event, J Penfield arriving from Camp Upton,William Nelson ill at home, and multiple local society meetings and fraternal notices.
In Hamburg on February 5 the Equal Franchise League organized a series of whist parties with proceeds designated for citizenship lectures. Last week a session hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, and this week hosts will be Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Reynolds. Local students Marguerite Ely of Smith College and Ora Harding of Radcliffe are home during mid year exams. Elizabeth Sterling visited Dr. J. G. Ely, while about twenty residents attended a masquerade at Hadlyme last Friday. The L. B. S. met last Wednesday with strong attendance and added two comfortables for Mrs. Swan Pierson. Hazel Harding is staying at her sister’s in Hampton to help care for a flu-stricken family.
A vintage medical ad extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for feverish and constipated children. It touts a pleasant taste, gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, and quick relief without griping. Mothers are advised to keep it on hand, use five teaspoonfuls, and consult a doctor for all ages.
Deep River mourners gather at Elm Street for a respected member's funeral led by Rev. Byron Hatfield. Bearers include Harry B. Barnes Ernest A. Jennings Delmont Tufts and others. Also notes job moves school events and upcoming dances plus local sales ads and club meetings.
Durham report from February notes includes Deputy Commissioner Kane’s road inspection, residents visiting relatives, and Knights of Pythias planning a February 25 anniversary celebration. Also YMCA Father and Son meeting February 12 with banquet, music, and Middletown speaker, plus Captain Fowler hauling stone for a barn foundation at Hubbard’s sawmill site.
Rocky Hill notes Feb 5 with the Motherhood club purchasing a picture for Center School sixth graders titled The Castle of St Angelo. Mrs C E Simmons to present. Y M C A groups formed with Ed ward Churchill as president of younger boys group. Members and leaders listed. Washington supper planned at Methodist church Feb 18. Neighborhood Whist club met with Mrs Newton Warner. Grange Lincoln Wilson night. Rocky Hill club held a special meeting. Cost party at Library hall by Christian Endeavor and outdoor club.
Miss Gladys Merry lIs visiting Hartford friends while Herbert Cole resumes studies at Columbia after a week with the Kabatznick family. The Woman’s Missionary Society meets Mrs. Beaumont Wednesday at 3. Cottage prayer at Mrs. Briggs’s home. Two pounds over 25e tonight. Cafeteria supper offered at the Congregational church kitchen Thursday 5:30 to 8.
Local butcher advertises beef steak at 22 cents per pound with deals on other cuts and door delivery available. Reads like a rough listing with odd spellings and fractured phrasing from an OCR source.
Frederick M. Way aged nine son of Mr and Mrs Wheeler Way of the Ferry district was killed about 6 o'clock Monday at the Ferry road turnpike by an automobile owned and driven by Edwin S Hunt undertaker of Essex. The boy on an errand stepped into the gutter but was struck fender. He breathed his last at the Medical Examiner's office with a fractured skull. Witnesses vary on details. He leaves parents and several brothers and sisters. The article also notes Red Cross knitting and garment work in January, local pay raise for section foremen, an upcoming Grace Episcopal church event, visitors to local residents, and a community notice about a Siloam lodge meeting and a Grace church social with a stereoptical lecture.
Mrs Florence Wright returned home from caring for Mrs Eliza Babcock. Elmer Robinson, ill for eight weeks at Hartford Hospital, has recovered and gone home. St Luke’s guild meets Thursday at John and Mrs Lambert’s. George C Hall discharged from Camp Meade Md and home. Mothers’ club met at Mrs Florence Massey’s. Harry G Miller home ill with inflammatory neager. Loveland family joy over Henry C G Loveland’s letter from Coblenz overseas, in good health.
Miss Clara Ketcham will host a two day exhibition in Grange hall on February 11 and 12. The event features canning and drying of vegetables, labor saving devices, dress making, and millinery demonstrations, with stereoptical views of canning and war one evening.
An old advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a fix for gray or streaked hair. It claims the mixture darkens naturally, restores color and lustre, and can be applied with a sponge or brush to a small strand at a time.
Mrs P J Murphy entertains at her home on Grove. Miss Lillian Knowles visits Mrs John Wolfe in Brooklyn. Martha BE Johnson travels to New Britain to stay with daughter Mrs A E. William Hall ill at Middlesex Hospital for five weeks. Connecticut State Guards meet in town halls this evening. New Britain moves into F J Mark's rent on New Street. Mary E Miller improves from illness at Novelty Avenue. Mary Jones recovers from influenza on New Street. Everett Dickinson discharged from navy and returns home on North Main. Mrs Lewis of New York inspecting property on Scholes Avenue. Home Worker Society meets Thursday afternoon at Congregational Church. Fruit of the loom sale at Arkin's 25c per yard.
Fruit of the loom and percale offered at 25 cents a yard with apron gingham also 25 cents. Crepe de chine shirt waists priced at 1.98 dollars. Sale advertised in the Boston Transcript style dialogue about a street crossing interaction.
A brief church and community notice says the confirmation class meets Friday evening at 7 at the Swedish Lutheran church. A service follows at seven and the church organization meeting will be held immediately after. Plus an advertisement invites residents to visit the office to see an electric flatiron display by Conn Power & Light Co.
In Chester next Sunday the service starts at 4 pm conducted by lay reader Mr Davidson. After the service an important business matter will be discussed and all are urged to attend. Mrs Gilbert plans to be at the meeting and Wimovsky's staple cottons and yard goods sale are advertised in Deep River locals.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a powerful iron tonic after influenza and grip. It claims to restore red blood cells, aid nervous weakness, and benefit a wide audience from invalids to schoolchildren.
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