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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
7
Nazimova leads Eye for Eye a screen adaptation of the stage play L Occident chosen by the actress herself. The production features Nazimova in a distinguished role and will be the theatre attraction on Monday with the film version presented.
A review notes Madame Nazimova’s adaptation of the line an eye for an eye to fit her production where a young Arabian girl seeks vigilante revenge away from formal law. It highlights Pegey Hyland in Are Made and Dorothy Gish in The Hope Chest at Middlesex along with vaudeville acts and other film offerings.
Special meat sale advertised for Saturday at Iblic Market located 400 Main Street Mid h near Stueck's Bakery. Advertisement notes a separate page promotion. Also includes a comic caption referenced as A Positive Insult from the Kansas City Star with a quarrelsome kitchen remark about a burned liver piece.
In Old Saybrook Hall acted as guardian for his son while E D Hunt owner of the car testified. D F Smith inspected the car and found the brakes in good condition. The coroner Davis reported the inquest found the boy’s death was not the guardian’s responsibility. Various local notes follow about residents, military men, church services, and the death of Conductor William Marooney.
A small fire near Elmer E. Pierce’s residence partly damaged a fence yesterday afternoon. Firemen from Chemical Engine Co. extinguished the flames. E. J. B. Southworth’s funeral is set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Miss Thelma Bill hosted schoolgirls at Fairview Avenue. Henry Hall lies dangerously ill with illness at his niece Miss Emma Arnold’s home. Social club whist prizes went to George L. Blake and Mrs. Harry A. Moore at Town Hall. Louis J. Platts resumes work with Pratt Read Co. at their west factory. Tickets listed for an orchestra masquerade at Westbrook Town Hall with prizes for costumes. Mrs. John Williams recovering from influenza. A remark on a man’s remark about his wife and Virtuous Wives at Town Hall next Wednesday. Shirley Dickinson returns to Pratt Read & Co. after leaving Colt factory. A masquerade tonight with a costumer present and a six piece orchestra. Public Market at 400 Main Street Middletown near Stueck’s Bakery. Adv noting price ad elsewhere. Mrs. E. C. Chandler recovered from illness. A. A. Foote moving into new market in Thomas Smith block. Town Hall program includes Francis Ford in The Craving, Pathe News. Dancing. Virtuous Wives due February 19th a First National Production.
Local notes report Fred Tyler returns from France to Chester and two newborn daughters born to different couples. A Packard car burns in Hartford, and Springfield visitor H L Weston stops by. An ad urges wives to see Virtuous Wives in Deep River. Notes mention a Saturday meat sale and entertainment listings with Chas. Ray and Pearl White.
Mrs Eudocia Saunders stricken with apoplexy is moved to Middlesex from Zehner. Burial at Centerbrook Cemetery led by Rev R D Dick. Archie E Lord visits Hartford. Mrs J Sherman travels to New Haven for octesopath therapy. Miss Gertrude Fenn visits Hartford School of Nurses at home near Mud River. Raymond Miller and Raymond Perkins visit Deep River on business. Lovell family involved in Hartford trolley accident near Griswold House Inn. son Willard briefly unconscious but recovering. Mildred Pierce leaves Ivory factory for Pratt Read & Co in Deep River. Local youths expected at Deep River masquerade. Mr and Mrs Simpson of New York occupy Ferry residence on Novelty Ave. Methodist Church notices include India mission discussion and services led by Rev Alan F Bain. Thelma Saturday Night, Jack Pickford in Sandy and Mack Sennett comedy advertisement.
Ivoryton on February 14 notes All Saints' church evening prayers and a sermon by Mr. Davidson. A Bea con Light Circle meeting of the King's Daughters is postponed to Monday. Leslie Dickinson has received an honorable U S Navy discharge and will return soon. Mrs. Caroline Lofquist is ill with grippe and the infant of Mr. and Mrs Fridolph Lofquist is critically ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Charles P. Burdick visits Wilimantic. About twenty five married members and wives plan a dinner at Ivoryton Hotel Saturday. Henry N. Comstock's goods moved from Clinton by Pirette Bros. Clemmons of Jewett City was in town, once Ivoryton school principal. Tonight at C and C hall the film The Hell Hound of Alaska with William S. Hart plays. The wise wife gag and Virtuous Wives shown at Deep Night.
Higganum residents report trips to Hartford Clinton and Middletown. The M E church Ladies' Missionary Society will meet at the church on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Collier speaking followed by a missionary discussion. A large dancing class was held by Mr. Christenson of Middletown. Angie's illness kept her from Middletown duties. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner visited Clinton while Ursula Brainard and the Brainerds were noted in Middletown and Hartford. Public Market ad at 400 Main Street.
Centerbrook residents report Behrens and Bushnell are erecting a sizable water tank rising above their garage. A sign is to be painted on the front when finished. Mr and Mrs L B Hayden traveled to Middletown on Thursday. W J Prann plans interior improvements at his store. Mr West of New London visited on business. Mrs C L Jones has returned from Willimantic after a several day stay with her sister. Several locals attended a whist gathering at St Johns parish house in Essex Thursday afternoon.
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