Portland Lecture on Americanism and Sweden War View
Portland hosts talks by Major David Fitzgerald and Captain Aries B Lockhart on Americanism and the American Soldier followed by music by Ford's. O Richter of Stockholm speaks on Sweden During the War, a Sunday session at the Swedish Lutheran High. A Junior Four Minute Speaking Contest is set at the High School assembly hall Thursday afternoon with judges E. W. Ireland H. S. Libby and W. H. Mandrey. Mrs. Bafuma pays court costs. Mary Ahern obituary. local sales and club notices follow with various community events and meetings in Portland Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David ‘F Witegerald
New Haven
Aries B Lockhart
Go. D
102Nd Infantry
Lockhart
Ford’s
Ernest
Sweden
O. Richter
Stockholm
Liberty
Portland
Richter
Aus
State Board of Educal
Marlboro
Efield
Durham
Cromwell
Rocky Berlin
East Hampton
E. W. Ireland
Rd. H
Libby
Colchester
W. H. Mandrey
Hartford
When a Family Needs a Friend in Health and War
An ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Peptiron and Hood’s Pills as a new family treatment. It claims regular use supports health after influenza and in absence of doctors, promising blood building and system regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Comagh Syrup Cure Pitched by Dr McKee
A historic note highlights Dr McKee promoting Comagh Syrup as a cure all with bold claims. The item reflects period marketing language and public health anxieties about dubious remedies.
Rocky Hill in February club meeting and town notes
The Rocky Hill Club met Tuesday at Library 1 with Henry M. Barnard presiding. Dr. Walter G. Murphy of Hartford spoke after returning from France. A Rocky Hill groom, Ralph Butler, wed Miss Winifred Russell of Cromwell last Saturday at four. The couple will live in Waterbury with Butler employed by Tucker Insurance. The community calendar lists mission study, Red Cross, prayer meetings, and a Relief in the Near East committee at Congregational church. Also noted are March events including a Grange minstrel on March 8 and a dance on Feb. 28 plus local visits and teaching marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Rocky Hill Club
Henry M. Barnara
Walter G. Murphy
Hartford
France
Eugene Brown
Ralph Butler
Winifred Russell
Cromwell
J. Hollister
Wilton
Mass
Butler
Waterbury
Tucker Insurance Co
Methodist Church
Jennie Risley
L. Hale
Red Cross
Library Hall
William Kent
Rockville
Friends
Relief
Near East
Congregational Church
M. E. Alling
Charles W. Boardman
Frederick Bacon
Louis Button
Dennis McNamara
Elwood F. Belden
Henry M. Barnard
Edward C. Kinsman
Peter B. Griswold
Annie B. Andrews
Myrtle Howard
Troxall
Leon E. Taylor
the Grange
Rocky Hill Grange Hall
H. l. D. Orchestra of
Colchester Funeral for Charles J. Ryan A Local Leader
William Allen and Levi Rawson of New Haven attended the funeral of Charles J. Ryan in Colchester. The service at St Andrew's Church drew bearers from the Norwich BPOE chapter and friends from Boston, New York, New Haven, and nearby towns. Ryan, a well known farmer and Democrat, was laid to rest in St Andrew's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
William Allen
Levi Rawson
New Haven
Charles J. Ryan
The
Grange
E. R. Gillette
Fannie Squires
Edwin Mungan
St. Andrew’s Church
Norwich
Charles Ryan
Boston
New York
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
Ladies' Friendly society meeting at Mrs Stevens home
Centerbrook Feb 26 The Ladies' Friendly society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs William Stevens at her Main street home. W J Prann spent two days in Hartford. A father and son banquet was held last evening in the conference house. Mrs Eva Weber has returned from Hartford hospital improved in health. Harry Williams of Hartford was in town on business. Alfred Ingraham resumed work at Comstock Cheney factory in Ivoryton. Mid week service will be held in the conference house this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbrook
Ladies’ Friendly Society
William Stevens
Main Street
W. J. Prann
Hartford
Eva Weber
Harry Williams
Alfred Ingraham
Comstock & Cheney
Ivoryton
Bethany Circle Meeting In Ivoryton This Afternoon
Ivoryton February 26 The Bethany Circle of the Kings Daughters will meet this afternoon with Mrs Charles Sizer. Albin Berg visiting friends in Clinton. Carl Mauke of Hartford in town Tuesday Comstock Cheney hall Thursday 8 p m lecture and entertainment. Harry C White, former Y M C A worker in France, to share experiences with A E F. Shoe sale ends March 1 with bargains at Wimovsky's Deep cee eae.
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Ivoryton
Bethany
King’s Daughters
Charles Sizer
Albin Berg
Clinton
Carl Mauke
Hartford
Comstock
Cheney Hall
Harry C. White
France
Adv
Rockfall Social News Notes Local Visits and Return from Oversea
Mr and Mrs Frank Ucrai report their son Arthur Brown has returned from overseas and is stationed at Upr Omptel. Mr and Mrs G Caldwell of New London visited Mr and Mrs L Spencer over Sunday. Mrs John Diehm and daughter of Northford called on Mrs Frank Rodowic yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfell
Frank Ucrai
Arthur Brown
Ur Uprmtel
G. Caldwell
New London
L. Spencer
John Diehm
Northford
Frank Rodowic
He Was Careful. Sam Fakes Imperfect Sight For Draft
A Boston Transcript item recalls Sam avoidance of the draft by claiming imperfect sight. He counseled friends to warn him to stay alert during recruitment tests, and he swore he would be careful. At the examination the physician referenced a wall card as a clue to assess his claim.
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Boston Transcript
Sam
Traveling Salesman and other features at Middlesex
Paramount star Frank McIntyre stars in The Traveling Salesman at the Middlesex with Doris Kenyon, followed by Jane Goes a-Wooing and The Gold Cure starring Viola Dana. Also Her Great Chance at the Grand, plus The Craving thriller and Tom Mix in Rough-Ready. Howe’s Travel Festival offers Comedy Distortions on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McIntyre
Paramount
Doris Kenyon
Middlesex
Jane
Vivian Martin
George Melford
the Middlesex
Miss Martin
Viola Dana
Metro
Annice
Grand Theatre
Ala Kasarib
Carrol Wayles
Tom Mix
Howe
Lyman H. Howe
Howe Laboratories
Old Saybrook Community News Highlights
Mrs J D Clarke visits Portland relatives. Mrs R J Lord funeral held at Oscar Lord’s home with burial planned in Durbarton New Hampshire. Mrs M J Golden visits New Haven. Car Inspector Sheffield reviews new railroad motor car to inspect ties at Hadlyme. Poultry farmer B B Warren expands with prize heifer and dairy plans. Co G 6th regiment NCOs meet Thursday 7:30 PM. Weekly shoot Friday 7:30 PM. Lieut McLean 24/25, Captain Brooks 23. average 20. Smoke fund sends goods to Allentown base hospital. Mrs John Carney gains health in Hartford. Arthur N Stebbins in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
J. D. Clarke
Saybrook Point
Portland
R. J. Lord
Oscar Lord
William F. White
Concord
N. H
Durbarton
M. J. Golden
New Haven
Lucien M. Sheffield
Valley
Hadlyme
B. B. Warren
Co.g
6Th Regiment
Edward F. McLean
J. E. Brooks
Allentown Base Hospital
No. 16
Sea
John Carney
Hartford
Arthur N. Stebbins
Middletown
Junior Auxiliary sale clears sums at Chatham event
Between ten and eleven dollars was cleared at the Junior Auxiliary food sale held Saturday afternoon in Chatham-Middle Haddam. Mrs Cecil Taylor and her little daughter are visiting the Taylors. T M Wall is ill at his Cobalt home. George Cavanaugh is at his parents home.
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Chatham and
Middle Haddam
Cecil Taylor
F. E. Taylor
T. M. Wall
Cobalt
George Cavanaugh
Thomas Cavanaugh
Essex Social Notes and Local Appointments
Essex February items report WCTU meeting at Mrs Spooner West avenue Thursday at 3 pm. Birth announcements note a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ira T Hayden of New Haven and an eighteen pound baby boy to Dr and Mrs Charles B Tiley West avenue. Alfred B Battle takes a position at Comstock Cheney factory Ivoryton. visitors Miss Helen Baroni and Miss Tillie Baroni of West avenue. Several residents mentioned including Raymond Jones visiting North Main street and John Durham West avenue caller in Hartford. Daughters of Veterans held a military whistle in Odd Fellows hall last evening. L J Dupree plumber at Dauntless club property on lower Main street. Washington Fire Engine Company monthly meeting Friday evening. Ladies Aid M E church met at Mrs Eliza Sparrow. Loyal Circle Kings Daughters food sale Friday 2 30 Riverview hall. A Sharp item from Washington Star follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
North Main Street
John Durham
West Avenue
Hartford
Daughters of Veterans
Odd Fellows’ Hall
L. J. Dupree
Dauntless Club
Hayden Place
Lower Main Street
Washington Fire Engine Company
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Eliza Sparrow
King’s Daughters
Riverview Hall
Vinol touted as remedy in 1900s Tenn farming story
In Dukedom Tennessee a woman caring for six explains nervous breakdowns and weakness improved after using Vinol. A second testimonial from a householder with three in the family says Vinol built up appetite and strength after doctors failed. Both letters promote Vinol as a tonic for run-down mothers and children.
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Dukedom
Tenn
Vinci
H. H.win
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Andrew
Hecker
Campbell’s
Yale
Johnson & Ahlberg
Method
Ist
Robbert
Fairview Street
Warren Dodge
A. F
A. M
Portlana
Harry Collins
Walter B. Lown
Werry Avenue
Robert Wilkinson
London
George Bengleton
Luther League
Theodore Roosevelt
C. G. Erickson
Emily Bloomquist
Cr. G. Erickson
Es Millie
Mabel Hanson
Liz Emma
Elsie Gustafson
Je Bowman
Methodist
Alice Bra‘ly
Lola Gray
Charlie Cox
Whiteway
Lola
Charlie
Cox
Poamount Pictere
Chatham—Middle
Haddam
Washington Star
Ig Biggins
Alice Brady
Matinee
Mabel Normand
Mickey
Soloek Howe
America
Haynes Jersey
Merino
Glastenbury
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom .Tailors
Jesse L. Lasky
a-Wooing
Paramount Picture
Travel
Lila Lee
Poe Neen
Max
Aneem
George F. Redford
John F. Miller
Murray St
Meriden
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