The Man From Funeral Range At Middlesex Tonight
Shady mining man Brenton is killed at a hotel in a veiled affair with Webb the prospector and a cabaret entertainer Williams involved. The reel also promotes The Temple of Dusk with Sessue Hayakawa and Grand Theatre vaudeville bills headlined by Tom Mix in Mr. Logan U S A with the local showing lasting tonight and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenton
Ting
Webb
Ice Williams
Middlesex
Fatty Arbuckle
the Cook
Keelers
Steve Green
Deithbet and
Vincent
Fugent West
Day Sisters
Grand Theatre
Tom Mix
William Foxey
Logan
West
The Goat at Middlesex Opens With Fred Stone Cast
Fred Stone stars in The Goat a new comedy at the Middlesex for January 6 and 7 leading as Chuck McCarthy a hopeful iron worker. Fannie Midgley Charles McHugh appear as his parents with Rhea Mitchell and Winifred Greenwood in top female roles. Also features current events and other pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stone
Artcraft
Miss Elsie Clark Returns to Higganum After Illness
In Chatham and Middle Haddam on January 3 Miss Elsie Clark returns to Higganum to care for her ill sister and family during influenza. Frances Taylor spent New Year’s day with George and Donald Lawson. The Red Cross drive enrolled 185 members locally. Knitters are asked to leave yarn and knitted articles at Mrs. Lawson’s before January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham and
Middle
Haddam
Elsie Clark
Higganum
Frances Taylor
F. E. Taylor George
Donald Lawson
Red Cross
California Syrup of Figs Ad: Kid Constipation Cure
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to ease a constipated child. It claims the laxative is harmless and acts quickly to clear waste from the bowels, improving mood, appetite, and overall health. The copy emphasizes observing a coated tongue and symptoms like feverishness or listlessness as signs to treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
China Peace Envoy Heads To Paris For Kiao-Chow Return
Dr. Lu Cheng Chiang Chinese minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the peace commission arrived in New York en route to Paris. He said China will ask the Peace Conference to restore Kiao-Chow, former German colony captured by Japan early in the war. Its final status will be settled by the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New York
Paris
Lu Cheng Chiang
Japan
Old Saybrook Winter Plans And Local Notices
Old Saybrook items report residents heading to Miami for the winter and church services scheduled for Sunday at St Johns Grace Episcopal and parish activities. Local news include war knitting updates, refugee garment efforts, and notes on residents Harold Hefflon J R Casius Quintin and Charles King with school make up sessions due to influenza.
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Old Saybrook
Theodore L. Cuyler
Miami
Florida
Oyster River
St. John’s Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Harold Hefflon
James Hefflon
France
Red Cross Society
A. J. Quintin
John R. Casius
Westville
Conn
Deep River Community News and Updates
A letter from Sergeant Henry Troeger reports good health and a March return home from the U. S. Army. Willoughby A. Hull is elected vice president of Cromwell chapter F and A M. Mrs Edward Keay and P J Adams are in serious condition after a weeklong pneumonia. John A. Tyler and Adrian Nelson visited Middletown. Nelson West is home briefly from the army. Christine Rankin returns from New Haven. Miss Rankin. A military ball is planned in Essex January 10 with music by Prof Louie Pratt. Marie Walcamp appears in Tongues of Flame at Town Hall Saturday with Pathe News.
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A. M
Cromwell
Willoughby A. Hull
P. J. Adams
Edward Keay
John A. Tyler
Adrian Nelson
Middletown
Nelson West
U. S. Army
Margaret Duggan
North Main Street
St. Joseph’s
Town Hall
Felix Starkey
George Starkey
Ellsworth Daniels
Norman Daniels
Louie E. Pratt
Essex
Jeanette Affleck
New York City
Raymond Leightsinger
A. R. Jones Garage Company
Chrstine Rankin
New Haven
Marie Walcamp
Tongues of Flame
Pathe News
Adv
Siberian Troops Capture Omsk and Pekin In Cold War Push
Siberian forces under General Pepelaieff seize Omsk, the center of the all-Russian government, and Pekin. About eight thousand prisoners are taken along with numerous guns and a large ammunition stock. Surrenders spread among Red Guard units between Perm and Kungur as the frame of battle tightens.
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Omsk
Pekin
Pepelaieff
Red Guard
Perm
Kungur
Baey
Funeral for Warren Crocker Held in Essex Center
Warren Crocker’s funeral took place at his home with Rev. R. D. Trick of the Baptist church officiating. Burial was in Centerbrook cemetery. The issue lists local society notes including employment, parish meeting, tribe chiefs, and visiting relations, with short notices of residents and entertainment ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Warren Crocker
R. D. Trick
The
Baptist Church
Centerbrook
Helen Dennison
Comstock, Cheney & Co
Higganum Social Notes and Local Updates
Mr and Mrs Ralph Thayer and Matthew Brundage plan a January trip south with a two to three day stay in New York before the long journey. Red Cross knitters are asked to pause knitting as stock is sufficient, with all yarn and finished articles due back by January 15. Herbert Johnson visited on shore line trade yesterday. Heavy rains have worsened Middletown road conditions over the past two days. A new Congregational church pastor has arrived and will preach Sunday at the usual hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higganum
Ralph Thayer
Matthew Brundage
New York
Red Cross
Herbert Johnson
Shore Line
Middletown
Congregational Church
Service at St Luke’s Mission Next Sunday at 11
Chester notices report Sunday worship at St Luke’s Mission will start at 11 in the forenoon. Last Sunday drew a fine attendance and many enjoyed the screening of The Other Wise Man. Enid Bennett appeared in Naughty Naughty with the Thomas H Ince feature and Vengeance serial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Mission
Enid Bennett
Thos. H. Ince
Adv
Gilbert to Lead Service at School House This Sunday
Reverend George B Gilbert will conduct a service at the school house this Sunday evening based on Van Dyke's Other Wise Man. The event will feature about 40 colored slides and begins at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Gilbert
van Dyke
Colchester Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Colchester residents report several short trips and duties. George Gilmore visits New Haven to see his brother. Supervisor Libby attends the mid winter state meeting in Hartford. Timothy Kelly visits his daughter Mrs O Shea in Boston. Joseph Johnson home from Newport R I for a visit with his father James Johnson. Mrs A T Van Cleve returns from Newark.
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Colchester
George Gilmore
New Haven
Libby
Hartford
Timothy Kelly
O’shea
Boston
Joseph Johnson
Navy
Newport
R. I
James Johnson
A. T. van Cleve
Newark
Doubtful Compliment in a London Church Tour
A clergyman offices to show an elderly visitor around his church as she admires the carved front and a fine tablet near the pulpit becomes the focal point. The scene builds a courteous, slightly humorous exchange as the tour proceeds through the illuminated detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Memorial Tablet Elicits Admiring Remark
An elderly lady excitedly praises a memorial tablet proposed in memory of a deceased individual. She exclaims its beauty and hopes to see a similar tribute erected for the speaker on the other side, reflecting a sentimental moment.
Poslam skin healing remedy advertised for eruptions
An ad promotes Poslam as a fast acting skin healer for eruptions. It claims quick results, harmlessness, and efficiency with little product coverage. Urges night use and daytime application when possible, notes Poslam soap brightens complexions, and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 47Th St
New York City
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Funeral Range
Sessue Hayakawa
Theta
Chatham—Middle
DR W Cheng - Chiang
Deep River
E. R. LaPlace
Henry Troeger
St. John’s Parish
Archie Lord
East Haddam
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E. G. Abernethey
New London
Joseph Baroni
Fort Wright
West Avenue
Ellen la Place
Ira T. Hayden
Charles Hayden
Little Point Street
P. J. Murphy
the Thelma
Roy Stewart
Chester
Tylerville
Main Street
Sauer Kraut
Eagle Brand
H. H. Frazier
Ae Lawiss Grand
MR. Logan
Hayakawa
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
Sui1e
Rayne
Jessie L. Lasky Presents
Pecs
Mem
Man From
Paramount Picture
W. E. Wilkee
Monte Katterjohn
Walter Edwards
Roscoe Arbuckle
Jesse L. Lasky
Frances Marion
Donald Crisp
Current Events
the New Art Film Company
Dorothy Gish In
Elmer Clipton
the Hartman Drug Co
Stueck Block
Middlesex County
Main St
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