Local Militia Disbands After Emergency Ends
Captain Axel W. and C. S. G. report headquarters to disband the company by January 1. Members planned a Monday night meeting to review full equipment. The disbanding order brings relief to many family men who served, as the emergency that prompted volunteering has ended. A portion of the unit had already enlisted in regular forces, reducing local drills and leaving no suitable building for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel W
C. S.G
de Bt
Church Notes and Local Updates
Church notes list services at multiple churches with communion and Sunday school timings, plus sermon topics and Epworth League activities. Local residents are noted for moves, illnesses, and employment interruptions. A portion reports Odd Fellows installation, hospitalizations, and a candy kitchen sale.
Local News and Tragedies in Durham and Nearby Areas
Irvin of New York visits her father Webster Walkley while Adolph de Macarty of the U S N stays with par ents Mr and Mrs Gustave de Macarty. Lillian Marguerite Atwell dies at 24 after influenza and pneumonia, husband Warren L. Atwell and her five brothers mourn. funeral in Durham. Two major fires, Merriam Manufacturing plant and a dwelling owned by Edward P Merwin, devastate Durham. Merwin remains missing. Coroner Davis arrives to aid search as services continue in churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
New York
Webster R. Walkley
Adolph de Macarty
Gustave de Macarty
Susie McElney
Middle
Harriet Hull
William Edwards
Eugenia Smith
Lillian Marguerite
Warren L. Atwell
Augustus Mousch
Durham
Leonard
George
Meriden
Elmer
William
Middletown
Albert
Middlefield
Roy T. Thawley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Merriam Manufacturing Company
Edward P. Merwin
William C. Newton
Davis
P. M. Birnington
Notice for Co. E mustering out at town hall
Co. E C S G Durham ordered to report at the town hall Tuesday January 7 at 3 pm for 1st Platoon and Wednesday January 8 at 8 pm for 2nd Platoon. Men must turn in all clothing and ordnance issued. Preparatory to mustering out. Per order Capt W C Fowler adv 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. G. Durham
W. C. Fowler
Card of Tharks thanks neighbors for kindness during illness
The Atwell and Mousch families express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the illness of their wife daughter and sister. They acknowledge many beautiful floral offerings and sign off with Warren L Atwell August Mousch and Family.
Clinton Social News Puts Spotlight on Local Visits
Mrs Margaret Swan travels to Pearl River New York to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs William Wilson and family. Victor Reynal, recently discharged from Camp Humphreys Virginia, returns home to Clinton. Charles Swan and Hartford family visit R Edgar Smith. Mr and Mrs Joseph McCoy visit Scranton relatives for a week. Idylene Warner and friend of New Haven join Lena King for a visit. Edith Downer of Bridgeport visits H S Reynolds family. Edgar Buell and wife spend week with James Ruddiman in Brooklyn New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Margaret Swan
Pearl River
N. Y
William Wilson
Victor Reynal
Camp Humphrey
Virginia
Charles Swan
Hartford
R. Edgar Smith
Joseph McCoy
Scranton
Idylene Warner
New Haven
Lena King
Edith Downer
Bridgeport
H. S. Reynolds
Edgar Buell
James Ruddiman
Brooklyn
Hat demand soars as money flows into millinery trade
Milliners claim never before has so much money been spent on hats. The demand for evening frocks has overwhelmed dealers, boosting sales and reshaping the fashion market.
Fourteen Influenza Cases Reported in Hebron Area
In Hebron on January 4 four teen cases of Spanish influenza are reported. Miss Helen Rogers has pneumonia following the flu. Wilmer Dingwell returns home from visits in South Manchester as soldiers prepare to ship to the U S A. Red Cross collectors included Mrs. George L. Mitchell on town center and others on Church Street and Amston. Community meetings covered Milk Producers Association and Farm Bureau issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Helen Rogers
Wilmer Dingwell
Manchester
Henry
George l. Mitchell
Red Cross
Frank Raymond
Victoria Hilding
Church Street
Ned’ Raymond
Roger F. Porter
Amston
Colchester
Milk Producers’ Association
Farm Bureau
Eleanor P. Lord
Ben Jones
Thomas Jelley
Congregational Church
St Peter's Church
Hebrew Library Association
Farmers’ Co-operative A City Co
M. Davis
Episcopal Sunday School
East Hampton Notes on Arthur Payne and Local Churchgoers
East Hampton reports Arthur Payne’s mother has received several letters from him this week, his first since before the armistice, with good health noted. Local church schedules list services at Congregational, Methodist, and St. Patrick’s, with sermon topics and Holy Communion observed. Various residents are named for illnesses, visits, and travel, including influenza cases, recuperation, and a funeral in South Coventry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Payne
East Hampton
Congregational Church
Frederick L. Grant
Methodist Church
Samuel Thatcher
St. Patrick’s Church
Patrick Fox
Miss Frances Webster Dies at 25 in Rocky Hill
Miss Frances Webster youngest daughter of David M C and Linnie Ault Webster died after influenza at Hartford Hospital. She was 25. Funeral services set for Sunday at Rocky Hill Congregational church at two in the afternoon. Also notes: Lyman Parsons to transfer clerk job at Union Station, 27 years with Valley branch. State Guard drill Monday. Esther and Laura Batchelder returning to Connecticut College. 1919 license required for hunting. Raymond, Albert Sprague, Paul Klatt, William Halligan discharged from U S Army and home. Mrs Stickles and daughter Virginia visited Hartford. Ministers granted half fare on railroads starting January 1. Lester Webster improving at home. Mrs Lillian C Grimes entertaining a guest on Pratt Street. Mr and Mrs Justus H Churchill and Justine to Miami for several months with A L Peck of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Frances Webster
David M. C
Linnie Ault Webster
Hartford Hospital
Miss Webster
Rocky Hill Congregational Church
Lyman J. Parsons
Valley Branch
Hartford
Saybrook
Union Station
State Guard
Esther
Laura Batchelder
Connecticut College For Women
Raymond
Albert Sprague
Paul Klatt
William Halligan
Westbrook War Efforts Track School Drive and Red Cross Call
Westbrook residents hear about the Back to School Drive to give every child education despite the war. Middlesex Red Cross instructs that all wool projects completed before the 15th be returned to headquarters and no further knitting is to be issued. Refugee relief work needs volunteers. Mrs. R. H. Stannard returns from Branford today. Mrs. James H. Stannard visits Manchester briefly. Red Cross rooms stay open Tuesdays and Saturdays after 3 p.m. for volunteering. Mr. Potter to speak on Temperance at the M E church next Sunday, with the Congregational church service following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Women’s ’Division
State Council of Defense
Middlesex
National Red Cross
R. H. Stannard
Branford
Red Cross
James H. Stannard
Manchester
Friends
Potter
State Temperance Union
Mornion
M. E. Church
Congregational Church
Local Notes From Middlefield Jan 4
Mrs. Charles Waye reports Corporal Norman J. Spencer is back in hospital with the grippe. Mrs. George Wetherill fractured an arm near the shoulder in a Thursday fall and was sent to Middlesex Hospital for X rays. Miss Alicia Anderson visits relatives in Hartford and South Manchester. New Year’s communion observed in Decavicatione. inspection for the State Guard on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Charles Waye
Red Cross
Norman J. Spencer
Grippe
George Wetherill
Middlesex Hospital
Alicia Anderson
Hartford
Manchester
Selevant
State Guard
Colchester News Roundup and Local Notices
Regular town band meeting set for Monday at 7 30 pm. Mr Liverant reports a $16 15 donation for Relief Sanitarium received from Los Angeles. Basketball game tonight at Tip Top hall between CCBC and CHC. No moving pictures last night due to bad travel and weather. Baptist church services Sunday 10 45 am and 7 pm with Rev. Remington preaching both services. Mrs Ella Holmes of Danbury and Mrs Cynthia Ladd of Gales Ferry visiting Nelson Webster on Norwich avenue. Elizabeth and Susan Day hosted New Year guests 4 to 6 pm. weather dampened attendance butEvent praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
B. D. Remington
Ella Holmes
Danbury
Cynthia Ladd
Gales Ferry
Nelson Webster
Norwich Avenue
Elizabeth
Susan Day
Ladies' Aid to Meet at Methodist Church
Madison notes show the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church planning a Wednesday afternoon meeting in church rooms. Local births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop born December 31. Several residents travel or visit family in New York, Boston, Trenton, N J, and New Haven, with many returning for holidays and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
The
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Harry Bishop
Georgia Scranton
Trenton
N. J
D. H. Scranton
C. E. Williams
Boston
Bernice Dudley
New Haven
Gladys Atwood
Margaret Willard
East Greenbush
N. Y
Frederick Holbrook
France
Megantic
Winifred Willard
New York
Bridgeport
Louise’ Farnsworth
A. W. Marsden
Illnesses Improve and Local Visits Reported in South Glastonbury
Fred Taylor, Howard Patterson, and Elmer Robinson recover from influenza or illness at local institutions. Red Cross nurse Ethel E. Tryon visits home from Staten Island. The Hirsts visit Philadelphia, Herbert Clark marks his fifth birthday with friends. Mr and Mrs Postel return from New York while the Jacksons reside on High Street Stephney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glastonbury
Fred Taylor
Howard Patterson
Ethel E. Tryon
Red Cross
Debarkation Hospital
Staten Island
Elmer Robinson
Hartford Hospital
John Hirst
Philadelphia
Little Herbert Clark
William Postel
New York
Bernard Jackson
Stephney
High Street
Elimination of Poisons Promised by Capsules
A dubious health claim offers a cure using Medal ae Capsules to purify the blood and remove toxins and uric acid. The ad asserts lasting health and longevity if taken regularly, urging readers to protect the kidneys and enjoy a carefree life.
East Berlin News in Brief from January 4
Corporal ward Krauth returns home from Sandy Hook Proving Grounds and is discharged, resuming civilian life. Sunday services held at local churches. Washington visitor Ian Root stays with relatives. Dorothy Hallet and EB Green of New Britain visit Mr and Mrs M Kidney. LeRoy Morse leaves for Florida for health reasons for winter. G R Mason returns to Stamford after visiting town. Local residents attend Middletown matinee in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Ward Krauth
Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Iain Root
Washington, D. C
Dorothy Hallet
EB. Algreen
New Britain
M. Kidney LeRoy Morse
Florida
G. R. Mason
Stamford
Middletown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph K. Thomson
Epworth League
Swedish Lutheran Church
Odd Fellows
Portland Lodge of Odd Fellows
Noble
Arores Ashton
Frank . Post
Fred W. Meister
George Cramer
Herbert J. Ellsworth
Central Lodge
Robert Sargent
Waverly Avenue
Gildersleeve
Raymond Clarkson
Marlborough Toad
Agnes Howes
Spring Street
Pickering Governor Company
William Curtin
Air Line Avenue
Henry M. Porteous, Jr
Camp Devens
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Co
Highway Gang
Iit
Peter Joseph Pe
Portland
Baby
H. C. Hodge
Daniel Quigg
Syracuse University
William Quigg
R.M. Sarles
John Watrous
Walnut Avenue
Eben Metcalf
George Metcalf
Cecelia Reardon
James Reardon
R. Youngs
Decorator
John McCarthy
Coventry
Frank Day
Ralph Thatcher
Evelyn Markham
Bart Cavanaugh
Ruth Beckwith
Cromwell
Robert Beckwith
Norman Purple
Miller Hill
South Glastonbury
Humphreys
Atall
Nourse
Sherman
Main St
the Middlesex
United States Rubber Co
Coset
James H. Bunce Co
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