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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1919

Page

6

Local News Roundup of Hunters, Lodges, and War Era Moves

Community notes detail John Cavanaugh and partners pursuing wild steers in Up-city lands, several days of dangerous huntings after fences failed, and the steers being finally shot. Also covered are lodge officer elections at Bernadette Lodge, Company K transfer notices, and updates on local residents including Josep​h Dillon moving to Tulsa and Judge Flood’s health.

Rome John Cavanauch W. Jordai John Cavanaugh Mr. Cavanaugh Mr. Jor

Local notes from Old Lyme parish entries

Old Lyme journal of brief local items reports William Tinker finished woolwork at the Terry house Harold Pierson and wife recovering from influenza Mary Wiggins visiting Haven Marion Davison and her nephew from New Haven visiting Miss Georgie Champion over the weekend and a man confined to home awaiting improvement

Old Lyme Willam Tinker Harold Pierson Mary Wiggins Haven Marion Davison New Haven Georgie Rd Champion

Local notices and upcoming services in Guilford area

Movseh and family and Clifford Johnson visit relatives in Guilford. Susie McElney, ill during a visit with her mother Harriet Hull, has recovered and returned home to Middletown. H P Tripp and John J Mahan saw wood for Stone Crusher Co at Reed's Gap, shipped by rail to Bridgeport. Durham Aqueduct Co to hold annual meeting at OUAM hall Friday at 8.00 pm. Union memorial service Sunday Jan 19 at 7 pm in Congregational church for Theodore Roosevelt with special music. address by G M Dutcher of Middletown. Liberty chorus to rehearse Friday at 8 pm at Congregational church for memorial service. Centenary services Thursday at 3 pm in Methodist church with addresses by Rev W D Beach of Middletown and Rev L O Schriver of Middlefield. intermission 6 to 7 pm with supper and local minute men addresses. Meeting aimed for broad interest. public invited. Farmers busy hauling brush to Dickinson birch mill, carting hay to market, replenishing woodpiles and caring for livestock.

Movseh Clifford Johnson Guilford Susie McElney Harriet Hull Middletown H. P. Tripp John J. Mahan Reed’s Gap Bridgeport Durham Aqueduct Company O. U. A. M. Hall Congregational Church Theodore Roosevelt G. M. Dutcher Liberty Chorus W. D. Beach L.O. Schriver Middlefield Dickinson

Red Cross Session and Grange News from Haddam Neck

Haddam Neck reports an afternoon and evening Red Cross session at Grange hall on Thursday. In the evening a refiectoscope presentation of historical paintings gifted by Capt. Sandin will be shown. Other notes include local visits, a State Grange meeting in Hartford, and upcoming installation of newly elected Grange officers with refreshments.

Haddam Neck Red Cross Grange Hall Capt. Sandin Bloomquist HB. G. Carlson Hartford Robert S. Bailey Seaview Pomona Leonard J. Selden State Grange Sylvia Gates Middlesex Hospital Ruben Ostergrén Gertrude Olson Mabel Nyman Pawtucket R. I Barcal Sterling C. Gillette C. B. Brooks John Ostergren

East Berlin Community Activities and Ice Conditions

East Berlin reports for January 15 show Village Improvement Society and M. E. church planning an entertainment and membership cards ready. Dancing class continues six weeks more while warmer weather softens ice affecting skating. K P society officers installed by Middletown lodge officials. Refreshments served after the meeting. Half-rate railroad fares now apply to ministers and inmates of soldiers' homes and charitable institutions. Local fishermen try ice fishing on Kensingt on ponds. a few fish caught.

East Berlin Village Improvement Society M. E. Church J. C. William L. Morgan Middletown John Hunderlach B. H. Smith Kenneth Meade A. Wilcox E. A. Tuselman Middletown Lodge K. of P. Society Kensington

Old Lyme War News and Local Returns from France

Wallace Champion son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Champion is on the way home from France after enlisting early in the war and escaping danger. Roland Morgan reportedly killed at the front as the sole casualty among over 60 local volunteers. Fred W Sheaver returns home from a southern camp and is welcomed by friends. Joe Holeweger visits from New Haven to see former employer Charles C Davison. William Howard of Black Hall and his wife return for a brief visit before resuming travel south.

Lyme Wallace Champion Edgar Champion France Wallace Fred W.sheaver John Morgan Joe Holeweger New Haven Charles C. Davison William Howard Palmer Howard Black Hall South

Illness and social notices in Cromwell January edition

Cromwell residents report influenza illnesses with Mrs Emil Johnson and daughter Christine among those afflicted. A trained nurse attends. David Olson improving after illness. Josephine Grande also ill at her Main Street home. The Fourth Liberty Loan 20 percent installment due at Cromwell Dime Savings Bank by January 15. Ladies' Aid Society plans cafe at the Congregational parlors from 5 30 to 8. Adver tisement fragment. Continuous town items and social notices summary.

Joseph T. Dillon Main Street Tulsa Okla William Walsh Joseph W. Walsh T. C. Flood John R. Ames State Grange Axel. V. Anderson New Orleans South Robert Larson First National Bank Portland William H. Selden New York C. A. Sears Camp Devens Theodore B. Powers Elmer Powers Corporal Powers Somerville Mass Camp Jackson 3. C J. G. Bisbee Watertown R.B. Bisbee Spring Street Fpworth League of the Methodist Church Cromwell Emil Johnson Christine Dewy Terryville O. E H. McConochie David Olson Josephine Grande Liberty Loan Cromwell Dime Savings Bank Ada R Ladies’ Aid Society Ithe Konational Chu Pat New Venture

Officers Installed for East Hampton Ladies' Auxiliary

East Hampton January 15 the Ladies Auxiliary to the A O H installed its officers for the coming year led by President Annie C Wall. Officers include President Nanno M Bride vice president Norah Walton recording secretary Annie Cahill financial secretary Mary Griffin treasurer Josie O Connell mistress at arms Lila Bride and sentinel Katherine Cavanaugh. после refreshments and social hour followed. John G Johnson returned from New York after attending Miss Esther Henderson funeral in town. Nesis Rebekah lodge to meet Wednesday with District Deputy Mrs Sharpe to install next year’s officers.

Bernadette Lodge Vasa Thiy Indy District Henry Mo Deep River Adolph Benge Anton Andersom Charles Carlson Ily Bloomquist Hjalmaar Bostrom John P. ‘Holter E. P. Hei John P. Holter Agnes Bjorklund East Hampton Ladies’ Auxiliary Annie C. Wall Margaret Murnane Portland Nanno M. Bride Norah Walton Annie Cahill Mary Griffin Josie O’connell Lila Bride Katherine Cavanaugh John G. Johnson New York Esther Henderson Clarke Burnham Willimantic John O’connell Mae Wall Boston Nanno Bride Evelyn Markham F. H. Dunham Hartford Dunham Harold Cone Glastonbury Royal Goff Albert West H. W. Goff H. Barton State Grange Town Hall Siebert Opera House Ford King's Daughters Eleanor Wells Augusta Starr Margery Abell Mary White Margaret White Barbara Hill Mt. Carmel Howe Middlesex Hospital Connecticut Humane Society Children’s Aid Society Red Cross Modern Woodmen’ of America Modern Woodmen of America Colorado

Killingworth Social and Grange Events This Week

In Killingworth Jacob Barker fills an ice house with eight inch ice and birch brush is hauled to the brush mill. A Congregational Church social will be held Friday January 17 at the Grange hall with 15 cent suppers from 7 to 8 and an entertainment to follow. At the Grange meeting on Tuesday January 21 officers will be installed for the year.

Killingworth Jacob Barker Grange

Do Away With Indigestion Ad Claim

An old advertisement argues that indigestion is caused by a rancid stomach and promotes Mi O Na stomach tablets and Tonyach tablets as a cure. It claims a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved and urges readers to obtain from Buell & Bisterley and local druggists.

Buell & BisteRiey

Hamburg Society News and Local Updates

Hamburg scene reports illness and recovery status among residents. Mulder returns after illness and leads service. Lyme range meeting planned. Ruth Beetle visits. J J Tiffany visit Deep River. Influenza affects Judge Marvin and Newton Lee, with several others improving. Mrs Hall and Mrs Clark have pneumonia but recover. Community reflections close the note.

Hamburg Mulder Lyme Range Ruth Beetle Deep River J. J. Tiffany Marvin

Choice Specials On Sale Thursday Only

Thursday only sales offer enhanced buying power with limited quantities. Early morning shoppers will secure the best selections as the store runs from 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m.

Choice

Blouses Offered At Clearance Prices In Various Fabrics

A collection of dainty up to date styles in Madras Japanese silk and white lingerie models offered at clear ance prices. Each blouse is described as a gem with price reductions to clear stock. Lingerie picks feature round and square neck effects.

Madras

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