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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1919

Page

6

East Haddam Notes and River Traffic Updates

East Haddam news round up with residents in Hartford and Hadlyme visits. Steamers Hartford Onrust and Sachem noted for last river trip as Tug Comet kept Chapman's Pond open. local fishing, wood hauling, and garage work also reported along with several residents visiting or traveling.

Fiddletown Edford Wising River Side Inn Hartford R. B. Clark New York Onrust B. D. Clarke Hadlyme John Sellars Deep River Chapman’s Pond Edward Bogue Harry Ball Frank Cone Charles Lewis W. C. Reynold W. O. Peck Mountain Spring Farm E. E. Smith R. R. Gladwin

Clinton Grange notes and social events in Hartford week

Clinton area society items report Mr and Mrs Albert M Buell Edward Wright and Mrs A H McGee visiting state grange in Hartford. Masters Wallace and Richard Emerich visiting aunt Miss Hilda Emerich. Alta Buell’s surprise party on Pearl Street with Pearl Kelsey Walker Anna Helen Lynch Bertha Harrisreittinger Priscilla Redfield from Guilford and Helen Frances Buell of Madison. Morgan School cancelled session to honor Miss Norma Hill whose funeral was held that day. Warren Emack ill with scarlet fever at West Main Street home. Clinton Grange to meet Friday January 17 at 7 30 pm to install newly elected officers.

Clinton Albert M. Buell Edward Wright A. H. McGee State Grange Hartford Masters Wallace Richard Emerich Hilda Emerich Alta Buell Pearl Street Pearl Kelsey Walker Anna Helen Lynch Bertha Harrisreittinger Priscilla Redfield Guilford Helen Frances Buell Madison Morgan School Norma Hill A Warren Joseph Emack West Main Street Clinton Grange

Obituaries and Local Notices From Waterbury Area

The column records the January burial of the daughter of Hudson Ackley in Center Church grounds, notes a large attendance at a church meeting with Mrs George F elected president and J Hurlburt treasurer, plus social details led by Miss Lilian Ladd. It also mentions Luther League’s 17 to 16 win over Newain State Guard, First National Bank annual meeting electing directors, Captain Leander H leaving plans for funeral, Captain Thomas Stewart's condition, and railway service delays along with Masonic lodge communications and Marines Sergeant Nelson A Shepard’s arrival.

George F J. Hurlburt Theale Premient Vaka Ae York E. Wergssen J . G. Bisbes Itown Mass Lillian Lilian Ladd Luther League Newain Idelin Hoberg Ahlberg Cen- Ison Lynch Thomas Stewart Middletown Sigkborhood Portland Warren A. F. & A. M E. A Nelson A. Shepard United States Marine Corps Port Royal Paris Island 8. C A. N. Shap

Saybrook Point People and Local Visits

Saybrook Point January notes list Rev and Mrs deVries visiting Canton relatives. Frederick G. Fish returns home from hospital, with plan to leave Hartford soon. Charles F Williams visits family in Saybrook with Stew Williams. John Thompson in New London for business. D A Kellogg visits Deep River. Leo Spooner heads to New Britain for winter work. S Chapman improves daily at Hartford Hospital.

Saybrook Point S. J. H. deVries Canton Mass sVries Elishars Frederick G. Fish Old Fish Hartford Harles F. Williams Stew- Williams John Thompson London Mbr D. A. Kellogg Deep River Leo Spooner New Brit Ed S. Chapman Hartford Hospital

Westbrook Notes on Repairs and Local Activities

Westbrook reports the Essex and Power Co. repairs on electric street lights curb outages after several nights of darkness. M. E. Clark recently traveled to Norwich. Mrs. J. H. Stannard, widow of Mrs. J. Palmer, suffers from illness. Clara Ketcham, Middlesex Farm Bureau home economics agent, planned a February public meeting in Westbrook Town Hall to discuss general merit and profit through a two or more day bureau program.

Westbrook Essex and Power Co M. E. Clark Norwich J. H. Stannard J. Palmer Manches Hanenin Tstis Clara Ketcham Middlesex Farm Srean Rm Bureau

Five Hundred Club Meet And Town Notices In East Berlin

East Berlin notes a five hundred club meeting tonight as Gouilians quits mail duties at the depot and bids were open for a temporary replacement. The clubhouse may be sold in spring. Residents are urged to protest selectmen over road conditions Morse Hill to Berlin street. A mild grip epidemic is easing locally. G B Smith returns from visiting relatives in Bridgeport. Local ads list Libby’s canned goods and tobacco products with prices.

East Berlin Gouilians Bridgeport Mascot

Rocky Hill Notes on Travel and Visitors

Letters from Mrs Justus Johill of Mein Street indicate travel plans toward Miami while a visit by Homewood is noted. In Rocky Hill, local boys are being mustered out this week as new measures and biases affect community affairs.

Rocky Hill Justus Johill Mein Street Jack Miami A. Homewood Ord Richard Spencer Hartford Mber

East Hampton News: Local Train Delays and Community Notice

East Hampton reports include a late 7:27 train due to steam shortage and a broken down car on the trestle delaying departure, pleasing local schoolchildren. Other items note travels, social events, banking hours, Y M C A activities, church meetings, and dairy farming tips. Period notices highlight a Swedish Lutheran church annual meeting with Dorcas society refreshments.

Shailerville Roundup Briefs and Local Notices

Miss Clara L. Spencer returned from Hartford visiting her sister. E. R. Shailer spent early week in Middletown. Mr and Mrs John Finch of Buffalo N Y guests of Mrs Amos Hamlet. Mrs George Hamlet visited Meriden this week. The funeral of Mrs Susan Emmons Case widow of the late Chester Case was held at 10 a m with burial at Manchester. She was a lifelong resident of Shailerville and 92 years old. Alfred Faartift of Middletown was home over Sunday. Dr John Bailey of Middletown was in Shailerville Wednesday.

Town St Harry Powers New London William Bartman Catherine Ely Beryl Shepherd Harry Strong Marshall Gates Hartford East Haddam Reed Bartman S. Newton Cone East Bellingham Wash E. E. Smith New York Crook Evelyn Carroll Boston Shailerville Clara L. Spencer E. R. Shailer Middletown John Finch Buffalo N. Y Amos Hamlet George Hamlet Meriden Susan (Emmons) Case Chester ‘Case Manchester Alfred Faartift John Bailey

Middlefield Brief: Thompson Family Moves Opposite Peckham

Wm. Thompson and family relocate to the house opposite D. W. Peckham, recent occupant of Mr. Crowley’s. The town joins a nationwide war relief drive for Syria and Armenia, aiming to raise $500 this week.

Middlefield Wm. Thompson D. W. Peckham Crowley

Births and illnesses Mark South Glastonbury Field

Mrs Mary Tyler stayed home with influenza. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bancroft welcome a daughter. Michael Kelley is seriously ill with pleuro pneumonia cared for by Miss Carrol of Waterbury. Mothers club met at Grace Brainard home discussed cheerfulness and patience. Guild plans a social meeting at St Luke's Sunday school rooms Thursday evening.

South Glastonbury Mary Tyler Arthur Bancroft Michael Kelley Guild St. Luke’s Church

Cromwell Grange members attend State event. rifle contest tonight

Mrs. R. T. Beers is confined to her home by illness. Several members of the Cromwell Grange attended the State Grange in Hartford Tuesday. Donald McChonochie is also confined at home by illness. The Cromwell Rifle Club will hold a contest against the Middletown Rifle Club this evening.

Cromwell R. T. Beers State Grange Hartford Donald McChonochie Cromwell Rifle Club Middletown Rifle Club

Influenza Strain Linked to Kidney Strain and Swamp Root Aid

Doctors report influenza epidemics causing run down systems with back and urinary troubles that may lead to kidney issues. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root herbal remedy as strengthening kidneys after grip. Samples offered by mail for ten cents with purchase info and bottle sizes available locally.

Kilmer Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y

Colchester Briefs Highlight Local Dignitaries and Illness

In Colchester on January 16 C D Barton and brother from East Hampton visited town. Polish man Michael Zmut, 58, died after a brief pneumonia illness. East Hampton’s Peter Terp and H P Buell and F E Baker visited Norwich. Nate Cogswell from Norwich was in town. The state grange meets this week in Hartford with M R Abell serving as Colchester grange delegate. Rev B D Remington is able to be out again.

Colchester C. D. Barton East Hampton Michael Zmut Peter Terp H. P. Buell F.E. Baker Norwich Nate Cogswell State Grange Hartford M. R. Abell B. D. Remington

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