Midyear exams and local notices at Chester
Chester notes report a perfect attendance by Miss Stevens room eight and last week’s mid year exams at the high school. Students listed with high averages include Doris Abbey Faustine Bosart and Horace Silliman with 90 percent or above, and Roger Gladding Alice Monte at 85 to 90 percent. Also advertised is J M Dudek’s Ten Day Inventory Sale with discounted La France exferts and various shoes and slippers. Local residents visited Hartford Middletown and New Britain for funerals and family updates through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Miss Stevens
Doris Abbey
Faustine Bosart
Horace Silliman
Roger Gladding
Alice Monte
J. M. Dudek
Deep River
la France
Foresters and civic notes from Island and Portland
Island and Portland items report Foresters installation under District Deputy C Barry with officers named including Hanson S R and McDonald treasurer. Reports show $1,100 in sick and moral benefits paid last year and promise of further prosperity. Also noted are highway car debates, Portland club officers preelected, a trolley car derailment near Middletown, and community notices including a WWU essay prize and local hospital news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Island
Eastern Star
Foresters of
C. Barry
C. RB. W. Hanson
Garrett Ja
John
Timothy McDonald
John J
Woodward
P. J. Smedick
John Johnson
Jamés Condren
J. B
Michael J
David Cronin
Simple home made cough syrup beats branded remedies
An article touts a cheap home made cough syrup using Pinex and syrup poured into a pint bottle, claiming faster relief for coughs, throat irritation, and bronchial conditions. It recommends a combination of Pinex with granulated sugar syrup, molasses, honey, or corn syrup for a pleasant taste and effective soothing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aena
Pretty Haddam Wedding Unites Lucy J Kelsey to Charles W Helm
At the Haddam residence of Mr and Mrs William H Kelsey their daughter Lucy Justina married Charles Wendell Helm of Hartford. Rev E E Lewis officiated. Attendant Miss Fannie L Kelsey wore pink georgette. Best man Marcus Helm. They planned to reside in Hartford after a short bridal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
William H. Kelsey
Lucy Justina
Charles Wendell Helm
Hartford
E. E. Lewis
Fannie L. Kelsey
Marcus Helm
Lohengrin
Ivoryton Church Services and Local Notices
Ivoryton January report lists Holy Communion at 10 45 led by Rev George Gilbers of Middletown Sunday school at noon a church social planned for Ivoryton hotel invites all connected parishioners. Albin Ohlsen seeks Hartford medical aid Andrew Ohlsen recovers from brief illness. Big Inventory Sale starts at J M Dudek Deep River store with Sheep River locals bargains.
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Ivoryton
All Saint’s Church
George Gilbers
Middletown
Ivoryton Hotel
Albin Ohlsen
Hartford
Laurel Hall
Co. & C. Hall
Charlie Chaplin
G. W. Dibble’s
Andrew Ohlsen
J. M Dudek
Deep River
Sheep River
Moodus Local Briefs and Civic Notices Jan 23
Moodus notes show Joseph Egeter a Hartford business caller on Tuesday. A monument was erected in Moodus cemetery for Frederick R. and Mrs. Sage. Judge A E Purple and A J Silliman were out of town on Wednesday. Cottage prayer meetings led by Rev L J Radcliffe occur this week in town. Mrs E L Hurd mourns the niece Mrs Eldon Kirtland of Chester. Evangelistic meetings begin at the Methodist church next Sunday and run all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moodus
Joseph Egeter
Hartford
Frederick R
Sage
A. E. Purple
A. J. Silliman
Merchant Bernstein
L. J. Radcliffe
E. L. Hurd
Eldon Kirtland
Chester
Methodist Church
East Haddam Groceries Delivered Cheaper by Truck
In East Haddam, Harry Frontell advertises delivery by motor truck to any town part, promising lower prices than local shops. In local bowling news, Russell Co. defeats Franklin Co. two games to one at Aetna alleys. J Krauth tops Russell with 818, Hoffman leads Franklin with 817. Kirby Co. faces Noiseless Co. next, with last night scores showing strong performances across multiple players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frontell
Adv
Aetna
Russell Co
Franklin Co
J. Krauth
Hoffman
Kirby Co
Henry Eeeoneooe
Wit ‘Franklin Co
Enemase
East Hampton News Briefs and Local Notes
East Hampton reports a potential ice shortage if cold days do not return, as warm weather and fog delay the co season. McGunns are guests of the Bannings. Red Cross meets at 2 30 p m in Chatham hall. Local boys in Base Hospital 66 write of an early return. Arnold Simonson Russell Metcalf and Karl Linkquist are in the unit. Mary Burns returns to Middletown. Grace Hall resumes duties after influenza. East Hampton Grange installs officers with Myron Case presiding. Socials planned at M E church for Sunday school and primary class. Charles Torkelson visits Hartford. Siebert's hall hosts a big dance Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Club
E. Irving
Richard H. Call
Sam H. Baer
Gildersleeve
Middletown
Frank Leslie Sanborn, Jr
U. S. Army
Thaa
Preece
Portland Foundry Co
Hartford
Siebert’s Hall
East Hampton
The
Young Emeralds
T. A. B. Society
St. Mary’s Hall
Messrs McGunn
Alfred Banning
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Myron Case
Henlock Grange
Lulu Goff
Edith Day
A. J. Vingoe
B. Walstead
Grace Goff
Axel Cederholm
William Nelson
Alice Jeffries
Ola West
Sadie Stocking Ceres
Jennie Barton
Pomona
Hattie Dunham
Flora
Cornelia Strong
Florence Nelson
M.E
Charles Torkelson
Visitors and travel notes from Old Saybrook area
A Wednesday roundup records residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs William S Clark Mrs George W Grinnell Mrs M J Golden Miss Catherine E Golden Mrs M Murphy and Mrs Ralph Stillman Dr O H Bailey buys a fast new horse F H Bamble returns to duties on the Saybrook Point to Waterbury run Ice dealers report no purchases due to high prices and river freight William G LaMay resumes garage duties after illness Rev Dr J H Devries leaves for Canton Mass with family for a shore visit Fog disrupts Sound navigation Dinner hosts Mr and Mrs E B Clark and others in Saybrook bridal Clark relatives visit from Middletown at the Clark homestead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
New Haven
William S. Clark
George W. Grinnell
M. J. Golden
Catherine E Golden
M. Murphy
Ralph Stillman
O. H. Bailey
F. H. Bamble
Saybrook Point
Waterbury
William G. LaMay
E. B. Clark
Frank L. Gaylord
Clinton
Russell W. Clark
Middletown
Edward B. Clark
Clark Homestead
Saybrook
Victor Berger's Training in New York World Report
After being found guilty of sedition Victor L Berger spoke with emotion about living by his principles for 37 years. He cited his advocacy of vindictive classism seen as socialism. In peace his ideas were ignored, but in war they were deemed helpful to the enemy and condemned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Berger
New York World
Victor L. Berger
Berger
Hildreth named chaplain of the Connecticut House
The Rev. H. W. Hildreth pastor of the Congregational church is appointed chaplain of the Connecticut House of Representatives by Speaker James F. Walsh. He also serves as chaplain of the Sixth Regiment Connecticut State Guard. Community notes include illness updates, club meetings, and YMCA leadership plans across Middlesex County with events scheduled for February 1 and a state boys conference set for February 21 to 23 in Winsted.
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Cromwell
H. W. Hildreth
Congregational Church
House of Representatives
James F. Walsh
Hildreth
Sixth Regiment
Connecticut State Guard
Leonard
Babcock
Hartford
Lamb Homestead
Lutheran’ Church
David Olson
John Olson
A. E. Garden
William D. Sly
The
Baptist Church
Frank D. Luddington
Court Equality, F. of A
Earnest Workers
A. J. Garde
Middlesex County
Middletown Y. M
Middletown
Proul Judson
Deep River Hi
Middlefield Boy Scouts
Elihu Lyman
Uncle Sam
Haddam
U. S. Marines
Long Hill
East Hampton
Arange
Winsted
Divorce Request From A Tearful Child In Pearsons
Spirit Of The Times recounts a lawyer at work when a tearful child enters seeking a divorce from parents. The scene shows a resolute plea for independence and a remark on indifference as a metaphor for uncovering secrets, ending with a caution about beauty and love failing.
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Times
Pearson’s
Cascarets Candy Laxative Endorsed for Mothers and Children
A purport focused ad claims Cascarets, a 10 cent laxative candy, relieves stomach bile and constipation without gripe or sickness. It asserts children accept Cascarets gladly and repeats directions for ages one year and up.
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Aaron J. Berg
New Britain
Samuel T. Davidson
Jack” Lund
U. S
Camp Devens
Leontine Alexander
Eldon B. Kirtland
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Walter Webb
Harriet Pratt
A. H. Palmgr
W. Deith
Berman
Connecticut
Baker’s
Russell Bros
Haddan
Creamery
No Man’s Land
Nourse
Sherman
Main St
the Middlesex
China
Guernsey
Wtity Coats
Boston
United States Rubber Co
James H. Bunce Co
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