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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
7
The Sunny South scene features Pauline in a new photoplay titled A of the Old South, evoking orange blossoms and Southern ambiance in a tale of fashion and romance.
Pauline Frederick appears as a Creole girl in A Daughter of the Old South at the Middlesex this Friday and Saturday with a series of heart appealing scenes. The program also includes The Old Homestead on screen, vaudeville acts, and travelogues.
The Indianapolis News comments on Russia, arguing that leaving it alone would be the worst possible move. The rhetoric emphasizes fear of Russian aggression and the need for firm policy. The piece reflects editorial stance rather than a report of events.
Butter price reduced to 59 cents per pound from Russell Bros at 324 Main Street. Advert shows a plain retail offer highlighting the value and location.
A healthful routine promises daily freshness by drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse liver kidneys and bowels. The method claims to relieve constipation bilious stomach trouble rheumatism and pale complexions, requiring a quarter pound of lime phosphate for widespread benefit.
Community notes report a Jan 29 birth to Mr and Mrs Thomas O Shea, visits by George Seeley’s son Loren from New Haven, housing shortages hindering town growth, and Canute Abistrin at H P Denison organ factory. Swedish Lutheran Sunday school 10 30 invite attendance with A Berg teaching. Shoe inventory sale ends Feb 1 with deep discounts on footwear and undergarments.
Large crowd attends all day sew at Red Cross rooms. Local residents travel to Hartford in Spencer car. Mrs. Judson North ill with influenza. daughter Elizabeth North called from Middletown. Charles B. Brooks returns from overseas with honorable discharge from Camp Devens. James Mack arrives home from overseas. Ida Jeannette Williams dies in Cromwell. funeral in Westchester. Mrs. Mary Ingraham improves after illness. Axelrod family glad to receive four letters from son serving in France.
Walter D. Clark captured first prize for Columbian Wyandottes at the Middletown Poultry show this week. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Edwards, was taken to hospital yesterday for eye trouble treatment. Walter Webb resigned from Pratt Read and Company to join a New Haven position. Fred Tyler, after months in France, has arrived in the United States. Charles Holden expects to stay at least ten more months. Ned serves in the Ordnance Department. Mr and Mrs Leon Walker visited New Haven yesterday. Jacob Edwards plans to build a garage on his newly acquired Schoolhouse property. The Silver Chain circle of King’s Daughters hosted a well attended social in the Congregational church vestry with readings, music, and games. The circle members planned to join the senior circle with Mr Potts of Middlesex Mfg. Co entertaining his wife and child.
Westchester news records the death of Miss Ida Williams of Hartford on Monday after illness with pneumonia. She formerly lived in Westchester and leaves sister Mrs Emil Johnson of Cromwell, father St Williams of Moodus, two nieces Mrs John Williams and Christine Johnson, and nephew Harold Johnson who had lived with her since their grandmother's death. The report notes attendance at Wethersfield school and family bereavement. Also mentions a Red Cross meeting all day with Mrs Brainard.
Miss Annie Carlson returns from New Britain visit. Services at St John’s church tonight at 8 and Friday at 7 30 led by Rev F I Nason of Brooklyn. Louis Baroni Alfred Walden and Axel Larson, ex A H B F in France since 1918, mustered out and home. Parish meeting at St John’s Memorial church Sunday noon. Mrs Allan Hayden back from Hartford visit. Women’s Missionary Society annual meeting at Congregational parsonage Friday afternoon. St John’s guild held a food sale Wednesday. Reginald Wilcox heads to Clearwater Florida to visit brother George. Y M C A meets in old town hall at 7 0?
Elizabeth Burke returns to Ivoryton from New Britain and visits sister Mrs. John Bradbury. Public library sale and Parents' and Teachers' club food sale planned. George H. Blake visiting Torrington. Mrs. Franz Peterson to New York for husband returning from France. The Sign of the Invisibles at Co. & C. Friday night with Mitchell Lewis. King's Daughters units convene: gunbeam chapter Saturday at 7 pm Laurel hall. second division 2 20 pm. Resolute Circle Tuesday evening with Mrs N D Miller. Beacon Light circle committee meets Wednesday 2 30 pm Laurel hall. Red Cross activity continues at Laurel hall.
Mrs. Congdon of East Hampton visits daughter Mrs H Bailey in Cromwell. Local O E S members attend Grand Lodge session in Hartford. Mr and Mrs Thomas Noble return from a visit with relatives in New Haven. George Keause of Indiana visits at Louis and Mrs Kabatznick’s home. Try a Press Want Adv.
Early medical advisory recommends avoiding damp ground and cold, staying hydrated, and consuming less meat. It claims rheumatism stems from uric acid built in the blood, cured by Jad Salts or Rad Salts to stimulate kidney action and purify the blood, with daily use for a week before breakfast.
Higganum Jan 30 Rev R 8 Caldwell to present a stereoptic show at 7 o clock with descriptive reading. Several beautiful pictures to be viewed. Local health news includes Fred Skinner ill with pneumonia and cared for by a nurse, with his wife improving. Family illnesses noted include Mrs Skinner's father Mr Richards also ill. Community updates cover Baroni's employment, donations to Y M C A, and various local work projects and farm labor. One-eighth bay Pillsbury flour at Scovill store.
Colchester residents recount visits from Anna Strong of Lebanon and Mr. J. J. Sullivan of Norwich. The Old Guard band held a special rehearsal, with a grand concert and ball planned for February 32nd at Grange hall. Local fishing at Haywards lake and Baptist Ladies Aid meetings add to town activity.
A vintage ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe gentle remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. It claims relief from weariness backache and nervousness and advises continuing treatment to prevent relapse. Promises refunds if not satisfied and urges purchasing the original imported product in three sizes.
Two days of exhibition and demonstration work in Grange hall by Miss Ketcham of the Farm Bureau and Miss Hayes of the Connecticut College drew an attentive audience. The program covered a wide range with talks that proved engaging and instructive.
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