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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1918

Page

6

Portland memorial services at cemetery by Lutheran church and Lodge

In Portland a memorial service was held at Crow Hill Cemetery at 3 o clock under the Lutheran church and Lodge Order of Vasa. B Hulteen of Hartford gave the principal address with scripture and remarks by Rev G Erickson of the local church and Rev C E son of Middletown. Two choir selections were made and a large out of town gathering attended the event. The cemetery on Crow Hill is noted as a beauty spot of the town.

Lutheran Church Order of Vasa B. Hulteen Hartford G. Erickson C. E. Son Middletown Crow Hill

New Haven Visitors and Town Notes Highlight July Traditions

A morning birth is reported for Mrs. John C. Lynch on Freestone Avenue. Visitors include David A. Cronin of Bridge and New Haven guests Matilda Edith and Benson. Win Nyman travels to New Haven for a Winchester position. U S tank officer Brown visits on street over Sunday. A.J. Foley patrols Main beat. Selectman Payne reopens police due to complaints about the Ready Block meetings. Swedish American Republican club meets Saturday at Temple of Honor ball to nominate officers and delegates for Meriden league. Demographics cover residents Mrs. Joseph W. Walsh, Ruth Bostrom and Rev Carl O Bostrom’s York visit, and plans to Sound View in July. Fireworks rules noted. no July 4 observance. larger pieces restricted. Irving Hale buys Adolph Abrahamson property on Bartlett Street with ten acres.

Mey David A. Cronin Bridge Main Street Matilda Edith Benson New Haven Yesterwin Nyman Freestone Winchester Brown U. S Orvice A. J. Foley Joseph W. Walsh Will Sound View Swedish American Republican Club Temple of Honor State League Meriden H. W. Cole Arthur Edna Sloan Cleve Ohio Lucy Worthington Robert Larson Springfield R. Goodrich Portland War Bureau F. M. Jencks Boy Scout War Bureau F. R. Stuart W. Lord Stamford Mair Street Elijah Ackley Camp Devens Irving Hale Adolph Abrahamson Bartlett Street

Durham News Briefs and Local Events Highlight July

Miss Mary Scranton of Madison visiting Mrs. H. J. Page. Elmer Crowell and relatives host in Johnson Lane. Navy recruit Bishop Atwell reports to Newport. W F Beebe and Mrs. Bailey visit in New Haven area. King's Daughters meet Miss Emily Merwin. Dr E A Markham at Indian Neck cottage. Knights of Pythias to hold a patriotic meeting at Congregational church with Liberty chorus and Judge Gustaf B. n delivering address. Community peace court case: John Rogers found guilty of malt, fined 10 dollars plus costs. War Bureau members urged to attend Durham town hall program with ice cream and a drama by the Dobbs league.

Mia A Bailey King’s Emily Merwin E. A. Markham Indian Neck A. J. Lodge Knights of Pythias Congregational Church Supreme Loge K. of P J. F. Bailey League Society Dobbs Durham Town Hall War

Stocks Soans Sat and Listed and Unlisted Se

A brief stock update notes listings and sales activity with full information furnished.

Full Informa

Fourth of July Plans At Rocky Hill War Bureau

The Rocky Hill War Bureau completes Fourth of July celebrations with Hon. George B. Chandler as speaker and Rev. Oliver T. Magnell leading prayer. Col. Charles W. Burpee to attend, Connecticut State Guard to raise colors, oath of allegiance to be taken, and colors to be presented. First Selectman William F. Griswold joins the War Bureau. Red Cross Auxiliary to sell ice cream on the green. Sacred Heart drum corps to provide music. Extra train from New London to Hartford will reach Rocky Hill at 8:54 PM.

Hill Rocky Hill W. E. Beebe Niantic Middletown High School Sidney Lusser Christopher Bridgeport Lussen Joseph Kelly Riverview Hill Liberty Chorus Congregational Church New London Hartford

Fourth of July plans enliven East Berlin notice

East Berlin residents prepare a town wide Fourth celebration at the fair ground with a full program including baseball and other athletic events. Visitors include Mrs. Clarence Cole of Southington and Miss Edith Mather returning to Lyme. Zone tickets on the Middletown Branch rise to six cents. Berlin fare remains low. Mrs. George Kelsey hosts a New Britain whist club gathering with music and a luncheon.

East Berlin Sair Ground B. Derenthal Springfield Grace Holigan Clarence Cole Southington L. Gladding Cornwall New Britain E. Holigan J. Cough Margaret Trevethan Mildale Edith Mather Lyme Middletown Berlin George Kelsey Whist Club of

Independence Day plans and local events in Haddam Neck

The Red Cross plans Independence Day observance with a 3 30 pm patriotic address by Rev. R S Caldwell of Higganum, war tableaux and Liberty chorus at Grange hall. Christian Endeavor to present a July 3 play. Over $900 pledged in War Stamp drive. Grange hall July 4 event includes refreshments, admission 25c adults 10c children.

Haddam Grance Hall R. S. Caldwell Liberty Chorus Leonard Selden Willimantic Christian Endeavor Society Grange Hall The Poultry Yard C. E. Society

Higganum Grange event aids Red Cross in July return

A Higganum Grange Friday evening event raised funds for the local Red Cross and planned to donate about $15 after expenses. The piece lists local residents visiting, weekend activities, and a note about a garden benefit opening July 1 under Higganum auspices.

Governor's Day Celebrated In East Hampton On July 2

East Hampton observes Governor's Day on Tuesday July 2 with a parade at 1 30 led by Judge N B A Carrier, a speech by Governor Marcus Holcomb at the town green, and a liberty loan flag presentation. Festivities include food booths, a clam chowder lunch, dancing at Carrier's pavilion, and a Red Cross and G A R presence. Local notables and visiting guests are noted among participants.

East Hampton Old Town Marcus Holcomb Liberty Loan Congregational Church Main High Streets N. B. A. Carrier 6Th Infantry Regiment Co. L Connecticut State Guard Hoover The Red Cross Veterans of the

Local Social News From East Hartford and Middlefield

Middlefield residents and guests include Miss Alicia Anptereem and Miss Helen Watrous in Hartford visits. Miss Margaret May, Rachel Cotter, and Miss Lucina Millet are mentioned with Mrs Earle Munson of Worecker. Edits note extended visits by Lily May Terrill and Imogene Camp with relatives. Charles Cotter newly stationed abroad. Epworth League social to open at 8.

Middlefield Jay Mice Sethe Larson Oscar Grendettes Alicia Anptereem Helen Watrous Hartford Margaret Asi Rachel Cotter Raereed Beest Lucina Millet Earle Munson Worecker Lily May Terrill East Hartford Imogene Prford Charles Cotter Aay Virginia Teagood Ming Keogh Edith Miler Deighs Epworth League M. EB. Cherehatiers Leek

Vinci tonic touted as building up strength in Maine ad

Chester D. Haines reports suffering from nervous con dition and stomach trouble until using Vinci tonic. The ad claims Vinci builds strength with beef and cod liver peptones, iron, manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates, and cites Woodward Drug Co and Hartman Drug Co as distributors.

Sanford Maine Vinci Chester D. Haines Woodward Drug Co Hartman Drug Co

Fire damages small Ivoryton village home

Firefighters battled smoke and flames as a family was away from the house. A grease fire or stove incident caused damage to most of the kitchen area, and the structure suffered heat and smoke elsewhere. Neighbors reported the home was unoccupied at the time and the wood frame endured the worst of the damage. No serious injuries were listed.

Boemeer George B. Premch Greece Camp Devens John Bushnell

Colchester News Briefs and Local Sports Report

Colchester notes recall Walter Lombard’s return from Hartford and Memorial Day services by Oliver Woodhouse lodge No. 51 K of P at Linwood cemetery. State's Attorney Hall to speak July 4 under Jewish Federation. Colchester beats Lebanon 8 to 7 in ten innings with Harry Lazinek homer.

Colchester Walter Lombard Hartford Oliver Woodhouse K. of P Linwood Cemetery Edwin Hazen Middletown A. L. Stebbins E. A. Maloney F. E. Baker Pomfret Woodstock State Aus Jewish Federation Belle Strong Norwich A. F P. Roper Red Cross Society Elizabeth Day Clara Lebanon Harry Lazinek

Neutrone Prescription 99 Claims Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a quick internal remedy that purifies blood and relieves rheumatic pains and inflamed joints. It promises visible results after a few doses and features Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown, Connecticut, and other leading druggists selling it for a dollar.

Hartman Drug Co Middletown

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