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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1918

Page

7

Casualties in Today’s Lists Show Broad War Losses

The casualty roll calls 198 total deaths and numerous injuries across Army and Marine units. Notables include Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt listed as missing in action and Lieut. Thomas W. Ashley declared killed in action. New England entries cover privates, corporals, sergeants, and missing in action cases, with multiple towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire named among the fallen and wounded.

Pisane Saxiien Pocono Divive Army Quentin Roosevelt William B. Peterson Omaha Winston P. Anderson Birm Ingham Ala William Nesselhof Kansas Marine Corps Thomas W. Ashley Deerfield Mass New England Army

Durham News and Notices from July City Briefs

Mrs. G B Smith of Springfield visits sister Mrs A F Rev and Mrs Morris Alling of Rocky Hill host. Mr Alling’s uncle Albert M Alling visited. Mrs McCabe of Pawtucket guests of sister Mrs E M Hubbard. Durham Y M C A ball team played Ivoryton. O U A M to meet Monday night with District Deputy State Counselor A E Church expected to install new officers. Ellen Moss Cheese expert to demonstrate at town hall July 22 at 2 30 pm. Funeral of Miss Lenora E Stowe held at Epiphany Church. Interment in Durham Cemetery. Methodist service Sunday normal with Rev Roy T Thawley preaching and 8 pm union service with Rev Louis H Ruge. Church notices for Sunday Trinity m Sunday service times listed.

Ellen Moss State College Town Hall Lenora E.stowe Middletown Church of the Epiphany Richard DeZong Miss Stowe Durham Methodist Roy T. Thawley Louis H. Ruge Nae Wen

The Yellow Ticket and Mary Pickford in M'liss at Middlesex

The Yellow Ticket with Fannie Ward heads a big bill featuring a Russian writer's realism and Ward in an emotional role. On the same double feature, "Brave and Bold" with George Walsh screens, plus "House of Hate" and more. Mary Pickford stars in "M'liss" at the Middlesex with Frances Marion and Marshall Neilan, popular western thriller elements and strong support. Also "The Eagle's Eye" and Current Events.

Anna Mirre Fannie Ward God Ward Anna Mirrel William Parke Miss Ward Grand Theatre Fox George Walsh M’liss Clay Green California Mary Pickford Artcraft Pictures Mary Miss Pickford Middlesex Eagle’s Eye

Grand Theatre Presents Vaudeville And Films Tonight

Doors open at six with four acts of vaudeville Walsh Burns and alsh a clever comedy singing trio Peppino and Peny accordion players May Goodside singing novelty the Oxford Trio presenting basketball on bicycles. The Lion's Claws second episode stars Marie Walcamp and a new weekly features scenes of ex mayor John Furroy Mitchel military funeral plus other good pictures.

Grand Theatre Walsh Burns and Alsh Peppino F Peny May Goodside Oxford Marie Walcamp New York John Furroy Mitchel

Middlesex Show Features Hayakawa in The Bravest Way

At the Middlesex tonight Sessue Hayakawa will be seen in a Paramount production The Bravest Way. A Mack Sennett comedy Friend Husband is also shown. The vaudeville includes Fern Bigelow and King Bogart and Nichol Rams dell and Dal. Show starts at 6 30.

Middlesex Sessue Hayakawa Paramount Mack Sennett Fern Bigelow King Bogart Nichol Ramsdell Dal

Old Saybrook Civil and Social Updates in July

Local notices from Old Saybrook report A H Gilybert and others passing examinations and assignments for Shore Line electric and ferry districts. Conductor Watrous held for limited service. Loveland referred to medical advisory board. Frank Parker stationed at Fort Wright. Miss Lucy Rockwell visiting in Wood River Junction. Mrs Walliams returned after two operations. comfort noted. Co G 6th Infantry held annual social in town hall. many attendees. Reinforcements arrive from Boston to the railroad labor camp. Local arrivals and departures at cottages, and several visits to relatives. Red Cross rooms closed for now. notices will announce resumption.

Old Saybrook A. H. Gilybert Saybrook Point Staton John J. Brosman Shore Line Electric Deep River Juddon L. Watrous Hubert Loveland Ferry Middletown Frank Parker Power House Fort Wright New London Lucy Rockwell Wood River Junction R. I Frank Walliams New Haven Hospital Co. G 6Th Infantry Boston Clifford Berrian Cornfield Point Plum Banks Frederick Smith Springfield Mass Albany Harriet Hefflon Boston Post Road B. B. Warren New Haven Pittsburg D. J. Donahue Curtiss Bacon Ralph P. Stillman J. B. Whittimore Norwich Red Cross Society

Saybrook Point News Tidbits from July Life

Saybrook Point reports illness keeps W Clark Fish confined to his home while Mrs. Howard W Pease spends the week away. Chauncey Day, Saybrook native and son of the late A L Day, writes from somewhere in France that he has served on the firing line for five months. Julius Aronson, a frequent visitor, describes a wonderful sea trip and a week with Miss Edith Luther who was away Friday.

Saybrook Point W. Clark Fish Howard W. Pease Chauncey Day Saybrook A. L. Day France Julius Aronson Edith Luther Pepe Bei

Russell Quits Yankees for Sparrows Point Shipyard Club

Allan Russell, a star pitcher for the New York Yankees, quits the team without notice and joins the Sparrows Point shipyard club in Maryland. Manager Huggins laments the departure, noting Russell had carried much of last season hampered by a disabled finger that kept him from pitching.

Russell Yankees Allan Russell New York Yankees Ship Yards Sparrows Point Huggins Yanks

Deep River Obituary and Local News Roundup

Ena LaPlace at 48 dies of cancer in Deep River born in Westfield Mass taught at Union school funeral Monday at 2 p m Rev Atha to preach in Baptist church. Other items note Roy Gladding and Morton in France, Giacoma Co vaudeville turnout, Hartford visitors Mrs Wells and children guests, uncalled letters, and local employment moves with Pratt Read and Axtman at Rockaway Beach and St John hotel Essex dancing event Monday night.

Deep River Ena William G. LaPlace Main Street Westfield Mass Union School Congregational Church Baldwin Chapter W. G. LaPlace Edna Francis H. P. Connolly Haverhill Frederick N. Hanchett Deep River High School George B. Atha Groton Roy Gladding Howard A. Morton France Giacoma Co C. E. Wells Hartford E. R.ferguson W. R. Krause Susan Hall H. D. Tyler New Haven A. A. Axtman Rockaway Beach H. W. Stevens Pratt, Read & Co St. John Hotel Essex Gatchell Springfield

Local notes from Rocky Hill Sunday services and town visits

Sunday morning services were held as usual with a union service planned at the Methodist church in the evening led by Rev. H. W. Trinkaus. Mrs. Charles Beaumont was an out of town visitor Friday while Mrs. J. Stickles shopped in Hartford. The mother of Mrs. Clarence Pratt died at her daughter’s Elm Street home. burial is in Rockville. The Lisbeth A. Turner Daughters of Veterans held an annual picnic at Mrs. Alma Griswold’s Elm Street home. The New England Tobacco Growers' association met at M. W. Smith’s Shaker Farm with lunch and speeches.

Rocky Hill Methodist Episcopal Church H. W. Trinkaus Charles Beaumont J. Stickles Hartford H. Y. Barnard Bridgeport Clarence Pratt Rockville Elm Street Alma Griswold C. B. Boardman Churchill Katharine Quinn Charlotte Elliott Lisbeth A. Turner Daughters of Veterans New England Tobacco Growers’ Association M. W. Smith Shaker Farm Shaker Station

Haddam News Highlights and Local Guests

In Haddam on July 20 Mrs. Charles Wills and her daughter Miss Wills with her grandson Charles stayed with A. R. Shailer. Charles M. Ingersoll and family returned Thursday from Westbrook. The village heard the church bell ring Thursday night and rejoiced over the allies' success in a gathering at A. R. Shailer and G. A. Dic.

Essex Social Notes and Local Travels Highlight Week

Essex reports include Joseph Morgan visiting his mother Eva Morgan on West Avenue Wichita. Mr and Mrs Pike of Windsor visiting G L Tucker's family. Mrs M A Tucker and Mrs G L Scoville returning from two weeks at the beach. LeRoy Babcock at Rogers Lake cottage. E T Pratt entertaining grandson from Middletown on Prospect Street. Fred Clarke Lay named janitor of the Congregational church. Walter Brask of Hartford renting top floor in Reynolds block. N A Tripp shingling Mrs Selden Spencer on South Main Street. a month mind mass at St Josephs Chester for P J Murphy. Monica Simmons spending several weeks at Saybrook Point. Merle Brockway shingling residence near Middle Cove. Bre

E. T. Pratt Middletown Prospect Street Fred Clarke Lay Congregational Church Walter Brask Hartford Reynolds Block N. A. Tripp Selden Spencer South Main Street St. Joseph’s Church Chester P. J. Murphy

Death of Henry Kahrmann in Providence at 64

Chester mourns Henry Kahrmann who died in Providence Rhode Island from heart trouble at 64. He leaves a widow and eleven children, four in France. Body to be brought to Deep River for services at Fountain Hill cemetery. Chester marks a Sea Victory with a band concert at the Cove. Church services note Good Cheer and Christ promises. Guests include Carl Barry and Miss Rachel Davidson. new home for Mrs Jacob Feinstein. Baptist services schedule Abundantly Above and As We Have Opportunity. next Gospel concert “The Anchor of the Soul.”

Chester Henry Kahrmann Providence R. I Mr. Kahrmann Ireland France Hugh Arthur Levi Reginald Emma Mount Vernon Patrick McCann Essex Charles Hartford Harry Maine Fred Mayer May Laurel Hazel Arizona Deep River Fountain Hill Chester Military Band Cove Congregational Church Alden Smith Carl Barry Rachel Davidson Middletown S. T. Davidson Jacob Feinstein Schoolhouse Hill Baptist Church

Higganum Social Notes Publicized Visitors and Moves

In Higganum on July 20 a series of social happenings and comings and goings were reported. Mrs. Susie Marble of Boston visits her parents for the summer while Mrs. Thomas Reardon of Hartford stays with her father Frank Gladwin. Miss Jennie Andeen visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Andeen. Mrs Horatio and daughters travel to Wallingford for a day. Miss Daisy Marble has taken a position in Middletown. Mrs. Elbert Burr is at Middletown Hospital for an appendicitis operation. J Loewe receives a promotion from lieutenant to captain. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and several others were away yesterday.

Higganum Anna Neff Beach Park Susie Marble Boston Mass Thomas Reardon Hartford Frank Gladwin Jennie Andeen Carl Andeen Horatio Meee Ang Wallingford Toda Loewe Caer Brainard John Knowles Ponsett

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