Pickering Hor Company Trounces Foundry 24 to 0
The Pickering hor company team defeated the Foundry company nine at High Street grounds by a 24 to 0 score in a game noted for one sided play. Carl Ander led the attack, H C Finkle connected on hits, and the loosters struggled with weak fielding as Pickering dominated from the start. A return game is planned following the decisive victory. Redeem July pledges asked as War Savings totals seek $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biliang Foundry Company
Pickering Hor Company
and Foundry Company
Satron High School
Red Cross
Carl G. Ander
H. C. Finkle
Field Reh le
T. Tesla
James Lynch
John Dillon
Pickering’s
No Foundry Co
Joe Dillon
Colchester Social Roundup Includes Visits and Local Games
Colchester residents share visits from Terryville Exeter Hartford and Bridgeport while local baseball beats Yantic 7 to 2. Week’s notes list band practice, Grange gathering, and residents moving to Providence.
Henry Davis Enjoys Sea Breezes at Stony Creek Cottage
Durham July 22 items note Henry Davis at Stony Creek cottage enjoying sea breezes while others visit family and friends across towns. Mentions include M P Hull of Hartford, Theodore Page joining Meriden Colts factory work, Bailey and Sterns in Middletown, Clark birthday party, and a local Congregational church service with a Bible lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Parsons
Gazelle Clark
Macleane Clapp
Hartford
J. B. Clark
Franklin F. Bailey
Harold Sterns
Middletown
Indian Neck
Congregational
Roy T. Thawley
M. E. Church
E. P. Gladwin
Bethlehem
Cromwell Social and Local Notices Tell of Visits and Travel
Cromwell residents report visitors and outings including Miss Elsie Royal Minns from Porto Rico and Miss Bla Dames from New York visiting W. S. Bulkeley. Christian Endeavor picnic planned for Tuesday evening departing at 6 10 trolley. Stovall family notes Joseph A. Stovall’s safe overseas arrival. Local merchants announce availability of feeds and groceries. Mrs A G Mal and daughters spent Friday at Savin Rock and Lighthouse Point. Dr W E Babcock advertises dentistry in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Elsie Royal Minns
Porto Rico
Bla Dames
New York
W. S. Bulkeley
Christian Endeavorers
Hick
Rocky Hill
P. Harrison
Boston
Mass
C. H. Stovall
Joseph A. Stovall
Theodore Anderson
A.G. Mal
Lily Malm
David Pierson
Savin Rock
Lighthouse Point
W. E. Babcock
College
Middletown
South Glastonbury News Roundup and Notables
July notes from South Glastonbury report Arthur Kellam buying a seven passenger car and family visits at East Hampton. A service flag at South Congregational church shows six stars for Chapman, Deming, Hollister and Grant. Local trainees from here to Fort Adams headed overseas. names include Matson, Harrison, Stevenson. Michiel Priebson, in Canada with a Polish unit, expects to leave for France soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Glastonbury
Arthur L. Kellam
Weighing and measuring for babies to aid welfare
East Hampton residents note the weighing and measuring event at the Parish house on Wednesday afternoon July 24. A doctor and a nurse will be present to conduct tests for children under school age, aiming to benefit child welfare and encourage mothers to bring their little ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Lester Scott
Willimantic
Margaret Hurley
New Haven
Andrew McGuire
Joseph Flood
William Kemp
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Merton' Weir
Judith
Belfast
Maine
Fred Clemens
New York
Mary Mack
Ralph Thatcher
Hartford
Samuel Thatcher
Ladv
Katherine Hayes
John Hayes
Ruth Strong
Willimantic Camp Grounds
Mae Johnson
New Britain
Carlo Johnson
Carrier’s Pavilion
Ford
Marion Hitchcock
Cove
John Walsh
Camp Devens
W. Lagersrom
Camp Upton
Local Social and Red Cross Activity in Chatham-Middle Haddam
In Chatham-Middle Haddam area, residents hosted out of town guests including Mrs. Mary Brainard and Miss Clark. Red Cross sewing sessions were held at Evergreen hall and Library hall for surgical dressings. Mrs. Peckham reportedly bought the house near the river once owned by Miss Olivia Harmes. Dinners and visits featured families such as the Barbours and the Crooks with Mrs. Harrison Brainard and New York guests Mrs Gerard and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Middle Haddam
Mary Brainard
Clark
Mary West
Gardner
Earl Prout
Portland
M. E. Cone
Addison Brainard
Hartford
Red Cross
Evergreen Hall
Esther Taylor
Frank Crook
B. F. Crook
Middletown
Mary E. Cone
Reunion of Belden Descendants Draws Attendees from Several Towns
The seventh reunion of the descendants of ward Belden was held last Thursday at Lake Componse with members from Middletown Berlin Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. Officers elected included President Fred L Belden of Rocky Hill and Secretary Treasurer Miss Edith M Clark Glastonbury. The Connecticut Quarry Co in town has shut down and a Chautauqua address by Hon George B Chandler was delivered at Plainville camp grounds. The electric current was cut from 7 to 5 on Sunday for Hartford Electric Light Co repairs. Hermann Saunders of Troy NY, army at Fort Slocum Watervliet, visited Miss Eulah Blodgett and Miss Kitty Appley of Springfield visited Pratt street. A large group from Hartford attended Library hall Friday with games music and refreshments. The Christian Endeavor met at the Congregational church Sunday evening on Lessons From Favorite Psalms led by Miss Susan Blodgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
State Guard
Ward Belden
Lake Compounce
Middletown
Berlin
Glastonbury
George Codair
Alice Codair
Harold Gilbert
Agnes Canfield
Fred L. Belden
John Crowell
New Britain
Edith M. Clark
Connecticut Quarry Co
Joseph Quinn
East Hartford
George B. Chandler
Chatauqua
Plainville
Hartford Eléctric Light Co
Hermann Saunders
Troy
N. Y
Eulah Blodgett
Saunders
Fort Slocum
Watervleit Barracks
Kitty Appley
Springfield
Kate Appley
Pratt Street
Susan and
Esther Freeburg
Hartford
Library Hall
Susan Blodgett
F. Gowen
Margaret McNally
Marion Gowen
Harriett Gowen
Alyce McNally
Ruth Myers
Margaret Heally
Esther Freebury
Mamie Terry
Deacon Dubbs Charms Westfield Club Benefit
East Berlin notes visiting relatives John Nye returns to Elmira Jarvis Down from Camp Raritan joins family gathering for Thomas Holigan Marines departure at Port Royal South. The Westfield Dramatic club at Athletic Hall staged Deacon Dubbs to benefit Village Improvement Society with strong performances by all cast members. Joseph Parker of Milldale visited town friends Sunday. Miss Lillian Bacon starts work at Franklin Electric Middletown. Edward Krauth guests at home over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
John Nye
Elmira
N. Y
Jarvis Down
Camp Raritan
N. J
Thomas Holigan
Marines
Port Royal
8. C
Deacon Dubbs
Westfield Dramatic Club
Athletic Hall
Joseph Parker
Milldale
Lillian Bacon
Franklin Electric Company
Middletown
Edward Krauth
Middlefield Social Notes Span July Weekend
Middlefield residents report Mrs William Thompson visiting Danbury returns home with news. Mrs George Wetherill visits ill brother Arthur Calvert at St Raphael s Haven hospital. Mr Calvert lately stayed with Mrs Wetherill. Wesley Fowler hosts lawn party for friends. Alfred Wilkinson and family from Hartford spend weekend with relatives. Ella Jenkins of Wallingford stays briefly in town. Helen Watrous returns from Hartford weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Alice Watrous
Danbury
William Thompson
Vermont
George Wetherill
Arthur Calvert
St. Raphael's Hospital
Haven
Calvert
Wetherill
Wesley Fowler
Alfred Wilkinson
Hartford
Ella Jenkins
Wallingford
Helen Watrous
Neutrone Prescription 99 for Rheumatics Relief
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as quick relief for rheumatic stiffness and inflamed joints. It promises absorption in a week or two with four daily doses, claiming to reduce swelling and fatigue and restore strength. Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown, Ct. markets 50c and $1.00 bottles and handles mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
Wash Dresses Offerings Spotlight Linen Frocks
July selection features dresses for sizes 16 to 44 in all linen fabrics. Each piece is described as the newest model from Dame Fashion with exclusive styling. Prices range from $12.50 to $15.00.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pickering
John C. Barry
W. S
A. J. Foley
Edward Kelly
Gildersleeve
Carl Bengston
Bengston
High Street
U.S. Army
Edward J. Greene
Fast Main Street
A Lynch
U. S. Navy
Edward Bergeson
U. S. Naval Reserve
Town Hall
Kcians
L. W. Strong
Philadelphia
John Brewster Anderson
Lake Pocotopaug
Edward J. Barry
U. S.N
Pelham Training Station
Barry
H. C. Ibotson
Brook N. Y
Agiliam Bernard Keser
Stewart Hall, Jr
Gildersleeve Ship Cannon Company
Philip Cahill
Hart
Thomas
Cahill
Harry Gunberg
Iim
H. C. Bell
Carlyle Irving Bell
Cer
Charles H. Johnson
Leonard
Carl
Southchester
Hazel
Laketog
Annie Taylor
E. Leigh Day
Penfield
Nancy
Grace Ibh
Beatrice Howard
Minerva Bransfield
Dompton
Edward Bransfield
Psex
Lynch
Freestone Avenue
Wefore- Portland Foundry
Ite Raymond
Marshall Markweek
Pixley
George Stocking
Mr. Stocking
Colchester
George Rein
Terryville
Bridgeport
B. D. Remington
John J. Shea
Yantic
Grange
Timothy Sullivan
John T
Willie Sullivan
Providence
R.I
Deborah Shea
Daniel Sullivan
David S. Day
E. S. Day
F. J. Brown
Exeter
Etta Lombard
Norwich Avenue
H. A. Blake
Winsted
Walter B. Lombard
Edwin Hazen
Eixchan
Chatham—Middle
Haddam
Newark
Westinghouse Electric
THE
Connecticut Power CO
A. L. Southmayd
Oka
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