Portland Cows Rampage and Local Obituaries
Cows ran loose in Will district garden injuring crops near Franklin's plot while locals tried an informal valuation. A town dispute over damage may go to court after Selectmen Stocking and K. and M. L. Lynch failed to reach settlement. Larson, a respected Portland resident born in Sweden, died at home after months of illness aged 55. Funeral arrangements pending with community notices and local youth events announced at Gildersleeve school. Small barn fire at Rock Smigel property sparked by unknown cause. fire department responded but did not use a stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Qttone
Will
Franklin
Nklin
George Stocking
Ips
George K. 6
M. L. Lynch
Cari
Larson
Ari
Sweden
Lat S
Portland
Connecticut Sigam Brownstone Co
Bernadotte Lodge
Order of Is
Svea Society
al Wallin
Coe Avenue
Rock Smigel
James H. Barry
Flying accident kills Lt Cary Warples from Alton Ill
A report says Lieutenant Cary Warples, grandson of W. Cary of Alton Ill, died in a recent airplane accident in San Antonio Texas. The obit notes his line of descent from Captain B Cary and mentions the Cary homestead and related local residents. The piece also covers local weather impacts, town notices, civil and war era activities, and community updates without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Warples
W. Cary
Alton
Ill
San Antonio
Texas
B. Cary
Cary
Henry Cary
Captain Cary
Saybrook Point Residents Attend Lyme Visit and Vacations
A fragmented notice reports Mr and Mrs Pratt guests of friends in Lyme for a Sunday service Rev and Mrs William F plan a weeks vacation this month Helen Day returns from a several week visit with J Walter Dey Ketcham family entertained visitors Cone and Day host a shore visit in Hartford area. one family trip to New Haven noted Offhand references to Day and daughter with vague locations and dates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baybrook Point
S. Pratt
Lyme
William ° F
Helen P
Walter Dey
Dede Ketcham
Aggeral Y Cone
Aoe
New Haven
Eer
Roma
Hart
Marlborough High: visits, births, and local notices
Marlborough residents report callers from Glastonbury and Hartford. Mrs Maria Roberts suffers a broken arm from a fall. Dr Parmelee attended. Dr Ryan and Guido Scaglio were sent to Camp Devens. Ryan later served at Connecticut State Prison. Morris Alling to preach next Sunday. Hose and Ladder No 1 hosted a sheep bake at Cheney cottage. Morris son born to Herman and wife. F H Blish on sick list. Edward Isleib from New Britain visited parents Martin and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Roberts
E. E. Parmelee
Ray J.ryan
Guido Scaglio
Camp Devens
Ryan
Connecticut State Prison
Scaglio
Goodrich
Carina
Elmer Shippey
Hartford
T. W Fuller
Charles II
Edward M. Isleib
New Britain
Martin Isleib
Hamburg Summer Guests and Local Visits
Hamburg residents report visitors and vacationing guests at Hammock Beach and Hawksnest Beach. Mr and Mrs Eghed Bull hosted the Harding sisters Theresa and Grace while Misses Jillian Crowley and Hatla Hoffman arrived from New York and Brooklyn. Local residents Mrs William Marvin Inez Peck served supper, and Carleton Havens of the U S N called on relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Theresa
Grace Harding
Hammock Beach
Westbrook
Eghed Bull
William Marvin
Inez Peck
Carleton Havens
George Stookey
Hatla Hoffman
Brooklyn
Jillian Crowley
New York
Martin House
Harold Hull
East Hampton Campaign for Student Nurses Nearing Aug 12
In East Hampton on July 31 the drive to recruit student nurses faces a late-stage push with one applicant already filed and more expected before August 12. Local residents Worthington White, P. P. OConnell, and others make brief visits or return from trips while community groups plan a Red Cross meeting and a weekend dance at Carriers pavilion with Ford's orchestra.
Webster Walkley Visitor and Local Notes in Durham
In Durham on July 31 Hon Webster Walkley of New York occupies a summer residence. Deputy U S Marshal T E Hawley and son from Hartford called on friends. Mrs T P Strong enjoyed an auto ride to Saybrook. W C Newton and granddaughter Dorothy Alling plan a Hog Island trip to visit son Elmer Newton. Marriage notice for Earl Mathewson of Norwich to Majorie Camp in Brooklyn on July 27 1918. Rainbow seen in western sky at 7 15 Tuesday. Guy Hubbard called to service likely leaving for camp Thursday. Epiphany Church announces Holy Communion and sermon next Sunday at 9 30. Women’s Committee meeting of Activities Council of Defense postponed to August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Webster R. Walkley
New York
United States
Timothy E. Hawley
Hartford
Hawley
T. P. Strong
Saybrook
W. C. Newton
Dorothy Alling
Hog Island
Elmer Newton
Earl Matthewson
Norwich
Guy Hubbard
Church of the Epiphany
Woman’s Committee
Council of Defense
Old Saybrook notices and events in town
Deputy Sheriff Calvin Fairbanks visits New Haven as church reads circular from Hartford about nurses needed by the government. Stueck's bakery secures bread supply for Saybrook camp labor. Mrs. Gillman and son return from Holyoke. An electric storm damages telegraph lines. Old Saybrook club to meet Monday at 8 pm. Joseph Beckwith moves to power house after Burgess trains as sub-station operator. Chaplin in One a.m. and Hart in The Man from Montana shown at Saybrook town hall Thursday night with dancing after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Saybrook
Calvin
Holyoke
Mass
Old Saybrook Club
K. M. Sheffield
Neark
Joseph Beckwith
Power House
A. J. Burgess
Shore Line
Charles Chaplin
Néal Hart
Montana
Saybrook Town Hall
Adv
Local Notes From Ivoryton and Surrounding Towns
Ivoryton July 31 Gustaf Johnson returns from New Britain and joins CGom stock Cheney & Co Calvin Ames back to Buffalo Mrs Fred M Anderson and child of Branford visit town Farm work mainly done by boys Burton Chapman returns to Sherman after short visit Henry starts The president must weigh in on the Michigan Senate matter Ford not a self starter. Charleston News and Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoryton
Gustaf Johnson
New Britain
Cgomstock-Cheney & Co
Calvin Ames
Buffaloge
Fred M. Anderson
Branford
Burton Chapman
Sherman
Henry
Michigan
Ford
Charleston
News and Courier
Ohio College Girl Rebuilds Health With Vincl
Miss Adelaide Carter of Urbana describes recovering from nervous, run down condition while in college. Vincl restored appetite, strength, and health, enabling her to continue studies. The ad claims Vincl contains elements to rebuild a weakened system and aid red blood production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ohio
Vinci
Adelaide Carter
Public Information Division Picture Copy Request
A clipped notice explains that a photograph copy can be obtained by sending ten cents to the Division of Pictures, Committee on Public Information in Washington D C. Enclose the clipping with the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Pictures
Committee On Public Information
Washington, D. C
Centerbrook Evening Service Canceled and Local Notices
Centerbrook July 31 There will be no service in the conference house this evening. Adelbert Carter, stationed at a southern camp, arrived home yesterday for a short furlough. Miss Margaret Stannard has returned home from Bridgeport. N E Tripp is shingling the Holt place on Main street. Mrs. Charles Bliss of New York is visiting her son Walter Bliss at his Main street home. Mr and Mrs C L Jones were in New London Tuesday. George Cutone has concluded his labors at Pratt Reed s factory in Deep River. There will be a bag apron and food sale on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Walter Wright from 3 to 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John the Baptist
WF. D. McAlpine
Main Street
Elia Churchill
Carey B. Lloyd
Rowland
New Haven
Norfolk
Jamesch
Portland Foundry Co
Bevin Bros
Ampton
Etorm
Co. K
C. S.G
Middletown
S. _H. Haines
Edward Yergeson
William Gildersleeve
E. Magenusen
Ray Whittles
Bengeston
Treas
Repubs Club
Ed Orf Main Street
Strong’s E
L. P._Ahlquist
Augustson
Seean
Epworth League
Wangum Lodge
Walter N. Belen
DeMar
Glastonbury
Marcus H. Hills
Hartford
Congregational Church
Goodwin Park
H. H. Grant
Joseph Quinn
Marie Mullins
Camp Devens
Hartford Rubber Works
Pratt and Whitney
Colt’s
Justus H. .Churchill
Justine
Beach
New London
Co. W. Boardman
Rocky Hill
M. E. Alling
Marlborough
Palmer Hermann
Raymond F. Hale
Colt’s Factory
Albert Homewood
Morningside
A. Moser
Everett Sherwood
Samuel Dimock
Tryontown
Charlies Yeager
Four Corners
W. R. Griswold
Indianapolis
Miss Savage
Cromwell
Mrs. Butler
High Street
Rebecca Humphrey
Goldborough
N. C
Christian Endeavor
Centerbrook
Adelbert Carter
Margaret Stannard
Bridgeport
N. E. Tripp
Holt Place
Charles Bliss
New York
Walter Bliss
C. L. Jones
George Cutone
Pratt & Reed
Deep River
Walter Wright
Higganum Social and Church Notices July Update
In Higganum on July 31 John Knowles of Ponsett was in town. Local ladies gathered to advance Red Cross work and urge more volunteers due to an urgent appeal. Mrs Augur remains ill. Mr and Mrs S E Lawson and their son planned a one month Ohio vacation. Rev J B Cross to lead parish duties during the absence. A humorous traffic exchange closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higganum
John Knowles
Ponsett
Red Cross
Augur
S. E. Lawson and Son
Ohio
J. B. Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junior Food Army
Gildersleeve
Sullins
Pig Club
Saybrook Point
Otto
May
East Hampton
Owever
Worthington White
Furlo
G. K. White
Stanley Bevin
Crescent Beach
P. P. O’connell
Margaret Donovan
Mary Donovan
William Cahill
Pelham Bay
Naval Reserve
Virginia Burns
Colchester
Julia Burns
John O’brien
Eva Walton
J. E. Walton
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Ambrose Starr
William Wall
Sarah O'Connell
Carrier’s Pavilion
R. H. Hall
Alice
Vincl
Boston
Kellogg’s
Kodiak Red Salmon
Ork State
Wwe
Citron
Iwilsur
Wilbur
Armour
Yacht Club
California
Sweet Prunes
Howard
Blue Prince
Royal Bee
Lucaezen
Cash Grocers
Souther OM
France
Field Signal Corps
Buffalo Express
Electric Irons
The
Connecticut Power Co
Excelsior
Yudor
Deltox
Axminster
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