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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1919

Page

6

Miss Margaret and Thomas Middletown Wed in Portland Church

In Portland this morning at 8 o'clock, Miss Margaret and Thomas Middletown were married by Rev. Dr. J. Martin. The ceremony followed gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Michael War Zone Souvenirs. Earle E. Hughes sent John A. Hughes a box of wartime souvenirs including shrapnel, powder straps, coins, bullets, and other small artifacts. Private Hughes, of the air service, is currently stationed away.

Earle E. Hughes John A. Hughes Je Hill Hughes Air Service Vinet

Funeral held for Miss Beda E Anderson in local home

Miss Beda E Anderson was mourned with a funeral from her late home in town on Saturday at 2 pm. The remains were laid to rest in the Swedish cemetery with Rev. C G Erickson officiating. Pallbearers were Lars Lar, Theodore Carlson, Aaron An, and John K Sandstrom.

Beda E. Anderson Beda E. Anderheld Tain Ceme C. G. Erickson Lars Lars Theodore Carlson Aaron An John K. Sandstrom

East Haddam News and Local Happenings

East Haddam March 3 notes Robert Alexander buys Hupmobile from H I Cross. Families visit relatives in Drown and Moodus. F H Tracy paints Dr I E ’s car. Swan transfers a parcel to Moodus for St Bridget’s mass. Brooks drives a Reo after trading Overland. Several residents spend Sunday with kin. Dance by Company H C 5 S G a success funds a March 4 gathering. Weather and local misc items include hospital stay updates and plans for a Moodus garage with Sam as manager.

East Haddam Robert Alexander H. I. Cross Walter Drown Meriden Nellie Drown Hartford Azro Drown F.H. Tracy Dr. I. E A. C. Swan Moodus St. Bridget’s Church Sun Malcolm Brooks Lester Hallock New Rita Addie Hallock Frank Treat S. G William Russell Ay Department Yel Bartman William U H. Wind River H. Swan Hartford, Jr W. C. Reynolds Parolla Iletown Sam Quirk Russell A. R. Doe Con Notch

Deep River Community Notes and Upcoming Events

Deep River updates note Samuel S. Parker's return to reside locally with employment at Pratt Read. Mrs. Mary B. Wilson to speak on the $1,006,000 drive. Local meetings of the Franchise League, W C T U, and Social Club scheduled. Funeral of Horace D. Denison held. several town residents mentioned visiting, moving, or hosting guests. Upcoming theatre events and railcar rides advertised along with local ads for painting and decor services.

East Hampton Social Soon After Lent Kickoff

East Hampton prepares for a town hall whist party and old-fashioned dance to benefit the Baseball Association. The Happy-Go-Lucky club masquerade at Siebert's drew large crowds with prizewinners Frank ONeill and Hazel Ward. Local notes include pleurisy, diphtheria, and discharged soldier Percy Markham.

Colchester Weekly Briefs and Local Notices

Colchester reports Rev Geer and Mrs Geer visiting E R Gillette. A E Lyman of Columbia spent Sunday night in town. Mrs Margaret Cairns ill at Middlesex hospital. Leo and Walter White home from Hartford. Nellie Gray returned to Comstock's Bridge. C B C defeated Colchester Juniors 28 18. Geer preached at Congregational chapel. George F Brown of Munson Mass visited. Regular band meeting at 8. K P meeting Tuesday at Pythian hall. Beef cuts offered at 22c per lb and corned beef 15c. Daniel Goldberg, Colchester near depot. i 33

Colchester C. M. Geer West Hartford E. R. Gillette S. A Pey Congregational Chapel George F. Brown Munson Mass Charles F. Brown Pythian Hall Daniel Goldberg Depot

Middlefield Notices and Town Social Calendar

Harold Strickland returns home to Jackson Hill from Newport News after two weeks away. Local residents entertain and visit. various meetings include Mothers’ club at Hattie Burnham’s, farm bureau dressmaking and hat making demonstrations, and stereoptical talk on youth work. Engagement announced in Washington Post. multiple residents visit relatives and recoveries noted.

Middlefield Harold Strickland Newport News Jackson Hill Earle Munson Waterbury Dwight Putnam Grant Powder Hill Alfced Wilkinson Hartford Rose Kieber Clinton Marguerita Kieber Mothers’ Club Hattie Burnham Hattie Newton Town Hall Farm Bureau Edna Jenkins Wallingford Washington Post Margaret Sparrow Orange N. J Washington, D. C Jeannette Marie Charles Elihu Lyman, Jr Ernest Bidwell Middletown Harold Mildred Scranton Milford Herbert Hawley George Wetherill Middlesex Hospital Lawrence Burnham New Haven C. M. Burnham Beatrice Windridge

Funeral for George Giouri Held at Deep River Street Home

Centerbrook March 1 Funeral services were held at the late home on Deep River street Sunday afternoon at 2 30 for George Giouri with a large turnout of relatives and friends. Burial followed in the Nott cemetery. Deacon W C Griswold died Friday night after an operation at St Raphael's Hospital. He leaves a wife and broad circle of friends. Funeral was from his Main street home and held in the family plot. Charles Palm of New London visited with local relatives. Laura Wright returned home from Northhampton after visiting friends. Ernest Billfinger remains confined at home due to throat trouble.

Centerbrook Mar George Giouri Deep River Street Nott Cemetery Ernest Billfinger Charles Palm New London Laura Wright Northhampton Deacon W. C. Griswold St. Rapheal’s Hospital Mr. Griswold Main Street

Thelma Tuesday Night Show With Shirley Mason

Shirley Mason headlines Thelma Tuesday night in Come On In at the theater. The ad urges audiences to come in for an entertaining show as the advertisement promises a fine performance.

the Thelma Shirley Mason Adv

East Berlin Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Plans

Lieut Arthur Benson recently returned from France arrived home Saturday. Mr Bragg and Miss Madge Brags of Kensington visited friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Holigan of Southington spent Sunday with relatives. An entertainment is planned soon. A monthly bazaar or social evening is proposed to help residents get acquainted. The Knights of Pythias will celebrate their anniversary next Friday evening. A dancing class will meet this evening at Athletic Hall.

East Berlin Arthur Benson France Bragg Madge Brags Kensington William Holigan Southington Knights of Pythias Society Athletic Hali Adv

Durham Community News Briefs and Events

Weekend visits by local families and Smith College student Miss Mathilde Ruge are noted. Knights of Pythias meet at O. U. A. M. hall and a town meeting adjourns. A large auto truck blocked a mud filled street near the Methodist church, then was moved after hours. High school plans a play Daddy on Wednesday at 8, admission 25 and 20 cents. Epiphany Church Ash Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. all welcome.

Durham Martha Atwell Winsted F. L. Atwell W. S. Beebe New Haven J. Franklin Bailey Sydney Mathilde Ruge Smith College L. H. Ruge Knights of Pythias Ernest Park France Robert Park Durham Town Hall Church of Epiphany Ash

Charming Marguerite Clark in Rich Man Poor Man at Toledo

Chester rating interior and exterior ads list F. EB Ellsworth Deep River Tel 40 Christensen Hotel. Charming Marguerite Clark stars in Rich Man Poor Man a picture of thrills. Mack Sennett comedy Sauncy Madeline Allied war review Coming next Tuesday Under Four Flags Men discuss Colonel Roosevelts successors not specified.

F. EB Ellsworth Deep River Christensen Hotel Marguerite Clark Madeline Allied War Review

Essex Navy News and Local Notices March Items

John H. Hall and William E. Saunders return to duty aboard the U S S Birmingham after a twelve day furlough in Essex. Edward Hyatt and Oscar Rosedale, recently returned from overseas, muster out and go home. Orrin G. Rand finishes at Tiley Pratt factory. Adelbert E. Fields moves his family from New Haven to their former home on New City Street. Miss Marion McKenna visits her Nova home in New Haven. George B. Stillman returns from Springfield visit with daughter Mrs Harold Sisson. The Loyal Circle of King's Daughters and Sons plans its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon in River View Hall. Co G 6th Regiment State Guard presents an entertainment and dance at Old Saybrook town hall Tuesday March 4 at 8 p m with a special car leaving the hall at 1 a m for Lyme and Chester. Shirley Mason in Come On In a comedy drama extraordinary.

Board of Relief M. E. Chapel Guild of the Chapel of St. John the T. Ash Robert Frazier Berkeley Qay School Emerald Hall Freestone Council Hk. of Weihe Hale Main Charles Waldron Aice Carrier Waverly J. Greene Springfield Kellogg S. D. Hale Camp Devens Evans Essex Gunberg Hartford Ores Main Street M. J. Leahy Edhor Mabel Berquist New Britain Mary Lewis Gildersleeve H.H. Bissell Harry Howard Annabelle M. Cavanaugh John Cavanaugh Harry L. Walker Glastonbury Martin St. Mary’s Church Deep River Samuel S. Parker Middletown Parker Pratt, Read Player Piano Co Mary B. Wilson Baptist Chapel Middlesex County Franchise League W. McCullough Smith Joseph Converse Alva Smith New York City John Classen Henry Branford Noah G. Starkey Robert Jones Belen Eleanor Johnson Olive Wells Union School Esther Wimovsky College For Women New London Elizabeth Stevens Smith College Harold W. Rankin Henry Souther Engineering Corporation Ola B. Rankin New Haven Frank L. Pelton Marshall William M Morton James Chapman, Jr Ians Nielson Spring Street Reginald Comstock East Hampton Chauncey M. Comstock Horace D. Denis Charles R. Marvin Daniel R. Kane EB. L. Prann Fountain Hill Cemetery Fremont B. Bailey Airview Avenue Town Hall George A. Wormwood Ernest A. Slingsby Edmond G. van Etter John Lt. Williams Maud Fox Westbrook D. Paul Duggan New Yor City John Mohlman Anita Norman Johnson Ivoryton Walter Dickinson Mary Jessamine Charles A. Kirtland Mary O’leary St. Francis Hospital Katharine O’connor Old Saybrook Lyme Chester Co. G 6Th Regiment State Guard F. E. Pileworth Tel Christensen William Stiedish Hartford Hospital Hearts of the World Coverys New Era Adv Baseball Association Siebert’s Opera House Frank O'Neill Hazel Ward Electric Light Company Summit Street William Leahy Meriden R. A. Wall Red Cross Society Chatham Hall Michael Daley Joseph Flood William Kemp George Ivers Willimantic Co. C. Sixth Infantry Will Sweet Siebert Mary O'Neill West High Street Gus Anderson Clarence Goff Bristol Otis Goff Percy Markham Camp Upton Newton Markham Ernest Markham Chestnut Hill Judson Cone Arthur Cone Clayton Richardson Wartford Gunna Johnson Haddam Neck Henry Hutchins Girls’ Friendly Society Woman’s Auxiliary Everard Miss West John H. Hall William E. Saunders U. S. Navy U. S. S. Birmingham Orrin G. Rand Tiley Pratt Edward Benson Adolph Benson Edward Hyatt Oscar Rosedale Torey Ferrantti New York Adelbert E. Fields New City Street Marion McKenna Grammar School Force George B. Stillman Harold ‘Sisson Mass King’s Daughters and Sons Riverview Hall Old Saybrook Town Hall

Entertainment and dance at Old Saybrook town hall

Co CG 6th Regiment presents entertainment and dance at Old Saybrook town hall on Tuesday March 4 at 8 p m A special car will depart at 1 a m for Chester and Old Lyme adv 32

If He Drinks Give Him TESCUM POWDERS

A promotion urges mothers wives and sisters to use Tescum Powders to stop drink habits. Claimed as harmless tasteless powder that can be mixed in liquids or solid foods with a steel-bound money refund guarantee. Sold by Chas A Pelton and other druggists.

Chas. A. Pelton

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