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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1918

Page

7

Grand Theatre Opens With Vaudeville And Serial Tonight

Doors at six present two full shows of vaudeville and pictures. Acts include MacKays Scotch Revue with seven performers and bagpipe band, Graham and Randall in a novelty skit, Mae Marsh in song, and Brennan and Marley dances. Films include The Bull's Eye episode, The Sea Serpent's Desire, Keystone comedy, and Animated Weekly. Tuesday features The Conqueror with William Farnum and The Duchess of Doubt with Emmy Whelen.

Grand Theatre MacKay Graham and Randall Mae Marsh Brennan and Marley Polo the Conqueror Fox William Farnum Metro the Duchess of Doubt Emmy Whelen

Down to Earth and The Voice of Conscience at Grand

A vivid review notes Down to Earth starring Doug las with sunny outlook and strong supporting cast led by Eileen Percy and Fairbanks. Also features The Voice of Conscience with Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne and Harry Northup, headlining a grand double bill at the Grand Theatre Monday with The Girl Without a Name.

Voice of Conscience Metro Francis xX. Bushman Beverly Bayne Harry S. Northrup Dick Diggett Stephen Johnson Mr. Northrop Vail Emmy Wehblen Mr. Bushman Miss Bayne Aggie Breyer Wallace Houston Granny Grand Theatre Viola Dana

Pauline Frederick Uses Owl For Atmosphere In Madame Jealousy

Pauline Frederick stars in Madame Jealousy at Middlesex theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The film directed by Robert Vignola features a calm owl that ignores peers but calms when she speaks or sings, a noted atmospheric asset in the Paramount picture.

Pauline Frederick Paramount Madame Jealousy Miss Frederick

Middlesex Theatre Vaudeville Bill and Films Features

Tonight at the Middlesex theatre three first class vaudeville acts headline a bill with The Spirit of 17 starring Jack Pickford and a Mack Sennett comedy An International Sneak. Monday and Tuesday Douglas Fairbanks appears on screen in Down To Earth with current news including the French Army in Italy.

Middlesex Theatre Jack Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Italy

Niantic News Notes and Obituary of David R Young

David R Young who died at his New London home on March 13 aged 67, had lived in Niantic about 18 years and died on his 68th birthday anniversary after a week's pneumonia following grippe. Funeral was at 2 pm Friday with Elks ritual at Jordan's cemetery. Survived by widow and three sons Darcy of Milford MA Oliver H. P. Young and Leslie N. Young of New London and a brother F. L. Young of Yonkers NY. The column also covers assessors' raises, local visits, road work, ice dealers, and new hires in the Shore Line area.

Niantic David R. Young New London Esday New York City Jordan's Cemetery Hartford Crescent Beach R. B. S. Washburn Norwich W. H. Belknap Bridgeport Grove Belknap Charlies S. Smith Mr. Smith James Metcalf C. H. Cone Metcalf C. H. Lester G. F. Griswold Clifford Clark M. R. Darrow E. E. Horton Inez G. B. Dickinson Louise Smith Clark James R. White Dr. Smith D. L. Gates Four Corners R. L. Manwaring Prospect Beach West Haven George A. Smith Pine Grove Farm George Kinne Crandall Adelaide Spencer Travis D. Morgan J. Percy Morgan Fritz Hoagland Waterford Shore Line Court House Hoagland Electric Road Ralph Turner Shore Line Electric Railway Company Turner Arnold Rudd Company Morris Wilson Frank Clark Pine Grove Pines Elijah Watrous Black Point Road Clark S. Bishop Golden Spur P. S. W. Judd Monroe Blake

Colchester Church News and Local Obituaries

Colchester reports a busy week with a Baptist Ladies Aid annual meeting electing officers B D Remington president Edna Strong vice president Lucy Wilcox clerk Belle Allen treasurer and notes C Y P S events and a stereopticon lecture. Funeral notices include Charles Hancock and Luther Carrier with local services and pallbearers.

Colchester Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church Dwight Strong B. D. Remington Edna Strong Lucy Wilcox Belle Allen C. F

Rocky Hill Community Notes Brighten Village Week

Eugene Brown recovers after illness while Josephine Stickles suffers measles. Mrs. E. C. Kinsman from Hartford visits. Sunday church services held as usual. Home Guard drills in Hartford next Tuesday. no drill Monday. Library open for book exchange Friday. Grange plans a pageant next Wednesday with a large parent turnout. Red Cross display and student work praised, with special mention of supervisor Chapmin music teacher Miss Lawton and staff.

Rocky Hill Eugene Brown Josephine Stickles E. C. Kinsman Hartford Home Guard Armory Grange Grange Hall Chapmin Miss Lawton

Births And Club Meeting In South Glastonbury

A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Gondy the 14th child. The oldest daughter is sick with scarlet fever. A Mothers club meeting is set for Wednesday after noon the 20th at Mrs William Stevenson home with papers by Mrs Halsey Tibballs and others. Red Cross work will be abundant. Laura Turner and Julia S Killim left for New Port to visit her son Leon in training. Dr Harry B Rising has been confined at home with grippe. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Wesley Bemont of Main street.

South Glastonbury John Gondy Mothers’ Club William Stevenson Halsey Tibballs Red Cross Laura Turner Julia S. Killim New Port

How it Worked Transcript Moment of Couple’s Feud

A humorously dry exchange recalls Edith and the speaker agreeing to air faults. The punchline reveals they have not spoken for 29 days, highlighting a stalled attempt at candor and a stalled marriage quarrel.

Edith

Golden Rule club meets at Miss Dibble's home

Westbrook reports the Golden Rule club gathering at Miss Charlotte Dibble's residence. Public schools will close Friday and reopen April 1, while Main street to the trolley freight station undergoes repair. Dr Ed A Pease and family return to Stannard Beach for a stay and Mary Pickford stars in Stella Maris at The Thelma with matinee and evening shows.

Westbrook Golden Rule Club Charlotte Dibble Main Street Ed. A. Pease Boston Mass Stannard Beach Mary Pickford Stella Maris Thelma Adv

Reform Proposal Sparks Mixed Acceptance Debate

Analysts note that initial advocates of reform often resist its implementation, while later supporters push for practical adoption. The commentary flags the tension between early proposals and delayed execution amid political dynamics and stakeholder concerns.

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