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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1918

Page

7

Brown of Harvard and the Shadowed Romance Plot

Evelyn Ames visits Tom Brown at his apartment with her mother and uncovers Thorne hidden in his room. Tom hides Evelyn’s brother Wilton, a profligate linked to Marion, prompting Evelyn to renounce him. Gerald Brown suspects Tom’s wealth and tries to manipulate the situation as Harvard rows toward a big race.

Brown Harvard Tom Brown Evelyn Ames Evelyn Tom Thorne Wilton Marion Gerald Ames Cambridge Victor Codton Fox Liberty Brockwell

Flare-up Sal Lady in 49th Scenario at Middlesex

J G Hawks author of Flare-up Sal Dor othy Daltons latest Paramount picture will be shown at the Middlesex theatre Friday and Saturday. The 49th scenario by Hawks features a days of 49 theme with a notable cast including William Conklin and Thurston Hall.

J. G. Hawks Dorothy Dalton Paramount Middlesex Theatre Hawks Miss Dalton Thomas H. Ince William Conklin Thurston Hall

Princes Theater Show Revue Draws Full House

Jere McCauliff's musical revue A Family Mixup played to a capacity audience last night with Miss Leslie delivering a hit primadonna performance. The troupe of 18 includes Charles Williams and Barton Crawford and plans new sketches with fresh songs and costumes for the coming days. The program also featured The Empress a Pathe Play in five parts.

Princes Theater Jere McCauliff Leslie Charles Williams Barton Crawford Rainbow Girl Company Mr. Garfield Broadway McCauliff Pathe

All-star vaudeville and film bill at Grand Theatre

Grand Theatre announces Thursday through Saturday shows featuring an all-star vaudeville four-act lineup headlined by the Revue comedy four with Eddie Griffin, plus Bluebird picture The Fighting Grin starring Franklyn Farnum. Friday offers Hands Up from Triangle, a strong comedy, and Saturday presents the third episode of The Bull's Eye with Eddie Polo along with additional features.

Eddie Polo

Madame Jealousy at Middlesex Theatre Tonight

Pauline Frederick stars in Madame Jealousy at the Middlesex Theatre tonight and Thursday. Also showing are Victor Moore comedy and Burton Holmes Travel. Friday and Saturday offer a big vaudeville bill and the Thomas H. Ince production Flare-up Sal featuring Dorothy Dalton.

Middlesex Theatre Pauline Frederick Paramont Victor Moore Burton Holmes Thomas H. Ince Dorothy Dalton

Ivoryton Local Moves And Transfers Reported

Ivoryton March 20 reports Henry Johnson to end his factory labor. William Costello traveled to New London for business. William Platt rents in New Britain and moves April first. Mrs Platt visits daughter in Hartford. Daniel McDavid visits his parents in New Britain. Friday March 29 is last day. Deputy Sheriff Fred J Miller attended the Richard case in Essex yesterday. L R McDavid shows slight improvement since Christmas. It is reported Harry Saffrey sold his place to Hartford parties.

Ivoryton Henry Johnson Ivoryton Terrace William Costello New London William Platt New Britain Platt Hartford Daniel McDavid Fred J. Miller Essex Richard Case L. R. McDavid Harry Saffrey

Community Notes From Cromwell March Visit

Henry Kesley of New Haven and Olaf Marthers of Webster Mass visited Cromwell yesterday. Dorcas society of Lutheran church meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Peter Lind's home. Bertha Bugbee and daughter Ruth returned home after a stay in Ashland N H. Junior Red Cross girls canvass for books for soldiers. over 200 donations recorded.

Cromwell Henry Kelsey New Haven Olaf Marthers Webster Mass Dorcas Society of the Lutheran Church Peter Lind Bertha Bugbee Ruth Ashland N. H Red Cross

Emanuel Social Club to Hold Dance for Soldiers

Killingworth March 20 The Emanuel Social club plans another social dance to aid town soldiers in camp. The event will be at the Grange ball on Friday evening the 22nd at 8 oclock. Admission for men 25c and ladies are asked to bring a cake.

Killingworth Emanuel Social Club Grange

Home Workers' Society Laster Sale and Supper

The Essex based Home Workers' Society of the Oval Church announces its annual Laster sale and supper at Beach Street Gaspar vibe cave. The event begins at 6 o'clock with proceeds supporting church activities and community aid.

Home Workers’ Society of the

Westbrook Screen Honors Mary Pickford at Town Hall

The Little Westbrook town hall showcases a patriotic film featuring Mary Pickford this Friday night. Advance notices urge residents to attend as a community showcase of American cinema and morale.

Mary Pickford Westbrook Town Hall

Deep River Community News Roundup March Events and Local Moves

Mrs. Percy Williard of Old Saybrook is the sister of Mrs. Henry Grie. William and Mrs. Smith returned from Hartford. Captain Moore and Colonel Cowles inspected Clinton Home Guard. Farm Bureau meeting drew a large audience with school music. Clemens' revue will play March 26 with 42 pupils. Deep River High plans Safety First at Comstock Cheney Hall, proceeds to Red Cross. Frank Johnson joins Evening Press staff from Bridge Street. delivery by daylight from April 1. Accidents: Daniel R. Kane and Nichols caused minor injuries near South Farms Middletown. unavordable accident. Cambridge lawyers seek 700,000 square feet for industrial use. local group hopes to lure them here. Janette Afflick visited Middletown.

Deep River Percy Williard Old Saybrook Henry Grie William Smith Hartford Harry A. Moore Home Guard Colonel Cowles Clinton Farm Bureau Clemens Town Hall Charles Lyman Moodus Bertha Cone Deep River High School Ivoryton Comstock-Cheney Hall Red Cross Frank H. Rogers Webb Parker Baward O’connor New Haven Frank Johnson Evening Press Charles Williams Frank Godfrey Johnson Bridge Street Charles Scallia Middlesex Hospital Daniel R. Kane State Highway Department Kane Nichols Janette Afflick Middletown

Princess Thursday Night Showings Mary Pickford Film

Advertisement notes Mary Pickford in A Romance of the Redwoods at the Princess theater, showing Thursday night with details of the screening and venue rhythm.

Princess Mary Pickford Redwoods Adv

Higganum Church Activities and Social Notes

In Higganum on March 20 a union service at 7 o'clock will feature a stereopticon lecture on Africa by the Woman's Foreign Missionary society. Mrs Esther Clark returns from Cromwell and stays with her brother A L Brainard. Congregational prayer meeting is at W C Marble’s home on Thursday. Storrs college speakers may discuss Sheep Beef and Pork. Angie Baroni returned to work after illness. M E church prayer meeting at parsonage Thursday followed by Sun day school board. Last night’s church event included music singing and recitations with Isabel Hazel Anderson and Anna Bloom performing solos. Dr Loewe at camp spent Sunday with town home. Regent Baroni ill and absent from Russell Co Middletown.

Higganum Methodist Congregational Africa Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Esther Clark Cromwell Owen Bogue A. L. Brainard W. C. Marble Storrs College Angie Baroni M. E Isabel Hazel Anderson Anna Bloom Dr. Loewe Baroni Russell Co Middletown

Clinton Town Hall Friday Night Ad Shows Whiskey Onion Mix

A fragment notes a Friday night ad at Clinton American Westbrook Town hall claiming onions and whiskey create a combination that could disrupt a happy home. Names and full details are unclear in the OCR.

Vinol Returns Philadelphia Woman to Health Claim

A Philadelphia woman recounts severe exhaustion and sleepless nights before taking Vinol. She says after using the product she recovered strength and health, and invites others to try Vinol with a money back guarantee. The testimony appears in an ad from Wm Woodward Drug Company urging protection for buyers.

Philadelphia Vinci Sarah A. Jones N. St Woodward Mane City

Crescent Girls Face Pratt and Whitney in Fast Dual

A Saturday night game at the local Y M C A matches Crescent girls against Pratt and Whitney of Hartford and showcases a fast laborious men’s tilt between Middletown and Bridgeport Blue Ribbons. The Blue Ribbons are Connecticut’s top pro squad, while Middletown claims the best semi pro outfit, setting up a possible season highlights clash. The Crescent team plans a final practice tonight to sharpen form before the anticipated showdown watched statewide.

Crescent Girls Pratt and Whitney Middletown Blue Ribbons Bridgeport Connecticut Middletown Five Pratt and Whitney Girls Hartford

To Relieve Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises

A remedy prescription urges sufferers to obtain Parmint double strength from Hartman Drug Co. and mix one ounce with hot water and a bit of sugar, then take one tablespoonful four times daily. It claims quick relief from head noises and easier breathing as mucus stops dripping, noting the preparation is inexpensive and pleasant to take.

Hartman Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Westbrook Sporting News T. M. Russell Gibson W. Wilson Central National Bank Woman’s The Thrift Stamp Committee R. H. Fife, JR Uncle Sam WSS United States Father Father Woodrow War Bureau Home Garden Committee Farm Bureau Office the War Bureau War Bureau Lester Collier Verdun Soissons Laon Collier the Barton Clothing Co, and Custom Tailors Gladys Brockwell Eddie Griffin This City Franklyn Farnum Bluebird Sidney Drew Hands BIG Metro Winsome Little Viola Dana Adolph Zukor Madame Jealousy George V. Hobart Eve Ansell Robert Vignola Paramount Picture Burton Holmes Travel Matinees Billy West Matinee
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