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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

6

Luther League Beats Emeralds In 30 To 19 Victory

Luther League leveled the series by defeating the Emeralds 30 to 19 in a taut town showdown. Carlson led Luther with strong guarding and scoring support from Alberg Glasheen and Olszewski, as detailed lineup notes reflect a tight defensive effort and several goals from Alberg Hoberg Glasheen and O'Donnell. The decisive third game looms as the championship finale.

Luther League The Emeralds Sould Torly Tone Carlson Paskets Sumither Ee Ik i Ek Glasheen W. O'Donnell el Ee Giesessas Guo Olszewski cets—Carlson Alberg Nyman Gallagher Hoberg O'Donnell

Delightful program at Swedish church event in town

A fine program at the Swedish church featured a new double male quartet led by organist J Kjellerstedt, a stirring address by Rev. Dr. Eckstrom of Worcester, church choir and others performing, plus a Hooverized banquet. Attending were J B Ackley of Burnside and a Temple member.

Avery J. Kjellerstedt Eckstrom Worcester Cbarch Choir

Ivoryton Social and Civic Notes from March Night

Mrs Clarence Miller of Clinton visits Mrs George Carter on Olde Hill. Henry Johnson of Ivoryton Terrace reportedly accepted a nunin Mystic. Tonight at Comstock Cheney hall a Red Cross benefit drama is staged with a postplay chance. No Red Cross at Laurel hall. Thomas Whittiesey awoke yesterday for first time since illness. Raymond Coe, Ivoryton native, runs for Hartford alderman. A toast joke ends with glasses too strong.

Ivoryton Clarence Miller Clinton George Carter Oldafe’s Hill Henry Johnson Ivoryton Terrace Comstock-Cheney Hall Red Cross Laurel Hall Thomas Whittiesey Nelson Hoadley Raymond Coe Hartford

Hot Water Cleanses Liver Says Noted Physician

A physician advocates a daily morning drink of hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate to cleanse the liver, remove indigestible material and toxins, and refresh the alimentary tract. The cure is simple and inexpensive, promising improved health and complexion.

Local notices and community updates from Deep River

Deep River items report visiting guests from Hamburg and a Baptist pastor invited to speak at navy yards and Y M C A halls. Farm Bureau gains 109 new members while J Albee Brass receives a commission in the Motor Guard at Camp Johnston. High school seniors plan a benefit drama. Local residents embark on enlistments and re-enlistments in U S service. Measles, pneumonia cases, and daylight saving plans are noted as the town follows wartime updates.

Deep River John Tiffany Hamburg Samuel Jewett South Main ‘Street Byron Hatfield Brooklyn W.Y. Aval Hatfield Farm Bureau J. Albee Brass Hartford Motor Guard Company Camp Joseph E. Johnston Jacksonville Fla U. S Brass Connecticut Home Guards Lozelle D. Platts A. P. Crittenden Westbrook Frank A. Geffken Rose Jones Judson Jones Cecil Winthrop Robert E. Jones Charles W. Heffion W. G. LaPlace Town Hall Henry Carstens Lillian Carstens Middletown Harry A. Swanson West Hartford Eugene Gorman Daniel Gorman U. S. Navy Mr. Gorman Robert Pratt A. C. Pratt New York City Joseph Lee New York State L. E. Pratt Gorman Harold Stone Deep River High School John Marvin Waterbury

Cromwell Social Notes and Local Updates

March 21 notes report Mrs W. 8 Bulkeley ill with pneumonia with a nurse in attendance. David Olson ill with scarletina at Meadow street home. Mr and Mrs John Broderick attended the Bloomfield Grange. Mrs Esther Clark returned to Higganum after visiting her sister Mrs Owen Bogue. Mrs Bloomberg recovering from Middlesex hospital operation. Mat Dreher and family moved into John McKinstry's South street house.

Cromwell David Olson Searietina Meadow Street John Broderick Bloomfield Grange Esther Clark Higganum Owen Bogue Bloomberg Middlesex Hospital Mat Dreher John McKinstry South Street

Congregational Church Notes Highlight Weekly Activities

The Endeavors led a well attended meeting last Sunday. A Round-Robin will be sent to Francis Blakeley in France. The Polly Anna and Cheer Up classes plan a library benefit at the church Thursday evening. The Young People’s choir rehearses Easter music Friday at Mrs E W Johnson’s home. Friday prayer meeting at the parsonage on “Thoroughness A Personal Watchword” Phil 4 11. Nathaniel White school invites parents Friday March 23 for a patriotic program. On Wednesday twelve Red Cross ladies met and finished 650 surgical dressings.

Congregational Church Francis Blakeley France Polly Anna E. W. Johnson Nathaniel White School Ladies of the Red Cross

Haddam Social Notes and Hartford Visit Highlights

In Haddam on March 21 E W Hazen and Ezekiel Shailer were in Hartford. Mrs Edward McCloud, guest of Mrs Amanda Parmele, returned to Hartford. Mrs G A Dickinson and Mrs S H Baer visited Mrs Ezekiel Shaner in Shailerville. Rev Hatfield's lecture last evening drew interest with clear views of Evangeline's land and engaging anecdotes.

Mr. Hatfield

Brooks returns from Washington to aid M S Brooks & Sons

Captain L. M Brooks arrived back from Washington D C to assist M S Brooks & Sons. Miss Ruth Wilcox cares for Mrs Elizabeth Jagger at her High street home. R A Whitney of Hartford was a business caller. Grange No 15 S P of H meets this evening. The Kings Daughters plan a food sale soon at Burrs store in the cove.

Chester L. M Brooks Washington, D. C M.S. Brooks & Sons Ruth Wilcox Elizabeth Jagger High Street R. A. Whitney Hartford Grange No S. P King’s Daughters Burr the Cove

Westbrook Showcases Mary Pickford Film The Little American

Mary Pickford stars in The Little American at Westbrook town hall Friday night. Patriotic thrills and spectacular scenes promise an exciting community screening with ads inviting local residents to attend.

Mary Pickford Westbrook Town Hall Adv

Lecturer and heckler clash over sedentary work endurance

A lecturer on physical torture asserts that sedentary work reduces endurance, while a smart aleck interrupts, insisting that sitting more makes one unable to stand. The exchange turns on the idea of vitality and endurance.

Pratt High School Basketball Season Ends With Strong Girls' Record

Essex notes show Pratt High School girls basketball finishing with an 6 2 record across eight games eight victories total 76 points for and 61 against. The team featured Edith Edberg Ruth Nelson Bessie Arlin Harriet Bushnell Minnie Billfinger Elizabeth Malacarnia and Emma Erickson. Nearby residents visit relatives and workers move locations including an Italian grocery shifting to Saybrook and Rudolph Johnson joining Tiley Pratt factory on Railroad Avenue.

Essex Dennison Hartford Rosabelle Shailor William B. Lyons Howard Gladding Saybrook Street Walter Pierce A. T. Perkins Cross Street South Main Street Saybrook Rudolph Johnson Ford Robert Rackett Henry Palan Ernest Billfinger Burton Chapman Hamilton Lord Charles Fenn Pratt High Alumni Farmington High Unionville East Hartford Branford Farmington Crescents Middletown American School For the Deaf Edith Edberg Ruth Nelson Bessie Arlin Harriet Bushnell Minnie Billfinger Elizabeth Malacarnia Emma Erickson

Pratt High basketball notes cancel Essex games after players dropped

Pratt High School cancels remaining basketball games for the season as two star boys players failed to meet academic requirements. Coach Prof William L. Burdick led a 13 game schedule with eight wins and five losses, including key matches at Essex against West Haven and Hartford teams.

Pratt High School Essex Public Hall West Haven Methodist Episcopal Church Hartford Essex William L. Burdick Pratt High Atlas of Hartford Wallingford High Wallingford Prat High Pratt and Whitney Branford High Branford Farmington High Union Mills East Hartford R. I. State College West Haven Methodist Episcopal West Haven

Saybrook Activities Include Confirmations and Ventures

Old Saybrook March 21 The confirmation classes begin at St John s church and the sacrament will be administered Sunday June 9 by Bishop Nilan of Hartford. The Hartford steamer has joined the Middletown and both boats run daily to and from Hartford and New York. A Farmers Institute at town hall, with speakers from the agricultural college, drew strong attendance. Miss Hayes led the women s class with forty five, men thirty three.

Old Saybrook New York A. H. Beebe New Haven Saybrook Point John H. Allen Maple Avenue Middletown Company G Home Guard Deep River Joel P. Newtoton Thomas P. Davies Hartford H. S. Bramble Merchants’ Express Chapman B. B. Hanniss College Street D. Wadsworth Mary Pickford Westbrook Town Hall Farmers’ Institute Town Hall Farm Bureau The Agricultural College Skinner Southwick Miss Hayes Saybrook

Cromwell team defeats River Patrol in return match

In a return match at the Douglas Co range last evening, Co. b.c. G. of Cromwell defeated the River Patrol of Middletown. The score: River Patrol...

Home Guard Douglas Co. Range Co. B.c. G Cromwell River Patrol Middletown

Bitter fight looms over Overman government bill

Washington March 21 lines are drawn for a bitter fight as the Senate Judiciary Committee reports the Overman government reorganization bill favorably. The administration withholds its plans, while many senators demand limits on the broad powers. Amendments to restrict powers and confine reorganization to war and navy departments, the shipping board, and related agencies are likely. Democratic insurgents and at least three Republicans are expected to back the administration, with Senators Hoke Smith and Reed leading the opposition.

Washington Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Hoke Smith War and Navy Departments Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Bureau of Mines Chamberlain War Cabinet Georgia Reed Missouri

Artistic temperament as reserve alibi for disturbing the peace

A brief quip frames the artistic temperament as a protective alibi against prosecution for disturbing the peace. Father explains to his son that the temperament serves as a defense, casting the artist's behavior as art rather than trouble.

Feel Fine Take Cascarets for Liver and Bowels

Ambiguous advertorial copy touts Cascarets as a harmless laxative for men women and children. Claims biliousness headaches dizziness bad breath coated tongue and sour stomach vanish after a 10 cent box. Promises a clear head rosy skin and lively step with gentle cleansing for all ages.

GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney health

Century old remedy claims to cleanse kidneys bladder and urinary system. Advertises Haarlem Oil capsules as safe natural treatment with no refunds if not as represented, available in three sizes from druggists.

Haarlem

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