Portland Row over peace, town hall mediation in Marlboro Road area
A backyard dispute in Portland near Marlboro Road escalated from banter to physical confrontation between the Chasser and Peletti parties. Sheriff Hanson and Justice of the Peace Harry How aid in an amicable out of court settlement, with arbitration discussed by Judge T. C. Moody and possible court action pending. The incident reflects local wartime tensions and community effort to maintain order without court proceedings.
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DCNS
Rch
Marlboroh Road
Aper
Alfred Chas
Peletti
S House
Florence
Ing
Selectman Payne
Uhasser
Justice of the Peace
Harry How Js
Pelettis
Chasserie
Town Hall
Reviel
Justice Howrd
T. C. Moody
Middletown
Chasser
Reconstruction era health and nutrition notes in wartime context
Fragmentary note discusses health, nourishment, and appetite during war years. Mentions blood-building properties and the impact of weather and exertion on reserve strength. Contains garbled phrases and missing details, hindering clear facts or names.
Haddam Neck Social Round Updates and Local Happenings
Haddam Neck notes record Capt and Mrs Niels Nielson returning to their summer home after wintering with a daughter in New York. Local timber work shifts hands as W H Brown buys a portable steam saw mill and contracts for Clark and Carlson properties. Various visits, school opening, church talks, and Grange hall dance details populate a mosaic of small town life and seasonal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam Neck
Niels Nielson
Ursday
Brooks Brothers
Portland
Hilda Nyman
East Hampton
Selden Clark
Storrs
W. H. Raymond
Wilson
Woodhaven
N. Y
Marcus Gothe
John Karlson
John Carlson
Brooklyn
A. N. Johnson
Johnson
New York
Hans Berwing
John L. Kruger
Reuben Ostergren
W. H. Woodwell
West Medway
Mass
H. G. Brainerd
League of Nations
Washington
Senate
Cromwell Community Notes and Visits Amid Spring News
Cromwell March 26 residents attend church and lodge events as the O E S chapter prepares a meeting in Masonic rooms. Arthur Boardman remains home ill. Visitors include Miss Robins of Bristol and Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Pie. The Luther League plans an event for discharged soldiers. Mrs. Butterworth visits Danbury. Mrs. Brewer visits from Waterbury. Elizabeth Bylow returns home for Easter vacation. A Congregational parlor cafeteria supper is set for Thursday evening from 5 30 to 8. A whimsical line about bass and a fish horn appears in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Masonic
Arthur Boardman
Miss Robins
Bristol
Magnus Pie
Preston Sage
Wini Sage
Frank Wilcox
Charles
Edwin Hubbard
Luther League
Edward Butterworth
Danbury
George Brewer
Waterbury
Elizabeth Bylow
Northfield
East Hampton Local Notices and New Business Openings
East Hampton reports a whistle change at 8 o clock with notice to continue. Mrs. Charles Torkelson is seriously ill at home with pneumonia. Red Cross meets Tuesday at 7 30 in Chat ham hall. Laura Martinus returns from Bridgeport. William Clark and Charles Metcalf start a grocery in the former Torkelson Bros building open yesterday. East Hampton Grange meets Wednesday in Chat Company C. C S G kri ll at Siebert's Opera house 7 45. Eric Moard returns to Hartford after a visit. Mary Donovan calls on friends in Middletown. Rudolph Spellman remains in critical condition at Middlesex hospital. Charles and Harry Hurd guests of J A Day. Mr and Miss Spencer stay at Meriden cottage by the lake. Advertised mail at East Hampton post office lists several names. Postmaster Wm H Wall. Whitman line chocolates now carried with Sampler description. Chatham Pharmacy adv. Wall paper and decor. Edgar N Rich adv. Mrs James Eppelet to open a restaurant and fruit store March 26 6 30 am to 10 pm.
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East Hampton
Charles Torkelson
Ivoryton
Portland
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
Laura Martinus
Bridgeport
William Clark
Charles Metcalf
Torkelson Bros
East Hampton Grange
Siebert’s
Opera House
Eric Moard
Hartford
Mary Donovan
Middletown
Rudolph Spellman
Middlesex Hospital
Charles
Harry Hurd
New Britain
J. A. Day
Miss Spencer
Meriden
Lake
Cardiam Co
M. Arthur
Victor Foresadieu
Mr. LeMay
H. Nelson
John T. Turner
W. H. Segar
Wm. H. Wall
Whitman
Chatham Pharmacy
Edgar N. Rich
James Eppelet
John P. O’connell
Old Lyme Social News and Local Updates
March 25 notices from Old Lyme include Fred Ed wards returning home from army discharge at Sayville. New London visitors James Fowler family call on Davison household. Ashington parade day then camp move for Joe Appleby from tank service. Rev. Samela Ringrose preaches at Congregational church and plans a few days with parents. Mrs. Schly travels to New York awaiting Lieut. Schly, wounded in hospital. Edward Dean sick with severe cold near pneumonia. Dr. Ely treats successfully. Parents and teachers dance nets 60 gross. after expenses 40 for dental chair for school. Schools close for a week. teachers return home. Dr. E. K. Devitt dismissed from camp. Prof. Terry expands home and plans large farm storehouse.
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Old Lyme
Fred Edwards
Sayville
James Fowler
New London
Davison
Cc. C. Davison
New Haven
Joe Appleby
Ashington
Camp Mead
Samela Ringrose
Fitchburg
Mass
Congregational Church
E. K. Devitt
N. M. Terry
Ladies Aid and Red Cross Meet in Rockfall
In Rockfall on March 25 the Ladies Aid society of the M E church plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting in the church parlor. The Red Cross will convene at Mrs J A Kellner's home Thursday afternoon. Harold Fountain's family welcomed him home from France. Plency Bacon has begun wiring his house for electric lights. Mr and Mrs Russett host relatives visiting from out of town.
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Rockfall
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Red Cross
J. A. Kellner
Harold Fountain
France
Plency Bacon
Fred Babcock
John Landen
Guilford
Caroline Martelli
Baypath, Institute
Springfield
Mass
West Avenue
Literary Club
Charlotte Bailey
Bert R. Clarke
U. S. Navy
South Main Street
Anne Arkin
Woman’s College
New London
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
A well known authority warns that regular meat eaters strain kidneys by producing uric acid. Stop meat if back pain or cloudy urine appears and take four ounces of Jad Salts daily to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and help bladder health.
Rocky Hill Community Notes and Local Meetings
Rocky Hill social and civic items include the Rocky Hill Club meeting with Robert P. Butler speaking on The League of Nations. The Thimble Club gathers at Miss Jennie Risley's home. Red Cross notes and church events, hospital visits, births, and a visit by Mrs. Edward Stevens are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
Myrile Howard
New Haven
Rocky Hill Club
Robert P. Butler
League of Nations
W. Button
Thimble Club
Methodist Church
Jennie Risley
Harry Spencer
Joseph W. Batchelder
Elinor .Allen
Middletown
Alice Boyd
Walter N. Belden
Hartford Hospital
Bessie Warner
Andrew Twaddle
Red Cross
Center Schol
Edward Stevens
Hartford
Grangehall
Connecticut Agricultural College
Storrs
Essex Social Notes and Local Visits
Essex residents report callers and visitors across Middletown Guilford and Guilford area. Mrs Charles Tucker and son Fired Tucker of Grove street visit relatives in Guilford. Miss Ardis Gleason from Simmons College visits her parents on Bushnell avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Charles ‘Coe
Middletown
Pratt Farm
Bokvim Road
Charles E. Tucker and Son
Tucker
Grove Street
Guilford
Ardis Gleason
Simmons College
Boston
Mass
J. R. Gleason
Bushnell Avenue
William Mather
Little Point Street
Niles E. Gladding
West Avenue
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Near East
W. B. Keser
Howard
Ck Okseo
Cebe
E Cramer
Chien Svets
Manuel Ostergren
H. A. Cornwall
F. Kingsbury
S.eeeens
Mehran K. Thomson
Aairi
James W
Upton
Long Island
U. S
Y. M. A. Salvation Army
United War ‘Workers
Salvation Army
Long Island City
A. J. Foley
Emerald Hall
Gloria Swanson
J. Barney Sherry
Triangle
Washington Life
William Bransfield
Medical Department
U. S. Army
John Bransfield
Philadelphia
America
Anna Greene
Central School
Manchester
George Wright
John L. Wright
Portland- Hemlock Grange Fair Association
George E. Stocking
William Co
E. I. Bell
Ronald
the Thelma
Wallace Reid
Adv
Attrac
Nourse-Sherman Co
Main St
the Middlesex
Sterling Thrift
Cub
Scientific
Onis
Bacon Bros
Whitney
P. K
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