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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
6
A Portland flag dedication with a large crowd honored the town’s flag and the liberty loan effort. Company K failed to participate, prompting complaints. a later Red Cross rally at Emerald Hall features Leonard D. Hough and Professor George M. Dutcher with a Liberty chorus.
Emeralds fair ends amid a busy run with a full vaudeville show and lingering crowds. Organized by local volunteers, the event featured performances, games, and stalls to raise funds for community projects.
An advertisement urges readers to use Phosphated Iron to restore strength and nerves. It claims the tonic aids energy, appetite, digestion, and vitality, targeting overworked individuals and those feeling fatigued or blue. The copy emphasizes quick, lasting relief and mentions doctors and the product's capsules.
A new photograph shows Mrs. Vernon Castle, widow of the late Lieutenant Vernon Castle, at the annual dog show of the Social Set in New York, following his recent death in an airplane crash at Fort Worth.
Last night featured a polished program with A Ward delivering a strong talking and dancing act. Miss Catherine Flannagan sang a pleasing solo, while Kilduff Crean and Kiely from New Britain offered piano solos songs and monologue. Proceeds benefit the hall repair fund, with repairs underway and a marked improvement expected soon.
The Rev Dr L P Ahlquist former Swedish Lutheran pastor arrived yesterday to recuperate from illness. He stays with his son the Rev Abel Ahlquist in Pontiac Rhode Island and is accompanied by his daughter Miss Anna Ahlquist. They will reside with Mrs August Swanson on Main street. Local friends wish him quick recovery and cheerful surroundings.
An advertisement extols the American Red Cross as humanitys army fighting pain and want. It calls readers to give money for the Red Cross drive and notes the ad was donated by F. W. Nelson.
Hemlock Grange members plan a neighbors night at Durham Grange on Thursday evening. The Hemlock Grange meeting is Friday evening in Hemlock hall with the third and fourth degrees to be conferred. Carlyle Bell and Alfred Johnson finish high school studies to work locally at Gildersleeve Ship building Co. yard and a nearby farm respectively, earning full year credit. The Methodist Thimble club meets Thursday at 2 PM with Mrs. Henry France on Main street. Uncalled letters at the Portland post office for Mrs. George Ingwell and Miss Annie Massell. Edward F. Daly, postmaster. P Crown of New Britain visited town yesterday. Arvid Larson of Main street bought a Chevrolet.
Chester Conn Home Guard will march to Middletown Sunday for the Sixth Regiment honor roll unveiling. Miss Edith Stannard of Westbrook visits sister Mrs William Bogart. Funeral of Mrs Edwin G Smith attended. King's Daughters and Laurel Hill burial. Red Cross rallies planned at Leets hall Brainerd hall and Moodus Continental hall with speakers from Wesleyan and front-line service. Reserved seats at Purple and Silliman's. admission 25 and 35 cents.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recounts a woman asking a lawyer about divorce costs with and without publicity. The attorney initially quotes 500 dollars for a private divorce, then revises when the lady hints at full publicity, while noting an Indiana couple kept their marriage secret for nine years.
East Hampton notes a funeral at St Patrick's Church and local war letters from Archie Cook in France. reports on dry ground aiding farmers, Red Cross rally plans, Home Guards activity, and women at a state convention. Fire District annual meeting confirms officers, urges tax collection, and sets a 114 mill levy.
Burglary at Torkelson Bros last night left several watches candy cigars and cigarettes missing. the safe was untouched and entry came through a 9 by 13 inch glass pane suggesting a small offender. The theft remains under investigation with earlier similar attempts noted.
Westbrook store announces a new millinery line and wide range of apparel and household items. Addie A. Smith of Clinton urges immediate purchases including coats dresses sweaters underwear children’s garments waists hosiery and linens.
A patriotic rally is planned at the East Haddam opera house Wednesday evening May 15 with an endgate tag and speeches. Admission is free and all are welcome. Also scheduled is the Red Cross entertainment at Continental hall Moodus Thursday evening May 16 with ticket price five cents advance.
An advertisement from Addie A. Smith in Killingworth touts a busy store offering new mill neckwear blankets sheets counter hosiery laces and related items with a prompt to refrain from denying purchasing.
A Red Cross rally will be held Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Con gregational church Chatham Middle Haddam. Speakers include Mrs. E C Acheson and T Macdonough Russell of Middletown.
A chatty phrase extols the comfort of wearing ties that relieve sore burning feet, praising their soothing effect on tired swollen feet and expressing gleeful relief at the pleasant sensation.
Ad touts Tiz as universal foot cure removing soreness swelling and pain. It promises relief from corns bunions and callouses and claims shoes will feel looser after a 25 cent box, with a savings offer for a year’s supply.
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