James Carroll Dies After Long Illness at Home
James Carroll a well known rest and longtime Picker Co. teamster died at his Main Street home Thursday after a long illness. Funeral from his home Saturday at 8:30 with Mass at Mary’s Church at 9. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Council No. 7 K of C holds third degree work Sunday at 2 PM in St. Mary’s auditorium. District Deputy Flood to preside with local officers assisting. A large turnout expected. Messages mention Dr. F. Martin and other details from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carroll
Picker Co
Mary’s Church
F. Martin
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Community notices and social happenings in Willimantic area
Local tidbits report attendance at a shad supper in Willimantic and visits by Windsor and Deep River residents. A church guild plans a birthday party at the YWCA lodge. A street widening near the Public Market prompts traffic notes after a near trolley accident at a sharp curve near Station 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
John Beaumont
Winford
Ura Lewis
Windsor
Charles Beaumont
Star
Willimantic
Church Guild
Mm Lodge
Y. Ww. C. A. & House
Bmg Hartford
Ick
Deep River
Mainstown
Stueck’s Bakery
Sperry
Deep River Social Draws County Patrons In May Event
A Deep River social at the East Haddam opera house featured Miss Ellen Johnson home on vacation and a Pratt orchestra led by Steve's of New Haven. The event drew attendees from nearly every town, with a concert and dance to follow, while other notes mention church visits, post office mail, local markets, and upcoming performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve's
New Haven
Ellen Johnson
Connecticut Hospital
Middletown
Deep River High School
Pratt
Richard Church
Kenneth
Yalesville
E. C. Chandler
Soole
Hartford
Home Mission Society of Connecticut
Swedish Congregational Church
Main St
Stueck
Sperry & Hutchinson
Bernard Mackenturn
Harry Emmons
Frazier
Maude)Fox
Westbrook
East Haddam Opera House
Baptist Chapel
Bidwell
Elliott L. Bidwell
N. Y
New York City
Springfield
Brooklyn
Latham Watrous
Deep River
Chester
Dog Town” Association
Daniels
Jerome Bushnell
Essex
Town Hall
Mae Murray
Ford
Hearst News
Anita Stewart
Moodus Street Ad Near Stueck's Bakery Ad
A compact street ad runs near Stueck's Bakery in Moodus Middletown area promoting a book full of local listings and notes. The message suggests a neighborhood focus with casual, everyday commerce language.
East Haddam 16th Deep River High School Students
Students from East Haddam and Deep River high schools are highlighted in a local feature focusing on student activities and achievements, noting interdistrict collaboration and youth programs benefiting both communities.
Essex Obituary and Town Notes Highlight D Lewis Mack Rites
Funeral of the late D Lewis Mack held from his home near Mack's reading with Rev East land of Westbrook officiating. Bearers were Henry Pratt John Pratt H Tucker and Richard Stannard interment in Riverview cemetery. Relatives from Chester Lyme and Westbrook attended. Mrs John Wolf of New York City visiting in Newstreet. Carl Doane sold his residence on the Westbrook road to T Fossie. A son born to Mr and Mrs Edward Benson of New Haven. grandson of Mr and Mrs Adolph Benson. Annie S Parker and others attended the King's Daughters state convention in Hartford. Pratt High school's senior class to present Grandpa's Grandson tonight at Essex town hall. Youths from town attended Jolly Harvesters' dance in Deep River. Mrs John Stannard and Mrs Kate Peckham attended Mack funeral. George L Hunt returned to Atlanta after weeks in town. Edward Redfield of Hartford visited sister Mary Redfield on New City street. Thelma with Vivian Martin at Mirandy Smiles comedy at Sunday matinée. Communion service at M E church at 10 45 Sunday with Rev Elmer A Dent D D preaching. First quarterly conference after service with Dr Dent presiding.
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Essex
D. Lewis Mack
Mack
Reading
Mr. Eastland
Westbrook
Henry Pratt
John Pratt
H Tucker
Richard Stannard
Riverview Cemetery
Chester
Lyme
John Wolf
New York City
Joseph Knowles
Newstreet
Carl Doane
Westbrook Road
T. Fossie
Saybrook
Edward ‘Benson
New Haven
Adolph Benson
Annie S. Parker
Mary P. Champion
Emma Lord
Estella Post
King’s Daughters
Hartford
Pratt High School
Essex Town Hall
Jolly Harvesters
Deep River Town Hall
John Stannard
Kate Peckham
George L. Hunt
Atlanta
Edward Redfield
Mary Redfield
New City Street
Thelma
Vivian Martin
Mirandy
M. E
Elmer A. Dent
D. D
Salvation Army drive to start in Middletown this month
In Higganum and Middletown on May 16 local residents noted. Lieut. Tannir from New York organized the committee for the national Salvation Army drive, which begins on the 19th. Mrs. Arthur Dean returns home after visiting her father John Anderson. Mrs. A Scory and Mrs. C Mierandi were visitors yesterday.
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Adv
A. Scory
C. Mierandi
Middletown
Main St
Stueck
Sperry & Hutchinson
Parents and townsfolk note Doane death and local events
Miss Annie OBrien returns from New Haven after being summoned by the death of her uncle Frank Doane. Work continues on a new band stand. Walter Brocket and John Savage from New Haven visit for trout fishing. Seventh and eighth graders demonstrated fruit tree and orchard practices under Mr. Lund with praise for teachers. Doane's funeral is set for Saturday at St Andrew's Church, and a cory will occur at the cemetery. Brocket buys the Usher timber lot for 16500 with plans for a saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Annie O’brien
New Haven
Frank Doane
Walter Brocket
John Savage
Lund
Grange Hall
Miss Carrier
Pomeroy
St. Andrew’s Church
Cory
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
James C. Usher
Brocket
Main St
Middletown
Stueck
Sperry & Hutchinson
Saybrook Point Local Notes
May 16 news from Saybrook Point reports Miss Margorie Lord of Hamburg visiting her mother Mrs Carrie Lord. Mr and Mrs H B Stokes moved to Hartford on a business trip. Miss M C Holman visited relatives in New London. Miss Rebecca Burger returned from several weeks in New York. The Saybrook Inn is being improved by painting.
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Saybrook Point
Margorie Lord
Hamburg
Carrie Lord
End
H. B. Stokes
Hartford
M. C. Holman
New London
Rebecca Burger
New York
Saybrook Inn
Prices for Various Household Goods in Local Market
Valued items include Borax preparations and Lux cleaner, pins at 45 cents, White aa Yarn at 60 cents, hair pins, cabinets, and coat and shirt hangers priced to attract shoppers. Shop listings suggest a bustling general store inventory with everyday domestic needs.
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Seibert
East Hamptay
Catherine
Anna
Main Street
F. W. Nelson
Alvah B. Payne
Wellesley
Anna May
G. Brainerd
York City
F. W. Nelsy
O. H. Raftery
Sddietown
Sperry Ason
St. John the Baptist
H. Raftery
Drive For Salwy Home Service
Rocky Hill
Moodus
Deep
River High School
Higganum
Vinci
Sandford
Maine
C. D. Haines
Panama
Beecham
Echam's
Serge
General Utility Coats
Lees
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