Raftery Laid To Rest At Trinity Church Services Held
Henry Raftery was buried yesterday afternoon at Trinity Church with Rector duties noted. The Right Rev. Bishop Brewster officiated, assisted by Rev. Harriman, Rev. Buck, Rev. Tillotson, and Dr. Harriman. Music included Saints, Rock of Ages, and For Saints. Honorary and active bearers from the vestry and wardens attended. The services and interment at Trinity Cemetery followed as town offices closed in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Raftery
Trinity Church
Y .B. Brewster
Frederick W. Harriman
George H. Buck
John F. Plumb
New
Edward Tillotson
Harri
H. Sage
F. Gildersleeve
S. Charles H. Edwards
Hidersleeve
E. S. Bell
George Ag
J. Stewart Hall
George E. Marsh,Jr
Mar Jarvis
Leslie Sanborn
Frank
Walter Gildersleeve
Local Salvation Army drive progress noted in telegram
F R Goodrich of the 1 Army campaign committee sent a telegram to WH Leathers of New Haven reporting Portland's Salvation Army drive. He notes about 60 percent of the quota is subscribed and urges the remainder to double it. Donations accepted the rest of the week and not handed to any committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Goodrich
1 Army Campaign Committee
Funeral for Mrs Catherine Brown at St Mary's Church
Mrs Catherine Brown widow of Philip Brown will be buried from St Mary's Church Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot at St Mary's Ww. Co. T. A. committee met yesterday afternoon and finalized arrangements for the silver tea event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brown
Catherine
Philip Brown
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s
Ww. Co. T. A
Runaway Freight Car At Portland Foundry
A freight car loaded with castings at the Portland Foundry Co siding ran away yesterday afternoon and was thrown off the tracks by a derailer. No injuries and minimal damage occurred as brakes released allowed motion until the derailer stopped it. Also notes a return of Dr. Charles B. Chedel to town to resume medical practice after army service, and that Earle E. Hughes has sailed home from overseas.
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Portland Foundry Co
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Middletown Region
Yesterday Mrs. P L Cody returned from New Haven after a week away. Harry Carlson visited a Middletown doctor about eye trouble. Rev William Knowles was in Middletown. Co B Carlson and family were out of town. New Haven convention attendees included Cyron Aster Celestia Brainard Caddie Halsey and Mrs P L Cody. Baroni on sick list. Dr F Olson called in Middletown. Mrs Charles Carlson hosts Mr Boulton of Cambridge Mass. Many workers on the Killingworth turnpike state road. Mrs Eugene Moft of Hartford visiting Miss Sarah Parry. Dr Loewe returned and will resume practice on Middletown Main Street near William. Telephone 16. adv 245.
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P. L. Cody
New Haven
Harry Carlson
Middletown
William Knowles
Co. B. Carlson
Cyron Aster
Celestia Brainard
F. Olson
Charles Carlson
Boulton
Cambridge
Mass
New State Road
Killingworth Turnpike
Eugene Moft
Hartford
Saraharry
Loewe
Main Street
William
Local Notes and Society Happenings Across Town
A summary of recent town news reports racing on Church Street Friday afternoon. the East Hampton game postponed due to showers. Camp Fire Girls dance raises about $6 from May basket sales. Mrs Olive Parkhurst visited F Burnham’s. Dwight Tucker spent Sunday in town. Marriage notice: Miss Charlotte Little to Trumbull Goodrich on Saturday May 17 in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venlo
East Hampton
Church Street
Fred Burnham
David K. Strong
Robbie
Mr. Strong
Larry Lord
Camp Fire Girls
Olive Parkhurst
F. Burnham’s
Dwight Tucker
Charlotte Little
Trumbull Goodrich
Hartford
Meeting at the church Wednesday Afternoon at Two Thirty
Mr and Mrs E B Bigelow and daughter Grace visited Hartford Monday. Hurbert Shumway of Meriden spent Sunday with his mother Mrs E J Shumway. A quip on kissing notes how a man’s view changes with age from sac rament to compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Bigelow
Grace
Hartford
Hurbert Shumway
Meriden
E. J. Shumway
Local Notices From Haddam and Nearby Areas
May 19 Haddam residents Arnold and Kelsey traveled to Hartford in a new Buick runabout. Morris Cove and Mount Carmel families visited Miss Clara Spencer over Sunday. Miss A M Bitters spent the weekend in New London. Camp Fire girls received firemaker awards at their chapel. Densmore Parmelee of Turkey Hill died suddenly after a day’s work. A proverb closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddam
P. C. Arnold
Frank S. Kelsey
Hartford
Mr. Arnold
B. F. Spencer
Morris Cove
Robert Spencer
Raymond
Mount Carmel
Clara Spencer
A. M. Bitters
New London
Simon H. Baer
R.S. Towle
G. A. Dickinson
Middletown
George Hale
East Hampton
R. S. Stebbins
Densmore Parmelee
Turkey Hill
Memorial Services Set At Burr Cemetery Sunday
Mrs. B. H. Mann and son visited Mrs. Prudence Mann over Sunday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hubbard included W. E. Burr, George Frick and son, and Miss Marjorie Page. Ralph Burr and Wallace Harris of Middletown were in town. Memorial services are planned at Burr cemetery at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25. Andrew Parnanan has begun rebuilding a house burned recently on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Parnanan
Woman’s Dilemma: Hold Onto Opinions Lose Love, Hold Onto Love Lose Identity
A reflective line declares that if a woman clings to her opinions she risks losing her husband’s affection, while clinging to his love may erode her own sense of self. This phrasing frames gendered social expectations in intimate relationships.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles B. Chedel
U. S. Army
John A. Hughes
Earle E. Hughes
Emerald Hall
Mary E. Bell
Lucy Bell
Yester
John Larson
Warren Lodge
Young Stars
Tigers
Swedish Lutheran Church
J. Herman Olson
Waterbury
Women’s Home and Missionary Society
C. A. Stenholm
Stamford
S. G
Ponsett
Gry
Gingerale
Salvation Army
Y Frank Presbrey
Frank Seaman, Inc
James H. Bunce
Georgette
Crepe de Chine
Serge
White Batiste
U. S
The
James H. Bunce Co
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