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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
Dispatches report German airplanes bombed Red Cross hospitals near British lines on May 23 using bombs and shell fire. The attack, which continued under shrapnel fire, damaged hospital buildings and endangered wounded patients and nurses bearing the Red Cross insignia. Commanders describe immense raider force and marked bravery amid the bombardment by ground fire and air crews.
The county agent reports seed corn supplies ample though dent corn seed is exhausted. Sheffield flint corn Shailer matures in 90 days and yields a first class crop. Over 100 junior members enrolled, with club projects in gardening pig raising and pig club growth in Middlesex. Seed corn distribution planned to Beebe Colchester and Dwight G. with efforts in Killingworth Westbrook and surrounding towns.
Eddie Wallete lightweight contender holds a decision over Kid Burns after Wallace disposes of him in four rounds May 23. Wallete records a knockout win and remains in top form for upcoming bouts.
York report shows a reduction of cash on hand to 3,527,000 dollars after banks suffered a 9,000 dollar loss on Friday. The note details the sub treasury's cash position and recent adjustments amid banking activity.
East Hampton residents bid farewell to a young serviceman. Grand Miss Annie Johnson headed the event with gifts from Masons and lodges, including a money belt and a fountain pen. Music, games, and a Tucker finale followed as the crowd offered best wishes for a swift, victorious return.
In Haddam on May 23 activity centers on Red Cross socials with occasional male guests for evening card parties. Hosts include Miss Harriet Clarke, Miss Annie Williams, Mrs. H. G. Benner, Mrs. Julien Crandell, and others at their homes. Mrs. Charles Dickinson and Mrs. John Dickinson also entertain.
Ivoryton reports Arthur Isbell at Hartford for arm check at Hartford hospital. Jerome Wilcox funeral held at North Main Street home with Rev. Irving A. Burnap officiating. interment Central Burying Ground Centerbrook. Grand Concert at Comstock-Cheney hall by Deep River High pupils for PTA.
Colchester reports an entertain by Calvary church last night netting funds for the Red Cross. Mrs Marion Freeland dies in Maine after living here two years. Miss Florence Freeland taught at Bacon Academy. Mrs May White and Mrs Ida Wasser visited Norwich. Miss Nettie Symmes and Robert Meigs wed at the Baptist parsonage. they will live on Broadway. Grain prices and coal orders listed at L Broder's. State Guards drill planned for Grange hall.
Local town items report Mrs Elizabeth Finney calling in Essex yesterday and Grace Goddard assisting at the post office during the absence of Miss Abbie Pratt. W C T U meets at Mrs Mary Dickinson's New City street home Friday. May party planned for Baptist church. Dorothy Bushell visits Little Point street in Essex, and Mariam Conklin heads to Panama. George Brown arrives safely, per Mrs Charles anal.
Chester readers are reminded of a White Elephant sale in Burr's building this Saturday afternoon from 1 0 to 8 p m for the Red Cross benefit. Reports say the second Red Cross drive is progressing with good success as locals make business calls and visitors from Middletown drop in. The ad also mentions J M Dudek in Dip River Conn and a shoe specialty business.
Westbrook on May 23 reports Clayson Chalk joining the Home Guards and Congregational Sunday school teachers planning a class picnic in the woods. Ames and Bushnell continue catching shad. Miss Olive Clark, visiting, was called home to Old Saybrook by telephone. Oliver H. Chalker spent Monday in New Haven. Miss A. S. Moore returns from Elmwood visit. Percy C. Burdick recently back from the south in town as of the burn-
Unadilla resident B B Hayward writes to medical authorities about digestive worries causing physical imbalance. He endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for rapid relief from biliousness bad breath bloating gas indigestion and constipation with no griping or nausea. Sold everywhere.
An Austrian war office dispatch from Vienna notes increased fighting along the Italian front. It reports that Monday night two enemy companies penetrated positions northwest of Col del Rosso but were repelled with heavy losses. A new political broom sweeps clean. It is necessary to raise the dust.
Because age does not require a bent posture a man or woman can stay vigorous at eighty with proper bodily function support. The text promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming to aid backache kidney bladder uric acid ailments and overall vitality with a money back guarantee.
The Famous Summit is a combined gas and coal range with four gas burners and four coal covers plus a 20 inch oven that can bake with gas or coal. It allows gas use in summer and coal in winter or both fuels simultaneously with a thirty days free trial.
Killingworth will observe Memorial Day on Sunday at the Congregational church with a service flag bearing ten stars. Rev. Mr. Davis of Woodbridge spoke last Sunday in exchange with the pastor. Out of town attendees included former residents. The Grange met Tuesday evening and held a contest between married and single members.
Fragments indicate an area meeting with visiting members and judges from out of town. Details on agenda and provisions were not fully provided.
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