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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1918

Page

10

Russian Symphony to Appear Here This Season

The article notes the Russian Symphony of New York plans a three concert series in January February and March with a different soloist at each performance. Finances show past receipts 2861.70 and a deficit of 90.99 after postponements and higher expenses. Members and committees of the organization are listed, including president G Ellsworth Meech and treasurer A Williams.

M. C Co. Hinkle Evan Williams G. Ellsworth Meech Ent Hubbard E. G. Camp Katherine I. Bower A. Williams Ber E. Spencer Treasure Ald Wilbur F. Burrows E. K. Hubbard I. E Palma H S. Porter Mary L H. C. Whittlesey W. W. Wilcox W. W. Wil E. C. Acheson Joseph Merriam W E. Terrill E. R. Hyde Bertha Rockwell W. D. Beach W. A. Heidel George A Karl P. Harrington Jand E. Spencer E. Kent Hubbard Bertrand E. Spencer E. Goo George A. Craig Katherine I. Bowen Joseph Lawton Russian Symphony of New York

U W W Campaign Details At Captains Meeting

United War Workers drive outlines house to house canvass pledge cards and explanation slips. Chairman J Atwell explains seven charities and the need for heavy oversubscription to aid troops in demobilization. Ex-Governor Lake and Rev Keefe speak tonight at Middlesex on United War Workers efforts in France camps. Invitations for next Monday’s drive event at Stucck's mailed by Chamber of Commerce.

United War Workers J. Atwell Ftee William A. Shanklin Dr. Shank- Ym France Ev- Sanat Middlesex Everett J. Lake Keefe Stucck’s Chamber of Commerce

Mount Vernon School Appoints Arithmetic Teacher

Mrs H M Frogner named special arithmetic teacher and began duties Monday. She is wife of Frogner at Wesleyan and taught arithmetic in the West prior to marriage. The school now enrolls 46 pupils, the largest in its history. Major Wrightson invites the school to view a S A T C session at Wesleyan.

Mount Vernon H. M. Frogner Frogner Wesleyan Proto Soia Wrightson

Four Minute Speaker At Wesleyan University Events

Roy B. Chamberlain newly appointed alumni secretary Wesleyan University will give a four minute talk at the Grand and Middlesex on Thursday evening. He recently returned from service as Y M C A war secretary and will describe his experiences among the fighting men. On Saturday evening Attorney M Eugene Culver will speak on the coming United War work campaign.

Roy B. Chamberlain Wesleyan University Grand and Middlesex M. Eugene Culver

Foreclosure Suit In Haddam Lands Sought By Locketwood Against Rice

Joseph H. Lockwood of Haddam sues George H. Rice of Haddam to foreclose a 2000 dollar mortgage on four land parcels totaling 5 acres. Plaintiff seeks possession. suit filed in Essex with Sheriff service in Groton. Also John P. OConnell of East Hampton sues Louis James for 150 dollars rent on land in East Hampton. $500 from deposits on writ attached at East Hampton Bank and Trust Company.

Joseph H. Lockwood Haddam George H. Rice Thomas Coulter Essex Bert G. Thompson Groton John P. O’connell East Hampton Louis James Daniel J. Donahoe Garry M. O'Niel East Hampton Bank and Trust Company

Swedish Lutheran Church Notes and Society Gatherings

Thursday afternoon the Socret Enighet will be entertained by Mid Westin and Mrs. Lambertson at the church parlors. Thursday evening at 8 o clock the Luther League will hold a business meeting with reports on patriotic service the dedication of the service flag and the framing of the Roll of Honor. The Junia Society will meet Saturday afternoon and will be entertained by Mrs Albert Olson at her Park street home. Mrs C E Anderson wife of the pastor has recovered from her operation and left the hospital last Sunday to visit Chicago before returning home.

Swedish Lutheran Church Socret Enighet Mid. Westin Lambertson Luther League Committee On Patriotic Service Junia Society Albert Olson Park Street C. E. Anderson Horlick Kelly Capitol Hartford Kelly's Gerald C. Johnson Highland Avenue Camp Upton T. J. Anderson Main Street Everett J. Lake Father Keefe the Middlesex Joseph P. Kinsella New London Grand Street Josephine Woelske Reinsch Susan Griffin Hubbard District France State Secretary George E. Hinman Middlesex Meriden Armory Middlesex Theatre Adv New York W. A. Keefe Felix A. Petrofsky Burr Avenue Arrigoni Hotel Harry Palmer Plattsburg Porter Beyrout Servia South Church

Central National Bank Declares United War Work Special Dividend

The Central National Bank has declared an extra one percent dividend for stockholders named United War Work campaign special dividend. It was mailed to stockholders today with a request that it be contributed to the cause, though participation is not compulsory.

Central National Bank

Ladies Aid Society Meeting for Red Cross Work

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will meet at Mrs. A B Ryan’s home on Court Street tomorrow at 11 o’clock. Members will bring a basket lunch and plan to sew for the Red Cross.

Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church A. B. Ryan Court Street Red Cross

City Court Fines Two Defendants in Morning Session

William Peters was fined five dollars and costs in city court this morning for intoxication and later placed on probation. A juvenile case was heard as well, a boy charged with in corrigibility being sent to the reform school.

William Peters Reform School

Card of Thanks to neighbors for support after loss

We thank kind neighbors and friends who assisted us during illness and death of our husband and father and those who sent flowers. Mrs. John Horrigan and family.

John Horrigan Adv

Pocahontas Club Plans Regular Meeting And Social

Pocahontas news reports a regular Pocahontas meeting this evening followed by a social and rehearsal of the degree team. Thursday afternoon the whist club will meet and at the next meeting a class of fifteen will be adopted.

Pocahontas News Pocahontas

Rally Tonight With Two Great Orators at Middlesex

Ex-Lieut Gev Everett J. Lake and Father Keefe are billed to speak tonight at the Middlesex. The notice urges strict attention from the audience and cautions landlords about tenants with large families being a risk.

Gev Everett J. Lake Father Keefe the Middlesex Ady

Connecticut Farmers Week proposed for Hartford

A party of agricultural association delegates met at the Capitol and ratified plans for Connecticut Farmers Week in Hartford, beginning January 20, 1919. The event aims to showcase farm products and discuss state agriculture with notable speakers and exhibits.

Short furlough for Pelham Bay quartermaster Frank Scanlon

Quartermaster Frank J. Scanlon of the U S Naval Reserve Station at Pelham Bay spent a few hours with his mother on Rappallo avenue before departing for Chicago and then Seattle for general service. He enrolled early after the war declaration, served on a scout cruiser during the U boat scare, returned to Pelham Bay, and, after special training, was commissioned as a quartermaster.

Frank J. Scanlon U. S. Naval Reserve Station Pelham Bay M. J. Scanlon Rappallo Avenue Chicago Seattle Washington Atlantic

Economy Drinking Cups in Lynn Mail Handling

A Lynn shoe man opens mail, slits envelopes, and nails them to water tanks to form individual drinking cups. The unusual method emphasizes convenience, health, and paper savings for daily use.

Lynn

Odd Fellows Lodge to Open for Regular Business Thursday

Central lodge No 12 LO O F will open at 7 30 p m Thursday for regular business. Initiatory degree will be worked. Frederick L Phelps Noble Grand Attest Albert H Griswold Rec. Baptist Church notes mention a prayer meeting and the Ladies Aid Society meets at 2041 Court Street Thursday at 11 m with lunch to be brought.

Odd Fellows Central Lodge LO O. F Frederick L. Phelps Noble Grand Albert H. Griswold Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Court Street

Three Generations Use Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy

Three generations of women have used and recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments. The ad touts its herbal roots and no narcotics, claiming it as a standard remedy and urging trial for relief.

Lydia EB. Pinkham

Obituary notices for Kuhner and Turning families

Funeral services for Charles C. Kuhner at his 30 Cove Avenue home in South Norwalk with interment at Pine Grove cemetery after the 11:30 train. Kuhner, district commissioner of East Norwalk, longtime electrician for the New Haven road, survived by wife, mother, son Russell, two brothers, sister, and extended friends. Also funeral of Miss Esther Alida Turning at 169 College Street with interment at Niantic cemetery. floral tributes noted and two friends singing her favorite song.

Charles C. Kuhner Cove Avenue South Norwalk Pine Grove Kuhner East Norwalk Middletown New Haven Road St. John’s Lodge No. 1 A. M Rithouse Stamford Ophir Order of the Eastern Star of Norwalk Mayflower Hook and Ladder Company John Kuhner Russell Christopher Lincoln, Neb Herman Brattleboro, Vt Jennie Kuhner Esther Alida Esther Alida Turning College Street A. W. Hazenet Niantic Henrietta Popp Minnie Ordnung Richard &. Mylchreest Arthur F. Hayes William A. Walters Garrison Hayes

Mrs Josephine G Augur Dead at 79 in Higganum

Mrs Josephine G Augur widow of Charles D Augur of Higganum died Monday aged 79 years one month and three days She leaves a sister Mrs Ralph Roberts of Plainville a brother F O Gladwin of Hartford and a niece Mrs Thomas Reardon of Hartford Funeral from Higganum Congregational church Thursday at 3 o clock with Rev R S Caldwell conducting the services.

Josephine G. Augur Charles D. Augur Higganum Ralph Roberts Plainville F. O. Gladwin Hartford Thomas Reardon Higganum Congregational Church R. S. Caldwell

Cromwell Man Frank S Baisden Dies at 64

Frank Samuel Baisden died at his Cromwell home aged 64 years 5 months and 21 days. Born in Cromwell to Samuel J and Martha Ranney Baisden, he was a well known mason. Survived by his widow and one daughter. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm from his house with Rev Homer W Hildreth, burial in the new Cromwell cemetery.

Frank Samuel Baisden Cromwell Samuel J Martha Ranney Baisden Homer W. Hildreth New Cromwell

Mrs Adolna Krentz Dies at 34 at Middlesex Hospital

Mrs Adolna Krentz wife of Rudolph Krentz died at Middlesex hospital yesterday at age 34 years 11 months 26 days Funeral will be at 2 from the house and 230 from St Johns German Lutheran South Farms Friday Rev George A Derwig officiating Interment in Farm Hill cemetery She leaves six young children.

Adol'na Krentz Adolina Krentz Rudolph Krentz

Cradie Notes. Birth in Mt. Vernon for Hanson family

A son was born last night to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson of Mt. Vernon Street. Mother and child are doing nicely.

Cradie Henry Hanson Mt. Vernon Street

Have Not Got To It Yet

It may be just as well if peace does not come too quickly for Allied nations. They have not shown a definite plan or idea of what they will do with the peace when it arrives.

Macey

Funeral thanks from Coleman Cosgrove family

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of our daughter and wife and for the floral tributes. Thomas Coleman and Mr and Mrs John Cosgrove and family thank you for kindness.

Thomas Coleman John Cosgrove Adv

Sympathy for Loss of Daughter from Verner Turning Family

The Turning family expresses thanks for sympathy and kindness received during their affliction and for the flowers their daughter loved in life. Mr. and Mrs. Verner Turning.

Mrs. Verner Adv

Benefit Brand Margarine Promoted as Butter Substitute

Amid rising butter costs, Benefit Brand Sweet Nut Margarine is pitched as a cheaper butter substitute. Available for 32c a pound at Direct Importing Co.’s store in Middletown, 70 Washington St, with Benefit Brand teas coffees and grocery items also sold.

Benefit Washington St Middletown

Also Mentioned on This Page

NG OF Middlesex Musical Association U. W. W. Campaign Haddam Land Middlesex County Lucy A. Hazen Daniel J. Kelly Deep River C. F. Savage Norwich F. A. Stanley United War Work Coats Paris Spear Bros Middletown’s Fashion Center Broatch’s Modern Book Shop Holy Trinity Girls’ Friendly Society St. Andrew’s Chapel Warwick Street Mr. Edwards German Woman’s Auxiliary of All Saints St. Andrew’s Guild St. Andrew’s Bessie Jucilia Johnson Bessie Jucilia Johnson Portland C. G. Erickson Portland Swedish Cemetery Elizabeth Paton Warren James Paton Pine Street Fairview Street New Britain Springfield Union Beecham Caulkins & Post Connecticut Brussels Axminster Royal Wilton
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