Politically Diverse Town Vote Totals Reported
Election returns show Republican tickets leading with 291 votes to Democratic 265 and 65 split. Key figures include C race won by 17 votes, G Thompson high man with 72 margin, and notable totals for Holcomb Spellacy Fenton Thompson Dunham Hazen Kelsey Flood Irvin. Liberty Loan drive chairman N Shepard highlighted and local celebrations planned.
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Representa- 4N
Wilcox
Republicy
G. Thompson
Holcomb
Spellacy
Fenton
Thompson
Dunham
Major
Hazen
Kelsey
Flood
C. Irv
Samuel Stewart elected representative from town
Nov 6 report notes Samuel Stewart and Charlies Torkelson contest outcome with East Haddam and Camp Greenleaf’s Hallberg on furlough in Georgia. Ladies Society to meet at Nellie Parmelee’s home on the afternoon of the 7th at 2 o clock. Men have returned home to vote.
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Chatham
Middle Idle Haddam
Samuel Stewart
Charlies Torkelson
East
Harry Hallberg
Camp Greenleaf
Ladies’ Society
Nellie Parmelee
Yestern
California Syrup of Figs Ad Prompting Gentle Laxative Use
A vintage style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a first treatment for children's constipation. It emphasizes a gentle, thorough laxative effect that relieves waste buildup in the stomach and bowels, promising a playful, rested child after dosing.
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California
Cromwell Plans and War Efforts Highlight Community Page
Cromwell will meet at Main Street home and Pierson with daughter Margaret return as Frank Foster leaves for Florida. Mrs. Couch Fielding and Kirkpatrick visit Hartford for sugar supplies. War Chest rally features the Cromwell war picture at Briggs hall with two showings. Red Cross Christmas parcels for overseas boys arrive. Dr. Bush oversees distribution with postmaster Buggie aiding inspections. Briggs hall rally tomorrow night features Richard Higgins explaining the boys over there drive. Liberty chorus handles music and Kirk W. Dyer sings. Citizens urged to attend to push the town over the top in the fundraising drive.
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Main Street
Pierson
Margaret
Frank Foster
Florida
Susan Couch
George Fielding
James Kirkpatrick
Federal Food Board
Hartford
Cromwell
Briggs’ Hall
War Board
Red Cross
C. E. Bush
Red C
W. H. Buggie
Dr. Bush
Briggs Hall
Richard T. Higgins
State Public Utilities Commission
Higgins
Liberty Chorus
Kirk W. Dyer
Death of Leon E. Taylor in Rocky Hill
Leon Everett Taylor died at his River View Hill home Monday evening at 7 o clock from pneumonia. A sergeant in the Rocky Hill State Guards he was active in the Rocky Hill club Columbia Lodge A F and A M of Glastonbury and the War Bureau. Funeral at Congregational church Thursday at 2 30 is to be attended by the State Guard and Masonic Lodge. He leaves wife Ruth Thompson Taylor a daughter Betsey Alden Taylor and his Hartford relatives. Grange met tonight electing officers. Mrs Mabel Plunkett of Meriden visited Mrs Ella Churchill. The Congregational church fair is planned for next week in the church basement. Albert Sprague is back from camp. Paul Twaddle recovering at Hartford Hospital. Corporal George Capewell Hall of Camp Meade and wife visited.
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Rocky Hill
Leon Everett Taylor
River View Hill
State Guard
Masonic Lodge
Ruth Thompson Taylor
Betsey Alden Taylor
Hartford
Grange
Mabel Plunkett
Meriden
Ella Churchill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jennie Risley
Congregational Church
Albert Sprague
Paul Twaddle
Hartford Hospital
George Capewell Hall
Camp Meade
Hale
Main Street
Influenza Hits Local Residents in South Glastonbury
South Glastonbury reports John Roser and James B. Kellan Jr. sick with influenza after returning from Fort Monroe two weeks ago. Other residents, including Mrs. Francis Knox, Miss Helen Roser, Miss Helen Talcott, and Raymond Blinn, are ill. Cases are lighter with prompt treatment. Mrs. Lillie Deming stays in South Windsor with John Helm. gatherings include a Birthday club, Red Cross at St. Luke's, and Mothers' club meeting at Mrs. Laura Turner’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lyman of Meriden return home after visiting Hollister and Weir families.
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South Glastonbury
John Roser
James B. Kellan, Jr
Fort Monroe
Lillie Deming
South Windsor
John Helm
Henry Deming
John S. Tyler
Birthday Club
Red Cross
St. Luke’s Parish
Louis W. Howe
Mothers’ Club
Laura Turner
Henry Endress
Herbert Shipman
Francis Knox
Helen Roser
Helen Talcott
Raymond Blinn
Austin Lyman
Meriden
Rowland Hollister
John Weir
Killingworth coats and clothing at low new york prices
Kill ingworth offers ladies and misses coats in new est materials at prices up to 40 dollars far below city stores. We buy red from makers for cash only and show new values. Silk poplin and wool skirts pleated and fringe trimmed 6.98 to 8.98. Fine voile waists crepes and messalines 2.49 to 5.49. Sweaters hosiery underwear for all ages and the Lackawarma Twins union suits for boys.
Ivoryton Advertisement Summary
Ivoryton area listing notes an advertisement connected to Addie A. Smith in Clinton, with a reference to Killingworth. The readable fragment suggests a local business notice or classified insertion mentioning person and place.
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Killingworth
Addie A. Smith
Clinton
Adv
East Hampton Republicans Win the Day
East Hampton voters backed Republicans in an election that returned two Republican representatives from the town for the first time in 16 years. Across offices including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general, and congressional representative, Republican totals led Democratic rivals, with party figures noting a quiet, holiday-like turnout.
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East Hampton
Marcus H. Holcomb
Thomas J. Spellacy
Clifford B. Wilson
Charles Lockwood
Frank P. Fenton
Bert G. Thompson
Frederick H. Dunham
Edward W. Hazen
Horace E. Kelsey
Noyes B. A. Carrier
Samuel Stewart
Charles E. Torkelson
Alvin C. Carrier
August Sartre
Justices of Peace
Milton L. Carpenter
John Reich
W. Ellis Hughes
Mayor Purple
Samuel House
Everard W. Day
Arthur D. Williams
Davis S&. Strong
Alvin F. Collins
Thanks for sympathy and local notices from town
Mrs Hallberg and family thank friends for sympathy after a death. The Congregational church Ladies Society meets this afternoon at 3 in the Parish house. John Sullivan of Winsted visited to vote. Lt and Mrs Rupert Day returned to New Milford after visiting with the Day family. Miss Margaret Hoyrup and friend returned to Bridgeport after visiting the Hoyrup home. Overseas letters note influenza cases in hospitals. epidemic appears to wane locally. Nesis Rebekah lodge meets at 7:30 in Town hall. degree team to attend. Tax collector to be at H G Hills office Wednesday evenings. Allen Starr returned to Philadelphia navy yard after furlough with his parents.
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Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church
John Sullivan
Winsted
Rupert Day
New Milford
Everard Day
Margaret Hoyrup
Bridgeport
Henry Hoyrup
Allen Starr
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Ambrose Starr
Higganum Community News Briefs and Elections
Higganum notices report the death of Mrs. Josephine Augar in Middletown after a long illness. Obituary notes her church and Sunday school work, including leading the Primary department. Elections elected Myron Skinder and Leonard Selden as representatives, Edward Hazen as senator, and Rollin A. Tyler as Judge of Probate. Other items mention sick list, visitors return from Worcester, and local personnel changes.
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Higganum
Josephine Augar
Middletown
Frank Gladwin
Plantsville
Myron Skinder
Leonard Selden
Edward Ha2zen
Haddam
Rollin A. Tyler
Donatoni
Dr. Kellogg
Red Cross
Jennie Gilbert
Lettie Brainard
Worcester
Mass
Ethel Hubbard
Edith Burr
Manchester
G. A. Dickinson
Agnes Skinner
Rutherford Chalker
Mothers' club speaker to visit Middlefield church
Mrs Lucy Shoemaker of Hartford will speak Thursday at 2 30 pm at the M E church. The Levi E Coe library will be open Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Daniels welcome a daughter born at Middlesex hospital today. Community urged to donate carned fruits or vegetables to Middlesex hospital by Saturday. Capt B E C Hedges farewell supper by Co M C S G at town hall Monday 8 pm. Bring cold fried chicken and refreshments. Family and friends invited.
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Middlefield
Lucy Shhoomaker
Hartford
Mothers’ Club
M. E
Shoemaker
Levi E.coe
Charles Daniels
Middlesex Hospital
Elmer Gamp
L. O. Schriver
BE. C. Hedges
Centerbrook Notes from Town Socials and Visitors
Centerbrook reports the King's Daughters meeting with Miss Ida Ely. Ww. C Griswold was in New Haven. Mr and Mrs Albert Bushnell learned their son Everett arrived safely overseas. The Ladies Friendly Society to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Irene Ward on Main Street. Arthur Bushnell of the U S Navy visited Sunday night with his parents. Week services to be held in WGinneei at the bowen thin ovhatag.
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Centerbrook
King’s Daughters
Ida Ely
Ww. C. Griswold
New Haven
Albert Bushnell
Everett
Ladies’ Friendly Society
Irene Ward
Main Street
Arthur Bushnell
U. S. ‘Navy
Bowen Thin
Fire devastates Durham factory in historic plant blaze
The Merriam Manufacturing Company plant in Durham burned Monday night in the town’s worst fire. The landmark building held over 60,000 dollars in unfilled orders and stock, while neighbors fought the blaze to save homes next to the shop. Helpers included R L White P J Rich and John Jackson with water from a chemical truck from Middletown arriving to aid. The company plans a temporary office and eventual rebuilding.
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Leon J. Francis
State Way
Deep River
Jessie Aos Rich
Durham
E. F. White
Hartford
Mabel Hart
Middlesex Hospital
State Tax Commission
Frank Arrigoni
M. M. Company
Ward Church
New Haven
Merriam Manufacturing Company
George J. Francis
R. L. White
P. J. Rich
John Jackson
Middletown
Dr. Zink
M. E. Church
Burham
Harold B. Asman
Diagnigi Arrigoni
Franklin Bailey
Elijah Crawford
Henry B. Holder
Willian W. Asman
Frank E. Korn
Luzerne A. Bristold
Chester H. Clarke
Colchester State Election Vote Totals Report
Colchester reports a large voter turnout with 345 of 485 names casting ballots. The tally lists candidates by office for governor to judge of probate plus local officials, noting Camp Devens return and civic notices including W C T U meeting and K of P lodge activities.
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Colchester
Malcomb Leal
Marcus Holcomb
Thomas J. Spellacy
Clifford B. Wilson
Charles D. Lockwood
Frederick L. Perry
Harry L. Brooks
G. Harold Gilpatric
Charles S. Avery
William Kymond
James F. Purcell
Fred B. Clark
Myron A. Abell
Charles H. Dawley
Charles A. Nichols
H. B. Mintz
E. T. Peck
Abraham Jeffe
L. C. Brown
Edgar A. Carrier
Isaac Nebber
Clarence H. Norton
Charles F. Brown
Carlton H. Skinner
Henry Park
John N. Strong
France
Jeremiah J. Shea
Camp Devens
Oliver Woodhouse Lodge
K. of P
Sam MacDonald
William McDonald
Colby College
Maine
Camp Mead
Virginia
No tonic like Hood's Sarsaparilla for a time like this
Purified blood rebuilt strength and regulated bowels after influenza and grip. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to expel poisons that weaken the blood and cause pallor anemia and lax muscles. It is described as the standard blood remedy with a fifty year record and praised for gentle cathartic use alongside Hood's Pills in respected households.
Election Returns in Old Saybrook Show Republican Lead
Old Saybrook voters backed Republican candidates with large margins. Holcomb leads for Governor, Freeman tops Fenton for Congress, Hazen leads for Senator, and Gates wins Judge of Probate. Vote totals note 206 ballots counted excluding six soldiers’ votes. several locals announced illness and travel, with routine civic notices and club meetings.
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Old Saybrook
Holcomb
Spellacy
Hazen
C. C. Fairbanks
John S. Dickinson
John Vaughn
John Brosnan
A. G. Ingham
A. Stillman Gates
E. C. Spencer
Marcus H. Holcomb
Thomas J. Spellacy
Congress
Richard P. Freeman
Frank P. Fenton
Bert G. Thompson
Frederick H. Dunham
Edward W. Hazen
Horace E. Kelsey
Charles S. Gates
Charles I. Yoy
George Watson Beach
Killingworth Corres
Addie A. Smith
Clinton
M. J. Golden
William A. Trask
Carl Warren
B. B. Warren
Funeral services held for Mrs. Edward Johnson in Essex
In Essex on Riverside avenue the funeral for Mrs. Edward Johnson was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Eastland of Westbrook, with interment at Riverview cemetery. Local notices include Red Cross Christmas boxes available at Ivoryton homes Friday and Saturday, WCTU meeting Friday at 3, and social events at the Congregational church Thursday night. Relatives from Deep River attended the funeral.
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Frank la Place
J. H. Hartstat
Hartford
Omi
Marine Railways
Edward Williams
New York
Philenda Williams
High Street
Raymond Wright
Charles Wright
Bert R. Clarke
South Main
Clara Dennison
New London
Deep River
Johnson
Home Workers’ Society
Congregational Church
C. E. Society
Adelbert Fields
New Haven
Chester Town Returns and Death Notice in Public Ledger
Chester reports vote totals by office with Republican leads and limited soldier ballots, noting Gov Holcomb 180 to Spellacy 67 and other races. Also notes the death of Mrs Laura Brown at 96 in Long Island, a longtime town visitor. Otto Korlhemmel and Charles E Shipman are mentioned with local visits and return.
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Oe - Chester
Holcomb
Spellacy
Congress
Freeman
Fenton
Thompson
Dunham
Hazen
Kelsey
Burke
E. W. Lewis
Gladding
van Brunt
Laura, Brown
Long Island
Mary Silliman
Otto Korlhemmel
C. J. Bates & Son
Charles E. Shipman
New London
Wat Uncle Sam Does in London Tit-Bits
Two American Negroes discuss forced service in wartime. Lemuel resists fighting, claiming no quarrel or loss in France. Jim concedes Uncle Sam cannot force a fight, but can send him where fighting occurs and let him decide afterward.
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Sam
London
Lemuel
France
Uncle Sam
Jim
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