Rally Highlights United War Work Campaign in Middletown
A large rally outlined aims of United War Work with speakers including ex-Lieutenant-Governor Lake and Rev W J Kee nan Howard Peck. They stressed raising 250 million to support seven organizations aiding soldiers, noting two hundred million may be needed during demobilization and urging strong local participation next week.
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United War
Cam
Ese
Arthur McDowell
Govett J. Lake
W. J. Keenan Howard Peck
Camsr
William H. Bouteiller
Davis
A. Shanklin
France
Lake
Mount Vernon
Ace
Pershing
Kent Shanklin
Rev
W. J
Plainfield
Forcefully
Keefe
Middletown
Draft Call for White Electrics to Fort Bloc
Local board for District No 21 notified that during the three period beginning November 25 State must furnish white men qualified for special or military service for Fort Bloc. The volunteer period ends November. During the three day period November 25 entrain 25 white electricians for Washington Bar racks Washington DC.
District Nurse Association Meeting At Y M C A
The District Nurse association held a meeting in the YMCA on a Tuesday with a large attendance. Officers were present and two nurses were absent due to influenza. The school nurse donated two weeks of service. 2266 visits were made and 33 physician calls were recorded, including government assignations. There were 31 deaths.
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District Nurse Association
False Still Alarm Lights Cal Street Fire Scene
A grocer on Cal Street reported smoke from a house chimney at 9 this morning and a false alarm was sent to the fire department. Firemen found the blaze had been started to warm the house but the fire had not yet begun elsewhere.
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Calstreet
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Help After Loss
The family thanks all kind friends for assistance during the illness and passing of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Ive. Your support, visits, and condolences are gratefully appreciated in this difficult time.
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Howard E. Ive
Pape's Col Cassidy Cold Remedy Widely Advertised
Millions use it to stop a cold with a dose every two hours until symptoms ease. The product claims fast relief for head and chest congestion and runny nose, with a pleasant taste and low cost at drugstores.
Able Speakers for War Work Supper
The Chamber of Commerce announces speakers for the United War Workers campaign opening at Stueck's next Monday. William A. Shanklin will recount experiences abroad as Y M C A field representative. Rev. P. J. McGivney will speak on allied organizations. Mrs. A. H. Campbell of Windsor will discuss statewide war work. Ford's orchestra, $1 supper at 6:30, reservations required by Saturday. Great factory turnout and progress reported on pay‑a‑day plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stueck
United War Workers Campaign
William A. Shanklin
P. J. McGivney
Bridgeport
St. Francis
South Farms
Father McGivney
A. H. Campbell
Windsor
Henry M. Winston
State Council of Defence
Charaber
Campbell
Ford
Ernest S. Davis
B. W Roseboro
Meridea
Thomas Hoops Jr
John A. Ruffin
S. J. Taylor
Joseph Merriam
R. W. Camp
Reese Jones
Ruffin
Berkeley Divinity Notes Chapel Closed for Winter Coal
Berkeley notes report the winter closure of the chapel to conserve coal. An oratory in the library opened with Rev. Melville K Bailey preaching on Acts 16 13. Daily prayers and weekday services will continue, with special morning and evening rites and a Sunday Holy Communion at 7:00 a.m. The public is welcome.
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Melville K. Bailey
Dean Hart
Percy Dearmer
Berkeley
Advice for the Anxious in Kansas City Star
A correspondent asks when a gentleman should raise his hat and the reply lists various occasions such as when the old flag goes by and when meeting a lady, plus humorous or nonsensical moments like before donning a wig or dyeing the hair, taking a bath, or being shampooed.
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Kansas City Star
A Horrible Example in the Louisville Courer-Journal
A brief dialogue notes hesitation after a conservatory encounter. A married couple quarrels nearby while Tito the object of attention is discussed. No further context or outcomes are provided.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Quarrel
Local notes crowd city briefings this week
City items report dances at Rusco hall and St Aloysius hall this weekend and November 9. Messages confirm safe arrivals of servicemen Georgecroft, Walter Bielefield, and G Edward Bloomquist. Hartford boat traffic and fog delays noted. Dredger moved to winter quarters behind Calves Island. Health data show influenza toll at 5,577 deaths in CT and 88,393 cases. Community events include Higginson Institute courses and Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution meeting in Hartford.
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Meriden Armory
Georgecroft
Sarah Bancroft
Staddle Hill Forest City
Allied Nations
Rusco Hall
Mansfield Post
Henry Otten
Brooklyn
Hunting Hill
U. Ss. N
Washington, D. C
Higginson Business Institute
New York
Middletown
Hartford
A. M. Smith
Calves’ Island
Arrigoni Hotel
Charles Rowan
Riverview
Frank McAllister
Portland Depot
McAlister
Middlesex Hospital
St. Aloysius Hall
Connecticut
Brattleboro
Higginson Institute
Ruth Wyllys
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
Dental Corps
Edward Eberle
Ireland
War Department
Hubert W. Wells
Boys’ Working Reserve
U. S. Department of Labor
Philip P. Wells
Court Street
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
D. E. Rogers
Burr Avenue
Elmore Stevens
Gettysburg
Camp
Tere
Obituary notices of local residents in Cromwell and nearby towns
Benjamin A. Shekosky dies at New Britain General Hospital after eight days with pneumonia aged 27. Survived by parents Julius and unknown mother, one brother Frank J., and four sisters. Funeral from his home to St. John’s Cromwell. burial in St. John’s cemetery. George Raymond Brazos, 19, dies at Middlesex Hospital from influenza. Survived by parents John and Mrs. Brazos, three sisters and one brother. graduate of Middletown High School 1917. funeral private. Jeannette I. Wilcox, widow of Manfred A. Wilcox of Madison, dies at daughter’s home in Cromwell aged 76. Funeral at 39 Brainerd Ave. to Hammonasset Cemetery, Madison. Marion G. Sutkowsky, two years nine months old, dies at 36 Union Street. Funeral from parents’ home and Saint Mary’s Church. burial in St. John’s Cemetery. Charles C. Kuhner funeral held in South Norwalk. interment Pine Grove Cemetery after 11:30 arrival.
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Benjamin A. Shekosky
New Britain General Hospital
West Cromwell
Julius Shekosky
Middletown
Hartford
Frank J
Cromwell
John Hyland
New Haven
Harry Callenfels
Martha Clarkson
Elizabeth M. Shekosky
Rock Island
Ill
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
City
George Raymond Brazos
John Brazos
Oak Street
Middlesex Hospital
G. Elizabeth
Eunice A
Helen T. Brazos
John Warren Brazos
Brazos
Middletown High School
Jeannette L. Wilcox
Jeannette I. Wilcox
Manfred A. Wilcox
Madison, Conn
A. Burton Crampton
Brainerd Avenue
Clinton, Conn
Arthur Snow
Lucy Wright Snow
William P. Fowler
Guilford, Conn
Edwin A. Wilcox
A. Burton Cr
Marion G. Sutkowsky
Marion G
Frank Sutkowsky
Union Street
St. Mary’s Church
Charles C. Kuhner
South Norwalk
Pine Grove
Rev W D Beach Officiated Funeral At Lodge
The ceremony this morning was led by Rev W D Beach with bearers H L Barton S Harvey Stiles Thur ber W Wilcox and Wilbur W Daniels representing St John s lodge No 2 F and A M the event noted in the local obituary column.
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W. D. Beach
H. L. Barton
S. Harvey Stiles
Thurber W. Wilcox
Wilbur W. Daniels
St. John’s Lodge
No. 2
Mary L Long Dies of Pneumonia at Fifteen in Portland
Mary L Long fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Long of Air Line avenue Portland died at Middlesex hospital after a short illness of pneumonia. The body was taken to the rooms of the P O'Callaghan Co to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Mary L
William Long
Air Line Avenue
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
P. O’callaghan Co
Funeral Services for Adelina Krentz and Josephine Augur
The funeral for Adelina Krentz was held at 2 PM from her home and 2:30 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. George A. Derwig officiating. Interment followed at Farm Hill cemetery. The Josephine G. Augur funeral took place at the Congregational Church in Higganum this afternoon at 8 PM, Rev. R. S. Caldwell presiding, with interment in Higganum cemetery.
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Adelina Krentz
St. John’s Lutheran Church
George A. Derwig
Josephine G. Augur
Higganum
R. 3 S. Caldwell
Higganum Cemetery
Funeral for Frank S. Baisden Held in Cromwell
The funeral for Frank S. Baisden took place at 2:30 this afternoon from his Cromwell home with Rev. H. W. Hildreth officiating. Burial followed in the new Cromwell cemetery.
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Frank S. Baisden
Cromwell
H. W. Hildreth
New
Linen Shower Report From Middlesex Red Cross Drive
The Middlesex Chapter Red Cross linen shower reports donations of 747 sheets 1000 hand towels 912 bath towels 975 handkerchiefs and 276 napkins with no expenses. Stores donated space and laundering free of charge. Remaining quota includes 53 sheets 2000 towels 588 bath towels 1125 handkerchiefs with sheet size 62 by 99 inches or preferable 64 by 102 inches. Volunteers urged to launder new store donations and send to Red Cross rooms Main Street. money will fund sheets first then towels and handkerchiefs. Thanksgiving offering encouraged.
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Middlesex Chapter of
Red Cross
Stueck
Washington Street
Stroud
Red Cross Rooms
Main’ Street
Old age starts with your kidneys adjoined claims Haarlem Oil
An old style health ad promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules claiming kidney and digestive support defer aging and prolong life. It touts 200 years of use, urges immediate purchase from druggists, and promises renewed vigor with continued use while offering a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
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