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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
6
A town, like the nation, briefly believed an armistice with Germany had ended the war. Church bells rang, whistles blew, and plans for a large celebration were proposed, but officials soon questioned the report’s accuracy. Washington confirmation dampened local enthusiasm and celebrations were subdued.
A list of committee members and district captains for the United War Work drive is given, with names including Joseph Porter, Mary Bransfield, and Thomas Barbour among others. Community volunteers urged to donate canned goods for Middlesex Hospital and arrange pickup through local organizers. Funeral notice for Mrs. Frances Strong and local council contributions noted, plus tax reminders and officer training plans.
Goods will be delivered to the hospital on Tuesday. About 400 jars were here during the campaign last June. Boxes or cartons are requested to hold the jars.
About ninety registrants were examined yesterday at the town hall in the draft process. Seven doctors conducted the physical examinations. The day’s results show Accepted for general military service: Arnold E. Lund, David A. Ahlberg, Ernest A. Flodin, Harold R. Freeman, Hjalmar Johnson, Daniel B. Leahy, Walter L. Glosinski, John P. Dougherty, Chester H. Hale, John Flodin, Gilbert Stancliff, John N. Ahlberg, Annibali Basso. Limited military service: Basil Lawrence. Referred to medical advisory board: James W. Robinson, S. A. Anderson, William T. Bride, J. G. O'Donnell, Leroy Post. Disqualified: Earle Lawton, Elmer F. Anderson.
The town board of selectmen Tax Collector M J Leahy Town Treasurer Emanuel Ostergren and Town Attorney Judge T C Flood appeared before the state board of equalization in Hartford yesterday afternoon to protest a proposed 200000 rise in the grand list The board reserved its finding and the protest was noted as the officials argued some town properties may be undervalued.
Miss Ellen M Stancliff daughter of the late age and Mary S Stancliff died at her home in West Hartford on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at her cousin Mrs John M Foote's home in West Hartford Saturday at 2 PM, followed by committal services in Trinity cemetery officiated by Rev Dr O H Raftery.
Morning whistles sparked rumors of end of war as a parade including the East Hampton drum corps and local youths carried banners and a Kaiser effigy. A crowd lit red fires and danced around a bonfire before learning the news was denied. Local draft examinations and war work planning meetings followed. Private Harry Halberg and Miss Clara Safström visited home, while YWCA and Salvation Army relief efforts were noted. The community urged continued support for victims and soldiers abroad as war nears end.
A large crowd gathered in Colchester yesterday to celebrate Germany’s surrender and Allied peace terms. A parade formed led by Mrs. H J Bailey with an American flag, school closed, Red Cross banners, church bells rung, and cannon volleys. The Kaiser was hung in effigy as celebrations continued into evening with crowds in the streets and a state guard drill noted.
Mrs R T Porter and son Herbert visited in Willimantic today. Prof and Mrs H K Job and family left town to spend winter in West Haven. Mrs Elmer Lord expected home this week from Willimantic hospital after an infected arm treatment. Mrs Leon Rathbun operated on last Monday at Middlesex hospital and resting comfortably. Hadward Hart Cromwell visited to vote and reports less rheumatism since moving home. Mr and Mrs Sponholtz of New York moved into town. Mr Sponholtz in charge of Royal Farm Dairy. Frank Nonnembacher recently in Willimantic. Red Cross meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs Porter’s. eight ladies attended. Larry Lord improving and hopes to return home soon after two months in hospital. Mrs Jared Tennant in Middles town Wednesday.
A special meeting of the Washington Fire Engine Co. will be held at their rooms on Peet Street Friday evening with a supper and important business. Overseas Christmas packages will be inspected at Mrs. F. B. Bradeen’s home on November 12 and 13. Local residents and visitors are noted with several social items and a light political aside.
A vintage remedy ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a 17 year cure for liver and bowel ills. It claims the olive colored tablets purge waste, improve complexion and energy, and lists 10c and 25c boxes sold by druggists.
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