Swedish Republican club meeting and church notes
The Swedish Republican club held a late evening meeting with talks by Native Wilcox Col A N Shepard Rev C G Frank J Brainerd and refreshments followed by a smoker and social time. Church notices cover Congregational Episcopal services and Sunday school times. Lieutenant Gordon Stewart of Co A N Shepard's unit has been ordered to report for overseas duty in Boston after months as an inspector at American Mills.
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Times
Wilcox
A N. Shepard
C. G. Frank J. Brainerd
Liieutenant
Gordon Stewart
U- 8
Law of Co
A. N. Shepard
Place
American Co. Mills
Willimantic
Boston
Bos
Frederick L
Methodist Church
Samuel Thatcher
St. Patrick’s
Patrick Fox
October Death Toll Tops Town Peak At 41
The October vital statistics from Clerk Harry Howard show 33 births and two marriages, with hospital deaths pushing resident deaths to 41, the highest monthly total in town history. The year 1917 ended with 45 deaths, reflecting a severe influenza outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
Hebron Community Notes And Town Meeting Actions
Hebron residents report visits and hospital stays as Leon Rathburne improves at Middlesex Hospital and a local finger infection heals. Rev John Solomon Porter of Manchester preached at the Congregational church. Raymond and Bennie Jones seek fitness for military service. The Red Cross election of officers occurs at the town hall on November 14 at 3 pm, with C Earl Park and Clarence Kun elected as Republican representatives. Three soldiers Daniel ion Walter Hewitt in France and Sidney N Hew in the south country are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
R. D. Wright
Alphons
Niantic
Fannie
John Solomon Porter
Manchester
Raymond
Bennie Jones
Leon Rathburne
Middlesex Hospital
Lord
Willimantic
Ted
R. Gillette
Sarah Gillette
Arthur Robinson
Howard Thompson
Camp Devens
The
Red
War Work drive to raise town quota in Morgan hall rally
Mrs Grace Beach returns from Philadelphia to visit her son as a daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Henry Funk of West Main Street. A United War Work campaign rally in Morgan Hall on Sunday at 7 30 with committees named to solicit from November 11 to 18 aims to raise $2000. Residents and various street groups listed form committees led by John Bliss. Emma Schneider of Brooklyn visits her mother on Long Hill. Germany's surrender sparks town celebration with bells, a bonfire, a mock Kaiser pole on the golf links, speeches and singing though the report proves false. Clinton citizens anticipate the final word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
High St
John Murphy
Gildersleeve
Elsie Gustafson
Pier
Freestone Avenue
Adv
Richard Gildersleeve
Rochester
N. Y
Ferdinand Gildersleeve
Luther League
Red Cross
United War Work Campaign Committee
Joseph S. Porter
W. A. Shanklin
Middletown
M. J. Leahy
Rose Hill
Middlesex Hospital
George
Grace Beach
Philadelphia
Henry Funk
West Main Street
Morgan Hall
John Bliss
East Main Street
Clifford Evarts
William P. Hull
Sturges G. Redfield
R. W. Barnes
Nod Road
Swaintown
Stannard Hill
Cow Hill
Georges. Hull
High
John Streets
William Grinnel
Albert Phelps
Liberty Street
Long Hill
R. B. Lively
S. B. Reed
Clinton
Colchester News Bits and Local Moves
Colchester reports a Norfolk drive, church services at Baptist and Congregational churches, and a coal-saving chapel plan. Regular Grange meeting set for November 12 with Red Cross event and Old Guard band. Residents include Louis Weil visiting New Haven, Fred Alger and Bert Doubleday in town, and repairs on Main Street roads announced.
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Colchester
John Warner
Millington
Eugene Purcell
Charles H. Strong
Norwich
The
Baptist Church
B. D. Remington
Congregational Church
Louis Weil
New Haven
Fred al
Harry Lazinsk
New London
L. Broder
Harry Elgart
New York
C. A. Kramer
Main Street
Bert Doubleday
Westchester
Saybrook Point Social Notes and Campaign Rally
Mrs. George Spencer returns from New York after Mrs. B W Estler's death. Mr. and Mrs. George W Beach plan an extended New York winter. Mrs. Harry Spencer and Miss Isabel Spencer visited Hartford. Mrs. Bessie Ludwig visits Miss Jessie A Pratt. Rev M K Bailey preached at Berkeley Divinity School new oratory opening. United War Work rally led by Senator-elect Hazen of Haddam tonight. Cantional church plans Sunday evening services with extra choir music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Point
George Spencer
New York
B. W. Estler
George W. Beach
Harry Spencer
Isabel Spencer
Hartford
Bessie Ludwig
Jessie A. Pratt
M. K. Bailey
Samuel Hart
Berkeley Divinity School
United War Work Campaign
Hazen
Haddam
Killingworth elects Chittenden and Parmelee at town vote
At the November town election in Killingworth democrats chose Judge Charles H. Chittenden and Cleon Parmelee of the republicans. The Grange officers for the coming year were elected: Master Hermann Neser Overseer Lowell D Parmelee Lecturer Herbert C Stevens Steward Kenneth Manwarring Assistant steward Frank Gesick Chaplain Burton G Waugh Treasurer Charles E Nettleton Secretary Mrs Grace Evarts Gate keeper D Webster Evarts Ceres Mrs Emma Parmelee Pomona Miss Rachel Evarts Flora Mrs Rosena Nettleton Lady assistant steward Mrs Bertha Heser Executive committee Charles B Nettleton on womans work Mrs Emma Parmelee Mrs Bertha A Heser Mrs Rosena Nettleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evarts
D. Webster Evarts
Ceres
Emma Parmelee
Pomona
Rachel Evarts
Flora
Rosena Nettleton
Bertha Heser
Charles B. Nettleton
Bertha A. Heser
Influenza touted as La Grippe remedy with Foley’s Honey and Tar
The article presents influenza as the familiar la grippe and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. It claims the medicine soothes a rough throat, eases coughing and tickling, and supports breathing. It emphasizes daily use to keep warmth and relief during illness.
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Foley
War campaign committee meets to plan house to house canvass
East Hampton reports the United War War campaign committee met to finalize plans for the Monday start. After the war ends the heaviest work will begin with M. M. Co A Knights of Columbus and other charities. Solicitors begin house to house canvass Monday. William Arthur Park born October 25 at Manchester to Mr and Mrs Millard Park. Families in town host guests and locals recover from illness as social notes flow with church services listed.
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East Hampton
United War War
M. Co. A
Knights of Columbus
Millard Park
William Arthur
Manchester
Arthur Park
G. W. Hutchinson
Mabel
New York
M. W. Wall
Daniel D. Ryan
Helen Gates
New Britain
Cecelia Reardon
New Haven
James Reardon
Anna Mae O’connell
Hartford
J. P. O’connel
Kenneth Wall
Middletown
Copenhagen
Chatham Pharmacy
East Berlin War Work Drive Plans and Community Updates
The United War Work campaign committee met in East Berlin to map the drive November 11 to 18 with increased district quota from 160000 to 240000 due to wartime needs. Local leaders include Edward P. Cody and E W Mildrum, with posters distributed and literature shared. A union service is set for Sunday at 7 30 pm in the Episcopal church led by Ada of Berkeley Divinity School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
United War Work Campaign
Beloin
New Britain
E. P. Cody
E. W. Mildrum
Episcopal Church
Mr. Ada
Berkeley Divinity School
Bridgeport
United War
Edward P. Cody
Oscar Benson
R. O. Clark
E. W. Mildrun
W. E. Brown
A. A. North
D. B Hubbard Jr
Ruth Clark
Maud Brunce
West Cromwell
Theodore Anderson
Cromwell
Westbrook Celebrates Sudden German Surrender News
In Westbrook crowds cheered the surrender of German forces with church bells, train whistles, and an impromptu parade. A large bonfire, drum corps, and patriotic songs marked the joy as a big community event watched a Kaiser effigy burn near the Liberty pole. Health officials paused activities to curb influenza contagion and Chap man school closure. Local school reports claim a 50 percent rise in standards under supervision over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Westbrook
William J. Neidlinger
James H. Ripley
J. Frank Hill
U. S
United We Stand
Grannis
Meden
Chapman
A. W. Stokes
Joseph 3. Stokes
New Haven
Medel
Mrs Jannette Wilcox Dies In Middletown Madison Obituary
Madison November 9 Mrs Jannette Wilcox widow of Manfred Wilcox died November 6 at her daughter's home in Middletown Leaving four children Mrs William Fowler Edward Wilcox Mrs A Burton Crampton and Walter Wilcox Funeral services were held at the Middletown home at 11 this morning with burial at Hammonasset cemetery Madison Also notes on Mr and Mrs Arthur Avery leaving for New Haven winter Red Cross and military drill updates and Y M C A training for Fred Holbrook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Jannette Wilcox
Manfred Wilcox
Middletown
William Fowler
Guilford
Edward Wilcox
A. Burton Crampton
Walter Wilcox
Hammonassett
Red Cross
Community notices from Essex reflect war drive and local visits
Mrs A E Cleven shire visits her mother in Essex while residents rearrange homes for winter in Hartford. A Sunday rally at the Congregational church kicks off the war work drive with a community song service. The W S E society plans a November 21 supper and sale. Mass at the Catholic church occurs at 9 am. The United War service rally featured the Essex liberty chorus and the C S Guard assists in honoring Chester. Prof W L Burdick chairs the victory girls and boys campaign. Frances Dennison visits her mother Rosabel Shailer in Essex. Mrs Charles Bodefield returns to Merritt Florida after weeks with Emily Hefflon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
A. E. Clevenshire
New Britain
Martha Johnson
Otto Carlson
South Main Street
Hartford
Congregational Church
W. S. E. Society
M. EB
Lenore Holt
United War Service
Essex Public Hall
Essex Liberty Chorus
C. S. Guard
Chester
W. L. Burdick
Victory
United War
Frances Dennison
Rosabel Shailer
Essex Station
Charles Bodefield
Merritt
Florida
Emily Hefflon
Hadlyme News Highlights and Local Notices
Hadlyme reports W C Rose back from Waterford and multiple Middletown visitors. The Liberty chorus gathered in the Public hall. Howard Rose of Hartford is dead. he’s the son of C F Rose of Hadlyme. Ernest Banning of the tug Mabel visited. Mrs Anuna Hipp adds a veranda. John Mitchell and L L Brockway perform the work. A merchant lament: it costs a lot to advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadlyme
W. C. Rose
Waterford
William Simpson
Florence Thompson
Fred J. Brooks
Middletown
Liberty Chorus
Howard Rose
Hartford
C. F. Rose
Ernest Banning
Mabel
Anuna Hipp
John Mitchell
L. L. Brockway
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Thomson
Killingworth
Humphreys
Atall
Central National Bank
Emergency Fleet Corporation
England
Queen Alexandra
France
National Council of Defense
War Bureau
Pnogy Baker's Cocoa
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Walter A. Blau
Electrical Contracting and Supplies
Billie Burke
Axminster
James H. Bunce Co
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