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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
6
Last evening Portland raised funds with Joseph S. Per as drive chairman, count reaching about 2500 dollars. Reports indicate turnout at town hall for ongoing reports and to spur territory outreach, with hopes to surpass the quota by Thanksgiving. Trinity church hosts 7:30 pm service on war effort with local groups invited.
Marriage notice from Newport announces the wedding of Miss Grace Hawkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Hawkins to Lieutenant Wilfred Rey of Chemical Warfare Service United States Army. The ceremony occurred Saturday in Newport New York with Holt present, noted for church and community work.
Local notes report influenza cases in town and residents preparing winter moves to New Haven. Obituary mentions Mrs Edward B Barnes dies in Kirtland district with Civil War veteran husband and son Wm S Barnes. Furloughs and service leaves noted for Sherwood Dibble and Benjamin Bushnell. Red Cross HQs set for Saturdays and Tuesdays with overseas Christmas gift boxes coordinated through servicemen certificates.
Attendance is urged for Red Cross work amid heavier war items to come. The St. society meets this evening, a Friday afternoon meeting is held tomorrow, and the Lu e will meet Monday night. Funeral services for John Arvid Johnson were held Saturday from Commerce street with Rev. C. G. Erickson at the Swedish Lutheran cemetery. J Callaghan and E H McCrum have moved to field Mass. Mrs. Callaghan recently moved into the N. E. Sears property on Street. Leonora Cramer of Waverly visits with Mrs. Cramer of Hart, whose daughter Edith is ill with pneumonia. Harold Hodge and his brother Cronin left for New to reside during the harvest period. Delay, U S N., returned to a Park naval hospital after furlough. Ford's orchestra will perform at the harvest dance to raise funds for the war chest. 1411 Norton, 14, injured yesterday on the High school grounds when a boy fell on him. he was treated at home and later sent to a supervisor. Hall was arrested by Officer M. L. Lynch for peace disturbance and is on probation from an inebriate farm in Nor. He had been out for some time and was brought back to the institution. Sub Treasury reports a cash net loss of 119,000 after banks remitted 147,000 on Nov 14.
Fragmented OCR hints at a traditional cough remedy marketed as quick relief. Mentions Clarified molasses honey and syrup as substitutes for water, with claims of instant action and healing membranes. Likely an old home remedy advertisement lacking clear names or dates.
Beginning Monday November 18 Addie A Smith advertises 15 percent discount on cash purchases of 50 cents or more. The sale features underwear sweaters bath robes coats skirts waists blankets hosiery men and boys girls infants goods millinery and a large line of holiny goods arriving soon to make room.
Rev R S Caldwell leads a pumpkin pie social at the reading room Friday evening as the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society marks its 25th anniversary at the M E church on Sunday at 7 o'clock with Dr Dent as honored guest. The secretary will recount growth from 25 to 200 contributors. Various local updates include visits, illness, and Red Cross fundraising in the community.
West Street notes a Red Cross gathering with Mrs. Jane Brainard. Mr. and Mrs. B brainard from East Hartford were guests of S. D. Brainard. S. E. Herridean hosted friends from Willimantic and New London. A school whist, won by Mrs. Curtiss Brown and William Phelps, with Mrs. Mildred De Young and Edgar Williams as runners up, lasted six tables.
Colchester reports the body of C. Lewis will be transported from Norwich for interment in Linwood cemetery today. There was no band rehearsal last evening. State Guards drill tonight at Grange hall. Dr Edward J Brophy returns to Norwich after a hunting vacation. Mr and Mrs R K Brown and Mrs Kingsbury and daughter depart for New York for the winter. Miss Jennie Mintz returns from New London visit.
Shailerville reports Mrs R V Marshall of Middletown spent Sunday with friends. Mrs George Snyder visited Middle town on Monday. Hanson B Case of Bridgeport visited his parents, Leander and Mrs Case, early week. Mrs Eliza J Gilbert returned from East Had mr and Mrs R H Shailer and son Robert of New Britain were here. R Shailer was in East Haddam.
Essex on November 14 reports several cases of illness among pupils causing the Grammar school to suspend classes for the rest of the week. Fort Porter sergeant Alfred B Battle visits his North Main street home on furlough. Conn State Guards drill at hall. Other locals include William T Smith returning from Hartford, Elmer Daniels visiting from Norwich, Pratt High School closed due to illness of Prof Burdick and another teacher. Repairs at Public Hall on Prospect Street. Moury family and Mrs Earl Stannard with son ill on North Main Street and Saybrook visitors Mrs Mather at Little Point Street.
The Sulgrave institution with a national committee of patriotic societies plans a December 7 celebration in honor of Great Britain's war achievements. Dr. Charles W. Eliot chairs the executive committee and lends cordial support. Britain’s solid wartime contributions, while underreported, helped prevent German conquest of Europe.
Saybrook Point reports visitors in Middletown and Atlantic City, Hartford guests with families, and local repairs. Red Cross rooms now open Mondays and Fridays, with a box drive extended to November 20. An illustrated Congregational church lecture is slated for Sunday evening.
East Berlin residents face two weeks until Thanksgiving with plans for celebration. Dr E B A Dent will preach at M E church on Sunday November 17 at 1045 with the quarterly conference at 10. The Woods residence on Berlin street sold to New Britain buyers and Hathaway house rented. all town rents now filled. The old bridge shop office is being outfitted for possible factory use. St Mary's Guild gathers this evening at St Gabriel's, choir rehearsal follows. Oscar Reipson, once local, has died in New Britain.
A Durham appeal from the National War Work campaign chair calls all to raise contributions 50 per cent or more. The increased Durham quota stands at 1,500 dollars as a practical test against wartime illusions, praising soldiers for victory and urging broad support.
A health notice urging recovery after Spanish influenza Grippe or hard cold through blood improvement. It promotes Phosphated Iron capsules as a verified tonic to restore iron and phosphates, improve appetite sleep and color, and claims quick benefits from the first dose. Hartman Drug Co and major druggists sell the capsules.
Chester reports the high school closed two days due to teacher illness has reopened. Grades report a few flu cases but anticipate normal attendance. Room 6 led with 94 percent attendance and bought the most Thrift stamps. The school raised 46.09 in stamps. Victory Boys and Victory Girl program invites ages 12 to 20 to pledge five dollars to aid United War Workers. Red Cross meeting postponed to next Monday. Liberty chorus meets tonight. 81 names on the Defence Honor Roll with new additions requested. Samuel Rees of Berkeley and U S Merchant Marine will speak at St Luke's Mission.
John M., 18, of 189 Bushnell Street New Brunswick New Jersey, is arrested in Stamford for posing as an overseas veteran. He sought Red Cross aid claiming a robbery of 65 dollars and penniless status. Investigators found he was a fraud and had been stationed at Camp Devens.
Careful mothers know Cascarets in the home means less sickness and worry. When a child has a white tongue tainted breath sour stomach or a cold a Cascaret quickly works the poisons from the liver and bowels. Kids love the candy taste and avoid harsh laxatives. Each 10 cent box carries directions for children aged one year and up as well as adults.
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