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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1918

Page

7

Films at Middlesex Showings Include Sandy and Say Fellows

The Middlesex presents a slate of photoplays headlined by Sam Farnum in Riders of the Purple Sage and Douglas Fairbanks in Say, Fellow. Also shown are Chaplin’s Shoulder Arms in Camouflage, and a Pickford drama based on Alice Hogan Rice with Louise Huff. Includes vaudeville, a Keystone comedy, and Burton Holmes travel segments.

Apters Sam Farnum Sandy Louise Huff Pickford Alice Hogan Rice Fairbanks Douglas Fairbanks Middlesex Ed Wayfarer

Charlie Chaplin's Shoulder Arms at the Grand

Charlie Chaplin presents Shoulder Arms in his million dollar picture to be shown at the Grand on Monday and Tuesday. He disguises as a tree and spies into enemy territory where a Hun party plans to carry firewood, leading to a humorous clash as he becomes the “human stump” to be added to their load.

Middlesex Charlie Chaplin the Middlesex Charlie the Grand

Right on the Map. Washington Star remark on statesmanship

Europe once paid little attention to American statesmanship but that stance has changed. The piece notes a shift in interest and perception as transatlantic views adjust to recent U S actions and leadership.

Washington Star Europe

Deep River Social Roundup Notes Local Happenings

Byron Hatfield Jr. joins Brown University Glee Club male quartet. Frank Friedel returns from Baltimore hoping to join reconstruction work overseas. Peter Burgholzer new at C J Bates factory. State Guard drills tonight on school campus. Mrs D Webb Parker visits from Clinton. Marguerite Thomas home from New London hospital. Unity Grange annual meeting tonight with officer elections. Mrs Bertha Brown to live with Sarah Mather this winter. Junior promenade at Deep River High School tomorrow. Baldwin Chapter O E S planning a public whist in two weeks. Ella Edmonds in Providence until after Thanksgiving. Victoria Markham on two week vacation in New Jersey.

Prcbeatra al. Burton Byron Hatfield, Jr Glee Club Brown University Frank Friedel Baltimore Peter Burgholzer C. J. Bates Chester State Guard David Doane Pratt, Read & Co West Mn D. Webb Parker Clinton Frank H Marguerite Thomas New London Hospital Unity Grange Grange Hall Lafayette Avenue Bertha Brown East Haddam Sarah C. Mather High Street Deep River Town Hall Baldwin Chapter O. E Ella Edmonds Providence Victoria Markham New Jersey

Harvest dance planned at Briggs hall Cromwell

Miss Etta Chase was an out of town visitor at the annual fair and supper at the Methodist church. Address by Mrs Keeler at Library hall. Part of the proceeds to Cromwell War Chest. Ford's orchestra performs with donation to local causes. Several residents listed with illness or job changes, and property activity noted in Pratt street sale.

Rocky Hill Etta Chase Methodist Church Evelyn Tennyson Harold Green Hartford Ladies’ Missionary Society The Congregational Church Charlies Atkins Frank Smith Kate Appley Pratt Street Griswoldville Keeler Library Hall Fred Goodrich Grace Hall Maxim Silencer Co John Ghagan East Hartford Henry Hale Joseph F. Bulkley Main Street New York Schmores Center School Briggs’ Hall Cromwell Ford Cromwell War Chest

Moodus Notes: Meetings, Travel and Obituaries

Moodus notes show Alice Adam's sewing circle meeting with Mrs. T. R. Spencer on Friday afternoon. Carrie Warner visited Hartford earlier in the week. Dr. E. E. Williams and sister Mrs. W. W. Gates are vacationing in New Jersey. Funeral services for Frederick Meitzner were held at the Methodist church with Rev. L J Radcliffe officiating. Burial was in Moodus cemetery beside his wife. The column mentions teaching staff changes, boarders, and local illness recovery updates.

Moodus Alice Adam T. R. Spencer Carrie Warner Hartford E. E Williams W. W. Gates New Jersey Willie Terhune Margaret Shea C. R. Holmes Klapper Frederick Meitzner Methodist L.J. Radcliffe Warden Hall l Millington Minnie Meitzner Peter Meitzner Navy Maynard Center Lottie Olmstead Cc. C. Brooks

Glastonbury Clipper News Highlights from Fort Monroe to Mrs Tryon

Word arrives that John Roser and Lewis Stevenson, recently at Fort Monroe, have passed overseas exams and are assigned to the 41st Regiment Battery F. C. A. C. sailing for France around November 1. Henry Deming of Camp Johnston is home on furlough. Martha Rohannah Tryon to wed John Richards Lambert at St. Luke's Church November 20. Henry Potter, 18, dies after influenza. several family members ill.

South Glastonbury John Roser Lewis W Stevenson Fort Monroe Virginia France Henry Deming Camp Johnston Florida Charles Olmvier Tryon Martha Rohannah John Richards Lambert St. Luke’s Church Henry Frank Mary Potter

Harvest Dance Hosted by Court St Cecilia D of L

Court St Cecilia D of L invites a harvest dance at the ball on Thursday evening November 14, with part of the program to follow.

Court St Cecelia D. of L

United War Work drive lags under East Hampton quota

East Hampton reports the United War Work campaign is progressing but has not yet reached the $4,000 goal. Solicitors are well received and it is hoped the money will be raised. Junior Food army records must be handed in this week for governor's certificates. Several local residents are traveling or visiting nearby towns. A Y M C A meeting is set for 7:30 tonight with Mr. Savage to address the boys. Cider mill will close for the season on Saturday November 16.

East Hampton United War Food Army Doris Hoyrup Margaret Thibeault New London William Anderson Mr. Savage Deep River Dorothy Bauer Katherine O’connell Middletown

East Haddam Social Notes Mixed Visits and Travel

East Haddam residents share a busy spell of calls and visits. Mr and Mrs F J Brooks of Hadlyme hosted Harriet Brooks in town. Mrs John Carpenter of Willimantic visiting the Bartmans. Fred Ballek and son threshing for local farmers. Mrs Edward Smith in New York week. William Price to entrain for camp. Harriet Brooks to visit Cobalt Haddam Neck then New Haven for winter with her daughter. Henry H Laurie of Naugatuck visiting town. Anton Balvin of Chester, new Century Farm buyer, to take possession soon.

Town Street F. J. Brooks Hadlyme Harriet Brooks John Carpenter Willimantic William Bartman Fred Ballek and Son Edward Smith New York William Price Cobalt Haddam Neck New Haven Thomas Carroll Middletown Henry H. Laurie Naugatuck Anton Balvin Chester Century Farm

Death notices and community events in Ivoryton

Miss Etta Stailing dies of pneumonia in Flushing Long Island she was the eldest daughter of Ensley Stailing longtime Ivoryton hotel landlord and trained as a nurse. The Beacon Light Circle meets Monday in Laurel Hall with Red Cross work each Thursday. Comstock Cheney Hall hosts Pershing's Crusaders Friday night. Ivoryton Congregational Church holds a business meeting in the parish house this evening.

Ivoryton Etta Stailing Flushing L. I Miss Stailing Ensley Stailing Ivoryton Hotel Thut Boston Flushing Hospital Beacon Light Circle of the Kings Daughters Laurel Hall Red Cross Comstock Cheney Hall Pershing Adv

Danderine Promise Of Hair Health And Dandruff Relief

Advert reads that Danderine removes dandruff and itch while making hair thick and wavy. It claims immediate shine and fullness, with new hair growth over weeks, and urges purchase of a small bottle from drug stores or toilet counters for a few cents. It likens hair health to rain and sunshine.

Knowlton

Clinton Town News Highlights Veterans Day and Visits

Clinton sketches show residents visiting relatives in Winchester and Norwich while others return home from Hartford and New Haven. A November 4 war end celebration fills the town with bells, parades, a bonfire, speeches, and a hot dog roast as Major War Bureau leaders urge continued support and future celebrations.

Clinton Charles A. Pelton Commerce Street A. B. Gifford Winchester Mass Elmers Taylor Kenneth Hartford Erasius Kelsey Henry Manson East Main Street New Haven Samuel Wilcox Maurice Swain Norwich James McAlley George Vail Brooklyn N. Y Wolcott Chapman New London Pond State Guard Red Cross

One Week Peace Sale at Clinton Store

Beginning Monday November 18 a 15 percent discount on cash purchases of 50 cents or more. Savings on underwear sweaters and bath robes for men women and children. Ladies and children's stock new skirts and waists blankets hosiery men's winter shirts infants goods millinery. Holiday goods arriving soon to make room. Addie A Smith Clinton adv.

Addie A. Smith Clinton

Beginning Monday November 18 sale of coats and more

Beginning Monday Nov 18 15 per men women and children. Ladies and children's coats. New skirts and shirts infants goods millinery etc. Large line holiday goods due early.

Break a Cold in Few Hours with Pape's Cold Compound

A pasteurized medical claim advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a quick remedy for grippe and severe cols, taken every two hours for three doses. It promises rapid relief of nasal congestion, discharge, headache, fever, and bodily stiffness with easy taste and no inconvenience, urging readers to buy the genuine product at drug stores.

Pape

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Jiffy DEW Drop Inn Juanes AETNA Standard Brunswick Main St Siegel, Prop. & Mar Non War Bureau Jacobson Killingworth Emmanuel Church Monroe Salisbury Carlyle Blackwell And William Farnum Riders of the Purple Sage Star and Crescent Club Alpha Delta Phi House High and Cross Sts Ae Servi Barton Clothing Co Custom Tailors Perry Paras Burton Holmes Travel Matinees Jesse L. Lasky Jack Pickford and Paramount Picture Keystone Thomas H.ince Charles Ray THOUS United War Workers’ Fund America Savard & Lyon
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