The Girl Who Came Back at Middlesex Nov 20 21
Amusements notice for Middlesex showings features The Girl Who Came Back starring Ethel Clayton, from Leah Kleschna, with Billiott Dexter and Theodore Roberts in key roles. Includes Burton Holmes travel and Lyons Mornan comedy, plus Charlie Chaplin and Ray short.
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Ethel
Leah Kleschna
Billiott Dexter
Miss Clayton
Theodore Roberts
Burton Holmes
Lyons-Moran
Ethel Clayton
Elliott Dexter
Lyons Moran
Grand Theatre announces double bill with war picture
The Grand Theatre presents a big Wednesday double bill led by America's Answer, the U.S. government’s second official war film, with The Bird of Prey from Fox starring Gladys Brockwell. A mammoth program follows next week for the theater’s third anniversary, vaudeville daily, two complete changes, and new features. VitaGraph’s serial A Fight for Millions comes soon.
Farnum and Chaplin at the Grand
William Farnum and Charlie Chaplin drew overflow crowds at the Grand theater last evening for a two film bill. Farnum starred in Riders of the Purple Sage based on Zane Grey, while Chaplin offered Shoulder Arms a war comedy written directed and acted by Chaplin himself. The finale includes many original stunts and the program ends tonight.
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Chaplin
the Grand
William Farnum
Charlie Chaplin
Grand Theatre
Zane Grey
Coiled In the Bed In Lumberton
Uncle Don Gilchrist said a large pilot rattlesnake crawled over him at night for a week while he slept in the bottom area. He found the snake coiled in his bed one morning after lifting the covers. The report notes fear of rats and the unusual nightly intruder.
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Uncle Don Gilchrist
Uncle Don
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertiser urges women to moisten a cloth and draw it through hair to remove dust oil and dandruff, claiming rapid results. It touts shinier longer stronger hair with vigorous roots and glossy softness, urging purchase of Danderine at drug or toilet counters.
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Health and social notes in New Haven and vicinity
November social visits include Li Nov 19 meeting Miss Jennie Davison and Miss Cora Davison returning from Davison home. Politic Reverend Star of New London preached at Baptist church. Local illnesses rise with pneumonia and grip. health officer delaying school start. Estate changes see Co C Davison appointed administrator for Mrs Afina Bradbury. Thanksgiving travels to Washington by Prof N M Terry and daughter. Lucy Kelly, longtime housekeeper for Roger Dewolf, dies of pneumonia after influenza. Winter trolley timetable in effect.
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Jennie Davison
Cora Davison
New Haven
Davison Homestead
Mr. Star
New London
Lewis Maynard
Harry Hoffman
New York
New Jersey
Carrie Bingham
Co. C. Davison
Afina Bradbury
Harry Bradbury
N. M. Terry
Louise
Washington
Atkins
Black Hall
Lucy Kelly
Roger Dewolf
Hebron Notes On Illness Parade And Fund Drive
Miss Eleanor P Lord was ill. her sister Mrs Lucius Robinson substituted. Miss Susan B Pendleton filled in. Elmer Lord returned from S and J Joseph's hospital after typhus and influenza. Rev Mr Davis, mission trip to China. Willimantic Christian Endeavor held at Gilead church. Parade attendance in New Haven for Victory Day. Hebron exceeded its seven societies quota, raising over 300 dollars. Banks Jones thanks the lectors and townspeople for generous support.
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Eleanor P. Lord
Lucius Robinson
Susan B. Pendleton
Elmer Lord
S&j. Joseph's Hospital
Willimantic
Lorena Lord
Hartford
Mr. Davis
Congregational Church
China
Willimantic Christian Endeavor Union
Gilead Church
Edwin T. Smith
Florence Smith
Kelly
Middletown
New Haven
Banks Jones
Clinton Social Roundup Ends Weekend Visits and Farewell
Mrs S G Lewis and Miss Edith Lane joined Misses Martha Lewis and Edna Smith in Hartford for a weekend. Mrs J M Philips visits New London with her husband. Local residents attended New Haven Victory Parade on Saturday. Ella Hillard stayed with Mrs Josephine Spaulding in Hartford. Mrs Emerick of Boston, guest of her daughter Hilda Emerick at C H Evarts home, returned home. Mr and Mrs Charles Rolfe and children of Philadelphia spent weeks at Clinton House and then headed to New Haven for winter. Evelyn Stevens funeral held at Congregational church with Rev Frank Park officiating. Interment in Indian River cemetery.
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Clinton
S. G. Lewis
Edith Lane
Martha Lewis
Edna Smith
Hartford
J. M. Philips
New Lonon
New Haven
Ella Hillard
Josephine Spaulding
Emerick
Boston
Hilda Emerick
C. H. Evarts
Charles Rolfe
Philadelphia
Clinton House
Evelyn Stevens
Congregational Church
Frank Park
Indian River Cemetery
Saybrook Point Social News November Visitors
Saybrook Point reports Mrs. J. D. Clark visiting New Haven. Martin O'Brien ill at home with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Ledyard Cyler of New York are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Cyler. Clark W. Fish spent Saturday in New Haven. Charles S. Gates visited Haddam. The Liberty Girls of the high school plan a town hall supper Thursday evening. Miss Alice Clark entertained relatives from New Haven. James H. Day and sons of Hartford spent a few days in town. Miss Ruth Olmstead and mother spent Friday in New London.
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J. D. Clark
New Haven
Martin O’brien
James H. Day and Sons of
Hartford
Ruth Olmstead
New London
Red Cross Meet At Library In Chatham Area
Chatham and Middle Haddam will hold Red Cross meetings at the library on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Mrs White and her young daughter from Hartford spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs D B Dickinson. Nellie S Parmelee traveled to Newark to visit Mr and Mrs Louis Pitt. both Pitts are ill with influenza. Fosa family of Cobalt celebrate the birth of a son. Martin Kavanaugh and family visited with David Keiff in New Haven. Mabel Taylor returned to Middlesex hospital duties after illness.
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Middle Haddam
Red Cross
Martin Kavanaugh
David Keiff
New Haven
Mabel Taylor
Middlesex Hospital
Rockfall Ladies Adjust Schedule for Red Cross Work
Rockfall residents report the Ladies Aid Society of the M. B. church will host its annual supper Wednesday evening in the church parlors. The Ladies will meet Thursday afternoon to sew on Red Cross work instead of Wednesday. Mrs J Russett is listed as ill. Mrs J Aston recently entertained visitors from out of town.
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Ladies of
Durham Company E. C. G. ordered to report Wednesday at Town Hall
All members of Company E. C. G. are ordered to report at 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening at Town Hall with full equipment. Failure to attend carries penalties.
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Town Hall
East Berlin Notes Local Factory Sheds Hours As Govt Job
East Berlin residents learned the New Britain Machine Company will switch to an eight hour day with a 4 PM quitting time. Workers face an hour home delay, as the plant operates as a government institution. K of P meeting tonight awards the Knight rank to a candidate. Two families move to New Britain, leaving two tenements vacant. Berlin reports victory funds raised, and local residents adjust winter plans and travel.
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East Berlin
New Britain Machine Company
New Britain
K. of P. Society
Mr. Dubois
Eldridge
Berlin
Louis Hazen
Hartford
W. W. Vance
A. Benson
New Haven
Schaefer
Leslie
Grace Larabee
Middletown
J. Ryan
Springfield
F. E. Bretherton
South Norwalk
Hamburg Teachers Meet and Grange Event Report
A Sterling City school hosted a teacher meeting led by supervisor Mr. Gove with Miss Ruth L. Cutting from the school Red Cross. Lawrence Raymond and Hayden Reynolds organized a grand reception with an oyster supper and dancing at the public hall by an New London orchestra. A patriotic meeting with Fort Terry speakers was postponed due to storm. elections and refreshments set for November 21 Grange meeting.
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Hamburg
Sterling City
Gove
Ruth L. Cutting
Red Cross
Lawrence Raymond
Hayden Reynolds
Grange
New London
Fort Terry
Emma Beebe
Deep River
Brown
West Hartford
L. Bill
Rocky Hill Community Notes and Local Socials
State Guard drill occupied the evening in Rocky Hill with a large attendance. The Old Home Congregational church service Sunday morning welcomed several new members and featured a special musical program. The library association held its postponed officer election Friday. Mrs E A Peck and Miss Margaret Peck spent the weekend in Bridgeport. Mr and Mrs Harry C Spencer traveled to New York for a few days. Peter B Griswold visited Philadelphia on business.
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State Guard
Library Association
E. A. Peck
Margaret Peck
Bridgeport
Harry C. Spencer
New York
Peter B. Griswold
Philadelphia
Colchester Report: jury duty, land sale, fire loss, and plans
Colchester news notes John N Strong attended Norwich for jury duty. Mr Godfrey purchased the former Colchester Rubber plant land. Annie Clarke’s child ill with diphtheria. Burman and Falk's barn and contents burned last night at the Joseph Hall farm. An entertainment in Grange hall on Thanksgiving Eve and night supports St Andrew's chapel.
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John N. Strong
Norwich
Godfrey
Annie Clarke
Burman
Falk
Joseph Hall
Grange Hall
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Swamp Root Promises Help For Women Kidney Trouble
Public notice urges women readers to consider Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and bladder discomfort claiming it restores kidney health, relieves back pain, headaches, and nervous irritability, and offers sample bottles by mail with ten cent postage plus sales in stores.
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