Portland Events Note Local Aid And Bridge Reinforcement
The Portland chapter of the Red Cross thanks volunteers for influenza relief efforts in Middletown and praises women for delivering food and aiding families. The Stronging Bridge project under state highway supervision will raise the Middletown land bridge from 14 to 16 feet with timber and steel girders. Luther League plans a social and local talent program, and church suppers are advertised. The War Work campaign reports about 8300 dollars raised so far and a Town Hall meeting scheduled to push completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Portabo
Lutie
Middletown Land Highway
Strong & Hale
Comoinand
Luther League
Portland
Women’s
F. W
Emerald Hall
R.ion
Cromwell
Josephine Olson
On Hospital
New York City
John
Commerce Street
New York
Maran S. Porter
Town Hall
Mothers Club Talk on Food Conservation in Glastonbury
In Glastonbury tonight the Mothers' club meets at Mrs. H H Hunt's home with Doroth Buckley of Hartford giving a talk on food conservation. The Ladies Aid Society of St church plans a Friday meeting at Mrs Louis Howe's home to start December activities. Sick in town include Mrs Kirtland Hollister and Georgeage of Chestnut Hill avenue. Mrs Saunders is recovering after an operation at Charter Oak hospital. Mrs Allison Bidwell visited Mt Holyoke with daughter Evelyn. Clarence Boyleston and children moved into a house owned by Mrs A V Storey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glastonbury
Mothers’ Club
H.H. Hunt
Liss Dorothy Buckley
Hartford
Rocco
Camp Devens
Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Church
Louis Howe
Kirtland Hollister
George Age
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Saunders
Charter Oak Hos
Allison Bidwell
Mt. Holyoke
Evelyn
Clarence Boyleston
Child
A. V. Storey
Kimberley to Leave for Russia and Local Meetups
Major Kimberley plans to depart for Russia soon after visiting relatives in Chester. C Brooks called in Hart-Benedict. Hartford steamer voyage noted. Liberty chorus schedules a meeting at the high school hall for new music trials. Doris Church to spend time with Mrs Cassius Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
Russia
C. Brooks
Hart- Benedict
Emni
Hartford
Liberty Chorus
Doris Church
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a remedy to darken gray or faded hair. It claims the product, offered in a 50 cent bottle at drug stores, can restore natural hair color within days, leaving hair "lustrous" and youthful. The copy emphasizes beauty benefits and widespread sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Fowler Plantsville tops heap with weight in stands
A fragmented item notes Fowler of Plantsville promoting a product near the top of the heap and available at druggists for 25 cents. The brief hints at a sales claim and pricing, reflecting a local commerce snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Plantsville
Ne ’S Cough Syrup and Druggists
Death of Frank Wilcox Reported From France
Colchester reports the death of Frank Wilcox in France. He was drafted from Norwich and had lived with his brother Lowell during the Hartford turnpike bridge project. News notes mention local visitors, barn fires in Colchester and Lebanon causing heavy losses, hospital treatments for injured, and a K of P lodge meeting with band rehearsal planned for 8:30 p.m.
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Colchester
Ward
Frank Wilcox
France
Lowell Wilcox
New Bridge
Hartford Turnpike
Norwich
Charles Walsh
New Haven
Eugene Pur
J. N. Dauphnee
E. R. Gillette
Samuel Gellert
Vesy
Berman
Faulk
Samuel Berman
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Willimantic
New York
Casmar Goldstein
Lebanon
Norwich Road
Oliver Woodhouse Lodge No. 51
K. of P
Deep River Civil War drive tops town notes
Deep River notes include John Mullins of the U S N visiting Rev Timothy Sullivan at St Josephs parochial residence and a four year enlistment with current station in Philadelphia. Trinity lodge held a clam chowder supper for about 30 at Masonic hall. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Smith on November 13. United War Drive receipts reached 6500, over top by 1500. County Baptist convention to be held Friday at Deep River Baptist Church with noted speakers. Mrs Robert Silliman traveled to Hartford on business. Edith Jones listed as sick. Mrs Ellen Joy moved to Josiah M Stannards house on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River
John Mullins
Timothy Sullivan
St. Joseph’s
John
Philadelphia
W. R. Jennings
Trinity Lodge
Masonic Hall
Jesse Caples
William Smith
Deep River Baptist Church
Robert Silliman
Hartford
Edith Jones
Ellen Joy
Josiah M. Stannard
South Main Street
Rocky Hill Congregational Election At Public Library
In Rocky Hill on November 20 a large turnout attended the annual fair and supper. At the postponed library officers meeting Frederick H. Bacon was named president John L. Beaumont vice president Charles W. Boardman treasurer Herbert Wilcox secretary Bertha Brockway financial secretary and Mrs Newton Warner librarian. A committee for December 13 entertainment was set with Mrs Warner Miss Morton and Miss Martin among others. The Red Cross meets at Library hall Thursday and a Thursday evening prayer gathering is planned at the Methodist church.
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Rocky Hill
Congregational Church
Public Library
Frederick H. Bacon
John L. Beaumont
Charles W. Boardman
Herbert Wilcox
Bertha Brockway
Newton Warner
Percy W. Bidwell
Elwood F. Belden
Annie B. Andrews
Justin Andrews
Library Association
Warner
Simmons
Center School
Camp Upton
Grange
The
Red Cross
Library Hall
Methodist Church
Marcus H. Hills
Ladies' Friendly society meets in Centerbrook on Main
Centerbrook November 20 The Ladies' Friendly Society will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. William Stevens house on Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bushnell entertained guests at whist last evening for their 15th wedding anniversary with prizes awarded to Mrs. James Bennett and Albert Ely and consolation to Mrs. C L Jones and John Griswold. Refreshments followed the game. Bushnells received several pretty remembrances. Nott school is closed until Thanksgiving. Influenza patients are recovering. Mrs. Walter Wilcox spent Sunday with her parents in Hadlyme.
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Centerbrook
Ladies’ Friendly Society
William Stevens
Main Street
Edward Bushnell
James Bennett
Albert Ely
C. L. Jones
John Griswold
Saybrook Point News to November 20 Summary
Saybrook Point reports the Liberty Girls supper planned for Thursday has been postponed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Murray returned from a brief stay in Bridgeport. Rev. William F. White, after a week in Ware Massachusetts, will resume conducting the Thursday prayer meeting. Peter C. Lane of Hartford visited over the weekend. Miss Ruth Whiting of Derby was recently a guest here with relatives. A blind beggar relies entirely on touch.
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Saybrook Point
Liberty Girls
Fred Murray
Bridgeport
William F. White
Ware
Mass
Peter C. Lane
Hartford
Ruth Whiting
Derby
Ivoryton
East Hampton News Mixed Meetings and Local Notes
East Hampton reports Red Cross gauze work continues with sessions at Chatham hall and planned Thursday gatherings for refugees garments. City and civic activities include Company L muster preparations for November 21, and an Eastern Star subscription whist for the Masonic Home, plus local visits and ads announcing goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
M. W. Wall
Middletown
Aceynath Day
New York
Everard
Sixth Infantry
Siebert’s Hall
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
Frederick Ecker
Nesis Rebekah Lodge
Selma Johnson
New Jersey
John Anderson
Joe Stefano
H. C. Hodge
Rexall
Harry T. Anderson
Chemical Warfare Service
Long Island
Siebert Hall
Burdick
Westbrook News Highlights Local School Plans and Gatherings
The Westbrook school board has not issued notice on opening next week as the United We Serve drive ends today. W. J. Neidlinger is away at the United Druggists convention in New York. James H. Spencer and J. W. Spencer from New York visited the homestead. Horse Hill Sewing Circle officers for the year are President Mrs. W. B. Doane, Vice President Mrs. Gustaf Sandstrom, Secretary Mrs. Henry Bohling, Director Mrs. F Habesreitenger. Mrs. John Swanson hosts New Haven guests during hunting season. Ex-Representative W. G. Bushnell is ill, with Mrs. Bushnell cared for by Mrs. Francis Hayden. J. Frank Hill and family move to New Britain for winter work.
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Westbrook
W. J. Neidlinger
United Druggists
New York City
James H. Spencer
J. W. Spencer
Homestead
National “United
Horse Hill
Ivoryton Man Dies After Wifes Death News Shock
Fred J. Miller of Ivoryton dies at 49 after nervous collapse following news that his son died of pneumonia serving in France. A longtime Comstock Cheney employee, deputy sheriff for three years, and former Ivoryton ball player, he is survived by his widow, daughter, mother, sisters, and sisters in law. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p.m. at the Walnut street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Miller
Ivoryton
Walnut Street
France
Miller
Mr. Miller
New York City
Comstock-Cheney & Co
Harry Schupp
Bristol
America Miller
Mabel
Belle Miller
Silas Sherman
New York
John Riley
Local notices from Durham on November 20
Supervisor Lewis J. Francis inspected state roads in town. Nehemiah Burr employee Dickins moved to Higganum with his family. John J. Mahon visited Middletown a few days. Frank E. Korn qualified for justice of the peace. J. E. Hart plans a new barn. A. M. Alling and W. P. Holman sampled Indian Neck dam digging. Last day to file election expenses. Knights of Pythias letter from H. F. Trip at Camp Upton. L. T. L. raised 11 for Red Cross. Dance for Red Cross by Durham girls at town hall Saturday 8 p.m. Admission 35c. Refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Lewis J. Francis
Deep River
Mr. Dickins
Nehemiah Burr
Higganum
John J. Mahon
Middletown
Frank E. Korn
Office of Justice of the Peace
J. E. Hart
A. M. Alling
W. P. Holman
Indian Neck
Knights of Pythias
H. F. Trip
Camp Upton
Red Cross
CROMWELL Canned goods drive for Middlesex hospital
In Cromwell the Middlesex hospital drive runs this week starting Monday November 18. Donors should deliver jars by November 21 at designated locations: Northwest district Mrs Shanley Plains Mrs Noble Nooks Mrs Mathison center and various districts at Chapin's drug store. If unable to deliver, jars can be collected by notifying Mrs Jewell or Mrs Halleck. Packaged jars should be marked with donor name for spring return.
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Cromwell
Middlesex Hospital
Northwest
James Shanley
the Plains
Thomas Noble
Harry Jewell
Essex News Roundup Sees Deaths Visits and Church Events
Mrs Mary Jones stays with Mrs William Gray in New Haven. Sheriff Miller dies at Ivoryton. W C T U meets at Mary P Champion’s Friday at 3. Floyd Conklins visits Mystic mother. Lt Parker Vanamee dies in France. Wanamee serves at St John’s. Home Workers to meet at Congregational church Thursday. Bert R Clarke of the USN visits South Main. Town stores take on Christmas look. William Brown moves into vacated North Street home.
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William Hines
Madison
Sheriff Miller
Ivoryton
Mary P. Champion
Floyd Conklins
Mystic
James Conklin
Parker Vanamee
France
Wanamee
St. John’s Church
Home Workers’ Society
Congregational Church
Bert R. Clarke
South Main Street
William Brown
Godfrey Mahler
North Main Street
Middlefield Town Hall Dance Friday Evening
Middlefield town hall hosts a Navy charity dance Friday at 8 o clock. The R M Co Girls organize round and square dancing with Ford's orchestra providing music. Admission twenty-one cents. All invited to enjoy a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield Town Hall
Navy
R. M. Co
Ford
Peptiron Promises Iron Boost After Illnesses
The ad touts Peptiron as a potent iron blood and nerve tonic combining pepsin, nux, iron and celery. It claims benefits after influenza and grip, aiding anemia, nervous weakness, fatigue, and convalescence for men, women, and growing youths, with druggists endorsing its merit.
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South Glastonbury
Chester
Chatham Pharmacy
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
Outdoc
Westchester Co
Ing Veiz
United States
Charles A. Towne
Towne
Remedy
Bashucei
Manoracroners
Sullivan
le Subemetic Dent Hae Artman Drug Co
Essex
Mary Jones
William Gray
Middlefield
the Barton Clothing Co. and
Custom Tailors
Middletown Coal Co
Main ST
James H. Bunce Co
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