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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
7
The Grand Theatre showcases four vaudeville acts, including urban Four a comedy duo with catchy melodies, and The Trio featuring two violin virtuosos and a singer. Foster & Co. present a talking dog act that reads music and answers questions, billed as a major draw at one of Philadelphia's largest theatres.
The program features Hamlin and company in a pleasing comedy act, a new World production The Woods with June Special, Clif the boy Al Jolson in an animated song sheet, Marie Walcamp in 17th chapter of The Lion’s, and The Source with Reid at Middlesex tonight. Also full vaudeville including Dorothy comedy, Jennie Juno Jazz band, Hearts of the World, and a Max Sennett comedy Heats of the World heads three days starting Friday and features L W Griffith’s Hearts of the World filmed in France. Victory Week at the Grand follows with double features and vaudeville through the week ending Thanksgiving.
Large crowd from Old Saybrook traveled to Middletown for Daniel J. Leary's funeral with services in St. John's church at 9:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Grace Episcopal. In Saybrook, work trains were adjusted on the New Haven division to accommodate labor camp trips. James Smith named night car inspector at Saybrook Point due to eight hour law, saving the company over $40 weekly. Also reported are local church services, a Hartford officer visiting Saybrook, and a family announcement from E. L. Kelsey and W. E. Smith with a Thanksgiving dress sale.
Essex notes show postposed W E society sale and supper to a later date, schools closed for Thanksgiving, funeral attendance at Ivoryton, sickness halting village bazaar, and residents visiting relatives. Local residents Oliver Scoville and George Cheney are mentioned with moves and visits, while influenza affects Harriet Spooner and other area activities. Enid Bennett film ad and local attractions appear in Essex column.
Mrs George Fielding was taken to Middlesex Hospital on Wednesday for treatment. Mrs R Hale has left for Canada to spend the winter with her son. Carl Ludwig visited Hartford on Wednesday. A prayer meeting is held at the Baptist church this evening.
Ivoryton reports Piretti Bros commenced work on their new cement ice house on Clark's pond. Ralph Moor is ill with influenza. Henry Stevens of Guilford visited the town yesterday. Weekly installments note a playful exchange about a son writing for a living.
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