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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
6
Portland casualty list notes two locals James C. Daly and Eugene Callaghan in the wounded list with prior reports. Isabel Chambers dies at 87. parish memorial and church notices follow. Also misc items include Dr Joseph W Walsh, a school fair, local ice cream ad, and bridge construction updates with a self-harm incident by Robert Sargent.
Announcement of Callie Frances daughter of Adaline Brainerd to Marcus Syl Wetherell on Saturday. The ceremony took place April Roachie at the Methodist church. They will be at home Ist. in East Haddam. Mrs Knight assists in care of her sister-in-law Mrs Knight of East Hampton will attend a Community Thanks prayer meeting at Metro church Thursday at 8. Everyone welcome. Brooks and Clifford Gorman in East Haddam on business. Mrs William Cone’s home cared for by Alena M. Cook. Mrs Cone improving. Adelaide Pierce visiting relatives in the east, at Mr and Mrs C S Gates. Miss Mac Riley's friends pleased she is out again after confinement. Bessie Newton of Chester at her mother Mary Ingraham’s home for a few days.
The text extols keeping kidneys in good condition to live longer and enjoy life. It claims kidneys filter all blood and remove poisons, urging use of Gold Medal Oil Capsules at intervals to maintain perfect order, strength, and vitality.
Deep River families celebrate as Private Timothy S. OLeary news arrives from letters dated October 16 20 and 24 proving death on October 9 not confirmed in government list. OLeary enlisted from New London in the engineering division and worked for the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad before WWI service.
In Higganum Nov 26 reports list residents visiting Middletown Candlewood Hill and Hartford. Rev R S Caldwell served at a Sunday school meeting and was named second vice president. Mrs Maize Clark becomes secretary. Schools closed due to town influenza. Dr Kellogg attends patients. Dr Leroy Smith and wife plan winter in the south. Grange election held. many local residents visited Haddam to husk corn.
Nov. 22 brought the first season snow to Hebron. Mrs. Emma Porter, aged 73, died Nov. 25 at her daughter Mrs. Hiram Clinton’s home after a long illness. A union Thanksgiving service is set for St. Peter's church Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Davis led Sunday worship at the Congregational church. Assistant Superintendent Lucius Robinson led the Sunday school. Mrs. L. A. Waldo is reported ill again and Mrs. Leon Rathbune remains in Middlesex hospital with friends sending 125 cards last week.
Advertisement notes the Chester annual firemen ball will be held at Deep River town hall on Wednesday evening November 27. It mentions a union Thanksgiving service at the church on Wednesday.
Wm. Fox presents William Farnum in The Painted Lady an Evening Post story of a sailor life among the South Sea isles. Also Gaumont and Norr show tonight with admission 17c and 2c-adv.
W E Babcock, dentist, located on Lege Street in Middletown, offers services via telephone at Pear. Local residents are advised to contact for appointments and dental care.
Word arrives from East Orange New Jersey of Harry Swan’s death. He previously worked for H. H. Mather and Company and is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swan of Hartford, four sisters and three brothers. Union Thanksgiving services set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Baptist church with Rev. Charles Peck officiating.
Haddam hosting an annual meeting of the Had dam Branch Middlesex Chapter with officers elected including chairman Edward Latshaw and secretary Mrs J C Russell. reports show 50 414 pieces sent to the Middlesex Chapter this year and 525 39 dollars turned in to the treasury plus 3297 from the May drive. Eveline W Brainerd spoke at Sunday service praising American soldiers and the front line YMCA work.
Saybrook Point reports Miss Doro thy Cone returns from Boston visits. Miss Clementine Negrelli recovers from influenza and can go out briefly. Mr and Mrs F S Pratt and Miss Belle Pratt called in Lyme. Mrs Charles Pease travels south by car. Ludwig spent Friday in Hart. Mrs Thomas Acton and daughter return from New York visit with the Acton family. Charles Williams, quartermaster on City of Hartford, visited his parents. Funeral services for Lee Kelsey held at his home yesterday afternoon.
A note from Albert B Olson of Arcadia Florida reports the death of Rose W Carlson in Hartford Connecticut. The message recalls her years in Haddam Neck where she made many friends and shared kindness. The poem expresses faith and farewell.
The Epworth League social will be held at the Methodist church parlors in Middletown this evening at 8 o clock. Dentist EB Babcock of 156 Collins Street, Middletown, telephone 1147 2, is listed.
Westbrook town hall events listed for Thursday night include Margard performing How Could You Jean, alongside an advertisement and a press wanted column for a need ad.
Hartford visitors, influenza illness in Plainville, house improvements underway, Thanksgiving service noted. Rocky Hill Club meets with wives as guests. committee named. Prayer meeting at Mrs. Kate Sprague’s home. Weekend visit by Granby guests, K K Club gathering, Asa Beckett to move December 1. William Meyers marries Ethal Stuart Stevens in New York with Rev. Warner officiating. Meyers is son of Otto and Mrs Meyers.
Old Saybrook reports Chapman butchered a 400 pound porker for Bert Beckwith. Fort Ferry’s Walmbaldt writes from a French base hospital he is resting and friends sense he had prior injuries. The Naugatuck special and privates with General Manager C L Bardo toured the Valley, then headed to Providence. Grade school events set for town hall at 7 30 pm. Frank S Young and wife return from a New York New Jersey visit. Ice nearly one inch thick on ponds this morning. Misses Caroline and Virginia Otis return from New Jersey after Mrs James E Otis funeral from pneumonia October 12. Westbrook Town Hall Thursday Night features Mary Pickford in How Could You Jean.
Ivoryton reports Mrs Frank Vennistron recovering from influenza and Miss Olive Lundgren convalescing after illness. Private Edward Johnson of the U S Medical Corps on a thirty day fur lough visits his father in Pond Meadow. Mrs W C Doane and Mrs Arthur Peck also ill or visiting. Harvey Comstock of San Francisco is in town for a few days. Stokes store alterations proceed as carpenters work. Deep River hosts the Chemical Engine Company annual hall on Thanksgiving evening November 27.
Cromwell news notes a regular Eastern Star meeting Wednesday evening and a new son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Larson. W E Babcock dentist Middletown lists contact details. Red Cross team will not meet Wednesday.
A brief, ungrammatical fragment notes that after a young man is employed in a drug store for a couple of weeks locals start calling him "doc." The text hints at a nickname or informal title arising from his role. No full event or identity details provided.
An old medical advice piece promotes a grape and lemon juice lithia salt mixture to cleanse kidneys. It claims high daily urine output, suggests drinking large water amounts, and asserts the remedy stimulates kidney activity and flushes urinary waste.
In Washington Post commentary, the Peace League is harshly questioned as the senate battles over peace enforcement. The author asks where the league’s authority lies to enforce peace and challenges Taft’s stance amid rising tensions.
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