Celebration Cancelled Amid Influenza Spread in Town
Due to an influenza outbreak and rising cases and deaths, the town postponed all public celebrations and weekly meetings including the chorus and Girls Patri League. Notable obituaries include Sarah Garrett Laines Hall, widow of H. Hall of Hartford, born January 8, 1849, with funeral services set for Tuesday at 2:30 at Cedar Cemetery Hartford, officiated by Rev. George T. Linsley and Rev. Dr. O. H. Raftery. A birthday gathering for Dr. C. A. Portland at Mrs. W. H. Selden’s home in New York City featured family and friends, with his granddaughter Evelyn Sears Robertson decorating the cake.
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A. N. Shepard
Sarah Garrett Laines
H. Hall
Hartford
Eld Avenue
Hall
New
Portland
Brainerd, Shaler and Hall Co
Pickering Gower Company
Clarence Hall
John C. N
Grace Jean Wilson
Mor- Hall Wilson
Lam G. Wilson
New York
Halli Memorial
Trinity H
Wethersfield Avenue
George T. Linsley
of the Good Shepherd of
Hart
C. A
Evelyn Sears Robertson
Portland resident honored after fifty-one years
A longtime Portland figure, cherished by many friends, is celebrated as he enjoys his day with warm wishes for many more happy returns.
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Portland
Schools Closed By Health Officer Order In Town
Dr Frank E Potter health officer after consulting with public school authorities ordered the town public and Sunday schools closed until further notice due to unusually severe influenza. Parents urged to keep children in yards and avoid mixing with others. Over 40 cases reported. many with severe colds and grip. Two high school teachers Miss Howe and William Hurley ill. students sent home.
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Frank E. Potter
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Miss Howe
William Hurley
Milk Dealers Must Register Campaign Informing Local Dealers
During this month all persons selling milk or cream must register with Town Clerk Harry Howard. Dealers and private parties, even small sellers, must register before November 1. No fee is charged. The registration supports a state campaign to ensure safer milk supplies and better sanitary conditions.
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Harry Howard
Deaths and funerals mow through Spanish influenza era
James Griffin aged about 20 dies of pneumonia after influenza in Middletown. funeral from South Farms at 8:15 and St. Francis church at 9. Mrs John Condon's funeral from Brownstone avenue to St Mary’s. Maynard Rush, Gildersleeve Ship Construction engineer, dies of pneumonia after influenza. Dagmar Jacobson's funeral from Emmons parlors with burial in Swedish cemetery. Second Battalion field day canceled due to wear.
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James Griffin
John A. Griffin
Air Line Avenue
Middletown
South Farms
St. Francis’ Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
John Condon
Brownstone Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Farrel Martin
St. Mary’s , Cemetery
Maynard Rush
Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company
Church Street
Mr. Rush
Portland
Jacobson
Dagmar Jacobson
A. J. Emmons
C. G. Erickson
Town Halls Echo With Meetings and Elections
Voters cast a light ballot in today’s town election with few contests. Notices detail upcoming Republican caucus for Probate Judge and other offices on October 11 at 8 in the town hall. Various local groups schedule meetings and events including dancing classes, lodge gatherings, and church activities amid damp field day conditions and a note on Edwin Gustafson’s overseas safe arrival. Births, deaths, marriages for September tallied by Town Clerk Harry Howard.
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Justices of Peace
Edwin Gustafson
Charles Gustafson
Freestone Avenue
South Carolina
Trinity Church
Hall Memorial House
John H. Hall
Hartford
Daughters of the King
Harry Howard
Henry Derner
Haddam Road
Gate House
Edward Miller
New Haven
East Berlin Election Opens Early Amid Work Voters
Voting booths opened from 6 am to 8 pm with most ballots cast between 6 and 7 am as many residents work out of town. The town faces a grippe surge raising concern over school operations. Visitors Miss Elsie McCrum and Miss Annie Wilson, with Miss Ethel Holmes, spent time with relatives. Local hunters report light game and foliage remains dense. An Irish philosopher notes a great man does what he is compelled to do.
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East Berlin
Elsie McCrum
New York
Annie Wilson
Hartford
Ethel Holmes
Middletown
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Dr. Sears
6Th Regiment, C. S. G
Bernadette Lodge
Order of Vasa
Temple of Honor Hall
Liberty Loan
Town Hall
Shepard
Court of Eastern Star Foresters of America
Christensen and Deming
Orpheus Hall
Sam
Uncle Sam
Arthur L. Allin
Woodrow Wilson
Main Street
Old Middletown
Pereatitel Bea
Liberty Bonds
Banks’ of
Lee
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
The
L E. Palmer Company
Bond
Europe
Liberty Loan Committee
Ome Manufacturing Co
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