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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
4
Weather and war news from Mt Higby and political notes
Mt Higby reports a 24 hour period ending noon with 656 hours, low 33, average 52, barometer 29.88, wind northeast on the wane. Overseas good news boosts Liberty loan support as preparation for peace talks grows. Discussions on war aims, German disarmament, and the fate of the Kaiser persist. Colonel Bob Haton of North Haven is mentioned as a potential Gen Assembly candidate with speculative political guidance.
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Mt. Higby
Bob Haton
North Haven
Erzberger’s Snivel Over German Submarine Outrage
The New York World quotes Dr. Matthias Erzberger, leader of the Clerical Party, apologizing for the sinking of the Irish mail steamer Leinster. The piece portrays him as liberal but condemns the tragedy as an obstacle to peace and as a sign Germany cannot be responsible for its acts. It questions Wilsonian mediation and Germany’s political direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erzberger
New York World
Matthias Erzberger
Germany
Wilson
Dem
Kaiseriem
Berlin
Flattering. What makes you think
The Boston Evening Transcript hints at questions about motives and perception in a brief, playful aside. It suggests curiosity about reasoning without stating a firm conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Evening Transcript
Funeral Notices for Burdick Fitzgerald Kusbisaski and More
Funeral services announced for Gilbert Burdick at 3 PM from 6 Wetmore Place with Rev F W Greene officiating and Indian Hill cemetery interment. Also Fol lowing mass at St Johns and St Mary s in Portland for Thomas Fitzgerald and Mariana Kubisaski. Elizabeth Fitzgerald to be buried after 8:30 AM service at St Johns.
Funeral of James Gaffney in Cromwell Friday
Funeral services for James Gaffney of Cromwell will be held at 9 30 AM from W J Coughlin's Sons funeral rooms and at 10 AM from St John's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gaffney
Cromwell
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
Mrs Mary Kelly Dies at 35 in Durant District
Mrs Mary Kelly widow of William BE Kelly died at her Schuyler avenue home in the Durant district yesterday afternoon at age 35 years 11 months and 15 days She leaves two children four sisters and two brothers Funeral from her late home at 8 15 Friday morning and from St Francis church at 9 oclock Funeral notices also report the late Mrs Alma L Hubner with services at 2 30 this afternoon from No 8 Front street South Farms Rev George B Gilbert officiating interment at Farm Hill cemetery Ernest Russell to have funeral at St Pauls Lutheran Friday at 1 o clock Rev Ernest Hingeldey presiding burial at Pine Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert R. Burdick
Gilbert Burdick
Wetmore Place
F. W. Greene
South Congregational Church
Indian Hill Cemetery
Mariana Kusbisask
Mariana Kubisaski
Water Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Soltysek
St. John’s Cemetery
Mary Kelly
William BE. Kelly
Schuyler Avenue
Durant District
St. Francis Church
Alma L. Hubner
Front Street
South Farms
George B. Gilbert
Farm Hill
Ernest Russell
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ernest Hingeldey
Pine Grove Cemetery
Obituaries of Flynn J and two young children in city
John Flynn of Portland died at Middlesex hospital last night aged 40. He worked lately at Gildersleeve shipyard and is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral is Saturday morning. Bernice Jurczak aged 1 year 7 months died last night at 16 Loveland street. Funeral Friday afternoon. Rose Fossil infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Fossi of 23 Erin street died this morning age 10 months. Funeral held this afternoon at 4. William Ryjl infant son of Mr and Mrs William Ryjl of Staddle Hill died this morning age eight months. Funeral Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
Gildersleeve Shipyard
Bernice Jurezak
Bernice
Joseph Jurczak
Loveland Street
Rosie Fossil
Rose
Peter Fossi
Erin Street
William Ryjl
William
William Ryi
Staddle Hill
Enoch Johnson Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Enoch Johnson the young son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Johnson of eastern Portland died this morning at home after a pneumonia illness. He was born to the Johnsons and his passing leaves the family in mourning in the community.
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Enoch Johnson
Frank E. Johnson
Portland
Two Local Children Die in Pneumonia and Illness
Frederick Metz aged 17 son of Mrs Emma Metz of Freestone Avenue Portland died at Middlesex hospital after a few days illness of pneumonia. Ruth Irene Bowen aged 6 years 2 months 12 days died at her home 106 Court Street after a 14 day illness. she was daughter of Herbert and Ruby Werden Bowen. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made and will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Metz
Emma Metz
Freestone Avenue
Portland
Middlesex Hospital
Leonard Metz
Ruth Irene Bowen
Court Street
Herbert and
Ruby Werden Bowen
Funeral Services for Charles C Carpenter
Funeral services for the late Charles C. Carpenter, who died at his Portland home this morning, will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the residence with private burial. The Rev. R E Bisbee will officiate. Interment will be at Trinity cemetery. Louis Annino infant dies after short bronchial pneumonia. funeral held at 4 PM. interment at St John’s cemetery. William D Callaghan, 29, dies at his mother’s Portland home after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Carpenter
Portland
R. E
Louis
John Annino
Ferry Street
St. John’s Cemetery
William D. Callaghan
William D
High Street
Double funeral for Elizabeth and Martha Kutzner in High Street church
Announcement lists funeral for Elizabeth and Martha Kutzner to be held at St. Ai a Lutheran church on High Street at 4 pm with Rev. E F Hingkeidey officiating and interment at Farm Hill cemetery. Also notes Daniel Lowne of Middlefield to be buried after services at 5:30 pm at his home with Rev. L O Schriver. body to Albany for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Martha Kutzner
St. ST Ai A Lutheran Church
High Street
E. F. Hingkeidey
Farm Hill Cemetery
Daniel Lowne
Middlefield
L. O. Schriver
Albany
N. Y
Funeral Notices for Carl E Allison Harry B Maulen and Olive Daniels
The funeral of Carl E Allison was held at 2 30 PM at the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev C Erickson officiating. Harry B Maulen was buried after a 7 30 AM service at St Luke's chapel and will be interred in Newark NJ. Olive Daniels funeral is at 8 30 PM at A L Southmayd mortuary chapel with Rev Dr F F German officiating and interment at Farm Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Allison
Swedish Lutheran Church
High and
Liberty Streets
Rev. C. Erickson
Portland
C. E. Anderson
Harry B. Maulen
Berkeley Divinity School
St. Luke’s Chapel
Newark
N. J
Olive Daniels
A. L. Southmayd
F. F. German
Church of the Holy Trinity
Farm Hill Cemetery
Local notices from Essex and area highlight appoinments and services
Essex notes Derwip Messenger of Ivoryton joined Tiley Pratt Co on Railroad Avenue. Mrs Charles Yung returned from New York after placing her husband in Woodlawn cemetery vault. The mov ing picture theatres and lodges ban is lifted to begin Friday October 18. The epidemic appears to subside. Mr and Mrs Tiley hosted Newton Dickenson in Mystic. Miss Alice Pratt returned from Hartford hospital. Mrs John Carlson back home after out of town stay. Orrin Rand recovering from grippe. Albert C Lord promoted to captain in US service, stationed in Indiana. Rev Orrok Colloque back in New York after two days here. Oregon Kingsbury well again after illness. Henry Hayden returns from summer visit in Brooklyn. Swedish Mission church announces services Friday to Sunday with English service Sunday afternoon. Visitors Rev O F Johnson of Washington, Comn and A G Lund of Providence to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Derwip Messenger
Ivoryton
Tiley, Pratt & Co
Railroad Avenue
Charles Yung
New York
Woodlawn
Moving Picture
Tiley
Newton Dickenson
Mystic
Alice Pratt
Hartford Hospital
John Carlson
Orrin Rand
Albert C. Lord
Emma A. Lord
United States
Indiana
Rev
Orrok Colloque
Oregon
Kingsbury
Henry Hayden
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dickenson Avenue
Swedish Mission Church
Out of Towners
O. F. Johnson
Washington, Comn
A. G. Lund
Providence
R. I
Deep River to Boost Bond Sale in Local Drive
Deep River's Liberty Loan committee will operate in the town hall old library room on Thursday Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 pm to sell bonds. A strong village canvass aims to raise additional subscriptions to meet the town quota. Also reported: Mr and Mrs A Prevost and Dr and Mrs Francis D Larson returned from Mohawk Trail automobile trip. Funeral services were held for Polish resident John Capiel and for Polish youth Joseph Pochin. George Gates moves to Fox Hill district from Centerbrook.
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Deep River
Liberty Loan General Committee
A. Prevost
Francis D. Larson
Carl M. Durr
Pittsfield
Mass
E. J. Lockwood
Greenwich
John Capiel
George Gates
Centerbrook
Fox Hill
William Bilston
Joseph Pochin
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Chester
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad copy touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for grippe symptoms. It claims dosing every two hours ends misery and headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness. The product is advertised as inexpensive and readily available at drug stores.
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Pape
Grippe
Stumps Reveal Walnut and Local Shipyard Moves
An inspector found 11 cords of black walnut among storm debris shipped to Fort Point Norwich. Agent William S. Clark resumed duties at the Junction. M J Golden plans weekend travels to Pittsburg Cincinnati and Louisville. Shore Line electrics consign 20 car loads of coal to Mystic and Montville plants. Mrs L Snow returns to the Junction restaurant next week. Joseph Dupree resigns as tug Mabel foreman to join Staten Island shipyard as assistant machinist. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Clarence M Edwards. parents report all well as Mr Edwards serves at Camp Devens. Proving grounds personnel have largely subscribed to the Fourth Liberty loan, nearing $3,000. Mrs James Coch rane leaves for Bristol Pa after a visit. Mr Cochran e was Shore Line electrics master mechanic at car barns.
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Old Saybrook
Fort Point
Norwich
William S. Clark
M. J. Golden
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
Shore Line
Mystic
Montville
L. Snow
Junction
Joseph Dupree
Saybrook Point
Mabel
Staten Island
Clarence M. Edwards
Edwards
Camp Devens
Proving Grounds
James Cochrane
Bristol
Cochrane
Signalman Rog ers of Pocahontas on 72 hour furlough
Charles Ely Rogers first class signalman on the U S S Pocahontas is on a 72 hour furlough at his parents home after eight round trips to France in the transport service. He reports influenza among ship crew and soldiers. Rogers has served nearly two years and has added two gold service stripes since the last voyage.
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Moodus
Charles Ely Rogers
U. S. S. Pocahontas
Charles —H. Rogers
France
Alice Adams
G. M. Smith
Francis Gardner
Portland
Samuel Thatcher
East Hampton
L. J. Radcliffe
W. J. Thomas
John Gorman
Hartford
Michael Gorman
S. E. Ackley
Ida Stark
W. W. Beckwith
Revered W A Leonard Preaches at Pessonset Church
Ivoryton reports Rev. W A Leonard of New Haven will preach Sunday morning at the Pessonset Church. Miss Mabel Burdick has recovered from grip. Miss Anna Lindgren has returned from Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoryton
W. A. Leonard
New Haven
Pessonset
Mabel Burdick
Anna Lindgren
Hartford
Ends Stubborn Coughs in a Hurry
A retro home remedy claim touts fast relief from coughing using Pinexain syrup mixed with sugar or honey and sugar, promising instant soothing action. The ad asserts effectiveness for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma and suggests easy preparation with a strong savings pitch.
Parts for Yankee Lifter Supply from Brown Specialty Machinery
George B. Gilbert asks to use the Evening Press column to inform readers that Yankee Lifter repair parts are available from Brown Specialty Machinery Co. at 2448 West 22nd Street Chicago Illinois. The firm will provide price lists on request.
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Evening Press
Brown Specialty Machinery Co
West 22Nd. St
Chicago
George B. Gilbert
Influenza Epidemic Halts Services and Dinner Itinerary
In Middlefield the influenza epidemic rises prompting no services at Congregational or Methodist churches until further notice. The State Guard dinner honoring Captain Hedges is indefinitely postponed. A local pocket rule warns residents to keep hands out of others' pockets.
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State Guard
Hedges
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood purifying internal remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims to relieve chronic rheumatism gout and kidney issues with a few weeks of use and lists Hartman Drug Co. of Middletown CT and other druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman Drug Co
Middletown
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