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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
6
The funeral for Mrs Anna Sophia Bergeson was held yesterday afternoon from her home then at the Swedish church at 2 15 led by Rev C pastor of the church. F William Nelson sang during the services. Burial took place in the Swedish cemetery.
Funeral arrangements for Harry G. Dahlberg will be held Friday afternoon from his Main street home at clock with Rev. C G Erick of the Swedish Lutheran officiating. Burial follows at Swedish cemetery. He was a member of the Bernadotte Order of Vasa. Card of thanks from the children of the late Mrs Bergeson expresses sincere appreciation for condolences and floral offerings received during their bereavement.
Mr and Mrs W H Whitby and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their daughter's illness and death. They thank those who sent flowers and offered support at the funeral time.
On the health officer J. F. Connolly's advice the schools will resume Monday October 28 unless the current epidemic shows renewed activity. Schools have been closed pending the outbreak’s status.
Odd Fellows announce a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock to honor the late Charles C. Carpenter with Harry Rawson leading. A telegram reports Harry d, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed sfie, is seriously ill at Camp Upton, N Y with family traveling today.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that claims to eliminate dandruff and hair loss within minutes. It asserts scalp relief, strengthened roots, and hair that grows fuller, shinier, and more beautiful after weeks of use. The copy emphasizes ease of application and low cost, urging readers to try Knowlton's product from any drug store.
Miss [Name] Dur Sypher married Frank Dur Sypher son of Mr and Mrs Frank J in the town ceremony led by Rev William C Knowles of Ponsett Conn The event took place on the bride’s parents’ 33rd wedding anniversary A reception followed and the couple left for a wedding trip Attendants included Ruth Lewis and John Heft The bride wore white crepe de chine with a veil and carried white bridal roses The groom’s gift to the bride was a pearl and gold brooch The guests included Edward A Dowd and the Coes of Springfield Mass The couple are popular locally with many well wishers
In Clinton on Oct 17 Miss Edith Phelps is teaching at Waterbury now closed due to the influenza epidemic. The body of Giles Stevens, son of Eldridge Stevens, died at Camp Sheridan Alabama from pneumonia and was buried privately at Indian River cemetery after arrival Wednesday. Sympathy sent to the Stevens family. Clinton reports Liberty loan progress with a quota of 78000 and subscriptions reaching 80000. Charles Merrill of Camp Upton visited his parents Harry and Mrs. Merrill. Mrs. Harry Wicks of Jersey City spent Sunday with her father Edward Bushnell and his daughters.
In Colchester on October 17, Claire Hoxie is ill at home on South Main Street and Miss Clara Park is on the sick list. Mrs. George Smith and Miss Jennie Mintz visited New Haven after midweek prayer at the Baptist church. All schools close until Monday morning due to illness, with longer closures possible if new influenza cases appear. Miss Curtis, grammar school teacher, left town for a few days at her Bristol home.
In Middlefield on Oct 17 Miss Anna Strickland accepted a job with Russell Mfg Co in Middle town. Meriden Boy Scouts have visited town recently collecting peach stones at Lyman's sorting house, reportedly gathering about 40 bushes. Middlefield oversubscribed for the fourth liberty loan with a quota of 21,000 and a last reported total of 26,200. A flu epidemic is affecting many residents and the Levi P. Coe library will remain closed until further notice.
Bridgeport braces for a push to recruit women who never worked before to join munitions plants. Signs spell out Making Munitions Is Women's Work as men shift duties to free up labor for wartime production amid the new draft.
Albert A. Clark visits Middlesex hospital to check on Hayden L. Clark injured in a Waterbury trolley crash. Town notices report seasonal illness, postponed Halloween party, and several residents confined at home. Schools delayed reopening until October 28 while Red Cross meets and local drills proceed.
Westbrook Oct 17 The school board met at Chapman school to reorganize for the year ahead. Local residents report illness and travel updates, with many families planning winter stays in Hartford and New London. The Pondmeadow teacher influenza closure, infant deaths, funerals, and moves to nearby towns mark a season of transitions as fuel conservation prompts housing changes.
East Haddam residents report on Mrs Elizabeth Eens birthday recognition with calls and remembrances while updates note Miss Louise Carroll's bronchial pneumonia improving with Dr C in attendance. Local visits include Lieut Carroll with family and Mrs Rudolph Hoffman of Middletown. The Sea View Pomona Grange meeting at Haddam Neck is described as interesting with a fine dinner. Robert Alexander resigns from Sitroud Laundry in Middletown to prepare for camp duty next week. Ellen Smith takes vacation as Middle town business college closes due to epidemic. she helps at the National Bank in place of Marcia Warner.
In PONSETT on Oct 17 Rev De Knowles was in Chester on business. The family that recently purchased the William Gladwin farm moved in. Charles Wilcox suffers from a cold. Mrs Dora Brainard visits Mrs Florence Camp. Fred Skinner moves into the house with his father in law Oscar Richards. Harrie Willarad plans to travel to a camp in Virginia on October 25.
George C. Faber, stationed at Camp Devens Massachusetts, returned home on a short furlough to visit his mother in Amston. Friends arranged a surprise Saturday evening gathering with social amusements and refreshments.
A promotional note touts Doran's B. D. G. Liniment as a cure for lame and stiff muscles, claiming instant relief and complete recovery in days. It urges readers to buy or mail for a bottle, with a guaranteed offer and endorsements from physicians nurses hospitals and clergy.
Meriden based DORAN'S B D G LINIMENT CO is listed with John J. Cronin of 226 Main St. along with Woodward Drug Co Park Drug Store Main and Union and Std Chatham Pharmacy East Hampton Sage Allen Co G. Fox Co Hartford.
Arthur Benson of East Berlin, formerly in Company E, New Britain, has been promoted from private to second lieutenant after serving in France with the first quota and seeing action at the Mexican border. L M Turner travels to Yonkers after telegrams inform him his daughter Mrs. Adams is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Harrington and son return from Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart celebrate the birth of a daughter. Choir rehearsal at St Gabriel's tonight at 8. No services at St Gabriel's mission next Sunday or Sunday school.
At the Cromwell Democratic caucus held Monday in the selectmen's rooms, nominations were made for representatives Levi Burr Henry Hoffman Fred Steffens James T Caffrey and Samuel Neil. Carl Ludwig is ill at home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Scanlon of the Plains. Edward Butterworth is ill at home. John Highberg reports their son Carl of the ordnance department has arrived safely overseas.
The Rev. George B. Gilbert will visit Emmanuel Church next Sunday for a service and celebration of the Holy Communion at eleven o clock.
A Wednesday Grange gathering drew notable attendance with an engaging program. Relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Harry H. Peck in Hartford on Monday. Rocky Hill ladies sewed for the Red Cross at the Library from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Corporal Horace H. Hills has been promoted to sergeant at Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Ga. George Yeager and Bernard Fagan depart October 23 for Fort Monroe Va. Faith Chandler was taken to Wilson sanitarium with pneumonia after Fielding Chandler's illness. he is improving.
Higganum October 17 report: Thursday evening meeting at 7 30 in the Methodist church. Vernon Rich, Higganum youth abroad, wounded. Red Cross meeting held in the union school assembly room. C F Olson on regular Middletown trip. Mrs P L Cody returns from New Haven visit with daughter.
Sharon Pa Oct 17 The crash of cannon and shells is praised as the best hair tonic by Private Harry Vance of Farrell now in France He recalls an American soldier who landed with a hairless head and after front line battles his hair began to grow and he now sports a fine crop.
A vintage advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. It urges daily use of three or four capsules, promises restored vigor, and offers a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. It emphasizes authenticity and original packaging.
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