Prominent Physician Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Dr. Joseph W. Walsh, aged 33, of Middletown, died after a pneumonia illness. Born August 29 in Middletown, he was educated at Middletown High School, graduated in 1901, studied at the University, and earned his medical degree. He began practice in Danbury in 1908, later moving back, and is survived by his wife Mary O Keefe and two children, Geraldine and Joseph, plus his father John and brother William. He was active in Middletown Elks Lodge, the Club, the Court of the Star in F. of A. and Portland Lodge No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W
Middletown
University of
Danbury
Walsh
Mary Co. O'Keefe
Tww. O'Keefe
Geraldine
Joseph
John
William
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Middletown Lodge of Elks
Club
Court of the Star, F. of A
Portland Co
Two Sisters Die Sunday from Pneumonia in New Britain
Mrs Margaret Monahan and Mrs Mary Ellen Gleason daughters of Ed Quirk of Bank Street died within hours of each other from pneumonia at New Britain General Hospital. Mrs Monahan wife of James Monahan 88th Street New Britain about 42 years old. Mrs Gleason 24 wife of William Gleason leaves husband and infant daughter. Surviving siblings Patrick Portland and Anna Portland. funeral arrangements set at St Marys Church Bank Street and cremation in New Britain for Mrs Monahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Monahan
Patrick of Portland
Greenleaf
Anna
Portland
Gleason
Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Monahan
New Britain
Death of Harry Bransfield Announced From Camp Up Y
A telegram reports the death of Harry Edwin Bransfield at Camp Up Y, received by his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Bransfield of Middlesex Avenue. Inducted May 21 1918, he served in Company 152nd Depot Brigade. He leaves a sister Mary E Bransfield a Red Cross nurse at Fort Petersburg Va and brothers John Edward and William at home. Previously a stenographer at I E Palmer Co office in town. Body to be brought home for interment.
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Harry Edwin Bransfield
Camp
Up. Y
Edward Bransfield
Middlesex Avenue
Sem
152Nd Depot Brigade
Mary E. Bransfield
Red Cross
Fort Petersburg
John
Edward
William
I. E. Palmer Co
Twn
Mrs Lucy Simpson Dies Suddenly at Home
Lucy Simpson, widow of Nei ll, died suddenly at home in the Up City district near the teachery line on Saturday evening. She was 91. She had stepped outside on an errand when she suddenly collapsed and died. She leaves five sons and two daughters, including Frederick and Ar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Simpson
Neill
Hhome
Up City
Teayes
Frederick
Drink Hot Water for Rosy Complexion and Clean Internal System
An herbal health note promotes drinking hot water with a pinch of limestone phosphate each morning. It claims this internal wash clears waste and toxins from stomach, liver, and kidneys, improves skin clarity, and ends digestive discomfort for those with sallow skin or pimples.
Funeral for Thur Simpson and relatives in Portland
The obituary notes the funeral for Thur Simpson of Portland along with Mrs. Robert Burke and Dwight N. Simpson of Middletown. The service is Tuesday at 11:00 AM at her late home with Rev. R. E. B. Bisbee, Methodist pastor, officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thur Simpson
Portland
Robert Burke
Dwight N. Simpson
Middletown
R. E B. Bisbee
Methodist Church
Portland Surpasses Liberty Loan Quota in Final Drive
The town subscribed over 163000 in the fourth Liberty Loan, more than double its 74000 quota and the largest total yet. Portland is ninth in the state to go over the top. Colonel A N Shepard thanks workers and citizens. Mrs Joseph S Porter led the ladies’ committee. Final totals may rise as full reports are tabulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
A. N. Shepard
Joseph S. Porter
We State
Young Couple Dead in Double Funeral
Lena B Doyle widow of Enoch R Johnson died Saturday at Middle town emergency hospital. A double funeral was held yesterday from their Up City home with Rev C G Erickson officiating. The young couple, married only a few months, are buried side by side in Swedish cemetery. both were twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena B. Doyle
Enoch R. Johnson
Middletown
Up City
C.G. Erickson
Funeral of Charles C Carpenter at Coe Avenue Home
The funeral for Charles C Carpenter was held at his Coe avenue home Sunday at 2 pm with prayers by Rev R Bisbee of the Methodist Episcopal church. Portland Lodge of Odd Fellows served as bearers including Frederick W Meister William Pattison Robert Howard and Herbert Ashton. An Odd Fellows burial service was conducted at the grave in Trinity cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Carpenter
Coe Avenue
R. Bisbee
Methodist Episcopal Church
Portland Lodge of Odd Fellows
Frederick W. Meister
William Pattison
Robert Howard
Herbert Ashton
Rinity
Odd Fellows
Funeral for Frederick Metz Held at Trinity Chapel
The funeral of Frederick Metz took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Trinity church chapel. The Rev. Dr. O H Raftery officiated. Pallbearers were Arthur Ahlberg John McAllister James Lynch Carl Ahimquist Earl Lawton and Lane Larson with interment in Trinity Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Metz
Trinity Church
O. H. Raftery
Arthur Ahlberg
John McAllister
James Lynch
Carl Ahimquist
Earl Lawton
Lane Larson
Trinity Cemetery
Card of Thanks for husband and father
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who aided us during illness and at the time of the death of husband and father also for floral offerings from Mrs. Charles C. Carpenter and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Carpenter
Albro Bell and Family
Pneumonia Sidelights From Local Notices
Maurice Olson of Indian Hill avenue is confined at home with pneumonia. The Farmers Fish and Game Club will meet Saturday night at Hemlock hall, secretary F. L. Sanborn. John Ahern, recently ill at Middlesex Hospital with pneumonia, has returned home on Bank Street greatly improved. Schaefer bakery team trip omitted Tuesday afternoon during Hjalmar Oberg’s funeral services. Carl G. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Anderson of East Main Street, was taken to Middlesex hospital Saturday at 5 p.m. with pneumonia. condition unchanged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Olson
Indian Hill Avenue
Pneumon
Farmers’ Fish and Game Club
Hemlock Hall
F. L. Sanborn
John Ahern
Middlesex Hospital
Bank Street
Schaefer
Hjalmar Oberg
Carl G. Anderson
N.G. Anderson
East Main Street
Deaths and local notices in Rocky Hill area
Miss May C. Grover dies of pneumonia from Spanish influenza in Wethersfield. Niece of John Grover, former Rocky Hill resident, funeral at St. Anne's Hartford burial in St. Benedict cemetery. Local health measures included a Sunday electric blackout for line repairs. Small town notices of visits, illness, and a newborn Ruth Louise to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Hill
May C. Grover
Eugene Grover
Wethersfield
John Grover
James Goodrich, Jr
Jordan Lane
Justus Churchill
George Phelps
East Haddam
Edward Nichols
U. S
Mistletoe
New London
Exygene Nichols
St. Anne’s Church
Parkville
St. Benedict Cemetery
Hartford
Jessie Bulkley
Camp Devens
Ayer
Mass
Kate Appley
O. A. Moser
May Pierce
Leon Humphrey
North Carolina
Methodist Church
Agnes Coffey
New York
Philip Sherwood
Ruth Louise
Lay Words Best and the Anorexia Confusion
A Richmond tech note critiques scientists for ostentatious jargon and misused terms. It cites an influenza health alert claiming anorexia appears with flu, arguing the lay public deserves clearer explanation and access to accurate disease language.
Funeral of Mrs. John Gallivan in East Hampton
East Hampton observers the funeral of Mrs. John Gallivan from her Walgut avenue home to St. Patrick's Church where prayers and music marked the service. Pallbearers and flower bearers led processions as the community extended sympathy to the Albro Bell family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallivan
East Hampton
Walgut Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Patrick Fox
Deep River Influenza Closures On School District
Miss Mary Judson has returned to Smith College after a week with influenza. Two Chester pupils seek entry to the High School next Monday. Graded and High schools will close another week due to rising influenza cases. Mrs. H H Post went to Hartford for her son Charles Post who is ill with pneumonia. The W C T U meets at Mrs Horace P Dennison’s home tonight. Princess Tuesday Night features Anette Kellermann in The Daughter of the Gods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River
Mary Judson
Smith College
Chester
H. H. Post
Hartford
Charles Post
Horace P. Dennison
Louise Johnson
Middletown
Marvin
New York City
Higganum
Emil Engstrom
Gordon Cody
Clara Spencer
Southport
Maud West
Sheriff Thompson
Haddam
E. O. Burr
Esther Johnson
Sylvia Donatoni
Oscar Richards
Ponsett
Bloom
Anna
Thurston
New Haven
Clifford Neff
Jarvis Kingsland
Influenza Epidemic Shuts Higganum Schools
Higganum residents report illness in the community as influenza sweeps the area. Emil Engstrom, a local rural free delivery carrier, is ill and several townspeople recover from illnesses. Sheriff Thompson visits Haddam and locals note visitors from Hartford and New Haven.
Centerbrook Social Roundup Includes Visitors and Sale
Centerbrook residents report Nathan Wright home from Camp Greenleaf visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Northan Wright. Daniel Spencer visiting from Boston Technical School stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs James Spencer. The King Daughters plan a food sale at the conference house Wednesday from 2 30 to 5 PM. J K Purcott returns from Camp Upton for a 30 day furlough. Mrs William Magee visited her parents in Branford on day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerbrook
Nathan Wright
Camp Greenleaf
Northan Wright
Daniel Spencer
Boston
James Spencer
William Griffin
Middletown
King
Conference House
J. K. Purcott
Camp Upton
William Magee
Branford
Taft cites Germany reply as proof in dent crisis
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quotation about questioning answers, mentioning Taft, a dent, and Germany. The readable portion cites Taft asking why pose questions when answers are known and references a dent’s reply and German figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe Dent Taft
Ce Dent
Germany
Dying Young Woman Margaret Blake Dies in Raleigh
Miss Margaret Blake age 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Blake of Ivoryton died in Raleigh North Carolina Saturday morning after a brief illness from influenza Her death followed a week of anxious news from her parents and Mrs Blake hastened to her bedside Earlier reports held promise of recovery and the remains are being sent north to Ivoryton Mrs Frye of Ivoryton employed by Comstock Cheney and Co is mourned as a likable friend and mother and brother Russell Clark of Middletown survives along with her young son and mother Also brief hometown items note Eudell Parmelee grippe and a wagon runaway on Main Street and social visits from Hebron Hartford and New Haven entertainment at Comstock Cheney hall featuring Annette Kellermann's The Daughter of the Gods 10 reels with prices 17c 28c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Brown
Hebron
Alfred Kellogg
Hartford
James H. Rockwell
Albin Berg
Grippe
Eleanor Fletcher
New Haven
Sarah F. Strickland
Nellie Burkhard
Comstock-Cheney’ Hall
Annette Kellerman
Local News Briefs From Durham and Nearby Towns
Oct 21 Durham notes E M Hubbard of Wallingford visited Sunday as guest of cousin Miss Lou A Leach. Howard Field family of Spring Mass spent Sunday with Mrs Powler. W C Newton recovering and out again. Locals attended Liberty bond rally in Middletown Saturday night. Red Cross to meet Wednesday afternoon at Congregational church parlor. Hunting licenses few. only dog and gun owners may shoot limited woodcock and partridge. quail and grey squirrels protected. Fox hunters look to Thanksgiving day fox hunt. Dr Elmer A De of New Haven held quarterly conference with Methodist church board Sunday. Kenneth Roberts, Meriden employee, home for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
E. M. Hubbard
Wallingford
Lou A.leach
Howard Field
Spring Mass
Elmer A. de
New Haven
The
Methodist Church
Kenneth Roberts
Meriden
Colchester Sunday services limited by epidemic scare
Colchester reports no church services on Sunday except at St Andrew's while Miss Nellie Grey returns to Comstock Bridge after a Sunday at home. Stores plan 7 pm closings to save fuel, and the Liberty loan exceeds target with 50 600 subscribed. Frances Brown from Norwich visited town. Clyde Ray returns from Southington. Beef advertised at 20c per lb at Sam Kalmonivitz market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
St. Andrew’s
Nellie Grey
Comstock Bridge
Elias Gleubenger
Frances Brown
Norwich
Rockfall News Briefs Stir With Local Visits
In Rockfall on Oct 21 Mrs J A Kellner returned home after weeks with relatives in Canada, taking her niece Miss Luella Thibault back with her. Mrs E J Shumway also returned from several weeks visiting relatives out of town. Mr and Mrs William Kenefick of Southington visit Mr and Mrs George Kavanaugh. An artist’s wife never admires his work as much as when he is drawing a check for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockfall
J. A. Kellner
Canada
Luella Thibault
E. J. Shumway
William Kenefick
Southington
George Kavanaugh
California Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children with feverishness and stomach issues. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the bowels within hours without griping and promises a pleasant taste for all ages, warning to avoid counterfeits and to buy genuine product from the Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mia Fig Syrup Company
Old Saybrook Social News Highlights Local Moves and Travel
Old Saybrook notes include M. J. Golden in New London and Leon C. Miller relocating to New Haven for work. Mrs. A. M. Snow to join. George Watson Beach returns from New York. Philip Fairbanks starts seven month military course at Storrs College. Fishers buy Miller property. Mrs. John Carney buys near junction. Ensign Harry Pierce heads to New York. autos return to pleasure trips. 418 cross the state bridge. Thomas Kerwin visits from Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Golden
New London
Leon C. Miller
New Haven
A. M. Snow
George Watson Beach
New York City
Philip Fairbanks
Storrs College
Wilbur Fisher
John Carney
Robert Snow
Worcester
A. Matilda Snow
Daniel J. Leary
Sullivan
Thomas J. Curran
Ensign Harry Pierce
New York
State Bridge
Thomas Kerwin
Bridgeport
Funeral Held for Mildred Burkhardt in East Berlin
Funeral services for Mrs Mildred Burkhardt formerly Miss Mildred Dimock of East Berlin were held at her New Britain home. She leaves a husband and two children, one just a week old. Other local items note visitors from Springfield Middletown Mineola wrecking crews dismantling planes, and district schools closed due to disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Berlin
Mildred Burkhardt
New Britain
Burkhardt
Mildred Dimock
B. Derenthal
Springfield
S. Bartlett
Hazel Bartlett
Middletown
Mineola
How to Avoid the Spanish Influenza
Article advises avoiding panic while explaining that Spanish influenza has low fatality but high risk of complications for the run down. Emphasizes bed rest, medical guidance, and supportive care including quinine aspirin and Dover's powder. Recommends avoiding crowds and sharing items, boosting strength, and using Vicks VapoRub for colds with steam inhalation guidance.
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Spain
N. C
Ature
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Joseph W. Walsh
Cticare
John Cavanaugh
Daniel Ryan
John Scott
Lester
Willimantic
Moses MacDonald
Evelyn Hill
N. N. Hill
Red Cross Society
Chatham Hall
George Daley
Town Yesteray
Julia
Margaret Ivers
South Manchester
James Ivers
Charles Metcalf
Hoboken
Helen Gates
Helen Kiley
Moodus
Loretta Cashman
Charles Hyde
Anette Kellerman
Adv
Ivoryton
Old Saybrook
Asa Rust
Horlick
Vick
North
A. P. French
Central Bank
Walter A. Ball
Louis M. Schmidt
New England
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Pictorial Review Company
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