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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

6

Dying in Indianapolis Esther Markham Dies in River Markham Home

Esther Markham dies in Indianapolis and is buried with relatives at Trinity. She leaves husband Herbert Berndt, five brothers in government service in Jersey City and at home, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Markham. The death follows the recent passing of Julia Mark- Brainerd. Funeral at 2:30 pm from her parents’ home. Rev. R. E. Bisbee presides. Ambulance and community notes on local deaths and furloughs.

Esther Markham Indianapolis Ind Pbert L. Markham Jersey City N. J Ernest Douglas Ralph Berndt Portland Herbert Berndt Britain Liberty Motor Plant Markham Julia Mark- Brainerd R. EB. Bisbee 1St Episcopal Church Trinity

East Berlin Notes on Arrivals and Local Happenings

East Berlin reports Dickinsi returning from Madison and soon to depart for Florida studio. Planes routinely fly over town between Hartford and East Berlin. Margaret Vance, visiting Seacols tn in Middletown, plans to return next Monday. A. Bourgeois has come home after a few days away. Chestnuts and hickory nuts are scarce this year. Fog in the morning described as the heaviest in years.

East Berto Hartford Margaret Vance Seacols Middletown A. Borgeois

Kidney and Bladder Troubles Warn of Irritation

A noted authority warns that acid from kidneys and bladder can irritate the urinary tract. The acid may pass into the bladder causing burning and frequent relief needs. Sufferers feel uncomfortable and may experience recurring symptoms and discomfort.

Hadlyme Woman 93 Dies After Hip Injury At Home

Mrs Geer widow of John Geer of Hadlyme dies at 93 after a hip fall. She had six children including Rev Curtis Geer and Maurice Geer. survived by two sons and two daughters and eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial in Cove cemetery. Her family served in wars from 1812 to WWI era and beyond.

Hadlyme Congregational Church Gerhart A. Wilson Cove Professor Curtis Geer Maurice Geer Rochester N. Y Marshall Luther Hadlyme Idela Strong Hartford Eva Edward Kelloge Washington, D. C

Red Cross Held All Day Session at Library Hall

In Rocky Hill on Oct 25 the Red Cross held an all day session at Library hall. The Motherhood club met there at 2 30 this afternoon. Various residents and visitors were noted including Mrs Jason Robbins and Mrs Henry Haile. Illnesses were reported with influenza affecting several, and news of the death of Second Lieutenant Thomas Bradford Boardman of Hartford was received, the family once living on Parsonage street in this town.

Rocky Hill The Red Cross Library Hall M. W. Woodward Motherhood Club Jason Robbins Hartford John Ghagan East Hartford Henry Haile Percy Bidwell A. L. Peck Bernardino Susan Blodgett Oe H. Bacon Agnes Coffey New York Marie Mullins Thomas Bradford Boardman Thomas J. Boardman Parsonage Street

Miss Jennie Hanson Visits Chester for Short Stay

Chester scene notes Miss Jennie Hanson of New Haven staying at her home in town for a few days. Mrs. Charles Wolcott of New Britain visits Avail yourself of the one cent sale at Neidlinger's drug store in Westbrook. Miss Eldridge, room three teacher, hosted a pupil party after school. Princess Saturday Night and Olive Thomas supply entertainment with Broadway Arizona and Vengeance and the Woman advertised.

Chester Jennie Hanson New Haven Charles Wolcott New Britain Neidlinger’s Drug Store Westbrook Conn Eldridge

Prentice Pratts Daughter Dies at Essex Home

Miss Alice E. Pratt dies at her Essex New Street home after weeks of illness. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Finney. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM at the Congregational church with Rev. Charles Peck officiating. Also notes on local meetings, illnesses, and events such as a late Hartford train and plays.

Grippe Hits South Glastonbury as Local Ills Rise

In South Glastonbury on Oct 25 the grippe causes illness in town with Elisha Clark seriously ill and at risk of pneumonia. Three Harrigan family members suffer pneumonia and grippe. A Red Cross sew ers meeting was held at Mrs. Louis W Howe. O E S chapters plan initiation. Windsor Chapters invited. a stray line notes imperial war talk and a dentist remark about effort to gain wealth.

South Glastonbury Grippe Elisha Clark Red Cross Louis W. Howe Harrigan John Windsor Windsor Locks United States

Westchester News Briefs and Obituary Notes

James Usher of Westchester died yesterday of Bright's disease. Funeral Saturday at 1 from the home of Julius and Mrs. Phelps. Herman Sleissermann died after nose surgery, influenza and pneumonia near Fort Bliss. Full military funeral in New York with a blue Comrade floral tribute. volley and taps. Several social visits and a Ladies Aid all-day meeting at the Potters are noted.

Chester James Usher We Gears Bright Julius Phelps Ernest Carrier Albert Bell Middletown S. D. Brainerd Lottie Olmstead Reginald Moodus W. B. Adams Emeline Loomis Hartford E. T. Peck Colchester Seth Carver Ruth Asa Brainerd Frank Gahrman L. M. Carrier Elster Marion Norton New York Israel Sleissermann Herman Fort Bliss Texas Ladies’ Aid Society George Potter

Cromwell Social Notes Show Ill Carl Ludwig Resting

Cromwell reports Carl Ludwig ill with pneumonia resting comfortable. Mrs. R. Hale returned home after visiting her son in Middletown. Mrs. Fitzpatrick of Hartford visited town yesterday. Mr. Brown of New Haven visited Thursday. George Fielding was in Hartford on business yesterday.

Cromwell Carl Ludwig R. Hale Middletown Fitzpatrick Hartford Mr. Brown New Haven George Fielding

East Hampton Sees Plans For Pictures At Maestic Theatre

East Hampton on Oct 25 reports plans to show Guy Hedfund's motion pictures at the Maestic Theatre once it reopens. influenza waning, schools and theatres to reopen soon. Middletown High to open Oct 28. Local post office gatherings spread disease. some residents ill. Mrs. Howard Barton and Mrs. Hale recover, others travel. piano pupils offered by Eva Abrams Home lessons Telephone 271/2. Local draft board announces exams next Tuesday. call for people aged 30 to 36 to appear in Portland. callers urged to pay for care of services.

East Hampton Guy Hedfund Hadlyme Maestic Theatre Lawson Middletown Howard Barton George Hale Pneumona George Jr Eunice Grace Bevin Crescent Beach Arthur Halberg Pelham Bay Ethel Seibert Patrick Fox Harfford Howell Conklin Harry Benton Guilford Eva Abrams Portland

Funeral notices and church sale appear in Willimantic brief

Mrs P Moriarity attended a funeral in Willimantic yesterday. Miss Elizabeth North of Moodus is rapidly recovering from pneumonia after influenza. The Dorcas society of the Swedish Lutheran church holds a sale this evening, and a communion service is planned for Sunday afternoon. HE Hills and a cemetery lot price note appear in the item.

HE. G. Hills Neek P. Moriarity Willimantic Elizabeth North Moodus Dorcas Society Swedish Lutheran Church

Chicago Exceeds Liberty Loan Quota by 52 Million

Chicago reports its liberty loan drive surpassed the quota by at least 52 million dollars. Philip R. Clark of the local loan committee estimated the seventh federal district total subscriptions at 963.7 million dollars, an excess of 870 thousand over the quota.

Chicago Liberty Loan Philip R. Clark Local Loan Committee

Saybrook Point Notes and Local Social Events

SAYBROOK POINT Williams was at home over 4 Willie Davies is ill with influenza Miss Annie Sheffield has been entertaining a friend from out of town Rev William F White was an Essex visitor on Tuesday Mrs Pierce has returned from New York Mrs L J Arnold was a recent guest of her aunt in Essex Miss Margaret Davies who has been ill for two weeks with influenza was able to attend school in Hartford this week J B Holman spent Wednesday in New York with his daughter Mrs F G Fish was a recent out of town visitor The burial of Bishop Olmstead took place in Cypress cemetery on Thursday afternoon

I Quirk Camp Greenleaf Georgia Edward J. Quirk Bank Cosgrove Camp Upton Ents Larson Springfield Commerce Street The England Westinghouse Co Herbert Anderson S. J. Anderson Comce Street Lynch Portland Foundry Co Potter Bransfield Mailstreet Joseph W. Walsh David A. Cronin John Cronin Bridgeport Patrick E New Haven William Waterbury Mary Lynch Freestone Avenue

Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Relief for Muscles

An old fashioned advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for tired strained muscles joints and rheumatic pain. It promises easy clean penetration no staining and wide use for sprains bruises stiffness neck sciatica and backache with a family friendly dose.

Sloan Perego Ag

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