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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1918

Page

7

Grand Theatre Returns With Double Bill Opening

The Grand theatre reopens with Arnold Daly in My Own United States and a feature on the Battahatchee town life directed by Adorno. A top vaudeville act, Dailey rs sensational acrobats, will accompany the program for Monday and Tuesday with ongoing vaudeville through Thursday to Saturday. The house promises thorough cleaning and absolute sanitary conditions.

Grand Theatre Arnold Daly United States Battahatchee Leeve Yards Adorno

Till I Come Back to You Dramatizes War Youth Sorrow

The piece portrays the plight of Belgian and French children under despotic rule, showing how wartime misery shapes future citizens. Cecil B. DeMille directs the Artcraft special written by Jeanie Macpherson, with Current Events and a Sennett comedy accompanying.

Belgum France Cecil B. DeMille Jeanie Macpherson Sennett

Moodus Community Briefs and Local Notices

In Moodus on October 26 Miss Minnie Meitzner visited Hartford. The King's Daughters will meet October 28 at 7 30 PM with Mrs. N M Lobdell. A daughter was born October 24 at Niles Street Hospital Hartford to Mr and Mrs Frank N Treat of East Hartford. grandmother is D J Treat of Moodus. Viola Wlodardy died of influenza aged eight months two days. father ill but improving. Bishop John J Nilan to confirm fifty children at St Bridget's Church Sunday at 4 PM. Mrs C C Brooks returned from Portland. family members recovering from colds. Mrs Polster in Hartford to see her son. Seven of Albert A Alger's family ill with influenza. Mr and Mrs John Kelleher had an overnight visit. mention of a hunting trip follows.

Moodus Minnie Meitzner Hartford N. M. Lobdell Niles Street Hospital Frank N. Treat East Hartford D. J. Treat Joseph F. Egeter Cerrier House Viola Stanley Wlodardy Roman Czapiga Wednnesday John J. Nilan St Bridget’s Church C. C. Brooks Portland Jones Polster Albert A. Alger John Kelleher

East Berlin School Reopens Next Monday

East Berlin reports the local district school will reopen next Monday. Louis Hazen of Vermont is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. 4H. Notices indicate the Electric Light Company will raise lighting prices starting next month.

East Berlin Mon- Louis Hazen Vermont

Haddam Neck Rose Carlson Daugh ter Meoest Carlson

Rose Carlson is identified in Haddam Neck records as the daughter of G. Carlson. The fragment notes a familial connection and mentions a former status or role. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Rose Carlson Meoest G. Carlson

Local notes and personnel moves in Clinton area

Harold E Foetch is transferred to a Virginia camp to teach for three months after attending Newtonville government mechanical school. Mrs Joseph C Nettleton and family move to New Haven. Mrs Charles Bissell and daughter Florence visit Milford. Fred D Parker, formerly assistant postmaster, now with American Expeditionary Forces in France, reassigned to government postal service there. Red Cross chapter elects Mary E L Eliot as chairman with S B Reed secretary and Elma R Swain treasurer. Rev A B Gifford and family to Winchester Mass for Methodist pastorate. One cent sale at Neidlinger's drug store ends today. Dr Raymond Griffin and Alfred Stannard drive to Springfield. Mrs W A Griffin returns home. Delta Psi initiates Beaufort Newsom and Tennison Newsom. Newsom becomes S A T C sergeant. Anna Lynch confined with influenza. Mrs E E Post hosts Miss Emma Bottome. Pond’s Extract factory painting underway. workers to extend hours. Harold Stannard joins Pond’s Extract. Helen Lynch returns to work at New Haven railroad office after illness.

Clinton Harold E. Foetch Government Newtonville Mass Virginia Joseph C. Nettleton New Haven Charles Bissell Florence Bissell Milford Fred D. Parker Methodist Church Neidlinger’s Raymond Griffin Alfred Stanmard Springfield W. A. Griffin Delta Psi Beaufort Newsom Tennison Newsom the Tripod S. A T. C Anna Lynch E. E. Post Emma Bottome Simsbury Pond’s Extract Company Harold Stannard Westbrook Helen Lynch

Hebron community notes and obituaries

Hebron reports churches open for worship as schools resume Monday. Spanish influenza illness includes George F. Mitchell and Jared Tenman. Robert Goodrich, home from Camp Humphreys in Virginia, days off. Wallace Lord back delivering mail on Route No. 1. Mrs. Anne C Gilbert traveled to Hartford. Red Cross meeting well attended at Miss Kellogg's. Samuel Smith of West Springfield, a Hebron native, dies at about 90, survived by three children and three grandchildren. Charles Carter moves from boarding with daughter to live with son in East Hampton.

Hebron George F. Mitchell Jared Ten- Mane Robert Goodrich Camp Humphrey Viginia Wallace Lord Anne C. Gilbert Hartford Red Cross Miss Kellogg’s Samuel Smith West Springfield Mass Charles Carter Henry Murray East Hampton

Centerbrook Local News Roundup

Centerbrook notes C L Jones returns from Illimantic and Mrs L B Leete visits Madison. William Griffin shingles Mrs Behren’s Ivoryton residence. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Tibball recover from illness. Services at Congregational church tomorrow. Louise Cutone works for Mrs Lewis Brooks in Chester.

Centerbrook C. L. Jones Illimantic William Griffin Behren Ivoryton Benjamin Tibball L. B. Leete Madison Congregational Church Louise Cutone Lewis Brooks Chester

Funeral service for Miss Alice Pratt in Essex

Essex October 26 funeral arrangements announced for Miss Alice Pratt to be held Sunday at 3 from her New Street home. Community notices mention visits by Mrs. Knowles, Ida and Estella Post, Mrs. Mezio ill, and Louis Post returning to St. Louis. Local church activities include Baptist Bible school at 10, morning worship at 11, and a debate between M. E. and Baptist youths.

Essex Alice Pratt New Street Joseph E. Knowles O. G. Bartlett Hartford Ida Post Estella Post Middle Beach Westbrook Andrew Mezio South Main Street Louis Post St. Louis Liberty Chorus Baptist Church Daniel Trick Bible School Christian Endeavor Society M. E Congregational Church C. H. Peck Charles B. Tiley Neidlinger’s Hugh Ferry Griswold House

Bones of Saint Mirth In Desert Mosaic Found

British Egyptian expeditionary forces uncover a fine mosaic pavement in a south Beersheba town during Palestine operations. A chaplain oversees the dig and finds human bones. He wires HQ claiming Saint bones until headquarters asks for regimental details from the identity disc to identify the casualty.

Detroit Free Press Palestine Beersheba Great Headquarters Saint

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Fitness

An old style health ad asserts a sound man stays fit regardless of age, urging daily two capsules to keep kidneys in order and vitality high. It touts the Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as the original imported Haarlem Oil, with money back if not helping and a three size sealed package offer.

Haarlem Harlem

Deep River Town Notes and Socials October Actions

Deep River resumes classes Monday after a two week influenza shutdown. Assessors meet tonight in the town hall until 9. Trinity lodge to work the B A degree Monday evening. Local visitors include William Phelps, Mrs. Thomas Carroll, Mrs. Julia Spencer, and others from Hartford, Newark, and Bennington. Mass at the Catholic church is 10:30 tomorrow.

Deep River Union William Phelps Thomas Carroll Moodus Town Hall Julia Spencer Bennington Trinity Lodge John McNamara Hartford Edward Larson R. Harris Mildred Lee Emma Arnold Gertrude Cornwall Newark N. J W. C. Standish Rexford Bertha Cone Werner Johnson Buffalo Clifford Abbey J. L., Palmer Camp Hancock

Medicated Preparations Highlighted by J H Schenck

An old quotation notes the use of SOME DAY remedies for 80 years to treat constipation and bilious disorders. The reference credits Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son of Philadelphia as historical producers or promoters of these preparations.

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Own Virginia Pearson Battahatche Gildersleeve, CT BIG Time Vaudeville AC Dailey Brothers GLASS John F. Miller Murray St Meriden Schenck Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son Philadelphia The Barton Clothing Co and Custom Tailors Middletown Jesse L. Lask By Jeanie MacPherson Bryant Washburn Belgium Paramount Mack Sennett Bacon Bros MC. A A. P. French Ggoatake Walter A. Blau Parksdale Farm Regal Lincoln J. H.leiferman A. E. Holmes
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