Selectives Entrained Today for Camp Uptor
Twelve men entrained for Camp Uptor from the local area, part of Class 1 service. Among them Elmer Elliott was elected captain and George Bancroft with Gerald C. became lieutenants upon arrival, with several relatives bidding farewell at the railroad station amid quiet sendoffs and brief music to lift spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uptor Hi
Michael cSenski
Red Cross
Chafee 1
Upton
Elmer Elliott
George Bancroft
Gerald C
Elmert
Bancroft
Staddle Hill
Gerald Johnson
Highland Avenue
Salvatore Gugliemo
Court Street
James Capello
Ferry Street
Sebastiano Rinaldo
Union Street
Valentino Bartelotta
Waycilek Sajek
Rockfall
John G. Drew
West Silver Street
Theodore W. Olson
Cromwell
Charles H. Moore
R. Hyland
Cooley Avenue
South Farms
Died in France Harold Barrows of 47th Infantry
A cable from Middlebury Vermont confirms H Harold Barrows of Company M 47th Infantry died of wounds in France on July 30 after enlisting in February and training at Camp Green As the war news reaches Washington the Barrows family learns of his death leaving father Frank Lucius Barrows and sisters Mrs Ray H Potter and Marion Barrows plus brother Lucius C Barrows who is also in France The report notes local farming life and school transport updates as well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Harold Barrows
47Th Infantry
France
Frank Lucius Barrows
Middlebury
Co. M
Washington
Camp Green
N. C
Russell Co and Tabs clash in Middletown league showdown
Saturday afternoon at Mill Hollow field the Russell Co. and the Tabs meet to decide the Middletown City League championship. Captain Krauth pitches for Russell Co. as Annex club of New Britain returns Sunday seeking to repeat past glory against South Farms. Game start is 3 p.m.
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Russell Co
Tabs
Mill Hollow Field
Middletown
Crack Annex Club
New Britain
Boysrom
South Farms
Corinthian Giants
Krauth
Annex
Traffic Recorders Return to Track Study
Traffic recorders were stationed by the Connecticut Company yesterday evening and began the first trips today. They will continue until night to compile a complete one day record of passenger movements, noting entry and exit points and transfers on the local trolley lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Connecticut Children's Aid Society Seeks Auto for Foster Work
The Connecticut Children's Aid Society appeals for an automobile to transport children to foster homes and assist crippled children. It cares for 150 older children and 100 crippled boys and girls, with 40 babies under three in need of conveyance. Executive Secretary Brown Building Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Aid
Connecticut Children’s Aid Society
Brownm
Hartford
Middletown Business College Opens With Broad Enrollment
Middletown Business College opened Tuesday with strong enrollment. Students come from Middletown and towns including Essex Westbrook Centerbrook Higganum Amston Eastpton Chatham Cromwell and Efield. New students plan to enter next Monday as Night iSchool will open Monday September.
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Middletown Business College
Middletown
Essex
Westbrook
Centerbrook
Ester
Higganum
Amston
East Pton
Chatham
Cromwell
Efield
Cradle Notes Births at Local Hospital
Arthur M born to Dr and Mrs McHugh at the Mid Hospital on Saturday August 31. A son named Gon was born Monday September to Mr and Mrs J C Palmer of 48 street. Mother and child reported well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M
Arnold Umba Card From German Prison Camp
Mr and Mrs Henry Umba of Lin Sin street received a card today from Arnold Umba who is a prisoner in a German prison camp stating a terse greeting and confirmation of his captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Umba
Henry
Umba
Lin- Sin’street
Gon
Breach of Promise Suit Returns to Superior Court
Nellie Hallibozek sues William Clew for breach of promise to marry alleging a February 1 1918 pledge and readiness to marry since then. Damages asked total 1000. Constable Basile posted him for court appearance. Suit through Judge Donahoe. Also noted: mortgage foreclosure suit over 225 acres on Salmon River with camp equipment. Desertion divorce suit filed by Aurora Laurenzi against Agostino Laurenzi with eight year old child custody sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hallibozek
William Clew
Miss Hallibozek
Antoné Basile
Daniel J. Donahoe
Mame L. R. McGeorge
Hannah R. Rowe
Summit
N. J
Mt. Oor
Moodus
Charles B. Warner
East Haddam
Salmon River
Aurora G. Laurenzi
Waterbury
Agostino Laurenzi
Haddam
New York City
D&b
Vorce
War Bureau urges automobile markers for Lebanon trip
War Bureau offers automobile markers for those traveling to Lebanon next Sunday. Officials will record all vehicles on highways Sunday Sept 8 and report to the State Council of Defense. Events unfold for September 18 as French Army Band arrives in Middletown with a luncheon and South Green concert. Plans loom for Lafayette and Marne day celebrations on September 6 tying into registration eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Bureau
Lebanon
State Council of Defense
Middletown
Woman's Activities Committee
South Green
Lafayette
Marne
Battle of the Marne
Overseas letter from George Pierce recalls WWI service
A letter addressed to Clayton New York relatives details George Pierce ending eight years in the U S N then enlisting in Canada and serving with a Canadian regiment. Written from base hospital No 5 he is to be sent to an English hospital and then return to the United States as an invalid. Pierce was wounded by a shell in July killing eight soldiers and wounding 14, with unclear wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
N. Y
George Pierce
Pierce
Canada
W. & B. Douglas
Base Hospital
No 5
England
United States
Registration program set for four speakers this week
Chairman William H. Routeiller lists four minute talks on Registration at local theatres. E. S. Brightman speaks Saturday night, M. E. Culver Monday, Frank A. Coles Tuesday, and E. A. Inglis Wednesday. They will explain all details of the September 12 registration for men aged 18 to 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Routeiller
E. S. Brightman
M. E. Culver
Frank A. Coles
E. A. Inglis
Narrow Grand Street Noted For Holes And Dirt
A visitor observes a suburban town street and comments on its narrow, wretched condition. A citizen confirms the street is Grand Street, noting holes in the pavement and pervasive dirt as the visitor is shown around.
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Yorkers Statesman
The
Citi
Mentioned For Bravery
T MacDonough Russell received a letter from Joseph E Kolinsky, former Russell Com employee and Company C member, stating he was wounded and hospitalized. He claimed he has been mentioned for a French war cross for bravery in action. No further names or river thief details are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. MacDonough Russell
Joseph E. Kolinsky
Russell Com
Company C
City briefs mark events and notices across town
Light vehicle lamps at 7 49 this evening. La dies Auxiliary A O H meets. Arrigoni Hotel hosts daily singing and dancing with a Jazz band. Abroad notices include Mrs Edward F E Bennett learning her brother Fred Strohla arrived overseas. St Aloysius opening dance features best music and floor. Various residents travel, enlist, or host visitors as town life continues with theater shows and shifts in staffing at Middlesex Hospital.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Arrigoni
Edward FE. Bennett
Wyllys Avenue
Fred Strohla
Central National Bank
Fern Eddy
Asylum Street
Helen Hancock
Silver Lane
Conn
Oakes Bros
Frank Nash
Maine
Eugene Millerick
E. J. Millerick
Camp Devens
France
Grand Theatre
John Dovan
Buffalo
Thomas Lawton
William W. Wilcox
Pike, N. H
Middletown Business College
John T. Walsh’s
Robert W. Rice
Grand
Middlesex
Middlesex Fruit and Candy Co
Main Street
Walter C. Jones
Patrick Driscoll
Hillside Avenue
St. Aloysius’ Hall
Schaefer’s
Thomas Spillane
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Daniel Smithwick
Sound View
Seerwees
Forest City
Umbus
Schaefer
Mazie Forant
West Street
Middlesex Hospital
St. Aloysius Big Hall
A. M. Smith
Staten Island Ship Yard
Saybrook
Hartford
New York
Alden
City Dock
Clinton
Clara Konrad
Elizabeth Malone
Frank J. Jones
Chirleyhouse
Lincoln message amid 1864 draft panic and resolve
In August 1864 amid political fears over a fresh draft, Lincoln refused pressure to suspend operations. Judge Johnson notes a Ohio committee urged delay until after elections, but Lincoln replied he valued the presidency only if the country endured. He instructed Grant to hold firm and push on aggressively.
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New York Tribune
Lincoln
Cameron
Chase
Johnson
Ohio
St John's Choirs Schedule Set For Weekend Rehearsals
The 9 30 mass choir meets this evening at Sgo'clock at St John's school. The 10 30 mass choir rehearses at 9 30 in the same place. The Sanctuary choir boys meet Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St John's school.
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St. John’s Church
Sgo
St. John's School
St. John’s School
Millington inmate moved to Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
Fred Bennett, a Millington resident and county jail detainee held on a rape charge, was transferred this morning to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane by Sheriff Thompson. Bennett, once a woodcutter, showed escape attempts and recently was declared insane, leading to his transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bennett
Millington
Haddam
Connecticut Hospital For
Thompson
Bennett
Funeral Notices for Negrelli Carr and Knappas
The obituary column notes the funeral for Louis Negrelli from W. J. Coughlin's Sons parlors at 8 30 Saturday and 9 at St John s Church with burial in St John s cemetery. Elizabeth A Carr s services were held at 92 Lincoln Street with interment in Indian Hill cemetery. Louisa A Knappas funeral at John P Bacon parlors, 167 Main Street, with burial in Washington Street cemetery.
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Louis Negrelli
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Elizabeth A. Carr
Lincoln Street
Harold A. Edwards
Indian Hill Cemetery
Charles Fountain
R. S. Lyons
S. D. Hastings
F. E. Pease
Louisa A. Knappas
Louisa. A. Knappas
John P. Bacon
Main Street
Washington Street
Funeral services for Melissa Arnold at 520 High Street
Funeral services for Melissa Ann Arnold will be held at 520 High Street at 2 30 p m Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Ann Arnold
High Street
North Church Sunday School Rally Opens Sept 8
The first rally meeting after summer at North Church Sunday School is scheduled for Sunday September 8 with school opening at 10 a m. An interesting programme is planned for the first session. All teachers and scholars are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Church Sunday School
Nervous Women May Benefit from Vinci Remedy
Whitman Mass Mrs Little reports relief from nervous rundown condition after using Vinci. The remedy relies on beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese picotates and glycerophosphates as tonics. Woodward Drug Co Hartman Drug Co and local druggists promote it.
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Whitman
Mass
Vinci
R. M. Little
Woodward Drug Co
Hartman Drug Co
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Johnson Lane
Farm Hill School
Gordon Place
Lyceum
Hubbard School
Farm Farm Hill
WAR Bureau Notes
Middlesex County Y.M. C. A
East Hampton
Lakeview Park
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Durham
Connecticut
Serge Bresses
Voile
Gingham
Children
Spear Bros
Gage
Broatch’s Modern
D. C
Grant
City Point
A. Lincoln
St. John’s Choir
Asylu
Caulkins & Post Co
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