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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1918

Page

6

Town caucus debates party compromise for town offices

In a Sept 17 caucus of Republican electors, leaders debated delaying full ticket plans and seeking a compromise with Democrats to keep current officers in place for another year. The plan hinges on both parties agreeing, as the two major offices up for election are first selectman and tax collector. If Democratic caucus rejects the compromise, Republicans may field a full slate. Frederick DePeyster chaired, Harry Howard was clerk. A second note reports Josephine Milardo of Bank Street fined 35 dollars plus costs for selling liquor without a license after a raid found ten dozen bottles. three men present were not charged.

Ted Hidins Richard H. Ball Ofco Frederick DePeyster Harry Howard Josephine Milardo Bankstreet

Linden-Johnson wedding at Strong's avenue home

Pretty home wedding took place yesterday afternoon when Hulda E. Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson of Strong's avenue married Arthur Linden of New Britain at the bride's parents home. Rev C G Erickson officiated. Wedding supper followed. Linden stationed at a Maryland arsenal, will return after a short tour and bride will live here.

Clinton visitors and locals spend time with relatives

Clinton residents and families travel and stay with relatives across towns. Mr and Mrs Robert Stevens and sons visit Camp Devens in Ayer. Others enjoy time with kin in Newtown and Madison Beach. Several households host relatives from Chicago and Washington, sharing weekends and weeks together.

Albert Foerch J. C. V. Reynal and Mughter West Wharf Madison Beach Elmer Wright Nellie B. Wright Johnson Washington

Old Lyme town notes and community updates

Henry Muller is the sole town boy home from camp this Sunday. Auto owners avoided driving in observance of the nation’s call, with some residents walking to church. Farmers report light potato crops. John Kane becomes a rail road freight agent at Lyme-Black Hall. Francis Dean begins farm work at Chapman farm in Millington. Three local boys depart for camp on Sept 25: Norman Ely, Monta Pierson, and Lawrence Ely. Pierson serves as R. F. D. driver. Robert L. Manwaring, age nearly 78, boasts strong health and work capacity. Carrie Mixter Comstock visits Sayville. Emerson Mixter is 96. George E. Clark sells land near Sil town chapel to a New York woman. Miss Jennie Davison ill in New Haven. Rev. George Ringrose resigns as Baptist pastor after six years. Rev. Mr. Starr of New London to fill for two Sundays.

Old Lyme Henry Muller John Kane Lyme-Black Hall Harry Bradbury New Hampshire W. B. Piedeman Brooklyn N. Y G. E. Clark Piedeman J. H. Bradbury Adelaide East Lyme Bradbury Francis Dean Chapman Farm Millington Norman Ely Monta Pierson Lawrence Ely Pierson Robert L. Manwaring Pine Grove D. M. Davison Manwaring Carrie Mixter Comstock Sayville D.M. Davison Comstock Emerson Mixter George E. Clark Siltown Chapel New York Jennie Davison New Haven George Ringrose The Baptist Church Mr. Starr New London

Saybrook Visitors and Travel Notes

Saybrook residents report trips and visits as Mrs. R. S. Taintor departs for several weeks in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pratt of Hartford stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fairbank. Mrs. Thomas Davies and daughter visited Hartford. Miss Marion C. Frenyear departs for Thomasville for a teaching position. Charles F. Williams visited Westbrook.

Saybrook R. S. Taintor New York Lewis Pratt Hartford C. C. Fairbank Thomas Davies Marion C. Frenyear Thomasville Charles F. Williams Westbrook

East Hampton Volunteers Rally For Junior Food Army Exhibit

Miss Ketcham of Middletown visits to discuss the Junior Food Army work as East Hampton prepares Thursday’s exhibit from 2.30 to 6.00 to fit workers’ schedules. Local residents bring patriotism by supporting the children's exhibit and parents’ pride.

Local Social Notes From Rocky Hill Area

Mr and Mrs Ewart F Adams visited relatives in North Canton. Mrs L B Williams returned from East Haddam. Epworth league social at Miss Violet Evans home Thursday afternoon. Ladies Missionary society meets Friday at Mrs Andrew Twaddle s High street home. Mrs Martin Tennyson returned from Hartford hospital. Henry Stillmann of Westfield Mass spent Sunday in town. Daniel Epstein enjoyed furlough from Camp Devens. Grange fair with supper at 6 30 tonight. Arthur Wells home on furlough from Camp Devens Sunday. Mrs Charles Beaumont visited Hartford Monday. Mrs E C Kinsman caller in Middletown yesterday. Mr and Mrs Perry Heath and daughter of Hartford spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Mildred Perkins visiting East Hampton Monday. Mr and Mrs A L Peck of Hartford visitors Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.

Rocky Hill Ewart F. Adams North Canton L. B. Williams East Haddam Epworth League of the Methodist Church Violet Evans Ladies Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Andrew Twadadle High Street Martin Tennyson Perry Heath Hartford Mildred Perkins East Hampton A. L. Peck

Colchester Political Caucus Selections Reported

Colchester notes list a Democratic caucus in Grange hall choosing David Shea as chairman and Charles H. Strong as clerk. A ticket for town offices includes Assessor Leon Broder, board of relief Benjamin Mintz, selectmen Samuel McDonald Guy B. Clark, and other officers like Edward Bunyan Myron R. Abell and Roy Clark.

Colchester William Tynan Putnam Harry Elgart New York Old Guard John Riley Hartford Etta Lombard F. Baker Norwich Max Glass Newark N. J Grange Hall David Shea Charles H. Strong Leon Broder Board of Relief Benjamin Mintz Samuel McDonald Guy B. Clark Town Deposit Fund Edward Bunyan Charles F. Brown John N. Strong Carlton H. Skinner Myron R. Abell Roy Clark John Higgins Fred B. Clarke Jeremiah J. Sullivan

Middlefield Social Roundup Includes Travel and Visits

Middlefield notes report Albert F. Mousch and family enjoying a Guilford week, Mrs. E. P. Camp visiting Collinsville, Paul Matthewson from New York in town, Mrs. C. N. Burnham in New Haven, Miss Julia Nettleton returning to Meriden, and the W C T U planning a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Mary Skinner's home. Also received word that Charles Cotter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cotter, has safely arrived overseas.

Middlefield Albert F. Mousch Guilford E. P. Camp Collinsville Paul Matthewson New York C. N. Burnham New Haven Julia Nettleton Meriden Mary Skinner Charles Cotter William Cotter

Rockfall Ladies Plan Red Cross Sewing Meeting

Rockfall notes show the Ladies of Rockfall will sew for the Red Cross Friday afternoon. The Ladies Aid of the M E church meets in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs E J Shumway visits Norwich. Mr and Mrs F Rodawi host New York relatives.

Rockfall Ladies of

East Haddam Boat To Hamburg Fair Schedule

Riverside Garage to Hamburg Fair boat trip listed for Wednesday the 1st with round trip fare of 75 cents in advance. The item notes a shuttle service to the fairgrounds and return options.

Riverside Garrage Hamburg Fair

Calcerbs Health Tonic Promises Relief For Coughs

An ad for Calcerbs tonic touts relief for persistent coughs and throat and lung issues. It asserts strength against illness, claims calcium content helps restore health, and lists Calcerbs at 60 cents a box through Eckman Laboratory.

Eckman Taboratory

Hebron News Notes and Local Chatter

In Hebron on Sept 16 W S Hewitt completed 31 years as town treasurer with flawless audits. Alfred Hutchinson of Gilead has served as town auditor for 35 years. State Guards reportedly passed through in 16 to 18 autos en route to Glastonbury. Local caucus was held at town hall at 9 o clock. Miss Kelly of Middletown visited Miss Florence for the weekend. Elmer Lord, ill with typhoid fever at St Joseph's Hospital, shows some improvement. Charlie Miner with the same illness at Middlesex hospital is better. Mrs Bradley, cousin of Mrs George A Little, was her guest. The Rev Sherwood Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs William Warner of Gilead left for Vermont, absent two weeks. The Rev John Deeter, pastor of the Congregational church for two years, will preach his farewell sermon today as his family moves. The Rev John H Fitzgerald York will preach at St Peter's next Sunday. Miss Esther Lord was home in New Britain, visiting as she is 8eam. Mrs Wilbur Payne of East Hartford visited her brother and family, Mr and Mrs Clayton Lord, last week.

Middletown William Bride Joseph Sokoloski Air Line Avenue Ireton Place Boy Scouts Memorial House Jencks Swedish Lutheran Church Ida Ellsworth Rye N. Y Frederick E. Mansfield Agnes Lucy New Haven F. B. Potter Main Street Registrars of Elm Tree Association Chapel of St. John the Baptist Guild Red Cross Westbrook Harold Morse Leslie Masten Hartford E. Ames Frederick A. Bernhardt Fort McCoy Florida Bernhardt W. J. Tracy Joseph J. P. Martin J. C. Church East Haddam Russell Stokes Pauline Merwin New Britain Allen W. Jones John G. Spencer Board of Relief Charles J. Merwin Alfred I. Burdick Town Deposit Fund Herbert M. Baldwin Wm. H. Lewis Henry W. Wright Henry H. Dee J. Frank Hill W. B. Sherrett Russell A. Stokes Stanley Griswold Camp Dix Henry Disroster Alexander Springfield Mass Gilbert Spencer Pelham Bay Station Frank V. Hines, Jr West Beach Thomas K. Sears and Son Henry R. Parker East Hampton Ketcham Vera Brainard J. P. O’connell Ruth Beckwith Cromwell Thomas Brennan New York Lieut Brennan Eve Wall R. A. Wall Cyrus Spellman Coast Artillery Helen Gates Hebron W. S. Hewitt Alfred Hutchinson Gilead Glastonbury Town Hall Kelly Florence Elmer Lord St. Joseph's Hospital Charlie Miner Middlesex Hospital Bradley George A. Little Sherwood Roosevelt Roosevelt William Warner Vermont John Deeter Congregational Church John H. Fitzgerald York St. Peter's Wit Esther Lord Wilbur Payne East Hartford Clayton Lord

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