Babies on Show at the Town Hall
A town hall event features many infants with mothers and siblings. Prizes for weight gain go to Mary D Amico Harold Hudson Helen Daniels and Angelina Fiducia. The program includes Miss Fresh Air performers and a scout exhibition with Girl and Boy Scouts showcasing drills signaling and first aid. A patriotic league rally caps the evening with songs reports and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainment
Ellie Fiducio
Mary D'Amico
Harold Hudson
Helen Daniels
Angelina Fiducia
George A. Craig
Ethel Nielson
Russell Dorflinger
Paul Schaefer
Gunnar Hoffman
Mary West
Anna Nielson
Genevieve Casey
Middlesex
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
National Association
Lyons and Foote
Perkins
Middletown Boy Scouts
R. K. Greeley
High School Hall
Girls’ Patriotic League
Greased Pig Added to Lakeview Children's Week
A new attraction, a grease pig scramble, was added to the Lakeview children's play week and Junior Food Army Exhibit Friday. Edward W. Hazen of Haddam funded a lively pig for the event between four and 4 30 pm. A prize will be awarded for top work on each Junior Food Army project, and the exhibit will remain open into the afternoon and early evening for late visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Food Army
Edward W. Hazen
Haddam
Pig Club
Ohe
Farmers Plan Co lends to farmers on Main Street
Farmers Attention. We lend money to farmers to buy k or to repair buildings. The Mor ris Plan Co., 269 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan Co
Main St
Girl Killed By Train At Crossing Stuns Town
A nine year old girl, Sarah Linking, was struck and killed by a down train near the William Street crossing in the valley. The accident occurred just before 6 PM as the train slowed through the city. She died at Middlesex Hospital after being removed from the scene. The exact cause is disputed among witnesses. The girl was en route to bring a chicken to a rabbi and was returning home when the tragedy happened. Funeral services were held that afternoon at the Jewish cemetery on Indian Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Railroad
William Street
Sarah Linking
Isaac Linkins
Number 8
South Street
Middlesex Hospital
Pomeroy
Foley
Midlesex Hospital
William
Union Street
Samuel L. Wiernikoff
Church Street
Indian Hill
Runaway Boys Return Home After Overnight Escapade
Three Prospect Street youths aged 15, 13, and 11 who wandered from home Monday were found by Officer Stanley Schilling at 1:30 PM under the High Street bridge near the Air Line track. They confessed to sleeping in woods and a lumber yard shed, living on hard apples until police returned them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Street
Stanley Schilling
High Street
Air Line
Berlin
Lowenthal
Caucus at Middlefield Names Town Officers in Unity
The Middlefield Republican caucus drew a large crowd and a military air as nominations were set for town positions. E. C. Strickland and Ernest L. Coles were named assessors, with a slate including Enoch T. Birdsey, Daniel H. Wallace, and others for boards, clerk, treasurer, auditor, grand jurors, tax collector, constables, registrar, and school committee. Burnham wins unexpired school term. all nominations were made unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
E. C. Strickland
Ernest L. Coles
Board of Relief
Enoch T. Birdsey
Daniel H. Wallace
George W. Treischman
Edward E. Lawton
Alfred H. Augur
Town Deposit Fund
Harold G. Burnham
Moses W., Terrill
Almon D. Emmons
Albert D. Coe
Cornelius J. Donahue
Harry Linquist
Middletown Board Sends Registrant Questionnaires
The Local Board for Division 21 at the municipal building in Middletown mails notices to 10 percent of registrants aged 19 to 36 on September 12, 1918. Notices will be followed daily for the next nine days and must be executed and returned within seven days from the date on the forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Midweek Prayer Service Led by Deacon Fall at Parsonage
The mid week prayer service will be held this evening at 7 30 o clock led by deacon E B Fall. Because vestry repairs are underway the service moves to the parsonage. A youth planned service follows next Sunday with William E Spencer as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fall
William E. Spencer
Welch Nominated for Assessor in Democratic Caucus
In a recent Democratic caucus report the name R P Welch appears though the nomination reason is not stated. Welch was nominated for assessor and is described as well known in Democratic circles with strong backing from friends for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Welch Caeeres
Welch
Card Of Thanks For Kindness After Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to all friends and especially Mansfield Post and G A R for their assistance and beautiful flowers during our bereavement. Mrs Henry Rand Norman Daniels and Mrs Adelaide Ely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield Post
G. A.R
Henry Rand
Norman Daniels
Adelaide Ely
Edv
City Briefs from Middletown and surrounding towns
A Middletown news column reports on a range of local items. notices include the Connecticut Daughters of 1812 meeting at New Haven Lawn Club on Sept 27, hospital groupings in Atlantic City, travelers and students leaving for naval stations and colleges, residents returning from visits, theater listings at Grand and Middlesex theatres, lodge meetings, charity dances, and local business ads. Also noted are road mishap details, ship arrivals, and bread promotions at Schaefer's with frequent adv.
Woman's Liberty Loan Committee Named for Middlesex County
The Woman's National Liberty Loan announces the Middlesex County committee led by East Hampton Mrs. N. N. Hill and including middle Haddam Mrs. George N. Lawson Clinton Mrs. William P. Hill Cromwell Mrs. Frank K. Hallock Durham Mrs. Hattie M. Newton East Haddam Miss Marcia Gibbo ney Bashan Miss Ida D. Stark Little Haddam Miss May E. Countryman Moodus Miss Abbie L. Purple Mr. Parnassus Mrs. George Comer North Plain Mrs. William Wisson Essex Ivoryton and Centerbrook Mrs. F. B. Bradeen Haddam and Higganun Mrs. Chas Ingersoll Killingworth Mrs. Philander Parm Middlefield Mrs. William L. Mor Middletown Mrs. Robert H. Fife Old Saybrook Mrs. J.T. Frenyea Portland Mrs. Jos. S. Porter Saybrook Mrs. Roland Post Westbrook Mrs. Leon W. Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Woman’s Liberty Loan
Woman’s National Liberty Loan Committee
East Hampton
N. N. Hill
Middle
Haddam
George
N. Lawson
Clinton
William P. Hill
Cromwell
Essex
Ivoryton
Centerbrook
F. B. Bradeen
Haddam and Higganun
Chas
Ingersoll
Killingworth
Philander Parm
Middlefield
William L. Morgan
Middletown
Robert H. Fife
Old Saybrook
J.T. Frenyea
Portland
Jos. S. Porter
Saybrook
Roland Post
Westbrook
Leon W. Gregg
Wesleyan Opens Thursday With Governor Holcomb Guest
Wesleyan university plans a nine o clock fall term opening in the college chapel with Governor Holcomb as guest of honor and Professor C T Winchester also speaking. Citizens of Middletown invited. chapel gallery seating available. Freshman class president Shanklin reports about 175 freshmen and about 350 returning students across three classes due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Holcomb
Wesleyan University
College Chapel
C. T. Winchester
Middletown
Shanklin
Furlough guests from 470 Main street
Lieut. Ervin C. Eastman and his wife stay with Mrs. Lila Eastman at 470 Main street. Eastman, a 1901 high school graduate, spent fourteen years in the navy medical department. Commander Rufus Mathewson, also a classmate, recently met him in Philadelphia for the first time since graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin C. Eastman
Lila Eastman
Main Street
Lieut. Eastman
Navy
Rufus Mathewson
Philadelphia
Foreign Missionary Meeting in Cromwell Church
The forty fourth annual meeting of the Middlesex county Foreign Missionary societies convenes at the Congregational church in Cromwell on Friday September 20 with a morning session at 9 45 am. Tea coffee and lunch are provided. Afternoon session starts at 2 00 pm with Valley train south from Cromwell at 5 51 pm and trolleys running hourly in the morning and every half hour in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Meeting
Foreign Missionary Societies of
Middlesex County
Congregational Church
Cromwell
Portland Man and Middletown Woman Obtain License
James V De Toro of Portland and Ma Nicolo Pillarella of 26 Grove Street Middletown took out a marriage license yesterday. Kristoffer Anderson of Main Street and Louise N MacGragger of Main Street also obtained a license. Giuseppe Vicchitto and Wunita Marabella, both of Court Street, have taken out a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. de Toro
Portland
Nicolo
Pillarella
Grove Street
Middletown
Kristoffer Anderson
Main Street
Louise N. MacGragger
Giuseppe ,Vicchitto
Wnuniata Marabella
Court Street
Obituary Notices for Henry J Nearing and Others in Wallingford
Henry J Nearing died at his Wallingford home Tuesday night survived by two sons one daughter and three sisters. He married Frances Hubbard and formerly lived in Middletown later in Wallingford with ties to International Silver Company. He was in 24th C V and Mansfield Post and Com- pass Lodge. Funeral Friday at his Wallingford home then Indian Hill cemetery with services at 3 30. Also funeral of John Wnok held at East Long Hill and St Marys church with high mass officiated by Rev Soltysek pallbearers listed and burial at St Johns cemetery. Funeral of Walter C Miller of Middlefield held at A L Southmayde mortuary chapel about 2 30 with interment at Middlefield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Nearing
Wallingford
Frances Hubbard
Josiah Hubbard
South Main Street
M. L. Putnam
Middletown
Walling
International Silver Company
C. V
Mansfield Post
Compass Lodge
A.F
A. M
Meriden
Indian Hill Cemetery
John Wnok
East Long Hill
St. Mary’s Church
M. Soltysek
Frank Cuber
Michael Opalacz
John Poszek
Jacob Golen
John Drajiner
Albert Kochaski
St. John’s Cemetery
Father Soltyseh
Walter C. Miller
Middlefield
A. L. Southmayde
Middlefield Cemetery
Philip Bradford Sparrow Dies at 91 in Mankato
Phillip Bradford Sparrow father of Mrs. M. E. Culver of South Main Street died at his home in Mankato Minnesota on September 13. He was 91 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bradford Sparrow
Phillip Bradford- Sparrow
M. BE. Culver
South Main Street
Mankato
Minn
Pythians to Welcome Grand Chancellor on Thursday
Grand Chancellor Nehemiah Candee of South Norwalk and staff will visit Apollo lodge No. 3 on Thursday evening September 19. Members are urged to attend as he discusses the supreme bi annual convention in Detroit, the $1 Pythian War Relief tax, and a luncheon will be served. C L. Huse and E. R. Chafee attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Candee
South Norwalk
Apollo
K. of P
Detroit
Order
Pythian War Relief Fund
C L
Freckle and Tan Vanish Lotion Made From Lemons
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint of skin whitening lotion. Shake well to blend. Massage daily on face and hands to fade freckles sunburn windburn and tan. Harmless and inexpensive. Grocers and drugstores carry the supplies.
Vanity Of Riches Social Critique Dialogue
A Boston Transcript excerpt depicts a man lamenting wealth. He laments lack of freedom since his wife, daughter, and a sector restrict his desires. The dialogue emphasizes unattainable personal liberty despite financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Also Mentioned on This Page
K. CC. M
Hartman Drug CO
Schilling
Caucus
Baptist Church Notes
R. P. Welch
Spear Brothers
Fashion Center
National Society
United States Daughters of 1812
Rusco
South Farms
Red Cross
Grand Theatre
George Walsh
Kid
Earl Williams
Pathe Weekly
Earle Williams
Laura Jackson
Charles Jackson
Lady Washington Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Arrigoni Hotel
Sara M. Clark
Asylum
Silver Streets
Silver Street
Andrew Donovan
Ellen
Schaefer’s
Carrie A. Pierce
Newfane
Otis E
Pearl BE. Eddy
Asylum Street
Lucy R. Fisher
Jasper Tryon
Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Clingey
Sachem
Perth Amboy
Tucker
Vienna
King
Willimantic
Wesleyan
A. Russell
Catherine Street
Vermont
A. H. Deming
Windsor
Charlies G. Peck
Danbury
Charles D. Peck
Newtown
Eleanor H Porter
John Read Scott
Harry Leon*Wilson
Wilson
Booth Tarkington
Gilbert Park
Broatch’s Modern Book Shop
Woman's Liberty Loan
Yale
New Haven
Yale Corporation
University
Caulkins & Post
B. P
Hebe
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