Middletown Surpasses Fourth Liberty Loan Quota
The Middletown rally at the Grand Theatre, under the Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Loan committee, raised 1 354 600 dollars for the Fourth Liberty Loan in under 30 minutes. Speakers shared front line war experiences, urging sacrifice as residents rushed to meet the quota with gifts from 50 to 50 000 dollars and two 100 000 dollar pledges, while an Armenian general later spoke on Russia and Allied aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mida
Middletown
Richard H. Bunce
Chamber of Commerce
Fiere
France
Walter Davis
Arthur L. Allin
Liberty Loan Executive Committee
William H. Spouteiller
Ernest S. Davis
Bunce
Grand Theatre
H. Gordon Manning
Wesleyan
Lieut. Manning
Toronto
Somme
Manning
Beaucourt
George K. van Ge Water
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
New York City
Howard Farner
Central National Bank
Professor Nicolson
Arthur Losey
W. Rice
Salvatore Adorno
R. J
John P. Bacon
Edward W. Fer
John J. McDonald
Bertrand E. Spencer
So J. Hastings
Mesrop Newton Asgapetian
Roberts College
Constantinople
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Columbia University
Azgapetian
Washington
Petrograd
Russia
America
Red Cross Linen Shower Opens at 66 Washington Street
The Red Cross linen shower begins Monday at 66 Washington Street from 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily all week. A ladies committee leads the drive with many names listed. Local and national quotas specify sheets towels handkerchiefs and napkins, with a motor service and war bureau contact for delivery assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Washington Street
Susie Fairman
T. M. Russel
Gerald King
Charles Warner
James
Kuhns
Conn
Cornell
Richard Fagan
Fauvér
Ernest Davis
Rinde
Lucy Robinson
Mabel Meech
Danforth
Helen Barrett
Thomas Walsh
James Boylan
Gerald Bransfield
Daniel Weston
Mary D. Webster
Motor Service
The
War Bureau
Telephone 1245
National Biscuit Company to Back Fourth Liberty Loan
J C Fellows of the local National Biscuit Company branch reports New York advices that the firm will allocate its pro rata subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan across all cities with branches. The company will donate substantial advertising space and its sales force will promote and sell Liberty Bonds for Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fellows
National Biscuit Company
New York
Fourth Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan
Liberty Bonds
Uncle Sam
Mathewson Lyman Wedding Held At Middlefield Home
Miss Alma Lyman daughter of Charles E Lyman of Middlefield and sister of Senator Henry H Lyman married Paul Mathewson of Durham now in New York in a simple home ceremony at the family residence. Rev George W Hawkes officiated with autumn flowers as decor. The bride wore white tulle and satin with a court train and orange blossom veil, unattended. Best man Earl Mathewson of Norwich. A reception followed. the couple will reside in New York.
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Earl Mathewson
Norwich
Mrs. Mathewson
New York
To Be Naval Flier Alfred Dodd Heads for Ground School
Alfred Dodd son of Mr and Mrs John A Dodd of Lawn Ave leaves tomorrow for the ground school in Boston Mass to train as a naval aviation pilot He enlisted last May in his junior year at Wesleyan and since June 20 in New York has awaited active duty He belongs to St Johns Lodge No 2 A F and A M D K E fraternity and the Mystical Seven.
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Naval
Alfred Dodd
John A. Dodd
Lawn Ave
Morrow
Boston
Mass
Dodd
Wesleyan
New York City
St. John’s Lodge
No. 2
D. K. E. Fraternity
The
Mystical Seven
Policeman Stolen in the Moonlit Theft On Main Street
A silent policeman on guard at the Main Street and Washington Street intersection was stolen last night. His remains are not yet found and investigators question burial or drowning in the Connecticut River. An autumn millinery display is announced for Sept. 26 and 27 by BE. J. Wilcox & Co. at 69 Washington Street. An advertisement promotes Higginson Business Institute programs starting Monday in day or evening sessions.
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Main Street
Washington Street
Connecticut River
BE. J. Wilcox & Co
Higginson Business Institute
Arrigoni
E. J. Wilcox, & Co
Eugene Stempel, Jr
P‘eraton
Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
Stempel
Edwin Hazen
Lucius Hazen
New York
Lambh
Post Office
Middletown
Berlin
Edward Golde
Long Island
N. Y
Charles Steiner
Haddam Road
Raymond H. Goodale
Wesleyan
Storrs
Middletown Business College
Earle C. Butler
First National Bank
Butler
Maine
Howard
Eddie S. Davis
Thomas E. Conroy
Catherine Street
Ernest Gulet
Mattabessett Council
Pythian Hall
Epworth League
Methood
Harold Crowell
Rebekah Sau
Reds
Washington
Ivanhoe
Ind
Sargeant
W. P. Borland
Bureau of Safety
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cami
Hammond
Autumn millinery display and band music at Arrigoni Hotel
Advertisements promise singing and dancing events at the Arrigoni Hotel with displays of autumn millinery on Thursday and Friday September 26 and 27. Promotions include local shops like The Toggery Shop and 69 Wilon Street, plus notices of hotel activities and shopping in Middletown.
Tufts A. C. to clash with Portland A. C. on Sunday
Football notes report the Tufts Athletic Club of the South End lining up against the fast Portland Athletic Club Sunday afternoon at Pola ds with a 2 o clock kickoff as they vie for the city championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tufts A. C
Portland A.C
Pola
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for prompt home remedy use
In Wooster Ohio a reader reports success using Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and sore throats. The letter praises the remedy, noting relief with the product and urging others to be prepared, though the text is garbled and part of the message remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Wooster
Band Members Hear Inspiring Talks atQuota Drive
Members of the 6th Regiment band heard inspiring talks by Major T. M. Russell Sergeant Frank Lin Leslie and Attorney Leonard O. Ryan urging all to double the quota. The recent demonstration proved the goal within reach and expected to be easy with renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Regiment
T. M. Russell
Franklin Leslie
Leonard O. Ryan
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Tion
H. L. Dow
Dr. Vandewater
Grand Theater
Liberty Loan Cottage
Baltimore
Lieut. Lahey
American Aviation Service
Pimlicoe
NOBBY
Spear Bros
Widdletown’s Fashion Center
Royal Electric
Walter A. Blau
Main St
Union Service
William H. Hall
Palestine
North Congregational Church
J. A. Broatch
Middletown Liberty Loan Committee
Liberty Cottage
Liberty
Arthur L
Rob Rice
Carolina Mariney
Caulkins & Post Co
China
Dep’t
Marshall Field and Co
Wearwell
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