03 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
1
McMonagle and Rogers, Druggists at 30 North St, advertise elastic stockings anklets wristlets and abdominal supporters made to order from new stock. They offer measurements, individual fitting, lower prices than New York specialists and prompt correspondence. They claim to be state headquarters for truss fitting and obesity bets.
Reports from the Lochland area detail ongoing fascination with the kidnapping case as Carrie Jones faces extradition questions and local relatives recount Addie Barrow’s life, school years, and a disputed marriage. McNallys press for news while anxiety takes its toll, and officials prepare for a June hearing amid disputed warrants and public debate over extradition duties.
The Middletown Goshen Convalescent Home plans to reopen June 17 for a twelve week season. Dr Annie Norton will oversee medical care during children's visits, with H W Cuthill as assistant manager and A B Hartin aiding fundraising efforts to meet a $10 donation goal from ten churches by July 1. Donations may be sent to listed officers or left at designated locations in Middletown or Goshen.
A resident near Goshen cut the signatures of nearby landowners on a complaint to the State Board of Health. The filing alleges stream waters are polluted by village activities and by a gun factory and cider plant. Health officials will convene to address the nuisance.
Fragmented OCR shows tax commissioners exchanging notes with city clerks and governors on property valuation procedures and deadlines. The garbled text references Mayors, valuation, and compliance with state tax acts, seeking to clarify when assessments must be certified and posted.
The Common Council met in special session Friday night with Aldermen Provident Lawrence Megara Gardner Waldorf Wood present. The mayor said Mack Manufacturing Co of New York quoted 2556 per 1000 for 90 000 Mack blocks to pave West Main Street and the council authorized him to close the contract. A resolution order all West Main Street properties to repair improve water power gas and curb lines within ten days. Rockafellow received permission to add to his stable subject to fire limits. The council directed the building committee to locate dampers and signage for the damping area and cornice repairs on West Main Street. The paving on the west side of Fane Adeoet was postponed and eventual action referred to the council. The meeting adjourned.
Obituary column notes the death of Mrs Daisyisovibow at her DeWitt home, age 108, daughter of Marsh and family. Survived by several relatives, including DeWitt C. and Lewd M. of Wall, with references to other survivors in Chenango County and nearby towns. Additional items report a man killed on a Ruthiover city street, a financial split, and various civic notices and educational updates. Also mentions the burial of Robert A. Sinsabaugh in Hillside Cemetery, a civil service exam progress, and a notice of an escaped lunatic Leonard Gregory, plus local musical offerings and a trolley accident.
A vintage ad touts Buccklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world to kill pain and quickly heal burns bruises and skin eruptions. It claims cures for pores fever sores boils felons and heat pile cures. Sold by J J Chambers' drugginst mer with a buy four boxes guarantee.
Walter Holley, formerly of the city, detained in Jersey City by Pinkerton arrest papers. He is charged with forgery for the First National Bank of Elizabeth City and sought by the Pinkerton agency for the American Bank Association over an 1899 Pensacola check. Detective Clarke located him at the United Gas Improvement Co. where he worked briefly before being jailed.
The State Comptroller announced Friday a draft of 34 517 73 dollars for towns under the Faller law. Towns abandon highway tax work and receive payment in money with 25 percent added for revenue, and the counties listed include Chonungh Datebeas Orange Ononda ga Madison Putman Suffolk Wealchester. The funds are divided between two towns Wawayanda and Blooming Grove, receiving 462 59 and 531 08 respectively.
Mary Powell excursion offers a sail on the Hudson with ticket price of $1 for a daytime wind trip. Depart Middletown via Wickham Avenue at 7:00 a.m. and return to Midletown around 4:30 p.m. Descriptions include train routes, local depots, and connections with nearby stations, plus notes on issuing receipts and banking references.
An item lists the New York Stock Exchange remarks, a Sunday excursion to Anon, and Hood's Sarsaparilla advertising. It mentions grain and provisions trading, passenger tickets from Middletown, and various local notices. The content mixes market actions, transit details, and a patent medicine promo.
Random scraps report on court actions and health updates with mentions of a Dragins cane trial, a court martial, Dewey improving, and plans for Gibraltar to New York. Includes Germany Spain war terms, a new Spanish minister, a grounded steamship, and various local notices about church, bridge, and golf club events.
Johnn Mcbride caught a wall-eyed pike weighing three and a half pounds while trolling on Moonagen Lake Friday. Also a brief ad segment promotes No-Te-Hao tobacco cure and Wood pure Bio products.
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