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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
8
Look for a gift at a store known for quality and selection. Special Holiday selections include furnishings hats cloths house coats bath robes. The Men's Store of Middletown presents items he would buy for himself.
A crowd of over 760 attended the butterfly bazaar closing at the State Armory under the Mission Circle of Christe Church and Company I. The event featured Frank Gadwood, Walter S. Marx, Miss Huth Still, Helen Sweezy, and Ethel Lukens in a varied program with a Butterfly Dance and several songs, aided by local sponsors and volunteers.
Acting City Judge Tracy P. Madden of Yonkers died at City Hospital after appendicitis operations and peritonitis. Born in New York, he grew up in Yonkers, graduated from New York Law School, served in the Assembly in 1912 and 1913, and was appointed acting judge in 1914. Survived by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and cousins in Yonkers and New York.
Washingtonville December 2. At a trustees meeting George J Owen resigned after 17 years as superintendent of the library ball. W Ford Moffat was elected his successor and S Leith Moffat became president with George A Owen as vice president Nathaniel Roe treasurer and Augustus Denniston secretary.
Monroe December 21 announces the engagement of Miss Sadie E. Smith to Julius Conklin of Bridgeport Connecticut. The wedding will be held at the bride’s home December 23. Miss Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Smith, has worked as a stenographer for Harriman Industrial Corp and will resign next month. Conklin, formerly of Harriman, is a carpenter in Connecticut. The couple plan to reside in Bridgeport.
Washington dispatch reports clerk of the House Sovith Trimble tallying unofficial returns from the election. Democrats listed at 215 seats, Republicans 914, independents four, with two districts in doubt. Beskes Democrat appears elected in Michigan's Second District, while New Jersey's Scully seat is tied up in court.
Frederick C. Tanner announced plans to resign as chairman of the Republican State committee at the next meeting likely late next week. Bertrand H. Snell of St Lawrence County is named as his successor, with Kracke considered out. Several other figures from Syracuse Rochester Roseton and Salamanca were mentioned but Snell appears favored by Gov Whitman allies.
In Liberty on December 2 Miss Louise Swartz carries a tale of a tabby aged seventeen winters and many seasons that now lies incapacitated from a fractured hip. The aged cat, owned by neighbor Effie Calkins, often stays with Miss Swartz as her household nurse cats parade with gifts of small prey for the venerable pet.
Mon gaap Valley and Bethel Presbyterian Churches consolidate to share ministers and services. Rev. George O Read of Kenora Lake is the candidate for acceptance as minister at Bethel village, with Bethel people approving.
Readings in Southern dialect and melodies performed Friday evening by the high school orchestra at St Pauls Church assisted by Prof Dean. Highlights include Southern airs with readings and solos. Tickets priced 25 cents.
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