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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1918

Page

3

Death of Elon Will in Franklin Hospital

Elon Will twenty two years old died at Franklin Hospital Sunday November 24 after transfer from Goshen. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will and survived by several brothers and sisters. He had been ill for several weeks and was hospitalized in Franklin.

Gies Frankl N. J Elon Willis Franklin Hospital Sur Wilis Eidert Goshen Ken Gozhen Rhereed Prankha Hospital Mfondar Yo Mn Birs Taceb Wiis

Grip Influenza Remedy Claim Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts a spray and gargle treatment with VWizard Ol and an atomizer to prevent influenza germs by creating an antiseptic defense. It warns chest pain and sore throat may follow if untreated and sells Victare Oil at 30 cents. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills with a money back guarantee for constipation and headaches.

Derieg Induenza Epicumics

Orange County to Host First Corn Show on December 7

The Farm Bureau-backed event at Eagle Hall Middletown marks the county’s inaugural corn show. Entries valid until December 1 with prizes for best 12 ears per listed varieties and a sweepstakes ribbon for top 3 ears. Judges will reveal winners and bushels for sale.

Eagle Hall Farm Bureau Orange County Ferm Luce’s Jersey Bent Eagles Hall Ferm Bureau Farner

Liberty Street PTA Meeting Agenda and Time Change

The Liberty Street Parent Teachers Association will hold its monthly meeting at the school on Tuesday afternoon December 3 at 3 45 PM. A program for all parents is planned and a large attendance is requested. Members are asked to vote on changing the meeting time from 4 o clock to 4 15 PM.

Liberty Street Parent-Teachers’ Association

Had Weak Stomach for 25 Years Promises Relief

W R Raub of 77 Hanford street Middletown says after twenty five years of stomach pain and digestive troubles he found relief from Goldline No 1. He had not eaten a square meal in years, suffered heart pains and headaches, and after treatment reports improvement and relief from gas. He previously tried doctors without success and sold his farm ten years ago before moving to town to work for Ene Railroad.

W. R. Raub Hanford Street Middletown McClonagle & Rogers’ Drug Store Goldineman Ene Railroad W. BR. Raub

Goldine advertised as remedy across several states

An advertisement claims Goldine treats a wide range of ailments from rheumatism to indigestion and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from Stephen Haggerty about sleepless nights and health improvements after using Goldine No 2 and other Goldine products. The pitch lists prices and local outlets McMonagle Rogers Drug Store and Scott's Pharmacy in Goshen X Y.

Stephen Haggerty

How Mrs Boyd Avoided an Operation in Canton Ohio

CantonOhio woman Mrs Marie Boyd describes suffering female trouble. Two doctors urged surgery but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound alleviated symptoms, enabling housework without operation. The ad urges others with female troubles to try the remedy before surgery and offers medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.

Canton Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Marie Boyp 5Th St N. E Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Church News Shows Active Endorsed Mission Efforts and Meetings

North Street Congregational reports strong Sunday attendance with an preparatory session for the every member canvass next Sunday. Miss Mary Preston from Boston spoke on missions and the Woman's Missionary Boards campaign. Various church groups schedule meetings, elections, and rehearsals through midweek including the Intermediate E. Society business session and mid week prayer. First Congregational notes a women-led morning service with Miss Preston and Miss Mineola Fuller, and plans for a missions meeting. First Baptist covers children’s drama on dragonfly metamorphosis, a communion service, and discussions on Why to a Christian in 1918 with two conversions and several prayer requests. Montaly reports the Intermediate E. Society holding a social.

North Street Millar Mary Preston Boston Ladies’ Benevolent Union Junior Society of C. E First Congregational Preston Mineola Fuller First Baptist Church Christ Montaly Social of the Intermediate E. Society

Church events fill weekly schedule across boards

Church calendar lists meetings for advisory boards deacons trustees and midweek prayers at 7 and 7 30 p m plus a canvassing gathering. Chapters meet Thursday at 2 30 with named hosts. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls plan Friday activities at Christ Church. Sunday services include baptisms and a mission talk by Sergeant Rainey Taylor.

St. Paul’s Church Katherne Decker Pluma Sears Griston Ladies’ Aid Society T. A. Wallace Laie Avenue Sunda Grinton First Presbyterian Church Daughters of America Rainey S. Taylor France Army Motor Transport Corps Board of Freedmen Webb Horton Congress of the Church Compulieé

Taft declines role as baseball league tribunal

Dayton Ohio December 2 Willam Howard Taft former President will not accept the offer to act as supervisor or one man National Commission for baseball The Eastern basebal men sought Taft to settle cases and provide leadership for the sport He stated he could not seriously consider becoming a permanent tribunal for baseball This appears to be his final answer after a week of contemplation

Taft Dayton Ohio Willam Howard Taft Fomer United States New York Harry N. Hempstead Harry Frazee Boston Mr. Tait Tait

Fire Destroys Brewster Main Business Block

A major blaze damaged several buildings in Brewster's heart of business district early Saturday. Loss estimated at $150,000. The fire started in O Fiora's garage near the Masonic Hall and Brewster Trust Company. Ald summoned from Mount Kisco Danbury and Carmel before containment. Times-Pres Advertisements.

Brewster Ram County Fie O'Fiora Masonic Hall Brewster Trust Company Mount Kisco Danbury Conn Carmel

Elks Hold Memorial Services Emphasize Charity

A memorial service by the Elks commemorates departed brothers and reinforces the order’s principles of charity justice and brotherly love. The speaker stresses the Elks are not an insurance group and recalls the ritual emphasis on service and remembrance each day at eleven o clock.

Order of Elks Uus Dome Ams Las Mr. Coa Toomarx

Morning hot water cleanse promised to purify body

An ad claims drinking a glass of hot water with two teaspoons of limestone phosphate each morning cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels removing indigestible waste poisons and toxins. It asserts relief for headaches backache biliary issues and constipation and urges daily use. It notes the powder is inexpensive and nearly tasteless.

Moxon Dra Bath

Elks Memorial Service and W. C. U. Meeting Notice

A fragmentary obituary style report recalls an Elk Memorial service with eulogies by Mr Thompson and Mr Herbert, honoring departed members and the Golden Hall anchor. The service ends with "Auld Lang Syne" and a closing prayer by Chaplain Reed. A W. C. U. meeting is announced for Tuesday afternoon, December 1 at 2:30.

Mr. Thompson Herbert Menars Fuatite Air ‘Thompson Ma Thompson Eurin Reed

Iron Promises Strength for Women Promoted by Doctor

An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron as a cure for fatigue and run down nerves in women. It claims iron enhances vitality, rosy skin, strong blood, and happiness, urging readers to use capsules and tablets sold by druggists. The copy emphasizes beauty, health, and female leadership as benefits of the remedy.

Hee Vromen

Fine farm sold near Camps Hall on Montgomery road

Gutlock Farm on the Montgomery state road, owned and occupied by Charles B. Gray for twenty eight years, was sold on November 7 to C. H. Bunger Jr of Ferndale Sullivan County a breeder of one Holstein cattle who will take possession in April.

Camps Hall Gutlock Farm Montgomery State Road Charles B. Gray C. H. Bunger, Jr Ferndale Sullivan

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Kemiin Oll Liberty Street Parent Teachers’ Association Wilson’s Pittson Coat L. G. Wilson Goldine Caiarth McMonagle & iRogers Soott’s Goshen, X, Y Delco-Light Iowa Brosen Delco C. H. Saxton Monroe, N. Y the Comfort Powder Co Church News Clark Crescent Place DL Airs Christie Lake Avenue Gould Washingts Street Simer Highland Avenue Ecouts Bridax Christ Church Wagher James Hallecks Sproat Street Baseball Elks Cc. T. U Cc. J. Geering Jaweler North Ata Pat Breers Ais Wrigleys Ene Uncle Sam Wrigleys
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