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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1917

Page

5

Elks Roll of the Dead for Middletown Lodge No 1087

List of deceased members from Middletown Lodge No 1087 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks over the past nine years. Names include Geo W West, Ed D Tompkins, Jas G Marunm, AL OCoenner, Harry M Hazes, W H Brewster, B W Ferguson, T Ea Mayes, Wm Northrup, Jas Devin Brochu, Eu A Brown, Oscar Geo, Wm Crane, Dan J Horan, Dennis rest, Wr A Atterbury, and others with dates ranging from 1909 to 1965.

Middletown Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks West Geo. W Tompkins Marunm. Jas. G Ocoenner AL EL Hazes Harry M Brewster W. H Ferguson B. W. Soo Mayes T. Ea Northrup Brochu Devin Jas. E. Brown EU. A. Edsam Oscar Geo Crane Plaree Dan J. Horan Dennis Rest A. A. Atterbury VanbDuzer

Legend of a Dead Figure Haunts the Cornfields at Night

An oration fragment speaks of a wilful legend in which a dead figure returns from his tomb when moonbeams rise and reappears over hamlets and sleeping people. The speaker imagines the joy and pride if the dead could visit former scenes and address the living.

Mr. Wilson C. Herbert Render Thomas Egers Addreas

Musings for Merchants on Publicity and Ads

The writer urges merchants to place store news before the public and use Times Press advertising to guide customers to their shops. He notes thousands read ads for purchases and suggests housewives act as buyers, promoting effective publicity to boost sales.

Remembering fallen brothers in solemn order ceremony

A solemn address honors brothers Donohue Cousins Green Herlihy and Rogers who have passed, praising their bravery and steadfast faith. The speaker recalls their courage amid illness, travel, and danger, and notes the Order’s Service Flag and tablets commemorating those who answered the call.

Ted Dar Donohue Douglas Green Herlihy John Donohue

Fire Rages Through Centre Street Tenement. Rescue Efforts Save Occupants

A fierce blaze swept a two to three story mixed use building on Centre Street, gutting the second and third floors. Police and fire crews battled high winds, rescuing residents including Mrs. Dunham and the Roth family. several occupants escaped via ladders as three stores and apartments faced extensive damage.

Longworth Qataries Centre Street Qather B.S. Thompson Middletown M. J. Dunham Thompson Ward Faulkner Greeves Hernert Bennett Weed Bate Fie Hubert Dugdale Charles M. Brenner Samuel Gray Evi R. Kinney Charles Roth Borden Charles Amioinelle Roth John J. Nilan Charles MM. Breiner Margaret Nilan Offcer Thompson Stue Wooder Box 26 Syinham Mitchell Inn

Fatal Fire on James Street Sparks Ambulance Delays

A fatal blaze on James Street left an injured man awaiting hospital care as ambulance delays worsened. Chief John D G. 3ie and Police Chief Joan B D McCoach criticized the service, calling for an urgent remedy after Sunday morning’s fire.

John DG Joan BD. McCoach

Fire Destroys Building. Residents Relocated After Blaze

A large blaze forced the homeless residents to seek shelter with relatives as owner Peter H. Mitchell arranged care. Leo Ramet said building insurance was canceled due to rising rates, while Barnett estimated a $5,000 excess. Nearby rooms suffered water damage but all residents were cared for, with insurers including Archibald Taylor Company and others noted.

Peter H. Mitchell Prade Wih Times-Press Leo Ramet Bar Bett Burnet Barnett Lonewerth Evi R. Ray Charlie Mo Breiner Surdar Heccause Ag Hee Hretrben Doremts Amadjemines Jube TV Kins Archabaht & Company Aulis Bete Arcebud Taylor & Company W. ED & EC McWit Air Charles M. Briger

Me and Otis presented by Circleville YP S. Co

A play titled Me and Otis will be presented by Circleville YP S. Co Friday evening December 14 at o o'clock in the North Street Congregational Church under the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society. The story follows two companions now with families and homes. Recitations and music will precede and follow. Ten dollars of net proceeds go to the Y M C A with the rest to the society treasury for improvements.

Otis Circleville Frank Armstrong Builville Eli Bennett Benjamin Shaw Circleville Chapel Helen Shaw Raymond Hull Abbie Shaw Milton Bookslayer Samuel Walace Treasury

Watertown Dairymen Fear U S Milk Boycott

Dairymen of Watertown fear a federal boycott as Federal Food Administrator H C Hoover threatens action. They voted to demand 33.50 per 109 pounds of milk for December, breaking the 3.20 price agreed with the National and State Dairymen's Leagues. Producers selling to Hygienic Dairy Co were non.

Watertown Dairymen’s League H. C. Hoover

Milk price row hits city distributors and farmers

The state league price of 244 per 100 pounds takes effect this morning at the citys largest milk distributor and shipper to New York. Farmers accept 3.71, below last months level, while other dealers grudgingly pay the league price and plan a meeting to consider gas against farmers if demands rise.

New York

Ralph P Bull Wins Promotion in Army Service

Sergeant Ralph P Bull, formerly with the First Field Hospital detachment in Goshen, has been promoted to a new post within the 27th Division. His steady service and prior work in the sanitary detachment drew officer attention, and he was reassigned under Major M A Stivers as promotions were announced by Major Edward Olmstead. Two Goshen Methodist Church members announce their annual sale and supper in church parlors on Tuesday afternoon and evening, December 4, featuring several departments with attractive articles. Times-Press Wanted Columns advertise.

Serg Ralph PP. Bull Times-Press Sisif Inshko AL Sthers Uscit Sergeant Bull M. A. Stivers Goshen, Wee G Goshen

Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound Ad

An old time hair darkener claims to restore color and luster using Sage Tea and Sulphur with a modern addition Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. It advertises natural darkening with a convincing, undetectable finish and youth enhancing appearance, noting it is not a disease treatment.

Wyeth Wreth

George W. Murray a man with many fine traits

The Sussex Independent profiles George W. Murray of Goshen New Jersey highlighting his wealth as a landowner in Orange County and former fourteenth farm owner. It notes his banking interests his role in railroad securities and his reputation for foresight shrewdness and loyalty to friends despite financial storms.

George W. Murray Goshen Sussex N. J Orange County Murray

Blood Poisoning Risks and Wizard First Aid Remedy

An old advertisement warns of blood poisoning from minor scratches and promotes Haa fin's Wizard as a safe antiseptic and pain reliever. It claims immediate wound treatment prevents infection, soothing sprains, bruises, burns, and sores, with a money back guarantee. Also pitches Wizard Liver Whips for 30 cents.

Good Clothes for Manor Boy at 43 James St

At a time when every dollar matters the ad urges choosing all wool garments for long term value. Suits and overcoats range from 15 to 25 dollars with accompanying underwear gloves neck wear and Mackinaws in colors. Leo Barnett promotes new goods near Erie Depot.

Mackinaws James St Erie Depot

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