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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

2

Wallkill Grange Annual Election Held at Grange Hall

Wallkill Grange members met at Grange Hall on Monday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Installations will occur the first Monday in January with officers named as Master Susie Laskew, Overseer G L Sayer, Lecturer James Keener, Steward Arnu J Comfort, Assistant Steward Herman Blimmel, Chaplain Mrs Sarah C Bull, Treasurer Charles B Connor, Secretary Albert W Keener, Gate Keeper Deu L Bates, Ceres Emma Earle, Pomona M H Connor, Flora Don L Bates, Ladies Assistant Steward Mrs Frank G Kain, Trustee Willard M Clark.

Wallkill Cnaplain Sarah C. Bull Charles B. Conner Alpert W. Keener Deu L. Bates Ceres Emma Earle Pomona M. H. Connor Fiora Don L. Bates Frank G. Kain Willard M. Clark

Rate increases approved for Western rail lines

The Interstate Commerce Commission allowed freight rate increases on iron and steel articles up to 40 percent for Western railroads. The raises are not as large as the carriers had requested, but still authorize higher shipping costs.

Br Associated Press Washington Irom Western Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission

Body of drowned boy recovered near Perrine’s Bridge

Kingston Dee reports the body of Eric Carlstrom, aged boy, who drowned with his brother while skating on the Wailkill river near Perrine's Bridge on Friday afternoon was recovered yesterday around 4 o'clock.

Kingston. Dee Eric, Carlstrom Wailkill Perrine

160 000 A R men may ask more pay

Wage demands from more than 100000 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen may be added to those presented to railroads. W S Carter, president, says a vote on whether to ask for more money will follow chairmen’s decision. Demands affect about 259000 men nationwide with a 40 percent raise sought. Railroads have until December 31 to respond. Meetings set for December 13 in Chicago to discuss higher pay and possible joint railroad action within ten days in New York or Washington.

Cleveland Ohio Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood of Order of Carter Brotherhood United States Chicago New York Washington Brotherhoods

NY O&W Railroad expands yard and new road links

The New York Ontario and Western Railroad enlarges its holdings in town. A new siding is being laid by the supply and store house near North Street. A road from the store house to Wisner avenue enables electric trucks to move goods between the supply house and depot. The work enhances rail operations and saves time for the railroad. Farmers arrive for the Orange County Farm Bureau meeting, with John Bluebell addressing attendees. A new residence at Short street and Linden avenue nears completion for Phillip H. Minshull. Joseph Merganz, injured in a fatal motorcycle crash, is recovering. WW Harold Wilson leaves for service in New York City, a former O&W engine repair employee. Church services at North Street Congregational Church feature Rev. J. E. Smoribh, with sermons on faith and stewardship. Harry Carpenter, once with the O&W, earns a Coast Artillery commission. Howard Puff secures a position in the O&W superintendent’s office. Pupils and parents express pride amid these local changes.

New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Ontario and Western North Street Fen Leid Avenue New York Wisner Avenue Wickham Avenue Bloomingourg State Road Orange Country Farm Bureau Show Shop John Bluebell New York Seats Food Commission Short Street Linden Avenue Phillip H. Minshull Phillip AH. Minshull Sam Harold Wilson W. G. Wilson Bescon Street New York City Wilson North Street Congregational Church

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promoted For Stomach Ailments

A Chicago stomach specialist argues that daily cathartics fail to remove poisonous bile. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is marketed as a cure for stomach liver and intestinal issues. The ad claims vast patient restorations and urges purchase through local druggists. Nearby, Linden Avenue School wins a Times-Press prize for best color page with Miss Vivian Ritch. Personal notes mention Paula Dienst in New York and Charles Newkirk returning to Bridgeport. Gordon Wilson visits from Cornell.

Chicago Mayr Linden Avenue School Vivian Ritch Times-Press Paula Dienst New York City Charles Newkirk Bridgeport Conn Mr. Newkirk a / Seeholzer Gordon Wilson Cornell University Smith Street

Personal life notes and society events in Paterson area

Robert Cunningham Jr of Washington DC retires after a holiday visit with his parents in the city. William C Hehn and family plan to move to Marbrook after visiting Tarrytown and NYC. Helen the actor is starring at Proctor's Theatre NYC. Navy electrician Herbert R Tice remains at Newport RI. Bord sprained ankle after church ice slip. Former Mayor and Mrs Edwood return to Academy Ave for winter. Mrs Schulz returns from Binghamton. Floyd Hincy to Detroit for work. Mrs John D Stivers and daughter Janet visit NYC and Yonkers. Dr Harvey S DeWitt had a successful Roosevelt Hospital operation and plans to return home for the holidays.

C. L. Edwood Passaic N. J Academy Avenue A. H. Schulz Beattie Harvey S. DeWitt Roosevelit Hospital New York

Obituary of Mrs Azabah L King and family ties

Mrs Azabah L King daughter of Dr J N V D Pronk and Azabah Little born Boston March 13 1834 married Silas L King a railroad contractor. They lived in Vermont Massachusetts Indianapolis and Bradford. She died in 1901. Sister of the late James Prank she was a Grace Episcopal Church member. Funeral at Home for Aged Women Wednesday at 5 pm with interment in Hillside.

Azabah L. King Ims Grace Episcopal Church Hillside

Obsequies for Willem Edwin Brown Held Privately

The funeral of Willem Edwin Brown was conducted privately at 1 o clock this afternoon at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur A Brown 33 Roosevelt Avenue. Rev Dr E Van Dyke Wight led the service. Interment followed in the family plot at Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh Watch the Times-Press Want Ad Columns Advertisement.

William Edwin Brown Willem Edwin Brown Arthur A. Brown Roosevelt Avenue E. van Dyke Wight Wallkill Cemetery Phillipsburgh

Proud of record made by two sons in wartime service

Former Justice Emer E Johnson of Midgistown boasts that his two sons are "doing their bit" as both volunteered for service in World War I. Joseph F. E. Johnson, a licensed officer, was assigned as keeper of the Kaiser Wilhelm II, a German vessel interned by the United States. Elmer E. Johnson Jr. was commissioned a captain at Fort Niagara and held prominent engineering and railroad posts before joining military service.

Emer E. Johnson Joseph FE. Johnson Eer United States England France Reusia Johnson Swansea Wales California Ward Line U. S Burnside Spain Paltimore Medical College University of Pennsylvania E. B. Harriman Arden Glenmere Lake Orange County Lord i Warg Lodge Tuxedo Park Midland Geayfor New York City Travelers’ Insurance Company Buffalo Camp Meade Mmidh

Soldier dies at Camp Wadsworth in accidental shooting

Spartanburg S C Dec Private Antonio Massucci of Battery D 106th Field Artillery was shot and died hours later in his tent at Camp Wadsworth. Official investigation begun. Names of other tent occupants withheld. Massucci from Buffalo. Private Joseph L Eddy promoted provisional Second Lieutenant of artillery and assigned as aide to Brig Gen Phillips. The Over There Club is Yale and Harvard students who joined the army. Camp Wadsworth unit details mention Privates Hollander Windmill Johnson Bartlett Vanderbilt.

Spartanburg S. C Antonio Massucci D. 106Th Field Artillery Camp Wadsworth Massucci Buffalo Joseph L. Eddy Secord Phillips Eddy Yale Barvard Johnson Bartlett Vanderbilt

Ambition Pills for Nervous People Ad

Advertisement for Wendell’s Ambition Pills promising vigor and vitality for nervous debility. Sold for 59 cents with maker’s refund guarantee through Tut hill & Terhune and various dealers. claims aid for hysteria trembling and neuralgia and notes alcohol tobacco and overwork as causes.

Tuthill & Terhene Wendell Tuthill & Terhune

Not Likely to Close Schools in Winter Plan

Superintendent James F. Turhill argues against using schools to save coal in January and February. He says winter closures would waste student time, while summer work could aid farming without reducing national coal savings. He notes past summers saw students help farms significantly.

The Fuel Administration Washington James F. Turhil Times-Press

Association in Session Monday

Liberty Street School Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting at the school on Monday evening. Rev. F. P. Hunter spoke on supervised playgrounds, advocating a city playground for children under trained leadership with healthful recreational value. The gathering discussed housing and recreation conditions and noted material from The Survey and The American City.

Liberty Street School Parent-Teacher Association F. P. Hunter

Morehouse Recovers After Fall Behind Holmes Music Co

Floyd Morehouse a 23 year old chauffeur employed by Charles A Donatiate was injured when he slipped from a car while helping to lead a piano and fell into a stairway at the rear of Holmes Music Co. He was found on the street today and is recovering.

Lane Transferred Within Army From Camp Wadsworth

Word reached this city that Private Arthur T. Lane of the Sanitary Detachment First Infantry stationed at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg South Carolina has been transferred to the First Field Hospital under Major M A Stivers command this city Watch the Times Press Wanted Columnus advertisement.

Gets-It Turns Corn into Joyful Liberty Walks

An advertisement touts Gets-It as the greatest corn dis covery. It claims 2 Brops and Gorns Peel Gif offer quick relief, calling it a liberty inducing product with a playful slogan about the Statue of Liberty and a Liberty bottle.

Whiskey in disguise as shoe polish seized in Spartanburg

Police and military authorities intercepted a trunk shipped from Baltimore labeled as shoe polish and found 36 quarts of whiskey valued over 200 dollars. The box addressed to Sam Smith & Co was hauled by a Black man with a drag and taken to the station. The trunk remains unclaimed.

Spartanburg S. C Camp Wadsworth Baltimore Byard Express Poiice Sam Smith & Co Tare Jones Shoe Polish Company Obody

Red Cross Fair Receipts Earn Aim At 300 Plus

The Red Cross bazaar is closed and receipts are not yet final due to unpaid bills. Officials estimate net receipts will total at least 300 and likely exceed that amount, reflecting diligent effort by organizers and workers.

Red Cross

Funeral for Fire Victim Parcival L Longworth Held Dec 5

The funeral for Parcival L. Longworth, victim of the James Street fire, is set for Wednesday at 1:30 PM. It will be at Isaac J. Hasbrouck Funeral Parlors, 201 North Street, with interment at Wallkitt Cemetery in Phillipsburg, officiated by Rev Dr F L Vauke Wight.

Jackson Post Goshen Richard Jerome Wilson Murray Camp Sons of Veterans Hillside Cementery Parcival L. Longworth James Street Isaac J. Hasbrouck North Street Wallkitt Cemetery Phillipsburgh FL Vauke Wight

Health officer says no jurisdiction in Longworth inquiry

Health Officer J. L. Hanmer stated he has no jurisdiction in the Percival Longworth fire death inquiry because the man had prior medical attendance. He noted that if Longworth had died without medical care, the officer would consider an investigation and refer the case to Coroner George Rackett for action.

J. L. Hanmer Percival Longword Longworth George 4. Rackett

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