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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
5
In America readers are urged to try a home remedy from England for catarrhal deafness and head noises. The formula uses Parmint, hot water, and grandisied sugar to reduce middle ear inflammation and improve ear pressure, with quick results often seen.
A regular meeting in Middletown's Argus Building included John C. R. Taylor Fred E. Decker George F. Gregg Herbert Th ing and Clifford S. Beattie. The group voted to hold monthly meetings on the first and third Mondays at 2 pm after December 1917 and to dispense with Miss Corwin’s services. Mrs Percy V. Gotu was elected a member of the County Home Defense Committee and a Legal Service Committee was formed with Philip A. Bortr Goshen as chair and six other appointees from Port Jervis Newburgh Warwick Walden Middletown.
The committee explains the purpose of providing legal service for drafted men and their dependents after acceptance for service. Appeals should go to this committee direct for guidance on recovering a soldier's pay, securing legal allowances, applying for War Risk Insurance, or avoiding litigation.
Newburgh Dec 4 The jury in Golden Lumber Company vs EL bel Byrch tried at Supreme Court on Monday returned a sealed verdict at 7 45 pm to be opened Thursday morning the court having adjourned until war time. I expect that on Thursday the case of Henry Alichin Jr of Tax vs Charles A Willey a paint manufacturer of Long Island will be taken up. The plaintiff seeks recovery for injuries from being run down by Willey’s automobile while riding a motorcycle in Long Iskand. Case will probably take about two days.
Albany December 4 The Secretary of State has chartered Mikles Concern Incorporated a Middletown collecting agency. Capital stock is 1000 shares at 31 cents each. Directors for the first year are Guy L Mikles R A Birtles and L A Drew all of Middletown.
Washington December reports the Senate will be ready to pass a war resolution declaring war on Austria on Friday announced by Democratic Leader Martin. The measure is expected to be drafted by the State Department with limited opposition and a House Foreign Relations Committee meeting planned for tomorrow. Petrograd December says Bolsheviki commander-in-chief Ensign Erylenko telegraphed that the general staff, which had refused Bolshevik authority, has surrendered.
New York December 4 The Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund has begun its work with ninety one checks sent to each member of the three crews leading the navy in short range battle practice. The fund, established by a Brooklyn girl, distributes the prize money as interest to crews on battleship turrets broadside guns on ships and submarines based on final merit. Over 31,200 was contributed to the fund through the Times-Press.
A 19 year old man appeared before Recorder Starr charged with failing to support his wife who was present in court. The husband earns $29 a month and the judge ordered him to pay the wife $3 per week, a sum deemed fair given his meagre salary.
A chaplain will read a service at the station as caskets are wrapped in banners and placed on the truck. The Forty-seventh band will play a dirge and the procession will receive military honors with a volley. Two sergeants will accompany the caskets to the graves.
Albany notes rising interest as farmers push for legislative influence after November votes. Assembly lineup includes 23 drivers, 22 farmers, 22 merchants, 15 real estate dealers. Senate has 25 lawyers among 50. Soldier vote could shift several districts. Middletown Lodge to meet after Percival Longworth death.
Washington December 1 War Department released a statistical division summary to balance alarm over army deaths. The report tracks all branches including Army National Guard and regulars in France with about 97000 deaths or injuries from all causes. It notes many deaths due to accidents and nature causes, with unclear cases awaiting determinations.
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a swift, certain remedy for crippling rheumatism. It claims easy daily doses dissolve uric acid and purge it through natural channels. Endorsed by Judge John Barnborat of Loramie Ohio, the ad urges purchase at Tuthill Terhune or local druggists with money-back guarantee.
Aggie Acme, a Woodland California owned Holstein cow, set world butter production records under University supervision. The event, announced with high praise, highlights unprecedented outputs and the involvement of AL W. Morris & Sons and Stevens A. Su Perish.
The Needlecraft Club plans a meeting at Mrs Adolph Martins residence located at 12% Epront street on Wednesday after the usual afternoon hours. Members will share projects and discuss upcoming craft activities.
Fragments describe coughs sore throats and chest colds in a mid page health note. Vague lines mention pharmacy items and remedies with unclear sources or dates.
Arrangements completed for the military funeral of Privates Charles Martin and Andrew Curti of Company 2 Forty seventh Infantry Twenty seventh Division at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg. They were killed when a passenger train struck the truck they drove. Captain Brown's Company A detail will accompany the casketed transport from the undertaker’s parlors.
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