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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

6

Pilakoff Defeats Lehner In Gripping Wrestling Bout

Fred Pilakoff the Finnish Lion defeated Hans Lehner in 36 minutes at Eagles Hall, outclassing the Metropolitan champion with high throws and holds. Carl E. Drohl then faced Pilakoff in a close 31 minute match, ending with Pilakoff overpowering Drohl. The undercard featured William Schurz defeating Harry Skinner for city amateur bears championship.

Fred Pilakoff Hans Lehner Carl EL Drohl New York Wiedeh Zurszko Jase Lebner Pilakor Carl E. Drebi Miecitown Vrohls Shounders Pilakort Wresting Pilakoff Pilskoff Drobl Pitakoff Pitako Eagles Hall Lehner Lex Pilako Pilakos Lehrer Xow Nelson Drohl Don E. Williams Carl E. Brohl Pilakol Puakod Co Yorker Pitokaf Tost Pilakof Dros Pitahof Droht Drobt Pilakon Harry Winner Zed Schutz Skinner Schutz Drab Arthur LeFevre Newburgh Daily News Newburgh Droal Vladek Zbyszko New York City Zby

Anxious to Go on List of Notable Residents

A long roster names Ryerson and many others including Dr. Charles L Redfield, Willard J Rackett, John W Slauson, George A Swalm, Rev F 3 Smithers, James H Smith, and numerous others. The list appears as a community register or tribute honoring residents with varied titles and professions.

Ryerson Charles L Redfield Willard J. Rackett John W. Slauson George A. Swalm F. 3. Smithers John D. Stivers O. B. Swift James H. Smith Willam Seeholzer B. E. Smith Arthur Smith C. A. Smith Edwin Smith Walter H. Sergeant CH. Sweezy C. W. Stitt Harry Stitt Guy C. Saults H. Stage Virgil Steinard William H. Smith J. Chas. Schwartz F. S. Sterling Victor Sardello Rogers Smith A.C. N. Thompson Ralph Towner Robert C. Tuthill James Tyler James F. Tuthill J. ¢. Toles John H. Tuthill Drs Truex Garrett T. Townsend J. F. Ter

Benton Avenue Parents and Teachers Meet on Playgrounds

The Benton Avenue Parent-Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 1 o clock. Rev. F. P. Hunter spoke on proposed city playgrounds while children from Miss Wiggins' room performed a song that was well received.

Benton Avenue Parent-Teacher Association F. P. Hunter

Korker Tire Additive Promises Longer Tire Life

Smas presents a tire tube product called Korker claiming to seal leaks and prevent punctures. Ads boast double and treble mileage, longer tube life, and testimonials of extended wear. Free demonstration offered by P. P. Kasputes at 29 Orchard Street Middletown New York with phone contact 332.

SMAS Korker P. P. Kasputes Orchard Street Middletown N.Y

Address by Jonathan Wilson Jr. on mortality and memory

A lengthy oration reflecting on life, death, and the hereafter. It urges living with faith, kindness, and fraternity, noting death as a doorway to eternity and stressing deeds over wealth. The speaker exhorts speaking well of the dead, scattering kindness, and upholding universal brotherhood within a religious civic order.

Valley of Death Ife Father Tarewell Ivingcola Hving Hfe

Service at the State Hospital in Newburgh

Rev Orville B Swift led a Thanksgiving themed service at the State Hospital. The piece recalls historical and religious milestones, notes performances by Miss Marguerite Krenrich and Sues Frances Tremper, and lists hospital staff movements, ward changes, and upcoming events including a Mizpah Society meeting at 2:30 on Wednesday in Prospect Avenue.

Orville B Swift We State Hospital Ifen Lea O Emerson Bach Edward H. Sterling Marguerite Krenrich Taylor Sues Frances Tremper Gaul Holy City State Hospital Club Xonth Elsis Schwaeble Bard West Group Nerses Greta M. ‘VanFraden Mae FE. Fragerald Rose Hervey Havel T. Gunderson Walter Everett Everett Katherine Fleury Johnny Fleury Monhagen Avenue Mizpah Society Charles G. Tuthilt Prospect Avenue

Accuse Hatters of a Conspiracy

Indictments charge a conspiracy to defraud the government on contracts for 2 million service hats. Named are Thom & Bailey Peekskill Hat Manufacturing Co Parmelee & Cove and two quartermaster corps inspectors listed as co conspirators.

Associated Press New York Thom & Bailey Peekskill Hat Manufacturing Co Parmelee & Cove Quartermaster Corps

Murder Trial in Monticello Continues Across Pages

The Monticello murder case proceeds with testimonies about suspects Breheny and Kinz. A body was found with bloody wounds on the roadway. a car linked to Stein was seized and identified by witnesses. The sheriff pursued leads to Forestburg and King’s father’s home, with rumors of the dead man’s car nearby and several witnesses tying Kinz to the case.

Breheny Sherif Winner Forestburg Stein Stein’s. Kinz Noo King

Obituary for Charles Blanchard of Stevensville

Charles Blanchard of Stevensville Sullivan county died Friday morning from a paralytic stroke he suffered earlier. He was 76, born in the same area, a farmer by trade, and active in the grange and other agricultural groups before his illness.

Charles Blanchard Stevensville Sullivan County

Questionnaires Sent to Registered District Men

Questionnaires have been received at the exemption board office and will be mailed to every man registered in the district. Each man must answer about 12 pages, with two copies to prepare. Mrs. Maude Smith is working on the classification task, beyond the questions, and it will take several days to finish this phase.

Ponds to Be Lighted For Winter Skating In Town

Physical Instructor Charles EL Greason urges lighting the HoweiL-fimacamarnang Cemetery ponds for safe evening skating this winter. He proposes three light poles to illuminate the area and asks for funding to cover installation and running costs, inviting community help via the Times-Press want columns.

Charles EL Greason Greaser

Handwriting on the Wall Editorial From Liquor Journal

An editorial in the National Liquor Dealers Journal argues Prohibition fails to prohibit and that moral standards must settle the issue. It condemns the liquor trade for aligning with slums and corrupt politics, urging the American people to adjudicate the case with conscience guiding policy.

National Liquor Dealers” Journal

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Ats Wellington Jonathan Wilson, Jr the State Hospital Rev City On Roy Canteron Buckhour Ralph Olden McWillams Vollmer Walter A. Schmitz Philadelpha John Burestte Amsterdam Bureatte Thomas Finecoe John F. Murrey Tia Louise Westbrook Grinnell Cottage Nichols Tioga County Florence Moore Night Watches Ida Cross Ashley Hall Kingston Chinski Cornelia A. Henderson Sliss Fitzgerald School of Nursing A. M. Waller R. X Letfie York Margaret Barnes Miss York Peggy Sheldon Ter Bush Melvin Ter Bush Grahamsville Ter Katie Willmer Mary Conkling Brooklin Gordon B. Elliot Ward 26 Gustav Denecke Ward Service Association Elva Wood Leola Perry The Star House Greater Stanhattan Miss Perry Gertrude S. Emerson Aus Charles Crawford Orville Vandermark Arthur Gillette Monticello Hatters Times-Press Railroad Avenue Inlaw
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