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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
2
A Newburgh man was found dead at his place of business after a wife asked a friend to check on him. The husband was discovered on his work bench, with no clear signs of violence. A doctor reported the death as due to natural causes after an extended illness.
St Marys Guild of Grace Church held a Wednesday meeting to elect officers for the year. President Mrs FE BL Te Witt. Vice President Mrs tarry 9. Secretary Mrs Ceara TE Tsemnan. Thomas Watta among those listed, with a Christmas dinner planned for Friday afternoon.
A village gathering honored a resident on November 28 in Otisville with a party of friends from Middletown and Florida. The evening featured games and refreshments as attendees celebrated the birthday for Prine Teeker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teeker.
Jottings record a Beulyr TA toast meeting with brief remarks and terse updates. The note mentions attendees and routine proceedings with no decisive outcomes recorded.
We offer tan kid boot fawn cloth top military heel Good year welt. Calfskin boot military heel Goodyear welts Yan kid boot brown cloth top military heel High heel kid boots in black and tan. Supply is limited, buy now.
Otisville D of A hosts a meeting at Lyceum Hall with 100 to 125 attendees. Grand officers and state national representatives initiated 14 new Daughters of America members and elected officers for Over the Top Council begun June 27, 1928.
Albany news notes Major Vins district appoints chair for American Legion within New York area. State Commander Huarseli FE presides at Wednesday night meeting as Lumberman Leatherwear Company Bond prospectus is discussed and temporary receipts shown.
Albany reports President Wil m Dane of the State Farms and Markets Council released a letter from John D. Miller of the Dairyman's League. The letter criticizes Commissioner Battle's findings and asserts the league's role in enabling farmers to market milk profitably and resisting price manipulation by middlemen.
Intimations arise that a surprise awaits Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman upon surrender at Ellis Island for deportation. The message comes as a parting communique from Immigration authorities indicating a plan or gesture may be in motion, though details remain unclear. Mooseheart Legion notes a regular meeting of the Mooneheart Section this evening at 3 o'clock with action anticipated for a candidate.
Middletown Corner No 486 Knights of Columbus nears decision to purchase land for a modern clubhouse. The building committee has evaluated locations since its formation and will continue to pursue a site while planning winter lectures and a dance to mark the council's 20th anniversary in February. Five new members joined, with one application pending. The third degree is expected in town on Sunday January 4.
Goshen items report a factory sale on West Main Street owned by A. E. O Connor and Brothers with $36 years in business and expansion plans. A soldier’s vote tally rises to six. Dr Coyle lectures at Garr Hall on The Cross and the Flag. Knights of Columbus prepare to inaugurate a Monroe lodge. St John s Ladies Club meets at Mrs Kelly s. Letters testamentary issued in Surrogate s Court for Beattie estate. GS&A annual meeting set with an upcoming hunting supper.
New York reports Joseph Robert Armtrong business manager of the Smithsonian African Expedition was killed in a railway accident near Elizabethville South Africa. One companion died and others were injured. Dr Joseph R Armstrong born Newburgh died in Los Angeles leaves a wife and daughter Edith Roberts a film figure.
Misa Maude Westbrook visits Mrs C W Harvard of Delaware Street Port Jervis. Mr Dennis has recovered sufficiently to sit up after weeks of illness. Mrs Herrevoets improves after a severe cold and bed confinement. Extempore addresses include a minister noting parishioners who tell him the truth about himself with a humorous remark from an uneducated woman.
A brief note describes using light rays for ultra precise measurement, claiming accuracy within a millionth of an weh.
The text discusses kangaroo farming in Australia and extols the value of hides and tendons. It notes that tendons are superior for sewing wounds and stabilizing broken bones, claiming they are stronger and more durable than catgut. The passage mentions a method to eliminate word errors using a nascent technique.
Concordia Council No 1077 Royal Arcanum held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening electing Regent John W Conkling Vice Regent Russell Vernon Dravor Leo Barnett Secretary A J Campbell Treasurer John G Gray Collector Aaron Samuels Guide George B Frist Chaplain David S Nellie Warden Frederick Rogers Sénury Seeley McClure Trustee three years Aaron Samuels Three membership applications were received Installation of officers set for the first regular meeting night in January Preparations to attend a class installation on Friday December 19 in Gladison Square Garden Garden New York Local council candidates will make the honorary degree Those planning to join should notify secretary A J Campbell 29 Little Avenue before Tuesday December 16
The King Humbert Society elected officers for the ensuing year on Wednesday evening. Positions chosen include President Dominick Fotino and Vice-President Salvator Fotis. Treasurer Pasauale Veraldi. Corresponding Secretary Giousepp Arena. Vice-Secretary Carmine Garfolo. Petro Cotizani and Nicola Belfiglio as further leaders. Jurymen include Genero Cosco and Francisco Critelli. Giovani Cosco. Councillors Salvator Lacroce Licent Vernlai Vincenzo Elia Giuseppi Torre Terie Ambrogio Francisco Br Antonio Gesuwaldo Rosario Rus. Flag-bearers Antonio Cosco and Francisco Vignoli. Emblem Bearer Dominico Elis.
Rector Maxwell W. Rice of Grace Episcopal Church said he expects a definite action within two or three days and will likely depart mid February if he accepts the call from the Wappingers Falls parish.
The Kerwood steamer crew, struck by a North Sea mine, were rescued by a German fishing boat. Berlin report notes the incident as an Associated Press item printed in the Times-Press advertising section, citing over 20,000 daily readers.
Middletown Lodge 112 I O O F sent a diamond ring to Senator Caleb H Baumes grand representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge from the Grand Encampment of New York at Newburgh Highland Lodge session. Lawrence spoke of Baumes speech and influence for Middletown Lodge. Local attendees included Ira Dean W Musbach Jr Guy Pelton Isaac Hasbrouck W W Davis Milo Hopkins Ernest Moshler. The trip was by motor.
Pasquale Russo, a Waterstreet baker of Peekskill, confesses to the murder of Dominick Volce in Newburgh on November 17. He claims Volce took his watch. Russo says he struck him and left the body, with four men arrested earlier and more to come.
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