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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement touts PRUIT-A-TIVES as the sole medicine from fresh fruit juices. It claims unique composition as a nerve tonic and digestive aid, urging use for stomach liver bowels kidneys or skin trouble. The ad offers 2 boxes for $2 and mentions Fruitatives Limited of Ogdensburg, New York.
New Hampton reports the arrival of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Charles Jones on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs Thomas Rodman of Goshen visited town Saturday. Mr and Mrs W Foreman spent Thanksgiving in Middletown. William Nash, son of Mr and Mrs George Nash, stayed with his parents for the weekend. Miss Maude Cortright of Middletown visited Mrs Probert for a few days. Mrs Probert attended the Hanford event.
Unionville Wednesday vows at a Timbrell wedding and services set for next Sunday at 11 o clock with the Lord's Supper observed. Ridgebury reports a large clam chowder supper by the M E Brotherhood amid bad weather. Notables include Bertha Watlock home for Thanksgiving, Charles Parle visiting, and carpenters finishing upgrades at the M E parish house. Unionville notes Bride Mrs Myers and family visiting, Reverend and Mrs Macianes in town, Mrs Eva Martin’s arrival from Detroit, and Mrs Clarence Harford’s return from a wedding trip alongside local church preparations and cantata rehearsals.
A noted beauty editor warns against painful electric methods and depilatories and promotes Arms Of Good’s Wonder as a fast-acting facial and body hair remover. The ad claims it kills blemishes and guarantees money back if it fails, with availability at Tuthill & Terhume or leading druggists.
The latest millinery craze features a toque tilted over the left eye with bold pompoms on the right, in plain or purple hues. Stockings in various styles accompany the trend, with sport-oriented outfits urging versatile wear for skating and golf. A new woolen sash arrives as part of the season, while Spanish influences fade to muted gray brown and green tones.
Montgomery December 5 John C Van deroef accepts a superintendent post at Brittin Lumber Company in Glens Falls New York resuming duties by month’s end. He is from the firm Vanderost & Sox. Also notes local farming tree clearing for a new dwelling, car purchases, a theater contest and other town notices.
Tormented people in frats suffer sore joints and muscles until Rheuma acts with speed. It neutralizes poisons causing agony, removing soreness in days. A 9 cent bottle guarantees relief or money back. Tuthin G Terhune and Tuthin's Pharmacy stock Rheuma with guarantees.
Goshen Dec 5 the Washingtonville county highway plans and specifications were formally approved by the board of supervisors. The action endorses the map connecting county highways 42 and 134 with the county share estimated at 12665 dollars. The meeting also considered bills for examination and postage and referred a request from Wishlands town board on a highway route to the good roads committee.
High School Mandorin Club elected Miss Doria Hart as director and prepared fea selections for a Mason event. The monthly report cards were issued with mixed reactions. Basketball and football schedules and a special Boys Athletic Association meeting were announced, plus a fire alarm drill showcasing school readiness.
Slate Hill villagers report Presbyterian Church ladies plan a mystery package social in Evans Hall on Saturday night December 9. The item notes friendly invitation and a call to bring friends, with local church event details.
The chair appointed a committee to apportion town and city voting machine expenses. The Committee on Correction and Reformation completed its work approving fines reported by Sheaff and Under-Shenk. The County Clerk’s mortgage tax report was received. a two member subcommittee of King and Decker was chosen to review it. Session adjourned until Wednesday at 9:30.
Wendell’s Ambition Pills advertised as a nerve tonic promising vigor for nervous prostration and low mood from overwork or indulgence. Sold for 50 cents with refund option at Tuthill Terhune and dealers. mail orders prepaid by Wendell Pharmacal Co. Inc. Syracuse, N. C.
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