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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
7
About 50 Times-Press carrier boys from this city and Goshen attended the annual supper at Von Berg's Monday evening served at 7 45. At 9 o'clock they went to the Stratton as guests of the management to see the second session of motion pictures.
Mrs Josephine Knapp widow of Willem H Knapp died at 3:36 this morning at 206 Linden avenue after a lingering illness. Born Parksvale New York to DeWitt Gray and Jozenna Robbins, she lived here four years and had two sons. She was 2&2 long survivor of Quiness, a member of St Pauls M E Church, and leaves sister Mary A Faulander and brother Gilbert Gray. Funeral details appear elsewhere.
The Rev Lyman J Ward spoke at Christ Church Universalist on a Sunday about Camp Hi Alabama and its mission to educate neglected region youths. He recalled visiting the area 15 years ago and his belief that home keeping simple farming and community usefulness were essential. He described erecting a useful institution where boys and girls are taught to care for homes till land and become good citizens as practical religious service.
An old fashioned mustard plaster advertises Mustarine as a universal remedy for neuralgia pleurisy lumbago sore throat backaches and stiff necks. It promises rapid relief within minutes for rheumatic joints heat aches and toothaches and claims superiority to patches poultices and hot water bottles with cautions about overuse and frostbite risks.
Neighbors found the Folly place farmhouse owned by Carl Maluski in Greenville ablaze Sunday morning at 10. It burned to the ground, ending the winter use of the property. Firefighters could not save the structure. some vegetables inside were retrieved. Origin of the fire is unknown.
Port Jervis report of a robbery on Sunday night where three Erle cahooses had several pairs of rubber pects arctics and rubber overshots stolen. The goods were found in possession of a Fourth Ward jork dealer who said he bought them from a hat. Items recovered and taken to City Hall as police investigate yard thefts near BC tower.
New York December 5 reports that tobacco makers foresee further price increases in early next year as raw material costs rise and many skilled workers have left for munitions factories. The exodus affects most grades and signals tighter supply.
The text notes a forthcoming price revision by tobacco firms including the American Tobacco Company and Usered Ciger Manufacturing Company. It states prices on all products will be raised immediately and mentions an advance already made on the Pacific coast.
Hoffman Lodge No 412 FL and AM holds a 22 informal reception ball and entertainment at Masonic Hall Friday evening starting at 8 30 p.m. Entertainers include Alfreda Simson Doris Rifenbary and Mandolin Choir with Marie Hart Doris Hart Ruth Dayton Margaret Swindells Grace Bogardus Lydia Carter Frances Greene Elizabeth Rogers Frances Bail Ruth Cowley Esther Sfouvl. William's Orchestra provides music. floral decor by Florist Dienst. Leo Barnett chairs entertainment committee.
The Rev. Abram L Martine pastor of New Prospect Church died Sunday aged 60. His funeral will be held at the church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Don’t fear baldness. Parisian Sage promises to regrow hair, stop shedding, and curb dandruff with a guaranteed money back offer. Sage nourishes roots, softens hair, and improves scalp odor, advertised as inexpensive and widely available at drug and toilet counters.
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