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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
6
Chicago designers preview an annual exhibition showing shorter, lighter women’s skirts and garments. The trend uses about half the fabric, with new sleeves and shoulder lines minimal, drawing on French, Russian, Canadian, and American influences. War material shortages influence fashion as hats and coats adapt.
Cleveland reports County Auditor Zangerle has listed John D Rockefeller's intes tible property for 5 006 000 on the Cuyahoga county tax duplicate after a letter from attorney W B Mitchell. Rockefeller says he will appeal to the courts against the alleged injustice. If protests fail his assessment may rise to 100 000 400 and the dispute could carry to higher courts.
William H. Anderson of the Anti-Siloon League says petitions for a special liquor election will likely be circulated until early next year so newly enfranchised women can sign. He notes the law requires petitions signed by ten percent of the last vote and does not limit signatures to those who voted previously.
Otisville residents report Thanksgiving visits with relatives in Mount Hope and Jersey City. A Red Cross supported clam chowder and card party is planned for December 6 at Mitchells hall with refreshments at 10 20 pm. Proceeds fund the Christmas tree fund and a 4 part program is set for December 13.
The Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York held their annual meeting at Fraunces Tavern in New York. Officers elected include Robert Olyphant as president, James M. Beck as first vice president, Henry Galbraith Ward as second vice president, Lawrence L. Gillespie as third vice president, Henry Russell Browne as secretary, Arthur Melvin Hatch as treasurer, Edgar Beach Van Winkle as registrar, and the Rev. David H. Greer as chaplain.
A quirky Times-Press want ad notes recruiters and a sly coquette, quoting Douglas Jerrold. It highlights Protecta Desk Tops, a pressed cardboard desk-top cover by a California school janitor, and invites readers to view the Times-Press want ads columns.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as fast relief for head cold congestion. It claims two minutes of use clears a stuffed head, calms coughing, and ends a runny nose. The kit includes a protective bottle, direct-use instruction, and is available at druggists through R. C. Tuthill & Co.
Walker J Breakell Jr returns on an eight day furlough from Navy service aboard the US 33 Nebraska. Edwin R Carter, Webb Horton Church official and Scoutmaster, departs for Aviation Corps Medical Detachment duties. Troop 2 gains Martin E Lee and Mrs Lee return from New Palnz with DuBois family plans to Florida. Miss Marion H Stone engages to John A Shearer of Firthcliffe. Various locals receive notices of commissions, new assignments, and family travels as war mobilization continues.
Miss Edith Agnes Bachmannza daughter of Mrs M J Bachmann formerly of this city married Har Daniel Kester Friday November 1 at Grace Chapel East Rutherford New Jersey The bride wore a farpe aveling suit Following the wedding dinner was her sister Mrs F William Eichholtz of East Rutherford and man of Winston Salem NC They will reside in Winston Salem After wedding war thrift stamps now on sale locally banks will explain details of this saving plan to interested persons
Adjusters for fire insurers are at work today assessing losses on the property owned by Leo Barnett and Charles M. Breiper after Sunday morning James street blaze. Losses to Amis B.K. Dorenius possessions were settled. Property insurance was through Archibald Tailor Co.
Ames Claffy of Port Jer has appointed asiorator of late daughter Anuschi Claffy a Port Jer teacher killed in an auto crash. He sues William K. Dickerson of Goshen for damages of 15000. Tran A. Gardner of this city represents Claffy. The accident occurred when Dickerson invited Miss Claffy and another to ride, the car became uncontrollable and overturned. The case will be heard in the February term of the Goshen Supreme Court.
A. E. Nickinson, bookkeeper at the Post Garage Co, resigns and heads to Philadelphia to take a similar post at tiog Island near the big shipyards. The yards, operating nearby, are said to employ up to 20,000 men. L. D. Fouquet, formerly of Middletown, now works on deck construction at the yards, joining Nickinson’s brother-in-law in related work. Several locals have already found shipyard employment with more expected.
Associated Press reports the American war declaration against Austria likely postponed to next week after talks between Senate and House foreign committee chairmen. Rep Flood said he aims to bring the measure before the House tomorrow, but a Friday postponement is expected, delaying Senate action unless both chambers coordinate.
Washington December 5 Associated Press reports Democratic Leader Kitchin said the legislative program should focus on appropriations and net measures while constitutional amendments on woman suffrage and prohibition would be voted on before the holidays. Also notes a clam chowder supper by the Old Orchard Club on Thursday evening December 6 from 6 to 9 PM.
Miss Hunper Pore advocates appointment and action at a National Women’s Temperance Union meeting. The report notes discussion on prohibition and related social issues, with references to speakers, regional matters, and ongoing public debates.
The Commerce Committee urged Congress to back railroads during wartime by unifying resources and allowing government loans and rate adjustments to support rapid mobilization and railroad needs. The proposal aims to stabilize the system and fund critical improvements during the period of war.
A fragmented passage describes military officers acting without authority and protesting against the armistice. The garbled OCR mentions Russ and state, implying government officials or military officers challenging decisions or directions from the state department.
Obituary notices recount the death of Sasterline Williams in November and the later death of Dr Edward Ayer of Branchville. Williams, born near Beeverville, NC, was known as a quiet, entertaining companion with family in Scranton and New York. A daughter Mrs Ward Colbert, granddaughter Catherine, brother L J Williams, and others survive. burial in Scranton. Dr Ayer, former State Board of Health member, died at Franklin Hospital after pieuro-pneumonia. survived by widow, one son and one daughter. previously ran a private hospital and medical practice in Branchville.
At the regular meeting of the Radator Society of Port Rhutile the presiding chair announced W. E. Winans as president. Nominations and committee appointments followed with remarks by the chair and brief reports from several members.
A wartime War Trade Board list titled Room-go list TM tadeos announces 1600 enemy concerns. It names firms including public utilities and communications companies aiding enemy propaganda, with U S. involvement and plans to extend to firms worldwide.
The funeral of Mrs Aczuban L King was held this afternoon at 2 at the Home for Ated Women conducted by the Hey S Smithers Jr. The interment took place in the family plot in Hillende Cemetery with relatives officiating.
An agreement signed by William Elliant and pha M.Ediet explains a life to life arrangement. The wife receives a dollar payment to release from car maintenance liability and to transfer dower interest in her husband’s life insurance. The deed contains no child, and no judicial settlement is sought.
Sun Briar, a two year old bay colt, wins a top stake with total earnings around 59 040 dollars. The event featured rival three year olds including SLESH and Rosebud as contenders, with Omar Khayse among the other horses listed.
The Anti-Saloon League will organize policies for the upcoming legislature session at a conference in holiday at HH with state superintendent Anderson announcing. Twenty five league members will attend the annual meeting led by Anderson, with pastors and laymen from local churches also invited to participate. A Washington trip is planned for December. The moving force includes church leaders and supporters across the state seeking funds to cover expenses. In other notes, Joseph Mellanz, 18, recovering after a fatal Middletown Bloomingburg State Road motorcycle crash, shows rapid improvement at Thrall Hospital and is able to sit up. Frank Pfeil of Stevensville, injured when his team ran away, is slowly recovering in Thrall Hospital.
A nine pound son was born to Nir ang Ross Dodd of 789 We an street on Tuesday evening. The newborn is named Harmond T. Dodd.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard as a safe remedy for rheumatic pains sciatica muscle aches and injuries plus earache toothache croup and colic with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents claimed to ease constipation and headaches.
The text laments the loss of Arabian literature had it survived, noting a 1671 fire at Escurial that destroyed about 3,000 volumes, mainly Arabian chronicles, suggesting a greater cultural loss than the destruction of the Alexandrian library.
The R C Ladies held an afternoon election with officers including President Mrs J B Hamilton Vice President Mrs Martin Sour Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Fred Hansen Second member Mrs KE Prat and Mrs A Clack. I McCrure served as ling officer and was presented noisome gold nast president. Hosts served a buffet lunch after a solo by M Pond with dancing.
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