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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
Rates show three ad taxes yearly five dollars for twelve months and three dollars for six months. Publication terms warn obituary and poetry notices may be free but other items such as cards of thanks and memorials will be charged at regular rates. Editorial department contact details appear for private exchange across departments.
The Times-PRESS cautions readers about deceptive advertisements while listing historical dates and events. It notes the newspaper’s ethical stance, forecasts action by the advertising department, and provides a chronology of events from 1421 Henry VI to 1915 submarine warfare, plus astronomical notes highlighting Rigel and Betelguese and visible planets.
The Orange County Society, formed less than a year ago, expects to reach 2000 members as it grows to leadership among New York area groups. At Monday's annual meeting officers reported encouraging progress and strong interest in the movement’s success. G W Metiarrah, a top financial figure, was elected to a key post, with Goshen resident Mr McGarreh noted as well qualified. Other officers are well known in Orange County and New York business circles, signaling solid prospects for the society’s aims.
The Times-Press notes a well known resident favors a Central Grammar School meeting future and present needs. It commends taxpayer backing for the site purchase and anticipates funding challenges for construction, warning it would be a poor state if years after completion the project falters.
Officials note inadequacies in day to day school facilities and stress lessons from other cities. Binghamton’s recent high school overcrowding draws criticism, while local educators insist the upcoming Central Grammar School plans will address measured requirements without repeating costly mistakes.
A translated excerpt notes Uruguay banning most public notices on signs and handbills with exceptions like wall messaging. The author suggests a roadside sign tax to curb landscape defacement and possibly fund community welfare, contrasting with U S practices.
Middletown begins to acquire a skyline as a new bank building shows a full quota of ingants and hints at room for medium business structures. If growth continues as in 1916, taller buildings may rise to obscure the bank building in the near future.
The piece argues for a gradual tapering of war orders as European hostilities wind down. A slow decline, not a crash, would help the United States readjust fiscally while wartime foodstuffs demand remains. Munition revenue losses pose economic strain, so a careful transition is urged.
In Albany the famed Senate carpet bearing the State seal will be replaced after the 1917 session. Fire damage degraded the design, and the rug will be cleaned and sold by public auction or raffled with other material to highest bidder. New lighting and layout changes accompany the forthcoming session.
At a meeting of the Oficial Board of St. Packs Church, Tuesday evening, it was decided to observe the Week of Prayer each evening in the church auditorium. It aims to generate unusual interest and may continue into the second week of January. Watch the Dimestress Want Ad Columns.
New York Ontario & Western engine No. 53 and four coal cars derailed Tuesday afternoon while attempting to move up an incline between Wickhne depot and the shore at Wisner Avenue. Track damage occurred. no injuries. Train back on rails by 1 am. repairs completed. R. Bell reassigned to Dundee yard. James E. Cummings becomes New York yard supervisor.
The Times-Press offers two free movie tickets with each classified ad placed in its pages. Bring your ad to the Times-Press office and receive one ticket per ad, valid for the Show Shop performances next week. No restrictions beyond submitting a cent-a-word ad for Saturday or Monday.
The United States told Austria that sinking the Italian liner Ancona before passengers were safe was a wanton slaughter of noncombatants. The note demanded a denouncement, punishment for the submarine commander, and indemnity for Americans harmed. Russia ordered the 1917 class of nineteen-year men to enroll in 1916.
Middletown Review No 302 holds a regular meeting this evening in the Times-Press building rooms. Members are reminded of the venue and schedule for the session.
A Middletown reader asks The Times Press readers to allow patriotic children who donated to the fund to vote on its用途 asking whether the ship should be a fighting vessel or a hospital ship. The letter, dated December 6, 1916 from B. Aronzons of Brooklyn, urges widespread public input and credit for local involvement.
McAllen Texas December 6 orders to Squadron A to return home sparked a large demonstration. The First Cavalry saluted the squadron, while other units including the Second Field Artillery Signal Corps and engineers expect orders soon. Camp news points to Pharr's Twenty third Regiment likely to depart from the border early. Dr M A Stivers is regimental surgeon of the Second Field Artillery.
The Middle town and Unionville Railroad Company held its annual meeting in New York City on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year include President C. L. Henry, Vice-President and General Manager J. A. Smith, Secretary Frank H. Finn, and Treasurer G. T. Townsend. Directors named are Newman Erb, J. A. Smith, C. L. Henry, F. H. Finn, R. H. Ciack, F. V. Sanford, J A W Townsley, G. T. Townsend, B E F Wolkman, Q. Henriquez. The executive committee comprises Newman Erb, C. L. Henry, and G. T. Townsend.
Ground broken for a spacious driveway to Frances Hedgsen Burnmett new home in Vails Gate. Mrs Barnett bought the Saterlee place to erect a summer tester with house and outbuildings. Burnett property to be a show place and a valuable addition to the New Windsor and Walls Gate colony of literary figures.
Sussex December 6 report notes a neighbor confessed to stealing eleven of a neighbor's pelts after observing lavish spending. C. Stanton of Lewisburg captured skunks and sold pelts. the suspect, George Hardick, was jailed in Newton pending court action. Also reported are local births marriages and upcoming church events and community notices.
The Chamber of Commerce received complaints from farmers merchants and other groups about the slippery condition of the Middletown Goshen road. County Engineer C H Smith will decide what has been done to remedy the issue and a sanding proposal is suggested to improve safety for horse travel while autos can still run.
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