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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

2

Soldiers and Newburgh clash in high tempo basketball game

The Tienda's of Newburgh faced Company I in a fast basketball bout at the state armory before a large crowd. Hayes led with scoring bursts, Picard and North boosted the visitors, while Rhodes of Newburgh suffered a cut to his teeth. Final score 41 to 17 as the soldiers dominated both halves and prepared for Yonkers Bantams next Friday.

State Armory Bacck Hares Rhodes Neubergh Agin Tring Lemon Hayes Newbur Glynn North Trenada Picard Company I Newburgh Company I Bors McCorral Company I Bars Newbergh’s Eone Ludlum Bantams Yonkers Westchester County Bali On Hat Co Tionda’a Wakeman Rhodes of J. Lester Burnett C.F. Sadsinski Afe. Mullenate Newburgh Bors Jersey

Bert Matthews Hosts Middletown High at Dinner

Empire bowling proprietor Bert Matthews entertained Middletown High School football players and coaches Charles Greason and William Southwell at Von Berg's restaurant with a 6 50 dinner. The report notes the team scored 153 points for and 49 against during the season and records a rising vote of thanks following the meal.

Bert" Matthews Empire von Berg Charles E Greason William Southwell Mr. Matthews Middletown High School MH. S

Greason Plans Supervised Play Starts Today

At 2 20 this afternoon Charles E Greason will launch his supervised play and athletics program on Hayes Field in Middletown with pupils from Benton avenue and Mulberry street schools. Demonstrations will lead to competitions dividing every Middletown school by Thursday frames for basketball were set up at Benton avenue Beattie and Hennets Hill schools and supervising play begins.

Benton Avenue Mulberry Street Charles E. Greason

Close Contest Captured by Goshen Rollers

Goshen Club and Ontario & Western Five of the City Bowling League engaged in a tight match on the Empire alleys. The second game reached a high score, with both sides pushing for the win before the Goshen contingent secured final honors. Tonight the Elks and Asylums join the Empire alleys for their first 1916 17 league match.

Goshen Club Ontario & Western City Bowling League Goshen The Elks and Asylums Empire Alleys

Plan Rifle Club Handicap Shoot at Middletown Armory

The Middletown Rifle Club held its regular weekly shoot at the Armory with 37 members. Top scores included Clemson 157 Moore 4283 Rose 183 Corwin 188 Canela 179 Horton 179 Dewitt 177 Leder 173 Mitchell 173 B McCoan 172. Plans for the December 22 Christmas handicap were announced, open to all members with two fighting shots and 20 shots per record, handicaps chosen by competitors, disqualification for scores over 20. The gathering ended with thanks to Mr. Matthews and a celebratory visit to Empire alleys.

Middletown Rifle Club Armory Clemson Moore Rose Corwin Canela Horton Dewitt Leder Mitchell B. McCoaen

Ulsterville Notes Reflect Winter Moves and Visits

Ulsterville residents share winter plans and Thanksgiving visits. Mr and Mrs Joseph Scherer closed their home for the season and head to New York City. P Stockmere and Edna return to Jersey City after visiting J McKaiz and Mrs K Teller. C H Witte reinstalls a telephone at home after a year away due to rising rates. Crissy Witte spends Thanksgiving with parents while attending school near New York. Be Zeon and wife of Elienville spend Thanksgiving with the Howes. Fred Witte visits his parents. L M Howe travels to Ellenville. Frank Ivorr near the plate buys a horse from Joseph Scnenne. Mrs O T Moffatt is ill but hopes to recover soon. Robert MecKaig and Thoras Howe travel to Middletown on business. James Frost, formerly of the place, works here briefly and now lives in Haven Sullivan County.

Ulsterville Dec Joseph Scherer New York City P. Stockmere Edna Jersey City J. McKaiz K. Teller C. H. Witte Crissy Witte New Robert MecKaig Thoras Howe Middletown James Frost Haven Sullivan County

Middletown Plans Industrial Growth and Public Works

A fragmented policy outline lists goals for cheap water and power, an industrial fund, labor arbitration, a factory incubator, and an industrial market. It proposes moving county seats, municipal courts, street improvements, cheaper water rents for manufacturers, park expansion, publicity campaigns, improved utilities, recreation for children, a retailers department, sewage disposal, trade extension, and transportation upgrades including railroad and trolley links.

Creay Board of Arbitration For Labor Disputes Middletown Municipal Court Justice Court

Liberals Back Lloyd George in War Government

London reports Liberal Party support for the Lloyd George war cabinet and confidence in former Premier Asquith. Asquith presided, outlining politics and the shakeup leading to a reshaped cabinet likely to be smaller, with a Home Rule Ireland settlement anticipated and Tuesday Commons announcement expected.

International News Service London Liberal Party Loyd George Asquith Literals The Manchester Guardian Lloyd George Ireland Commons

Junior Endeavor Banquet Held in Middletown Church

The first annual Junior Christian Endeavor banquet in Middletown was held at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church. Edwin Carter presided as toastmaster after Richard Purdy introduced him. Speakers included Richard Purdy, Earl Leeman, Margaret Connor, Marian Robertson, Olive Maire, Leonia Van Keuren, Frances Connor, Daisy Hallett, and Dr. Wight. The event closed with America and attendees wore red, blue, and white sashes.

Middletown Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church Richard Purdy Edwin EK. Carter Earl Leeman Margaret Connor Marian Robertson Olive Maire Mare Miter Leonia van Keuren A. B Frances Connor Sienes Daisy Hallett Junio C. E. Work Dr. Wight C. E America David Buell Helen Green Louiss Morgan Herman Hdna Kain Frussell Leeman Lacey Pelton Charles VanKeuren William Mrs. Wight

New Elevator Nears Completion in Ontario & Western Yards

The mammoth electric coal elevator in the Ontario and Western yards nears completion after weeks of construction. Only minor details remain, painting is underway, and the old gravity elevator at Wickham Avenue station will be removed and razed.

Ontario & Western Wickham Avenue

More militiamen ordered home from border duty

Washington wired U S officials report that additional militia units at the border have been ordered to return to their home stations. The War Department said the officer in charge will leave regiment designations to General Funston.

International New Service Washington War Department Ofier

Merrill Lynch buys Jones Brothers Tea and related stores

Merrill, Lynch announces the purchase of Jones Brothers Tea Company and affiliates including Grand Union Tea, Globe Grocery, Anchor Pottery, and Jones Brothers Importing. The total value cited is about £14,000,000. The six firms will merge into the Jones Brothers Tea Company, a 256-store chain, to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Major officials attend Kingston dinner events.

New York Merrill, Lynch & Co New York Stock Exchange Jones Brothers Tea Company Grand Union Tea Company Globe Grocery Stores Anchor Pottery Company Jones Brothers Importing Company Jones Bros. Tea Company Orerate United States

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Rhoades Bert Matthews H. S Sundstrom Sola Cohen’s West Main Street Goshen Rollers T. O'Connell Lufe Horty I Smith J. ‘Connell Ww. Xolan Ee Hoey Yeager Li Brightman Ighro Hints Plan Rifle Club Emimre Bny Old Plano Factory Thrall Park Franklin Square Noah and Wickham Avenue State Road Sussex Franklin Furnace Erie Railroad S & W Railroad Fulte Street Franks Furnace Walden Junior Endeavor DEAL Edwin Goldsmith Globe Stores Adelman North Street Kingston Major Thompson H. D. Gould Chamber of Commer Fred O S. Rogers Wandezer Chamber of Commerce Coats Angora North ST Frumkes & Levin Studebaker Landau Post Garage Co., Inc Middletown, N. Y Wellington MR. Split Ades
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