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Middletown Times Press

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Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1919

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Father Goggin's Tribute at St. Joseph's double anniversary

Impressive services marked St. Joseph's Church double anniversary the fortieth of the cornerstone laying and the seventy fifth of Dean J. P. McClancy. Father Goggin preached a tribute to the dean recalling 1879 ceremonies and parish growth.

St. Joseph’s Church J. P. McClancy A. P. Botti Father Goggin Staten Island Father Prendergast Father McClancy Goshen Middletown MecGirsn St. Stephen’s Church New York City Goggin Bors Divine Burst & Messenger Anxiqy HoWeas

Weather forecast for Washington and surrounding regions

The forecast warns of snow in the south portion late tonight through Tuesday while the north remains unsettled. Temperatures expected to drop with gusty winds and accumulating snowfall likely in southern areas. Mariners and travelers should monitor updates for impacted routes and school closures.

Washington

Boy Dies After Frightful Fall At Ellenville Source

A seven year old boy John Franklin York died after falling in the raceway behind the Ulster Paint Works in Ellenville. He became trapped in cold water and succumbed, officials noting no water in the lungs. The death follows concerns of wood alcohol poisoning linked to local sales and investigations by health and law enforcement agencies.

Times Ellenville Dec. S.A John Franklin York Arthur York Napanoch Beerhill Ulster Paint Works Canal Street Lucien B. Hail M. E Tacemway

Three New Diphtheria Cases Reported Citywide

The Board of Health announced this afternoon that three new diphtheria cases have been quarantined since Sunday and this morning, bringing the city total to 26. The report also notes 38 scarlet fever cases to date. A letter to a friend mentions Carl F. Dron, formerly a renowned wrestler, now an actor and chiropractor with offices in Port Jervis.

Board of Health Carl F. Dron Threusghott Port Jervis The Americans of Chicago

Community gathering honors Saturday residents

A local event celebrated residents including iD Waiaine and Miss Abe, marking eighth milestones with music and friendship. The note mentions changes at FARN SOLD, Witteck farm activities, crops and machinery moved to Muecs Moore on Lere Island, with real estate agent C. W. Edgar handling arrangements.

Edge Entthane Id Waiaine Miss Abe Felling Farn

Oriental Tree Initiation at Mechanics Home

A class of states conducted an initiation at the Mechanics' Home on Washington Street. After the ceremony, refreshments were served.

Oriental Trree Ag Machanics Washington Street

Housing Committee Meeting Of Chamber Of Commerce

The housing committee of the Chamber of Commerce headed by RF Vansickle will meet on Wednesday night December 19.

The Chamber of Commerce RF Vansickle

Greene to Attend Farm Bureau Meeting

L. D. Greene manager of the Orange County Farm Bureau will attend tonight a meeting of the Cuddebackville community committee of the Farm Bureau to discuss local agricultural issues and plans.

Dairy Kitchen Changes Hands in Casper Transfers

Casper B Sr has purchased the Dairy Kitchen at 313 North street from C F and J HO VanFreet and will operate both Dairy Kitchen locations. The VanFlerts who ran the Dairy Kitchen for about five years had not announced plans for the future.

Casper B Sr North Street

Annual Meeting of the Chamber Announces Details

The Chamber of Commerce sent out announcements and reservation slips for its annual meeting to be held Monday December 15 in the new community building. A clambake will be served and Sherman Rogers of Washington state will speak. Trains 1 and 2 on the G W railroad will be discontinued between Randleville and Genego starting December 10.

Chamber of Commerce Willa Sherman Rogers State of Washington G, and W. Railroad Randalleville Genego

Five Passengers Escape Serious Injury In Passaic County Crash

Five occupants of a Willys Six touring car narrowly escaped death Sunday near Elroy Giveans Farm just beyond the city limits. Slippery highway caused a skid and plunge down a 10 foot embankment into a barbed wire fence and a tree. The top and car body were damaged but all occupants from Pangali New Jersey survived with minor or no injuries. Clarence Ward and St Terwilliger helped extricate them and drive them to Yankee Dake for destination.

Willys Six Elroy Giveana Farm Pangali N. J New Jersey Clarence Ward St. Terwilliger Yankee Dake Ward Iself Jack” Gransfield Jack Tae Hamld Lester Heil Sene

Allies Agree on Modifying Treaty Protocol Terms

Associated Press reports Paria that Allies will alter parts of the protocol to the peace treaty with Germany. The indemnity clause for Scapa Flow will be referred to The Hague Tribunal, and other German objections are removed. Evacuation of Baltic provinces and post ratification military enforcement are dropped, paving likely German signatory.

Associated Press Paria Dec Germany Scapa Fiow Hague Tribunal Baltic

One Year After Great Fire in Mid City Center

A year after a devastating fire destroyed the Tompkins Dry Goods and damaged surrounding stores, merchants scrambled to reopen. Temporary quarters were found, stock was replenished, and new plans emerged for a modern fireproof building housing Tompkins Dry Goods. The long process included repairs, relocations, and rebuilding efforts aimed at resuming yuletide trade.

Tompkins Dry Goods Company Tremper & Herbert Merchants Bank North Street Stoc To Kens Dry Geods Company Tsh Lefese Wehiie Gunther Erp Lyry Ge Ceviniderx Mutaitie Perbliv Pecamber Ti Vansan Arth Booth High Board Srance

Wilson's Attitude Unknown as Senate Delays Mexico Action

Washington reports President Wilson had not stated his stance on the Mexican situation when the Senate Foreign Relations committee again deferred action on severing relations with Mexico. Mexico City dispatch notes J. Salter Hansen said he acted independently after realizing war between the U S and Mexico seemed inevitable unless a sovereign government would concede from its dangerous position.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Agam Blexico Mexico City J. Salter Hansen Jenkins Sundar Wight United States Mexico

Car of Coal Teeters Over Trestle at East Main Depot

A coal car for Middletown and Unionville Railroad inched onto the coal crestle near East Main Street depot and nearly toppled over the large concrete base. The car ripped the bumper, shed about a quarter of its load, and workers soon began repairs to return the car to the tracks.

Carioad Middletown Coorc

Public School Attendance Shows Trend in Rural Areas

Doorline figures report 2,522 pupils in rural public schools with November 3 attendance about 144 higher than 1918. Forest RB Rapplepea, formerly with the Commercial House, named room clerk at The Palatine Newchurch after summer work as extra clerk. The Times Proas advertises with over 20,000 daily readers.

Forest RB Rapplepea Ctty the Palatine Newchurch Me Times Proas Ady

Hope for settlement of coal controversy proposed by President

Washington reports a White House statement hopes miners will accept a plan for a definite settlement Tuesday afternoon. The plan, said to be written by the President, was submitted to Acting President Lewis of the miners by Attorney General Palmer. Secrecy surrounds the proposal as Tumulty and officials refuse further comment.

Associated Press Washington White House Lewis Palmer Tumulty Tristme Slack Genera Palmer Arge

Poughkeepsie Woman Robbed at New York Hotel

Poughkeepsie woman Mrs John W Pehoneepsie reported to East Fitz Street police she was robbed of jewelry valued at 35000 from her room in the Hotel Manhaz. The theft occurred after she awoke on Sunday morning when the jewelry lay on the bureau. Investigation showed the room had not been locked.

New Dee John W. Pehoneepsie East Fittz Street Manhaz Felthe Merine

Married in New York Saturday

The marriage of Frank M. Cox of this city to Abe Bord Urist, daughter of Mrs Cecla J Crist of Hamptontrish, took place in New York City on December 4. The ceremony was performed by Imwani Darield, former pastor of the First Church. A brief wedding trip followed. they will reside at 149 Prospect Avenue.

Frank M. Cox Ths Oy Abe Bord Urist Cecla J Crist Hamptontrish New York Imwani Darield Pase Olé First Mrs Cox Prospect Avenue

Winter Schedule Changes on Erie Branch

The Erie branch announces a winter schedule with changes to departures. The 7:35 p.m. train from the city will be discontinued and the 10:40 p.m. arrival will cease. The first morning train will arrive later than 7:13 as previously scheduled.

Erie Crawtford

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