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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
13
A historical scan shows the Middletown press lineage from Why Press in 1831 to Middletown Daily Times Press in 1908, with notes on publication, office, and associated staff. It lists subscription terms, advertising policies, and obituary acceptance guidelines.
The document notes an estate valued at 142,000,080, with the remainder largely donated to educational and charitable institutions. The largest bequest goes to New York City, including the Frick home on Fifth Avenue and an endowment to support a public project. Several institutions such as Harvard and others in Massachusetts are mentioned as beneficiaries or related endowments.
A committee at the state college outlines pay scale concerns for teachers amid calls to open positions to women. Discussion centers on wages, appointments, and funding implications for state education.
The piece laments perpetual conflict in Mexico describing locals, foreigners and soldiers clashing amid travel plans. It contrasts harsh war zones with glimpses of cities, decorum, and uneasy humor about aviation attire and daily life.
North Street Church held a canvass Sunday with the Men's Club and Ladies Benevolent Union volunteers serving a supper after. Members pledged 427 toward the church fund, with several others not at home or out of town expected to increase the total. The budget committee praised the canvassing effort and named a charter member for a new men s club.
Albany, Derr-Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Wilson urges milk producers and manufacturers to follow the Babcock Method for testing butterfat. He notes 1918 license counts, inspections, and enforcement actions, including revocations and referrals, to ensure accurate tests and protect producers.
Articles filed in Ellenville by the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association of the Town of Wawarsing aim to erect a town monument. Directors include Dwight Yuvine and Rev. Hugh P. Hobson. office will be in Ellenville with inspections by Inspector Johnson. Local social notices and moving pictures follow, noting residents’ visits and property renovations in Ellenville and nearby towns.
The Mutual Drug Co. Inc. of Ellenville sold its business to Albert Bullotin of Mountain Dale, who has run a local pharmacy for 14 years. He will reside in Mountain Dale while seeking housing in Ellenville. Me and Mrs Guernsey E Webb plan Florida residence this month as part of our annual winter sojourn. Edenville Amusement Co. advances theatre construction in the Ric. Mullen block. Wr Carman and Miss Carman spent the weekend with relatives on Liberty Street.
Chester reports the sale of the Richcreek Farm of 1 acre in Washingtonville to Julius Krolk and the Sanford property swap between the Richcreeks and Rev. Ezra Sanford’s family near Chester. Local updates include Atkins’ Connecticut recovery, hospital operations for Mrs. William Smith, social visits, poultry show prize for Harold Cuddeback, and multiple car sales at Murray’s Garage.
Westbrookville December reports Gen evieve and Bessie Page, high school students from Monticello, visiting their parents. Mary Zaeusch and Virginia Duan also visit Mr and Mrs Zeusch. Several residents from the area are noted.
An old advertisement features machinist Harry Barber and testimonial claims of Goldine aiding stomach and kidney troubles. It lists prices for liquid and tablet forms and notes availability at McMonagle Rogers in Middletown New York and Jonas Drug Store in Port Jervis New York along with other dealers.
Otisville resident Earl Culver visits relatives in Middletown while Wo E Hills returns home after a brief New York City trip. Miss Elizabeth Gillett of Weehawken spends Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Burton Gillett. Miss Gertrude Hills visits friends in New York City. Dr Cavender of Middletown calls on friends Thursday.
The Trhouble Club met last Thursday at Mrs William Sprague s home with Mr and Mrs Eben Hill Sr hosting their family for Thanksgiving Day. August Habermann of Brooklin visited his uncle John Habermann during the holiday. Truman Segar began work on a large casino for Henry Weiner. Mrs Helen J Ray toured Middle Town and Port Jervis. The M E Church hall is being moved to the church property. Isabelle Gould of Parksville visited relatives here.
An old advertisement promotes Wizard Oil as a nasal spray or gargle to prevent influenza and chest colds. It urges use several times daily, with an antiseptic shield claim and a money back guarantee. Also touts Wizard Licer Whips pink pills for constipation or headaches with a gift offer.
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