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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1918

Page

6

Death recalls the era as Ora Wilkes racehorse fades

Ora Wilkes, first Kentucky aut torey winner, dies at Biss Backeriie farm near Galt Ontario after foaling in 1590 and racing through the 1890s. The record shows wins from Sturgis Michigan to Lexington and notable progeny including Oro G and several two year olds.

Ora Wilkes Biss Backeriie Wilkes Galt Ont Canada William Corbin San Mateo Cali John A. Guldsmuth Woose Guy Wilkes Saule Oro Wilkes Sable Wilkes Eben Mayhew Duector Yeeal John Goldsmith Muta Wilkes Hazel Wilkes Una Wilkes Lesa Wilkes Alec Wilkes Regal Wilkes Rupee Sabledale Sturgis Michigan Marvin Antella King Sultan Chicago Wilkes Maid Tuscarora Silicon Independence St Joseph Boabdil Lexington William Penn W. C. Jones Columbia, Tenn Goldsmith Ore Wilkes Buffalo Murgrave Springfield New York Philadelphia Boston Jay Hawser Suse Margrave Ube Media Wilt Dave Raybowld Goldsmiu Rentucay Eoline W Boline Ante Guy Guy Axworthy Anteash Ashland Wikes- Gre Wires Axrote Trevillian Fanny Wilcox Hartford Myrille RK Nransa SE Elmo Rochester WN. Y Azote Terre Haute Ind Oro G Orange County

National League to hold annual meeting in New York

The National League meets in New York on Tuesday to consider war time baseball reconstruction. Key topics include election of a president to replace John Tener, player status after September releases, reserve clause questions, roster limits, and plans for 1939 plus potential joint talks with the American League on interleague matters.

Associated Press New York National League National Commission John K. Tener John A. Hergdier League David L. Fuitz Baseball Players Fraternity Francis K. McQuade Robert Brown Louisville Thomas J. Lynch Hal Priliam Heydler Fultz Ike Heydler New York Americans McQuade Green Lynch Barney Dryfuss Garry Herrmann Washington Chicago Nes Ais

Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Liver Pills Ad

Harmless preparation claimed to relieve rheumatic and sciatica pains and sore joints. Wizard Oil purportedly soothes stitching muscles with rapid penetration and antiseptic use for sprains cuts burns and bruises. Also advertises Wizard Liver Pills at 30 cents with money back guarantee.

Hamlin

Stanley Millspaugh Praises Local Firemen

Stanley Millspaugh extols the city fire department for their work, recalling his long residence here and past business ties with J. W. Tompkins Dry Goods. The piece notes Millspaugh’s praise and references his involvement with the Tompkins firm, with a brief mention of remodeling in the era.

Millspaugh J. W. Tompkine Tompkins Dry Goods Company Alilspaveh

Jack Dempsey Redemption After San Francisco Fight

Jack Dempsey, the Pacific coast heavyweight, rebounded from a recent defeat to Willie Meehan after a poor showing in a short bout in Philadelphia. A months ago he took a surprise setback due to lax training while Meehan trained as a boxing instructor at a San Francisco Navy yard, and the bout in Philadelphia was engineered by pugilistic politics.

Sybia Battling Levinsky Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Pacific Coast Willie Meehan San Francisco Dempsey Pavy Yard San Fransisco Ears

Fair Price List for Orange County Week Beginning December 9 1918

Weekly fair price list urges consumers to pay the lowest cash and carry prices as maximums and the highest charge and delivery store prices as limits ARMY overcharge reports should be made to the County Administrator by any purchaser.

Kia Lamp Bali Wed States Food Administration

Fire destroys Denton store and annex in old blaze

The 1912 fire gutted a four story Denton property on the south side, destroying the old building and heavily damaging the north annex acquired from Merchants' Bank. Wspaugh planned rebuilding and expanding stock, with about 40 000 feet of floor space and 6 workers. The fire origin remained uncertain, though not ruled incendiary.

Denton Wspaugh Merbeing Horle’s Aviad Mills Paugh

Social notes from Kingston area wandering guests and reunions

Peter Herreroets returned home after injuries from a November auto accident on State road Go shen. William Koch Jr and his bride from Atlantic City spent time with relatives here after their December wedding. Emma Conkling came back from Atlantic City for the Somers Koch wedding. Mrs Jennie Wood and daughter visited relatives after a week with Mrs Frank Collins in Oneida. Mrs D W Callashan and Mrs W H Devenap spent time at family homes in Brooklyn and Whitmer Point New York.

Peter Herreroets Wawayanda Avenue Goshen State Irs William H. Koch, Jr Atlantic City N. J Emma Conkling Somers-Koch Jennie Wood Frank Collins Onevile

1500 American Troops Arrive in Gotham Today

The steamship Sierra carrying 1,500 American troops from English training camps arrived in New York today. Some men, including members of the Sixty-ninth, were slightly wounded.

Gotham Associated Press New York England New

Fred Cameron Hurt in Train Collision Near Middletown

Saturday evening engineer Fred Cameron was crossing the Middletown and Unionville Railroad near the fire factory when struck by a train due at five. He suffered a broken leg and collarbone fracture, was thrown from the auto, and taken to Thrall Hospital where Dr. M C Conner treated him. The auto was badly wrecked and his survival was remarkable.

Fred Cameron Middletown & Unionville Cameron Thrall Hospital M. C. Conner

Bugier William R. Banker Enlistment Note

Bugier William R Banker of Co A 29th Infantry Consolidated Beauregard Louisiana is listed with two tenders furlough visitors Mrs CC Ogden and Mrs Charles W Carer Bugler tanker enlisted March 1915 stationed Panama Canal Zone until two months 200 4.

William R. Banker Beauregard Lais CC. C. Ogden Charles W. Carer Panama Canal Zone

Obituary notices from Ellenville and nearby villages

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Mary J Catherwood of Ellenville aged 85 at her home on Cer Tel street following a long illness. Survived by four children Alfred G Catherwood John Catherwood Mrs H Youmans and Mrs Shirza Catherwood Miller. Funeral held at Center Street home with Rev Hobson officiating. interment in Ellenville cemetery. Also Miss Anna M Vance of Monreese died in Bridgeport Conn of pneumonia at 23. funeral planned at RC Church Monroe cemetery. Caroline Elliott Miller of Montgomery widow of James H Miller died at home from congestion of the lungs. born at Elliott Homestead Colden.

Mary J. Catherwood Ellenville Mary A. Caterwood Cer Tel Lole Catherwood Lory Lfe St. John’s Episcopal Church Alfred G. Catherwood Dilonville John Catherwood Middletown H. Youmans Rochester Shirza Catherwood Miller Anna M. Vance Monres Anna MN. Vance Bridgeport Conn Moaree Garry Vance Merritt R. C. Church Monroe Cemetery James H. Miller Montgomery Caroline Ellott Shel Alexander and Sarah (Arnott) Miller Elliott Colden Tam Miller Newburgh Montgomery Presbyterian Church Rea Cross Women’s Missionary Society Elizabeth J. Ellory Samuel Green Monroe Gee Samuel Greadee Southfeld Southfield Daniel Green Green Tuxedo Park Te Pu.Association Cemecierr

Par lorm and Bath Farce Comes to Saratwon Stage

Theatrical farce Par lorm and Bath by A H Woods opens in Saratwon after a year in Chicago and New York. In three acts it follows a respectable young man who dons a Don Juan guise to charm his bride, with elaborate staging and a popular reception in prior runs. Ticket sales begin Tuesday morning with prices 1 50 to 1 30 and 75 cents.

Parlorm Bath A. H. Woods Chicago New York Republic Theatre C. W. Bell Mark Swen Iti Bir. Woods Woods

The Devil's Double and William S Hart Screen Image

A short review notes William S Hart as one of the West’s deadliest men, praising his suppressed emotion and the film’s portrayal of vast open spaces and virile characters. The piece frames the actor and story as a painter’s study of infamy and humanity, with a focus on Hart’s face and eyes.

West William $_ Hart

Everything Still Big Sensation at the Hippodrome

Charles Dillingham presents the Fifth month of the Everything pageant at the Hippodrome. Holed with a holiday touch, the show adds new features and a gust of laughter to a spectacle famed for its entertainment feats. Hanneford the new clown heads the whirl wind riders, while the Hall of History introduces a Sousa march and Lampland ballet. Daily performances advertised.

Charles Dillingham New York City Risumas Mr. Dillingham Hanneford Marceline DeWulf Hoover Ian Rate Liew Jol Philip Sousa

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California THE Stanley Millspaugh Jack Meehan Demeseys Path Alaska M. C. Deniston Treasury Department Kingston S&s. T. Manlove Margery Crowell Rome Amos Fryer Linden Avenue Isaac Mullsaau J. Herapeck Horgbeck D. W. Callashan Brooklyn Robert Cunninghan HR. Devenap Lyman West Whitmer Point, N.Y William S. Hart Harry “the CREEN Morey Charkes Law of the Fatty Arbuckle Universal Weekly Douglas Fairbanks E Comes Stratton Theatre All Woods
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