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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
5
A fragmented OCR record outlines historic name changes of the Middletown newspaper from 1652 to 1890s. Mentions Whig Press, Weekly Press, Daily Times, Daily Press, Middletown Daily Times Press and postal registration in February with vague location cues.
The Times-Press warns it does not verify all adverts for fraud but notes its moral guarantee rests with sellers. It states readers should beware and report suspect listings to protect the paper and market integrity.
Highlights include Indiana becomes a state in 1816, Charleston Civil War loss of 7 million in 1861, Sherman’s march ending with Savannah reached, 1911 French government retreat from Bordeaux to Paris on Sept 5, 1911, 1915 concerns for Allied forces at Salonika, plus astronomical details. Algol peak at 9 p.m. and Saturn visible all night with meteors.
The piece surveys fault lines in a harsh 1916 weather season, naming New York and nearby observers while noting farmers’ complaints, property damage from storms, and merchants’ grievances as Christmas approaches. It frames the weather service as partly responsible for economic strain and public frustration.
Weather notes urge demand for wintry conditions to boost Yuletide trade as Illinois faces a debtless yet cash-strapped start to the year. The outgoing Democratic administration exhausts funds while Governor elect Lowden and Republicans prepare to take power amid tax delays and looming public institution costs.
The War Department reports that the Gay Chamberlain law failed to recruit National Guard strength. About 140000 guardsmen, 40000 refusing the federal oath, may shrink the force. border guard dissatisfaction rises as members return home. Regular army remains 29000 short of authorized strength. Critics call the act pork barrel, not a preparedness measure, and Senator Borah plans repeal moves while urging broader army legislation.
Henry Schiffner of 25 West Ajai street swore out a warrant against John OConnell, last seen after leaving Mohican Store on East Main Street. OConnell, once helped by Schiffner with shelter and clothes, disappeared weeks ago. police traced him to Middletown and Brooklyn origins.
A brief humorous remark about a wife’s dog. The speaker jokes that all women love dogs and mocks the wife’s grooming of her pet. The line ends with a quip about having the dog’s pants pressed.
Dr Lavinder of the US Public Health Service told City Club luncheon that intensive summer study of infantile paralysis left scientists with more knowledge than for many conquered diseases. He cited the Rockefeller Institute germ isolation and noted how infection spreads among humans and can affect others through carriers.
Pierson Ezra Sanford a prominent Orange County resident died at his Warwick home on Sunday after a short illness in his Sth year. He left a long dairy and wholesale business legacy with Producers Market Company and Sanford Woodhall. He was married to Ana S. Burt and leaves two living children Pauline Wendover and Edward Sanford. He supported local churches and engaged in civic matters.
Monticello December 11. Abs. Gerson, a local member, bought a cow for beef from Hugh Edwards south of the village. Mr Gerson and another man went to Edwards home to sell his veal and attempted to rope the cow. The animal charged and struck Gerson, who was severely hurt but aided by a passerby. the cow nearly killed him.
Church notices list events at Grace Church and Grace Church gymnasium. A Christmas sale starts Tuesday at 2 PM, with other church activities including a clergy pension plan launching March 2 and fund-raising goals of five million dollars by March 1, plus meetings at First Presbyterian and Italian Mission Horton Memorial.
Henry C. Merritt has taken his desk to the Citizen-Bulletin office and will begin work as a solicitor for the job printing office in connection with the newspaper. He feels well after his long illness and looks in good health.
A Popular Science Monthly note explains that viewing a straight line on a floor through opera glasses held in reverse creates disorienting, drunken-like effects. The experiment shows how aiming at a far line makes it appear nearly impossible to walk along it, illustrating perceptual distortion.
London dispatch reports British operations in German East Africa pushing the line 69 miles along a 200 mile front. German forces detached, 47 white and 240 native soldiers captured. One howitzer and three machine guns seized with 490 cattle. Russia history notes brief sketch of Rurik and dynastic rise to 1699 and rapid modern progress under Peter the Great and Catherine II.
William L Dickerson who has been at his Linden avenue home for a week with measles is improving. He is listed as recovering from the illness.
War Relief Work members in this city report very slow contributions and ask for cotton, rags, and orderly items. Donations may be left at Grace Church Parish House. funds cover cotton gauze bandages and dressings, with checks sent to Mrs. O. S. Hathaway, chairwoman. Meetings are Tuesdays 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 to make dressings, while efforts continue to recruit helpers for wounded at the front.
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