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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
2
Martha De Wolfe reports relief from constipation and headaches after trying Fruitatives. She notes a single bar gave relief and claims overall improvement. Advertisement cites price 56c per box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25, and lists Frestatives Limited Ogdensburg NY as sender.
Time signals in Lisbon use two lanterns on iron columns 160 feet high to announce the correct time every hour. Each lantern houses three faces measuring 65 feet by 8 feet, providing a visible cue for sailors and port officials.
Pine Bush December 12 Pythian Knights and Grangers elect officers for 1989. Hiawatha Lodge KH of P No 252 names C C J H Penny as president and other officers. Pinea Grange elects Ernest C Boyce master, Andrew Burkingshaw overseer, Mrs W H Burger lecturer, W H Burger treasurer, Elmer Van Keuren secretary, Arthur Snider assistant steward, Mrs Ernest Boyce chaplain, George Kloppenburg steward, and others for three-year terms. Local notices reference thrift stamps, church services canceled, and upcoming prayer meetings at Ida Van Keuren home and New Prospect congregation followed by a turkey dinner hosted by Newton Higby family.
The Times Press prints Liberty’s opinion upholding the Sullivan county local option vote. It cites 1917 law changes on official war ballots and argues soldiers lacked a vote on propositions but legislature acted within its power. No court redress available unless a candidate suffered fraud or defeat.
An old newspaper ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for a range of stomach and intestinal troubles including stomach ulcers, liver and intestinal ailments, and poor digestion. It claims to have restored millions and urges readers to buy from local pharmacists and druggists.
The text argues that votes cast and clerical corrections do not justify further action to void a local option vote in Sullivan County. It criticizes the notion as baseless and cites a vague metaphor about visions from a Pisgah summit.
Sullivan County advisory board organizes a legal advisory group on November 24 2017 to assist registrants with draft questionnaires claims and papers. Members include George Smith George J Moose Joan D Lyons secretary John D Lyons with associates across Jefferson Callicoon Hurleyville Woodridge Long Eddy Barryville Glen Spey Bloomingburg Wurtsboro Livingston Manor Roscoe Narrowsburgh Liberty Parksville Monticello and other towns. Services are unpaid and available to registrants seeking draft related help.
Sam urged to submit the local board questionnaire promptly and have it properly completed to avoid amendments. Direct replies are avoided. seek help from the local associate legal advisory committee and county board for affidavit guidance and regulatory details.
New Paltz N Y Dec 11 The Tamney House one of the village's oldest hostelries is a mass of ruins today The loss is about 9000 dollars partly covered by insurance The old hotel burned to the ground Sunday morning around 7 oclock Its passing removes a rendezvous for certain New York people who have been an element in the summer fire for many years The fire s cause is a mystery It had been run by Abraham Feinberg who said he sold the building about a week ago to Mr Bandler a wholesale liquor dealer of
An advertisement touts Mustarine as fastest acting relief for rheumatic pains and goats ailment, claiming four days instead of 19 for a typical remedy. It promises quick relief for headaches, toothaches, earaches, bruises, sprains, sore muscles, and frostbite, and markets a mustard plaster substitute in a yellow box at 23 cents.
Feinberg family slept in a cottage 75 feet from the hotel as two workers from Feinerz stayed in the building when the blaze started in a hotel store room. Officials say the fire began from spontaneous combustion, with the Schet once owned by W C Yamper and Morisagre, while Mr Tammeysow runs the New Waltz hotel. The Gremer endured exposure to cold as shivering guests, clad in wet garments, huddle nearby.
Miss Minnie Robinson leaves for ten weeks in New Jersey for work. Richard Page takes a night watchman job at the Standard Oil Company in Middletown. Raymond List visits Fishs Eddy to see his mother Mrs Rosencrans. Amaroese Fort reports two white vases in a trap. Pushkin Zakem and Brodax plan extensive improvements at the Var Inwegen run and boarding house to host 260 guests next season. Rev. D. T. Harris returns after a two month war-time vacation.
Town gossip highlights include Mrs. William Stanton and son Albert at Bow View, ice six inches on Fulliwood and Kee Lakes, fishermen netting pickerel, Willem Leigh new highway superintendent on day trips, inspector bridges George Tees and wife recovering, Otis Reed sidelined by severe cold, E E Smyth at Middletown plant, Pete Wolff recently discharged from regular army, and locals shaping food waxes for cold factories. scattered items from section note community activity and hardships.
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