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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
3
G Iseman, oldest Erie Engineman, died in Sparkill. The brief obituary notes his long service with the Erie railroad and mentions surviving family. Further readable fragments reference his career and personal ties during a period of illness.
After illness and anaemia readers are urged that Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic restores vitality quickly. The advert claims strong benefits for all ages and offers a money back guarantee through local druggists M'Monagle & Rogers.
A reminiscence traces a veteran engineer from the Erie Railroad who began as a wood burning fireman in the 1840s and rose to engineer by 1867. He recalls Jim Fisk and Josie Mansfield riding in his cab at Turner's Station and recounts episodes from early railroading on the Peter?mont line and the Drew-Fisk era.
The Republican National Committee chose Chicago for the party convention amid limited votes from nine states including Connecticut Georgia and Pennsylvania. The committee debated procedures and urged calling special sessions in other states before February to complete ratification.
Harry Vail of Seon Milford was elected to fill the Warwick Bank vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Welltax. The action occurred as Warwick reports a director selection amid the bank’s governance need.
The Goshen town report shows dog tax receipts by town totaling 582.19 for the local year under the county treasurer. The county proposes a prison handling arrangement with Westchester at 7 cents per day, and supervisors plan to attend a Albany conference on Wednesday December 17 regarding good roads funding.
2:30 quotes list broad names including American Can American Sugar American Brass Anaconda Copper Bethlehem Steel Lehigh Valley Mack, Miami Copper Midvale Steel Panama Pacific and more. Notable prices shown with several stocks near 22 to 49 1/4 range and others around 2 to 4.
Orange county legislature members push to raise Board of Supervisors yearly pay from 159 to 200 with higher daily rates for special work. The resolution goes to Rules and Regulations Committee after a revolution is adopted. Supervisor John J. Toth of Port Jervis presided in the afternoon. Board adjourns to Friday morning at 7:30. Thursday the Board meets as canvassers to certify the soldier vote.
Newburgh resident Samuel Lipstein, 22, accused of stealing 1699 pounds of iron from a Poughquag manufactory in Dauichess County. He was arrested Tuesday by Sergeant Jean Barun on a larceny warrant and may face transport to Ulster County.
President Wil Bon sends telegram to Acting President Lewis of the coal miners union praising the "patriotic action" of miners representatives in Indianapolis and urging swift agreement on a just and fair plan for all. He says everyone must work together to achieve it without delay.
Poughkeepsie December 11 Windsor Hotel sold at foreclosure at the county court house for 147 000 to Simon King. The property carries a long lease held by the Poughkeepsie Hotel Co which remains in effect.
Warwick December 11 announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Erncst Queker bush at New Milford on Sunday.
Four Erie railroad workers from Port Jervis were injured when their caboose on a switch at Avoca Pennsylvania was struck by several cars and an engine at 11 15 Tuesday morning They were treated by Erie surgeons and returned home Conductor Herbert C Hoss sustained two fractured ribs Trainman John L Connelly was bruised Trainman Edward B Faber had arm and shoulder contusions Trainman HL Markle had minor bruises and cuts The crew was part of a Wyoming and Delaware Division running between Avoca and Port Jervis
A testimonial ad asserts intense agony from eczema on the leg and other areas, claiming a remedy brings relief after years of poor results. It cites a customer in Buffalo and targets readers with guarantees and refunds if not satisfied.
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