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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

8

Times-Press Want Colons Advertisement

Classified ad urging readers to use the Times-Press want column for any needs and notices. Simple promo style note appearing as a local newspaper prompt.

Ansco V-P Featured In Holiday Demonstration

A local shop invites customers to demo the Ansco V-P as a Christmas gift idea. The event promises hands on trials and expert guidance to help shoppers choose the right camera for the season.

Immense amber diamond found in Griqualand West mine

A four hundred forty carat amber colored diamond was discovered in a mine in Griqualand West, South Africa. Though not the heaviest ever found in the district, it is described as the finest diamond unearthed in the area to date.

Griqualand West Southfrica

First Submarine Cable Connecting Cassis Boulogne and Dover

The first submarine cable enabled cross channel messages between Cassis and Boulogne on one side and Dover on the other. The London Illustrated News discusses this historic experiment in its August 18 1839 issue.

Cassis Boulogne English Channel Dover London Illustrated News

Wizard Liver Whips and Sore Throat Remedy Ad

An old fashioned medical ad promotes a cough and cold relief product for sore throats chest colds and aches. It claims quick throat relief chest loosening pain relief for earache toothache cold sores and canker sores with a money back guarantee. A companion liver remedy pills priced at 30 cents is also advertised with a satisfaction guarantee.

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Obituary: Mrs. William Litchrod of Edenville Dies at 45

Mrs Hattie St. John Litchrod widow of William Litchrod dies at her Edenville home after a long illness. Born in Walton, she was 45, survived by six children and siblings. She attended the German Lutheran Church of Ellenville and helped the Ellenville Red Men Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral at Faytroff home, interment in Franklinville Cemetery. Also notice of Robert Cochran Jr death in Washington New Jersey with family interment details.

William Litchred Hattie St. John William Litchrod Edenvile Ms. Litehrod Walon Ipassere County Eugene St. John Mas Ontario Lite Red Igtetown Leo Port Din Benjamin Melvig Brishaw Ellen Teo Elsu Lenz Daniel Kallen Jamaica Az Tr Castle Is City Benjamin St. John On Sion Fay Trour Fanlinekil Cemetery Cenvile Robert Cochran, Jr Washington, N. J Robert Margaret Cochran Hillside Dr. Grintog Robert Cochran Morgans & Wilcox Manufacturing Co

Allchin awarded 32500 in suit over 1916 motorcycle crash

Henry Allchin Jr of Tuxedo wins 32 250 damages against Charles A Willey of Long Island City in Newburgh Supreme Court. He sought 25 000 for personal injuries from a Sept 10 1916 Flushing collision that left him unable to work, with damages covering expenses and wages through Aug 15 1917.

Newburgh Supreme Court Henry Allchin, Jr Charles A. Willey Long Island City Palatine Ailchin Flushing L. L Allchin

North Street Church hosts Paul life study tonight

The mid week prayer meeting at North Street Congregational Church begins at 7 20 with Rev. B E Smith in charge. He delivers the second talk in a series on the Life and Ministry of Paul previously given at local churches. Times-Press Want columns advertise.

North Street Church North Street B. E. Smith Paul First Congregational First Presbyterian

Relief for Catarrh with Eli's Cream Balm

Instant relief from nasal congestion with Eli's Cream Balm advertised to clear air passages. The product claims quick soothing of inflamed mucous membranes and easy breathing, urging purchase from a druggist.

Summer Play Sacrifice Sparks Debate On School coal use

A letter argues against shifting to a winter term to save coal. It cites 250 tons saved being far less valuable than summer outdoor activity for health, urges expanded playgrounds, notes Middletown’s coal surplus, and discusses needed school time adjustments and recreation allocations influenced by New York City standards. It references visits to Washington Irvine High and Elementary No. 2 and state education guidance.

Ehildren Middletown Washington Irvine High School New York City Broughive State Department of Education

Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised For Kidney Trouble

A Middletown testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured backaches and irregular kidney secretions after using them from Tuthill & Terhune's Drug Store. Harvey Lateer reports lasting relief and a permanent cure with the 60 cent remedy. Fester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY estimates provide the product.

Dean Middletown Harvey Lateer Beattie Avenue Doan Tuthill & Terhune Lateer Fester-Milburn Co Bufalo, N

Membership figures show historic attendance shifts

Attendance numbers are given for several periods with October 1917 values and monthly averages. The data cites 2407 for October 26 1917, 2362 for 24 1916, and 2356 as an Oct 1917 figure. For November 1917 the average is not fully stated, while November 1916 stands at 2153 and October 1917 at 2142.

Youthful Mothers and Notable Births

A short note on the age of mothers at birth of notable figures. Lincoln's mother was twenty five, Napoleon’s parents were twenty three and nine, Pasteur’s father and mother were under thirty, as were the parents of Spencer and Whee.

Abraham Lincoln Napoleon the Great Ate Pasteur France Herbert Spencer Michael

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