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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
9
A new timetable takes effect on Sunday with changes to Erie machine trains. Westbound No 17 percent leaves earlier than No 171 at Obama with several adjustments including No 189 percent and No Tat at 16:35.
An old advert promotes Sterizol Formula as a remedy for sore throats available at local drug stores. The copy emphasizes quick relief and medicinal efficacy, typical of pharmaceutical promotions from the era.
A Grangers card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Smith in Mechanicstown featured card games, dancing, music, and refreshments. Contest winners included Mr. Alan Stage and Miss Nelaca J. Reed of Middletown, and Mr. Roy Green, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Merritt Duents and Mrs. Michael Ennis and Alfred Mould.
At the consul ar meeting of the Bid dletown Lodge 112 LO OF F the following officers were nominated for ballot at the next meeting N G Ereest Moahtor Y G William H Musbach Harry Pratt Esh Decker George Youns love and Lekor Chirk Pee Sec Frank Lowers Treasurer H E Holly. Vote planned on club room establishment amid discussion of location and use.
Seven cars of a coal train bound for Erie derailed late Thursday night at Kimble’s 49 miles west of Union City. One person sustained injuries. details from Erie offices indicate the wreck occurred near Unis City with the extent of damage still being assessed.
The cottage prayer meeting planned for tonight at Miss Clara Roberts home 73 Prospect Street was postponed indefinitely because of inclement weather.
Fredeavance of stown New York asserts the grand jury declined to indict him on charges of grand larceny related to an 1919 sale at Mr Horns residence. He says witnesses were not produced and disputes the People’s version, claiming immunity and cooperation.
Ensign Kenneth Smith son of County Engineer Charles H. Smith after two years in the Navy was discharged last week. He has accepted a position with Good Ronda Machinery Company of Albany and will represent the firm in Omnogue County. The Smith family, living with Mrs Smith's parents in Brooklyn, will move to the city for their new home.
Washington December 12 The McNary bill extending government control of sugar for another year cleared the Senate and was sent to the House for action.
Acting Night Yardmaster Jemen W. Kinney was found guilty in police court of obstructing a crossing during a fire alarm. He allegedly allowed a train to block the Erie crossing, delaying fire apparatus from reaching a blaze that destroyed three houses on Second Street. sentencing was expected.
Horton Church Women in Session met Thursday at 3 o clock in the church saloon with LC Purdy presiding. Members reviewed minutes, heard a Jubilee movement report, and discussed aiding Protestant church construction in Europe. A letter from a French Protestant pastor was read and a 22 600 000 fund pledge talked. The meeting closed with a Christian Endeavor Benediction and a social hour.
At a Wallkill Township meeting of the Orange County Farm Bureau the campaign for better rural phone service and enhanced rural free delivery was outlined. Mapes was named chair, with committees listed including members from Bloomingburg Circleville Middletown Bullville Stony Ford and other areas.
Lieutenant I. A. Snyder of the State Military Training Commission spoke to Company G of the 54th Regiment at the armory in Middletown on Thursday evening. He outlined the value of the military training program and its benefits for employed boys. Snyder departed for Washingtonville this morning.
The December meeting of the Woman's Guild at First Presbyterian Church was held Thursday with several members present. Mrs Miesandr Kirkwood presented World themes with readings by Ars Rorty and other selections. An anthem and a Margater self-portrait were performed, followed by refreshments.
George Wesley Jones born November 24, 1882 in WaWi4i. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jones he died Wednesday after a brief illness. Survived by Marion Neonburgh Ames Wasrrinan Melvin Dobson and Mrs Smitin. Residence 36 Forest Avenue. Former worker at O and W shops. Member of various unions. Fire officers to meet tonight to discuss two platoon system. Bonaparte takes new position with Theman F Bowe in New York New Jersey.
The Wednesday evening blaze at the Pine Fest resort Yankee Lake owned by Dulcie M Agnew is attributed to overheated cellar furnace or backdraft. Attorney NMTE for Miss Agnew and W McWilliams say insurance coverage totals 11 000 and furnishings 2 506. Fire loss estimated near 25 000. Agnew arrived from New York Thursday and is staying with friends in Goshen.
The St Johns Bazaar held Thursday night at the Lutheran Church drew a good crowd for a clam chowder supper and an entertainment program. Proceeds enable the Sewing Circle to finish paying the organ debt. Mrs Joseph Rose chaired the event with Mrs William Wern guiding the supper. Booths were run by Domestic chairs Mrs Louis Weinz and Mrs Mary Prank, candy chairs Mrs John Vro and Mrs Weaver, fancy chairs Mrs John H Arimanno and Mrs William Werner, and entertainment chaired by Mrs G A Fechner.
Port Jervis dec 12 The biennial fire department election was held Thursday evening with Chief Engineer Howard Wheat First Assistant H A Van Akin Second Assistant Fred Harding Secretary HLW Speer Treasurer C W Prussia Results announced and Times Press notes strong local readership over 26000 readers.
Daily stock list shows Am Can, Am Beet, Am Woolen, Anaconda Copper, Atchison, Baldwin Locomotive, Beth Steel, Corning Glass, United Food Products, U S Steel, Utah Copper, Wabash, Westinghouse, and others with mixed values. Report notes varying quotes across multiple names, compiled by Clark Chikis & Co from Newbury.
Miss Bertha Silsby cornet soloist of the Stratton Theatre Orchestra opens a school of music in the Cor win Block 69 North street. Her staff will include other young women from the theatre orchestra to teach their instruments as the plan to organize an amateur orchestra develops with performance opportunities at local theatres.
Mr Thomas Hennessey, once troubled by rheumatism and knee pain that slowed him in the morning, turned from pain to relief after using Goldine. The ad notes Goldine sold by McMonagle & Rogers in Moorestown New York and Jones' Drug Store in Port Jervis New York with liquid and tablet forms and prices.
The jury in the Moses F Kelson against William R Beam case returned a verdict Thursday afternoon of 19 percent in favor of the plaintiff, amounting to 91,000 dollars. The Times Press reports the decision from Newburgh, noting Highland Falls resident Kelson as the plaintiff.
The report notes Lief Cooper discusses the relief he has gained from Golddene for rheumatism and kidney trouble. The account highlights a personal testimonial about the remedy's effectiveness and mentions the broader public interest in the treatment.
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