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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary ad copy appears to urge daily big coverage and reader attention. Mentions timing and head starts, aiming to attract men and readers with longer exposure and opportunities to stand out. Text is incomplete and reads like rough promotional notes.
Dr E G Cuddeback of Port Jervis was elected president of the Orange Y Medical Society at its annual meeting in Goshen. Elected officers include Dr Hamilton of Goshen vice president Dr W H Sarde of Newburgh treasurer Dr H J Shei of Kingston censors Dr D Denbergh of Middletown FE C Rush R L McGeoch of ... Swartwour of Port Jervis. Delegates to the New York Medical Society named Dr W W Davis of Newburgh Dr W G Gleason of Newburgh Dr FE Rushmore of Tee and Dr C E Tompson of Newburgh alt.
Local notes report Andrew of Goshen assigned to Montgomery street water pump engines and locomotive power aids. Calvin Granger, Cornell man, must report to Ithaca by December 1 to join the Aviation Corps unit. John Burns sails for Europe. George Mutibail attacked. minstrel show set for December 27 at Central for patriotic relief. Red Cross sacrifice sale ongoing with ads urging participation.
Dr. Charles S. Payne of Liberty, a leading Sullivan County physician, died suddenly at his home Wednesday night at 10 o'clock from an apoplectic stroke. Born in 1654, he had long practiced in Liberty and belonged to Cyprus Commandery No. 6, K. T., and Monticello Lodge, FL&AM. Survived by his wife, two daughters Anna and, a nephew Dr Luther Payne of Liberty. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Obituaries list Mrs Catharine Mingersell Levis, Mrs John Tiernan, Mrs Georgiana Tiernan, Horace J Thorn, Joel K Schultz with details of deaths, ages, birthdates, survivor relatives, and funeral arrangements. Widespread local figures linked to Ellenville and Howells, with church and fraternal associations noted. services conducted by Rev W S Maines.
Concert program features Concent assisted by Helen violinist and Kathleen Partlow, with 200000 down payment listed. Edison Recreation of voice numbers by Mrs. Ferrell, arias and instrument solos by Archer Wriddleton, Miss Jeffrey, and Albert Spalding. Includes My Laddie and The Star Spangled Banner in a varied Edison recreation concert setting.
Son of Ja Bairg Schu R. Schultz and Sarah In 1872 he was united in marriage with Josephine Foster whose death occurred in 1908. Four children were born to Mr. Airs Schultz, two survive Fred R. and Selie E Jersey City. He is survived by one brother Geo H Schultz and one sister Helen Minerva Schultz born of Westtown.
William R Brooks and Sam Randolph Brooks of Washington died suddenly on Monday evening. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence in Washingtonville, with interment in the family plot in the local cemetery.
A brief item shows a child's quip about size and action, with the boy named Harry remarking that if he and another were the same size, the world would feel his anger. The playful jab hints at a lighthearted, domestic humor tone from the era.
A quiet wedding was held December 3 at the Howells home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Graham. Wiss Afildred married Private von Lumsden of the 105th Field in Spartanburg, S C, with Rev. John Kershaw officiating. Witnesses were close relatives.
Port Jervis officials adopt committee recommendations on teachers pay after finding local salaries below the New York state average. Trade teachers in the city will receive higher pay in the future as a result of the investigation and subsequent action.
Obsequies were held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her daughter Alis Frack Hull Otisville with Rev. R W Lake officiating Interment followed in Union Cemetery Slate Hill Red Men members served as pallbearers
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