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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
2
By rights it should be a worthy timepiece and a good watch exerts a positive influence on any bar. The first move you make is to examine our watch stock for reliable quality and value.
The firm, incorporated on a profit sharing basis, is active daily and claims universal prosperity for all connected with the business. Insurers praised the firm’s handling of fire losses, noting the staff kept stock safe as water poured during the blaze. The sale was arranged by EB BE Lo Conkling Real Estate.
G B Higgins dies in France as listed on page one. Napanoch and Walton residents die of disease among the fallen. Wounded soldiers include M M Rose Walden and C T Bevier Newburgh and others. Nurses and privates with varied injuries or deaths are named, reflecting wartime losses.
Mrs John Tryon of 30 Myrtle Avenue reports the death of Mrs Henry Dutcher in South Fallsburg on Thursday morning. She is survived by her husband and an adopted daughter. Funeral Monday morning at the late home conducted by Elder H C Ker. interment in New Vernon cemetery. Jottings note cake sale and dances for Red Cross and Home Guards with various local events and ads.
Officers of General Hospital No. 15 held a farewell dinner for Major Robert B. Harkness returning to civilian life after resigning as chief of the stedi eral staff. He may pursue reconstruction work abroad soon. The event featured jovial speeches, songs, and a silver gift, followed by a reception and dance.
Newburgh December 13 recorder Peter Cantime heard the case against John Deisseroth on a section 417 General Election Law charge. Earl testified, then denied aiding Deisseroth, with differences about who escorted whom to the polling booth. Witnesses claimed it was William Deisseroth, not John, who escorted Earl. Demurrer argued by Henry Kohl in U S court in New York over a vote buying count against Edmund Platt. Kohl contends federal act unconstitutional and the demurrer will be ruled next Monday.
An authority warns that despite lull reports, influenza danger rises with cold weather. The Hyomei inhaler is promoted as a safe, simple preventive, urging readers to buy at local drug stores and use regularly to destroy germs in nose and throat. Ad text credits R C., Tathill and Tuthil & Terhvae.
The annual convention of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen Association will not be held in Kingston next year as planned. Kingston fire officials and Mayor Canfield adopted a resolution declining to host the convention at that time but expressing willingness to host in 1920.
The funeral of Frederick A. Deyo was held this afternoon at 2:30 in the First Baptist Church. Maccabees, Ontario Hose Co., shirt factory, Ontario & Western shops and others gave oral offerings. Rev. F. P. Hunter officiated. Maccabee services were held at the grave. Attendees included B F ver, C. Nepberger, F. Gass of the Maccabees, M. C. Freer, Sanford Kelder and Edward Jackson of the Ontario Hose Co. Interment was in Walixill cemetery, Phillipsburg.
A curious note asks which term for a lady walking the street attracts more attention. The Galveston News hints at advertising impact and public perception in a brief, era-tinged query.
The note thanks helpers for excellent work that confined the fire to a restricted area and credits the untiring efforts of business associates with restoring order as business resumes in all departments. It mentions holiday goods and a 50 inside the store.
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