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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
3
An imperfect OCR fragment references an orchestra for a chamber meeting, noting adverse text and adver items. Details about date place or participants are unreadable, but the notice implies an event tied to an annual chamber meeting and a musical ensemble.
Robert Stephenson died suddenly at his home in Brisco Jeffersonville last Monday afternoon. Authorities say heart failure was the cause. He had been ill for a time and had recently attended a gathering. The family remains at White Lake with funeral arrangements pending.
C. E. notes that four union societies will hold services Sunday at 3 PM and 6 45 PM at the Home for Aged Women and First Congregational Church. A Monday assembly and later meetings will involve all new members and officers. Florida trip noted for Mr and Mrs Charles To Font Tort at Central Valley with winter plans.
The thirty seventh annual meeting of General Lyon Post No. 266 in Pepartsuent York LA BR covered officer elections for post commander A L Whester senior vice commander Janes Flanegan junior vice commander George Patinurr surgeon Amasa T Chagdio Joseph F Other of the Leapens Thmes.
Newborgt an Holte stein and Samuel Sas of Newar Mod were arrested Thursday night for a desertion crime. A preliminary hearing was set for Friday after a filing by authorities. Bail was set at $1,990 each and posted in cash.
The December meeting of the Athenian Club in Washingtonville featured hostesses Mian Wroa, Patton, Mr Jacob Herman, and Mrs Newlarst Harriel a Dibble among others. J. Elzeloth, ex-city resident, named acting chair of the Kerath Merchants’ Trust in Poughkeepsie by Mayor Ralph F. Tiridige as part of the fuel committee duties.
Mr and Mrs Albert D Cox of 8 Ridge Street quietly celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They wed at the Methodist Church of South Centreville with Mrs Cox a daughter of the late Moses YaNess. The couple have three children Frank John and Artie with families in California Newark and Port Jervis. They lived on Hides Street for years, Mr Cox once ran a meat market and is now retired.
In Newburgh on December 12 the Cornwall Soldiers' Permanent Memorial Fund received $500 from a billiard exhibition. William F Dieppe presented the proceeds after a three pot and cushion match. Hoppe defeated Vargas, the South American champion, 259 to 90 in the 19.2 balkline, and won the three cushion contest 16 to 5.
Will pay visit to Pine Bush Friday evening at a regular meeting. The lad accepted an invitation from the leader at Pine Cush to attend cession there December 39 with initiation and Lancelot members lat in the ky. Residence changes hands: George Tass sells 55 Horton Avenue to Frank M. Elston for a Goshen home. Sale via J E Yenda, 29 Prospect Avenue.
The James Mattison plant on North Street nears occupancy after two months of rapid construction. The cement walls roof and windows are finished with floors and heating being installed. Owner Blatuson plans auto painting and related lines. The O W railroad lists nine new permanent assignments for Middletown and Sidney crews and opens eight more runs for bidding with a December 16 deadline.
Three new runs opened to bid for Cadosia yard and Shiddletown-Mayfield area crews with no assignments yet. Temporary posts include a yard fireman and an engineer, while permanent posts add fireman positions on trains 23 and 32 north. Officials anticipate a Christmas pay day similar to Thanksgiving, likely on December 19 and 26 to align with travel schedules. Examinations on operating rules for C and W crews concluded, with most workers signaling confidence in passing.
The funeral for Patrick Harold was held at 11 00 AM at Holy Same Church Otisville with requiem mass by Rev Father Doran. Interment followed in Holy Same cemetery with sons of the deceased as pallbearers. Mrs Walter Graham funeral occurred at 2 00 PM at the safe home 31 Ridge Street conducted by Rev Dr R O Kirkwood and Elder Higher. Interment in Howells cemetery family plot.
Serial notices recount wedding of Clarence Hoven camp and Miss Vavrike on December 3 in Hampton with Rev. Edward B. Shaw officiating. Other brief items note a $10 fine for blocking a street crossing, a farm sale from Emma Mapes to Mary Miller, a birth announced for Roseline Mary Mirressi, and Times Press boasting of its readership.
Two Americans and an Englishman were captured by Villistas in a raid on Musquiz and are held for ransom. Reported prisoners include R. B. Hansom and Fred G. Hugo, with one Englishman released. ransom set at 10,099 dollars each per unconfirmed advices.
Park Benjamin Sr for his brother and sister plan to challenge the adoption of Anna M Bolchi by her father. Bolchi lived in the Benjamin home for seven years and was adopted in Wilkes-Barre Pa. The case recalls disputes over spousal signatures and an ongoing family rift linked to Dorothy Park Benjamin and Enrico Caruso.
President Wilson can now walk about his room and hall with a cane for short periods daily. His physician reports improvement as he dresses himself and moves around almost unaided. The brief note mentions his past illness and a shy compliment from a young girl during a vacation.
A fragmented note describes an unusual preservative from fern leaves used to pack meat and potatoes. It claims fern extracts keep produce as fresh as when first water washed, noting widespread excel atives in packing.
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