This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
8
The page two report describes a stage production featuring the Blessed Virgin and St Joseph in The Crib, a chaotic arrest of Santa Claus by Brownie police, and a festive finale with Christmas toys. Cast lists name Rosa Reinemens and Frances Larkin among others, with scenes illuminated by electric lights and a bustling bazaar supporting the hall’s building fund.
An advertisement extols Milk Emulsion as a palatable remedy for stomach trouble, constipation, and weakened digestion. It claims rapid relief, a natural bowel action, appetite boost, and strength, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Prices listed as 80 cents and $1.20 per bottle.
Act IIb Scene 1 shows Santa Claus amid candles and bells then Scene 2 presents a Tableau of the Crib with Blessed Virgin. Names appear in cast lists Frances Larkin Su Joseph Paul Botens Herald Anseis Ada Hilescher Cecilia Curer Dorothy Wolt Chenits Rose Marie Young Virginia Quistey Frances Carney Rankin Shepherds William McElroy Frances Botens Edward Reilly Joan Hanty Fachard Dobson Scene 3 features Brownie FP the Socks Finsle Merry Christmas and a tableau arresting the Santa figure and keeping him prisoner
The Riverdale Club hosts a Christmas tree event Friday December 26 with guests including Sonia Chris. The organizer plans to distribute excess gifts from the prior night and celebrate Christmas with a large crowd expected to attend.
The article previews a Straton stage show Happiness A La Mode with Barbara Townsend seeking marital success and a divorce scheme. Dick is drawn into the plot by Dorothy Mitchell prompting a staged frame-up to trap him with another woman. Barbara’s pride leads to an apparent divorce and remarriage within months.
The final decree leaves Dick seeking Barbara’s company while she refuses to resume marriage. Dorothy’s jealousy flares as Fick and Barbara dine. Dick’s plan to help Barbara ends in a near breakdown as a doctor is summoned. Accusations fly against a suspect as negotiations unfold amid a chaotic, melodramatic plot.
A fragmentary note discusses Horace Walpole and wit, reflecting on the world as a mental arena. The snippet hints at satire and contemplation, naming Walpole as a touchstone for views on society and cleverness.
An old advertisement touts Heneph brand tablets for back pain urinary trouble and rheumatism claiming no opiates. It promotes Heneph's Blue Flag Laxative Anti constipation relief and Heneph's Laxative Cold and Grippe Tablets with quinine for colds bronchitis and lung diseases. Sold by Harry Terhune Middletown NY and Heneph Co Inc Kingsser NY.
Edgar Hamilton Ales and Phebe Ann Matthews, both of Wellsill, were married on Friday by Justice of the Peace William H. Pue at the office, witnessed by the bride’s mother and sister. The ceremony occurred amid a quiet town setting with family presence.
John August Goldchmidt after 19 years as head baker at Miotican Company resigns to take a position with Globe Tea Co planning a regional bakery chain. First shop to be located at Port Jervis. Son of his home here.
The passage mocks Jack with crude phrasing about work pay and service, alleging bias against him and referencing a publication named The Times-Picayune. It portrays social friction and the author’s jumbled satire lacking clear narrative.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.