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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
7
Postmaster urges early mailing this Christmas to avoid congestion at the Federal building. Advice covers proper wrapping, durable containers, complete sender and recipient addresses, insured parcels, and money-order rates to prevent delays and losses.
Police report details theft of 2033 feet of insulated copper wire from Howes Falls Licht and Power Company plant at Napanoch near Ellen ville. New York Ontario and Western detectives pursue clues expected to lead to arrests as wire was carried away in an automobile.
Gov Whitman approved making the Republican chair office a salaried post and, before leaving for Washington, met at St Rems Hotel with GOP leaders. State Senator George F. Argetsinger of Rochester was suggested for the post with a tentative salary of 310,000 per year.
City health officials report comparatively few illnesses. Contagious diseases are scarce with only two polio cases, four diphtheria cases nearly recovered, and a polio quarantine nearing release. Citizens should remain vigilant and improve overall public health, especially in children's care and hygiene practices.
The regular monthly Furman branch meeting was held at Mrs Wesley Bell 10 Albert Street with many members present. Mrs Amer the president presided and plans were made to bring Christmas cheer. Regrets were voiced that long‑absent members still cannot attend. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for January 18 at 5 Albert Street home of Mrs J Harrison Bailer.
Newburgh December 14 rivercraft chatter centers on how long steamers will operate before Jack Frost halts navigation. The Odell of the Central Hudson Line remains in service, breaking ice despite a long winter start. By mid December upper Hudson navigation paused earlier, but today Tremper still sails upriver and fears focus on weather rather than ice.
The article reports the Chamber of Commerce near 400 members with 13 more needed to hit the goal. Howell-Amechman Co joined, bringing total to SST. A special directors meeting is planned to review the wart program and upcoming plans. A secretary candidate from a western city may attend, with a directors meeting at Hotel Waldo and store hours shifting to evenings starting Monday.
A city family reportedly received 29 Christmas Club checks from Merchants' Bank this year. The detail appears as evidence of family saving activity during the past year through the club.
New York December 14 Rodman Wanamaker’s yacht was destroyed by flames in a harbor fire reported by the International News Service. Fire boats battled the blaze as onlookers watched the vessel burn, with no immediate word on casualties or cause.
A long time sufferer narrates how Phosphated Iron cured his nervous breakdown and restored vigor. He notes rapid improvement in color, energy, and mental clarity, saying the iron helped him feel “right of the reel” again and enabled him to work with decision and zest. The ad targets professionals and office workers as a booster for those not quite well.
The Junior League held its annual election in the St Pauls Church lecture room with officers named including President Margaret Wear and Vice Presidents Alice Wallace Emula Cortright Waldo Lite Laura Peck. The organization has about 50 work members and nine teachers and meets each Wednesday. a Christmas party is planned next week. A large steel yacht named Nirvana was destroyed by fire while moored in Gravesend Marine Basin.
Miss Esse Ritch, who spent the summer at Lake Mehord, is now visiting at the home of her niece, Mrs. A. L. Clark, New Street.
New York December 13 The annual meeting of the Ohiv sociery at the Waldorf Astoria was marked by a read letter from John D Archbold dated October 27 in response to an invitation to speak. Archbold, who had been a society member for 30 years, regrets he cannot attend the 20th event and wishes the gathering a pleasant occasion.
Albany report notes Blanche Wells, daughter of Assemblyman Louis Wells, wed John Archer Grant of Pavilion Genesee County. Ceremony at St Mark's LeRoy conducted by Rev Pierre Cushing. Attendants Miss Cho M Wells of Goshen and Howard E Orr of Rochester. The Orrs will host at home on the Orr homestead after a short southern trip.
The New Jersey Zinc Company announced a profit sharing distribution to employees totaling 14 percent of last year's wages. Payments will be made in quarterly installments during 1917. Elbert N. Gakes of this city appears in Supreme Court at New City in the case of George Colling against the Ene Railroad Company.
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