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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
3
Thompson Ridge Detachment 16 Miss Exmestine Jones visits sister Mrs. T G Clark. Fred Palmer leaves for a relatives visit in the city. Barry Schafer returns from a two week vacation. Sermon at Presbyterian Church Sunday morning titled The Limitation of Christ. Christian Endeavor at 7:50 p.m.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets sold as a substitute for calomel promise a gentler laxative effect with no teeth hurt and no bad after effects. The ad claims they cleanse the system, relieve dullness, headaches, and heavy feeling, and improve spirits, available in 10c and 20c sizes.
The Ohioe Branch of the Sunshine Society elected officers for the upcoming year at a Friday meeting hosted by honorary president Mrs M J B Austin. Officers include President Mrs Charles Pitt First Vice President Mrs J R Skelton Second Vice President Mr John Cox Treasurer Mrs Smith Lisingston Secretary Abs W Hemingway Corresponding Secretary Mrs W A Hemingway and press reporter Mrs W A Hemingway. The group plans Christmas charitable service and a social program followed by refreshments and music.
Walden, December 16. Ginbs, former owner and editor of the Walden Citizen, is visiting the village amid rumors he will reenter the local newspaper business. He had been linked to purchasing the Walden Citizen Herald but balked at the price. If he does not acquire it, he may join Frank Pekins of a local Oak street job printing shop as a partner.
Sullivan county hosts the annual meeting of the Fara Duresu of pulifven count with H. W. Consewed of the Harel New Yorkes as speaker. The Excelsiors of the Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No 1 will hear a sermon by Rev D. Be Van Drike Wight, D D, tomorrow at 7 30.
A brief quotation notes that consolation arrives too soon before healing and too late after, yet a fine mark remains for a comforter to aim at as described by Sterns.
A fashion description details an orchestration of a gown with an attachable short skirt, garnet velvet girdle, and gun metal bead embroidery. It notes a shifting Paisley trend into handbags with metallic clasps and silken cord fastenings. A cream hematleled linen collar and cuff set by Anna May is mentioned.
The Federation of Women's Clubs plans a community Christmas tree at the triangle park where Highland and Wickham Avenues meet in front of the armory. Carols, colored lights, and an electric star will be featured with schoolchildren practicing carols and leading a parade. Boxes will collect donations for expenses as the city unites for a true community life and holiday peace.
Mrs Marr E Evans was taken to Thrall Hospital Middletown for a serious operation. Mass Aurelia Clapham is 1st. Mrs George Shearer left for Jersey City to visit friends. Mrs Walter Garrison entertained friends for her birthday. Mrs Alva Comfort is confined with a heavy cold. W Cairns held a dance with music by Clapham orchestra. Mrs Francis E Clapham entertained the Missionari Sontats.
State Hospital details a heavy festive build with 1600 feet of rope and evergreen decorations for Amusement Hall. Chapel services pause for decorating, Christmas reception on December 25, and staff movements include engineers, nurses, and attendants amid snow and large package arrivals.
The Italian Evangelical Dramatic Club elected officers for 1917 led by President Cesare Fanelli and Vice President Angelo Zotte. The group plans La Tosca for February 16 and notes rapid growth. Other items mention church meeting, local moves, and individuals such as Franklin Lawrence and James Bodine.
W E B Smith barber of 120 East Main Street Middletown describes kidney trouble with irregular passages and back pains. Dean's Kidney Pills from Mills' Drug Store removed the pains and strengthened his kidneys. Price 50 cents at dealers. Don't just ask for a kidney remedy ask for Dean's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo N Y Advertisements
Chief engineer this week with Mr Rath at Syracuse. Mr Green feels modest about his temporary honors, and 50 we set them down here in a quiet corner. In the main we are all quite well.
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