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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1917

Page

9

Eagles Hall showdown pits Pilakoff against Lehner in crowd turnout

In Lexington Theatre, Ne eny, Puako featured wrestlers Fred Phatof and Hans Lehner to headline a match expected to draw a record crowd. The event, lacking league games, stirred local interest amid rumors of prior rivalries and notable officials.

Pilakoff Lehner Eagles’ Hall Eagles Hall Fred Phatof Aratorier Hans Lehner Metro Lexington Theatre Neeny Puako Strangler Deen E. Dre

Frank A. Gotch Dies in Iowa at Noon

Frank A. Gotch, noted wrestler, died in Humboldt Iowa at noon after two years of failing health. Born April 27, 18__, Gotch left a widow and two-year-old son Robert Geich. He had come to fame in the wrestling world and held the American championship title upon retirement.

Gorch Humboldt Gotch Jie Eumhah Robert Geich Charles Dedside Joe Steches Neb Charlie Cuter Cics Goieh

Theatrical Redemption Promises New Screen Triumph

The film Redemption is hailed as a landmark in Evelson Thaw productions with Miss Nesbit and Jack Clifford in leading roles. Star power from Mr Steger and Russell of Tyn Nesbit elevates the picture, with fresh situations and strong atmospheric effects promising a standout screen experience.

Evelson Ste Miss Nesbit Yumi Nesbit Jack Clifford Peiteer Russen Tyn Nesbit

Matty Mathewson Tops Trapshooting Tour

Christy Mathewson manager of the Reds and famed pitcher joined a trapshooting tour across seventeen states. He and teammates Big Six, Chief Bender, Cris Crandall, and Garry Davis competed in twenty-one cities, noting the sport’s quick appeal and skill among players.

Christy” Mathewson Cincinnati Reds Matty Chief Bender Cris Crandall Garry Davis

Goshen Board Hears Tax Roll Extension and Salary Move

The Goshen county board discussed extending the tax roll deadline to December 28 and adopted a county resolution. A Jefferson County supervisors’ resolution to adjust town superintendent election timing was approved, with support for similar action in Orange County. A bill for water use at the courthouse was paid, and a salary increase proposal for an employee was approved. The tuberculosis care funding proposal was debated and tabled, then rejected by a 2 to 5 vote. The meeting adjourned at 1:50. Sells Livery news notes H. Wilcox selling Goshen property to Robert Zeiger.

Eoanatis Forepoon Pi Jervis Jefferson County Orange Countir We Yepres Mtath Niargh Court House Hock Deny Highland Palmer Newburgh Bland

Silent drama notes and film listings from Snow Shop ads

Lovers of the silent drama will be spanned to learn that Lovda Bare the vampire of the motion picture screen will be seen tonight at the Snow Shop in the William Fo a special production. The Darling of Pure Tales is one of the new super de productions of its great film corporation and is said to be one of the great pictures that a star has ever appeared in. The management of ikon Shop has contracted special productions in Fox Film Corp. DoraLouise and The Darns of Paris Ive followed by The Price of Silence and The Tiger Woman. Pearl White stars in The Fatal Ring episode No. 5. Performances tonight at 7 and 9.

Lovda Bare William Foa Geat Film Corporation Ikon Shop Fox

Discontinue Slander Actions In New York Court

Actions brought by Life Food Company to recover 100000 each for alleged slander and libel arising from 1926 transactions with H. C. Fielder were discontinued. Proceedings involved changes of trial venue to Grange county. Fielder dropped his York county actions. Appellate Division upheld trial-place changes.

Life Food H. C. Fielder Middletown Watts Oakes Gakes & Brizhta Irial Ca. BO Oa Srishi

Grey Is Received Into the Church

Logis Ellsworth Reed aged 21 who was with the A War ow peers to sail for France on Dec 14 was received into the First Presbyterian Church of profession of Mr. Grey. Three members of the church comment on the circumstances and the fact three members of the church are overseas. More than a score of others are to perform their part.

Logis Ellsworth Salifi France Fem Grey Tar DD. W

Apple Tree Pruning Hints for Balanced Growth

Guidelines for pruning an epnte apple tree to control upright or spreading growth. Cut leaders to side shoots, shorten heads to side stocks growing outward, avoid interior shoots, maintain openness for sunlight and airflow, remove diseased wood and water sprouts, preserve and encourage fruit spurs, eliminate crossing branches, and trim interior branches. May need repeated thinning to maintain structure.

Suitable Cover for Crates Promotes Safe Shipping

Invention by S P Bunker of Rockville Center Long Island proposes a crate top to prevent bruising of fruit and vegetables like peaches and tomatoes when stacks are formed. The design also vents for car lot shipping, aiding even distribution of cold air during refrigeration and storage.

S. P. Bunker Rockville Center Long Island Scientific American Seysi

Best Results in Spraying with Efficient Nozzles and Pumps

Farmers achieve top spraying results with nozzles that produce a fine mist and operate at 20 to 60 pounds pressure using a first class pump and gas engine. Those using small quantities prefer buying sprays to mixing, as time and labor are costly and factory products offer consistent strength and purity.

Honor Roll of Christ Church List Honors

The Honor Roll of Christ Church lists 33 names including Captain J. S. Ballman Captain Arthur S Moore Lieut R H Vernon Sergeant C F Radzinsky Sergeant J Lester Burnett Sergeant Stanley Deckr Sergeant Stephen B Gibbs Sergeant Ernest C Halloch Corporal Sanford K Mallett Mechanic R O L Ludium Slean Hospital Service Frazee. Several names include Gibbs U S S Sar Strong U S 3 Mich U S S Adiron Convec ates Seymour Loui Clenden Pit Greene Jesse Hosgencamn Edmond Mruces Larkin Clifton S Roost Schonecker Rudolph Schonecker Harold Smith Woodbams am T Woodrur.

Christ Church Sar Strong U. S U. S&s Adiron Seymour Loui Clenden- Pit Greene Jesse Hosgencamn Edmond M.ruces Larkin Clifton S. Roost Schonecker Reudolph Schonecker Harold Smith Woodbams Am T Woodrur

Receivers Named for Mdermott Dairy Creamery

Frank A. Graham, superintendent of the Mutual McDermott Dairy Creamery at Hewells, reports that George V. S. Wilia and Francis Hutchings have been appointed receivers as the corporation, recently bankrupt. The receivers plan to continue the plant operations and farmers delivering before December 15 may receive payments in a few days. Thirty six dairies reportedly delivered milk totaling 3,690 quarts daily to the creamery prior to the shutdown.

Frank A. Graham Mutual McDermott Dairy Paralior Hewells George V. S&s. Wilia Francis $. Hutchings Corporation Times-Press Fund Teis Howells

Silent World of an Athlete Drafts His Routine

The passage notes how he shares crisp footage of his drills rest and meals, offering a vivid look at his daily leisure and training regimen. It emphasizes the value of behind the scenes clips in depicting his minute lifestyle choices and discipline.

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