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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1918

Page

2

Two Bills Open For Business At New Stand

Messrs Herbert and Tremper of A E Ruggles Inc opened for business in their new Middletown location in the Merchants Bank building. Despite a fire setback they present a bright, cheery shop with practical apparel for men. Social at North Street Church moved to Thursday Dec 19. Lieutenant Wendell Phillips has been mustered out and is at his parents’ home in Port Jervis.

Messrs Herbert and Tremper A. E Ruggles Inc C. E North Street Wendell Phillips Mrs Almarin Philips Port Jervis

Obsequies for Mrs Charles S Wellat Held at Jay Academy

Funeral service for Mrs Charles S Wellat took place at her Jay Academy Avenue home at 2 PM with Rev F S Haines of Goshen officiating. Pallbearers listed were E J Tyrhill E A Hopkins Augustus Owens Sylvester Devoe John Gregory George Gregory. Interment in Wallsall Phillipsburgh family plot. Sergt Percy Benedict returned to home from Camp Upton on leave of sixty hours reporting weight gain and good condition. Water main on Cottage Street broke causing a disruption between Roberts Street and the crossing. repairs underway.

Charles Wella Jay Academy Avenue F. 5 Haines Goshen Benedict Percy Benedict Camp Upton Cottage Street Roberts Street

Wilson to release Hog Island report via White House

Washington December 17 The White House to publish Attorney General Gregorys Hog Island shipbuilding investigation report as soon as it is prepared probably in four days or two. Untemyer denies pro German propaganda claims before the Senate committee stating there was no shred or basis for implications. Revolution in Bulgaria reported by Lex Anzeiger of Berlin. The 92nd Division assignment to convoy home canceled with no explanation. War Department notes it remains as a reserve unit to reinforce occupation forces.

Hog Island Washington White House Wilson Gregory Untemyer Samuel Untem Myer New York Senate Committee Bulgaria Amsterdam Berlin General Pershing 92Nd Division National Army Negraces War Department

E. G. Crowell Dies In Buffalo Hospital

E G Crowell manager of Swift Company Elmira N Y died at Buffalo Hospital Monday night He was formerly manager of Swift Company Port Jervis and was well known in this city His death will shock his many friends

E. G. Crowell Swift & Company Elmira Buffalo Hospital Buffalo Crowell Port Jervis

Brown Brown wedding at North Street Church parsonage

Peter Brown of 10 Benjamin Ave and Mary Brown of 18 Benjamin Ave were married at the North Street Congregational Church parsonage by Reverend Samuel Millar on December and the couple were unattended. Coming events include a December 25 victory dance at the Armory for Day Nursery with Tunnery’s orchestra.

Brown—Brown Peter Brown Benjamin Avenas Mary Brown Benjamin Avenue North Street Congregational Church Hey Samuel Millar Armory Tunnery

Obituary notices from Middletown post lead with Hulda Ayers death

Mrs Hulda Beemer Ayers died at 2 30 p m December 16 at 23 Bennett street after a brief illness aged 75 years one month and 24 days She was born near Colesville Sussex county New Jersey October 22 1813 married November 11 1863 to David B Ayers died April 4 1889 She resided in the city 38 years and was a Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church member Survived by three sons Edward Gabriel and Ayers two sisters Mary Beemer and Mrs Fila Rogers and Wallace Beemes one brother The late husband and two grandchildren survive Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the home Interment Wellkill Cemetery

Hulda Ayers Hulda Beemer Ayers Bennett Street Coles Ville Sussex County N. J Solomon Beemer Mary Decker Beemerville David B. Ayers Middletown Webb Horton Arid Bayers Hese Mary Beemer Fila Rogers Wallace E. Beemes Hemna Ayers Huletayers Air Service France Air Henter Wellkill Cemetery George Doolittle Catherine Lent Doolittle Goshen ICL George Looutiec Mae Hitler Derid L Covkling Augusta Kelsey Knapp Ufe Mil Street First Lee Doolittle David L. Conkling W. H. Koch West Hoboken John Wis Jersey City Mary C. Macys Tacoma Wass W. L French Aliss Emma Conkling Roland Bettcher Ulster Heights Ulster County Edward Dettcher Ida Hope Anna Folberth Builville Maxwell Bettcher Connecticut

Apollo Club to Open the Season Early in January

The Apollo Club announces its first concert of the season will be held in January with rehearsals under Andrew J. Baird progressing. A well known New York artiste will assist. Members urged to renew before month end as new associate arrangements bring a few more associates.

Apollo Club Andrew J. Baird New York W. H. Tremper Civ

Personal notes on local social news from Luzon visitors

District Attorney Elsworth Baker visited the city on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A Edward Askew and Mrs. L H Askew of Fair Oaks recover from influenza. Corporal A Majower of Camp Lee and Mrs Majower called on friends. Rev Dr and Mrs G W Grinter travel to New York due to illness of daughter in law Mrs H M Grinton. Bob Hathaway returns from Kentucky Military Institute for Christmas. influenza recovery noted. Various moves and visits: Mary Dipperly returns to Waymart Pa. W S Ramm moves to Springfield Mass. Sidney Howell visits brother Henry Howell. Jacob Herres moves. William Woolsey family visits relatives. other Woolsey and Hoseton family connections. Pond Eddy and Ridgefeld mentions.

G. W. Grinter New York H. M. Grinton Harry M. Grinton Navy Grinton Bob” Hathaways C. S. Hathaway Kentucky Military Institute Louisville Qo.b. Hathaway Sidney Howell Washington, D. C Henry Mr. Howell Jacob Herres Beattie Avenue William Woolsey Sodus, N J. Woolsey

Latest Names on the Casualty List

A local casualty list names Corporal W. B. McGrath from Liberty and several others as wounded or severely wounded. Also listed are Himer E Griffin of Poughkeepsie Peter J McNulty Lincolndale Cyren Leonard Many of Grahamsville Sito Sardielio Oneonta and Ira L. Watson of Norwich. Earlier names include Capt. Rapheela Eigan of Newburgh Frank Drake of Port Jervis Walter McMahon of Newburgh Frank Silkworth of Kyserike noted as died of disease.

W. B. McGrath Liberty Himer E Griffin Poughkeepsie Peter J McNulty Lincolndsale Cyren Leonard Many Grahamsville Sito Sardielio Oneonta Ira L. Watson Norwich Rapheela Eigan Newburgh Frank Drake Port Jervis Walter McMahon Frank Silkworth Kyserike

Newburgh Stock Closing Prices Form Mixed Results

Daily closing prices on the New York Stock Exchange as of 2 pm show gains for some large industrials like Bethlehem Steel and U.S. Steel, while others such as Anaconda Copper and Westinghouse drift lower. Prominent names including General Motors, United Motors, and Union Pacific display varied moves amid a broad price spectrum reported by Clark, Childs & Co.

Newburgh New York Exchange Am. Woolen Anaconda Rtchinson Beldwin Loco Astz Bein Ohio Beth Steel Balt I Beth Steel Transwis Cent. Leather Ches. & Ohio Chino Copper Gi West Soi Ch. At St P BL & Pac C.R.L& Pt Crucibie Steel Evie Lex Texas Oil Gnion Pac United Motors U. S. Rubber G. S. Steel. Com U. S. Steel Utah Wabash Westinghouse Clark, ‘Childs & Co J. G. Collingweed Mer

Stratton screenings show four flags and Western thrill

The Stratton Theatre presents Under Four Flags a World War themed film showing at 7 and 9 pm admission 23 cents. Also The Border Wireless featuring William S Bart shown tomorrow in Stratton Theatre praised as strong Western drama. A Nymph of the Foothills at Show Shop tonight features Ben Kirkland on trial for life in a mountain town. Bronx court session led by County Judge Russell Wiggins extended weeklong term for civil and criminal cases in Bronx County New York.

Stratton England America U.S Border Wireless William S. Bart Stratton Theatre Vitagraph Ben Kirkland Emmy Chaner Bronx CO Russell Wiggins Brons County New York Mosdar Gronx County Wiggins

Auto Recovered After Theft Report In Passaic

Herbert Merrick of Passaic N J reports his auto tobie stolen while he attended church. Police recovered the vehicle and are investigating the incident. Merrick identified the car and provided details to authorities for verification.

Herbert Merrick Passaic, N. 2

December discovery of missing bike far from claimed site

A report notes that in December the item was found about 50 miles away a few days after it was believed to have been taken by boys for two joyrides, confirming the initial story.

Purified Vegetable Tea Promoted for Constipation Relief

A vintage advertisement touts a purely vegetable tea as the best remedy for constipation and stomach troubles. Marketed as affordable, it promises a gentle, palatable solution costing only a few cents per package and suitable for children and the elderly.

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Times-Press Lavallieres Rem Chearles J. Giering North St Sonora Hanford & Horton Company Matthew Dineen Matthew Lineen Montgomery St. Luke's Hospital S. Mary Katharine Sommers Eleanor Bes Mary Hazel Mr. Dineen Daniel Prank M Newark Jeremiah Wisontown Lineen Bullville John Dineen Ellen Reardon St Mary’s Church B.C. Lennes Somers Selwyn M. Gibbs Naval Reserve U. S Vestal Yorkstown Sam Christ Ghurgh Christ Universalist Church Parish House Aristotle Elsworth Baker Luzon A. Edward Askew L. H. Askew Fair Oaks A. Majower Camp Lee Mary Dipperly Waymart Helen Brde Grand Avenue Willam Ramm Prospect Avenue Springield Mass Santox Hot Ogden’s Pharmacy Bantox”’ Store W. Main St Wilson’s Pittson Coat L. G. Wilson Railroad M. Singer Depot Street Ann J Mek
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