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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
8
Monhagen Water system gateways, shut Tuesday by ice clogged waterways, have been cleared and water flowing again. Commissioner John A. Norsesen reports relief as wind and lake conditions aid, though crews note some upper points lack water due to air in the mains.
The State health department announces a probe into unqualified midwifery and unauthorised practice. Public health officials are urged to cooperate as article notes midwifery is common in Europe and limited to foreign birth in the United States.
Miss Atchie Kite, known in this region, died recently at her home Herrahut in Cragsmoor and at Frank gord Philadelphia. The funeral was held on the following Wednesday after her death on December 7.
Peru appoints Frederic Alfonso Peset as ambassador to the United States after serving as minister and secretary to Peru's legation in Washington. This marks his full elevation to ambassadorial rank.
Federal supervisor Henary Morgenhaun held an examination for Dutchess County census enumerators at the courthouse. With F J Connolly’s staff resigned, an assistant supervisor, a stenographer, and a field clerk will be appointed. Names await approval. enumeration starts January first.
A teacher asks pupils to define the jungle and a student proclaims the jungle is where the circus lives. The moment captures a charming, confident classroom definition from a young student.
A roughly dressed man entered the Century company and offered to sell stories, claiming to have a manuscript by Robert Louis Stevenson William W Elleworth, titled A Golden Age of Authors. He left empty handed after the clerk declined.
A note highlights abundant bitumen in the Dead Sea area and its potential for cheap, ready preparation for word making. The material could be gathered, processed, and applied using standard tar or preparatory machinery, offering savings versus Near East and European supplies.
In Tasmania a mammal species exists whose females lay eggs and brood the young like birds. They are small, about porcupine size, covered in thick spines, and possess a slender beak of white horn.
The text discusses a receding weak chin as a sign of weak character in both men and women. It suggests such people lack moral and mental strength and are easily discouraged. It warns against judging anyone solely by chin shape and notes counterbalancing traits may exist.
Alfred E Bates was named president of the Riverdale Club after Tuesday nights officer election. About 40 attended and thanks were given to retiring president James McVeigh and treasurer William J Goldsmith for their work clearing debt. New officers include Vice President Hiram Mabee Treasurer Sinclair Sons Secretary L R Pard and Sergeant at Arms John Joran with an executive committee of S H Creeden William Mahee and William Leons.
Miss Amele Oliver and Warren Henry Jervis were married Monday evening at St. John's AMFE Zion Church parsonage by Rev. J. C. Bes Verney. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George Odell and Miss Marion Olver.
Goshen reports a declining number of blacksmith shops with a four year drop from six to two between here and cenburgh. Local officials note difficulties in shoeing horses as temperatures rise from morning lows to above zero.
About eighty people attended the annual chicken supper of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held Monday night at the Odd Fellows rooms. The supper was run by committee members Mrs. L. R. Wallace, Mrs. C. H. Goldsmith, and Mrs. Mary Funnell.
The Boys Rotary Club schedules four tag days starting Saturday to fund a Christmas celebration for the boys. A C Demeritt Jr leads the effort, with yellow tags at 10 cents blue 25 green 59 and red 1. Proceeds help the club's holiday activities and tree trimming.
The Smiles Club met Tuesday at Miss Catherine D McQueen’s home 107 Linder Avenue and elected seven new members. After business meetings, names were announced, dancing enjoyed, and refreshments served.
The New York Hippodrome marks its 173rd Happy Days pageant as it gears up for a busy holiday period. New features include a Zower shop scene ballerina, Valoda Vestof and the Four Amaranths, and an aquatic novelty with elephants trained by Lingera Feed Elephants. Metropolitan Opera figures Sienora Enrico Karnse and Antonio Scott visit, joining stunts with elephants during intermission.
A kerosene stove flame ignited a sack in the garage of Harry N. Skinner at 35 Hanford Street occupied by George Burkhart. The still alarm at 2 48 Tuesday afternoon sent Chief Charles Higham and Engies and Ex celsiors to the scene. No damage occurred, reported as a precaution.
Hines Lodge of Railroad Clerks will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Central Labor Union hall to decide on the constitution and bylaws and to elect officers following proceedings.
The session of the executive committee will arrange plans for the ensuing year. Visitora will be present from out of town.
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