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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
2
The ad promises better grades and selections with high grade cravats priced from 50 cents to 3 dollars. It highlights special value for particular wearers and notes the shop will be open evenings until Christmas for a busy shopping week.
El Paso reports that Villa’s army has retaken Parral as part of the push toward Torreón. General Herrera withdrew from Parral with his command before the Villistas arrived, signaling a shift in the campaign.
London reports first food restrictions go into effect forbidding more than two courses at breakfast or luncheon and three at dinner. A meatless day is anticipated but seen as a tougher challenge. The note also mentions Gladys Schoolmaker’s pleasant surprise at Amma Fitzgerald’s home on Ogden Street with dancing and refreshments as Anna Fitzgerald and her guest Miss Schoonmaker praised as royal entertainers, plus War Relief Committee’s next work day set for Tuesday, January 9, 1917.
Canton Stephen L Preston lodge held its December 12 election for next year naming Captain J B Wheeler Lieutenant Harry Pratt Ensign W R Hinman Clerk E M Thompson and Accounting A N Springstead. The Triple Link Lodge auxiliary chose officers led by President H Katersa Thompson Vice president Susan Pratt Secretary Lilliar Sack Treasurer Bertha Wate and Contractor s Jennie Kinney. The Wilsons Anniversary noted Washington celebration with a White House party.
Five Goshen prisoners were moved to Newburgh by Erie train under sheriffs McDowell and Jones to answer grand jury indictments for third degree burglary. Names include Henry Davis, Robert Kingston, Rat Carner. two Port Jervis men, William H. Jones and Frank Barrett, face related charges. Also notes Knights of Columbus meeting and entertainment plans, a Goshen Stable lease by A A Albright, a Russian man jailed for carry large horseshoe for luck, and sale of Cragston estate to Louisa Satterlee. The piece also advertises Mary Pickford film at Central.
A sensational explosion wrecked the Takamine plant at Merriewold Park drawing national attention due to Dr Jokishi Takamine the noted Japanese scientist and inventor. The event follows his earlier prominence at the Caicazo World's Fair and the Japanese buildings repurposed for his summer home at Merriewold Park.
In Newburgh on December 18 the Supreme Court devoted the day to the case of George W. Cornell and others against Mary Cornell. The case was summed up and the judge charged the jury.
Beginning this morning and continuing to Saturday, the Goshen time trolleys of the Walthill Transit Company will operate between this city and the county seat every half hour during the day. The move aims to ease heavy holiday passenger traffic, replacing the former hourly morning and half hour afternoon schedule.
A Christmas catalogue style list offers gifts for men women and children from Pakistan Ivory. Items include brushes combs mirrors manicure goods pen sets stationery rubber hot water bottles vacuum bottles lunch kits perfumes atomizers and harmonies fragrance plus military brushes safety razors strops shaving mugs Turkish bath towels cigars candies and special holiday packages prepared for mailing with prices up to 408 a box and 292 for special candies.
The Market New York report shows brisk early advances across most issues fading by forenoon with U S Steel Common slipping to 11243 then rebounding, Utah Copper moving to 108%. Anaconda varied around 83 and 81, Reading no 10844, Industrial Alcohol dip to 267 before 3 point rally, International Paper down to 43 before recovering, rail issues trimming losses, late strength lifting Steel Common to 112%, Anaconda to 83, Texas Company to 207. Grain markets in Chicago: Wheat opened down 1 1/4, corn up 3/4 to down 3/4, oats up 3/4, provisions lower. closing values show wheat up 2 1/4, corn up 2 1/2, oats up 3/4, provisions down. Auction notice: Martin F. Walsh to sell house, cows and farming implements on December 20. Temperature reading at 7am 20 degrees, noon 20, 3pm 22.
Mr and Mrs Harry Farnas of Delhi J are guests of Mrs Florence Decker at 191 West Main St. Mr and Mrs Moran Jr have returned to Butler NJ after visiting Mr and Mrs Clinton Hirst on Prospect Ave. Supervisor John Townsend of Beth el attended Seely Green's funeral. Mrs Fred Holden travels to Washington DC to visit her parents. On returning Mr and Mrs Jolden, recently married, will reside at 20 Highland Ave.
President Wilson’s proposal to curb high living costs through criminal prosecutions faces significant hurdles. He told visitors the Justice Department can prosecute only violations involving interstate commerce, hampering broader action.
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