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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

4

Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Lasting Rheumatic Relief

An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a real remedy for rheumatism, gout, and neuralgia. It claims to purify the blood and aid nature's defenses, offering lasting relief rather than temporary results. Available in 50¢ and 1.00 bottles from J. Erskine Mills and Scott Pharma with druggists nationwide.

J. Erskine Mills Middletown X. Y Scott Pharma Goshen

Memorial Presbyterian Church Notes and Schedules

Memorial Presbyterian reports strong attendance for both services. Rev. Dr. Wight delivered the annual sermon to Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1. Various church groups announce meetings this week including training class, advisory committee, prayer meeting, Christmas decor, and Bay Scouts activities. Christmas services run from next Sunday through Dec 31 with special programs and preparations noted.

Bay Scouts P. S.C. EL First Baptist Church Mr. Hunter Hunter Grinton Unite Epworth League John Bunyan North Street Congregational Charles W. Shelton ofNew York Shelton North Street

Judge Bartlett Honored at Retirement Dinner in New York

Chief Judge Willard Bartlett of the Court of Appeals was guest of honor at a Delacontee’s dinner hosted by New York Supreme Court Justices on his retirement. Elected Chief Judge in 1913 after eight years as an Associate Judge, Bartlett had practiced law with Elihu Root post-Columbia Law School, then served as Supreme Court Judge in Brooklyn before moving to the Court of Appeals. Speeches lauded his judicial career, noting his past presidencies and the notable Guire murder case he oversaw.

New York Willard Bartlett Court of Appeals Delacontee’s Supreme Court Bartlett The Cour of Appeals Columbia Law School Elihu Root Sse Brookyn Barnests

Whitman and Wadsworth on need of compulsory service

Washington debates compulsory military service as Senator Wadsworth and Governor Whitman urge universal training. They argue National Guard failures show volunteer limits, praise compulsory six months to build shared sacrifice, and discuss school military instruction and broader social benefits.

Whitman and Wadsworth Washington James W. Wadsworth, Jr New York Whitman Schenl Plattsburg

Erie Engines Run For Arlington Company Power Swap

On December 18 an ErieRail pair of locomotives were moved to Arlington Company plant in New Jersey after short power. Two old engines belched smoke but did not move, yet pipes from each crane connected to the plant steam main powering production. The Arlington subsidiary of Du Pont makes a Sunstance resembling celluloid and sought borrowed motive power to relieve a shortage.

New York Road Arlington N. J Greenwood Lake Division Erie Arlington Company du Pont Company Arlington Compane

Bridge Repairs Raise Costs for Oliver Street Bridge

Commissioner Korschen said estimates for the Oliver street bridge repairs run high due to steel prices, with a rough figure near 600 dollars. After completion, the bill payment may be settled by the COLTS, per a Times-Press ad column notice.

Korschen Oliver Street

Queens of Avalon Attend Banquet at Arthurian Knights

At a Friday banquet of the Knights of King Arthur, the Queens of Avalon were guests. Toastmaster Augustus Maier, performers Barbara Radzinsky and Clinton Roosa and church and Sunday school speakers participated. Newly appointed officers include Hing-Ffrank Ladlam Seneschal Reuben Ladlam and others. The two societies total 40 members. The ritual is said to be beautiful and instructive, drawing on Tennyson Idylls of the King.

Knights of King Arthur Queens of Avalon Augustus Maier Barbara Radzinsky Clinton Roosa Richard Back Atlan Ballman Alice Reeves Buignette Myrta Gibbs Hing—Ffrank Ladlam Reuben Ladlam Chantelior Exchequer Albert Schuler Alwyr N. Robberison Foe—Holk Buck Allen Ballman Tennyson

Thomas F Byrnes Dies in New York

New York December 18 Thomas F Byrnes Democratic leader of the Eleventh Assembly district in Brooklyn and Undersheriff of Kings County died Saturday morning at home on Sterling Place of heart disease. Born in Brooklyn in 1860 he served in the Assembly from 1880 to 1882 and later held posts as collector of revenue and chairman of the State Tax Commission. He leaves a widow and two daughters.

New York Thomas ¥. Bsirnes Brooklyn Kings County Mr. Byrnes Assembly Thomas R. Farrell Grout Dix State Tax Commission Glynn

Dick Benton Not Dead in Prison Hoax Debunked

Liberty reports a death hoax involving C Richard Benton of Liberty, convicted of wife murder, with John S Trombly Warden at Clinton prison confirming Benton is alive, in good health and working, no confession.

Dick Benton Liberty C. Richard Beton Liberty Hesister John S. Trombly Clinton Benton Hesgister Cymil R Benton

New Lights Shine Saturday Night on North Street

The Haburg system from Franklin Square to the river was activated greatly altering the street’s appearance. Three arches on Ve reer were installed then planned for removal, aiming to free the street from poles.

Haburg North Street Franklin Square

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