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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
3
The report notes Charles Greer bought 50 acres of woodland near the Jungie, with the transaction recorded at Mortsbro on a Thursday. In other news, the body of Mrs. Lizzie Allen Palm of Middletown was brought to the area for burial proceedings.
Thursday’s Farmers League dinner in Firemen’s Hall drew about 150 guests. Local notes mention Mrs Palmier daughter of the late Alpheus Allen, families visiting Kingston and Brooklyn relatives, and holiday plans including Christmas services at 34 E. Church and the Reformed Church.
The Store presents a festive range labeled Christmas Spirit, aiming to suit every age and purse for all shoppers. Its lines promise inclusive items spanning both sexes and a broad price spectrum to attract a wide audience during the season.
At Pine Bush Hook and Ladder Co No 1 the officers for January include President William E Weller and Foreman Thomas S Elder with multiple posts. Grangers elect officers and Methodist and Presbyterian churches announce Christmas services, memorials, and a conference in Pine Bush with sermons and community events.
Emma D. Coddington and Mrs R Dickson organize a Wednesday gathering at Miss Coddington's home for the Mew Prospect Sun School Christmas exercises. A basket supper at 7 leads to a short program of dialogue recitations and music. candies and oranges will be shared. Families invited to prepare baskets.
The funeral for Mire. Isaac Townsend was held Sunday morning at Greenfield M E Church, led by Rev. F. Lare, drawing many friends from Ellenville. Raymund W of Lynn, Mass. was buried Saturday at Fantimehill Cemetery after a service at St Marys Church led by Rev. Thomas B. Dousberty. He, aged 14, died at home after pneumonia, survived by parents, one sister, two brothers. Rev EE on Missionary to Uganda family in Ellenville received a cable grant that Dr. ed Copenhagen would return home and sail to New York December 30, after visiting here.
Chester marked the tenth anniversary of the sale of Washington Horse to Richard McCormick for 4000 dollars, a transaction that transformed the Washington Hotel into the Chester Inn under Gene Atwater. The building’s appearance and name have changed, becoming a Chester showplace. Also noted is the sale of the James Clark farm near Glenmere thirty years ago to a Raynor sister, with John Garpenter later occupying the property. Dr. J. S. Bristol mentioned in passing.
New York equine specialist spends several days with friends in Chester. Miss Lizzie Board hosted a very successful exhibition and sale of hand painted ware Thursday and Friday last week. Dr C P B Smith caused a stir in Mehree with his 1917 Everybodys car. Contemporary reports note speculation among the wise about its make. Sugar Loaf religious meetings, led by evangelists T S Mebneut and J W Feakes, show considerable success after a recent Vernon campaign. Meetings are held nightly in the church.
John Naylor Sr, aged about 70, longtime trader in Bethel and undertaker, died after a three week illness of bronchitis and senility. Survived by two daughters Mrs Sanford of Portland and Mrs Winship of New York. a sister Mrs Rogers of White Lake. a son John Naylor Jr. several brothers in Oregon and Michigan. Funeral services were held at his Bethel residence conducted by Rev E H Todd with interment at Bethel Evergreen Cemetery.
South Centreville news: The Wawayanda and Greenville Euchre Club will host a euchre and dance at Mrs. M J Robbins home on Thursday evening December 0 for the benefit of the new church. Refreshments will be served. Music by local performers.
Mrs. M J Robbins and daughter Martha Carr visited her sister Mrs W Hunt at State ree mee. Mrs Bert Campbell and daughter of Middletown visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Co Fullerton. CG S Fullerton x e Marry Shoemaker given a surprise party last week at his home near this village. Wilton Bennet spending days with his uncle Elijah Perry. Mr and Mrs Bob Tyler and daughter Miss Ella Fullerton and Misses Elizabeth Harriet and Master George Gibbs of Westtown called on Mr and Mrs C C Fullerton Sunday afternoon.
A weekly list shows uncalled letters at the Middle Town Post Office dated December 18. Names include Mrs Dorothy Hector, Miss Lydia Beck, Miss Mayme Vanian, Miss Nora Wood, and men such as Jas Bayerschof Roswell Benton, Chas Madisor, Edmund Nieler, T P Ostrander, Nat A Kerk, and A Li Ross Co. W. 30 Shhuitz. Postmaster Dantel Ba Sweeney signs the notice.
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