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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
3
Christmas coming slows the Ontario & Western pay car with one expected payday around December 26 in Middletown. The car may delay until after Christmas to pay remaining employees. Local soldiers report discharges and promotions, with many names and addresses listed. A Mechanics meeting with an oyster supper is planned for this evening at 8.
Newburgh, Dec 12 Several persons arraigned on charges of purchasing votes and related election offenses. Ridward Lockwood, Jo an Weisseroth, J Edward Groth, Matthew J HuH, and others faced counts for buying votes and unlawful acts in the recent election. Election board members were charged with permitting unauthorized persons into booths. Bail set at 3 dollars for most. Lockewood released on recognizance.
Newburgh reports Lieut Arthur Brundage of Company 5 7th regiment wounded gassed and shell shocked in Cambrai battles returns to New York aboard the Celtic with 2277 men. His wife Mrs Brundage and brother meet him in New York. they arrive home Wednesday night amid school efforts to reach 100 percent Junior Red Cross participation.
Washington scene reports a Dec 18 measure asking the State Department to inform the Senate if American peace commissioners favor destroying German warships. The foreign relations committee was asked to consider the proposal.
Port Jervis December reports an O and W train from Stonibelia to Valley Junction halted within 10 feet of a soldier found intoxicated on railway tracks. The engineer acted quickly, preventing serious injury or death. Also noted are local Christmas services and school closures for holidays with decor and a forthcoming dance at the Armory.
In Newburgh, after nearly eight hours, the jury in the Ide v Banks case reported they could not agree and were discharged by Justice Platt. Plaintiff Josephine Ide, wife of a music instructor at the New York Military Academy in Cornwall, sought 310,000 damages for injuries from an automobile crash at the Ridge road and North Plank road junction, six miles west of Newburgh, on May 19.
Word reached that Harry Wickham died in Jersey City last evening. He was the brother of Mrs. A Gunther of Middletown and leaves a wife. Wickham, born in this city, had been ill only a short time. Mrs. Gunther went to Jersey City to remain until after the funeral.
A Christmas basket for an American soldier at Base Hospital No. 8 Otisville is urged. Donors may give 1.50 and leave name and address at the Red Cross office to brighten a soldier’s Christmas far from home.
Secretary G. D. Theleen of the Chamber of Commerce becomes a new father as his son is born at Thrall Hospital this morning. Mother and child are reported in good condition with a name yet to be chosen.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E Mather of Riggeburg and Mr. and Mrs. Royal Moore traveled to Mountain View to visit Rev and Mrs Howard Mather, a Moore grandson. Mrs John Costello of Linden Avenue visits sister Mrs Thomas Steck in Columbus Ohio, leaving Dec 3. Bee Air and H G Darrow with children from Atlantic Highlands arrive to spend holidays with Mrs A Van Winkle in Houston Avenue. C Bogart, briefly housebound by illness, is now able to go out.
Multiple obituaries list funeral services held at private residences and churches in Montgomery and Wallkill area. Hulda G Agare. Holand Shetcher. Catherine Lent Doolittle. Matthew Dineen among the deceased. Services conducted by Rev. Hunter and Rev. Fechner, pallbearers named, interments at Wallkill and Hillside cemeteries. Midland Chapter Royal Arch Masons to convene with honored guest William L. Dickerson visiting Grand Master. Luncheon to follow. notice in Times-Press Classified.
Henry N. Clark, a prominent resident of Cornwal, passed away at Wallon Hudson. The long time local figure was known for his community service and leadership roles. Further details of funeral arrangements will be announced by the Clark family.
The Show Shop presents Merel Players with Kitty Gordon in a stellar cast plus King Cummings Johnny Ives McQuarrie and Muriel Ostriche in a feature tonight. Christmas Attraction brings The Naughty Wife from Selwyn Company to Suratios Theatre next Wednesday with a clean, laugh filled run after New York Boston and Chicago. Also The Claws of the Hun starring Charles Ray opens at Stratton tonight. Matinee prices range 100 75 50 cents. evening 166 1.00 75 50 cents. seats on sale Monday morning.
An advertisement touts Parisian sage Cia form as a remedy for dandruff itchiness and hair loss. It claims rapid relief, promotes new growth, and offers a money back guarantee. Testimonials reference improved scalp condition and hair fullness after several days.
Victor lists December offerings including Victrola Red Seal records and 10 and 12 inch discs. Highlights mention Sophie Brasian and Emilio de Gogorza with titles like Home Fires Burning and Humoresque by Elman. The notices mix pricing and catalog numbers for various Victor releases.
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