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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

2

Obituary notices from Green to Unionville deaths

An obituary fragment honors multiple individuals including Peter W. Staley and George M. Kimber. It notes a resident born in Green to Isarce New Townsend and a progressive farmer with a long family lineage, and mentions survivors such as a wife, two sons Norton Newairk and Oscar, and extended relatives including Mrs. Sarah Vengorden.

Green Isarce New Townsend Mary Norton Newairk Asbury Park Oscar Alisa RF Orother Jacob Newmirk

Death of Mrs Harold R Hultstander Shocks Walden Community

Walden mourns Mrs Harold R Hultstander who died at home on Friday evening at 49 Gladstone Avenue. Survived by husband and three children, including a two week old daughter. Burial arrangements to follow per Odd Fellows Lodge.

George M. Kimber Peter Maria Kimber Unionvile H. R. Hultstander Walden Harold R. Hultstander Gladstone Enue

Phillips Saunders wedding announced in Akron

Inez Saunders daughter of Mr and Mrs George P Saunders was wed in Crystal Ren Dec 17 The bridal party included the bride's parents and brothers The couple will reside in Akron Ohio where the groom works

Phillips

Mooseheart Legion and Esther Chapter to Elect Officers

A Mooseheart Legion ladies meeting is set for the lodge rooms at an evening hour with all members urged to attend. Queen Esther Chapter of O E S holds a Friday meeting where officers will be elected for the coming year. A meditation on solitary study and personal improvement follows, with remarks on the value of solitude and historical figures who thrived in seclusion.

Mooseheart Legion Ladies of Mooseheart Legion Esther Queen Esther

Sirens in ancient legend as sea nymphs and warning tale

A compact note traces the sirens as ancient figures of Mediterranean lore. They are described as beautiful beings with musical voices whose songs captivate sailors, guiding many to peril. The expression siren now denotes an alluring but dangerous woman who bewitches with charm.

Mediterranean Sea

Waste Our National Trait

Domestic science experts testify that about 20 percent of a typical family’s food budget is wasted due to improper selection marketing and poor cooking.

Vote helps Den Winston in Newburgh election

In Newburgh Gece 184 voters cast ballots amid a town vote that boosted Den Winston’s majority. The report notes soldiers may have influenced turnout but the final tally widened the incumbent’s lead despite some curio ce in ballot processing.

Winston Newburgh Gece Xewaited Den

All Display Lights Ordered Out and Enforcement Planned

A city order limits outdoor lighting to 13 units on Thursday and Sunday nights for safety, with enforcement by the United States Fuel Administration and local police if ignored. Commissioner Taylor announced the measure at a 2 morning meeting with coal dealers, after a report from State Commissioner Wiggin in New York.

United States Fuel Administration Fuel Administration Impiakine Pu Missioner Taylor Times-Press Aetion E Usis Saver Thompson Architald Taylor Wiggin New York

Draft Queries and Court Proceedings Schedule

Answer to Draft Queries continues from page one as war words loom. Lawyers officiating Wednesday in Saine our papers include Forenoon Thomas C. Rogers and Ivan A. Gardner. afternoon P. R. Butterheim Alton J. Vail and Edmund C. Faulkner. evening Elbert N. Oakes and Frank H. Finn. Today’s engagements list Recorder H. M. Starr W. L. Dickerson for forenoon Elmer 4 Lemon and Charles Redfield for afternoon and Charles H. Shaw and John L. Wiggins for evening. Proceedings are

Saine Thomas C. Rogers Ivan A. Gardner P. R. Butterheim Alton J. Vail Edmund C. Faulkner Elbert N. Oakes Frank H. Finn H. M. Starr W. L. Dickerson Elmer Lemon Charles €. Redfield Charles H. Shaw Johnn L. Wiggins

Goshen Chapter Elects New Eastern Star Officers

Goshen December elects Alamore Chapter of the Eastern Star names Matron Miss Alice A Bailie Patron Augustus Gillespie Associate Matron Miss Luella Secor Treasurer Mrs Alice Handerson Secretary Shack Conductress Miss Verna Corwin Associate Conductress Mrs Frank Green Martha Mrs Whi Tremper Esther Mrs Hattie Scott Organist Mrs Clara Penny and others to serve for the coming year.

Goshen Alamore The Eastern Star Alice A. Bailie Augustus Gillespie Luella Secor Alice Handerson Shack M Verna Corwin Frank Green Hertha A. Bolling Frances Strack Airs Clara ML Penny Oitolie Frechem S. Clara Durland Esther Hattie Scott Martha—Ais Whi Tremper Electa Edra Poe Laura Ru

Belem Brazil Seaport Highlighted by Traveler

A list of varied notes mentions Coxe Trit in a dairy bankruptcy case before Judge Manion and transfer to Macgrane Coxe in bankruptcy proceedings. It then shifts to Belem, Brazil, praised as a key seaport near the Amazon and lauded by Harry Weston Van Dike for its commercial river setting. Also noted is a rare birth on Shetland Island Balta, with a £125 gift to the mother, followed by a basic first aid tip on wound cleansing using benzine and iodine gauzes.

Mutual-MacDermott Dairy Corporation Manion Macgrane Coxe Red Tree Brazil New York Belem Pere Ara Amazon Harry Weston van Dike South America Shetland Balra Shetland Group

Jolly Five to Host Christmas Dance at Evans' Hall

Jottings note an immense sale of furs tomorrow night and invite friends to a Christmas dance by the Jolly Five of Slac Hill at Evans Hall on December 23 3937 with Williams orchestra.

Tomorow Tompkins Dry Goods Cordialis Jolly Five Slaic Hill Evans' Hell Ae Wiliams

New Stock of Warm Clothing and Pajamas On Sale

Sweaters with large collars and cardigans in black navy scarlet and brown plus tan and dark grey. Interwoven socks by the Ox silk Lisle and wool socks priced from 35c to 50c. Pajamas from 1.15 to 2.50 with Regimental Camp option featuring hood and windproof sleeve. All furnishing goods in attractive boxes.

C. D

Keiser the Rooster Becomes Durham Pride After Battle

A messaged report from Durban describes a dramatic street clash involving a huge rooster owned by G. S. Marine. Indignant fanciers witnessed the event along the main thoroughfare. the rooster, named Keiser, was linked to a dog named Pride of Durham and a potential death penalty, though the tale ends with Keiser earning fame as Durham’s pride.

Washington Durban N. C United States Marine Corps G. S. Marine Keiser Dee Pride of Durham

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