This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
2
A Goshen farmers gathering featured speakers addressing issues facing agriculture. The report highlights remarks from local leaders and discussions on conditions, policies, and advisory topics impacting farming communities.
Mrs Brady arrived on Thursday for a three week vacation with her parents. She is described as accompanying Mr Brady and expected to be visiting friends and relatives during the absence. Details are limited due to the fragmentary text, but the notice mentions travel and social arrangements surrounding the Brady family.
Mrs CFL Reakes of New York City and Mr and Mrs W Jol Dinning plan to spend the weekend in Norwich after New Year. Miss Slary Hrosonn of Grand Ave will stay with her grandmother during the holidays. Mr and Mrs Brel J Notting of Toledo visit the Prosurt family.
A garbled excerpt reports William Fennell being appointed alderman of the Fourth Ward with Bayor Hoasiona Mo Cox after a conferral of officials. The text notes the term expiration, unclear dates, and possible contemporaneous actions by the mayor, with further details obscured by transcription errors.
Thirteen prisoners being transferred from Gindra to Napanech spent the night in the city jail due to a late train. The transport delay prevented proper custody arrangements, and the keeper and staff were not present to oversee the prisoners.
Frank A Mosher died at his Canon City home in Colorado after an illness of influenza. He was a former engineer and graduate of a named college, and his wife Clara Sul Mosher survives him.
Goshen High School edged Montgomery High School in a close opener that required an overtime period. Referee James Goshen and others officiated as a sizable crowd watched a clean game with emerging teamwork and improved practice shown by Goshen.
Middletown Lodge of Elks plans a Christmas gift distribution for about 260 children at 7 pm. The event includes trunks of gifts such as mittens candy and fruit and is organized by a committee led by Ivan A. Gardner with members from Goshen Liberty and Chester among others.
Special to the Times reports Walden resident Willian Coleman died Friday evening at about 61. Coleman had worked 15 years at the Walden Kalfe Company shop and was born in New York City. He came to Walden from Maybrook and uttered a final phrase before collapsing at the Central Hotel after a theater outing.
John Fr. Kenney, longtime sales manager at Hanford and Worton Company, will resign after the holiday season. The announcement gives no final plan, but local reports say he will stay in Middletown and seek new opportunities.
At a Friday meeting of the Republican County Committee Elwood C. Smith resigned as treasurer and member of the committee from Monroe and Charles St. Glover was named in his stead. Ed Stull of Warwick spoke on opposing the Davenport-Donahue compulsory health bill and a plan to address Palisades Park encroachment. A figure cited about a surplus of 2,906,9900 was discussed with intent to seek appropriation for territory. The issue was to be brought to the Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s meeting.
The York Grand Jury dismissed conspiracy charges against milk distributors after finding no evidence of a conspiracy. The presentment criticized the financing arrangements for building, cafe, and milk inspections and urged state payment of these duties to ensure proper oversight.
Fire Department officials and city Aldermen debated implementing a two platoon system for seven Middleway fire companies. Chief Higham announced a list of eligible drivers and urged quick action, with five new regular drivers to be named and the Public Safety Committee to refine regulations on shifts and duties.
Dr Hulett called the measure class legislation and warned it would tax the medical profession. Participants included He mer, Dr Mills, Dr Lo Iic, and Schools Supt James F Tuthill. They viewed the bill as a political scheme risking confiscation of professions by the state. The forum adjourned before the next meeting.
The note expresses hope that more people will attend the saving bill event, aiming to increase turnout beyond prior levels. It emphasizes community support and planned promotional efforts to boost participation.
Students in public schools raised 586 dollars for the Red Cross with a reported total of 2586.29, cited by Chairman Richard Knigoe who praised the children's work. The report lists districts and amounts, noting ongoing seal sales and community effort.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.