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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
It may not be the clothes that make the man but it is by the clothes that others judge him. It may not be the price alone that makes this store but the clothes and the quality back of the price that makes this the economical place to trade. Be open evenings until Xmas.
W H Ellis with his family and chauffeur from Bloomingburg traveled to New York City for a day last week and also spent several days in Mount Vernon visiting friends.
The notice lists erector sets Number One to Number Six with prices and accessories like Number One A and Number Two A. Electrical Sets priced from 1.00 to 5.00 and Bricktor Seis from 1.50 up. Call to place orders.
Washington reports indicate Count von Bernstorf retained optimism about a peace conference. Officials expect responses from Germany and the Allied powers soon with Vatican cooperation seen as likely. Cabinet meetings among belligerents may precede any action as responses arrive. Senator Hitchcock seeks immediate Senate endorsement of Wilson's peace note, but debate delays action until tomorrow.
In Newburgh a jury returned a 1690 verdict for Jane Flood against the City of Newburgh after a June 1932 fall on a city sidewalk. Thirteen ballots were cast before the decision, with prior offers of 2909 and 3909 mentioned. A separate Goshen case involved Joan Dooley and Edward F. Seaman over a deed to the Dooleys.
An official from a leading U S canning firm toured the town seeking baked beans to meet a customer order and offered a bonus if secured. Fort Jervis visit yielded nothing. The firm notes beans and tomatoes shortages push prices up and strain summer boarders serving, as one case of dozens once sold at 195 now fetches 2.50. A separate note lists a $122 monthly rent deduction for a nurse caring for Mr Mahoney after a stroke.
Arnott was struck by molten glass near the eye while carving furniture at his Goshen home and treated by Dr E C Hamilton. He returned to work today after a night of pain. Fire crews from Goshen and Middletown battled smoldering ruins, with Chief Higham and others coordinating aid from the County Seat. Firefighters feared reburns as hot spots persisted.
A fresh selection features ties priced at 50 cents and one dollar, with wide open ends and elegant silk fabrics presented in attractive boxes for display and sale.
Jottings note over a million viewers for the great money picture Pilgrim's Progress. It is shown New Year's Day at St. Paul's Church. Advertisements mention a dance at Jr O U A M Hall on Friday evening December 22 with a concert orchestra. Also a dance and euchre at Robtains' Hall South Centreville and watch the Times Press Want Ad.
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