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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
4
The text argues for a trained reserve of 4 000 to 9 90 men as capable citizens, not police. A regular army of about 50 000 would handle policing and border duties, with reserves available for war. Congress should raise the regular army to 256 000 and enable reserve mobilization per the Leonard Wood plan, while states organize necessary constabulary forces.
Events dated December 23 span 1783 to 1915, noting Thomas Macdonough’s 1783 birth and 1825 death, Jackson’s 1814 attack near New Orleans, 1795 Stepniak’s birth and death in 1941, 1914 Warsaw battles, and 1915 Vosges recapture. Astronomical notes mark Venus Jupiter Saturn visible all night and Mercury Mars Neptune Uranus dim or invisible with sun meridian timing.
The piece argues the border National Guard failure showed the system is outdated and unfair. It urges radical reorganization through a public plan that trains youth for a six month period annually, moves them into reserve regiments, and inserts them into national service to strengthen defense.
Argentina copied its constitutional framework from the United States and now enforces universal military training for men aged 20 to 45. The system creates an army of 700,000 trained men for emergencies while maintaining a peace strength around 25,000, contrasting with the United States’ current pacifist posture. The piece argues this highlights a shift spurring debate on national defense policy.
The House of Governors was created to unify state laws on inheritance tax divorce and common carriers to deter federal encroachment. Nine years on the conference has met in Washington only as a social session and has produced no substantive action.
William Bertis Collins presided over the William B Collins Cottablisher of the Leader-Reposi and a member of Cypress Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Albany. He died at his brother F D Collins home in Detroit after attending the editors conference in New York. George Chafee also died at his Parksville home Monday.
Rev Henry W Uffelin voices the core of Christmas as more than customs. If Christ had not come, poetry, hymns, and hope would vanish. He proclaims Jesus as the Good Shepherd the Truth and the Light, and urges readers to welcome Him, thanking God for the unspeakable gift.
John J F Cummitgr of 2 Myrtle Avenue has left Union News Company at James Street Depot to join United Cisar Stores Company. He is now employed at the Franklin Square store in this city. Times-Presa Want Ad Columns advertise the notice.
On account of Monday being a holiday no ashes will be collected on that day. Collections will be made on Tuesday. “Merry Christmas” it would be were you to present your family and friends with tickets for The Masque of Pandora.
At Stony Ford on December 20 a public sale drew perhaps the largest crowd ever seen at the old place with buyers arriving from New York Philadelphia and many towns. Auctioneers Lunney Thompson and Smith sold a varied array of household items and furniture outdoors despite deep snow and cold. The second day saw steady bidding on horses harness and machinery, while interior goods were postponed for later.
Leona Mattison nine, daughter of Charles Mattison, disappeared from public school Wednesday afternoon. Father, hotel proprietor, located her at Keener's Roscoe hotel, then halted break-in. Divorce case slated for Dec 29. mother accused of contempt.
Liberty December 24 The will of Marie Kaiser of Liberty has been admitted to probate. Frederick W Kaiser of Richmond Hill, a son, receives 6000 dollars. Charles F Kaiser of Youngsville, another son, is bequeathed a portion.
Middletown resident C. E. Jones of 34 Grand Avenue says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain and irregular kidney action after taking them from Vernon Drug Company. He reports a temporary recurrence but renewed use led to a permanent cure, and urges others to use the same remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Faster-Mitchum Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Advert.
The will of Fred Kaiser fixes $500 to Mary Victoria Kaiser of Youngsville and $300 to Wilam and Baum children in Germany, with the remainder to Mary V Kaiser. Executors named Fred Kaiser and Charles Kaiser. dated June 5 1915. property valued at 15000. Hannah F Long probate assigns real estate to son William L Long and remnant to five grandchildren. dated July 27 1915. executor Wim F Long. Wedemeyer estate notes transfer tax $89.98. Times-Press Want Ad column.
W H E Williams well known in Middletown and former Maple Grove House proprietor at Neversink died at his Levina New Jersey home December 19 in his 50th year. Miss Sayre to Wed Warwick December 23 George W Sayre announces engagement of his daughter Madaleine Bertholf to Thomas S Snowden of Philadelphia.
Local 572 carpenters announce the final regular meeting for 1916 to be held Saturday December 23 at the usual time and place. W F Schindler records secretary signs the notice.
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