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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
5
Old Jane Street Methodist Episcopal Church near Eighth Avenue prepares a special Christmas celebration amid dark prospects for the historic church. The event, dated December 23, underscores hopes for revival and renewal of the longtime place of worship in New York.
A year ago friction over business encroachments forced downsizing and drove members away, risking closure. Since Rev Dr Charles A Holla arrived from St Pauls Church the Jane Street Church has tripled attendance at class and prayer meetings and bus feasts, signaling a hopeful future. Rev Dr Holla helped mark the anniversary celebration.
Honesdale Pa Dec 23 A 16007 milk station was proposed for Browndale across the Lackawanna river at Forest City on the Ontario and Western line. Officials of the railroad aim to build freight trade and lift farm incomes by routing milk to cities, with 1268 cows in the area and farmers ready to cooperate. A daily milk intake guarantee of 190 cans is required before construction, estimated at about 10009. Farmers in Clinton and Pleasant Mount townships favor the new industry.
Local advertisement touts Phosphated Iron as a quick tonic and nerve bracer. Claims it replenishes iron and phosphorus, improves sleep, appetite, energy, and mood, and can restore youthful vim within a week.
A quiet Otisville wedding united Joseph Bronner Jr and Miss Winifred Cross on a Wednesday evening. Rev J S Burton officiated as guests from two households gathered under a floral bower for the ceremony and a lavish supper. The couple planned a wedding trip then to reside with Mr Cross until spring.
Christmas events in Montgomery include Presbyterian Sunday School tableaux The Bird’s Christmas Carol featured Miss Anna Lawson and Miss Belle Vanderoer with Jennie Hewitt guiding tableaux A candlelit service will mark an evening Christmas observance The Week of Prayer begins December 31 with services across M E Church and Presbyterian Church led by area pastors Ex Postmaster John F L Wilkin helps in the post office during the rush Christmas will affect business and schools Justice and Mrs Herbert F Cox plan Christmas in New York Miss Caroline A Dana visits from New York state Count to sail telegram notes Dr E E Count expected home from Copenhagen aboard Stockholms.
Friday afternoon the high school held its Christmas celebration with decorated study hall by seniors and gifts from juniors. Ed Moran as Santa arrived with Oscar Stern in a baby carriage representing the Junior Special of 1918, while teachers and football players received tokens and boxes of toothpaste amid alumni and visitors.
Sacks of parcel post mail have piled up at the Federal Building as workers sort volumes for city and outlying villages. Five wagons and an auto distribute today while fourteen loads went out Friday amid a storm. Sunday deliveries continue and Christmas plans include a morning run to reduce Tuesday rush. Postmaster Sweeney says holiday parcel business will surpass any prior season, with senders insuring packages more than ever.
Augustus Doyle, a longtime offender, clashed with Patrolman August Mass near Milk and West Main. He grappled with a coal office hold until police subdued him. Doyle pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was sentenced to ten days in the Goshen jail before Recorder Starr, under Sheriff Fred McDowell.
All pool tables and bowling alleys not in private homes become taxable under a new revenue law effective January 1. Clubs and organizations lose exemption. licenses for broker pawnbroker theatres public exhibitions bowling and pool rooms and tobacco dealers expire December 31 and must be renewed to display by 1927.
Rev Charles H Mattison will deliver a stereopticon lecture at the North Street Congregational Church Monday Christmas Day at 5 pm The subject is When the King Came.
Supervisor John S. Cooper moved his auto, carriage and general paint shop from 15 Henry street to the Central Garage on Centre street. Advertisement via Times-Free Press want columns.
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