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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
2
A flood of names shows residents and visitors celebrating Christmas in Warwick, Middletons Porty New Bent times, Syracuse and Washington. Many relatives gather at homes on Prospect Street Grand Avenue Dolson Avenue and more, with travelers from Utica Boston and Connecticut joining the season at various host houses.
A Warwick sale of the Burt property concluded Wednesday afternoon with the transfer of the estate for a price reported at 250,000 dollars. The auction featured foreclosures and bids from local buyers and real estate firms.
A fragmented report discusses a collision case involving a Denton truck driver Jamra Wright and others. Proceedings reference witness availability, defense and plaintiff actions, and lingering questions about the accident's details and testimony.
The trial opened with Parshall filing for a dismissal arguing negligence and contributory negligence issues. Judge Seerer denied the motion after brief discussion. Jury was charged and the court session extended into the afternoon with further argument and testimony ongoing.
Mrs. M. Seilies of 25 John Street sustained head injuries and a severe bruise after a fall on a sidewalk near the Armory while returning home from the Christmas Tree exercises at the Carima Wy. She was attended by Dr. M. Bilivere and remains in a stable condition.
Funeral services were held for Cristopher Mould Crana at St Paula MOFS Church and at the late home with interment in Fruitville cemetery. A second service for Mary Ward occurred at her sister’s home with Rev. Dr. E. Van Pyke Wight officiating and burial in Chester cemetery. Pallbearers named for both rites.
James M Ball, longtime manager of the Lustberg Nast shirt factory, receives gifts from 176 employees after seven years of service. Superintendent Ernest Ty presents a symbol of appreciation a umbrella for Ball and also praises the good spirit within the factory. Ball then awards Miss Elizabeth Blea forewoman and others with gifts. all employees receive candy and men get shirts.
Warwick census list dated December 26 names Walter Seely Vincent M. Brown Harold Hawkins G Clark George Hunt Harry V R L Sayer and J Efford Henedict as town enumerators. The article notes water chestnut tubers from China used in dishes and as a source of ratification to epicures, mentioning preparation as raw eaten and sliced for soups.
A historical note describes a basket labeled Basket of Eggs sent to California Industries. The container is described as 1 foot long 5 feet high and feet wide with a total count of 72 228 eggs. The entry calls it the largest pantry district in the world.
Middletown enjoyed ideal Christmas weather with about five inches of snow and clear skies. church services were well attended at St Pauls and Grace Church with carols and sermons, plus Rotary and Salvation Army aid programs distributing gifts, dinners, and candy to local children.
Fred Schweiker of Port Jervis has withdrawn his slander suit against former District Attorney Henry Hirschberg over speeches during the 1918 campaign. Judge Seeger at Goshen signed the withdrawal order last Monday, after Schweiker sought permission to abandon the suit a few weeks earlier. New fishing opportunities emerge as fish range to 1,600 feet, expanding grounds off the British coast, Iceland, and Newfoundland with better nets and tackle.
The article notes a custom of Saturday afternoons and holidays tracing to a 1203 council of William, king of Scotland, which decreed that after the twelfth hour Saturday should be kept holy so all might attend Vespers before Sunday.
The lead remark questions whether the speaker truly meant a reversal of reluctance to change decisions. Dialogues imply doubt from Doily as London notes the exchange.
Christmas offerings reach the Goshen jail where Mrs. Leonard and the sheriff’s family received thanks for treats and a folding umbrella from Justice Seeger and Clerk McGiffert. The town notes a dance at the high school, a youth’s injury from coasting, a midnight mass, and local church services. Born from Goshen items are also letters of administration and testamentary in Surrogate’s Court.
Newsdealers in Middletown announce a rise to ten cents for Sunday New York newspapers starting next Sunday. The increase follows a 500-attendee meeting and mirrors price hikes in nearby cities. Home deliveries remain at no extra charge while street sales stay ten cents. Publishers and newsboys benefit from the higher price. dealers must pay one and a half cents on each paper consigned.
Obituary notices detail the deaths of Clara Jane Parsons of Middletown aged about 75 who died at Thrall Hospital after eight weeks illness and mentions daughter Mrs Whitten and three grandchildren. Additional notices report the deaths of Willet Vall of Florida and Raymond R Shears of Fort Jervis with brief family survivals.
Elizabeth of Biddle town died at home. Grace A MetGarrah of Brooklyn died December 19 at Atlantic City in her fifty second year. Survived by sister Eugenia at home and another sister Mrs Miller in the West. Body brought to Monroe. funeral services conducted by Rev E B Shaw. Charles Youmans of Monroe died December 19 at his daughter Rose's Round Island Lake home in his ninety first year. Survived by one son in Johnstonown and one daughter Mrs Rose of Monroe.
Ellenville hosts a December 24 wedding at the M E Church parsonage as Bliss Powers wed Howard VanLeuvan. The couple will reside in Kerhonkson. George Elfrey and Helen Wells marry Christmas night at North Street Church parsonage with attendants D C Robison and Simon Wells. Groven Wall and Hazel Birdsall wed Christmas night with attendants Mrs Ida Tuthill and Fred To.
Warrick reports the Theodore Isly place in Amity, owned by Al Ps Maher, has been sold to John Zanenka for 24060 dollars. The item notes the city on the country exchange concept and its dwellers.
An advertisement touts a 20 percent gain as a superior investment and urges readers to save their dollar. The misspelled ad emphasizes high returns and urges quick action.
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