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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1919

Page

3

Former Local Worker Homer Green Returns to Farm Life

The Jersey City Journal notes ex Alderman Homer Green visiting from his Middletown NY farm near Crystal Run. He set up at 9 Belmont Avenue selling cider, a rare farm product amid the tolls and expenses mentioned, reflecting a simple rural pursuit in town.

The Jersey City Journal Crystel Run Homer Green Middletown X.y Belmont Avenue Snandal Lee

Milk Prices and Farmer Struggles Highlight Cold Season

Farmers faced revenue declines as milk bought by producers fell by about one cent per quart from last year while consumers paid one to two cents more. A laborious routine included 4 am farm departures through snow, two mile trips to depots, and brisk handling of dairy stock. Green cites unprofitable garden truck farming in Orange County and a failed harvest offer for sweet corn due to low prices. Potatoes and apples were harmed by weather, with minimal returns and scarce protection for crops.

Aaid Green Orange County Eunaee BuKur

Fugitive From Justice Gained Fame in War

District attorney announced that Arthur EF Ateaxa, a fugitive from theft of 15 600 dollars, had enlisted in a war as a sergeant under an alias and earned the Croix de Guerre. He was freed on probation and disclosed under his right name after his wartime service became known.

Associated Prena Arthur EF Ateaxa Une Aberines Amt Wiliam HH Brillant War Service Wan Basten

State Death Rate Very Low

Albany December 26 The latest vital statistics report by New York State Health Commissioner Dr Fleemmann M Bixgs shows the state death rate rising slightly in November but remaining very low for the month. The birth rate is 20 5 per thousand. Ad appears from a drug store.

Albany New York State Fleemmann M. Bixgs

Population and mortality trends in November 1910-1927 period

November population remains low and well below the five year average from 1910 to 1927. State death rate stands at 645 for November, 19 points under the month’s average. Diphtheria deaths totaled 157 in November, above the five year November average of 142.

Highway Head Gets Decision

Attorney General Newton ruled in a telephone decision that Perce Was, a candidate for Higserlay highway commissioner, defeated in the election and that his term did not expire until December 1. The ruling favors Was on the timing of duty and pay.

Times-Cresa Newburegh Newton John Hig Sere Lay Perce Variow Ite Ile Oreth

Mach Milk Sent To Unionville

Unionville branch monthly report shows 16 cents per irens with pounds of milk, payments to the producer of the month totaling 4,735.05, and company operations cost 42,577.62 for 38,000 pounds of milk from patrons.

Adford

Divorce Granted To John D. Rake

Divorce granted to John D. Rake on December 26 after separation from wife Mary Rake on December 18. Court awarded Mary Rake absolute custody of daughters with possible residence arrangements to be determined.

John D. Rake John PD Rake Mary Rake Mtr Airice Edoan

Use of Foreign Tongues in Nebraska Schools Upheld

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds a law expanding language use in public and private schools. The decision affects denominational schools and schools statewide, signaling a broader reading of state assimilation measures.

Ernest Moshier Heads the Local Odd Fellows

About 110 members attended Middletown lodge for the first anniversary of Past Greads night. Ernest Moshier was named Noble and Past Grand Charles Thayer as vice grand. Officers elected for the coming year include William Ho Musbach recording secretary Frank L Bow ers and H F E Holly Musher trustees are W S Seeley.

Middletown F. L. Moshier Noble Charles Thay R Ernest Moshier William Ho Musbach Frank L. Bowers Anc H. FE. Holly Musher William EH. Funnell W. SE Seeley

Sugar Shortage Persists Amid Surging Cuban Shipments

Eastern refiners rush to market Cuba sugar as Atlantic ports report about 0,000,000 pounds in a week. Prices show decline in raw sugar with late December cargoes sold around 12 1 2 cents. Trade dispute with Matanzas cargo owner hampers shipments and buyers still struggle to obtain granulated sugar.

York Cuba Atlantic Matanzas Specula Java Rraer Ccarnikon- Thuinda Buscar Company Wall Street Williams Federal

McBride Case Set to Proceed Monday

Disjointed notes describe a McBride case moving forward next Monday with court proceedings. Details are unclear but indicate legal action ongoing and prior delays or disputes.

McBride

Hotel Man Dies In New Orleans

Leas Wimpleburg of Poughkeepsie a veteran hotel man died in New Orleans at age SB years while en route to California for the winter. Death attributed to pneumonia. He formerly owned a hotel in Poughkeepsie and ran the Flinnery hotel at Fishkill Landing for five years.

Cleveland Tee Barger Fearran National Ho Rl Deve Leonard Boston Ft Mur Poughkeepsie New Orleans Leas Wimpleburg Witniebors Hs Wave California Praeumonia Wimpleburg Pourhkeepare Flinnery Fishhill Landing Sow Beacon

Fine Program at St. John's Christmas observance noted

The St John's Lutheran Church Sunday school and choir presented a large Christmas program on Christmas day. Performances included solos by Erwin Packhiser and Henry Artmann, recitations by multiple children, and hymns such as O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night with a full choir. Gifts were presented to the pastor and choir, and the event closed with Joy to the World and benediction.

St John’s Lutheran’ Church Gigs Horkenhagen Frieda Helss Erwin Packhiser Ye May Mr. Packhiser Peter Corneliua Birs William Wern Ladies’ Aid Society John H. Artmann Church Council Ig. A. Fechner Mire. Wern Uncle Sam Fechner I Artmann George F. Heissenbuttel Cne Roland Diggle Henry Artmann The Herald Angels Herald Angels 1 Spe Fa Ye A Tweaty Aid Onawn School Willie Itzia Mildred Schneider Sophie Folbert Anna ‘Itzla Bethlehem Jack Edwin Harford Neidlinger Henry Wittpenn Eleanor Vogel Gertrude Werner Frances Britt August Gottschalk Louise Engler Lillian Heiss Freddie Kuhl Stein Bettcher Willie Sannwalt Sophie Mosher Frances Gorts Chalk Helen Schneider William Klein Elizabeth Mosher Alice Rickborn Miss Werner Anna Tiemann Elsie Wandertng Walter Hutt Aymn Alma Jack Mann Philippine Kuhl

Obituary of Joseph Lozier 78 at 370 North Street

Joseph Lozier died Thursday at his home aged 78 years seven months and 19 days after two months illness. Born in Oak Ridge New York he married Angeline Sarine August 3 in this city. A machinist by trade and member of Local No 601 he had lived here 20 years. Survived by wife two daughters Eva and Jane Anna Constant a sister and other relatives. Funeral details not listed.

Joseph Lozier Mora Tling North Street Lozier 1Qak Ridge N. Y George B. Lozier Sva Angeline Sarine Losier Tely Sparrowbush Alexander H. Lozier Daugh Theodore Cross Avenue Eva FL Ward North St Russell Lozier Fene Jane Anna Constant Elienville

Death notices for Eleanor Welch and an 1882 wedding

In 1882 a daughter of Ira M Harrison and Frances Edsall married John S Carpenter of Glenwood. Eleanor T Welch widow of John T Welch died at 82 from apoplexy, born in Vernon IL, daughter of Stephen Truesdall and Judith Haynes. interments and survivors listed, Rev Bristow officiating. Burial Warwick cemetery.

Ira M. Harrison Frances Malvena Edsall John S. Carpenter Glenwood Methodist Church Frances Malcolm Johnston Dora Olive Mra James H. Pyerson New Milford Warwick Cemetery James Bristow Eleanor Truesdell Welch Warwick Eleanor T. Welch John T. Welch Welch Stephen Truesdall Judith Haynes Vernon Township IL. IL

Mrs Smart Sells Home in Ellenville to William Weser

Ellenville news notes Mrs H A Smart of Middletown sold her Center Street residence to William Weser of Cluster Heights who plans to move in spring after selling his boarding house. The Weser family will occupy Mrs W J Denman’s home this winter. Grand King Willard T Chevalier visited Ellenville Masons No 246 Dec 22 with a banquet at Mitchell House. Christmas Day was quiet with family gatherings.

Ellenville H. A. Smart Middletown Center Street Cules William Weser Clster Heights New York Weser W. J. Denman Willard T. Chevalier Brooklyn Grand Chapter State of New York Royal Arch Masons Mitchell House Christmes Elienville I. WW. Millard W. P. Marsh Ridgefield Park

Stock Market Report 2:30 Prices From New York Exchange

Daily 2:30 prices list many NYSE stocks with varied figures including Am Can Ba, Arm, American Sugar, American Tel & Tel, Anaconda Copper, Bethlehem Steel, Chicago Great Western, Ford, General Motors, Kennecott, Rio Tinto, Texaco, Union Carbide, Westinghouse and others. figures show notable fluctuations and multi-figure quotes across numerous issues.

New York Stock Exchange Tel Arm Woolen Anaconda Copper Atchison ,Balawin Loco Balti Fenn Pleros-Ar Eanwar Steel Republic Chi Gt. West Ch. M St. P Chicago R.T. & Pac Col Crucible Steel Erie Flec. Co Gen. Motors Goodrich B. F. Gt. North pf. Haskell & Barker _ Inspiration Copper Kennecott Lehicn Valley Miami Copper Midvale Steel Maxwell Motor Pacific National Rnil Nat Enam. & Sty Haven Can. Ray Cons Royal Dutch Search, Pac S ™Idebaker Motor Co Fenuth, Ry Sucl

Grip Influeren Homin's Wiserd 08 Reliabiey Antiasptie Prasat

An advertisement fragment touts a product named Grip Influeren Homin's Wiserd 08 as a reliable antiseptic preparation. It mentions a pleasant pink pills form and promises guaranteed effectiveness without providing verifiable details or credible branding.

Reliabiey

Rail unions threaten strike over Cummins bill

A vast majority of railway workers voted in November to strike over the Cummins railroad bill with a mistrike provision. The vote occurred before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee reported the measure and was not officially finished as unions did not want to appear to threaten Congress.

Washington Congress Senate Interstate Commerce

Mechanics Club Dance Attracts About 200 Attendees

About 200 people attended the Mechanics event on Washington Street. Chris Maseve led the Juni Order of American section. Sterlime's orchestra provided the music. The next dance will be Wednesday December 3 with the Hy Six orchestra.

Chris Maseve Washington Sterlime JuHy Six

Fragmentary notes on independence dates and treaties

A garbled excerpt mentions the United States independence on July 4 1776, references to the preliminary peace of November 30 1782 and the final treaty in September 1783, plus a note about ratification by the Continental Congress. Also mentions Wilhelm II and a phrase about “year of our Lord.”

Great Britain United States Continental Congress Kaleer Wilhelm II Charles Til Germany Our Lord

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