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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

3

Weddings Lewis Twichell and Matthews Avery unions in December

In Port Jervis on December 21 Miss Marr Eb. Twichell and Frederick J. Lewis of Barryville were married at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. E. R. Kruivenga. The couple planned a New York trip and will live in Barryville after returning. The bride, daughter of the former school commissioner, is a Genesee Wesleyan and Port Jervis teaching alumnus, and the groom serves as Sullivan county district superintendent of schools. Matthews Avery and Eleanor May Avery were quietly married in Monticello on December 23 at the Presbyterian parsonage, with a small city gathering and post ceremony visit to Middletown. The couple will reside at 153 Linden Avenue. the groom operates in Wall Kill Council affairs.

Lewis XM. J Washington, D CC Barryville N.Y John, Twichell Genesee Wesleyan Seminary Lima N. Y Port Jervis Groom Sullivan County New York State Normal School Oneonta Matthews—Avery Earl Stanley Matthews Eleanor May Avery Wiliam Avery Rocx Bil Presbyterian Parsonage Monticello Rev A. Walker Grace Avery George Flack New York City William Avery Mella Avery Middletown Hurler Kidney Enarop Avenue

What a fine building this is police court Belomore quote

A brief quoted exchange describes a building, identified as a police court, in a Belomore American caption style. The exchange highlights perception and identification of the structure, noting its formal purpose.

Its & Police Court Belomore American

Progress to Publish Monthly Chamber Paper Next Year

The Chamber of Commerce will issue a four page monthly paper named Progress starting January. It will be sent to members for edification with no advertising and aims to be among the brightest produced for members. Secretary W Scott Hadeker remains at the office pending the arrival of Gus D Theleen of Kenosha Wisconsin to prepare Se fististe material awaited by the membership. Chamber bylaws have been issued as pamphlets for member distribution.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber W. Scott Hadeker Gus D. Theleen Kenosha Wis

No Party Holds Control In House

Washington December 27 figures on returns of the last election show that neither Democrats nor Republicans will have a majority of the next House for electing a Speaker. Independents will determine which side controls the organization. Current standings: Republicans 214, Democrats 213, Independents 2, Progressives 2, Prohibitionists 1, Socialists 1, contested 2. a majority is 216. Even if a party wins both contests it would still lack a majority.

Washington House

Prisoners Freed in Newburgh Suspended Sentence

In Newburgh on Saturday County Judge Seeger freed and discharged prisoners under suspended sentences. Under Sheriff Halleck led the release after records were sent to Goshen Probation Officer Handerson. Two indicted robbers, Louis Brown and Alex McCollum, were also released.

Newburgh Wunder Seeger Court House Halleck Perrott Handerson Goshen Louis Brown Alex. McCollum Eleazer H. Clearwater Washington Street A. M Frederickson James Williams Anthony Chamberlain Maybrook Williams Newburgh Court House

Christmas Entertainment at Horton Memorial St John’s Church

The Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas program with the junior to adult Sunday school groups. A tree, stories, a screen presentation, and a Santa gift exchange mark the event, with cakes and ice cream served and songs offered. The program was led by Mr. Carter and praised by participants. Additional parties for beginners and Italian Sunday school groups are planned, inviting friends. Services at St John’s Lutheran are well attended with carols and prayers on Christmas Eve and gifts from the Ladies Aid.

Webb Horton Memona Presbyterian Church Stitt Grm Posium Carter St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Church Council

Christmas Exercises at Christ Church Delight Children

A happy Christ Church gathering featured two decorated trees and a Santa visit. Helen Brock recited Kriss Kringle while Augustus Maier impersonated Santa and handed out candy. Teachers distributed gifts and awards for perfect and near perfect attendance.

Christ Church Santa Claus Butler Helen Brock Kriss Kringle Augustus Maier Clemson Ilness

Man Arrested After Fall on Orange Deer Piece

A man named Davis faced arrest after an incident described as stepping on a piece of orange Deer and falling during a street performance without a license. The event is reported with limited context and character details.

Davis

Dean's Kidney Pills Advo cates for Back and Kidney Relief

Middletown resident Mrs Wm E Gibbs 25 Beat tle Ave Briddietown Bars testifies that back aches and dull kidney pains improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from J E Mills Drug Store. She praises the medicine and recommends it to others priced at 50 cents and available at dealers. Foster Abbott Co Props Buffalo NY advertise the product.

Noddletown Dean Middletown Wm E. Gibbs Beattle Ave Bue Briddietown J. E. Mills Abs. Gibbs Foster Atiibuc Co Buffalo, N. Y

Engineer Hector Leaves Hospital After Wreck Injury

Erie engineer William H. Hector, treated at St Francis Hospital Port Jervis for injuries from the Harriman wreck on Nov 16, was discharged Tuesday and returned home. Also included is a brief anecdote about Archbishop in youth, and a note on magnets in needle factories describing how magnetized steel masks remove fine dust to prevent lung irritation.

Erie William H. Hector St Francis Hospital Port Jervis Harriman New York Division London Telegraph

Framing an Excess and a Plea in Grampy’s Home

In a Glasgow Times snippet a child begs Mrs Grampy to lend a washtub to his mother. Mrs Grampy refuses citing torn shoops bottom out and water filling the tub, a brief, humorous domestic exchange.

Mrs Tucker Denies Times-Press Story in Letter

Mrs Ernest D Tucker responding to a Times-Press report rejects the account as false. She asserts she was not informed of his hearing, defends her parentage claim for her child, details mortgage and financial arrangements, and states she and her children have pressed to support themselves while he misused funds.

Tucker Times-Press Ernest D. Tucker Ernest D .Tucker Judse Seeger Times- Press Bellarine Ana Jersey Union Port Jervis

Clerk Receives 1090 Hunting and Trapping License Buttons

City Clerk J B A Taylor received 1090 hunting and trapping license buttons for the new year and plans to start issuance Thursday. The six and three eighth inch buttons bear the New York state seal and Conservation Commission label, cost 1.10 each, and are numbered consecutively starting at 241001. The first button was used by the Albany County clerk and later by Clarence Rosen of Syracuse.

J. B. A. Taylor State of New York Empire State Conservation Commission Albany County Clarence KO Rosen Syrache

Stocking Bank of the County Talked About

A fragment from the Baltimore American cites a character asking about the stocking bank of the county and wondering what it would foot up. The exchange hints at a humorous or curious topic in a local context.

Countex Baltimore American

Unique gift for Henry B Fullerton in Port Jervis

Port Jervis December 27 Attorney Henry B Fullerton confined to his room at the Bauer Inn due to injuries from a fall received a unique Christmas gift a large wicker turkey sculpture bearing a basket of assorted fruit sent to him. The gift came from a group of Middletown residents including J D Sthers C L Mead Charles West J F Moore J B Hulse Charles Higham L G Wit son and A E Nichhison.

Port Jervis Henry B. Fullerton Bauer Inn J. D. Sthers C. L Mead Charles West J. F. Moore J B Hulse Charles Higham L G. Witson A. E. Nichhiason Middletown

New York Court Appearances By Elmer H Lemon

Elmer H Lemon of Ware Oakes Bright appears in New York Supreme Court today for O W Ratinas Company in the action involving Junior Scharfmen. He will also appear in the US District Court Admiralty Division for Clyde Steamship Company, per Times-Press Want Ad.

New York Elmer H. Lemon

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