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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

8

Goshen Extradition Papers For Ehlers Boys

Goshen dispatch reports extradition papers issued for George and Louis Enters to be sent to New Jersey to answer charges of theft of Ford autos from Paterson. Papers bear signatures of Governor Whitman and William F. Lord. Agents Adolf Keppler named. attached to Paterson police.

Goshen George Louis New Jersey Ford Paterson Sherif Governcer Whitman William Hit Lord Adolf Keppler Paterson Po

Conductor Safonoff Finds Ten Sticks Not One Baton

In Moscow years ago Safonoff forgot his baton on a podium. His substitute was his hands and ten sticks, prompting the orchestra to stay alert. He later said the reform made laziness impossible and he would never use a baton again.

Moscow Safonoff Safonof Echard London Chronicle

Milk supply is low states Dillon in New York

New York December 27 State foods and markets commissioner John J Dillon says the milk supply is lower than usual for this season because feed prices are high. Farmers cannot afford to buy feed, turning to on farm fodder. Officials predicted higher milk output due to raised prices, but conditions show farmers would justify seeking higher prices for their milk rather than increased production.

New York John J. Dillon

Hamnson Receives Associate Membership in Engineering Society

Ronald A. Hamnson of 31 Hanford Street, superintendent of Morgans & Wilcox Manufacturing, has been elected to associate membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at 29 West 24th Street New York. The society, founded 1850, raises standards and aims to promote engineering arts and sciences. Friends commend his perseverance and fitness for the honor.

Ronald A. Hamnson Hanford Street Morgans & Wilcox Manufacturing Company American Society of Mechanical Engineers West 24Th Street New York B. P. Fiery America Hampson Younz

Final Wallkill Council Holds Last 1916 Meeting

The Wallkill Council No. 92 Jr. O U G A M will hold its final 1916 meeting at Washington Street rooms Thursday evening with year end business. Newly elected officers will be installed on January 4. Mayor Archibald X Thompson will present Elmer H Lemon with a gift in appreciation of services this year. Members urged to attend.

Goshen Iota Wallace Hulse Newburgh Rel Minisink Wilmot P. Thompson Adaline Washington, D. C C. H. Fope Gabriel H. Bennett Maple Avenue Charles T. Dunning Murray Avenue Thinning Occidental Etocel Ted LeRue Palo Beach Charles Rogers T. D .van Vilet & Sons Wallkill

Deeds Filed at Goshen and New Windsor

Deeds filed in Goshen and New Windsor at year end show parcels of land conveyed to and from residents of Goshen New Windsor and War Wick with various unspecified considerations. The items include transfers involving Jacob W Wilbur Elizabeth C Conkling Kate Volock Stanislau Glowacz and Wilbur E Schoonover. A historical note recalls Puritan stocks used for perceived healthiness and fresh complexions.

Jacob W. Wilbur Une Mass Elizabeth C. Conkling Bronx Wilbur E. Schoonover Newburgh Kate Volock Florida Stanislaus Glowacz War- Wick

Bullfighters Afraid of Cows in Arena

The Exchange notes that many bullfighters fear cows, arguing cows bred for the arena are quicker and more formidable than bulls. Cows keep alert to every move, with sharper horns and no head lowering before charging like a locomotive.

Prejudice and the First Standing Army Mentioned

A fragment reflecting on prejudice as a barrier to progress and noting the early standing army formed by Saul in 1098 B. C. The text juxtaposes moral critique with a historical allusion to ancient military forces.

Saul

Buffaloes and Masonic Lodges Meet Nights for Funeral Attendances

Regular meeting and officer election of Middletown Herd No 3 Loyal Order of Buffaloes held this evening at Times-Press rooms with members urged to attend. Middletown Lodge No 1087 BPOE will hold a regular meeting tonight. Hoffman Lodge No 412 F and A M meets at Masonic Temple at 1 15 for funeral of late brother Martie B Van Pleet. Lancelot Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias meets Thursday at 1 15 to attend funeral services for Jata brother M B Van Pleat. Pythian Sisters meet at O and W station at 1 20 Thursday to attend funeral of Brother VanFleet.

Buffalos Middletown Herd Loyal Order of Buffaloes Roms Times-Press Middletown Lodge Hoffman Lodge Hoffman Lorse A. M Masonic Temple Martie B van Pieet Lancelot Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jata M. B. van Pleat Brother VanFleet

Obsequies of George E Smith Held at Local Church

The funeral of George E Smith was held at St. John's A. M. E. Zion Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. The service was largely attended. Interment followed at Wal eierr Phillipsurzh with pallbearers David Warner Raymond Williams Arthur Hasbrouck and Seymour Smith.

George E. Smith George E Smith St. John’s A. M. E. Zion Wal Eierr Phillipsurzh King David Warner Raymond Willams Arthur Hasbrouck Seymour Smith

Whales In Nets Near Bay of Islands New Zealand

A whaling station operates just south of the Bay of Islands in a landlocked harbor near Wangamtumz under Cane Brett. Nets in narrow channels between rocks catch cetaceans believed to swarm this passage to shed sea parasites from long journeys through deep water.

Bay of Islands New Zealand

Fix Location of Farm Loan Banks

International News Service reports the fan loan board set 12 cities for farm loan bank organization Sprinsfeld Slass Baltimore Columbia South Carlina Louisville New Orleans St Louis Omahs Wichita Houston Berkley Tal Spokane actual lending will start to fund planting and the board will issue bonds under law to raise money for farmers.

Q8y International News Service Washington Fan Loan Board

THINK MARYLAND CREW ON OPEN SEA

Captain West of the New England coast guard reports by wireless that the Maryland crew are safe in open boats after the freighter was sunk. Revenue cutters Gresham and Acushnet are in the area hoping to pick up the crew following the S O S signal.

International News Service Boston BH. B. West Head New England Coast Guard Service Gresh“am Acoshuet Maryland Thur Oda

Japanese Steamer Sankuku Maru Goes Ashore Off China

Tokio dispatch says the Japanese steamer Sankuku Maru carrying 400 aboard including two Cans has run aground off China. Refloating attempts have failed.

China International News Service Tokio

Rival Livery Stables Trade Barbs Over Window Signs

Two rival livery stables on Dost street trade barbs in ads. One posted Our horses need no whip to make them go, the other quickly replied True. The wind blows them along. The lighthearted exchange shows local business rivals sparring with witty window notices.

London

English Undefiled on Usage in Circumstances Phrase

A London Glove letter critiques Pudvard Bupling for using under the circumstances arguing the correct idiom is in the circumstances. The writer notes a long-standing controversy and defends traditional English usage in this defiant protest.

Jutland Pudvard Bupling London

Reindeer Clothes and Their Waterproof Warmth

Reindeer garments, worn by Russians, Swedes, and Norwegians, resist moisture and provide warmth. The reindeer hair swells in water without breaking, due to watertight air-filled cells that compress. This keeps the wearer buoyant and less likely to sink if overboard.

Social Round of Visits and Travel Notes in Town

Miss Jessie A. Houston of the Townsend travels to New York to visit Prof. and Dr Helle Aldridge in Brooklyn and will meet Dr H Savage in Columbia Circle. Local residents Ruth Hathaway, Dorothy Morgan, and others from Smith College and Yale are home for holidays. Various families host relatives in New York, Paterson, and Oneonta during Christmas and vacation periods, with several professionals and students mentioned.

Jessie A. Houston Ruth Hathaway Dorothy Morgans Smith College

Bad sleet storm hampers traffic across the east

New York reports sleet and snow clogging traffic and telegraph and telephone lines as far south as Jacksonville. The storm reaches the Canadian border with railroad service between New York and Chicago seriously affected. Atlantic coast cities face icy streets and tracks impeding vehicle traffic. A Board of Health meeting was not held due to lack of quorum and little business.

International News Service New York East Middle States Canadian Jacksonville Fla Chicago Atlantic Seaboard Board of Health

Delay in Black Dirt Sewer Repair Progress

Workmen continue repairs on the black dirt sewer amid bad weather causing significant delay. Crews report improvements and hope for completion soon.

First Aid to the Deaf Simple Mail Tubes Aid

A reader from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch shares a plain emergency hearing aid for the deaf. Roll paper into a tube and speak into the end, the tube pressed to the ear to transmit sound. The writer, nearly deaf, claims this simple method outperforms costly specialists.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Straits Tin Trade Feeds World Markets From Malay Peninsula

Straits tin, a high quality ore, provides more than two thirds of the globe supply mined in the Malay peninsula. Much is sent to Singapore smelters, then refined and shipped as slabs about 90.9 percent pure to the United Kingdom or this country.

Malay Peninsula Singapore United Kingdom

Historical origins of candy making traced to China

The piece notes that candy making began in China long ago and mentions many dark lanes leading from the Great White Way, evoking a historical reminder of city life and commerce.

Sewing for the Heathen at St Pauls Christmas Play Ad

Jottings note a humor play Sewing for the Heathen at St Pauls on December 28. An advertisement also announces a special Lancelot Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting at Castle Hall this evening at 7:30 to finalize arrangements and address the death of Brother M B VanFleet.

St Paul's Lancelot Lodge Knights of Pyrthias Castle Hall M. B. VanFleet

Academy Students Stage Pandora at Stratton Theatre

Arustine Academy students present The Masque of Pandora at Stratton Theatre. Cora Belle Morse directs a Grecian themed production with Pandora Anna Hamilton Epimetheus Lavise Seymour Hephaestus Mullens and Prometheus Esther Simmonds Hermes Violet Thompson Howe Marie McCune and a large cast of Grecian slaves and dancers in period costumes.

Arustine Academy Pandora Epimetheus Emmetheus Miss Morse Saryland Pandora Anna Hamilton Lavise Seymour Bhephaestus Mar Mullens Prometheus Esther Simmonds Hermes Violet Thompson Howe Marie McCune Claire Simmonds Genevieve O'Donnell Mary Donnelly Richard Dobson Srances Edwards Raymond Carson Thomas Bailey Richard Schaap Edward Reilly Richard Perry Philip Neuburger Audrey O'Donnell Harriet Duncan Stella Werman Mary Freeland Maude Kelly Margaret Young Lillian Borne Kathryn Stack Gertrude Sculley Miolet Thompson Francis Reilly Helene Geddes Eleanor Harrington Frances Cavanaugh Dizabeth Hartford Rose Heinemann Elizabeth Wrengenroth Catherine Wrenzenroth Julia Wrengengroth Marcella Grant Rose Lane Helen Elia Peck Kathleen Farie Costello Margaret Marr Sweener Dolores i Margaret Osterhout Jeen Lawes Virenia Sheahan Dorothy Stage Madeleine Watts Helen Weale Irene Ostrowski Mary Cecelia Carer Gertrude Cooner Teresa Cluff Alvina Vander Herden Na McKinney Lilliania Lawlor Clarisse Gibson Margaret Daler Irene Cleveland Ursula McHueh Frances Larkin Genevieve McKinney Marie von Wasner Elizabeth O'Brien 3Brary Freeland Gertrude Reuben Martha Reuben Hermenia Reuben Frances Lincoln Evelyn Quinn

Market gains and openings on steady New York stock list

The Market in New York opened strong with broad gains as Steel Common led demand and several issues posted higher prices. Marine Preferred upset the trend early, while American Locomotive, Crucible Steel, and Baldwin Locomotive rallied. Texas Company, Industrial Alcohol, and Atlantic Gulf and West Indies also advanced amid a generally bullish tone. Grain futures in Chicago showed mixed openings with wheat, corn, and oats higher and provisions firm.

New York Marine Aaa American Crucible Steel Baldwin Locomotive Texas Company Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Chicago

Islamic divorce rights in Moslem lands for wives

The Literary Digest notes that in Moslem countries the husband holds the sole right of divorce, leaving women with little recourse. Some divorce cases cited reveal that wives may only evade their marriage by converting to another faith, effectively ending the union.

Bravery Text Quip In Washington Star Note

A Washington Star brief quotes a reader facing a moral choice about risking his life for a friend. The anecdote centers on choosing to swallow a friend's cooking in a chafing dish to spare feelings, highlighting humor and loyalty in a compact, light moment.

Washington Star

Wilson Plurality Placed At 568 822

New York December 27 Complete precinct returns show Wilson with 9 116 236 votes Hughes 8 517 474 a plurality of 566 822 for Wilson. 1912 results listed with parties and totals for Benson Debs Hanly and others. total votes for four candidates 18 635 871.

New York Pracelal Wilson Mr. Hughes Afr. Wilson Tatt Rooseveltt Benson Geinse Debs Hanly Chafin

Education Board to Meet Tuesday for Tie-Breaking Vote

The first meeting of the new Board of Education is set for Tuesday at 7 PM to elect its president amid outside speculation about the likely choice. A severe sleet storm disrupts travel yet leaves sleighing intact as temperatures trend from 24 at 7 AM to 32 by 3 PM. A monastery fire near Oka Quebec destroys the Trappist Alonks monastery with an estimated loss of 250000. A calendar gift from H D Gould Company is noted as a 1917 calendar.

Board of Education Pronk

Venus of Milo base faked to appease French king

The base of the famous Venus of Milo, bearing the sculptor's name, was reportedly destroyed to mislead a French king into believing the statue was older than it is.

Venus of Milo France

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