Middletown Times Press 1919 Historic Local Paper Compilation
A scanned 19th to early 20th century Middletown Times-Press page shows publication history from 1861 to 1919, listing name changes, publication details, postal classifications, and staff notes. It references the Times-Press offices, printing company, and associated press affiliations, with subscription rates and editorial guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumdayeant HoliGaya
TIMSS
Frees
Center
Middletown
Stivers Printing Company
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Stivers Presidert M. A. Stivers Gsrceat Tany
Ralph
Gobble
Poblabere Association
Dureau
Associated
Associated Press
Fragments on Religion and Coal Figures Stir Public Interest
The piece discusses a hand written Bible exhibit aimed at reviving faith and questions its impact on Bible popularization. It then shifts to a Treasury correction disputing earlier coal profit claims, detailing percentages on invested capital and noting uncertainty over the real rate of return in 1917.
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Fis
U. S
the Treasury
Armagh
Treasury
Bim
Stork
Mary
Lars
The Railroads Growth And Policy Debate Notes
The article discusses railway expansion over the past two years with figures on freight and tonnage, noting a downturn in total freight from one year to the next. It argues for continued growth and investment in rail infrastructure, stressing that railroads depend on capital or labor and must be supported by policy and demand to advance national interests.
Letter to Santa Claus from Middletown reader
A festive missive from Pat or a local reader in Middletown wishes Santa Claus well. The letter expresses hopes for Christmas gifts and the coming year, asking for kindness and a wish for peace and happiness in the community.
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Santa Claus
Death in Alabama Of Moses H Pride
An obituary note records the death of Moses H Pride in Alabama. It mentions his origins in Greenfield Missouri and notes his Civil War service and status as a veteran. The fragmentary text preserves key facts about his life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Moses H. Pride
Our Cub's Notebook and New Year Reflections
A fragmented diary excerpt discusses reluctance to rise from bed amid cold air and morning chill. The piece mentions resolutions for 1920, Jewelers reporting rising diamond sales, and a high school Senior class play at the Armory. It notes registrar statistics showing more female births last year.
Personal Income Tax Q&A Highlights Tax Rules
A 1919 tax column explains that government employees under federal control need not file returns unless income exceeds thresholds. It covers certificates of residence, reporting found money, depreciation on machinery, loan repayments, insurance claims, farm deductions, exemptions for dependents, accounting period changes, and injury settlements, with examples and rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
New York State
Emaniaitsnn
Pastor and Pupils At Slate Hill Receive Gifts
The Slate Hill Sunday school held Christmas exercises on Christmas Eve despite a snowstorm with music recitations and dialogues. A Santa Claus gave gifts and candy. presents were shared among pupils and teachers, and the superintendent honored Misses Margaret and Isabel Flynn for perfect attendance.
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Slate
HHS Dee
Premo Sunday School
Siste Hill
Santa Claus
Margaret
Iselin Flynn
Melvin C. Javobs
Ifm School Amt Dy
Myers
Matteawan inmates sleep on floor amid overcrowding
Forty male inmates at Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Inmates have been forced to sleep on mattresses on the floor due to severe overcrowding. The facility now houses 80 men, with 32 women prisoners, though buildings are planned for 459. Governor Smith will seek the Legislature's approval to fund additional facilities.
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New York
Matteawan State Hospital
Matteawan
Smith
School Pupils Have Fine Time at Bullville Program
A pleasing entertainment at Bullville School featured pupils Louise Cooper Prat Pererson Jack Cooper Elaie Cooper ATA Youngs Laurence Hawkins dean Wendi Anna Margaret Wryies Lee Youngs James Hawkins Kenneth Cooper Robert Wendi Arthur Ter Willeer Arther Cooper Robert Cooper. A Christmas tree was lit and presents given to pupils and teacher Miss Florence McBride. Prizes for perfect attendance went to Elaie Cooper Laurenes and James Hawkins. The school was prettily decorated and all enjoyed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullville
Wredneadin
Werel Louise Cooper
Prat Pererson
Jack Cooper
Elaie Cooper
Ata Youngs
Laurence Hawkins
Dean Wendi
Anna
Margaret Wryies
Lee Youngs
James Hawkins
Kenneth Cooper
Robert Wendi
Arthur Terwilleer
Arther Cooper
Robert Cooper
Florence McBride
Laurenes
Wallkill Bank Reaches High Water Mark in Deposits
Wallkill National Bank deposits reach a high water mark of 580,000 as Frederick N. Taya, formerly of Middletown, serves as cashier in Cornwall. Captain Thomas Taft spends part of each day at the bank, with rapid progress reported in account activity.
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Wallkill Bank
Wallkill
Wallkill National Bank
Frederick N. Taya
Middletown
Cornwall
Thomas Taft
of Doota
Rea
Alan Bleenagda
West Virginia backs Sutherland for Republican presidential nomination
The state of West Virginia nominates Senator Howard Sutherland as the Republican candidate for President in the coming year. The Cornwall Local reports D Lincoln Orr is slated as the next Assembly member from the First District.
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West Virginia
Howard Sutherland
Cornwall
D. Lincoln Orr
Assembly
Weddings Sayre Linkey Sparrowbush Merry Christmas Day
At the Linkey home in Sparrowbush a ring ceremony united Miss Mary C Linkey and William L Sayre with Rev Jefferson X Simmons officiating Their reception included a four course dinner for eight and the couple plans a ten day honeymoon to Niagara Buffalo Binghamton and Mount Rose PA after which they reside in Sparrowbush. Another notice reports the Dec 15 Monticello union of Oscar E LeRoy and Laura Manett of Canton Ohio with plans to visit St Augustine Florida for several months.
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Sayre
Linkey
Sparrowbush
Albert Linkey
Mary C. Linkey
Wiliam L. Sayre
Hev
Jefferson X. Simmons
Albert Ball
Gladys Linkey
Miles R. Adams
Mesdames
Albert Rau
Edward Hanlon
LeRoy—Manett
Ellenville
Oscar E. LeRoy
South Falisburg
Laura Manett
Canton
Ohio
Monticello
Fraser
St. Augustine
Fla
Birs. LeRoy
Robert Manett
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Middletown Daily Prece
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Middletown Daily Times
Afail Shatter
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Town
Telefhoxe
Rusices
Ofice Editorial Dept
Allor
Roe Delivery
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KGTB
Times-Pre
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TIMES
Lee
Contre
Hendsene Att
Booth
Ug Dean
Easton
Fea
Avrar
Cape of the Ible
Canela
Segegioun Caadit
Tram
Peng
Aimee
Sid Chetimate
HD Ehewe
Phern
Pator
Cpranaia
Middiertown
Georgionnan
PNP
Greenfield
Mlo
Wwiito
Hilen
Armory
Ruddletown High School
Registrar of Vitel
George H. Stenton
Neptune
Satterfield
Eugene M. Travis
Burleyville
Curtis
Art
Wiliam R. Lindart
Failshurs
Slate Hill
Taft
Wey
Tony
wBo
Z. E. van Fleet & CO
E. Mele
Coal Quartette
G. Beakes
Railroad Ave
Hillside Cemetery
Harry G. Dill
Argus Building
Middletown’s Bank of Personal Service
Merchants National Bank
Middletown, N. Y
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