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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text yields unclear names and events. The readable segments hint at an exchange or meeting involving organizations and individuals but lack concrete actions, dates, or places. Without contextual detail, produce a cautious headline and a compact teaser reflecting ambiguity.
The Times-Press defends its advertising integrity. it pledges to protect readers from fraudulent ads and urges anyone harmed by a covert advertisement to report to the advertisement department immediately.
A compact listing notes General James Wilkinson’s death born 1757, Woodrow Wilson born 1856 in Steunton Ve, Thomas Bebington Macauley born 1800 died, Lord Armstrong born 1910, US contraband ruling request in 1914, France loan and Vosges recapture in 2015, plus a celestial note about Perseus near zenith at 9 p.m. The items mix biographical dates, a World War I era policy reference, a modern French loan, and an astronomical event.
The Safety Booklet outlines citizen duties to protect themselves and others. Key points warn against crossing streets in heavy traffic, crossing at designated crossings with signals, avoiding distractions, never jumping from moving vehicles, and urging drivers to control speed and be mindful of other road users. The guidance emphasizes vigilance, responsible behavior, and helping others to stay safe on city streets.
In a dated editorial tone the piece argues that a powerful force shapes public opinion and prompts European awakening to the horrors of war. It contends rulers enforce will through decrees, and that the conflict could spur a popular uprising or international organization to prevent future wars, anticipating a long European cycle of strife before a push for lasting peace.
The annual report to the Board of Aldermen notes patrols kept streets safe with 516 arrests in the year, over half for public intoxication. It details 118 unlocked business decors, various offender occupations, and a largely behaved foreign population with many suspended sentences.
Albany awaits the 1917 session as senators and assemblymen return for New Year. Governor Whitman prepares his inaugural address while senators are assigned seats for two-year terms. The legislature convenes January 3 and reads the annual message, setting the stage for budget and law proposals.
Circleville December 28 The Christmas enter the Sunday School will be held Friday evening December 28 at Gelock. It is expected that Rev. R W Rowland former pastor of the church and Mrs Rowland will attend. Mrs W O Deir who has been seriously ill is slowly improving. Ernest Dunham Garwood NJ spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs E A Dunham. Harold Smith New York is home for the holidays with his parents and Mrs Harry Smith. Miss Faith Wallace Albany Normal College is spending the holidays at the home of Supervisor and Mrs William R Wal. Edna Weller is visiting friends and relatives at Wallkill. Mr Buckhout improves Stanton Buckhout Sir Jamies Street ticket agent has been seriously ill but is improving.
Highland Falls December 25 Mrs Mary Gibney 72 died at home at 10 am Wednesday from burns after clothing ignited by an overheated stove Tuesday night She wore a sweater touched by apron strings caught fire Her sons James Bernard Terrence and Frank of New Marsh and daughter Anna survive as neighbors and officials mourn a longtime resident Dr George W Blanchard attended but could not save her.
Binghamton Dec 28 The Erie Railroad Freight Agents Section will hold its meeting at the Arlington Hotel in February on dates to be announced. About 100 agents from points between Jersey City and Chicago on the system are expected. The summer meeting may be held in Middletown.
Miss Hattie Miller a stenographer in the office of Erie Freight Agent Jas M Wright is confined at her home on East avenue by illness.
Eight indictments were returned by a New York federal grand jury charging a congressman an ex congressman and six other men with conspiring to restrain commerce to hinder shipment of war supplies to the Entente powers. Two years ago President Wilson protested British seizure of neutral vessels suspected of contraband and insisted on the right to trade with nations not at war.
White Plains officials were surprised to learn county Judge Frank J. Young married his private secretary Mary E. Cummings at Ossining Presbyterian Church. Rev James A. McWilliams officiated and the couple began a southbound honeymoon. Young, a Republican, has three children and was elected Westchester county judge by over 14,000 votes.
The State Hospital reports a bright Christmas season with many staff and guests celebrating. Notable mentions include Dr George F. Brewster of New York and Mrs Lacey T. Jad on. multiple visits from physicians and families, staff moves to Manhattan State Hospital, nurse graduations heading to Seoman's Hospital, and seasonal gatherings at wards Island and Port Jervis. Roles, relocations, and farewells accompany the holiday spirit as workers and patients share greetings across cities and states.
Musterole rubbed on the chest before bed loosens congestion and aids colds and coughs. The clean white ointment uses oil of mustard and requires no plaster. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and other pains.
Walden reports the death of Frank R. Roberson a famed traveler and lecturer who died in Denver Colorado after an appendectomy operation. He was 60? born in New York City and spent years touring Europe Asia and Australia before settling into lectures. He lived in Bowlder Colorado previously and was active with Wallkill Lodge RPAM in the village.
Newburgh announces Justice Morschauser orders alimony and counsel fees for Eloise Jordan against Joseph V. Jordan. Referee fees 3109, stenographer 282, special accountant 137.21, appraiser 109, counsel fees 2590, alimony 60 weekly. Prior 3506 payment not deducted. Couple married briefly amid incompatibility. Jordan withdrew action. Mrs Jordan injured in Berkshire horse accident. first wife of Jordan already receives 61.50 weekly alimony.
The advertisement proclaims Fruit A-Tives, a fruit juice medicine, relieves stomach liver blood kidney and skin troubles with cleansing and toning effects. Claims include treatment for hemorrhoids, anemia, back pain, impure blood and headaches. Sold at 50c per box or six for £2.50, postpaid by Frostatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church Sunday school will present a program Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock for primary beginners and cradle roll. The lineup includes songs, recitations by many named children, a piano solo, and multiple groups.
The Old Orchard Club held their year end meeting on Wednesday evening with committee reports presented. Final plans were made for the annual meeting next Wednesday night January 3, when 1917 officers will be elected and six new directors will replace I. G. Wilson A. E. Nickinson John G. Wilkin John S. Cooper Cuno Musbach and H. H. Blanchard.
Kingston pays tribute to John Z. Cummings longtime city clerk who died at his Stuyvesant Street home after a brief illness. He studied law with Gen Charlies H VanWyck in Goshen and later moved to Nebraska where he became a U S senator. Mrs Mentley of Kingston to sing Sunday at Fulton Theatre in New York with the Frank Croxton quartet.
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