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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

2

Man and Wife Shot and Wounded Woman Kills Assailant

Mrs Louis D Argenio and her husband were shot in their home at 183 West Parmenter Street. A wounded woman, said to be Mrs D Argenio, killed the assailant reportedly a man named DSands. Police say the incident followed alleged affair reconciliation attempts. The three principals were Italian. the couple has three children, the oldest a seven year old observer.

Telene Timen Newkarsh Dee Louis D'Argenio West Parmenter Street Dargenio Apitad Diargento Aire D'Arcecio

Goshen Town Board Names Instructors And Election Inspectors

At a Saturday meeting the Goshen Town Board appointed election inspectors for two districts and listed party affiliations. It also reported fund balances from retiring Supervisor Hock to the town supervisor and noted town audit expenditures from the general fund.

Town Board of Goshen Hyuw Kraft Pec Robert Johnson Jr Wolfam ‘Tithe Faepublicanus Henry Marsteo David Te Darncarrices Distriag No Edward MM. Woortrom Fred Durland Republicang. Tv Augustin Dusnenberry Benjamin AR. Clark Tiatrict Hock John Ji Hwexrer AEF

New Angle in Murder Case of J. Stanley Brown

Mount Clemens Michigan December authorities study a new lead in the slaying of Stanley Brown found in a car. Driss Gladys Summit from Hat tle Creek recounts two young women raised with Brown and linked to the case. One woman borrowed a soldier's uniform and returned with expensive clothes, raising questions after news reports mentioned Brown's death.

Associated Press Mount Clemens Mich Stanley Brown Driss Gladys Surmmit Hattle Creek Fred Brown Suss Summit Katie Creek Mr Clemens Firown

Soloist Hadley Guest Of C L Hulse At Congregational

Arthur T. Hadley tenor soloist sang Comfort Ye and Every Valley at the First Congregational Church in Lanning. He is a friend of Clarence Li and is noted as a rising vocal talent with strong habits and a promising future in the county.

Arthur T. Hadley Messiah First Congregational Church Lan- Ning Clarence Li Hulse Crescent Ville Smiddltown Hadley New York

Wartsboro Triumphs 25 to 22 Over Bloomingburg Five

Wartsboro defeats Bloomingburg 25 22 in a close basketball game last Saturday at Wrtsbore. The Wurtsbore team shows rising form, having won three of the past two years against Bloomingburg and plans a dance after the match. Next week Wurtsboro faces Fallsberry's last five in what is expected to be an exciting contest.

Wurtabersen Bloomingburg Waurteberda Bloominghure Faeia Wurtabom Failsberry

Obituary of Sarah Frances Sears, Montgomery resident

Sarah Frances Sears widow of Charles Sears and longtime Montgomery resident died after heart trouble at 48. Born in 1%, she married Charles Sears who predeceased her. Survived by daughter Mabel Sears and Bessie Sears, two stepsons Milton Sears and John Sears, with many relatives. Funeral at her Minton Street home followed by interment in Whi kill Valley cemetery near Walden.

Sarah Frances Sears Montgomery Sarah Ces Sears Charles Mrs. Sears Charles “Eara Mra Sears WH Ham Jo Cfeuraleth Smith Menidd Anderson Eartler Mabel BE Nelson He. Yenser Menlona N.Y Bessie Lewy FL Lipsabauch Milton Sears Newburgh John S. B. Sears Insker North Dakota Minton Street Whi Kill Valley Walden

Obsequies Held For Local Residents In Separate Services

Obituaries notice details funeral services for Lewin John Sutherland and Mrs Catherine Schmitt, with interment in Howells cemetery. also lists Joseph Lozier’s funeral at St. Patrick Church and a service for Joseph Logier at a North Street church, all noting interior interments.

Catheone Schmitt Schmitt Wa Cromon Samust North Street Howells Cemetery Joseph Lozier Joseph Logier Hening Cemeter

Social Gathering Honors Major Lawes at Home Dinner

About a dozen friends of Major Lewes BE Lawes head of the New Hampton farms will host a dinner tonight at 6 Albert street in honor of his recent appointment as warden of Stun Ring prison. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Miller Circle He and families, Mr and Mrs George T Weller and daughter, the Myers, Vine Bash, Mr and Mrs William Slater and sons, and Miss Adelaide Manee of Wiedle town.

Rank Miller Circle Sylowine George T Weller Ana Tomber Gavahter Myers William Slater and Sons Leu Fard Po Miller XM Wows Kitzeerald Thompson Hides Demeres Daugter Adelaide Manee Wiedletown Binner Lawes Lewis BE Lawes New Hampton Farms Stun Ring Wil Han Scehelzer Albert Street Morgan—Schultx Mildred Mae Schulex Anna K Schultz Rochester Middletown Daniel J. Morgan Thomas F. Mor.lean Werttown Mev Lentziner North Street Methweh Thater Carl Finear Parl Finear Nan Friendship Circle Salde Bake Mergaa

M' Bride case taken up in Orange County court

The case of Enoch Wilburn McBride against Orange County and Thomas Gipson began before Justice A H F Seeger with no jury. McBride seeks interest on funds in the county treasurer and a claim that funds were mismanaged, as several treasurers failed to invest for proper income. Judgment for the plaintiff was later reported in another matter with a default judgment of 44.11 dollars for Edward Snyder's farm dispute.

Coshen Tac Enoch Wilburn Goshen Orange County Thomas B. Gibsom A. H. F. Seeger Supreme Court McFiride McBride Gott Gowavings Hann Walterstown E County Charlies Lo Mead Charles &. Youns National Bank of Air Mead Thomas Gipson Wiewham T. Shaw Middletown Justice Serger Ie Lin Ning AL Sualm & Son Company

Local Shriners Visit Mecca for Ceremonial in New York

Mecca Temple Shriners led by Cyprian C. Hunt of Mecca Temple AAOL N. M.S. will attend a ceremonial at Carnegie Hall in New York City. A solid gold badge, a Middletown Shriners gift, and moving pictures of the tall grass ceremony held October 25 will be shown, with many Incal association members expected.

Mecca

Wedding and birth notices from a local newspaper item

The section reports the Morgan Schultx wedding on December 1 at North Street Methodist Church with attendants and gifts noted. It also lists upcoming events, a midtown couple’s wedding, and multiple birth announcements including Edith Loretta Moran and Dorais Huth. Real estate notes mention Van Fleet purchasing a lot on Comblior Avenue and Robert TH Houston selling property on Old Lafayette Avenue.

Oy van Fleet Comblior Avenmir Weller Braid Nach Robert TH Thouston Old Lafayette Avenue

Railroad officials in incident at Maryliehi Yards Pa

Wlov marugan, superintendent of Norther and Utica divisions of Me Of and WL Railroad, and WS Tider, superintendent of the Scranton division, of Maryiehi Yards, Pa., were incised Sunday annual ness.

Wlov Marugan Norther Utica Me of and WL Railroad WS Tider Scranton Maryiehi Yards

Will of Henry M Tilford Probated in Goshen Court

In Surrogate's Court Goshen today the will of Henry M Tilford of Park & Tilford New York and of Tuxedo Park was admitted to probate. Executed May 7 1917 the will disposes of an estate over 17 million dollars. Executors named include Mrs Tilford the widow and Farmers Loan and Trust Company New York.

Goshen Henry M. Tilford Park & Tilford New York Tuxedo Park Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company,ew York

Stock Market Close List With Broad NYSE Prices

Following are the 2 26 prices on the New York Stock Exchange today. Closing prices include Am Cem 78 Am Deet Sugar 2 Am C & F 139 Am Tel & Tel 96 Smelting 63 24 Woolen 2137 Anaconda Copper 61 35 Atchison Chey 82 22 Baldwin Locomotive 31 14 Bethlehem Steel 55 3 8 Central Leather 97 14 Ches & Ohio Chino Copper Ch L & St P L ChL BL & Pac Col Fuel & Iron Cons Gas Corn Pars Crucible Steel Erie 1st pid 62 78 Gen Motors Goodrich B F Gt North pid Hast & Barker 69 Inspiration Copper 59 38 Kennecott Lehigh Valley Mex Pet fidvale Steel Well Motor com 22 1 8 Maxwell Motor 1st pid 25 1 66 12 56 Nar ke 196 No Fac 79 1 2 One i 3 4 1902 1 8 40 1 8 7s Railways Steel Spring 98 Reading TELS Republic St 116 5 8 Ray Cons 21 35 42 28 S 9 8 12 Tenn Copper Bei Wilys Overland Reported dai Co J G Collingwood Newburg ya x 25 1 5 CONFINED TO HER HOME Mrs Albert Dodd Mapledale Christmas eve thrown from the warem in which she 21s ng with her husband and William Faol ner When the asternohne of James B Wileos Gashen collided iit ay a Tire

Anaconda Copper Atchison Cphieey A Paldwin Loco Heldl & Cho Ches Ohio Chino Copper Ch. Gu Y Oh ML & Stu PL Chl BL & Pac Gas Crucible Steel FEA Auteum Ee Erie Motors Goodrich B. F Gt North Hast & Barker Inspiration Copper Kennecott Lehigh Mex Pet Fidvale Steelwell Motor Maxwell Motor Almis Ieee Raiway Reading Tels Republic Tenn

A Brazilian fish called the maithe e cannot swim

The article describes a Brazilian fish that can only crawl or hop, with a long upturned snout and toadlike appearance. Its fins are small and ineffective for water movement, and it mostly moves backward and forward using thin paws.

American Red Cross nurse earns seven decorations

Mrs Mor timer Glory Hancock of Asheville N C received seven decorations from England France and Belgium for her World War Red Cross service. The awards reflect the countries appreciation for her wartime nursing efforts and dedication.

Asheville N. C Mortimer Glory Hancock England France Belgium Red Cross

Greatest Roundup Of Bootleggers Ever Made

One of the big roundups of bootleggers and liquor manufacturers was announced by Supervising Revenue Agent Horer. He said ten more arrests would follow the three already taken as 150 cases of whiskey were seized. 58 deaths in one Connecticut valley section follow recent alcohol poisonings.

Associated Press New York Horer Maine Runswick Piergess Chicopee Mass Connecticut Valley

English paper debates using generic names for maids

A Boston Transcript note imagines assigning generic names like Palmer for a parlor maid and Jenni for general help, then questions how to distinguish three parlor maids if more than one exists, suggesting potential name forms Palm, Palmer, and Palmist.

Rabbit spared after clever argument wins day

A band of youngsters chased a rabbit into a log on a focal reserve. An argument then followed on its fate. The clever proposer urged letting it go claiming more rabbits would bring more fun, so the rabbit was spared.

Freeman

Mr Growcher Delivers Quiet Wit On Puzzles

Mr Growcher comments on recurring problems and old fashioned conundrums. He jokes that the question What’s the difference? feels pointless when the difference itself may not matter.

Mr. Growcher

Get Rid of Worries with Sterlzol Ad

An old classified ad urges readers to buy Sterlzol from drug stores as a remedy for “sore threats.” The note mocks previous claims of a good time and promotes the product as a cure, using a satirical tone from a column.

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Ogden’s Pharmacy West Main Street D. RB. Spiers West Main St Middletown Ice and Coal Co Erie Pittston Herman Itzla Emas The First National Bank Middletown, N. Y Federal Reserve Banking, System First IN Banking Service New Angle J. Stanley Brown C. L. Hulse Wartsboro Lewin John Sutherland Wuneral Solam Sutherland Reeba Livingston M’ Bride County T. B. Gibson Meies—Campbell Mio Mae George Welthssen Miles Berty Abe Mis Martin Wo Moran AVIA Mra Ermancet Odell Purview Avenue Edith Loretta Teated Moarren Crawford Po Avenur Dorris Huth Kenfred Rogers Monasin Arent Marr Eadon Albert Dodd Mapledale William Faulkner James B .Wileos Gashen Masor Hancock Hartford Conn Knights OF Columbus Times-Press E. W. Howe Scott Scott & Bowne Hioomicid W.j. A E. LeRoy G Wilson Cady Dental Cady Dental Office
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