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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

8

Danger Lurks in Liquor Health Warning on Counterfeits

A scanned brief warns of deadly counterfeit alcohol substitutes spreading via saloons in Middletown and other cities. It cautions drinkers about tainted whiskey substitutes, adulterated perfumes, and imitation tonics causing poisoning and deaths. Authorities urge restraint and compliance with the law to prevent tragedy.

Guaben Newburgh Thas Jobn Barorn Parsons Middletown Lekima Amanteur

Christmas Play at Christ Church Listed Cast

The church marks Christmas with a student performance titled The Luck of Santa Claus. Cast includes Mother Goose characters Jack Frost Wood Nymphs and several named youngsters such as Mario Te Jack Horner Warren Ruel Litt Old Man Thomas Wreut and Marion Wheeler with roles for Titus and Santa Claus overtones.

Christ Pnitversachat Tubhle Santa Chun Mother Goore Dhiarbrern Lavdbstnaichy Jack Frost Rayme Wood Mario—thaelea Jack Horner Warren Ruel Miss Moffer Tiazel Rathina Thomas Wreut Marion Wheeler Binkea Pot Cresa tRichard Woelham Eles "Titus Dapple Gray Miidread Tarferet Or Fester Richard Ruch Shanory Dumpty Helen Wood Clyde Clentennon Bertha Trandrath Santa Claus Rehard Whitieek Woerkmoen Fred Harford den Hates Wiehard Lodarne

Toll Bridges to Be Acquired by Two States

State Engineer Frank M Williams says New York and Pennsylvania act to purchase eleven Delaware River bridges. Commission reports data on ownership private lines with dividends, plans for joint purchase and required funding approval.

Times-Prean Albany Frank Mr. Willams Theew York Interstate Bridges Pennsylvania Bridge Commission New York Blates Frank M. Willams Edward 5. Walsh Fitphway Frederick 8. Green Philadelphia Wo CL Sproul Pennsylvania Pond Eddy Sullivan County Pond Eddy Station Lumberkanad Tell Collections Tolia Areck Fort Jervis Pond Faldy Barryville Minisink Narrowsburg Skinner Falls Cocherton Callhoun Kellanya Fridge Lordville Lane Hinncock FEAL Tevib New York State Enginering Department Whila Whitedo Pennsylvomnia State Highway Commission Jola Mihesien Fogether Tami Whited Port Jarvin Matamora IL Vr Shohela Mal Amd Rackingham

Census Takers Named in Middletown Ward Districts

The census lists ward by ward enumerators and district names including First Ward Mary Vandermark and Miles in Third district Marcella Tan ney Fourth district Howard Hap ford. other districts name Theresa Nutley Jane Sheeran and John Kinney. Questions to all persons include age, literacy, birthplaces, immigration, naturalization, and home ownership details.

Middletown Fleet Diatrict Mary C. Vandermark Segend Miles EL In Marcella Tanney Howard Bork Jervin George J. Poran Gartrude le Ryan Welen KO Clancy Uord Purgel Anna AM. Chines Mra Fileabeth T. Olwen Mary Reekover Cheater HL Patudi Jesse c L Miller Deerpara Daniel Anna A. Welchmann Mets John Bo Diutan Ile Henry FP Kedley Uerbert Washlogton Lo Hall Ant Alles Mount Hope Helle Lock Wallkill Charles Green Mra A Mennee Jane Tiest Wawasay Ben Ashe United States

Goshen Notices On Annual Meeting And Local Happenings

Goshen December 2 1920 annual meeting of Goshen Field Inc at Town Hall Webster Avenue Goshen January 2 1920 8 pm for director election and business plans urged attendance. Also notes on church program cutting ice weather and new knife factory business in Miller Cart building, Deputy Sheriff returning, birth of twins on Spring Street, and Norma Talmadge show schedule.

Goshen Imsani Goshen Field, Inc Hallan Webster Avenue

Census questions for farm occupants reveal rural data needs

The document lists agricultural census questions on farm ownership, tenancy, acreage, mortgage status, equipment value, and production, aiming to gauge farm conditions. It notes government interest in health welfare and progress of persons under protection and mentions the U S Department of Agriculture assisting the Census Bureau.

United States Department of Agric Sere Huresu Washington, DG

Milk Market Slippage and Price Talks in 1919

The report notes a drop in New York milk market activity in November 1919 with 3 924 cans of milk and 64 765 cans of cream and unsweetened condensed milk traded. Officials cite efforts to boycott purchases by housewives and industry groups pressing growers to raise prices. A new pricing plan ties increases to a per tenth of a cent rise, with December price set at 288 dollars per hundredweight.

Prem New York Novembber Teohus Pontuia

Jewels of the Night in Ancient Astronomy

The Boston Post notes ancient astronomers linked celestial bodies to gems. Mars as sapphire, Jupiter as diamond, Saturn as emerald, Venus as amethyst, Mercury as gold, and the moon as pearl in their jeweled city of the heavens.

Mars Jupiter Saturn Mercury Boston Post

Origin of The Fourth Estate in Berke's British Statecraft

The source discusses how Berke the British statesman shaped or assigned the label the fourth estate. It notes the political context and the role of the press in governance, highlighting the term’s emergence in relation to social hierarchy and public oversight.

Berke

Mercury Registers Six Above Zero In Middletown Morning

Temperatures rose to six degrees above zero in Middletown this morning with a milder start noted. In nearby districts in Sullivan and Ulster counties thermometers showed two degrees below zero as a contrast to the lighter regional chill.

Teo Seral Middletown Otlying State Hall Zere Goahea Sullivan Ulster

Charity Dance At Armory Set By Elks

The Charity Dance at the Armory Tuesday evening, hosted by the Elks Company I, promises a fine affair. Sterling's ten piece orchestra will provide music and Hasbrouck will supervise supper. Many buyers attend for charity, not just dancing, as Elks support ongoing good works.

Armory Elss Company I Ids Sterling Hasbrouck The Elks

Town Visitor Notes and Holiday Gatherings In Kingston

Social notes from Kingston recount visits of Miss Berniece Millar, Miss Olive Donald, Miss Christine Iseman, Mrs. J. M. Johnson, Mrs. A. H. Stearns, Mrs. Henri Daumas, and others. It records relatives and friends from Yonkers, Aiken, Middletown, Newark, Long Island, and Fort Jarvis visiting town or traveling, with several plans to reunite in the winter or return home. Local residents plus a few out-of-town guests are mentioned with brief movements and family ties.

Christine Iseman Aiken S. Ic John E. T Iseman Iseman J. M. Johnson S. W. Dill New York A. H. Stearns Middletown Henri Daumas Lyons France Charles Mattice Fort Jarvis Birs Lena Klohs Long Island Ben Eatt Polly Kelly Newark K. 3 H. H. Hrianchard Courtland Street

Leatherwear Company Plans Safer Crossings at New Factory

The Leatherwear Company of America seeks safer Washington Street crossings near its new Go W tracks adjacent plant. President Herman Blum says Mayor and Public Works Chief should meet with Erie and C. and W. officials and Public Service Commission to improve conditions. The Linden Hall plant is expanding to a 60 by 320 foot one story brick concrete steel building. first bar due Jan 15 and operations expected by February 15 employing 100 to 125 workers.

Go.& W Washington Street Leatherwear Company of America Mayer Commissioner of Public Works Herman Blum Leatherwear Blum Erle Public Service Mr. Higginson Company Linden Hall

Public Lands Bill Passes House Aids Veterans

George E. Bradnack reports Congressman Baker says the California public lands bill releasing 54000 acres to veterans has passed the House and is favorably reported to the Senate. The lands, once underwater, were part of reclamation and a bird reserve and will boost settlement, roads, schools, and business. The Soldiers' Settlement Act also advances, with veterans promised homes under government supervision.

George E. Bradnack Congressman Baker California House Senate Gradnack U. S

Obituary notes for several residents in Port Jervis area

Obituary notices report Mrs Abigail J Babcock of Mount Hope and nearby communities, with Methodist Church ties at Pinemans Pa and several surviving relatives. In Port Jervis, Edward Maroney conductor died of pneumonia at 38, born in Cochecton Centre Sullivan County April 24 1886, son of John Maroney and Eton McDermott Maroney. He had lived in Port Jervis since age 21.

Abigail J. Babcock Aiuanl Babcock Caster St Hope Io Tiepe Bank Hveal Layton Manresa James Ashman le Lewis Snet Methodist Pinemans Bre Ae Simmbedl Ghi Charles Gallach Franklin Shauger Frniin Furnace Galagher Mount Hope Lancaster M. Gallagher Detroit Panirl Lancaster Juhi McGrath Roigwood X. J Thomas Fur- Tan Kyte River Susie Hyan New Milford Sutving Dee Port Jervis Erie Edward Maroney Pneumontia Cochecton Centre Sullivan County John Maroney Eton McDermott Maroney Port Jervia

Mechanics' A C Not Eligible to the Indoor League

The Christmas day game where Mechanics' A C defeated McQuoid Engine Co. is annulled after a Board of Managers ruling at the State Armory. Mechanics' A C is not eligible as a fraternal or military organization but Wallkill Council 92 Junior Order of American Mechanics is invited to join the league. The next league game airs at 2 pm New Year’s Day between Monhagens and Elis. Ted Harman shows Nellie Bly ball to perfection as Bert Shorter and Monhagens’ Bill Adelman partake in pitching for the firemanic brethren.

Mechanics A. C McQuoid Engine Company Board of Managers State Armory Wallkit! Council 92 Order of American Mechanics League C. C. Chappell C. F. Radzinsky Company 1 W. Harry Gass Elisa. L. Howell The Ernest Hallock Wallkil Eogle Company Thomas F. Mahon McQueids C. A. Keeler Monhagens

Restrict Exports of Milk Debate Moves in Legislature

A legislative committee urges sweeping milk controls to curb high prices. It calls for a State dairy board with power to fix prices, register all milk facilities, and regulate city delivery zones, with penalties for violations. The report argues milk is vital and wartime shortage justifies action.

New York New York City Dominion of Canada Congress Ny Committee United States

Trainman and Conductor Expires. Funeral Planned

The deceased, employed by the Erle Railroad as a trainman and conductor, leaves a father in Cochecton Centre and two sisters in Brooklyn and Cochecton Centre. The body was taken to Cochecton Centre for funeral service and interment this afternoon.

Erle Railroad Cochecton Centre Ida Webber Brooklyn Nellie Maroney Cocheston Centre

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