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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

5

State Has Little Reason For Worry Over Water Supply

Mayor A C N Thompson cites a New York State Health Dept communication urging cities and water firms to ensure safe domestic water. The advisory highlights testing, watershed inspections, bacteriological checks, and elimination of questionable wells to prevent waterborne illness and maintain public confidence.

A. C. N. Thompson New York State Department of Health Thompson Middletown State Health Board Ce Alayers Department of Health State of New York Cny State Department Council Contex State Department of Health Uze Iecall

New House Burns Near Hotel Wawonda Site

Earl Sheeley's new house, near the Hotel Wawonda, burned at about 3 am on Wednesday. Only 12 to 15 residents awakened by the fire whistle, and despite the J C Young Hose Company with its chemical engine, the blaze had headway. The house, recently under construction, was consumed. It was insured with Harry McLaughlin for about $2,000.

Liberty Earl Sheeley Hotel Wawonda J.C. Young Hose Company Harry McLaughlin

Officers Chosen by Sullivan Autoists at Annual Meeting

Dr Stephen W Wells of Liberty was elected president of the Sullivan County Automobile Club at its annual meeting held Wednesday in Sullivan. He succeeds Assemblyman William Voorhees of Roscoe who declined reelection. Other officers named are James M Kelly first vice president Valentine Schatdell second vice president Frank E Bridges third vice president H Mclaughlin secretary and treasurer. William B Voorhees Geo H Carpenter M J McGibbon Geo Rockwell J Stevens and Dr Ww AL Buckley as governors. Also listed is a New Year’s basketball event at States Armory with Arrow Fire Monroe vs St Joseph’s Middletown, plus dancing and 25 cent admission.

Stephen W. Wells Liberty Sullivan County Automobile Club William 3. Voorhees Roscoe James M. Kelly Valentine Schatdell Frank E. Bridges H . McLaughlin Wm. B. Voorhees Geo H. Carpenter M. J. McGibbon Rockwell J. @ Stevens AL Buckley

George W Nolan to Retire After 25 Years of Service

George W Nolan, charge nurse of ward 26 Annex No 1, will retire at year end 1916 after 25 years with Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital under the State Hospital Employes Retirement Act. He began Nov 16 1891, directed ward 26 since 1897, and has spent every Christmas New Year and Fourth of July at the institution. He is a Centerville Station native with wife Mrs Nolan and children Blanche and Clarence, a member of the Middletown Trap and Gun Club, and an avid gun hobbyist. Funeral services held at St Peters Church with interment in St Peters cemetery.

George W. Nolan Wil Middletown Nolan Centerville Station van W. Tieh Max Richter Clarence Nolan

Accident Fatal to Liberty Boy in Clinton Coasting Incident

Edward Manion, 3rd year Hamilton College student from Ferndale, died at E& Dtica Hospital from poisoning after a wound suffered while coasting down a Clinton hill last Sunday. His body was returned home early this week.

Taberty Edward Manion William Manion Ferndale E& Dtica Hospital Clinton Hamiton College

Mail Volume Surges on Montgomery Rural Routes

December activity shows postal service hoarding parcels with few losses as on route One Oscar D. Sheely delivered 1372 pieces and others on routes two and three also handled large totals. The week before Christmas brought thriving stores and brisk commerce amid local board meetings, coasting, and tax collection events nearby.

Montgomery Oscar D. Sheely George & Harris Frank L. Bord Crones

Chief Bush's Son Typhoid Patient in Tuxedo

Adrian Bush, son of Capt and Mrs G Bush, is hospitalized in Tuxedo with typhoid fever since December 16. Officials report no other cases in town and describe him as a prominent, refined young man amid uncertainty over prior inoculation and possible exposure in Hoho­ten.

Tuxedo Adrian G. Bush Tuxedo Hospital Marian Hohoten Weber

Standard Lodge of Monroe Elects Officers

Standard Lodge No 711 F and A M at Monroe elected officers for the ensuing years on Monday evening W M T F B Carpenter W Jr BF Shull 3 W Benard Conklin treasurer CA Brooks secretary SA Gaunt trustee for three years FE Relvea Post case settled Liberty December 26 The case against Teane Post by Mrs Jennie R Hinl

Standard Lodge Monroe F. B. Carpenter BF Shull W. Benard Conklin C A. Brooks A. Gaunt Relvea Liberty Teane Post

Storm King road project to resume work in January

Newburgh Dec 3 conference in Poughkeepsie between state highway department officials and John L Hayes head of John J Hayes Construction Co which has the Storm King road contract. Work is suspended but Hayes said negotiations progress satisfactorily and work may resume January 15.

Newburgh Poughkeepsie State Highway Department John L. Hares John J. Hares Storm King Road Hayes Newchurch

Newton Young Man Killed on Railroad

Newton New Jersey December report of a young resident John Leck et al of 21 Elm Street Newton who worked for the Lackawanna railroad died from injuries after an on duty incident. He passed away hours later at St Marys Hospital Hoboken. His father Elmer Vecker was a Lackawanna engineer. negotiations between Harry M Beck and Mr Pest led to a court settlement as indicated by Judge Rosch and D 8 Hin.

Newton, N John Lecket Popular Vorms Newton Elm Street Lackawanna ‘Railroad St. Mary‘s Hospital Hoboken Elmer Vecker Lackawanna Harry M. Beck Pest Rosch D. 8S Hin

Final Christmas entertainments at Horton Memorial Church

The Horton Memorial Church held final Christmas entertainments Friday with a children’s party for Cradle Roll Beginners and Primary Department in the gymnasium attended by over 200 parents and youngsters. Santa distributed gifts as the Sunday school program followed with songs recitations and a Digital display. The day ended with a circle gift exchange for Italian attendees and Santa gifts, a tree, decorations, and the Watch Night service looming.

Webp Horton Memorial Wooa. Hartin Times-Press Songzhy Wei Eleanor Mevros Santa Claus Tony Belfelgio Inex Hunter Jerre Mar

Change highway plans at Sidney

At a Albany hearing Commissioner VanSian voord granted consent for a grade crossing change on Route 7 at Sidney to overhead only. Ontario & Western Railway, the town of Sidney, and the state highway department were represented with no objections. Estimated cost 44000, shared equally by railway and state. W.CT.U. services at Home for Aged Women December 31 at 3 PM with Christmas music by Rev. G. A. Fechner. Dr J Irving E LaValiey to take practice of late Dr Emerson B Lambert of Port Jervis. Mrs Duvarotte A. Farber moving to Binghamton after Roscoe hotel fire. Rev. Robt Spencer Young moved to Yellow Frame Church parsonage Nutley.

Albany VanSianvoord Public Service Commission Sidney Ontario & ‘Western Railway State’ Hichway Department W. G T. UL W. CT. U G. A. Fechner Port Jervis Jeersonville J Irving E LaValiey Jefersonville Emerson B_ Lambert Port Jervis

Deans Kidney Pills Ad From Middletown Man

A Middletown resident, George Armstrong of Slate Air, testifies that long kidney troubles caused back pain and colored secretions. After trying various medicines with little relief, he bought Deans Kidney Pills at Tuthill’s Pharmacy and found relief. He endorses the product and keeps a supply at home. Price 30 cents at all dealers.

Middletown Peenes Doar Middletown George Armstrong Slate Air Kidder Dean Tuthil's Armstrong Fester-Milcuri Co Buliaio

Children at Home Have Happy Xmas Evening

The 28 children at the Children s Home were made happy on Thursday evening December 1st by gifts donated by Woolworth s staff and local donors. Presents were distributed by Mrs J Green Utter and Miss Mae Green with carols and recitations, though attendance was down due to illness of the matron. State money withheld from district No 2 Hoenlands due to failure to enforce compulsory education laws. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Babcock return from two weeks at Hamilton Bermuda.

Ole Wang Stanley Aunspaugh Fréd Sterlin Woolworth’s Tote J. J. Heigeruth C. E. Crauwford George A Swalm ML F Procas Wenb Hiorten Memorial First Presbyterian J. Green Utter Bethlehem Agnes Vandemark Mary Leonard Deet Anna Heffron Mass Mae Green Carol Angels Annie Sackson Miss Mae Green Trathers Chive L. Dill Ass Marrier Larue Albany State_Department of Education Hoenlands Sororu

Lovely Woman and Clear Skin Claim From Frust-etives

Morah Watson of Dayton Ave Toronto writes of a skin rash clearing after one week of Frust-etives described as a blood purifier. She praises the product for improving complexion and health, noting a purchase option of 50c per box or 6 for 32.50 with a trial size.

Morah Watson Dayton Ave Toronto Sam Serehef Nora Watson

Oakland Theatre, Inc. Incorporation Filed in Warwick

Articles of incorporation for the Oakland Theatre, Inc. of Warwick were filed with the Secretary of State. Capital stock is $1,000 in 100 shares of $11 each, with first-year directors Thomas W. Wisner Clinton W. Wisner and Jeffrey A. Wisner, all of Warwick.

Alvany Oakland Theatre, Inc Warwick Thomas W. Wisner Clinton W. Wisner Jeffrey A. Wisner

Gifts Receive at Fhirali Hospital During Donation Drive

The Times Press notes gifts to Fhirali Hospital including Mrs Leo Barnet a quarter bushel corn HH EK Wilcox one bushel apples James Horton four dozen cray cash donations of 200 from Mrs Webb Horton and Mrs George N Clemson. The list also records items such as an atomizer a tree toweling bath thermometer and Christmas tree along with several subscriptions and small gifts.

Clarsacon Turkey Fr. O._Reck Mir Willing Wal‘ Ter J. Startup Tizla Webb Horton George N. Clemson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tre Price Ketchum C. & W. Coal North St Middletown, N.Y Sullivan The States Armory Arrow Fire St. Joseph's Fort Warne Nena Hutzell Droggist West Main St Fort Wayne Ind Rame Herald Square Broadway PENX R. R James Donnelly Memering Dieder Bo Waldorf-Astoria St. Peter's R. C St. Peter's Cemetery Menion College Hill Psilpsilons Cashen Goshen Geoge W. Nolan Liberty Boy Bert, T. Hume Waden Joseph M. Wilkin Herbert F. Tox Henry T. Wiler Edward Bardsler Walden George W Birch Empire House Charles Yetty Newangh Houston-Brown Bas Edgar C. Malena Frank Leeds Chief Bush Standard Lodge OF Ito Binghamton Duoarrotte A. Farber Louis Sipple Fur Shop W. J. Goetz Warwick Theatre IS Incorporated Times Press G. J. Giering Jon Tao Feng Tee Orangeounty Trust Company Middletown, D.Y
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