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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
3
Otisville June 2 The Rev Mr Burton pastor of the M E Church of Otisville instructs Aicant Here Council No 167 Jr TO AL AL to attend divine services. He will discourse on Patriotism Sunday evening June 40 Members urged to wear badges and meet at Mitchells Hall council room at oclock sharp.
The article notes Phoenix clothing is widely sold to customers for everyday use, appealing to men, women, misses, and children, highlighting broad consumer appeal and practical value for daily life.
Bullville June reports the Epworth League social at the M E Church with Mr Spetchlits of Madison NY as entertainer and free refreshments including ice cream and cucumbers for all. Miss Erma Hell returns home for weekend from New Paltz Normal School. Rev Speights to conduct Sunday services on June ad and assist with morning service. Joseph Walsh ill with rheumatism.
Scotchtown reports preparations for the Sacrament of the Lords puppet to be observed Sunday morning. A preparatory service is set for Saturday afternoon. Children’s Day exercises are planned for Sunday morning June 11. The Willing Workers meet Saturday afternoon at the Misses Osburn’s home. Mrs John Jenkins of Corona LA was a Sunday guest at her aunt Mrs Houston’s home.
Wurtsboro notes Mr. Simpson a Middletown trail hitter will speak in the Reformed Church on Sunday morning June 4. Also mentions Miss Sarah E. Crane planning to spend the summer with her sister near Uniondale Pennsylvania.
Popular dance announced for Grange Hall Slate Ball New York on June 2 with MecWilliams’s orchestra providing music and welcomes all attendees.
Feminine Readers notes a pink silk kimono with rose velvet brocade and Japanese sleeve borders. Wear Kid trims many spring garments including collars cuffs skirts and coats with kid flowers and straw hat trims. Anna May adds that evening frocks still use minimal sleeves often beads or tulle.
South Centreville notes a Saturday afternoon practice at 1 o clock for Children’s Day. Several local families are mentioned visiting relatives and spending Memorial Day with kin, including J W Canfield Passaic NJ. J E Blades welcomed a newborn Frank Edwin. Emma Barret Ansonia CT. Hattie Hawkshurst family Wid Dietown. and several local residents visiting or hosting relatives from Westtown Pompton Lakes Slate Hall and Island.
Harriman weekend notes recount visits by Paul Clark of Maybrook and Mrs. George J. Borce hosting a house party with Katherine Padien Gertrude Padien Mery Sally from Jersey City and Leonardine Meehan of New York. Local society, hospital updates, Memorial Day services, and family movements are listed with several regional residents and guests.
An advertisement promotes Wendell’s Ambition Pills as a tonic for nerve fatigue and debility caused by overwork or indulgence. It claims rapid vitality, offers a 30 cent price, and refunds purchase price if dissatisfied. Sold by Tuthill & Terhune and dealers. mail orders available with prepaid charges from Syracuse.
Frank E. Bennett, son of Mrs Harrietta Bennett Fort of Wurtsboro, has accepted a call to become pastor of a Baroda Michigan church and plans to relocate around June 1. He studied at North Baptist Seminary Chicago and Moody Bible Institute, is recently married, and has many friends in Wurtsboro and Middletown wishing him success in the ministry.
In Mighville Unionville June 2 Jr O U A L postpones services set for Sunday evening for one week. Minisink Council members are to convene Sunday evening June 4 in council chamber and march to the church. The topic is Mechanics Equipment and will interest men. all exerts body welcome.
Restore dark even color to gray hair with Q-Ban 35, a harmless liquid not a dye. It acts on roots, making hair look natural, reduces dandruff and itching, and promises satisfaction or money back. Only 50 cents for a large bottle at local drug stores in Middletown, N. Y. Parcel post for out of town customers.
Pine Bush June 2 The entertainment given in Knights of Pythias Hall Pridaxy evening May 26 under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church was a decided success delighting the audience from start to finish Home talent provided most of the acts Mrs A Vradenburgh of Pawling headlined with vocal solos and a fan drill by 12 young girls The farce My Turn Next drew strong laughs and the entire program was well received Also noted were lectures by Prof Green and social visits by Mrs J H Bourven of Jersey City The piece by Mrs Bowen and other locals showcased community talent Local residents Henry Downing John G Faulenberry and others visited or returned home from recent activities.
Centervile Fire Department reports its first annual hall event held at Odd Fellows Hall on May 2. The evening drew a large crowd with about 3109 in net proceeds for the department. Music by the Metal Hams orchestra from Middletown kept attendees lively as committees and local residents participated.
A Frankfort Kentucky letter by Mrs James Consy describes severe female weakness that left her unable to work. After taking three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she recovered and urges other women to try the tonic. The note praises the product and invites inquiries to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
June 2 Westtown notes mention Hon William Groves and wife of Elizabeth New Jersey visiting Mr and Mrs John Runyon with Groves serving as Elizabeth city attorney and state legislator. Also Mrs Groves daughter of former New Jersey schools chief Charles Baxter. William Sayer rents his farm to former tenant Mr Green who moved near Monroe. Mr and Mrs C G Clark plan Boston and Wellsley trip for daughter Julia at Dana Hall. Corwin Saver builds tennis court. Frank Munch handles skilled work. Church program includes lessons from the flowers and The Bow in the Cloud. Prayer meeting 7:30 Wednesday. young people meet Friday. Bible study Monday. Ted Messenger of Rutherford visits Aldrich family. Willam Mertin and son visit Postmaster Graham.
Lancelot Lodge 163 of the Knights of Pritias holds its regular convention this evening at Castle Hall at 8 o clock. The first and third degrees are expected to be conferred on a class of candidates. A large attendance is requested.
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