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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1917

Page

8

Brakeman Wins Big Judgment Against Erie Railroad

Albany June 6 Special to the Times-Press Terence M Barnnett, a freight brakeman, wins his judgment against the Erie Railroad Company for injuries suffered near Port Jervis in 1910. A hot box caused a car to jolt, throwing Barnnett from a train as signals were improperly given by a brakeman. The Appellate Division upheld the judgment of 319,900 and the Court of Appeals sustained. Also notes arrangements for a reception and dance for the Seventy-first New York Regiment infantry enlisted men in Albany at the State Armory this evening with McCormack's orchestra.

Albany Times-Preas Terence M. Barmnett Erie Railroad Company Port Jervis Hartmett Susquehanne Garrett Bartnett Court of Appeals Sevrenty-first New York Regiment of Infantry State Armory McCornaPs Orchestra

Skin Rash Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A woman describes a three year facial rash that itched terribly and left her disfigured. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment from a free sample she experienced immediate relief and eventual healing. The ad promotes Cuticura for pimples rashes dandruff and irritation with a free sample offer.

Cuticura Dept. R Boston

British Aviator Plans Long Flight

Searsville June 6 report covers a long flight plan by a British aviator. The article notes a community event with a play titled A Lost Black Heifer presented by homo talent to a large audience followed by dancing with Moulds orchestra. It mentions a repeat show scheduled for June 14 and local baseball scheduling with Napanoch plus interest in arranging games with Orange Sullivan and Ulster counties. Communications directed to James Callan. Also mentions Mrs B B Shafer returning to New York after visiting cousins Frances and Sadie Clark. A Bible Society meeting in Warwick June 16 with speakers from Newburgh Florida Cornerhall and the American Bible Society.

Searsville Mould F. S&s. Ghlespie Napanoch Orange Sullivan Wulster James Callan R. F Montgomery

Snow in the Bible and regional snow notes

The article notes only two Bible passages mention snow failing, cites IT Samuel Iriii 20 and I Macccabees xifi 22, and observes frequent deep snows in Jerusalem in January and February but shallow persistence. It adds Nezereth receives snow more often, places Guba Mes in the tropics, and states a line from Pittsburgh would cross the island.

Samuel Iriii I Macccabees Xifi Jerusalem Nezereth Tropics Pittsburgh Island

Patrons Dispelled By Thunder At Hayes Field Patriot Rally

About a thousand people gathered at Hayes Field on a Tuesday for a patriotic demonstration after the Registration Day parade. Thunderstorms drove hundreds away before the main speeches, delaying the principal address by Rev. Francis S. Smithers Jr. Mayor Thompson announced the program before prayers by Rev. Dr. Kirkwood and a patriotic talk urging national service and unity under President Wilson.

Hayes Field Notcn Hen A. S. Tomple A. C. N. Thompson Preyer Robert ©. Kirkwood Francis S. Smithers, Jr Smithers Middletown Prran National Guard Navy Sam Germany

Catholic Diocese to Take Its Own Military Census

The Roman Catholic Diocese of New York will conduct its own military census by order of Governor Whitman. The plan, explained by Clement J. Driscoll, was presented at Cathedral College in Manhattan. About 109 priests and 200 laymen attended with Mgr. Joseph F. Mooney presiding in Cardinal Ferley's absence.

New York Whitman Cathedral College Manhattan State Census Bureau Clement J. Driscoll Ownce Cardinal Ferley Mgr Joseph F. Mooney

Minisink Chapter Meeting at Pack Home Goshen

The Minisink Chapter, D A R, will meet at the home of Mrs William Bertram Pack on Golden Hill avenue Goshen Monday afternoon June 11 at 3 o clock. A fair and cafeteria supper will be held in the church basement at Johnson Friday June afternoon and evening.

Washington Fle Red Cross Blooming Grove King’s Daughters Fanny W. Marvin Minisink Irs William Bertram Pack Golden Hill Avenue Goshen Johnson

Census Preparations Under Governor Orders

Alenticello and Sullivan county brace for the military census and inventory. Kenneth D. L. Niven directs the effort with a proclamation assigning June dates and schoolhouses as collection depots from 2 to 6 PM. All men and women between ages 13 and 60 must appear, with noncompliance risking arrest. Reed districts, Pine Bush registration notes indicate higher turnout than expected.

Alenticello Sullivan County Charlies Whitman Kenneth D. L. Niven Goxercor Las

Feels 5 Years Younger Adds Sixteen Pounds

Henry B. St. John of Herkimer New York shares a remarkable testimonial about Tanlac a tonic said to have improved his rheumatism liver and kidney troubles after ten years of illness He credits six bottles of Tanlac plus Kimo San Off for lifting him from near collapse and restoring energy He urges others to try it as the best medicine and mentions its introduction in Middletown at Chambers Bros drug store.

Henry B. St. John Herkimer N. Y Mr. St John Mr. St. John Taniec Middletown Tanlac Chambers Bros. i

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T. M. Barmnett Erie Mrs. B. B Shafer Frances and Sadie Clark Times-Press Meeting OF Bible Society Orange County Bible Society Reformed Church Warwick Hey. Seymour Purdy Newburgh Mr. Chamberlain Fiorida Cornerhail American Bible Society Riece Osrear Nas Kester E. A. Kelly Royal Flying Corp Wheeling W. Va Kelly France Grace Church Tg Wa Cuba Lberty Belgium Russia England Democracias Taft Root Hughes Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Aed Digse Hepner Thompson Justice Tomplans Middlewean Washingtonville Francis 5. Smithers, JA Tompkins Dry Goods Company Liberty Loan Government U. S Pine Bush Vine Bush Secent Crawford New Tanlac THE Mohican Company Bevr Florida Helf Texas Tin
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