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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
8
Come here for the best in fishing tackle. Ringed hooks come in boxes of 100. Reed poles extend to twenty feet. Steel rods available in various sizes. Artificial bait in a large assortment. Prices include 310 cents per item and 20 foot reed poles.
A local hardware store named T C Northrop Hardware operates at 30 West Main Street Sterling, offering tires and related auto and home supplies.
The Times-Press social editor invites items for the column from readers. Mrs Mapes hosted a gathering at 3 Benton Avenue with Mrs Cole of New York visiting. Mayor Thompson travels to New York. Miss Marie Sager heads to West Virginia. Miss Millicent Weeman visits Wickham Avenue.
Obsequies for Charles Hovencamp were held in New Haven and Glenwood with interment in Glenwood NJ after a funeral at his mother’s home. John H Stephenson’s funeral at St John’s Episcopal in Dilonville drew a large turnout and floral tributes. Mrs Peter Pride’s funeral at 102 Academy Ave was led by Rev S Butler with Queen Esther Chapter 163 attending and pallbearers listed for Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs Burdell Seeley presents a Students piano recital and dance in Masone Hall on Friday evening June 7. Assisted by Miss Merjone Horton soprano Miss Miraeola Fater contralto Alexander Irvine choir Miss Lola Quinn accompanist with Coral's orchestra for dancing tickets at the door 25 cents.
A report describes bank swallows at a Wallkill site near Denton along the Yi er bank. Nests extend into the bank up to several feet, with feathers and twigs forming chambers. The scientific name is Enicola riparia. Birds nest in April and late April, with two broods per season. They winter in riverbank holes or reets, staying through a cold period in a lifeless state. Potential viewers are urged to visit soon before migration north in late spring.
The marriage of John Faller of 270 Monhagern Avenue and Mabel Edna Case of 146 Wickham Avenue was solemnized at Grace Church Linden Place by Reverend Smithers Jr. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson. They will reside at the groom's home 1 Monhagen Avenue.
Miss Mary A Doyle died peacefully at home in Thompson Ridge on Wednesday at 4:16 after lingering illness. Born July 16, 1872, she lived her life in Crawford Town and is survived by two sisters Elizabeth and Teresa V and three brothers Walker Jonzn E and Marin O. A devout member of St Pauls Church Bullville she was loved by many. Funeral Saturday at 9 30 at the late home and at St Pauls Church Bullville at 10 Requiem Mass and burial in Patrick’s Cemetery Newburgha.
The excerpt argues that poets must deliver immediate pleasure, not as degradation but as a sincere acknowledgment of the universe’s beauty. It praises poetry as sincere, informal, and intimate, honoring human dignity and the principle Wordsworth feels and lives by.
A fragment recounts the 1800 privy council decision to drop the title "King of France" from George III. It notes English foreign correspondence shifted to English, cites the London Spectator, and includes a humorous exchange about a typographical error and Kate's age, ending with a brief joke about a safe guess.
Erie engine No. 2072 derailed at Mt Ere near Pine Island. Wrecking crew led by McNolan and boss wrecker Ruian expect to place the engine back on track by afternoon after earth under the rails shifted. Engineer Leon and Conductor G B Ramey were aboard. German crew arrived but not needed.
Judge George Sizer orders a judgment of 661.60 in favor of Frank B. Black against Rock Sproms Creamery Company of Montague township. The case cites a disputed affidavit of merits by James J. Black, president of the creamery, who claims a legal defense on the merits. Black lists 186.55 for sail, 1225 for money advanced, and 415 for wages as manager, with evidence of a November 20, 1915 compromise on 304510 as the owed sum.
A humorous Kansas City Star excerpt mocks a young man named Hollar campaigning for the Legislature. A speaker says the man is unique, born in captivity with a head so narrow his eyes face north and south, forcing him to approach sideways. The piece appears in a classified ads advertisement context.
A Sunshine Society gathering at North Street Congregational Church drew fewer attendees due to bad weather. Speakers included a Home for Blind Babies representative and state Sunshine president Alisopbie Furman. The program featured recitations, piano solos, a reading, and a supervised supper by church ladies.
A St Louis Post-Dispatch item recalls a dinner with four collegé professors and their wife. Amid the gaiety a child’s voice from the car cried “Mother” asking if there are clean towels to start. The quip reflects a humorous domestic moment captured in the column.
A quotation from Captain Charles de Crespigny recalls advice to seize life. It warns against dull routines like killing time at bedtime and urges staying engaged with life as meaningful events may occur around the next bend.
The Middletown Times Press is available in New York City at Hotating's Home Paper stand north of the night issue by 9 p.m.
Trumbauer, manager of the Mohican store on Broadway Newburgh, escaped death when an ammonia tank exploded and fumes flooded the cellar. He and staff were preparing to close when the odor prompted a dangerous investigation. He turned off the inlet valve, recovered on the main floor, and received quick care.
The Market in New York and Chicago showed notable activity with railways leading gains before midmorning declines hit several issues. Reading slipped from earlier gains while Chesapeake and Ohio and United Fruit fluctuated. Hog and cattle futures moved higher on receipts around 10 to 15 cents, with mixed to good demand. Grain in Chicago opened steady for wheat, corn a touch higher, and provisions higher amid fluctuating activity.
An Associated Press report from Berlin cites a German statement tallying Jutland losses as one cruiser one ship of the line four small cruisers and five torpedo boats. In Port Jervis, Charles VanInwegen and wife observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a quiet home reception hosted by daughter Mrs S Cuddeback.
A cactus stem thickens as a natural adaptation to minimize water loss through evaporation. The plant stores water in its enlarged core, enabling survival in arid conditions and drought periods.
Mrs Wright a Boston beauty specialist will demonstrate Harmony toilet articles including complexion powders rouges and massage creams in homes or a private room free of charge at McMonagle Rogers 30 North Street Potential customers are invited to visit the store and inspect the line Bouqet Jeanice Violet Dulce and Harmony featured in the display
The report of the committee on permanent organization, led by William Ham of Ohio, urged making the temporary setup permanent. Harding, named permanent chairman, received strong Ohio support amid enthusiastic demonstrations. New York Governor Whitman attempted to influence Hughes' nomination, as delegates debated rules and recorded votes, warning against front-stamping changes.
Chairman Warren of Michigan presented the rules report at 12:01 urging the platform be adopted before monumentions, and roll call kept. Ex Senator Chauncey M Depew urged a vigorous Americanism policy amid the European war, pleasing delegates as the session adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
Associated Press dispatch from Chicago notes Progressive party leaders issued a platform aligned with Republican writers. It supports woman suffrage, industrial regulation, fair distribution of returns, conservation, merchant marine reestablishment, national highways, a permanent tank commission, and a protective tariff.
The platform calls for military and industrial preparedness, universal military training, and stronger army and Navy. It supports a merchant marine, Monroe Doctrine, national control of transportation, literacy tests to limit immigration, and child labor and women hours legislation. Recalled planks on recall and referendum. Bread shortages persist as 19 barrels of bread arrive from New York daily via Blackwell’s Island due to transport delays.
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