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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
Richard Gainey, inmate at Middletown State Hospital, escaped on Wednesday and was traced to Newburgh. He was recaptured and returned to the institution. The patient is an elderly man who has spent several years in the hospital.
The quote defines virtue as placing desire under duty and passion under principle. It outlines the character pillars: moderation temperance chastity simplicity and self control. It presents self denial as the method.
Sergeant Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy, the former undefeated middleweight champ, appeared with Captain William Fearn at the Stratton to urge enlistments for 600 recruits. McCoy will visit cities along the 600 mile railroad patrol area to recruit with Fearn, and more speeches were planned at North Street Congregational Church and another Stratton appearance.
A northern hydroelectric plant uses electric heating units sunk in the river bed to warm the dowing water. The generated power raises the water temperature enough to prevent freezing, allowing continuous operation of electric gold dredges through winter and avoiding shutdowns.
A Board of Health Bulletin article argues against swatting flies, detailing an experimental comparison of insect control substances. It endorses a one percent sodium salicylate solution as an effective, safer muscicide, noting formaldehyde and other compounds show varying efficiencies. The piece also references a biblical eagle renewal notion and a Harper’s commentary on aging.
The advertisement proclaims it is time to think about a new Kodak this spring. It touts the store as having the most complete stock in the city with all new items in photography for both amateur and professional. It notes availability of small items not usually found in other stores.
The June term of County Court will convene in Newburgh on Monday June 11 with Judge A H F Seeger presiding. Twenty cases on the calendar include two preferred. Actions cover professional services, contracts, injuries, conversions, and fraud with several against Orange County entities and rail interests.
An enthusiastic mass meeting at Campbell Hall promoted Red Cross work. Speakers Mrs J Willis Crans and J B Woodward described global efforts and urged participation. A nominating committee led by Miss Dolly Booth was appointed to form an auxiliary next Monday evening, with plans for active local enrollment and fundraising.
A clipped dialogue from the Birmingham Age-Herald contrasts Dubwaite with others who need friends in the house to keep his wife and himself in line. The Times-Press ad section urges using its want columns for help or advert placement.
About 250 Odd Fellows attended Suiddletown Lodge No 112 L O O F event honoring veteran Charles A Green of East Orange who joined in 1877. The night featured initiations and a banquet at Masonic Hall with remarks by district officials and a silk umbrella presented to Green and Robert Lawrence on his birthday.
Statement from a local Italian resident urges unwavering allegiance to the United States and its institutions. It argues that citizens of Italian birth who adopted America must demonstrate patriotism through active participation in national problems while honoring their homeland. NAZZARENO NOTO.
Girls’ Glee Club chose Irene Jordan as president Lydia Dayton as vice president Mary Connell as treasurer Gladys Gordon secretary and Dorothy Adams librarian They voted to use funds to raise 100 with 25 to Red Cross Washington and 75 to the local chapter A picnic to Burlingham was set for Saturday Also a teachers meeting signed state employee oath and exams schedule announced Seniors prep for commencement and songs rehearsed at Miss Elsie Evans home The Times-Press ad column was urged for needs.
The Young Ladies Guild will sell cakes pies bread and home made goods tomorrow at 10 o clock in the First Presbyterian Church. Proceeds fund sending two members to a Northfield convention for missions study to train them to teach the guilds Mission study class next year. Also note a Times-Press Want Ad for a Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach ailments.
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