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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

2

Gifts Graduates Time to Look Around and Bottles

A brief notice invites inspection of suitable gift bottles and related items for graduates, encouraging readers to browse available selections and consider gifts.

Social column notes notable visitors and departures

William Power and daughter Margzeret of New York attended Ursuline Academy graduation. Miss Candace Adrienne Dawson was among the graduates. Miss Henrietta McCoy of New York visited for Ursuline exercises. John Howlings of Roosa Gap toured the city on business. Miss Millicent Elston of Norfolk arrived visiting relatives at 17 Crescent Place. Harold J. Faulkner returned home after studies at New York Law School and will work at Lake Minnewa over summer. Mr and Mrs Townsend and Mr and Mrs Finn are at Atlantic City for the National Bankers Association session.

William Power MargZeret New York City Ursuline Academy Powece Candace Adrienne Dawson Henrietta McCoy Millicent Elston Norfolk, Va Mrs. Smith Miss Elston Crescent Place Harold J. Faulkner New York Law School William Faulkner Faulkner Lake Minnew Western Union G. T. Townsend Frank H. Finn Atlantic City N. J National Bankers’ Association

Elks to Award Contract Saturday for Clubhouse

Middletown Lodge No 1097 members defer and then nearly finish the clubhouse addition contract. An increased appropriation was approved after last nights meeting as work proceeds toward awarding the contract the next day. A second item notes a piano recital and dance at Masonic Hall Friday June 5 with Seeley and several performers.

Middletown Lodge South Street Binaueu Seewy Masonic Hall Seeley Marjorie Horton Minneola Fuller Alexander Irvine Bliss Lulu Quine Cornal

Walk-Over Shoes Ad Highlights Unique Fits and Price

An advertising blurb promotes Walk-Over Shoes with insistence that no reason exists not to wear them. It notes widespread appeal among friends and mentions out-of-the-ordinary sizes for men who struggle to fit. The model shows a black calfskin pair priced at 4 dollars.

Trends in Product Values and Wages From 1909 to 1914

The report notes that product values rose by 5.41 percent, an increase of 78 in the index. Wages averaged 1,959 in 1914, down from 1,735 in 37909, an increase of 256 or 14.8 percent. The figures highlight broader price and earnings shifts across the period.

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Market Stocks Rise and Grain Higher in Chicago Trade

The Market New York reports stocks in strong demand with gains across issues led by St Paul up 14 to 101 and Studebaker rising to 142 3/4. Grain markets in Chicago opened higher for wheat corn and oats with provisions also firm. Liquor dealers meet in Middletown Brewery Hall with a report on association activities. Birth of a son.

New York St. Paul Studebaker Steel Pacific Chicago Middletown Liquor Dealers” Association Hell A Multee of Five

Obituary and local notices from Youngsville area

Mrs. Philip L. Jacobs of Youngsville near Wilivan county died at home last Saturday after a stroke on the preceding Tuesday. She had prior health issues including a stroke in September 1912 and was sister to Mrs. Sophie Alorgans of Middletown. Also notes a penny fair by the Junior League of St. Pauls Church and a series of quoted verse and literary snippets.

Philip L. Jacobs Youngsville Clara AL In Gerlied Philis.l. Jacobs Youngswilivan County Junior League of

Child Dies After Swallowing Small Hook

Difford Masher, two years four months and fifteen days, son of Wisner El and Estella Winters Masker, died in Thrall Hospital after swallowing a small screw hook. He was rushed to the city and hospital. an operation to remove the hook failed. Survived by parents and brothers Wisner Milton Joseph and sister Florence. Funeral at Amity home Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Warwick cemetery family plot.

Difford Masher Sor Wisner el Estella Winters Masker Thrall Army of Friends Wisner Milton Joseph Florence Amity Warwick Cemetery

Pass Note Through Highwaymen Tales Of A Lawyer

A Nevada lawyer recounts defebting stage robbers with a forged pass he issued on office paper to a London mining expert. The note aided a masked gang, and the tale ends with the robber reading it and the pass returning to the lawyer years later via a jailed suspect seeking defense. Also mentions a train time change announcement and a playful classroom exchange.

Nevada Fitch London Flore

The Middletown Times Press On Sale Notice

The Middletown Times Press is on sale in New York City at Hotaling’s Home Paper stand, north end of Times Building, by 9 p.m. on the issue night.

New York Hotaling Times

Bank Opposes $3373 Verdict in Middletown Case

Albany reports an appeal in the Jacob and Heinrich executors versus First National Bank of Middletown. The case stems from a $2315.74 deposit dispute related to a 4000 loan and subsequent promissory notes against an account in the bank. The bank argues negligence in procuring good checks and offsetting notes amid delays and bankruptcy, challenging a trial verdict for the plaintiff.

Albany Eliza Heinrich Jacob Tepes Hegen Hagan Savings Department Hazan

Crushing Indifference and Time as Mocker

In a Birmingham Age Herald excerpt two scenes unfold. A couple’s quarrel is sparked by alleged indifference as Mrs. Dobson laments lack of love. The dialogue reveals a playful, bittersweet mood about time’s shifting pace for different people and situations.

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