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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
3
A 19th century ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women's stomach troubles. It claims to harmonize with the female system, tone digestion, and increase appetite and strength. Testimonials from Newfield New York and nearby areas are cited to support its effectiveness after meals.
Westtown project completes a 275 foot artesian well drilled for FOWL Thor by Selleck and Co. The 6 inch bore reached rock at 232 feet, yielding 50 gallons per minute at 30 degrees. Selleck, with 25 years in the business, calls it the best well yet. Local visitors include Miss Minna Montgomery visiting Eva Hilse, with Mr Thomason of Hamburg paper mill and family guests.
The Goshen High School student Robert Lewis visited Warren Sayer while plans unfold for a future home in Los Angeles. A Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid gift shower honored Miss Marguerite Line ahead of her marriage to Jesse Hodge, with gifts described as useful. Local families in Orange and Harmonsburg hosted guests. church events include Children’s Day, missionary meetings, and Tragedy and Prayer gatherings. Upcoming Sunday services, Fourth of July observances, and regional church activities across Greenville and Emonville are noted.
In Montgomery on June 5, Mr. and Mrs. Herve Judson celebrated 25 years of marriage with a silver wedding at their home attended by numerous friends. The couple, noted as real entertainers, received many useful and ornamental presents as refreshment was served and well wishes poured in for many more years of happiness.
A Victorian child dress article describes a two to six year olds frock in old rose green blue and red linen with a white embroidered scalloped collar. It highlights a small straw hat, a belt, buttoned sleeves with silk threads and figural fabrics like flowered taffeta and lace. Authored by Anna Slay.
Harriman June 9 invitations go out for the wedding of Auss Marion Newton to Dr Charles Bramen Medams, a New York specialist, with ceremony at Briarton Country Club Gardens. Rev John Mackay will officiate. guests plan to send best wishes as the couple prepares for the May? event. Car repairs, teachers recovering, and summer housing notes fill local items.
Bold ad claims QBan Hair Color Restorer darkens gray hair to an even shade. Product touts root action, scalp benefits, and a money back guarantee. Sold at local Middletown drug stores with mail order option.
Willowemoc June updates list Seth Turner caller in Claryville and Mrs Frank Corklin visiting relatives at Bittersweet. William Decker and family move into a new boarding house near Round Pond. Decker previously a Parksville business owner. Frequenters at Richard Booth's slip in. Mrs James S Evans changes address from 39 East Avenue to 20 Wilcox Avenue. Local tidbits include quotes about truth and a printer error from St Louis Post-Dispatch.
Pine Bush notes electric street wiring will occur between Walden and town with power from Walden Electric. Horses killed in a severe storm, repairs and local arrivals reported. June 14 comedy "An Evening Up" at Pythian Hall. cream cake sale. Personal mentions include visitors from Walton and New York, a new job at the gas station, and Miss Catherine Terwilliger’s boarding. Prospect Church declares Children's Day on June n with events. Methodist service set with theme A Mistrust Change and Children’s Day program. Youth League gathering at 6:45 led by pastor.
South Centreville announces Rev L Clord will preach at the Presbyterian Church Sunday June 11 at 11 o’clock. There will be Children’s Day exercises in the evening. Mr Clord will remain for the summer with regular services every Sunday. Classified advertisement refers readers to ad 5.
In Montgomery on June 2 Bran fey Jacobs was arrested on a charge involving a girl baby born to Miss Harriet Babcocks and held for a second hearing after bonds were discussed. The mother and the girl testified blaming Jacobs who denied the charge claiming an annulment pending in Middletown. A bond of 100 was set for the second hearing to occur Monday at 2 o'clock in Goshen.
James Toner, silk mill proprietor, plans to power a versatile engine using kerosene or crude oil as gasoline costs rise. The mill operates full time with orders ahead. Nearby, Mrs. George Christie and daughter Delia visited Mrs. Mary Wilson and daughter Jenna on West Main Street. The corporate tax list is now in the collector's hands.
Mrs Titus traveled to White Lake after the death of her sister Mrs Sarah Peck. Mrs Yerks and Miss Elston attend the Old School Baptist association in Sullivan this week. Mable Clark visits Clarence Fisten in Middletown. Presbyterian service notes a time change to begin promptly at 7:14 PM with a youth message by the pastor, "What the Young Christian May Expect of the World."
James G Irwin of 1754 Mulberry Street moves to Bridgeport Conn to live with his daughter Mrs Ainnie Barton after the death of his wife in 1914 He is a veteran tinsmith formerly with Borden's Cordensery and other Middletown firms He will be missed by the community and By G Witham G R longtime officer in the local Grange Blossoms group He plans a quieter life in his final days with family near Bridgeport.
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