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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
2
An advertisement touts Fruit-e-tives tablets claiming to aid constipation digestion chronic headaches nervousness rheumatism and bladder troubles. It promises readers feel stronger and healthier after use and lists prices 3c a box or 6 for 32.50 with purchase through Prout Pures Limited Ogdensburg.
Otisville June 21 22 Ladies Society of the Presbyterian Church to hold a strawberry shortcake supper handkerchief and apron sale in the lecture room with proceeds to aid church upkeep. Mrs Judson Mitchell hosts visitors from Deposit. Miss Harriet Cuddeback visits Cuddebackville. Red Cross auxiliary organized in village with Miss Martha Tet chairman.
Inclement weather dampened Sunday attendance at Graham's Church as both morning and evening services drew large crowds. The evening featured a full Bible school Children’s Day program directed by Miss Jamison and Miss Coddeston with Miss James Dickson, including recitations, solos, choirs, and an address by the pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church congregation will hold its annual festival on Tuesday evening June 19 at the Parish House. Ice cream cake strawberry short cake candy fruits and more will be for sale. Everyone is invited. Mrs. W H Westerfield arrived home from Brooklyn last Friday after a stay in Seney M E.
Triangle-Ince stars mobilize for war duties at Goats Island with Triangle-Ince chief Thomas H Ince aiding a Navy recruiting film series. Dixie Thomas, hailed as the nation’s belle, trains with weapons and balances studio and recruiting work. Captain Burrell and Lt Shoup supervise Naval help, while the Testat film serves public interest and government records.
Epworth League youth rehearse three evenings weekly for a Fourth of July entertainment featuring the sixteen character comedy As a Woman Thinketh and other acts. Mr and Mrs Henry Smith are guests of Edward Decker of Papakating New Jersey. Several short items note local visits and weather dampening planting.
Misspelled ad copy promotes a cure for corns claiming six million corns removed by three drops of Magic Getn-it with boastful claims and sensational language.
Large gathering at the Shawange Society June meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs N W Beyea with a program by former members. Mrs Glavin to hospital for rheumatism in Hot Springs Arkansas. Attendees cheered by readings and songs and the hope for continued influence.
Unionville notices report Rev. Mr. Mac Innes leaving for Washington to join Minisink Council and attend the National Funeral Benefit Association. Mrs. Jessie Canfield and Miss Howell of Middletown visit Spruce Lawn. Frank E. Howard, former New York State Bar member, to speak at the Presbyterian Church Thursday evening at 8. Red Cross plans a Middletown branch with a mass meeting soon. Florida woman Mary Stevens graduates from Amot Ogden Hospital Felmiga. commencement Wednesday. Times-Press ads invite readers to use the paper for needs.
The basement exhibit at the high school gym hosts student displays and a cooking class with multiple dishes. Preparations continue for Wednesday opening as seniors await commencement week with events listed from Baccalaureate on Sunday to Class Day, Commencement, class photo, and banquet.
A Chicago stomach specialist warns that daily cathartics fail to cure stomach trouble and poisons from bile accretions harm the system. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy is promoted as the ideal treatment for bile liver and intestinal ailments, claimed to restore health after a single dose, advertised by R. Tuthiy and druggists.
Montgomery June 12 Children’s Day was observed in the Pine Bush Presbyterian and Methodist churches with a morning program in the Presbyterian and an evening performance in the Methodist. Notable attendees included visiting families from Hoboken and Newburgh, while local residents attended services and events. A firemen’s Memorial Day graves were decorated in the afternoon.
Salisbury Mills June 12 The New York Ohmestates that C F Pedell has offered several hundred acres of his estate to the government to be used as training grounds for soldiers. Mr and Mrs Bedell are expected at Bedell Farm this week for the summer. The road around Round Hill is being widened and graded under the supervision of E J Seamen. Times Press want columns advertisement.
The New York Sun notes dandelion leaves make fine uncooked salad greens with dressing and taste good cooked like spinach. It argues every garden would plant patches if their value for the system were widely known and warns plants should be kept from seeding.
Formerly Baker-Rose Sanitarium, the Cornwall Sanitarium Co announces a new home under new management with Dr J J Carroll as Superintendent and Dr Ralph Wal do Thompson as Visiting Physician. Established 1292 for alcoholism treatment, 87 percent success over two 25 year periods. All correspondence confidential. Rates on application. Cornwallon Hudson NY.
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