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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
3
Doctors endorse Phosphated Iron as a superior tonic that builds nerves and blood by delivering phosphates and iron in capsules. Leading physicians cite its ability to strengthen the nervous system and treat anaemia, urging patients to insist on the genuine capsule form from Scott's Pharmacy Goshen and other druggists.
This evening the Apollo Club presents its first concert at First Presbyterian Church under conductor Andrew J. Baird with accompanist Miss Fielen G. Hampson. Soprano Florence Otis joins the program while the Anella Club performs for the local Red Cross chapter, attracting many music lovers.
Multiple performers listed with ticket price of 50 cents for a concert at Red Cross HQ and W. W. Young's pharmacy Franklin Square. Program includes songs by Florence Otis Foster Ozis and others. Also notes commission appointments in Highland Falls and Newburgh regarding Brown bill saloons. Red Cross work party canceled meeting. Thimble Charity members urged to gather for Red Cross.
The Board of the Sriety released Dr. Charles F. Stokes's report on a new treatment for narcotic addiction tested at a New York City farm colony in Orange County. It details sudden withdrawal without suffering, 130 cases, pilocarpine and ether as remedies, and notes a 96 percent heroin usage in studied cases.
The Middletown State Hospital notes include nursing school commencement set for Wednesday June 27 with Rev Dr Robert O Kirkwood delivering the address. It also lists graduating seniors and staff changes, including Ralph D Crawford joining as resident dentist at the hospital and various ward attendants and activities at the Nurses Home club.
Sunday at Ashley Hall brought five new visitors amid vague references to civil service oath, state and national loyalty, and routine wartime notes. The piece mentions Johnson City, Middletown, Monticello, and local residents entering service, with brief glimpses of a naval enlistment, a lodge comment, weather talk, and a minor vehicle mishap on South Street.
The Chief of Police J. D. MecCoach presented to the Common Council a March report noting fines totaling 102 dollars, police fund 172 dollars, and 54 arrests for offenses including carrying concealed weapons and intoxication. Disposition shows fines paid, jails, and various dismissals. May hours of street light operation totaled 400 candlepower equals 35 hours, up to 250 candlepower 50 hours, 100 candlepower 0 hour, 60 candlepower 210 hours, with 48 applicants for lodging in the city jail.
The Annual Fire Chief report lists 44 exemption certificates for department members and city base assets totaling 6 250 feet with 3 306 good, 1 500 fair, 1 250 worthless. It urges a $4 000 appropriation for additional base supply, to be voted at the June 21 special meeting. Fire year work time was 1 hour 43 minutes. 32 450 feet of hose laid. Excelsior Ladder 496 feet. Phoenix Engine responded to three police calls. Chemicals totaled 515 gallons across seven units. During the year 1 635 blows recorded.
The annual fire department report lists 66 calls with 32 fires and 28 nonfire alarms, 6 out of town calls, and limited losses. It cites a $22,495.44 maintenance bill, new apparatus acquisitions, 50 alarms boxes with 2 added, and recommendations on driver raises and manual force classifications. It details apparatus, reserve equipment, and a 65 page inventory covering property, costs, and membership by company.
A request to operate a new bus route between Oils city and Circleville Bull ville via Erle station Depot street Norte street and North Street to the city limits was filed by Morris Starks of Middletown Transportation Co. A public hearing was set for June 25 after Alderman Babcock moved to consider the matter.
A column advertisement touts Rheuma for rapid relief claiming two days to help with rheumatic pain. It cites Judge John Berhorst as a testimonial, offers a 50 cent bottle from local drugstores, and urges readers to buy today to conquer rheumatism throughout the body.
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