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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

2

George Brewer Wins Local Spelling Contest

Waartsboro report from Firemen's Hall shows George Brewer as the top contestant in the district spelling match led by Superintendent Chase. He completed 503 words with one missed item. Miss Sarah Crane visits Uniondale, while Children's Day was observed at the M E Church but skipped at the RB D Church due to the organist accident involving Minnie Hubler. Raith Budd returns from Washington, D C for the season.

Minnie Hubler Raith Budd Washington, D

Summer home returns and local notices across town

The Ainsworths return to their summer home The Pioneer after winter in Georgia. William Babcock’s funeral was at the R C Church with Rev J E Crane officiating and burial in Sylvan cemetery. Ruth Darby leaves New York after a two week visit with her mother Mrs Darby. Dime Society to hold a church lawn food sale on Saturday June 17 with bread cake pies and ice cream. Mrs William Montgomery and Miss Gussie Yingling visiting D Immen. School district No 1 closes with Miss Nelher Couch honored as longtime teacher. Mrs Harold Shimer to teach next year and Miss Couch to Campbell Hall. Sherwood returns from Sutherland Nebraska. In the Berkshires Dr and Mrs Schleiermacher and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Rhodes touring the Berkshires and Eastern states. Andrew Marsch Jr now settled in and in refuge in city this week. Relnh Budd, son of village blacksmith, returns from Washington DC after seven months with his uncle John Hammond. All welcome him back to church and Sunday school.

Beeb Darby Ladies of the Dime Society Church Lawn Wiliam Montgomery Gussie Yingling Scarsdale D. Immen No. 1 Nelher Couch Harold Shimer Gilead Knights of Prthias Hell All Pine Bush Monigan Depot Street E. B. Baker Fred D. Decker Washington, D. C Congressman Platt John L. McKinney New Brunswick N. J Graham Irchie P. Rhinehart New York Charles 3. Kidd Charles Fuenam Moore F. G. Crist Albert E. Nickinson Middletown

Linen Shower for Miss Gates in Maple Dale

Miss Jessie J Gates receives two linen showers in Maple Dale ahead of her June engagement to David J Dalry. Guests include Mrs Bodine and Mrs Wells with gifts noted. Social plans at Mt Hope Church on June 15 and teaching appointment for Miss Louisa Mackenroth at Maple Dale School are announced.

Maple Dale Beth Doyle Jessie JL Gates David J. Dalry Gates Mirs. Bodine Middletown Wells Fitzserald B O Corwin Lydia Hull Ray Felsity Elizabeth Murray Fetter Serbolt Charles Wells Belle O Brien New York City Scannell Hillside Farm Mt. Hope Church Henry Baker Jesse Mapes Robert Ketcham Laure Clark Louisa Mackenroth H. P. Felsing

Free Library events and social notes at Howells

June activities include Free Library Association meeting at Miss Nel He Tuthit s home Tuesday night followed by a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 50. A Library Hall dance with Mitchells orchestra is slated for June 15 with ice cream and cake. Visitors include Miss Pearl Drake and friend from New York, Mrs James Greenleaf and son with Irving and Mrs Greer s family, and Miss Mary Finn with Mrs Quinn from New York. Children s Day observance featured a decorated church and a program of songs and recitations led by the superintendent and teachers.

Pearl Drake New York City James Greenleaf Irving Greer Mary Finn Quinn A. Gramlich Woodridge N. J Library Hall Mitchell L. L Lford F. EB. Vail Wuach

Rural Carrier Exams Announced for Sullivan County

The United States Postal Service announces exams to fill rural carrier positions in Sullivan County. The test will be held at Monticello at 1 p.m. on July 8, 2016, with a Liberty on Port Jervis session from 10 to 12 a.m. to assist applicants.

United States Diel Service Commission Sullivan Monticello Libery Port Jervis

Saturday Candy Sale and House Cleaning Sponges Ad

Local ad promotes sponges and chamois for toilet bath automobile and housecleaning. Includes a Saturday candy sale featuring assorted chocolates priced at 29 cents per pound.

Coat Styles Show Navy Serge and Check Patterns

A Lanvin model inspired coat features a cape collar secured by a single button and strapped cuffs, with a silk lined interior. Navy or black serge or black and white checked fabrics offer a practical motor coat option, while horsehair hats with edge detailing complete the ensembles. ANNA MAY.

Pine Bush Churches Hold Village Religious Events

Pine Bush June 13 reports a well attended Methodist Church program titled In Flowerland with a large offering to the educational fund. Epworth League and Willard W. C T G plans meet next week. Maccabees join services June 25. Graham’s Church held services despite rain. upcoming sermons and weekly prayer are noted along with social events and local visitor reports.

Pine Bush Methodist Church Flowerland Epworth League Holy Spirit Katherine Terwilliger

Ambition Pills For Nervous People

Ambition Pills promise relief from nervous debility, sleeplessness, and low mood caused by overwork or stimulants. Wendell Pharmacal Co offers 50 cent pills via Tuthill Terhune. refunds offered on first box purchases. Addresses general weakness and energy loss with shipping from Syracuse, N.Y.

Wendell Tuthill & Terhune Wendell Pharmacal Company, Inc Syracuse

Mount Hope social and church notices brief

Mount Hope social event planned for this week at Mr and Mrs Henry Paker r home. The Thimble Club meets Wednesday at Mrs HP Felsing s. Children s Day observed at Mount Hope Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening. Charles Halstead decorates interiors for LE Ketcham.

Mount Hope Henry Paker Thimbie Ciuic HP. Felsing Mount Hope Presbyterian Church Charles Halstead L E. Ketcham

The Beat Kind of Woman to Marry

A homespun tip urges marrying a practical home woman who will proudly display a "God Bless Our Home" sign without mockery. Refers to content from E. GC. Ranch in American Magazine.

American Magazine

What is a coworker as joked by New York Fress

A terse quip frames a coworker as one who helps you work somebody, a playful take on office roles. The line reflects humor about collaboration and workplace relationships rather than a factual event.

Sara New York

Fire protection at Bloomsburgs plans and locals

Bloomsburg June 12 M W A has organized two fire companies to meet a long-felt need. Officers named include President R O Beakes Treasurer AN Owen and Secretary F Y Godfrey. Committees to graft by teams and a public meeting will be held for residents. Miss Ruth Godfrey hosted a birthday party for about 25 friends. Mrs. Frank Crain and family visited. William Short started with O&W at Middletown. Ford Wilford Howard longtime Bloomsburg resident died Saturday. funeral Tuesday at 1:20 PM at M E Church with burial in family plot. Ernest Smith of Surprise Greene County visited Weston Smith. 232 speckled trout caught. John Smith joined a bakery in Port Jervis. Conflicting names: Miss Gertrude Beecher from Patterson visiting aunt Miss Ide France. Porch added to Addie McDowell home. Drum corps to meet Tuesdays. Children Day observed at Reformed Church. Union services next Sunday for Children’s Day. Reformed Church ladies to host hot strawberry shortcake supper June 2. Children’s Day program praised. George Peterson and family visited Blosson Dell Farm. Willard Howard funeral at Union Hill Ni, moved to Mace Church Tuesday 1:30 PM. George W. Chambers visiting from Middletown post office. Hopewell Church hosts reception for new pastor Rev E Stanley Chedister and wife at Winding Brook Farm June 15 8 PM.

Bloomsburg R. O. Beakes Owen F. Y. Godfrey Toe Company Ruth Godfrey Frank Crain Felisburg Alf F. H. Godfrey William Short Middletown Wilford Howard Bloomingburg Ide France John Smith George Schneider Port Jervis Addie McDowell Aurilferr Airs Fred Goéfrer George Martin Franklin Caroline Sherer Long Branch Childex Reformed Church M1 E Hicomineturg Ladies of the Reformed Church the Reformed Church George Peterson Newburgh K. HA. Mille

Children’s Day Observed at Calvary Baptist Church

Warwick notices a Children’s Day program at Calvary Baptist Church with an organized sequence of organ, singing, recitations, and drills. The event featured Superintendent L. J. Beehanan honoring Mrs. Sanford, praise brief, and a closing address, amid weather-reduced attendance.

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Look For Women

Downtown druggists report Parisian Sage as a superior hair tonic that stops dandruff, slows hair loss, thickens and softens hair, and refreshes the scalp. The tonic is advertised as affordable and available at druggists or through CG Tuthill and Tuthill.

Advertitibemeni

May Police Report Shows Fines and Arrests in May

May police report before the Common Council lists total fines of 205 dollars for police and 3 dollars for excise. It records 58 arrests with counts for burglary, vagrancy, liquor and other offenses, plus 26 suspended sentences and 5 dismissals. Street lights out for 150 incandescent hours and 150 arc hours. lodging applicants numbered 42. Browning's Magazine quote appears at the end.

Bar Conneil McCoach Ee Police Fund Grand Jury Goshen

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