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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
8
A playful item notes a man can manage without coat or trousers in a pinch. Yet it insists the vital, non negotiable essential is a long tailed shirt, described as the one thing he must have to avoid harm.
A dated advertisement for Northrop's Hardware Store promotes fair pricing with the slogan a dollar's worth for merchandise for every dollar spent. The copy lists washing machines lawn mowers oil stoves refrigerators gas ranges kitchen cabinets and tools for all trades.
Two thousand apprentice seamen from the naval training station marched to the city banks and subscribed to $300,000 in Liberty bonds, with bank clerks aiding cashiers as larger stores sent help. The event drew cheers and left a strong local impression, as another group planned to raise $50,900 in bonds. A strawberry shortcake supper is set for June 19 at Mrs. Marne’s home, 117 Oak Street.
Local notes record Attorney John F. Greaney’s commission as a second lieutenant in the New York Infantry after an Albany exam. Others include William R. Goding Jr. joining Harristown units, a Washington’s Headquarters visit by D A R members, and several church and social events. A June 4 wedding in Ohio linked to Middletown residents is noted along with graduations and hospital recoveries.
The American Flag Association urges widespread Flag Day participation and solemn ceremonies. The annual pledge by students reiterates loyalty to the flag and the Republic, as Americans in wartime are reminded to honor the flag beyond patriotic displays at home.
International News Service reports a deadly blast at an ammunition factory in Ashton Under Lyne killed fifty people. The incident, confirmed today, occurred near Manchester. A separate note from Warwick mentions Liberty Loan Bond subscriptions at the First National Bank of Warwick on Monday June 11 during banking hours.
Former President William Howard Taft addressed Union College seniors at commencement in the Fri Presbyterian Church Schenectady. The speech analyzed causes of US entry into World War I and was hailed as one of his finest. Two graduates, including Frank Russell Elmore of Maddietown, were absent on military duty. Elmore received a Bachelor of Science and the Fuller gold medal in chemistry before joining the service. Beattie, Rev. R. Brewster Beattie, formerly of Middletown, now East Orange, earned a Doctor of Divinity. The degree team from Port Jervis will present at Wallkill Council meeting this evening. a large Port Jervis delegation is expected. Refreshments served.
Goshen reports the instant death of Edwin Barnes five at Scotchtown avenue crossing when struck by a Lehigh & New England locomotive on June 14. His father Charles W Barnes, mother Ada Jessup Barnes, and a bereaved family mourn the accident. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm at 26 Scotch town avenue with Rev. Charles T. A. Pise officiating.
Miss Effie Brown of Goshen married Robert A. Cook connected with the Elmo Hotel in a ceremony at Olivet Chapel performed by Rev. W. C. Brown in front of many attendees.
Time is running out as a noon deadline nears for Liberty Loan Bond sales reports to reach New York. Local banks report totals to date of 463.20 dollars with Orange County Trust Company at 183,000, First National Bank at 122,300, Middletown Savings Bank at 75,003, and Merchants' National Bank at 75,000.
Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan reached about 1.843 billion dollars by 1 pm today, the Treasury announced. Secretary McAdoo reported the total as war bonds continue to flow in quest of financing for wartime operations.
The Treasury reports only hours remain to subscribe before Friday. By Monday, $150,000,000 remained to be raised nationwide while the Second Federal Reserve District needed $250,000,000 to complete its share. Liberty Loan bonds function like cash and can be sold anytime. Barbers foresee bonds appreciating beyond their current price. The Liberty Loan Committee urges every American to subscribe today, stressing duty for rich and poor alike.
The Middletown Christian Endeavor Union hosts a 8 o clock social at Webb Horton Memorial Church with Harold A. Waite, Field Secretary of the New York State C E Union, in town for his final visit in that role. He resigns due to health and will join a Pittsburgh church, while planning a final convention prep meeting Friday for July 14, 1916, and members are urged to attend the farewell event and convention committee session.
New York June 14 the renewed search for Ruth Cruger the Harlem High School girl missing since February 13 should proceed this morning with redoubled vigor. Yesterday Mrs Grace Houston parent attorney faced rebuffs before L H Habble Assistant Corporation Counsel cleared the sidewalk under Alfredo Cocchis repair shop at 542 West 127th street for probing custody of evidence. Grand Eagles party Friday at 2 30 in Eagle Hall cardi party under Grand Eagles No 2 Ladies Auxiliary.
Copenhagen reports two major German churches St Nicholas and St Peter's where bells were expropriated under a general order to melt church bells into cannon. Crowds gathered as hymns were sung and organists played one last time. the chimes total 93 bells, about 20 tons of gun metal.
The Rev John H Houston formerly of this city has accepted a call to lead the Congregational Church at Lebanon beginning July 15 He comes from Coventville Chenango County and Lebanon lies in Madison Center near the Chenango Valley branch of the New York Central. The Lebanon church sits in a farming region with two churches and is six miles from Earlville where it connects with We Wo and W The Pruential Insurance agent Charles T Considine has bought Frederick Funnell s bungalow on America Avenue with possession July 15 He will move from 30 Grant Street to his new home.
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