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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
8
An item from He Men's Store of Middletown advertises an exceptionally fine lot of collars attached in stock. The notice touts comfort, fit, fabric and wearing quality and lists 25 North Street as the location.
Ryerson, a first trench veteran, served from February to September and earned two stripes for bravery. He describes calm, steady courage under fire and reports being physically fit. He will be guest of the Chamber of Commerce Members Forum this week with likely remarks on operations over there.
The O and W Band will not hold a meeting tonight as announced. A farcical aside follows about a man named Murgins with very large feet and a bad cough trying on shoes in a boot shop. The assistant mocks the cough and jokes about dying feet, mixing misread words and playful banter.
June 11 meeting at Garr Hall of St John parish elected Miss Jennie Land president of the Ladies Aid and voted to work fully with men on rebuilding the clergy house. A June 17 list of volunteers for Local Board No 3 includes many names from Goshen Port Jervis and surrounding areas. Dr John E Dolan visited, Donovan enlists, Lippert leaves for Mississippi, thrift lamps sale planned, altar society formed, Dr Hamilton speaks on Red Cross work, and various local notes on injuries meetings and social events.
A Times Press notice urges public donations to Thrall Hospital noting needs including money sheets pillow cases cotton blankets towels bath robes and infants items. The appeal invites visitors to donate a small coin as admission to the event and emphasizes aid will fund hospital sheeting.
Wearpona of the Peruviana notes ancient Peruvians fought with clubs and overhaftcheats for battle and slings to throw stones. Skull fractures were treated by surgeons who sometimes drilled bone with a sharp instrument and covered wounds with scalp flaps or silver buttons. The Times-Press went with a humorous advertisement.
W Scott Radeker secretary treasurer of the Brednery Machine Company Inc prepares for war service in France. The plant will be offered to the highest bidder Saturday at 3 pm on the premises. Bradney says taxes rise but plans remain for the factory's future and city interests.
The piece notes the term bosker time used by Australians to describe cheerful departure home, traced to Bosky and eighteenth century English slang. Bosky remains in England with a warning of excessive wine. Also mentions Australian slip as a hearty greeting. It reports a Japanese invention of a street sprinkler that distributes water to form advertisements on pavements.
In a quip from Uncle Eben, the story notes that some men are so conveniently forceful that their actions feel as if they possess a double conscience, highlighting a skeptical view of moral posturing. The line reflects a rural voice and humor characteristic of the period.
An Atlanta Constitution quip notes that candidates who run for office are harmless because they never get into a position to harm the country in exercising their duties.
Jottings announce a dance at Cairns Lakeside Hotel Pavilion Bloomingburg on Tuesday evening June 18 and every Tuesday and Friday evening throughout the season Music by McConnell's orchestra all invited for a cordial evening
Mrs Abie J Wood died Sunday June 9 at Tuxedo Hospital after months of illness. Survived by husband Abie J Wood and her parents Rev and Mrs G W Grimar of Ancram, three sisters and one brother. Funeral held at her late home in Arden with Rev G D Fisher officiating. body taken to Willowville Columbia county for burial.
The largest graphite mines and best grades come from Ceylon, with important deposits also in Mexico and Chosen. Graphite is combined with clay to make crucibles, once best clay came from Bavaria where graphite exists but with inferior grades to Ceylon. Watch the Times Press Want ads.
Orange County Board of Supervisors weighs apportionment of automobile road funds for three roads including Monroe Greenwood Lake road. Monroe supervisor B Heaton cites heavy auto traffic, town burden, and lack of county aid, urging grant to Monroe to maintain the Lakes road and support a popular scenic circuit to Greenwood Lake and beyond.
Mrs Sanford S Clauson and Mrs Margaret J Clauson died at relatives’ homes aged 75 and in Deerpark area with marriages noted, while Solomon Poderefsky, a senior Jewish farmer, died June 5 with services at Sites Synagogue and burial at Gien Wild. Walter LeC Boyer, a renowned New York civil engineer, died at Lake Placid after a two week visit.
A home wedding at 113 Railroad avenue united Osbomme Terwilliger and William Wilson of the 49th Infantry medical corps. The ceremony was private with ring exchange and a luncheon. Groom may be called overseas. Wilson previously lived in Philadelphia and Mrs. Wilson is a Western Union operator. Out of town guests included Cora Chadneayne and family, plus others from Cornwall, Shinnecock, Slate Hill, and local friends.
About 100 persons gathered at the Golf Club Saturday evening from 6 to 8 o clock for a supper organized by a 13 member committee led by Mrs Russell Wiggins. Miss Ethel Stern played piano and the group sang patriotic songs on the porch. plans are underway for a July 4 celebration at the Club.
S Leonard Bastin explains that blue gum eucalyptus rapidly draws water from the ground, drying stagnant pools where Anopheles mosquitoes breed. With pools disappearing, mosquito breeding sites vanish and malaria transmission declines, arguing a direct link between eucalyptus planting and reduced malaria risk.
Roosevelt quotes urge preparation for war while the shop offers all wool suits at $25 with hand tailored workmanship. About 150 patterns available to measure and fit. Located across from City Hall on James St.
County court resumes in Newburgh with the Matthew Miller assault case set to proceed next week. Miller and his brother Charles are linked to the Feb 22 shooting of taxi driver Tho Fullerton, with Miller denying any involvement and claiming an air caused his nod. Other matters include a liquor case demurrer by Regina Goodman attorney and guilty plea by Louis Levy for nuisance at Waller Street. Ab Petite's trial for selling liquor to soldiers in uniform is slated for next week.
Wm Gray, chauffeur, was arrested in Circleville after a search led to his capture at the home of Mr Bennett. He appeared before Justice Purt for hearing and sought counsel, with bonds garnished by A H. He is to appear Tuesday at 1 PM. Born June 13 to Mr and Mrs R Peck of 15 Grant Street: Dorothy Rey.
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