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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

3

Lunch Room 70 to Open July 1 at Crystal Restaurant

The S. & K. Dunch transfer to George Vervan Company of Poughkeepsie brings in new owners who plan interior changes and a July 1 opening. They pledge top foods, cleanliness, attentive service, and fair prices at the central Crystal Restaurant as Riddletown welcomes the new operators. A Strawberry Festival is also announced by St John’s Leteral Church Ladies Aid Society for June 22 with ice cream and cake, admission 25 cents.

S. & K . Dunch Worth Street Gammons & Keefe George Vervan Company Poughkeepsie Riddletown Ladies’ Aid Society of St John’s Leteral Church

Guardsmen Eager for Federal Oath to Guard Nation

Albany reports indicate plans to federalize the New York State National Guard under the Hay-Chamberlain proposal. Guardsmen must take an oath pledging loyalty to the United States and New York, with three years active and three in reserve, though some with dependent families may delay signing and remain in reserve.

Albany New York State National Guard Congress National Guard United States State of New York United States of America State of New York

Lizzie Irwin Found In Competent in Newburgh Case

A sheriffs jury in Newburgh ruled Lizzie Irwin, 2 Newburgh woman and state hospital inmate, not mentally competent to manage her affairs. The decision urged County Judge Seeger to appoint a committee for her. Irwin is valued at $2,700, previously hidden in the cellar of Adem Kane on Broadway after her move to Middletown State Hospital.

Newburgh Lizzie Irwin Middletown State Hospital Seeger Adem Kane Broadway

Vernon Drug Co. Sells Shumate Razors in Middletown

The Vernon Drug Co. advertises a wide selection of razors including Shumate regular and safety models with lifetime guarantees and free honing. It promotes the Shu mate Safe-Guard combining safety and regular razor benefits, plus a large stock of strops and brushes. Located at 126 Wickham Ave Middletown NY.

Shumate Vernon Drug CO. Pharmaceutical Chemists Wickham Ave Middletown N.Y

War Won't Affect Plans For Strike In Cleveland

Cleveland June 22 war looms but will not alter the eight hour day strike plans of railroad train service employees. W G Lee president Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen says vote and preparations continue to enforce overtime pay and eight hours. He notes Canadian line delay and war won t sway members, insurance during war granted, Detroit convention approves. I W Stone LOC in Washington.

Cleveland Ohio Mexico W. G. Lee The Brotherhood of Railway Mr. Lee Canada Lee Detroit I. W. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Washington

Recluse Leaves Cash to Church

New York June 22 The bulk of estate of William A Peters a recluse who lived in a single room in a New Brunswick New Jersey office building is left to the First Methodist Episcopal Church of this city His daughter Mrs Mabel L Doughty of New York will get 50 dollars monthly and a sister in Kentucky receives 100 dollars but nearly 200000 dollars goes to the church Peters was a religious enthusiast who wrote and distributed tracts and pamphlets at his own expense and had little social contact beyond church work.

New York William A. Peters New Bruns Wick KN. J First Methodist Episcopal Church Mabel L. Doughty Kentucky Peters

Newburgh verdict in third trial for full note amount

Isaac Nicoll sued Louis Gross for $141.40 on a kerosene engine loan. After three trials and a jury verdict in the Court House, the full amount plus costs, now about $152, was awarded. With interest, the judgment may exceed $300.

Newburgh Isaac Nicoll Louis Gross Arnold Dutchess County Court House Gross Washingtonville

Bog Poisoner at Work in Port Jervis

A dog poisoner strikes the upper city, killing two valuable bull dogs this week. One death concerns Hex, owned by Dr. E. B. Swartwout, from strychnine, on Monday night. A pet bull dog owned by Joan Palmer on Pike Street was killed last night.

Port Jervis Jane 22 Hex E. B. Swartwout Joan Palmer Pike Street

Tussah Silk Wild Silk From Oak Feeding Caterpillar

Tussah silk known as wild silk is produced by caterpillars that feed on oak trees, originating in China and India, and valued for its natural texture and color consistent with wild silk varieties.

China India

Dustin Farnzm in David Garrick at the Stratton

The Stratton screens Dustin Farnzm in David Garrick a love story about a great actor and a London heiress before the American Revolution. Paramount presents the program with two high grade vaudeville acts. Tomorrow Vitagraph Blue Ribbon releases The Ordeal of Elizabeth starring Lillian Walker. Saturday Beverly Bayne and Francis X. Bushman star in A Million a Minute a romance and intrigue tale.

the Stratton Dustin Farnzm David Garrick London Paramount Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Elizabeth Lillian Walker Vitagraph

Commencement Exercises at Middletown State Hospital

The School of Nursing will hold its commencement Friday evening in the Assembly Hall with a program featuring orchestra selections, addresses by Allen W. Corwin and Alma Alater, class prophecy by Normin H. Mattison, and diplomas presented by Dr. Maurice C. Ashley. About 18 graduates will participate as the event wraps with dancing until 1 o'clock.

School of Nursing Allen W. Corwin Board of Managers Alma Edith S. Peake Normin H. Mattison Emms L. Vor Elsie Schwaeble Peuline Winter Harriet Griffin Agnes M. Valley May 0. Landaar Alaurice C. Ashley

Ellenville Eastern Star hosts district officers visit

Ellenville chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star welcomed R W Elizabeth Frear D D G M and RW Lewis Magee A G L from the 11th District in a June gathering attended by about 190 members and visitors. Two candidates were initiated and a banquet followed with gifts presented to officers, including gold-handled knives and past matron pins.

Ellenville Order of the Eastern Star R. W. Elizabeth Frear RW. Lewis RH. Magee A. G L L1th Eastern Star District R. W. Samuel Scudder R. W. Grace A. Merritt R. W. Alice B. Seaman Ith Frances L. Pierce Hilenville Persis C. Heidrick Kennonkson

Fine program given by guild at Grace Church

A fine program by St Marys Guild of Grace Church featured Albert Deisseroth tenor Howard Bailey baritone and Miss Helen Hampson piano. Each number was rendered delightfully followed by dancing and serving ice cream and cake. The Fleur-de-lis emblem legend cited from the New York American notes its French royalist history and change to the tri color in 1789.

St Mary's Guild Grace Church Albert Deisseroth Howard P. Bailey Mies Helen Hampson France Clovis Cologne New York American

National Package Sealer promises savings in time and money

An advertisement for The National Packages Sealer claims significant cost and labor reductions by replacing twine with a two motor machine. It asserts fewer motions seal packages efficiently, offers a free trial, and lists NM. G. Denniston in Middletown New York as contact.

Enry National Way G. Denniston Middletown N.Y North Street

Bullville Ships Five Carloads of Horses to Front

Bullville sent five carloads of horses to the front on June 22, arranged by Curds Pull. About 110 animals were loaded. many were wild and untrained. It is unclear where the horses will go but reports indicate they may be used by the United Lines government and could see service in Mexico.

Bullville

Notable locals feature in Bulmville parade and church honors

In Bulmville Mr Bell is noted as a horseman seen riding about town. In Newburgh Rev R C White receives a gold seal from County Superintendent Boynton for Hall Memorial Sunday School achieving 100 percent. The school will carry banners and the new flag in the Jane Rey parade. White previously led Westtown Presbyterian Church.

Rev. White Newburgh R C. White Hall Memorial Chapel Boynton Hall Memorial Sunday School Jane

Safe, reliable weight loss claim from Korean capsules ad

A weight loss advertisement promotes Korean capsules as a simple safe method to shed fat without dieting or exercise. It urges open air time, weekly weigh-ins, and claims noticeable results in days, with claims of improved energy and buoyancy. The pitch targets overweight individuals with testimonials and ad-style language.

J. Erskine Mills Drassist

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