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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
8
A Middletown advertisement promotes Knox Hats with a range from straw hats to Panama models. It highlights style and snap at $3 for split, senator and Mackinaw, with Knox Panamas priced from $5 to $10. The copy touts Suits Trousers Shirts Underwear and Socks as always featuring quality and satisfactory service.
A dealer warns readers against low priced bargains and promises durable tools. The ad asserts products are as good as they appear and offers a return policy if they are not. It emphasizes skepticism toward bargains and touts reliability and accountability.
Sterling Tires listed alongside T. C. Northrop Hardware at 30 West Main Street in Sterling.
Port Jervis June 22 Miss Edina Sarah Swinton daughter of Mr and Mrs K Swinton of this city and Van Ellen Swartwout of Huguenot now were married Wednesday evening at the home of her parents by Revs E R Kruizenga and Willard Conger. The bride wore a silk gown with train and bodice of white velvet worn by her mother 27 years ago. She carried bride roses and lilies of the valley. The Misses Mildred and Marion Swinton her sisters Miss Ella Irvin and Clara Marchand attended. The best man was Harold Van Inwegen a cousin of the bridegroom.
Mrs John Jacob Astor wed William Kart Dick a Brooklyn banker in St Marys chapel Bar Harbor Me on a June afternoon attended by a few relatives. The ceremony ended with a train journey back to New York as the wedding party departed with Rev Larned officiating and details of the service reported.
Jacob Fowler indicted for abandonment was arraigned before Judge Seeger and given a suspended sentence after his wife stated she would drop the charge if Fowler was compelled to support their two children. He was released to County Probation Officer Handerson. Court adjourned with other matters set for morning.
Washington DC June 22 The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issued a habeas corpus writ over the presidents callout of the militia for Mexican service The ruling freed Corporal John S Brockman 17 from service and overruled President Wilsons authority The court sustained the plea and ordered DC National Guard officers to produce the boy in court
Ar and Mrs Irving Finch and two children from Bank N J visited Middletown en route to New York and met F O Weld of Ya Oaks Jr Finch now oversees Red Bank utilities. Mrs Burt Bailey and son Richard visit former’s parents on James Street. G Ogden kin and W T Wallace drove to bury Park for a few days. Mrs George N Launan and children Frances and George visit Mrs Wilcox on Grove Street for two weeks.
A social dance event at Library Hall Howells Nebraska on Thursday evening June 22 1916. Refreshments available with home made cake as a specialty. Committee members L L Lloyd and F E Vail.
Convict Os bore escaped firing squad death house then fled to Ossining Hospital before capture. Election results for Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association noted leaders from Suffern Staatsburg and Kingston with recounts and endowment fund updates. President and officers reaffirmed and parade plans mentioned.
Early this morning an Erie laborer named Paterson was struck near Deposit by an eastbound New York express train. Conductor Knapp and Engineer Tevier were in charge. The man’s exact cause of death is unknown, but he was believed to have been walking on the track.
The article details pledges and committee appointments for a relief fund drive to aid soldiers’ families. An executive committee and soliciting committee were formed led by Russell Wiggins. Concordia Council Royal Arcanum voted to contribute $100 and to cover dues for members serving in the army.
June 22 this morning in Chester Moula Salim a Syrian peddler of Greycourt was driving a wagon when struck by a large touring car. He was thrown out and bruised but not seriously injured. The car halted to check injuries but the drivers did not furnish their names.
Athens reports Greece yielding to Entente demands amid the Arabian revolt. London cites a serious situation as Turkey in Arabia declares independence. plus a local notice for a food sale by St. Paul’s Ladies’ Aid 2nd Division at 1 James Street Mertritt Block starting Saturday at 10 o'clock.
State Eagles officers elected include President John E. Leton and Vice President George E. Morgan with officers from Oswego and Auburn. Delegates named to the Grand Meet in Savannah Georgia include George Bedford Syracuse Manee Brookin ey Watertown and Frederick Hughes Yonkers. About twelve thousand attended a parade during the festival.
Orders from Colonel Hitchcock mobilize Companies E and L and the local post for war strength. Recruiting officers to be designated, inventories of property to be left behind, and equipment prioritized. Two long-time post office staffers, George Chambers and John Wilson, named among those to go forth with Company 1.
Messrs Hutchins and Demars visited the city to gather data for the state hospital. The purpose was to assist the legislature Senate and Assembly in collecting and practicing data for committee work and budget preparation within one week of convening.
In New York on June 22 plans for harmony between Tithe Republicans and Progressives were discussed during a conference involving Charles E Hughes and several Progressive readers. In Albany on June 22 William Tibbs of Newburgh passed the civil service exam for the position of supervising factory inspector in the leasing Commission, with a pay scale noted as $2. s
The Rexall Stores advertise expert truss fitting by a lady assistant with at home measurement options. They promote abdominal belts, seamless elastic trusses, maternity supplies, rubber bed pans, and syringes with pricing from 59 cents to 3 dollars. Customers are urged to avoid New York specialists and pay lower prices locally.
Eyewitness dispatches describe American troopers slain in an ambush at Carrizal with reports of capture and heavy Mexican fire. Pershing and Fronteras officials debate response as Washington receives partial military updates and the situation escalates near Juarez Juarez and El Paso.
A popular young couple, Jane Pine Bush and C B Haviland of Middletown, wed at high noon at the home of the bride’s mother in Pine Bush. The bride wore white taffeta silk and georgette, roses in her bouquet. Guests included out‑of‑town relatives, and the couple will reside in a newly furnished home in the village.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a creditor or boss exchange over respect and bill collection. The text references Times and an advertisement, with unclear speakers and roles.
The Guarantee Auto Radiator of Newburgh has reopened at 84 West Main Street and will be glad to regain former patrons. All work is guaranteed and prices are standard.
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