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Newspaper

Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

3

Local Chamber Handles Odd Requests and Plant Improvements

The Chamber of Commerce has handled odd calls such as finding a home for a kitten left on a porch and aiding a man in need of shelter, while planning a property upgrade. Subscriptions to Schrade Cullery Co. rose by $509, with no full closure before the Red Cross drive ends. The O and W line will switch to the plant, enabling Seamless Container Co. to ship raw material and proceed immediate repairs.

Chamber of Commerce Har Chamber Schrade Cullery Co Red Cross

Red Cross Luncheon Highlights Work and Donations

Local Red Cross chapter holds noon luncheon with Rev Dr Kirkwood and Arthur Wood urging followup after Red Cross Week. Fred S Rogers presides. attendees pledge broad support to aid France and wounded in Rumani Poland and France. List of donors includes Arthur Wood and many named locals. luncheon proceeds fund ongoing Red Cross efforts.

Henter Rumania Poland France Fred S. Rogers The Red Cross Tenekeon Dr. Kirkwood Arthur B. Wood

Publishers Fight Special War Tax Levy Statement to Congress

Representatives of the American Newspaper Publishers Association meet to endorse paying any necessary taxes while opposing a special war tax and higher second class mail rates. They argue newspapers support national efforts, but are not a war industry, and urge policy changes only in public interest.

Washington, i .E American Newspaper Publishers Association Congress Senate Finance Committee House Ucaairman Pimens Ers Pulberry

Service Flags In Middletown

Carson & Towner Co introduces service flags in Middletown to honor local military members. Flags measure three by five feet with a red field, white stripe, and a star for each family member in service. The idea, born in England at the war’s start, spreads as Company I and the Hospital Corps may be called to serve again.

Carson & Towner Co Middletown England Carson & Towner Company Company I Hospital Corps

Potato Patch Is Given A Weeding

Superintendent James F. Tuthill and 17 helpers from the Tuthill Car Glass Co. spent the day weed and bug control in his potato patch at the golf club. They returned sunset tired but hopeful as the patch showed improved condition since the season began.

James F. Tuthuil Golf Club Tuthil Car Glass Company Tuthill

Officers Named by Liquor Men in New York

The New York State Retail Liquor Dealers Association elected officers at their Albany convention. Retiring officer Joseph F. Scully of Newburgh was noted. New officers include President William Tenjost of Buffalo. first VP Peter McHugh of Richmond. second VP Rudolph Kanze of Bronx. third VP John J. Fitzpatrick of Albany. fourth VP Joseph Haas of Syracuse. Recording Secretary Fred Wagner of Flushing. Financial Secretary John J Byrnes of Brooklyn. Treasurer Edward Martin of Tarrytown. Sergeant at Arms Ernest Olpp of New York.

New York State Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association Albany Joseph F. Scully Newburgh William Tenjost Buffalo Peter McHugh Richmond Rudolph Kanze Bronx John J. Fitzpatrick Joseph Haas Syracuse Fred Wagner Flushing L. 1 Jonn J Byrnes Brooklyn Edward Martin Tarry Town Ernesi Olpp New York

Italian mission reception greets Morreale staff in NY

W DeNobile and Angelo Totta, workers in Joseph Morreale's store, traveled to New York City yesterday to join the Italian mission reception. A rousing welcome greeted the foreign visitors.

W. DeNobile Angelo Totta Joseph Morreale New York City

Downie Found Guilty of Embezzlement in Sullivan County

Monticello June 22 former Sullivan county poor director Cornelius E Downie was found guilty in county court of embezzling about 310 080 of county funds. The jury recommended mercy and will hear sentencing by Judge George H Smith after a delay caused by a banquet.

Times-Press Monticello Cornelius E. Downie Sullivan ‘County Cria George H. Smith Loder Henry F. Gardner People Carpenter & Rosch Downie Sullivan County

Music at Camp to While Hours Away

The first Y M C A gathering of the 71st Regiment was held on the company street at field headquarters. Z L Walcox Orange County Work Secretary attended with two from Goshen and led a program of flute, organ and vocal pieces. John W Post presided as Wilcox performed on flute while soldiers provided string music and solos. The event ended as darkness fell. a Y M C A tent is hoped to be ready by Saturday with an official opening planned next week. Charles E Greason donated a writing table and an organ for the tent. donations of writing paper and supplies are welcomed.

71St Regiment Z. L. Walcox Orange County Goshen Wilcox John W. Post Whetti Y. M. CG Charles E. Greason

Final Figures On The Liberty Loan Are Ready Tonight

Treasury officials expect that male figures for Liberty Loan subscriptions will be tallied before nightfall barring any calculation delays at the 12 Federal Reserve banks and the Treasury. Allotments will follow, with bonds up to 10000 to be fully allotted and larger subscriptions scaled down. The public is set to receive the full denomination requested, while big applicants may get less.

Italy Names Peace Terms in Chamber of Deputies

Rome June 22 Baron Sonning announces Italy's terms restoration of Belgium Serbia Montenegro frontier security for Italy independent Poland and fulfillment of Entente aims.

Rome Italy Chamber of Deputies Baron Sonning Belgium Serbia Montenegro Firontier Poland

Ambulance Presentation Planned For June 25 Sir

The ambulance purchased for the Sanitary Detachment and the sector truck for Company I will be formally presented Monday evening June 25 at 7 30 in front of the armory. Fund contributions were started by Dorothy Herman and supported through the Times Press.

Iitile Dorothy Herman Times-Press

St Josephs Parochial School Holds Closing Exercises

This afternoon at St Josephs Hall the closing exercises of St Josephs Parochial School were held before a large attendance with a fine program. A full account will appear in the Times Press on Saturday.

St. Joseph’s Hall St. Joseph’s Parochial School Times-Press

Calls Nurses to Serve the Nation in Albany

Miss Mary L. Riddle, superintendent of Newton hospital, urged about 200 young nurses to enter war service promptly upon government summons. At Albany Hospital Training School exercises on the tennis court, 177 women marched in formation, including 79 graduates and 20 undergraduates, with alumnae and staff. Graduates named include Pearl Greene of Washingtonville and Florence M. Stevens of Walden.

Jibany Mary L. Riddle Newton Hospital Newton Mass Albany Hospital Training School Miss Pearl Greene Washingtonville Florence M. Stevens Walden

71st Corporal Held on Assault Charge

The trial in the recorder's court continued with the defendant pleading not guilty and bail set at $100. The crowded courtroom heard Mrs. Gage, wife of the plaintiff, describe the ice cream parlor incident while sobbing. attorney Watts Oakes & Bright represented the plaintiff and Russell M. Vernon the defense. A second witness, Mrs. Anna Sweet, testified she witnessed the altercation as Corporal LeDeaux entered the parlor. The testimony resumed at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Recorder’s Court T1st Regiment Lister Gage Soltier John Bright Watts, Oakes & Bright Russell M. Vernon Anna Sweet Sweet Corporal LeDeaux

Senate Honors Belgian Guests

The United States Senate saluted the Belgian mission with an ovation, praising their resistance to the German scourge and forecasting a reckoning for despoilers. The scene mirrored the esteem shown to the French mission as lawmakers voiced steadfast defiance.

International Lews Service Washington International News Service United States Senate America Senate

Tanlac praised in testimonial from Chadwicks woman

Mrs M I Shepard of Chadwicks N Y tells how her daughter Elizabeth suffered years with general debility stomach trouble and headaches lost interest and weight then gained 25 pounds after two bottles of Tanlac now the mother also benefits and endorses the tonic as a stomach and system purifier advertised by local outlets in Middletown Monroe and surrounding areas.

Elizabeth Shepard M. 3. Shepard Chadwicks Taniac Middletown Chambers Bros. Ding Monroe McMonagle & Rogers Central Valley Eisenbarry’s Walden John F. Thompson's

Highland Falls Woman Sentenced In Liquor Case

In Newburgh June 22 County Judge Seeger presiding by telephone, Highland Falls resident Marie L Williams was found guilty of selling liquor without a license. She received 30 days in county jail and a $200 fine. A separate trial involved Frank Fink and Charles Williams for second degree assault.

Times-Press Newburgh Seeger Henry Hirschberg Brooklyn Hirschberg Henry Kohl Kohl Justice Tompkins Hawks Tompkins Highland Falls Seeser Grand Jery Sudy

Wheat Market Jump at Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat futures rose after the open, advancing from 2.10 to 2.13 per bushel as scattered buying pushed prices higher. The report notes June 29 to July wheat activity in Chicago with rapid early gains.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Cited by Wis. Woman

Mrs Etta Dorion of Ogdensburg Wisconsin reports sharp stabbing pains and relief after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for curing female troubles and urges other women with similar issues to try it while noting doctors could offer no further help. The ad invites readers to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for free advice.

Ogdensburg Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Etta Dorion

Farmhand kills four with rifle at Dr Buck farm

Watertown reports farmhand Frank Driggs aged 25 killed four people with a rifle at the Dr Buck farm in Stockholm Le Lawrence county last night. Victims include Henry Ladue James Ladue Mrs Josephine Rogers and Dr Theron Jenkins. After the killings Driggs gagged Harriet Ladue niece of the victims tied her in a wagon and surrendered in Potsdam. The witness collapsed. Driggs is described as melancholy and possibly deranged.

Associated Press Watertown Frank Drigus Dr. Buck Stockholm le Lawrence County Henry James Ladue Josephine Rogers Ladues Theron Jenkins Grasher Falls Drings Deiggs Harriet Ladue Potsdam Driggs

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