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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
8
A clothier promotes a premier line of shirts in town featuring refined patterns, fast colors, and durable material. It emphasizes values aligned with War Savings Stamps, highlighting quality and patriotism in apparel.
Goshen June 21 a man struck his wife with a cane during an argument on Green street. Neighbors alerted police. the husband was taken into custody and later appeared before Justice Changell, receiving a $3 fine as the case concluded. The report also notes local social news and upcoming meetings.
Mr and Mrs Z Ediward VanFlett retired from their wedding trip and settled at 73 East Siam Street. George A Wergani a Parksville school teacher since February has closed the school for the season and returned home here. Hilda Dean rusticating at The Wildmere Lake Minnewaska will spend the summer there.
Chief McCoach warned alien women this morning about a deadline set before June 27. The Times was asked to clarify a misimpression after Leo Barnett requested a statement regarding the recent Members' Forum at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Five more brick buildings rise at Hampton Farms adding industrial dormitory laundry power house and two store rooms. The large classification building will be dedicated in August with New York City officials expected including Major Hilan. An underexposed blue print can be intensified by moistening with a hydrogen peroxide solution.
Tantalum, valued for hardness, is touted for writing pens that are cheaper than iridium tipped gold nibs. Pens made from this metal, after a special hardening process, are claimed superior and resistant to ink corrosion.
A historical note advises using oxalic acid to remove ink stains followed by a few drops of Javelle water to counteract and neutralize the oxalic acid. It then recommends closing with boiling water to absorb both chemicals, ensuring the fiber remains untouched.
Spiers did the lettering for high school diplomas, described as fine work. Born to Mr and Mrs Llord G. Harford on Spring Street, a daughter born June 22.
Archie LeGrand Simpson and Elsie Louise Farrington were married Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Baptist Church parsonage with Rev. F P Hunter officiating. The bride’s parents, Harry W Durland and Nellie E Dunlap, attended. The couple will reside in Newark where the groom works as an electrician.
A fragmentary report describes a violent incident where Mrs. Arnott was struck and rushed to hospital in critical condition after a suspect, Bezardes, fled in a carriage. Police pursued with the Welsh brothers aiding, with intentions to intercept near Sussex, N. J. The scene shifts to a contemplation from London Tit-Bits on life expectancy and a university program listing essays, orations, and diplomas.
Obituary notices record Cornelius L Hawks dying after a brief illness at 16. Born March 28, 1842 in Hamprtopourgh son of Jonas Hawkins and Rachael Decker. Funeral at his Washington street home. Also notes deaths of Francis A Quick 17, in Deerpark. William E Mann of Goshen. Rachel Jones of 36 By avenue. and John Jessup Howell of Highland Mills in Connecticut with brief funeral details.
Class Day exercises conducted at the High School featured a welcome address by William Eager Winans class history by Gertrude Lawrence and poems and songs by students and faculty. Officers named include President William E Winans Vice President Frank Sundstrom Secretary Bertha Wallace Treasurer Alice Roth with the class colors purple and silver and the class flower sweet pea.
The Birmingham Age Herald describes the lantern fly as a brilliant luminous insect from South America. It notes the creature can exceed two inches in length and features a curious head with a hollow transparent snout nearly as long as the body, from which a lamp like light issues.
The piece traces courage to the word heart, tracing its Latin and French roots. It defines courage as steadying the heart under threat, or the will to persist when life grows grim, highlighting steadfastness amid danger and despair.
The article notes a dispute over who built the first US automobile with Elwood Warnes of Baynes Automobile company of Kokomo among claimants. A machine built in 1893-94, trialed at six to seven mph on July 4, 1894, is exhibited at the Smithsonian in Washington.
Friends of Russell Blotz, member of the 73rd Aerial Squadron Signal Corps stationed in Texas, report his promotion to corporal this forenoon. Fred Oliver Rochka went to New York and will proceed to Paris Island for Marine Barracks training after entering the Navy. Mrs. M. BR. Rockafellow, his mother, signed permission for the transfer. she will continue the family business as before.
The First Presbyterian Church Sunday school picnic date moved from June 27 to Wednesday June 26. The event will be at Cuddebackville with departure by automobile from the church at 9:30 a.m. participants will travel by car.
Miss Hattie Wood sustained injuries at her Rome Avenue home this morning after catching her foot on a carpet while descending stairs. She suffered a knee injury and was attended by Dr. L. G. Dis. The note continues with local notices about a funeral, baptisms, and a prize essay announcement.
The O. and W. Band holds its practice session this evening with members urged to attend and rehearse current pieces. Directors remind attendees to bring instruments and arrive on time for the session.
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