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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement claims Splenda medicine from Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg ends headaches. The testimonial by Airs Alex Syder Shaw praises the product, offering 2 boxes for 2.50 and a trial size, with mail order available through local dealers.
From Ellenville comes a June 25 wedding at the Wright home where Miss Wright married S Maxwell Taylor, with Miss Wright as bridesmaid and notes on the bride’s high school teaching career. Otisville reports Alice Myer wed Clement Deback in a Methodist ceremony, with family presence and a Civil War veteran father. The piece also cites an American Magazine anecdote aboutThomas Edison and a Lincoln quote about conflicts.
An advertisement for Mi-O-Na by R. C. Tuthill and Tuthill & Terhone promises prompt relief of stomach distress from overfull meals. It claims tablets improve digestion, reduce gas, and banish indigestion over time by strengthening stomach walls, with a guarantee of efficacy.
Sunday in the State Hospital chapel featured Rev. Stanard Dow Butler of Christ Church Universalist delivering a reform minded address on democracy and Russia. The service included choral pieces by Ambler, Hoar, Mead and Hopkins with soloists, and a daisied stage setting. Hospital news noted graduation plans, staff changes, and upcoming events including a nurses’ graduation address by Dr. G Spencer Binney and War Savings Stamp drives.
Secretary of States sisters Emma S. and Kath erine E., connected with the Red Cross, endured a war ordeal on the French front. Amid German dangers they sought refuge in a champagne cellar until it was safe for inhabitants to leave, highlighting civilian peril and noncombatant protections.
Henry Hirschberg urges Orange County voters to endorse a non political administration of the District Attorney's office. He cites efforts to enforce law without party influence, opposition from politicians, and the need for volunteers to sustain reforms. The notice also includes an obituary for a Mrs. Hirschberg and burial details.
Miss Isabella O Flaherty enjoys her annual vacation as ward duties pause. Miss Mery White hosts friends at West Group Asica Staite Hospital. Alvah York injures his right hand on a machine, needs stitches. Jack Wilson at home with cherry pie, Charles Lane mourns his mother in Corning. Betty Sampson to return from New York after a visit. Graduation party plans and a Sunday carnival are noted along with a Middletown to Binghamton train roll and circus cars.
Sarah F E Wickham widow of Albert L Brundage died of heart failure at her Johnson home June 22 at 9 30 p.m. She was born near Colesville in her 75th year, daughter of William and Maria Croykendall Wickham. She spent early life near Colesville and long belonged to the M E Church of South Centreville.
Mrs. Levina Wherry died at her home in Slate Hill after six weeks of pneumonia. She was born October 19 1923 in Vernon N Y, daughter of Samuel F Sprague and Mary Goodsell, and married Redmond J Wherry in Vernon.
The Wendell's Ambition Pills are advertised as a nerve tonic to restore vigor and vitality for tired nerves. Priced at five dollars per box, with refund if dissatisfied on first purchase, the pills are claimed to aid debility, nerves, and overindulgence effects, and are marketed by The bill & Terhune with wide dealer support.
In New York, Count von Bernstorff, Captain Boy Ed, Captain von Papen and Dr. Albert discuss a plan to smuggle shells to France via English ships, using American munition plants controlled by the A. T. R. Slakberg pushes the plan, while Dixie Mason leaks warnings and foils sabotage attempts, culminating in a factory explosion and a pursuit where Mason vanishes after granting a final escape.
The obituary notes she spent 40 years in Slate Hall and was a Methodist Church member. Survived by son Samuel F. of Yonkers, sisters Mary Jane Drew, Prudence Williams, Susanna Sprague, and brothers William Gilbert Isaac Josiah Sprague. Described as a kind and loving mother beloved by many.
A public service note explains how to can or dry foods using plain jars filled with vegetables or fruits. The advice promotes food preservation for winter and invites readers to request a free booklet from the National War Garden Commission in Washington, D C, enclosing 2 cents for postage.
Mrs Eva DeWitt, a church supporter, died Saturday morning at her home 145 Abraya Street Kingston. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Matd E. Roy, a brother Benjamin Davis and a sister Mrs Jennie Rose believed to be from Unianville.
The funeral of William C Case was conducted at 2:20 PM at Howells Congregational Church with Rev John Kershaw officiating. Pallbearers named were William Morris Charles Graham John O'Brien Charles Mapes Charles Reynolds and Percy Rags. Interment followed in the family plot at Howells Cemetery. Ink Eradicator removes ink stains from fabrics using spirits of turpentine. apply and wait then rub to lift without color damage.
The essay notes that a laugh defines a person as surely as facial features such as the nose or eye color. It argues that education cannot alter the basic quality of a laugh, though it can soften it. in an unguarded moment the old laugh returns, signaling the laugher’s true nature and temperament.
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