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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
2
Summer comes and goes yet summer clothes satisfy. Easy selection of summer wear with right quality guaranteed. RUGGLES The Men's Store of Middletown underlines 100 percent value and reliability.
A descendant of Daniel Soone to aid in the hunt for German Suss is identified amid mentions of Alban caring for a crop at Sararova IDOLS plone eer, with unclear context and fragmented wording in the text.
Elliott, former president of the Northern Pacific Rail Car, is believed to remain active in an advisory role as he joins the New Haven road board. He also serves on the railroad board, contributing to national defense efforts with the association. A humorous note from the Indianapolis Journal Watch Columns mentions a "Don't Worry" club badge idea, joking about a pine knot.
Mary L. Keefe of Newoburgh married Walter Bartholomew Moore in a 4 pm ceremony at St Pauls M E Church rectory. The event drew family and local residents, with reception plans and multiple attendances noted among kin and local figures amid a day of social and community notices.
Local boards will apply strict criteria for exemptions under national policy. Married men not exempted as a class. physical defects bar many from service. religious exemptions may allow non combatant roles behind lines. occupational exemptions likely, to keep full strength of required trades and services.
President presses for quick passage of the food control bill as Allied reports show ongoing naval warfare and French losses. The week ends with five French ships sunk by U boats and Allied calls to achieve their objectives while Dutch naval forces arrive in port.
Rodgers and Rickle sell their nine year old tailoring firm on S King Street to William Daucher who has served the firm for years. Possession transfers at month’s start. C. W. Rodgers plans remain, while George Rickel eyes a Virginia move to the Shenandoah Valley.
James Cathcart of Newburgh, sightless but cheerful, visits Syrague Avenue selling Common Sence rat and mice exterminator. He promotes the product as a livelihood and proof of its merit, asking residents to meet him and support his sales efforts despite his blindness. The story highlights his positive outlook and community reception.
Goshen officials under Sheriff Fred S. WeDewell announce rounds to enforce registration of those who failed to register by the presidential proclamation. Names are being collected for investigation and potential one year imprisonment with no sentence suspension. Barner DeGraw of Clydleville is brought before U. S. Commissioner Collins in Newburgh after presenting a late-registration card and counsel.
Goshen notes report a Red Cross executive committee meeting where plans were made for centralizing operations in the Town Clerk's office, sewing rooms, and supply office relocation. The chapter envisions fundraising of about $15 monthly to cover dressings pajamas and night shirts, with regular sewing open on specified days. Staff and spaces include high school storeroom and lodge room, and a 485-member chapter with growing membership.
The annual banquet of the Brotherhood of the apel drew a large attendance Thursday evening. Guests included Rev Ir and Mrs E Yaninke Wight Rev J P Hunter Mrs Siege organist Miss A Jordan Miss Ethel Sliter and Miss Sade Williamson. Supper by Hen Leonelli Rome Restaurant pleased all, with short addresses by Rev Mr Hunter Rev Dr Wight and Rev B Neyroz. Tea In Java noted for its intense perfume in Batavia arrack and Formosa flowers.
Trading on the stock exchange opened mixed with declines in some issues and gains in others while industrials and alcohol shares slipped. Grain futures closed mostly unchanged with minor moves in wheat, corn and oats. The 14th anniversary of the Wall Kill River Grange will be celebrated Monday evening at Grange Hall with a program organized by Anna J. Comfort and refreshments served.
Fragmented note from the Chamber of Commerce outlines an exhibition at a local factory. It mentions Lear Conveyor Co. and a collage president preparing for an event. Details are unclear but indicate a scheduled display.
Obituary notices describe the deaths of Mrs. Fannie T Shaw and Miss Mabel Morrison. Mrs. Shaw, daughter of the late Joan Howell Tuinill, lived near Middletown, married to Shaw, leaving several children and planned funeral rites at the M E Church with burial at Union Hills Cemetery. Miss Morrison, aged 21, daughter of George E Morrison and Georgianna Minor, was a Zion Church member and Sunday school attendee, with her mother surviving.
The funeral for Mrs J Addison Smith was held at 2 PM at the late home 38 Corwin Avenue with Rev Dr G W Grinton officiating. Large attendance and many floral tributes marked the service. interment followed at Howells Cemetery with pallbearers Smith Edgar Robbins John Graham John Walkup Charles Dongne and R J Hasbrouck. Also noted is the private funeral for Mrs Jona W Kerr of Thompson Ridge at 1 30 PM Saturday at the late home. A special lodge degree was conferred Thursday evening by Lodge No 32 marking the first degree.
James G Hulse died in Brooklyn He was the son of the late Gilbert Hulse and Ann Davis a grandson of the time of the National He Var a He had a sister Mrs James Cealeman of Goshen An uncle to Husterl Wirg et and Miss Susan Wiggins of this The funeral was held in Brooklyn Wednesday
Weekend sale offers boys and girls clothing with low prices on wash suits dresses and skirts. Highlights include boys wash suits under a dollar and dresses around a dollar to three dollars, with white and muslin items and special waists for Saturday only. Sales emphasize per item pricing and extended sizes.
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