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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
4
Shoppers drawn to a store praising its values as a reason to buy fur furnishings this holiday season. The advert stresses quality and conservative approach, appealing to customers who favor traditional standards.
The Sunday School will present its annual Christmas exercises on Sunday evening December 2. All participants must be at the church. no special rehearsal tonight. The Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian Church was renamed to a regular Society, with speakers from Middletown supporting the change. A district school planned an entertainment soon for Cherfat. Thornton and Miss Anime Mac Houston will visit Middletown this week. Wurtsboro guests, including Merc. Allen and son Ralph, Mrs M Arthur of Kings York, and Alvin W. Cox of Middletown, visited Mer JE Crane at the parsonage for a day of socializing and a chicken dinner.
A fragment notes a Merchants' Bank fund distributing Christmas aid to a family in city limits. It states one household, part of a larger pattern, received 24 checks this week as part of the fund, illustrating how some families benefited during the season.
Westtown news outlines spring moves among local farmers with Henry Sutherland, Irwin Litty, and Manuel Knapp shifting farms near Waterloo Mill and Slate Hill. Garage grading, a 40 by 60 building, and a 124 acre sale near Unionville are noted alongside community events and local society reports.
Ceremonies mark the rededication of the Methodist Church with sermons by James Le Hurtard of Trbedty Ghureh, Newburgh. New stained glass windows, improved lighting and furnishings enhance worship. Proceeds from the day total 1500 dollars. next Sunday features morning services and a union evening gathering with Rev. James Dickson. Also notes Harvest plans, birthdays, and visits in Port Jervis.
George Didsbury a blade fitter at Walden Knife Works died at his Walden home on Ulster Avenue Thursday morning. He was age 61. Survived by wife formerly Mine Ihe Marker of Warwick, a son Adrian of Maybrook, a daughter Alfred of Walden, brothers William and Robert of Walden Thomas of New Britain Fred of Briisenort Alfred of Waterbury and Charlie of Torrington, sisters Mrs Alice Houston of New Britain and Mrs Maury Nichols of Detroit.
Unionville reports the Christmas cantata Bettys Dilemma rehearsed by the Presbyterian Sunday School, to be presented Thursday evening December 2. The event promises a fine program and invites the public. Mrs Casterlin Mrs Hanford and Frances Block traveled to the city for winter plans. Mr and Mrs William Selmies announce the birth of a son. Minisink Hose Company hosts euchre and a dance in Grange hall Tuesday evening December 19.
A sleigh upset on the Newburgh State road near Little Britain injuring no one seriously. One horse was scratched. Inset notes heating plant work at William Crebtree & Sons garage. Kingston Winters and Newton Whitfield Gibbs visit town. Pauline Scott of Port Jervis and Mrs. Millspaugh recover from a paralytic stroke. Brown Proters lay 600 feet of pipe to David Patton’s Orange Lake dairy with wind mill pumping.
Well known resident of Mechanicstown Mr Green prominent in Wallkill Democratic affairs. Longtime highway commissioner he left the post about two years ago to form Seely Green & Ben with Hiram Hulse, operating an ice business in Middletown and Goshen. He belonged to Hoff man Lodge Wallkill Council Jr O U A M and Walden River Grange.
Allies consider German peace proposals as most newspapers show a preference to at least study the terms. Discussions continue among allied capitals on whether a reply should be made and what form it might take if any answer is deemed expedient.
New York. David Montgomery and Fréd Stone, stars of Chin-Chin, sign a contract with Charles Dillingham for 1 500 100 in total, a New York time record. The term is undisclosed but reportedly under fifty years, and they will be brought into New York early next season for a new production.
Harriman updates include Mrs Potter's slight recovery and Miss Anna Marty Schoolmaker joining Arden Farms Dairy Co. for the holidays. real estate purchases, travel to New York, hospital visits, and community Christmas displays. A mare aged 33 dies, and local notes mention lotus nuts and edible seeds as a Chinese favorite prepared as a root-like sour dish.
For sale a few Barred Rock cockerels midge raised RK H Ayres 32 Washington Street. Wanted small acreage without buildings not particular about land price 1d M Loss Rutherford New Jersey. Wanted married man for farm work must be able to milk address 1D Frazer Winterton N Y Bow 2.
Monangle & Rogers offer gifts for all ages in Parisian Ivory including brushes mirrors manicure goods puff boxes trays and more. Waterman fountain pens fine stationery gloves perfumes and solidified alcohol stoves appear with vacuum bottles lunch kits and Turkish bath towels. Candies and holiday packages are featured with prices up to four dollars per box.
Marvin R Denniston died at his home in New Paltz Thursday night in his 70th year after six months illness. Funeral will be held at Washingtonville Saturday at 4 o clock with interment there.
Florida notes a well attended Ladies Sunshine Fair raising funds for the treasury. A pancake copper and dance by firemen drew a large crowd with generous donations. Mrs Julia Oliver now able to move about. Hattie Marvin returns from Middletown visit. Christmas events: Presbyterial Sunday School plans a Christmas Eve program. St Joseph’s Church planning a Christmas entertainment in the school auditorium. Harod Jeesup hosts Euchre Club, December 22 Lyceum Hall dance. Socials praised for hospitality and cheer.
Ridgebury and Denton area churches post Sunday school times and worship hours. Otisville notes multiple services by Rev Thomas Fitzgerald and minister L B Plumer. South Centreville and Mr Hope churches advertise sermons on Samson's Riddle and The Source of the Christian's Strength with open invitations.
The Philadelphia Record quotes a benevolent elf lady asking the weary traveler to saw wood. He declines, saying he cannot saw wood without removing his coat and that he is too much a gentleman to appear before a lady in his shirt. The exchange highlights social tact and gendered expectations.
Dealer advertises authentic Indian blankets with multiple designs, priced at 7.30 dollars each. The notice presents itself as an agency for the blankets and highlights variety for buyers.
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