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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

2

Lloyd George Resigns From British Cabinet

London December 5 The War Secretary David Lloyd George has resigned from the British cabinet. The Exchange Telegraph says the move stems from Premier Asquith’s refusal to agree to a small war council that would exclude the premier. Announcement of the resignation was expected tomorrow as the political crisis deepens. Lloyd George is described as a powerful political figure with strong support.

Internatonal News Service London David Lieyd George England Bes Exchange Telegraph Company Lord George Asquith Lilord George

Hilton Case To Be Ended Today

In Newburgh supreme court the Hilton estate suit against Rev. Frederick Whitney continued this morning. Lawyers for both sides argued as jury selection proceeded and the grand jury was completed with several new members, while others were excused due to excess numbers. Justice Hirschberg urged secrecy of jury deliberations and noted no other cases requiring attention at the time.

Tumes Press Newburgh Supreme Court William H. Hilton Frederick E. Whitney Henry Kobh Graham Witschler SL Liv~ingston Wallsall Robert FL Cordner Middletown Hirschberg Mrr. Westlake Mr. Westlake

New Yorkers Pay More for Fodder

New York City residents pay up to 50 percent more for food than nearby towns such as Yonkers Hackensack Jersey City Passaic Bayonne and Rutherford state foods commissioner John J DiMiion announced an investigation into why suburban shoppers face cheaper prices outside the city Mount Carmel Church announces a concert by tenor Charles Harrison and contralto Henrietta Turell Meniley on Tuesday December 5 1916 at Eagle Bay with tickets 7 cents and 25 cents for reserved seats available after December 1 at The Book Shop 55 North Street

International News Service New Vork Dec Wise New York John J. DiMiion State Commissioner of Foods Ipegum Yonkers Hackenseck Jersey Iy Passaic Bayonne Rutherford Mount Carmel Charles Harrison Henrrietta Turell-Meniley Eagle Bay North Street

Goshen Boy Asked Younger Brother to Shoot Match

In Goshen a 12 year old, John Margerowitz, was shot near Jessup switch on October 29. The suit filed Dec 5 alleges a 15 year old, Joseph Kosher, supplied a 22 caliber rifle to his eight year old brother Ignanius Kosger who fired the weapon. The victim was taken to Thrall Hospital Middletown and later sent home as condition allowed. The case before Justice Frank J Edwards was postponed to December.

Goshen Justice’s Court John Margerowitz Ourg Margorowitz Jessup Switch Florida Justice of the Peace Frank J. Edwards Nno Joseph R. Kosher Ignanius Kosger Bere Marsorowitz Thrall Hospital Middletown Joseph Merritt Plang

Surrogate Court Sifts Estates in Goshen

In Surrogate's Court here yesterday the settlement of Bradner B. Mulhair’s estate, totaling about $50 in personal property, appointed Elizabeth J. Minthair administratrix for his widow and eight children. Pro bate of Hulda Case’s Philadelphia estate was granted to executors Kate Case and Josie Case Benedict. John E. B. Garrison’s Susquehanna estate saw Jessie B. Garrison as administratrix. Many matters postponed to a later session due to Supreme Court opening in Newburgh. Firemen Remembered as Tilford of Monroe donates $100 to Cataract Fire Company with thanks. Firemen to meet tonight in Goshen base rooms. others to gather Wednesday for additional business.

Goshen Bradner B. Mulhair Erie Elizabeth J .Minthair Eght Hulda Case Philadelphia Orange Come Kate Case Josie Case Benedict Warwick John EB. Garrison Susquehanna Orange County Jessie B Garrison Supreme Court Newburgh Surrogate’s Court H. F. Tilford Monroe

Grand Jury and Lecture Arrangements At Goshen

Goshen residents travel to Newburgh for the People v Eugene Carl grand jury case after a brawl left Samuel Ersin injured. Arthur Michell of Wadham College Oxford will lecture at St James Church on December 1 8 about The Ruined Abbeys of England with proceeds to the Choir Boys Fund. Knights of Columbus and Goshen Masons report large gatherings and fraternal activity. William Hodson motor runs to New York and Brooklyn on December 5 and plans a quick return.

Goshen Arthur Michell Wadham College Oxford University England New York St. James’ Church Big Village Michell St. James Ahebell Frank H. Mather Marguerite Stevenson Monroe Motors William Hodson Ariy Brooklyn Menéar

John D Archbold Dies After Illness at Tarrytown

John D Archbold president of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey died at his home in Tarrytown at 3 AM after an operation for appendicitis. He was 68 and leaves a wife and two children with another daughter in England. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 AM with burial in Sleep Hollow vault. Archbold, a close associate of John D Rockefeller, rose from office boy to one of the world’s largest oil men.

International News Service Tarrytown John D. Archbold Standard of Company of New Jersey Archbold England Bunal Probuols Slespr Hollow John D Rockefeller Cleveland John D. Rockefeller Pennsylvania Rockeveller

Social Notes Show Returns From Thanksgiving Visits

Pro and Mrs W H Kortrisht of Paterson have returned home after Thanksgiving with their former parents. Mrs Wy A Kortrigut of Last Main Street, city, visits. Mrs F V Suffern of Fair Oaks sails with sisters to Friendship N Y for five days with brother Alonzo Masten. Mrs Harry Ellenberzer of Gardner Bierne rests before week of visiting relatives. Hopkins of this city and superintendent of NX O W R R and Mrs Hopkins were Thanksgiving guests in Norwich and visited North Norwich and Greene. Mrs Irvin Crumelly and daughter hosted by Adella Clark. Miss Margaret O Connor and parents motor to New York for weekend. F R Schmid of Yonkers, L N Denniston of Hartford, and M C Benniston visit M R Denniston who is ill. Mrs J E Kidd leaves for Miami for winter. Mrs Jackson Maras visits Middleown. Miss Anne Patmeere returns from Bath with father. Miss Florence E Hare visits her mother Mrs Ellen Hare. Mr C W Roth and daughter of Paterson visit Officer Lows Roth. Miss Julia D Carpenter returns from New York area. Miss Eliza Nathan returns home after visiting a schoolmate. Mr and Mrs Jesse Bakewell visit Port Jervis to see cousin Erie Engineer W H Heetor injured at Harriman Nov 16. he is in St Francis Hospital. Masquerade Ball at Library Hall Howells Dec 7 1916 tickets 75 cents per couple prizes. Committee: Beyea Vail Ryerson.

C H. Hopsins W.R. R Hopkins E F. Musson Norwich North Norwich Greene Irvin Crumelly Campbell Hall Adella Clark Lake Avenue Jesse Bakewell Port Jervis Erie W. H. Heetor Harriman St Francis Hospital

Worthington Identified By Picture In Wilmington Case

A Wilmington woman, Mrs Charles G Boone, claims she is the tenth wife of Saul Crawford alias Rev Arthur Worthington, identified by a photo sent from Rutland Vt. Crawford married her in August, fleeced her of 2510, and left after being exposed by church officials. Police in Wilmington believe Boone and Crawford are the same man, who has shaved his beard while in disguise.

Poughkeepsie Raymond Aldrith Wilmington Del Charles G. Boone Saul Crawford Arthur Worthington Aldrich Crawford Rutland Armington Ocucher North River Airs Boone Craxford Wilminston

Design selected for soldiers' graves headstones by supervisors

The Supervisors' Committee on soldiers' relief has chosen a Vermont Marble Company call stone design for graves of soldiers. It calls for a foundation at least three inches deep, built of stone and sand with Portland cement. The board is expected to order and issue warrants at a meeting.

Buz Fiind Ht Soshen Committee On Soldiers’ Relief Vermont Marble Company Stévés

Rev Abram Martine remembered as early gridiron star

The Rev Abram I Martine of New Prospect Church Pine Bush was once a noted college football star. He played in the first intercollegiate game Rutgers vs Princeton in 1869 under Rutgers rules allowing fists and feet. He later served 35 years in ministry and attended Rutgers 150th anniversary parade with former players.

Abram I. Martine New Prospect Pine Bush Heath Times-Press United States Rutgers College Princeton Martiné Rutgers Theodore D Mills Martine Mille Im Eollege Ailis Mar Tine Rev Martine New Brunswick Theological Seminnary Clarkstown George O. Martine Nrath Dunellen Manhasset Marlborough

Jottings of Events and Meetings This Week

The issue lists a male quartet singing at St Pauls Church and a series of events at Eagle Hall plus lodge meetings. Advertisements note Odd Fellows funeral attendance for Past Grand Herbert Simpson, Wallkill Committee meeting on his death, and a Poy Scouts gathering with a dance at Hagie Hall with McConnail’s Firepiece Orchestra.

Joe St Paul's Church White Room Eagle Hall Middletown Herbert Simpson Robert Lawrence Wallkill Poy Hagie Hall McConnal Danems

Temperature Trends and Local Hospital News

The 7 am thermometer reading showed 49 in the morning, rising to 61 as the day warmed. Amasa Porter of 58 Spragte Avenue has moved from Thrall Hospital to his home after a severe fall, and is recovering in comfortable condition despite prior frailty.

Pronk Amasa Spragte Avenue Thrall Hospital

City Eyes Future Ready School Building On Hasbrouck Site

A Board of Education committee plans visits to several cities with modern grammar schools to gather data for a new school on the Hasbrouck site. The aim is to build a structure meeting present needs and future growth, reflecting the city’s strong educational footing and public support.

Board of Education Hasbrouck Ibis Marming Wade

December meetings of Middle town fire companies

December sessions of Middle town seven fire companies yielded new members and routine business. Encelsiors elected Dr. G. H. Vernon to active membership, with pres Harry T. Crist newly joined. Montagens planned a January sauerkraut supper. Eagles discussed only routine matters. MecQuoins received three membership applications and transferred Johan L. Mahon to active honorary. A new handball court was completed. Phoenix plans an open house at new quarters to be announced. Ontarios and Waalkils noted routine items and new members. Fallon transferred to active honorary. committees were named for pinochle games with the Jocal council of United American Mechanics.

Middletown Encelsiors G. H. Vernon Harry T. Crist Benedicts Johan L. Mahon Frank Blizzerd Allen Clark Vincent Mahon William Corcoran Daniel D. Holland Rew Phoenix

Pomona Grange of County to Meet

One of the most important meetings of Orange County Pomona Grange opens at Grange Hall Wednesday at 10 20 am and runs for two days The Wednesday evening session is public while others are for Grangers only Speakers will cover The Milk Strike What of the Surplus and Intrenching the Dairmen s League A large turnout is expected from across the county The president signs about 50000 documents annually for the United States

Orange County Pomona Grange Grange Wall Peared Times-Press Grangers Moennin Farley Dairmen Worthy Tech

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Lloyd George Hilton van Sickle Ignatius Kosher Coshen Thiremen Hose Company New Street Eugene Carl Saomel Ersin Erwin Clark Newhbursh Gosben Knights of Columbus Purdy Block J.A Brady Goshen Lodge W. H. Kortrisht Paterson Wy. A. Kortrigut F. V. Suffern Fair Oaks Enos Denny New Eliza Bronson Fiosnen Alonzo Masten Harry Ellenberzer Gardner Bierne Relaines Margaret O'Connor Johnson F. R. Schmid L. N. Denniston Hartford, Conn M. C. Benniston M. R. Denniston New Paltz J. E. Kidd Miami Jackson Maras Galilee Middleown Anne Patmeere Bath N.Y Florence E. Hare Ellen Hare Linden Arenas C. W. Roth XN. J Mr. Roth Officer Lows Roth East Avenue Julia D. Carpenter Oryange Jersey Cris Hame Eliza Ithan Liberty Library Hall Howells George Beyea Frank Vail George Ryerson Mark Graves Cou! Soldiers Bieamyr Rev. Martine Star OF Gridiron A. M. Ambler Middletown, N.Y Pomona Middletown Savings Bank H. S. Johnson Jeweler
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