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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

9

Well Known Man Killed by Trolley Continued

Well known resident of Wallkill and Middletown area, Mr Green, longtime Democrat leader in Wallkill’s First district, served as highway commissioner for four years before retiring two years ago. He later partnered with Biram Hulse, ran an ice business in Middletown under Seely Green & Son, with operations also in Goshen. He belonged to Hoff man Lodge, Wallkill Council AML, and River Grange.

Mechcnnestown Green Democratic Party Wallkill Hanford Terwilbger A! Biram Hulse Middletown Seely Green & Son Goshen Hoffman Lodge Wablbkill Council AML River Grange

Allies to Ask German Terms News Update

Allied leaders weigh a peace proposal amid mixed newspaper sentiment to at least consider the German terms. Talks continue between allied capitals on the form of any reply, with official discussions ongoing. Old Orchard Club sets turkey dinner for six thirty in West Main Street rooms. Excel­sior Hook and Ladder hosts roast pig supper for members and guests at 5 20 Friday night.

Reph Old Orchard Old Orchard Club West Main Street Wright Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company

Senate Passes Literacy Test For Immigration

Washington December 14 The Senate approved the literacy test for aliens seeking admission to the United States despite a presidential threat. The measure passed 64 to 7.

Senate Br International News Service Washington Senate Today DHS

Congress to Probe High Living Cost

Washington lawmakers move to authorize a broad inquiry into the production distribution and prices of foodstuffs. The House judiciary committee voted to recommend passage of Borland’s resolution detailing investigations of production distribution and consumption of essential commodities amid rising living costs.

International News Service Washington Congress House Judiciary Committee Tofdas Borland of Amissouri

Submarine H-3 Runs Aground Near Humboldt Bay

Eureka Cal Dec 14 United States submarine H 3 ran aground off shore near the entrance to Humboldt Bay and is believed total loss while signals from the sub indicate those aboard are safe The monitor Cheyenne moves northwest and a tug waits about a quarter mile away Dancing began at 9 pm with a good attendance.

Eureka Cal United States Samos Humboldt Bay Isdar Cheyenne

Congregational Officers Elected at First Church Meeting

The First Congregational Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening with a large turnout. Officers for the coming year were elected, including Deacon Charles L. Berd, Trustees Frank Harding J. R. Wallace George B. Potter, Treasurer S. Willis Manes, Clerk Charles J. Everson, and other posts. A cream chicken supper was served by the Ladies Guild, and reports from departments indicated prosperity. Also Hoff man Lodge conferred the third degree on a class of candidates at a special communication that evening, followed by a sauerkraut and frankfurter supper.

First Congregational Church Ladies’ Guild Frank Harding Charles L. Berd J. R Wallace George B. Potter S. Willis Manes Benevolent Fund Charles L. Bord Charles J Everson Wimot Moore Theodore L. Reev Fred B Wiliams C A Keeler Birs J. B Giles Ro HL Ayres Addison N Elizabeh Tidd E H. Meare Genevieve Geden A. W. Preston L BR Cross Hoffman Lodge

Coal Conspiracy Evidence Gained in New York

New York December 14 reports show a social government prosecutor Frank Swacker presenting new evidence in an alleged coal price boosting conspiracy. He plans to call a special federal grand jury to probe the matter, suspending the hearing to review the latest details.

International News Service New York Frank 3i. Swacker

Estimate reduced by three million says report

A London bulletin reports a supplementary estimate issued today for nine million men of all ranks serving in the current year, up from an original four million.

Br Associated Press London

British steamer sunk en route with war supplies

An unnamed British steamship of 6000 tons bound from New York to England with war materials was sunk by a German submarine. The vessel’s name was not released. Berlin wireless reported the loss.

Amsterdam New York England Berlin

Railroaders Beaten by Elks in City League Match

In a Wednesday city league bowing contest at Empire Alleys the Elks defeated the O. and W. bowlers two games to one. The first of the trio showed the O. and W. men leading before the Elks surged ahead.

Empire Elks

Obituary for Mrs Martin Nielson and local elder Wade Westbrook

Carrie T Nielson wife of Martin Nielson died at 10 30 PM Wednesday at 398 North Street at age 58 years 10 months 19 days from pleuro pneumonia She was born January 25 1853 in New Vernon and was active in North Street Congregational Church and various societies She leaves husband Fred AT Wood and Frances Johnson among others Funeral notices appear elsewhere Wade Westbrook longtime Montague Township resident died at his home in Montague Sussex County after a long illness He was 64 born in Montague to Daniel Westbrook and Lanah Van Noy Westbrook and ran a farm in the area

Martin Nielson Carrie T. Nielses Martinson North Street Nielson New Vernon George D. Tears Frances Hellsiinder Middletown Maertn N Ladies’ Benevolent Union and Christian Endeavor Society Queen Esther E S Orange Sunshine Society Wood Franecis Johnson Wade Westbrook Montague Township Sussex County N. J Rome Montague Daniel Westbrook Lanah van Noy Westbrook

Westbrook obituary notes long dairy career and heirs

A historical obituary recalls a long farm life spanning 260 acres and a large dairy business. It notes his 1885 marriage to Adelia Van Noy and the death of Mrs. Westbrook in August 1915. Surviving relatives include three brothers: George Westbrook of Port Jervis and Joseph Westbrook of Honesdale.

Adelia van Noy

Dale Pa and Cue Westbrook of Newark NJ

Dale Pa and Cue Westbrook of Newark New Jersey are mentioned in the readable OCR fragment. The item lacks context or actions to determine a clear news event or relationship.

Emerson Quote Highlights Virtues of Craft and Speech

A concise reflection attributes excellence to Neture in painting, sculpture, architecture, and oration, praising skill across arts and public speaking as the best parts of creation and rhetoric.

Neture Emerson

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