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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

8

Family in Walden Town Struck by Pneumonia

The Decker family near Walden is severely afflicted with pneumonia. Father, mother, and four children were affected. the mother died and the body was interred on Monday. A Rockefellar Institute bacteriologist confirmed pneumonia after microscopic tests. The family moved from Crawford four months ago. Town Supervisor Gillespie is assisting with aid. Attending physician is Dr. N B Palen. Town wealth officer is Dr. L J Merritz.

Walden Jung i George Decker Crawford Charles W_ Gillespie N.B. Palen L J. Merritz

Miss Pfluke Expected to Assume Charities Office

Miss Pfluke, named new Commissioner of Charities, was anticipated to arrive today to take office. Superintendent Blwood said his report is ready for authorities and he will relinquish duties at month end, and Pfluke’s temporary office may be in Recorder Starr’s room before moving to City Mission House on East Main Street.

Pfluke Charities Blwood Mar Miss Pituke Recorder Starr City ‘Mission House East Main Street

Jottings Strawberry Festival At St Pauls Church

Jottings report a strawberry festival at St Pauls Church this evening at 7 30 to raise funds for the Sunday school annual picnic. Strawberries cream and cake offered for 15 cents.

St. Paul’s Church

Crossing tragedy near Pine Island harms man horse dies

Goshen man Juze Olan was severely injured crossing the hoonsatiex crossing east of Pine Island when struck by tram No 342. The horse died from injuries. the wagon wrecked. The injured man, a Florida resident, was attended by Dr Condict. The crew included Engineer Lions and Conductor Terwilliger. Nearby witnesses said the incident occurred yesterday afternoon at 4:25.

Goshen Martin Olan Pine Island Visitate Wi Obap Tae Florida Woin Lions Terwilliger Condict

Dinner Honoring Old Soldiers At Blooming Grove

Blooming Grove Chapter B A T hosts its Memorial Day banquet for Isaac Nicoll Post G A R, praised as the best ever by the Daughters. Hon. Augustus Denniston and others spoke, followed by a 2:30 escort to Moffat Library for exercises where Miss Katy Storms read on Orange County During the Revolutionary Period and won a five dollar prize. Belle Strong presented the prize. A social event at Moffat Library, Washingtonville, is planned for June 15 with theater members selling tickets.

Blooming Grove Isaac Nicoll Post G A R Augustus Denniston Hallock Hell Moffat Library Kattie Mey Storms Monroe High School Orange County Moat Library Washingtonville

Wilson mediation offer rejected by both sides in war start

The Hague report states President Wilson offered to mediate between belligerents at the outbreak of war. German papers claim both groups declined his good offices. Wilson reportedly kept his line open but would restart overtures only if both sides agreed. Berlin notes growing peace interest in official and public circles in Germany and Austria.

The Hague Wilson Voss Zeltune Berlin Germany Austria

Stanton Takes Up Duties At City Hall Today

Clerk George H. Stanton begins new duties in City Hall after Mrs. Gray resigns. Stanton had anticipated leaving for Suffern to become Erie station agent. John G. Gray remains at Orange County Trust Company. Sports: Middletown H S loses 7 to 6 to Goshen H S in a disputed final inning over interference by a bystander.

George H. Stanton Gray Stanton Suffern Erie John G. Gray Orange County Trust Company

Dairymen's League Hears Pressure For Higher Milk Prices

Albany June 1 The Dairymen's League of New York state met at the state agricultural department building to discuss methods to secure higher milk prices for producers. About 4,000 cows are represented in New York with 11 branches in Pennsylvania New Jersey and Massachusetts. Norwich director Herbert J. Kershaw reported a petition from 256 Chenango county farmers demanding better prices and threatened strike action if margins do not improve.

Albany Dairymen’s League of New York State State Agricultural Department Dairymen's League J. Y. Gerow Albert E. Manning Ousville Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Herbert J. Kershaw Norwich League Chenango County

Navy Fund Boosted By Six Million Across Key Yards

Washington June 1 the House added six million six hundred thousand dollars to the naval appropriation bill to pressure private shipbuilders. If bids are deemed too high funds may be used to outfit Boston Philadelphia Norfolk and Puget Sound navy yards for capital ship construction at Portsmouth and Charleston yards and to build small aircraft.

Washington House Taday Naval Boston Philadelphia Norfolk Puget Sound Navy Yards Portsmouth Charleston

Burns Testifies in Wire Scandal

New York June 1 William J Burns took the stand in the wire tapping investigation today waiving immunity Gc plans social The Wedd Horton Christian Endeavorers will hold a patriotic social at o clock Friday night They have arranged an excellent program The Italian Neapolitan orchestra will play all the latest music There will be bowling matches recitations and many other attractions Refreshments will be served after the entertainment This social will be the largest ever held in Middiey a Christian Endeavor Society It is all free to the public.

Gc. E Wedd Horton Christian Padeaverers Ittalian Neapolitan Orchestra Middiey Christian Endeavor Society

Outbreak Kills and Wounds in Maracaibo Landing Clash

Willemstad reports a deadly outbreak at Maracaibo Venezuela as General Garcia arrives to assume presidency of Zmla. Troops fired on civilians resisting Garcia’s landing from a steamer, leaving twenty dead or wounded.

Willemstad Curacoa Maracaibo Venezuela Garcia Zmla

President to Hire Parade Leader on Flag Day

Washington dispatch says the President, on foot, will head the preparedness parade in the capital on Flag Day June 14 and then review the processions. The report notes the planned civilian and military participation and the emphasis on national preparedness.

Washington

Resignation Reveals Romance of Bowling Champion

Anthony A. McCredie, a valued State Hospital employee and State Hospital Club champion bowler with a 276 high, resigns amid news of his marriage to Mrs. Alice Walker of Summitville. The piece notes his affable nature, his ward responsibilities, and the couple’s long acquaintance, while detailing campus and hospital social updates.

Anthony A. McCredie Alice Walker Summitville Middletown AleCredie State Hospital McCredie State Hospital Club N. Y

Market summary NY and Chicago June 1 showing mixed gains and losses

The Market New York reports stock prices fluctuated with early strength giving way to declines in Lehigh Valley Reading Mexican Petroleum and other issues. After a firmer late forenoon, several names recovered including Union Pacific Chandler Motor American Beet Sugar and Butte and Superior. In Chicago hog cattle and grain markets receipts and price ranges are listed with mixed movements and provisions lower.

New York Lehigh Valley Mexican Petroleum Butte Superior Crucible Steel Union Pacific Chandler Motor Marine Preferred Reading Railway Steel Springs Butte and Superior

Railroad Leaders Aim for Demands at New York Conference

In New York on June 1 the advance guard of railway trainmen arrived ahead of the four big brotherhood chiefs to join nineteen railway managers at Grand Central Terminal. Leaders from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, and Brotherhood of railway Trainmen declared no discussion of arbitration, insisting on their demands unless a deadlock forces submission to their unions.

New York W. Ss. Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers A & Garretson Order of W. S Carter Brotherhood of W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Raibver Grand Central Terminal Yester Dary

Prisoners Freed After Major Revolt In British Campaign

London June 1 Premier Asquith said that about 300 of the prisoners captured during the British campaign against the Irish uprising have been released. He added that all remaining prisoners not directly involved in fighting will be released as soon as possible.

London Asquith Todat

Empire Aerie meeting to elect new trustee

Empire Aerie 344 LT EB holds regular meeting tonight in Eagle Ball lodge rooms. A new trustee will be elected and other business discussed. all members urged to attend. Trail Hitters Association also meets Fridays in June at Webb Horton Memorial Church lecture room. all welcome. Wallkill Council No 92 Jr O U A M to meet tonight at club house on Washington Street. members urged to attend.

Empire Aerie Eagle’ Ball Trail Hitters Wiliams ‘Trail Hitters’ Association Webb Horton Memorial Church Wallkill

Rexall Bathing Goods Ad Promises Health and Vitality

An old Rexall ad from McMonagle & Rogers promotes ocean bathing in tubs with bath salts and sea salt products. It lists items like bath caps brushes sponges and soaps and touts benefits such as invigorating the system aiding sleep and reducing obesity. Also mentions Rexall Nice to prevent perspiration odor and identifies the North Street pharmacy location.

Johnson’s Foot Rexall Nice McMonagle & Rogers North St North Side Rexall

Local Social News Highlights from Times-Press

Personal notes describe residents visiting relatives and travelers from Ridgebury Johnson and Middletown. Mrs Harrington and relatives motor to Washington to spend a day with former Ridgebury pastor. Others return from Buffalo New York and Brooklyn visits.

C. Havens Harding Ridgeburys Dent N. Smith Frank Johnson

Prize awards for Little Mothers League panel contest

An afternoon session in the Board of Health room featured Little Mothers League activities. Miss Atkins supervised a test lesson, with an upcoming review. Prizes of 3, 2, and a candy box will be awarded for the top three panels. Metropolitan Life Insurance funded 35 prizes. 22 girls attend, with about 9-10 at each meeting. A suffrage meeting in Newburgh planned a study club and another gathering set for June 13. A barber shop reopenings noted at North Street and Wickham Avenue.

Little Mothers’ League Board of Health Room Chr Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Newburgh Janet W. ¥. Seaman Washingtontile

AustroHungarian Troops Reinforce Verdun Front

Geneva June 1 reports say AustroHungarian forces are sent to Verdun to reinforce the Germans supported by heavy artillery. Also noted: A. C. Avery, former resident, is visiting in town after years away in Buffalo and Asbury Park. Beatrice Walter death case develops as James O'Brien is held for murder after conflicting statements.

Geneva Verdun Front France MR. Avery A. C. Avery Avery Buffalo Asbury Park Belmar Mos Laney

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