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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
8
The Jewel Range uses a fire box lined with a special quality of cast ion instead of brick. This feature helps ensure a longer life and is cited as a reason the Jewel Range costs less to keep in repairs.
Nenburgh June 30 H Scott Corwin formerly freight and claim agent for the Central Hudson Stesmont Company died this morning at Chestertown Maryland aged 50. Death was due to a stroke sustained while motoring on Monday. He was born in Port Jervis. Surviving is his wife Elizabeth Wargant of Marlboro. Funeral services in Chestertown on Monday.
New York June 3 delegates to the National Convention in Chicago left here at noon today for the scene of operations. Nearly 50 Republicans in the party traveled. no other delegates from the state. Governor Whitman and State Chairman Tanner to be picked up at Buffalo. Jottings note Riverdale civic dance Tuesday with popular music and a prom time.
Goshen notes recount petty thefts and arrests at Midway Park on Memorial Day week. A 28 year old Goshen man tried to sell a borrowed razor to raise carfare. police seek him. John O Neil, Port Jervis resident, jailed for public intoxication. later released. Local police promote a Ford cruiser and retire horse carriage. Annie Pritchard joins John Black’s restaurant. Road bids to be advertised June 7. Notables from New York and Oklahoma visit Goshen Inn. weddings and church events covered.
The defense condemns perjury and forged time sheets in the Rodgers case. Prosecutor Hirschberg argues Rodgers forged documents and should be convicted to uphold court integrity. Trial wrap concludes with jury's further deliberation after Justice Platt’s charge.
Port Jervis June 3 the funeral for Dr Henry Hardenbergh was held at his home on East Main street at 2 pm with Rev Willard Conger officiating. Abs Henry D Laser of Middletown sang two solos. Pallbearers included H E Swartwout Wes Cuddeback T D Mills E Cuddeback and W H Nearpass. Attendees from Middletown listed among them Dr and Mrs D L Hardenbergh, Mrs Charles Hardenbergh, Albert Hardenbergh, Mr and Mrs Henry D Sever, Miss Sayer, Mr and Mrs Corwin E Sayer and Dr T D Mills. Interment was in Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Kroeger, once of this city, moves from Welton to Downsville. For needs and offerings, consult the Times-Press Want columns and advertisements.
The Market New York reports a strong display across leading stocks after a shaky start. General Motors rises to 549, Willis Overland to 206, Chandler Motor to 21, while Marine and Norfolk and Western advance. Canadian Pacific weakens. Hogs and cattle markets show mixed to strong results. grain board closed due to preparedness pavede.
A memorandum from Attorney General Gregory proposes a comprehensive revision of American neutrality laws. It details 13 new statutes to address omissions and align U S enforcement with international obligations, making violations of neutrality punishable under federal law.
Russell Wiggins alter nate delegate from the district joined the convention delegation in New York this morning. The group departed by special train at 12:30 PM over the New York Central with 175 reservations and planned stops at Albany Utica Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo. Wiggins expects to return to his office June 12.
London reports a decisive four phase engagement with heavy British officer casualties. The battle saw the Marlborough torpedoed yet towed to port and the Invincible Queen Mary and others lost. German losses include 14 ships and several submarines. Westfalen and a possible Hindenburg mention circulate. Continuous shelling and air action described with Zeppelins denied as central to the fight.
Washington reports the Navy Department ordered the gunboat Marietta from Vera Cruz to Tampico to safeguard Americans amid tensions over a tax on oil field operators. Supplies to American forces in Mexico suggest troops remain for at least two months despite Carranza calls for withdrawal. A raid by Lt. James Shannon and 20 Apache scouts near VasVaras Pass killed one bandit and captured another, with Mexicans fleeing to the mountains.
Walton reports two incidents where children aged five and three, along with another five year old, ate dandelion blossoms causing nausea. They recovered after vomiting ceased and no lasting illness appeared. Livingston Manor notes an injunction shut off water from Cat Tail reservoir, leaving the town very dry six months before expected, following a dispute between the Home stead Water Company and the Trerz Company over prior water rights.
Wallkill River Grange will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at 5. A large attendance of members is desired. The German-American Alliance will hold a regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 39 at Mannerchor Hall. Nyack reports a hospitalization for David Lee, a local character, after an attack on his mother and sister. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs P J Hughes on May 27. Christmas Island in the Pacific is named after Captain Cook’s landing on Christmas Day 1777.
York city at Hotaling's Home Paper stand on the north end of Times Building reported to be open by 9 p.m. on the night of issue.
Observations on Scottish naming customs using estate based identifiers like Boggendreep and Boggy the cowherd. Anecdotes show how common surnames led to unique monikers, with cultural notes on lineage, estates, and social irony. Refers to Dean Ramsay and a farmer tale.
Mr and Mrs Hamlet LaTourette of Syracuse visit Dr and Mrs J L Hanmer at 33 Highland Ave. They will stay a week. Dr Hanmer will attend a health officers convention in Saratoga Springs. Mrs Jesse Bakewell travels to Youngsville. Mrs Sarah Stephens leaves for Youngstown Ohio to visit her son. The Misses May and Thelma Hunt visit North White Lake. Greta VanFradenburgh recovers at North White Lake. Mrs Anna Mueller visits Livingston Manor. L M Cross and wife with E V McMunn start for Binghamton, Scranton, Stroudsburg then Crosses home. George W Jamison, Pine Bush Herald editor, was in town today.
The shooting and killing of Fred Wise an Italian by Christopher Gleaser an ice detective was to be investigated by District Attorney Gagar of Rockland county at a hearing this afternoon in Suffern Wise was shot when he and two companions attacked Gleaser on a westbound Erie freight Thursday morning Gleaser freed on $1000 bail The dead man was found outside Suter His home was on Lurnel avenue Jersey City Thirty two couples attended last night s Old Fashioned Shitiwaist Dance in the Masonic Temple North and Courtland streets with music by McCormal
Waterloo dispatch reports 25 dead in a Rock Island passenger train wreck near Waterloo Iowa as fire chief leads search for bodies and oversees recovery operations. Investigators scoured the scene for missing passengers and cause details were not yet released.
An all wool suit selection greys and browns gain popularity with pinched back styles. Blue serge guarantees color, tailored to order by Browning Kine and Marks Arnheim. Straw hats and panamas, straw visor caps, tinderwear and socks advertised. On the wrong side of West Main St No 4.
Washington reports evidence that Britain protests over American mail seizures. The Swedish steamer New Sweden, arriving at Newport News, filed affidavits stating authorities forced it toward Kirkwall where mails for America were opened. Senate Naval Committee Chairman Tillman vows to push for six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts instead of the House bill’s five battle cruisers and no battleships.
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