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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
8
A terse call urges men aged 21 to 31 to perform their duty, register now, and maintain a presentable exterior. It warns against waiting until late, like the man in the picture, and emphasizes preparedness and timely purchase of summer gear, promising strong value.
A renowned horse on the Otierife tuberculosis farm, known as No. 397, was turned out for a lengthy rest after years of service. Purchased for 25 dollars, it has earned 75 dollars in city work and contributed blood for serums used across the United States and Europe, saving thousands of children's eyes.
Albany June 4 Major George Fletcher Chandler superintendent of the state police announced last night that he set June 11 as the date for examinations for membership on his force. He declared that alcohol users ball players ex-private detectives and superannuated policemen are not wanted.
Middletown social column notes Miss Jessie A. Houston of Townsend attends a Brooklyn opening of the Brotlyn Yacht Club with a dinner sail and dance. E G Piatt of Jersey City visits for the summer at his bungalow. Mrs Seeger of Newburgh improves in Mount Clemens Rheumatism treatment. Former Water Commissioner Lt Lawrence returns from Neversink fishing. Mr and Mrs Leland R Mapes welcome a daughter born Saturday June 2. Strack Beakes Treatlef travel to Utica for Elks convention. W Bilings visits en route to Hurlville. Mrs George B Flint recovers from pleurisy. Lt LeCourt and wife visit J E Adams Jr in Orchard St. Invitations issued for Elizabeth Webb and Leslie Baynham wedding in Louisville. Amos Doremus returns to work after illness. Elsie Miller resigns from Stratton theatre orchestra. Frank Keener of New Haven spent weekend here. William Kurz family vacation in Washington DC for Bliss College graduation. Mrs Tremper hosts engagement party for Olive Horton and Rev A B Bornton.
On completion of the registry all papers will be sealed and filed at police headquarters. Wednesday morning they will be transmitted to Sheriff McDowell at Goshen by Commissioner of Elections John E. Corwin. City Clerk Taylor has received many registry cards from residents absent from town and filled forms.
A commission was appointed by Justice Morschauzer in a Special term case to condemn land in Hamptonbirsh Orange county owned by Delia Carmody Marc Carmody Margaret F Cullen and the Goshen Savings Bank for railroad use with Zol Jows deary Hallock Graham Witschler and Thaddeus J Herrick as commissioners. Samuel H Brown and Harry Barker represented the railroad and landowners.
Jottings note a flag raising at the Hires Condensed Milk Company in Slate Hill on Tuesday at 3 PM with fine exercises planned and all are invited. Also announced is a 1 PM Tuesday gathering of 100 Mannerchor Germania members at Mannerchor Hall and a call for former German-American Alliance members to join the parade. Knights of Columbus Middleo wn Council to assemble at 1:30 PM Tuesday in rooms 1 to take part in Day parade.
Thomas Penney, Grand Master of Masons in New York, announced Elwood C. Smith of Monro, postmaster of Standard Lodge 711, as Special Surrogate and District Deputy for the Thirteenth District. Smith belongs to Highland Chapter, Hudson River Commandery, and Mecca Temple with 16 lodges in the district.
The Market section notes New York stocks opening weak with losses and fluctuating late-afternoon moves in Utah Copper Studebaker and Bethlen Steel bets while wheat and corn markets show modest gains and shifts. McKelvey estate in Paterson seeks sale via Citizens Trust Company. Walling murder parole petition gains support. Italian war mission trip delayed due to illness of princes Udine and Marconi.
Orange county officials prepare for the Federal conservation net registration with Sheriff McDowel Deputy Deckes and County Clerk Gregg coordinating. Registration opens at 7 in four districts and runs until 9, with polling sites listed and clerical help sought from the National League for Women's Service.
Surrogate John B. Swezey in Goshen settled multiple estates totaling over 72 thousand dollars. Mintle May Brandt’s Arlington estate leaves all assets to husband Philip Brandt. Mary Cassidy’s Warwick estate goes to daughter Mary Elizabeth O Malley. Amzi F. Weaver’s Campbell Hall estate to widow Sarah Jane Weaver. William Cahill’s Crawwford estate to widow and named heirs. Orange County Home for Aged Women receives 500 and other legacies disperse among relatives and institutions. Also timbered fines in Sarah M. Doremus case.
In Goshen on June 4 Ralph Hackett eight son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hackett sustained a arm fracture when he fell from a window to the sidewalk in front of the Goshen Hardware Company Dr D T Condict reduced the fracture Tonight at the Central a five reel Paramecunt picture Betty to the Rescue featuring Fannie Ward also one reel off Holmes travel pictures Advertisement.
Washington declares the Panama Canal Zone cannot host allied or foreign warships. A limit is set of up to three foreign vessels and six total warships, with restrictions extending to Germany’s allies. A 15 minute prayer service is planned at St Paul’s Church for guidance. Navy changes seized German ship names to coast-town titles. Wells Fargo offers semimonthly installments for Liberty Loans.
Three soldiers of the Seventy first New York Infantry were injured on Sunday while guarding bridge duties. Arthur Kane, 19, of 448 West dirt street New York City, fractured his right collar bone. Elmer Dickinson, 19, from West Summit New Jersey, fractured his left leg below the knee. Ronald Marr, 22, Company K, fractured left femur and knee cap. All were admitted to Thrall Hospital and are resting comfortably.
The notice urges local guardsmen to report on June 5 under lawful authority and oath to uphold the United States and the state, obeying orders from the President and state Governor per military law. Also mentions a paper covering from Coutts bank walls and a Chamber of Commerce parade briefing with G D Theleen, Commissioner.
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