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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
2
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce and its Registration Day demonstration committee express gratitude to every organization and individual who participated in Tuesday's parade and ceremonies and aided in making it a grand success.
The body of Anna Van Aken Aker was brought to this city from Newburgh this afternoon for interment in the family plot at Phillipsburg.
Mrs Clarissa Elizabeth MacBeth sister of Miss Anna Reed of 10 Orchard street died this morning at Ode Sanatorium New Berth She was born September 18 1841 to Lewis Reed and Charity Corwin The body will be brought to this city this afternoon then to Slate Hill for interment in Holbert Cemetery
A transcription hiccup explains a printer stenographer mistake in a British toast proposal. The misread Three per cent console became Three present consent, altering the sentiment in the record.
McWiliams' orchestra Advertisement.
The Times-Press social column lists family ties and local events. Mentions include Addison G. Remey’s estate notice, Emmett Remey of Westtown, and Clar ence Ingram of Port Jervis. Also covers hospital discharge of E. V. Moorehead, weddings, travels, and civic notes.
About sixty women and girls and twenty three men and boys walked out Tuesday afternoon over registration rights at the Borden plant. A committee and local officials mediated with Superintendent DeGraaf, who warned workers they must not abandon posts without consent. The Major and Chamber of Commerce backed the decision to return workers to duty with reminders to follow existing rules.
Utica June witnessing Attorney William E Fitzsimmons of Albany lodge No. 29 B P O Elks delivers keynote on the big brother movement as officers order his speech printed for Elks and police magistrates statewide. Delegates also present $300 to Masonic home and $50 from the association. The day includes barbecues, parades, and a holiday for mill workers.
An armed American merchant liner fought a hour and a half duel with a German submarine. The sub sank after taking 35 shots from the liner’s naval gun crew. The liner, hoisting flags, pressed the fight to the engagement point about 7,000 yards distant. The vessel identity is withheld, not Mongolia.
Fire last evening damaged the Little Falls Paper Company plant on the Quassaick Creek outside Newburgh, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. It is the second mill of the company to burn within two years. Amos F Holden of Newburgh is company president.
Wheat prices opened on June 6 with declines of 5 to 7 cents, later showing slight gains in some markets. Wheat and oats moved unevenly as traders assessed demand, while provisions displayed irregular shifts amid mixed futures signals.
Clarence C. Van Fleet proprietor of the Dairy Hitcher married Miss Bianche Vincent in New York City. They reside with Commissioner H. Clark Hickion at 6 East Avenue. Also Jason DeGraw and Amelia Baker wed at First Presbyterian Church manse with Rev. Dr. Kirkwood, and plan to reside in Highland, New Jersey.
Arctic icebergs are irregular with lofty pinnacles and glittering domes, while Antarctic icebergs are flat topped and solid looking.
Orange County officials report registration in Goshen and surrounding towns will exceed 7000 men. Cards arrive at County Clerk George F. Grezg’s office as clerks compile lists. by Thursday complete county figures expected. Sheriff reports no notable anti-registration demonstrations. bells rung in Circleville and other villages to mark the duty.
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