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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

8

Social Life of Middletown Personal Notes

Middletown society sources report George McCarter of Westbrookville visiting sister Mrs Henry Riker in Pilgrims Corners, and Mrs ML Dobell returning from Georgia after visiting Aunt Mrs William Bensel. Engagements include Vlora Mae Palmer to Leland W Simons and Adeline Hotchkiss to Richard Emmet Keogh. A wedding for Pearl K Winslow to Francis Fisher is set for Saturday June 9. Gladys Winslow engages Clemmus Fisher.

George McCarter Westbrookville Henry Riker Pilgrims’ Corners ML Dobell Menue William Bensel Ar Jania Herbert Palmer South Fatlsburg Vlora Mae Leland W. Simons Monticello Horace Leslie Hotchkiss, Jr Adorace Rre Adeline Hotchkiss Richard Emmet Keogh Justice Marrin J. Keogh New Rochelle Keogh First Armored Motor Battery Katherine Temple Emmet John M Grenville T. Keogh France Pearl K H. Winslow P. P. Winslow Newburgh Francis Fisher George R. Fisher Poughkeensie M. Seymour Furdy Miss Winslow Gladys Clemmus Fisher Miss Winetey

Land tax sale lists numerous parcels in Goshen area

County Treasurer Thomas B. Gibson sold many parcels for arrears in taxes at the courthouse in Goshen. The list names properties in Cornwall, Geer, Highlands, Minisink, Montgomery, Mount Hope, Newburgh, Warwick and Woodbury towns, with owners and purchasers including J. G. Peters, H. W. Chadearre, Hiram H. Smith, J. C. Kilpatrick, William Lamont, Ambrose Gannon, and others. some parcels drew no bids while others sold to the indicated buyers.

Goshen Times-Press Thomas B. Gibson Cornwall Joseph Banker Robert G. Peters Broay New York City William Corneil HW. Chadeune Lucy L. Hanlon Egbert Stover H. W. Chadearre Geerpark Thomas Wats Middletown Sparrowbush J. C. Kilpatrick Tronas Garland Mary Dulley Montgomery Street J. B. Swezey Joseph Gleewax Thomas Keely Hiram H. Smith William J. Kelly Rover Road Russell Vernon Saddletown Barney Lennon Tustan Avenue William A. Rumsey Town of Highlands Isaac Barbauell McCollum Lane D. W. Esmond Louis Grazziano Louis Onifio Teven Minisirk Cornelius Fleming Unionville Waterloo Mills William Youman Montgomery Asa Hall Lafayette Street Walden Ira Moffatt Dykeman Odell Enion Street John Heolban George A. Arres Newburgh Ambrose Gannon Mount Hope Edward Brighton Conklin William J Lamont Washington Street George Hill Robert Young Hermann Ota William J. Lamont Easton Herbert Munston Newburgh Terrace W. J. Lamont Warwick Henry Gerlitz Little York Road Julia E Hampson Forest Park John G. Meyers G. H. Strong H. A Bell Tower Road John Giveans Kittie M. Giveans Elroy Giveans Michael Kinski Woodbur J. P. Huddy William Oneill Bakertown William Wilson

Men Without A Country Bills Would Bar Draft Dodgers

Washington James and others leaving the United States to avoid military service would be expelled and forever barred from the country under bills introduced by Representative Taylor of Colorado. Thirty days grace would be given to those who have fled to return and make amends. The measures were referred to the Immigration Committee, which is expected to report them favorably.

Washington, James United States Representative Taylor Colorado

Market summary from New York and Chicago before noon

The Market page reports New York stocks opening strong with Bethlehem Steel rising and gains in Steel, Industrial shares, and other issues. Grain futures offered higher wheat and corn, with slight advances in provisions. Chicago wheat led by a rise while corn and oats posted mixed moves.

New York Bethlehem Steel Steel Chicago

Aged Dependent Care Gaps Highlighted at Conference

Pittsburgh June 7 Thousands of aged dependents in the United States suffer from neglect and lack of scientific care at the National Conference of Charities and Correction meeting. Dr Nasher of New York warns that feeding and nutrition for the aged are poorly understood and institutions face economic strain. In the New York City Farms Colony Homes for the Aged and Infirm, about 1000 inmates are employed and report high maintenance costs but improved happiness and health due to activity.

Pittsburgh United States National Conference of Charities and Correction IL. Nasher New York City Nasher New Son City Farms Colony

Obsequies Held for Miss Mary A Cox

Prayer services at the bier of Miss Mary A Cox were held at the home of Mrs Edward MacNill. The body was taken to Ellenville for funeral services at St John s Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Dr H B Hobson. Interment followed in Fantinekill Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Mary A. Cox Mars A. Cox

Twenty Saloon Closures Planned in City

Mayor Thompson cites 1915 state enumeration showing city population A281 and says 32 licensed saloons remain. A commission led by W T Shaw A E Hopkins and R C Maltby must cut the total to 32, eliminating 20 establishments under the new law.

Thompson State Department of Excise Department of W. T. Shaw A. E. Hopkins R. C. Maltby

Borden's Buys Big Milk Firms

A Rural New Yorker report claims Bordens purchased R F Stevens Co Brooklin Central Quaiy Co and UhJmann & siauk Co of New York in a deal valued at eight to nine million dollars with talks underway to acquire two more firms including the largest remaining Brooklyn milk company The report notes broader consolidation of smaller firms under Bordens and Burien's and Shellieit Farms executives declined comment and denied rumors of a Stevens buyout with statements pointing to unconfirmed reports and confusion in the market.

New Yorker June J. Glison Foods and Markets Bordens Company R. FL Stevens Company Brooklin Central Quaiy Company UhJmann & Siauk Company New York Brooklyn Borden C. A Weijant Borden Farms Product Company We and Min Gorden Concern Welant W. W. Walsa, Jr R. H. Stevens & Co Stevens Company Borden's

Private appetite drives safety fleet warning

A Bill ville parent warns that one boy may consume crops for his own meals and urges immediate help to prevent him from eating his way through the town. The speaker likens such behavior to eating an eye at breakfast and dinner sketches while noting the risk of future demands.

John Billville Beaven Atlanta Conshinien

Goshen Town Board names three excise commissioners

Goshen, June 7 Three commissioners were appointed by the Goshen town board to investigate excise conditions ahead of Brown act enforcement. The appointees are James E. Purcell Smith F. Barnes and George W. Sloat. Eight saloons will close by October 1, leaving ten eligible licenses, with fee set at 800 dollars, as commissioners assess who may retain licenses.

Goshen Times-Press State Excise Department James E. Purcell Smith F. Barnes George WV. Sloat William A Handerson St. Elmo Grand Street Occidental Goshen Inn Park Place New Orange Main Street Arlington Hotel West Main Greenwich Avenue State Commissioner of Excise

Tabulation Underway For Orange County Registration

Goshén June 7 definite figures on military registration not yet available. At County Clerk George F Gregg office over twenty women volunteers assist in copying names and Mr Grigs heads the tabulation. The list is expected to exceed men registered when completed tonight. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Goshen June 7 include John Knapp Mrs Jennie Johnson Miss M B Gedney Miss Minne B

Goshén Orange County George F. Gregg Grigs

Teachers Swear Oath of Office in City Schools

Seventy five public school teachers in the city took an oath to support the U S Constitution and New York State Constitution and to faithfully discharge their duties. Clerk George H. Stanton administered the oath at a teachers meeting in the High School with Superintendent Tuehill presiding. The oath follows a new law passed in the last Legislature and approved by Gov. Whitman, enacted in wartime to ensure teachers are thoroughly American in their duties.

United States State of New York Board of Education George H. Stanton Tuehill

Olive Branch Sunshine Society Holds June Meeting

The Olive Branch chapter of the International Sunshine Society held a June gathering at Mirs. Smith Livingston’s country home with Mrs. Charles Puff presiding. A full program followed roll call, including vocal solos, readings, and a saxophone piece amid a filled attendance of members and guests. The next meeting’s venue was announced as Mrs. W A Hartin’s on South Street for the last Friday in June.

International Sunshine Society Mirs. Smith Livingston Charles Puff America Sreath Reading W. A Hartin South Street

Beattie Hill Exhibit Showcased School Dance and Drills

Yesterday’s parents exhibition at Beattie Hill School drew many residents. Miss Bentons and Miss Bucklers classes performed Swedish dances and the kindergarten I See You routine while Miss Goundrrs and Miss Pradens rooms staged a flag drill. Photos capture the events and refreshments followed. Term exams in June cover all grades with sessions on 18, 19, and 22. Goshen talks note Mr and Mrs Francis Becker visiting from Washington.

Beattie Am Miss Benton Miss Buckler H. Seacord Goshen Francis Becker Washington, D. C Frank J. F Becker Gorrine Edwards

Mrs Aldrich To Address Meeting On Patriotism And Agriculture

Tomorrow evening at 7:15 in the Assembly Rooms a public meeting on agriculture and food production will feature Mrs Stelyn Aldrich speaking on How you can render patriotic service. Aldrich, born in Steuben County in 1884, rose from farm roots to real estate to charitable work and literary output, including pieces in Ladies Home Journal and Woman’s Home Companion. A collection will be taken at the no admission meeting.

Stelyn Aldrich M Drich Steuben Xni Higa School Loo Yous Ler Fther Aldrich Haverling High School Bam Elmira Wayne County Cortland County Cornell Agricultural School New York Mexico

Silver Shell sinks a U-Boat and war reports

Reports from passengers on the steamship New York recount Naval exploits and enemy threats as American ships face U-boat dangers. Tales describe destroyer Erikson rescuing crews after torpedo attacks near the Irish coast and Croopland fending off subs near Sully Island. Also noted are upcoming Children’s Day programs and a Friday deadline for newspaper submissions.

England Frost Mr. Frost America Afr Archer D. Jones American Line New York Mersey River Erikcson Lynden Madara Croopland Sully Island

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