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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
8
The notice mentions a circus day promotion at W. H. Tremper and Herbert, clothiers at 25 Worth St, with Palm Beach Suits advertised for comfort and health. A women’s missionary society meeting is planned in Ridgebury on June 13, with a supper served at 6 pm and an excellent program.
Following the Selective Services roll for Local Board 4 in Goshen, a long list of registrants is provided with registration numbers. The names include Adams Judson to Zaieszl Stephen, reflecting extensive local enlistment.
In Goshen a St John’s parish men’s meeting at Garr Hall outlined funding for rebuilding the church. They chose War Savings Stamps and cash donations for the drive as a patriot effort, with a committee formed and details to proceed at once.
The John Robinson Circus arrives in Aliddietown on Sunday morning over the O and W Railroad from Norwich. Hundreds crowd the freight yards as red and yellow wagons roll off and ponies, elephants, and other acts detrain. The parade downtown features 1000 performers, elephants, camels, floats, and bands. shows run afternoon and evening with tents covering 12 acres and 22 camps.
In Goshen on June 1 a Mormon touring cart carrying four people ditched on the state road west of the village. The car, license 69,331, allegedly owned by a New Jersey insurance man, belonged to a Monticello to New Jersey traveler. No one was seriously injured and the car was badly damaged. Also noted: Riley’s arrest after contacts with Paterson authorities. Brandt buys and moves a meat market. local visits from New York and East Orange residents. a Red Cross horse show prize. and a Central Theater program featuring Jack Pickford and Abraham Lincoln with a school matinee offered.
Willowcrest Lodge Goshen invites the public to a thrift stamp euchre and social in the lodge rooms this evening with admission one thrift stamp. Also notes Merrill Carriran camp at Alabama visiting with brief notes from Goshen.
The first Russell Sage College commencement in Troy will be held tomorrow. A certificate for completing the two year secretarial studies course will go to Misa Ebien Wisner Coates of Goshen. Certificates for the two year home economics course go to Miss Jean Edith Conklin and Miss Anna Hunter Durland, both of Chester.
Mr and Mrs William H Bright of 65 Gardner avenue announce the birth of a son on June 9 named George Bright. A second notice reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Eirnest Johnson of Scotchtown, dated June. Ad text closes with an advertisement line from the Times-Press.
Messages from France express gratitude for woolen goods and tobacco sent to U S soldiers. Letters from Middletown send thanks for cigarettes and comfort items aiding the 369th Infantry in the trenches. Recipients note the generosity brightened spirits amid front-line hardships and harsh weather.
Memorial services were held Sunday at Greenwood Lake Episcopal Chatel Chapel Island for the late Rev. H Ho Cooper former rector in charge of the chatel. He died in France while serving in the MOG.AW work. Cooper had served as rector at Greenwood Lake for about three years and was highly esteemed by the community.
Highland Falls officials closed eight saloons near the United States Military Academy at West Point for the war duration. The action followed raids by state police and United States Marshal McCarthy, with warrants issued by a New York federal judge. Col Samuel M Tillman, superintendent of the academy, acted under authority from Secretary of War Baker to curb alleged disorderly resorts and protect cadets morals.
An American liner passage proceeded after a note that the coast did not materially affect coastwise traffic. A French steamship docking at an American port received a wireless warning about the danger of submarines near the western terminal, with passengers alerted to orders prior to departure. The voyage continued despite heightened warnings in the European danger zone.
An old newspaper item announces a special meeting of the Firemen Relief Association for an important business. It also notes a joint gathering of the Junior and Senior Holy Name Societies in the chapel Wednesday evening at a stated hour, urging all members to attend for matters of great importance.
June marks notable history with John Cabot discovering North America. The ad promises specialized services and apparel for ceremonies, offering clothing from socks to hats, shirts, neckwear, underwear, and pajamas plus furnishings.
At 2 pm prices for New York Exchange listings show mixed results across rail, steel, copper, and chemical stocks. Notable quotes include Kennecott at 317, Nevada Copper at 20, Union Pacific at 120, Reading and Republic Steel at 4, and South Pacific at 82, with many firms reporting fractional shifts amid volume activity.
Miss Mae S Bedell aged 27 died at her home in Poughkeepsie after returning with her parents from Newbury where she was widely known. Her father, W. S Bedell, is connected with a clothing store. She attended Newburgh Academy and Carmel Seminary for girls.
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