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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
2
Mrs I R Wallace, teacher of the class, organized a commendable program by boys in the service of Uncle Sam. The entire affair reflected credit on her ability and leadership.
Rev James F Irwin will present an illustrated lecture on The Wonders of Lourdes at St Joseph’s Hall Cottage Street Tuesday evening June 30. The aid shows CG colored views of Lourdes miracles grotto crowd spring and basilica with other scenes. The talk follows earlier lectures and notes Lourdes as a sacred site in France.
An Associated Press report from New York details the capture of a former U S Navy officer identified as Captain Neustidt, linked to submarine crews operating off the American Atlantic coast. Survivors from the Hattie Lunn, Edina, and Earppauge recount five years at sea, while notes note a submarine voyage that left Kingston elements with six weeks of provisions. Ships warned back as reports of subs emerged near the Virginia Capes. A Canadian liner ashore near Newfoundland is said to be breaking up after an attack, with the Keemen of 6,000 tons reported sunk. An American steamer near Cane Patch reports a shelling incident by a German submarine, fate of the vessel unknown.
Mr and Mrs Harry F Green returned from their wedding trip spanning New York and Boston. Douglas W W Bowers, son of Mr and Mrs George E Bowers of 17 Wellkill Ave, arrived overseas as a member of Co A 309th Machine Gun Battalion. Mr and Mrs M Collins of 68 Watkins Ave learn their son John M Collins has safely reached the other side to fight for Uncle Sam. Bee Collins, employed at American Fashion, visited her parents and returned to duty in New York today. Mrs John Durham has returned from the West after four months with her children. James Borar left for a short visit in Chicago and Chief Higham with N D Mills attend a Shriners conference in Binghamton. Grandparents of twin daughters born to Floyd Kelley and Mrs Flora Keener. Fred J Herres and officials visited Newburgh for a Mayors conference. Anna Bilyeu heard of Alyren Bliveu’s safe arrival in France with Company D 309th Machine Gun Battalion. Officials discussed supervised play for Middletown children to start in summer with plans to present to the Mayor and Common Council. Laura Wickham and Epsey Plater, arrested for disorderly conduct, were jailed in Goshen for 15 days.
The Home Missionary Society of St. Pauls Church held a meeting at the church. Mrs. Sarah M. Bush presided and announced the nominating committee. Officers elected include Miss I. M. Benton as president and multiple vice presidents, secretaries, treasurer, and special posts such as supervisor of others Jewels and director Queen Esther Circle.
Frank J. McGowan of Denton sues P. Ballantine & Sons Newark brewers for 35000 after claims of being struck and crushed beneath an auto track on April 18. He suffered a crushed back and long hospital confinement, with a wife and five children dependent. Trial expected at October term of the Supreme Court.
The funeral of Mrs B B Williams was held this afternoon at her home in Coldenham conducted by Rev J H Thompson. Interment was in Wallkill Valley cemetery Walden. The jewe l store of F D Kernochan was closed during the hour of the funeral in the city as Mrs Kernochan is Williams sister in law. Fletcher V Standbridge funeral held at 2 30 this afternoon at the home of his uncle J Fletcher Vail 38 Wickham avenue conducted by Rev Dr EL Van Hillside family plot pallbearers were friends of the family. Robert Prov an of Goshen fined 2 for violating a city ordinance by driving past a car while passengers were being received or discharged arrest made by Officer Herbert.
Samuel Fishman of 1853 50th street Brooklas was brought to Trrett Hospital at 4 45 PM with injuries from a car wreck four miles from Monticetlo. His wife and Mr Pise Tun were also injured. The ambulance from Monticello transported him to hospital. Dr Belew treated his serious cuts.
In Dover New Jersey on June 3 Richard E Philips of Landing and Stella Ketcham of Landing formerly Middletown united in marriage by Reverend George Whitehead First Municipal Church Dover. The ceremony was simple and the couple will reside in Landing.
Announcement from Henry S. Duncan manager of The Windsor Hotel reports the Adirondacks location opens for the sea season. Duncan, a well known city figure, says the Windsor will be open this Saturday with preparations complete for guests.
A mixed reader notes a soldier mailing a souvenir from a train eastward, with misspelled place names and a nod to local depots and streets. Nearby items include a barber sign about Saturday haircuts after 3 pm and a Carmel Church notice for an August service with devotions and benediction. The East’s reverence for ceremonial swords and Japan’s rank rituals are briefly described, citing legends of blades passed through generations and believed to hold life and wit of past owners.
A brief note on stripping paint from wooden chairs uses a strong washing solution. Follow safety guidelines and apply a gentle, controlled method to avoid damage to wood and joints.
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