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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
6
A New York critic praises a powerful film for its amusing yet dignified presentation. The reviewer notes the drama handles a difficult matter with restraint and impact, describing the work as a smash hit that blends daring action with serious subject matter.
Jennings claims to have found a strong understudy for his famed outfield corps. Early games show Ste mularper boosting Cobb speed, a Crawford like wallop, and Veach’s throwing arm. Cornell Correll University fields thirty eight men who scored last year and are available for meets this season.
A satirical quip mocks advice from a total failure on getting rich. The speaker jokes that one should not call a plumber to press pants or a piano tuner for a baby with mumps, and warns against incorrect numbers in the smoke line.
Syracuse fans celebrate a double victory as the Salt City oarsmen win both varsity and junior eight events at the Poughkeepsie regatta marking a third double win since the regatta began. Times show Syracuse leading Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania in the varsity and Syracuse narrowly ahead of Columba in the juniors. Middletown residents praised the win, while Syracuse freshmen were frustrated by the scheduling change delaying their race.
Ellenville June 19 4 y t. A pretty June wedding occurred at St John’s Episcopal Church on Saturday June 17 at 7 20 when Miss Vivian J Fredd second daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fredd of this village became the wife of Frank A TerBush of New York The ceremony was conducted by Rev H P Hobson D D with the Lohengrin march and attendants including Miss Ethel TerBush sister of the groom and Miss Mary Hartwig. The reception followed at the bride’s home with about 100 guests and a large array of gifts. The couple will reside in New York after a wedding trip the destination being kept private.
A pleasant informal tea occurred Saturday afternoon at the Golf Club House with Miss Stern assisting by Miss Snyder and Miss Ethel Stern of Middletown, attracting a large turnout despite rain and the annual boat races at Poughkeepsie. The recent heavy rains postponed the planned tournament to a later date and a card party is planned at the club house on Saturday in June.
The New York team routed Cleveland 19 to 3. Detroit beat Philadelphia 8 to 3. Boston topped Chicago 3 to 1. Washington defeated St Louis 5 to 1.
Dutchess County Agricultural Society announces no county fair for 1916 in Poughkeepsie. President John M. Ham and Secretary William T. Ward state legal restrictions on amusements and last year’s lack of financial success despite a strong exhibit justify omitting the fair. The management invites suggestions from interested parties to shape a future fair.
Port Jervis reports the sudden death of Charles D. Smith on May 25 in Englewood New Jersey while directing clean up at a Public Service Corporation substation. The 25 year old, born June 1890 in Walden Orange County, worked for Borden Milk in Paterson before joining the utility. Funeral at his brother R Smith's home Englewood, interment Warwick, survived by wife, mother, four sisters and one brother.
Funeral services for Mrs. Abram H Porter were held at 2 pm at her Courtland Street residence with Rev. Dr. Albert F. Pierce officiating. Pallbearers named C H Pickard Philip Wer James Blufford and Charles Jones. Interment in family plot at Florida, XN CY. The obituary notes a second service for Mrs Elizabeth Mapes and lists mourners and officiants for the Howells family plot interment.
Upcoming community notices list multiple events in June. Grace Church hosts a festival June 22 featuring strawberry and ice cream under the 3's Guild. St. John's Lutheran Church holds a June 21 social under Ladies' Aid. Federation of Women's Clubs meets June 22 at First Presbyterian at o o'clock. Denton Public Library fundraiser card party June 24 at Mrs. Wickham's New Hampton residence. St. Paul's Church hosts a food sale June 24 at Merritt Block 1 James Street. Harvest Home Bazaar at St. Paul's Church November 16 and 17. Watch the classified ads.
Albany January 19 The Red Book issued by J B Lyon Co prints yearly portraits of state officials lawmakers clerks reporters and Congress members with illustrations of capitol and state buildings. It lists governors legislators and officers since colonial times and includes constitutions declaration of independence and indexed subjects. The 800 page volume is a compact reference best after adjournment delays delay photos of officials.
A Middletown boy named James G. Terdell has risen to prominence and is now performing at the Comedy Theatre with the Washington Square Players. He previously earned a commendation in a local Mikado production and is viewed as likely to ascend higher in acting. A note mentions a limited Red Book copy distribution for legislators and officials only.
A fragment questions which writers to suggest to a youth seeking better taste. It mentions not recommending Hoge, Lamb, or Bacon and asks for advice from Battmore American.
Charles J Kidd of Pine Bush turned 91, celebrated this past Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Cogswell. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cogswell, Mr and Mrs Whitten of Pine Bush, Mrs David A Decker of Chicago, Mr C J Kidd Jr, Powers Kidd of San Francisco and Montgomery Kidd of New York. Others included Mr and Mrs G H Stanton and daughter Jeannette, Mr and Mrs Everett J Scott and Katherine Terwilliger. Kidd enjoyed the dinner and remains in strong health for his years.
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