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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
8
Report describes gears on top of a tub with working parts underneath and a dasher post. The text notes wear areas are reinforced and covered by a five year warranty. It mentions furnishing any style of hand operated or power made equipment.
The Times-Press social column lists Mrs Thomes McMehon of New York visiting Meta Dale Ferm and other locals hosting guests. It notes Miss Nagel of Palo Alto and Florence Marsden in Yonkers, several trips to New York, Detroit, and Orange Lake, and recent weddings and returns of couples like J E Scott and Bennett Rowley.
Goshen reports a trainload of soldiers passing through en route to the west and then to Arizona for action. A car skid near South Church Street but no injuries. bystander L S. Books Stayer helped move it. The Garr Hall play Too Many Husbands tickets support Goshen Field Fund. Knights of Columbus hold a meeting tonight. Goshen pick-up team defeats Dugdale 12 to 72. Local workers Morris and Fisher return to Ludlum Farms after injuries. Mrs. Peter Jenson visits from East Orange. Mrs. Dutcher and her daughter celebrate 81st birthday. Telegraph manager Wandplug expects to join Army telegraph corps in Mexico. Police court to hear three license cases tomorrow. Goshen Colored Nationals beat O&W Seconds 16 to 1. Grange exam scholarships at Cornell today. Theo Roberts stars in Puddin Heat Wilson advertisement.
Washington reports a may escalate with Mexico as Carranza rejects the U S demand to withdraw the punitive expedition and warns against landings without consent. Wilson aides seek militia authority and border tensions rise amid possible war. Yucatan declares war and Marines watch orders from Arredondo aim to prevent landings. Major General Funston seeks militia first from New York Pennsylvania and Illinois.
The home of Jamies Bracken at 42 Beattie Avenue was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon causing attic damage after the bolt tore part of the roof from the chimney. Occupants escaped injury as a heavy wind and falling trees disrupted several city areas. City workers assisted with clearing debris.
Kingston June 1 2 special term of the Supreme Court heard Saturday in the motion to change the venue from Orange to Oswego county in the writ of action of Sir E E De Graaf of Middletown against Louis R Hanter and others doing business as Hanter Furniture Company. Papers were submitted.
Poughkeepsie June 19 Cornell won the freshmen boat race today finishing two and one half lengths ahead of Syracuse. Pennsylvania was third and Columbia fourth. Gardner of the well known attorney fame purchased the residence of Frank L. Mosher at 10 Lenox Place and will move there with Miss Ruth G. DeWitt.
The article reports Middletown and nearby units preparing for mobilization. Officers and recruits gather at Armorys in Peekskill and Newburgh as state guardsmen ready for war strength. General Hitchcock expects the First Regiment to be ordered out, with full state militia mobilization plans advancing.
Former District Attorney and Mrs Av Powelson celebrate a pleasantly surprised visit Saturday from their son W W Powelson formerly of the United States Navy. The family welcomed a new eight cylinder Cadillac seven passenger car as a mark of appreciation for parental support. The lieutenant now works as a consultant engineer in New York, and the event included a ceremony for the new transport and a quiet neighborhood acknowledgment of the family’s steadiness.
Hoffman Lodge No. 412 plans a regular communication Tuesday evening with first degree for a group of candidates. A visiting delegation from Walden Lodge No. 3% is expected for Past Masters night and third degree. Masons from Hoffman will also visit Goshen Lodge No. 11 for Past Masters night and third degree.
George McAneny former president of New York City board of aldermen was informally offered the Democratic nomination for governor by Chairman Harris of the Democratic State Committee. He has urged acceptance but declined for business reasons and requested no further steps be taken. Also notes trial and constitutional debate items.
A fragment quotes Zimmermann: happiness is not in possessing much but in contentment with what one has, describing it as the rare state of being truly happy and mentally at ease.
L B Cortes requests a new trial in the assault case involving Robert Carson previously tried in Middletown. Judge Seeger reserved ruling. if granted, the case will be heard in the current term. The article notes a $30 fine for an alleged third degree assault.
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