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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
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On June 20 1830 the Augsburg diet met for the first session to settle the two estates of Germany. Santa Anna the Mexican dictator and president born 1795 died. He was ousted from power by the United States in 1846. Germany announced the sinking of submarine C-29 by a British ship under Swedish flag. Astronomical notes list planets and stars with evening positions in Leo.
For President Charles E. Hughes of New York is nominated by the Republicans and for Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana is nominated.
Emphasized declaration binds party and candidate to full rights of American citizens on land and sea. Justice Agnes and Justice Hughes echo strong support for national unity, preparedness, and unrelinquished defense. Source portrays firm stance on allegiance, immigration, and military readiness as central to the platform.
Afternoon headlines shout a choice of president through a preparedness parade with Wilson marching and Hughes skipping. The piece argues the protests reveal the parade’s political aim to sway voters and questions leadership and timing ahead of national defense debates.
Citizens rally to state militia as three sixes fire alarms summon the National Guard to State Armory for possible service on the Mexican border. Local units such as Company I and the Hospital Department display readiness, discipline, and willingness, with pride in Middletown’s contribution and uncertainty about future deployments.
Shawangunk Grange No 1628 of Greenville announces a polar dance on Wednesday evening June 21 at Grange Hall in Greenville. Invites extended to all members and previous dancers. Report notes a member attended the strand opening at Case's Garage in Port Jervis on June 15. Edward Strain and Harry Benjamin each breaking a fine colt. Mr and Mrs Robert W Ferry Amity hosted a weekend visit with James J McDonald family.
Albany June 20 Calvin J Huson former commissioner of agriculture is named president of the Seneca Lake store corporation with offices at Geneva. Edwin M Stanton president of the Onondase Holstein Freisan association is treasurer. The new company lists principal offices in Geneva and Albany.
Rev and Mrs Berthold Seeholzer and their son Berthold attend Wesleyan University graduation where their son Charles graduates. Charles is nephew of William and John Seeholzer of this city.
Governor Charles S Whitman signals a fall statewide campaign to boost his bid for a second term. He is described as a forceful, plainspoken speaker aligned with Republican principles and Americanism. He may stump for Charles F Hughes and is linked to Hughes’s presidential bid while maintaining ties to New York politics.
Antiquarian thanks Mrs. R. E B. Taylor of Salisbury Mills for a six year old Buffalo Commercial Advertiser copy dated September 19 1854. The article describes crowded emotional camp meetings in Oxford near Newburgh and Slag Sing, with memories of a camp season when thousands gathered in tents in a grove setting. It notes a living survivor about 80 years old and reflects on the lasting emotional influence of these historic gatherings.
Germany declares the sinking of the submarine U-29 by a British merchantman under the Swedish flag. Captain Weddigen had earned fame by attacking and sinking three British cruisers Aboukir Cressy and Hogue in the North Sea on Sept 29, 1914.
A New York Herald writer recounts the Oxford camp meeting in Orange County near Newburgh. Ten thousand worshippers gathered on a hill amid tents and a brook as Rev Hermas Bangs led venerable preachers including Nathan Bangs and Newman of Bedford Street. Rain paused outdoor services while indoor meetings thrived with earnest prayer, conversion hopes, and a bold forecast that 20,000 souls might be saved within a decade. critics were urged to judge by results. Orville Gardiner and Orrille Gartinez delivered fervent sermons to a large attentive crowd as the Oxford gathering drew praise for order, preaching, and transformative impact.
The play titled The Revolt will be staged at Frans' Wall on Friday evening June 23. The cast includes Grandma Gregg Edna Flynn Pauline Mary Flynn Susan Jane Jones and two professors among others.
Florence E. Mc Bride and Kate lead a student group in a play with several associates named Margaret Flynn Grace Anna B. Flynn Edith Beatrice R Smaith Ida AnnaIZE Everett Mae Nellie Tooker and others. Clover Farm Milk Company officials visited New York City recently. Slate Hill Presbyterian Sunday School holds annual picnic in Holbert's Grove on Friday June 39 with post office departures. Mr and Mrs H. E. Holbert visiting their son. J B G Club rehearsed in Evans Hall with John MacLachlan of Bridgeport entertaining. Emil Krueger and John MacLachlan of Bridgeport spent weekend with parents.
Improve body resistance to prevent colds and related ailments. Eckmans Alterative touted for over twenty years as first aid, with lasting relief in many cases. Warns it contains narcotics and opiate forms. advisable to seek proper care and hygiene. Manufactured by Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
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