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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

2

Equine matinee program at Goshen Historic Track

Goshen June 22 elaborate racing program announced for tomorrow afternoon. Secret ary W K Dickerson lists classes A through H with names of horses, farms, and riders including Silver Gentry Arden Farms Comsewogue Farm Northern Director Worthy Bingen and others. Also features pony races riding contest and a dramatic public address by Justice Arthur S Tompkins.

Goshen W. K. Dickerson Silver Gentry Re. G Arden Farms Kentucky Marque Br. S Comsewogue Farm Northern Silver Spring Farm Worthy Bingen Bik May Boy R. Me Peter Baker Flower Bessie Cook Peter Goode Kitty L. Bellini Carweret Stable Notice Tuxedo Stable Checko B. G Clarke DeBruce Simmons Lady R Patterson Burch Hamilton Corbers Hish Fhrer de Bruce Summins Steamboat Nailon Burke Anselila Peter Goone Mr. Jones Carteret Stable Buck Watts Brook Farm A. S. Tompsins Ict Regiment Troutimz Morris Bingen R. Harriman Rowdy McGresor Br. S. H Leonard Bing Bang F. Seeger Pee Wee Native Maid B. m. L. J. Kiernan Berdica Carteret Supreme Court Arthur S. Tompkins Justice Tompkins Brownleigh Park Stock Farms New York Regiment of Infantry Maui

Plan Dance to Aid Red Cross at Masonic Temple

Members of the Mutual Benefit Association of the Tompkins Dry Goods Company plan a dance at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening June 2 to raise funds for the Middleown Red Cross. Miss Florence Moran chairs a committee including Misses Geraldine Hombeck Edna Pelton Mary Brennan Lyman Peck and Bennet Howley. Clinton Hipperger of 747 Wiser has passed exams for admittance to the First Battalion U. S. Signal Corps.

Mutual Benefit Association Tompkins Dry Goods Company Middleown Red Cross Masonic Temple Aiair Florence Moran Geraldine Hombeck Edna Pelton Mary Brennan Lyman Peck

Man Attempted Suicide on Erie Rail Near Piermont

New Cay June 22 reports wartime delays on the Erie line caused service issues on the Vermont division. John Dolan, wishing to die, lay on a rail near Piermont as a Thunderbolt Express approached. A track walker alerted police, Dolan was charged with attempting to commit death by own action and almost obstructing traffic, and jailed for thirty days.

New Cay Ene Fpvermont John Dolan Dolan Piermont Erie Woods New City All Way Points Grand Central Station Delan Dolen

Social Life Notes from Middletown and Nearby

Middletown social notes report John Doolittle and granddaughter Alms Christianna visiting New York City and New Jersey relatives for two weeks. A lawn party hosted by Mrs. J C Williamson raised funds for Memorial Church Ladies Aid. attendees enjoyed vocal solos, piano duets, readings, and refreshments. Also noted: locals attending summer homes, academic and career moves, church board actions in New York, a Baltimore marriage, and local graduates entering law and medicine.

John Doolittle Alms Christianna Rodman Street New York City New Jersey Simae J. C. Williamson Mildred Williamson Harriet Morehouse Charles McVor Reading Harriet Hull Marjorie Horton

Garden Party a Splendid Affair for Red Cross

A Thursday afternoon and evening garden party at the Royces and Bucklers on Highland avenue, organized by the Philanthropic Club, raised a good sum for the Red Cross. Decorations included Japanese lanterns and lights by Enterprise Electric. Twenty five tables hosted refreshments as McConnal's four piece orchestra played, with dancing on the porch. Ice cream cake strawberries popcorn and smokers’ materials sold generously. Mrs. Royce chaired the Red Cross canteen committee with Mrs. Giering Mrs. Sweezy Mrs. Clineman William Seeholzer and C. Buckley assisting. Club president Mrs. Alton Jr. Vail helped arrange the event to support the canteen, chaired by Mrs. Romer Grey. Committees led by Mrs. Seeholzer Mrs. Gap Marsden Airs. Runyon Mrs. Tompkins Mrs. Giering and Mrs. Higham and Mrs. Flory oversaw tables and other details.

W. B. Royce Charles B. Buckler Highland Avenue Philanthropic Club Enterprise Electrical Company McConnal C. H. Sweezy S. T. Clineman William Seeholzer C. B. Buckiey Alton Jr. Vail Royce Romer Grey William Seeholz

Will Probe the Price of Steel by FTC

Washington June 22 The Federal Trade Commission will investigate steel pricing asked by Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Chairman Denman of the United States Shipping Board The probe will seek an equitable steel price and will be aided by James A Farrell of United States Steel Corporation and the Munitions Board of the Council National Defense Farrell pledged his aid in a conference with Frank A Scott head of the Munitions Board

Washington Secretary of the Navy Daniels Chaiman Denman United States Shipping Board Federal Trade Commission James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Munitions Board Council National Defense Farrell Frank A Scott

School Board to Pick Pupils Week of Activities

School calendar outlines the week with a Sunday 11 a.m. Baccalaureate sermon at First Presbyterian Church by Rev. Dr. R. O Kirkwood. Monday 1:30 p.m. Class day at High School. Tuesday 8 p.m. Commencement at Strattones. Wednesday 10 a.m. Taking class picture at Medrick's. Wednesday 8 p.m. Hatquet at Mitchell Inn. The senior gift funds the second prize in the girls' speaking contest for several years.

First Presbyterian Church R. O Kirkwood Strattones Medrick’s Mitchell Inn Samar Ce

Tower of London Slidings Toward the Thames

A report to the National Physical Laboratory notes cracks and wall movements at the Tower of London, suggesting the entire masonry block slides toward the river with tides. While no serious disturbances yet, the structure shifts with tides complicating precise operations.

London National Physical Laboratory Tower of London Thames

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Nielsen & Miller Middletown Standard Oil Company of New York C. H Smith of Company Philp A. Rorty Elbert XN. Oakes Watts, Oaxer & Bright Codefendants Charles H. Smith American Surety Company Peter W D. Gott Bessie Howe Greenwich Me Pleastarewell Partir Alma Tiemann Brooklyn Ah Pers Miss Howe M. Church Morthly H. i. Philips Vivian Martin Paramount Bray Schunnemunk Construction Company Corporation Lime Greenwich Avenue Main Street Cbiai High Street Corporation West Main Street Sherif Fred McDowell Krom Jone Raimond J. Krom Raimond J. Beurrese Anthany Orange County Christopher J. Miles Beacon Street Newburgh Henry F. Kenney Green Street Thomas Bord Mouuntainville Breed Publishing Company James M. Hancock Thrall Hospital Hell Northrop T. C. Northrop RED Cross Signal Corps Clinton Hipperger Wiser Inis Ct Tas U. S. Signal Corps B. F. van Sickle North ST Social Life E. Arthur Sherpick Middletown High School Columbia University Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Wail Street Board of The Presbyterian Church E. van Dyke Wight Webb Horton Memorial Council of Benevolent and Religious Education Fhll United States Lacr N. "Stephens Brook Inn Ethel " Lawrence Thomas S. Marvel Baltimore Mes Selma Lord Charles Robbins Lord Marvel Thomas S. Marvel Shipbuilding Company Sparrowspoint Shipbuilding Company Cornell University Henry RK. Herman H. F. Herman nGmes Second Department Herman Aebeny Newburgh Academy Joseph G. Coleman Hamburg, X. J Officers’ Medical Reserve Corps United States Army Gap Marsden John G. Runyon F. O. Tompkins Popecorn C. J. Giering Charles Higham B. P. Flory School Board Paris McMonagle & Rogers North Street North Side Rexall London Tower the Times-Press Hanford & Adams Loder & Herbison Toggery Shop West Main St Hulse Bros., Jewelers and Silversmiths Rivoli Kayser Diana Neptune Monopole Tronville Etc Ricksecker’s Hudnut’s Dyer-Kiss Peg of My Heart Mavis Mary Garden
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