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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
2
The ad outlines a Ster ling tire guarantee promising practically unlimited service. It fixes repairs free from purchase until junk sale, covering defects up to 5,000 miles as normal life, and extends repairs free if a Snap-On Tread adds life at 6,040 or 7,000 miles, applicable from day one. The notice is signed by T. C. Northrop Hardware at 30 West Main Street.
Miss Marion Wewton Alexander married Dr. Charles Bramman Meding of New York at Briarton the country home of Mrs. Thomas Alexander Harriman. About 150 relatives attended as Rev. Dr. Mackay and Rev. Dr. Nichols officiated. Best man Stewart Murray Meding, bride’s brother Arthur Douglas Alexander gave away the bride. Decorations featured euvel and daisies and many guests including Mr. and Mrs. Peter Alexander and others.
Goshen events list shows Anna Held at the Central theatre for Madame Le Presidente. An old fashioned dance at Library Hall. The 24th Rand plans an Emery meeting and rehearsal this evening.
Troops totaling about 15 000 from four states prepare to depart for the southwest with ambulan ce companies and field hospitals. New Jersey units break camp as Cavalry Troops A and C Newark First Infantry and two batteries move toward border, with others awaiting orders for mobilization at Trenton and Camden. Washington press reports President Wilson may ask Congress to declare war or authorize armed intervention. Carranza’s reply and possible mediation draw focus as Latin American envoys press for a reversal of policy.
Local officers report militia units nearing border deployment as recruits flood the armory. Men pass federal oath, undergo medicals, receive uniforms for 40, and await orders to march toward Camp Whitman or the Mexican frontier with high readiness and salaries maintained for some workers.
Class Day was held this afternoon at the High School with an entertaining program. Seniors urged juniors with advice and jokes, marking the close of four years of associations. Decor by the Junior Class, and Tuesday evening commencements at the Stratton with many invitations issued by the graduation class.
In Newburgh on June 26 the county court began the second trial of Andrew Decker charged with robbery and assault on Mrs. Samuel Ward of Middle Hope. Thirty nine challenges delayed jury selection before the panel was secured. Ward testified and identified Decker as the intruder who robbed her of 300 dollars on November 27, last.
In a Sunday city game the Strattons faced the O W Boiler Makers with the Boiler Makers winning 11 to 4. A decisive seventh inning helped O W secure the lead and seal the victory over Strattons.
Port Jervis June 26 Augustus T Altemeier from the second ward is expected to be appointed Deputy State Excise Commissioner of Orange County by State Excise Commissioner Green at a salary of 2000 dollars to take the position vacated by William Palmer who resigns to become clerk of the new prison commission
A Baltimore American brief notes a quoted exchange about music and storytelling. The snippet highlights a question about playing the lyre and a boast of two good fish stories, reflecting light civic-page humor.
Mr and Mrs A B Loder and Mr and Mrs H V Loder drove to Camp Whitman 19 miles from Fishkill Landing returning Sunday night. Provost guards patrolled the road to keep visitors out, forcing them to drive into a meadow. The camp hosted the 22d Engineers of New York and the 63rd Regiment. Tents were set over a tilled pea crop, while another area had been planted and tilled by a civilian prior to the soldiers taking over.
In a local jury trial the twelve jurors divided for about twenty hours before delivering a verdict. As they left, one juror explained the split: six favored paying the plaintiff 4000 dollars, six wanted 3000 dollars, so they compromised at 3500 dollars to the plaintiff.
The vanity fair presentation by Mrs Wiight showcased Harmony line toilet articles from Boston including Bouquet Jeanice Violet Dulce and Harmony. Miss Ferguson led the Verity Fair Department with a private demonstration room inviting women to explore complexion improvers and related cosmetics for a desirable appearance.
The Times Press social editor invites notices for out of town guests and events. Recent entries include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anebough arriving from New York as guests of Mrs. A M Powers, and Rev Joseph M OConnor and Dr William J Keefe visiting Richard OConnor in Johnson. A missionary ordained in Albany and assigned to Catskill is noted along with several local returns from Yonkers Jersey City Greenwich and Newburgh. Edward St Jacques visits from New York for a weekend with the Passineau family while Florence Selleck attends a nearby institute graduation.
Joseph Dodan a Lackawaxen resident aged 68 drowned in the old D and H canal lock at Rowland Pike County while likely falling from the towpath during Saturday business trip. Survivors include wife deceased 1913 three daughters Mrs Stempert Mrs Daniels Miss Dodan and three sons Ira Dodan John Dodan. Primitive services set for Wednesday at Union Church Lackawaxen with interment in Lackawaxen Cemetery.
Monticello June 26 The body of a man mangled was found by his Divine at 5 o clock Tuesday morning about one hundred feet from the railroad crossing at South Fallsshore. He had been struck by a freight train leaving him with a severed left foot and injuries to the neck head and arms. He died before aid arrived. Postmaster Charles Corwin identified the deceased as James Hamilton a resident of South Fallsbury. Coroner Cauthers approved burial.
In Maybrook a meeting at Sweeney's Hall led to a unanimous endorsement of the settlement work by Forrester and Mahany. Telegrams report a memorandum of settlement approved after hours of discussion, with positive notes from mediator Mahany and Grand President Forrester.
London June 26 The trial of Sir Roger Casement for life on a high treason charge connected with the Sim Fein Irish revolt began today He pleaded not guilty The jury was completed in 45 minutes IRON CONSTRUCTION STARTS Work on the Merchants Bank building under way attracts many observers The laborers are Philadelphia bridge company employees demonstrating efficient section handling.
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