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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
2
Telegram from Ralph P Bull of the Hospital Corps and Times-Press staff reports Companies I FP H and C arriving at Camp Whitman at 7 PM. Local guardsmen marched the mile from the station and were greeted by throngs as they joined the Third regiment. All are happy.
Stratton hosts the high school commencement with 34 graduates to receive diplomas from President Finn after a program of essays orations music and brief addresses. Prizes will honor top essays and scholarship as graduates and friends gather for the event and a Thursday banquet at Mitchell Inn follows.
Local column lists out of town guests and upcoming commencements as families travel to Oswego, Ann Arbor, and New Paltz for graduations. It notes degree conferrals at Hoffmen Lodge and attendance plans for family members, plus a brief item on a fined fight and a soldiers’ departure affecting O W shops and a local shirt firm.
A quarrel erupts in a Baltimore grocery as a clerk proclaims grit while a customer insists there is another place for it than in the sugar. The exchange underscores rising tensions in a small shop.
June events sponsored by Middletown Camp 283 and Middletown Hive 302 at 30 o'clock in the lodge rooms of the Times-Press buildings.
International News Service reports border tensions as Mexican and American forces alert for action. Cross-border shootings occur near Brownsville. Mexican troops gather near Las Cruces and Nogales while Carranza demands U.S. troop withdrawal. Villistas refugees move to safety. diplomacy cites aggression and potential full-scale conflict. US units reorganize Buffalo guard into heavy field artillery regiment for Camp Whitman.
Chief Higham and Mrs. Higham left for Bing hamton then Elmira where he will attend the New York State Chiefs Association for two days and return home by way of the Catskills for about a week. He has been a member of the association for about ten years. Sunday marked the twenty sixth wedding anniversary of the couple observed during the trip. Second Assistant Schoonmaker, elected first assistant, will serve as acting chief in his absence.
The case against Mrs. Eliza Hovencamp and her daughter was dismissed in police court after the complaint failed to appear. Bailey of 285 Monhagen Avenue alleged two assaults on Sunday afternoon and evening. J Murray Dalton appeared for Bailey. Wilton Bennet for the Hovencamps. On defense motion, Recorder Starr dismissed the case.
Six small boys accused of breaking down trees and causing mischief in city districts were summoned before Chief of Police McCoedh. He delivered a firm lecture, hoping the talk would deter future acts. The boys, previously complained about, were warned not to return to headquarters under these conditions, while the dogs showed uncertain reactions to the visit.
Monday evening at Grace Church Rev F S Smithers Jr officiated the marriage of Elizabeth Macinnes and Isaac Witham Dailey. The couple, both from the city, will reside in Montana where Dailey works in the Northern Pacific Railroad shops. Witnesses were Nellie Pader and Clarence Dailey. The groom is son of Charlie W Dailey of 400 North Street. the bride has also resided there.
In Chester at noon today Miss Mary A Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs L T Lewis and Charles E Taylor of Middletown united in marriage at the bride’s home. Rev J T Van Burkalew officiated with only immediate relatives present. They will honeymoon in New England then reside in Middletown. Mrs Taylor active in Chester Grange and the groom a prominent Middletown lawyer.
June 27 Wurtsboro reports the funeral of A. D. Tice on Sullivan Street. The town notes new flag poles, summer visitors, and local visits. Also includes bar association outing to Bear Mountain with attendees listed and arrangements led by Judge Seexer.
A reflection emphasizes common sense as a bigger factor in marital happiness than shared taste in poetry. It argues harmony arises from mutual agreement on affordability rather than on literary preferences. The line suggests practical financial concord supports a stable home life.
A quotation from the Boston Globe discusses Mr. Sinaick's polished manner and how his remarks reflect on others. The brief snippet ends with a slogan urging readers to use the Usement for needs.
Ellenville notes report Captain Fowler of Kingston with Company M recruiting in Ellenville on June 27. Six youths enlisted after speeches by Judge Cunningham and Captain Fowler, three sent for exam, two returned home for not meeting requirements. Baseball score Ellenville 2 Saugerties 14. Baccalaureate at Ellenville High for class of 1916.
Col George A Cantine of Newburgh visited town and announced plans to deliver the Fourth of July address at Walden and a speech on Preparedness on the 13th at Moat Library in Washingtonville. In 25 years he has given about 2,000 addresses.
The Board of Health will hold a meeting this evening in its rooms atop City Hall. Watch the classified ads for details and directions.
Albany June 27 Commissioner John H Fister informs boards and village superintendents of compulsory physical training for all school children over eight. The program aims for an average of twenty minutes daily with flexible scheduling. Regents rules require teachers with four year high school and two year PT training. specialty courses may be offered at universities over the summer. Initiation begins next September under the State Board of Regents in concert with the military training commission. The plan hinges on full cooperation from superintendents and boards for a lasting, constructive impact on students' lives.
In Harriman on Friday five guests arrived at Arden House as guests of Mr and Mrs. The event reflects a small social gathering reported by local papers.
Averill Harriman Elbert Jones went to St Luke's Hospital Friday with a fractured arm and bones set perfectly. Miss Irene McGrath and sister Florence return to Newevs. Arthur Mineacci of Patercon visits relatives Mr. and Mrs. H. Kreen of Cubs NY noted as several visitors. Father MacAren leaves for retreat Monday morning and urges calls to the rectory for priest assistance during the week.
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