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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

3

Little People Stage Fine Operetta in Harriman

On June 24 in GiBelle Hall a children’s operetta titled Bor Bive delighted audiences. Students trained by Miss Hasbrouck and Miss O’Neil wore clownlike costumes and fairy outfits, performing as Echo Elves Katydids and Frogs alongside small cast members with careful staging and bright color schemes.

Michael Columbus Edward Hell John Mooy Andrew Babchak Clarence Rose Mikie Dadio John Babchak Robert Maddox Charles Eglinger Edsall Stevens Oscar Bargesse Salvatore Dadio Jack Gilbert George Weyant Jimmie Babchak Harold Baker Clement Egsinger Roland Lemeroux John Ventura Edward Bucher Echo Elves Urte Mary Bush Betty Seeman Eleanor Eari Edsa Daigon Pearl Benjamin Janice Hess Helen Cole Alice Benjamin Rose Venture Florence Daigon Mildred Charleston Genevieve Cole Ina Babcock Stella Calumbus Alice Bush Herle

Farm Bureau Demonstration On Limestone Fertilizer Trial

The Farm Bureau will hold a demonstration meeting June 20 at 7 p m on Jesse Mapes’s farm Mapledale Mount Hope road to test limestone versus lime applied to last year’s seeding. Measurements will compare treated and untreated plots yield per acre and profitability. Visitors will study residual effects of nitrate and the boosted growth from fertilizer and nitrate soda on sod.

Farm Bureau Jesse Mapes Mapledale Mount Hope Road Mapes

Governor Praises National Guard at Grand Army encampment

Tricn June 29 The state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic settled into business after committees met and two sessions completed most work save officer elections. Gov Whitman spoke at a State Armory program praising veterans and the National Guard for patriotism in responding to the President’s call.

Grand Army of the Republic State Armory Whitman

Mothers deny desertion of local militia youths

The mother of a 19 year old in Company I publicly denied rumors that her son and another boy deserted at Campbell Hall. She called Ute Times-Press to set the record straight while families, worried by the maligned claims, checked with Camp Whitmen. Frank H Finn confirmed both boys remained with their unit and committed to duty. The community rejects the unfounded reports, labeling the rumor spreaders as slackers.

Focal Company I Canny Whitmen Ute Times-Press Use Company Campbell Hall Whitmen Frank H. Finn Fox Carranza

Local Masonry Flourishes At Newburgh Session

A Todwman Lodge delegation attended a session of Hudson River Lodge No 603 in Newburgh on Wednesday evening for the conferral of the third degree on a class of candidates. Poughkeepsie officers led the work with several masters from neighboring lodges assisting. Worshipful Master John E. Drew of Hudson River Lodge hosted a pleasant theater party for ladies, and about 699 Masons participated in a banquet before returning home around midnight.

Alerse Todwman Lodge No. 412 Newburgh Hiudson River Lodge Poughkeepsie Lodge Poughkeepsie Edward L. Mink Walter W. Hingston Benjamin Squire Eli W. Darer Hoffman Lodge Harry W. Longworth Jerusalem Temple Cornwall George W. Birch Wall- Kill Lodge John E. Drew Hudson River Lodge Drew

Harold L Ebner May See Service At Fort Slocum

Harold L Ebner of 27 Crescent Place left for Fort Slocum after a call from the commanding officer to report on discharge terms from the Regular U S Army. He does not know if he will be recalled. Ebner previously served with Company B D Infantry at Plattsburg New York.

Harold L. Boner Crescent Place Fort Slocum U. S. Army Ebner Ebmer Company BD Son Infantry Plattsburg, N.Y

Arrival Welcomed by Mrs Canfield in Hancock Herald

The Hancock Herald reports the birth of Thomas Delos Crary Jr the first Crary grandson born on June in Elizabeth City North Carolina. The Crary family toda celebrates with Mrs Jessie Wood Canfield hosting guests including Mr and Mrs Frank L Randall Miss Alma J Bradley and others from Brooklyn at Middletown home.

Hancock Herald Elizabeth City N. Co Thomas Delos Crary T. Delos Crary Crary Thomas Crary Hancock, X Jessie Wood Canfield Middletown Frank L. Randall Alma J. Bradley Willhm Otis Badger Masters Randall Trafton Otis Badger Brooklyn

Trolley Switch Cause Of Mishap

A Ford delivery car, likely owned by W. D. Steele, struck a telegraph pole opposite X. TD cigar factory on East Main street after losing control. The switch near the point is blamed for throwing the steering wheel, though the driver was only shaken and not seriously injured. The car was taken to North End garage with front-end damage.

Ford W. D. Steele Cottage Street X. TD. Ab East Main Street Tmot Buick Steele North End

Standard Bearers Musical at St Pauls Church program list

The Standard Bearers present a musical evening at St Pauls Church Friday evening. The program includes organ preludes vocal and piano solos a violin solo readings duets and songs by Misses Wells Madden Powers and Korn ONeal Hyatt Tremper and Dean among others. Admission is 25 cents.

St. Paul's Church Anier Dean Callias Fred J. H We Seleee Tate Liebeslied Wareb Hawker Elizabeth Madden Slavieche Tanzel Dvorak Exalin Korn Irma O'Neal Taliens

Junior Auxiliary Formed at Grace Church Event

The Junior Auxiliary of Grace Church was organized on Wednesday afternoon at the Paris House. Miss Alice Lindley from New York organized the society and spoke to the girls. Officers elected were President Miss Caroline Corwin, Vice President Miss Lucinda Horton, Secretary Miss Ella Katz, Treasurer Miss Lola Smith. Sixteen girls joined. next meeting is the third Wednesday in September.

Grace Church Paris House Alice Lindley New York Lindsey Caroline Corwin Lucinda Horton Ella *Atz Lola Smith

How to Address Letters to Camp Whitman Soldiers

Post office orders specify mail to Camp Whitman recipients must include Beekman N Y Military Branch Co I First Regiment. Following directions will ensure mail reaches intended soldiers without delay.

Camp Whitman

Procrastination Rumors and Everyday Life Reflections

The piece notes how people delay sharing plans and intentions and reflects on life’s delays and human behavior as a broad, observational meditation. It foregrounds common hesitations and the social awkwardness of declaring future actions.

Birthday celebration marks Rev Dr Crane of Zion Church

An event at the home of Rev Henry J Crane in Uniondale Pa marks the 80th birthday of Rev Dr Crane. Attendees include Charles Clerk and son Charles Jr, Miss Sarah Crane, Miss Fran Westgate, Mrs Emmett Avery, and others. Zion Church closes its conference year with a total raised of 151.85, noting donations from multiple supporters and a mortgage clearance.

DR. Crane Zion Church Henry J. Crane Unicndale Crane Charles Clerk Charles, Jr Morsay Stevens Ralph Fo Ales Ralph, Jr Hartford Conn Sarah Crane Fran Westgate Mary Branson Emmett Avery St John A. ME Zion Church Hus Bing Ute Run EE. Cangeld C. Hops George Marsden JH. Nu Maser Mika Ac Troy Ibster Levi Smoussy Mason Sakirs Mortzace

Horton Memorial School Picnic Draws Webb Horton Church Friends

The Junior, Intermediate and Senior Sunday school departments of Webb Horton Memorial Church plan a picnic at Bloomingburg tomorrow. Auto trucks will transport attendees to the grounds for a water sport program and a pleasant time is promised. The group will assemble at the church at 9 o'clock in the morning.

Webb Horton Memorial Church Bloomingburg

Burial Company Moves to New Quarters in Donovan Block

The Rockafel low Burial Company relocates from 92 North Street to 91 North Street with an up-to-date Donovan Block setup. The front houses the office and showroom, the rear the embalming room, and a rear driveway provides access. Officers include President Mrs Marguerite Rockafellow and Secretary Treasurer Fred Oliver Rockafellow, continuing the family business for six decades.

Rockafellow Burial Company North Street Donovan Offica Marguerite Ro Rockafelow Fred Oliver Rockafeliow Fred Oliver RockafeHow Rockefellow

Local notes from Millsburg and nearby towns

Sunday visits and daily work updates across Millsburg include Benjamin Doan from Middletown visiting cousin Albert Don, J W Mackey painting the village, and Egbert Tooker directing highway improvements toward Castle High. William O'Brien prepares a new foundation, hires Frank Mathers for hay shelving, and Hassard house ruin inspectors tour New York firms.

Millsburg Benjamin Doan Middletown Albert Don William Wirtlery J. W. Mackey Egbert Tooker Wawnyanda Castle High Wm. H. O'Brien William Sherlock Wm. H. O’brien Hugh Flynn Charles van Buren Johnson Charles Wherry Westtown Austin Bussey Peter Morrison New York City Hassard Frank Mathers Walniut Bros Slate Hill

Stratton Show Promotes Jenna Rosa and Cast Salute

The Stratton theater offers Jenna Rosa starring Geraldine Farrar with Louw-Telle Tellegen and co stars Wallace Reid and Pedro de Cordoba in a celebrated screen role. Tomorrow Pauline Frederick headlines The Moment Before. Also vaudeville and Our Soldier Bars in moving pictures.

Wallace Reid Pedro de Cordoba Miss Farrar Carmen Pauline Frederick Alhambra Company J Iva Shepard Chas. Chaplin

Ellenville Notes on Commencement Attendance and Visitors

Ellenville on June 29 reports Mrs RB Webo and Miss Katherine Morse of New York attending graduation events for their nephew Robert W Keeler. Local graduate Waldo Cookingham of Cornell returns home for a week and plans to teach agriculture. Bert Wood visits from Newsday for his aunt Mary Curunin's aunt and joins the Indian Show at Yame Farms. Mrs Murray of Kingston visits Ubis village with her son and stays at the Wayside Inn. Mrs C Brady and Mrs Ben Carson of Middlelawn visit Mrs Henry C at Center Street home, with Marion of Ridgefield visiting relatives briefly.

Ellenville RB. On Webo Katherine Morse New York Robert W. Keeler Waldo Cookingham Cornell University Bert Wood Myron C. Weed Henry C. He Center Street Marion Ridgefield

Burglar Investigations Prompt Morning Police Visit

Police headquarters received a telephone tip from 28 Royce Avenue Coling about a burglary at Erwin Tompkins residence. Officers found dishes and other items missing. Also notes a Golf Club House social event next Saturday with bridge or five hundred games planned, described as a summer outing.

poMce Royce Avenue Erwin Tompkins Offiar i Golf Club Jupiter Playius

Farm Sale at Scotchtown to Edward White of Paterson BR

The Stevens & Yall Agency sold Moses Doyle’s village farm at Scotchtown to Edward P White of Paterson BR for a summer home. Also noted is a card party hosted by engineers wives at Mrs EL De itt s, 6% Grind Avenue, Friday at 3 PM with members and friends invited. Advertisement text appears in the columns.

Stevens & Yall Edward P. White Paterson, BR. J Moses Doyle Scotchtown Mr. White Bays the Ladies of the Engineers Wit EL de Grind Avenue

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