Smuggling in Easter Hats and Lent Clubs
New York April 9 report details active women’s clubs expanding lent discussions and music while charitable events raise funds. It notes impressively varied programs from Philo to Eclectic, Euterpe, Minerva, and Barnard girls, plus a Park and Play-Ground Association outdoor dance on the Waldorf Astoria roof garden and Easter hat trimming drives for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minerva
Hert
China
Johmston
Astor
Rosalie Norton
Diet Kitchen Association
Shakespeare
Gost
Weil
Basier
Lover Vasier
Chester Notes and Local Appointments Across Easter Season
Chester community updates reveal professor Fred Leek of Villa Nova College visiting relatives over Easter, Walter Conklin finishing at Peekskill Military Academy returning home, Facing the Music to perform at Bodle Opera House and in Moffat's Library, local job changes at Turner and Murray Bros stores, Miss Evelyn LaPorte visiting from New York, Arthur McClure moving to Lawrence house, Myr. Peacock returning from Rochester to direct Samuel Dentch's esort business, Miss Ruth Iseman studying at Norah Side College of Music, plus Chester curb and property upkeep urged as Board of Trade work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leek
Villa Nova College
Philadelphia
Cheater
Walter Conklin
Peekskill Military Academy
Bodle Opera House
Washingtonville
Moffat
Dewitt Day
Rochester
Samuel Dentch
Ruth Iseman
Norah Side College of Music
New York
Chester
Board of Trade
Death Notice for Dr Themy Nothe Grange Blossom
High View notes the passing of Dr Themy Nothe Grange Blossom a longtime Goshen resident and prominent Cummins Post G A R member. He supported India N T efforts and was a platform speaker at soldiers' reunions. His funeral referenced, with memories of wartime service and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecothen
Cummins Post
G A. RL
Goshen
Wd Segiment
India N. T. Voissie
van Fettsing
Dave
Daetor
Coligel Wykers
Roxhen
West Town Clergy Changes Mark Easter Services
The West Town church reshuffles leadership as Dr Astin retires from the old homestead and Rev Herbert Ich ft takes over duties. W Frank praises the Methodist congregation for their steadfast service while Mr Rhinesmith prepares to assume pulpit duties this Easter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Hulse
Astin
W. Frank
Herbert
Rhinesmith Wi
Ing. Sunier
Montgomery Social News and Local Incidents
About forty attended a Dutch Reformed renun drum social at the Mould house with conundrums and a partner supper. 26 dollars were realized. Upcoming events include a masquerade ball April 21 by Mould’s orchestra at Davis Hall. Notable items note Mrs Ogden of Middletown visiting, lease of Lstarin to Dr Sudder, barn refitting and horse boarding for local elites, and multiple local movements and mishaps among residents, including a carriage accident and a school term vacancy filled by Miss Hallett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Mould
Angwer
Mould
Pine Bush
Davis’ Hall
Charles Ogden
Middletown
Elizabeth Wallace
Irwin Comfort
Union School District
Lstarin
Sudder
New York City
Goulds
Herriman
Michael Connelly
Montgomery and Erie
John Maloney
Maybroook
Clinton Street
William ¥. Denniston
C. D. Wait
James Cochran
Colderham
C. H. van Blarcom
Elmer Frost
Harriet Ayers
Syracuse University
George A. Avers
Prospect Terrace
Harold van Blarcom
Philadelphia Dental College
The
Netherlands
Edne Hawkins
James Jackson
New York
Florence Hill
Walden
Jhauncey Brooks
Alice Camp
Mirs
Lee Camp
Daisy Hallett
Burnside
Peter &. Miller
Florida
Montgomery
Mar Atwood
Sarah E. Fowler
Sarah B. Fowler
J. Bradley
Water Street
Newburga
Welliill
Brown Brothers
Faughi Street
Mr. Bradley
Mr. Broxy
Webster Luquer
Moore Monroe Jewelry Firm appoints new store manager
C Stanier Merers resigns to head the jewelry department at McMonagle Rogers Monore location. Merers brings years of experience from Middigivea and Stra guse with a large manufacturing retailer, aiming to establish a full jewelry, repair, and optical service in Monroe. The McMonagle Rogers outfit anticipates strong local support for the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Stanier Merers
D. W. Dusenbercy
McMonagle
Monroe
McMonagle & Rogers
University Club Meeting Records Routine Business
The University Club held a regular meeting Friday in its rooms at Pulls Opera House. No paper was read and only routine business was considered. Rev Walter Avastin War lata attended for membership matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Clus
Howse Prich
Walter Avastin Warlata
Hand injury settlement with railroad company
Levis Smith who lost his left hand early last winter while employed by the C. & W. Railroad Company has settled with the company for one dollar. It is understood he has been given employment suitable to his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levis Smith
Mary- Re
C. & W. Railroed Company
de Anle
Jt Go
Athenia Club Holds April Regular Meeting in Washingtonville
The Athenia Club of Washingtonville met April 8 with 76 members and 22 guests over a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Gilbert Gerow and others. Officers’ reports were read, new member proposals were discussed, and Mrs. Oscar Duryea was welcomed as a member. The program featured lectures on Columbia, Japan customs, and federation notes, closing with two verses of America.
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Athenia Club
Washingtonville
Gilbert Gerow
Frank Dusenberry
Nelson Green
James Findlay
J. Findlay
Alida Goldsmith
Anna Hallock
Andrew Glover
A. C. Douglan
Moffat
Burnett
Hathaway
George. Weaver
New-j Hurgh
D. A. Re
Ossili. Club
Welling
Monros
Eastern Star
William Lord
Carrie Brooks
Dew
E. Seaman
Turner
Jessie B. Stillman
Newburgh
Richard Leonard
Warburton Mitchell
Hugh Stocker
New York City
de van Duzer
America
William
K. J. Imanishi
Cnartes HL Strecker
Ninth District
New York
Trainman Fought Off Three Tramps Near Nexburgh Junction
Three tramps attacked Erie trainman Kuykendall near Nexburg Junction on Friday but failed to steal. Detective Kane arrested the trio who were sent to Goshen Jail for 30 days each. Separately, three car robbers near Sloatsburg, Rockland County, were captured. all received 30 days. A Middletown report says Ferdieand Pirney Earle fled to Europe to avoid divorce papers. Monroe natives react to the rumor.
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Erie
Kuykendall
Nexburgh
Kane
Justice For the Peace Hares
Turner
Goshen
Sloatsburgh
Rockland County
New City
New York
Fragmentary text from a 70 year old note on Perry Devis
Fragmentary OCR hints at a dated note about Perry Devis and related items. Content is unclear and partially garbled, with references to pain, barns, brulmes, and suffering. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond Perry Devis emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Devis
Evans Breaks With Hinman Green Direct Primary Bill Vote
Assemblyman Charles A. Evans explains his negative vote on confirming the adverse committee report on the Hinman Green direct primary bill. He opposes the measure in its present form as unworkable yet lauds the liberty principle it embodies and hopes future constructive reform will extend direct representation at primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman Green
Gov. Higgins
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Lmi
Easter Post Cards Jam the Mails at Local Post Office
More than 117000 one cent stamps were sold for souvenir Easter postcards at the local post office last week. The rush overwhelmed clerks as bundles piled high and much of the mail backlog remained unfinished into Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Ofice
Evory
Family returns from War son hospital visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Fok er bring their son George home from War son where he was treated after cocobola poisoning. Diphtheria appeared but Dr J B Peters kept it in check and the patient is on the road to recovery. Boyd and Deming advertise fire insurance at low rates in Middetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foker
Warson
George
J. B. Peters
Boyd & Deming
North Street
Middetown
Fallsburgh Club Directors Meeting Recap
Fallsburgh Club directors John Wilkin Jacob Gunther Frank Tothill and George F Clore met Friday to transact routine business. Club affairs progress finely and plans for the coming season will be discussed at the next meeting likely on March 2. Over half the membership, about one hundred, is reached, signaling renewed interest this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkin
Jacob Gunther
Z. Frank Tothill
George F. Clore
Fellburgh
H Eld
Falh Purgh
Fatalities at Franklin Furnace Claim Another Worker
In a second fatal accident at Franklin Furnace Tanner and Murphy were killed after a loose plank failed. Charles Maxon, another ironworker, died when an iron girder dislodged, throwing him to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpet
Thomas Murphy
Frankin
Charles Maxon
Mason
Separation Suit Filed By Elizabeth Hanofee Against James Banates
Elizabeth Hanofee, by attorney John D. Leons of Monticello, sues her husband James Banates for separation in the Supreme Court, alleging extreme cruelty and inhuman treatment including taking their three sons to saloons and forcing drinks. James Banates is described as formerly with Handes and Stratton of Monticello and now in the undertaking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Leons
Monticello
Elizabeth A Hanofee
Supreme Court
James Banates
Tim
James J. Handes
Handes and Stratton
Undertaking Business Students
Ellenville Auction Sees Four Horses Sold At Gordon Farm
April 10 report from Ellenville notes a small turnout at Harry Gordon's farm auction. Only four horses sold amid limited bidding. Webster Wyncoop of Kerhonkson bought Alyetts for 400 dollars. Other top prices included L. A. Hoornbeck’s black colt at 150, and a horse named Teddy for 150. Local residents and visitors are listed with Easter and travel updates.
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Harry Gordon
Webster Wyncoop
Kerhonkson
Alyetts
L. A
Great Barrington
Maas
Wayaside Inn
Ben M. Taylor
Walton
Paul F. Taylor
Adams Express
Abram Constable
New York
Paul Cavanaugh
Brooklyn
Gordon Farm
Misa Olive Schoonmaker
Passaic
Ethel Lord
Syracuse University
Jacob Weber
Wasside Ton
Eliza Andrews
Bedford
Mase
Ellenville
Mountaindale
Fredericks
Irene Myera
Broomfeld
Mary
Fredd
New York City
Women’s Guild Meets With Mrs Fish in Tharedey Session
Mrs George F Fish entertained the Women’s Guild of the First Congregational Church in Tharedey afternoon. Mrs J Charles Schwarts arranged a program on the American Missionary Association. Leaders answered guild questions. A vocal solo by Miss Genevieve Ogden followed poems and quotations. Papers by Mrs B E VanDurer and Miss Estella Benson. Delegates elected to the State Association. church invited Middletown to host next year. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Fish
Women's Guild
First Congregational Church
Tharedey
J. Charles Schwarts
American Missionary Association
Genevieve Ogden
BE. W. VanDurer
Misa Estella Benson
State Association of Congregational Churches
Us Association
Middletown
Missionary Society Meeting at First Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its regular meeting at Mrs H M Howell's home on Wes Main Street. Mrs Clarence Sweery was appointed delegate to the Hudson Presbyterian Society meeting at Nyack on April 15 with Miss Elizabethiner as alternate. A brief business session followed with a reading titled A Suggestion omite Travels, a solo by Miss Louise Denning, and remarks by Mrs Moslid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
H. M Howell
Wes Main Street
Thoredays
Clarence Sweery
Hudson Presbyterian Society
Nyack
Mise Elieabeth
Local Theatre Review Notes Mixed Crowd for Mentana Show
A Montana review complains the Thursday night crowd was light for Mentana and praises Harry D. Carey as Jim Graham and the Backham ranch hero Ibs for meeting expectations. Supporting roles include Per revut and two French half-breeds, with solid if imperfect overall execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Williec Armtrongs travel to Scotland for two months
Mr and Mrs Williec Armtrong went to New York Friday and will travel to Scotland for two months visiting relatives and friends. Charles Thompson received a new grain driller from Buck Bros of Middletown. Mrs Vradenburgh and Mrs Billings spent a week with relatives. Eggs sell for 30 cents per dozen, a record April price. Local groups attended a Knights of Pythias event in Middletown with a banquets and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williec. Armtrong
New York
Scotland
Armstrong
Buck Bros
Middletown
Charles Thompson
Erie
Rey
A. “. Vradenburgh
Alford
Chester
William H. Carman
Chautcey H. Decker
George E. Decker
Harry Rockwell
Brad Polhamus
Ward Acker
Willet Parkman
Francis Marshall
Everett Scott
Knights of Pythias
Middletown Pythians
Denton Notes From Wallkill Hamlet April Winds
April winds uprooted onion weed in Wallkill hamlet while moves shift residents. George Goble family, formerly Hoshan, relocate to A. Ryer son’s tenant house. James Straitis buys a new tin roof for his barn. Pallis and Doremus of New Hampton install roof work. Between 125 and 150 hens stolen from Dick Ryerson over winter and spring. William Probert busy grading and building grape arbors to improve his property.
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Wallkill
George Goble
Hoshan
Ryerson
James Strait
Pallis and
Doremus
New Hampton
Dick Ryerson
William Probert
Groom Wins Popular Favor After Pine Bush Wedding
Herman Hesitt of Pine Bush wed Gertrude Jansen of Crawford in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home. Rev. D. Berwey officiated. The groom’s reception ended with cigars and a playful scolding from the groom. The couple then traveled to the groom’s home, while townsfolk handed gifts and jokes followed by plans for a future house rental notice in the Time-Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Pine Bush
Herman Hesitt
Gertrude Jansen
Crawford
William McElhovn
Wallkill N
D. & Berwey
The
Reformed Church
Hewitt
Hiawatha
Watchful advice on kidney care from Middletown ad
A Middletown reader testimonial endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. The notice claims urine discharge issues vanish, kidneys feel stronger, and recommends purchasing from local druggists after trying the remedy. The writer cites W Swinton of Oak Street as authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Dean
Swinton
Oak Street
Milla’ Gregatore
Doan
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