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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1919

Page

4

Times-Press Booth Shines At Monticello Fair Weather Day

Monticello August 27 The Sullivan County Fair battles heat and dampness yet the Times-Press booth stands out as a bright spot in the women s department with 271 premiums in fancy domestic and art sections. Mrs. Chas S Thornton oversees the women s division while Miss Martha Corwin reports from the fair. The fair hosts strong handiwork in embroidery crocheting and needlework as crowds linger in the domestic building amid cheerful local coverage.

Times-Press Monticello Sullivan County Jupiter Pluvius Jose Heaven John McCormack Woman's Fancy Women's Chas Thornton Misa Pelton Niven Osborn Duryea Mra. Smith Ailis Couch la Tourette C. Bonds Mitchell Mra Thornton Martha Corwin Times- Press Times- Tress

John A Leonard Dies of Injuries

Goshen August 28 John A Leonard died Wednesday afternoon shortly after 12 30 o clock at the Emergency Hospital following injuries from a machine driven plunge near Otterkill Creamery just outside Goshen His body was shipped to Wis home Astoria L I Undertaker James Donovan attended his mother and sister arrived at the hospital yesterday accompanying the body The fair forecast for today and tomorrow indicates continued events

Goshen John A. Leonard Otterkill Creamery Wiz Astoria L. 1 James Donovan

Opinion of Referee on Mrs Curtis Home and Domicile

Egerton L. Winthrop Jr. testifies as referee on the residence of the late Harriet A. Curtis and her daughter Harriet L. Curtis, both held to New York County as domicile. The court previously ruled that despite stints in Plainfield and Middletown, New York remained their home. Mrs Curtis stated New York City is her natural place, born, raised, and married there, with Plainfield and Middletown treated as temporary sojourns.

Egerton L. Winthrop Jr Fowler New York County Harriet A. Curtis Harriet L. Curtis Times- Press Curtis Plainfield N. J New York New York City Middletown Plain‘ield

Bull family picnic discusses memorial choices at Hamptonburgh gathering

More than 300 gathered at the Thomas Bull stone house near Campbell Hall for the annual Bull family picnic. Conversations centered on a memorial for relatives who died in the late war, weighing options like a booklet, tablet, history, scholarship, monument, or a town hall for Hamptonburgh.

Bull Titmes-Press Thomas Bull Campbell Hall Jackson Home William Bull Sarah Wells Perpetelty Hamptonbureh Hamptonchurch Charles M. Bull Poughkergese Ereacar Tull kWwRe House Ernest Wall Hivers Robert Jackson Camp-beat Hall Lillian Ball Niddietown Agacctite m Sommer

Kellys Celebrate Second Wedding Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs Edward J Kelly entertained friends at their home 25 Royce Avenue on Wednesday evening for their second anniversary. The event featured vocal and instrumental music, dancing, and a fine dinner. Guests included Miss Claribel Van Barriger, George L Elech, James L Ryn, Ada Schindler, Ralph F Bull, and Captain Fegan with stories of service overseas.

Edward J. Kelly Royce Claribel van Barriger George L. E‘lach James L. Ryn Mr. Kelly Ada Schindler Ralph F. Bull Times-Press Fegan

Kite Flying Contest Delights Hayes Meld Crowd

The first city kite flying contest held Wednesday after 4 at Hayes Meld drew a fair crowd despite rain. Over 50 kites were seen in the Meld yard the past two weeks with 15 lasting to enter the competition. Arthur Koeppic and Louis Plotkins won for highest dying kites while Percy Cronk and James Heales earned prizes for prettiest appearance in the air. Theodore C. Downing directed judging. other entrants included John Adelman William Miles Kenneth Kroeppe William Dechan Join Needham Earl Fush Vincent Bergamo Grass Vandenmark Hyman Joseleon Reameth Siase and Gilbert Stage.

Hayes Meld Ethel Daniels Arthur Koeppic Louis Plotkins Percy Cronk James Heales Theodore c. Downing Focal Schools John Adelman William Miles Kenneth Kroeppie Wiliam Deccan Join Needham Earl Fush Vincent Bergamo Grass Vandenmark Hyman Joseleon Reameth Siase Gilbert Stage

Burt Home Burns At Palermo Cal

Fire heavily damaged Burt home in Palermo California on Monday night August 1. Mrs Burt and Mrs Ashiey suffered minor injuries while neighbors aided in evacuating the dwelling and extinguishing remaining flames. Fire officials say the blaze caused substantial property loss and prompted an investigation into the cause.

Burt Home Palermo Cal Grinnell Burt Pahnem Aurut Maurice C. Ashiey Burt Pigeon Burt Mr. Burt Grtaneh Spey Bed Farore Slichtis Hurt Mr. Hurt

Palmer cites price boosting propaganda driving higher US prices

Attorney-General Palmer says a deliberate propaganda drive telling consumers prices will rise is increasing demand and keeping prices high. He notes buy now campaigns influence shoppers, while government efforts yield mixed results with some reports of lower prices in clothing and food. He differentiates between fixing prices and naming maximum prices.

Washington United States Palmer

200 Borers Found In a Shade Tree

Tree surgeon William P. Keeteloa found over 200 borers, some two inches long, in a shade tree in front of Mrs. George F. Fish’s residence at West Main Street and Highland Avenue. The insects attacked the tree’s interior, threatening its life, and were saved for bait to be used in fishing.

Wiliam P. Keeteloo George F. Fish West Main Street Hichland Avenue Kerteloa

Middletown Leta Holds Members Clambake Next Wednesday

At a Wednesday meeting of Middletown Leta No MT ROP Co FB members, it was decided to hold a clambake at the clubhouse on the following Wednesday evening.

ELKS Middletown Leta MT Rop, Co

Allied troops begin withdrawal from Caucasus fronts

Gavin Arnold of Providence, managing director of the American Committee for Relief in the Near East, announced that troops would pull out of districts protecting Armenians by mid September and depart after August 15, urging foreign policy shifts to avoid partition and wholesale upheaval.

Premy Paris Wedsessay Gritiah Caucausau Tegen Gavin Arnold Providence American Committee For Resist Near East Rrival Dernard Turkey

Youthful gang tied to auto thefts in city roundup

Three boys aged 10 to 14 were rounded up after a roundup on Tuesday amid a string of thefts from automobiles in city parking areas. Police recovered two wrist watches, a large pocket flashlight, a woman’s ring with a gold pin, and three car keys. One watch was identified and returned. more arrests likely as investigations continue.

Fuesday Dss Aasit

Carnegie Annuity for Taft Announcement of Will

The will places the estate value between 25 and 30 million dollars with real estate and artworks left to Mrs Carnegie while Mrs Carnegie and her daughter receive provision. Elihu Root notes lifetime gifts to charities exceed 350 million. Annuities of 10000 to Taft, 5000 to Mrs Grover Cleveland and Mrs Roosevelt, 10000 to Premier Lloyd George, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York is residuary legatee.

Associated Press New York Andrew Carnege Carnegie Miller Elihu Root Taft Grover Cleveland Preston Theodore Roosevelt Lloyd George England Carnegie Corporation of New York

Todd's Lake Farm Hosts Annual Middletown Chamber Outing

Todd's Lake Farm near Bloomingdale invites the Middletown Chamber of Commerce to a Wednesday outing on September 16. Schedule includes a burlesque baseball game at 2 PM, a basket picnic with corn roast, lawns entertainment, and bathing facilities.

Benjamin F. Todd Todd's Lake Farm Bumingham Middletown Chamber of Commerce Chamber Outley Calla Chambers Bloomingbure Bloommehuare Chatge Ralph Ogden Chaiman Carrace C. Corwin Ciaton R Wailers

Moran Couple Welcome Baby Marion Edith Moran

Birth notice for Marion Edith Moran born January 22 to Mr and Mrs James V Moran at 117 Academy. The item notes the family resides there and mentions the newspaper’s large readership.

Marion Edith Jownet Mra Jaies V. Moran

State Hospital Requests $100000 for New Accommodations

The Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital won approval from the New York State Hospital Commission for a $100,000 request to add space for more staff and patients as several new and planned buildings are completed. Dr. Maurice C. Ashley said authorized projects total over $760,000 and will enable 300 more beds in the chronic building, with 100 additional employees needed.

Middletown Ashley Board of Managers Middle Town C. W. Pilgrim Frederick A. Higgins FS. Elwood Charles L. Dix John J. Riley Wiliam Rogers Decal Board of Managers

Auto wreck near Wartsboro injures two women

Two women were injured in a car collision on the Wartsboro road near Mrs Norton's Wednesday afternoon around 4 o clock. The driver Miss Geld of Wartsboro and a companion were seriously hurt though the driver escaped serious injury. The car was badly damaged and the occupants were taken to Miss Reid's home where Dr Behnermacher treated them. The crash is blamed on braking too quickly.

Wartebors Martha Rell la Thrall Fam Adams Ur Village

Otisville Grange Weekly Meeting Scheduled

Otisville area Grange announces a regular weekly meeting this Saturday with member Smith present. A Wallkill River Grange initiation event for candidates is planned Monday September 1 to begin a series of desk protectors.

Ounsvalle Grange Ats al Maric Smith Ahernt Semetan Grange Dearee Isam Ng the Aresion of

Hope to Avoid Strike as Rail Shopmen Deliberate

Washington reports indicate calmer judgment may avert an international walkout by 500,000 rail shopmen in the United States and Canada. President Gompers is expected to influence the choice at the American Federation of Labor executive council meeting as factions debate immediate action versus delaying a strike.

Washington Aus United States Canada American Federation of Labor Sshopmen Executive Council Federation Gampers Ling Uns Trst Gompers Tomar Ims Landers Ws Co Ato Coes Isa Jawesh Bewni Artien Cilice Mens Ax Dell

Wilson to Start Next Wednesday

Unclear draft reports President Wilson set to begin events on the upcoming Wednesday with Mrs. Wisen Admiral Gryson and Secretary Torir among delegations. A dance at Yankee Lake is noted with summer social plans and awards for attendees in grotesque attire amid festival activities.

Nosars Washington Ave Wilson Wil Este Washinston Ohio Tartabiy Wisen Admiral Gryson Toriraml Yankee Lake Gunze

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