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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Peter Minchey of 1 street announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Raymond H Stone. No date has been set for the wedding.
An 200 acre parcel on the Pine Teland branch of the railroad, part of the Cari tract in Granga county, clear ditch and plough land with two buildings. Parcels from 2 to 26 acres offered at the Dill House Florida NY starting 11 pm December 5. Terms 19 percent at purchase 15 percent next April 1 and 20 percent December 1 116 with deed and mortgage. Mount Adam Land Co Willan J Clark president.
Directory listing multiple funeral homes and directors with addresses and phone numbers in New York City and vicinity. Includes William T. Corneliue Stewart Kea John B. Carey Rockafellow Burial Co and Alex Merritt with branch offices in Otteville Middletown and New York Office contacts.
The New York Breeders and Dairymen’s Association holds meetings in Rochester December 14 to 17 at Mixposition Park. Topics cover milk value, forage crops, sanitary milk practices, livestock development, breeding—round tables and breed-specific sessions. A Holstein cattle sale and big cattle exhibit close the event. Hotels listed for Rochester accommodations.
Ballvilia Whit of Gardner and Deelana Migs Ethel Meradith of Brigismick wed in a ceremony at the Hullville M. and Church parsonage officiated by Rev. Robert A. Greenwell. The couple was joined by friends as bride’s sister Mrs Ghoster Terwilger and Chester Terwilliger served as best man. They plan a short visit with Mrs Meradith Terwilliger of Lullyne after the ceremony.
Scotchtown Duc a Conminton HKervicud holds Progetatory services Sunday morning with arranged church classes. A meal and social dance follow the meal romance in the church partor Friday 8 oclock. Refreshments served. Proceeds aid benevolences. Guests at the J Touspon home included Mrs Shew and J Houston.
The Grange County Agricultural Society committees met at the Mitchell Inn Thursday afternoon to arrange the annual banquet. Members include Hon. Augusta Denhinson Dr M A Suyvrs HM Mowell and George 1 Mar in. The dinner will be at the Mitchell Inn Saturday December 18 for the society officers superintendents and servants.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. and Church will hold its annual chicken pie supper in Airemen's fall on Thursday evening for the benefit of the ME Church. Supper served from 6 oclock until sold out, price 20 cents. Tickets and meals available for all.
The dance den at Grange Mall hosted a Wednesday evening event under the Fortnightly Special Club with strong turnout. Performances by Berg's ensemble pleased attendees and the club plans winter entertainments, next set for Wednesday evening December 15.
London debates whether London declaration has international validity and if arbitration should be used after the war. Marquis of Lansdowne states Britain supports arbitration where diplomacy fails and references the arbitration treaty with the United States from long ago.
At the regular meeting of Concordia Council No. 1077 Royal Arcanum the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Nott and Taylor named for Grand Council posts, Conkling as Rewent, Fred Hogers as Vice Regent, Leo Barnett as Orator, A J Campbell as Secretary, BL Flint as Collector, J G Gray as Treasurer, EB Israel as Chaplain, H F Walker as Sentry, Saver as Warden, Van Fleet as Trustee for three years. Social committee announced plans for the Ladies Night banquet on January 15 and a regular meeting to include appointment of membership and a social hour.
Searsville Grange members elected officers for the new year at a December meeting. Master William J. Roberts presided with Ceres, Steward, Chaplain, Secretary, and other roles filled by named members. A separate note reports motorists fined and charges for violations discussed at a town meeting.
W A Hurtin of Middletown traveled to Sussex New Jersey by train and walked back to Middletown a distance of 22 miles stopping in Westtown along the way. Also notes greet residents James Swartwout visiting near Hainesville and local church plans for Stewardship Self Control and prayer meetings.
New Hampton reports seven carloads of farm supplies and a horses carload arriving to support Hampton Farms. Local events include a Card Club gathering at Mrs. Banmer Wood’s home and plans for a Christmas program by Sunday school children under Iran Green’s supervision. An illness improved at Thrall Hospital for Iran Green, and George Oates begins moving into a new remodeled home.
Unionville notes Allen Nugent Jr returns to Poughkeepsie to resume school duties. Thanksgiving visits include Samuel Ver Mullen Paterson Freda Jeker Hawthorne and Brice M Terry Pomptona Lakes. Mt. Salem hosts service with special offering for ministers. Presbyterian services held at usual hours.
Mechanicstown notes report rail service confusion in Campbell Hall and local civic efforts to install power and dynamo equipment at the station. Also mentioned are visits from Mrs Jennie Steee from Liberty and notices of marriages involving Mrs Vorsie Tats and Frank Gardner. Bullville Church bulletin lists Rev Fowl Demng as superintendent and members planning pews at Walh-Rek Church.
The MdeaWee Sewing Circle gathered at Mrs George Vowers home at 17 Wallkill Avenue Amont with members present. Miss Neva Roxere and Ponglan Howera led a fine program of verses and singing as the session closed. several members received Lashanda tokens and one member faced a suspended sentence.
Pine Bush hosts a Christmas bazaar and supper December 8 at M E Church with homemade cakes and candy, plus music and recitations. Also a Star Entertainment Course program at Pythian Hall. Community updates note new houses rising, auctions, church services, and Epworth League plans for year end events.
A Tuesday night concert by the Schoonmaker Quartet at the Presbyterian Church drew $27 for church aid. The program featured B. Marvin, J. Sterning, F. A. Earl, J. H. Earl, and Julia Battell with fine piano pieces donated by Mrs. Mary Vanderoer to the Montgomery Fire Department. Refreshments followed in the chapel as the piano moved to the Municipal building parlor. A mill break in lower work delayed Tuesday morning progress briefly.
The St Marys Guild of Grace Church held its annual meeting at the parish house on Wednesday afternoon. Officers re elected for the coming year include President H. J. Johnson Vice President Mrs C Macardoell Secretary Miss Harriet M Bryant and Treasurer Mrs W F Baller. The group planned its Christmas fair for December 8 starting at 10 o clock. The Guild reports a healthy membership of 2 pounds?
The New Democratic Community Committee shows broad support for President Wil aoh's recess appointments. Signatories from Warwick include Tepe Posimester Jepne, William HH Nearpaer Walien, Parr HL Pembie, and Frank J. Walsh among others.
In New Romewick New Jersey a boxing figure dies after a staged gun play. The scene centers on a corner where an accoutrement goes awry and the fighter is fatally struck. The event unfolds with witnesses detailing the weapon used and timing.
The second annual Orange County Farm Bureau Association meeting will be at Goshen Town Building on Saturday at 1 30 PM. Officers and the Manager will report the year’s work for 1915 and farmers and business members are urged to attend. The event is seen as among the leading farm bureau gatherings in New York with M C Burritt of Ithaca praising the county bureau among the top three. Members and non members may attend, paying annual dues of one dollar to participate.
Albany December 3 The big dinner planned in honor of Assemblyman Alfred B. Smith who will become New York sheriff was called off after 1800 subscriptions and $10 checks poured in. The hotel could not host such numbers and organizers refused to weed out subscriptions to avoid ill will.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company issues a pamphlet explaining that wireless and wired telephones are unrelated for local transmission. The wireless system is presented as not replacing local service and being used mainly for long distance business.
A lone burglar, active for weeks, struck wealthy homes in Westchester and along the North Shore. He robbed two houses in Mount Vernon and one in New Rochelle, escaping with goods worth more than 2748 dollars. He moved quickly between locations and believed he had car access and chauffeur status.
Federal agents in New York investigate a alleged German plot using a chemical coal compound to ignite fires aboard munitions ships. The Rochambeau fire is linked to a Dublin chemist's method now traced to German plans. Investigators shadow coal from mine to bunkers and guard a Russian envoy over threats.
Wallkill River Grange hosted a Monday evening card party and social praised as pleasant with prizes for Mrs. W Stewart Ker and Mrs. Denton Houtten while Phariel Carpenter and Flor d Van Ness earned notable favors. The organizing committee led by Harold Thompson includes Theodore Smith and Mrs H D Thompson. Refreshments followed the games and an officer election is planned for December 6.
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