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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1915

Page

8

Family Affair Delight at Mount Hope Church

The Dramatic Club presented The Family Affair at the Presbyterian Church last Monday to a large enthusiastic audience. The ensemble portrayed Dan the much married bachelor and the tangled love affairs of Jobson Sally and Miss Camson with musical interludes earning hearty applause. Local residents from Middletown Otisville Howells Westtown attended and families visited others from Port Jervis and Weehawken New Jersey. Services this Sunday at 11 am.

Mount Hope Dramatic Club Presbyterian Church Dan Jobson Sally Middletown Otisville Howells Westtown I. E. Ketcham Theodore Gilbert Ketcham Port Jervis Willis Doty George Doty Cassidy New York E. V. R. Gardner Beatrice Gardner Weehawken N. J Elizabeth LeDuc Washington, D. C Robert Ketcham Horace Space Paterson Essex

Strange Accident While Hunting in Ellenville

Thanksgiving day accident near Ellenville left a hunter wounded when a companion's gun discharged striking a rock and the shot rebounded into his leg. The item also notes local events including a grand granite monument being erected for Augustus Whiteley in Fan tinehill Cemetery by Ryan and Weiss, and a community menu fundraiser for the Dorcas group.

Ellenville Matthew van Keuren Augustus Whiteley Napanoch Fantinehill Cemetery Granit Ryan & Weiss James M. M. Kirby Washingtonville E. E. Count The Reformed Church

Defense before the pork barrel

President Wilson informed Senator Sparkman that the administration would not sponsor any new river and harbor project appropriations at the next session of Congress. Observers see this as the opening move to eliminate pork barrel spending.

Washington Wilson Sparkman Rivers and Harbors Committee The House

Governor to End State Car Use Except Key Departments

Albany N Y Feb 2 Gov Whitman plans to stop providing state cars except for the highways engineers office and the department of public works. The decision was announced at the budget conference as requests for appropriations from Commissioner Green of the excise department were discussed. River Usement.

Albany Der Whitme Highways, Engineers’ Office Department of Pub Works Green Excise Department

Villa Chief Surrenders Yaqui Leader to Carranza Army

Nogales Ariz Dec 2 General Ur balejo Villa's Yaqui chieftain with 1400 men surrendered to Carranza officers at Corbo 200 miles south of Nogales according to a report received here.

Nogales Ariz Urbalejo Villa Carranza Corbo Here

Hanukkah Observed By Jews Across Holidays Week

The Hanukkah festival begins today December 2 and lasts eight days. It celebrates Maccabean victories over Syrians led by Judas Maccabeus, rededication of the temple, and the miracle of lights. Homes light progressively each night as Psalm recitals and community benevolences accompany festive gatherings.

Antiochus Syria Judas Maccabeus the Maccabees

Explosion at Dupont plant sparks more alarm across river

In Wilmington Delaware a second blast at Carneys Point Newark side of the Delaware river startled residents. A man with fuse wrapped around his body was arrested. Federal investigators probe for a possible plot and warnings to Teutonic nationals are being checked.

Wilmington Del BE. I. Dupont de Nemours & Co Dupont Carney’s Point New Jersey Delaware River New York City

Lenni Company of Newburgh Incorporation Filed

Arthur A. McLean filed papers to form the Lenni Company of Newburgh to operate a liquor and grocery business in Newburgh. The $75,000 capital includes directors Frank Feng Arthur A. McLean and Otmas F. Hagen, all of Newburgh.

Newburgh Arthur A. McLean Lenni Company of Albany Frank ‘ Eng Arthur A. Mel Omas F. Hagen Nowbirah

Timee-Press Want Columns Promote Needed Goods

An advertisement urges readers to use Timee-Press want columns for any need or want. The brief promotes quick listings and broad reach for goods services and requests.

Timee-Press

Town Board Adjusts Various Matters in Session

The Board of Supervisors met at 10 30 Wednesday with reports from the Charities committee noting bills of 1151 38 and drafts ordered. Education and Detectives 25 25. County Treasury 189 18. Resolutions included tax roll actions for brush removal and property sales. a 900 addition to Monroe tax roll. a 776 fire district draft. 400 for architectural services. and authorization to pay Railroad Commissioners all non school and highway taxes. Committee work occupied the afternoon.

Board of Supervisors Charities’ Committee Committee On Education and Detectives Committee On County Treasury McWilliams and Houston Mr. Jaeger Mr. Jaegar Lucy A. Jackson Cornwall Mr. Knight A. S. Decker Manning Knight Monroe Bullwinkle Central Valley Fire District Bennet Deerpark Port Jervis Monticello Cook Committee On Tubercular Hospital

Newburgh Postmaster Fight Narrows To Two Contenders

Information from Washington confirms a local postmaster selection dispute in Newburgh. Rumor says all prior candidates were excluded except John Detascroth, leaving a race between him and McLean’s pick. Reported McLean choice is Frater J. Gorman, seen as likely winner.

Newburgh Washington Arthur A. Mclean Wito John Detascroth McLean Fraters J. Gorman

BINGHAMTON FIRE CHIEF TO RESIGN DEC 15

Chief Charles N Hogg after more than 40 years with the Binghamton Fire Department and 24 years as chief tendered his resignation to Fire Commissioner Woodruff. Alfred H Lyon named chief engineer to succeed Hogg with Wellington D Hogg as first assistant. Hogg plans to become a farmer.

Binghamton Charles N. Hogg Binghamton Fire Department Fire Commission Frank Oodruff Woodruff Alfred H. Lyon Chief Hogg Wellington D. Hogg C. N. Hogg Mr. Lyon Hogg Beg Fred Johnson

Captain Judson Taken By Death

Captain B. J. Judson died at eighty eight in Saratoga New York He was former postmaster of Saratoga and for twenty five years published the Saratogian which he founded in 1856 He was a Civil War veteran and prominent in Republican politics.

Saratoga N. Y B. J. Judson The Saratogian

Operation at home for cancer beneath eye succeeds

Mrs. Edwin Downing of 117 North Street underwent a home operation yesterday afternoon to remove cancer beneath the eye. The procedure was performed by Dr. A. B. Chapelle and Dr. T. D. Mills and was reported successful.

Edwin Downing North Street A. B. Chapelle T. D. Mills

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