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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
6
The women of the Methodist Church held their annual fair and supper in the church parlors from 3 to after nine yesterday, reporting over 160 dollars collected though not yet all turned in. A large crowd was served at a well received supper with an excellent menu, and organizers praised the event's success.
The Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church in Middletown will open services Sunday December 7 in the building basement while the main auditorium is completed. Rev E Van Dyke Wight says the dedication will occur in January promising a large capacity gymnasium style hall with modern offices and a 600 seating capacity stage room.
The church plans a large main room formed by folding partitions with three close rooms on the main floor and a balcony surrounding the space. Eight rooms line the balcony and a Junior department occupies the rear, with a large Primary room at the front. A ladies parlor opens from the main Sunday school area, plus a small room for the Sunday school secretary and librarian. The western end houses a manse on two floors with a pastor’s sitting room and a committee room for congregational use. The project is praised as a lasting benefit to Middletown.
At a First Congregational Church meeting the congregation voted to invite Rev. Albert F. Pierce D D to preach Sunday as a candidate for the vacancy caused by Rev. Walter Austin Wagner's resignation. Pierce, a former pastor of the church, telegraphed he would preach. The supply committee will handle arrangements. He currently pastors a church in Cleveland.
A meeting of church and Sunday School officials at the Manse on Highland Avenue discussed proposed additions to the church edifice. Growth of the Sunday school has crowded the present room, and alterations aim to remedy this. The building committee was entrusted to prepare plans and specifications.
Rev Dr J Y Irwin announced his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Port Jervis. He set the effective date for December 14 and disclosed he has accepted a call to a Baptist church in Wilmington Delaware. The exact new church was to be announced at the Wednesday prayer meeting.
Goshen December 6 The will of Patrick Grace late of Montgomery has been admitted to probate. Jane A Lodge and Margaret A Lodge named as executors. Letters of administration issued for the estate of James T Howell late of Mount Hope to Charles A Howell. His estate valued about 1000 dollars to be divided between widow and two children.
An amateur program to aid the W C T U fair opens Tuesday afternoon at Grace Church Parish Hall under director Miss Myrta Gibbe. Readings will be given by Miss Lyon of this city and a sketch by Ming Rosevear and Riego Hart.
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Central Garage Company of Centre Street was held Thursday. Officials named included President W. L. Mitchell Secretary and Treasurer K. B. Towner. Mrs. Ann Jewell of Goshen died December 4 at age 89, widow of Aired Jewell, with funeral at her home Monday evening and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Dec. 5 report notes George Ballard’s condition rapidly worsening. Source text mentions Newe-Preee tict corse in connection with weather or travel, with unclear context.
Two children died in a house fire in Corning as parents Jud von Ripley and his wife, away at a dance, left the home unguarded. Neighbors rescued three others, while one child survived.
Report on a City League bowling night at Empire alleys with high scores and a foul dispute involving Worcester on the Ekl s vs Excelsiors match. After protest, Bert Matthews ruled in favor of the Excelsiors, giving them the win and affecting standings.
Madame Montessori arrives in the United States on December third with an interpreter to present her school methods in Rome. The tour, backed by the Montessori Educational Association of America led by Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell, will visit eastern cities for about three weeks starting in Washington.
At the December 2 and 8 Holstein sale in Syracuse, a five month old bull calf bred by John Artmann of Fairmount Farm fetched 32,000, a son of Mr Arfmann’s prize bull. Libertywood Farms sold a four year old calf for 1,430, and Artmann bought a yearling heifer calf for 720. A total of 187 head of dry cattle were sold, with the yearling purchased by Artmann bred by A R Owen of Goshen.
The Married Men defeated the Single Men 32 to 15 at the State Armory on Thursday evening. Pitchers Mahon and Harmon struggled for the Singles while the Married Men fielded well led by Randall and Sannwald. Umpires John and Peter Agnew received strong defense of their work as the crowd remained engaged through a game full of errors and sharp plays.
St Marys Guild of Grave Church Wil Dold a Iapeheon and sale on December 14 at the Parish House. Lunch reads at 5 o clock. Handome Vine of fancy articles and home made cakes. Get sour 7ineh a) do a part of your Christmas shopping with tha guild.
Thomas Davis of Otisville, 63, unemployed then hired near the Erie and Jersey tracks Saturday around 7 45 AM. He stepped into the path of an eastbound inspecting officials train and was instantly killed. Coroner Harding and Undertaker Cornelius attended. Survived by five children. Funeral held Monday at Otisville Methodist Church.
Governor Glynn endorsed holding a constitutional convention and backed a 1915 plan with a special election next year to submit the issue to voters. If not acted, the question would auto go to the 1916 general election. He outlined topics including short ballot, home rule, judicial reforms, and governor appointment powers.
Members of the Off Gicnerd Club and their friends will gather next Tuesday for a prime steak supper. Guests from Horatio and nearby attend, with Chef Simms promising steaks to please and Bob Dugdale pledging his best eats.
Walton plans a large 90 by 320 foot ice house to hold about 12 000 tons of ice and a smaller one at Delhi this week or next. The 0 W railroad will use the ice houses to stock fruit milk and produce cars. A new modern C and W freight station is planned in Norwich to replace the old facility and improve freight handling for the growing town.
Charles W. Jones was elected Chancellor Commander of Lancelot Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias at a regular meeting. Other officers named include Randall D. Wood as Vice Commander and Arthur A. Brown Prelate. A sabre and dance event is planned for Cantte Hall on Thursday, December 11.
In New York, Charles Decker a plumber was jailed on bigamy charges after his mother and alleged second wife delivered evidence to the District Attorney. Decker had married Beatrice Masten in 1912, separated, then wed Alma Michelson in October under the name Peter C Brows at City Hall. Police found two marriage certificates supporting the accusations.
New York City's army of unskilled labor is now larger than at any time in four years, according to Eduard Carpenter manager of the National Employment Exchange and other labor observers. Daily job cutbacks by large industries and railroads suggest further increases as discharges mount.
Reports indicate residents oppose removal of gates at East Main Street crossing causing traffic jams. Erie authorities state gates were taken down to facilitate movement at the East Metin street crossing. The Erie and Ohio Railway will be ordered to maintain crossing gates at the same location.
The annual election of Middletown Tent No 283 I O O F M elected A A Suderley Jr as Commander for the term. Other officers chosen include Joseph Hale satis Keeper John Schindler Record Keeper Edwin Thorpe Finance Keeper and Charles Ellsworth Chaplain. Installation will be on the first January meeting night conducted by D D G A Charles Z Taylor. The lodge plans to attend church services December 14 at Christ Universalist Church.
A delegation from Waalkills Engine Company No. 6 asked the Common Council to call a special election to raise 8500 for a city auto fire truck. Officials criticized duplicating city purchases after a 4000 vote for a prior auto apparatus, favoring distribution of existing engines instead. Police salary raises and a new patrolman appointment were also discussed at the Friday meeting.
Notices warn against affixing Red Cross Christmas Seals on parcels and front of envelopes to avoid misapplied postage. Several seals were mislaid prompting officials to issue guidance. In other news Mrs Ephrian i Thyaes of Montirelio, aged about 87, fell and sustained injuries but is recovering.
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