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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
8
Dr. A J de Oliveira Botelho, delegate to the Pan American scientific congress, requested Secretary Lansing to present Mrs. Galt with a bracelet of tourmalines and a corsage bouquet of rare tropical bird feathers as a gift from Brazil on December 9.
A short exchange where one speaker praises a family name as fine while the other admits weariness and skepticism about the name. The tone is reflective and casual, highlighting interpersonal attitudes toward identity.
Executor sale at the late Charles R Mills residence two miles north of Scotchtown on the Calabar road. December 16 at 9 AM listing dairy cattle equipment hay crops and farm implements with terms three to six month credit and tenant options in Middletown area real estate and other ads follow.
Police investigated a hotel death after a man tied a sheet to a bed rail and hanged himself. He appeared despondent over a missing money letter and left a half finished note to his wife. Relatives listed include a wife three daughters and siblings in Germany with several telegrams sent to locate his spouse.
The funeral of John wing Jr five year old son of Mr and Mrs John Ewing of Bilenville formerly of the city and grandson of P H Ewing division foreman of the O W was held Thursday at 0 30 from the Mapleeve Elienville home conducted by Rev P Hobson rector of St John's Metihical Church. The body was taken to Walton on O W train 1 for interment in the family plot the family and friends occupying O W Officials car No 26.
A Christmas sale event at Campbell Hall on December 10 features aprons, candy, fancy and domestic items for sale. Coffee and homemade crullers will be served. Tables are run by Mrs Helma, Mrs 8 P Howell, Mrs John J Stillman, and Mrs W J Oliver with names listed as chairmen. A large turnout is hoped for.
The Rev. B. B. Smith of this city will deliver a sermon at Ridgebury Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
Otisville notes a successful harvest supper organized by the Presbyterian Church Women’s Helper Circle with musical and reading acts by local residents. A Christmas sale, light luncheon, and proceeds for church benefit are announced. Local guests, visits, and upcoming events fill the community roundup.
Bloomingburg reports include the Reformed Church donation for Rev. W. H. Colden on December 16 at Duboice Chapel. The Grange held its annual election with officers led by Master B. A. Jones. A Christmas tree fund runs through the congregation, and G W Comfort remains partially confined at home but slowly recovers.
Westtown December 10 The Ladies Aid Society Presbyterian Church bazaar drew strong social and financial results with a roast pig supper. Attendees from Middletown Slate Hill and Jacksonville included G T Townsend Frank H Finn and others. Net receipts topped two hundred dollars as locals plan gatherings and church activities.
Hiawatha Lodge No. 252 elects officers on December 7 with C C Fred Decker and other officers named. Christmas bazaar by W T U and Y P Branch held at M B Church parlors, weather hindering but receipts satisfactory. Community notices include moves, church services, Epworth League, and a Christmas supper planned for December 24.
Mrs Amelia Smith returns home from Thanksgiving visit in Newton New Jersey. Miss Hessie Snyder recovering from surgery at St Luke's Hospital New York and hopes to return home soon. M and J Sunday school plans social at Alanson Stevens home December 14 for a Christmas tree fundraiser. Mrs J Turner on sick list and not improving. Mrs JL Marsh has been ill for six weeks with limited recovery.
A brief exchange notes a daughter improving with music lessons. It then shifts to a quirky unit about tenants in a flat next door, stating they endured three months versus a prior record of six weeks.
The lakes of Killarney are said to have once housed a great and populous city, a local legend explaining the landscape and drawing on ancient memories. The tale links water, ruins, and historic abundance to the famed Irish region.
German Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag that Germany will not propose peace but will discuss terms if they suit Germany’s dignity and safety. He argued peace must shorten the war and protect life and liberty, warning against unconditional surrender or peace proposals that prolong the fighting.
The First Presbyterian Church of Washingtonville receives a $2,000 estate legacy from Miss Elizabeth A. Halleck. Next Sunday services feature sermons titled Living Letters and The Devil's Handicap or a Priest Making Confession to His People. County Engineer Charles H. Smith discusses extending Burnside Washingtonville State road past the village toward Goshen Avenue and the Old Elm Tree.
More than twice as many people visited the national parks this year, suggesting that the idea of seeing America first resonated beyond prior years. The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes the surge in park tourism as a sign of growing national interest in domestic scenery and recreation.
London reports Premier Asquith stated in the house of commons that allied governments will first discuss any serious peace proposals from enemy governments directly indirectly or through a neutral power. He added no further pledge can be given until such a contingency arises.
The Pittsburgh Post notes the Boston origin meaning divulging information that should have remained secret. The item also mentions watching classified ads.
Montgomery bulletin reports a lively church school competition at Brick Church with young men leading and a banquet promised for the losers. Officers to be elected December 13 include two elders and two deacons. Other items note a church board admission, local vacations, hospital admission for Mrs Chambers, a two week holiday break for Montgomery High School, and local shop activity by William O Hall of Riverside Garage with spring deliveries pending.
Berne December 9 The executive committee of the international conference to study the basis of a durable peace will meet here next Tuesday. Among the Americans expected is Professor Battin of Swarthmore College. The committee with delegates from neutral and belligerent nations will prepare plans for the conference next April.
Berlin reports Montenegro desires a separate peace as per Frankfurter Zeitung dispatches. The move signals possible realignments in Balkan diplomacy and ends with Montenegro seeking direct talks.
An increase of 20 percent above base pay is announced at the American Sheet and Tinplate company local Farrell plant for workers on pickled dip bars.
The American steamship Korea, damaged in a collision off Deal, has arrived in Gravesend England after traversing to port on December 9. The incident involved an in-port collision with unknown damage details and no immediate report of casualties.
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