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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
4
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Bolivar the South American liberator died in 1830 born 1783 and linked to Colombia and Peru independence. Commander William B. Cushing born 1842 died later noted for the 1864 torpedoing of the Confederate ram Albemarle. 1914 events include Przemysl siege actions and England declaring protectorate over Egypt.
In the night sky Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury illuminate the southeast as the planetary lineup, with Saturn appearing in the morning sky amid a broad celestial view.
The piece notes that professional agitators avoid preachers in wage comparisons. It outlines training costs and years, then cites Ohio Industrial Commission data showing Methodist ministers in Ohio averaging $24 a week with many under $1,000 a year. The author questions who really benefits from labor value claims.
The excerpt notes a festive sight of a fat railroad car loaded with green Christmas trees. Economists criticize landowners for low prices, and profits from growing evergreens seem unlikely at current costs. Trees require careful handling to preserve branches and are costly to transport, keeping margins slim.
The editorial argues defense of the United States should not be a party question and appeals to Republicans Democrats and independents to support national security efforts. It emphasizes patriotic consensus and merit across parties.
The editorial urges President Wilson to keep national defense above party politics and warns against turning security into a partisan issue. It commends Wilson’s patriotism and calls for a broad, coalition spirit like European democracies, stressing that deferring to partisan aims would threaten American safety.
Governor Charles 5 Whitman urges eliminating nonessential state autos to trim upkeep and chauffeur salaries. Expert findings show 101 vehicles cost over 170 400 annually with 28 kept only for highway, engineering and public works, promising substantial savings for taxpayers.
Amid a major storm in Middletown the Times Press maintained service despite telegraph and telephone outages. It secured a special wire from Syracuse via International News Service and reported on Greece the Meyer Bakery fire Newburgh and regional storm impact plus national issues.
In New York City and surrounding areas a storm is noted as one of many events covered to illustrate the Times-Press service. The text emphasizes the newspaper’s reliability and commitment to informing readers despite discouraging circumstances.
Bloom men elected their Woodmen officers on Friday. Be A Jones was named Advisor and Cuntak see Sebeat Banker, Joe VanBenschoten Sentry, J A Bodine Escort, Earl Brown Watchman, Elias Meller and C Redfield as other roles. The paper also notes a mock trial, church Christmas events, and community notices including vacations and Christmas plans.
Albany dispatch notes Governor Whitman’s forthcoming annual message to the legislature. Expect budget system adoption, retrenchment, serial bonds for public improvements, and judiciary reform. Hearings shaped by department heads, with finance as the central focus and an emergency budget bill possible if needed.
Russia admits defeat in the Carpathians to fresh Austrian forces. Germany and the allies report repulsed enemy attacks around Nieuport Arras and in the Argonne. Austrian sortie at Preemys repulsed by Russians. British squadron bombards Turkish positions at Saras north of the Dardanelles.
Florida December reports the Seward Institute lecture series drawing strong crowds with performances by the Dorra De Leon Co and Adams Co at Lyceum Hall. An upcoming Carnegie Peace Movement talk by Dr Wirt is noted, plus a home talent play The Moonshiners Daughter and a Christmas fair by the firemen with varied booths and dancing.
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Warren Hathaway Gerow of Washingtonville and Dorothea Moulton of Unionville on Wednesday December 22 at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs W D Moulton. Nearby residents and guests are noted in town for weekend visits and community events including a 18th birthday celebration and a Thanksgiving donation to a Middletown Home for Aged Women.
Pine Bush notes announce Graham's U P Church services on Sunday December 19 at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League meets at 6 45 with a program The Methodist Church plans Christmas sermon and stereo optic views plus a Christmas Eve Sunday school entertainment and supper Other items mention visits by local residents and a roof upgrade with Century shingles for John E B Duryea craftsmen BG Wm Musbach and son contractors
Wurtsboro December reports the R D Sunday School electing officers for the coming year including Superintendent Marcus Potter and Secretary George Oloers. The local news notes residents’ movements, visits, and community events such as a chicken pie supper netting $22 for the Ald Society and various relocations.
Ellenville reports Rev. E. Ek Count a Bulgarian missionary departing with his family for Sofia. He sails from New York on the New Amsterdam via Berlin, amid war conditions, leaving behind a sad family yet active in local church work. Memorial services for John R. Hunt at M E Church drew large crowds, with Rev. W H Moser delivering a tribute. Ellenville High School defeats Catskills 87 to 15 in basketball. Christian Endeavor and Epworth League plan a union Christmas meeting at the Reformed Church December 19.
The division will hold a regular meeting on December 15 to attend the institute of instruction in the 12th Ward Bank Building at 15th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City.
Miss Madge Wilson hosts a large ladies tea. Mrs. Mabel Copeland entertains her Sussex parents over Sunday. The Sussex M E Church Brotherhood plans winter lectures at Ira Van Sickle's home with a silver offering. G E Pinkel buys an auto hearse for spring delivery. State Grange attendees include A S Drew and others. Pond skating halted by storm. Ora Belle Dewitt reports safe arrival in Denver.
Madison time. Miss Lalitha M Folks 23 a Vassar graduate student with a Wisconsin scholarship killed herself on a farm road three miles west of the university after planning to travel to Yonkers New York for the holidays. She was daughter of Homer Folks former New York Charities Commissioner and current secretary of the State Charities Aid Society.
Percival D Nearing dies at 109 West Main in his 97th year after a long residence here since 1891. Born September 18 1834 in New Lebanon he lived in Smyrna before moving to the city. Survived by five daughters two sons-in-law four grandchildren and one sister. Funeral at his home Friday then Smyrna burial. Friends asked to omit flowers.
Marion Clara Johnson aged 10 months and 15 days died December 9 at her parents Lawrence and Marion Johnson home in Wantage New Jersey Funeral services were held Sunday at the parents home with Rev B W Powell officiating Interment was in Fairview Cemetery
An attendant from the State Hospital at Middletown accompanied Milton J. DeWitt of Ellenville to the hospital for treatment on Wednesday afternoon. DeWitt has suffered a nervous disorder for several weeks.
Goshen reports indicate a quorum is unlikely as stormy conditions halt county board meetings since Monday. Middletown and nearby town members struggle to reach Goshen while Wallkill transit resumes hourly service after a snow clearing push by 26 workers. Street crews and Erie section gangs remove drifts, and the artesian building owned by Mrs. E. H. Harriman collapses under snow weight.
The Goshen Social and Athletic Club held its annual meeting in Goshen last night. Officers elected include President C. C. Chappell. vice presidents A. J. Morris William M. Hoffman Dr. D. T. Condiot. financial secretary J. L. Duryea. recording secretary John Luft. treasurer W. A. Wells. governing committee J. W. Gott J. F. Halstead John J. Van Vitet J. L. Duryea. Luncheon followed.
Goshen December 14 The first bowling tournament of the Go shen Social and Athletic Club for 1915 16 concluded December 11. Team No 1 led by W T Brown averaged 130 6 10 pins per man while Team No 2 led by F C Hoagland averaged 128 2 6 10 pins. A supper was provided by the losing team and another match is expected soon.
Contractor William C. Altman was seriously injured in Goshen when a steel chip from a chisel struck his eye. The incident involved one of his workers.
Goshen reports the death of Mrs Millard Andrews in New York City yesterday. Lyman G Andrews received a telegram and left for New York with Mrs Andrews husband to be, as plans for funeral arrangements are made.
Advertised letters list includes A. H. Coultes William R. Reed and Harry C. Haskins as of December 16 in Goshen post office records.
Mrs. Gabriel Jones travels to Middletown to spend winter with Mrs. Edward Jones at 41 Houston avenue. Art scholars of Mrs. Briston hold annual tea and exhibition at 190 Main street this afternoon. Jacob Mabee heads to Allegheny county to buy a carload of turkeys for the holidays. Mrs. Grant Hugh Browne hosts tea this afternoon for 55 girls from the tag day contest. John Ringrose returns after several days in New York.
John Yanosik, a farm hand at B A Bulkley's Parkway Farm near Southport Connecticut, was found dead in the barn at 9 20 Thursday morning by the employer. Bulkley, who went to his home after his carriage did not arrive, discovered the body hanging from a beam in the barn. The proprietor is a known Goshen figure and operator of the Parkway Farm stable.
A Middletown resident, angered by the storm troubles, nearly swore but a nearby pastor suggested saying Croton as a substitute. The minister explained Croton refers to the largest dam he knows, turning a potential oath into a humorous refrain.
In Hamburg New Jersey on December 16 a blacksmith attending a horse owned by Winfield Cook found a ring on a horses calk after the horse appeared to pick it up from the roadway.
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