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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
The store emphasizes affordable prices backed by quality clothing and furnishings. Holiday Furnishings specializes in economical trade and offers evening hours through Christmas.
William Selman reports he bought George Card's Waterloo farm near Lakes possession on April 1. The notice mentions others moving, including Mrs Storms to Paterson for holidays, Mr and Mrs G Goldsmith visiting, and local residents planning winter trips. Rev Mr Machimes invites all to Christos sermon with choir and music, promising a warm welcome in Emylie Hall.
Howells Pec 21 The first entertainment of the winter course under the Literary Association was held on December 7 and was a success. Attendance was fair with good talent. People felt they received more than their money’s worth. The Visage Choir performance drew praise. Christmas exercises are planned at the church Sunday night. Directors and trustees of Library Hall met at Miss Nellie Tathill’s home to arrange a roller rapper event for Monday Jan 8. Ancient Roman games featured baskets of prizes.
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple funeral directors and offices across New York and nearby towns. Names include Alexander Merritt and William T. Cornelius, with branch locations in Middletown, Grace Grusville, Murray Hill, and Otiville. Contact numbers and licenses appear amid scattered addresses and services like private vaulting and women and children care.
Washington reports outline the motive behind President Wilsons peace proposal as belligerents and neutrals react. Neutral envoys favor public disclosure while papal cooperation is expected. Amid delayed replies from Germany and Russia, cabinet talks may shape next steps and Senator Hitchcocks resolution to endorse Wilsons note moves forward in the Senate.
The Classis of Orange mourns the death of Reverend Abram Irving Martine a devoted pastor of New Prospect Church Vineash New York. Born October 19 1848 he served churches in Staunton North Hempstead Manhasset Marlboro and more including New Prospect where he passed away December 6 1906. His funeral was held December 6 at 2 p m with local pastors preaching and a large congregation attending.
Washingtonville on December 12 hosted a banquest for local business leaders at Odd Fellows Hall. About 40 attendees enjoyed a meal, heard village financial updates, and agreed to admit prospective members by a $1 fee via treasurer Ed McLavain.
A fragmented legal public notice outlines a scheduled meeting and proceedings related to transportation and municipal matters. It references various entities and dates in a garbled format, mentioning organizations, times, and deadlines as part of the notice.
A fire at the Bacon Homestead in Goshen caused $30,000 in losses. Arnott sustained a facial burn from molten glass but can return to work today. Chief Higham and Goshen volunteers, aided by Middletown units, battled the blaze for hours as crews guarded smouldering embers and planned rebuilding.
Pine Bush December 22 Rev W W Wilcox of Walden preaches at New Prospect Reformed Church while Graham's Church undergoes repairs. Fourth quarterly Methodist Conference reports strong health in the work. Rev George E Wright and Rev James A R Dickson invited to return next year. Sunday morning service at 11 in the improved Methodist Church. evening union service at 7 39 led by Wright and Dickson. Epworth League meets at 6748. Sunday school Christmas treat to be held December 28 in the Methodist room.
Denton Presbyterian holds Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11. Ridgebury, Slate Hill, Hope and South Centreville churches list varying Sunday schools and services. Christmas celebrations are planned with planned outdoor and school events. all are welcome.
A fragmentary excerpt shows a father voicing concern as a son or daughter travels or works. The garbled text hints at age, work hours, and financial pressures, with phrases about time spent and earning. The piece reads like a diary or transit-era notice about youth labor and family anxiety.
Harriman, Dec 22 — neighbors found Patrick Farrell dead at his home after not seeing him for days. He had lived alone since his mother’s death five years earlier. He returned recently from a Pennsylvania trip and then New York visits before being found dead in his bed. Born March 21, 1867, he was 49 years old. Survived by two sisters Katherine and Florence and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held at St Apostasia Church with interment in St John’s Cemetery Gosken.
Ridgebury December 22 The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School plans a Christmas tree and exercises at the parish house on Saturday evening December 23 at dark. Gifts may be hung for friends and all are invited. Miss Ancie Finch remains feeble after a fall two weeks ago but shows some improvement. Tev and Mrs. Walter H Westerfeld will visit family in South Wilmington Connecticut for Christmas. Alice Stillwell begins a meat market route to serve local residents. William Elston is largely homebound with rheumatism. Charles Pauley of Columbia College will be home for holiday vacation.
Westtown December 22 reports multiple real estate transactions. Rebecca Smithem sells a 132 acre farm near Gardnerville to Mortimer Clark who has rented it. William Setmen buys George Card’s 150 acre farm near Waterton Mills. Archibald Sutherland sells his house and Lot to C. E. Sayer. John K. DuRoin brings his daughter Vivian home after two operations at Roosevelt Hospital. The local creamery receives 225 cane of milk. county engineer C. Z. Smith visits Middletown on business. Services at the Wesle eth Church include a Christmas morning sermon In Christ of the King and an evening on The Significance of the Coming of Christ. A Christmas treat for children and a theater program are planned for Monday night.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate committee endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to nationalize prohibition. The dry forces won another victory as the secretary committee voted to advance the Sherman proposal for nationwide ban with state adaptation.
Dec 21 Stony Ford crowd gathers for sale at the famous old stock farm. Auctioneer W H Linney conducts the auction while furniture remains largely unsold due to focus on stock and farming implements. Weather foul but crowd persists as distant bidders attend historic sale with ties to notable visits of past era.
The State Hospital fosters holiday joy with decorations and gifts for 2222 patients. A nurse party honored James W. Hunt at the Nurse’s Home, while graduates enter New York City post‑graduate programs. Community staff and residents share progress and plans for the season and beyond.
Annual banquet of Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Local 126 held in Times Square area rooms featured a large turnout and a festive meal including crests of the Crescent teletype era with mashed potatoes, potatoes, onions and beverages. Members enjoyed a lively session after a preceding enthusiastic meeting.
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