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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
8
A May New York column highlights Rosicrucian and cultural items including Jefferson's statue in City Hall, Wall Street notes, and historic court rules. It reflects on old exchanges, prominent figures like Henry Clews, Hone, Windust, and prints auctions while lamenting urban solitude and city life for newcomers and solitary professionals.
The Methodial Episcopal Church invites all to a strawberry and ice cream festival on the parsonage lawn next Tuesday evening June 2. The M. E. Sunday school prepares its Children's Day program for the second Sunday in June. The new parish house rises rapidly, promising to be imposing and useful. The village school ends Friday for summer vacation. The Epworth League resumes its ninth annual Fourth of July entertainment in the new parish home with a highly amusing farce and a Stars and Stripes Jubilee sketch line up forthcoming.
Ebert Brown Jr and Mrs Brown connected with the Salvation Army plan to attend the Salvationist congress in London after traveling from New York on Saturdays. Brown is described as the son of Mr and Mrs Brown with ties to Westtown and Unionville relatives. the notice appears in a local ad.
Middletown High School clinched the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association meet at Goshen for the eighth consecutive year with 57 points. Goshen, Port Jervis, Newburgh and others followed as rain and muddy track slowed events but Middletown maintained strength led by Kramer and Welsh, setting a new 4x mile relay record and high jump mark while collecting multiple event wins.
Circleville reports a WWCTU convention attendance of about 200 at Pine Bush with delegates Mrs. George Finch and others. A marriage invitation is issued for Loring Crawford of Pine Bush to Miss H Belle Lite of Chelerille. Local social events include a garden party hosted by Miss Perese Hore Pad ee and a Girls' Friends Society affair.
Mrs. John W. Slauson reported a chamois bag with valuable jewelry lost Friday morning while shopping on Grand Ave. The bag contained a horse shoe gold pin with multiple diamonds Tiffany settings a gold diamond ring two diamond earrings and related pieces. A liberal reward is offered for recovery.
In Torreon Mexico June 1 General Martigno Severin chief of rebel artillery in Villa's army shot up a hotel restaurant run by an American named Lewis after frequent faults with food and drinks. He fired at mirrors and a glass pool containing gold before fleeing, prompting a riot requiring troops to restore order.
New York June 1 Mystery surrounds the murder of Michael Kabra a watchman at the Robert Gale company corru gated paper works at Washington and Front streets Brooklyn Two other night watchmen observed the rounds and electrical clocks Captain Duane and Detectives Ward Chrystie and Burns admit no motive has been found in this peculiar crime Kabra was shot to the left temple the weapon was recovered none of the watchmen was armed and the wound was not well fitting indicating a puzzling case with little progress in ten hours of investigation.
London June 1 The Aquitania Cunard line newest and largest steamship sails from Liverpool to New York without tug assistance or ferryboat aid Captain Turner commands the vessel as thousands watch from the pier The public mood favors a quiet celebration recalling the Empress of Ireland disaster as the ship begins its voyage.
Willam Schaefer a thirty nine year old resident of New York City died in an Emergency hospital after suffering a collapse at the Wardangton hotel during a wedding trip. He had lived in Washington and was visiting from Casualty hospital where he had been treated prior to his death. Authorities say death was attributed to natural causes. The piece notes a ceremonial context and lists attendees at a separate event in New York for John L. Griffin’s memorial or related function.
Washington says Colonel Roosevelt’s broadside pushes Democrats to push through Wilson’s trust legislation this session. Leaders say the attack may align Roosevelt with Republicans and threaten business with intensified political battle. Senator Simmons downplays need for formal reply, noting Democratic gains on prices and a prompt effort against trusts. Idaho's Senator Borah welcomes Roosevelt’s call for united action to end the described woes.
Halifax Nova Scotia June 1 Police report Blisq Myrtle Robinson refused to answer Thomas Reilly's appeal at her front door prompting him to detonate a stick of dynamite on the sidewalk. The blast shattered windows within blocks and damaged the dwelling though no serious injuries occurred. Reilly a terminal worker familiar with blasting was arrested an hour later charged with attempted murder.
Madrid reports King Alfresco received Kermit Roosevelt and accompanying guests including Colonel Joseph Willard, the U S ambassador to Spain, Mrs Willard, and Miss Belle Wyatt Willard. The king questioned Roosevelt about Brazil explorations and expressed desire to meet Theodore Roosevelt in Spain for the June 20 wedding.
Monticello plans a single day old fashioned Fourth of July celebration with a firemen parade inviting Sullivan county fire companies, pastimes including horse racing foot races and a fireworks display. The Business Men's Association with the Board of Trade and Fire Department are backing the effort.
The New Kingston High School held a Saturday afternoon ceremony honoring a new housing project. Attendees included Kingston Academy and Wister Academy members who joined the processional march to the grounds for the event.
The first official report on the crop outlook notes an abundant harvest of apples pears and plums along with large yields of cherries berries and grapes in the region. Peaches are expected to be the smallest in years due to conditions observed by county farm agents.
June 1 report lists an entertainment and dance to benefit the School of the Assumption at the church hall Maybrook on Wednesday evening. The school children will perform under Miss Nellie Moran. A reception will follow. Kent’s orchestra will provide music. Other items mention village blacksmiths closing Saturdays in June July August, and local church and community activities including Willing Workers and Boy Scouts preparations.
In Newark New Jersey in June the Public Utility Commission orders the Susquehanna to produce records in Jersey City showing economies and cost cutting by the New York Susquehanna and Western and its subsidiary lines after commuter complaints about heating and service.
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