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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

4

103D Anniversary of Bible Society

The 163d anniversary of the Orange County Bible Society will be held at Westtown on June 3. The program includes Board of Managers meeting, various reports, devotional service, multiple addresses by Rev. Fred W. Stacey Rev.TM. Line Rev. B. EB. Smith Rev. GC. HL Reynolda Mr. Hendrickson of American Bible Society and Mr. Stokes Colporteur. Benediction and adjournment.

Orange County Bible Society Westtown Board of Managers Martin Fred W. Stacey B. EB. Smith HL Reynolda Mr Hendrickson American Bible Society Stokes Orange County

Former Norwich Man Injured on Porch During Concert

J A Letaire of Norwich, formerly of this city, suffered a severe scalp wound when an iron rod fell from a hammock chair on his head as he sat with family listening to Johnsons band. His wife Mrs Frank Gardner and others nearby were affected, with local residents aiding until Dr Chappell attended. Mrs Gardner recovering from pleurisy. Mr and Mrs W T Shaw visited their son Howard in Beranton, Pa, returning home.

J. A. LeTaire Norwich Johnson Frank Gardner Linden Block Dr. Chappell

For Sale Dairy Farm Near Middletown With 200 Acres

An ad lists an auto, two family houses, and a nearly 200 acre dairy farm near Middletown on Winter Road. Fully stocked with 40 cows, horses, crops, and machinery. Other items include a four-room house, team for hire, and room and board sought near Thrall Hospital.

Middistown Middletown Winteroad A. V. Sumi North Street Thrall Hospital Times-Press

Artesian Well Drilling by Jake Selleck Co Middletown

The Jake Selleck Co formerly Selleck and Waka continues artesian well drilling on Tole Sprague Ave Middletown. Contact Teleptona for references prices and information.

SGRN Selleck Jake Selleck Co Selleck & Waka Soma Tole Sprague Ave Middletown

Funeral Directors and Embalmers and Office Contacts

Funeral director and embalmer H Ker associate at 75 Whitham Ave with day and night office. Lady assistant Branca Utire at Olisville NY. New York office 10 East 22nd St phone 2094 Gramercy. Alex Merritt funeral director 043 West Main St Middletown NY New York office 0 Grett Jones St.

Ker Ofice and Parjors Witkham Ave Branca Utire Olisville N.Y New York East 22Nd St Gramercy Alex. Merritt West Main St Col. James St Midletown Grett Jones

Predicts Return of Progressives in House Debate

Representative Mann argued Progressive voters would return to the Republican fold regardless of party leaders. He said amalgamation plans are unnecessary and that the party will regroup with the GOP, amid debates on anti trust and labor legislation.

Washington Mann House Progressive Party G. O. PM Henry Wilson Roonevelt Thay New York Macdonald Michigan Republican Party Repubican

Double Wedding Plans Upended By Sudden Complications

In Brooklyn and Roswell Clinton Park, families planned a double wedding for June 25 but abrupt changes disrupted the event. Mr Parker and family faced a sudden postponement as a London visit and a late decision by the groom led to altered plans and an unexpected withdrawal from the ceremony.

Bank President's Will Is Probated

The will of Joseph Van Cleft, late president of the Columbus Trust Company, was probated before Surrogate Swezny. The Columbus Trust Company is executor and the estate, chiefly real estate in Columbus, will be divided equally among four children Edwin Barclay Josephine and Mrs Auruntie Lavergiert. Estimated value ranges widely with holdings including the Van Mey Building and the Columbia Tract Company property.

Iagt Reddinge Ta Brooksn van Clive Mel Estate Ely van West Columbia Tract Company OAS Taal Extain Holdings Escent van Mey Einer Broadway Grand Rtreet

Foster Indicted Under Mann Act in Mobile

An indictment under the Mann Act was brought against Foster in Mobile, alleging involvement in an elopement case. The adults and minor details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the case concerns illegal transportation across state lines.

Foster

Local notices and visits around Otisville and area

Otisville residents greeted relatives and friends during Memorial weekend. Miss Eather Ketcham visited Howells and Miss Clara Greenleaf traveled to Middletown for business. Northrup from Jersey City and Mrs. Hill from Jersey City were noted visitors.

Meadowbrook Notes and Local Social Roundup

Meadowbrook report notes a farm resale from Constant price to a Long Island buyer and immediate possession. Collie killed by auto near Browhley with no driver trace. Cameron couple wed quietly at Mrs Schmidt’s home before a New York honeymoon. Loretta Turner visiting grandparent in Meadowbrook summer. MoFat Guild to host June festival on Bethlehem school lawn with ice cream and oysters. Jane Lawrence visiting from Cornwall for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Swant Latte spending vacation with Mrs Cl A Gaoreq’s family.

Meadowbrook Goodman Long Island C.C. Smith Mra Cameron A. J. Schwtz Maret New York Ray Ride Browhley Loretta Turner Goaden Mia A. HL Schultz MoFat Guild Society Bethlehem School Ostraehorriom Tf Ia He Pregent Mies Jane Laxrenon Cornwall Jeiina Sdwant Latte

Scotchtown Communion Service and Picnic Announcement

Scotchtown plans a Sunday Communion service led by James Ret. Mateus Roop will preach the district meeting finale. A picnic at Mia-NAY Park closes the event Friday amid a special offering for local children.

Seotchtown Leetilenn James Mateus Roop Mia- Nay Park Miss Wing Port Jervis

Local society notes and village updates in Montgomery

Miss Belle Vanderoof and J Clarence Vanderoof with William Bull and Mise Hargrave spent Tuesday at Lake Mohonk. William Forbes of Elizabeth bought a tenement property. the house was spalling. Mr and Mrs Herman Crane returned from a short sojourn in Pilgrim Bush, Walker Valley and Middletown. The Montgomery Horse Thief Detecting Society and Chicken Thief Detecting Society met at Foresters Hall Tuesday night. routine business transacted. Brown Brothers secured roof work on James McMonamie wagon house and John Vanderpat & Son coal-house roof being prepared. Mina Sinsabaugh hosted Grove Street Whist Club. games and refreshments. John Bright of New Rochelle was in town Wednesday.

Montgomery Belle Venderoof J. Clarence Vanderoof William Bull Mise Hargrave Lake Mohonk Wiliam Forbes Elizabeth N. J Herman Crane Pilig Bush Walker Valley Middletown Montgomery Horse Thief Detecting Society Chicken Thief Detecting Society Foresters Hall Brown Brothers James McMonamie John J. Vanderpat

Obsequies for Edward A. Smith in Monroe

The funeral for Edward A. Smith was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Monroe M. E. Church. He died Saturday at his niece’s home from liver cancer at age four, son of John D. and Mrs. Smith, survived by his wife, one sister Mrs Dennis Shearin of Mombasa Leake, and brother Herman of Monroe. The Rev J. J. Henry and W. H. Loftus conducted the service. interment was in Monroe Cemetery.

Edward A. Smith Monroe Monroe M. EB Smith Anthony Lichtenberwer John D. Smith Dennis Shearin Mombasba Leake Herman J. J. Henry W. H. Loftus Monroe Cemetery

Arrest of Autoists En Route to City

Samuel Freer of Poughkeepsie and a companion were stopped by Motorcycle Policeman Scott Wednesday on Fullerton avenue for speeding. Freer was fined $5 by Acting Recorder J. Harold McCord. The car bore the license name Fred Knickerbocker.

Mowburgh Samuel Freer Poughkeepele Middletown Scott Wednesday Fullerton Avenue J. Harold McCord Fred Knickerbocker

Gift of Giving and Community Services at Westtown Church

Westtown church activities outline a Sabbath sermon on The Gift of Giving and the monthly benevolence offering for Sunday school missions. A morning service precedes a later M E church gathering, with prayer meeting led by Mrs. George Smith. Children’s Day is June 14, and local M C A and Epworth League events are announced. A Saturday ice cream sale supports church activities and a Cornwall convention report is planned for June 7.

Westtown Presbyterian Church Seasion Methodist Episcopal Church George Smith Methodist Church Epworth League Pearl Overton Indies of the Methodist Church George Overton M. E Cornwall-on-the-Hudson Laura Hansen Esther Hansen Mildred Buzzard Charles Terwilliger Harry Terwilliger Ener Mather Emma Terry Ernest Mather Andrew Sorg John E. DuBoiss George O. Sayer New York City William C. Dunning Middletown Robert B. Sayer William H. VanGelder Jersey Klore Levi Aldrich & Son

Obituary of W. F. Milford of Meadowbrook

W. F. Milford, 52, died in Poughkeepsie on May 30 after a complication of diseases. He was born in Cornwall and lived in Meadowbrook area, survived by his wife and two daughters of Poughkeepsie. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Diamond Ring Recovered After Classified Ad Notice

A Goshen family member lost a valuable diamond ring and placed an ad in the Times-Press classified columns. B Schoonmaker delivered the ring to the paper’s office at 31 Crescent Place and Mr H P Tuthill was contacted and recovered his property. Schoonmaker received a reward for his honesty. Incidents like this occur daily.

H. P. Tuthill Goshen Tuthill TIMES Times-Press B. Schoonmaker Crescent Place Times-Press Office Schoon- Maker

Rockefellow-Ketcham Nuptials At Goodwill Presbyterian

Miss Eva Ketcham daughter of Charles F. Ketcham and John W. Rockefellow a prosperous local farmer wed at the Goodwill Presbyterian manse at 2 o clock on Wednesday June 3 Rev John H Thompson officiating The bride wore a going away gown They will reside on the Rockefellow farm near the village Attending were the bride s father and her aunt Mrs Clara Anderson of Port Jervis

Rockefellow Clara Anderson Port Jervis

Citizens Enjoy Summer Social and Visitors In Westbrookville

Westbrookville reports a busy June with a summer home visit by W E Hills and a large crowd at a dance on Rhoades pavilion. Major and Mrs. Millard arrived to stay at Belle Terra while plans include local gatherings and visitors from Middletown Port Jervis Scranton and Tin Horn Hill.

Westbrookville W. E. Hills Rhoades’ Pavilion Major Willim Benasinger Otto Jock New York City Old Homestead Gillen Party Port Jervis Margaret Caniff Scranton Hotel Rhodes Harry Gritin Gideon Brandage Port Jervig John Baker and Son Harry Tinton Hil

Burnside Team Triumphs in Close March Match

Burnside defeated Marchwook by a 5 to 2 score in a recent game. David Ayres and his daughter Tessay visited Middletown. William Hull moved from a former residence. Harry Rosenhan returned from hospital in New York for an operation. Mr and Mrs Rowe and others visited New York recently. Mrs JH and daughter returned to their farm for the summer.

Burnside Janet Tin Marchwook David Ayres Iapent Tessay Middletown Baldain Har Hamptonburch Wiliam Hull I Sham Harry Rosenhan Kew York Daugter Rowe New York

Kermit Dines with King at Madrid Embassy Luncheon

A luncheon at the American Embassy in Madrid featured King Alfonso and Quesh Victor ia as honored guests. President Roosevelt and the British and German ambassadors attended alongside notable figures in attendance.

Kermit Dines King Madrd Jase Wizard King Alfonso Quesh Victoria Spain Toflat Kermi Roosevelt

Returns to New York City After Vague Village Visit

Janet-Mise Marion Sar etant of New York City is reported visiting a village for two weeks ending this morning. Local watchers note friendly exchanges and a return to urban duties after the visit.

New York Gorden Janet Mise Marion Saretant New York City Veter

Reverend Hogan to speak on Socialism and Religion in Monroe

The Rev J C Hogan, noted reformer, will deliver a talk on Socialistic and Religion at 3 p m Sunday at the residence of Wulard H Bull Walton Lake Monroe He recently returned from a speaking tour in Connecticut and long served the Methodist Episcopal Church All are welcome.

Punter Tinney W. A. Tiuney St. Clair Anderson Weathmoltville Uitura Moi Vitla Monroe J. C. Hogan Wulard H. Bull Walton Lake Hogan Connecticut Methodist Episcopal Church Mesdames Adelaide Leonard Emma Relyea Eliza Millington Elizabeth ©. Bull Belle Gaunt Charlotte Reed Elizabeth Seaman E G. Littell Elizabeth Runyon Harriet Ida Littell F. W. Relyea F. N. Reed Clarence Derby H. W. Runyon Stannard Lodge Smith & Stredel Co Margaret Scott Highland Milla William E. Seaman Brooklyn Knight C. W. Tuthill Spring Street Ethel Knight Five Hundred South Main Street Caroline D. Gaunt Chester Ida Barton Passaic N. J Flonds Emily Youngs Oxford Monroa Thomas Zabriskie W. & Frost Highland Mills Mra Iva J. Smith George B. Tanners Howard &. Caxton Mources Epworth League Schumpemank Central Valles Evenloss RE. Wilson D. LA Ossining John Krouse Aor Hares

Port Jervis Man Likely to Decline Lieutenants Gubernatorial Bid

Advices from Ohio indicate Merritt C. Speidel publisher of the Piqua Daily Call and son of Mr and Mrs Martin Speidel of Port Jervis is being talked of as the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor this fall Information from Port Jervis through private sources says he will not accept the nomination as he has extensive plans for developing his newspaper property which would be interfered with by a candidacy.

Ohio Merritt C. Speidel Piqua Daily Call Martin Speidel Port Jervis Speidel

Carmelites Defeat Otisville in Neighborhood Match

The Carmelites of this city beat Otisville Midgata 13 to 10 at Otisville Saturday morning. Lineups include Carmelites A Doran and E Doran among others with Kennedy Frazier and Pugh in key roles. Otisville features Ketcham Howe and Walker among the starters.

Otisville Otisvilla Wall Shelby The Ecore Yinuinga Carmelites Ottavilles Nid

Walks Far During 25 Year Letter Carrier Service

Port Jervis notes Charles W. Prisusia completing 25 years as a city letter carrier at the local office. The exact miles walked are unknown but could circle the Earth. William Marchant, another carrier, is nearing the same 25 year milestone.

Port Jervis Charles W. Priusia Prossia Wiliam Marchant

Local men to attend U C T convention in Jamestown

Willem P F Royce C M Hardenbergh and A W Tuthill depart Middletown for Jamestown N Y to attend the State United Commercial Travelers convention to be held Thursday and Friday. Royce and Tuthill are delegates from Middletown Council Hardenbergh holds a state office. A minor fire in a waste paper basket at Mo Quoldes caused slight damage. Andrew Horan first on scene and received burns.

Willem PF. Royce C. M Hardenbergh A. W. Tuthill Jamestown N.Y State United Commercial Mr. Royce Mr. Tuthill Middletown Wille Sun Alam Main Street H. F. Mender Andrew Horan McQuolds

Name omitted candidate files for permit renewal

An unnamed candidate listed in yesterday's paper appears among the applicants for a permit renewal related to Prughkgcpele license. Officials were expected to release details today at the county clerk’s office.

Resigns Position At Local Company

Clarence Springetead resigns as manager of the THrectorou Company in this city, ending his tenure with the firm.

Clarence Springetead Thes Threctorou Company

Mayors Hear City Manager on Government Form

At the fifth annual Conference of Mayors in New York State H M Waite Dayton D C city manager urged caution in relying on the commission manager form. He noted the form alone cannot ensure efficiency and stressed citizen participation and recall in Dayton. He traced municipal government development from national to local levels and urged building strong city systems.

Auburn Conference of Mayors New York State H. M. Waite Ciy Dayton D.C Waite Cty Fey

Campbell Hall Downs Ontario in doubleheader rout and thriller

Campbell Hall A C defeated the Ontario Hose Company in both games of a doubleheader at Campbell Hall on Saturday. The morning 41 to 2 victory and the afternoon 5 to 4 thriller captivated a large crowd.

Campbell Hall A. C Ontario Hose Company Campbell Hall W. Mcormick Slaughter Plannery Schuster Tremper Weinlandt P. McCormick Osborne Doremus Howell Ontatics Litehrod Hughes Dow Brandt Dailey Ketchum Geil Burets Davison

Chauffeur Test Proceedings Describe Morning Road Tests

The morning session centers on road tests with candidates such as vis Wilfred G. Orborn Montgomery and William J. Maguire. In the afternoon written tests occur in the courthouse, while others including Norton F. chew Walden and John Bive Montgomery participate.

Vis Wilfred G. Orborn Montgomery William J. Maguire Corminwall Norton F. Chew Walden John Bive Benjamin F. Bankinewiing Court House Athe

Miller announces Leta May Miller engagement to Williem Cox

Mr and Mrs Henry Miller announce the engagement of their daughter Leta May Miller to Williem E Cox of Elmtra North. The couple plans a future ceremony and asks friends to share in their happiness.

Henry Miller Leta May Miller Williem EL Cox Elmtra, N

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