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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
7
A long list of social visits and hometown happenings from Middletown and nearby towns. Residents visiting relatives in Kingston, Sussex, and New Jersey. local residents traveling for health, education, and leisure. club meetings, dances, and Memorial Day observances. plus movements of notable locals between Middletown, Port Jervis, and White Lake.
Thomas Penney, Grand Master of Masons in New York, announced the appointment of Special Surrogate Elwood C. Smith of Monroe as District Deputy for the Thirteenth Masonic District. Smith is postmaster of Standard Lodge No. 711 Monroe and a member of Highland Chapter, Hudson River Commandery, and Mecca Temple. There are 16 lodges in the district. Friends congratulate him on the honor.
A fragmentary notice from the Western Canton Telegraph Company outlines a plan to advance 2 percent of each employee's yearly salary to fund government support. Deductions over 16 months with 2 percent annual interest on the loans would credit savings accounts, with refunds or adjustments subject to company rules.
Richard Delafield hosted about 500 employees at Brook Farm Chester for a celebration with lively music by Vollmer’s two piece band led by Middletown trumpeter Baird and local physicians on hand. A meal was served around four, dancing resumed until 7 20, then a special train returned the crowd to New York.
A garbled report from New York on June 4 references individuals by numbers, mentions a tuberculosis farm, and notes blood test events. It cites commissions, production services, and a few monetary figures, though many lines are unclear. The text references deaths and medical service for children amid a confused series of numbers and place names.
Minnie Elizabeth Cox widow of Frank M Cox dies after illness at Middletown Sanitarium aged 60. They lived at 149 Prospect Avenue later 142 Prospect. She was born April 24 1871 in Wawayanda, married December 24 1912. Survived by husband and sister Mrs W D Vaolnweghn. Funeral at 149 Prospect Avenue Sunday 2 pm Rev Dr Wight officiating. Interment Wallkill Cemetery Phillipstburg. Hlenville June 2 Thomas Parker dies age 63 at his sister-in-law’s home. A longtime Cape resident and boardinghouse keeper, he planned to move to New York City with wife Belle Morse Parker. Survived by wife, two sons Charles and William Parker, four daughters Liasie Parker Gould, two others, and four sisters. Pope of Ellenville area. Burial at Cape Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Brink widow of Robert W Shaw of Circleville died at her son's home on Academy Avenue after a brief illness She was born April 12 1810 in Blowm hingvark to Abram Brink and Harriet Storer Married November 25 1857 to Robert W Shaw Survived by children Dimmick B Shaw Alexander H Shaw Harriet N Slawson and Minth W Price plus three grandchildren and a brother and sister The family details indicate a longtime Circleville residence and connection to the Brink line
A string of short obituaries and notices from a rural community paper. Reports include the death of Garrett Decker of Warwick with Civil War service, Joseph Curtis Stevens of Danbury born 1854 and living in the city, Amanda Lane McDonalds widow of John S McDonald, Seth Emmet Mapes of Howells, James K. McBrier of Montgomery, Harriet Lewis of Liberty, Laura A Harlor of Ridgebury, and F. Waterhouse longtime freight agent for NYO&W Railroad. Additional items note a local Quaker meeting dissatisfaction. The notices reference churches, family survivors, and service details.
Maple Dale and Brookville residents attended family visits and social events over June with plans for gatherings at the Embroidery Club and Hillside Farm. Community updates include Grand Jury proceedings in Goshen, a Grievance Day notice, a local arm fracture treated by Dr Condict, and Red Cross enlistment for Donald Parker.
Goshen news reports Jane 2 Rev Grorce Dum dell visiting Epiascopal Church pastor in Monier. Jay Sargent with Wells Fargo Express in New York in town for days. Mrs Helen Lewis of Maytrewk former Miss Melen Arsinger of Nillase taken to Thali Hospital in Middletown. A local construction firm receives crushed stone and will begin street concreting work, planning completion near Newday and a park square. Mr and Mrs Vantelders leave for Pa to attend Timer-Prese Weal Ad, staying at the home on 24 vert and visiting Mrs Vantelders’ parents.
In Goshen this morning Surrogate John B. Owezey presided over estates totaling $72,169.18. Minnie May Brandt of Arlington NJ and Amati B. Weaver of Campbell Hall had wills admitted, executors named, and parcels of real estate and personal property assigned to spouses and heirs. Other estates include Mary Cassidy, William Cahill, and Mary Elizabeth O Malley with multiple executors and legatees, plus the Orange County Home for Aged Women bequests and a decree in Sarah M. Doreman’s estate with Albert Grobdet as executor.
Orange County officials prep for federal conscription act registration with Sheriff McDowell Deputy Dackes and County Clerk Cregg arranging sites at Town Hall Donovan's Garage Hiram Smith Building and Dikeman Hotel for the four districts. Women are urged to report June 7 at the Supervisors' chambers to help tabulate registration cards, with five days expected to complete the work and National League assistance sought.
Heavy rain across Goshen forces the postponement of the opening matinee of the 1917 season at the historic track. The card will be raced at a later date as conditions remain too heavy for racing. No racing at the Eastern Track next Saturday, with horses shipped to Toledo for a June event.
Historic poem text with repeated lines about the dawn's early light and the flag at Fort McHenry. Reflects patriotic imagery of the flag, the rockets red glare, and the brave defending the land.
A call has gone out urging that everyone should hear the words of the National Anthem. The appeal stresses unity and shared patriotic sentiment amid ongoing civic events.
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