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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
6
A short elderly man with grey hair and glasses vanished from a Waterbury bound touring car outside Robinson's book store in Goshen. The car’s driver claimed the fare wasn’t paid and left for Waterbury without the missing man. Police noted the man weighs about 115 pounds and wore glasses.
E. J. Riverkamp leaves for Buffalo tonight as a delegate from St. John’s Council of the Knights of Columbus to attend the state convention. Edward Connors of Middletown was visiting friends here yesterday. Gus Lipert, Philadelphia Dental College student, is home for a few days before graduation. W. H. W. Hoffman visited town this morning to tend his horses at Historic Track. George Kipp completed church grounds work. A new toolhouse has been built beside the church after removing the old one near Park Place.
The Driving Park flowers supplied by Dwyer & Company of Cornwall were set out at the Historic Track under the direction of James Bradley.
John Malley has returned here after an honorable discharge from the U S Wyoming. Rev. Pise of St James Church leaves today for a two weeks vacation to improve his health. Miss Ruth Cropsey daughter of John Cropsey with Josephine Mathews, his niece, visit at his home on South street.
Benjamin Finan of Fordham Law School spent the weekend in town visiting friends. Ed Crummey of New York City stayed at his grandfather George W. Murray's home, accompanied by Philip Carter of Norfolk Virginia.
Worthington Whitehouse visited Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs B B Webb of Ridgefield Park New Jersey announce the birth of a daughter. Cornell scholarship exams were held in the high school Saturday with results pending after distribution to Albany. S A Cortright oversees the exams with candidates listed including Ralph Bodel Roy Crabtree Russell Hanford Ora Hunt Henry Karston Willard E Martin Leo Soeren Warwick Ruthleroy Thomas Nally and others. Memorial Day incidents feature Thomas Nally of Goshen attempting to raise fare to Midway Park by selling a borrowed razor, leading to a warrant sworn by Wilbur McBride and later arraignment. John ONeill, Port Jervis resident, jailed 30 days for public intoxication after latest arrest on New Street.
John Black made a flying trip to New York City yesterday afternoon. Bids for the village road project will be advertised and let on June 7.
J. Vail, president of the New York by Tis. Co., is a week end visitor at the Inn.
Miss Mary C. Hart Robert J. Reiley and Lester E. Reiley all of New York City registered at the Inn last night. This morning they attended the wedding of Miss Finan.
Recent week end visitors at the Goshen Inn included Mr and Mrs A K Smiley of Lake Mohonk Mr and Mrs J Brewster MacDonald of New York Mr and Mrs F H Lockwood of New York Senator and Mrs James A C Johnson and Mrs John D Prost of Englewood New Jersey Mrs Walter H Clark of New York and G Z Hodgman of New York.
The Goshen canvass for the field fund reports many generous contributions and will continue beyond the initial Wednesday deadline as organizers found it impossible to raise sufficient funds in the short time.
Miss Mary R Finan daughter of Mrs Thomas Finan will marry Charles C Reiley at St John’s Church on Saturday June 4 at 10 oclock Miss Anne H Finan her sister acts as maid of honor and Lester E Reily serves as best man
Father James A. Brady of St. John's Church postpones his sermon to the Dikeman Hose Co due to a scheduling clash with a sermon to Orange Lodge, No. 506, at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 4.
Officer Clark arrested John Schmidt of Campbell Hall last night at 11. He was charged with public intoxication and arraigned this morning by the police justice, who fined him.
The St Bluo is undergoing major upgrades including interior painting and new carpeting as preparations for the upcoming summer season.
Dewey Decker formerly of Goshen is a seaman on the U S 8 Texas and is currently on leave with friends in town staying a short time.
Russell Murray and family of New York open their summer home Maplewood for the season. J. D. Roundy of Binghamton visits the Occidental. Fred Hock and Edward Wood depart for New York to see the ball game between New York and Cleveland. Conklin and Cummins of Grand Street are building a new Fairbank’s scale platform near their office.
H. H. Peony of Chicago and George Beéeebee of Philadelphia are listed as attendees at the St. Elmo gathering.
Washington reports a two hour clash with bandits when American marines landed at Puerto Plata Santo Domingo on May 31. Captain Herbert J. Hinger of the Marine Corps was killed with no other American deaths. The city was captured after routing natives and Monte Cristi taken. Conditions have been restored to normal.
Miss Nellie B. Chandler owner and director of the Bay State Lady Orchestra ends a 10 month Stratton engagement after six extensions. She opens in Charleston next Monday with an enlarged ensemble and also has a Baltimore orchestra engaged for the summer. Miss Stella Young of Port Jervis forms a new orchestra to supply music for Stratton picture and vaudeville shows beginning today.
John H Stephenson prominent Ellenville resident died at home on South Main Street Sunday morning June 4 after six months illness from paralysis. He would have been 64 on June 7 and is survived by his wife and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at St Johns Episcopal Church with Scoresby Hose Company in uniform. interment Fantine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Beulah 8 Wilcox wife of the late William R Wilcox died in this city May 29 after several weeks illness She was born at Dorchester New Jersey February 15 1849 She was the daughter of Martha Shaw.
Mrs Evelyn Crawford visits her brother Almond Slack and family in Ogdensburg. Numerous locals and guests travel for visits, christenings, vacations, and weddings. Names include Miss Florence Paddock, Rev Charles H Reynolds, Mrs Victoria Dean, Jacob Knapp, Vernley Tice, J Harkness, Hamlet LaTourette, Dr J L Hanmer, L M Cross, F W McMunn, George W Jamison, Vir a Billings, A Evelyn Norton, Oscar Greenleaf, and heirs of multiple towns. Movements span from Youngeville to Yankee Lake with trips to Binghamton, Scranton, and Denver plans.
Mrs Julia Hayes aged 80 widow of John Hayes died Monday morning at 1 20 at her Pine Bush home after a lingering illness She was born in Ireland daughter of Maurice Bunion and Margaret Sullivan came to this country 62 years ago and lived 45 years in Crawford She leaves two daughters and five sons Catherine F Margaret John Thomas Maurice William J Edward and others Funeral arrangements to be announced locally She was a devout member of St Pauls Church Bullville and known for kindness in the community.
Mrs Agnes Cranston wife of William John Cranston of Johnson died Sunday at 10 30 am after a lingering illness. Born in Ireland May 25 1846 she came to Middletown at age six. She married 52 years ago in this city and leaves sons and daughters including Mrs Philip Kaufman New York City Mrs Samuel Bolitho and Jennie and Fannie at home John D Long Island City Henry F and James F at home. She was a devout St Josephs Church member and mourned by many friends.
Edwin Doty aged 42 years six months and 28 days died Saturday at 71 East avenue after a six month illness. Born in Port Jervis he was a painter and member of the Painters' Union. He married Agnes Gertrude Parker on November 25 1915 in Goshen. Survived by his wife his mother and brother Merwin Doty of Newark New Jersey. Funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Mrs Annie B Maier wife of William F Maier of 69 Monhagen Avenue died Saturday at 6 30 pm after a lingering illness. Born in Warwick to Benedict Hallock and Mary Clark she had lived here two years. She wed Mr Maier ten months ago in this city and is survived by her husband and a brother Washington Harlock of Goshen. She was a devout member of Christ Universalist Church.
John H. Layton died at his Sparrowbush home at 8 10 p.m. Friday after a short illness. He was 83, born in The Forks Callicoon NY, son of John H. Layton. He lived in Callicoon Manchester PA and Sparrowbush. He married Clarissa White in 1861 and is survived by two sons Sherman Layton and Jesse Layton.
George W. Dean of Cohoes died Saturday night at his mother in law Mrs. Celing Page 190 Main Street. Born in Craigville Orange County he was fifty five years old. He lived in Cohoes over fifty years and is survived by two daughters Miss Ruth and Helena three sisters Mrs McCormick of Watertown Mrs Henry Near and Miss Mary L. Dean of Cohoes.
Middletown Lodge No 1997 Grange project bids opened Saturday afternoon. Building committee deferred the contract letting at 7:50 PM due to unforeseen difficulties. Award likely before week’s end.
The USS Hancock now at Vera Cruz is ordered to New Orleans to embark 600 marines for Santo Domingo. They join Admiral Caperton to protect lives and property of foreigners amid U S action in the region.
An early June wedding in Middletown will unite Miss Ida May Shorter and Dr. William Howard Kelly at the bride’s home on West Main Street. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Dr. Char les Howland Cookman with a small group of family and friends in attendance.
A Brooklyn man named Bressler operated a haber dasher shop in the Merritt building on James Street. After closing two weeks ago his goods were auctioned at 10 am but a later visit by a moving van from Weston Transfer Company of Newburgh loaded the sold items. Merritt, the store owner, sought police intervention to halt further removal as Bressler owed him rent.
June Week at West Point kicks off with final exams and class reunions expected to bring about 250 Alumni Association members back to campus. Cadets have arranged for a steamer to accommodate the influx of alumni.
A Hague dispatch reports the Holland American steamship Neardam, arriving at Rotterdam May 28 from New York, was ordered by British authorities to abandon her mail at Fal mouth.
The steamer hotel will be well patronized by the cadet girls and their chaperons anchored off Flirtation Walk. Graduating exercises are scheduled for June 13.
Two young Circleville residents Florence Rhinehart and Arthur C. Gillen wed Thursday at 1 pm in Circleville. Rev. Ralph W. Rowland officiated at the parsonage on a ring ceremony. They plan a wedding trip in an automobile owned by Charles Brady and will reside in Fair Oaks after returning, where Gillen has built a new home for his bride.
The marriage of Miss Florence Ann Wells and Reeves Schultz Seeley was solemnized Thursday at noon at the parsonage of St. Paul’s Methodist Church 10 Wickham Avenue Greenville. Rev George W Grinton presided with attendants Clark KE Wood and Miss Neva A Wamsley of this city.
Anthony A. McCreedie once connected with State Hospital and Mrs. Alice Walker of Summitville were married May 10 by Rev. B. B. Smith at his residence on 30 Spring Street.
A large sign directing tourists to Middletown and nearby points stands at Bradley's Corners. Made by H. C. Gould company and painted by H. C. Ogden the sign marks state road route No. 4 to Buffalo with Middletown one mile highlighted. The Chamber of Commerce will deliver 250 arrow shaped highway signs for routes guiding to Middletown.
President Wilson signed the new army bill on Saturday, boosting the regular army peace strength from 102000 to 175000 enlisted men and allowing 206000 in time of war. The measure, one of the major preparedness steps, becomes law July 1.
Rome reports relations between Bulgaria and Greece growing strained over Bulgarian occupation of three Greek forts. Supporters of former Premier Venizelos urge Greece to join the Allies and push for decisive action.
George W. Washburn of Saugerties died at his home on a Friday in the fiftieth year of his age. He had long been engaged in brick manufacturing in Saugerties.
Blooming Grove Circle of Daughters holds a towel and ice cream sale at the parsonage in Wi on June 7, with cake for sale. Mr and Mrs B C celebrate their 50th anniversary May 31 at home with about 50 neighbors present.
Mr and Mrs G F Winters and Mr and Mrs W E Masker from Amity drove in a new Overland to the home of Mrs Winters sister in law near Mount Hope, to Finchville and to the home of Mr and Mrs J Lynch while J Booth, confined at home, also visited.
George E. Olds, five years with the hometown paper and part of that time a reporter, resigns his post and will depart Sunday for Erie Pennsylvania. He has accepted a reporter position on the Erie Morning Dispatch where his father Edward C. Olde resides.
A Monday afternoon storm brought hail of considerable size accompanying a heavy downpour. The ground resembled a light snow scene in parts and authorities fear notable damage in several sections from the hail and rain combined.
Sullivan county man Adam Rampe was arrested by Policeman Healey for driving past a trolley car as passengers alighted. He posted a cash bond to appear this morning.
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