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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
5
A fragment reports the death of motion picture actor Ben Chapin at Liberty Street, noting his striking resemblance to President Lincoln and suggesting a national trend or notoriety surrounding the incident. The readable text appears garbled with OCR errors and references to Brtetoteilo.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Red Cross chapter issuing instructions to draft contingents. It mentions kits for males leaving home, supply service roles, and military relief shipments. The readable text signals prompt shipment of supplies and guidance to provide a kit to each departing male.
Florida notes report Walter Cortright injuring his knee during high jump practice at Seward Institute on Memorial Day and missing days of work. Children’s Day exercises are planned at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. James G. Foppino visits Miss M. Belle Tolliman in town. Charles C. Shootman dies in Yorba Linda, with interment at Plymouth, X. Ch. Mr. Savcean formerly resided in the area. John Watzenegger moves to Sprague Avenue with family. Walter R. Starr leads C. EZ. meeting on Christian vanity. Ropes suspensions in Main Street as a stunt for Liberty Loan. flags raised at Florida Lyceum and Firemen’s rooms. Memorial Day procession includes 900 participants and schoolchildren from S. S. Seward Institute and St. Joseph’s Parochial School among others. Rev. Father Beladyax attended St. Joseph’s. Ole Vail arrives safely at Camp Worth. C. Water hes accepts Middletown post. Paris Bernee in New York. returns Monday. Women’s Missionary Focus meets June 13.
The annual track meet for Orange County high schools is rescheduled to Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Goshen Park. Officials, after reviewing conditions, voted to postpone the event to a later date, with Port Jervis and Cornwall among contenders for eventual standings.
Former Tuxedo Postmaster in Atlanta, Georgia, received a one year prison sentence. The case involves official misconduct and misuse of mail services. Authorities reported the verdict and sentence at the federal courthouse.
June notes from Howells report visits and greetings. Milas Veale Sheeley spent two weeks with parents Mrs Robert Drake and daughters Ana and Vidla before returning home. Joseph Cook of New York City visited relatives. Mrs John Bronner entertained her mother Mrs Babcock. Emma Shaw was home briefly. Ald Society met after Memorial Day in Cornwall. Mackey spent Memorial Day with parents in Cornwall. Frank Worsel Jr and family spent Sunday in Paterson.
Unionville resident 21 year old Unionville youth Unionville Sutie Russe enlists in the U S Navy to serve her country. Miss Margaret Halstead from Gosh en visits her aunt Miss Mary Halstead on Orchard Street. Mrs George Thompson and son Charles spend time with Newbaugh relatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Hardin of Leona New Jersey visit Waterloo friends. Mrs Charles Dickinson receives word of a son’s safe arrival in France. Mr and Mrs Jack Scoble of New eee spend last week at Spruce.
Batavia June 4 William Fitzhimmons exalted ruler of Albany lodge 49 of Elks was unanimously elected vice president of the New York State Association of Elks at the sixth annual convention. Other officers named include President Hugo E Selmvin past exalted ruler Jamestown lodge secretary Elmet E K Wolvin Lyon lodge 363 and treasurer Amon A Foote Gtica lodge 32. More than 300 delegates from sixty seven lodges attended the meeting.
A fragmented notice describes a large advertising sign for a convention and state competition by the E. Society Red Cross drives. Large pieces are to be placed at railroad stations and at the Honea Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Lottie, a determined individual, drives a patriotic effort by Camp Fire Girls of the Memorial Chatea. The group plans a community play at the church to support their cause.
New York officials and activists push to halt the planned execution at Sing Sing. Court of Appeals convenes this week to rule on Emil Green’s case with July electrocution date under review.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions June dates and registration opportunities but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, places, or events to summarize into a full news item.
Tuxedo Park residents urged a ban on Hearst papers after a local association debate. Lamourte reports many residents praised the discontinuation, saying the move met public demand while dealers prepared for a shift as Hearst papers were cut.
In the American Medical Journal a roster honors physicians and surgeons for service in the Army. Benjamin Renean presented a pen-and-ink honor roll during a meeting of Engine and Hose Company No. 2. Alexander, a student at the Art Students League, is noted for artistic enrollment at Vassar College. Masbrouck changes plea in a restitution case reducing a $6900 original amount. Emmet A. Bowne of Port Jervis is slated to manage a store.
The Needlecraft Club meets Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Silas Brinks home 74 Beattie Avenue. Members are urged to bring unfinished projects and share tips on their latest creations.
The Custodian Committee of the Home Defense seeks fullest information on enemy owned property held in the United States as part of the defense effort. It requests photographs and descriptions of bridges, buildings, and localities near battle fronts in France Belgium and Luxembourg and in Germany. Col. A 33 Coxe at 1156 15th Street Washington DC to receive material by post or express with no expectation of return.
Corporal Majower in charge of the local army recruiting station for two months has been ordered to Poughkeepsie for duty. His transfer is noted as a loss here where he boosted recruits from 10 in March to 27 in April and 30 in May. His wife Mae Majower has made many friends here as well. Corporal Virgil L Despain of Poughkeepsie will succeed him, a married man whose wife will join soon. Corporal R L Greene remains as assistant here.
H L Reed of Motordom, manager, was expected in Middletown Monday to confer with the Middletown Automobile Club committees ahead of the New York State Association convention set for June 26-27 in the city. Delayed, he reached Tuesday and briefly spoke with officials as preparations continue for a successful gathering.
Surrogate Jobs B Swerey granted a decree of medical settlement in the estate of Sarah Mi Warres of Montgomery town who died last year at age 6. The estate netted 827,512.46. Annoy J Fowler was the executor.
P Hateht, once from Matleawan, moved to New Ware Gnd ten years ago and opened a grocery at South Liberty and Res wick streets. After a long career, he sells his store to a new owner and court mentions Harry Haiest in Oregon.
Port Jervis man Mre Davin Richards reports her son Fred J Richards of Company K 163rd Infantry is hospitalized at United States Military Hospital No 9 Lakewood New Jersey after being gassed on opening day of the current offensive and suffering dysentery from contaminated water He writes of his intent to guard duty in the United States for the remainder of the war and his hope to return home once discharged The letter describes his experiences at Ellis Island and his statement that the area is a large hotel taken for a hospital with plans for nose surgery and other care
Albany June 5 Reported no reservations yet for the federation of Agriculture meeting at the Ten Eyck but Samuel Frazier says the Albany gathering will convene at 10 o clock Friday morning Former Senator William M Bennett may address farmers and Merlon Lewis aides could attend Officers will be elected and a constitution adopted The opposition to Governor Whitman has waned since a prior governor farmer meeting John J Dillon Burkhart Fraser Bush expected as chief speakers Dillon the Democratic foe of Whitman is quoted opposing the federation as politically immoral and aims to elect up to fifty state lawmakers next fall
Campbell Hall June 5 report details William R Morvan and assistants cutting the gnarled oak that blocked the Twin by the schoolhouse. They also cleared other trees to improve drivers view of the dangerous S turn. State road contractors are building a wall on the hillside beneath the guard rail to slope the road from the raft to the foot of the school hollow.
Leon W. Wakeman of Company 1 107th Engineers now in France writes to his mother Mrs Elia Wakeman 54 Academy avenue. He describes seasickness drills and meals as the ship nears land and notes he is feeling fine and getting enough to eat amid bed weather and sickness among some men. He mentions being a nephew of Mrs Duryea of 21 24 Academy Avenue.
Passengers on an Erie train traveling south of the Hohohva motion were jolted when a driving motor broke on the engine at about 1:35 Sunday afternoon. The engineer kept the train under control as the incident caused a thrilling, rough ride for those aboard.
The article reflects on how the Robinson circus would surprise Grandpa John with its growth since 1865, noting four railroad trains to transport the show and a payroll over 1,200 with 500 horses. It highlights revolutionary displays like the processional pageant Golden Days and Olden Days, and praises the modern paraphernalia and period costumes.
The Dover Index reports the engagement of William Ward former resident of this city and Lulu M Dickerson of Sussex street announced at a party Saturday at the bride to be home. The event featured ornate dining room decorations including a heart with an arrow lit by tiny electric lights and tokens from the New Jersey Gas and Electric Company and the New Jersey Power and Light Company. Miss Dickerson works as a clerk in the G and E office and Ward is a foreman for the Power and Light Co. The wedding date has not been set.
The Christian Endeavor Week planned for June 17 to 22 will be promoted on the Times-Press Classified Page. Six C E societies, members of the Christian Endeavor Union of Middletown, aim to make the event a success and the paper will donate 15 percent of classified receipts during the period to the Union to support the Empire State Convention in Middletown July 1 to 4.
City residents respond to a call for housing U S Army officers stationed nearby. Mid-1 dietown homes offered accommodations, with the Chamber of Commerce reporting initial supply meets current demand. Officials will handle rejections as needed, and more homes may be opened if required.
A boy fell from the public pier near South Street at about 5 o'clock Monday evening and drowned. Thomas Fitzpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Jom J. Fitzpatrick of 273 Water Street report the incident. Rescue attempts lasted three quarters of an hour without success.
Millaborg and Jame ius Mareeret Retter residents report a large aeroplane passing over on Saturday afternoon traveling from Binghamton to New York. Fred Meadis drives a Ford touring car bought from Grant Evans of Slate Hill. Memorial Day visitations occur with Ellen O'Brien and family. John Sherlock purchased a Ford from Ben Brum dage of Johnson. An event dances June 14 at New Hall with McWilliams Orch. Clare Foley injured wrist last week. Nelson Brundage finishes new fence. Hubert Reilly seen Sunday at Slate HUD home. Mr and Mrs George Brundage and Mrs Jamies Brooks visit.
Darkest night New York has seen in years brought a sudden halt to lights in downtown and White Lights districts. Police Commissioner Enright ordered strict blackout measures after military requests from Governors Island. Reports describe no shadows as illumination vanished and residents faced an early taste of wartime control amid alert for air raids.
Tuesday evening in the High School auditorium a lecture recital by J Bently Ball of Rochester, a baritone of noted ability, will offer popular songs to allies and tunes sung in the trenches. Proceeds support grammar school fund to complete the main share of boxes for Cross supplies. Pupils’ tickets 10 cents, adults 25 cents.
Tuesday Howard F. Lapham of 46 Wallkill Avenue applied at the local recruiting station for enlistment. He passed the physical exam and was sent to Poughkeepsie, then Fort Slocum for further processing. A machinist employed by Ideal Wrapping Company, Captain Wag hopes more local men will follow the example as the fighting power of the castom is needed.
Kingston June 3 Joseph T Moors aged 49 who manned the railroad gates at Broadway crossing on March 4 when a West Shore newspaper train crashed into a Kingston city trolley car killing three men was arraigned Monday before County Judge James Jenkins on a charge of manslaughter Through his attorney Amon Yau Fonte he entered a plea of not guilty with the privilege of facing trial
Local notice for a baseball event at Walden Field on June 7 at 2 39 PM. Public interest in schedule and time contemporaneously advertised.
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