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Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

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John Clancys In Arow as Local Police Chase

Two men named John Clancy surfaced in Hancock county police reports. One, described as 86 years old and 5 ft 5 in, was found at John R Slawson's Phillipsburg barn seeking shelter from the rain and later released. The other Clancy, a prisoner awaiting transfer, escaped Hancock jail and remained at large.

John Clancy John R. Slawson Phillipsburgh William Faulkner State Hospital P.paulkner Goshen Stawson Barn Clancy Mitchell Inn Grant R. Wilson New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company Hancock Delhi Perkis Clancy

Roosevelt Declines Run as Hughes Emerges at Chicago

Historic plea by Theodore Roosevelt to GOP delegates urges unity and Americanism over all as Justice Hughes gains momentum for nomination at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. The report outlines Roosevelt’s stance, Wilson critique, and plans amid Progressive tensions with a focus on unity and preparedness.

Roosevelt International News Service Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt Chicago William P. Jackson Maryland America Wilson Lincoln Washington Jackson United States Justice Hughes Hughes Coliseum Charles Evans Hughes George von L. Meyer William Loeb, Jr Roosevelt Republican Committee National Committee Resolutions Committee Oscar 5. Straus Harding Charlies E. Hughes J. F

Ministers Outing at Orange County Golf Club

Forty ministers linked with the Middletown area Ministerial Association and their wives enjoyed a basket luncheon at the Orange County Golf Club. Rev. Charles A. Dann of Goshen preached on Christ and St Paul, sparking active discussion. The next meeting is set for Grace Church Parish House on the first Monday in July.

Ministerial Association of Middletown Orange County Golf Club Charles A. Dann Methodist Church Goshen Christ and St. Paul Grace Church Parish House

Warwick Men to Platteburg Camp

Warwick June 8 The L and H managers announce four week paid vacations for office clerks who attend the Platte burg military camp in addition to the usual two weeks. Robert Huyler Henry C Seely and Edwin Strong are among likely attendees W Randolph Welling also plans to go.

Spelling Contest Postponed to June 15 at Bethel Church

The spelling contest and entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. Church were postponed from last evening to Thursday June 15. Community members were advised to note the new date and plan accordingly.

Bethel A. M. E

Proposals Opened for Orange County Highway Work

Albany June 9. State Highway Department opened proposals for state aid highway improvements in Orange County. Road 9A Middletown Schunnemunk and Fallkill areas with bids from Nash Griffin Norwich 1802 and others totaling about 1.5 to 2.0 million. Road 499 Middletown Montgomery bids range 101k to 111k. Road 1829 Goshen Village bids include Wm J Kidd New York City 47k and Abner M Harper Inc Newburgh 54k plus other firms listed.

Albany State Highway Department Orange County Middletown Chunnemunk Highland Mills Nash & Griffin Norwich Fallkill West Hurley Edward P Arbogast Stroudsburg John A. Jova, Inc Newburgh Goshen Village Wm. J. Kidd New York City John 8. Turner Mt.Vernon Abner M. Harper, Inc Schunnemunk Cons. Co Highland Millis Fallkill Cons. Co., Inc Poughkeepate Sewage Disposal & Water Plant Company Schenectady

Cullinan Named Delegate for National Knights of Columbus

At the Buffalo convention the Knights of Columbus elected T. F. Cullinan of 2 Albert Street as a delegate to the National convention in Davenport Iowa on August 14. Local attorney L. William P. Cortes also attended. Delegates totaled 700 with 35 000 parade watchers. State deputy James E. Finegan and other officers from New York and nearby cities were chosen.

Knigits of Columbus Buffalo T. F. Cullinan Albert Street The Order Davenport Cullinan L. William P. Cortes Knights James E. Finegan New York James A. Dowd Arthur J. W. Hilly Frank H. Shields Auburn Philip Hammes Utica

Patriot Order Meets Receives Six Membership Applications

Camp No.1 of the Patriotic Order of Americans held a regular meeting last evening in their rooms with a large attendance and six applications for membership received.

Patriotic Order Patriotic Order of Americans

Ursuline Academy Musical Draws Crowd Despite Rain

Ursuline Academy presented a weather affected concert with strong attendance on Wednesday night. Students delivered a Garden of the Flowers cantata featuring Marie Otto and Marie Van Wagner in a lark and nightingale duet and Gertrude Smith, Candace Dawson, and Esther Simmons in solo roles. Graduation exercises followed with an orchestral program and a cantata performance led by Rev. James Kearney Peene and Rev. J. P. McClancy honoring graduates Marie Antoinette Otto Anna Leah Duski May Loretta Blizard Candace Adrienne Dawson.

Ursuline Academy Marie Otto Marie van Wagner Gertrude Smith Candace Dawson Athalia Mendelasohn Mazeppa Frances Treula Reilly Garden of Flowers White Butterfly James Kearney Peene Rey Marie Antoinette Otto Anna Leah Duski May Loretta Blizard Candace Adrienne Dawson CN Cae

Weekly social events at Orange County Golf Club

The Orange County Golf Club house opens Saturday June 14 with a tea. Hostesses include Mrs Byron Morgan, Mrs Philip A Rorty, Mrs Richard Buttenheim, and Miss Ethel.

Orange County Golf Cub House Byron Morgan Philip A. Rorty Richard Buttenheim Ethel

Club Seeks Wider Guest Access After Enlarged House

Mitchell and Mrs. James F. Tuthill invite all club members to enjoy forthcoming events. Officials believe the expanded clubhouse will allow entertaining all who attend this opportunity.

Albert Williams Confined to Home by Illness

Albert Williams of 123 Linden Avenue is confined to his home due to illness.

Albert Williams Linden Avenue

French concede loss of fortress Fort Vaux

Paris reports heavy fighting near Fort Vaux with French forces occupying outskirts and trenches while the fort itself is conceded as lost after being reduced to ruins. German attacks nearby have been unsuccessful as of the official announcement. Austrians evacuate Lutsk in Volhynian Triangle. several brigades captured and lines broken, retreat about 20 miles.

Associated Press Paris Fort Vaux Lute London Lutsk Volhynian Triangle Rome

Meeting of Vets of Spanish War At Army Rooms

Commander Henry Pickard invites all men who served in Co I New York Volunteers or any Spanish War organization to a meeting of Alfred Weller Post No 32 at the Armory on Flag Day June 14 at 8 p m. A summer program will be arranged and this may be the last meeting before the summer recess.

Alfred €. Weller Co. I N. Y. Vols Henry Pickard

American Troops May Go to Peking

A dispatch from Tien Tain says United States troops there have been ordered to hold in readiness to move to Peking. The French have sent a strong native force and disturbances are feared after Yuan Shi Kai's death. Albert A. Decker of 263 North Street was taken to Thrall Hospital for surgery on blood poisoning after injuring his right hand at the Post Garage earlier this week.

Associated Press London A Tien Tain China United States Peking Yuan Shi Kai Albert A. Decker North Street Thrall Hospital Mr. Decker

Orpet Trial Opens in Waukegan for Marian Lambert Murder

The actual trial of W H Orpet in Waukegan Alabama for the murder of Marian Lambert opens with the State relying mainly on circumstantial evidence.

Associated Press Waukegan, al W. H. Orpet Marian Lambert

Roosevelt Telegram Succeeds In Stirring Moose Session

Chicago June The Progressive convention moves ahead with a platform vote and Roosevelt nomination talk as leaders reveal a telegram from W P Jackson pledging to address the Republican gathering if invited. Roosevelt’s reply sparks sensational commentary amid Old Guard pressure and party infighting.

International News Service Chicago Progressive Convention George M. Cohan Teddy Roosevelt W. P. Jackson Maryland Jackson

Suffragists Win Hard Fought Victory on Chicago Platform

Chicago suffragists secured a key victory as the resolutions committee voted 26 to 21 to insert the women’s suffrage plank into the Republican platform. The move overturns a sub committee rejection and comes as debates over a strong Mexican policy unfold within the same drafting session.

Chicago International News Service Resolutions Committee Mexico

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John Clancys Other Cae Justice Burton Ohio Myron T. Herrick Republican National Convention Resolutions Committee Monsignor Kelley Committee On Credentials Smoot Warwick Plattsburg Camp Crandma Montgomery Road MR. Cullinan MR. Williams III OF ‘Vets Armory Moose
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