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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1916

Page

5

Erie engine derailed near Mt Eve to be righted this afternoon

The Erie engine No. 2072 derailed at Mt Eve near Pine Island Tuesday and remains off the tracks. A wrecking crew led by M. Nolan and boss wrecker Mr. Rutan is returning to scene to restore the engine. The cause is a loosened earth under the track. Engineer Lyon and Conductor G. B. Ramey were in charge of the train. George Martan and Joseph Mae Carthy, formerly Goshen Inn bellboys, left for New York with Martan heading to Atlantic City for hotel work. About six taxpayers attended grievance day taxes. Supervisor Fred B. Hock reports Albany confirming towns supervise fires. Hock appoints Chief Engineer Frank C. Hock and assistants Edward Farrell and J. W. Robinson as fire wardens for Goshen township.

Lyon G. B. Ramey George Martan Joseph MaeCarthy Bellboys New York City Mr. Martan Atlantic City Fred B. Hock Albany Mr. Hock Frank C. Hock Edward Farrell J. W. Robinson Goshen

Knights of Columbus Convention Ends With Bishop Installation

P. J. Riverkamp returned from Buffalo where he attended the Knights of Columbus convention acting as a local representative. The convention carried out the installation of a bishop as an important measure with 700 delegates present.

P. J. Riverkamp Buffalo the Knights of Columbus

Fire at North Church Street residence prompts callout

Frank Hock and other firemen were dispatched to a blaze at 107 North Church Street in the Andrew Gleschner home yesterday afternoon. The fire, started in a bundle of rags, likely due to spontaneous combustion, was extinguished before responders arrived. the cause remains unknown.

Frank Hock Andrew Gleschner North Church Street

Greenville visit remarks by Anne Potter

Anne Potter of Greenville visits relatives in town, staying for a period and spending time with family members during the visit.

Anne Potter Greenville

Elwood Roberts Takes Vacation From County Building

Elwood Roberts a search clerk at the county building remains in town during his vacation and plans to depart for Albany in a few days.

Elwood Roberts Albany

Powers Joins Enright as Chauffeur Drives Maxwell

Patrick Powers formerly of the Circle garage takes a post with M. J. Enright as a chauffeur and will operate a Maxwell. The Town Board met in the town hall this morning and transacted routine business.

Patrick Powers The Circle Garage M. J. Enright Maxwell

Orange Lodge Meets Allocates Funds to Goshen Field

At a regular meeting of Orange Lodge No 506 I O O F a substantial sum was voted to the Goshen Field fund. The train No 5 was delayed here last night due to a bad drawhead.

Orange Lodge Goshen Field Fund

Gus Gillespie Gang Paints Historic Track Grandstand

Gus Gillespie and his crew are painting the grandstand at the historic track. After the job ends, little remains to do at the park beyond readying the facility for horses. Frank C. Hock is installing plumbing for Thomas Farrell.

Gus” Gillespie Frank C. Hock Thomas Farrell

Dikeman Hose Co plans new Reo auto truck purchase

Goshen June 7 the Dikeman Hose Co held a meeting to choose a new Reo auto truck similar to the demonstrator shown last week. It will cost over 3000 dollars, include 2500 feet of hose two 36 gallon chemical tanks and two small tanks, and is expected by about September first at the New street truck house under board review.

Goshen Dikeman Hose Co Reo Auto Board of Trustees Babylon L. I New Street

Village Board Vows Immediate Sewer Hookups and Signage

The Board of Trustees met last night and ordered immediate connection of all unsewered houses. A sign will mark the sewage disposal area. The village street contract will be advertised today in Albany.

Board of Trustees Albany

Village Society discusses auto speed and cutouts

The village improvement society met last night to regulate automobile speed and the use of cutouts. Signs exist to regulate the condition but enforcement is lacking.

Village Improvement Society

Parker praises Goshen Club for aiding in office fire response

Dr. Parker addressed the Dike nan Hose Co and Goshen Club members at their meeting last evening expressing appreciation for their services in controlling a blaze at his office some time ago.

Parker Dikenan Hose Co Goshen Club Gars

Annual sermon for Dike Hose Co held at St. John's Church

The Dike Hose Company sermon, postponed earlier, will be held Sunday June 18 at St. John’s Church. The Goshen band plans a practice tonight and all members are urged to attend.

Dikeman Hose Co St. John’s Church Goshen Band

Ohio man James H. Johnson arrested for public intoxication

James H. Johnson 71 of Ohio was arrested last night on Greenwich Avenue by Chief Bruce for public intoxication. His hearing occurred at 1 30 this afternoon. Kate Mack, longtime worker for Mrs Montanyon, was arrested yesterday morning by Officer Clark for a fifth time in an alleged intoxicated condition. Last Wednesday she caused trouble at her workplace. Kate arrived from Newburgh this spring.

James H. Johnson Ohio Greenwich Avenue Bruce Kate Mack

Heifer Thefts Reported At Johnson Farm

Edward Tuohy told Officer Clark a Jersey heifer was stolen from the Johnson farm. Missing since Monday, the new dark milker with short horns remains unfound. The heifer belongs to Grant Hugh Browne. The Marathon Club hosted a well attended dance at Central last evening with many outsiders present.

Edward Tuohy Clark Johnson Farm Grant Hugh Browne Marathon Club the Central

Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival at Presbyterian Chapel

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church invites all to its annual ice cream and strawberry festival at the chapel on Thursday evening June 22.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church

Escape of New Hampton workers at Ryerson bridge ends

Three New York City youths James Du Molo George Laschinger and Adam Happel escaped from the New Hampton Industrial Farms while doing electrical work and dressing as citizens. Pursuit by Louis Lawes John Ryan and other guards ended at Ryerson's bridge where two boys hid but were captured and the third fled before being caught. The trio was returned to the farms for close supervision.

Goshen New Hampton Ryerson’s Bridge James du Molo George Laschinger Adam Happel New York City Louis Lawes John Ryan Lawes Erie Ryerson’s

Choir Boys Concert at St James Church Music Hall

At St James Church 28 choir boys present a Friday evening concert in the Music Hall at 8 o'clock to benefit their camp and club fund. The program features violinist Herbert Dittler and performers Miss Julia C Reid Miss Anna Dalton baritone William H Herbert pianist Marguerite Steenson and others. Dittler known for New York recitals and trained under Spiering and Thibaud, teaches at New York College of Music and serves on Columbia and Princeton staffs. He appears in Goshen thanks to Mr Mather. Tickets available from choir boys.

St. James’ Church Music Hall Herbert Dittler Julia C. Reid Ttler Anna Dalton William H. Herbert Marguerite Steenson W. J. Kingsland, Jr Frank H. Mather New York Theodore Spiering Berlin Jacques Thibaud Paris New York College of Music Columbia Princeton Goshen Mather Orange County

Umbrella Mender Patrick Riley Arrested for Public Intoxication

Patrick Riley aged 61 was arrested last evening by Chief Bruce in front of Samuels store. He was charged with public intoxication and this morning placed in county jail for 10 days.

Patrick Riley Bruce Samuels

Rumsey Sells Colt to New Orange Hotel Owner

D B Rumsey of Monticello sold his colt yesterday to Charles Burant proprietor of the New Orange Hotel.

D. B. Rumsey Monticello Charles Burant New Orange Hotel

Edward Nolan Sells Colt to Frank Burgess at Driving Park

Edward Nolan sold his fine bred colt to Frank Burgess, trainer, at the driving park, with Burgess taking ownership and responsibility for the horse.

Edward Nolan Frank Burgess Driving Park

Joseph Weir Returns to Town After 43 Years

Joseph Weir of Cornwall Landing, a former Goshen resident for 43 years, was seen in town today confirming his return.

Joseph Weir Cornwall Landing Goshen

John Casey Visits Friends in Port Jervis

John Casey travels to Port Jervis to visit friends, with plans to catch up and spend time in the small New York town. The article notes his travel but provides no further events or dates.

John Casey Port Jervis

Stock yards receive 100 mules and 9 horses at Ludium farm

One hundred mules and nine horses arrived this morning for the stock yards at the Ludium farm, marking a notable arrival of livestock for the facility.

Ludium Farm

Lightning Strikes Local Barn Damaging Roof and Cupola

Severe storm strikes the barn of Officer David Clark at 232 Mathews Street tearing off part of the cupola and roof. Mrs. Vaughn visiting Clark finds her horse knocked down by the shock but soon recovered to its feet.

Offcer David Clark Mathews Street

Eichbaum Wins Interlocutory Divorce Decree

At a special term of the Supreme Court Fred W. Eichbaum of Orange county sued his wife May Eichbaum for divorce and received an interlocutory decree.

Nyack Supreme Court Fred W. Eichbaum Orange County May Eichbaum

Obituary of Margaret Madden Kinsila of Port Jervis

Margaret Madden Kinsila, widow of Hon. John Kinsila, died at 11 45 p m Saturday night at 22 Ball Street after a long illness from pelvic cancer. She was 73, born in Newry Ireland, came to the United States at age five with her father Bernard Madden a Little Irelander leader who fled 1848. She married John Kinsila 54 years ago. he died last New Year’s Day. Survived by two children Edward and Julia Kinsila of Port Jervis. she was a St Mary’s Church member and well regarded locally.

Margaret Madden Kinsila Port Jervis John Kinsila Ball Street Newry Ireland Bernard Madden John Mitchel John Purroy Mitchel New York America Mr. Kinsila Edward Julia Kinsila Kinsila St. Mary’s Church

Death of Miss Mary A Doyle at Thompson Ridge

Miss Mary A Doyle died at her home in Thompson Ridge after a lingering illness at age 44 years 10 months 21 days. Born July 16 1872 at Thompson Ridge she was daughter of the late Walter Doyle and Mary A Carr and lived all her life in Crawford. She leaves two sisters Elizabeth and Teresa V at home and brothers Walter John E in New York City Martin O at home. She was a devout member of St Pauls Church Bullville and was well liked by all who knew her.

Mary A. Doyle Thompson Ridge Miss Doyle Walter Doyle Mary A. Carr Crawford Elizabeth Teresa V Walter John E New York City Martin O St. Paul's Church Bullville

Social notes recall visitors and journeys in Middletown

A busy social column lists visitors and travels including Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon Bennett and party from Bethel Conn visiting Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Wright. Miss Vera B. Crans home from Syracuse University. Oliver E. Roberts visiting Middletown. Miss Millicent Wakeman and Mrs. Harry G. Dill hosts. dances and trips to New York Chicago Mendon Ohio noted among local residents.

J. Gordon Bennett F. A. Noxon Edith Wood Bethel Conn K. E. Wright West Main Street Mr. Noxon Reginald William H. Wickham J. M. Johnson K. Vanevera W. Dill Tarrytown Chicago Washington, D. C New York City C. G. Wood Myrtle Avenue Olga Russo Beattie Avenue New York Bath Beach John Derr Hotel Ryan Monticello Middletown Roberts, Young Hurch Otisville New Brighton Young Hainsville N. J Oliver E. Roberts Wilkes-Barre Hilsdorf John M. Austin Mortimer B., Jr Eugene M M. B. Austin Wickham Avenue

Times-Press Want Columns Questioned

Advertisement note hints at the paper’s classified section offering goods and services. The line suggests readers should use the want columns for needs and inquiries, reflecting common small town newspaper practice.

Times-Press

Funeral services for Mrs Melvina Murray in Pine Bush

Mrs Melvina Murray 59 died at her Pine Bush home after a fall last summer and a stroke. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 from the late home and 10 at St Pauls Bullville with Requiem Mass. Burial in St Patrick's Newburgh. She leaves two sons George and Albert Murray of Middletown, a sister Mrs Corwin, and brother Charlies Bowen. Services held at M E Church Pine Bush at 2:30 conducted by Rev George E Wright. Interment at New Prospect Cemetery.

St. Paul's Church Bullville St. Patrick’s Cemetery Newburgh Melvina Murray Pine Bush Ulsterville Ablijah Mary (Rosencrans) Bowen Murray George Albert Murray Middletown Frank Corwin Charlies Bowen M. E George E. Wright New Prospect Cemetery

Portrait of Mrs. Mary Pride Dies at 102 Academy Avenue

Mrs. Mary E Pride 64 died at home 102 Academy Avenue Tuesday morning after three years of ill health. Born Clinton Dale Ulster County she married Peter Pride November 29 1870 Ellenville. Survived by husband two sons John C Pride and Charles B Pride. Funeral notice appears elsewhere.

Mary E. Pride Peter Pride Academy Avenue Clintondale Ulster County Charles R Catherine Depew Ellenville

Death of Samuel Shelley in Sussex New Jersey

Samuel Shelley aged 39 died at his home on the Shelley homestead June 2 from acute indigestion after feeling ill the day before. He leaves two sisters Mrs. Margaret Pepper of Paterson and Mrs. Florence Grosshora of Middletown and his brother Nelson Shelley with whom he lived. The funeral was held at his home conducted by Rev. H. Rannels with interment at Papakating cemetery.

Sussex N. J Samuel Shelley Shelley Homestead Margaret Pepper Paterson Florence Grosshora Middletown Nelson Shelley H. Rannels Papakating

Mrs. F L Griffin of Godeffroy Dies at 57

Mrs. F L Griffin of Godeffroy New York died at her home Monday morning in her 58th year. She was daughter of Edward and Mrs Burdick of Forestburgh and married to F L Griffin 38 years ago. Survived by husband son D A Griffin of South Dakota adopted daughter Miss Josie Griffin of Baltimore and several sisters.

F. L. Griffin Godeffroy N. Y Edward Burdick Forestburgh

Death of Kate McCaffery in Mt Carmel Church area

Kate McCaffery died in this city on June 4 at age 66. She previously resided in New York. Her funeral was held Thursday at 9 o clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Kate McCaffery New York Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Joseph's Cemetery

Frivolous defense leads to judgment for Rock Spring Creamery

Circuit Judge George Sitter orders $66 160 in favor of Frank M. Black of the Rock Spring Creamery Montague township, after finding the defendant's answer frivolous. Black sought 186.55 for milk deliveries 122.50 for house funds and 145 for manager wages. He claims a November 30 1915 compromise reduced the amount to 644.10.

Newton George 8. Sitter Frank M. Black Rock Spring

Newburgh Manager Narrowly Escapes Ammonia Fumes

G 8S Trumbauer manager of the Newburgh Mohican store on Broadway barely survived ammonia gas during a refrigeration tank explosion. Fumes filled the store’s cellar and spread, prompting action from staff and firefighters before he turned off the inlet valve and collapsed briefly on the main floor. He recovered without medical aid.

Newburgh Trumbauer Brewster

Peculiar Bank Swallows Nest Along Wallkill River

Ornithology note describes bank swallows at Wallkill near Denton. Nests are holes bored into a 75 foot river bank with four to four and a half feet of tunnel, two broods per season, usually hatch in April and May. Species named clivicola riparia. Birds migrate north late summer and winter in river bank holes or rocks.

Wallkill Denton Wallul

Erie train fatality report unanswered at Snyder near warehouse

A man informed police that someone was killed by an Erie train near Snyder and Fancher's warehouse. Officers searched the Erie main line from James to Washington streets, over a mile and a half, but found no evidence of a death. The informant's identity remains unknown.

Erie Snyder Fancher Ward Halstead James Street Washington Street

Bids Filed for Sullivan Highways Along Liberty County Line

Albany reports bids filed for the Liberty County line road 5234a part 2 in Sullivan county totaling 8.51 miles. Bidder Abner M Harper of Newburgh quoted 55747.25 with John J Guinan Construction Brooklyn at 68289.50 and other contractors including Wagner and Braum Brooklyn 50488.50 and Joseph Heisler with Frank Gulliott Schenectady 56122.50. Additional bids include Cuizzo Yonkers 56461.60 and Abner M Harper Inc Newburgh 58000.00 for 952 roads 700 and 795 in Sullivan county 1.95 miles and Nathan E Young Cooks Falls 29961.20 with John J Guinan Contracting Brooklyn 37242.20.

Albany Liberty-County Line Sullivan County Abner M. Harper Newburgh John J. Guinan Frank Gulliott Schenectady Joseph L. Cuizzo Yonkers Abner M. Harper, Inc Nathan E. Young Cooks Falls Contracting Company Brooklyn

German Losses in Jutland Battle Report

Berlin issues an official statement listing Germanys total Jutland losses as one cruiser one ships of the line four light cruisers and five torpedo boats plus notation of old condition vessels.

Associated Preas Berlin June Germany Jutland

Doctor Hanmer Returns From State Health Officers Meet

Dr J L Hanmer came back Wednesday evening from the State Convention of Health Officers held at Saratoga Springs. He attended several days of meetings with representative men from across the state and noted important topics on health and disease prevention.

J. L. Hanmer State Convention of Health Officers Saratoga Springs

Fisherman Brings 35 Fine Brown Trout Home

Starr Moore of 21 Grand Avenue fished Tuesday and returned with 35 brown trout in a productive outing.

Starr Moore Grand Avenue

Mrs Williams Heads to Mt Clemens for Rheumatism Baths

Mrs B B Williams of Coldenham left Tuesday for Mt Clemens Michigan to take a course of sulphur baths for rheumatism and hopes for relief from years of suffering.

B. B. Williams Coldenham Mt. Clemens Michigan

Second Annual Reunion and Feast of Hospital Alumni

The Middle town State Homeopathic Hospital School of Nursing held its second annual reunion banquet and dance in the institution’s Amusement Hall. About 115 guests enjoyed a lavish menu, decorations, and music while officers and visiting alumnae shared in recalling the school’s history and future plans.

Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital School of Nursing Miss Valley New York State Nursing Association New York T Ia School of Nursing American Magazine of Nursing Flower Hospital Sadie M. Dedrick Elizabeth F. Moran Moran Ashley Plaza van Bere Mies Helen Mc McNamara Joseph A. Herbert Katherine Little Ridgewood N. J Edith A Penny Beulah Langman Monticello Mayme McGrath Middletown Charles BE. Brome Circleville Daniel Moran, Jr Elizabeth Manning Agnes M. Gray Nellie W. Gillen Wilbur BE. Cook Long Beach Cal Harriet Holbert Central Valley Marie Mezel Brooklyn Fannie J. Atwell Centerville Station Anga J Conklin Toronto Can Charles D. Dean Harpersville N. Y Estelle G. Hewitt Binghamton Mary E. Redding R. N William Schuchardt Maude Fero Mies Gertrude Greul Scotland Martha Morrison New York State Langman Cumberland Alumni Association M. C. Ashley Agnes M. Valley Annie Nearn Nellie Bull Miss Dedrick

Miss Roberta Buckley Swinton Weds Ralph B. King at Port Jervis

Port Jervis June 6 bride, Miss Roberta Buckley Swinton daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Swinton Jr, married Ralph Benjamin King son of Mr and Mrs L B King of Detroit at First Presbyterian Church Rev E R Kruizenga officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Reba Martin wore cream net over yellow satin with bridesmaids in organza gowns. Best man Charles F E Merrill and ushers listed.

Port Jervis Roberta Buckley Swinton John D. Swinton, Jr Sullivan Avenue First Presbyterian Church Ralph Benjamin King L. B. King Detroit Mich E. R. Kruizenga Reba Martin Westfield N. J Janet King Charlotte Swartwout Margaret Canfield Florence Salmon Lila Alice Carmer

Marguerite Sharpe and Arthur Sengstacken Wed in New York

Miss Marguerite Rodger Sharpe daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sharpe of New York and Arthur H Sengstacken of Greenwich Conn formerly of this city were married Thursday June 1 at 8 30 PM at North Presbyterian Church West 156th Street New York. The groom is manager of the Western Union office at Greenwich and the couple will reside in New York.

Marguerite Rodger Sharpe John Sharpe New York Arthur H. Sengstacken Greenwich Conn North Presbyterian Church West 156Th Street Bengstacken Elsie Sengstacken Catherine Tappan J. Mortimer Osborne Western Union

Faller Marries Mabel Case at Grace Church Rectory

On Saturday evening June 3 at 8 at the Grace Church rectory Linden Place the marriage of John Faller of 170 Monhagen Avenue and Mrs. Mabel Edna Case of 146 Wickham Avenue was performed by Rev. F. S. Smithers Jr. The couple’s attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson. They will live at 170 Monhagen Avenue.

Grace Church Linden Place John Faller Monhagen Avenue Mabel Edna Case Wickham Avenue F. S. Smithers Charles Thompson

McVoys Married at Webb Horton Chapel in Middletown

Scott McVoy and James B. Scott along with Mrs Nettie P McVoy of Middletown were married this afternoon by Dr B Van Dyke Wight at Webb Horton Chapel They departed on the 205 train for an extended trip and plan to reside later at 5 Little Avenue.

James B. Scott Nettie P. MccVoy Middletown B. van Dyke Wight Webb Horton Chapel Charles F. McVoy Little Avenue

Cactus Stems Protect Water in Arid Environments

The thick cactus stem stores water as a natural adaptation to desert conditions. It reduces evaporation loss by maintaining a large water reserve and minimizing surface area exposure.

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