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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

4

Warwick High School outing and Franklin sone show benefit

A benefit show for the Warwick baseball team will be staged by the Franklin sone company of over 100. A large dance and art display are planned to boost the team coffers. Noon Hour Groups Picnic featured as part of Warwick community events. About 50 members from both the Warwick High School boys and girls noon hour groups enjoyed an outing at Forester's Pond Saturday. Also noted were graduations, personal notes, and a Sanfords family update. Oscar Terwilliger of Saliabury Mili died after being injured by a cow that fell on him the prior Sunday.

E Warwick Franklin Sone UN Company U0 PLC Warwick Basetti geAbout Warwick High School Forester’s Pond Cscar Terwilliger Saliabury Mile Mt. Salem Mt. Salam Ephesus Pversone

Unionville Barn Fire Destroys Fred Smith Farm

Unionville June 12 A large cow barn on the Fred Smith farm at Dunnvale was totally destroyed by fire in the early evening. The family was milking when a child fetched a basket from the house and saw the blaze. No injuries reported.

Unionville Fred Smith Dunnvale

Local Notices and Ads from Wattsboro and Slate Hill

Money to loan on bond and mortgage at prevailing rate by Watts, Oakey and Urizht. For male coal? call by her elder George Teotu Wattsboro Sullivan County NY. For sale standing grass contact Mrs Charles I Bull Chester NY. Wanted private family general housework Lloyd Bloomingburg. Farm equipment sale Sayro farm Slate Hill NY includes mowing machine rake wagon plow grindstone bob sleighs hay and several tons of hay cold. Apply to John Kergen Slate Hill NY.

Watts, Oakey & Urizht George Teotu Wattsboro Sullivan County N. Y Charles I. Bull Chester N.Y Sayro Farm John Kergen Slate Hit

Artesian Well Drilling Firms Advertised in Middletown

An old classified fragment lists John Selleck Co. and Rockafellow Surial Co offering artesian well drilling and telephone connections. It cites addresses in Middletown New York and New Jersey, with officers Rockafellow, Merritt, and Otee as contacts. The text mentions new offices at 50 Great Jones Street and 41 West Main Street.

John Selleck John Bebeck Co Selleck & Wane Sprague Ava Middletown Rockafellow Surial CO North SL Great Jones SL M. R. Rockafellow J. &. Smith M. Ahotkafeliow Alex. Merritt West Main St Col James Oteedletown N.Y New York Great Jones St

Arrange for Children's Day in Westbrookville

Westbrookville on June 12 notes that Children's Day exercises will be held Sunday afternoon June 14 at the church with an arranged program. Personal notes mention Mrs. Frank Racine visiting relatives near Bummiltville, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Perce and children visiting Matamoras relatives, Mrs. Daniel G. Ashworth visiting Middletown, John R. Culver serving as juror in Monticello, Fletcher Rhodes at a Middletown game, and Mrs. Jonnie Ladd with family returning from the Brooke House in Brooklyn.

Westbrookville Clarence Platt Frank Racine Bummiltville Herman Perce Matamoras Frank Pierce Daniel G. Ashworth Nince Misa Elsie Culver Middletown John R. Culver Monticello Fletcher Rhodes Jonnie Ladd Hulett Brooklyn Brooke House

Ladies Missionary Society Meets at Hopewell Church

Thompson Ridge June 11 The Ladies Missionary Society of Hopewell Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. George Carman's home. A communion service followed as members united by profession of faith. A visitor from Middletown attended. Children's Day is planned for June 14 with a cheerful program at Hopewell Church.

Thompson Ladies’ Missionary Society of Hopewell Presbyterian Church George Carman Hopewell Church Town Ua Place Middletown

General Electric Strike Threatens Local Works

General Electric workers in the area face a strike threat affecting about 12 000 employees. Ballots on the proposal to strike were distributed at the plant as management and union representatives prepared for a possible thermal vote tonight. Meanwhile the Middletown High School Alumni Association, with over 15 members, will hold its annual meeting and gathering at the parish house on Depot Street Thursday evening, June 23.

Pilenville Mileavile High School Alumni Association Sebenectadr WN. TV General Electric Works Dabor Lown Middletown High School Ita Anal Gtatn |Chomwh Depottreet

Hat found tied to girl’s disappearance and train crash report

A hat linked to the disappearance of Mic Kila G. Winter was found by Edward Rhodes, the brickyard caretaker, and later identified by Winter’s family. Separately, Italian laborer De Mauro was killed when struck by an Erie Engine near Port Jervis. Ensign Ted Nickinson, son of local residents, returned from Vera Cruz to join his ship Prairie bound for Hampton Roads.

Baltimore Mic Kila G. Winter Mra Laum V. Winter Edward Rhodes Curtis Creek Rhodes Wood Bridge Miss Winter William Por Ncow Davidon Chemical Company Irwi Brooklyn Standard Gukno Company Irwin Flood’s Park Port Jervis de Mauro Erie West End Bridge Wayne William Bauer Hisody A. C. Beirne Front Street Harding Italy Enslan Ted” Nickinson BE. Nickinson Vera Cruz U. S Prairie Newport News Philadelphia Hampton Roads Old Pol Comfort Nickinson Custom House United States Mexico

Ford Employes Seek Five Dollar Day Wage Claim

Detroit June 11 Two Ford Automobile Company workers sue to recover more than 500 dollars they say is unpaid under Henry Ford s January 12 pledge of a five dollar daily minimum wage The suit seeks the difference between actual pay and the promised five dollar per day rate The hearing is set for this week A prior similar case before Justice Richter concluded Ford had not promised such a wage and only proposed sharing profits with worthy employees

Detroit Ford Automobile Company Henry Ford Richter

New Haven Men to Be Examined in Inquiry

Washington June 11 Commissioner McChord of the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs calling additional witnesses or deposits in the New Haven inquiry. The hearing paused on Bat hday and it emerges that New Haven employees and officers were summoned to testify about board minutes and gaps in the New Haven books regarding large transactions.

Washington McChord Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven

Mission of John Lind Ends in Washington

Washington June 11 John Lind's mission has ended and he will return to Minnesota. He said he did all he could in the Mexican situation and that Secretary Bryan gave permission to go home. If the administration needs him again he will be ready to return to diplomacy at once.

Washington John Lind Minnesota Bryan

Sylvia Pankhurst Rearrested in London Protests

London June 11 Misa Sylvia Pankhurst, a leading militant figure among the suffragists, was rearrested on Bow Road as she gathered followers for a movement on Parliament. Authorities signal broader use of repressive measures against the militant women.

London Misa Sylvia Pankhoret Bow Road

1030 Anniversary of Bible Society Celebrated at Westtown Church

The 1030th anniversary event was held in the Westtown Preach fertan Church on June 9 with devotional service and an address by Rev. Fred W. Staces. Speeches followed by Rev. Line and Rev. Roe Smith. colporteur work by Mr Sighrs highlighted sales and language-wide distribution. the Orange community fair featured sales of 1900 Riniewani parts. the American Bible Society noted a strong rise in circulation, with home agencies up 280,222 volumes and total yearly circulation at 1,076,458 volumes.

Crance Countsible Society Westtown Roe Smith Rernolis Middleown Sighrs Orange Connir Riniewani Grange County Society

The Concert and Dance Were Fine

Large crowd of automobilists attended the band concert Tuesday night. The Grange Hall dance drew many local attendees. Miss Sarah H Howe of Port Jervis visited in town Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles M Vanderoef of Newburgh left for Freeport L I to take up a new cashier post. Howell chief of Erie baggage in New York was in town Sunday for the first time in 14 years.

Freeport L. L First National Bank Howell The Erie New York Montgomery and Drie

Granite Block of John D. Is Held Up

In Tarrytown New York on June 10 John D Rockefeller’s 240 ton granite block bound for Pocantico Hills is stalled. New York Central engineers bar move over Beekman Avenue bridge warning a fall could halt trains for a week. Trustees demand a bond before dragging the stone back via Wildy Street, detouring five miles through Sleepy Hollow country not favored. The block remains blocking Beekman Avenue awaiting resolution.

Tarrytown N. Y John D. Rockefeller Pocantico Hills New York Central

Socialist strike paralyses Italy across major cities

Rome reports a nationwide Socialist strike spreading to all main cities. Street cars and cabs halted, newspapers not published, stores closed, and general business at a standstill as troops patrol streets. In Rome a large army blocks the Piazza del Popolo to deter socialist meetings.

Rome Ancona

Washing Machine Trust Under Fire

New York June 11 report says that the Sherman anti trust officialdom and directors of the American Washer Company faced exposure as Alonzo G. Reata Wey and John P. L. Hemenwor surrendered the medi ex to federal authorities and posted each £5,000 surety to appear in Pittsburgh for trial.

New York Tonteent Sas Deesas Sherman Ja Sealnst Oficem American Wrincer Company Mitshurch Fecame Alonzo G. Rearta

Reading of Local Road Works and Contractors List

Readout lists bids from multiple contractors for road works in Slate Hill Road area and nearby towns. Names include Henry McNamon Eddyville and Daniell B. Lynch Henington, with figures such as 14 17 and 10424, indicating bid amounts or measurements across firms like Schunnemank Construction and Braintray Gardner.

Slate Hill Road Albans Ride Werg Greenville State Vi Greenville Port Jervis Orance Henry McNamon Eddyville Myray Wilhaga RR Bross Babylon Garafand & Son Mt. Vernion Suratts Schunnemank Construction Compans Hichland Mille Daniell B. Lynch Henington

Glynn Bryan in facetious mood at university address

Governor Glynn delivered his annual address at Fordham University during commencement, recalling a campus walk with an old instructor. Bryan, then Secretary of State, spoke at Pennington Seminary on faith and joked about regional mysteries, asking why a red cow fed on green grass produces white milk and yellow butter.

Martin B. Glynn Fordham University State of New York

Union College Alumni Observe Alumni Day Festivities

Cyrus B Elmore to receive Union College Bachelor of Engineering degree amid Alumni Day events in Schenectady Stationed speakers include Assemblyman Harold J Hinman and United States Senator Elihu Root. Notable alumni listed include A V N Powelson and Anthony Street with Elmore of Middletown. Also report of 100 chickens stolen from Preston B H Seaman of New Hampshire with police investigation underway.

Schenectady Union College Harold J. Hinman Albany United States Elihu Root A. V. N. Powelson Middletown Anthony Street Preston BH. Seaman New Hampton

Progressives Split Over Whitman Versus Roosevelt Nomination

Francis J. Lantry, head of New York City Progressive group in the 16th Assembly District, supports District Attorney Whitman. He argues a Whitman candidacy could win the Progressive primaries, even against Colonel Roosevelt, if Roosevelt runs. Other leaders circulate Roosevelt petitions to block rivals.

Whitman Colonel Roosevelt Francis J. Lantry 16Th Assembly New York City Theodore Douglas Robinson State Committee Roosevelt Mr. Lantry Mr. Robinson Col

Port Jervis Boy Earns Naval Academy Diploma

Mr and Mrs James F Cunneen returned home from Annapolis where their son Frank J Cunneen completed a four year course and received his diploma from President Wilson He graduates as an ensign and is assigned to the battleship Minnesota He has leave until July 6 when he reports to Vera Cruz where the Minnesota is stationed

James F. Cunneen Annapolis U. S. Naval Academy Frank J. Cunneen Wilson Cunneen Minnesota Vera Cruz Port Jervis

Hats and furnishings advertise value in straw hats and caps

Hats, caps and furnishings offered with a description of straw hats with an air about them and caps priced around fifty cents. Silk shirts described as supremely beautiful and soft retail from two dollars up. Neckwear and athletic underwear priced at fifty cents. Reading mentions Blum & Koch straw hats and Phoenix and Holeproof Guaranteed Hosiery.

Blum & Koch Phoenix

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Franklin Minstrel] Company Warwick V. Sanford Manthrop Sanford Lanceville Frenceville Colwin Fiedenveld Maywood Ira A. Hawkins B. Sayer South Carolina Haries Elizabeth Demarest Iden C M Demarest Warwick Rib Jaue Fanny Benedict Sallie Benedict Georgia Tennessee Hart Schaffner & Marx Has. Wolff, Jr Men's and Boys’ Outfitter Cer North & King Sis Middletown, N.Y Ibarn Ellenville Wayside Inn Oscar Terwilliger Washingtonville Irvy Storma Mrs. Yorks Misa Elston Macines G. H. Elston William Smith Joseph Wester Edwards Han Newark Co. E. Sociable Ordaville Jung Christian Endeavor Society Hey C. H Reynolds Nuy Yaa Nera'la Millard Hes Inn Wellvers W. Cc. Tt. U Christine Tinling M. E Mise T Inling Virginia Misa Norma DeVany Cornell Vacaton Richard Carver Home National Bank John Feving Kingston Baton Court Wdlth Ewing Colorado J. J. Bailey Centerstreet Evelyn B. Bailey South Dakota Vincent Mobby Theodore Ter Mabel Helen Wilklow Lake Shore Camp Alater ‘Heights Ted Lloyd Bloomingburg Thomas C. Rogerg North Street Lunney Comprelial N.of-1 Washingtonrlie Pestotos Campbell Hall William T. Cornelius Pattors North St Otteville M. Y Great Jones Teteptens Spring Lasy Stewart Ker Thompson Ridge General Electric Vera Crux FORD Sylvia OF Bible Society Montgomery John D Aintray & Gardner Ing Center Morches Glynn and Pennington N. 1 Shaw Memorial Pennington Seminary William Jennings Bryan Cyrus B Mr. Elmore E. H. Elmore Lafayette Place Russell B. Elmore Times-Press Sigo Union M. B. Wolf & Bro Ons Price Clothiers Ogden's Pharmacy W. Main Street
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